Cognac in China: reasons for optimism
Things were looking bleak for Cognac in its most important value market at the start of 2020. But as the on-trade opens in China, are there reasons to be optimistic about Cognac's future?
Things were looking bleak for Cognac in its most important value market at the start of 2020. But as the on-trade opens in China, are there reasons to be optimistic about Cognac's future?
As governments ease lockdown restrictions for the on-premise, IWSR examines the role of the consumer across different markets
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What considerations should brand owners take as restrictions begin to relax across global markets?
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Alcohol ecommerce trials in India could lay the groundwork for a permanent new sales channel in the world’s second-largest spirits consumption market
IWSR analyses the impact of the 2008 financial crash on the beverage alcohol industry and assesses whether similar patterns may unfold in the wake of Covid-19
Covid-19 has spurred industry stakeholders to invest in and develop the alcohol ecommerce environment in countries where this channel was previously under-developed.
Even as restaurants and bars slowly start to open in some markets, there are signs that easing restrictions has not been met with overwhelming enthusiasm
The IWSR analyses the potential of the Ready-to-Drink category and its appeal to consumers looking for convenience and sophisticated flavours
IWSR assesses the ongoing impact of Covid-19 across key markets