Did the pandemic put paid to hard seltzers’ potential? Are people really sharing large bottles of premixed cocktails at home? Or are we all just happy with gin in a tin? Lucy Britner investigates the ever-evolving world of the RTD By now, we’re all familiar with the proliferation and segmentation of RTDs – the spirit/mixers, the high-abv cocktails, the 100-calories-a-can, the hard seltzer…the cast has…

Rosé conjures images of warm summer days and cool ocean breezes. Sounds magical, right? And it is, but the idea that rosé is just for the summer is an attitude that is changing – and so are the styles on offer, finds wine influencer and consultant Emmanuel Mireku (aka @mannydoeswine) There is a market for red berries and fruity rosé in hotter months, but…

Which brands are the biggest sellers in the major supermarkets and how have they performed over the past two years? Here’s NielsenIQ with the numbers BEER The big AB-Inbev brands dominate the top two spots, though it’s worth noting both have seen sizeable declines between the two time periods – despite the World Cup. Both Corona and Heineken have dropped a place since the…

As emerging technology offers new ways to help retailers drive sales, Rachel Badham takes a look at how AI can be used in bricks-and-mortar stores With more retailers looking to streamline operations through the latest in-store technology, automated systems are being given an intelligent upgrade. From tracking consumer behaviour to helping retailers manage product inventory, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to not…

How is the current macroeconomic climate affecting drinking habits? What do consumers think of supermarket drinks selections and why do they choose some shops over others? Drinks Retailing has partnered with research and insights specialist Ipsos to create a comprehensive picture of shopper habits and their perceptions of drinks categories in supermarkets Our research shows that financial concerns related to inflation are having a…

As part of our annual Trends Report, Drinks Retailing polled independent retailers from across the UK. We had around 30 responses, covering more than 50 outlets and online retailers across beer, wine and spirits. Some 65% of those surveyed say their business performed better in 2022 than it did the year prior, and 73% expect turnover to improve this year. That’s not…

With media hype that digital tools like ChatGPT could take artificial intelligence mainstream, we wanted to find out what it could mean for drinks producers and retailers.  As AI is more widely adopted and becomes more proficient, will it be a help or a hindrance? We ask three experts about how robots measure up against makers and marketers, and analyse the latest market data…