Clinton Cawood assesses the key developments in organic and biodynamic drinks Agriculture is at the root of all drinks categories, in some way or…
Clinton Cawood assesses the key developments in organic and biodynamic drinks Agriculture is at the root of all drinks categories, in some way or…
What are the biggest challenges facing the trade in 2023 and how are we going to address them? Lucy Britner talks to key industry players LOBBYING GOVERNMENT Miles Beale, chief executive, Wine & Spirit Trade Association The biggest single challenge will be getting answers out of government. Businesses recognise that the trading environment is diffi cult, but what they need is certainty and some…
Cutting down and cutting out is increasingly big business in the drinks industry. Lucy Britner looks at the key stats and trends for low and no in 2023 Almost 9 million drinkers are said to be taking a month off booze this January. According to new research by Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind Dry January, that number is around 1…
A survey from water brand Highland Spring suggests that many consumers plan to drink less this Christmas, with health, hangovers and saving money the key reasons. Of the 1,000 adults surveyed, the main reasons for turning down alcohol this year are health and wellbeing concerns (36%) with many seeking a hangover-free Christmas (28%), and the cost of alcohol adding up in the Christmas trolley (44%). …
As we approach the run-up to the festive season, Drinks Retailing explores the key trends in wine, spirits and RTDs shaping this year’s peak sales period 1. Home entertaining At-home cocktail making and online inspiration such as masterclasses will be key to driving incremental trade-up within premium spirits and wine over the festive period, according to Pernod Ricard UK. Research conducted…
Majestic Wine said it had a record-breaking trading period over the last 18 months, with some key trends expected to continue. The retailer has been investing in growth across its bricks and mortar stores. Four branches have opened and the stores have improved range and a large investment in infrastructure. The retailer is also bracing itself for its “biggest ever summer” due to a return…
Nielsen client delivery team leader Rob Hallworth looks at the prospects for the off-trade as sporting fixtures return. If you cast your mind back to July 2018, the sun was shining, the World Cup was in full flow and England made it to their first semi-final for 28 years, all of which contributed to a significant rise in beer sales. In the four weeks to…
Today’s rum category already seems vast. Couple that with ever-changing consumer trends and assembling a decent rum selection can seem like navigating a labyrinth in a blindfold. Here, DR explores the key trends in rum styles outside of spiced rum. We look at how the industry has reacted to classification attempts and explore what effective measures can be taken to put together a solid rum…
