How To Make Wine : Nielsen IQ: Off-Premise Sales Slow as Consumer Habits Shift

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Nielsen IQ: Off-Premise Sales Slow as Consumer Habits Shift

Volume 305 | May 19, 2021

Nielsen IQ: Off-Premise Sales Slow as Consumer Habits Shift

Alcohol sales are shifting back to the on-premise as more people return to bars and restaurants. As a result, off-premise sales for alcohol are declining compared to the same period last year. For the week ending May 1, off-premise alcohol sales decline by 8.7%, according to Nielsen IQ. Though, compared to the same week in 2019, off-premise alcohol sales were up 17%.

Further reading: Nielsen IQ

INDUSTRY NEWS

Did Francis Ford Coppola Start the Japanese Whisky Boom?

Source: Inside Hook

Harry Kohlmann Predicts a Light at the End of the Tunnel

Source: Chilled

Alcohol Brands Cautiously Optimistic About New Messaging

Source: Digiday

Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Secures US Distribution

Source: The Spirits Business

PRESS RELEASES

Belvedere Vodka Expands with Belvedere Organic Infusions

Source: Beverage Dynamics

Truly Teams Up With Dua Lipa For No One is Just One Flavor Campaign

Source: Spirited Zine

UPCOMING TRADE EVENTS

WSWA 2021 Brand Battle Tournament

The WSWA Brand Battle Tournament will showcase rising brands with unique stories, packaging, and flavor profiles in a digital environment for all industry members to view. Panels of wholesaler judges will provide insight and feedback on the brands competing in the tournament.

Entry fees: $500 for Associate Members; $650 for Non-Members per category entered.