VinePair Podcast
Covid Comps are Misleading the Drinks Industry
Mar 15, 2024
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the misleading comparisons of Covid-era sales in the drinks industry. They explore the impact of the pandemic on consumer behavior, industry projections, and market outlook. The conversation delves into challenges faced by retailers, restaurants, and the need for adaptations in the changing market landscape.
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Quick takeaways
- Big beverage companies must reset growth expectations post-COVID, as industry corrections may stem from unrealistic pandemic behavior predictions.
- Private alcohol companies have opportunities to invest and differentiate amidst market uncertainty, leveraging cautious responses from publicly traded competitors.
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COVID's Impact on Consumer Behavior and Industry Projections
The podcast delves into the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how the drink industry is facing challenges based on skewed comparisons due to the abnormal COVID-19 years. Big companies react to lower sales projections by cutting budgets and layoffs, while the general public doesn't show signs of major slowdown in consumption habits. The episode emphasizes the need for a reset in understanding growth post-COVID, as industry corrections may stem from unrealistic post-pandemic behavior predictions. It also points out the impact of oversupply and changes in consumer drinking behaviors on the industry's projected outcomes.
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