NEWSLETTER

20 December, 2018

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Hamish Smith, Christian Davis and Shay Waterworth

Top Stories

Analysis

Reconnecting with Chinese GTR shoppers

Published: 20 December, 2018

After a downturn in sales following anti-corruption moves in China, shifting market demands are seeing cognac’s fortunes return. Shay Waterworth reports

Vodka under pressure in GTR

Published: 20 December, 2018

Premiumisation is the buzzword when it comes to attracting consumers in holiday mode. Clinton Cawood looks at how brands are working to appeal in this sector

Champagne in GTR: Well travelled

Published: 19 December, 2018

Global travel retail remains an important sector for champagne to showcase its innovation. Giles Fallowfield reports

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Bar news

Bartender Profile: Family affair

Published: 20 December, 2018

Eve Vasileiadou was practically raised behind a bar – now she runs her own show. Shay Waterworth meets the vibrant manager of Churchill Bar

Duff Said: What's fair?

Published: 20 December, 2018

Philip duff asks whether it’s really only the privileged, heavily-backed brands and bars that can afford to win awards