Carlsberg Asia, facing fierce competition in the region’s beer market, unveiled what it called its “boldest partnership yet,” launching a Digital Acceleration Program with the region's three delivery giants - Meituan, Grab and Delivery Hero - to drive growth in on-demand retail. Read More
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Amid the slump, wine sales provided a rare bright spot. VATS liquor store said wine revenue rose 10.96% to RMB 246.7 million (US$34.5 million) in the first half. Read More
As many as 70% of China’s liquor chains have joined the on-demand retail boom, betting on 20-minute delivery to revive sales. But behind the rapid expansion lie steep costs, price wars, and doubts over whether traditional shops can truly profit. Read More
What are the wines for WSET's toughest exam? Here are the answers. Read More
China’s most valuable liquor maker, Kweichow Moutai, has posted its slowest half-year profit growth since 2015, as rising marketing expenses and mounting receivables signal intensifying pressure on the country’s high-end alcohol market. Read More
Can a century-old winery reinvent itself for a planet under pressure? Delicato Family Wines is quietly rewriting the rules of winemaking—blending tradition with unexpected sustainability moves that go far beyond the vineyard.
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Treasury Wine Estates has warned of a slowdown in stock depletion in China since June, as tighter alcohol restrictions and changing drinking habits dent sales momentum in its biggest Asian market. Read More
The tech giant’s dedicated alcohol platform, Waima Alcohol Delivery (歪马送酒), has rolled out a “full-process authenticity guarantee” — promising that every bottle will be traceable and verified genuine. Read More
Vinodh Shankar of Sonarys, India's largest fine wine importer, offers a candid look at the real challenges, hidden costs, and why most producers get it wrong. Read More
Cathay Pacific added five Chinese wines for first and business class, as part of the airline’s push to showcase emerging wine regions and elevate Chinese fine wines on the international stage. Read More