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Market Insight

Category advice2023

 

Spain and South Africa are the only countries of origin to see growth this year in Convenience.

Spain owes this in large parts to suppliers looking to reduce their costs whilst South Africa has taken advantage of poor harvests from New Zealand.

66% of consumers would feel more positive about companies demonstrating efforts to reduce carbon footprint.

The numbers 18-35 year olds who buy wine fell by 14% between 2020 and 2022.

67% of all Wines sold in Convenience are sold below £8 (average price).

Seasonal occasions are key for Wine with the biggest 4 weeks of the year for the category being the 4 weeks of Christmas.

It is a key time to have secondary space for wine.

(Nielsen Scantrack Data to 29.01.21)

Only 13% of shoppers decide exactly what wine to buy before entering a store whilst 28% never intended to buy wine at all, they make an impulse decision to purchase in store.

Wine

Market Insight

Category advice2023

 

The top 3 wine occasions shopped for in the channel are:

  • To go with a meal
  • Quiet night in
  • Unwind and relax

These occasions should be considered when merchandising wine in secondary sittings alongside categories such as snacks or confectionary.**

Positioning on the shelf is key to help consumers navigate the category. A good, better, best layout getting more premium at the top is what consumers expect.

Man shopping for wine

Almost half of wine shoppers find lack of brand selection to be the main barrier to purchase**

Different types of wine do better at different times of year such as Reds in Autumn/Christmas and Rosé during the summer. Think about this when planning secondary displays.*

Information correct at time of print.

* Nielsen Scantrack Data to 29.01.21.

** Source; Source: Lumina Intelligence Convenience Tracking

Programme data collected W/E 22/11/20 – 22/08/21

Almost half of wine shoppers buy wine to go with a meal. Food pairing suggestions can be a good way of driving larger baskets.**

In a bid to attract younger drinkers to the category, suppliers are introducing products with a sweeter taste profile.
Wine bottles

Information correct at time of print.

* Nielsen Scantrack Data to 29.01.21.

** Source; Source: Lumina Intelligence Convenience Tracking

Programme data collected W/E 22/11/20 – 22/08/21

Wine

Must Stock Lines

Category advice2023

 

These are the ‘Must Stock’ lines which shoppers expect to see in a convenience store. By stocking these lines, you will be meeting your customers’ needs and therefore they will visit your store again.

We suggest you stock the following range:

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Wine

Planograms

Category advice2023

 

We suggest you stock the following range:

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2.5m Wine Shelf 1
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2.5m Wine Shelf 2
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2.5m Wine Shelf 3
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2.5m Wine Shelf 4
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We suggest you stock the following range:

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2m Wine Shelf 1
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2m Wine Shelf 2
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2m Wine Shelf 3
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2m Wine Shelf 4
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2m Wine Shelf 5
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