Category Archives: Research

Sparkling Wine Not Most Popular Valentine’s Day Option

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

This research from CGA surprised us: Sparkling wine isn’t the most popular option for Valentine’s Day.  Soft drinks (28%) and beer are. They are both tied at 28%.  Rounding out the list is Table Wine (27%) and Cocktails (25%), with … Continue reading →

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Health, Wellness Trend to Impact Super Bowl Parties This Year: NielsenIQ

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Roughly two years into the pandemic, shoppers have developed a variety of new product preferences with underlying notions of boosting health and wellness, with 61% of Americans saying physical and mental wellness will become more of a priority over the … Continue reading →

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UC Davis Crowdfunds Research into Source of Red Wine Headaches

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Researchers at UC Davis are seeking to raise about $25,000 from the public, not from a government grant, in an effort to understand why some people suffer moderate to severe headaches after drinking red wine. The plan is to compare … Continue reading →

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On-Premise Drinking Shifts to Weekends: CGA

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

COVID-19 restrictions and working from home have triggered a notable shift in drinking-out occasions to weekends, CGA says, noting that Saturdays and Sundays have increased their share of total wine sales by 3 and 2 percentage points respectively. CGA’s outlet … Continue reading →

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2 in 3 U.S. Companies Plan to Expand Workforce in 1st Half

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Some 65% of U.S. senior managers surveyed by Robert Half plan to add new permanent positions.  That’s up 14 points from six months ago.  Another 33% said they expect to fill vacated positions. Among the 24 U.S. cities in the survey, … Continue reading →

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Entry Level Wine Declining for Years: SVB

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Entry-level wine has been declining for years as those who lived through the Great Depression, who “often bought alcohol on an ethanol-per-dollar basis,” gave way to younger boomers “who aren’t frugal at all,” says Rob McMillan, svp, Silicon Valley Bank Wine … Continue reading →

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