The “Coolerpack” is an 18-pack cardboard packaging innovation that allows consumers to simply pop open the top, fill the pack with ice, and enjoy a cold Heineken.
“Shoppers buy beer with occasion top of mind, and they will select the store that best fits their intended occasion,” says Ray Faust, Chief Sales Officer at Heineken USA. “We are excited to be bringing this new pack to retailers on-the-go drinking occasions and just in time for summer. With convenience top-of-mind, most consumers shop on their way to an occasion, with two-thirds indicating they will drink within the hour,” continued Faust. “Heineken wants to be the brand that facilitates this consumer need. Moreover, large pack sizes (12+) represent most of celebration and casual gathering occasion volume1, and most purchases come from the cooler, underscoring the importance of maintaining temperature.”
“The Heineken beer buyer spends 21% more on their trip basket than the average beer drinker, and is 23% more likely to buy ice during their shopping trip. And Heineken 18-Pack bottles have momentum,” Faust added. “Dollar volume is up 5.9%, 7.6 points better versus the total beer 18-packs. The Coolerpack will build on this momentum by offering an incremental profit opportunity to the retailer and a real convenience to the consumer. It’s a win-win!”