Date: May, 2004
Abstract: Today’s world wine market is characterized by oversupply and the increased US buying power of the large retail chains, which has resulted in a pressure on prices and margins. Those companies with attractive brands, the financial power to support them as well as with strong distribution power or partners in export markets are best positioned. As a result, a consolidation process is taking place in the industry, largely driven by wine companies in the US and Australia and some spirits compan...
Research Type: F&A Review