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Explore the ongoing consolidations in the alcohol industry and its effects on wholesalers, brokers, and retailers globally. Discover key players such as Southern Wine & Spirits, Costco, and Walmart. Uncover significant industry data and consumption trends, including the dominance of top brewers and the rise of beer consumption worldwide.
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“CONSOLIDATIONS CONTINUE”Wholesalers/Brokers Southern Wine & Spirits Charmer Sunbelt Group Republic National Distributing Company Young’s Market Company
“CONSOLIDATIONS CONTINUE”Retailers Costco Walmart
Industry Consolidation • Largest alcohol retailers: Costco & WalMart • 85% of the beer business is owned by the Top 2 (SAB Miller & InBev) • $200 B per year in retail (largest consumer goods category in the world) • Beer is now cheaper than bottled water
Beer Consumption Ranking by Country • China • United States • Germany • Brazil • Russia • Japan • UK • Mexico • South Africa • Spain.
The top five global brewers already account for two-thirds of the world beer market and this went up to 85% when InBev bought A-B.