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18 Nov 21 | UTC Time: 12:00 AM - 19 Nov 21 | UTC Time: 12:00 AM

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The Wabel Wine and Spirits Summit, bringing together private label, brands suppliers and buyers, will open its doors on November 18th-19th, 2021. Join hundreds of wine and spirits buyers from leading retail groups and selected private label & brands suppliers from Europe and other regions. 

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Session title: Distribution Channels in Alcoholic Drinks: Digital Disruption and On-Trade Adaptation

Session description: Pandemic-driven developments are generating lasting changes in the distribution landscape for alcoholic drinks. The on-trade has faced severe and well-documented challenges as a result of cycles of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, while e-commerce has suddenly become the major growth story after years of only gradual progress. How are the ways in which consumers shop evolving?

Session date and time: 18 November, 9H30 AM CEST

Speaker name and title: Anna Ward, Senior Consultant - Alcoholic Drinks

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