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LCBO & VINTAGESTRADE SYMPOSIUMMay 14, 2012
WELCOMEBob DowneySenior Vice PresidentSales & Marketing Division416 365 [email protected]
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OVERARCHINGBUSINESS REVIEWShari Mogk-EdwardsVice President, Merchandising416 365 [email protected]
Annual Sales Growth Rates
2012 4.7%2011 5.4%2010 1.1%2009 3.7%
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Category Sales - Growth Trends
2011/12Growth
Achieved from Growth
Achieved from NET SALES 2011/12Actual
Achieved from 2010/11
($)
Achieved from 2010/11
(%)SPIRITS $1,898M +$75M 4.1%
WINES $1,244M +$52M 4.4%
BEER/CIDER $914M +$35M 4.0%
VINTAGES $422M +$39M 10.2%
TOTAL $4,478M +$201M 4.7%
Mandate and Purpose
To provide the best beverage alcohol assortment in North America, while providing value to the consumers of Ontario and effectively managing LCBO assets
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Goals and Vision
Develop a high performance team Develop a high performance team across all Business Units with a clear focus on product assortment, managing inventory and supplier collaboration
Top Initiatives1. Develop clear personalities for each Business Unit
and VINTAGES’ various sales channels, improve on-shelf experience and engage customers in a sense of discovery
2. Support Go Local to grow VQA, Ontario Craft beer and Ontario Craft distilleries
3 Become the first market in Canada for suppliers to 3. Become the first market in Canada for suppliers to launch new products and to offer other products that are exclusive to LCBO
4. Increase customer awareness and engagement with VINTAGES
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Key Strategies
Launched May 7th 2012!
1. Implement upgrade DCM 4.0 and Central Allocations module for VINTAGES
Launched May 7th, 2012!
2. Apply best-in-class category management
Key Strategies
practices when purchasing new products and determining promotional opportunities
3. Continue to maintain optimum inventory turns
4. Mitigate price compression between VINTAGESand Merchandising and promote and Merchandising and promote premiumization when possible
5. Focus on maximizing the customer experience in-store
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September 2011VP Merchandising assumed role of VP VINTAGES
VINTAGES
Wines$1,141M
1,621 SkusBeer & Cider$837M
929 Skus
VINTAGES$389M
5,133 Skus
Spirits$1,745M
1,234 Skus Total Sales: $4.7BSkus: 8,917
European Wines: +4.3%
WINES Drivers in 2011-12
New World: +3.6%
Ontario +5.7% VQA +9 4% VQA +9.4% ICB +3.6%
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SPIRITS Drivers in 2011-12
Vodka: +5.4%
Spiced Rum: +33.5%
Whiskey: +3 9%Whiskey: +3.9%
BEER Drivers in 2011-12
Single Serve: +6.4%
Ontario Craft Beer: +34.1%
Cider: +15 8%Cider: +15.8%
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California: +18.4%
VINTAGES Drivers in 2011-12
Ca o a: 8. %
Italy: + 10.9 %Price bands:
+$15 up - $15 down
VINTAGES 25% imported wine market share
Inventory Drivers
Corporate Inventory Turns
Fiscal 2008-09 7.33Fiscal 2009-10 7.75Fiscal 2010-11 7.65Fiscal 2011-12 7.71Fiscal 2012-13 7.64 (plan)
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Average Wine Price *Per 750 mL Bottle Table Wine(LCBO WINES + VINTAGES)
COUNTRY COUNTRY 20112011 20102010 % CHANGE % CHANGE
NEW ZEALAND $15 43 $15 35 0 50%NEW ZEALAND $15.43 $15.35 0.50%CANADA (B.C.) $14.90 $13.45 10.80%FRANCE $13.19 $12.49 5.60%ONTARIO VQA $11.90 $11.83 0.60%SPAIN $11.76 $11.47 2.50%AUSTRALIA $11.41 $11.27 1.30%UNITED STATES $11.35 $10.64 6.70%ITALY $10.11 $9.89 2.20%PORTUGAL $10 02 $9 88 1 40%PORTUGAL $10.02 $9.88 1.40%GERMANY $9.33 $9.21 1.30%OTHER $9.19 $8.77 4.80%SOUTH AFRICA $8.98 $8.89 1.00%ARGENTINA $8.65 $8.22 5.20%CHILE $8.21 $8.07 1.90%ONTARIO ICB $6.56 $6.50 0.90%Grand Total $9.83 $9.55 2.90%
Price Band Price Band Per 750Per 750 mLmL
20112011 20102010 % CHANGE% CHANGE % SHARE% SHARE
LCBO WINES Price Band Analysis
Per 750 Per 750 mLmL
<$8.00 $352M $363M (3.0%) 28.3%
$8.00 ‐ <$10.00 $287M $280M 2.7% 23.1%
$10.00 ‐ <$12.00 $207M $198M 4.5% 16.6%
$12.00 ‐ <$15.00 $252M $225M 12.1% 20.3%
$15.00 ‐ <$20.00 $107M $88M 20.6% 8.6%
$20.00 ‐ <$25.00 $6.8M $6,7M 1.8% 0.5%
$25.00 ‐ <$30.00 $3.9M $4.4M (9.5%) 0.3%
$30.00 ‐ <$35.00 $2.7M $2.2M 23.5% 0.2%
$35.00+ $25M $25M 3.5% 2.0%
Grand Total $1,244M $1,192M 4.4% 100.0%
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Price Band Price Band Per 750Per 750 mLmL
20112011 20102010 % CHANGE% CHANGE % SHARE% SHARE
VINTAGES Price Band Analysis
Per 750 Per 750 mLmL
<$10.00 $5.0M $5.1M ‐3.0% 1.2%
$10.00 < $15.00 $5.3.9M $67.1M ‐19.7% 12.8%
$15.00 < $20.00 $167.3M $147.0M 13.8% 39.7%
$20.00 < $25.00 $58.1M $48.3M 20.2% 13.8%
$25.00 < $35.00 $41.8M $33.4M 25.0% 9.9%
$35.00 < $50.00 $34.0M $26.4M 28.8% 8.1%
$50.00 < $100.00 $33.1M $29.8M 11.0% 7.9%
>=$100.00 $28.5M $25.5M 12.0% 6.8%
Total $421.7M $382.6M 10.2% 100%
LCBO WINES Market Share
A ti
South Africa $36M
3% Share
Spain$26M
2% Share
Other$66.5M
5% Share
Ontario$341M
27% Share
France
Chile$79M
6% Share
Argentina $65M
5% Share
Italy$219M
18% ShareAustralia $183M
15% Share
USA$119M
10% Share
$111M9% Share
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VINTAGES Market Share
USA$90M
Spain$15M
4% Share
Chile$14M
3% Share
Other$46M
11% Share$90M
21% Share
ItalyN Z l d
Ontario$20M
5% Share
Argentina $19M
5% Share
Italy$80M
19% Share
France$77M
18% Share
Australia$31M
7% Share
New Zealand $28M
7% Share
Biggest expansion in the network ever!
Store Expansion in 2012-13
Biggest expansion in the network ever!Total of 14 new stores Five in Ottawa and five in Toronto
18 relocationsThree expansionsee e pa s o s
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Store Development in 2012-13Highlights
Bigger VINTAGES sections!
Bigger beer coldrooms!
Sales Channel Summary
Retail 84%The Beer Store 5.6%Licensee 7.9%%Other 2.2%
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Ontarians and Beverage Alcohol*2011, from Statistics Canada
Ontario per capita consumption of absolute alcohol: 7.50 litres vs. Canada: 8.2 litres *
Store Average Transactions per week: $2.3M
Average number of visits to LCBO stores annually by Ontarians: 124 million transactions or 7 per customer
Average Transaction
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Air Miles Customers
Over 50% of LCBO customers use Air Miles
50% of Air Miles customers made seven transactions during the year
16% of all Air Miles customers made one transaction in the year
Air Miles CustomersWe have been testing initiatives with Air Miles to learn what works and what Air Miles to learn what works and what does not
We are finding the right balance
VINTAGES has decreased the number of LTO’s, so bonus Air Miles is a solid optionLTO s, so bonus Air Miles is a solid option
Air Miles offers an opportunity to promote products and not discount them!
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Trade Invitations
Please send all invitations to Trade events for all members of my team to me for approval
………………Thank you!
Elsies Awards:Thursday, June 21, 2012
Tickets to the Elsies will be available at the breaks and at lunch
Please visit the registration desk for details
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Correspondence forthcoming with details of
Fees for Overweight and Proprietary Bottles
p gnext steps
New Sales TargetsTo Be Issued Later TodayAmerican and Irish Premium/Standard sets have American and Irish Premium/Standard sets have
been combined as one sales target groupA Super Premium Vodka grouping has been added
due to the addition of this new price band 50mL targets have been eliminated based on the
new Front End Merchandiser strategy Import and Domestic cider sets have been
combined as one sales target group.WINES targets have shifted from the set to subset level
to better refine the portfolio
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Margins
New Features:New store openings
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Takes you to a map - list of stores
Going Forward
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Succession Planning and Leadership
Top 3 Things to Remember
Development
Refine LCBO WINES and VINTAGESpurchasing Strategies
Implement DCM
VINTAGES SALES & PURCHASINGShari Mogk-EdwardsVice President, Merchandising416 365 [email protected]
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Overall Vision
Discover our latest with VINTAGES
Mandate
To provide our customers with the optimum p passortment of fine wine and premium spirits with an intense quality/value focus at every price point and at every customer touch point
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Fiscal 2011-12 ResultsFutures $6.5M
2 5% Share
Virtual $5.4M
0 5% Share
Frontline $243.7M
58% ShareVSO $2.4M
1% Share
Classics $8.4M
2% Share
2.5% Share 0.5% Share
Essentials $155.3M
35% Share
$15 $1000+
Program Product Strategies
$20 - $100Novel/Limited
$75+Limited$15
Customer Favorites
$15-$100Iconic/Unique/Novel
$75 Iconic/ Super-Premium
$30+
Customer FavoritesVolume Drivers
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1. Clear product strategies for each program2. Driving sales of new premium price points at
How is VINTAGES going to achieve this?
2. Driving sales of new premium price points at retail.
3. Increased focus on the on-line business
2012 -13 Top Three Initiatives1. Exit Strategy for all programs
2. Central Allocation Strategy Update
3. Updates to business practices
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More Focused Exit Strategy Develop and enact a disciplined review to
identify slow moving products at retail and hwarehouse
Enact rebates and subsequent markdowns routinely
Consider promotional exit programs to flush older inventory
More Focused Exit StrategyAt Retail: Updated markdown policy is more
straightforward and in line with LCBO Goal to reduce the aged inventory by
10% by end of fiscal
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Central Allocation Module Update
What is it? A distribution and allocation push system that generates custom store orders based on forecasted sales for product set/subset/price
BenefitsRemaining stock is auto-replenished to stores with optimal sell-throughConsideration given to respective store capacity and current assortment
Central Allocation Module UpdateStatus Pre work to determine system requirements and sign Pre work to determine system requirements and sign
off completed Project kick-off commencing Q1 2012 Completion and implementation planned for Q3/Q4
Next StepsT d f ill b f d t k th h Trade focus group will be formed to work though future allocation methodology, and to ensure feedback and suggestions collected Communication to Trade regarding progress and
future processes will begin Q2
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Updates to Business Practices1.Bottle weight changes to 420g for
Essentials $15 and under January 2013y Looking to VINTAGES for a leadership
role2.VINTAGES Essentials Sales Targets for fiscal
2012-13 will remain the same. Next review cycle with LCBO Spring 2013-14y p g
3. Increase in promotional fees 3-4% January 2013 implementation
Updates to Business Practices4. Shift in the FOOD & DRINK target price from
$15 to $17 $15 to $17 Began with April Edition of Food & Drink Very successful results
5. Reduced the number of submissions from 25 to 20:a Reduce time/resources for Tradea. Reduce time/resources for Tradeb. Higher quality submissionsc. Greater ability for VINTAGES team to
review each submissiond. More streamlined, ability to meet return
deadlines
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VINTAGES One-on-One Open Call Needs Call closed May 10 By May 29 you will know if:Y h tiYou have a meetingWhat products we have selected for
you to present The time of your meeting
This is a year of correction
Top 3 Things to Remember
VINTAGES assortment is special Implementation of Central Allocation Module
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VINTAGES EUROPEAN WINESColby NorringtonCategory Manager, European Wines416 365 [email protected]
TYTY PlanPlan VarVar % Plan% Plan VarVar % LY% LY
EUROPEAN WINES $122.7M $130.1M -5.6% 8.0%
ESSENTIALS $61 2M $60 7M 0 8% 8 4%
2011-12 Sales Results
ESSENTIALS $61.2M $60.7M 0.8% 8.4%BORDEAUX
FUTURES $2.3M $1.4M 70.5% 35.3%
Total $ 186.2M $ 192.1M -3.1% 8.4%
2012-13 Plan 2011-12 Sales % Chg
2012-13 Sales Plan2012-13 Plan 2011-12 Sales % Chg.
EUROPEAN WINES $127.1M $119.5M 9.1%
ESSENTIALS $52.3M $48.7M 7.3%BORDEAUX
FUTURES $1.8M $2.3M -22.8%
Total $181.2M $167.6M 8.1%
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European VINTAGES Business BreakdownPORTUGAL
$7.5M-10%
4% Share
GERMANY$1.8M
3%1% Share
GREECE $679K19%0 4%
AUSTRIA/ HUNGARY $881K18%
0.5% Share
ITALY $75.8M
11%43% Share
SPAIN $14.6M
-1%8% Share
4% Share 0.4%
OTHER $914K-37%
1% Share
FRANCE $75.0M
9%42% Share
European VINTAGES Business Breakdown: Regional
TOTAL Bordeaux 13%
TOTAL Burgundy TOTAL Burgundy 6%
Total Veneto10%
Total other 37%
Total Tuscany14%
Spain - Red Total7%
Rhone Total8%
Champagne Total5%
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Top Business Trends1. Italian Red Wines
2. French Red Wines
3. European Sparkling Wines
Italian RedStrong Italian Red sales - $41.0M, +13.1% Piedmont Barolo: 21% Veneto Amarone: 36% Veneto Ripasso: 12% Tuscany/Chianti: 23%
Aggressive growth planned again for this fiscal
ITALY RED PLAN TY:12 4% ITALY RED PLAN TY:12.4%Piedmont Barolo: 11%Veneto Amarone: 22%Veneto Ripasso:14%Tuscany/Chianti:14%
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Italian RedLooking for Barolo at $40 60 Barolo at $40-60 Greater investment in premium Chiantis:
$25-35 Amarone at $40-70 Modestly increasing presence of premium
i d A priced Amarone: $70-100
French Red Solid French Red sales $30.0M, +7.4% Bordeaux – Medoc: 29%Bordeaux Pomerol/St. Em: 30%Burgundy Cote de Nuits: 25%Rhone South: 20%
Steady growth planned for this fiscal FRANCE RED PLAN TY:7.1%Bordeaux Medoc: 8%Bordeaux Medoc: 8%Bordeaux Pomerol/St. Em: 7%Burgundy Cote de Nuits: 6%Rhone South: 7%
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French Wine
$20- $35 BordeauxLooking for
$20 $35 Bordeaux $20+ from Cotes de Bourg, Cote de Blaye, Fronsac,
Cote de Castillon, etc $25+ from Medoc & St. Emillion 2009 and 2010 vintage wherever possible
Burgundy wines focused between $30-60+g y $Côtes du Rhône, and CDR Villages price points will shift from $14-$20 to $18-$25
Sparkling WineSparkling wines had an unprecedented year of growth: 21%unprecedented year of growth: 21%Champagne: 37% France: -7.5% Italy: 33% Spain: 29%
Aggressive growth planned again for this fiscal:for this fiscal: SPARKLING PLAN TY:9.1%
Champagne: 9%France: 8%Italy: 10%Spain: 12%
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Sparkling WineLooking for Smaller Champagne houses Focusing on the premium and super
segment Non-vintage wines in the $50-80
Other Key Initiatives
Grow Spanish Wine Sales Grow Spanish Wine Sales
Grow Portuguese Wine Sales
Classics Catalogue Moving Online
Increase of Virtual Offers
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Grow Spanish Wine Sales
Slow year LY -5.47%
Focus for Reds:Rioja - $16-35Yeccla - $15-22Toro - $16-25J ill $15 22Jumilla - $15-22
Focus for WhitesRueda - $15-20NW Spain - $15-22
Slow year LY -29% for table wines, and +17% for Port
F f R d Wi
Grow Portuguese Wine Sales
Focus for Red Wines: Douro – $15-25, Alentejo- $15-20
Focus for White Wines:Vinho Verde - $15-20Well reviewed wines from lesser known regions
Focus for Ports:$18-30 for premium Ruby, LBV and Tawny styleValue-priced, older declared vintages >$100
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Move away from catalogue formatMore frequent product releases
Classics Moving ONLINE
More frequent product releases Increase in number of wines offered over
the span of the year Increase in price points Focus on iconic suppliers and brandsFocus on iconic suppliers and brands
Monthly virtual offers
Increase Frequency of Virtual Offers
o y ua o e s Iconic brands and suppliers as well as
compelling unique offers Please present us with ideas that fit this
channel, no product calls are posted
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Collaborate with us on strategies to
Top 3 Things to Remember
Collaborate with us on strategies to graduate customers into the more premium price points
Larger allocations from truly ICONIC supplierssuppliers
Interesting varietals and blends
VINTAGES NEW WORLDWINES & SPIRITSDavid CacciottoloCategory Manager, New World Wines & Spirits Portfolio416 365 [email protected]
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2011-12 Sales ResultsTYTY PlanPlan VarVar % %
PlanPlanVarVar % %
LYLYNEW WORLD
S $130.2M $132.1M -1.4% 9.2%WINES $130.2M $132.1M 1.4% 9.2%
ESSENTIALS $93.8M $88.2M 6.4% 16.1%
Total $224.0M $220.3M 1.7% 12.0%
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2012-13 Sales Plan2012-13
Plan2011-12
Sales % Chg.NEW WORLD
WINES $150.7M $137.1M 10.0%
ESSENTIALS $114.6M $105.4M 8.8%
Total $265.4M $242.5M 9.4%
New World Wines Sales BreakdownCalifornia
$81.6M +18.4%
36% Share
Spirits$25.9M 14.5%
4.9% Share
South Africa $6.6M 9.1%
2.9% Share
Other$21.7M 28.6%
9.6% Share
36% Share
Specialty $14.8M 23.3%
6.5% Share
Chile$13.9M 10.4%
6% Share
Australia$30.6M -4.2%
13.5% Share
New Zealand $27.8M +18.3%
12.3% Share
Argentina $18.8M -2.1%
8.3% Share
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Top Business Trends
1 California1. California
2. Pinot Noir
3. Sauvignon Blanc
California
Top VINTAGES set: $81M or 20% of VINTAGESp $sales
Growth Rate: 18%; red 18%, white 19% Cabernet Sauvignon - $41M,+22.5% Chardonnay - $16M,+23.1% Zinfandel - $9M,+19%
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CaliforniaPremium Price bands (red)$30-40: +41%$40-50: +65%$50-100: +42%$100+: +32%
OpportunitiesPinot NoirCool climate regionsAlternative varietals – e.g. Petit Verdot, Petit Syrah
Pinot NoirAnnual sales: $13.0M, +31%
Incremental sales were $3 million Incremental sales were $3 millionBest PerformanceNew Zealand: +47%California: +15%Oregon: +115%
OpportunitiesOpportunities Enhanced assortment from regions which
specialize in Pinot NoirGrow the >$40 segment
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Sauvignon BlancAnnual sales: $22 million, +15% The top white variety in terms of incremental
growth: $2.9 million
Best Performance New Zealand +17% Chile + 19% California +20% California 20%
Opportunities Grow higher price bands,
e.g. New Zealand >$20; Chile, South Africa >$15
Top 2012-13 Initiatives1. Grow Australian Wines2 Develop New Zealand Beyond Sauvignon 2. Develop New Zealand Beyond Sauvignon
Blanc3. Grow Spirits4. Enhance Specialty Portfolio
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Grow Australian Wines
Annual Sales: $30.6 millionCategory in decline, especially whitesGrowth planned for 2012-13
Develop New Zealand beyond Sauvignon BlancAnnual sales: $28M$ 8Trend: +18%Sauvignon Blanc: 71% of sales, Growth 17%
StrategyEnhance assortment of Pinot Noir, red blends and other white varietalsother white varietalsHighlight these wines to customers through release catalogue
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Grow SpiritsAnnual sales: $11MTrend: +15%Scotch: 20%Eau de Vie: 11%
Offer an enhanced assortment Greater visibility in release catalogues More VINTAGES events
OpportunitiesBourbon Irish WhiskeyLiqueurs
Enhance Specialty PortfolioAnnual sales: $15MTrend: 23%Strategy Focus on the needs of diverse communities in
Ontario Target specific religious and cultural occasions Offer consistent availability of high demand itemsO t itiOpportunities Identify products that are in demand and not
currently available Improve service levels and availability, especially
leading up to key cultural events
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1. Larger allocations of high demand
Top 3 Things to Remember
1. Larger allocations of high demand California wines
2. Pinot Noir from regions and suppliers who specialize in the grape
3. Alternative varietals and interesting blends
VINTAGES OPERATIONSCarolyn O’Grady-GoldDirector, VINTAGES Operations416 864 [email protected]
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Operations
Publications
Licensee
Direct Sales
Special Events
DIRECT SALES - ONLINE
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Direct Sales OnlineDirect Sales On-line: New sales platform for all direct programsdirect programs
Launch Date: Early Fall
Programs
VINTAGES Shop Online; Now: Online Collection Classics Bordeaux Futures Virtual Offers VINTAGES Events Tickets Bin Ends
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Online CollectionOffer trendy, emerging styles, varietals and upcoming/new regions and sub regionsupcoming/new regions and sub-regionsHard to get, limited availability winesFills gaps for niche products that cannot be achieved at Retail: e.g. full range of dessert winesDestination for products that are too unique for Front Line but not iconic enough for ClassicsPrice Band: $25 - $85
ClassicsMoving away from catalogue as of the October collectionOctober collectionNew monthly format, smaller collectionsDefining ‘classics’ and ensure all purchases meet the definition to qualifyMaintain premium image while attracting a p g glarger audienceMoving to almost entirely first-come-first-served basis
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Bordeaux Futures
2012 campaign will launch on-line2012 campaign will launch on lineResidual 2010’s and 2011’s will go on-line upon the launchMoving almost entirely to first-come-first-servedExtremely small lots and/or high demand wines will maintain allocation processEasier access and more visibility to a larger audience
Virtual OffersDynamic unusual/unique offersLi it d ti h t ti t d d b Limited time - short time to respond and buy – 30 day turnaroundMay or may not be related to an event Shortened timeline to commercialization and increase excitement and engagement in g gprograms
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VINTAGES Event Tickets Can be ordered on-line Printed at home by the customer Printed at home by the customer In some instances, tickets will be available for
purchase right up until the start of the event Scannable barcodes for trackingMore visibility to more customers
Bin EndsExit strategy for slow moving winesAutomated system to highlight highAutomated system to highlight high-inventory, slow moving wines with reduced prices to customers
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More Traditional CustomersCustomers not comfortable with buying online will still
have the option to use the VINTAGES Contact Centre have the option to use the VINTAGES Contact Centre to make their purchases
New – March 5, 2012 25% non-refundable deposit required for virtual offers
and Bordeaux Futures
Advantages of Direct Sales OnlineA consolidated channel will encourage cross-
shopping and awareness of all our programsshopping and awareness of all our programsMinimizing the need for an allocation process
without compromising equal opportunity ordering (first-come-first-served) Puts control in the hands of customers – 24/7
shoppingA buying plan that is strategic by channel Encourages browsing Providing a more powerful search capability
Constantly adding new products
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Advantages of Direct Sales Online
Many more customer-friendly features to entice more shopping Better customer order visibility and communicationA more engaging site using images and online style
writingCapability to include products with virtual inventoryConsolidates all non-retail programs into one
channel, including VINTAGES event tickets Incorporates Licensee sales
Trade PresentationCan present the website to the Trade at a Drinks Ontario meeting once the site is live -Drinks Ontario meeting once the site is live overview of the site, how does it work for licensees etc.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Special Events
Looking for events thatTarget a new audienceEducate our customersAre Iconic/PrestigiousOffer ‘insider access’ to wines or wine personalitiespersonalitiesVary in size – from very large walk-around tastings to small, intimate dinners
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Please Consider
Different ideas! Summer casual events Summer, casual events Events that use Essentials or wines already scheduled
for release Speakers series – What? Who? How? Educational events Large partnerships with Trade Organizations
I i / lt d f ll t Iconic/cult producers for small eventsWomen-focused eventsNiche events targeted at a specific demographic Events outside of Toronto
NISS
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NISSOpening up visibility to ‘Lifecycle’
Timeline: JuneTimeline: June
TRANSITION
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Director, Operations Transition
Replacement: Kelly Taylor, Marketing Communications
Transition start date: May 28th, 2012
My last day: My last day: June 15th, 2012
Top 3 Things to Remember
1 Someone from Drinks Ontario to contact 1. Someone from Drinks Ontario to contact Shari or me (Kelly Taylor) to arrange for a presentation about DSO in the fall
2. All Direct Sales programs moving to one platform = more exposure and potential for sales!sales!
3. Events – come to us with your ideas! We want to hear from you!
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INVENTORY BUSINESSDEVELOPMENTEdison YonInventory Business Development Manager416 864 [email protected]
2012-13 Initiatives
Demand Chain Management (DCM) Mi tiMigration
Sale of Data Enhancements
In-Store Tastings Changes
Helpful Tips!
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DEMAND CHAIN MANAGEMENT (DCM)
DCM MigrationBackground Since early 90’s, several versions Forecasting and Replenishment core functions Creates suggested orders Last version: Allocation – Forces VINTAGES Releases Allocation – Forces, VINTAGES Releases Suggested transfers between warehouses Webstore – Retail Stores place orders Heavily customized
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DCM MigrationJan 2009:
no longer supported by developer Dec ’11
Migration Advantages New functionality to further IMPROVE
forecasts and in-stock positionM i f t i d i t b Moving from customized version to base version would mean taking advantage of new versions quicker
New platform enables scalability: as LCBO grows, more complex analytics, quicker
DCM MigrationSuccessfully migrated new version May 7!
Scoping out opportunities Comprehensive recovery from out-of-
stock position Utilizing long range view – daily and g g g y
weekly System calculated Promo Uplifts
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SALE OF DATA ENHANCEMENTS
Sale of Data EnhancementsBackground: 2010 – 2011Continuous feedback from Agents on program opportunities
August 2011 Created Trade Focus group
Scoped out data programs to Trade from Scoped out data programs to Trade from internal departments
September 2011 Additional meetings with Trade Focus group
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Sale of Data EnhancementsIn addition to existing sales and inventory, YOU asked for
Objective
“Retail shipments,
please”“Daily, weekly, period?”
ObjectiveCreate a VALUE-ADD data program, EASILYaccessible, to meet the needs of DIVERSEtrade members
Sale of Data Enhancements
Introduced 6 month subscription, April 1, 2012
Changes Phased:Fall 2012 In addition to existing packages, introducing In addition to existing packages, introducing
formatted versions of the reports2013/14 Introducing additional packages Single portal for subscriptions and data
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CHANGES TOIN-STORE TASTINGS
In-store Tastings
SPECIAL EVENTS TASTINGS
In-store Tasting Requirements exist, with Special Events Tastings piggy-backing to these requirements
Experiencing challenges regarding conduct of Demonstrators in our stores
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Changes to In-store Tasting
Introducingg Unified In-store Tasting Requirements for
LCBO Stores and LCBO Special Events Demonstrator Code of Conduct
Information Sessions Wednesday, May 23, 2-4pm Wednesday, May 30, 10 – noon Wednesday, June 6, 2-4pm Wednesday, June 13, 10 – noon
HELPFUL TIPS!Did you know….
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Helpful Tips!Did you know….You can help get products to market sooner!You can help get products to market sooner!
HELPFUL TIPS:Fill out the full name of the product in NISS; eg.
‘Chateau Greg Chardonnay’, not ‘Chardonnay’ If there is limited quantity, please let us knowSend samples on-timeVendor Profile forms completed fully & accuratelyAdministrators for WebPO must have legal
authority to bind the company
Helpful Tips!Did you know….You can help get products to market sooner!p g p
HELPFUL TIPS: Following LCBO Product Packaging Standards,
specifically: All loads must be 12” clear of the top of the
container Floor loaded containers required for all non Floor loaded containers required for all non-
continental North American loads 40” x 48” Canadian Pallet Council (CPC) or
equivalent pallets for continental North American loads
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Helpful Tips!Did you know….You can help with ordering efficiency!You can help with ordering efficiency!
HELPFUL TIPS:Must use WebPO to advise when “Ready to Ship”Let us know carton size changes so that we can
calculate the correct Ti-Hi for orders!Let us know of production issues and potential
inability to fill orders!Let us know if a product is not available for
ordering
Top 3 Things to Remember
Demand Chain Management (DCM) Migration
Sale of Data Enhancements
In-Store Tastings Changes
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SPIRITS & BEERChris RobertsonDirector, SPIRITS & BEER
416 365 [email protected]
Sales Plan for Fiscal 2012-13Net Sales 2012-13 Plan 2011-12 Sales % Chg.Domestic Spirits $923 9M $910 0M 1 5%Domestic Spirits $923.9M $910.0M 1.5%Imported Spirits $820.2M $779.1M 5.3%RTD $184.4M $184.6M 0.0%
Total Spirits* $1,928.7M $1,873.7M 2.9%LCBO Beer** $658.9M $637.0M 3.4%Cider $24 1M $21 0 15 1%Cider $24.1M $21.0 15.1%
Total Beer & Cider $683.0M $657.9M 3.8%Total Spirits & Beer $2,611.6M $2,531.6M 3.2%
*Excludes Duty Free**Excludes TBS
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Business Breakdown – Net SalesWhisky
$575.6M21% Share
TBS$250.9M9% Share
+1.7%
+3.9%
Vodka$452.1M
16% Share+5 4%
LCBO Beer $657.9M
23%+4.9%
+5.4%
Rum $251.9M
9%+5.2%
RTD $184.6M
7%+3.3%
Other$206.5M
7%+4.8%
Liqueurs $226.8M
8%+0.8%
Five-Year Beer Market Share
Volume (L)
18 1 18.9 19.6 20.8 21.8
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LCBO Market Share at the end of Period 13 (F11-12): 22.56% (21.85 LY)
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SPIRITS & BEER Vision
To inspire, guide and delight our customers with a world-class assortment of spirits, beer and ready-to-drink cocktails
World-Class Assortment
“Looking around … you would never know that we had a lack of beer in the province”beer in the province
John St. John Nov. 2011
“Um, wow?! This is a damn fine release with lots of beers for everyone,” wrote one blogger when describing the 2012 spring craft beer release”
A Year of Beer Jan. 2012
“I’ve been lucky to attend previous Whisky Shop tastings, and I happily report that their selection keeps getting better with each turn of the season”
Spotlight Toronto Jan. 2011
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Assortment Priorities Enhance the LCBO’s reputation for world-
class spirits and beerclass spirits and beer Focus spirits assortment decisions on
products that promote trade up and recruit new customers
Grow beer sales with a differentiated t t th t ff l d t ft assortment that offers value and great craft
beer
Assortment Priorities Bring products to market more quickly
Secure limited allocations (i.e. whiskies)
Offer first-to-market and exclusives
Support local producers, including both craft breweries and micro distillers
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Sales Targets 2012-13 New targets will be published this week
No major changes to most groupings No major changes to most groupings Products ranked in the top 95% in terms of
cumulative share by product grouping Category leader dominance has been
minimized by halving any SKU with 20% or more share share
BEER & CIDERKathy MessersmithCategory Manager, BEER & CIDER
416 365 [email protected]
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Business Breakdown – Net Sales
OUT OF PROVINCE BEER
$15M
CIDER$21M
+15.8%3% Share
IMPORTED BEER –EUROPE$180M+2.3%
27% Share
IMPORT BEER
$15M+21.8%
2% Share
IMPORT BEER -USA/ MEXICO
$50M+6.5%
8% ShareIMPORT BEER -
OTHER IMP$9M
-1.0%2% Share
ONTARIO BEER$382M+5.0%
58% Share
2011-12 Sales ResultsACTUAL LAST YEAR VARIANCE VARIANCE
BEER & CIDER $657.9M $627.2M $30.7M 4.9%
2012-13 Sales PlanACTUAL LAST YEAR VARIANCE VARIANCE
BEER & CIDER $682.9M $657.9M $25.0M 3.8%
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BEER & CIDER Highlights
1 Popularity of Craft Beer1. Popularity of Craft Beer
2. Dominance of Single Serve Cans
3. Growth of the Cider Categoryg
Trend #1: Craft Beer Customers more educated about beer
and demanding wider range of styles Sales of the Craft Beer program have
increased over 200% in the last 5 years Ontario Craft Beer set is the fastest growing
segment +26% in litres (4% share)
“The beer selection keeps improving… kudos to the LCBO.”Josh Rubin, Toronto Star
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Trend #2: Single Serve Cans
Sales have tripled in volume over the last six pyears
This format accounts for 36% of all beer sales
Over half the entire category’s growth last Over half the entire category s growth last year
Trend #3: Cider
Sales grew +16% last yearg
Single cans account for 75% of sales and almost all of the growth
A number of new products are slated to be A number of new products are slated to be released during this fiscal year
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Key 2012-13 Initiatives1. Continue to expand the LCBO’s selection of
craft beer through targeted purchases and craft beer through targeted purchases and program enhancements
2. Capitalize on the popularity of beer sampler packs
3. Drive volume and margin by strategically di l l ti d th i expanding value selection and other unique
offerings
Initiative #1: Craft BeerCraft Beer Program & Brewery Features:Features: Focus on featuring the best beers from the
most innovative and iconic craft breweries Must continue to evolve to engage the
beer enthusiast and create excitement Working to continuously improve execution
“ There are a number of great beers in this release which should, in my opinion, thrill Ontario beer drinkers.”Great Canadian Beer Blog Feb 2012
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B: Ontario Craft Beer
Initiative #1: Craft Beer
: O a o C a ee
Popularity continues to grow Innovation is important – seasonals, sampler
packs, gifting There will be more promotional There will be more promotional
opportunities available so please continue to invest
Sales targets will be formalized this fiscal year
C: American Craft Beer
Initiative #1: Craft Beer
Highly sought after by beer enthusiasts:Goal to enhance the existing selection of Ontario and international productsPreference for flagship brands from top-tier producersproducersThere are challenges associated with sourcing these products
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Sales +15% versus last year, with increased SKU selection
Initiative #2: Sampler Packs
SKU selection Great volume drivers that provide good
margin Opportunities for craft as well as mainstream
brands Will be given more promotional
opportunities and attention during the Period 5 Beer promotion, holiday and other gifting occasions
Initiative#3: Opportunities to Drive Volume Sales
Strategically expand the value segment Strategically expand the value segment
Continue to purchase single cans when it makes sense
Large bottles, sampler packs
L k f i t iti t Look for more unique opportunities to drive volume – maximizing LTOs, offering strategic price points, bundled BAMs
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2012-13 Product Call HighlightsOne-time purchase opportunities
Rotational craft beer programS ifti d l k Summer gifting and sampler packs
Halloween/Octoberfest/Harvest Holiday gifts
Year-round purchase opportunities Gluten-free American Craft OOP Craft Ontario Craft – Spring/Summer
Not included International Beer or Cider
WHITE SPIRITSStacee RothCategory Manager, WHITE SPIRITS & READY TO DRINK
416 864 [email protected]
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2011-12 Sales ResultsACTUAL LAST YEAR VARIANCE VARIANCE
WHITE SPIRITS $765.8M $727M $38.8M 5.3%READY-TO-DRINK $184.9M $178.2M $6.7M 3.7%
TOTAL $950.7M $905.2M $45.5m 5.0%
2012-13 Sales PlanACTUAL LAST YEAR VARIANCE VARIANCE
WHITE SPIRITS $793.8M $765.8M $28.1M 3.7%
READY-TO-DRINK $184.5M $184.9M ($0.4M) ‐0.3%
TOTAL $978.3M $950.7M $27.6M 2.9%
Business Breakdown – Net $COOLERS
$139M+5.0
15% Share
ONE POUR COCKTAILS
$13M-21.1%
VODKA$452M+5.4%
48% Share
RUM$252M +5.2%
27% Share
COCKTAILS TO GO$33M
+12.5% 3% Share
1% Share
ALCOHOL$0.32M-79.7%
0% Share
GIN$59M+5.6%
6% Share
SOJU/SHOCHU$2M
+11.3%0% Share
27% Share
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Vodka +5.4% over LY
White Spirits Highlights
24.1% share of the Spirits market +100M over the past five years Largest single spirits set
Main Sales Driver Premium set holds 67 6% set sharePremium set holds 67.6% set share +5.4% in net sales growth over LY
Fastest Growing Deluxe +14.7% increase over LY Flavoured +7.4% increase over LY
Spiced Rum
White Spirits Highlights
+33.5% vs LY Launched four new brands within past year Innovation focused on differentiation
Deluxe Rum12% LY +12% vs LY
Customers looking for more complexity Trading up within brand families
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Ready-to-Drink+3.7% vs LY Coolers & Cocktails-to-Go segments drove $9 5M in
White Spirits Highlights
Coolers & Cocktails to Go segments drove $9.5M in additional sales, +5.9% vs LY
Key Sales Drivers:
Can formats +53%, 22%
market shareGreat
Price/qualityInnovation Simple Mixes
Top 2012-13 Initiatives1. Develop Super-Premium Vodka segmentWhat we are seeingWhat we are seeing…. Customers trading up
in vodka Polarized pricing High sales target
impeding innovation impeding innovation at higher ‘premium’ prices Growth in brands
priced $30-$40
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Top 2012-13 Initiatives1. Develop Super-Premium Vodka segment
Premium 375 $13 70 $14 80The opportunity…
New ‘Super Premium’ price band: $26.95-$29.95 Reduced sales target
Premium 375 $13.70 $14.80
750 $24.90 $26.90
1140 $37.00 $39.90
1750 $54.95 $59.40
375 $14.85 $17.95
Super 750 $26.95 $29.95
Premium 1140 $39.95 $49.80
Premium shelf placement Preference for
promotional opportunities
1750 $59.45 $75.85
Deluxe 375 $18.00
750 $30.00
1140 $49.85
1750 $75.90
Top 2012-13 Initiatives2. New RTD Price Structure
Price bands introduced Period 1 2012. Objective: incent consumer trade-up maintain the value of the Objective: incent consumer trade-up, maintain the value of the RTD business.Two price tiers: Value or Mainstream/Premium Value = LTO and Display restrictions
DescriptionPrice per
mLFormat Min Retail
6x330 11.76$ 6x341 12.15$ 6x355 12 65$
6‐pack, ≥1L
containers and
< $0.594
per 6x355 12.65$ 473 2.81$ 1000 5.94$
4x330 9.03$ 4x341 9.33$ 4x355 9.71$ 4x400 10.94$
containers, and
≥473mL single serve
per
100ml
4‐pack
< $0.684
per
100ml
•Products at or below the minimum retail will fall into the Value category•Based on regular retail
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Top 2012-13 Initiatives2. New RTD Price Structure – IMAGE Guidelines:
Price BandPrice Band LTOsLTOs DisplayDisplayp yp y
Value • 2 periods between LTO’s on individual SKU’s• 1 LTO per period per Brand• max. 2 annually per SKU• max. 10 annually per Brand• max discount of 10%• no Super Sales
• No End Aisles, Podsor Hero displays• No DOC’s• Blockpile and Shelf Extender permitted
p
Mainstream and Premium
• Standard guidelines– no back to back– max. 4 annually per SKU– max discount of 20%
• Standardguidelines
Top 2012-13 Initiatives3. Seasonal Flavoured Vodka Program
D i d t it li h t Designed to capitalize on hot trends in flavour: ‘Here for a limited time’
Entice new customers Drive increased traffic into
category
2011/12 Net 2012/13 Fcst 2012/13 Refcst % Var. To LY
Seasonal FlavouredVodka Program $787.1K $1.2M $2.5M 222%
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2012-13 Initiatives4. Front End Merchandiser: New Strategy
The issue:The issue: Prime location in the store
currently lacks excitement Inconsistent merchandising
and assortment across the chain
The objective:The objective:Create a merchandising strategy that… Encourages discovery of new product Meets retail operational efficiencies and is consistent
across the chain Generates incremental profits
2012-13 Initiatives
Beginning Period 3 2012
4. Front End Merchandiser: New Strategy
Beginning Period 3, 2012… 50mL spirits discontinued Sold Space program to feature NEW (P1-
8,11-13) Sold Space program to feature 375mL Spirits
(P9/10)(P9/10) Top 10 Core 200mL Spirits program by PPG Standardized Staff Pick merchandising A revitalized 200mL spirits and 375mL wine
assortment
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2012-13 Product Call HighlightsRum:
P i S P i
Vodka:
P i D l Fl d Premium, Super- Premium, Deluxe, Flavoured
Focus on fulfilling Super-Premium price band, $26.95-$29.95
Opportunity to target a new customer (i.e. female)
Innovative packaging Strong marketing support
required
Premium, Deluxe, Flavoured Consideration for Spiced Rum
will be limited Opportunity to develop
premium white rum category Preference for
unique/renowned rums priced $26-$32.95
Broaden representation of rum required First to market opportunities Hot/Emerging flavours to
support the Seasonal FlavouredVodka Program
Local, artisanal, craft
Broaden representation of rum producing countries
Deluxe: the best of the best, highly awarded and sought after
Opportunity for Cachaça
2012-13 Product Call HighlightsRTD:
S l/O h t
Gin:
C id h i Seasonal/One-shot Unique propositions that target
25-39 – yr old consumer Focus on products that further
develop the category and broaden the appeal of gin
Strong packaging and marketing support
Gins that appeal to the
Consider consumer change in taste profiles (less sweet, low calorie, natural ingredients)
Environmentally friendly packaging preferred
Capitalize on popularity of can formats
Opportunity to develop new spirit bases Gins that appeal to the
connoisseur spirit bases
Opportunity to target the beer occasion/male consumer
OPC: new formats, alcohol content – focus on entertaining occasions
Premium preferred – strong price/quality
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1 Realize new trade up opportunities in
Top 3 Things to Remember
1. Realize new trade-up opportunities in Super-Premium Vodka in order to continue driving spirits sales
2. Create excitement in-store through innovation
3. Raise the profile of the Rum and Gin categories
BROWN SPIRITSMarijke McLeanCategory Manager, BROWN SPIRITS & DUTY-FREE
416 365 [email protected]
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2011-12 Sales ResultsACTUAL LAST YEAR VARIANCE
Brown Spirits TOTAL $923.9M $895.8M 3.1%o Sp s O
2012-13 Sales PlanACTUAL LAST YEAR VARIANCE
Brown Spirits TOTAL $950.3M $923.9M 2.9%
LIQUEURS SIPPERS
COCKTAIL MIXERS$34M
+0.7% Trend 4% Share
EXOTIC MIXERS$17M -8.0% 2% Share
TEQUILA$38M +12.7%
4% Share
WHISKY SHOP$5M +90.2%
0% Share
Business Breakdown - Net $
WHISKY CANADIAN$388M
+2.3% Trend42% ShareLIQUEURS CLASSICS
$112M -0.7% 12% Share
BITTERS$62M+6.4%
7% Share
WHISKY SCOTCH$136M
+3.5% Trend15% Share
WHISKEY IRISH$12M +18.3%
1% Share
WHISKEY AMERICAN$33M +13.8%
4% Share
BRANDY/COGNAC$82M +0.5%
9% Share
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Brown Spirits HighlightsCanadian Whisky + 2.3% over LY 21% share of the Spirits market
Premium +3.3% in Net Sales over LY Has grown in market share to 51% of the category
Deluxe Fastest growing subset in the category +104 over LY equaling +7.8M in additional sales Growth from new innovative products attracting new
customers Reviving the conventional perceptions about Canadian
whisky
Brown Spirits HighlightsAmerican Whiskey
S l +14% LY Sales +14% over LY
Premium +16 in sales 81% of the set share
Added six new listing to the portfolio Increased exposure in the mediaGrowing base of enthusiasts and connoisseurs Attracting new consumers into the whiskey market
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Brown Spirits HighlightsTequila: +13% over LY
Premium: +84% over LY, +2.3% growth in set market shareDeluxe +25% in sales over LY 21% of set market share
Added 11 new seasonal and permanent pproducts to the assortment
Will be updating merchandising of 100% agave products to desirable shelf space
Whisky Shop
$4.9M in revenue, +92% over LYSales target of $8.8M for 2012/13Featured in 101 locations across the province93 new products listed in the first pyear73 new products confirmed for this year
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Liqueurs InitiativeCurrent State
Sales declineCompetitionCompetition Seasonal
Our Plan Research Review Plan Test Roll out
Our Goals Renew Reverse Increase Highlight
New and Seasonal Product FixtureThe gift fixtures
P i l t t i 166 l tiPrime real estate in 166 locations Inconsistent merchandising from store to storeLow sales volume in non holiday season
Customer insight44% of customers do not feel that we consistently offer new products of interest
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New and Seasonal Product Fixture
Solution – New and Seasonal product fixture Periods 9-11 Holiday gifts
Periods 12-8 New releases Summer rose program Seasonal spirits
“Green” centre 7 Toronto locations Featuring sustainable products
2012-13 Product Call Highlights
Eaux-de-vieFill gaps in the current assortment Invigorate assortment with new brandsSuccessful brands from foreign marketsObvious use occasions
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2012-13 Product Call HighlightsScotch Looking for blends and single maltsoo g o b e ds a d s g e a s Commercial brands that don’t fit into the whisky
shop model Successful brands from foreign markets Strong marketing support
2012-13 Product Call HighlightsAmerican & Irish Whiskey Capitalize on current sales trends Capitalize on current sales trends Answer consumer demand for new products Focus on high volume commercial brands Retail price within the premium or deluxe
bands Strong marketing support
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Top 3 Things to Remember
1 Work with our trade partners to grow 1. Work with our trade partners to grow Canadian whisky category to its best sales result in five years
2. Realize an action plan to stabilize and grow the liqueurs categories
3. Leverage product call to add excitement and innovation to the portfolio and best serve the needs of our customers
WINESKathy CannonDirector, WINES & VINTAGES
416 365 [email protected]
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EUROPEAN WINES
$406.2M( 4 3%)
ONTARIO WINES $340.1M
(+5.7%)520 SKUs
Sales Breakdown
(+4.3%)574 SKUs
520 SKUs
27.4% Share+0.3%
32.6% Share0.0%)
40.0% Share
NEW WORLD WINES
$497.2M(+3.6%)515 SKUs
(-0.3%)
PT13, YTD
2011-12 Sales Results
Buyer TY LY Chg % Chgy g % gEUROPEAN
WINES $406M $389M $16,631 4.3%
NEW WORLD WINES $497M $480M $17,229 3.6%
ONTARIO WINES $3401M $322M $18,264 5.7%
Grand Total $1,244M $1,192M $52,125 4.4%
Ontario VQA Wine Sales grew by 9.6%
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New Products Driving Growth
# of Products $ Growth % of Total Growth
New Products 309 $42,7M 82%
Existing Brands 1,305 $9,340M 18%Brands
Total 1,614 $52M 100%
Buyer TY LY Chg. % Chg.
EUROPEAN WINES $9.17 $8.99 $0.18 2.0%
NEW WORLD
PT13, YTD
NEW WORLD WINES $8.99 $8.72 $0.27 3.1%
ONTARIO WINES $7.39 $7.29 $0.10 1.4%
Grand Total $8.53 $8.36 $0.18 2.1%
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Avg. Price Per 750 mL Bottle By Country
Country TY LY Chg. % Chg.
VQA $10.88 $10.75 $0.13 1.2%
ITALY $8.70 $8.53 $0.17 2.0%
AUSTRALIA $10.70 $10.56 $0.14 1.3%
CALIFORNIA $8.50 $8.09 $0.41 5.1%
FRANCE $10.32 $9.98 $0.34 3.4%
ARGENTINA $7.69 $7.40 $0.30 4.0%
SPAIN $10.29 $10.08 $0.22 2.2%
Fiscal 11/12
Varietal/Region Planogram Test By varietal/region planograms tested in 16
stores all WINES sections – premium product stores all WINES sections premium product on top shelf Consumers trading up Premium Wine sales up 8.4% Increased margin
Rollout began Jan 2012 All stores completed by March 2013
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What is Premium?Premium thresholds vary by country and style of wine Italian White Blends $11.00 Ripasso $15.95 California Chardonnay $14.95
Trade Website
Flighted End Aisles
Tested a new promotional strategy in P2 for Tested a new promotional strategy in P2 for Australia that allowed for more new brands to be promoted on End Aisles without enormous inventory commitments:
Flighted the stores and tailored the brands Flighted the stores and tailored the brands Repeated for Ontario Wines and Italy
promotion successfully
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Objectives 2012-131. Build excitement and sales growth through new
products Turn 10 – 15% of portfolio (150 – 225 products per year)
2. Make shopping for wine easier and less intimidating for customers
3. Enhance the quality Image of VQA wines and encourage staff to recommend them Grow VQA share through the LCBO
4. Encourage customers to trade up their everyday purchases
Sales Plan for 2012-13
Buyer 2011/12 Sales $ Net
2012/13 Forecast % Chg.
EUROPEAN WINES $406.2M $419.2M 3.2%
NEW WORLD WINES $497.3M $523.6M 5.3%
ONTARIO WINES $340 7M $356 3M 4 6%ONTARIO WINES $340.7M $356.3M 4.6%
TOTAL WINES $1,244.2M $1,299.2M 4.4%
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Key Initiatives Implement style descriptors on each
d t i t t i product in store to give consumers a better idea of the flavor profile of the wine before they purchase: All WINES have been classified into one of our
eight style descriptorsSt l d i t ill b th bi t Style descriptors will be on the bin tags
Style Descriptors
Wine Style DescriptorsWine Style DescriptorsR d WhitRed White
Light bodied and fruity Light and crispMedium bodied and fruity Off dry and fruity
Full bodied and smooth Aromatic and flavourfulflavourful
Full bodied and firm Full bodied and rich
Launching a permanent tool in P2 – May 2012“Wine Shopping Made Easy”
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P2 – New Bin Tags
Key Initiatives
Implement a Sold Space program in the p p p gWine Fridge:
Minimum 50% remains discretionary Add consistency to the fridge selection Opportunity to try products in a great Opportunity to try products in a great
number of stores
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Develop a “Signature Series” of products that would include “must haves” in all categories to
Key Initiatives
ensure a world class portfolio. Benchmarks of the region Notable brands Noble grape varietals
Encourage trade-up Encourage trade up Fill a price gap
Sales TargetsSet level Australian Red
Subset level Australian ShirazAustralian CabernetAustralian Pinot Noir
Australian Red Blends
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Sales Targets
Protect 90% of Gross Margin
Brand dominance removed by cutting sales of large volume skus in half
Brand dominant if 25% of subset
Winter/Summer Wine ProgramGoals
E ti t t thi Entice consumers to try something new by endorsing one wine for the season Create excitement and a sense of
urgency to purchase through its limited time availability
How we buyWines to match the season Popular wine styles and price points Introduce consumers to something new
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Winter/Summer Wine ProgramOverview Program cost: $30,000 Listing for four Periods A forced distribution to approximately 250 stores, Opportunity for display space in the participating
stores,
Marketing support End aisle backer card and pre printed pricer card End aisle backer card and pre-printed pricer card
to support the display and a branded shelf talker. A double page feature in the Food & Drink, Total order quantity of 5,000 – 8,000 cases Any residual inventory at the end of the four-
month period will be subject to a 25% rebate
Ontario WINES Buying Team
Kathy CannonBusiness Unit DirectorLCBO WINES
Tamara JakesCategory ManagerOntario WINES/ VINTAGES
A t id B
Ontario
Astrid BrummerProduct ManagerOntario WINES/VINTAGES
Lucy SkeardCategory AdministratorOntario WINES/VINTAGES
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Ontario Strategy (VQA)
Elevate the Quality Image of Ontario Wines Increase consumer confidence
How? Highlight Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sparkling
and Cabernet Franc as signature varietalsL ti ti t b “l l” t Leverage consumers motivation to buy “local” to increase trial of Ontario Wines
Leverage the 3rd party accolades that the wines have received
ONTARIO WINESTamara JakesCategory Manager, ONTARIO WINES
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Sales BreakdownVQA
$108.9M 30.3% Share
NON-VQA $38.3M
10.6% Share+7.8% 30.3% Share
+9.0%7.8%
ICEWINE $6.1M
1.7% Share+2.6%
ICB$206.6M
57.4% Share+3.6%
2011-12 Sales Results
2011-12 Sales $ Net
2012-13 Plan Sales $ Net % Chg.
VQA Table Wine $109M $120M 10.2%ICEWINE $6.M $6M 5.9%VQA Total $115M $127M 10.0%
ICB $207M $209M 1.3%NON-VQA $38M $41M 7.6%Grand Total $360M $377M 4.8%
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2011-12 Category DriversNew Products
Accounted for 70% of total net $ growth Accounted for 70% of total net $ growth (LCBO wines)
VINTAGES Frontline sales (+10.3%) driver of VINTAGES growth
VQA WinesVQA Wines Driving force behind sales growth overall 49% contribution to total growth (+8.1M)
2011-12 Category DriversICB/Non-VQA Bag in Box largest driver; 38% market Bag in Box - largest driver; 38% market
share, +9.1% (+6.5M) Specialty Wines - lead by increases in
flavoured wines +30%(+3.2M)
Premium Price PointsPremium Price Points $12-$15 wines drove VQA sales (+15%) 80% of sales growth
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2011-12 Trends: WhitesRiesling Grown to take over the top spot for VQA whites Driver of sales in both channels Trend verifies Ontario’s ability to make world class Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc Non-traditional varietal Contributed 40% of the incremental white sales growth
Consumers are interested in variety from Ontario Consumers are interested in variety from Ontario
White Blends Continue to grow significantly +19.9%, Ranked #2 in white wine sales
2011-12 Trends: RedsRed BlendsA dominant red style that continues to grow in A dominant red style that continues to grow in
popularity Key contributor to growth
Single Varietals E.g. Baco Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz Generated most of the net sales for Ontario VQA
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Pinot Noir Driver of premium red wine sales in VINTAGES 33% market share and growing at 24%
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2012-13 Initiatives
1 Leverage the holistic approach to 1. Leverage the holistic approach to managing the business, to maximize sales and promotional opportunities for Ontario wines
2012-13 Initiatives2. Build excitement and increase
effectiveness of Ontario programs by effectiveness of Ontario programs by simplifying and creating stronger engagement with staff and customers
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2012-13 Initiatives3. Refresh the VINTAGES Essentials
tf li f i th i d portfolio, focusing on the wines and styles where Ontario has expertise (Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay)
2012-13 Product Call HighlightsIncrease market share in premium price points ICB - $10+$ VQA - $15+ VINTAGES - $20+ “Signature” series
Are innovative and NEW Offer exceptional quality
C titi i i t Competitive price points
Fuel growth of single varietals Refresh red and white wine portfolios Styles and varietals where Ontario has expertise
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1. We are looking to grow market share in premium price points
Top 3 Things to Remember
premium price points
2. VQA – We will focus on wines that represent what Ontario excels at (Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc))
3. We are reviewing all Ontario programs to simplify, and increase effectiveness
EUROPEAN WINESGreg DunlopCategory Manager, EUROPEAN WINES
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2011-12 Sales ResultsTY LY Chg Chg %
EUROPEAN $406.2M $389.6M $16.6M +4.3%
PLAN LY Chg
2012-13 Sales Plan
PLAN LY ChgEUROPEAN $419.2M $406.2M 3.2%
Sales Breakdown
GERMANY$22.1M
PORTUGAL$20.7M
5.1% Share
EASTERN EUROPE$7.2M
1.8% Share0 1%
ITALY
SPAIN$25.9M
6.4% Share-1.8%
$22.1M5.5% Share
+6.3%-0.7% 0.1%
$219M54.0% Share
+8.7%
FRANCE,$111M
27.3% Share-1.5%
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European Wines - Category Drivers
Wines of Italyy
Reds: $111M + 7.2%
Whites: $80M + 10.5%
Sparkling: $16.5 M + 11.3%
Changing of assortment – Filling gaps
40 new products
My Italy Results – P13Buyer TY LY Chg %
Chg
ITALY RED $12.5M $7.8M $4.7M 60.8%
ITALY WHITE $7.9M $5.1M $2.8M 54.5%
SPARKLING $1.1M $0.8M $0.3M 35.1%
Total $22.4M $14.5M $7.9M 54.8%
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My Italy Promotion – P13Net Sales increased by 55% or $8 MNet $ Litre increased by $.067 from $11.13 to $11.80New products contributed $2.2 in Net sales or 28% of the total net growthThe $16- $18 band had the largest increase in The $16 $18 band had the largest increase in share +2.9%Did not cannibalize other wine categories
Product Trends1. Italy Red
2. Italy White
3. France Red
4. France White
5. Spain Red
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Product Trends - Italy Red
Premium Italian Red Ripasso: $12M, + 19% Chianti: $15M, +23% Barolo, Brunello, Barbaresco: $1.8M, + 26%
Product Trends - Italy White
Pinot Grigio$46M +13% Not looking to add new entries at this
time
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Product Trends – France Red
Areas of Growth Red Burgundy Pinot Noir; $3.1M, + 15.7% South France Pinot Noir; $3.3M, + 8.7% Chateauneuf du Pape: $1.8M, + 5.1% South Malbec: $0.5M, +10.6%
Product Trends – France White Areas of Growth Bordeaux: $1.1M, +8.4% Rhone: $2.5M, +11% Loire: $0.75M, +29%
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Product Trends – Spanish RedAreas of Growth
Rioja $4.4M +17.5%
Blends $2.9M +7.1%
Key 2012 – 13 Initiatives1. Plans for France: Including tactics to
d tif demystify 2. Italy: On-going review and making
changes where necessary3. Collaboration with VINTAGES to
enhance overall assortmentenhance overall assortment4. De-seasonlize sparkling wines
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Initiatives - France Identify and fill gaps - Similar approach as
ItalyItaly Currently have a good core base Opportunities to increase our assortment of
AOC wines Terrior, sense of place Terrior, sense of place Estate Wines, Domaine bottled Brand Families
Bordeaux Mini Thematic
Sales $ Net Sales $ Net Set Subset Sales $ Net LY TY-LY %
BORDEAUX BLEND $722.8K $281.8K 156%ST EMILLION/POMEROL $233.3K $96.6K 142%
MEDOC $20.2K $32.6K -38%BORDEAUX WHITE $169.3K $58K 192%
Total $1.1M $469.2K 144%$ $
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Mini Thematic Opportunities Gamay P8
S kli P12 Sparkling P12
Initiatives - France
Test information signs in the French gWine section to help simplify these wines on an ongoing basis Capitalize on the successful French Lessons
concept Test concept in a dozen stores and survey p y
customers
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Initiatives - Italy Key driver of the European Wines categoryB t i l t tBest in class assortmentContinue to monitor and make changes where required with an eye on premiumLook for appropriate products from emerging regions such as Western Tuscany
Collaboration with VINTAGES
Work together more closely to establish clearer lines of product responsibilityReduce overlap in assortmentFocus on key regions such as Veneto, Bordeaux, etc.A id “t t t tt ” ff t Avoid “teeter-totter” effect Goal to provide our customers with a “World Class” assortment
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Initiatives – Sparkling Wine De-seasonlize the sales of Champagne/Sparkling WineChampagne/Sparkling WineFour additional champagne products in the Holiday ProgramMini Thematic in P12Strategies to include encouraging purchase Strategies to include encouraging purchase for weddings, graduations, etc as well as moving customers from sparkling to champagne
2012-13 Product Call HighlightsOpportunities for FranceR d B d E t t WiRed Bordeaux, Estate WinesRed Burgundy, Cote de Beaune VillageValue Champagne Signature Series (one per area)
P i C d B d Premier Cru red Burgundy Premium white Burgundy Loire Valley - Sancerre Red Bordeaux – Petit Chateau
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1. Opportunities with AOC Wines from
Top 3 Things to Remember
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2. Mini Thematics – They really work!
3 Shift to premium3. Shift to premium
NEW WORLD WINESJackie McAskillCategory Manager, NEW WORLD WINES
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2011-12 Sales Results
TY LY Chg Chg %g gNew World $497.2M $480M $17.2M 3.6%
2012-13 Sales PlanPLAN LY Chg %
NEW WORLD $523.7M $497.3M 5.3%
New World Wines Business BreakdownSOUTH AFRICA
$35.9M7.2% Share
1 5%
NEW ZEALAND$12.7M
2.6% Share25.8%
CANADA (B.C.)$2.9M
0.6% Share-13.1%
OTHER USA$3.1M
0.6% Share+9.1%
AUSTRALIA$182.9M
36.8% Share+4.5%
ARGENTINA$64.7M
13% Share-12.3%
-1.5%
CALIFORNIA$115.7M
23.3% Share+10.9%
CHILE$79.1M
15.9% Share+6.9%
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2011-12 Category DriversFocus on Australia Change to portfolio assortment adding
interest through new products. P2 Australia thematic showcased new
assortment During P2, net sales increased by 37.6% vs.
LY
2011-12 Category Drivers
P12 California Mini Thematic Starting point for a shift towards premium 12 Participating products achieved $925k in
Net Sales
Chilean Halo effectChilean Halo effect Promoted Chile in P13 2011 Post-promotion, sales continue to grow at
+6.9%
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Product Trends1. Growth of White Wines
2. Blends
3. New Zealand
4. Cabernet Sauvignon
Growth of White Wines There is a trend to white wines
Red +2.5% - Represent 61% of NWW business
White +7.7% - Represent 31% of NWW business
Continue focus on de-seasonalization of white wines
Eight Product Needs have been identified for 2012/13
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Blends Customers love this approachable wine style Both red and white blends are experiencing Both red and white blends are experiencing
significant growth California – +26% & +$3.5M Australia – +24% & +$3M Chile – +9% & +$1.6MChile 9% & $1.6M
New ZealandNew and larger breadth of assortment
has achieved favorable resultshas achieved favorable results Overall growth +26% Sauvignon Blanc is up 27% & $2.34M Pinot Noir is up 35% & $240K
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Cabernet Sauvignon Total representation (15.7% of business)Top SellersTop SellersCalifornia $26MAustralia $24Chile $18.4M
Top GrowersTop GrowersArgentina +25% & +$1.4MCalifornia +23% & +4.8M
1. California
Key 2012-13 Initiatives
2. Australia
3. Organic Wines
4. South Africa
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Filling gaps in the portfolio Focus on premium products with AVA
California
Focus on premium products with AVA reference
Targeting 13-16 new products P13 California Thematic
Promote Australian brands throughout the
Australia
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Work with the Wines of Australia & key suppliers to integrate external programming in store
Refresh the category with a few new Refresh the category with a few new products
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Start with Chile
Organic Wines
First organic product call Exploring opportunities to highlight on shelf
P2 Mini thematic – “Variety”
South Africa
y Continue to offer an assortment and support
aligning with this refreshing message Many new products entering the market in
early 2012
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2012-13 Product Call Highlights
Regional Appellation or AVA DesignationDesignation
California & Australia (noted)
Chilean Organic Certified Organic products
Signature Series New Zealand – Sauvignon Blanc Australia - Shiraz California – Cabernet Sauvignon and
Chardonnay
1. Big opportunity in California
Top 3 Things to Remember
1. Big opportunity in California
2. White Wines
3. Organic