James Gosper, General Manager, Market Development, Wine Australia hosted a panel reviewing the opportunity for Australia to engage consumers through the independent retail channel. The panel considered how the market has changed, how big box retail has impacted the independent retail channel and look at the strengths of this channel and insights around the consumers that support it.
The panel will include Michael Yurch, President, Sherry-Lehmann; John Jens, Wine Writer and owner of Lamont's; Jim Chanteloup, Australian Wine Specialist, K&L Wine Merchants; Steve Lewis, Chief Executive, Majestic Wine; and Philip Rich, Partner, Prince Wine Store who provided market specific insights.
Host: James Gosper