The Russian spirits market is facing new challenges that threaten its past growth drivers. Regulation of the alcohol market has increased through higher excise taxes, minimum retail prices, and restrictions on advertising and distributor licensing. These changes devalue strategies that previously supported growth, such as new brand launches and aggressive promotion. Companies now operate in a more restrictive regulatory environment with fewer opportunities and greater risks of losing licenses or facing penalties for illegal activities.
The Russian spirits market is facing new challenges that threaten its past growth drivers. Regulation of the alcohol market has increased through higher excise taxes, minimum retail prices, and restrictions on advertising and distributor licensing. These changes devalue strategies that previously supported growth, such as new brand launches and aggressive promotion. Companies now operate in a more restrictive regulatory environment with fewer opportunities and greater risks of losing licenses or facing penalties for illegal activities.