Market Insights Snapshot
In the Beverage category, Uncle Arnie's has shown consistent performance in California and Nevada, maintaining a steady 2nd and 3rd rank respectively from July to October 2023. However, the brand's sales in California showed a slight dip in August and September, but managed to recover in October, nearing the July sales figure. In Nevada, Uncle Arnie's showed a positive trend with sales figures gradually increasing over the mentioned period.
On the other hand, Uncle Arnie's performance in the Beverage category for Oregon showed significant improvement. The brand moved up from the 20th rank in July to the 13th rank in September, before settling at the 15th rank in October. This progress in ranking is reflected in the sales figures as well, which showed a steady increase from July to September, but a slight decline in October. While this shows promise for the brand in Oregon, it is crucial to monitor the trends closely to understand if this upward movement can be sustained in the long run.
Competitive Landscape
In the competitive landscape of the Beverage category in California, Uncle Arnie's consistently holds the second rank, trailing behind St Ides, which maintains a firm grip on the top spot. Meanwhile, CANN Social Tonics and Lagunitas occupy the third and fourth ranks respectively, trailing Uncle Arnie's in sales. Over the course of four months from July to October 2023, Uncle Arnie's sales have seen a slight decrease before bouncing back, while St Ides has seen a steady increase, widening the gap. On the other hand, CANN Social Tonics and Lagunitas have experienced minor fluctuations in sales. It's worth noting that any missing rank for a month indicates that the brand was not among the top 20 in the category for that month.
Notable Products
In October 2023, Uncle Arnie's top-performing product was the Pineapple Punch Infused Drink, which regained its position as the top seller from Iced Tea Lemonade, selling a notable 21,710 units. Iced Tea Lemonade, the previous month's bestseller, dropped to the second position with 19,306 units sold. The third spot was claimed by Sweet Peach Iced Tea, which moved up from the fifth position, indicating a significant increase in sales. Apple Juice maintained its fourth position, while Strawberry Kiwi Shot dropped from third to fifth, suggesting a decrease in its popularity.