白酒保价攻防战升级：酒企强硬出击 平台补贴力度分化

Core Viewpoint - The "Double Eleven" shopping festival has begun, but the white liquor price war appears to be particularly subtle this year, with prices continuing to decline and promotional efforts from e-commerce platforms being notably subdued compared to previous years [2][4]. Group 1: Price Trends and Promotions - Since the second half of the year, white liquor prices have continued to drop, with many well-known brands reaching new lows on e-commerce platforms [2]. - The promotional efforts for white liquor during this year's "Double Eleven" are less aggressive than in previous years, with lower subsidy levels compared to the "618" shopping festival [2][4]. - Major liquor brands like Moutai and Wuliangye have adopted a more aggressive stance, emphasizing authorized sales channels to combat unauthorized sales and protect their pricing strategies [4][10]. Group 2: E-commerce Platform Strategies - E-commerce platforms have shown a mixed approach to promotions, with Tmall maintaining investment in liquor categories, achieving over 50% growth in white liquor sales compared to last year [5]. - Instant retail platforms like Meituan have reduced their promotional efforts for liquor, shifting focus to other categories and raising the threshold for subsidies [6][7]. - The price of major liquor products on platforms like Meituan is higher than the recent wholesale prices, indicating a shift in strategy post-618 [6][11]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Consumer Behavior - The overall demand for white liquor has weakened, leading to a further decline in prices, with many brands struggling to maintain their market value [9][12]. - Consumer interest in major liquor brands has decreased, as indicated by a drop in search interest on platforms like Baidu compared to last year [9]. - Liquor companies are increasingly emphasizing the importance of authorized channels to ensure product authenticity and maintain price stability, which has led some consumers to return to official sales channels [12].