Di Yi Cai Jing·2026-02-09 03:46Group 1 - The traditional peak season for liquor sales around the Spring Festival has been delayed this year, starting nearly one month later than usual, with significant promotional efforts from companies to help distributors clear inventory [1][5] - Sales activity for the Spring Festival began to show signs of improvement only in mid-January, which is at least one month later than previous years, indicating a slower market response [1][5] - The overall sales volume from January to now has shown a double-digit decline, with a notable differentiation in performance among regional markets and brands, where top brands like Moutai are experiencing shortages while others like Wuliangye are seeing stable sales [5][6] Group 2 - Companies are increasing promotional activities targeting end consumers, focusing on strategies to encourage actual consumption, such as "scan to redeem" campaigns and festive giveaways [5][6] - The market is currently characterized by a "strong at both ends, weak in the middle" inventory situation, where high-end brands maintain stable inventory levels while many mid-tier and regional brands face cautious stocking and ongoing inventory pressure [6]