ALSA and IRi publish the 2016 State of the Industry Report
By Andy Young The Australian Liquor Stores Association and IRi have worked together to produce the inaugural 2016 Australian Retail Liquor — State of the Industry Report. Building on from last years...
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Young Retailer of the Year calls ALSA's Study Tour of Japan 'incredible'
By Deborah Jackson, editor National Liquor News This year, ALSA's Study Tour group went to Japan for an intensive seven days of exploring the country's convenience and luxury channels. The group...
View ArticleID check reminder after bottle shop has its liquor licence suspended
By Andy Young Liquor and Gaming New South Wales has reminded all licensed venues and their staff to check the age IDs of anyone who appears under the age of 25, after a bottle shop in the Sutherland...
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ALSA president says state of the industry report is a 'must-read' for retailers
By Deborah Jackson and Andy Young The Australian Liquor Stores Association (ALSA) and IRI held a joint networking event in Sydney yesterday to present the findings of the inaugural 2016 Australian...
View ArticleRetailer fined over sales to minor
By Andy Young The licensee of a Sydney bottleshop has been fined $2000 for offences relating to the sale of alcohol to a minor. Mrs Ling Yun Qian, owner of Marsfield Cellars (Liquor Stop), pleaded...
View ArticleFirst Choice launches new delivery service
By Andy Young First Choice has launched a new delivery service, which offers online consumers evening and Saturday delivery in metro areas. The new service will offer same day deliveries with orders...
View ArticleALSA president outlines challenges facing liquor stores as Conference opens
By James Wells Australian Liquor Stores Association (ALSA) president Giuseppe Minissale delivered a passionate speech outlining the challenges facing liquor stores on the opening morning of the...
View ArticleMinister calls on liquor retailers to 'push back' and 'stand up'
By James Wells and Andy Young Steven Ciobo, the Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment has told liquor retailers that they should "push back against moves from so many people who are...
View ArticleALSA names its 2016 Young Liquor Retailer of the Year
By Deborah Jackson and Andy Young The final night of the Australian Liquor Stores Association's annual conference, which took place on the Gold Coast this week, saw the naming of the association's...
View ArticleLSA to launch campaign against tough Canberra liquor reforms
By Andy Young The Liquor Stores Association for NSW and ACT is officially launching its campaign against the ACT proposed liquor reforms and increased fees in Canberra on Tuesday. The launch is the...
View ArticleLSA launches its major campaign against increases to ACT bottleshop taxes
By Andy Young The Liquor Stores Association (LSA) has launched a major campaign against the huge increases in bottleshop taxes that have been proposed by the ACT Government. Retailers and suppliers at...
View ArticleChief Minister bars ALSA meeting over bottleshop tax increases
By Andy Young The ACTs chief minister Andrew Barr has blocked a meeting with the Australian Liquor Stores Association (ALSA), to discuss concerns over the planned 25 per cent increase in retail...
View ArticleNominations open for LSA Awards
By Andy Young Nominations are now open for the 2016 LSA Retail Liquor Industry Awards for Excellence, which acknowledge superior customer service, product knowledge and outstanding professionalism....
View ArticleSecond WA Aldi granted liquor licence
By Andy Young Western Australias state liquor authority has granted Aldi its second liquor licence in the state. The German supermarket giant was granted a licence for its store in the suburb of...
View ArticleLiquor Legends expands in South Australia
By Deborah Jackson, editor National Liquor News Liquor Legends has announced its expansion into South Australia with 21 new outlets to take the banner effective 1 October. John Carmody, managing...
View ArticleLSA WA to host IRI State of the Industry presentation in Perth
By Andy Young The Australian Liquor Stores Association, in conjuction with the LSA WA, is presenting a breakfast briefing of the ALSA-IRI State of the Industry Report to WA retailers and trade...
View ArticleChambers Cellars launches sub-banner
By Deborah Jackson, editor National Liquor News Josh Chambers has opened the first store of what will be a mini group within the Chambers Cellars banner, called Wine with Josh. The store, which is...
View ArticleA strong year for ILG
By Andy Young and Deborah Jackson After announcing increased sales and record profits last year, things keep on improving for ILG. Speaking at the groups race day at Hawkesbury last week, ILGs CEO...
View ArticleAllen De Costa highlights ILG's strong year
By Andy Young and Deborah Jackson After announcing increased sales and record profits last year, things keep on improving for ILG. Speaking at the groups race day at Hawkesbury last week, ILGs CEO...
View ArticleDiageo trials new 'easy-to-shop' display unit
By Deborah Jackson, editor National Liquor News Diageo has installed a new display wall unit at Liquor Legends Charnwood in the ACT which encourages shoppers to trade up when making purchasing...
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