ALSA study tour sees it's not all about price in NZ
By Shane T Williams Mal Higgs led a small delegation of Australian liquor retailers and suppliers to New Zealand this week for the first ALSA Retail Liquor Study Tour of Auckland. NZ ALSA Study Tour...
View ArticleRekorderlig asks retailers to withdraw Cocktail Cans
By Andy Young Rekorderlig's brand owner Åbro, is voluntarily withdrawing its Cocktail Cans from shelves after finding the product could be compromised because of an issue with the cans. The company...
View ArticleFirst Choice on top of Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards
By Andy Young The latest Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards for the Liquor Store category, has First Choice on top with a score of just over 93 per cent. The Awards, which are for the month of...
View ArticleTotally Twisted Shots launch exclusively to the independents
By Deborah Jackson, editor National Liquor News Melbourne-based supplier Global Beverage Brands has released a range of dual-flavoured shots exclusively through independent liquor retailers. The shots...
View ArticleIBA outlines new business model
By Deborah Jackson, editor National Liquor News Independent Brands Australia (IBA) has outlined plans to evolve its Merchandise and Promotions business model, with the ultimate goal of being stronger...
View ArticleEDG sales up in first quarter
By Andy Young Endeavour Drinks Group (EDG) has increased its total sales by 3.8 per cent in the first quarter of its financial year, compared to the same period last year. Comparable sales in the...
View ArticleALSA Study Tour heads to NZ
By Shane T Williams Mal Higgs led a small delegation of Australian liquor retailers and suppliers to New Zealand for four days in October for the first ALSA Retail Liquor Study Tour of Auckland....
View ArticleThe Oak Barrel credits team and independence for ALIA success
By Deborah Jackson, editor National Liquor News Sydney-based independent liquor retailer, The Oak Barrel was named the Liquor Store of the Year at this years Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA),...
View ArticleLSA NSW elects new President
By Andy Young The Liquor Stores Association of New South Wales (LSA NSW) has elected Paul Heilman, Director of the Top Cellars Group, as its new President. Paul Heilman pictured with Ami Sheehan from...
View ArticleLiquor Legends adopts a more personal approach to messaging
By Deborah Jackson, Editor National Liquor News Liquor Legends has transformed the way it communicates with its 225,000 Rewards Members by taking on a more personalised approach. The newly launched...
View ArticleALM buys Porter's Liquor
By Deborah Jackson, Editor, National Liquor News Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM) has acquired Porter's Liquor and will invest in the business to more than double its footprint nationally. The...
View ArticleAllen De Costa resigns from ILG
By Deborah Jackson, editor National Liquor News Allen De Costa has resigned from his position as CEO of Independent Liquor Group (ILG), effective as of 28 February 2017. De Costa has been with ILG...
View ArticleMedical groups still ignoring the facts: LSA NSW
By Andy Young While some medical groups including St Vincents Hospital have been critical of the NSW Governments recent changes to its liquor laws, the Liquor Stores Association NSW, has highlighted...
View ArticleKemenys signs $1 billion development deal
By Andy Young Independent retailer Kemenys has teamed up with one of Australias largest private development companies, the Walker Corporation, to develop $1 billion worth of mixed-use residential...
View ArticleBoxing Day trading trial to end
By Deborah Jackson, editor National Liquor News The two year trial which enabled packaged retail liquor outlets in NSW to trade on Boxing Day is in its final year. The trial was announced in late...
View ArticleFair Work orders bottle shop owner to pay up
By Deborah Jackson, editor National Liquor News A Melbourne bottle shop owner has had to back pay an employee a total of $31,000 following a Fair Work investigation. The employee, who is a Chinese...
View ArticleALM confirms further acquisitions
By Deborah Jackson, editor National Liquor News Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM) has acquired the New South Wales and Tasmanian licenses and day-to-day operations of the Thirsty Camel business as...
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