The Woolworths Group’s payment platform Wpay launches as a stand-alone payments business that will offer end-to-end payment solutions to merchants outside of the group.
Author Archives: Andy Young
Andy joined Intermedia as Editor of TheShout in 2015, writing news on a daily basis and also writing features for National Liquor News. Now Managing Editor of both TheShout and Bars and Clubs.
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Retail Drinks Australia ‘leads the way’ as global standards for online alcohol sales are introduced
The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking has praised Retail Drinks for its code for online alcohol sales, after releasing global standards for the industry.
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Online alcohol sales ID check trial expands
ConnectID and Retail Drink Australia are expanding their trial of a digital age ID check for online alcohol sales.
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Hawke’s Brewing appoints National Retail Accounts Manager
Vince Bateman brings over 25 years of liquor industry experience in senior sales roles to Hawke’s Brewing.
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Liquorland and ecommerce underpin Coles Liquor growth
Coles Liquor sales revenue increased 2.6 per cent to $759m for the third quarter.
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Online alcohol sales tripled in 2020
New data from Roy Morgan shows online purchases of packaged alcohol rose quickly during the early and middle parts of 2020 before declining gently into year-end.
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A timeline of COVID-19’s impact on Australia’s hospitality industry
On Tuesday 23 March it will be 12 months since Prime Minister Scott Morrison placed the whole of Australia in lockdown, we look back at what has happened since then.
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Handpicked opens Melbourne CBD Cellar Door
The luxury cellar door has been opened by Handpicked in Melbourne’s high-end precinct, 80 Collins.
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Endeavour Group acquires Oakridge Wines
Paragon Wine Estates, part of Endeavour Group, has acquired Yarra Valley winery Oakridge Wines.
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Nominations closing for 2021 Retail Drinks Industry Awards
Nominations for the 2021 Retail Drinks Industry Awards will close on 28 February 2021.