Andy Young

Private label continues to drive Coles Liquor growth

Exclusive liquor brand sales have continued to grow for Coles Liquor, particularly in the wine category, but liquor EBITs are down.

For the second year in a row total wine sales have exceeded production according to Wine Australia.

Western Australia’s Director of Liquor Licensing is looking at plans to ban alcohol sales in the Kimberley.

The deadline for making submissions to the competition watchdog regarding Asahi’s proposed acquisition of CUB is this week.

The revival of Sydney’s night time economy starts tomorrow when lockout laws for Sydney’s CBD are lifted.

McWilliams Wines appointed voluntary administrators this week who are now looking at how they can take the business forward in the future.

Distilleries around Australia were forced to evacuate as bushfires closed in, causing financial strain.

The great Aussie spirit shines through with the drinks industry stepping up to help those in need.

Smoke from bushfires and back burning means this year’s Hunter Valley vintage will prove difficult.

The Wine Origins Alliance comprises 28 organisations from North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.