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.
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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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.
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‘Misleading claims’ on growth of liquor retailing dismissed
Retail Drinks Australia responds to what it calls “alarmist and misleading” claims by FARE regarding the growth in takeaway alcohol sales in 2020.
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Endeavour Group joins global partnership to shape online alcohol sales standards
The global partnership by International Alliance for Responsible Drinking will establish robust international guidelines for online sales of alcohol.
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Predictions for the wine industry in 2021
Wine Intelligence is predicting that the next 12 months will bring more investment, an upheaval in e-commerce, alternative packaging formats, plus growth in the ‘wine seltzer’ category.
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Introduction of Kimberley Banned Drinkers Register widely welcomed
The WA Government announced a BDR trial in the Kimberley region, is scheduled to commence in May.
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Asahi Beverages sells BoozeBud back to founders
Following a review of CUB’s eCommerce participation strategy Asahi Beverages has made the decision to sell online alcohol retailer BoozeBud.