ABS trend estimate for May showed increases in liquor retailing but a fall for cafés and restaurants

Author Archives: Andy Young
Andy joined Intermedia as Editor of The Shout in 2015, writing news on a daily basis and also writing features for National Liquor News. Now Managing Editor of both The Shout and Bars and Clubs.
Penfolds targets growth with bold additions to range
TWE is adding Brandy, Champagne, fortified Shiraz and Napa Valley wines to the Penfolds portfolio
Western Australia bans alcohol advertising on public transport
Alcohol Beverages Australia criticises the move “that is not supported by evidence”
WestConnex reverses Dan Murphy’s tunnel decision
Dan Murphy’s in Leichhardt to stay after changes to WestConnex construction sites
Metcash liquor sales up 5.7 per cent
Metcash has released its 2018 full year results, showing a total revenue increase of 4.3% to $14.5bn
Second stage of penalty rate reductions to kick in
Retailers and small businesses confident of future growth as further penalty rate reductions start this weekend
How the gig economy impacts your business
Workforce Guardian sheds some light on the gig economy and how it affects hospitality businesses
Woolworths accounts for over 50% of off-premise spend
More than half of the dollars spent on packaged alcohol in Australia go through the Woolworths Group
Premiumisation drives American whiskey in Australia
Distilled Spirits Council of the US highlights the on-going shift in Australian drinking culture.
The 2018 Australian Craft Beer Survey launches
The national survey aims to better understand attitudes of Australia’s craft beer drinkers