Metcash has reported its FY21 results, showing strong growth in its liquor business, which is so far continuing into FY22.
Author Archives: The Shout
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.
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Calls for urgent action on debit payments
An open letter from a group of industry associations calls for urgent action on Australia’s debit payment systems.
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Small businesses should be asking COVID tax questions
CPA Australia has reminded small business owners to check eligibility for COVID-related tax incentives and deductions.
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Woolworths votes in favour of Endeavour demerger
Woolworths shareholders have overwhelmingly voted in favour of demerging the Endeavour Group
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Woolworths launches Wpay payments platform to take on big banks
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.
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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.
Posted inNational Liquor News
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.