Andy Young

A timeline of COVID-19’s impact on Australia’s hospitality industry

by Andy Young March 22, 2021May 6, 2021

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.

National Liquor News, News, Wine

Handpicked opens Melbourne CBD Cellar Door

by Andy Young March 19, 2021May 6, 2021

The luxury cellar door has been opened by Handpicked in Melbourne’s high-end precinct, 80 Collins.

National Liquor News, News, Wine

Endeavour Group acquires Oakridge Wines

by Andy Young March 15, 2021May 6, 2021

Paragon Wine Estates, part of Endeavour Group, has acquired Yarra Valley winery Oakridge Wines.

National Liquor News, News, Off-Premise News, Retail News

Nominations closing for 2021 Retail Drinks Industry Awards

by Andy Young February 23, 2021May 6, 2021

Nominations for the 2021 Retail Drinks Industry Awards will close on 28 February 2021.

National Liquor News, News, Off-Premise News

‘Misleading claims’ on growth of liquor retailing dismissed

by Andy Young February 15, 2021May 6, 2021

Retail Drinks Australia responds to what it calls “alarmist and misleading” claims by FARE regarding the growth in takeaway alcohol sales in 2020.

National Liquor News, News, Off-Premise News

Endeavour Group joins global partnership to shape online alcohol sales standards

by Andy Young January 29, 2021May 6, 2021

The global partnership by International Alliance for Responsible Drinking will establish robust international guidelines for online sales of alcohol.

News, Wine

Predictions for the wine industry in 2021

by Andy Young January 13, 2021May 6, 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.