Many challenges are being presented to retailers by COVID-19, in relation to physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Category: Retail News
Online liquor purchases increase by up to 500 per cent
As more people are forced to isolate there will be an increased reliance on online delivery for goods, including liquor.
Retail Drinks appoints new senior role
Sahil Prasad joins Retail Drinks in the newly created role of Senior Director, Corporate and Government Affairs.
Luna Wine Store opens in Byron Bay
The newly opened wine store is devoted solely to small producers from around the world.
Retailer breaches BDR requirements +10,000 times
Two cases already heard this year by the NT Liquor Commission relate to BDR breaches.
Liquor Barons: “Premium wine groups are dead”
“If you’re planning to join a premium wine group in 2020, you’re 10 years too late,” says Liquor Barons General Manager, Chris O’Brien.
Independent retailers vindicated by Kaufland exit
MGA members hope that governments learn from the mistakes of the Kaufland experience.
The Wine Collective seeks investors
The 400,000 member strong wine super site is looking to raise $7.5 million in capital.
Dan Murphy’s goes greener with solar energy
The retailer has committed to having 25 stores powered by solar energy by July 2020.
Strong first half for Woolworths hit by increased underpayment costs
Woolworths has reported on its first half with increased sales and EBIT for both the group and EDG, but costs related to its underpayment of staff have increased.