Overseas trends have long influenced trends in Australia. Here is what you can expect in 2019.
Category: Retail News
LMG eyes innovation in 2019
Liquor Marketing Group is aiming to continue with retail and e-commerce improvements and innovation in 2019 according to CEO Gavin Saunders.
Pilbara liquor restrictions put on hold
Industry associations urge regulator to reconsider implementing a Banned Drinkers Register.
Anger over Kaufland’s Victoria go-ahead
The Master Grocers Australia describes the decision to grant Kaufland permission for sites in Victoria as a ‘kick in the guts to local, small and family businesses’.
CUB scraps plastic six-pack rings
Carlton & United Breweries will replace six-pack plastic rings with cardboard packaging.
Kaufland wins approval for three sites in Victoria
Three store locations approved as well as a distribution centre and Melbourne headquarters.
Liquor Barons sales up by more than a quarter
Chris O’Brien, General Manager of Liquor Barons, sees plenty of room for improvement after a hugely successful 2018.
ALM aims to champion successful independents
Rod Pritchard the Interim CEO of ALM on how the group aims to continue delivering sustainable growth for its independents into 2019.
Retail Drinks Australia’s focus for 2019
CEO Julie Ryan urges industry to gain control of the dialogue in media, community and government.
Brown-Forman to hone its premium edge
Premiumisation is a trend that holds huge possibilities for Brown-Forman.