LinkedIn feeds have been flooded over the past week with Diageo staffers announcing their redundancies as the drinks giant targets more than 2000 job cuts. Analysts have embraced CEO Sir Dave Lewis’ […]
Analysts back Diageo overhaul & job cuts
Pavilion Venue Co. hospitality group launches
Hospitality operators Ben May and Rob Domjen have announced the formation of Pavilion Venue Co., following their joint acquisition of Newcastle’s Merewether Surfhouse. Pavilion Venue Co. brings together Burleigh Pavilion on the Gold […]
Gage Roads extends partnership with Optus Stadium
Gage Roads Brewing Co has announced a five-year extension to its exclusive beer and cider supply agreement with Optus Stadium, through to the end of 2032. Gage Roads was built by Western […]
Thirsty Camel Victoria partners with Paramount Liquor
Thirsty Camel Victoria has partnered with Paramount Liquor following the group concluding its national arrangement with Metcash. The partnership is effective from 1 September, with ALM maintaining existing Metcash services and operational […]
Small format becomes big business for spirits companies
Small-format spirits are gaining momentum across the beverage industry as drinks companies pivot to address consumer cost-of-living concerns. As NielsenIQ notes: “In a category long dominated by 750ml and 1.5L bottles, small-size spirits are quietly […]
Pernod Ricard denies renewed Brown-Forman talks
Pernod Ricard CEO Alexandre Ricard has refuted rumours the company is in renewed merger talks with Brown-Forman. Brown-Forman announced in April that it had terminated discussions with Pernod Ricard in regard a […]
Down the Rabbit Hole appoints Alepat Taylor
Alepat Taylor has been appointment as the exclusive Victorian distributor for Down the Rabbit Hole, the acclaimed McLaren Vale wine brand that recently triumphed in the 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards. Down […]
Australian Vintage celebrates revenue turnaround
Australian Vintage has reported its financial results for the year ending 30 June 2026, with total operating revenue rising to $257.6 million. The company reported a statutory net loss after tax of […]
Cost-of-living pressures hit Coles Liquor
Coles Liquor has announced its FY26 results, with sales revenue declining by 3.3% in FY26 to $3.5 billion as a result of “ongoing cost-of-living pressures and subdued consumer sentiment”. However, Coles said […]
Endeavour Group flags slow return to profit growth
Endeavour Group has announced its FY26 results, which show retail sales gained momentum. Combined sales growth for Dan Murphy’s and BWS rose from 0.7% in H1 to 1.4% in H2. While the […]
