Odd Culture Group has announced that it has sold its Melbourne venture, Odd Culture Fitzroy, as it looks to double its footprint in Sydney. Melbourne hospitality veteran and Fitzroy local Gerry Nass, […]
Odd Culture Group sells Melbourne venture
Why Bruce Mathieson upped his stake in The Star
The Star’s single biggest shareholder, Bruce Mathieson Snr, has increased stake in the company to 9.6%. despite its current regulator woes. While revelations at the second Bell inquiry mean The Star’s Sydney […]
Pure Wine Co. adds Auld Family Wines to its portfolio
Australian owned global sales and distribution business Pure Wine Co. has added Auld Family Wines to its portfolio. Pure Wine Co. General Manager Principal and Trade Richard Favretto said: “Auld Family Wines […]
Liquor Loot acquired by Just Wines
Craft spirit subscription service Liquor Loot has been thrown a lifeline by Just Wines after entering voluntary administration last month. Online retailer Just Wines acquired the company for $1.2 million. It follows Just […]
Lion appoints new head for its spirits business
Lion has appointed Simon Edgar as the new General Manager of its spirits business, Four Corners Global Spirits, which comprises Vanguard Luxury Brands and Four Pillars. Last year, when Four Pillars joined […]
Accolade makes buyout offer to Riverland wine growers
Accolade Wines has announced a buyout package for Riverland grape growers that aims to address the Australian grape glut. Last year Rabobank reported Australia’s oversupply had reached two billion litres of wine or […]
New Future Made in Australia Act’s potential for spirits industry
Spirits manufacturers have welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement of a ground-breaking investment in Australia’s manufacturing capability under the Future Made in Australia Act. The whole-of-government package of new and existing projects aims […]
The sport that drives the most on-premise traffic
New data from CGA by NIQ has revealed AFL’s unique position on the Australian sport calendar and in the on-premise. It not only tops the charts as the most-watched sport in venues […]
Former CUB CEO reveals plans for his new empire
A consortium led by former CUB CEO Peter Filipovic plans to use its 200 licensed venues to turbocharge sales of the four drinks brands it has acquired from Mighty Craft. Last week, […]
Agave price crash: what it means for premium tequila
After years of agave shortages constricting tequila production, the sector has been hit by a double whammy of plummeting crop price issues and moderating demand. Agave prices in Mexico hit a record […]
