Metcash has announced the appointment of Kylie Wallbridge as the new CEO Liquor following the retirement of Chris Baddock. Baddock retired as CEO of the Metcash Liquor pillar in October 2023 due to […]
New CEO for Metcash Liquor
Hard Solo discontinued two months early
Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has discontinued Hard Solo two months early following discussions with state liquor regulators. The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code Scheme (ABAC) announced in November that the name Hard […]
Beam Suntory Australia’s most successful launch ever
The launch campaign for Suntory -196 has taken out a Global Grand Effie, the pre-eminent award in the marketing industry. The entry, Beam Suntory Australia’s -196 and The Monkeys “Ridiculous! How -196 defied […]
Liquor retail sales strong for independents this Christmas
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is predicting retailers will rein in $9 billion during the festive final week before Christmas, with independent liquor retailers also reporting strong sales. The ARA – in conjunction with […]
Australia avoids craft beer recession
Australia’s beverage industry has defied gloomy predictions of a ‘craft beer recession’ this quarter according to a new report from inventory management software provider Unleashed. Of the 16 manufacturing industries analysed in […]
New initiative to keep liquor retail workers safe
Retail Drinks Australia (Retail Drinks) has launched a national initiative called ‘Safe to Serve’ to better protect the 75,000 workers in liquor stores across the country. Nearly a quarter (24 per cent) […]
Why Beam Suntory sold Courvoisier
Campari Group has agreed to buy Courvoisier Cognac from Beam Suntory for US$1.2 billion, making it the biggest deal in the company’s history. Founded in 1828, Courvoisier is one of France’s top […]
Dan Murphy’s opens three new big box stores
Three new large format Dan Murphy’s stores will open in time for Christmas trading, with a fourth due to open in January 2024. In November, Victoria gained three additional Dan Murphy’s stores in Spotswood, Epsom, and […]
Spirits excise hike backfires on government
There are renewed industry calls for a spirits excise freeze, with Australia’s punitive excise and inflation issues not only dampening consumer demand, but also putting a hole in the Federal Budget. The […]
Asahi Beverages announces new CEO
Asahi Group has announced the appointment of Amanda Sellers as the new Group CEO of Asahi Beverages Oceania. Sellers has been the interim Group CEO since 13 June, following the sudden resignation […]
