Brown‑Forman has announced its CEO and President Lawson Whiting has decided to retire, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown‑Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its […]
Brown‑Forman CEO steps down
Sevenhill Cellars appoints Alepat Festival
Sevenhill Cellars has appointed Alepat Festival Liquor Merchants as its exclusive distribution partner for the Adelaide market. The appointment builds on an established and successful partnership in Victoria, where Alepat Taylor has […]
New global advocacy director for Bacardi
Shervene ‘Shev’ Blackburn is the new Global Director of Advocacy & Experience at Bacardi, stepping into the role previously held by Jacob Briars. Blackburn returns to Bacardi after four years at William […]
Australia’s biggest spirits tasting trade event returns
Melbourne Royal’s 2026 Australian International Spirits Awards Exhibitor & Trade Tasting will be held on 28 July 2026 at Melbourne Showgrounds. Bringing together more than 1000 local and international spirits entered into this […]
Coles expansion blocked in Kalgoorlie to protect independents
The ACCC has exercised new powers to block the opening of a Coles supermarket and Liquorland store in Kalgoorlie, on the grounds it could knock out smaller competitors in the surrounding region. […]
New report: Chinese consumers shift to white spirits & wines
New research from IWSR shows young consumers are transforming the drinks market in China, ditching formality for casual social occasions and embracing white spirits and wines. Previously, the engine driving China’s alcohol […]
New Brewers Association CEO announced
Mick Gibb has been announced as the new CEO of the Brewers Association of Australia, a week after stepping down from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). Gibb resigned from the NTIA […]
Alepat Taylor to host Beyond the Bottle 2026
Alepat Taylor will host an immersive wine and hospitality event—Beyond the Bottle 2026—in Melbourne on July 27. The dedicated trade day is designed to educate, inspire, and connect the industry through world-class […]
Fans support alcohol bans at sporting events
New data from Brand Finance has revealed fans around the world are in favour of banning alcohol at sporting events. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the brand valuation consultancy surveyed more than […]
Night Time Industries Association CEO steps down
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Mick Gibb has resigned from the role following a four-year tenure. During his time in the role the NTIA said […]
