Liquor Marketing Group (LMG) has announced four new store openings in 2022 for its large format retailer brand Harry Brown. The new stores will bring the Harry Brown network to nine, up […]
Huge growth & expansion plans for Harry Brown
Pub industry says staff shortages are a “fiasco”
The Merivale, Laundy and Endeavour hospitality groups are battling to keep venues fully operational due to the biggest staff shortages the industry has ever seen. Merivale is short 1000 staff, while hotels […]
Justin Hemmes makes his biggest-ever hospitality move
It’s been a massive month for hospitality tycoon Justin Hemmes. He’s made his biggest-ever property purchase, snapping up the Kings Green site in Sydney CBD, and is pressing ahead with his $1.5billion […]
Lion announces new inclusive leave policy
Lion has expanded its Inclusion and Diversity framework, adding new types of inclusive leave options for its staff. Lion’s families policy, Families@Lion will now include 12 weeks of paid leave for those […]
Ex CUB CEO buys major Queensland hotel
A new independent pub venture led by former Carlton & United Breweries CEO Peter Filipovic and Patrick Ryan of Ryan’s Hotel Group has finalised its maiden acquisition, securing a major hotel in […]
NSW appoints first UK Wine Ambassador
NSW wine exporters to the United Kingdom will have additional support and representation on the ground with the appointment of the first NSW Wine Ambassador to the UK. Minister for Enterprise, Investment […]
Dan Murphy’s Lismore finally reopens after floods
Dan Murphy’s Lismore finally reopened its doors today, 13 weeks after the devastating floods of February 28. “Today is about acknowledging the resilience of our team and the wider Lismore community,” Dan […]
Hotelier Glenn Piper adds Hook Island to his portfolio
Hotelier Glenn Piper has acquired the leasehold for the Whitsundays’ spectacular Hook Island. It joins his recent acquisitions including Newcastle’s iconic Merewether Beach Hotel and Q Station in Manly, alongside the Harbord […]
Coopers to manufacture Molson Coors brands
Molson Coors Beverage Company is entering into a long-term manufacturing agreement with Coopers Brewery as part of its expansion plans in Australia. Some of the brands – which include the internationally acclaimed […]
Venues to keep lights on longer during Vivid Sydney
Hospitality venues in the CBD and surrounding areas can have their lights on for longer during this year’s Vivid Sydney, as part of special event trading extensions. Minister for Hospitality and Racing […]
