Off-Premise News

Aldi gets its answers on licence refusal

Aldi's undertakings not to sell refrigerated liquor and to only stock a small number of product lines were not enough to convince the liquor regulator that it should be permitted to sell liquor at one of its NSW supermarkets. [Read More...]

[Mon 21/05/2012 02:01:51]

Bottle shops won't cop violence slur

NSW bottle shops have questioned whether the state's police chief has any evidence to back up his claims that inadequate regulation of packaged liquor sales is somehow to blame for persistently high rates of domestic violence. [Read More...]

[Mon 14/05/2012 02:52:40]

Another Woolies deal with ACCC

A fresh liquor store acquisition proposed by Woolworths has gone before Australia's competition watchdog, which is now considering a total of five liquor transactions planned by the retailer. [Read More...]

[Mon 30/04/2012 01:26:44]

Woolies deals in ACCC merger queue

A new proposal by ALH Group to open a liquor outlet has gone before Australia's competition watchdog, which is still deliberating over the Woolworths-owned company's planned acquisition of pubs owned by the Laundy, Waugh, De Angelis and Bayfield groups. [Read More...]

[Thu 26/04/2012 12:53:50]

Woolies to add seven Dan Murphy's this quarter

Woolworths Liquor has reported another quarter of "pleasing" growth across all its brands, but pubs division ALH Group experienced flat comparable sales growth for the period. [Read More...]

[Mon 23/04/2012 10:27:42]

Online retailer moves into wine sector

One of Australia's leading online retailers has expanded its offer to wine after its acquisition of wine site vinomofo.com. [Read More...]

[Fri 20/04/2012 11:50:38]

Early win for ALH in Dan Murphy's battle

ALH Group has won a Supreme Court injunction restraining an expert witness from assisting a local council in its opposition of a proposed Dan Murphy's liquor store. [Read More...]

[Wed 11/04/2012 10:37:47]

ALSA conference taking shape

The Australian Liquor Stores Association (ALSA) is gearing up for its annual conference, set to take place at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove from Sunday 26 to Thursday 30 August. [Read More...]

[Fri 30/03/2012 12:06:10]

Bottleshops back new wholesaler

The Australian Liquor Stores Association has welcomed the formation of ILG Australia, but says establishing a solid consumer offer and playing to its strengths will be key to the new company's success. [Read More...]

[Wed 28/03/2012 12:24:28]

NSW retailers welcome Boxing Day changes

NSW liquor retailers have welcomed a state government move to reinstate the right of bottleshops to choose to open for trade on Boxing Day. [Read More...]

[Wed 28/03/2012 01:26:18]

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