Off-Premise News

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]

Bottle shops join in condemning advertising review board

The Australian Liquor Stores Association (ALSA) has weighed in on the backlash from the industry regarding the launch of the Alcohol Advertising Review Board (AARB). [Read More...]

[Wed 21/03/2012 01:03:00]