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Accolade Wines Appoints New GM, Australia & New Zealand

Accolade Wines has appointed Rick Wilson as its new General Manager, Australia & New Zealand. Wilson brings to the role 27 years of experience in the FMCG industry and with consumer brands, previously working for organisations such as Coca-Cola Amatil, Sanitarium Health Foods and Golden Circle. Wilson’s most recent title was Managing Director of Advantage … Continued

March 8, 2017

ILG Finds Replacement CEO

The Board of ILG has announced Paul Esposito as its new CEO, replacing Allen De Costa who resigned late last year. Esposito will begin his new role on 3 April 2017, leaving Premium Beverages as National Sales Manager. ILG Chairman Neville Blair said that the Board had conducted an extensive selection process with one of the liquor … Continued

March 8, 2017

Women in drinks Event – Take Control of Your Career

The Victorian Chapter of Women in drinks is holding a networking event on March 24, with the theme ‘Taking hold of your career.’ Guest speaker Kellie Barnes from Carlton & United Breweries will share her career story. Kellie is the Coles Sales Director at CUB and has successfully navigated a transition from IT into sales. She is … Continued

March 8, 2017

Hurry! Entries Close Tomorrow, Friday 10 March

The Awards were created to promote the growth of premium beverage representation and consumption while inspiring service professionals to continue to build on their standards and knowledge, with recognition given to the representation of not only all wines but also aperitifs, digestifs and beers. Entries will once again be judged by our panel of impartial, highly qualified … Continued

March 8, 2017

Easter Trading Legislation Puts Pressure on Small Liquor Retailers

This coming Easter Sunday, April 16 non-exempt, larger retailers like Coles and Woolworths will be allowed to open their doors to customers in Southeast Queensland. The Palaszczuk Government announced the decision on March 3, six weeks before Easter, to create a more uniform policy across the state. Previously, non-exempt retailers in Southeast Queensland including Brisbane, … Continued

March 7, 2017