Gage Roads Brewing Co. has raised $8.5 million (before costs) and will now buy back Woolworths Limited’s shares in the company, cancelling Woolworths’ 23.5 per cent stake. Woolworths has been a major shareholder of Gage Roads since 2009, providing production, supply and distribution to the company, as well as access to up to 25 per … Continued

Great news! The fundraising has kicked off all over NSW and the ACT, with bartenders showing their patrons their U.G.L.Y. sides! Throughout October the team at the Tex-Mex diner, El Camino Cantina in The Rocks, is serving up some U.G.L.Y. realness! Head down and taste their delicious U.G.L.Y. Margarita with proceeds from both their 15oz … Continued

Drinks International announced the 50 Best Bars of 2016 yesterday, with Australia ranking well on the list. Representatives from the world’s leading bars flew into the capital to attend the Awards at Christ Church Spitalfields in London. The 50 Best Bars list represents the ultimate guide to the top bars and drinking destinations in the … Continued

Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) has responded to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) claims that the downward trend in problem drinking is linked to restrictions in alcohol pricing, availability and trading hours. The AIHW’s report found that “Research shows increasing the price of alcohol, restricting trading hours and reducing outlet density can have … Continued

Like all retailers, drinks stores and manufacturers naturally want to increase sales as much as possible. Traditionally, this means relying on advertising and promotions to draw more customers. But what if there was an easier and more cost effective way to increase foot traffic to your store or to your brand of drinks? With changes … Continued

The new QT Melbourne has been designed by acclaimed architect, Angelo Candalepas; interior designer, Nic Graham; and architectural design specialist, Shelley Indyk. The hotel is located in the luxury fashion precinct known as the ‘Paris end’ in Melbourne and cuts a striking figure against the city skyline. The building itself features a classic geometric inspired … Continued

Endeavour Drinks Group has announced that Michael Jackson, Head of Merchandising for Dan Murphy’s, has accepted the role as Acting General Manager, Merchandising and Marketing. The news follows Rose Scott’s appointment to lead the Group’s Chinese wholesale distribution business as Managing Director, with Michael Jackson now taking her former role. In his new role, Michael … Continued

This years’ IBA Retail and Supplier Awards were announced at the National Trade Workshop in Fiji – honouring the best performers in the IBA network. And the winners are: National Retailer of the Year 2016Hastings Co-op SUPA IGA plus Liquor Wauchope – Lisa Attkins National Cellarbrations Retailer of the Year 2016Cellarbrations Superstore at Torquay Hotel … Continued

Bundaberg Rum has unveiled the next installment in its Master Distillers’ Collection (MDC), to be launched at the Spirit of Bundaberg Festival, 15 October 2016. Named after the factional blending and maturation process used to create the expression, Bundaberg Rum Solera starts off in barrels used to age port, bourbon and sherry. From there, the … Continued

Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has just awarded d’Arry Osborn with 2016 South Australian Legend of the Vine at the WCA Royal Adelaide Wine Show Awards Lunch, in the presence of 300 industry peers. Having spent his lifetime of almost 90 years immersed in the wine industry, d’Arry has been recognised as an individual who … Continued