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Liquorland Stars as Coles Hits Stride

For the first time in years, liquor has not put the brakes on Coles Food & Liquor’s quarterly headline sales performance, a result Wesfarmers CEO Richard Goyder said was “pleasing”. Coles’ comparable food and liquor store sales increased 4.9 per cent for the third quarter ending March. With liquor stripped out, the retailer’s underlying food … Continued

April 21, 2016

Europe in Largest-Ever Seizure of Counterfeit Drink

Over one million litres of counterfeit drink has been seized in what has been the largest-ever crack down on fake food and drink in Europe. Interpol-Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency behind Operation Opson V, has been working with police, customs, national food regulatory bodies and partners from the private sector over the last … Continued

April 20, 2016

Digital Marketing Manager Opening at Taylors Wines

Taylors Wines currently has an opening for a talented and entrepreneurial Digital Marketing Manager to join its marketing team at its head office located in Sydney. The successful candidate will be joining a group of passionate and highly successful marketers, recognised by B&T as Australia’s Best Marketing Team for 2013. As an experienced and creative digital … Continued

April 19, 2016

Treasury Wine Estates

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world’s largest wine companies, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company has a rich heritage and a portfolio of some of the most recognised and awarded wine brands in the world, including Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Beaulieu Vineyard, Lindeman’s, Sterling Vineyards, Blossom Hill, Rosemount, Acacia, Yellowglen, … Continued

April 18, 2016

Asahi Premium Beverages

By Scott Hadley – Chief Commercial Officer – Alcohol ANZ 2016 is proving to be another exciting year for Asahi Premium Beverages. We acquired popular craft brewer Mountain Goat and the distribution rights for Estrella Damm late last year and have seen great commitment from our customers on these fantastic additions to our portfolio. Asahi … Continued

April 18, 2016

McGuigan Wines

The McGuigan name is synonymous with Australian winemaking. Four generations of the McGuigan family have made wine their life, demonstrating a deep commitment and passion for Australian wine. This energy, drive and uncompromising dedication to craft the finest Australian wines is reflected in our international success, having been crowned International Winemaker of the Year at … Continued

April 18, 2016

Brown-Forman

As the Australian liquor industry landscape evolves, Brown-Forman continues to adapt and deliver growth again in a challenging market. This has been accomplished through consistent, focused brand building and strategic investment behind our complete portfolio, specifically the Jack Daniel’s trademark and our premium North American Whiskey portfolio of Woodford Reserve. The business has been driven through thoughtful and timely innovation across traditional glass and RTD formats, which … Continued

April 18, 2016

Moët Hennessy Australia

By Andrew McLaren, Managing Director – Moët Hennessy Australia & New Zealand It’s hard to believe how quickly 2016 accelerated up the back straight leaving a very exciting, rewarding and, at times, challenging 2015 in the rear vision mirror. As is so often the case, we charge into the new year with a combination of festive, season adrenalin and ambition for the year … Continued

April 18, 2016

William Grant & Sons

Established in 1887 by William Grant, the family-owned William Grant & Sons is a premium spirits company with a portfolio of award-winning brands that are enjoyed worldwide. It was the dream of William Grant to make the ‘best dram in the valley’ and five generations later, this still holds true. William Grant & Sons distils … Continued

April 18, 2016