Industry Insights

Will Amazon disrupt tradition alcohol retail in Australia?

Reporting by Naomi Kaplan With Amazon purchasing Whole Foods in the US, and the company’s impending arrival in Australia, there has been widespread speculation that the online monopoly could disrupt traditional alcohol retailing globally. After Amazon acquired Whole Foods, which sells wine on-premise, the company promptly gained liquor licenses for the 330 stores throughout the … Continued

July 11, 2017

Giuseppe Minissale talks shop with drinks trade

Giuseppe Minissale has told the July/August issue of drinks trade the key to his success: staying grounded and working on the floor as a “retailer at heart”. Minissale, who is National President of the Australian Liquor Stores Association and General Manager of Porter’s Liquor, ‘stays on top’ of the constantly evolving industry by personally interacting … Continued

July 4, 2017

Participate in the 2017 Australian craft beer survey!

Craft beer retailer Beer Cartel has launched their 2017 Australian Craft Beer Survey. The five-minute survey aims to be the most extensive research ever undertaken into the behaviour of craft beer drinkers across Australia. The collected research will build upon last year’s study, which saw 6,500 craft beer enthusiasts take part Australia wide. Richard Kelsey, … Continued

June 28, 2017

The good, the bad and the future of NSW wine

When the new Sydney International Convention Centre opened at the end of last year, it released a wine list containing 80 per cent of wines produced in New South Wales. This was a fantastic result for NSW winemakers, highlighting the quality and diversity that is being produced from New England in the north to Perricoota … Continued

June 27, 2017

Diageo Acquires George Clooney’s Tequila Brand Casamigos

Multinational distiller and distributer Diageo has acquired tequila brand Casamigos for $1.32 billion. The premium brand, co-founded four years ago by Hollywood’s golden boy George Clooney, will be added to Diageo’s ever-growing tequila portfolio, which already includes the likes of Don Julio, DeLeon and Peligroso. Diageo hope the acquisition will strengthen the distributor’s American sales as, … Continued

June 22, 2017

Alcohol Beverages Australia to Hold Celebration of Industry Dinner

Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) will be hosting the inaugural Celebration of Industry Dinner this August. The event, to be held in the Great Hall of Parliament House, Canberra, will be a celebration of the history and constant innovations of the alcohol beverages industry. The dinner will give industry specialists, from small business operators to senior … Continued

June 21, 2017