Australians drinking ‘significantly’ less alcohol than 40 years ago, industry report Australians are drinking 25 per cent less alcohol than 40 years ago, according to a new report prepared by the Australian...

Woolworths acquires Chinese liquor group Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has announced that it has acquired China-based wine and drinks distributor, Summergate Fine Wines and Spirits (Summergate). Summergate...

The effect of liquor licensing laws on alcohol purchases in Australia, Roy Morgan Research The rate of alcohol purchasing is much lower in Australia than in New Zealand—a difference that market research...

Woolworths sees ‘lower than expected’ first quarter growth Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has reported first quarter sales of $16.2 billion for the 2015 financial year, an increase of 3 per...

Australian craft beer buying website launched Making the most of Australia’s craft beer boom, three former bankers have launched a dedicated craft beer buying website, BeerBud.com.au, a new one-stop-shop...

Woolworths announces sale and leaseback of $603 million hotel property portfolio Australian supermarket group Woolworths has announced the sale and leaseback by ALH Group Pty Ltd and a number of its wholly-owned...

Metcash profits decline as supermarket war creates ‘tough market conditions’ Australian wholesaler and distributor of groceries and hardware products Metcash Limited (Metcash) has announced its results...

Coles plans to grow its 'local' offering and online shopping Wesfarmers has revealed its strategy for growth for the coming financial year at an investor briefing today. The strategy includes revelation...

Woolworths has announced continuing momentum for the third quarterAustralian supermarket group Woolworths has announced sales from continuing operations of $15.2 billion for the third quarter of the 2014...

Liquor retailing is growing, and sheltered from supermarket price wars Much has been reported on the battle for consumers’ hearts, minds and money by Australia’s two biggest supermarket groups, and...