Coles Supermarket’s media campaign that it has “declared war on liquor prices” has prompted immediate retaliation by rival supermarket chain Woolworths. Coles had announced yesterday that it has...

Research published today by market research organisation, IBISWorld, predicts that Australians will spend A$25.4 Billion on alcoholic beverages in 2011-12. According to the research, Australians are increasingly...

Cider is outpacing all other alcoholic brands in Australia, with “exceptional” sales growth seen over the past year, according to a report released today by international market research company Nielsen. Nielsen’s...

Coles food and liquor sales grew 6.3 per cent in the financial year, ended 30 June 2011, up from 5.0 per cent for the 2010 financial year, Wesfarmers Limited has announced today. Wesfarmers, the publicly-listed...

New packaged liquor bottle shops in Victoria will be required to apply for planning approval after a change to planning permit requirements by the Victorian Government. “Bottle shops and retail outlets...

Coca-Cola Amatil and Beam Global Spirits and Wine have announced a new 10-year agreement, allowing CCA to continue the manufacture, sales and distribution of the Beam premium spirits portfolio –...

The Victorian Government has announced changes to liquor licensing fees to help ease the burden on businesses and community groups that pose a low risk in relation to alcohol-related violence. Minister...

The Victorian Director of Liquor Licensing, Mark Brennan, has announced that Victorian liquor license holders will be able to extend their hours for consumption of alcohol on premises this New Year’s...

A new Bill was introduced into Parliament today, affecting Victoria’s liquor licensing system. Consumer Affairs Minister Tony Robinson said the Bill, which is part of Brumby Labor Government’s...

The Australian Hotels Association (NSW) has expressed concern over recent revelations that kids are having takeaway liquor delivered to their front doors. AHA (NSW) Chief Executive Officer Sally Fielke...