Deborah Jackson

Independent Liquor Group (ILG) will integrate Australia Post into its e-commerce platform later this year, opening the door for participating members to reach customers beyond their traditional local delivery areas.

Australia's independent liquor retailers are navigating sustained cost pressures and increasingly selective consumers, but the inaugural reveals a sector determined to adapt rather than stand still.

Liquor Legends has wrapped up its 2026 International Conference, bringing 160 Liquor Legends and Value Liquor Group members and trade partners

Konvoy is seeking a new owner after regulators blocked MicroStar's proposed acquisition of the keg business.

Konvoy is seeking a new owner after regulators blocked MicroStar’s proposed acquisition of the keg business.

Liquor Legends has reported continued growth across its network, with the group outperforming the broader liquor market as it sharpens its focus on increasing customer transactions and shopping frequency.

Metcash has reported further market share gains for independents supplied by Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM), despite subdued consumer demand continuing to impact retail liquor sales.

ALM-supplied independents continue to gain market share despite subdued consumer demand and heightened competitive pressures.

Konvoy has confirmed it is now engaging with new parties interested in acquiring the business, with the company aiming to bring the process to a conclusion as quickly as possible.

Poland is the European Union's largest pumpkin producer, accounting for 35 percent of the bloc's pumpkin production last year, according to agriculture ministry data.