BWS is owned by the Endeavour Group, an Australian alcoholic drinks retailer and hospitality operator. Endeavour Group was spun off from Woolworths Group in 2019 and includes BWS along with other brands such as Dan Murphy's and ALH Hotels. Woolworths has since fully divested its stake in Endeavour Group, making Endeavour Group the standalone owner of BWS.
Ownership History and Structure
- BWS started as part of Woolworths Liquor Group but in 2019 Woolworths restructured its alcohol retail business into Endeavour Group.
- Endeavour Group was listed as a separate entity on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2021.
- Woolworths gradually sold off its stake in Endeavour, fully exiting in 2024.
- Endeavour Group today owns and operates BWS along with other major liquor and hospitality brands in Australia.
Endeavour Group Overview
- Endeavour Group operates over 1,300 BWS stores across Australia.
- It also owns Dan Murphy's, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks, and other related beverage and hospitality brands.
- Endeavour Group is focused on retail drinks, hospitality, and poker machine operations in Australia.
In summary, BWS is currently owned and operated by the Endeavour Group, which was formerly part of Woolworths but is now an independent entity after Woolworths divested its remaining shares in 2024.
