Beer Retailing

LCBO to Open Craft Beer Specialty Sections at Select Locations

CBNMay 26, 2015May 26, 2015

TORONTO, ON - At a trade symposium held earlier this month, Ontario's government-run alcohol retail chain the LCBO announced plans to open a Craft Beer Destination shop at its flagship...

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Forked River Brewing Pushing for Changes to Brewery Retail Store Ruling

CBNApril 17, 2015April 17, 2015

LONDON, ON - While yesterday's announcement of changes to Ontario's beer retailing system was welcomed by many of the province's craft breweries, at least one was disappointed by the lack...

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More Details on Ontario Beer Retailing Changes

CBNApril 17, 2015April 17, 2015

TORONTO, ON - Following up on yesterday's Government of Ontario announcement regarding upcoming changes to the province's beer retail system, here are some further details that were not reported in...

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Government of Ontario Announces Changes to Beer Retailing System

CBNApril 16, 2015April 17, 2015

TORONTO, ON - In a press conference held earlier today at Queen's Park, Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne confirmed details of the upcoming changes to the province's beer retailing system....

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Ontario Craft Brewers Ask Government to Allow Off-Site Retail Stores & Cross-Brewery Sales

CBNMarch 24, 2015March 24, 2015

TORONTO, ON - In a statement announced last night and released today, the Ontario Craft Brewers have requested that the Ontario Government expand the beer retailing system to include more...

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Beer Sales May Be Coming Soon to Ontario Grocery Stores

CBNMarch 13, 2015March 13, 2015

TORONTO, ON - According to a report in today's Toronto Star, the upcoming Ontario Government budget may open up beer and wine sales to large grocery chains in the province,...

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Western Convenience Stores Association Asks Saskatchewan Government to Open Up Beer Sales

CBNFebruary 9, 2015February 9, 2015

REGINA, SK - As part of a government mandated review of Saskatchewan's alcohol retailing system, the Western Convenience Stores Association (WCSA) has submitted a proposal recommending that convenience stores in...

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Beer Store Backlash Continues in Ontario with Lawsuits and Government Warnings

CBNJanuary 15, 2015January 15, 2015

TORONTO, ON - The controversy surrounding Ontario's Beer Store – the retail beer chain co-owned by Molson Coors, Labatt/AB-InBev and Sleeman/Sapporo – has continued to build this week, with further...

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Ontario Craft Brewers Skeptical About Beer Store Ownership Offer

CBNJanuary 7, 2015January 7, 2015

TORONTO, ON - Reaction has come quickly to this morning's announcement from the Beer Store (TBS) that it would be offering ownership shares to all Ontario breweries, and the initial...

Beer Retailing

The Beer Store Opens Ownership to All Ontario Breweries

CBNJanuary 7, 2015January 7, 2015

TORONTO, ON - In a surprise move, Ontario's Beer Store - the retail chain co-owned by Molson Coors, Labatt/AB-InBev and Sleeman/Sapporo - announced this morning that it will start offering...