The Beer Store

Ontario Government Ending Beer Store Agreement & Expanding Alcohol Sales in Province

CBNDecember 14, 2023December 14, 2023

TORONTO, ON - In a move that some have described as the most significant change in alcohol legislation since the end of prohibition, the Government of Ontario has announced that...

Beer Retailing Industry News

The Beer Store Reports More Than $50 Million Loss in 2020

CBNApril 8, 2021April 7, 2021

TORONTO, ON - The Beer Store, the Ontario retail chain majority owned by Molson Coors and Labatt/AB InBev, has reported an operating loss of $50.7 million for the year 2020,...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

Ontario Government Passes Bill to End Agreement With The Beer Store, Announces Initial Plans to Expand Retail Sales

CBNJune 6, 2019June 6, 2019

TORONTO, ON – In its final day of sitting before starting a 5-month recess, the Ontario Government today passed a bill introduced last week to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

Union & Lobby Groups Respond to Ontario Government Plan to End Agreement With Beer Store

CBNMay 28, 2019May 28, 2019

TORONTO, ON – Following on yesterday's announcement that the Ontario Government has tabled a bill to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The Beer Store, and a subsequent threat of legal action from...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

The Beer Store to Challenge Ontario Government Plans to End Master Framework Agreement

CBNMay 27, 2019May 27, 2019

TORONTO, ON – Following quickly on the Ontario Government announcement earlier today that it is planning to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The Beer Store, the latter has responded...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

Ontario Government Tables Bill to End Master Framework Agreement With Beer Store

CBNMay 27, 2019May 27, 2019

TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Government has tabled a bill to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The Beer Store, a move that is being touted as a big step...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

Ontario Government Planning Corner Store Beer Sales, May Face Legal Penalties

CBNMarch 29, 2019March 28, 2019

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Government is planning to expand the retail availability of beer and wine in the province, but may have to pay a hefty price to do...

Beer Legislation

Class Action Lawsuit Against The Beer Store Dismissed

CBNMarch 19, 2018March 19, 2018

TORONTO, ON - A class action lawsuit that was launched against The Beer Store three years ago was dismissed this morning by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The $1.4 billion lawsuit...

Beer Releases

Spearhead Brewing Hawaiian Style Pale Ale Now Available at The Beer Store

CBNMarch 13, 2018March 13, 2018

KINGSTON, ON - Spearhead Brewing has announced that its flagship Hawaiian Style Pale Ale brand is now available at The Beer Store. Previously and still available the LCBO, grocery stores, and select bars...

Beer Retailing

Beer Store Profits Down More Than Half in 2016

CBNAugust 14, 2017August 13, 2017

TORONTO, ON – The Beer Store has released its Annual Operations Report for 2016, and it reveals a sharp decline in profits for the Ontario retail chain. As reported by CBC News, the company...