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December 5, 2023
On November 27, 2023, LCRB (BC Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch) issued Bulletin 23-11 which allows BC liquor licensees who hold multiple licenses to buy and […]
November 29, 2023
Liquor store owners often contact Thrive Liquor & Cannabis Advisors when they are starting in business and need guidance through the liquor store license application process. […]
November 22, 2023
A recent cannabis survey revealed that the majority of Canadians still support the legalization of recreational cannabis. The Cannabis Act came into force in 2018 and […]
November 17, 2023
As liquor license consultants, we spend a lot of time working with private liquor store owners auditing store performance and finding ways to improve operations, including […]
November 15, 2023
In April 2023, the City of Vancouver unanimously passed a motion that would allow BC wine on grocery store shelves. Councillor Mike Klassen told City News, […]
October 26, 2023
If you’re considering selling a wine shop license there are a number of steps you should take long before you put the store up for sale. […]
October 23, 2023
Thrive Liquor & Cannabis Advisors has helped many start-ups with successful cannabis license applications, including their public consultation presentations. There are many LCRB and municipal requirements […]
October 22, 2023
In September 2023, the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch released LCRB Bulletin 23-08 which changes cannabis product promotion rules. The changes effect licensed producers and […]
October 17, 2023
Canada’s August 2023 CPI increased by 4% overall compared to August 2022. Tobacco, recreational cannabis and alcohol prices were up by 5.2% according to the latest […]
September 30, 2023
If your BC bar or pub is struggling with employee acquisition and retention, the liquor license consultants at Thrive Liquor & Cannabis Advisors can help. While […]
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