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March 20, 2023
In 2021-2022 annual alcohol sales in Canada decreased overall for the first time in a decade. While sales volume was down, alcohol sales revenue was up […]
March 13, 2023
Alberta’s ProServe responsible liquor service training isn’t just a “nice-to-have” training program: it’s required by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) for most Alberta liquor […]
March 13, 2023
In 2023, the BC Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch will be updating all LCRB licensee handbooks and has also made changes to how LCRB policy directives […]
February 21, 2023
Many liquor store promotions focus exclusively on increasing product visibility and sales. Customer loyalty promotions are often missing from the liquor store marketing mix. Customer loyalty […]
February 17, 2023
With the release of the latest guidance on alcohol consumption in Canada, the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addiction (CCSA) is recommending alcohol health warning […]
February 13, 2023
In 2022, the no-alcohol and low-alcohol drinks market, led by low-alcohol beer and cider, has a sales value of $11 Billion worldwide. According to International Wine […]
February 13, 2023
Canada’s alcohol consumption guidelines have been updated to reflect up-to-date knowledge on the effects of alcohol on health and social harm. The update was led by […]
January 27, 2023
Since legalization, licensed cannabis stores in Canada have faced competition from the illicit cannabis market, particular illegal online cannabis stores. So called “MOMs” (Mail Order Marijuana) […]
January 24, 2023
The federal alcohol excise tax will increase by 6.3% on April 1, 2023, and rightfully, Canada’s liquor manufacturers are concerned. In 2017, the Trudeau government introduced […]
January 23, 2023
This early in a new fiscal year, your BC liquor store business plan is not much more than a series of hopes and wishes. You’ve decided […]
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