Volumes Up in Manitoba’s Liquor Stores

Revenue from liquor sales in the 2016/2017 fiscal year increased 2.4% over the previous year. Wine, spirits and refreshment beverage sales all increased in volume and dollars, however, beer volume was down, even though dollar sales were up. According to the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries’ annual report “Customers continue to display a preference for premium products, most notably in spirits… The Manitoba beer landscape continues to change with the growth in popularity of craft-style, single serve beers.”

Volume Sales (in millions of litres)

Year         Beer         Refreshment Beverages     Spirits     Wine

2017         76.4                           5.7                               7.2         11.8

2016         77.5                           5.1                               7.1         11.5

2015         76.8                           4.3                               7.0         11.1

2014         77.1                           3.8                               6.9         10.6

2013         80.9                           3.4                               7.1         10.4

Liquor Mart and Liquor Mart Express store development activities will continue in the 2017/18 year through the investment into additional or expanded retail locations.

Source: Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Annual Report