Main Avenue Liquor Brings Sophisticated Selection and Spirit to Sundre. Nestled against the Rocky Mountain foothills northwest of Calgary, the town of Sundre is among the most scenic in Alberta. It's small--population 2,729--and it may…
Cornerstone Liquor has been a steadfast purveyor of liquor in Lloydminster since 2000. The only Albertan city located in two provinces—Alberta and Saskatchewan—Lloydminster is a vibrant and growing city.
Point of Sale Systems (POS) need to be critically evaluated prior to making a commitment. While a POS’s fundamental purpose is to allow businesses to record sales transactions and manage inventory, new features with evolving technology need to be considered to drive consistent future growth. POS systems have now been optimized to streamline staff hours, detail inventory, and project purchases. A business owner must consider his business model and how he needs the POS to work within his business.
On February 5, 2018 the Government of BC announced additional details of the regulations and policies that will govern the sale of non-medical cannabis in the province. The Liquor Distribution Branch will retain a monopoly over distribution of cannabis, but there will be public and private options for retail, including online sales.
In the liquor industry, marketing has changed dramatically in the past five or so years. Small businesses used to simply place an ad in the yellow pages, put up signs, and then wait for customers to flow through the door.
However, today’s marketing is a quagmire of Google rankings, social media, blogging, e-newsletters and big data analytics. How on earth can a retailer make any sense of it?
Throughout the fall, sales of coolers and gin continued to be strong in Alberta with double digit growth. Beer sales through Connect Logistics finally saw some positive growth as Alberta’s economy improves.
Over the past five years, sales by BC Liquor Stores and Licensee Retail Stores have stayed quite stable, despite some major changes in hours and refrigerated product offerings at government stores. In 2012/2013 LRSs had 40.4%…
It’s simply breathtaking—all angled glass, sweeping steel and cool concrete, a glittering modern framework for the vast array of fine wine, craft beer, and spirits inside. “From the architecture to our selection, everything in the store is unique,”
Most family-run establishments have just a single storefront, but not always: the Olympia Liquor chain proves that a multi-store business can also be family-run.
They may be outnumbered by the chains, but some of the most memorable liquor stores in Alberta are the family-run, mom and pop shops.
Fred Konopaki, owner of Spirits West in Bragg Creek, believes his staff and décor are what make his business stand out from the rest.
The Strath is, quite simply, unique in BC. Grant Olson describes his family’s Victoria property as “a beverage-oriented hotel” and laughs a little when he says, “I think we were a little bit crazy to keep pouring dollars into creating and growing this entertainment complex.”
