Alberta government drops idea of expanding liquor sales to grocers, convenience stores
The Alberta government won't let grocers and corner stores sell liquor after a review concluded the move would "significantly harm" small businesses.The decision, announced Wednesday, comes after a panel of government MLAs began looking into the possibility of expanding alcohol sales beyond Alberta's 1,
Alberta will not move forward with sale of liquor in grocery, convenience stores
An MLA advisory committee tasked with evaluating Alberta’s liquor retail model has recommended that the province maintain its current liquor retail model. This means that the province will not move forward with expanding the sale of liquor into grocery and convenience stores.
Alberta Rejects Liquor Sales in Grocery Stores to Protect Retail Sector
Alberta will not allow alcohol sales in grocery stores, preserving the private retail model to avoid harm to small businesses and protect consumer choice.
Decision reached on whether liquor is to be sold in Alberta grocery and convenience stores
The Government of Alberta has announced that a decision has been made regarding the potential sale of liquor in grocery and convenience stores. Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally has accepted recommendations to maintain the province's current liquor retail model.
Albert government decides against allowing grocery, corner stores to sell alcohol
Albertans won’t be able to buy alcohol from grocery and convenience stores after all. It’s something the provincial government has been exploring since late last year, and the province says it has decided not to move forward in order to protect private retailers.
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