The Beer Store Reports More Than $50 Million Loss in 2020
TORONTO, ON - The Beer Store, the Ontario retail chain majority owned by Molson Coors and Labatt/AB InBev, has reported an operating loss of $50.7 million for the year 2020,...
Ontario Government Passes Bill to End Agreement With The Beer Store, Announces Initial Plans to Expand Retail Sales
TORONTO, ON – In its final day of sitting before starting a 5-month recess, the Ontario Government today passed a bill introduced last week to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The...
Union & Lobby Groups Respond to Ontario Government Plan to End Agreement With Beer Store
TORONTO, ON – Following on yesterday's announcement that the Ontario Government has tabled a bill to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The Beer Store, and a subsequent threat of legal action from...
The Beer Store to Challenge Ontario Government Plans to End Master Framework Agreement
TORONTO, ON – Following quickly on the Ontario Government announcement earlier today that it is planning to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The Beer Store, the latter has responded...
Ontario Government Tables Bill to End Master Framework Agreement With Beer Store
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Government has tabled a bill to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The Beer Store, a move that is being touted as a big step...
Ontario Government Planning Corner Store Beer Sales, May Face Legal Penalties
TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Government is planning to expand the retail availability of beer and wine in the province, but may have to pay a hefty price to do...
Class Action Lawsuit Against The Beer Store Dismissed
TORONTO, ON - A class action lawsuit that was launched against The Beer Store three years ago was dismissed this morning by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The $1.4 billion lawsuit...
Spearhead Brewing Hawaiian Style Pale Ale Now Available at The Beer Store
KINGSTON, ON - Spearhead Brewing has announced that its flagship Hawaiian Style Pale Ale brand is now available at The Beer Store. Previously and still available the LCBO, grocery stores, and select bars...
Beer Store Profits Down More Than Half in 2016
TORONTO, ON – The Beer Store has released its Annual Operations Report for 2016, and it reveals a sharp decline in profits for the Ontario retail chain. As reported by CBC News, the company...
The Beer Store Launches Growler Stations at Two Toronto Locations
TORONTO, ON – Ontario beer retailer The Beer Store has announced the launch of a new growler program at its two Beer Boutique locations in downtown Toronto. Growler stations pouring five beers each...