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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Beer Store adds 10 more locations to a growing list of closures
Ontario-based beer retailer The Beer Store is adding to a growing list of closures with 10 more locations slated for September as alcohol sales in grocery and convenience stores become more prevalent. The locations to close on Sept. 14 – scattered across the province – add to the 34 locations already closed or scheduled to close later this summer. 'The retail market for beer is changing in Ontario and for The Beer Store that means making the difficult decision to close some retail locations, Ozzie Ahmed, vice-president of retail at The Beer Store, said in a news release. 'This is not an easy decision and not one we make lightly.' 'The Beer Store recognizes the contributions our employees make to the business and in the communities where we operate. All efforts will be made to support employees through this process in alignment with commitments and agreements.' The Beer Store, legally operating as Brewers Retail Inc., is the largest beer retailer in Ontario, with 6,500 full- and part-time workers. Unlike the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), it is privately-owned for the most part by three major brewing companies: Molson Coors Beverage Co., Labatt Brewing Co. Ltd. (owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV) and Sleeman Breweries Ltd. (owned by Sapporo Breweries Ltd.) For decades, The Beer Store held a near-monopoly on beer sales in Ontario, but that has slowly changed. Ontario began allowing beer sales in some grocery stores in 2015, then last year Ontario Premier Doug Ford further expanded the plan to all grocery stores and convenience stores. With the expanded alcohol sales, Ford offered up to $225 million in public funding for the retailer to keep 300 stores open until the end of 2025, and keep workers employed. The company had 407 stores in 2024, according to its 2024 operations report. The Beer Store is planning to run its recycling program until at least 2031. Here's the list of store closures: Effective July 20, 2025: Ajax – 1953 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax, ON, L1T 0K4 Azilda – 93 Notre Dame St. E., Azilda, ON, P0M 1B0 Levack – 3rd Ave. & Main St., Levack, ON, P0M 2CO Markham – 5804 Hwy 7, Markham, ON, L3P 1A6 Milton – 51 Millside Dr., Milton, ON, L9T 2S1 Milton – 1015 Bronte St. S., Milton, ON, L9T 8X3 Ottawa – 900 Bank St., Ottawa, ON, K1S 3W6 Toronto – 89 Laird Drive., Unit 1, East York, ON, M4G 3T7 Toronto – 41 Mill St, Toronto, ON, M5A 3R6 Effective Aug. 10, 2025: Amherstview – 4501 Bath Rd., Amherstview, ON., K7N 1A6 Cambridge – 130 Cedar St., Cambridge, ON., N1S 1W4 Iroquois Falls – 227 Cambridge Ave., Iroquois Falls, ON., P0K 1E0 Mississauga – 2925 Eglinton Ave. W., Mississauga, ON., L5M 6J3 Mississauga – 3154 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON., L5B 1N9 Mississauga – 65 Queen St. N., Mississauga, ON., L5N 1A4 Oakville – 1431 Rebecca St., Oakville, ON., L6L 1Z6 Scarborough – 2934 Finch Ave. E., Scarborough, ON., M1W 2T4 Tottenham – 55 Queen St., Tottenham, ON., L0G 1W0 Vaughan – 1470 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan, ON, L6A 4H6 Effective Sept. 14, 2025: Burlington – 2020 Appleby Line, Burlington, ON L7L 6M6 Deep River – 3322 5 Hwy. #17, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0 Hamilton – 229 Dundurn St. S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4K8 Northbrook – 12334 Hwy. #41, PO Box 17, Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 Ottawa – 1910 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON K1G 1A4 Ridgetown – Erie St. S, #21 Hwy, Ridgetown, ON N0P 2C0 Scarborough – 4479 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1E 2N7 Sioux Lookout – 41 Front St, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A3 Toronto – 636 Greenwood Ave., Toronto, ON M4J 4B2 Unionville – 4681 Hwy # 7, Unionville, ON L3R 1M6 Already closed: Ottawa – 2144 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K2A 1H1 Toronto – 761 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M6J 1E5 Toronto (East York) – 1270 Woodbine Ave., Toronto, ON M4C 4E6 Woodbridge – 7676 Islington Ave. W., Woodbridge, ON L4L 1W3 Aurora – 14800 Yonge St., Aurora, ON L4G 1N3 Coboconk – 6716 Hwy.#35, PO Box 269, Coboconk, ON K0M 1K0 Cornwall – 1396 2nd St. E., Cornwall, ON K6H 2B8 Oakville – 104 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville, ON L6K 1E3 Oakville – 1011 Upper Middle Rd., Oakville, ON L6H 4L2 Richmond Hill – 13469 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0L2 Toronto – 609 Roehampton Ave., Toronto ON M4P 1S7 Toronto – 1580 Avenue Rd., Toronto ON M5M 3X6 Wiarton – 690 Berford St., PO Box 202, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0 Windsor – 790 Goyeau St., Windsor, ON N9A 1H6 Windsor – 1780 College Ave., Windsor, ON N9B 1M3 With files from Denise Paglinawan • Email: bcousins@
Toronto Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Beer Store to close another 10 locations
Changing alcohol market a factor, retailer says Published Jul 15, 2025 • 1 minute read A patron returns beer cans at a Beer Store location in Toronto. Photo by FILES / POSTMEDIA NETWORK Ontario's main beer retailer says it's closing another 10 stores across the province due to changing market conditions. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Beer Store says locations in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton and several other cities are scheduled to close by the end of the business day on Sept. 14. The Beer Store's vice-president of retail, Ozzie Ahmed, says the 'difficult' decision to close additional stores was made due to changing market dynamics. The retailer has announced dozens of other store closures since the Ontario government expanded the sales of beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink cocktails to grocery and convenience stores last year. The government signed an agreement with The Beer Store providing up to $225 million to help the company make a stable transition, protect jobs and ensure the availability of bottle return and recycling. Read More Part of the new agreement includes keeping at least 300 stores open until Dec. 31. The Beer Store says customers can continue to return empty beer containers at its stores or return dealers near them to get their deposits back. It says all grocery stores selling alcohol will also be required to accept empty cans and bottles starting Jan. 1 next year. RECOMMENDED VIDEO NFL Editorial Cartoons Canada Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Beer Store to close another 10 locations in a changing alcohol market
Ontario's main beer retailer says it's closing another 10 stores across the province due to changing market conditions. The Beer Store says locations in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton and several other cities are scheduled to close by the end of the business day on Sept. 14. The Beer Store's vice-president of retail, Ozzie Ahmed, says the "difficult" decision to close additional stores was made due to changing market dynamics. The retailer has announced dozens of other store closures since the Ontario government expanded the sales of beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink cocktails to grocery and convenience stores last year. The government signed an agreement with The Beer Store providing up to $225 million to help the company make a stable transition, protect jobs and ensure the availability of bottle return and recycling. Part of the new agreement includes keeping at least 300 stores open until Dec. 31. The Beer Store says customers can continue to return empty beer containers at its stores or return dealers near them to get their deposits back. It says all grocery stores selling alcohol will also be required to accept empty cans and bottles starting Jan. 1 next year. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2025. The Canadian Press Sign in to access your portfolio
CBC
15-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
What to know about The Beer Store's closures in Ontario
The Beer Store is set to close 10 more locations across the province this fall. This comes after a series of closures announced earlier this year. CBC's Clara Pasieka has the details.
Global News
15-07-2025
- Business
- Global News
10 more Ontario Beer Stores set to close amid changing alcohol landscape
The Beer Store has announced it is closing another 10 stores across Ontario by September, after already announcing the closure of dozens of other stores so far this year. The most recent list of stores includes two locations in Toronto, one in Ottawa, one in Hamilton, one in Burlington, among other locations. Last year, the Ford government followed through on a long-term promise to allow convenience stores, grocers and big box retailers to sell a range of alcoholic drinks, including beer. The plan negotiated a break with The Beer Store, which had previously had an exclusive alcohol retail agreement with the province. It earmarked $225 million for the chain, including measures to reduce store closures. Under the agreement with the government, at least 300 Beer Store locations must remain open until the end of 2025. After that, there will be no restrictions on shutdowns. Story continues below advertisement Here is a list of the 10 stores set to close by Sept. 14, 2025: Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 2020 Appleby Line, Burlington, ON L7L 6M6 3322 5 Hwy. #17, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0 229 Dundurn St. S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4K8 12334 Hwy. #41, PO Box 17, Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 1910 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON K1G 1A4 Erie St. S, #21 Hwy, Ridgetown, ON N0P 2C0 4479 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1E 2N7 Lookout 41 Front St, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A3 636 Greenwood Ave., Toronto, ON M4J 4B2 4681 Hwy # 7, Unionville, ON L3R 1M6 'The retail market for beer is changing in Ontario and for The Beer Store that means making the difficult decision to close some retail locations,' said Ozzie Ahmed, VP of Retail. 'This is not an easy decision and not one we make lightly.' The Beer Store had already previously announced four stores would close by June 15, another 11 stores by July 6, then nine more stores by July 20, an additional 10 stores by August 10, and 10 more stores by August 24, as well as the 10 stores just announced by September 14. The latest closures will take the number of shuttered Beer Stores past 80. It also noted they encourage customers to continue returning empties. More than 1.6 billion alcohol containers were processed at its locations annually. All grocery stores that sell alcohol will be required to accept the return of empties and refund customer deposits starting on Jan. 1, 2026 as part of provincial regulations, the Beer Store said. Story continues below advertisement — With files from Global News' Isaac Callan
