US EditionBeer Store closing more locations across southern Ontario
SOUTHERN ONTARIO, JUL 28 – The Beer Store will close 11 more locations amid increased competition following Ontario's expanded alcohol sales, totaling over 90 closures since last year, union data shows.
- The Beer Store announced it will close 11 locations across Ontario, including southern and northern communities, effective September 28, 2025.
- These closures follow the Ontario government's expansion of alcohol sales to grocery, convenience, and big box stores last year, which shifted the retail market.
- In 2025, The Beer Store revealed plans to shut down 45 retail locations so far and intends to close more, while maintaining operation of at least 300 stores through December 31, 2025.
- Vice President Ozzie Ahmed acknowledged that as The Beer Store updates its operations, it must undertake challenging steps such as shutting down certain retail outlets.
- The government provided up to $225 million to support The Beer Store's transition, protect jobs, and ensure bottle return and recycling, while grocery stores must accept empties starting January 1, 2026.
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‘Difficult decision’: The Beer Store announces more Ontario store closures
The latest announcement brings the number of store closures to 94 since the launch of an early implementation agreement with the provincial government that expanded the sale of ready-to-drink alcohol in May 2024.
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