G Consulting Liquor Consulting Services

13/07/2023

We were the first to bring Anchor Brewing into BC and it is shocking to see it is closing after 127 years because a corporate beer company did not know how to run it for 6yr. As someone who specializes in startup liquor businesses and growing others one can't help but be offended. https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/12/business/anchor-brewing-shutting-down/index.html

30/08/2022

Provincial officials are hoping that a deal with the BCGEU, one of B.C.’s biggest unions, will set the chain of dominoes in motion to settle disputes with the other public sectors.

22/08/2022

If your a liquor retailer or on-premise account and have not stocked up yet on core products from BCLDB we advise you too immediately! As a company that has lived through several BLD and LDB strikes over the years we know that stores that can stock up on core products will attract more new customers and be able to give better customer service to existing clients then their competitors.

The B.C. General Employees' Union is calling on members to refuse overtime, as it enters its second week of job action.

25/11/2021

One of our clients properties we helped with. Liking the new brand!

Our brewery has never looked better 😍 we just love seeing our rebrand up!

04/10/2021

Big News! Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, announced the moratorium on new Licensee Stores will be extended until 2032. The moratorium was originally set to expire in less than 12 months on July 1, 2022.
This will give current owners the security they need to make further investments in their stores or buyers looking to purchase the certainty needed for a ROI. See below the press release.

16/07/2021

Looking to build out a new store and in need of millwork?
I have a client renovating looking to sell LDB style wood cabinets to hold wall metal or wood shelfs. They are in good shape and there are 24 bays of it that would be easily disassembled and moved to a new store. They are open to offers. If your interested let me know and I can put you in touch.
See pics below.

16/07/2021

In case clients missed this important change which opens the store to selling for special events though-out BC! Private liquor retailers along with others listed below can sell to Special Event Permit holders now. Link to government notice of change.

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PSSG0064-001323
The following licensees can sell liquor products to SEP holders:

BC Liquor Stores
Licensee Retail Stores
BC wineries with an onsite store
BC breweries with an onsite store
BC distilleries with an onsite store
Wine Stores (excluding Sacramental Wine Stores)
Special Wine Stores
Rural Licensee Retail Stores

Private liquor retailers are now allowed to sell their products to holders of special event permits to serve liquor at events such as community festivals, family gatherings and private functions.

30/06/2021

Good news for Liquor Retail Stores and others today. The LCRB has made the temperary hours of operation allowed under COVID to become permanent. See the link below for details and please note that there are exception including for delivery and by local governments.
(Policy Directive 21-13)

03/06/2021

I thought I would share this important article from the CBC on sexism in the liquor and brewing business. It is hard to read but reminds me of all the great women I have seem come and go from the industry because the sexism was too much to deal with. I have seem it prevent good staff, managers and associates get the pay/position or recognition they deserve. I saw it occur in liquor retail, on premise and the brewery side. I fired staff for this type of behaviour on more then one occasion. I often had to demand/flight for raises or promotions for female staff that would have otherwise been automatic for male staff. I would like to say this type of behaviour has changed in the BC Liquor business but it is still wide spread in many workplaces. One of the changes I believe could have the biggest impact would be for companies to write and implement mandatory policies that ensure female representation in upper management and a no tolerance( termination) policy when sexism occurs in the workplace.

The craft beer industry has been rocked by hundreds of stories of sexism, misogyny, abuse and assault against women that have come to light on social media — allegations that stand in stark contrast to the feel-good and friendly image the sector has long conveyed.

29/03/2021

New health orders for my clients to note including shutting of all indoor dinning Monday ( tonight at midnight) for a three week period minimum. Adjust to patio and takeout and ensure you do more the minimum the HO requires.

B.C. is implementing a three-week "circuit breaker"-style lockdown, introducing sweeping new restrictions on indoor dining in restaurants, group fitness and worship services.

11/03/2021

Looking through the BC liquor trade magazine The Quarterly Pour today there was one page( page 22) that sums up COVID's impact on Pubs and Restaurants vs Retail. I think this was a growing trend before COVID but has been greatly amplified ie. Consumers buying for home consumption vs pub visits. Other noted trends include BC consumers drinking more BC made beers and wines and refresh's continued growth.

25/02/2021

A new product from a great producer for your store if you want to get a jump on summer!