Recently the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores has come to support the competition watchdog’s particular call to have a review of liquor licensing. There was a particular statement saying that the review must also address the grocery major’s dominance with regards to the alcohol market. This particular topic is a very controversial and debated one.
Key Takeaways:
- The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has supported the competition watchdog’s calls for a review into liquor licensing, stating a review must also address the grocery major’s dominance in the packaged alcohol market.
- Enabling convenience stores to compete in the packaged alcohol market would open up an important new revenue opportunity for small businesses.
- Mr Rogut said consumer purchasing habits when it comes to packaged alcohol align perfectly with the convenience store model.
“The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has supported the competition watchdog’s calls for a review into liquor licensing, stating a review must also address the grocery major’s dominance in the packaged alcohol market.”
http://c-store.com.au/2016/09/27/aacs-stirs-calls-liquor-licensing-review/
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