LCBO Cancels Plan to Open 32 Stores as Strike Continues

Published on July 15, 2024

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has scrapped plans to open 32 locations for in-store shopping beginning July 19 as retail workers continue their strike across the province. The provincially owned company will instead reallocate personnel to other parts of its operations as it continues to serve shoppers via its online store, LCBO.com, the Crown corporation said in a July 14 statement. LCBO said it has been fulfilling online shopping orders within a week and, “because of this success” it will instead use its personnel “to further enhance support for bars, restaurants, and other businesses.” “This pivot means that we will be able to improve how we serve Ontario bars and restaurants to help increase product selection, availability, and expedited delivery,” the statement reads, noting that more details will be shared directly with those customers....

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