July 2024

July 2
Important Guidance Ahead of Potential Strike; i4C School of Cool; Job Board Updated

Letter to Trade Clarification: NISS & MPTS Processing in Event of Strike

July 4
Merchandising Advisory; Retail Advisory - Negotiations

July 5
Retail Advisory; Wholesale Advisory

Merchandising Advisory: LCBO strike - Update

July 6
Specialty Services Advisory: Letter from Armand

July 7
Grocery Advisory: Pallet Ordering Only; Consignment Advisory: Licensee Ordering

July 8
Strike Update: Freight Forwarder Partner Notification; Ontario News Release - Where to Buy Beverage Alcohol

July 9
Merchandising Advisory: LCBO Strike Update (Licensee Shopping & Freight Forwarder Pause)

July 10
Merchandising Advisory: Strike Updates

July 11
Merchandising Advisory: Update on Strike and LCBO Operations

July 12
LCBO Merchandising Industry Trends Reports: P1, P2 & P3 (2024/25)

July 15
LCBO Strike Update & Contingency Strategies; Industry Concerns Communicated to Government & LCBO

RTD and Large Beer Pack Sizes Available in Grocery Stores Sooner Than Planned

July 17
LCBO Direct Delivery Program: Temporary Expansion to LCOs; LCBO Wholesale Ordering Process Update for Licensees

July 18
Consignment Advisory: Strike Pickets at Trillium; Suppliers Seeking Agents

July 19
Consignment Advisory: New Fulfillment Option for Licensees & How-To Instructions

Strike Update: LCBO & OPSEU Reach Tentative Agreement; LCBO P5 Pricing/Accounting Rates; WSET Programs

July 20
LCBO Confirms Resolution to Strike: Stores Opening on Tuesday

July 22
Merchandising, Retail & Operational Advisory & Strike Advisory

July 23
Retail & Operational Advisory: Follow-up

Grocery advisory: Spam email

July 24
Retail & Operational Advisory; Grocery & Convenience Committee Advisory

Retail & Operational Advisory: Follow-up – NISS

July 25
Government Relations Advisory: Spirits Canada pursuing legal action on Section #14

July 26
Grocery & Convenience Committee Advisory

July 29
Strike Follow-Up; Elsie Awards (Sept 26); Vini Portugal Marketing Opportunity