I don't think the liquor issue will prevent Total Wine from having more than 2 locations in the state. There are many Total Wine locations in Virginia and none of them sell liquor as it is exclusively sold in state-run ABC stores.
I don't think the liquor issue will prevent Total Wine from having more than 2 locations in the state. There are many Total Wine locations in Virginia and none of them sell liquor as it is exclusively sold in state-run ABC stores.
I wonder if they'll do that work-around where they have an adjacent but separate liquor store.
This was the plan for Costco but they never followed through.
If they don't sell spirits they would not be limited to two locations or have the residency restrictions either. In essence a wine/beer specialty store could come in and have favorable hours, multiple locations, etc. with virtually none of the limitations that a spirit-based liquor store has. It's a niche business but one I keyed in the opportunities back before the law was ever updated. Perhaps the numbers don't (or didn't) make sense for anybody to bother with the concept.
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They are so focused on wine that I could see them just leaving out spirits, because they also have a huge beer and seltzer selection.
It's totally different than BevMo, which is much more about liquor.
I hope they don't leave out spirits. Total Wine's whisky selection is top notch in other states.
Hopefully we’re not changing any liquor laws on Trone’s account.
They very well could be going that route with intention of adding spirits later on....or like mentioned, building the store and then suing to get the law updated to allow for them to carry spirits.
I do love supporting my favorite local retail stores here in Norman and OKC but I also love Spec's, especially their newer stores. Those places take "liquor store" to an entirely different level.
I'd expect this store to get opened up as a normal Total Wine and then they start the process of litigation to change the laws.
Before moving back to OKC last year, I lived in Plano and there was a Total Wine off of Plano Parkway that I would go and make purchases. Loved their selection and the staff were well informed on their wine recommendations too! It was a pleasant shopping experience. Would love to see them open a second location at the former Bed Bath & Beyond space on 63rd & N. May Avenue. Nice central location!
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