CLOSURE: Beer Store locations closing down in Toronto

Multiple locations of the Beer Store will soon be closing in Toronto and Ontario.

Two locations will be closing in Toronto, and other locations will be closing in Woodbridge as well as Ottawa. The Toronto locations that will be closing down this spring are located at 761 Queen St. W. and 1270 Woodbine Ave.

A Beer Store location at 250 Bruce St. in Sault Ste. Marie is also closing their retail footprint and transforming into a full distribution warehouse.

The Beer Store that will be closing in Ottawa is located at 7676 Islington Ave. W., and the Woodbridge Beer Store that’s closing is located at 2144 Carling Ave.

Last year, convenience stores and grocery stores were permitted to sell booze in Ontario, except for spirits, greatly expanding the marketplace.

Since then, several Beer Store locations have shut down, with the union representing the store’s workers blaming it on the change.

“As the marketplace shifts, we must adapt our business model to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers. We are closely monitoring the performance of each store and at times may need to make the challenging decision to close select stores,” said Ozzie Ahmed, Vice President of Retail, TBS.

“While we acknowledge that closures can be disappointing for our loyal customers and the dedicated employees who work in these stores, every decision we make is rooted in our commitment to being a sustainable business and ensure we can continue serving customers for many years to come. Throughout this process, we remain committed to treating our employees with respect, supporting them through transitions, and recognizing their contributions to our business.”

The last day for all the above Beer Store locations will be June 15.