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www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Olympia Exhibition locals want 10pm nightlife curfew for hotels in 1.3billion redevelopment

The hotels seek to sell alcohol 24/7 to guests and residents, sparking criticism from locals concerned about noise and disruption.
The redevelopment project at Olympia includes hotels with extended alcohol serving hours, a live music venue, restaurants, and bars. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Council votes to aid Blues on the Green, explore more event sponsorships - Austin Monitor

Reviving Blues on the Green concert series in Zilker Park
City Council exploring financial support and possible co-sponsorship of other events [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
3 months ago
Wine

The 16 Best Sipping Tequilas to Enjoy Right Now

Tequila sales in the United States increased by 7.9% in 2023, reaching a total revenue of $6.5 billion.
Tequila has evolved from being a low-priced shot to a more premium option used for sipping and in cocktails. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Wine

The Ford government is about to change booze retailing in Ontario. Billions of dollars are at stake | CBC News

The Ontario government is preparing to change the rules on alcohol sales, with potential implications for all types of alcohol retail.
The reforms have sparked a battle between supermarket companies, convenience store chains, beer and wine producers, craft brewers, and small wineries.
The government is facing a dilemma of giving the free market control while keeping revenue flowing into the provincial treasury. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Wine

The Ford government is about to change booze retailing in Ontario. Billions of dollars are at stake | CBC News

The Ontario government is preparing to change the rules on alcohol sales, with potential implications for all types of alcohol retail.
The reforms have sparked a battle between supermarket companies, convenience store chains, beer and wine producers, craft brewers, and small wineries.
The government is facing a dilemma of giving the free market control while keeping revenue flowing into the provincial treasury. [ more ]
Eater Atlanta
3 months ago
Beer

Georgia Fans Can Now Pound Beer and Seltzer in Sanford Stadium

Sanford Stadium will sell alcohol to the general public for the 2024 football season, previously it was only available in the premium section.
Alcohol sales will commence after renovations are complete and fans of legal drinking age will be able to purchase beer or seltzer during the first three quarters of the game. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Beer

Ontario expected to announce changes to booze laws Thursday | CBC News

The Ontario government is expected to announce changes to how alcohol is sold in the province, potentially allowing supermarkets, convenience stores, and gas stations to sell beer, wine, and canned mix drinks
The changes, if approved, would begin in 2026 and would end the current agreement between the government and The Beer Store, which restricts the sale of cases of 12 and 24 to the store [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Beer

Beer, wine, pre-mixed cocktails coming to Ontario corner stores, but not til 2026: sources | CBC News

The government of Ontario plans to allow all supermarkets, convenience stores, and gas stations to sell beer, wine, and mixed drinks starting in 2026.
The reforms to Ontario's retail alcohol sector will not take effect until 2026 due to an existing contract with The Beer Store. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

AI face scanners could be used in supermarkets to check your age

Supermarkets in the UK may use AI scanners to check the age of shoppers buying alcohol, eliminating the need for physical proof of identification.
Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Co-op have already participated in trials to test the technology, which involves scanning the customer's face at the till and prompting a staff member to ask for physical ID if the system determines the customer could be underage. [ more ]
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