COVID-19 Impact on Alcohol Sales
COVID-19 Impact on Alcohol Sales JDSupra Written by Erin Cowan Mosley, Nexsen Pruet, PLLC March 23, 2020 Delivery of alcohol is an important topic in NC in light of the recent mandate against in-service dining and restrictions on gatherings of more than 100 people. We have had numerous calls from our clients about selling alcohol […]
Does alcohol weaken the immune system? Yes, if you drink too much
Does alcohol weaken the immune system? Yes, if you drink too much Insider By Madeleine Burry March 23, 2020 The immune system is how your body defends itself from infections — like harmful bacteria and viruses — and prevents you from getting sick. But just like a muscle, the immune system can become weak and […]
Canada: Why liquor stores are an essential service amid the coronavirus pandemic
Canada: Why liquor stores are an essential service amid the coronavirus pandemic Global News By Rachael D’Amore March 24, 2020 The Ontario government’s inclusion of liquor stores as an essential service permitted to stay open in the time of coronavirus set off a firestorm online. Many questioned why alcohol sales would be allowed to continue amid a […]
MD: Why Maryland is keeping the liquor flowing as an ‘essential’ business during the coronavirus crisis
MD: Why Maryland is keeping the liquor flowing as an ‘essential’ business during the coronavirus crisis Montgomery County alcoholic beverage regulators are backing down on locally prohibiting bars and restaurants from delivering mixed drinks and hard liquor. WUSA 9 Author: Scott Broom March 24, 2020 BETHESDA, Md. — Montgomery County alcohol beverage regulators are backing down […]
United Kingdom: ‘The Stay Inn’: Britons are drinking almost double the amount of alcohol at home as they join friends for a pint online amid coronavirus lockdown
United Kingdom: ‘The Stay Inn’: Britons are drinking almost double the amount of alcohol at home as they join friends for a pint online amid coronavirus lockdown Daily Mail By Milly Vincent March 22, 2020 Brits are drinking almost double the amount of booze at home, as they join their friends in virtual pubs online […]
Bar changing business strategy to “Booze Cruise”
Bar changing business strategy to “Booze Cruise” KETV By Christian Folsom March 22, 2020 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – The coronavirus pandemic has forced restaurants and bars to get creative or face the reality of closing their doors for the foreseeable future. Barley’s Bar and Grill in downtown Council Bluffs decided on the former, choosing to bring […]
Americans Are Stocking Up on ‘Comfort Booze’
Americans Are Stocking Up on ‘Comfort Booze’ Ironically, that includes Corona beer. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/ By Kara Newman March 21, 2020 As government officials have closed bars and restaurants over the past week in an effort to reduce population density in public spaces and help stem the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, sales at liquor stores […]
A BLACK MARKET FOR BOOZE COULD EMERGE IN THE US IF LIQUOR STORES CLOSE
A BLACK MARKET FOR BOOZE COULD EMERGE IN THE US IF LIQUOR STORES CLOSE Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Lucy Shaw 20th March, 2020 An illicit black market for alcohol could emerge in the US if more states follow Pennsylvania’s lead and close liquor stores across the country. Could a black market for booze emerge in the US if […]
New York: Are liquor stores open during coronavirus? New York says liquor stores are ‘essential,’ can stay open
New York: Are liquor stores open during coronavirus? New York says liquor stores are ‘essential,’ can stay open Source: USA Today Kelly Tyko March 22, 2020 With bars and nightclubs closed and the rhythms of daily life upended by the coronavirus, liquor stores have been deemed “essential” retail in the state of New York. Starting at 8 […]
A BLACK MARKET FOR BOOZE COULD EMERGE IN THE US IF LIQUOR STORES CLOSE
A BLACK MARKET FOR BOOZE COULD EMERGE IN THE US IF LIQUOR STORES CLOSE Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Lucy Shaw 20th March, 2020 An illicit black market for alcohol could emerge in the US if more states follow Pennsylvania’s lead and close liquor stores across the country. Could a black market for booze emerge in the US if […]