New Liquor Policy Directive: Amendments to Serving It Right
February 04, 2016
Effective January 29, 2016, new regulations announced by the LCLB provide an exemption from the Serving It Right (SIR) requirements for foreign representatives of foreign liquor manufacturers who serve liquor in BC. In addition, the…
Changes to ABLE BC’s Board of Directors
February 04, 2016
This January, we bid farewell to longtime ABLE BC Director and Vice President Mariana Fiddler. Mariana will be replaced by Interim Director Trevor Kaatz until our next Annual General Meeting. We are pleased to welcome…
New Off-Site Premise Storage for ABLE BC Members
February 04, 2016
With the recent changes in British Columbia liquor policy, the BC Liquor Distribution Branch now allows private liquor retailers the opportunity to store inventory off premise. With this change, retailers can now take advantage of…
New Due Diligence Signage Available for Download and Purchase
February 04, 2016
In 2013-14, the LCLB identified the top contraventions among liquor licensees: selling liquor to a minor was the top contravention. Avoid a $7500 fine at your establishment. Ensure your staff is checking for 2 pieces…
Participate in ABLE BC’s New Online Purchasing Portal: buyABLE
February 04, 2016
Our new online purchasing portal buyABLE is a dynamic web-based platform that gives our members a competitive advantage through collective buying power. What does buyABLE do for agents? Generate significant incremental sales: an offer placed…
Agents: Online purchasing portal buyABLE is now live. Submit your offers today.
February 03, 2016
Use buyABLE to get instant access to engaged buyers, save time on order processing, and reduce risk by quantifying demand. BC's Alliance of Beverage Licensees is pleased to introduce our new online purchasing portal buyABLE, a dynamic…
Associate Members: new opportunities to communicate with ABLE BC Members in 2016
January 21, 2016
ABLE BC Associate Members get access to exclusive member benefits designed to increase sales to our members, connect you directly with licensees, and position your company as a supplier of choice in BC’s liquor industry.…
Participate in Buy ABLE BC: New Online Purchasing Portal
January 21, 2016
On January 27th, ABLE BC will be officially launching our new online purchasing portal Buy ABLE BC in partnership with Liquify.ca. By using Buy ABLE BC, buyers can increase their margins, save time on the…
Receive Funding Towards Training Costs – Canada-BC Job Grant Reopens Soon!
January 06, 2016
Applications for the Canada-BC Job Grant, a grant that provides employers with funding towards training costs, will reopen on January 4, 2016 for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Grants will be issued to qualifying applications on…
Liquor Store Custom Cabinetry and Doors for Sale
January 06, 2016
ABLE BC Member Brandt’s Creek Liquor Store is relocating and selling existing equipment and cabinetry: Custom wine cabinetry Custom liquor wall cabinetry Custom high end liquor cabinet with locking glass doors Recently updated compressors, fans…