Looking to change the law for liquor stores

Our office has proposed some changes to the state laws regulating what liquor stores can sell. Since NY only allows a single package and wine store license per person, the ability to grow the business is severely restricted. The profit margins are slim and the system....

Hot New Spirit Trends

There are many new flavor profiles to hit the shelves of local liquor stores and bars.  Here’s a few: Patròn XO Café Kahlua Pumpkin Spice Kahlua Peppermint Mocha Absolut Ely Absolut Tune Jagermeister Spice Vermont Ice Maple Crème Liqueur Effen Salted Caramel Tuaca...

Relocating your liquor store

If you currently have an off-premises retail license to operate a liquor store and wish to relocate, you do not need to apply for a whole new license. You can instead petition for removal of your existing license to a new location. This usually offers a less...

Important SLA announcements for the holidays

The New York State Liquor Authority has recently made two announcements that might affect your holiday business. They relate to gift wrapping and packages of alcoholic beverages and special New Year’s Day provisions. One of the more popular adult gifts around the...