COVID-19 Liquor Industry Survey

Created by: Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC)

In response to the global COVID-19 crisis, the BC government and federal government have implemented new policy changes and announced economic programs to support businesses. ABLE BC wants to know how these policies and programs are impacting your liquor business.

If you have any questions or concerns about this survey, please contact ABLE BC: info@ablebc.ca. Find our COVID-19 liquor industry updates here.

We have included questions below specific to liquor stores and liquor primaries. Please respond to all questions that apply to the establishments you own and/or operate.
LIQUOR STORES:

Temporary Extension of Liquor Store Hours

On April 4, 2020, the LCRB temporarily extended the hours of liquor service for Licensee Retail Stores, Wine Stores and Special Wine Stores, and Manufacturer Onsite Store endorsements to no earlier than 7:00 am and end no later than 11:00 pm.
1.If you own and/or operate a liquor store have you extended your hours?
2.How has the workforce at your liquor store been impacted by COVID-19?
3.How has COVID-19 impacted your liquor store revenue?
4.Do you offer delivery services at your liquor store?
5.If you are offering delivery services at your liquor store, are you using a third-party delivery service (i.e. Uber, Foodora, Skip the Dishes, etc.)?
LIQUOR PRIMARIES:

Offering take-out and delivery food and liquor

Under current provincial health officer orders, eligible liquor and food primaries can remain open to offer take-out and delivery meals. Establishments operating in compliance with the PHO order are also permitted to sell packaged liquor with the purchase of a take-away or delivery meal.
6.If you own and/or operate a liquor primary have you remained open to offer take-out and delivery food and liquor?
7.If you are offering take-out and delivery at your liquor primary, are you using a third-party delivery service (i.e. Uber, Foodora, Skip the Dishes, etc.)?
8.How has the workforce at your liquor primary been impacted by COVID-19?
9.How has COVID-19 impacted your liquor primary revenue?
10.If you are offering take-out and delivery meals and liquor at your liquor primary, has it been profitable?
FEDERAL ECONOMIC RESPONSE PLAN

The federal government has announced a number of economic support measures for individuals and businesses in Canada. Read more about the COVID-19 economic response plan here.
11.What federal economic measures have you taken advantage of or plan to apply for when applications open? Please select all that apply.
HOW ELSE CAN WE HELP

Even though government is working round the clock to implement these programs, we share your frustration that some emergency measures are simply taking too long.

We also know there are gaps in the programs - for instance, one of the most significant issues we hear you are facing is the inability to pay rent and property taxes. ABLE BC, along with other industry associations, are working daily with our provincial and federal government partners to address these concerns and help government make changes to support your businesses.
12.What else can we do to help?

What's missing from the government support programs - that would help your business survive this crisis?

ABLE BC is doing our best to send regular COVID-19 updates but what other resources and tools would be helpful to you?