OCSA survey shows Ontario consumer support for more alcohol retailers
A study released today, sponsored by the Ontario Convenience Store Association, shows Ontario consumers toward beer sales shows that 69% want to see more private retailers, like convenience stores, offer competition to The Beer Store. The study, conducted by Angus Reid Public Opinion, concluded that support for allowing private retailers to compete with both the LCBO and The Beer Store is “widespread and strong.”
Other findings from the Angus Reid Public Opinion survey:
- 61% of Ontarians in urban areas and 83% in rural areas were familiar with the LCBO Agency Store program where about 200 convenience stores in Ontario already sell alcohol
- 73% want to see the LCBO’s Agency Store network expanded
- Only 13% of Ontarians are aware that The Beer Store is owned by three foreign multi-national companies. When informed of The Beer Store’s ownership, 62% of Ontarians had a somewhat negative, or very negative opinion of the organization
- 63% of Ontarians ranked the responsible sale of alcohol as a main factor in their overall experience when purchasing alcohol; 46% cited overall convenience as key
“The facts are that convenience stores can and do retail alcohol responsibly and professionally. In fact, we’re already doing it at 200 locations in Ontario through the LCBO Agency Store program,” said Dave Bryans, CEO of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association. “Whether it’s abroad, in Quebec, or right here at home, Ontarians have seen how convenience stores are responsible alcohol retailers.”
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