BACKGROUNDER
NEW TORONTO STORE
1955 YONGE STREET
TORONTO, ONTARIO
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021
● The official opening of the new LCBO store in Toronto is Tuesday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m.
● This brand-new store will provide convenient and one-stop beverage alcohol service to over 36,000 community members. The population is expected to grow sixteen per cent over the next 10 years.
● The 5,396 square-foot store has nearly 3,594 square feet of display space. It carries a wide selection of 1,355 wines, spirits, beers, ready-to-drink cocktails and coolers.
● The store has a prominent Ontario wine display showcasing over 130 Ontario wines, including 56 VQA wines.
● It also features 136 linear feet of refrigerated shelving, which offers a wide selection of Ontario craft beers as well as other domestic and imported brands, ready-to-drink cocktails and coolers. There is also a chilled wine section that features 16 linear feet of refrigerated wine.
● The store’s product mix is the result of market research, matching products and services to local tastes, demographics and community interests, and includes an assortment of made in Ontario products.
● There are three checkouts and the store is wheelchair accessible.
● The store offers Same-Day Pickup service
● There are 13 full-time and part-time employees who are trained in product knowledge and responsible service.
● Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For updates and information related to a safe shopping experience, please visit LCBO.com.
For more information:
LCBO Press Office
416-864-6700
pressoffice@lcbo.com
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