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Scott D’Cunha, VP eCommerce, is no longer with the LCBO, and in the interim, Vanda Provato, Chief Ma...

As you know, LCBO is working through the early stages of our Future State Modernization (FSM) Progra...

Ann Patel, Sr. Category Manager, Southern Hemisphere Wines and Mark McCue, Category Administrator, N...

We are pleased to provide you with the Winter/Spring 2025 Destination Collection Product Needs Sched...

Recently, we shared an update on our intention to enhance sale of data reporting by breaking out con...

The LCBO Merchandising team is pleased to announce that we will begin to intake travel invitations f...

As part of the provincial government's modernization of the alcohol marketplace, newly-licensed groc...

We are pleased to share the upcoming Product Consultant Development Day Supplier Meeting opportuniti...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

LCBO would like to take the opportunity to remind trade suppliers and agents in our sale of data pro...

The LCBO Ready-to-Drink category (RTD) is pleased to announce a new additional ad-hoc product call f...

Please find Elsie Awards 2024 photos of this year’s esteemed group of nominees and award winners....

LCBO held its annual Elsie Awards on Thursday, September 26, 2024. This year marked the 30th anniver...

We are pleased to provide you with the October 23, 2024, to January 22, 2025 Product Needs Schedule ...

Given the recent marketplace expansion to eligible convenience stores, we are excited to announce re...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the tasting dates for the following calls have changed:...

For more details, please click the invitations below:...

I’d like to share some changes to the Supply Chain & Wholesale (SC&W) leadership team which will fur...

As part of the provincial government’s plans to expand the alcohol marketplace, licensed convenience...

Starting September 5, 2024, uniform pricing will no longer apply for licensed retailers, including T...

We invite you to join us for The Great Elsies......

We have made the decision to extend the application deadline for Period 1 and 2 programing opportuni...

We are excited to share several changes to the Merchandising Team....

Please note that the tasting dates for the following calls have changed:...

In May, we shared that LCBO will be scaling our distribution network to meet the demands of newly-li...

As of September 5, 2024, LCBO will be enforcing its Return Policy and discontinuing our standard pra...

Dear valued Trade Partners, At LCBO, we believe that our greatest contribution to a sustainable and...

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We’d like to provide an update as we continue to operationalize the provincial government’s expansio...

Starting August 20, 2024, LCBO will sell up to 14 large-pack beer products in 87 LCBO stores — in ad...

We are pleased to provide you with the Summer/Fall 2024 Destination Collection Product Needs Schedul...

We are pleased to provide you with the August 28, 2024, to October 16, 2024 Product Needs Schedule o...

We are pleased to share the following updates:...

This year, we are excited to celebrate 30 years of the Elsie Awards and three decades of raising a g...

We have been alerted about a phishing email campaign attempting to impersonate LCBO Wholesale Operat...

As we’ve shared, we are eager to get back to regular operations following the strike that ended on M...

As you know, LCBO has reached an agreement with OPSEU, ending the strike as of 12:01 a.m. tomorrow,...

The Government of Ontario has announced that licensed grocery stores will be able to order ready-to-...

As OPSEU’s strike continues, LCBO is working hard to best serve Ontario. To do this, we are making d...

For seven days, LCBO’s approximately 10,000 OPSEU employees have been on strike. While LCBO continue...

Earlier this morning, LCBO issued a statement acknowledging the first strike in the history of our o...

Earlier this morning, LCBO issued a statement acknowledging the first strike in the history of our o...

We are excited to share several changes to the Merchandising Team by department. ...

We’ve been keeping you updated on the status of labour negotiations between LCBO and the Ontario Pub...

We are pleased to provide you with the 2024-25 schedules of LCBO WINES, SPIRITS, BEER, CIDER AND REA...

We are pleased to provide you with the Summer/Fall 2024 Destination Collection Product Needs Schedul...

As you know, Spirit of Sustainability is the LCBO's social-impact platform aimed at creating a more ...

As you know, LCBO and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) have been at the bargaining...

LCBO and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), the union representing approximately 10...

LCBO and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), the union representing approximately 10...

As you may know, collective bargaining is happening between LCBO and the Ontario Public Service Empl...

We are pleased to provide you with the July 3, 2024, to August 21, 2024 Product Needs Schedule outli...

A new eCommerce Exclusive product need has been created and a new Ad Hoc Product Call # 3887 has bee...

The provincial government has announced further details and timelines on its plans to modernize Onta...

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As we communicated in September, we are launching a new online ordering process for LCBO Convenience...

The provincial government has announced further details and timelines on its plans to modernize Onta...

We are reaching out to remind you that our Product Consultant Development Day Supplier Meeting appli...

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For more details, please click the invitation below:...

Since Spirit of Sustainability’s inception in 2019, LCBO has been steadfast in its commitment to cre...

Retail Council of Canada (RCC) has recognized the leadership of LCBO President & CEO George Soleas, ...

Based on the success of our Same-Day Pickup (SDP) service at select locations, which allows customer...

The LCBO has received notification that the Canada Revenue Agency has released updated excise rates...

As an update to the trade letter issued on April 4, 2024, the excise rates issued to liquor boards b...

We are pleased to launch the upcoming Product Consultant Development Day Supplier Meeting applicatio...

We are pleased to announce that we will be accepting consumer event proposals for FY24/25 P11 – P13 ...

With the LCBO’s sales objectives and strategic initiatives in mind, we have prepared the annual sale...

LCBO is issuing this letter to provide insight into the organization’s decision to issue chargebacks...

As of April 1, 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency officially increased the excise duty rate by 4.7%....

We are pleased to provide you with the May 8, 2024, to June 26, 2024 Product Needs Schedule outlinin...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the tasting date for the LCBO Spain Call 3772 has been moved from A...

As communicated on January 15, 2024, a Ready to Ship Confirmation KPI has been introduced....

Effective immediately, Christina Bellotti-Ramzan is no longer with the organization....

On March 9, 2024, the federal government announced a proposed change in the Federal Excise Tax rate ...

You may have seen media coverage related to LCBO collecting monies owed from some suppliers, in rela...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

LCBO’s Future State Modernization (FSM) program is a top priority for the organization....

On April 1st, 2024, the Federal Excise Tax will increase based on the Consumer Price Index....

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

For LCBO requested/approved samples and document:...

SOD Program Renewal Current subscriptions are set to expire on March 31....

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

For the opening of Store 5 Toronto tomorrow (February 28th) and due to limited customer parking at t...

We are pleased to provide you with the Spring 2024 Destination Collection Product Needs Schedule out...

We would like to inform you that we are transitioning LCBO Merchandising’s Licensee Exclusive Progra...

Please note the following changes, effective March 4, 2024 on the Inventory Planning and Supply Chai...

Earlier this week, we shared that LCBO planned to launch a controlled entrance pilot in six stores i...

The Minister of Finance has signed a regulatory amendment to O. Reg. 257/10 under the Liquor Tax Act...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

We are pleased to provide you with the March 13, 2024, to May 1, 2024 Product Needs Schedule outlini...

Goal is to drive organization-wide transformation of platforms, systems, and processes to support be...

Dear valued Trade Partners, In response to the growing needs of both Ready To Drink (RTD) as well a...

As public servants, LCBO employees are responsible for acting ethically. One item that is of critica...

The LCBO initiated a Vendor Performance Program on April 1, 2023, introducing two key performance in...

The LCBO Promotional Fee is collected annually to support general promotional activities for our ret...

We are pleased to provide you with the 2024-25 schedules of LCBO WINES, SPIRITS, BEER & CIDER AND RT...

Through its programs and testing services, LCBO's Quality Assurance supports the organization’s goal...

Please be advised of the following updates and changes:...

Dear valued Trade Partners, We are pleased to share an update to the Ready-to-Drink Ontario Small P...

DEADLINE: As specified on the LCBO’s New Item Submission System (NISS), holiday gift pre-submission...

The LCBO will be sending representatives to Vinitaly 2024 (April 14-17)....

The LCBO will be sending representatives to Prowein 2024 (March 10-12)....

The LCBO will be sending representatives to Vinexpo Paris 2024 (February 12-14)....

We are pleased to provide you with the January 17, 2024, to March 6, 2024 Product Needs Schedule out...

As an agency of the provincial government, LCBO acknowledges today’s provincial announcement on expa...

Last year we published our first media release of yearly purchasing trends called ‘What Ontarians we...

Please note that updated versions of the FY25 Promotional Opportunities Document and Promotion Excel...

Dear Valued Trade Partners, We are pleased to share the upcoming Product Consultant Development Day...

Please note that P3/4 Non-Applied Excel Application accepts/declines will be delayed being sent to t...

Claudia Speciale (Acting Product Manager, New World Wines) will be going on maternity leave on Decem...

Last quarter, we introduced the Quarterly Trade Update to provide some high-level insights into the ...

At LCBO, we know the greatest impact we can have to create a more sustainable and equitable future f...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

The LCBO Merchandising team is pleased to announce that we will begin to intake for out-of-province ...

A new dealcoholized beer and cider product tender has been added to the existing product needs and w...

The LCBO is planning a special offer to coincide with Gambero Rosso’s Italian Wine Guide’s Ontario t...

Please note that the grand opening of store 789 Etobicoke on October 30 has been postponed. Stay ...

Two new Wines product tenders have been added to the existing product needs and will be open in the ...

Please note the LCBO is making an enhancement to our SOD data to better serve your analysis by break...

For more details, please click the invitation below...

Please note that updated version of the FY25 Promotional Opportunities Document has been posted to t...

We are pleased to announce the following changes on the Destination Collection & European Wines team...

We are pleased to provide you with the October 25, 2023 – January 10, 2024 Product Needs Schedule ou...

In early 2024, LCBO is launching a new online ordering process for LCBO Convenience Outlets (LCOs) a...

I’d like to share an important update regarding an upcoming change regarding the fulfillment of Vint...

Since 1993, Food & Drink has proudly been a showcase for inspired entertaining, offering readers an ...

LCBO’s promotional email program will be resuming next week. ...

We are pleased to announce that we will be accepting consumer event proposals for P1 – P6 FY 24/25. ...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the tasting date for the LCBO Portugal Red & White call 3674 has be...

We are pleased to provide you with the Fall 2023 Destination Collection Product Needs Schedule outli...

We are thrilled to present an incredible opportunity to collaborate with the trade in enhancing pr...

The LCBO sends promotional emails, including LCBO Offers, myLCBO newsletter, and Vintages Latest, th...

As part of efforts to meaningfully engage with our partners as we work together to serve Ontarians, ...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

Yesterday afternoon we became aware of an unplanned outage affecting our online systems, including L...

We are pleased to provide you with the August 30, 2023 – October 18, 2023 Product Needs Schedule out...

Since its introduction, our Destination Collection – an enhanced selection of exciting products from...

Please note that the FY24/25 Promotional Opportunities document, Excel application form, and promo a...

LCBO's Quality Assurance department supports the organization’s mission of ensuring Ontarians have a...

On December 2021, the European Union (EU) published new regulations under Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 ...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

As previously communicated on March 31, 2023, LCBO introduced the first phase of its Vendor Performa...

Through the Spirit of Sustainability, the LCBO makes strides to improve the way we conduct our busin...

We are pleased to provide you with the July 5, 2023 – August 23, 2023 Product Needs Schedule outlini...

Through LCBO’s social impact platform, the Spirit of Sustainability (SOS), and commitment to enhance...

We are very pleased to announce that Ginny Demain was the successful candidate for the Product Manag...

We are pleased to provide you with the remaining 2023-24 schedules of LCBO Wines, Spirits, Beer & Ci...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

Yesterday, we held the annual Elsie Awards, a time to celebrate the achievements and successes of ou...

We have extended the opportunity to purchase tickets for LCBO’s 2023 Trade Day and Elsie Awards Cere...

As a reminder, tickets for LCBO’s 2023 Trade Day and Elsie Awards Ceremony can be purchased HERE by ...

Please be advised that an additional tender has been added to the Destination Collection Fall 2022 P...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

Please note that updated versions of the FY24 Promotional Opportunities Document and Promotion Excel...

The LCBO leads by example to ensure inclusive and equitable meeting experiences....

We are excited to announce that Joe Jackman, founder and CEO of Jackman and Author of The Reinventio...

With the LCBO’s sales objectives and strategic initiatives in mind, we have prepared the annual sale...

We are pleased to provide you with the May 10, 2023 – June 28, 2023 Product Needs Schedule outlining...

As per the communication on February 28, 2023, effective April 1, 2023, the LCBO is launching the fi...

On March 28, 2023, the federal government announced a change in the Federal Excise Tax rate that com...

We are excited to share an extended opportunity to participate in LCBO’s external advertising initia...

The amended Food and Drug Regulations (Beer): SOR/2019-98 published in April 2019, made updates to ...

We are pleased to announce that we will be accepting consumer event proposals for P7 – P13 FY 23/24....

As shared in June 2022, the LCBO has partnered with distributors and agents to facilitate the sale o...

Please note Call 3584 Vintages Red Beaujolais/Burgundy Tasting is being moved from April 24th to May...

Our Annual Trade Conference and Elsie Awards Ceremony will be held in person on Tuesday, May 16, 202...

Please join the LCBO team at the opening of our new Store 759 in Cambridge and newly relocated Store...

On April 1, 2023, the Federal Excise Tax will increase, based on the Consumer Price Index. This incr...

Please note that updated versions of the FY24 Promotional Opportunities Document and Promotion Excel...

As shared in the past four Trade Days, the LCBO has launched a Vendor Performance Program. ...

SOD Program Renewal Current subscriptions are set to expire on March 31. ...

As part of the government’s continued support for the alcohol sector, the Minister of Finance has si...

Thank you to all who completed the ProWein survey....

At the LCBO, we are proud to provide Ontarians with a broad selection of internationally and locally...

We’re excited to share that our annual Trade Day conference and Elsie Award celebration will be held...

Vintages Winter Product Needs – submissions accepted starting March 15, 2023...

We are pleased to announce that Christina Bellotti-Ramzan returned from maternity leave, as of Monda...

The LCBO Promotional Fee is collected annually to support general promotional activities for our ret...

We are pleased to share changes we are making to the Vintages brand....

LCBO has now made final travel decisions for 2023 and a decision for each invite will be sent indivi...

We are excited to announce that the Pop Up Shop promotional display, currently featured in store 511...

As previously shared, LCBO has experienced a cybersecurity incident affecting online sales through L...

As you may have seen, the LCBO has released a statement sharing that we are responding to a cybersec...

We are pleased to provide you with the 2023-24 schedules of LCBO WINES, SPIRITS, BEER & CIDER AND RT...

Please be advised that an additional tender has been added to the Destination Collection Fall 2022 P...

Please be advised of the following updates and changes:...

DEADLINE: As specified on the LCBO’s New Item Submission System (NISS), holiday gift pre-submission...

Please note that updated versions of the FY24 Promotional Opportunities Document and Promotion Excel...

The Canadian food regulations have transformed significantly over the past 6 years, evolving and mod...

As you know, AGCO issues licences that allow delivery service providers to deliver liquor to custome...

We are pleased to provide you with the January 18, 2022 – March 8, 2023 Product Needs Schedule outli...

The LCBO Merchandising team is pleased to announce that we will begin to intake travel invitations f...

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Attached is a copy of the presentation shared with the Trade on November 18th. If you would like fur...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

We are pleased to announce the following changes within the Merchandising team....

Vintages is proud to announce that we are planning a walk-around tasting and special offer featurin...

Dear Valued Trade Partners, At the LCBO, we recognize that with great influence comes great respo...

Please join us to hear an exciting update on the Aeroplan program including results and promotional ...

We are pleased to provide you with the Fall 2022 Destination Collection Product Needs Schedule outli...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

The LCBO’s annual FTA Program operations are once again launching a new campaign for the intake and ...

Through LCBO’s social impact platform, the Spirit of Sustainability (SOS), and commitment to enhance...

AEROPLAN OPPORTUNITIES As you plan for P3 and P4 remember the great Aeroplan opportunities we will ...

Dear Trade Partners, To align with the best practices of the retail industry in theft prevention, t...

LCBO new Bag Check Policy...

Please see update to the Sparkling Wine tender (NISS ID 3452). ...

We are very pleased to announce that we will start accepting proposals for events and experiential a...

Please be advised that the pre-submission call back will delayed until Friday, September 23rd. ...

The LCBO is seeking temporary or full time Burgundy/Beaujolais and White Sancerre listings that has ...

Please note that updated versions of the FY24 Promotional Opportunities and Excel Application Form h...

We are pleased to provide you with the October 12, 2022 – January 11, 2023 Product Needs Schedule ou...

The LCBO’s Ready-to-Drink Category is excited to introduce a new product call for locally produced R...

The annual Ready-To-Drink assortment review for the 2022 season is now complete....

Van Tran has transitioned into the role of Senior Manager, Inventory – European Wines. ...

As per the Canada Organic Regime import requirements from CFIA, anyone who imports organic products ...

On July 20, 2022, the Government of Canada published amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations (Nu...

The annual Ready-to-Drink seasonal performance review starts next week following the close of Perio...

The LCBO is sending representatives to Cape Wine 2022 from October 5-7, 2022....

New World Wines Marc Staples has transitioned to the role of Product Manager, New World Wines (Nort...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

Based on the success of our Same-Day Pickup service at select locations, which allows customers to o...

For more details, please click the invitation below...

We are pleased to provide you with the August 17 – October 5, 2022 Product Needs Schedule outlining ...

The Government of Canada has recently published the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SUP...

Please note that the FY23/24 Promotional Opportunities Document, application deadlines, and FY23/24 ...

For the last year, I’ve provided updates about the disruption facing the alcohol beverage industry a...

As a best-in-class retailer and wholesaler of beverage alcohol, the LCBO is dedicated to providing a...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

The LCBO is always looking for opportunities to make doing business easier for our partners and prov...

Please find below important team updates for Merchandising....

The LCBO is accepting product submissions from Canadian suppliers outside Ontario. ...

The Government of Canada is repealing the excise duty exemption for 100% Canadian wine on June 30, 2...

I’m very pleased to share that the LCBO is celebrating its 95th anniversary this month....

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

With the LCBO’s sales objectives and strategic initiatives in mind, we have prepared the annual sale...

Click here for Retail's announcement of the Employee Tasting Protocols effective June 6, 2022....

As you may know, we launched our partnership with Aeroplan last November for LCBO customers and trad...

Through our Quality Assurance services, we are committed to bringing Ontarians high quality products...

Please find below the presentations shared by LCBO at Trade Day 2022:...

Please note that updated versions of the FY23 Promotional Opportunities Document and Promotion Excel...

As COVID-19 rates decrease across the province, we are revising our protocols and moving from mandat...

As communicated previously, the Canadian food safety regulations are evolving to better protect cons...

For more details, please click the invitation below:...

On May 3, we held the 2022 Elsie Awards, a time to celebrate our trade partners who work so hard to ...

A map of the Universal EventSpace venue is available for download here....

The LCBO Trade Day 2022 Agenda is available to download here....

Revised Promotional Deadlines...

It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the restart of our In-store Tasting Program!...

Earlier this month, we shared that we launched a new LCBO.com, with the goal of creating a best-in-c...

The LCBO committed to remain agile and revise our COVID-19 protocols based on the evolving situation...

Our annual Trade Day Conference and Elsie Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022....

As the first quarter of this calendar year comes to an end, the LCBO would like to share an update o...

Call 3513 Temporary Listing for French Red and White Wines:...

Thank you for the interest in LCBO supplier meetings for the Prowein trade conference. ...

We are pleased to share that today we launched a new LCBO.com....

As we look forward to celebrating excellence in the beverage alcohol industry at the 2022 Elsie Awar...

Please note that the following revisions have been made to the upcoming calls:...

For more details, please click the invitations below:...

The LCBO is proud to work together with our agents and suppliers to provide Ontarians with a vast se...

Please note that updated versions of the FY23 Promotional Opportunities Document and Promotion Excel...

In February, we shared LCBO’s phased approach to easing COVID-19 protocols in alignment with Ontario...

Last year through our Spirit of Sustainability social impact platform, we proudly launched the Spiri...

Please note the sample due date and tasting date have been revised for ID 3374 Loire/Alsace....

Current subscriptions are set to expire on March 31. To ensure uninterrupted access, you must renew ...

On 21 October 2021, we communicated our intention to resume travel and attend select trade shows in ...

Great news! Customers can now earn Aeroplan points on purchases made on VintagesShopOnline. ...

At the LCBO, through Spirit of Sustainability, we are committed to influencing industry standards an...

In response to the evolving needs of our customers and to ensure that we provide the most up-to-date...

We are pleased to provide you with the Spring 2022 Destination Collection Product Needs Schedule out...

In response to the crisis in Ukraine, the LCBO will be donating $50,000 to the Red Cross Ukraine Hum...

Earlier today, the Government of Ontario sought LCBO’s support in opposition to Russian actions agai...

As you know, the provincial government has recently taken several steps to ease public health measur...

We recently shared during the LCBO/Aeroplan webinar that we will be expanding bonus point opportunit...

On April 1, 2022, the Federal Excise Tax will increase based on the consumer price index....

I wanted to share with you an important update as it relates to the re-naming of the Knowledge Resou...

Letter to Trade Partners...

LCBO is pleased to celebrate our trade partners annually. ...

Please see the attached deck available for download from the LCBO & Aeroplan Webinar that took place...

We are pleased to share our new flagship store at 15 Cooper Street is officially open for the public...

Earlier this year, we shared our new head office address for regular mail deliveries while noting th...

In the fall of 2021, we shared with you our plans to transfer our Head Office operations to the new ...

Please note that an updated version of the FY23 Promotional Opportunities Excel Application Form has...

Update: Due to the snowstorm affecting the GTA on Thursday, February 3, the opening event has been m...

We would like to invite all Trade partners to join us for an update on our partnership with Aeroplan...

As part of our efforts to create efficiencies and improve our payment and ordering processes, we wil...

We’re excited to share that our annual Trade Day conference and Elsie Award celebration will be held...

You're invited to the pre-opening event of our new flagship store at Queens Quay. ...

I’d like to share some recent changes to the Merchandising team. These changes will further strength...

We are pleased to provide you with the 2022-23 schedules of LCBO WINES, SPIRITS, BEER & CIDER AND RT...

We are pleased to provide you with the Fall/Winter 2022 Product Needs Schedule outlining opportuniti...

As specified on the LCBO’s New Item Submission System (NISS), holiday gift pre-submissions are due F...

We are pleased to announce a change in staffing to the Spirits team effective January 4, 2022....

Additional information regarding wholesale pricing changes for licensees ...

Please be advised of the following updates and changes:...

As we navigate more transmissible variants of COVID-19, we are making some changes to our mask use r...

It’s been five weeks since we launched Aeroplan at the LCBO, and we wanted to let you know that foll...

The LCBO Promotional Fee is collected annually to support general promotional activities for our re...

Please visit https://www.doingbusinesswithlcbo.com/ to view the updated Promotion Opportunities Docu...

The LCBO welcomes the opportunity to further support bars, restaurants and other businesses with a l...

On 21 October 2021, the Merchandising team communicated our intention to resume travel and attend se...

As we get closer to the holidays, I wanted to share another supply chain update in the spirit of con...

As we look to continue to support the government’s policy goals of increasing convenience and openin...

As we enter the holiday season and retail traffic increases significantly, the safety of our employe...

Vintages Pre-release requests to all Trade Partners...

AEROPLAN Customer Loyalty Program Launches TODAY!...

The Ontario government has announced that the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) which enab...

Apply for Loyalty Program via MPTS...

Vintages is proud to announce that we are planning a special offer featuring the soon-to-be released...

As the province continues to ease Covid-19 restrictions, and after careful review, we are pleased to...

The LCBO’s year-round operation of the FTA Program aims to reduce importation costs and downstream p...

For nearly 100 years we have been on the frontline of responsible service and consumption. ...

Calls 3350 Spanish Whites and 3340 & Classics Collection / VSO / Online Exclusives cancelled: The pr...

As public health measures and travel restrictions ease, LCBO Merchandising team will begin to intake...

As we head into the Holiday season, the LCBO continues to closely monitor global supply issues facin...

The LCBO is preparing to move to our new head office at 100 Queens Quay East....

New LCBO PO Cutting Schedule...

Through Spirit of Sustainability, the LCBO is committed to championing equitable representation and ...

Earlier this year, we communicated that due to the pandemic we were delaying planned updates of Spec...

At the 2021 Trade Day, we gave our Trade partners advance notice of our plans to review how we deliv...

We are excited to share that in early 2022, we will be launching the first phase of our ecommerce tr...

Health Canada published amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations (regulations) five years ago to ...

Between 10-11am on September 27, the LCBO will be hosting a virtual meeting to formally introduce Tr...

We designed LCBO’s Spirit of Sustainability (SoS) to create a more sustainable future for Ontario by...

Today, we shared details regarding the implementation of LCBO’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccine and testi...

As you may be aware, the federal government recently passed legislation to make September 30, 2021, ...

We are pleased to provide you with the Spring/Summer 2022 Product Needs Schedule outlining opportuni...

Earlier this year, I announced the intention to create a dedicated Retail division, with a leader th...

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program. ...

Call 3263 Italy White cancelled: The previous Italy White calls for Vintages were extremely successf...

The LCBO is proud to work together with our agents and suppliers to provide Ontarians with a vast se...

As you know, LCBO’s social impact platform Spirit of Sustainability (SoS) exists to support the prov...

The Destination Collection Program has succeeded in its goal of bringing increased product selection...

In order to plan the releases of new Ontario Small Distillers Direct Delivery products more efficien...

I’m pleased to announce some updates with LCBO’s Supply Chain & Wholesale division which serve to st...

Lesley Morgan will be on maternity leave as of July 28th and I’m excited to wish her well....

A new Grocery product call has been created in NISS for existing LCBO SKU’s, #3298 Existing Eligible...

Last week, LCBO announced its plans to enter Step 2 of the government’s Roadmap to Reopen as of Wedn...

As you know, based on the vaccination rate and key public health and heath care indicators, Ontario ...

Over the past couple of months, negotiations took place between LCBO and OPSEU (Ontario Public Servi...

As we head into the summer season, the LCBO continues to closely monitor considerations facing the i...

A field has been added to NISS applications on the ‘Product’ tab for Vendor Lead-time....

Earlier this Spring, we re-aligned LCBO’s Retail Districts to ensure the most efficient retail suppo...

Recently, I shared with you that the LCBO created a Chief Marketing & Digital Officer to act as a ke...

In an effort to capture the increased consumer interest in and to align with future 2021/22 LCBO pro...

On behalf of the LCBO, thank you for attending the first ever Virtual Trade Day! We hope you enjoyed...

Through the LCBO’s Diversity & Inclusion strategy and the Spirit of Sustainability, we are committed...

It is a pleasure to share the 2021 Elsie award recipients. While this year was LCBO’s first virtual...

We are pleased to welcome Julie Hauser back to the team. Effective immediately, Julie has resumed he...

The Canadian food safety regulations are evolving and modernizing to better protect consumers. Food ...

Invitation to Trade to the Virtual Elsie Awards 2021....

Invitation to Trade to the 2021 Virtual Trade Day....

The LCBO will be making a minor change to the current weekly beer submission process impacting all d...

The deadline for the 2021 Ready-to-Drink product call for Cooler and Premixed has been revised. ...

I am pleased to announce that Laura Ruffolo will be taking on a new opportunity within the wines tea...

Classics PO Cutting Schedule April 2021...

The departments that make up what is currently LCBO’s Chief Customer Office play a critical role in ...

It is with great pleasure that I announce an exciting update to LCBO’s Supply Chain & Wholesale (SC&...

We are pleased to provide you with the Spring 2021 Destination Collection Product Needs Schedule out...

The summer is a very busy season for LCBO supply chain operations and, as always, we are proactively...

Like you, the LCBO has been closely monitoring the multiple considerations facing the international ...

The LCBO’s Sale of Data (SOD) program is available to Agents and enables subscribers to electronical...

We are pleased to provide you with the Fall/Winter 2021 Product Needs Schedule outlining opportuniti...

Effective February 24, 2021 Vincent Filhol, Product Manager, New World Wines (USA/North America excl...

The LCBO is pleased to welcome nomination submissions from our Trade Partners for this year’s Elsie ...

On April 1, 2021, the Federal Excise Tax will increase based on the consumer price index. This incre...

We’re excited to announce that Trade Day and the Elsie Awards are going virtual this year!...

Through Spirit of Sustainability, our social impact platform, the LCBO is committed to championing e...

On April 1, 2021, the Federal Excise Tax will increase based on the consumer price index. ...

I am pleased to announce the following change within the Merchandising team.......

I am pleased to announce the following changes within the Merchandising team......

VINTAGES announces plans for a special offer featuring wines from Napa Valley......

As part of our commitment to keeping our valued Trade partners updated, I would like to share with y...

Please see the downloadable files below with updated information from the Fall 21/22 Promotion......

Providing you with the FY21-22 schedules of LCBO WINES, SPIRITS, BEER & CIDER AND RTD Product Needs....

Warehouse update for new Trillium Facility for January 8th 2021...

Over the last few months, LCBO’s teams have been working to create an improved user experience on LC...

Please be advised of the following updates and changes......

DEADLINE: As specified on the LCBO’s New Item Submission System (NISS), holiday gift pre-submissi...

Please be advised of the following updates and changes......

Please be advised of the following updates and changes......

Vintages is proud to announce that we are planning a special offer featuring the newly released 2016...

Warehouse update for new Trillium Facility for December 9th 2020....

The LCBO is committed to continuing to support small Ontario businesses during the COVID-19 pandemi...

Introducing LCBO’s Revised Supplier Code of Business Conduct...

Spirits We are excited to announce that Jeryca Dillas has been promoted to the White Spirits Catego...

It is with great pleasure that I announce some exciting changes happening within LCBO’s Supply Chain...

Please be advised of the following updates:...

Please be advised of the following updates:...

LCBO Lightweight Glass Bottle Policy Update...

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers in beverage containers...

I hope that this note finds you well and that you and your families and your colleagues are staying ...

We are very pleased to welcome Mike Hodgson back to the Spirits team as the Product Manager for Othe...

We are pleased to provide you with the Fall 2020 Destination Collection Product Needs Schedule... ...

There was an error in the latest Vintages Tender. The Whites from Rhône (North and South), Southern ...

As we near the Labour Day long weekend, we would like to share an LCBO supply chain update......

Upcoming Changes to Destination Collection Product Submission Process...

We are pleased to provide you with the Spring/Summer 2021 Vintages Product Needs Schedule......

As communicated on July 16, 2019 in a letter to the trade, the Canadian food safety regulations are ...

Thanking trade members for their collaboration and messages of appreciation during COVID-19....

The LCBO’s Sale of Data (SOD) Program is available to Agents and enables subscribers to electronica...

Previously, the LCBO announced the sale and redevelopment of our Head Office as well as the eventual...

As communicated on July 16, 2019 in a letter to the trade, the Canadian food safety regulations are ...

Wine and Beer Markups – applicable to all wine and beer products...

It has come to our attention that some Trade Reps, in the absence of being able to visit stores, hav...

Below please find some important updates on our business processes relating to... ...

Important COVID updates for Trade members....

LCBO COVID-19 Update...

LCBO Corporate Travel Update ...

LCBO Cost of Service Rates – applicable to ALL beer products......

The table below outlines the 2020/2021 LCBO schedule of quote increases for suppliers(dates subject ...

We are pleased to provide you with the Fall/Winter 2020 Product Needs Schedule......

We are pleased to provide you with the 2020-21 schedules of LCBO WINES, SPIRITS, BEER & CIDER AND RT...

Back in April, at Trade Dat, we introduced you to LCBO's new social impact platform - Spirit of Sust...

Lightweight glass provides ergonomic benefits for our Retail and Supply Chain employees through redu...

Dear Trade Partners, With Canadian food safety regulations evolving and modernizing to better prot...