Tag Archives: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

Penna. Legislators Send Privatization Compromise to Governor

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The Pennsylvania House passed, 157-31, and sent to Gov. Tom Wolf a partial privatization bill that makes sweeping changes in the way beer and wine are sold in the state.  But legislators were calling the measure “liquor modernization” to signal … Continue reading →

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PLCB OKs Six-Pack Sales at 9 Gas Stations

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Over the opposition of beer distributors — retailers who sell beer by the caseload — the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board approved six-pack sales for nine gas stations. It’s a decision that Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf pushed for, urging PLCB in a letter to … Continue reading →

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Penna. Gov. Urges Sale of 6-Packs at Gas Stations

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf urged the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to “free the six-pack” by allowing gas stations to sell up to 192 ounces of malt or brewed beverages. “Allowing malt or brewed beverages to be sold at gas stations under … Continue reading →

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PLCB Extends ‘Chairman’s Advantage’ Wine Program to 300 Stores

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) expanded its Chairman’s Advantage wine program to 300 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores, nearly tripling its presence statewide. The Chairman’s Advantage program, an extension of the popular Chairman’s Selection® program, offers hand-picked wines that over-deliver … Continue reading →

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PLCB New Year Eve Sales Jump 8.5% to a High, 2 Other Records Set

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board said its sales jumped 8.5% Dec. 31, setting a one-day sales record of $26.3 million. December itself set a sales record, ringing up $310.3 million in total sales, a 5.2% increase from a year earlier. The … Continue reading →

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