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Wellington Good Odds
Cranberry & Orange Sour
473 ml can
LCBO# 35064
Left Field Mr. Oktober Festbier
355 ml can
LCBO# 35080
Somersby Wild Garden
Crushed Apple Cider
4 x 355 ml can
LCBO# 32735
Ernest Cider Spiced Cherry
473 ml can
LCBO# 31763
Peninsula Ridge Tiny Bubbles
Sparkling VQA
750 ml bottle
LCBO# 35041
Wayne Gretzky Signature White
VQA
750 ml bottle
LCBO# 33461
Two Oceans Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
1500 ml bottle
LCBO# 413062
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Operational Updates
LCBO B2B Claims Application
Claims for damaged product must include photos of all units/cases that are being claimed. The photos must clearly identify the item(s) and show the damage (i.e. broken, leaking, overturned pallet) for the claim to be approved.
Tips to have Claims processed quicker:
- Claims must be submitted within 72 hours of receiving the product, or they will be declined.
- Ensure that uploaded PODs are legible
- Respond quickly to comments left in the claim and emails
- Upload as many clear pictures as possible for damages, with all affected units being visible.
Store Licensee User Manuals:
As we head into the fall season, we would like to remind licenced grocers of the resources available on the Grocery Operations website: www.lcbowholesaleoperations@lcbo.com. We encourage you to review the user manuals and take advantage of the many tools and resources available to you on the website in the Documents and Training Manual sections. We have recently updated the user manuals – please take some time to review the new versions.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at lcbogroceryoperations@lcbo.com.
Holidays & Events
Thanksgiving Monday October 9, 2023
Halloween Tuesday October 31, 2023
Product Insight & Trends
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Beer
Consumer Trends Value beers and lighter abv% choices are growing in market share
Seasonal Beers Spark Joy While many beer drinkers stick to old standards, they are often more likely to try new fall seasonal brews. Ie: Pumpkin, Festbier, & Stouts
Fruited and Sour Beers They might not be new, but they have certainly grown in both availability and popularity in the last year.
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Cider
Unique flavours on the rise Cucumber, blueberry, passion fruit, peach, strawberry
Local Market Traction One of the biggest ways cider drinkers are shifting their behaviours, is by sticking with a local brew.
Revitalize Assortment Optimizing your category can drive sales and improve consumer satisfaction
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Wine
Festive Occasions Thanksgiving provides the perfect opportunity, to pair your favorite wine with your holiday meal.
Wine in cans resets expectations Consumers demand convenience, portable, and lightweight cans deliver it.
Bubbles sales growth continue Value priced sparklers, continue to drive growth in the sparkling wine category.
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Discover Local
Duxbury Cider & Co.
"Established in 2007, Duxbury Cider is a family operated cidery located in Meaford Ontario, on the Southern end of Georgian Bay. As a founding member of the Ontario Craft Cider Association, we share its vision of supporting local communities and apple growers across Ontario. We produce premium ciders influenced by Old World traditions using select Georgian Bay apples. We pride ourselves on our consistently high-quality dry ciders that are the result of decades worth of experience and engagement with our patrons. Our ciders are gluten free, vegan friendly, and made with 100% Ontario apple juice." https://www.theduxburyciderco.ca
Mike Jessop mike@theduxburyciderco.ca
Brent Watson bw@metabolicmedia.ca
Heritage 1650
473 ml can
LCBO# 476986
Original Sideroad
473 ml can
LCBO# 480707
