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Frequently requested lists

WRA’s Guide to Understanding Liquor Privatization (PDF, 2MB)

Training requirements for retailers adopted by Liquor Control Board

Liquor Control Board will continue carrying 99% of product through May

Progress on 1183 implementation continues

WRA and coalition partners respond to I-1183 lawsuit

Products and Distributors

Brands by Supplier and Broker

Spirits, Wine and Beer Distributors

Craft Distillery Directory

Time-frame

January 2012: The Liquor Control Board begins divesting itself from its current business operations as prescribed in the initiative.
March 1, 2012: Distillers and spirits distributors may be begin to sell spirits directly to restaurants.
June 1, 2012: Spirits retail license holders may begin to sell spirits
June 1, 2012: All state liquor stores must be closed and liquor inventory must be depleted
June 1, 2013: All asset sales must be closed. Any state store or Distribution Center assets remaining after this date will be managed by the Department of Revenue.

(Source: Washington State Liquor Control Board)

Fact Sheets

Central Warehousing (effective December 8, 2011) ^New
Wine Retailer Reseller Endorsement (effective December 8, 2011) ^New
Spirits Distributor Liquor License (effective March 1, 2012) ^New
Spirits Certificate of Approval Liquor License (effective March 1, 2012) ^New
Spirits Retail Liquor License (Effective June 1, 2012) ^New

(Source: Washington State Liquor Control Board)

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In Carolinas, Hoteliers Help Others, Assess Damage from Florence

With catastrophic flooding forecast to continue for days, hotels in the Carolinas were assessing damage while offering discounts to Florence evacuees and making donations to relief efforts. The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association is coordinating a range of efforts, including the provision of transitional shelter. (Hotel Business)

September 18, 2018

Survey: RevPAR growth to continue, asset managers say

DENVER—Hospitality asset managers have a positive outlook for the near future, with more than 60% forecasting that seven to 18 months remain in the current RevPAR growth cycle. More than 90% see rising labor costs as an issue. (Hotel Business)

September 18, 2018

Springhill Suites hotel planned near Spokane Airport

A 109-room, $10 million hotel will be built near the Spokane International Airport, according to city permit records. Springhill Suites, as it will be called, will have an indoor swimming pool, outdoor patio, parking lot and a “porte cochere,” or carriage house. (Spokesman-Review)

September 17, 2018

How food makers, restaurant chains are cleaning up their labels

Restaurant chains and food makers of all sizes are increasingly cooking up food and drink recipes with a focus on health, nutrition and clean ingredients, to meet growing consumer demand. Annual lists for 2018 from a variety of sources counted health, wellness, sustainability and transparency among the hot food-and-beverage trends and clean-label initiatives are resonating with consumers. (SmartBrief)

September 17, 2018