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Within the 222 locations, there were a total of 62,000,000 transactions in 2008.
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  • 100 stores Live April 2009 with 169 screens, 200 stores Live June 2009 with 330 screens.

  • Within the 200 locations, there were a total of 62,000,000 transactions in 2008.

  • The Beer Store carries 350 brands of beer through its 441 outlets in 233 communities throughout the province.

  • The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario selling 85% of the beer sold in the province.

  • The Beer Store is a global leader in the practice of extended producer responsibility and unique among Ontario retailers in that it takes back all of the packaging materials that it sells: bottles, cans, cartons, caps, kegs, plastic bags and can rings. Not only does TBS take back all beer packaging that it sells to consumers, but also from 16,700 bars and restaurants.

  • The Beer Store's responsible sales policies have been an effective deterrent in discouraging minors from obtaining alcohol and refusing service to patrons who appear to be intoxicated. In 2007, over 4.4 million customers were challenged with over 111,000 individuals refused service.

  • 75% of The Beer Store’s customers are men between the ages of 19 and 50. The Beer Store reaches approximately 62% of all males in Ontario. 44% are regular customers shopping 2 to 4 times per month.

  • Beer remains Canada's drink accounting for 8 of every 10 litres of alcohol sold!

  • On average 1.8 million women monthly visit The Beer Store.

  • 48% of Ontario households serve beer most often during parties or special occasions.

  • On average 1.8 Million women visit The Beer Store Monthly.

  • Toronto Star in 2005 reported "Beer sales have topped $8 billion a year mark for the 1st time in Canada!"