General Updates
28 Feb 2023
Vendor Performance Program - Order Confirmation Compliance

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

General Updates
28 Feb 2023
2023/24 Sale of Data Program and Renewal, Sale of Data Terms and ...

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

General Updates
23 Feb 2023
2023 Merchandising Travel – ProWein Update

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

General Updates
17 Feb 2023
Update to LCBO Quality Assurance Service Fees

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

General Updates
23 Jan 2023
2023 Merchandising Travel – Update

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

General Updates
12 Jan 2023
Update on LCBO Cybersecurity incident and availability of LCBO.com

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

General Updates
10 Jan 2023
Important update regarding LCBO.com

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

General Updates
13 Dec 2022
LCBO’s support of customer convenience and choice through on-demand ...

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

General Updates
30 Nov 2022
2023 LCBO Merchandising Travel

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

General Updates
02 Nov 2022
LCBO x Aeroplan Program Update

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

General Updates
07 Oct 2022
LCBO’s 2023 FTA submission intake period is now LIVE

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

General Updates
07 Sep 2022
Ready-To-Drink Assortment Review Update

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

General Updates
11 Aug 2022
Ready-to-Drink Sales Performance Review Update

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

General Updates
04 Aug 2022
LCBO at Cape Wine 2022

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

General Updates
04 Jul 2022
LCBO’s Accessibility Standard

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

General Updates
20 Jun 2022
Import Keg Distribution Policy

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

General Updates
10 Jun 2022
Federal Excise Tax – Upcoming change for 100% Canadian Wine

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

General Updates
08 Jun 2022
LCBO Celebrates 95th Anniversary

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

General Updates
03 Jun 2022
2022-23 sales targets for LCBO products

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

General Updates
17 May 2022
Trade Day 2022 Presentations

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

General Updates
01 May 2022
LCBO Trade Day 2022 Venue Map

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

General Updates
27 Apr 2022
LCBO Trade Day 2022 Agenda

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

General Updates
22 Apr 2022
F23 Revised Promotional Deadlines

Revised Promotional Deadlines...

General Updates
21 Apr 2022
In-Store Tasting Program Re-Start Notice (updated May 2nd, 2022)

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

General Updates
21 Apr 2022
Update on the launch of LCBO.com

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

General Updates
11 Apr 2022
Invitation to Trade - LCBO Trade Day & Elsie Awards 2022

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

General Updates
04 Apr 2022
Prowein Meeting Confirmations

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

General Updates
04 Apr 2022
Launched today: new LCBO.com

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

General Updates
25 Mar 2022
Elsie Awards – Dinner Beverage Sponsorship Opportunity

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

General Updates
15 Mar 2022
Important update: Phase 2 of LCBO’s easing COVID-19 protocols

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

General Updates
08 Mar 2022
Spirit of Inclusion Initiative: A special thank you & how to get ...

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

General Updates
07 Mar 2022
2022 Merchandising Travel – March Update

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

General Updates
04 Mar 2022
Introducing LCBO’s Product Branding Guidelines

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

General Updates
01 Mar 2022
LCBO to donate $50,000 to the Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis ...

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

General Updates
25 Feb 2022
LCBO to remove Russian-produced products in response to attack on ...

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

General Updates
10 Feb 2022
2022 Elsie Awards Nomination Information: SoS Good People, Planet & ...

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

General Updates
04 Feb 2022
An update on head office sample delivery changes beginning February 18th

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

General Updates
31 Jan 2022
Important information on changes to LCBO Payment Terms

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

General Updates
27 Jan 2022
SAVE THE DATE: LCBO Trade Day and Elsie Awards

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

General Updates
08 Dec 2021
2022 Merchandising Travel – December Update

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

Promo Programs Updates
15 Nov 2021
AEROPLAN CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM LAUNCH

AEROPLAN Customer Loyalty Program Launches TODAY!...

General Updates
09 Nov 2021
Beverage Alcohol Legislative Modernization

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

Promo Programs Updates
09 Nov 2021
Aeroplan Applications

Apply for Loyalty Program via MPTS...

General Updates
04 Nov 2021
Vintage-- Brunello Special Offer

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

General Updates
25 Oct 2021
Spirit of Sustainability – Moderation Mandate

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

General Updates
21 Oct 2021
2022 Merchandising Travel Update

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

General Updates
14 Oct 2021
New LCBO Head Office Address effective November 1, 2021

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

General Updates
11 Oct 2021
The Spirit of Inclusion Initiative – How Good Partners can support

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

General Updates
23 Sep 2021
LCBO’s Vintages Transformation

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

General Updates
20 Sep 2021
New LCBO.com to launch in the new year

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

General Updates
15 Sep 2021
Spirit of Sustainability: Impact Video + Report

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

General Updates
02 Sep 2021
LCBO recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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

General Updates
17 Aug 2021
Aeroplan loyalty program coming soon to LCBO

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

General Updates
27 Jul 2021
Spirit of Sustainability: Good Partner Resources

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

General Updates
13 Jun 2021
Ratification of LCBO/OPSEU Collective Agreement

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

General Updates
26 May 2021
New NISS Field for New Vendor Set-up

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

General Updates
13 May 2021
Trade Day 2021 Presentations

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

General Updates
15 Apr 2021
Virtual Elsie Awards 2021

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

General Updates
15 Apr 2021
Virtual Trade Day 2021

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

General Updates
29 Mar 2021
LCBO Structure Update

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

General Updates
02 Mar 2021
Sale of Data Subscription Renewal Reminder

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

General Updates
22 Feb 2021
2021 Elsie Awards Nomination Information

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

General Updates
18 Feb 2021
LCBO Trade Day & Elsie Awards Save the Date

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

General Updates
12 Feb 2021
Spirit of Sustainability – Good Partner Collaboration

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

General Updates
26 Nov 2020
Introducing LCBO’s Revised Supplier Code of Business Conduct

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

Covid-19 Updates
18 Jun 2020
Thank you for your collaboration and messages of appreciation

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

Covid-19 Updates
25 Mar 2020
Important Business Process Updates

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

General Updates
06 Nov 2019
Quality Assurance - Spirit of Sustainability Nov 2019 | LCBO

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