Just saw something where all MS counties will be wet by default starting 2021. They will have to vote to change it dry. Long overdue.
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At least you can now buy wine from a winery and get it shipped to your local package store. They have to pay the state taxes on it and can charge you a fee, but it doesn't have to go through the state warehouse. Not sure on exact implementation date, but it passed and was or is expected to be signed by the Tot.
Do we really think this would put liquor stores out of business?
I am definitely not an expert, but I really don't see wine going to grocery putting liquor stores out of business. I don't think I've ever seen a liquor store go out of business for any reason.
ETA: What percentage of a liquor store's sales in in wine rather than liquor? I suspect the real reason we can't get this changed is that it would cut out the state and their absolute monopoly on liquor and wine prices and sales.
I am definitely not an expert, but I really don't see wine going to grocery putting liquor stores out of business. I don't think I've ever seen a liquor store go out of business for any reason.
ETA: What percentage of a liquor store's sales in in wine rather than liquor? I suspect the real reason we can't get this changed is that it would cut out the state and their absolute monopoly on liquor and wine prices and sales.
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You can make the same argument for why we shouldn't allow walmart, costco, etc.
The current set up is better for me personally, b/c selling in grocery stores will likely result in a more limited selection past the barefoot, yellowtail type wines just because of limited shelf space in existing stores. But I don't think it's reasonable to continue. They should, however, give a long lead time to give existing package store owners a chance to plan. It would be ****** to let them rely on the current set up for decades, sign long term leases, make investments, etc., and then yank it out from under them on 60 days notice. They should give at least a five year lead in time for it.
Terrible article. Only thing that changes is now possession is legal in dry counties. Rankin County is still dry for sale of spirits. Until HB1087 it was technically illegal to buy wine in Jackson and bring it to your home in Flowood. Crazy how misguided that article is.
Speaking of prohibition the museums in Jackson will have exhibit on Prohibition in Mississippi when they open back up next week.
http://mmh.mdah.ms.gov/mississippi-distilled
http://mmh.mdah.ms.gov/mississippi-distilled
Terrible article. Only thing that changes is now possession is legal in dry counties. Rankin County is still dry for sale of spirits. Until HB1087 it was technically illegal to buy wine in Jackson and bring it to your home in Flowood. Crazy how misguided that article is.
I see the Northeast Mississippi Meth Lobby is still strong. Been trying to take out Lee County for a long time.
Why does Rankin show dry? Even in the county, many gas stations (in the Rez area) sell beer.
Rankin is wet for beer but dry for wine/spirits. Of course, wine and spirits are sold "by-the-glass" in many Rankin restaurants that have resort status. However, you will not see a package store in Rankin County as that's not permissible. Last vote to comeout from dry county status for Rankin County (spirits) was in 2004. Maybe it's time for another vote.
https://www.facebook.com/RankinLiberty1/
It would definitely put a lot of liquor stores out of business. It would definitely not put all of them out of business. Affluent and/or populous areas will be able to support both. In places that are neither, you might see a strategy of liquor stores similar to dollar generals, where they locate on the outskirts and try to pick up the business of people that don't want to run all the way into town for a grocery store (unless they allow gas stations to have a wine and liquor sales).
In downtown Brandon it's open container. Walk across 80 with liquor or beer. Two restaurants and bars coming into area as well.
Yes, has to be to a permit holder (local liquor store)
But you can have it shipped from your favorite winery/vendor to a local store.
But you can have it shipped from your favorite winery/vendor to a local store.
I believe what you are pointing out is a result of a different regulation. Not wine in grocery stores. If I'm not mistaken, Mississippi does not allow multiple licenses for liquor stores, or you would already see Wal Mart Liquor stores here.
Wal*Mart here sells several $20-30 range wines and Costco sells many, $20-50 range.
Meanwhile, ABC stores are thriving. Local Beer sales are up over 20% thanks to Covid. Most grocery stores have good selection of wines and craft beer. Most have walk-in coolers.
When did they start allowing wine in grocery stores? And what products did the grocery stores typically stop selling to make space for a good wine section?
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