800 attendees during a snow storm. We must grow our PAC fund! These monies are necessary so we can contribute to our friendly elected officials’ campaigns. I urge each and everyone of you to donate to our PAC fund today as a tribute and a thank you to Stefan. Our board as recently begun developing a relationship with the SLA and more specifically with chairman Rosen. We have found the chairman available and receptive to our ideas and concerns. I think we all have experienced the unpleasant changes that have taken place in our industry. It is my personal goal for retailers to have more of a voice within our three tier system. Stay tuned!Overall, NYSLSA has become and will continue to be the political and legislative watchdog for you and our industry. I thank you for your memberships and continued support. Best Regards,Tom

It is an honor to have recently been elected as the president of NYSLSA. I want to start out by thanking Stefan Kalogridis for his tireless, dedicated term as NYSLSA’s first president. He has always been available to his membership and has fought vigorously to keep wine out of grocery stores. He has formed a strong diverse board that have become good friends over the years. I hope you will join me in a great big thank you to Stefan the next time the membership gets together. My agenda will include any ideas or suggestions you have for me. I will do my very best to be available to all of you, just as Stefan did. Let me share some of the ideas I have and will be working on. First we MUST remain ever vigilant and aware for our Wine In Grocery Store (WIGS) adversaries, (to see how other states are doing, see pgs 6,7 8). This will include continued visits to our legislature to remind them how this move would devastate our stores and livelihoods. This will include any lobby days that get scheduled - the last time we had over

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The Legislative Session began with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Annual State of the State Address on January 9, 2013. In his Address, the Governor outlined a plan called Market NY, designed to attract jobs and spur economic growth by making New York State – especially Upstate – a tourism destination spot with an emphasis on branding, marketing and promoting New York produced products. Part of the Market NY program includes the “Taste-NY” promotion which would create duty-free stores that will promote New York-grown and produced products, including wine and spirits. This promotion builds on the recent Wine, Beer and Spirits summit that the Governor held in October. It will be an aggressive marketing and branding campaign to promote all of the

products that New York is responsible for producing, which will be sold in high traffic train stations, airports and rest stops, free of all sales tax to the consumer. Governor Cuomo also outlined a $5 million advertising competition for the best regional marketing plans, and incentives for counties to work together. Governor Cuomo has done an outstanding job of helping to market and promote New York Wines and Spirits. This is just one more example of his commitment to our industry. We will work with his office, the legislature, and the Departments of Economic Development and Agriculture and Markets to ensure that retailers play a role in the roll-out of these initiatives.

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tom edWArds Fox and Hound Wine & Spirits, New Paltz , NY

Vice President: steve CArPenter

Liquor & Wine Warehouse, Plattsburgh, NY

secretary: sCott ALLen

Allen’s Liquors and Wines, Watertown, NY

treasurer: dom BomBACe

Bombace Wine & Spirits, Farmington, NY

immediate Past President: steFAn KALogridis

Colvin Wine Merchants, Albany, NY

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Kevin hughesCity Liquors, Utica, NY

diCK KovACh The Liquor Loft, New Hartford, NY

Ange mArrACinoClarence Liquor Mart, Clarence, NY

LesLe heuBACh Gates Circle Liquors, Buffalo, NY

JAmie CAsteLLAni Wine & Liquor Outlet, Lockport, NY

John semmeLes Brewster Wine and Liquor, Brewster, NY

hoLLY roChe The Vineyards Wine and Spirits, Middletown, NY

By Todd VandervortThe Vandervort Group, LLC

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The New York Liquor Store Association is proud to announce our 2013 Annual Celebration to take place on May 9th, 2013. Please join fellow retailers, wholesalers and suppliers inrecognizing Stefan Kalogridis for his dedication and service to the association and welcoming Tom Edwards as NYSLSA’s President.This year’s meeting will also feature keynote speaker, Assemblyman Cahill.

May 9th, 2013 6:00PM – 9:00PM Hilton Albany40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY 12207

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online crossroads: marketing agents seeking to sell Wine online get a Hearing at tHe sla The State Liquor Authority of NY is preparing a new set of guidelines that could have national implications for how wine is sold online. While the jurisdiction of the SLA is limited to licensed wholesalers, retailers and restaurants, the issue at hand is how unlicensed marketing agents can promote wine. As a price-posting state NY has strict laws about 3-tier compliance, and given the size of the NY wine market most marketers will build their business models with these rules in mind. At a special meeting in January Chairman Dennis Rosen of the SLA clearly felt it was time for an open discussion with the industry, so they could discuss their concerns in anticipation of a new protocol.

There are several marketing agents that actively promote wine to consumers including The New York Times and Wall Street Journal wine clubs, the flash sale site Lot 18, and most recently Amazon which sells wine from US wineries on its website. Until a little over a year ago marketing agents operated in an uncertain space, but an advisory from the California ABC in November 2011 changed this. The Golden State clearly saw that its wine industry would benefit from having more marketers promoting their products and opened the door for marketers to be more direct in their pursuit of consumers. For the first time it was clear that credit cards payments could be collected by the unlicensed agent, even though control of the disbursement of funds must stay under the control of a retail license. This was significant in that it gave marketers a green light to put a shopping cart on their website and collect payment directly from consumers.

A special SLA meeting was convened in January in response to a request from ShipComplaint who were seeking validation of their marketplace platform. It turned out the SLA had been conducting its own investigations into the activities of Ship Compliant’s licensed business partners and was using this opportunity to address the wider issue of unlicensed agents participating in and be compensated for the sale of alcohol. Two of those licensed partners, Lot 18 and the wholesaler MHW faced some tough questions about contract language that specified compensation for the retailer and wholesaler, and the price posting of duplicate items. The resulting discussion identified some principals the SLA considers important, and Rosen made the point that the model itself may be sound, but it depends on how the business partners are using it. Was Ship Compliant driving a taxi or a getaway car?

Among Rosen’s concerns were that the retailer needs to exercise control over the transaction, and be exposed to risk. The wholesaler cannot avoid duplicating the brand registrations of other wholesalers in the state by “stickering” products so they become eligible for a new label approval code (COLA) and a separate registration. It was pointed out that the retailer may be able to purchase the same product from a different wholesaler at a different price.

After what was quite a dramatic hearing the publication of the SLA’s guidelines are eagerly anticipated. Amazon announced in January the construction of a 1 million square foot warehouse and fulfillment facility in NJ and had legal representation at the hearing. As a marketing agent Amazon could present a big opportunity for US wineries or a competitive threat for local retailers. Either way the SLA was clear that it does not intend to stand in the way of internet sales.

NYSLSA LegisLAtive uPdAte ContinuedNYS Liquor AuthorityIn other news, on January 17, 2013 the NYS Liquor Authority held two meetings to consider possible changes to SLA rules. Chairman Dennis Rosen asked for industry input on two important issues that would have impacts industry-wide: Combination Packages and Third Party Internet Sales.

Combination PackagesNYSLSA’s President, Tom Edwards, met with Chairman Rosen at the State Liquor Authority to discuss issues including Combo Pac’s. During this meeting, President Edwards reinforced that retailers are the 3rd level in the industry and that wholesalers and distributors must work with us in order to be completely successful. Please find the revised ruling on Combo Pac’s here: http://tinyurl.com/SLARevisedRuling

NYS BudgetGovernor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 2013-2014 Executive Budget Proposal. Some of the relevant highlights include the fol-lowing:• Minimum wage increase from $7.25 to $8.75 per hour• No new taxes and fees• Creation of Taste NY duty free shops for New York produced

products, including wine and spirits • $5 million regional advertising competitionThe Legislature is currently holding Joint Budget hearings to hear from agencies and other interested and affected parties as they determine their budget priorities. Governor Cuomo has stated that he expects an on-time budget no later than April 1.

Dear NYSLSA Member:The NYS Liquor Authority (SLA) recently held a Full Board Meeting to address a request for a Declaratory Ruling by a non-licensed, third party company, Ship Compliant, seeking approval from the SLA to conduct third party internet sales and advertising in New York. Ship Compliant would work with licensed retailers and wineries to provide an internet platform for advertising and sales of alcohol, for a fee.Arguably, since these third party companies are not licensed to sell alcohol, they are violating the three tier system. Additionally, by participating in this arrangement, retailers could be construed as “availing” their license and sharing their profits with these companies, all of which weaken the system and do not conform to the rules and regulations that govern sales of alcohol. However, currently companies such as the Wall Street Journal, Zagat and Lot 18 work through retailers to sell wine to residents in New York through “wine clubs”, using a licensed retailer to provide the product.There was a lengthy discussion at the SLA meeting and in subsequent meetings with the SLA. Chairman Rosen is seeking input from retailers and other industry partners as they deliberate this issue. Please send your comments and input on this issue to Jessyca at: NYSLSA@caphill.com as soon as possible, as this issue is likely to be addressed soon.

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the bill that would allow liquor stores to sell cigarettes, beer, snacks and other items in communities that approve supermarket wine sales.

“If we’re going to provide some convenience for folks in a grocery store who want to get a bottle of wine with their pot roast, I think you ought to be able to get a corkscrew with your bottle of wine,” he said.

Ketron noted that several businesses around the state have been allowed to “skirt the law” by building both a liquor store and convenience store under the same roof, divided only by a wall or glass divider.

“Why not tear down the wall, as Ronald Reagan said,” Ketron said. “Allow them to sell whatever they need to sell. That’s part of what this country is founded on.”

“I don’t want to have to drive to Kroger if I can buy my mixers in the liquor store,” he said. “I want to buy some wines and do tastings, I don’t have a problem with that.”

That proposed expansion failed by one vote, leading supporters of the overall proposal to fear that the measure would fail by a similar margin. But Democratic Sen. Reginald Tate of Memphis ended up swinging his vote in support of advancing the bill.

Tate told reporters later that while he personally opposes wine sales in grocery and convenience stores, he didn’t want to stand in the way of a referendum on the issue.

“It was so close that I think it was wrong for me to say no wine in the stores,” he said.

Republican Sens. Janice Bowling of Tullahoma and Mark Green of Clarksville joined Ketron, Johnson and Tate in voting for the bill. Voting against the measure were Chairman Ken Yager, R-Harriman; Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, R-Collierville; Sen. John Stevens, R-Huntingdon; and Sen. Thelma Harper, D-Nashville.

President’s noteI ask all members to review the updates concerning our colleagues and what they are doing around the country. Although we are not currently in the WIGS battle, it is important to know that our opposition is alive and well. They will be back! NYSLSA remains ever vigilant against any threats to Liquor Store Retailers across the state. - T.E.

tennessee: Wine Bill Barely adVances in senate committeeFebruary 27, 2013

Source: The Associated PressBy Erik Schelzig - Feb 26thA proposal to allow wine to be sold in Tennessee supermarkets and convenience stores scored its first legislative victory on Tuesday after years of frustration.

The Senate State and Local Government Committee voted 5-4 to advance the bill that would allow cities and counties to hold referendums next year to decide whether to expand wine sales beyond the state’s nearly 600 licensed liquor stores.

Sen. Bill Ketron, R-Murfreesboro and the bill’s main sponsor, stressed that the wine votes would only be allowed in communities that have previously passed referendums to allow sales of liquor by the drink and retail package stores.

“Both of which wouldn’t be in your city or county if it did not get there by referendum,” he said. “All we’re doing with this bill is asking the same opportunity: Let your people vote.”

The measure would have to be approved by the Senate Finance Committee before heading for a full floor vote. The House began hearings on the measure on Tuesday, and an initial subcommittee vote could come next week.

The proposal has the support of two of the heaviest hitters in the Legislature in Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey of Blountville and House Speaker Beth Harwell of Nashville.

Statewide public opinion polls have shown strong support for supermarket wine sales, but opponents have raised fears about wider availability of stronger alcohol and the effect the change would have on existing liquor stores.

Under current law, supermarkets can’t sell any alcoholic drinks stronger than beer, while package stores can’t sell anything other than wine, liquor and lottery tickets.

Republican Sen. Jack Johnson tried to add a provision to

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kentucky: grocery stores figHting ProPosed Ban on sales of liquor and Wine FRANKFORT — Kentucky grocery stores are fighting a proposal in this year’s state legislature that would block their longtime goal of selling wine and liquor alongside other groceries.

The flurry of activity comes after the measure cleared the House Licensing and Occupations Committee on Thursday with only one “no” vote. It now awaits action by the House. Pushing the bill is a group formed late last year by independent liquor stores called Fighting Alcohol Consumption by Teens, or FACT. It says alcohol products such as vodka, whiskey and wine should not be sold in stores that allow children and teenagers on the premises. It also wants to protect the so-called “mom-and-pop” liquor stores that would find it difficult to compete against large grocery stores such as Kroger and Meijer.

This latest battle over who may sell booze in Kentucky stems from a federal judge’s ruling last summer. U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II of Louisville ruled that a Kentucky law prohibiting grocery and convenience stores from selling wine and distilled spirits was unconstitutional. Heyburn, however, suspended his ruling temporarily; giving state lawmakers an opportunity to deal with the issue. Heyburn said state law “violates the U.S. Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause in that it prohibits certain grocery stores, gas stations and others ... from obtaining a license to sell package liquor and wine.”Under current law, grocery stores in areas where alcohol sales are legal may sell beer but not wine or spirits. Grocery stores, however, may get a license to sell wine and liquor if they provide a separate entrance to that part of the store, where minors are not allowed to work.

A store employee of legal age is required to conduct alcohol sales. Such requirements do not apply to Kentucky drugstores, which are allowed to sell wine and liquor in wet localities.

Under the bill, grocery stores and newly-built pharmacies could sell wine and liquor only if they had a separate entrance to an adjoined structure. Pharmacies that already sell wine and liquor could continue to do so. The measure also specifies that those stores may not allow anyone younger than 21 to enter a business selling distilled spirits or wine unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The proposal is co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of 13 House members.

connecticut: liquor laW Battle at tHe caPitol Source: News 8, 26 Feb 2013

Part two of Governor Malloy’s liquor law battle is underway at the State Capitol. He won round one last year getting allowing liquor sales on Sundays...now he wants to change the state’s complicated pricing policy that he says makes the state uncompetitive with the surrounding states.

Since last May, Connecticut consumers have been able to purchase beer, wine and spirits on Sundays and most holidays.

Many store owners say it has not increased business, but part two of the Malloy administration’s liquor law battle is to abolish Connecticut’s minimum pricing rules.

The only ones in the nation; rules designed to protect small stores by setting the price for a bottle no matter if you buy one or an entire case it has to be the same.

“We feel that the minimum pricing artificially inflates pricing for the consumer,” said Arthur DeSisto, Total Wine & More in Norwalk, “forcing, in many instances, forcing customers to shop neighboring states.”

The administration believes in the northern tier of the state, it results in the loss of at least $2.5 million a year in tax revenue as people flock to lower prices in Massachusetts.

Dominic Alaimo, who operates a store on the border in Enfield, says it will help him compete against the so-called big box stores.

“If this guy is buying liquor by the case, cheaper than I am, this law will allow me to buy two bottles equal to the price that he pays for 12 bottles,” said Alaimo.

However, many small store operators around the state flooded to the Capitol again Tuesday, saying big box liquor retailers will move in and it will force them and the dozen or so small distillers that operate in the state, out of business.

“They want to bring the national brands in, sell them at cost basically, and drive all the small guys out,” said Greg Carlon, Castle Wine & Spirits in Westport. “They would drive the small liquor companies out, the small liquor wholesalers out as well.”

“The marketplace will change and the small brands will be affected,” said Mike Scalise, CT Small Brand Council, “whether it be shelf space or pricing.”

Some liquor store owners have told News 8 that the state sales tax is another big problem. Massachusetts does not charge sales tax on beer, wine and liquor.

The state tax commissioner told News 8 Tuesday that abolishing the sales tax on beer, wine and liquor could be next year’s battle here.

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neW Jersey: cHerry Hill lifts Ban PreVenting liquor sales at grocery, Big-Box stores Source: Philly Inquirer : Maddie Hanna - February 27, 2013

Cherry Hill has lifted a ban that prevented grocery and big-box stores from selling liquor, expanding the field of potential bidders when it auctions a new liquor license next month. The change, approved Monday night by the township council, has drawn protests from liquor-store owners, who say they will be driven out of business by chain supermarkets.

“This is basically our whole livelihood,” said Rich Brooks, who owns Benash Liquors on Route 38. “This is just an SKU [stock-keeping unit] to them.” For years, Cherry Hill has allowed only stand-alone liquor stores. But township officials, who have been preparing for the rare event of auctioning a new liquor license, said they decided to lift the ban to ensure Cherry Hill can compete with communities that don’t have similar restrictions.

Brooks and New Jersey Liquor Store Alliance president Paul Santelle, who said they met with Mayor Chuck Cahn on Friday, believe township officials are trying to give a competitive edge to ShopRite, which has two Cherry Hill stores.

In a statement, Santelle said Cahn “is willing to step on the backs of the small business owners that own all eight of the township’s current liquor licenses in order to stack the deck in favor of the ShopRite.” Township spokeswoman Bridget Palmer said Santelle’s claims were “patently false.” “This was absolutely not done to target any one specific retailer, by any stretch,” she said. ShopRite officials did not return a message seeking comment. Cahn - a former businessman - doesn’t believe the new rules will hurt small business owners, Palmer said. “We think there’s room for everyone,” she said.

The revised ordinance allows liquor to be sold in any store if sales are confined to a separate area that is at least 15,000 square feet and purchases are at designated cash registers - conditions added to the ordinance after review by the township. Any retailer, grocery or otherwise, that possesses a liquor license can sell liquor after meeting those conditions.

Santelle said the square-footage requirement discriminates against convenience stores that would be too small to meet the space requirements of the ordinance. Palmer said township officials “have every confidence that what we’ve adopted is legal.” The liquor-license auction is to take place March 26 through sealed bids, a process the township hopes will lead to higher bids. Township officials have said the minimum bid is $425,000.

letter: keeP rules on Wine sales Rommy Hammond, Memphis

On one of the TV stations this week, it was reported that support for wine sales in grocery stores was gaining support. The reason given is, unlike previous efforts to pass wine-in-supermarkets legislation, the bill now in the General Assembly would leave the final decision in the hands of the voters in the cities and counties that currently allow liquor sales.

In other words, some legislators are trying to circumvent the cooler heads in the state who understand that allowing wine in grocery stores is economically bad for the state. Nevertheless, they keep repeating the old mantra, “This is primarily an issue of consumer convenience, and opinion polls show what Tennesseans want” (Feb. 8 editorial). Really?

From the polls I’ve seen, wine in grocery stores is losing on average 60 percent no, 40 percent yes. The real support is coming from legislators who are benefiting from grocery and convenience store lobbyists and this newspaper, which receives a lot more advertising from grocery stores than wine stores. What they also fail to tell you is that 75 percent of Tennesseans don’t even drink.

Wine in food stores would put high-proof alcohol not just in grocery stores, but at thousands of truck stops, convenience stores, urban markets and big-box chains. (The Haslam family owns a chain of gas stations/convenience stores. No conflict of interest there.)

Tennessee’s system for selling high-proof alcohol works. Our laws keep alcohol controlled and out of the hands of minors. Minors can only come into a wine store with an adult, unlike grocery or convenience stores, gas stations, urban markets or big-box chains. Do we really want our minors checking out high-alcohol wine while looking for cookies and candy?

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