Illinois was one of 14 states that made it legal for restaurant and bar owners to deliver cocktails or sell them to-go as a survival tactic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. J.B. Pritzker just signed the bill to extend the policy into 2028. Illinois bars and restaurants can continue selling cocktails to-go into 2028 now…
ABL Statement on Reintroduction of the USPS Shipping Equity Act May 31, 2023 BETHESDA, MD – American Beverage Licensees (ABL) Executive Director John Bodnovich issued the following statement regarding the reintroduction of the USPS Shipping Equity Act: “Locally licensed beer, wine and spirits retailers, who bear the responsibility of ensuring that alcohol is only…
New Canadian agreements lowering Visa, Mastercard swipe fees 27% take effect this fall. By Ann Meyer on May 25, 2023 While U.S. convenience stores are contending with inflation exacerbated by high credit-card interchange fees, the Canadian government finalized agreements this month with Visa and Mastercard to lower the swipe fees merchants will pay starting this fall. The…
The General Assembly in Springfield has completed the 2023 Spring Session. The ILBA had a successful Spring Session. Again, thanks to the over 70 ILBA members that met with Senators and Representative on our March 22, 2023 Lobby Day in Springfield. Additional thanks to the ILBA Government Affairs Chairman, Eric Meyer. Passed: SB89 HA2 –…
BETHESDA, MD – With the unofficial start of summer this weekend, American Beverage Licensees (ABL), the national trade association representing America’s beer, wine and spirits retailers, is encouraging beverage consumers to continue their support of their local bars and taverns throughout the summer selling season. Building on Tavern Month this May, and with socializing, outdoor…
Keep Support of Bars & Taverns Flowing This Summer BETHESDA, MD – With the unofficial start of summer this weekend, American Beverage Licensees (ABL), the national trade association representing America’s beer, wine and spirits retailers, is encouraging beverage consumers to continue their support of their local bars and taverns throughout the summer selling season.…
Trade Show n Info forms 2023 Hello ILBA Members, The Illinois Licensed Beverage Association (ILBA), the statewide retail beverage alcohol business trade association, is holding the 137th Annual ILBA Convention Business Meeting and Trade Show on September 10-12, 2023, in Rock Island, IL. The ILBA has a membership of over 1,200 taverns, restaurants, package stores,…
Industry Hot Topics and Speakers Highlight ABL Annual Meeting Agenda Register Today to Join ABL in St. Louis on June 10-11 Bethesda, MD – Beverage alcohol industry hot topics are on the agenda when the ABL Annual Meeting convenes on June 10-11, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri. REGISTER today to hear from experts on…
Source: https://irishliquorlawyer.com/ May 4, 2023 Blue Cloud by its simple presence is sending tremors through the liquor establishment. Nothing demonstrates this more than the rush of legislation to attack them directly. In Illinois, my state of expertise, two bills seem inspired by this new Blue Cloud phenomenon. SB2433 deals mainly with non-alcohol merchandise being involved…