Insights & resources for liquor store owners

Owning and operating a liquor store isn’t the same as generic retail. You need to verify each customer’s age, keep detailed inventory records across cases and bottles, and stay up to date on licenses and (often confusing) liquor laws.

As the saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

On the surface, it looks like your package store is ready for busy weekends and holiday seasons of customers streaming in, ready to make their purchases. But if chaos reigns behind the scenes, you’re not alone.

Running a wine shop comes with unique challenges, from tracking vintage years and bottle sizes to managing vendor relationships and making data-driven purchasing decisions.

It’s all too easy to fall behind on your liquor store’s inventory — and the consequences can be disastrous.

The checkout counter is your last opportunity to make a positive impression on customers — and it all comes down to your cash register.

How can small and independent liquor stores stay competitive when prices are rising across the board?

If you’ve run your liquor store for years using old-school cash registers and the same software, are the bells and whistles in new software worth the investment?