Quincy may be the latest Massachusetts town to ban the sale of nips, according to a March 31 Patriot Ledger report. Mayor Thomas Koch has expressed interest in asking the city’s licensing board to ban the sale of nips (alcoholic beverages in containers 100 milliliters or less) to control littering and waterway pollution, as well as address other problems, such as trash-lined streets, debris in storm drains and contaminating ocean water.
Koch also believes that nips make it more difficult for restaurants and other establishments to control underage drinking. Koch has reportedly given this decision time, as the pandemic has already hit many businesses hard.
Quincy would follow five other Massachusetts towns that have already banned nips: Chelsea, Mashpee, Falmouth, Wareham (to go into effect 5/11/22) and Newton (to go into effect 6/30/22).
Also interesting to note is that a Rhode Island legislator has proposed a law that would ban nips statewide.
The question is: Will some businesses be able to make up the revenue if nips and miniature bottles are removed?
For more articles on the liquor industry – check out The Advisor Magazine – Issue 15.
Controversy rising in both the off-premise and on-premise liquor industry is creating a ripple across the state.
In Issue #15 of The Advisor we discuss Sommeliers pushing the boundaries, north end Boston outdoor dining fines for restaurants, cocktails-to-go extended, again, banning of nips and miniatures in more towns, and more!
As we move into restaurant and outdoor dining season, trends are starting to shift.
In Issue #14 of The Advisor we discuss wine sales struggling, travel and tourism set to impact the industry, MassPack heats up its push for independent operators, whiskey continues growth and more!
This issue we will also celebrate being in the industry for 20 years thanks to the support from many!
In Issue #13 of The Advisor we discuss:
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In Issue #10 of The Advisor we discuss:
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In Issue #8 of The Advisor we discuss:
-How Delta has impacted dining out & going for drinks;
-The “Shift” in liquor stores to watch out for;
-How retail owners can create a “digital shelf” for their customers;
-What seasonal beverage restaurants & retailers should have on their shelves;
and more!
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August was a month that took some by surprise with numerous announcements related to the liquor industry reform and the upcoming ballot for 2022.
In Issue #7 of The Advisor we discuss:
-Mass Pack’s strategy to increase license allotment;
-The possible return of Happy Hour in Boston;
-Whether customers are returning (or not) to local retail;
-Opportunity for a new category to increase cart amounts;
-& Our Hottest NEW Listings!!
This issue looks at how the upcoming ballot is shaping 21st-century liquor license reform, how the retail tier is standing its ground and where we go from here.
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