More Towns Banning Nips & Miniatures In Liquor Stores

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.

 

 

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!

In this issue, we take a hard look at what’s to come for all stakeholders involved.
Click Here To Read The Advisor – Issue #15.

 

The Advisor Magazine: Issue #14 –

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!

Click Here To Read The Advisor – Issue #14.

 

The Advisor Magazine: Issue #13 –

Once again the rules of the game change and owners and stakeholders are left trying to figure out where to go from here.

In Issue #13 of The Advisor we discuss:

 

This issue will take a look at what’s to come.
Click Here To Read The Advisor – Issue #13.

 

The Advisor Magazine: Issue #12 –

New mandates are coming into play in the City of Boston while the same old outside forces are trying to push their way into the industry according to MassPack.

In Issue #12 of The Advisor we discuss:

 

This issue will take a look at winter and what’s to come.
Click Here To Read The Advisor – Issue #12.

 

The Advisor Magazine: Issue #11 –

Looking forward to 2022, just when we thought some form of normal was starting to rear its head.
In Issue #11 of The Advisor we discuss:
This issue will take a look at what’s to come in the liquor industry this year.
Click Here To Read The Advisor – Issue #11.

 

The Advisor Magazine: Issue #10 –

We wrap up 2021 with a year in review of the liquor license industry.

In Issue #10 of The Advisor we discuss:

This issue wraps up 2021 looking at the lessons learned and preparation for 2022.

To access Issue #10 of The Advisor Magazine – click here.

 

The Advisor Magazine: Issue #9 –

Heading into the second holiday season in the COVID era has owners wondering how consumers will behave.

In Issue #9 of The Advisor we discuss:

This issue looks at what to expect heading into the holiday season.

To access Issue #9 of The Advisor Magazine – click here.

 

The Advisor Magazine: Issue #8 –

September meant a shift in seasons and potentially a change in trends heading into the 4th and final quarter of the year.

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!

This issue looks at how the recovery phase is shaping up and what to expect going into the end of the year.

To access Issue #8 of The Advisor Magazine – click here.

 

The Advisor Magazine: Issue #7 –

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.

To access Issue #7 of The Advisor Magazine – click here.

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