In my part of Ohio Giant Eagle put almost all independent liquor stores out of business. They bought up the licensees and made a liquor area inside the grocery store. Is this bad? It is likely more convenient for the consumer. They still need staff to stock and sell the alcohol. The original small business didn't have to sell their license but most all of them did, so I guess they didn't mind getting that check and moving on to something else.
In my part of Ohio Giant Eagle put almost all independent liquor stores out of business. They bought up the licensees and made a liquor area inside the grocery store. Is this bad? It is likely more convenient for the consumer. They still need staff to stock and sell the alcohol. The original small business didn't have to sell their license but most all of them did, so I guess they didn't mind getting that check and moving on to something else.