SmartServe Ontario Practice Exam

Is it true that beer, cider, and wine must be sold in the same location within a grocery store?

1. Yes, they must

2. No, they can be separate

3. Only in specialty stores

4. Only during promotions

The correct answer is: No, they can be separate

The correct response is that beer, cider, and wine can be sold in different locations within a grocery store. This flexibility allows grocery stores to organize their products in a way that best suits their layout and customer preferences. It means that consumers may find these alcoholic beverages in separate areas, such as a designated alcohol section or scattered throughout the store alongside complementary products. This can enhance the shopping experience by allowing shoppers to easily find the items they want. The notion that these beverages must be sold in the same location is not a requirement under regulations governing alcohol sales in Ontario. Additionally, the idea that they could only be sold in specialty stores does not apply since grocery stores can sell these products legally. Lastly, limiting sales to promotional periods would not reflect the regulations, which generally allow for the consistent sale of these beverages.