The pandemic has been good for liquor store business, a lobbyist told a House panel Wednesday, but the industry is concerned the boost in sales will be temporary. Amy Campbell, executive director of the Kansas Association of Beverage Retailers, said the state has 35 fewer liquor stores than it did in 2017 because of a 2019 change in state law that allows grocers and convenience stores to sell beer. The boost in sales is connected to people staying away from drinking establishments, and the restrictions some counties have placed on the hours of operation for bars and clubs. More Kansans have chosen to quench their thirst at home than before the pandemic.
Source: Kansas Reflector
