The LCBO’s retail store system is in constant evolution. Our main strategies seek to match Ontario’s demographic growth, to anticipate retail shopping trends and to provide better service to a greater number of consumers.

While LCBO stores share many similarities, they vary greatly in size, format and local market. Each stores’ participation in programs can also vary.

LCBO stores are grouped under 5 categories:

LCBO Store #10 Flagship stores:

Our largest stores located in major market areas. These stores carry the LCBO’s full product assortment and participate in most of our programs.
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LCBO Store #187 Full service stores:

These stores are among our largest locations in major key markets. Most stores have kitchens and participate in all Display, Support and Experience programs.
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LCBO Store #34 IMAGE stores:

IMAGE stores are the core of the LCBO retail network. Located in key market areas, these high traffic stores participate in all Display and Support programs. Most stores also participate in Experience programs. There are various design iterations in this category. The latest generation of the network boasts an award winning, innovative design and an engaging shopping atmosphere.

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LCBO Store #594 Regular Stores:

This category makes the balance of the LCBO’s retail stores network. Regular stores are generally smaller in size and sales volume, with many locations in secondary markets and rural areas.
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LCBO Store #742 Mini Stores:

These smallest LCBO stores are located in high traffic areas where convenience is the main goal. Contemporary in design, they list a limited number of products. Mini stores participate in Support Programs.
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VINTAGES Store #701 VINTAGES Stores:

VINTAGES shops the world for unique items and products of exceptional value. With an ever-changing assortment of high quality products of a unique nature, each year, VINTAGES introduces over 4,500 new products. These products are distributed through our 5 VINTAGES stores,28 boutiques and more than 140 corners in LCBO outlets across the province.
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Bilingual Store #38 Stores in Bilingual Areas: To designate a store's trade area as bilingual there must be a Francophone population of 5,000 habitants or Francophones must represent 10% of the population.
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  Flagship stores Full Service stores IMAGE stores Regular stores Mini stores
Store Count
as of July 2007		 3 18 231 329 19
Hero Display Yes Yes Selected stores No No
Pod Displays Yes Yes Selected stores No No
End Aisle Displays Selected stores Yes Yes Selected stores No
Shelf Extenders Yes Yes Yes Selected Stores No
Mini Thematics Yes Yes Yes No No
Support Programs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Experience Programs Selected stores Selected stores Selected stores Selected stores No
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