Stores open Nov. 1-Dec. 31
Oct 16, 2009
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) will
open Liquor and Wine holiday gift stores in four Western
Washington shopping malls this holiday season. The stores will
be open from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31.
The WSLCB is running this pilot program for two reasons.
- To generate $3.8 million in additional revenue during
the 2009 and 2010 holiday seasons to help offset the state
budget deficit; and
- To determine customer interest in shopping at these gift
locations during the holidays.
The holiday gift stores will carry spirit gift packages and a
limited selection of spirits, wine, and spirits-based chocolates
and eggnogs. The stores will be open seven days a week. Store
hours will vary by location.
Mall locations
The WSLCB will open holiday gift stores at the following malls:
- Alderwood Mall, 3000 184th St. S.W. in Lynnwood
- Bellis Fair Mall, One Bellis Fair Parkway in
Bellingham
- The Commons at Federal Way, 1928 S. Commons in
Federal Way
- Pacific Place, 600 Pine Street in Seattle
This is the first time the WSLCB has opened holiday gift
stores in shopping malls. The store sites were selected based on
location, proximity to other liquor stores, cost and size.
Customers are invited to send comments about the holiday gift
stores to
comments@liq.wa.gov.
More Information
More information about the stores is available
here or on the WSLCB Web site at
www.liq.wa.gov.
Contact: Brian Smith, WSLCB Communications Director,
360-664-1774
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