Associated Liquor Stores of Oregon

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ALSO – What We Do

WHAT WE DO

Advocate. Educate. Innovate

Advocate. Educate. Innovate.

Established with the aim of promoting and supporting local business, ALSO plays a vital role in the liquor retail industry. By bringing together a diverse group of store owners, ALSO provides a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective decision making, all in the best interest of its members. ALSO members adhere to state regulations and are dedicated to promoting responsible alcohol consumption.

The 2022 ALSO Membership of 147 stores represented $495 million, or over 60% of the liquor sales in Oregon.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

HB 5018/2740 – Finally successful in increasing the Agent Compensation an additional $13.2 million every biennium, as a bill and not a budget note, with support from Representative Gary Leif and other key legislators. This is the first significant increase in 20+ years.

Consumer Price Index Adjustment for 2023 – Implemented a CPI adjustment for agent compensation to help keep up with rising costs of labor, rent, utilities, and products.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Market-Based Value Buyouts – Agents can receive fair market value for their businesses instead of maximum 4% of historical gross sales.

HB 2433 – Increases the tax exemption for small businesses.

HB2502 – Assists store owners with loss compensation in case of control state system change.

TRADE SHOW

Annual fundraiser and social event organized by ALSO for all of Oregon’s 284 liquor stores.
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PARTNERSHIPS

  • Oregon Beverage Alliance
  • Oregon Beer and Wine Distributors Association
  • Oregon Brewers Guild
  • Oregon Wine Council
  • Oregon Winegrowers Association
  • Oregon Distillers Guild
  • Oregon Business and Industry

KEEP IT LOCAL – SUPPORTING OREGON BUSINESSES & COMMUNITIES

Here in Oregon, we’re proud of our locally owned beer, wine, cider and spirits. It’s a tradition that contributes not only to our local economies, but also our communities: a portion of every liquor sale in Oregon provides key funding for our students, healthcare, public safety, and other services we all depend on. Our regulated system keeps costs fair for consumers, and benefits the distillers, local businesses and communities that make Oregon whole.

Keep It Local Oregon