Do we allow ourselves to walk with blinders on, just happy with the way things are....... or are we open and willing to getting out of our stores to see how our competition is promoting and pricing trying to take profits from our business.

MMBA has talked about Ice pricing, and have also have listened to some managers speak about the extra profit dollars for their stores. I recently stopped into one of our members stores to find some incredible ice prices.

$1.79 for a 5# bag and $4.99 for a 20# bag.  

Frozen Pouches are selling like crazy. Stores display them warm only, while others have a small freezers and some others go really BIG, (see picture below) Brooklyn Center is selling a crazy amount of pouches.  Give Tom a call and find out more about his cooler and pouch sales.

Hope to see all of you at our Regional Meetings starting this September and October.

Michael Friesen

Hawley Liquors

Recommendations Report to the Legislature on Increasing Recycling of Beverage Containers (Mandatory Deposit)

Do you know a child with a condition of the bones, muscles or joints who would benefit from the specialized care of a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon? How about a second opinion?

Gather information and meet our providers - completely free!

Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Twin Cities is a hospital and clinic providing physical/occupational therapy and orthotic/prosthetic services.

We treat conditions such as:arthrogryposis * brittle bone disease * burn scars and other specialized plastic surgery * cerebral palsy * juvenile arthritis * limb deficiency and limb length discrepancy * rickets * spina bifida and other spine conditions.

All children present will receive a free "Amber Alert Ready" child ID package that includes digital finger prints, voice recording, photo, height/weight information, and a DNA cheek swab! The most secure and comprehensive child ID program in the nation. Don't start the new school year without it!

Tuesday, August 27

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Twin Cities

2025 E. River Parkway

Minneapolis, MN 55414

Call now to schedule an appointment: 612.596.6105 

Beverage Alcohol Training

This week, a member asked about the statute that allows exclusive liquor stores to conduct on-site classes.

340A.419, Subd.2 (f)

Exclusive liquor stores may conduct classes for a fee and allow tastings in the conduct of those classes, provided that the amount served at a class is limited to the amount authorized under section 340A.4041( a maximum of six ounces of wine or 12 ounces of intoxicating malt liquor).

Click Here to See Statute