Canadian beer company shutting down stores. Check reason, locations and other details

A Canadian beer company, The Beer Store, has announced it will permanently close 10 of its retail outlets across Ontario, effective at the end of business on August 10, 2025, as part of its efforts to modernize operations in an evolving marketplace.

“We made the difficult decision to close these retail locations,” said Ozzie Ahmed, Vice President of Retail at The Beer Store. “Modernizing operations in a changing marketplace is never easy. We know this will be difficult news for customers and employees. The Beer Store is committed to treating employees with respect and supporting them during this process,” Ahmed added in a release.

The affected locations are:


Amherstview – 4501 Bath Rd.

Cambridge – 130 Cedar St.

Iroquois Falls – 227 Cambridge Ave.

Mississauga – 2925 Eglinton Ave. W.; 3154 Hurontario St.; and 65 Queen St. N.

Oakville – 1431 Rebecca St.

Scarborough – 2934 Finch Ave. E.

Tottenham – 55 Queen St.

Vaughan – 1470 Major Mackenzie Dr.

Ahmed emphasized that the company will continue to focus on “ice-cold beer, great customer service, and a world-class recycling program” that returned more containers last year than it sold.

Employee and Community Support

The Beer Store says it recognizes the contributions of its employees and will make every effort to support affected staff in accordance with existing agreements.

Empty Bottle Returns & What’s Next

Customers are encouraged to continue returning empty containers—including bottles, cans, plastic, tetra packs, and kegs—at remaining TBS locations or approved return depots. The company currently processes 1.6 billion alcohol containers annually.

Starting January 1, 2026, all grocery stores that sell alcohol will also be required to accept empties under Ontario’s updated consumer retail alcohol modernization regulations.

Customers can locate the nearest Beer Store by visiting www.thebeerstore.ca/locations or use the Province of Ontario’s store locator to find alternative beer retailers.

About The Beer Store

Owned by Ontario-based brewers and recently named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, The Beer Store is Ontario’s largest beer retailer and a leader in environmental stewardship. It operates 26 distribution points across the province and serviced over 13,000 customers in 2024, including 5,300 new clients.

The company employs 6,500 Ontarians and is deeply committed to responsible alcohol sales, sustainability, and circular economy practices.