New LCBO store officially opens in Amherstburg

The ribbon was cut last Thursday morning to officially open the new LCBO store in Amherstburg.

Though it has been open for several weeks, the new LCBO store is now officially part of the community.

A grand opening ceremony was held last Thursday morning at the new location, which is within the Walmart plaza at 400 Sandwich St. S. The new standalone building moved from its former location which is located just south along Sandwich St. S.

Executives with the LCBO along with suppliers and vendors attended the grand opening event, with district manager Georgina Milne giving much of the credit to store manager Jen Buxbaum and her staff for setting up the new location.

“I’m extremely proud to have this as part of my district,” said Milne. “I’m very pleased to be able to open this store in Amherstburg. I know the people of Amherstburg are happy to have this store in their community.”

Milne said the project took a lot of time and effort to get done, but credited everyone involved in the process including the “small but mighty team in Amherstburg.”

Chief retail officer John Summers called Amherstburg “a beautiful area of the province that more people need to discover.” 

Summers said when people think of a great LCBO store, they need to think of three words – discover, connection and rewards. He said they should be able to discover new and existing products, be able to connect and receive recommendations from store staff, and rewards for the experience.

The new store is an example of what happens when people work together, he added, noting it is about 2,000 square feet larger than the old store, has 60 new wines, 25 new craft beers and 57 different varieties of wine, all Canadian.

Mayor Michael Prue added the new store is nicer than the old location with better parking. He said he likes the fact there is more Canadian products on the shelf with no U.S. products there.

“This store is making a statement and it is making a statement to everyone who comes here,” he said. 

Prue said “Amherstburg is booming” and thanked the LCBO for “investing in our town.”

“We are very proud you are here in Amherstburg,” the mayor added. 

New LCBO store officially opens in Amherstburg

By Ron Giofu