Corner shops to sell claret?

The shake-up of the off-licence business now on the cards could mean that the corner sweetie shop may also be able to sell your…

The shake-up of the off-licence business now on the cards could mean that the corner sweetie shop may also be able to sell your a cheeky little Chablis or a robust Bordeaux. The revolutionary change clearly has major implications in terms of property values. It may make corner shops much more valuable and devalue existing off-licences. The Commission on Liquor Licensing oddly sees a vast difference between wine, beer and spirits because it suggests that planning permission must be secured if shopkeepers wish to sell any booze other than wine.