Yep, this is it. The LCBO hasn’t bought any of it. It’s sold on consignment, so the producer only gets paid once it sells. They’re not losing any money here, and they’re not throwing it out.
No, the provincial liquor control boards have enough buying power to negotiate the return of unsold inventory in their contracts. They don’t bear the risk of not selling, so for something like this, they’re contractually allowed to return all the unsold product for a refund (probably out the cost of shipping though).
Doubtful, it’s probably in storage or being sent back to warehouses. They’re likely betting on Orange Foolius folding in a couple weeks.
No reason to take a loss when it’s already paid for. Storing it will hurt the US more than destroying it then reordering a month from now.
I’m pretty sure the LCBO sells on consignment. They’ll just ship it all back.
It’s one of the benefits of being the largest single booze purchaser in the world.
Even better!
Yep, this is it. The LCBO hasn’t bought any of it. It’s sold on consignment, so the producer only gets paid once it sells. They’re not losing any money here, and they’re not throwing it out.
No, the provincial liquor control boards have enough buying power to negotiate the return of unsold inventory in their contracts. They don’t bear the risk of not selling, so for something like this, they’re contractually allowed to return all the unsold product for a refund (probably out the cost of shipping though).