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August 5, 2026
New distribution centre will help The Beer Store serve customers for the future
BOLTON, ON – As The Beer Store approaches 100 years of service in the province, it is making a major investment in a new distribution centre in Milton, Ontario. The modern facility will help the company expand capacity and move products more efficiently, support future growth and continue serving customers across the province.
Expected to open in late 2027, the new Milton facility will significantly increase The Beer Store’s distribution capacity. It will also include new automated technology designed to make work faster, more reliable and better prepared for changing customer needs. This is the first use of this technology in Canada and the largest investment in supply chain infrastructure and technology in The Beer Store’s history.
“Many customers know us as Ontario’s leading beer retailer and alcohol container recycler, and we are also proud of the important role we play in getting beer and other beverage products to retailers, bars and restaurants across the province,” said Roy Benin, President and CEO of The Beer Store. “This investment gives us a strong foundation for the future and helps ensure we can keep serving customers for another 100 years.”
The new Milton facility is part of a broader plan to strengthen The Beer Store’s supply chain and logistics network. Key benefits include:
A new, modern distribution centre in Milton, Ontario
More capacity to support future growth and serve more customers
New technology to help make operations faster, smoother and more reliable
A central Head Office location that brings together key teams and services
The Beer Store will continue to share updates as planning moves forward.
“This investment gives us the tools and capacity to grow our business and continue our focus of excellent customer service,” said Chris Galli, Senior Vice-President, Supply Chain and Logistics. “Our employees have built a strong service record across Ontario, making The Beer Store the preferred beverage distribution choice in the province.”
“As we move forward, we remain committed to supporting our teams throughout the transition,” added Benin.
Retailers and licensee customers will continue to be served by our existing network of distribution centres during the transition.
To find all Beer Store locations, please visit our website at www.thebeerstore.ca/locations
Returning Empty Alcohol Containers
The Beer Store launched an Empty Return Locator to make it easier than ever to find a Beer Store or alternative location that accepts empty alcohol containers so consumers can get their deposit back.
In 2025, Beer Store customers brought back approximately 1.6 billion empty alcohol containers for reuse, recycling and to get deposit money back. The Beer Store is Ontario’s proven recycling and reuse solution for empty alcohol containers, including beer bottles and cans, as well as wine and spirit containers sold in Ontario. In almost 100 years of operation TBS has successfully collected for reuse or recycling over 170 billion empty alcohol containers.
Consumers can find the Locator on the Beer Store’s website. Visit www.thebeerstore.ca/where-to return-empties. From the homepage of www.thebeerstore.ca, in the navigation bar select ‘Returning Empties’. This menu will drop down, then select ‘where to Return Empties’.
About The Beer Store
Owned by Ontario-based brewers and named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2025 and 2026, The Beer Store is Ontario’s largest beer retailer, a convenient place to return empty alcohol containers and a leading beverage distributor. Its logistics network supports customers across the province.
In 2025, The Beer Store distributed more than 3.2 million hectolitres of beer to thousands of retail and convenience customers. The Beer Store is committed to responsible sales, environmental leadership and creating well-paying full-time and part-time jobs for Ontarians.
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