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Oct 2025: BCGEU Strike - Impact on BC's liquor, cannabis, hospitality businesses
1.
Approximately what percentage of your inventory is out of stock?
Less than 5%
5% - 25%
26% - 50%
51% - 80%
81% - 100%
2.
Approximately how much sales have you lost due to the strike?
Less than 5%
5% - 25%
26% - 50%
51% - 80%
81% - 100%
My sales have increased due to the strike
3.
Have you had to lay off staff? If yes, what percentage has been laid off?
Yes; Within 25%
Yes; Between 26% - 50%
Yes; More than 50%
No, there is no impact to my business
No, but I have had to reduce labour hours due to a loss of business
No, but I have had to hire more labour hours due to a increase of business
Not yet, but I expect to if the strike continues any longer
4.
Has the strike impacted your operating hours?
No, operating hours have remained the same
Yes, I have reduced operating hours by 20% or less
Yes, I have reduced operating hours by 20% or more
No, I have had to increase operating hours
Not yet, but I expect to reduce operating hours if the strike continues any longer
Not yet, but I expect to temporarily close my business if the strike continues any longer
5.
Have you lost revenue on cancelled in-store promotions and events? If so, approximately how much?
No
Not yet, but I expect to if the strike continues any longer
No, I've increased in-store promotions and planned events
Yes (Less than $5000)
Yes ($5000-$20,000)
Yes ($20,000-$50,000)
Yes ($50,000-$80,000)
Yes ($80,000-$100,000)
Yes (More than $100,000)
6.
How much have your costs increased to obtain or ship products during the strike?
Increased Within 10%
Increased Between 10% - 25%
Increased Between 25% - 50%
Increased Between 50% - 75%
Increased Over 75%
None, there is no impact to my business
7.
For manufacturers/producers/importers: What is the value of your "ready to sell" inventory sitting in warehouses? (i.e. LDB Wholesale DCs, Containerworld, production sites, etc.)
Less than $5000
$5000-$20,000
$20,000-$50,000
$50,000-$80,000
$80,000-$100,000
More than $100,000
8.
For manufacturers/producers/importers: What is the value of your inventory sitting at BC Liquor Stores or BC Cannabis Stores?
Less than $5000
$5000-$20,000
$20,000-$50,000
$50,000-$80,000
$80,000-$100,000
More than $100,000
9.
Are you worried about the viability of your business because of this strike?
Yes
No
Not yet, but I will be if the strike continues any longer
Please provide comments
10.
Please share any other comments you have about the impact the BCGEU strike has had on your business.