WAWA — Wawa is losing its only Beer Store.
Located at 156 Mission Rd., the store will close as of Sept. 28.
“The Beer Store is adapting to changes in the retail market in Ontario. This is an ongoing process and includes making the difficult decision to close some retail locations,” said Ozzie Ahmed, Vice President Retail, at the Beer Store in a news release.
“We know this is difficult for customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
“As the Beer Store modernizes, we’ll continue to be the best place for ice-cold beer, friendly customer service and a deposit return system that gets consumers their money back,” he said.
“The Beer Store recognizes the contributions our employees make to the business and in the communities where we operate. All efforts will be made to support employees through this process in alignment with commitments and agreements.”
Wawa has an LCBO and anyone looking for alcoholic drinks can also purchase them in convenience stores.
All grocery stores that sell alcohol will be required to accept the return of empties and refund customer deposits starting Jan. 1, 2026.
The Wawa closure is one of eleven, including the closure of the Red Lake Beer Store, that were announced on Monday.
