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Convenience Stores Sell More Alcohol as Social Distancing Continues

SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Alcohol sales are rising as strict government-imposed social distancing measures continue to take effect. Convenience store chain Emart24 reported on Wednesday that sales of wine surged 225.4 percent between Aug. 30-Sept. 8 compared to last year. Sales of hard liquor jumped by 175.2 percent, while sales of soju and [...]

Big Alcohol’s Big Game Plan

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – With the Big Game approaching this Sunday, it’s time to assess how huge a boost for the alcohol industry it really is. “Big Alcohol in big sports is big business and very harmful to society, its youth, public health and safety,” stated Alcohol Justice’s Executive Director and [...]