Three-Tier’s Achilles Heel

Beer Business Daily October 12, 2010Three-Tier's Achilles HeelDear Client:As Washington State braces for a ballot initiative vote which could gut their state alcohol code and three-tier system in over three weeks, BBD did a little homework to see what other states could be at risk if Costco or other retailers decide to use this strategy elsewhere. While direct shippers have had some success in the courts, they have had little success in state legislatures. The ballot initiative could be the