Former US Sen. Harlan Mathews, a Democrat who represents Middle Tennessee on the state Alcohol and Beverage Commission, said it would be more fair t...
Former US Sen. Harlan Mathews, a Democrat who represents Middle Tennessee on the state Alcohol and Beverage Commission, said it would be more fair to allow grocery stores to sell wine – and for liquor store to be able to sell beer. “I don’t need to be messing about with that when I have these huge budget issues I’m dealing with,” he said. “But I certainly don’t think it will hurt anything, and I think it provides an enormous convenience for a lot of people.” (Information taken from Feb. 11, 2009 Associated Press article by Erik Schelzig)
Individuals were asked in the parking lot of a grocery store whether they agreed with wine being sold in grocery stores. This video was originally posted on Tennessean.com
Randy Stepherson, of Stepherson’s & Super Lo foods in Memphis, Tenn., answers the questions: 1. How would selling wine impact your business? 2. Would customers like to buy wine in grocery stores? 3. Why is competition good for business?