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- PLCB Accepting Sealed Bids for Auction of Expired Restaurant Licenses
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is accepting bids to award 40 expired restaurant licenses in its first auction authorized through Act 30 of 2016. Learn more
PFMA Provides Update on Legislative & Association Activity to The Griffin Report
PFMA President & CEO David McCorkle and Vice President of External Relations Alex Baloga spoke with reporter Mike Berger of The Griffin Report about recent developments in the industry and at PFMA. Read the article
ATTENTION PFMA MEMBERS
As you know several supermarkets have initiated wine sales and are being supplied by the PLCB. Ordering, distribution and selection support is being provided by the PLCB in order to avoid the problem of ordering and pick up at the PLCB operated Wine and Spirit Shops.
All of the ordering information is on the PLCB website and you have probably already reviewed it. Questions can be directed to Paul Pezzuti, Wholesale Business Developer. Phone 717-409-3997. Product selection information is available through Joseph Puhalla, Director of the Bureau of Product Selection. Phone 717-772-2166.
Please call if we can help in any way. The holidays are coming and champagne needed for November-January should be ordered ASAP.PLCB Adds More Wine Permit Information to its Website
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently added the following Act 39 information to its website. Expanded Permit Guide for Licensees and Act 39 Resources with FAQ.
BillyPenn Commentary: Two Buck Chuck? Try $30 Vino: Wine Expert on where Pennsylvania's New Law Fails
As a longtime member of the wine industry — and as someone who’s been testifying on the subject in Harrisburg for many years — I can sadly say that the veil is being pulled over their eyes. Read more
PA LCB Approves 81 Wine Expanded Permits
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued approvals for a number of wine expanded permits, just one week after the new permit to sell wine to go became available when Act 39 went into effect on Aug. 8. Read the press release
Employment Law for Retailers
Ever had to write a check to a former employee? If not, do you ever want to? This workshop is for you. Register for the Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, or Scranton workshop.
PFMA Legislative Conference and Awards
Don't miss this opportunity hear from Pennsylvania's elected leaders, learn about election developments and federal legislation, and have some fun in the process. Register today
PA LCB Issues Applications for Wine Expanded Permits
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has put the applications for wine expanded permits for restaurant license ("R license") holders on its web site. Read more
Department of Revenue Issues Information on Tobacco
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue released information in anticipation of increased floor and excise taxes for cigarettes. Read more
FDA Issues Guidance on Tobacco Products Regulations
The FDA has extended its authority to cover all products that meet the definition of a tobacco product. Learn more
Adjustment to Retailer Presumptive Minimum Price of Cigarettes Becomes Law
An adjustment to the Retailer Presumptive Minimum Price of cigarettes became law this week as part of the 2016-17 Fiscal Code. Read more
PLCB Has Basic Act 39 Information Available
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has some basic information about Act 39 available on its website. We will post updates as they become available. Learn more
PLCB Opens Enrollment for Online Order Portal to all Retail Licensees
The Licensee Online Order Portal (LOOP), an Internet-based system developed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) that allows licensees to order wine and spirits at any time from home or office, is now available for 15,000 retail licensees to use. Learn More
Pennsylvania WIC Changes Banks
WIC will begin transitioning to a new banking provider effective June 1. Stores using CheckScan will need to go to Vendor Assistant and download and install the new Checkscan Version 2.2 to be able to process the new checks. Learn more
PFMA Provides Comments on the USDA rule changes for SNAP retailer standards
David McCorkle, president and CEO, sent a letter to USDA on behalf of PFMA members with comments on the rule changes to SNAP, which would prevent many smaller retailers and convenience stores from accepting SNAP customers. Read the letter
Association News
Association News
- PFMA and Pennsylvania Distributors Association Merge
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association and the Pennsylvania Distributors Association merged into one strong association during the PFMA board meeting on May 11 in Hershey, PA.
Learn moreSupport PFMA with the Corporate Leadership Sponsorship Program
PFMA unveiled a new sponsorship program on December 1 to support the association's services. The new program is an annual sponsorship program that includes conference sponsorship, fall board meeting sponsorship and advertising. Download the Brochure and the form
Jeff Brown Shares Information About Building Supermarkets in Food Deserts
PFMA Vice Chairman Jeff Brown, Brown's Super Stores, Inc., participated in a interview recently with National Public Radio's Here & Now Program. He shared insights on operating supermarkets in food deserts. Listen Here
Resources/training
Resources/training
- Food Safety Certification Training
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