Mega-retailer Amazon (yes, Amazon) is drawing anger from small, mom and pop liquor shops with the new revelation that the business may be intentionally misleading the state’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
It’s a complicated issue, but the California ABC announced last week that they have opened a formal investigation into Amazon’s alleged violation of the conditions of their liquor license in Los Angeles.
Wine-Searcher has a great in-depth explanation of exactly what’s going on. Read more.