SAQ Zones in Montreal Grocery Stores

0:00It's March 30th. This is Canada News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cori with the story. Montreal folks, you can now snag a bottle of Grey Goose or Voov Clico right next to your milk and bread. Last week, spots like IGA, Costco, and Maxi quietly rolled out SAQ zones, letting shoppers grab popular wines and spirits without a separate trip. This is part of the SAQ's big push, aiming for 92 zones across Quebec after kicking off with home delivery last year. They sent out calls for proposals back in January, teaming up with grocery chains to stock curated selections and dedicated store sections. Shoppers are loving the convenience, especially since prices match regular SAQ spots exactly. No markups or discounts allowed under the provinces. Licker Monopoly. At Costco, executive members still score that 2% cashback, though your SAQ inspire card won't work there. Take the Costco on Bridge Street, which opened its zone on March 24th, with about 40 items like Jamison Whiskey for $42 and 75 cents.

1:07Or Ungava Gin at $39 and 75 cents. IGA in Verdun and Maxi in Cote de Sniagas have similar setups with rums, vodka and spritzes. More zones are popping up soon, making those quick booze runs a whole lot easier, while the SAQ keeps expanding its reach.