Utah liquor stores hope to reduce long lines and empty shelves during the busy holiday season by adding more deliveries, increasing employee hours and possibly keeping some outlets open longer, the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control announced Tuesday.
The changes in operations are designed “to better facilitate customers and supply during the busiest time of the year at Utah State Liquor Stores,” spokesman Terry Wood said in a news release.
The extra effort is needed as Utah liquor sales continue to reach new heights, especially during the holidays. In 2016, for example, on the Friday before Christmas, Utah had its highest sales day ever, reaching $3.