Seattle Times business reporter Melissa Allison reported on Washington State Liquor Control Board’s decision to open temporary, pop-up retail location in area malls, including Pacific Place.

Here’s an excerpt from the article:

From Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, the State Liquor Control Board plans to sell a small selection of spirits, wine and liquor-related gifts at temporary liquor stores in Pacific Place, Alderwood mall, The Commons at Federal Way and Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham.

The state is considering two additional locations, and if sales are strong this year, it might open as many as eight holiday shops next year. The stores are projected to post sales of $3.8 million over two years, according to liquor-board spokesman Brian Smith…

At Pacific Place in downtown Seattle, a player piano has already arrived in the third-floor space vacated this summer by women’s clothing retailer J. Jill.

“There will be a small living-room feature with oversized, stuffed leather chairs and a bookcase filled with books on related subjects,” said Pacific Place general manager Lynn Beck.

“We’re excited, because we have a wine store and wine bar called Sixth Avenue Wine Seller that’s locally owned and operated, and we see this as an opportunity to create additional awareness for them,” she said. Continue reading…

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