Central Coast alcohol sales surging due to pandemic

By Karen Cruz-Orduña

January 11, 2021 12:23 pm

Published January 11, 2021 12:21 pm

NIPOMO, Calif. – Stop N' Buy Liquor store in Nipomo has seen a surge in alcohol sales since the pandemic began.

According to owner George Ghazaly, purchases have increased by at least 30 percent.

"The number of customers went from approximately 1,500 to 2,000," said Ghazaly.

Stop N' Buy offers delivery from Orcutt to Avila beach with a minimum purchase of $30.

Ghazaly says since the store opened its doors Monday morning until noon, there have been at least 25 deliveries.

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