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Profile: the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: having just celebrated its 75th anniversary, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board keeps improving with age.		Jan 1, 2013	3945
Many moving parts: revamping a control state agency's computer systems is a complicated process.		Sep 1, 2012	2237
Changing of the guard: in the last couple of years, the Idaho State Liquor Division has dealt with both external and internal change.		Jul 1, 2012	3637
I can see clearly now: store security technologies continue to improve.		May 1, 2012	1404
Emphasizing "progressive control": as the incoming chairman of the national alcohol beverage control association (NABCA), Mark Bodi of the New Hampshire Liquor Commission wants to keep moving toward the future.		May 1, 2012	2614
Moving at the Speed of Business ... the Division of Liquor Control of the Ohio Department of Commerce is busily modernizing its own business practices while also helping its state create jobs and business opportunities.		Jan 1, 2012	2036
Promoting from within: control state liquor agencies, though often limited by laws and rules, do their best to make their customers' shopping trips pleasant, informative and efficient.	Company overview	Nov 1, 2011	2896
When it's time for a change: several control state agencies are updating their information technology.		Sep 1, 2011	2265
The more things change: the Oregon Liquor Control Commissiom (OLCC) keeps on top of changes.	Company overview	Jul 1, 2011	4076
Gin: time to shine? Though overall sales volume is down, the category is gaining luster with newer superpremium and boutique expressions entering the market.		Jul 1, 2011	2243
Mixing it up! Premixed cocktail products, particularly the premium brands, are poised for growth.		Mar 1, 2011	1711
The renaissance state: Pennsylvania, home to the largest control-state system in the country, has a big decision to make.	Cover story	Jan 1, 2011	3130
Is brandy back? In several instances, brandy and cognac makers are seeing positive trends in the market.		Nov 1, 2010	1848
Winning wine promotions: successful retailers find that the best wine promotions have a personal touch.		Nov 1, 2010	1615
Better, faster, stronger: control state agencies adopt cutting-edge technology to serve all constituents.		Sep 1, 2010	1306
Mighty Montgomery: make no mistake: though the Department of Liquor Control for Montgomery County, Maryland, represents just one county, rather than an entire state, it is still a powerhouse.		Jul 1, 2010	3307
Going green: helping to clean up the environment, as well as saving money while doing it, is easier than you think.		Mar 1, 2010	2419
Growing & changing; The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC) has been working bard and working smart, to keep up with the changes in its state.	Company overview	Jan 1, 2010	3047
Electronic evolution: the computer/POS systems control state agencies use in their operations continue to evolve.		Sep 1, 2009	3955
Looking good: the technology behind security cameras and surveillance systems continues to improve.		Jul 1, 2009	1194
The biggest little department: with a staff of just 60 people, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division provides the State of Iowa with more than 2% of the state's total annual revenue--and a whole lot more.	Company overview	Jul 1, 2009	3216
Controlled response: incoming NABCA chairperson, Shauna Helfert, the administrator of Montana's Liquor Control Division, plans to continue and improve NABCA's usefulness to its members.	Cover story	May 1, 2009	2433
Age verification grows up.		Mar 1, 2009	1197
Full house: control state agencies are finding that their successes are putting pressure on their warehouse operations, so they are adapting with a range of forward-looking initiatives.		Mar 1, 2009	2372
Ship shape: the New Hampshire Liquor Commission runs a tight, constantly improving operation where innovation is key and customers are king.	Cover story	Jan 1, 2009	3558
North stars: still the third-largest spirits category, Canadian whisky aims to rise again.	Company overview	Jan 1, 2009	2457
Controlling the flow: control state agencies are looking at the newest point-of-sale technologies for their stores.		Sep 1, 2008	3575
Working smart: the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is always on the lookout for ways to improve operations at its stores.		Jul 1, 2008	3489
Making connections.	Cover story	May 1, 2008	3113
To catch a thief: a good store security system involves every aspect of operations.		Mar 1, 2008	2531
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission blends government control at the wholesale level with private enterprise.	Cover story	Jan 1, 2008	3852
New handiwork: control state agencies implement new retail systems, focusing on the latest handheld devices.	Company overview	Sep 1, 2007	4884
A sense of control under the big sky.	Cover story	Jul 1, 2007	2496
Balancing act: Ed Schmidt, incoming chairman of the board of directors for the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) and the director of the Wyoming department of revenue, will focus on how NABCA can help control agencies balance the needs of all their many "customers.".	Cover story	May 1, 2007	2846
The eyes have it: with help from the newest surveillance equipment and with a clear-eyed view of the latest trends in retail crime, control state agencies keep a watchful eye on their stores.		Mar 1, 2007	2339
Less is more: the Division of Liquor Control of the Ohio Department of Commerce runs a lean, highly efficient control system.	Cover story	Jan 1, 2007	3532
Reaching out: Philip Lang, incoming chairman of the board of directors for the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) and chairman of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC), plans to continue the NABCA's efforts to reach out to all entities--from state and federal officials to distillers to public health organizations and citizen groups--which have an interest in how beverage alcohol is sold and controlled.	Cover story	May 1, 2006	3218
On guard: retail crime is a fact of life. Here are some ideas about how to prevent and detect it.		Mar 1, 2006	3488
Washington State's LCB: on the move: the Washington State Liquor Control Board continues its impressive progress in the areas of retail, distribution and responsibility.	Cover Story	Jan 1, 2006	3916
Computing profits: with the latest generation of software and computer services, even the smallest and most specialized of retailers are finding systems that meet their needs.		Sep 1, 2005	1522
Profile: the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control Division: at the Mississippi ABC Divisions, old-fashioned common sense combines with cutting-edge techniques and technologies.	Cover Story	Jul 1, 2005	2763
Quality controls: incoming NABCA president George F. Griffin, Director of the Department of Liquor Control for Montgomery County, MD, pledges to continue the pursuit of quality at the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association.	Cover Story	May 1, 2005	3562
Safe & secure: beverage alcohol retailers combine age-old common sense with the latest in technology to combat retail crime.		Mar 1, 2005	2902
Thinking efficiently, acting locally: with more than a half-billion dollars in distilled spirits sales in FY2004, the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission overseas a big business ... along with help from 154 local ABC boards.	Cover Story	Jan 1, 2005	4840
New and improved: computer systems and software, even for the smallest operations, are more sophisticated than ever.		Sep 1, 2004	5070
The small control state that makes a big difference: Vermont may be rural, but its Department of Liquor Control is cutting-edge.	Cover Story	Jul 1, 2004	3682
Embrace change, honor tradition: incoming NABCA president Lynn M. Walding, Administrator of the Alcoholic Beverages Division of the State of Iowa, aims high for the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association.		May 1, 2004	3361
Facing facts in the control states.		Mar 1, 2004	2380
Profile: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board: where The Consumer is King.	Cover Story	Jan 1, 2004	4658
The computer evolution: the most successful beverage alcohol retailers find that their computer systems grow on them.		Nov 1, 2003	2070
Eye spy: beverage alcohol operations are using the latest technology to track and prevent an age-old problem--retail crime.		Sep 1, 2003	2705
Facing new challenges: incoming NABCA president Dyke Nally, superintendent of the Idaho state liquor dispensary, looks forward to the future -- and to the NABCA's place in it.		May 1, 2003	3089
Improving enforcement: control states liquor law enforcement agencies are constantly working to perfect their techniques.		Mar 1, 2003	2559
Getting down to business: the Oregon Liquor Control Commission focuses on sound business practices.		Jan 1, 2003	5063
Very sweet on profits.		Nov 1, 2002	2857
Fast forward: of course, retail Computer Systems do inventory control. But the newest ones do a lot more than that.		Nov 1, 2002	3261
A family of stores: the employees of the Idaho State Liquor Dispensary make the state stores what they are.		Jul 1, 2002	2093
Responding to responsibility: Control State agencies find that teamwork pays when it comes to preventing the misuse of beverage alcohol products.		Mar 1, 2002	3399
'Tis The Season ... To Get Busy.		Sep 1, 2001	839
A Super REACTION to SUPERSTORES.		Mar 1, 2001	1871
SAFE & SOUND.		Nov 1, 2000	3059
Gearing up.		Sep 1, 2000	3405
RESPONSIBILITY OFFENSIVE.		Jul 1, 2000	2130
Moving On Up in Ohio.		May 1, 2000	1302
MAKING CONNECTIONS.		Mar 1, 2000	2547
STOPPING THE BAD GUYS.		Mar 1, 2000	2415