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Linda Bouchard
Media Relations Officer
Telephone : 514 254-6000, ext. 5385
li.bouchard@saq.qc.ca
Yann Langlais-Plante
Media Relations Officer
Telephone : 514 254-6000, ext. 5795
yann.langlais-plante@saq.qc.ca
Press releases
Holiday break to limit the spread of COVID-19
The SAQ authorized to remain open
January 7, 2021
Beginning Saturday, January 9, all Express stores will close their doors at 7:30 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. This will ensure that all SAQ stores are in compliance with the new measures, as the opening hours adopted for non-Express stores since the start of the pandemic already meet the curfew requirements.
Holiday break to limit the spread of COVID-19
The SAQ authorized to remain open
December 16, 2020
Yesterday, among the measures announced by the Quebec government to limit the spread of COVID-19, the SAQ was listed as one of the businesses authorized to maintain retail operations between December 25, 2020, and January 10, 2021.
Net income reaches $311 million in second quarter of fiscal 2020-2021
December 8, 2020
The Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) today announced the results for the second quarter of its 2020-2021 fiscal year. Sales during the quarter totalled $861 million, a 6.7% increase from the second quarter of the preceding fiscal year. The SAQ also reported net income of $311 million, remitted in its entirety to the Quebec government.
The SAQ launches a new Food Banks of Quebec campaign
December 1, 2020
As the holiday season draws near, the sad truth is that many people in need have no choice but to rely on food banks. In view of this reality, the SAQ is encouraging its customers to show their solidarity between December 3 and 9 by making a contribution to Food Banks of Quebec (FBQ).
The SAQ presents more than $500,000 to the Food Banks of Quebec network
September 10, 2020
The SAQ’s second fundraising campaign of the year for the Food Banks of Quebec (FBQ) network was held in SAQ stores, where, between August 27 and September 2, customers were encouraged to make a contribution at checkout. Totalling $572,806, the donation also includes the $12 delivery fees, given in full to the FBQ, for online orders made between May 31 and July 11, 2020.
World first
Bridges incorporating glass powder built in Montreal
September 8, 2020
The Ville de Montréal, the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) and the Chaire SAQ de valorisation du verre dans les matériaux at the Université de Sherbrooke are pleased to announce a world first: the construction of two bridges using concrete that is 10% finely ground recovered glass.
Net income of $243.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2020-2021
August 31, 2020
The SAQ today announced the results for the first quarter of its 2020-2021 fiscal year, which ended June 20, 2020. . In a quarter impacted by COVID-19 in various ways, sales totalled $768.6 million, an increase of only 0.7% over the first quarter of the preceding fiscal year.
The SAQ continues sharing, this time with a fall campaign for Food Banks of Quebec (FBQ)
August 26, 2020
To support its fellow citizens who face a challenging food situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) is encouraging Quebecers to show their solidarity during its fall campaign for the benefit of Food Banks of Quebec (FBQ).
SAQ confirms a single upward price adjustment in 2020
August 13, 2020
On Sunday, August 16, the SAQ will upwardly adjust the prices of several of the continuous replenishment products it offers to its customers, as we announce in June.
Preventive Closing of Three Stores in Blainville and Mirabel
July 29, 2020
After eight of its employees tested positive for COVID-19 recently, the SAQ has announced the preventive closing of three stores on Montreal’s North Shore.
Effective July 18
Face coverings must be worn in SAQ stores
July 15, 2020
Beginning Saturday, July 18, 2020, all customers who enter SAQ stores will be required to wear a face covering, as mandated by the new government and public health guidelines.
The SAQ announces net income of $1.226 billion for fiscal 2019-2020
June 9, 2020
The SAQ ended its 2019-2020 fiscal year on March 28, 2020, with net income of $1.226 billion, up $79.6 million from the preceding fiscal year. Sales rose 5.9% to reach $3.489 billion. A $1.226 billion dividend paid to the Quebec government to the benefit of all Quebecers.
The SAQ encourages you to make Quebec one of your choice!
June 4, 2020
As Quebec products continue gaining in popularity and customers become more aware of the issues around buying locally, the SAQ is pleased to announce the introduction of two new distinctive identifiers for Quebec products: Made in Québec and Bottled in Québec.
The SAQ has transferred a record of over $2.8 million to Food Banks of Quebec (FBQ)
June 2, 2020
The SAQ employees and Quebecers at large have once again showed their solidarity with people in difficult situations. As a result, the SAQ is proud to have remitted a grand total of $2 865 444 million to the FBQ over the last three months, making company the largest single donor to the FBQ network.
The SAQ continues sharing through its spring campaign for Food Banks of Quebec
May 14, 2020
To support fellow citizens facing precarious and unforeseeable situations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) urges Quebecers to show their support during its spring fundraising campaign for Food Banks of Quebec (FBQ).
The SAQ implements initiatives in support of Quebecers
April 16, 2020
Aware of the pandemic’s impact on Quebecers, customers and partners, the SAQ is adopting a series of measures to aid the collective effort and assist those in need.
Sales of $1,219.3 million for the third quarter of 2019-2020
April 14, 2020
The SAQ today announced its financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year, which ended on January 4, 2020. Compared with the third quarter of its preceding fiscal year, sales rose 5.2% to $1,219.3 million. This increase enabled the SAQ declare net earnings of $448 million, remitted in its entirety to the Quebec government.
COVID-19 – The SAQ changes its opening hours to give its employees a break on Sundays
March 21, 2020
For several days now, the SAQ has been operating with reduced staff due to preventive self-isolation and the closing of schools and daycare centres. The current situation and high amount of traffic in SAQ stores mean that employees are experiencing considerable fatigue and concern. The SAQ has therefore decided to change the opening hours of the store network to give team members time to rest. Effective tomorrow and for an indeterminate period, all SAQ stores will be closed on Sundays and will reopen their doors to customers at noon on Mondays. Monday mornings will be devoted to cleaning and sanitizing the stores and restocking the shelves so that team members will be ready to start serving customers again.
The SAQ responds to call from Food Banks of Quebec
March 18, 2020
Answering a cry for help from the country’s food banks, the SAQ is donating $1 million to Food Banks of Quebec (FBQ). The move is in support of Quebecers who find themselves in dire and unforeseen circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SAQ is also encouraging customers to join the effort to support food banks by making a donation online through the FBQ website.
Coming together in the face of COVID-19 : A message from Catherine Dagenais, President and CEO of the SAQ
March 17, 2020
In this difficult period of uncertainty, we know that every one of you is growing increasingly concerned about the COVID-19 virus. Rest assured that we stand together and that all our stores have implemented strict prevention measures that will allow our team to continue serving you. Our top priority remains the health of our employees and clients.
COVID-19: Risk mitigation measures at the SAQ
March 13, 2020
The Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) is sensitive to Quebecers’ growing concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and has implemented measures aimed at minimizing the health risks for employees and customers and ensuring a safe working and shopping environment. The SAQ’s senior management has set up a dedicated committee that meets daily to assess the level of risk associated with COVID-19 and make sure the appropriate procedures have been implemented and explained to employees and customers.
- 2019-2020
- WOW Customer Experience Index: the SAQ ranks first
- À la découverte de l'univers des gins (French only)
- Bonjour-Hi à la SAQ (French only)
- À temps pour la rentrée, la SAQ remet 375 573 $ au réseau des Banques alimentaires du Québec (BAQ) (French only)
- First quarter of 2019-2020: SAQ sales increase, reaching $763.6 million
- Les vins rosés sont à l’honneur au profit du réseau des BAQ (French only)
- Les produits Signature sont maintenant offerts à la SAQ Sélection du boulevard Laurier! (French only)
- Annual Report 2019: the SAQ announces net earnings of $1.146 billion
- Remise de chèque à BAQ (French only)
- La SAQ remet 763 032 $ au réseau des Banques alimentaires du Québec (French only)
- À la SAQ, du 2 au 12 mai, multiplions les efforts pour les Banques alimentaires du Québec (BAQ) (French only)
- The SAQ announces net earnings of $425.5 Million for the third quarter of its 2018-2019 fiscal year
- 2018-2019
- La SAQ se réjouit de l’annonce d’un nouveau débouché pour le verre issu de la collecte sélective (French only)
- La SAQ salue le bilan du plan Verre l’innovation (French only)
- Convention collective entre la SAQ et le Syndicat des employés de magasins et de bureaux (SEMB) : l’entente de principe a été entérinée (French only)
- Concours A.S.I. du Meilleur Sommelier du Monde 2019Concours A.S.I. du Meilleur Sommelier du Monde 2019 (French only)
- Retrait des autocollants dans les succursales de la SAQ (French only)
- Recyclage du verre : la poudre de verre reconnue comme ajout cimentaire dans la norme CSA-A3000-18 (French only)
- The SAQ records a 1% increase in net earnings in the second quarter of its 2018-2019 fiscal year
- Loi sur l'équité salariale, cadres, personnel non syndiqué et employés membres du syndicat du personnel technique et professionnel de la SAQ (French only)
- Comme un cadeau avant Noël (French only)
- Nouvelle Nouvelle succursale SAQ Sélection sur la rue de la Montagne (French only)
- Sales rise 8% for the SAQ in the first quarter of its 2018-2019 fiscal year
- Catherine Dagenais will be the SAQ's new president and chief executive officer effective June 26, 2018
- Adoption du projet de loi C-45: La dernière étape pour la légalisation du cannabis étant franchie, la Société québécoise du cannabis sera prête (French only)
- The Société des alcools du Québec announces net earnings of $1.114 billion for its 2017-2018 fiscal year
- Adoption du projet de loi no 157 : La SAQ se prépare pour la mise en place de la Société québécoise du cannabis (French only)
- La SAQ remet plus d’un million de dollars au réseau des Banques alimentaires du Québec (French only)
- The SAQ secures cannabis supplies for the future société québécoise du cannabis
- La SAQ et Vignes en ville un mariage de cœur et de raison (French only)
- 2017-2018
- Remise de 150 000 $ au réseau des Banques alimentaires du Québec (French only)
- The SAQ announces net earnings of $412.9 million for the third quarter of its 2017-2018 fiscal year
- Le Québec Royal élu cocktail du Québec (French only)
- Distribution of cannabis by an SAQ subsidiary
- Sales rise 1.7 % at the SAQ in the second quarter of its 2017-2018 fiscal year
- Créons le cocktail du Québec (French only)
- Sales rise 1.2% for the SAQ in the first quarter of its 2017-2018 fiscal year
- Déménagement du siège social de la SAQ (French only)
- Profit increases 1.8% in fiscal 2016-2017
- Le nouveau magazine SAQ, c’est «Le goût de partager»! (French only)
- Rappel d’un lot du Dry Gin Bombay Sapphire (French only)
- À propos de la SAQ Signature de Montréal (French only)
- La SAQ annonce la distribution d’un demi-million de cocos! (French only)