Inventory service for
beer, wine & spirits.
License-compliant procedures, single-unit and case accuracy, and OLCC-friendly documentation across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Compliance and accuracy in the same count.
Liquor stores operate under more regulatory scrutiny than most retail. Counts have to be precise, documented, and defensible — for state liquor commission audits, ownership transfers, insurance, and lender reviews. A general-purpose inventory service that treats beer cases like canned soup misses what makes alcohol retail different.
Apex teams are trained on alcohol-specific compliance. We follow OLCC, WSLCB, and Idaho ABC documentation standards. We count single-unit and case quantities consistently. We separate high-value spirits and vintage wines for additional verification. We document breakage and damage in the format insurance carriers accept. The result is a count that holds up under any audit — and a POS-ready file that drops cleanly into your system.
Industry context: licensed alcohol retail operates under uniquely strict regulatory and inventory tracking requirements. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States reports a multibillion-dollar U.S. spirits market subject to state-by-state compliance rules — making disciplined, well-documented physical inventory unusually important for licensed retailers.
Alcohol-specific capabilities.
Four things that make Apex different for liquor stores and beer/wine/spirits retailers.
License-compliant procedures
OLCC, WSLCB, and Idaho ABC documentation standards followed throughout. Defensible records for state commission audits, ownership transfers, and lender reviews.
Bottle & case count accuracy
Singles, multi-packs, and full cases tracked as distinct units. Partial cases and broken multi-packs handled separately. Floor-vs-stockroom inventory reconciled.
High-value SKU verification
Premium spirits and vintage wines get second-pass quantity confirmation and individual SKU validation. Separate variance reporting for high-ticket items.
Damage & breakage documentation
Documented in the format insurance carriers accept. Breakage by category, damage type, and estimated value — separated from operational shrink.
Integrates with liquor POS systems.
Apex exports cleanly into the POS and back-office systems liquor stores actually use.
Liquor inventory, answered.
Are your inventory counts OLCC-compliant?
Yes. Apex follows OLCC (Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission), WSLCB (Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board), and Idaho ABC documentation standards. Every count produces the defensible, fully-documented inventory record state commissions, lenders, and ownership transfers require.
How do you handle single-unit versus case quantities?
Single bottles, multi-packs, and full cases are tracked as distinct units and reconciled against your POS pack-size logic. Apex teams handle partial cases, broken multi-packs, and floor-vs-stockroom inventory separately so your records reflect actual saleable quantities.
Can you count a liquor store overnight while we’re closed?
Yes. Overnight is the standard for liquor stores because counting during sales hours is impractical and bottle counts are easier without customer traffic. Apex crews finish before your morning opening, with the POS-ready export and OLCC documentation ready for review.
How long does a liquor store inventory take?
A typical neighborhood liquor store takes 4 to 8 hours overnight. Larger formats with broad wine and spirits selection can run 8 to 14 hours, sometimes split across two crews. Apex schedules around your operating hours and delivery windows.
Do you handle high-value spirits or vintage wine separately?
Yes. High-value spirits and vintage wines are counted with additional verification steps — second-pass quantity confirmation, individual SKU validation, and separate variance reporting. Critical for ownership transfers and insurance valuation where high-ticket items represent disproportionate inventory value. See our full service list for more.
Compliance-grade counts, overnight.
Tell us about your store size and license type. We’ll come back within one business day with pricing and an overnight slot.