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Self-regulation. It s one of the key ingredients to achieving sustainability and social responsibility – two prominent themes in the world of business these days. It s also a topic we recently discussed with Bill Young, longtime ally of The BARS Program s compliance-training platform, and global senior director of alcohol for Molson Coors Brewing Company. Young says self-regulation within the alcohol industry takes many forms. There s active involvement with local/federal governments to design... Read More

As part of a series of interviews with clients and partners, we caught up with Bill Young, global senior director of alcohol policy, Molson Coors Brewing Company, and a longtime ally of The BARS Program s compliance-training platform. Among many topics discussed, we picked Young s brain about the alcohol industry and his thoughts on shifting trends and potential areas for action. Most notably, Young says, is how the craft brewery segment – made up... Read More

Practice only gets you closer to perfect. This is why The BARS Program recommends your brand achieve and maintain a 90 percent Green Card-rating when you implement our Responsible Training Model. Don t let this number scare you. The appropriate sale of age-sensitive products will either make or break your brand. When you partner with The BARS Program, we work together to redirect current training efforts or to establish new methodologies to get your retail... Read More

A training service – not a “gotcha service.” That s The BARS Program. Through monitoring education and compliance in convenience, liquor and grocery stores, as well as restaurants and bars, we ensure your employees are doing what they are trained to do, while following company policy and appropriately selling age-sensitive products. Below is an at-a-glance overview of the correct, error-proof way to complete tobacco and alcohol points of service in different settings. Convenience, Liquor and... Read More

A few blog posts back, we discussed the application of The BARS Program to ensure top-notch customer service experiences in addition to the proper sale of age-sensitive products. In this edition, we re expanding upon the age-sensitive topic to include the sale of select cold and flu remedies, as well as more specific age-qualifying items. Our clients work hard each day to safeguard their businesses from adverse situations and threats of failed government stings. To... Read More

What good is taking the time to educate employees on laws, regulations and company policies related to job responsibilities if the training isn t done on a regular basis? When you partner with The BARS Program, you ll find our approach to age-sensitive product-selling compliance training is rooted in frequency and consistency. Implementing The BARS Program s Responsible Training Model will significantly decrease your chances of failing a government sting, but it s routine practice... Read More

The holiday season is upon us. As festive plans are finalized and cheerful togethers with family and friends are coordinated, The BARS Program wishes each of our clients and their loved ones a joyous and peaceful season. We re thankful for our partnerships with each of you, and for entrusting your compliance-training needs, and portions of your employee development and brand promise onto The BARS Program. Cheers to abundant happiness and success in the New... Read More