On June 4, Total Wine & More opened its newest Seattle store. In just a few weeks’ time, the retailer transformed an empty former Staples store, creating about 40 new jobs.
Total Wine & More regional manager, Jeff Bernard, emceed the grand opening event. State Senator Rebecca Saldaña (D-37), chair of the Senate Labor Commerce Committee, which oversees liquor and cannabis policy, spoke at the event. Saldaña, who grew up near the new store, praised the commitment of Total Wine & More to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors
At the event, Total Wine & More highlighted the Seattle Art Museum. Ten percent of all wine sales in the store from Wednesday through Sunday will be donated to the museum.
