Day One of booze sales at retail giant features Gretzky wines, craft beer options — but no ‘Kirkland’ brands as private label sales are off the table until 2026.

When Ontarians head out looking for beer and wine in grocery and big box stores, Costco could now be among their choices: the chain is among those getting new liquor licenses. In total, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario told Global News in an email that as of Oct.

Ontario’s 41 Costco Wholesale locations are among the grocery stores that have signed on to sell alcohol as of Oct. 31.

Vast majority of grocery stores haven't applied for licences to sell over recycling demands, but all 32 Costco stores in Ontario will be peddling beer and wine starting Thursday.