greater than ; such as grocery stores, big box liquor chains, and drug stores). There are two exceptions to the rule: 1) former state and contract liquor stores that reopened under private ownership may also sell spirits provided they have been issued a new license from the state; and 2) cities, mostly in rural areas, that do not have a store that meets the minimum floor space may be allowed to sell spirits if the Liquor Control Board deems that there are no sufficient establishments within the trade area. In parts of California, most notably Los Angeles, the term "liquor store" can often apply to any convenience store, corner store, minimart, or similar small local neighborhood grocery store. In 2012, Drizly, an alcohol e-commerce platform, launched its service in Boston allowing liquor stores to offer on-demand delivery. Other alcohol e-commerce platforms include Minibar, Saucey, and Bevz. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Instacart announced that users would be able to add alcohol to their pick-up orders. Canada All provinces except Alberta have government-owned retail liquor retailers, with varying levels of quasi-monopoly status. Alberta has only privately-owned liquor stores. Elsewhere in the country, there are a mix of public and privately-owned retail outlets. Etymology varies across Canada; regional terms used in addition to 'liquor store' include dépanneur or 'dep' in Québec, 'bottle shop' in Ontario, and 'off-sale' in the Prairie Provinces. Due to federal law, all provincial liquor boards must act as the first importer of alcoholic beverages. Alberta – Only liquor stores may sell alcoholic beverages in urban areas, but unlike other provinces they are all privately owned and operated. Recently the province has allowed supermarkets to open attached liquor stores, but with separate entrances. Urban gasoline (petrol) stations and convenience stores may also have attached liquor stores but with separate entrances and ownership. In areas without another liquor retailer within a 15 km radius, any licensed retailer may sell beer, wine, and liquor, including convenience stores, general stores, and gasoline (petrol) stations. The AGLC has retained its monopoly over the wholesaling of imported beer, wine and distilled spirits, although the distribution of these products is done by a private contractor. British Columbia – Alcoholic beverages may be sold only: in privately owned retail stores (stores may be operated only by primary liquor license holders, such as bars, pubs and hotels, but the stores can be located off site) in