The Guadalajara Reporter

New beer exclusivity laws will not apply to OXXO stores

New rules imposed by the Federal Competition Commission (CFC) to open the domestic beer market to microbreweries will not affect two mayor convenience stores, the CFC admitted last week. The law limits the exclusivity agreements long-favored by Mexico’s beer duopoly in bars, restaurants and stores, but will not impact sales in OXXO and Extra stores.

OXXO, which only stocks beers from Cuauhtemoc-Moctezuma, is owned by Femsa, an investor in Heineken, the owner of Cuauhtemoc-Moctezuma. Likewise, the Extra convenience stores are owned by Mexico’s other major beer producer, Grupo Modelo, and exclusively stock its produce.

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