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Rafferty’s Liquor Store<\/strong> is an independently owned retail liquor store located along the Interstate 30 corridor in southwest Little Rock. Operating continuously since the late 1990s, the store has maintained a steady presence in the area, serving both local residents and travelers passing through Pulaski County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rafferty\u2019s operates under the legal corporate entity S S Liquor Inc.<\/strong>, an Arkansas for-profit corporation originally filed with the Arkansas Secretary of State on September 16, 1999<\/strong>. The business remains in good standing with the State of Arkansas and continues to operate from its long-established location at 13328 Highway I-30<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Longstanding Independent Arkansas Liquor Store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like all retail liquor stores in Arkansas, Rafferty\u2019s Liquor Store operates under a permit issued by the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABC)<\/strong>. The permit authorizes the sale of distilled spirits for off-premises consumption and is issued to the underlying corporate entity rather than the store\u2019s trade name. In this case, the ABC license is held by S S Liquor Inc.<\/strong>, aligning directly with the Secretary of State filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arkansas law prohibits liquor store chains and franchise ownership, requiring each store to operate as a single, independent location. Rafferty\u2019s structure and longevity reflect this regulatory framework and place it squarely within Arkansas\u2019s independent retail liquor landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ownership and Operations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Public filings indicate that Rafferty\u2019s Liquor Store is family-operated, with members of the Smith family holding officer and control roles within the corporation. As is common with closely held Arkansas liquor stores, corporate officers also represent the individuals disclosed to the Arkansas ABC as controlling parties for licensing and compliance purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This ownership structure has remained consistent over time, contributing to the store\u2019s long-term operational continuity and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Location and Market Presence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Located along Interstate 30<\/strong>, Rafferty\u2019s serves neighborhoods in southwest Little Rock while also accommodating regional traffic moving between Little Rock and surrounding communities. Stores positioned along major transportation corridors have historically played an important role in Arkansas\u2019s liquor retail environment, particularly for customers seeking convenience and accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rafferty\u2019s reflects a traditional Arkansas liquor store model\u2014locally owned, permit-compliant, and focused on steady day-to-day retail rather than destination events or promotional programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Approach to Allocated Bottles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While Rafferty\u2019s Liquor Store does not participate in private barrel selections, in-store raffles, or allocation events, the store has developed a quiet reputation for how it prices limited releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rafferty\u2019s has been known to offer allocated bottles at or near manufacturer\u2019s suggested retail price (MSRP)<\/strong>, rather than pricing based on secondary-market demand. This approach reflects a traditional retail philosophy focused on consistency and customer access, rather than promotion or scarcity-driven pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an environment where allocation strategies vary widely across Arkansas, this practice has distinguished Rafferty\u2019s among local consumers. It is for this reason\u2014pricing discipline rather than event visibility\u2014that Rafferty\u2019s Liquor Store is recognized as a Store of Notoriety<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rafferty\u2019s in the Arkansas Liquor Landscape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With more than 25 years of continuous operation<\/strong>, Rafferty\u2019s Liquor Store stands as an example of the durability of independent liquor retailers in Arkansas. Its history reflects the realities of operating within a tightly regulated system where longevity is achieved through compliance, consistency, and restraint rather than expansion or spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of ArkansasLiquor.com\u2019s Stores of Notoriety<\/strong> series, Rafferty\u2019s is documented for its sustained presence and approach to retail\u2014not for hype-driven releases or promotional reach, but for its role as a long-running, independently operated liquor store within Arkansas\u2019s unique spirits marketplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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