What kind of store is specs?

Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods, is a Texas family-owned liquor store chain, with headquarters in Midtown, Houston.

Who is the owner of Specs liquor?

Two years later, Van Huff and Rydman, Spec’s president and owner, were summoned to TABC headquarters and given a “settlement agreement” proposing to fine the retailer $8.6 million, cancel 16 of its liquor store permits and agree to “enhanced oversight” for two years.

Is specs better than total wine?

Just comparing those two, Total Wine is a lot more jammed and it seems a bit more rushed. Specs seems a bit more chill and I like the staff more. I’ve price checked on a ton of items using both Specs and Total Wine’s web search. Total Wine is >10% cheaper across the board.

Who started specs?

The original Spec’s opened in 1962 in Houston. Carroll B. “Spec” Jackson and Carolynn Jackson founded the store. “Spec” Jackson wanted to work for himself and make enough money so Carolynn wouldn’t have to work.

Why is it called specs?

“Spec” Jackson wanted to work for himself and make enough money so Carolynn wouldn’t have to work. The store’s name, Spec’s, originated from his nickname that referred to his spectacles. “Spec” Jackson spent $7,000 to open his first store.

What is spec short for?

SPEC

Who founded specs?

Salvino D’Armate probably invented eyeglasses in around 1285, though various sources suggest an earlier origin. He shared the invention of his new device with Allesandro della Spina, an Italian monk, who made it public and is often credited with inventing eyeglasses.

Who is cheaper total wine or specs?

I’ve price checked on a ton of items using both Specs and Total Wine’s web search. Total Wine is >10% cheaper across the board. In most cases Total Win regular price even beats Twin’s dollar days.