Which, if any, of the four options being looked at for privatizing the state liquor store system do you prefer? Privatize retail and wholesale operations and auction licenses to distributors and sellers of spirits. Retain control of retail and wholesale operations and use private retailers to sell spirits for the state Sell wholesale and retail rights to a corporate partner. Allow the more than 3,000 Virginia stores already licensed to sell wine and beer to also market liquor Make no changes.