A FLURRY of new liquor store openings is one of the key results of 18 months of deregulation, with many new independents appearing in Perth's inner suburban areas competing head-on with the major chains.

A FLURRY of new liquor store openings is one of the key results of 18 months of deregulation, with many new independents appearing in Perth's inner suburban areas competing head-on with the major chains.