News Briefs for September 19, 2022
RNDC and LibDib have announced LibDib@RNDC LA, a new RNDC sales division in the state of Louisiana. LibDib@RNDC LA brings LibDib’s online distribution model to RNDC Louisiana, and allows all compliant suppliers to secure distribution for products in the state. To start, LibDib@RNDC LA will open to a select group of both LibDib and RNDC […]
WSWA Launches WSWA Access: A Hub for Craft, Startup and Small Production Wine and Spirits
WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/09/2020 – In an effort to further enhance a smartly regulated and successful U.S. alcohol marketplace, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) today announced the launch of WSWA Access: A Hub for Craft, Start-Up and Small Production Wine and Spirits an initiative that will feature expert guidance, resources and best practices to help brands navigate […]
Accolade Brands Announces Inaugural Releases from Steakhouse Vineyards
Wine Industry Advisor, July 31, 2020 STUDIO CITY, CALIF. – Accolade Brands is pleased to announce the inaugural releases from SteakHouse Vineyards™. Based in the Central Coast of California and founded by Mark Newman, CEO of Accolade Brands, SteakHouse Vineyards™ wines are all focused on food & wine pairing made easy. SteakHouse Vineyards™ is the only wine brand […]
Shanken News Daily, News Briefs 7/23/20
Online distributor LibDib has unveiled a new mobile app to serve restaurant, bar, and retail accounts. The app, which is a free download from the Apple store (with an Android version to follow), allows licensed buyers to purchase wine and spirits directly from their mobile device; create weekly, seasonal and special order lists; and receive […]
LibDib Unveils Native Mobile App Enabling Licensed Buyers to Restock their Shelves
San Jose, CA, July 22, 2020 — LibDib, the web-based wholesale alcohol distributor, today unveiled the industry’s first mobile app allowing restaurants, bars and retailers to purchase small-batch wine and spirits from their distributor. LibDib Mobile is now free to download in the Apple store (Android version is coming soon). Licensed Buyers can download the […]
Direct-To-Consumer Spirits Sales: Why So Hard?
Making sense out of confusion – JUNE 29, 2020 By Arthur Shapiro, Booze Business Online purchasing of almost everything has been growing for years, including wine. But, spirits have only just begun to enter the direct shipment world with lots of obstacles and constraints. How come? My partner Rob Warren and I have spent the […]
LibDib Launches in Illinois
LibDib Launches in Illinois LibDib’s sixth state opens top U.S. market to all wine and spirits producers San Jose, CA, May 12, 2020— LibDib, the web-based wholesale alcohol distributor, today announced that the company is now licensed to operate in the state of Illinois. Any licensed wine or spirits producer, from anywhere in the world, […]
Interview: After Young’s Deal, RNDC Looks Ahead
RNDC has also been investing in technology, notably bringing ‘online distributor’ LibDib into its fold. April 14, 2020 – To say Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) has been in expansion mode lately is an understatement. Last year, the second-ranked U.S. wholesaler added 10 western states and more than $3 billion in revenues via a new […]
LibDib and Edge Beverage Partner to Bring Chain Store Access to Emerging Brands
New partnership helps small wine and spirits brands secure chain visibility San Jose, CA, January 29, 2020 — Wholesale alcohol distributor, LibDib, and leading retail placement professionals, Edge Beverage Consulting, today announced a partnership that allows emerging wine and spirits brands to more easily secure placements in large and regional chain stores. As part of […]
LibDib Enters Florida
Wine and Spirits brands quickly expand distribution, giving Florida restaurants, bars and retailers unprecedented access to emerging brands. Wine & Spirits Daily Summit, Palm Beach, FL, January 14, 2020 — LibDibTM today announced that the company is now a licensed wholesale alcohol distributor in the state of Florida. LibDib has opened the market to any […]