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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 […]
LibDib Enters Florida
Wine Industry Advisor, 1/14/20 LibDib Enters Florida -? Wine and Spirits brands quickly expand distribution, giving Florida restaurants, bars and retailers unprecedented access to emerging brands.
Distribution Trends 2019: LibDib Reports Sales Data Demonstrating Significant Success and New Opportunities for Small Production Wines and Craft Spirits
Whiskey sales lead the spirits category, red wine still dominates LibDib?s wine business San Jose, CA, December 19, 2019— LibDibTM, the web-based wholesale alcohol distributor, today released new sales data highlighting their top small production wine and spirits distribution trends for 2019. Overall, the company saw the most significant growth in craft spirits, which grew […]
True Consumer Choice Beginning to Impact Alcoholic Beverage Industry
By Laura Ness, Wine Industry Advisor.?This article is part of the Bold Predictions series. Cheryl Durzy, CEO and founder of Liberation Distribution (LibDib), thinks the time for real consumer choice in the alcoholic beverage industry is about to dawn as consumer behavior, retailer services, and increased 3-tier access trends converge. For wineries this presents an […]