Wine and spirits are often synonymous with celebrations, and there is no shortage of celebrations between November and January. There's a reason this time of year has been dubbed “The holiday season”, after all!  It is the time of year where we go out of our way to gather with friends and family and, unsurprisingly, a time when alcohol sales sky rocket.  According to a new study, the average American consumes 2X the amount of alcoholic drinks over the holidays than any other time of year. In fact, 69 percent of those surveyed said they’re more likely to socialize during this time of year, leading Americans to spend $537 a month on social events including drinks, dinners and parties — more than double that of an average month.  Whether buying gifts for loved ones, or simply wanting to bring their favourite wine to a dinner party, the holiday season is the busiest time of year for alcohol eCommerce and it’s important to capi

With the recent surge in direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine commerce, the importance of beefing up online security has grown significantly. Unfortunately, ecommerce sites, hubs for processing payments and gathering personal information, attract hackers' attention. There have been several high-profile data breaches in recent years, and a concerning report even indicates that 29% of ecommerce website traffic aims at malicious activities. As hackers continually advance their techniques/methods, safeguarding your winery's website becomes increasingly critical. In this blog, we will delve into four essential online security features that your winery should know about and consider adopting to ensure the safety of your business and your customers' data.  👉 Learn the 4 Important Online Security Features to Protect Your Winery

WineDirect, the industry leader in terms of providing its global customer base with end-to-end sales solutions from ecommerce to fulfillment, has announced a redesigned platform to fully integrate winery sales into a complete package for ultimate DTC optimization.   Since partnering with Big Commerce in 2021, WineDirect has coupled its comprehensive DTC management system with lightening fast analytics, an advanced infrastructure and state–of-the-art technology geared to help wineries maximize sales. “When we started working with BigCommerce, our goal was to modernize our e-platform specifically for the wine industry,” explains Jim Secord, WineDirect’s VP for Product. “We built it from the ground up. We’re an all-new team today with the sole purpose of providing the best DTC platform imaginable.” To achieve that, the All-New WineDirect platform integrates the three primary areas of DTC activity; E-commerce, POS (point of sale) and Wine Clu

Wineshipping is proud to announce a major expansion of its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) wine fulfillment services thanks to a new, exclusive partnership with alternative delivery location company Via.Delivery. Through this strategic partnership, Wineshipping clients are offered the chance to tap into a network of over 28,000 hold locations across the nation, covering 92% of the US population with at least one location within 5 miles of that demographic.  Via.Delivery’s Buy Online Pickup Anywhere (BOPA) system allows customers to pick up wine at their convenience with a simple scan of their ID and a digital signature at the hold location of their choice. This gives customers convenience and security, avoids losses due to redeliveries and failed delivery attempts, and safeguards the wine from adverse weather conditions. “Partnering with an industry leader like Via.Delivery provides a variety of innovative opportunities for our clients and their customers,” says Pa

Since its founding, WineDirect has had one core goal: to provide wineries with all they need to establish and run a successful direct-to-consumer business. WineDirect accomplishes that goal by providing an all-in-one solution including website tools, tasting room point of sale, wine clubs and fulfillment. This year, WineDirect unveiled its brand-new platform. The team decided to partner with BigCommerce for website and content functionality allowing them focus on building the many wine-specific aspects required to meet the needs of the industry. Clients incur no additional costs to upgrade because WineDirect has a complete understanding of their data and settings and a dedicated team in place to support migration and training. Clients can count on WineDirect’s team of experts to assist every step of the way. “Our new platform is a true all-in-one solution, with no need for costly and complicated integrations, however, it is also open and flexible, so if you have

Direct-to-Consumer Platform Achieves PCI DSS Service Provider Level 1 Compliance – Highest Level of Security in the Protection of Credit Card and Cardholder Data  American Canyon, CA – August 5, 2021 – WineDirect is pleased to announce the achievement of  Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Level 1 Compliance, the most stringent compliance standard for the safe handling of credit card holder data. The Attestation of Compliance was  granted by Certified Auditor 360 Advanced Inc., after a rigorous audit process. With this demonstration of compliance, WineDirect is also now recognized on The Visa Global Registry of Service Providers.   The PCI DSS compliance framework is the most recognized industry standard for safely handling credit  card holder information, especially important for online merchants who accept credit card transactions.  Service Provider Level 1 is the highest and most stringent of the PCI DSS compli

One has the industry completely dialed in. The other has all the technical savvy you could ask for, down pat. Together, by integrating BigCommerce technology into the new WineDirect platform, they create a powerful new opportunity for direct to consumer (DTC) sales growth throughout the global wine industry that could set records previously unimaginable. Earlier this month, WineDirect and BigCommerce announced a groundbreaking new partnership that will allow access to a flexible, modern ecommerce platform for 2,000 plus wine brands across the globe, which is certain to alter the way business is done into the foreseeable future. Mindful of the fact that online alcohol shoppers more than doubled in the U.S. in 2020 due to the impacts of Covid 19, and that the growth has continued to build so far in 2021, wineries are recognizing the critical need to retool and reinvest in their online sales capabilities. According to principals at both WineDirect and BigCommerce, this new partnership wi

Upcoming integration will give 2,000+ wine brands access to flexible, modern ecommerce platform AUSTIN, Texas & AMERICAN CANYON, CA — BigCommerce, a leading Open SaaS ecommerce platform for fast-growing and established brands, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with WineDirect, the leader in direct-to-consumer (DTC) services for wineries around the world. Through this partnership, the 2,000+ wine brands in the WineDirect ecosystem will be able to build a world-class online presence powered by BigCommerce, creating the ability to extend their market reach, engage with and sell effectively to consumers online. “Together, BigCommerce and WineDirect provide the modern platform wineries need to take their ecommerce capabilities to the next level,” said Russell Klein, chief commercial officer for BigCommerce. “As consumer buying behavior continues to evolve, particularly in the aftermath of COVID-19, wineries have the opportunity to significan

Deer can be a nuisance in your vineyard. To keep them out, consider using a deer exclusion fencing solution. In order for a fence to be effective, the fence has to be high enough. Deer are excellent jumpers and can clear a 7 ft. fence with ease. To combat these high-flying creatures, we offer 8 ft. fences in a variety of materials. The reason a tall fence is more effective for deer is due to how their eyes work. Being on the side of their head, it gives them a full 360-degree vision range compared to the 180-degree range of a human. While being able to see on all sides has its advantages, it also comes with a disadvantage – depth perception. Deer are not able to gauge how high something is due to their lack of depth perception. This comes in handy when deterring deer from jumping into your yard or garden. They will typically not want to risk injury by jumping without being able to judge the height. In this instance, deer would prefer to simply go around the obstacle. We also reco