Welcome to our fifth installment of LibDib's multi-part series on the topic of E-Premise. This time we highlight Thirstie, a technology company that connects alcohol brands with consumers through DTC-like e-commerce, consumer adoption and data intelligence solutions. Companies like Thirstie, are part of the e-premise evolution in the three-tier system. We are thrilled to introduce you to Thirstie’s innovative solutions that are transforming the beverage alcohol industry.  What’s your company’s origin story? A: Thirstie has been a pioneer in beverage alcohol e-commerce 2014. Having started in the space as an e-commerce marketplace, we soon recognized a huge opportunity with suppliers and brands. It was evident that marketplace solutions were focused on consumers and retailers. At that time, brands and their e-commerce needs weren’t fully being addressed. In 2017 we pivoted our business model and launched the first enterprise e-commerce solution

Happy 2022! As we roll into the new year, the LibDib team has begun to implement our latest plans which always includes a focus on the trends for the upcoming year. In the same tone as 2021, Tequila, RTD’s and Whiskey will continue to be the category winners. Champagne supplies will be short. These are the trends that everyone is talking about.  What else is the beverage alcohol industry, and more importantly wholesale distribution, going to see in 2022? Here are the LibDib predictions for 2022 challenges and opportunities. Supply Chain shortages will continue. The Challenge: This past OND, LibDib had a number of wine and spirits Makers with out of stocks. Unfortunately, no end is in sight. Bottles wouldn’t show up. Labels were three weeks late. Boxes. Corks. Foils. Everything was late. If you know anything about bottling as a small Maker, it’s very challenging if all the materials are not there on time. Labor is scheduled for the day. Sometimes there is a m

Our fourth installment of LibDib's multi-part series on the topic of E-Premise features Barcart, a company focused on powering alcohol brands by enabling compliant DTC sales with geo-targeted marketing capabilities. As you know by now, E-Premise is an important part of the evolution of three-tier distribution. LibDib is honored that so many great partners have joined us in this quest to bring exciting new products to market. Interested? Read LibDIb’s other E-Premise features with partners including Big Thirst, LiquorStorefront.com and Speakeasy.  What’s your company’s origin story? A: Barcart is a technology company transforming the beverage alcohol industry and providing unprecedented transparency across the three-tier system for suppliers, distributors, and retailers. Our solutions generate new revenue streams, increase product reach with industry-compliant online sales, and help reach new audiences using buying intelligence from our award wi