Across the beverage alcohol industry, distributors are increasing margins, often by 4% to 5%. Alcohol sales are down, trucks aren’t full, and fulfillment costs continue to rise.
Traditional distributors have to make up those costs somewhere, and too often, Makers are left absorbing the increase, not to mention the other distributions to their distribution.
LibDib has a different approach.
LibDib will NOT raise our distributor margins. Instead, our margins remain transparent and tied to the membership level each Maker selects:
Each brand decides which membership best fits its business. Makers can also change levels as their needs evolve. Nothing is permanently locked in, giving brands the flexibility to adjust their distribution strategy as sales, priorities, and opportunities change.
Rising logistics costs are also affecting everyone, but we believe Makers should remain in control of how those costs are managed.
Rather than unilaterally increasing margins, LibDib allows Makers to decide whether to adjust their product pricing or absorb the membership charge. That choice belongs to the Maker, not the distributor.
Every Maker’s path is different. Some brands are just entering the market, others are generating consistent sales, and some are preparing for major chain expansion. LibDib’s membership model gives each Maker a clear option for where they are today—and the flexibility to change as their business grows.
In an industry where distributor costs and margins continue to rise, LibDib remains committed to transparent pricing, lower margins, and more control for Makers.
When a brand is ready to scale into chains, we provide support for that as well, understanding that while chain business can create significant growth, it also comes with greater operational demands. Retail partners expect reliable inventory, accurate pricing, fast fulfillment, and consistent execution across every location.
LibDib Gold is designed to help Makers meet those expectations while keeping more of every sale. With LibDib’s lowest distributor margin at 14%, Gold gives chain-ready brands the infrastructure and support they need to pursue larger opportunities without sacrificing an unnecessarily high percentage of their revenue.
Regardless of your long-term plans, we can provide you with support that works for your business. We are direct with our model and at all times we center Makers in our decisions as a distributor. That’s how we were built and how we’ll always be. So, if you’re looking for a distributor partner who can truly help you plan for this new era, reach out to our team at makers@libdib.com and let’s plan a distribution approach that works for you.