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eCommerce and buying patterns have drastically changed in the wake of COVID-19. With these DTC shifts comes the opportunity for wineries to really explore and expand their unique and personalized offerings.
Corporate gifting, holiday gift packs, and tasting kits really took off as companies and individuals replaced in-person happy hours and parties with gifts shipped to people’s homes. As we experienced over the last year though, supply chains have also been greatly affected, leaving many supplies we take for granted unavailable.
What this means is that kitting could potentially be a much more profitable line than before, but wineries will have to both get creative with their kitting ideas to stand out from the crowd, and be flexible in implementing those ideas to stay within what is feasible.
Doing both will take some planning, and the time to do that planning is now, in the summer, with your logistics partner.
Offering kits is a great way to increase revenue by further tapping into the holiday gift season. People don’t just want more stuff though, they want an experience—even if that experience is simply opening and exploring a well-curated wine package.
Here are some ideas to get you started thinking about the kind of experience you might want to build around your wine shipments:
It’s always a good idea to brainstorm a list of ideas. Some ideas that seem really enticing might not be feasible right now, or might be too expensive once priced out but if you have several ideas to choose from, you can narrow down your list as you work through the implementation details with your suppliers and fulfillment partner.
And remember, price point is key. If the kits are not affordable, they won’t be a profitable product line.
Plan your kitting in advance.
There are several factors that are putting undue pressure on suppliers, and that has had a ripple effect throughout the shipping and logistics industry.
The more you plan in advance and allow for some flexibility in the process, the better the consumer experience will be! We recommend to our clients, for example, that they talk to their account exec to cover some of the basics when it comes to their kitting. Basics include:
Thinking through some of these contingencies will give you the flexibility you need to continue to supply a unique experience around your wine. Dealing with the gritty details now means meeting and exceeding expectations once the holiday season gets into high gear.
If you are interested in speaking with one of our professionals about fulfillment and kitting possibilities for your winery, contact us.
At Copper Peak Logistics, we deliver the very best experience in wine fulfillment, supporting you as you cultivate your direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales through wine clubs, eCommerce, events, telesales, and tasting rooms. We pick, pack, and ship your wines with the utmost care and precision, so your end customers receive them in a way that represents the artistry and devotion you put into producing them. We call this craftsmanship fulfillment, where human touch, white glove service, and honoring commitments still matter
The Copper Peak Logistics team is comprised of Wine Industry, eCommerce and Logistics industry veterans who are just as dedicated to your product as you are. Strategically located temperature controlled warehouses allow us to cost-effectively deliver your hard work to 98% of the doorsteps in America in under two days. We’re dedicated and driven to create and deliver a premier craftsmanship approach to fulfillment of your specialty products. As a WIN member, we look forward to serving you.
For more information, visit us at http://www.copperpeaklogistics.com, and don’t forget to check out our industry blog with wine industry and logistics news, tips, and expert insights. When you have questions, reach out to the CPL team at sales@copperpeaklogistics.com or call 707-265-0100.
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VP Client Services | Merilee Anderson | manderson@copperpeaklogistics.com | 7072650100 | |
COO | Milton Cornwell | MCORNWELL@COPPERPEAKLOGISTICS.COM | 7072650100 |
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