Ask the Collective
The questions independent drinks founders ask most — answered. Distilled from years of community knowledge so the good stuff never disappears in the feed again.
What should be done with old product labels and inventory stock that still show the previous address when relocating premises?
When moving premises with stock still bearing the old address on labels or packaging, members suggest you don't necessarily need to discard it. The practical approach is to **set up a Royal Mail redirect** for the old address to forward any mail to your new location. This allows you to keep and use existing inventory without waste, while ensuring any customer correspondence sent to the old address still reaches you. Members noted this is a straightforward solution that avoids the cost and environmental impact of reprinting or destroying stock.
What are the best DTC ecommerce fulfillment providers for spirits, and which ones have reliable inventory management?
Members have recent experience with two main providers for DTC spirits fulfillment: - **We Are Fulfilment** — strongly recommended by multiple members. One member was referred by Johnny from UNLTD Beer and spoke directly to co-founder Trent, reporting they were "immense" and impressed with the service. No specific caveats mentioned. - **Start Up Logistics** — mixed feedback. Members note they were handling Camden's D2C at the time of discussion. However, stock control was historically inconsistent and "dependent on how good your account manager was." The company has since relocated to new premises and members report that stock control has improved following the move, suggesting the systems have been upgraded. - **Codestorm** — one member had exhausted options with this provider, suggesting it may not be the best fit for some brands, though no specific reason given. Members appear to be actively vetting fulfillment partners and willing to share direct contact details (co-founders) and referrals. Stock accuracy and account management quality are the key decision factors.