Coasters operates a national network of retail liquor stores that utilizes a proprietary operating system to facilitate compliant eCommerce alcohol sales for businesses. By managing warehousing, fulfillment, and regulatory compliance, Coasters enables partners to expand their product offerings without the need for inventory investment, significantly improving order fulfillment times to 24-48 hours.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many eCommerce businesses are unable to sell alcohol online due to complex regulations, licensing requirements, and the need for specialized warehousing and fulfillment. This limits their product offerings and potential revenue streams.
Solution
Coasters provides a managed solution for eCommerce businesses to compliantly sell alcohol online without needing to handle inventory or navigate complex regulations. Coasters operates a national network of licensed retail liquor stores and utilizes a proprietary operating system to manage warehousing, fulfillment, and regulatory compliance. This allows partners to seamlessly add beer, wine, and spirits to their product catalogs and expand their reach to the growing online alcohol market. Coasters integrates with over 40 eCommerce platforms and provides fast order fulfillment, typically within 24-48 hours.
Target Audience
Coasters primarily serves eCommerce businesses looking to expand their product offerings to include alcohol sales, including online marketplaces, gifting platforms, and retailers.
Features
- Access to a diverse catalog of wine, spirits, mixers, and barware
- Integration with over 40 eCommerce platforms via open API
- Real-time inventory updates across all fulfillment locations
- Compliant order fulfillment through a national network of licensed retailers
- Age verification and adult signature required upon delivery
- Customizable product pairings, gift boxes, and tasting kits
- B2B customer service support for partner teams