Retailers

Discover cross-tier applications that simplify business practices with your servicing distributors. Whether you operate an on- or off-premise account, VIP tools streamline how you take bar inventory, communicate pricing, and manage orders.

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Mobile Bar Inventory

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With Backbar in your back pocket, you can ditch your inventory spreadsheets and checklists, all while saving time and cutting costs. Backbar is a free mobile app in the VIP family of solutions that you and your staff can use to:

  • Easily take inventory of your bar

  • Place orders from any vendor

  • Run analytics

  • Learn about the products you carry

You can download Backbar directly from the app store for both iOS and Android devices.

Learn more about Backbar

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Order Placement

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Connect is VIP’s next generation ecommerce platform that will transform how you place orders. Not only can you submit orders anytime, review your A/R, and make payments, but Connect also takes it to the next level with:

  • A welcoming user interface and intuitive navigation

  • Suggested items that are tailored to you and predicted to sell at your location

  • Detailed product information to help you make informed decisions

  • Actionable reminders each time you log in

Contact your distributor to let them know you’re interested in using Connect.

SIMPLIFIED VENDOR-MANAGED PRICING

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RPC is a tool that distributors use to automate how they report pricing to chains. If you operate chain stores, you can also take advantage of RPC's powerful capabilities. Through RPC's integration with electronic data exchange (EDI), you can automatically receive item authorizations and pricing data into your system, in your required format.

price communication

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99 Bottles simplifies the complex processes of cost collection, retail price-setting, and new item management without the need for manual work or spreadsheets. 

  • Access all vendor costs on one platform.

  • Get direct support from expert consultants and a support team dedicated to ensuring your success.

  • Use across multiple categories, including alcohol, tobacco, and non-alcoholic beverages.

  • Focus your time on strategy and decision-making, rather than managing spreadsheets.

Ready to get started with VIP’s retailer solutions?

Reach out to us to learn how VIP can help streamline your business