Reading the shelf…
Mollie Stone's Markets is a specialty independent running 3 Bay Area stores, mid-size at about 10,122 sq ft each, indexing high on established names versus other Bay Area grocers.
Annie's Homegrown is an American organic food brand founded in 1989, known for its commitment to natural and organic products.
It’s already on the shelf here, with 16 SKUs across 6 categories. The growth is depth and breadth: 4 categories to widen and 23 new doors to enter, replicated across all 3 stores.
Lead with Organic Whole Grain Honey Graham Crackers in Graham Crackers.
Mollie Stone's Markets stocks graham crackers thinly, so a differentiated snack stands out instead of becoming the Nth option on a crowded shelf. It already earns space at 11 other Bay Area grocers.
Mollie Stone's Markets carries crackers in real depth, 180 SKUs against a fleet median of 85, so a new entry there is the Nth option, and its per-unit price would likely sit near the top of a crowded shelf. The more differentiated opening is graham crackers: Mollie Stone's Markets stocks only 6 there, so Annie's Organic Whole Grain Honey Graham Crackers stands out rather than blending in. Lead with the graham crackers, and position the crackers as a finishing or gift item.
Mollie Stone's Markets merchandises 31 of the 32 categories the brand sells.
non-gmo, organic, vegan against the store's assortment lean.
brand excitement 60/100.
enters a thin graham crackers shelf as a point of difference.
Every category Annie's plays in across the Bay Area grocers we track, and where it stands at Mollie Stone's Markets. Depth is the distinct SKUs the store carries there versus the fleet median, shown next to the rival brands already on that shelf.
On shelf here, but only 7 of 46 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 4 of 12 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
Where it would price in graham crackers. Each dot is a product on the shelf, by its cost per oz (hover for which). Annie's (orange) sits below the shelf.
Annie's’ SKUs Mollie Stone's Markets doesn’t carry yet, ordered by how many other Bay Area grocers already stock them.
Mollie Stone's Markets typically sources products through a direct relationship with vendors, focusing on quality and local offerings. To get your product on their shelves, the realistic first step is to submit your product through their dedicated vendor/supplier submission form. This approach allows you to present your product directly to their buyers, who are looking for high-quality, unique items that align with their commitment to local and specialty foods. Mollie Stone's values products that enhance their assortment, particularly those that cater to health-conscious consumers and reflect current food trends. Ensure your product stands out by highlighting its unique qualities and how it fits into their existing offerings.
Vendor submission page ↗Presence and depth are measured from Mollie Stone's Markets’ current Bay Area storefront: its online catalog plus our shelf photos, a partial view. A widely-distributed brand shown as a new door may already be carried through channels we don’t index. Mollie Stone's Markets profile →
On shelf here, but only 1 of 8 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 1 of 4 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
+ 8 more categories (mostly fully stocked or too thin to matter).
6 named buyer contacts (Owner, Store Manager) are on file. Direct contacts are reserved for verified brand partners.