Ekone at Mollie Stone's Markets
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.
Ekone is a brand that specializes in premium tinned seafood products, including smoked oysters, mussels, albacore tuna, wild octopus, and smoked Coho salmon.
It’s already on the shelf here, with 2 SKUs across 1 category. The growth is depth and breadth: 1 category to widen and 3 new doors to enter, replicated across all 3 stores.
Lead with Habanero Hots Smoked Oysters in Canned Oysters.
Mollie Stone's Markets stocks canned oysters thinly, so a differentiated snack stands out instead of becoming the Nth option on a crowded shelf. It already earns space at 2 other Bay Area grocers.
Mollie Stone's Markets carries canned tuna in real depth, 41 SKUs against a fleet median of 17.5, 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 canned oysters: Mollie Stone's Markets stocks only 3 there, so Ekone Habanero Hots Smoked Oysters stands out rather than blending in. Lead with the canned oysters, and position the canned tuna as a finishing or gift item.
Mollie Stone's Markets merchandises 5 of the 5 categories the brand sells.
no strong clean/diet signal either way.
brand excitement 55/100.
enters a thin canned oysters shelf as a point of difference.
The full runway · across 3 stores
Every category Ekone 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 2 of 5 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
What to bring to expand
Ekone’s SKUs Mollie Stone's Markets doesn’t carry yet, ordered by how many other Bay Area grocers already stock them.
Already on the shelf
How to get on the shelf · Mollie Stone's Markets
enriched 2026-09-05Mollie 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.
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