Guittard at LeBeau Nob Hill
LeBeau Nob Hill is a conventional independent running 1 Bay Area store, small-format at about 3,261 sq ft each, indexing high on established names versus other Bay Area grocers.
Guittard Chocolate Company, established in 1868, is the oldest continuously family-owned chocolate maker in the U.S., known for its premium couverture chocolate crafted using traditional…
It’s already on the shelf here, with 14 SKUs across 5 categories. The growth is depth and breadth: 3 categories to widen and 2 new doors to enter.
Lead with Choc-au-Lait White Baking Chips in Butterscotch Chips.
LeBeau Nob Hill stocks butterscotch chips thinly, so a differentiated snack stands out instead of becoming the Nth option on a crowded shelf. It already earns space at 1 other Bay Area grocer.
The more differentiated opening is butterscotch chips: LeBeau Nob Hill stocks only 2 there, so GUITTARD Choc-au-Lait White Baking Chips stands out rather than blending in.
LeBeau Nob Hill merchandises 7 of the 7 categories the brand sells.
non-gmo, organic, vegan against the store's assortment lean.
brand excitement 45/100.
enters a thin butterscotch chips shelf as a point of difference.
The full runway
Every category Guittard plays in across the Bay Area grocers we track, and where it stands at LeBeau Nob Hill. 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 8 of 15 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 1 of 2 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
What to bring to expand
Guittard’s SKUs LeBeau Nob Hill 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 · LeBeau Nob Hill
enriched 2026-09-05Le Beau Nob Hill is a specialty grocery retailer that typically sources products directly from vendors, especially local and unique brands. The first step for emerging CPG/food brands is to submit their product through Le Beau's dedicated vendor/supplier form, which allows the retailer to evaluate new offerings. It's advisable to include detailed information about the product, such as ingredients, certifications, and the brand's story. Given Le Beau's focus on quality and local products, they look for items that align with their commitment to organic and specialty foods. Brands that can demonstrate a connection to the community or offer unique, high-quality products are likely to resonate well with this retailer. Additionally, visiting the store to drop off samples can help establish a personal connection and enhance the chances of getting on the shelf.
Vendor submission page ↗Presence and depth are measured from LeBeau Nob Hill’s 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. LeBeau Nob Hill profile →
