Reading the shelf…
Bi-Rite Market is a specialty independent running 5 Bay Area stores, small-format at about 2,881 sq ft each, indexing high on better-for-you versus other Bay Area grocers.
Kettle Brand is a renowned American snack food company that specializes in kettle-cooked potato chips, known for their bold flavors and crunchy texture.
It’s already on the shelf here, with 3 SKUs across 1 category. The growth is depth and breadth: 1 category to widen, replicated across all 5 stores.
Lead with Party Size Backyard Barbeque Potato Chips in Potato Chips.
Bi-Rite Market stocks potato chips thinly, so a differentiated snack stands out instead of becoming the Nth option on a crowded shelf. It already earns space at 15 other Bay Area grocers.
Bi-Rite Market merchandises 1 of the 2 categories the brand sells.
non-gmo, vegetarian against the store's assortment lean.
brand excitement 50/100.
maps onto categories the store already runs.
Every category Kettle Brand plays in across the Bay Area grocers we track, and where it stands at Bi-Rite Market. 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 3 of 51 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
Where it would price in potato chips. Each dot is a product on the shelf, by its cost per oz (hover for which). Kettle Brand (orange) sits in line with the shelf.
Kettle Brand’s SKUs Bi-Rite Market doesn’t carry yet, ordered by how many other Bay Area grocers already stock them.
Bi-Rite Market, as a specialty retailer, typically sources products directly from vendors, focusing on quality and local ingredients. The realistic first step for emerging brands is to submit their product through Bi-Rite's dedicated vendor/supplier form, which allows you to present your offerings directly to their team. When approaching Bi-Rite, emphasize your commitment to sustainability, local sourcing, and unique flavors, as these align with their values. Bi-Rite looks for products that enhance their curated assortment, particularly those that are housemade or feature high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients. Highlighting your brand's story and how it complements their mission can significantly increase your chances of being considered for their shelves.
Vendor submission page ↗Presence and depth are measured from Bi-Rite Market’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. Bi-Rite Market profile →
10 named buyer contacts (Cheese Category Manager, Department General Manager, Founder) are on file. Direct contacts are reserved for verified brand partners.