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.
Spicely Organics is a California-based company that specializes in certified organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO spices, herbs, and seasonings.
It’s already on the shelf here, with 79 SKUs across 45 categories. The growth is depth and breadth: 38 categories to widen and 1 new door to enter, replicated across all 3 stores.
Lead with Chinese Five Spice Seasoning, Organic in Dried Five Spice.
Mollie Stone's Markets stocks dried five spice 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.
Mollie Stone's Markets carries other seasoning mixes in real depth, 33 SKUs against a fleet median of 15.5, 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 dried five spice: Mollie Stone's Markets stocks only 1 there, so Spicely Organics Chinese Five Spice Seasoning, Organic stands out rather than blending in. Lead with the dried five spice, and position the other seasoning mixes as a finishing or gift item.
Mollie Stone's Markets merchandises 50 of the 53 categories the brand sells.
non-gmo, organic, vegan against the store's assortment lean.
brand excitement 60/100.
enters a thin dried five spice shelf as a point of difference.
Every category Spicely Organics 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 4 of 8 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 4 of 7 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
Spicely Organics’ 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 3 of 13 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 3 of 8 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 3 of 6 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 3 of 5 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 3 of 5 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 3 of 4 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 3 of 4 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 3 of 4 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 3 of 4 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 3 of 4 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 2 of 5 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 2 of 4 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 2 of 3 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 2 of 3 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 2 of 3 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 2 of 3 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 2 of 3 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 1 of 4 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 1 of 4 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 1 of 4 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 1 of 3 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 1 of 2 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
+ 29 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.