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.
Tonnino is a premium gourmet seafood brand specializing in wild-caught tuna and salmon fillets.
It’s already on the shelf here, with 11 SKUs across 2 categories. The growth is depth and breadth: 2 categories to widen, replicated across all 3 stores.
Lead with Silver Salmon in Extra virgin olive oil Skinless & Boness in Canned Salmon.
Mollie Stone's Markets stocks canned salmon thinly, so a differentiated snack stands out instead of becoming the Nth option on a crowded shelf. It already earns space at 3 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 salmon: Mollie Stone's Markets stocks only 3 there, so Tonnino Silver Salmon in Extra virgin olive oil Skinless & Boness stands out rather than blending in. Lead with the canned salmon, and position the canned tuna as a finishing or gift item.
Mollie Stone's Markets merchandises 2 of the 3 categories the brand sells.
non-gmo, wild-caught against the store's assortment lean.
brand excitement 55/100.
enters a thin canned salmon shelf as a point of difference.
Every category Tonnino 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 10 of 13 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 1 of 3 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
Tonnino’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 →
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.

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