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A category that keeps the rep happy.

Sly is a fast-growing functional beverage with the data to back it and the brand to carry it. Brokers and distributors who place us once tend to place us across their book. Active lead-routing for partners on the program.

490Sprouts Locations
48Contiguous US States
14 / wkCans Sold per Sprouts
38–42%Standard Retail Margin
Why Distributors Carry Sly

Three modes.
One slotting fee.
A category buyer cannot say no to.

A new beverage with one SKU is a hard sell. A new beverage with three modes that map to three parts of the day is a category. Buyers move faster on the second.

BOOST
The Energy Replacement

For the buyer worried about declining caffeine sales. BOOST captures the customer leaving the energy set. Caffeine Free, real ingredients, premium positioning.

CHILL
The Wellness Bridge

For the buyer building out the functional set. CHILL anchors the relax / stress-response category that has been mostly empty in mainstream natural retail.

DREAM
The Sleep Category

For the buyer chasing the sleep market. DREAM is the rare drink that legitimately delivers what supplement aisle has been promising. Highest-velocity SKU in the wellness set.

The Operator's Case

Why brokers and distributors prioritize Sly.

01

Real account-level data.

Active accounts include Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, reordering 36 cases on 3 SKUs every two weeks. We share the data deck with qualified brokers — store-level numbers, no vanity metrics.

02

A category, not a SKU.

Three modes lets the buyer build a section, not a slot. That means three SKUs of revenue per placement instead of one. Brokers know that math.

03

Active lead-routing.

We route every regional and chain inquiry through placed brokers. If a buyer in your territory contacts us, you are the first call. We do not go around.

04

Co-marketing budget for partners going deep.

Brokers driving meaningful volume access co-op funding for in-store demos, slotting offsets, and category marketing. Performance-tied. Quarterly reviews.

"Sly was the easiest first call I made all year. The product sells, the data is real, and the founder picks up the phone."
HD
Hector D.
Regional Broker · Mountain West Natural
Field Note · KeHE Pilot Discussion

"The first three accounts I placed re-ordered before my next visit. I have not had that with a new brand in five years."

Independent broker, eighteen accounts
Where Sly Fits

Place it once.
Watch it work.

Sly is built for the broker who already calls on natural grocery, gym chains, and health-focused independents. We are not yet the right fit for c-store-only brokers. We will be — but not yet.

If your book includes ___, here is where Sly fits.

Natural groceryA growing footprint of 490 Sprouts locations is the warmest open you have all year.
Independent health storesCHILL and DREAM both anchor functional bays.
Yoga / climbing gym groupsThree-mode placement converts in the first call.
Boutique hotels / resortsDREAM as turndown amenity. CHILL behind the bar.
Wellness retreat venuesPallet placements at retreat centers. High AOV.
Independent cafesCHILL Mango as the afternoon menu addition. Repeat orders within four weeks.
Common Questions

Distributors & Brokers FAQ.

Are you available through KeHE or UNFI?

We are placed with select distributors and add new houses each quarter. Active discussions with both KeHE and UNFI. Mention your distributor in the inquiry and we will route the conversation.

What does broker compensation look like?

Standard category margins. Performance bonuses for partners hitting placement targets. We share full terms in a one-on-one call after the inquiry form.

How do you handle territory exclusivity?

Soft territory protection in the first twelve months for partners hitting volume targets. We do not sign hard exclusives. We do route inbound leads to our active brokers first.

What marketing support do you provide brokers?

Launch deck, planogram library, sell sheet, video selling tools, and demo programs. Co-op funding for partners on the program. Quarterly category review with our team.

Do you do private label or contract manufacturing?

No. Sly is the brand. We are not a contract manufacturer. We do offer custom programs (turndown amenity packs, club packs) for distribution partners on co-marketing programs.

How do I start a conversation?

The inquiry form below routes to our wholesale team. We reply within two business days. First conversation is a video call to walk through your book and where Sly fits.

Add the category that pays you back twice.

Active lead-routing. Real account-level data. Real human on every kickoff call.