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The functional set, finally clarified.

Sly is the rare functional beverage that does what it says. Independents, regional chains, and natural grocers carry it because the category is crowded but the frame is not. Six SKUs. Three modes. One brand.

490Sprouts Locations
14Cans Per Store / Week
38–42%Standard Margin
12 moAmbient Shelf Life
Why Grocers Stock Sly

Three SKUs that move on three different days.

Grocery shoppers do not buy on impulse the way convenience store customers do. They plan. Sly is built for the shopping list, not the cooler grab.

BOOST
The Wednesday Wake-Up

For shoppers who used to grab afternoon coffee and now need something quieter. BOOST replaces the 2 PM espresso run without the crash that ruins dinner.

CHILL
The Friday Wind-Down

For the customer transitioning into the weekend. Ashwagandha and Valerian root, no sedation. Pairs with the cart that already has bread and a candle.

DREAM
The Sunday Reset

For the parent setting up a better week. Chamomile, magnesium, melatonin. The fastest-moving SKU in the wellness aisle.

The Operator's Case

Why it works for the grocery floor.

01

Real ingredients on the can.

No proprietary blends. No fairy dust. Adaptogen doses are listed in plain English. Your label-reading customer makes the buying decision in twelve seconds.

02

Three modes, three placements.

BOOST near coffee. CHILL in the wellness set. DREAM by sleep aids. One brand, three different shoppers — none of whom were going to buy an energy drink.

03

Pulls in incremental basket size.

Stores carrying all three modes consistently outsell single-mode placements. Customers buy the system, not the SKU.

04

Co-marketing that respects you.

Free shelf talkers. Cooler clings. A regional weekly giveaway tied to your store. Co-op funding for partners going deep.

"Sly was the first functional drink we placed that made a category cleaner instead of more crowded. Customers know what they came for."
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Carla R.
Beverage Buyer · Regional Natural Grocer
Field Note · Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

"Sky Harbor reorders 36 cases on 3 SKUs every two weeks. DREAM moves next to the sleep aids, not the energy set."

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Where Sly Fits

Place it once.
Watch it work.

The most common mistake is putting Sly in the energy aisle. Do not. Customers reaching for Monster have already decided. Sly converts the customer who would otherwise pick up sparkling water and an ibuprofen.

If your store has ___, place Sly here.

Coffee aisleBOOST next to creamers, not energy drinks.
Wellness / supplementsAll three modes anchor a small functional bay.
Sleep aidsDREAM is the headline. Multipack drives basket size.
Beverage coolerCHILL on top shelf for the non-drinker in the group.
Endcap rotationThree-mode endcap converts shoppers in fifteen seconds.
Grab-and-goBOOST Berry is the impulse SKU. Always at eye level.
Common Questions

Grocery & Natural Retail FAQ.

What is the minimum order for a grocery account?

Six cases. Most independents start with two cases of CHILL, two of DREAM, one of BOOST. We adjust the mix after the first re-order based on what is moving.

Are you available through KeHE or UNFI?

We are placed with select distributors and add new houses each quarter. If you have a preferred distributor, mention them in your application and we route the request.

Do you provide samples for buyer review?

Yes. We send a six-flavor sampler pack to qualified buyers. Mention sample request in your application and we ship within two business days.

What lead time should I plan for?

Five to seven business days from purchase order to dock. Larger orders may run longer. We give you the exact ship date when the PO is confirmed.

Do you support in-store demos?

Yes for partners stocking all three modes. Two-hour weekend demos with cans, cups, ice tub, and a Sly rep when feasible. Booked thirty days out.

How is co-marketing structured?

Active partners get free POS, social shoutouts, and inclusion in our weekly $20 gift card giveaway. Larger partners can access co-op funding with quarterly performance reviews.

Stock the brand customers are already asking for.

Two-business-day reply. Six-case minimum. Dr. Tom on every new account personally.