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From TikTok Shop to Top 10 TJX supplement brand in under 4 months

$100K/mo

Run rate achieved within four months

Client

Better Alt

Industry

Wellness / Supplements

Better Alt was gaining momentum online, with early traction through TikTok Shop, but had limited physical retail presence. The opportunity wasn't to 'test' off-price, it was to use TJX as a launchpad for national visibility and accelerated revenue.

Understanding the challenge

Better Alt needed to enter physical retail quickly, compete in a crowded supplement aisle, and build buyer confidence fast enough to scale. The brand had digital proof, but no established retail footprint or buyer relationships. Every day without shelf presence was a missed discovery opportunity for consumers already searching for the product.

Our approach

Common Shelf positioned Better Alt as a modern, high-clarity supplement brand built for impulse discovery, leading with the brand's digital momentum to build immediate buyer confidence.

Execution focused on:

  • Rapid placement across multiple TJX banners simultaneously

  • Assortment aligned to high-velocity supplement formats that perform in off-price

  • Pricing and packaging tuned for immediate shelf legibility and impulse purchase

Better Alt became a Top 10 selling supplement brand in TJX almost immediately, reaching a $100,000/month run rate within four months, proving that digital-first brands with the right positioning can move fast in physical retail.

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