C&S Wholesale Grocers
Data: North America
- Location: Keene, N.H.
- Top Executive: Rick Cohen, chairman, CEO
- Corporate Stores: 0
- Sales in $ Billions: 19.4 est.
- Date FY Ended: 9/30/07
- Website: www.cswg.com
Overview
C&S supplies products to 10 Top 75 companies (A&P, Ahold USA, BJ’s, Big Y, Demoulas Market Basket, Kroger, Safeway, Save Mart, Supervalu-owned Shaw’s and Tops Markets) whose volume is reflected in the sales totals on this list for C&S and for each of those companies individually. C&S' volume does not include retail sales from two of its subsidiaries: GU Family Markets, which operates 37 former Grand Union locations, and Southern Family Markets, which encompasses 42 supermarkets and 10 liquor stores.
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Consolidation of Northeast on Pause During Slowdown
The Northeastern region of the United States is still considered highly fragmented and ripe for more consolidation, although potential dealmakers there might have to wait until the economy recovers before any more major mergers take place. Some of the chains viewed as potential deal participants include Tops Markets, Price Chopper, Giant Eagle, Roche Bros. and Heinen's. The announcement by Penn Traffic
Independents Take Defense on Low Prices
Independents are facing intense price pressure as the recession propels shoppers to low-price retailers. David Livingston, managing partner, DJL Research, Pewaukee, Wis., who consults with many small-town grocers, doesn't think shoppers will cut back on the amount of food they purchase. But where they buy groceries and how much they pay for food should not be ignored by independents, he said. Companies
Penn Traffic Sells Wholesale Business to C&S
Penn Traffic Co. said last week it has agreed to sell its wholesale business to C&S Wholesale Grocers, Keene, N.H., for about $43 million in cash. The wholesale segment has been considered the most solid part of Penn Traffic's operations, industry observers told SN last week. Penn Traffic said it will use the proceeds from the deal with C&S and from the previously announced sale
Penn Traffic Sells Wholesale Business to C&S
Penn Traffic Co. said last week it has agreed to sell its wholesale business to C&S Wholesale Grocers, Keene, N.H., for about $43 million in cash. The wholesale segment has been considered the most solid part of Penn Traffic's operations, industry observers told SN last week. Penn Traffic said it will use the proceeds from the deal with C&S and from the previously announced sale
Surviving the Meltdown
Supermarkets weathered an economic meltdown in 2008 as consumers cut back on spending, amid rising costs for food and fuel. As shoppers' sensitivity to pricing became more acute, retailers were forced to fight through inflation to offer deals on everyday items and to expand their private-label portfolios. Many companies reported strong sales of their own brands, even among their more upscale offerings.
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