A&P, C&S Reach ‘Innovative’ Distribution Agreement
Mar 11, 2008 6:00 AM
MONTVALE, N.J. — A&P on Monday announced it has signed a 10-year distribution deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers that combines previously separate agreements between C&S and A&P and its affiliates. A&P officials in a statement said the deal is based on an “innovative new business model” that will reduce costs and inventory levels while improving efficiency and selection. Officials last week had said the deal would shift procurement responsibilities to A&P while C&S, Keene, N.H., would take on a role of third-party logistics provider. A new contract was among the areas A&P sought to drive synergies as a result of its acquisition of Pathmark. Both A&P and Pathmark had separate distribution agreements with C&S.
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