C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Reference Code: GDWS27991SA Publication Date: DEC 2012
7 Corporate Drive Phone +1 603 3547000 Revenue 20,400 (million USD)
Keene, NH Fax +1 603 3544690 Net Profit NA
03431 Website www.cswg.com Employees 16,681 (Estimated)
United States Exchange Industry Wholesale
Company Overview
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (C&S) is a wholesale distributor of food and non-food items to grocery chains and food retailers.
The company supplies food merchandize such as produce, fresh and frozen bakery items, dairy and meat products, and health
and beauty aids. While non-food items include tobacco and related products, which are supplied to its corporate customers. It
serves some of the largest supermarket chains in the nation from over 70 warehouse facilities spread across the US. It operates
in more than 50 locations in 12 states in the country. The company is headquartered in Keene, New Hampshire, the US.
Key Executives SWOT Analysis
Name Title C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., SWOT Analysis
Rick Cohen Chairman Strengths Weaknesses
Bruce Johnson Executive Vice President,
Product and Service Portfolio Market Concentration
Human Resources
Michael Newbold Chief Administrative Strong Foothold in the Market
Officer
Bob Palmer Chief Procurement Officer Opportunities Threats
Scott Charlton Executive Vice President,
Operations Private Label Gaining Rising Counterfeit Goods
Momentum Market
Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research,
GlobalData
Rising Popularity of Online Volatile US Economy
Shopping
Key Competitors
Unified Grocers, Inc.
Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research, GlobalData
Variety Wholesalers, Inc.
Wakefern Food Corp.
SUPERVALU INC.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research,
GlobalData
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 - About the Company.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Key Facts .......................................................................................................................................... 4
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Key Employees ................................................................................................................................. 5
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies ............................................................................................................... 6
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Major Products and Services ............................................................................................................ 7
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - History............................................................................................................................................... 8
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Company Statement ......................................................................................................................... 9
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries............................................................................................................. 10
Head Office ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Other Locations & Subsidiaries ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Section 2 – Company Analysis ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Business Description ...................................................................................................................... 12
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - SWOT Analysis............................................................................................................................... 13
SWOT Analysis - Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 13
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Strengths ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Strength - Product and Service Portfolio ................................................................................................................................... 13
Strength - Strong Foothold in the Market .................................................................................................................................. 13
Strength - Operational Network ................................................................................................................................................. 13
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Weaknesses................................................................................................................................ 14
Weakness - Market Concentration ............................................................................................................................................ 14
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Opportunities ............................................................................................................................... 14
Opportunity - Private Label Gaining Momentum ....................................................................................................................... 14
Opportunity - Rising Popularity of Online Shopping .................................................................................................................. 14
Opportunity - Increasing Restaurant Business .......................................................................................................................... 14
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Threats ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Threat - Rising Counterfeit Goods Market ................................................................................................................................. 15
Threat - Volatile US Economy ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Threat - Intense Competition ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Key Competitors ............................................................................................................................. 16
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., Recent Deals Summary ................................................................................................................... 17
Section 3 – Appendix .....................................................................................