About C&S Wholesale Grocers

For over 85 years, C&S has provided first-class warehousing & distribution services to our customers. In 2007, Forbes magazine ranked C&S the 10th largest privately held company in the nation. From over 70 warehouse facilities throughout the United States, C&S Associates serve some of the largest supermarket chains in the nation.

Never satisfied with the status quo, we strive to live the Vision each day.

The C&S Vision is:

  • Braggingly Happy Customers
  • Quality In Everything We Do
  • Everyone Involved in Everything
  • Braggingly Happy Team Members
  • And, Have Fun In The Process

What We Do

C&S Wholesale Grocers ensures fair grocery prices for retailers and consumers by:

  • Purchasing goods directly from the manufacturer.
  • Storing stock in vast, secure warehouse facilities.
  • Distributing products to independent grocery stores, supermarkets & military bases.
  • Passing on great savings to consumers assuring quality products at the best prices.

Grocery retailers prefer C&S as their grocery wholesaler and distributor because we deliver results quickly and efficiently. By making volume purchases, we negotiate the best savings for supermarkets and independent grocers who buy from us.

Growth

  • Staff of nearly 20,000 Associates
  • Over 70 locations in 12 states.
  • Storage space of over 18 million square feet
  • In 2007, Forbes magazine ranked C&S the 10th largest privately owned company

Headquarters

  • The C&S corporate headquarters is located in Keene, NH, just several hours of driving time northwest from Boston and NYC. The hundreds of corporate C&S associates in Keene have the unique opportunity to enjoy the benefits of small town life while being part of a multi-billion dollar corporation.

Customers

C&S is an innovative, fast-paced company that:

  • Offers wholesale food distribution to grocery chains and large independent food stores throughout the United States.
  • Provides 53,000 food and nonfood items to 5,000 corporate customers, including produce, meat, dairy products, delicatessen products, fresh/frozen bakery items, health and beauty aids, candy and tobacco.
  • Our customers include such food giants as:
    Pathmark, Safeway, Giant Food Stores, Shaw's, Stop and Shop, A&P Food Mart, Big Y Foods, BJ's Warehouse, Great American, SavMart/Foodmax, Demoulas and independent store/supermarket owner/operators.