C&S Wholesale Grocers Names Bob Palmer CEO

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the United States, names Bob Palmer as CEO. Palmer succeeds Mike Duffy.

“C&S has been a leader in the rapidly changing grocery industry for more than 102 years. We will continue to drive innovation and adapt to the dynamic market conditions to better serve and support our customers,” said Rick Cohen, Chairman, C&S Wholesale Grocers. “These unique times have required us to refocus our efforts and priorities.”

Palmer has more than 30 years of industry experience and most recently served as C&S’s evp and Chief Procurement Officer before his retirement in 2019.

“Bob is a highly valued leader that has led C&S through times of change with much success,” continued Cohen. “His unrelenting focus on customer service and innovative go-to-market strategies have helped us win in challenging times and will undoubtedly serve us well as we transform for the future.”