The definition of what constitutes a self-distributing chain may need some tweaking as the relationship between Penn Traffic and C&S Wholesale Grocers illustrates. Last year, C&S began buying general merchandise and health and beauty care products that Penn Traffic distributes to stores through its own distribution centers. Is the deal between Penn Traffic and C&S Wholesale Grocers the way of the future for regional supermarket chains?

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