Script section containing code for Liveperson Chat Solution

Hoover's - A D&B Company - We Make It Easier

Musgrave Group Plc Business Reports

Musgrave Group Plc Overview

Address

Musgrave House,
Ballycurreen, Airport Rd. Cork, 
  Ireland
Phone: +353-21-452-2100
Fax:+353-21-452-2244

Company Description

Musgrave Group is a leading broadline grocery distributor that supplies food and merchandise to more than 3,300 retail supermarkets doing business under such names as Centra and SuperValu. Located throughout Ireland and the UK, its portfolio of retail store banners also includes Daybreak, DayToday, Superquinn, and Mace. In the UK, the company's Musgrave Retail Partners franchises the Budgens supermarket chain and the Londis chain of convenience stores. Musgrave Group also operates a chain of cash & carry locations under the name MarketPlace, while its Musgrave Foodservices unit supplies pubs, restaurants, and other hospitality operators.

Musgrave Group Plc Company Profile Report

Purchase Report
 
$49

Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.
    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.
    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.
    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.
    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.
    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

    Company Profile Report

    Purchase Report
     
    $49

      Choose below from the available Industry Reports related to 

    • Grocery Stores & Supermarkets Industry Report
    • Retail Sector Industry Report
    • Convenience Stores & Truck Stops Industry Report
    • Food Wholesalers Industry Report
    • Wholesale Sector Industry Report

    Grocery Stores & Supermarkets Industry Report

    Purchase Report
     
    $129

    Overview

    The US retail grocery industry includes about 65,000 supermarkets and other grocery stores with combined annual revenue of about $470 billion. Major companies include Kroger, Safeway, and SUPERVALU as well as Ahold, the US division of Netherlands-based Royal Ahold. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 5411, 5421, 5431, 5441, 5451, 5461

    NAICS: 445110, 445210, 445220, 445230, 445291, 445292, 445299

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How has the company's competitive environment changed over time?

    As alternative retailers realized the traffic-driving power of food sales, the competitive set for grocery stores expanded and the battle over food dollars became more intense. By buying in enormous volume, mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs have...

     

    What are the company's biggest challenges in maintaining margins?

    Grocery stores operate with extremely low margins and depend on volume to generate profits. Gross margins are 25 percent of sales, lower than the 40 to 50 percent margin for most retailers. Profit margins can be razor-thin: in some cases, grocery...

     

    To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

     

    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Grocery Stores & Supermarkets Industry Report

      Purchase Report
       
      $129

      Retail Sector Industry Report

      Purchase Report
       
      $129

      Overview

      The US retail industry includes about 1 million outlets with combined annual revenue of about $4 trillion. Major companies include Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Kroger, Costco, and Target. While large companies dominate some retail sectors (such as mass merchandisers and grocery stores), other sectors (such as auto dealers and convenience stores) are fragmented. Many specialty retailers are single-store operations.

      SIC: 5983, 5984, 5989, 5992, 5993, 5994, 5995, 5999, 7389, 5211, 5231, 5251, 5261, 5271, 5311, 5331, 5399, 5411, 5421, 5431, 5441, 5451, 5461, 5499, 5511, 5521, 5531, 5541, 5551, 5561, 5571, 5599, 5611, 5621, 5632, 5641, 5651, 5661, 5712, 5713, 5714, 5722, 5731, 5734, 5735, 5736, 5912, 5921, 5932, 5941, 5942, 5943, 5944, 5945, 5946, 5947, 5948, 5961, 5962

      NAICS: 445299, 445310, 446110, 446120, 446130, 446191, 446199, 447110, 447190, 448110, 448120, 448130, 448140, 448150, 448190, 448210, 448310, 454319, 454390, 448320, 451110, 451120, 451130, 451140, 451211, 451212, 451220, 452111, 452112, 452910, 452990, 453110, 453210, 453220, 453310, 453910, 453920, 453930, 453991, 453998, 454111, 454112, 454113, 454210, 454311, 454312, 441110, 441120, 441210, 441221, 441222, 441229, 441310, 441320, 442110, 442210, 442291, 442299, 443111, 443112, 443120, 443130, 444110, 444120, 444130, 444190, 444210, 444220, 445110, 445120, 445210, 445220, 445230, 445291, 445292

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How sensitive is the company's business to the economy?

      Economic factors, including personal income, consumer confidence, job growth, and interest rates, can greatly affect consumer spending and the retail sector. During recessionary periods, retail sales growth can slow drastically and even decline.

       

      How does the company compete with large retailers?

      In many retail segments, large companies dominate and hold the majority of the market. Even specialty retailers in fragmented markets must compete with mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs that offer a smaller selection of comparable merchandise at...

       

      To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

       

      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Retail Sector Industry Report

        Purchase Report
         
        $129

        Convenience Stores & Truck Stops Industry Report

        Purchase Report
         
        $129

        Overview

        The US convenience store (c-store) and truck stop industry includes about 120,000 stores with combined annual revenue of about $355 billion. Major companies include 7-Eleven (the North American subsidiary of Seven-Eleven Japan), Circle K (a division of Canada-based Couche-Tard); and The Pantry. The industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies account for about 40 percent of industry sales.

        SIC: 5541, 5411

        NAICS: 447110, 447190, 445120

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the company maintain profitability on gas sales?

        While c-stores rely on fuel sales to drive store traffic, gas carries extremely low margins and fluctuating wholesale prices can drastically reduce profits. Driven by highly volatile commodity prices for crude oil, manufacturer prices for gas can...

         

        What is the company's biggest competitive threat?

        C-stores face competition from various alternative retailers for both gas and non-fuel merchandise sales. As more retailers capitalize on the traffic-generating benefits of selling gas, more outlets are adding gas pumps. Grocery stores, mass...

         

        To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

         

        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
          • Trends & Opportunities

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

          Convenience Stores & Truck Stops Industry Report

          Purchase Report
           
          $129

          Food Wholesalers Industry Report

          Purchase Report
           
          $129

          Overview

          The US wholesale food distribution industry includes about 33,000 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $650 billion. Major companies include McLane Company, SUPERVALU, Sysco, and US Foodservice. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 50 percent of industry revenue.

          SIC: 5145, 5146, 5147, 5148, 5149, 5141, 5142, 5143, 5144

          NAICS: 424410, 424420, 424430, 424440, 424450, 424460, 424490, 424470, 424480

           

          Sample Questions & Answers

          How is the company countering increased competition?

          Large grocery chains, big-box retailers, and wholesale clubs can bypass distributors and deal directly with manufacturers. Wal-Mart and Costco receive more than 50 percent of revenue from selling food. Large grocery retailers such as SUPERVALU and...

           

          How does the company position itself as a better option than manufacturer direct-store-delivery (DSD) programs?

          Manufacturers often manage their own sales and stocking efforts through direct-store-delivery (DSD) programs. Increased food costs and a slowdown in supplier revenue have led to careful oversight of manufacturing expenditures. Some suppliers say that...

           

          To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

           

          General Report Description

          Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Industry Overview
          • Quarterly Industry Update
          • Business Challenges
          • Trends and Opportunities
          • Call Preparation Questions
          • Financial Information
          • Industry Forecast
          • Website and Media Links
          • Glossary of Acronyms

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
            • Trends & Opportunities

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
            • Executive Insight

              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

            Food Wholesalers Industry Report

            Purchase Report
             
            $129

            Wholesale Sector Industry Report

            Purchase Report
             
            $129

            Overview

            The wholesale distribution industry in the US includes about 300,000 companies with combined annual sales of about $5 trillion. Large distributors include SYSCO (foods); McKesson (drugs); and Avnet (electronics). Distributors specialize by product. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest distributors generate about 25 percent of industry revenue.

            SIC: 5012, 5013, 5014, 5015, 5021, 5023, 5031, 5032, 5033, 5039, 5043, 5044, 5045, 5046, 5047, 5048, 5049, 5051, 5052, 5063, 5064, 5065, 5072, 5074, 5075, 5078, 5082, 5083, 5084, 5192, 5193, 5194, 5198, 5085, 5087, 5088, 5091, 5092, 5093, 5094, 5099, 5111, 5112, 5113, 5122, 5131, 5136, 5137, 5139, 5141, 5142, 5143, 5144, 5145, 5146, 5147, 5148, 5149, 5153, 5154, 5159, 5162, 5169, 5171, 5172, 5181, 5182, 5191

            NAICS: 424480, 424490, 424510, 424520, 424590, 424610, 424690, 424710, 424720, 424810, 424820, 424910, 424920, 424930, 424940, 424950, 424990, 425110, 423310, 423320, 423330, 423390, 423410, 423420, 423430, 423440, 423450, 423460, 423490, 423510, 423520, 423610, 423620, 423690, 423710, 423720, 423730, 423740, 423810, 423820, 423830, 423840, 423850, 423860, 423910, 425120, 423110, 423120, 423130, 423140, 423210, 423220, 423920, 423930, 423940, 423990, 424110, 424120, 424130, 424210, 424310, 424320, 424330, 424340, 424410, 424420, 424430, 424440, 424450, 424460, 424470

             

            Sample Questions & Answers

            How do changes in interest rates affect the company's profits?

            Because many distributors finance their inventories, they're sensitive to interest rates. On average, distributors hold inventory equal to 35 days sales, but machinery distributors may hold products for more than 50 days. Food and petroleum product...

             

            How much business has the company lost due to retailers buying directly from manufacturers?

            Big retailers like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Costco buy much of their merchandise directly from manufacturers, bypassing distributors. Because they buy in large quantity and operate their own warehouse systems, these retailers don't need distributors.

             

            To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

             

            General Report Description

            Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

             

            Sections Included in Report

            • Industry Overview
            • Quarterly Industry Update
            • Business Challenges
            • Trends and Opportunities
            • Call Preparation Questions
            • Financial Information
            • Industry Forecast
            • Website and Media Links
            • Glossary of Acronyms

              Industry Report Highlights:

              • Recent Developments

                Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
              • Trends & Opportunities

                Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
              • Call Preparation Questions

                Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
              • Industry Forecast

                Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
              • Business Challenges

                Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
              • Executive Insight

                Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
              • Financial Information

                Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
              • Web Links & Acronyms

                Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

              Wholesale Sector Industry Report

              Purchase Report
               
              $129