Pusateri's Fine Foods

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This paper explains that the Pusateri's has many strengths, which have helped them build their family-owned fruit stand into a Canadian gourmet destination: Their specialist marketing expertise, a wide variety of innovative products and services, customer loyalty, a variety of strong brand names and their store location. The author points out that one of the most significant weakness is social and cultural influences on the lifestyle of their consumers. As time becomes more and more of a commodity, consumers find themselves often turning to rapid-serve restaurants. The paper relates that there is a multitude of opportunities for Pusateri's to continue its continued growth and expansion: The Internet, joint ventures and expanding into new national markets in Canada and the U.S..

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Company Background
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats

From the Paper:

"Along with the help of his siblings and their spouses, Cosimo built the grand business venture that is now known as Pusateri's on Avenue Road. They continue the tradition of importing the finest products from around the world. These include: international cheeses, over 200 varieties of olive oils, the finest aged vinegars, homemade pastas, caviar from the Caspian Sea, and one of the finest collections of chocolatiers, from around the globe. In addition, they carry a wide selection of wild game, US prime beef, ostrich, organic meats, and more Pusateri's is more than just a gourmet food store. Their additional services include gift baskets, catering, and even an in-house sushi bar staffed with full time sushi chefs. With their wide selection of products and services, the 200 staff members of Pusateri's continue to strive to make Pusateri's the most spectacular gourmet food shop on the face of the planet."

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