HISTORY
Cooper-Booth Wholesale Company has been a trusted name in wholesale distribution since 1865, when Booth Tobacco Company was established in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Over the years, the company expanded through the acquisition of Cooper Tobacco and several other distributors.
As a family-owned and operated business for three generations, our success and longevity are built on a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service and value to our customers.
1865
1865
Booth Tobacco Company is founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
1952
1952
Julius Margolis and his son Burton take over Booth Tobacco.
1963
1963
Booth Tobacco becomes one of the first distributors to process orders with punch cards.
1971-72
1971-72
Booth Tobacco acquires Cooper Tobacco Company and becomes Cooper-Booth.
A new 21,000 square foot distribution center is built on Centerville Road in Lancaster.
1978-79
1978-79
Cooper-Booth continues to grow with the acquisition of York Cigar and CH Stallman and Sons.
1983
1983
Cooper-Booth adds grocery, frozen, and refrigerated product categories to become a full-line convenience store distributor.
1990-1999
1990-1999
Barry Margolis, a third generation member of the Margolis family, joins the business.
CBW services is expanded to MD, DE, VA, WV, and NJ.
1997
1997
CBW builds a new 100,000 square foot distribution center.
2000-2007
2000-2007
CBW implements an e-commerce website and the sales force is equipped with wireless PDA units.
2018
2018
CBW expands to double the size of its warehouse space.
Today
Today