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SpartanNash Welcomes Ulichnie As VP, OwnBrands Marketing

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has named Jason Ulichnie VP of OwnBrands marketing. In this role, Ulichnie will oversee the end-to-end portfolio management, product development and brand equity of SpartanNash OwnBrands – including Our Family, Fresh and Finest by Our Family and Finest Reserve by Our Family – for company-operated stores and wholesale customers. Ulichnie also will manage […]

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SpartanNash Shares CIO, CISO Leadership Appointments

SpartanNash has appointed two new executive leaders – Ed Rybicki as SVP and chief information officer (CIO) and Brett Hoffman as VP and chief information security officer (CISO). The IT department is reporting to EVP and CFO Jason Monaco as part of a newly combined finance/IT/strategy organization. Rybicki will oversee SpartanNash’s technology team, focusing on […]

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SpartanNash Hosts Food Solutions Expo In Grand Rapids, MI

SpartanNash’s annual Food Solutions Expo brought together nearly 2,000 grocery industry leaders July 30-31 for two days of insights, discovery and networking at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The expo’s 2025 Consumer Taste Trends displays highlighted the top foods of the year, backed by flavor forecasts and consumer insights. The event also […]

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SpartanNash Foundation Donates $330K To Nonprofit Partners

SpartanNash and the SpartanNash Foundation recently joined with shoppers at Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market to raise $330,000 to support military families, veterans and communities. Held May 21-June 23, the annual Heroes fundraiser supported three nonprofits – Folds of Honor, Operation Homefront and Convoy of Hope. Each organization will receive $110,000 to advance their […]

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C&S Wholesale Grocers To Acquire SpartanNash

C&S Wholesale Grocers and SpartanNash have entered into a definitive merger agreement, which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies. C&S will acquire SpartanNash for a purchase price of $26.90 per share of SpartanNash common stock in cash, representing total consideration of $1.77 billion, including assumed net debt. The transaction price represents […]

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SpartanNash Picks Plumb For VP, Marketing, Retail Banners

SpartanNash has named Matt Plumb VP of marketing, retail banners, a new position, where he will lead shopper-focused marketing strategies for its portfolio of about 200 company-operated stores, defining brand architecture and a differentiated experience based on shopper insights. “As we continue to build shopper loyalty and enhance the in-store and online experience for Family […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News, SpartanNash

SpartanNash Launches Limited-Time Brat Shop For Summer

SpartanNash has introduced Brat Shop, a limited-time in-store destination offering classic and new bratwurst flavors at all Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market and Martin’s Super Markets. The flavors include Honey BBQ, Pineapple Teriyaki, Taco Cheddar and Hot+Sweet Red Chile, as well as regional-inspired options like Philly Cheesesteak and a Michigander classic with a taste of […]

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SpartanNash Opens Fourth Supermercado Nuestra Familia

SpartanNash recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest Supermercado Nuestra Familia – the fourth location for SpartanNash’s Hispanic retail banner. The newly renovated Supermercado Nuestra Familia at 5101 Harrison St. in Omaha, Nebraska, was previously a Family Fare, with the transition reflecting the company’s commitment to providing a tailored shopping experience that reflects the […]