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SpartanNash Expands Total Rewards Program, Adds New Childcare Benefits

SpartanNash has expanded its Total Rewards program, adding new care options for children, adult dependents and older family members. “Working parents are increasingly challenged with access and affordability when seeking child and elder care,” said Adrienne Chance, SpartanNash’s SVP and chief communications officer. “As a mom of three myself, I know firsthand the thought and investment […]

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SpartanNash Promotes Porter To VP

SpartanNash has promoted Kristen Porter to VP, associate general counsel and compliance officer. She will oversee the company’s compliance efforts, including its food safety team. In addition, she will continue to manage the work of the licensing team. As compliance officer, Porter will lead the continued design, development and implementation of the company’s compliance structure […]

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SpartanNash Holds First IT Training Palooza

SpartanNash hosted its first IT Training Palooza this week, bringing together more than 300 employees from across the country to explore technology trends and leading innovation to reshape the grocery industry. “Being ‘People First’ includes providing our associates with development opportunities that allow them to gain hands-on experience with new-to-world technology that sharpens their skills […]

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SpartanNash Elevates Weis To VP, Distribution Finance

SpartanNash has promoted Paul Weis from director of financial planning and analysis to VP, distribution finance. Weis will oversee finance for the company’s global supply chain and report to EVP and CFO Jason Monaco. “Our distribution network is the backbone of the company, serving independent customers, national accounts and our own stores. Paul’s experience and leadership will ensure our […]

Posted inExecutive News, Marketing News, Midwest, SpartanNash

SpartanNash Welcomes Storm As SVP, CMO

SpartanNash has welcomed Erin Storm as SVP and CMO, leading the company’s marketing function, including the OwnBrands portfolio, retail marketing programs, e-commerce and digital experience, creative services, shopper insights and loyalty. Storm joins SpartanNash following an 18-year career with Kellogg’s and its spin-off Kellanova, where she was most recently VP of commercial strategy. Prior to that, Storm […]

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SpartanNash Unveils Refreshed ‘Family Fare’ Store In Holland, MI

SpartanNash says the new-look Family Fare store that recently reopened at 993 Butternut Drive in Holland, Michigan, will serve as a model for future chain renovations across the region. A modernized shopping destination, the refreshed Family Fare features enhanced fresh meal solutions, convenience-focused food selections, a beef jerky bar and nostalgic vintage candy station. “We’re thrilled […]

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1.5K Grocery Leaders Gather At SpartanNash’s Annual Food Solutions Expo

SpartanNash gathered more than 1,500 grocery suppliers and independent grocer customers at its annual two-day Food Solutions Expo July 23-25 at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event featured supplier and customer award ceremonies, retail discussion groups, educational sessions, exhibit booths with special deals and sampling and live auctions. SpartanNash’s Food Solutions […]

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SpartanNash Appoints Flur As Independent Board Director

Dorlisa Flur has joined SpartanNash’s board of directors as an independent director. Flur brings extensive experience in grocery distribution, retail, warehousing and logistics for multi-billion-dollar enterprises operating in public, private and private equity environments. Flur has served as an independent strategic advisor to the leadership of Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, since 2018. […]

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Via ‘Infrastructure For Innovation,’ Michigan Leaders Plan To Foster Economic Growth

Michigan’s economy is expected to grow by 1.8 percent in 2024 – slightly higher than 2023 but lower than the national economy – according to Comerica Bank. But state leaders are not sitting still; growth plans are in place. On May 30, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, delivering the keynote address at the Mackinac Policy Conference, announced […]

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SpartanNash Foundation Fundraiser Supports Community Heroes

The SpartanNash Foundation will donate $260,000 to organizations whose missions closely align with its giving pillar of Heroes – including Convoy of Hope, Operation Homefront and Honor and Remember – following its annual in-store fundraiser. “By contributing to this campaign, our community members and associates have helped provide vital services to military heroes, veterans, their families and those affected by disasters,” said Adrienne […]

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SpartanNash Growing Our Family Scholarship Program

SpartanNash’s Our Family Scholarship program is expanding in its second year to help more students with larger scholarships.  The $2,500 scholarships recognize students who demonstrate a dedication to community involvement. Those who live in one of the states served by SpartanNash-owned stores or the company’s independent customers are eligible to apply online for the scholarship […]

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SpartanNash Expands Plastic Bag Recycling For Earth Day

SpartanNash is joining forces with Home Repair Services and Trex Co. to transform recycled plastic grocery bags from its stores into five accessible home ramps for local veterans with disabilities in honor of Earth Day. “The upcycling of plastic bags into accessible ramps for veterans with disabilities is a ‘People First’ program that gives our nation’s heroes the gift of […]

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SpartanNash Concludes Special Olympics In-Store Fundraiser

SpartanNash’s annual in-store foundation for Special Olympics, which ran March 20-April 6, collected $240,000 from community members and the SpartanNash Foundation. Donations support Special Olympics athletes in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Funds raised in each state go to the corresponding local Special Olympics affiliate. “We are proud […]

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SpartanNash Acquires Wisconsin-Based Metcalfe’s Market

SpartanNash has acquired Metcalfe’s Market, a three-store grocery chain in Wisconsin, expanding its footprint in the state to seven stores. Upon close of the sale, the Madison and Wauwatosa locations will be continuing employment for all employees. The Metcalfe’s Market storefront, branding and core shopper experience will remain in place. Founded in 1917 by Henry […]