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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 […]

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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. […]