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 (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. As a distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash customers span a diverse group of national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.
SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and its Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states, in addition to distributing to the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Djibouti, Korea and Japan. To support its distribution business, the Company operates a strategically developed network of large-scale distribution facilities and a nationwide transportation fleet.
Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,000 strong and growing.
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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 […]