SpartanNash held a grand reopening Oct. 8 for its Family Fare store in Sparta, Michigan. This redesigned location is the second pilot store in SpartanNash’s effort to deliver on its customer value proposition, providing a shopping experience centered on fresh products, convenience and value. Building on the success and insights gathered from its first pilot […]
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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 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 inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
Bay Food Brokerage Purchases Tampa Office Building
Bay Food Brokerage, a retail food brokerage company, has purchased an office building in Tampa’s Westshore Business District for $4.3 million. At 11,975 square feet, the two-story property at 5201 W Laurel Street will double the size of Bay Food’s current office space on Memorial Highway in Tampa. “We’ve been on a fairly steep growth […]
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AFS Bridges Technology Gap For Member Retailers With Birdzi Platform
Associated Food Stores (AFS), an Intermountain West grocery wholesaler and cooperative, will utilize Birdzi’s advanced customer intelligence and engagement platform to provide personalized engagement and advanced customer insights across its corporate and independent member supermarkets. “Early on, we recognized Birdzi’s unique ability to enhance AFS’s customer engagement and foster loyalty across our network of member […]
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AWG Brands Continues Support Of National Family Meals Month
AWG Brands, the private brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), is celebrating 10 years of FMI’s National Family Meals Month. Since this movement began, AWG Brands has been helping promote the benefits of family meals to AWG member retailers and consumers alike. “As the backbone of their communities, AWG member retailers are well placed […]
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Lipari Foods Taps Schuette As New CEO
Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods, a specialty food distributor, has appointed Stuart Schuette as its next CEO, effective Sept. 16. He succeeds interim CEO John Boucher, who stepped in for Thom Lipari, the company’s previous CEO for more than 30 years, as part of a contemplated leadership succession plan. Lipari was instrumental in establishing the company’s […]
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Laurel Grocery Co. Keying On Retail Promotions To Boost Sales For Grocers
Laurel Grocery Co. is continually developing new merchandising and marketing programs for its retail customers as part of its commitment to always “think retail.” Based in London, Kentucky, Laurel Grocery Co. is a full-service wholesaler of groceries, meat, produce and general merchandise in addition to offering accounting and advertising services. It serves more than 200 […]