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People in the News: March 27, 2023
A roundup of new hires, promotions and other advancements across West Michigan.
People in the news: Feb. 13, 2023
A roundup of promotions, new hires, advancements and award winners in West Michigan.
SpartanNash acquires Upper Peninsula grocery wholesaler
BYRON CENTER — Food distribution and retail company SpartanNash Co. is expanding its distribution capacity with the acquisition of an independent grocery wholesaler in the Upper Peninsula.
Rende Progress Capital addresses wealth gap, access to capital for minority borrowers
Eric Foster credits a 2015 report from Forbes.com that ranked Grand Rapids as 51st out of 52 markets in the U.S. economically for African Americans for helping to cement his idea to create Rende Progress Capital.
D&W, Family Fare groceries available for delivery under new SpartanNash, Uber deal
BYRON CENTER — A new partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. will allow customers of SpartanNash Co. stores to have their groceries delivered on demand.
People in the News: Oct. 10, 2022
People in the News: A roundup of new hires, promotions and awards in West Michigan.
People in the News: Sept. 26, 2022
People in the News: A roundup of new hires, promotions and awards in West Michigan.
MiBiz Growth Report: June 20, 2022
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SpartanNash acquires 3 Shop-N-Save West Michigan grocery stores
BYRON CENTER — Food retailer and distributor SpartanNash Co. has closed on a deal to purchase the Shop-N-Save Food Center chain of grocery stores.
MiBiz on WOOD-TV8: SpartanNash shareholders reject activist investor group’s board proposal
Following months of contention with an activist investor group, SpartanNash Co. shareholders late last week rejected an attempt to seat three new directors to the company’s board.
SpartanNash fends off activist investor group’s attempt to seat 3 directors to board
BYRON CENTER — Food retailer and distributor SpartanNash Co. has fended off efforts by an activist investor group to seat three directors on the company’s nine-person board.
SpartanNash, DoorDash partner to expand on-demand grocery delivery
BYRON CENTER — Grocery retailer and food distributor SpartanNash Co. has partnered with global tech company DoorDash Inc. to provide on-demand grocery delivery for a large swath of the nation.
MiBiz Growth Report: May 9, 2022
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People in the News: April 25, 2022
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ESG reporting becomes mainstream as companies seek investors, talent
SpartanNash Co. last month released its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report to track its corporate responsibility efforts, the start of what CEO Tony Sarsam called a “transformational journey” for the Byron Center-based grocery retailer and food distributor.
People in the news: March 28, 2022
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People in the news: March 14, 2022
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MiBiz Growth Report: January 31, 2022
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SpartanNash plans California distribution center to better serve West Coast clients
BYRON CENTER — Grocery retailer and distributor SpartanNash Co. is leveraging a long-standing relationship with a West Coast partner to expand its distribution business.
Square Roots expands produce distribution under latest deal with SpartanNash
Indoor farming operation Square Roots Urban Growers is expanding distribution for its leafy greens, herbs and other produce thanks to a newly-minted deal with Byron Center-based SpartanNash Co.
Amid growth, Dematic shifts focus to automation as pandemic exposes new customer needs
GRAND RAPIDS — As an executive at a global company serving firms in the e-commerce, logistics and warehousing spaces, Mike Larsson has noticed the needs of his customers change dramatically over the last year.
Grocery executive prepares for more online shopping experience
After serving as CEO of Dallas-based Borden Dairy Co., Tony Sarsam took the reins of Byron Center-based grocery distributor and retailer SpartanNash Co. (Nasdaq:SPTN) last September during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SpartanNash opens new micro-fulfillment center as it faces surge in online orders
CALEDONIA — Grocery distributor and retailer SpartanNash Co. today celebrated the grand opening of its first micro-fulfillment center, which the company expects to more effectively serve a growing number of online customers.
SpartanNash to open Caledonia Micro-Fulfillment Center for online grocery shopping
BYRON CENTER — Grocery retailer and distributor SpartanNash Co. has announced a new “Micro-Fulfillment Center” that will assemble online grocery orders to be shipped to local grocery stores or homes.
Revolution Farms brings automation to the greenhouse
CALEDONIA — Dan Vukcevich admitted that his only previous farming experience was growing up on a cattle farm that never made any money.
SpartanNash joins telemedicine rush with affordable service
BYRON CENTER — SpartanNash Co. has jumped into the rapidly growing telemedicine arena with a new service that emphasizes affordability.
SpartanNash announces new CFO amid shake-up in financial leadership
BYRON CENTER — Food distributor and grocery store retailer SpartanNash Co. recently announced its new chief financial officer who will take over the post on Monday.
SpartanNash sees uptick in distribution and retail sales for 2020; expects a dip in 2021
BYRON CENTER — The latest earnings report from SpartanNash Co. reflects a surge in demand for food distribution and retail throughout 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 West Michigan companies earn top grades for LGBTQ equality workplaces
GRAND RAPIDS — Six West Michigan corporations earned top scores in this year’s Corporate Equality Index rankings recently published by the Human Rights Campaign, showcasing the companies as among the best places to work for LGBTQ equality.
Grocery exec: Pandemic forces long-term shift in consumer habits
Consumers relied on grocery stores and supermarkets like never before during the pandemic. As the state transitioned through various stages of shutdowns, these businesses had to keep their shelves stocked amid challenges like panic buying and stockpiling. Tony Sarsam took over as CEO at SpartanNash Co. in September as the industry was six months into the new dynamic. The former CEO of Texas-based Borden Dairy Co. shares his views on the challenges that await his company with 155 corporate-owned retail stores and a distribution business that delivers to 2,100 independent locations.