SpartanNash Company - SPTN STOCK NEWS

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) has appointed Djouma Barry as Senior Vice President and Chief Retail Officer, replacing Thomas Swanson who will transition to a consulting role by year-end. Barry joins from Kroger, where he served as Vice President of Retail Operations. His extensive retail experience includes leadership roles at Target, where he oversaw 1,900 stores and $93 billion in sales, as well as positions at Old Navy and Lululemon. In his new role, Barry will be responsible for retail strategy and operations across SpartanNash's retail footprint, leading over 12,000 retail Associates.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) and its Foundation announced a $130,000 donation to Junior Achievement (JA) following their second annual back-to-school fundraiser. The campaign, conducted across various store brands including Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets, and D&W Fresh Market, collected donations through in-store and online contributions. The funds will support JA's programs focusing on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship education for young people. The initiative extends the existing partnership between SpartanNash and JA, which includes an experiential activation at JA Finance Park® teaching students about grocery industry careers.

SpartanNash (SPTN) has announced its second acquisition this month, signing an Asset Purchase Agreement with Markham Enterprises, which includes three convenience stores and fuel centers in mid-Michigan. The acquisition, expected to close in December, will retain all 42 Markham team members. This follows SpartanNash's recent acquisition of Fresh Encounter Inc. The deal aligns with the company's strategy to expand its fuel center and convenience store footprint, while leveraging insights to innovate across its wholesale business. Financial terms were not disclosed.

SpartanNash (SPTN) has launched its eighth annual fundraiser to support local food pantries across nine Midwest states. The campaign, running through Nov. 3, aims to raise $300,000, with all donations staying in local communities. Store guests can donate at checkout in SpartanNash-operated stores or online. In 2023, the company and its guests raised over $300,000, contributing to a total of more than $2 million raised since the fundraiser's inception. The initiative comes as food insecurity affects over 13% of U.S. households in 2023, according to USDA data.

SpartanNash (SPTN) has scheduled its third quarter 2024 financial results announcement for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, before market open. The results will cover the 12-week period ended Oct. 5, 2024. The company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the quarterly results. The webcast will be available on spartannash.com/webcasts under 'Investor Relations' and will remain accessible through Nov. 21, 2024. A supplemental earnings presentation will also be available on the company's website.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) has announced the acquisition of Fresh Encounter Inc. (FEI), a 49-store supermarket chain operating in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. This acquisition expands SpartanNash's retail footprint by 33% and marks the company's second retail acquisition in 2024. FEI, a long-time SpartanNash customer for 58 years, will bring 2,500 new team members to the SpartanNash family.

The deal aligns with SpartanNash's strategic growth plans and is expected to contribute to the company's 2025 long-term goals. FEI operates under various retail banners including Community Markets, Remke Markets, Chief Markets, and Needler's Fresh Market. The transaction is set to close in late November, subject to customary conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) has expanded its Total Rewards program to address childcare challenges for working families. The new benefits include:

• 25% tuition discount for ages 0-12 at The Learning Care Group centers
• Priority enrollment and waived fees at these centers
• Three days of backup care
• Up to $500 company match for Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

These benefits can save eligible Associates approximately $6,000 annually. SpartanNash already offers other family-supportive benefits like Paid Parental Leave and adoption assistance. The company was named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families in 2024.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) has promoted Kristen Porter to Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Compliance Officer. In her new role, Porter will oversee the company's compliance efforts, including food safety and licensing teams. She will lead the design, development, and implementation of SpartanNash's compliance structure and governance, working with leaders to drive accountability and compliance. Porter will report regularly to the Board of Directors' Audit Committee on the status of the company's compliance program.

Porter joined SpartanNash in March 2022 and has since supported various functions within the company. With over 20 years of legal experience in public policy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and litigation, Porter previously served as General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer at GHSP. The creation of a centralized compliance structure is a priority for SpartanNash's Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) hosted its inaugural IT Training Palooza, a three-day event that brought together over 300 Associates to explore technology trends and innovation in the grocery industry. The event focused on topics such as AI, automation, and cybersecurity, featuring 50+ sessions and participation from top tech companies like Microsoft and Snowflake.

Associates logged more than 5,000 hours of training in an intensive festival environment. The event showcased SpartanNash's commitment to leveraging technology for customer-centric innovation and investing in Associate development. The company is also utilizing AI for demand prediction and waste reduction, as well as autonomous inventory robots for real-time shelf intelligence.