SpartanNash Company - SPTN STOCK NEWS

SpartanNash has promoted Paul Weis to Vice President, Distribution Finance. Weis will oversee finance for the company's global supply chain and report to Executive Vice President and CFO Jason Monaco. SpartanNash's wholesale business accounts for approximately 70% of net sales and is supported by 19 distribution centers, serving over 2,300 retail locations, including 147 SpartanNash-operated stores.

Weis joined SpartanNash in June 2017 and was previously Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. His promotion is part of several Finance VP moves at the company, including Dustin Manning becoming VP of Inventory Management and Justin Vire taking on the role of VP, Cost Leadership. The FP&A team will now be led by Kim Craven, reporting to VP and Principal Accounting Officer Todd Riksen.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN), a food solutions company, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2175 per common share. The dividend will be paid on October 4, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 23, 2024. This decision was approved by the company's Board of Directors on September 11, 2024. As of September 10, 2024, SpartanNash had 33,744,708 common shares outstanding. This announcement demonstrates the company's commitment to providing regular returns to its shareholders.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) has appointed Erin Storm as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Storm brings 18 years of experience from Kellogg's and Kellanova, where she most recently served as Vice President of Commercial Strategy. In her new role, Storm will lead marketing functions including the OwnBrands portfolio, retail marketing programs, e-commerce, digital experience, creative services, shopper insights, and loyalty.

Storm's background includes overseeing brand and innovation for a $3 billion salty category, managing marketing for popular brands like Pringles, Cheez-It, and Club Crackers. Her team's creative work has earned national recognition, including an Andy Award for a 2024 Pringles Super Bowl ad. SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam expressed confidence in Storm's ability to drive brand awareness, capture market share, and leverage consumer insights for product innovation.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) has launched its annual back-to-school fundraiser through the SpartanNash Foundation, benefiting Junior Achievement (JA). The fundraiser, running from August 21 to September 2, 2024, aims to support JA's educational programs in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. Donations can be made in-store at participating SpartanNash-operated retail stores or online for online orders.

The partnership between SpartanNash and JA includes an experiential activation at JA Finance Park®, featuring a grocery storefront to educate students about SpartanNash careers and financial planning. Proceeds from the fundraiser will expand access to JA's educational curriculums, contributing to student readiness for adulthood and the workforce.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) reported its Q2 fiscal 2024 results, reaffirming its fiscal 2024 guidance. Net sales decreased 3.5% to $2.23 billion, with Wholesale segment sales down 4.8% and Retail segment sales down 0.4%. Net earnings were $0.34 per diluted share, compared to $0.57 in Q2 2023. Adjusted EPS was $0.59, down from $0.65, while Adjusted EBITDA was $64.5 million, compared to $66.1 million last year.

The company is piloting a Customer Value Proposition initiative, lowering prices on 6,000 products. Year-to-date cash from operations increased 166% to $132.1 million. SpartanNash maintained its fiscal 2024 outlook, projecting total net sales between $9.5-9.7 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $255-270 million.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) has unveiled a revamped Family Fare store in Holland, Michigan, showcasing a new vision for future store concepts. The redesigned store features enhanced fresh meal solutions, convenience-focused food selections, a beef jerky bar, and a vintage candy station. This transformation, based on shopper data and insights, aims to improve convenience, quality, and affordability while maintaining Family Fare's core pillars of freshness, friendliness, and value.

Key features include an open bakery with live baking, expanded deli options, $20 healthy meal kits, and a dedicated value wall. In celebration of the grand reopening, SpartanNash donated to Community Action House, providing over 8,500 meals to the community. The company plans to implement similar refreshes across its store network, with another Family Fare update scheduled for Sparta, Michigan, later this fall.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN), a food solutions company, has announced its plans to release second quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, August 15, 2024, before the stock market opens. The results will cover the 12-week period ended July 13, 2024. The company will host a conference call and live webcast at 10:30 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the quarterly results in detail.

Investors and interested parties can access the webcast through SpartanNash's website at spartannash.com/webcasts under the 'Investor Relations' section. The webcast will remain available for replay until August 29, 2024. Additionally, a supplemental quarterly earnings presentation will be made available on the company's website at spartannash.com/investor-presentations.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) hosted its annual Food Solutions Expo, drawing over 1,500 grocery industry leaders. The two-day event featured supplier and customer awards, educational sessions, and special deals. Key highlights include:

- Showcasing of 400+ new products, including SpartanNash OwnBrands offerings
- Recognition of seven vendors with SpartanNash Impact Awards
- Donation of approximately 30,000 meals to Feeding America
- Focus on independent grocers, who represent 33% of retail grocery industry sales ($253.6 billion annually)

The expo emphasized innovation, networking, and community support, reflecting SpartanNash's commitment to elevating the grocery shopping experience and supporting independent grocers.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) has appointed Dorlisa Flur as a new independent director to its Board, enhancing its ongoing board refreshment efforts. Flur brings extensive experience in grocery distribution, retail, warehousing, and logistics for multi-billion-dollar enterprises. She has served as an independent strategic advisor to Southeastern Grocers since 2018 and previously held executive positions at Belk and Family Dollar Stores. Flur also serves on the boards of Sally Beauty Holdings, United States Cold Storage, and BlueCross BlueShield NC.

This appointment marks the third independent director joining the SpartanNash Board since 2023. The Board now comprises nine directors, with seven appointed in the last five years and eight being independent. This move aligns with SpartanNash's strategy to strengthen its leadership and drive long-term sustainable growth and value creation.