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SpartanNash Company news covers the food solutions company’s wholesale distribution, grocery retail operations and completed corporate-status transition. Company updates have described a supply chain network serving independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, alongside retail banners including Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets, D&W Fresh Market and Supermercado Nuestra Familia.
Recurring coverage also includes OwnBrands activity such as the Our Family portfolio, store openings, cash dividends, technology and cybersecurity leadership, and executive or marketing appointments tied to retail, supply chain and corporate functions. Later corporate-status coverage reflects the completed merger, Nasdaq delisting and termination of public reporting registration for the former SPTN common stock.
SpartanNash (SPTN) has awarded its 2024 Our Family® Scholarship to 25 students, each receiving $2,500 for their outstanding community service contributions. The third annual program, setting a new record for recipients, supports undergraduate, graduate, and vocational students who demonstrate exceptional dedication to community service.
Recipients were selected based on their efforts to create better places to live, play, and grow. The scholarship funds can be applied to various forms of higher education, including universities, trade schools, and other post-secondary programs. Notable winners include students who coordinated blood drives, led international development projects, supported military families, and contributed to healthcare initiatives.
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2175 per common share. The dividend will be distributed on December 30, 2024, to shareholders recorded as of December 9, 2024. The company reported 33,754,787 outstanding common shares as of November 19, 2024.
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced its third quarter fiscal 2024 results, reporting net sales of $2.25 billion, a 0.6% decrease compared to the prior year. The Wholesale segment saw a 1.6% decline in net sales to $1.58 billion due to reduced case volumes, while the Retail segment experienced a 1.9% increase to $674.6 million, supported by acquisitions. Net earnings remained at $0.32 per diluted share. Adjusted EPS was $0.48, down from $0.54. Adjusted EBITDA was $60.5 million, slightly down from $60.9 million. Cash from operations rose by 28.8% to $123.3 million. SpartanNash updated its fiscal 2024 guidance, maintaining net sales between $9.5 billion and $9.7 billion, but lowering adjusted EBITDA to $252-$257 million and adjusted EPS to $1.85-$1.95. The company anticipates low-single-digit topline growth and mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth for fiscal 2025.
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.