SpartanNash Earns Recognition as Top Employer with Multiple National Workplace Awards

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SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN), a food solutions company, has been recognized with several national workplace awards in 2024, highlighting its exceptional culture and benefits. The awards include:

• Newsweek: America's Greatest Workplaces 2024, for Diversity, and for Job Starters.
• Great Place to Work: Certification for the second consecutive year.
• U.S. News & World Report: Best Companies to Work For overall, in the Midwest, and in the Personal Care, Drug, and Grocery Stores category.
• Best & Brightest: 11th consecutive year as a Best & Brightest Company to Work For in The Nation and 5th consecutive year as one of The Nation's Best & Brightest in Wellness.

SpartanNash's 17,000 Associates benefit from flexible paid time off, parental leave, professional development programs, and more. Over 90% of Associates deem it a safe workplace, with 81% proud of their affiliation. Young professionals engage through the Early in Career Program and a highly-rated internship program. For more, visit careers.spartannash.com.

Company honored by Newsweek^®, Great Place to Work^®, U.S. News^® and Best and Brightest^® for Exceptional People First Culture, Enhanced Benefits and Innovative Associate Programs

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) is proud to announce its 2024 recognition as a top employer, following wins with multiple national workplace awards, including:

• Newsweek – Awarded based on a thorough examination of publicly available data, interviews with human resource professionals and an anonymous online survey in which Associates shared insights into the Company's culture and work environment.
  • America's Greatest Workplaces 2024
  • America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024
  • America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024
• Great Place to Work – Awarded based on a detailed company culture analysis and independent feedback from current Associates. This is SpartanNash's second consecutive year receiving this certification.
• U.S. News & World Report – Awarded based on publicly available data in categories including professional development and flexibility to gain an understanding of the everyday experiences of SpartanNash Associates.
  • U.S. News Best Companies To Work For, Overall
  • U.S. News Best Companies To Work For, Midwest
  • U.S. News Best Companies To Work For, Industry Specific Award in the Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores Category
• Best & Brightest – Awarded based on an assessment of the Company in categories including communication, diversity, retention and wellness. This is SpartanNash's 11th consecutive year as a Best & Brightest Company to Work For in The Nation and 5th consecutive year as one of The Nation's Best & Brightest in Wellness.

These achievements highlight the flexibility and benefits available to SpartanNash Associates and reflect the Company's dedication to a People First culture where all Associates have the resources they need to thrive.

"As a People First Company, we strive to be the employer of choice, providing careers for a better life by creating a work environment where everyone can do their best work. We deeply appreciate our 17,000 Associates who cultivate our vibrant company culture and dedicate their time and talents to delivering the ingredients for a better life to the communities we serve," said SpartanNash Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Nicole Zube, who was recently recognized as a Silver Stevie^® Award winner in the Human Resources Executive of the Year category.

The Company's recent awards are rooted in a thorough analysis of SpartanNash's human resource practices, a detailed Company culture analysis, independent feedback from current Associates, and criteria including work flexibility, education and training, diversity, recognition and more.

Some standout highlights from the Great Place to Work survey include:

• Over 90% of Associates deem SpartanNash a safe place to work.
• More than 81% feel proud to work for the Company.
• Nearly 80% feel good about the way SpartanNash contributes to the community.

SpartanNash's Total Rewards, Associate engagement opportunities and professional development programs cater to every stage of life. Associates receive top-tier benefits, including flexible paid time off, work-life resources (including legal, financial and family assistance), paid parental leave and adoption assistance, and access to Associate Resource Groups designed to foster a sense of inclusion and belonging.

SpartanNash's recognition also stems from its programming tailored specifically for young professionals. The Early in Career Program helps new Associates build confidence, strengthen business acumen and develop meaningful relationships. The Company continues to attract and retain university students through its highly-rated internship program. This year, more than 100 interns from 40 states are participating in a 12-week internship program, gaining hands-on experience across various departments and engaging in valuable leadership training.

To learn more about SpartanNash's culture and learn how to build a career for a better life, please visit careers.spartannash.com. 

Newsweek^® is a registered trademark of Newsweek LLC. Great Place to Work^® is a registered trademark of Great Place to Work Institute, Inc. U.S. News is a registered trademark of U.S. News & World Report. Best and Brightest^® is a registered trademark of the National Association for Business Resources.

About SpartanNash
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family^® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates 147 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.

CONTACT: 
Adrienne Chance
SVP, Communications
SpartanNash
press@spartannash.com 

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FAQ

What awards did SpartanNash receive in 2024?

In 2024, SpartanNash received several national workplace awards including those from Newsweek, Great Place to Work, U.S. News & World Report, and Best & Brightest.

Why is SpartanNash considered a top employer?

SpartanNash is recognized as a top employer due to its exceptional culture, flexible benefits, professional development opportunities, and high employee satisfaction.

What categories did SpartanNash win in the Newsweek awards?

SpartanNash won Newsweek awards for America's Greatest Workplaces 2024, America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024, and America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024.

What is the significance of the Great Place to Work certification for SpartanNash?

The Great Place to Work certification, awarded for the second consecutive year, reflects positive feedback from SpartanNash Associates and a strong company culture.

How does SpartanNash support young professionals?

SpartanNash supports young professionals through its Early in Career Program and an internship program, providing hands-on experience and leadership training.

What benefits do SpartanNash Associates receive?

SpartanNash Associates receive flexible paid time off, parental leave, legal and financial assistance, and access to Associate Resource Groups among other benefits.

How many years has SpartanNash been recognized by Best & Brightest?

SpartanNash has been recognized as a Best & Brightest Company to Work For in The Nation for 11 consecutive years and for wellness for 5 consecutive years.

What feedback did SpartanNash Associates provide in the Great Place to Work survey?

According to the Great Place to Work survey, over 90% of SpartanNash Associates consider it a safe place to work, and 81% feel proud to work there.

What is the Early in Career Program at SpartanNash?

The Early in Career Program at SpartanNash helps new Associates build confidence, strengthen business acumen, and develop meaningful relationships.

What role does Nicole Zube hold at SpartanNash?

Nicole Zube is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at SpartanNash.