SpartanNash Welcomes Jay Mahabir as Vice President, Retail Operations

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SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) has appointed Jay Mahabir as Vice President, Retail Operations, effective immediately. Mahabir will oversee operations at nearly 200 grocery stores across 10 states, focusing on enhancing both in-store and online shopping experiences through freshness, value, and convenience.

Mahabir joins SpartanNash with significant retail experience, having previously served as Market Director at Meijer, where he led Michigan's two highest-volume markets. His prior roles at Lowe's and Target were marked by strong performance in Associate retention, customer service, shrink management, and operational excellence.

The appointment comes amid SpartanNash's retail expansion, following their 2024 acquisitions of Metcalfe's Market, Fresh Encounter Inc., and Markham Enterprises Inc.

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• Expansion of retail presence through three strategic acquisitions in 2024
• Appointment of experienced retail executive with proven track record in high-volume markets
• Focus on improving both in-store and online shopping experiences

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• None.

Mahabir will oversee nearly 200 grocery stores in 10 states, bringing experience from Meijer, Lowe's and Target

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash^® (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced Jay Mahabir has been named Vice President, Retail Operations, effective immediately. Mahabir will oversee retail operations at nearly 200 SpartanNash-operated stores in 10 states. He will be focused on leading an excellent in-store and online experience for Associates and shoppers.

"We will continue to enhance our shopping experience by focusing on freshness, value and convenience, and Jay will play a critical role in leading this work," said SpartanNash Senior Vice President and Chief Retail Officer Djouma Barry. "Jay will also be focused on developing our talent pipeline, so retail Associates can maximize the career opportunities available to them across our footprint."

Mahabir previously served as Market Director for Meijer, where he led the two highest-volume markets in Michigan. He also served in store leadership roles at Lowe's and Target, where he earned recognition for his Associate retention and engagement rates, customer service scores, shrink initiatives and operational excellence.

SpartanNash has been steadily growing its retail presence, with 2024 acquisitions of Metcalfe's^® Market, Fresh Encounter Inc. and Markham Enterprises Inc.

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 20,000 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 nearly 200 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 with convenience stores. 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 and Chief Communications Officer 
SpartanNash  
press@spartannash.com  

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FAQ

What is Jay Mahabir's new role at SpartanNash (SPTN)?

Jay Mahabir has been appointed as Vice President, Retail Operations at SpartanNash, overseeing operations at nearly 200 grocery stores across 10 states.

How many stores did SpartanNash (SPTN) acquire in 2024?

In 2024, SpartanNash acquired three companies: Metcalfe's Market, Fresh Encounter Inc., and Markham Enterprises Inc.

What will be Jay Mahabir's main responsibilities at SpartanNash (SPTN)?

Mahabir will focus on leading excellent in-store and online experiences, enhancing shopping through freshness, value, and convenience, and developing the talent pipeline for retail Associates.

What is Jay Mahabir's previous retail experience before joining SpartanNash (SPTN)?

Mahabir previously served as Market Director at Meijer leading Michigan's two highest-volume markets, and held store leadership roles at Lowe's and Target.