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'''SpartanNash''' is an American food distributor and grocery store retailer headquartered in [[Byron Center, Michigan]]. The company was formed in 2013 through the merger of [[Spartan Stores]] and [[Nash Finch Company]]. SpartanNash operates in three primary segments: food distribution, military distribution, and retail.<br />
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==History==<br />
SpartanNash was created in 2013 when [[Spartan Stores]], a grocery distributor and retailer, merged with [[Nash Finch Company]], a food distribution company that primarily served military commissaries and exchanges. The merger aimed to create a more competitive and efficient company capable of serving a broader range of customers.<br />
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===Spartan Stores===<br />
[[Spartan Stores]] was founded in 1917 as a cooperative of independent grocery stores in [[Grand Rapids, Michigan]]. Over the years, it expanded its operations to include wholesale distribution and retail grocery stores under various banners.<br />
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===Nash Finch Company===<br />
[[Nash Finch Company]] was established in 1885 in [[Grand Forks, North Dakota]]. It grew to become one of the largest food distribution companies in the United States, with a significant portion of its business dedicated to supplying military commissaries and exchanges.<br />
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==Operations==<br />
SpartanNash operates in three main segments:<br />
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===Food Distribution===<br />
The food distribution segment supplies groceries to independent and chain retailers, corporate-owned retail stores, and other customers. SpartanNash distributes a wide range of products, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, and dry goods.<br />
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===Military Distribution===<br />
The military distribution segment provides food and related products to U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. This segment is a significant part of SpartanNash's business, leveraging the expertise and relationships developed by the former Nash Finch Company.<br />
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===Retail===<br />
SpartanNash owns and operates retail grocery stores under various banners, including [[Family Fare]], [[D&W Fresh Market]], and [[VG's Grocery]]. These stores are located primarily in the Midwest.<br />
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==Corporate Governance==<br />
SpartanNash is led by a board of directors and an executive management team. The company's headquarters are located in [[Byron Center, Michigan]].<br />
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==Community Involvement==<br />
SpartanNash is involved in various community initiatives and charitable activities. The company supports local food banks, educational programs, and other community organizations.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Spartan Stores]]<br />
* [[Nash Finch Company]]<br />
* [[Family Fare]]<br />
* [[D&W Fresh Market]]<br />
* [[VG's Grocery]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
{{Official website|https://www.spartannash.com}}<br />
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[[Category:Food distributors of the United States]]<br />
[[Category:Supermarkets of the United States]]<br />
[[Category:Companies based in Michigan]]<br />
[[Category:Companies established in 2013]]<br />
[[Category:American companies established in 2013]]<br />
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