SpartanNash

SpartanNash Company (formerly Grand Rapids Wholesale Grocery Company and Spartan Stores, Inc.) is an American food distribution and retail company headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan. Founded in 1917, it was formerly known as Spartan Stores until adopting its current name in November 2013, following a merger with Nash Finch Company. Over the years, SpartanNash has grown to become an important part of the food supply chain in the United States, helping to get food from producers to stores and customers.

The company operates both food distribution services and retail stores, making it a key player in keeping shelves stocked across many areas. Its work supports thousands of jobs and helps ensure that families and communities have access to the food they need.

In September 2025, SpartanNash was purchased by C&S Wholesale Grocers, marking a significant change in its ownership and structure. This acquisition reflects the evolving nature of the grocery and food distribution industry, as larger companies come together to better serve their customers and adapt to changing market needs.

Overview

SpartanNash helps bring food to small grocery stores, military commissaries, and owns stores in 44 states, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. It runs 147 stores with names like Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets, and D&W Fresh Market in the Midwestern United States.

The company is the biggest food supplier for military commissaries and exchanges in the United States. In 2025, SpartanNash was bought by C&S Wholesale Grocers, the company that owns Piggly Wiggly.

History

The Grand Rapids Wholesale Grocery Company started in 1917 by 43 grocers. It later became known as Spartan Stores in 1957. For many years, it worked as a cooperative before becoming a for-profit company in the 1970s.

In November 2013, Spartan Stores merged with the Nash Finch Company to form SpartanNash Company. Over time, SpartanNash grew by buying many grocery stores and companies, such as D&W Food Centers and Martin's Super Markets. In September 2025, SpartanNash was purchased by C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Retail chains

SpartanNash runs grocery stores in many states. Some of their stores today are D&W Fresh Market in Michigan, Family Fare Supermarkets in the Midwest, and Remke Markets in Cincinnati. They also have Martin's Super Markets in Indiana and Michigan, and Village Market in Elk Rapids, Michigan.

In the past, SpartanNash had many other store brands. These included Bag 'N Save, which became Family Fare in 2015, and Dan's Supermarket in North Dakota, which also became Family Fare in 2023. Other past stores are Econofoods, Felpausch, Food Town Supermarkets, Glen's Markets, and The Pharm, among others. Many of these stores changed to the Family Fare name over time.