SpartanNash company history timeline

1917

Spartan Stores began in 1917 when 100 independent retailers banded together to purchase in bulk and pass the savings along to their customers.

1918

In 1918, 43 of the original retailers signed the Articles of Incorporation for the Grand Rapids Wholesale Grocery Company; their first purchase was a boxcar of sugar.

1995

In 1995, Nash Finch acquired Military Distributors of Virginia (MDV), and our commitment to serving our military heroes whether at home or abroad began.

2013

SpartanNash was formed when Spartan Stores, based in Grand Rapids, Mich., merged with the Nash Finch Company based in Minneapolis, Minn. in November of 2013.

2017

In 2017, SpartanNash acquired Caito Foods — which specializes in fresh produce distribution — and SpartanNash Logistics, its managed freight and logistics solutions company.

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