SpartanNash is in the process of acquiring Fresh Encounter, Inc., the 49-store grocery chain located in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky under the Remke Markets, Needler’s Fresh Market, Chief Markets and Community Markets banners. The acquisition would mark the companies second this year after acquiring Metcalfe’s Market in April. “Fresh Encounter has been a successful family owned and operated business for decades and we are proud to continue this legacy,” said SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam. “This acquisition is an exciting milestone in our company’s strategic growth plans. Not only will we welcome 2,500 new associates to the SpartanNash family, we will also begin serving shoppers in Kentucky and grow our existing footprint across Ohio and Indiana. Retail is a critical component of our business model and long term strategic plan, as we meet consumer needs and leverage insights from our stores to continuously innovate our products and operations across our wholesale business”.
Grand rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash operates food wholesale and grocery retail. It’s global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates 147 grocery stores primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to pharmacies and gas stations.
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