SpartanNash showcased its commitment to fostering supplier partnerships during the recent Food Solutions Expo by honoring its top 10 suppliers through its inaugural Impact Awards. The honor recognizes their commitment to delivering value to SpartanNash's independent retailers and customers, according to the company.
The honor recognized suppliers that have played a pivotal role in the retailer’s merchandising transformation and celebrates their commitment to delivering value to the grocer and its customers, according to the SpartanNash. Through the company’s merchandising transformation, it is mobilizing data to improve operational efficiencies.
"We are incredibly grateful to our world-class suppliers that have partnered with us in propelling our merchandising transformation forward," said SpartanNash SVP and chief merchandising officer Bennett Morgan in a statement. "These suppliers have demonstrated time and again their commitment to creating an outstanding shopper experience and helping independent grocery retailers grow their business."
The 2023 Impact Award winners are:
• Best in Class—General Mills
• Rising Star—Hometown Food Company
• Pioneering Digital Excellence—Kraft Heinz Company
• Excellence in Execution—Conagra, Chiquita Brands International, Danone, Tyson Foods, Inc., Rich Products Corporation, Sandridge Crafted Foods, and Unilever.
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