SpartanNash Company
SpartanNash Company is a food wholesale and grocery retail company headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan, formed by the 2013 merger of Spartan Stores and Nash Finch. C&S Wholesale Grocers acquired it in 2025 for about $1.77 billion. It distributes to independent grocers and operates banners including Family Fare and Martin's Super Markets.
Company Type
private
Founded
1917
Headquarters
Byron Center, Michigan, USA
Revenue
Approximately $9.5 billion (FY2024)
Employees
Approximately 15,000
Primary Market
United States
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About SpartanNash Company
Who owns SpartanNash?
C&S Wholesale Grocers, which completed its roughly $1.77 billion acquisition in 2025.
Is SpartanNash publicly traded?
No. It was delisted from NASDAQ when C&S took it private.
What stores does SpartanNash own?
Banners including Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets, D&W Fresh Market, and VG's Grocery.
Where is SpartanNash headquartered?
Byron Center, Michigan.
History of SpartanNash Company
The company descends from Grand Rapids Wholesale Grocery (1917), which became Spartan Stores, and Nash Finch of Minneapolis, dating to 1885; they merged in 2013 to form SpartanNash.
The combined company built a dual wholesale-retail model across the Upper Midwest and acquired regional banners including Martin's Super Markets (2019) and Metcalfe's Market.
After running as a NASDAQ-listed public company under ticker SPTN, it agreed in June 2025 to be acquired by C&S Wholesale Grocers for $26.50 per share, completing the deal later in 2025.
Brands Owned by SpartanNash Company
SpartanNash Company owns 4 brands in our database. Explore the ownership tree below — click categories to expand and see individual brands.
SpartanNash Company
private · Founded 1917 · Byron Center, Michigan, USA
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SpartanNash Company Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +C&S wholesale scale backing
- +Established independent grocer customer base
- +Midwest retail banner portfolio
- +Private label margin capture
Considerations
- -Low-margin grocery wholesale economics
- -Independent grocer customer consolidation
- -Post-acquisition integration execution
Frequently Asked Questions About SpartanNash Company
Who owns SpartanNash?
C&S Wholesale Grocers, which completed its roughly $1.77 billion acquisition in 2025.
Is SpartanNash publicly traded?
No. It was delisted from NASDAQ when C&S took it private.
What stores does SpartanNash own?
Banners including Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets, D&W Fresh Market, and VG's Grocery.
Where is SpartanNash headquartered?
Byron Center, Michigan.
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