Spartan Stores, Nash Finch Merge to Become Larger Grocer y Wholesale Distributor

Spartan Stores, Inc., Byron Township, Mich., and Nash Finch Co., Edina, Minn., completed their merger and will use the corporate name of SpartanNash Co., with the official name change to SpartanNash expected to become effective at the annual shareholders meeting in May 2014. The combined company will continue to conduct business as Spartan Stores, Nash Finch and MDV in their respective markets.

"This merger brings together two highly complementary organizations to form a leader in the grocery wholesale, retail and military commissary and exchange channels," says Dennis Eidson, president and CEO of Spartan Stores. "We would like to thank all of our stakeholders, including our shareholders, associates, customers and suppliers, for their support in completing this significant achievement. We look forward to leveraging our new platform with its broader customer base and geographic reach to create significant long-term value for our shareholders."