FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020
CONTACT:
Meredith Gremel, Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Communications, 616-878-2830
On Nov. 11 and 12, SpartanNash retail stores in nine states will say ‘thank you’ with discount
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – SpartanNash will honor current servicemembers and veterans of the Armed Forces this Veterans Day by offering an 11 percent discount on all eligible products in its 156 corporate-owned retail stores in nine states. The 11 percent discount will be offered Wednesday, Nov. 11 and Thursday, Nov. 12
All active duty, Reserve, National Guard and veterans who present proper identification at any SpartanNash company-owned store on Nov. 11 or 12 will receive an 11 percent discount*.
Participating SpartanNash stores include Ada Fresh Market, D&W Fresh Market, Dan’s Supermarket, Econofoods, Family Fare, Family Fresh Market, Forest Hills Foods, Martin’s Super Markets, No Frills, Pick’n Save, SunMart, Supermercado Nuestra Familia, ValuLand, and VG’s.
“At SpartanNash, one of our core values is patriotism, and we are deeply committed to serving our military heroes and their families, whether they are a part of our family of associates or in the communities we serve,” said Meredith Gremel, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Communications. “As a leading distributor of grocery products to U.S. military commissaries around the world, we are honored to show our appreciation to these men and women this Veterans Day.”
As a veteran-friendly and Military Friendly® Employer, SpartanNash proudly employs more than 700 self-identified veterans, in addition to Reservists, National Guardsmen and Blue and Gold Star family members throughout the company. SpartanNash also offers an associate resource group, SNVETS, which focuses on supporting, networking, volunteering, educating, training and serving military associates, their families and veterans in the community.
“At SpartanNash, we want our veteran associates and store guests, as well as those still serving, to know how grateful we are for their time in uniform faithfully serving our country,” said David Sisk, EVP and President of MDV, SpartanNash’s military division. “With more than 700 veterans amongst our ranks, we recognize and appreciate their personal sacrifices, valuable perspectives, backgrounds and work ethic that everyone connected to our US Armed Forces brings to the table – and this is one small way we can say ‘thank you for your service.’”
*Please note: The discount does not apply to pharmacy, alcohol, tobacco, lottery, stamps, sales tax, gift cards, bottle deposits, already reduced promotional items and other service counter items.
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About SpartanNash
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a Fortune 400 company whose core businesses include distributing grocery products to a diverse group of independent and chain retailers, its corporate-owned retail stores and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges; as well as operating a premier fresh produce distribution network. SpartanNash serves customer locations in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Bahrain, Djibouti and Egypt. SpartanNash currently operates 155 supermarkets, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets, D&W Fresh Market, VG’s Grocery and Dan’s Supermarket. Through its MDV military division, SpartanNash is a leading distributor of grocery products to U.S. military commissaries.