Ripe for Acquisition - Needs To Clean House - Director SpartanNash Employee Review

1.0
Nov 20, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Middle management is trying very hard to make the merger work despite the fact that SpartanNash is still being run like a west Michigan company. Positive attitude from troops on the ground despite overwhelming challenges around warehousing, archaic merchandising methodology. Strong support of independent grocers.

Cons

Awful retail operator. No long term vision. Culture is a real problem as is involving staff in remote locations. Refuses to innovate on owned retail side of the house. VERY poor executive leadership team. CEO has little to no understanding of complex retail concepts. Merchandising, Operations and Marketing are all stuck in the mud.

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5.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A wonderful, inclusive place to work. Leadership listens and cares. A great place to grow with the ability to positively impact local communities.

Cons

Work life balance suffers in an "always on" culture.

2.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great people to work with

Cons

Not Flexible scheduling and poor management from everyone from store leadership to corporate leadership

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