SpartanNash Co.

Grocer to purchase 3 military distribution centers

Spartan Stores was one of the retailer-users that provided input.

New members expand director roster to 10

Michigan grocer reduces long-term debt by $37 million

A Fresh Experience 2010 to attract 1,300 attendees

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Spartan Stores, Inc. is providing supplies and volunteer labor to assist with the cleanup of the Kalamazoo River oil spill.

Spartan Stores, Inc. yesterday reported consolidated net sales of $577.2 million for its 12-week first quarter ended June 19, a 3.2 percent drop from the same period last year, while net profits slid 12.7 percent to $5.99 million.

Total second-quarter 2010 sales for the Nash Finch Co. were $1.15 billion, compared with $1.22 billion in the prior-year quarter, a decrease of 5.1 percent.