SpartanNash Co.

This fall offers grocers well-timed new products and programs to boost fresh sales, as vendors tie into key trends ranging from kids' health to gourmet indulgence.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Boosted by lower expenses and improved gross margins, quarterly net profits for Nash Finch Co. here more than doubled, the company said yesterday. Net earnings for the second quarter ended June 16 were $9.6 million, or 70 cents per share, up from $4.1 million, or 31 cents per share, a year ago.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Spartan Stores, Inc., here has completed a previously announced acquisition of 20 grocery stores, two fuel centers and three convenience stores from G&R Felpausch Co.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Nash Finch Co. here donated some 1,500 books through its NFC Foundation as part of the first "Lift Up America" event at a Major League Baseball game.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Felpausch Food Centers will temporarily close its 20 grocery stores come Wednesday as it transitions to new ownership by Spartan Stores, based here.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Nash Finch Co. here donated some 1,500 books through its NFC Foundation as part of the first "Lift Up America" event at a Major League Baseball game.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Leading produce distributor Caito Foods Service, Inc. here said yesterday it has appointed Fred Caito president and c.e.o., and Robert (Bob) Kirch e.v.p. and c.o.o.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Leading produce distributor Caito Foods Service, Inc. here said yesterday it has appointed Fred Caito president and c.e.o., and Robert (Bob) Kirch e.v.p. and c.o.o.