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Report highlights progress with Associate safety, development and engagement
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today published its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report. This report provides details on how the Company continues to strengthen its People First culture through significant advancements in Associate safety, development and engagement, sustainability, and governance, among other programs.
"The progress we've made is a testament to the dedication of our Associates and leaders in shaping a vibrant People First culture," said SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam. "It is our responsibility to foster an environment where our Associates can grow, thrive and contribute to our collective success, while honoring our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities we serve."
Highlights from the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report include:
Prioritized Associate Safety & Wellbeing
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Achieved a top-quartile Total Recordable Incident Rate ("TRIR") of 2.0, reflecting a 25% year-over-year reduction and an 83% decrease in lost-time incidents since 2020.
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Won the 2024 Theo Award for excellence in injury reduction, safety improvements and return-to-work efficiencies.
Empowered Talent: Development & Retention
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Reduced turnover by 7% and increased 90-day new hire retention by 4% compared to 2023.
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Provided quality leadership development training through partnerships with DiSC, Korn Ferry, LinkedIn Learning and Skillsoft.
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Welcomed 106 interns from 38 colleges and successfully converted several into full-time Associates.
Fostered Associate Engagement
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Hosted a large-scale Associate volunteer event in which 500,000 meals were packed for people affected by natural disasters.
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Launched a daycare subsidy program to support Associates with childcare expenses.
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Earned recognition as a Great Place to Work®, U.S. News & World Report® Best Company to work for and a Best & Brightest® Company to Work for in the nation.
To read the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report, visit spartannash.com.
About SpartanNash
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.