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SpartanNash promotes produce leader

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Grand Rapids, MI-based SpartanNash {{BB #: has promoted Andy Smith to senior director of merchandising for produce and floral.

Previously, Smith served as merchandising associate. His career with SpartanNash spans nearly two decades, including retail store operations and more than 13 years in produce and floral.

“I’m pleased to promote Andy from within to fill this critical role on the merchandising team,” said Bennet Morgan, SpartanNash executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, in a statement.

“As we look to improve our fresh credibility in our new go-to-market strategy, floral and produce are going to be big bets for us,” Morgan said. “With his extensive background and knowledge in the business, Andy is the perfect fit to help us in becoming a leading customer-focused, innovative food solutions company.”

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Pamela Riemenschneider is the Retail Editor for Blue Book Services.