GRAND RAPIDS, MI - I’m sure you can imagine the excitement the writing team at AndNowUKnow felt when we caught wind of a new produce leadership appointment at SpartanNash. The retailer has promoted Andy Smith to Senior Director, Merchandising of Produce/Floral, where he will oversee all aspects of produce and floral merchandising.

Smith began his career with SpartanNash almost two decades ago, having held a variety of different roles since then. According to a statement from the retailer, he has spent six years in retail store operations and more than 13 within produce and floral.

He is a Food Marketing Institute Future Leaders Experience Attendee, Emerging Leaders Development Program Graduate. Most recently, Smith also completed the International Fresh Produce Association Executive Leadership Program at Cornell University.

Now, he will use his skills to help SpartanNash in its continued commitment to its merchandising transformation, leveraging key insights to drive enhanced category planning, promotional effectiveness, and a more compelling customer offer.

“I’m pleased to promote Andy from within to fill this critical role on the merchandising team,” said SpartanNash Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer Bennett Morgan. “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. 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.”

Congratulations to Andy Smith on his promotion!

SpartanNash