Leveling the Playing Field Against Big Box Giants
SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam emphasized the transformative potential for small and mid-sized grocers in a landscape increasingly dominated by mega-chains.
“This transaction gives independent retailers the scale, efficiency, and purchasing power to go toe-to-toe with the big box stores,” said Sarsam. “It’s not just about business — it’s about supporting local farmers, boosting economies, and enhancing community health.”
The companies expect the deal to increase supply chain efficiencies, allowing them to lower prices in a low-margin, highly competitive industry.
From Commissaries to Corner Stores: A Coast-to-Coast Footprint
Founded in 1918 and based in Keene, New Hampshire, C&S serves over 7,500 grocery outlets and maintains a vast footprint throughout the Midwest, South, and Northeast.
SpartanNash, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, operates nearly 200 stores under familiar banners such as Family Fare and Martin’s Super Markets. It also plays a key role in the military supply chain, distributing goods to commissaries and exchanges around the world.
