GRAND RAPIDS, MI - In response to growing competition in the Omaha, Nebraska region, SpartanNash has announced that it will be shuttering three stores in the area.

The chain will also rebrand four Bag ‘N Save stores and four No Frills stores as Family Fare locations, though the precise locations of those stores were not confirmed.

“At times, we must make the tough decision to close an underperforming store to better serve our customers at our nearby locations,” Tom Swanson, Vice President of Retail Operations in SpartanNash’s Western Division, said, according to the Omaha World-Herald.

The retailer added that changing consumer tastes also attributed to the decision. While it was not disclosed how many employees will be affected by the closures, SpartanNash did state they will be considered for open positions at other locations.

The stores slated to close are:

• No Frills at 8005 Blondo St. in Omaha
• No Frills at 1817 West Broadway in Council Bluffs
• Bag ‘N Save at 15370 Weir St. in Omaha, near 156th and Q Streets

As for the eight stores being remodeled and rebranded, SpartanNash will invest upwards of  $14 million into the transition, featuring upgrades to fresh produce departments, as well as organic and natural foods.

Though estimated completion dates were not released, the report did state that all stores will remain open and operational for consumers as they undergo the remodeling.

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