GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Food solutions company SpartanNash® announced Jay Mahabir has been named Vice President, Retail Operations, effective immediately. Mahabir will oversee retail operations at nearly 200 SpartanNash-operated stores in 10 states. He will be focused on leading an excellent in-store and online experience for Associates and shoppers.

“We will continue to enhance our shopping experience by focusing on freshness, value and convenience, and Jay will play a critical role in leading this work,” said SpartanNash Senior Vice President and Chief Retail Officer Djouma Barry in a recent press release. “Jay will also be focused on developing our talent pipeline, so retail Associates can maximize the career opportunities available to them across our footprint.”

Mahabir previously served as Market Director for Meijer, where he led the two highest-volume markets in Michigan. He also served in store leadership roles at Lowe’s and Target, where he earned recognition for his Associate retention and engagement rates, customer service scores, shrink initiatives and operational excellence.

SpartanNash has been steadily growing its retail presence, with 2024 acquisitions of Metcalfe’s® Market, Fresh Encounter Inc. and Markham Enterprises Inc.