SpartanNash Welcomes Jay Mahabir as Vice President, Retail Operations
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) has appointed Jay Mahabir as Vice President, Retail Operations, effective immediately. Mahabir will oversee operations at nearly 200 grocery stores across 10 states, focusing on enhancing both in-store and online shopping experiences through freshness, value, and convenience.
Mahabir joins SpartanNash with significant retail experience, having previously served as Market Director at Meijer, where he led Michigan's two highest-volume markets. His prior roles at Lowe's and Target were marked by strong performance in Associate retention, customer service, shrink management, and operational excellence.
The appointment comes amid SpartanNash's retail expansion, following their 2024 acquisitions of Metcalfe's Market, Fresh Encounter Inc., and Markham Enterprises Inc.
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) ha nominato Jay Mahabir Vice Presidente delle Operazioni Retail, con effetto immediato. Mahabir sarà responsabile delle attività in quasi 200 supermercati distribuiti in 10 stati, concentrandosi sul miglioramento dell’esperienza di acquisto sia in negozio che online, puntando su freschezza, valore e comodità.
Mahabir arriva in SpartanNash con una solida esperienza nel settore retail, avendo ricoperto in precedenza il ruolo di Market Director presso Meijer, dove ha guidato i due mercati con il maggior volume in Michigan. I suoi ruoli precedenti in Lowe's e Target si sono distinti per ottimi risultati nella fidelizzazione dei dipendenti, nel servizio clienti, nella gestione delle perdite e nell’eccellenza operativa.
La nomina avviene in un momento di espansione per SpartanNash, a seguito delle acquisizioni del 2024 di Metcalfe's Market, Fresh Encounter Inc. e Markham Enterprises Inc.
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) ha designado a Jay Mahabir como Vicepresidente de Operaciones Minoristas, con efecto inmediato. Mahabir supervisará las operaciones de casi 200 tiendas de comestibles en 10 estados, enfocándose en mejorar la experiencia de compra tanto en tienda como en línea, destacando frescura, valor y conveniencia.
Mahabir se une a SpartanNash con una amplia experiencia en el sector minorista, habiendo sido anteriormente Director de Mercado en Meijer, donde lideró los dos mercados de mayor volumen en Michigan. Sus cargos previos en Lowe's y Target se caracterizaron por un sólido desempeño en la retención de empleados, servicio al cliente, gestión de pérdidas y excelencia operativa.
El nombramiento llega en un momento de expansión minorista para SpartanNash, tras las adquisiciones de 2024 de Metcalfe's Market, Fresh Encounter Inc. y Markham Enterprises Inc.
SpartanNash (나스닥: SPTN)은 즉시 효력을 발휘하는 소매 운영 부사장으로 Jay Mahabir를 임명했습니다. Mahabir는 10개 주에 걸쳐 약 200개의 식료품점 운영을 총괄하며, 신선도, 가치, 편리성을 통해 매장 내외 쇼핑 경험 향상에 주력할 예정입니다.
Mahabir는 Meijer에서 미시간 주 내 두 개의 최대 시장을 이끈 마켓 디렉터로서 풍부한 소매 경험을 가지고 SpartanNash에 합류했습니다. 이전에는 Lowe's와 Target에서 직원 유지, 고객 서비스, 재고 손실 관리 및 운영 우수성 분야에서 뛰어난 성과를 보였습니다.
이번 임명은 2024년 Metcalfe's Market, Fresh Encounter Inc., Markham Enterprises Inc. 인수 이후 SpartanNash의 소매 확장 시점에 이루어졌습니다.
SpartanNash (Nasdaq : SPTN) a nommé Jay Mahabir au poste de Vice-Président des Opérations Retail, avec effet immédiat. Mahabir supervisera les opérations dans près de 200 épiceries réparties dans 10 états, en se concentrant sur l’amélioration de l’expérience d’achat en magasin et en ligne, en mettant l’accent sur la fraîcheur, la valeur et la commodité.
Mahabir rejoint SpartanNash avec une solide expérience dans le commerce de détail, ayant précédemment occupé le poste de Directeur de Marché chez Meijer, où il a dirigé les deux marchés à plus fort volume du Michigan. Ses précédents postes chez Lowe's et Target ont été marqués par d’excellents résultats en matière de rétention des employés, service client, gestion des pertes et excellence opérationnelle.
Cette nomination intervient dans un contexte d’expansion retail pour SpartanNash, suite aux acquisitions de 2024 de Metcalfe's Market, Fresh Encounter Inc. et Markham Enterprises Inc.
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) hat Jay Mahabir mit sofortiger Wirkung zum Vice President für Einzelhandelsbetrieb ernannt. Mahabir wird die Abläufe in fast 200 Lebensmittelgeschäften in 10 Bundesstaaten überwachen und sich darauf konzentrieren, das Einkaufserlebnis sowohl im Laden als auch online durch Frische, Wert und Bequemlichkeit zu verbessern.
Mahabir bringt umfangreiche Einzelhandelserfahrung mit und war zuvor Market Director bei Meijer, wo er die beiden umsatzstärksten Märkte in Michigan leitete. Seine früheren Positionen bei Lowe's und Target zeichneten sich durch starke Leistungen in den Bereichen Mitarbeiterbindung, Kundenservice, Schwundmanagement und operative Exzellenz aus.
Die Ernennung erfolgt inmitten der Einzelhandelserweiterung von SpartanNash nach den Übernahmen von Metcalfe's Market, Fresh Encounter Inc. und Markham Enterprises Inc. im Jahr 2024.
- Expansion of retail presence through three strategic acquisitions in 2024
- Appointment of experienced retail executive with proven track record in high-volume markets
- Focus on improving both in-store and online shopping experiences
- None.
Mahabir will oversee nearly 200 grocery stores in 10 states, bringing experience from Meijer, Lowe's and Target
"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. "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
SpartanNash has been steadily growing its retail presence, with 2024 acquisitions of Metcalfe's® Market, Fresh Encounter Inc. and Markham Enterprises Inc.
About SpartanNash
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and
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