SpartanNash prepares to close distribution facility in Maryland

SpartanNash will close a distribution facility in Maryland on Sept. 30, reports the Washington Business Journal.

The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based grocer inherited the Landover facility when it merged with Nash Finch Co. in 2013. Nash Finch was leasing 368,000 square feet at the time of the merger.

SpartanNash, which employs 141 workers at the Landover distribution facility, will be using other centers located along the East Coast to handle the work volume left by the closure. Workers impacted by the move will be offered positions at other facilities.

“As part of our continuous improvement, we regularly evaluate our supply chain network to identify ways to operate more efficiently and effectively,” SpartanNash said in a statement. “The changes we’ve made to our ways of working have positioned us to enhance the support we provide to our customers and to grow. We’re committed to ensuring this is a smooth transition for our associates and customers.”