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Alan Schnaid will serve as temporary president & CEO as the pet supply retailer searches for J.K. Symancyk's permanent replacement.

Kristen Porter will oversee the company's compliance efforts, including the SpartanNash food safety team.

The grocer's CEO Jason Buechel said the 25% reduction will impact 880 items sold under the retailer's 365 own brand.

Officials with the retailer said the new endeavor is a natural progression, allowing the company to expand its engagement with a wider array of shoppers.

Scott Patton, the grocer's vice president of National Buying, shared with Store Brands the unique insight the retailer receives from its annual query of its customers.

The deal brings together two Midwest-based private label suppliers; with the history of each dating back to the 1960s.

The convenience store plans to open the new store prototype in mid-2025.

Roger Wheeler will take the top spot at the Northeast regional grocer on September 30, replacing the retiring Gordon Reid.