SpartanNash layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring SpartanNash reported in its annual reports, 2022 to 2024, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from approximately 17,500 to approximately 19,000.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2022 | approximately 17,500 | December 31, 2022 |
| 10-K for 2023 | approximately 17,000 | As of December 30, 2023 |
| 10-K for 2024 | approximately 19,000 | December 28, 2024 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryRecorded restructuring and asset impairment charges in the current year, mostly for e-commerce delivery model restructuring in the Retail segment, offset by gains on sales of real property.
Word for word“In the current year, $0.8 million of net restructuring and asset impairment charges were incurred.” 10-K for 2022
Our summaryRecorded a provision for severance in fiscal 2022 as part of restructuring, asset impairment and other charges.
Word for word“Provision for severance (c) 9 362 2,205 Other costs associated with site closures (d) 271 636 1,953 Lease termination adjustments (e) ( 102 ) ( 799 ) — Changes in estimates (f) 28 2 ( 202 ) Total $ 805 $ 2,886 $ 24,398 (a) Asset impairment charges in the current year were incurred primarily in the Retail segment and relate to restructuring of the Retail segment's e-commerce delivery model and a current year store closure .” 10-K for 2022
Our summaryRecorded severance associated with cost reduction initiatives, excluded from adjusted earnings.
Word for word“Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives 831 423 5,154 Fresh Cut operating losses — — 2,262 Postretirement plan amendment and settlement 133 — — Costs related to shareholder activism 7,335 — — Expenses associated with tax planning strategies — — 82 Paid time off transition adjustment — (21,371 ) — Adjusted operating earnings 136,673 114,087 137,847 53rd week — — (4,155 ) Adjusted operating earnings, excluding 53rd week $ 136,673 $ 114,087 $ 133,692 - 24 -” 10-K for 2022
Our summaryRecorded organizational realignment costs, including benefits for associates terminated under leadership transition plans.
Word for word“Organizational realignment includes benefits for associates terminated as part of leadership transition plans, which do not meet the definition of a reduction-in-force.” 10-K for 2022
Our summaryRecorded a reserve provision for closing charges tied to lease ancillary costs for closed locations.
Word for word“These charges in the current year were mostly offset by $6.3 million gain on sales of real property of previously closed locations within the Wholesale and Retail segments.” 10-K for 2022
Our summaryCompany recorded net restructuring and asset impairment charges, largely asset impairment in the Wholesale segment tied to supply chain network optimization.
Word for word“In the current year, $9.2 million of net restructuring and asset impairment charges were incurred.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany recorded severance and consulting costs for an organizational realignment tied to a change in its go-to-market strategy.
Word for word“Current year organizational realignment includes consulting and severance costs associated with the Company's change in its go-to-market strategy as part of its long-term plan, which relates to the reorganization of certain functions.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany recorded severance charges tied to Wholesale closures and Retail store closings.
Word for word“Provision for severance (c) 21 9 362 Other costs associated with site closures (d) 584 271 636 Lease termination adjustments (e) — ( 102 ) ( 799 ) Changes in estimates (f) ( 550 ) 28 2 Total $ 9,190 $ 805 $ 2,886 (a) In the current year, asset impairment charges of $ 8.0 million were incurred in the Wholesale segment related to the Company's continued supply chain network optimization in response to customer demand changes.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany recorded severance associated with cost reduction initiatives as an adjusted item.
Word for word“Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives 318 831 423 Pension refund from annuity provider — (200 ) — Legal settlement 900 — — Postretirement plan amendment and settlement (3,174 ) (776 ) — Costs related to shareholder activism — 7,335 — Paid time off transition adjustment — — (21,371 ) Write off of deferred financing costs — 236 — Total adjustments 31,993 67,256 1,887 Income tax effect on adjustments (a) (8,218 ) (17,083 ) (737 ) Total adjustments, net of taxes 23,775 0.68 50,173 1.38 1,150 0.03 Adjusted earnings from continuing operations $ 76,012 $ 2.18 $ 84,691 $ 2.33 $ 74,901 $ 2.08 (a) The income tax effect on adjustments is computed by applying the applicable tax rate to the adjustments.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryThe company recorded net restructuring and asset impairment charges for the year, mostly asset impairments, plus closing costs tied to closing a Wholesale distribution center.
Word for word“Restructuring and Asset Impairment, net – In the current year, $28.4 million of net restructuring and asset impairment charges were incurred.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company recorded a provision for severance as part of its restructuring charges, and the related liability was nearly all paid by year end.
Word for word“Provision for severance — 405 405 Lease termination adjustments ( 1,489 ) — ( 1,489 ) Changes in estimates ( 142 ) — ( 142 ) Accretion expense 129 — 129 Payments ( 788 ) ( 394 ) ( 1,182 ) Balance at December 28, 2024 $ 6,043 $ 11 $ 6,054 Included in the liability are lease-related ancillary costs from the date of site closure to the end of the remaining lease term.” 10-K for 2024
| Fiscal year ended | Severance costs | Restructuring charges | Cash paid for restructuring |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | $919,000 | — | $6.2 million |
| 2017-12-30 | $624,000 | — | $7.5 million |
| 2018-12-29 | $153,000 | — | $6.1 million |
| 2019-12-28 | $447,000 | — | $4.5 million |
| 2021-01-02 | $2.2 million | $2.5 million | $4 million |
| 2022-01-01 | $362,000 | $1.5 million | $2.1 million |
| 2022-12-31 | $9,000 | $1.8 million | $1 million |
| 2023-12-30 | $21,000 | — | $865,000 |
| 2024-12-28 | $405,000 | $5.4 million | $1.2 million |
SpartanNash has filed no restructuring notice (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. Companies file one only for a cut they judge material, so many announced layoffs never appear as one. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from SpartanNash’s annual reports (10-K for 2024, 10-K for 2023, 10-K for 2022) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2025-02-26. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.