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Craig Sturken was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Spartan Stores in March 2003 and elected Chairman of the board of directors August 2003. Craig brings more than 40 years of grocery retail and distribution industry experience to Spartan Stores including 10 years as chief executive officer of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company’s Atlantic and Midwest regions.
Craig has a wealth of experience in the supermarket industry, with valuable knowledge and skills in both wholesale and retail operations. He spent more than eight years as chief executive officer of A&P’s Midwest region, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, successfully managing the Farmer Jack, Food Emporium, and Kohl’s supermarket banners.
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