16�NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025 ABASTO.COM By Abasto S partanNash arrives in Kansas with its frst Nuestra Familia super- market, which opens its doors in November. It will ofer traditional His- panic products to local shoppers. Te 50,000-square-foot store will deliver fresh produce, specialty foods and cultu- ral favors under the company’s growing Hispanic-focused retail banner. SpartanNash said the new Super- mercado Nuestra Familia will anchor southeast Topeka at the corner of 29th Street and California Avenue. It will serve neighborhoods including Highland Crest, Central Highland Park and Oakland. Tis location becomes the ffth store under the banner and the frst outside Nebraska, following the company’s most recent opening in Omaha in April 2025. SpartanNash leaders said the expansion refects the company’s strategy to meet growing demand for Hispanic grocery options in underser- ved markets. FOCUS ON FRESHNESS AND TRADITION Inside the new Supermercado Nuestra Familia, shoppers will fnd an exten- sive produce section featuring fresh fruits, vegetables and dried chiles and spices. Te store will also ofer aguas frescas, horchata and hand-cut fruit. Te full-service carniceria will slice SPARTANNASH EXPANDS SUPERMERCADO NUESTRA FAMILIA TO TOPEKA meats fresh daily. Shoppers can pur- chase tres leches cakes, gelatins and fans from the bakery, while the co- cina will feature tamales, enchiladas, beans, rice, cheeses and creams. A dedicated tortilleria will produce fresh corn and four tortillas, giving customers authentic staples made in-house. Alongside cultural favorites, the store will carry everyday grocery essentials, making it a convenient one-stop shop. SPARTANNASH HIGHLIGHTS COMMUNITY COMMITMENT Djouma Barry, SpartanNash senior vice president and chief retail ofcer, said the store represents more than a business expansion. “Te brand-new location refects the tastes and traditions of Topeka’s vibrant Hispanic community,” Barry said. “Shoppers will enjoy exceptio- nal service from our Associates and a terrifc assortment of authentic His- panic grocery items. As we welcome Topeka Associates into our food solu- tions company, we’re eager to integra- te them into our People First culture and provide them with the tools and training for success.” Te company emphasized that its Hispanic grocery banner refects Spar- tanNash’s long-term commitment to quality, convenience and community. Since 2013, Supermercado Nuestra Familia stores have built a reputation for authenticity and service. HIRING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SpartanNash is hiring Associates for the Topeka location, with openings in produce, deli, meat and bakery de- partments. Te company said it will announce details of a grand opening celebration in the coming weeks. Applicants can explore opportuni- ties at careers.spartannash.com/tope- ka. SpartanNash noted that new team members will receive training, support and advancement opportunities as part of its “People First” culture. Te store is expected to open in time for holiday shopping, aligning with demand for traditional holiday meals and gatherings in the community. SPARTANNASH’S BROADER RETAIL FOOTPRINT SpartanNash operates nearly 200 gro- cery stores under banners including Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market. Its retail ope- rations complement its food wholesale division, which supplies independent and chain grocers, national brands, e-commerce platforms and U.S. mili- tary commissaries. Te company employs 20,000 asso- ciates worldwide and continues to ex- pand its retail footprint with concepts like Supermercado Nuestra Familia. Leaders said these expansions aim to “deliver the ingredients for a better life” while tailoring oferings to diver- se consumer needs. MEETING THE GROWING DEMAND FOR HISPANIC GROCERY Te Hispanic grocery sector continues to grow across the United States as La- tino populations expand in cities like Topeka. Industry data show shoppers increasingly seek authentic foods that refect their cultural heritage, alongsi- de convenience and freshness. With the Topeka store, Spartan- Nash positions Supermercado Nuestra Familia to capture this demand while creating jobs and building stronger community ties. IN THE NEWS