SpartanNash embarked on a transformative journey, hosting its inaugural IT Training Palooza. Uniting over 300 associates from across the nation, this three-day event explored the currents of technology and the innovations reshaping the grocery retail landscape, empowering participants to navigate the future with newfound insight and inspiration.
“Being People First includes providing our Associates with development opportunities that allow them to gain hands-on experience with new-to-world technology that sharpens their skills around customer-centric innovation,” said Masiar Tayebi, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Information Officer. “This event not only shows our investment in our Associates, but in driving the future of grocery to create a better customer experience.”
According to a press release, the IT Training Palooza featured over 50 sessions covering topics from integrating artificial intelligence into daily coding and applying an agile delivery model to innovation, to best practices in change management and leadership, as well as the social and ethical impacts of AI. Participants also included top tech companies like Microsoft and Snowflake, which offered valuable insights to support associate learning.
The event is part of the food solutions company’s continued investment in technology to elevate the customer, shopper, and associate experience, demonstrating the retailer’s commitment to leveraging technology to drive innovation across the sector.
During the event, SpartanNash associates logged more than 5,000 hours in an intensive and fun festival environment, making this the largest IT training event in the company's history.
As the press release added, the kickoff event included a check presentation to local organization Bravo LT, which is partnering with SpartanNash to develop the next generation of IT leaders within the West Michigan community.
As SpartanNash strategically integrates technology into its operations, Deli Market News will continue reporting on the developments.
