Top 'In-Store Experience' Stories from August Sainsbury’s, SpartanNash, Ace Hardware and others unveiled store initiatives and updates last month. SpartanNash Debuts Fresh Store Model at Family Fare The company’s modern “market-style” store concept features convenience-focused food options, a beef jerky bar and a nostalgic vintage candy station. SpartanNash Adds More In-Store Robots After a successful pilot, SpartanNash will expand the use of Simbe's autonomous inventory robot, Tally, at 60 additional stores.