Dave Ekey

Dave Ekey is an experienced professional in category management and strategic merchandising, currently serving as a Category Manager at SpartanNash since August 2020. Previously, Ekey held the position of Senior Merchant - Senior Category Solutions Manager at Office Depot, overseeing the strategic planning of Printing Solutions with fiscal P&L accountability for a multi-billion-dollar business. Ekey spent over two decades at Sears Holdings Corporation, progressing through various roles including Director of Marketing Planning and Execution, Director of Targeted Marketing and Personalization for Shop Your Way, and several buying positions across diverse product categories. Ekey started a career in retail as an Assistant Department Manager at Bed Bath and Beyond and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising Management from Michigan State University.