X0306 4 2013-05-14 0 0000877422 SPARTAN STORES INC SPTN 0001136636 VAN HALL THOMAS A C/O 850 - 76TH STREET SW GRAND RAPIDS MI 49518 0 1 0 0 Vice President Finance Common Stock 2013-05-14 4 A 0 5760 0 A 47455 D Common Stock 9000 I By spouse's trust Reports the grant of shares of restricted stock under the Spartan Stores, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan of 2005 ("Plan"). These shares will vest at the rate of 25% each year beginning on May 1, 2014, and will be fully vested on May 1, 2017. Prior to vesting, these shares will remain subject to restrictions in accordance with the Plan and the terms of the grant. /s/ Daniel C. Persinger, By Power of Attorney 2013-05-16