EXHIBIT 23.1

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of Spartan Stores, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 14, 2000, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Spartan Stores, Inc. for the year ended March 25, 2000 which is part of this Registration Statement.

/s/DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

November 6, 2000