X0202 4/A 2005-12-31 2006-01-04 0 0000877422 SPARTAN STORES INC SPTN 0001119398 STAPLES DAVID M C/O 850 - 76TH STREET SW GRAND RAPIDS MI 49518 0 1 0 0 Executive VP and CFO PHANTOM STOCK 2005-12-31 4 A 0 604.775 10.42 A Common Stock 3295.653 D This Form 4 reports the award of phantom stock pursuant to the Spartan Stores, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("Plan"). Shares of phantom stock are issued on a one-for-one basis and are payable in cash following termination of employment in accordance with the Plan. The January 4, 2006 Form 4 filed on behalf of Mr. Staples incorrectly reported the number of shares of phantom stock awarded to him due to an administrative error. This amendment reports the correct number of shares of phantom stock awarded. /s/ Gordon R. Lewis, by power of attorney 2006-03-10