X0303 4 2010-10-12 0 0000877422 SPARTAN STORES INC SPTN 0001435404 Beck Wendy A. C/O 850 - 76TH STREET SW GRAND RAPIDS MI 49518 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2010-10-12 4 A 0 2220 0 A 2220 D Reports the grant of 2,220 shares of restricted stock under the Spartan Stores, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan of 2005 ("Plan"). The shares will vest at the rate of one-third per year beginning on May 1, 2011 and will be fully vested on May 1, 2013. Prior to vesting, the shares remain subject to restrictions in accordance with the Plan and the terms of the grant. /s/ Daniel C. Persinger, by Power of Attorney 2010-10-14