Exhibit 24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned in his or her capacity as a director or officer, or both, of Spartan Stores, Inc., does hereby appoint DENNIS EIDSON, DAVID M. STAPLES and ALEX J. DeYONKER, or any of them, his or her attorneys or attorney, with full power of substitution, to execute in his or her name an Annual Report of Spartan Stores, Inc. on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, and any amendments to that report, and to file it with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory authority. Each attorney shall have power and authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act to be done in the premises as fully and to all intents and purposes as the undersigned could do in person, and the undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of such attorneys.

Signature:	/s/ M. Shân Atkins
Print Name:	M. Shân Atkins
Title:	Director
Date:	10 April 2012

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned in his or her capacity as a director or officer, or both, of Spartan Stores, Inc., does hereby appoint DENNIS EIDSON, DAVID M. STAPLES and ALEX J. DeYONKER, or any of them, his or her attorneys or attorney, with full power of substitution, to execute in his or her name an Annual Report of Spartan Stores, Inc. on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, and any amendments to that report, and to file it with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory authority. Each attorney shall have power and authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act to be done in the premises as fully and to all intents and purposes as the undersigned could do in person, and the undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of such attorneys.

Signature:	/s/ Wendy A. Beck
Print Name:	Wendy A. Beck
Title:	Director
Date:	4/6/12

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned in his or her capacity as a director or officer, or both, of Spartan Stores, Inc., does hereby appoint DENNIS EIDSON, DAVID M. STAPLES and ALEX J. DeYONKER, or any of them, his or her attorneys or attorney, with full power of substitution, to execute in his or her name an Annual Report of Spartan Stores, Inc. on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, and any amendments to that report, and to file it with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory authority. Each attorney shall have power and authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act to be done in the premises as fully and to all intents and purposes as the undersigned could do in person, and the undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of such attorneys.

Signature:	/s/ Dr. Frank M. Gambino
Print Name:	Dr. Frank M. Gambino
Title:	Director
Date:	4/27/2012

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned in his or her capacity as a director or officer, or both, of Spartan Stores, Inc., does hereby appoint DENNIS EIDSON, DAVID M. STAPLES and ALEX J. DeYONKER, or any of them, his or her attorneys or attorney, with full power of substitution, to execute in his or her name an Annual Report of Spartan Stores, Inc. on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, and any amendments to that report, and to file it with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory authority. Each attorney shall have power and authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act to be done in the premises as fully and to all intents and purposes as the undersigned could do in person, and the undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of such attorneys.

Signature:	/s/ Yvonne R. Jackson
Print Name:	Yvonne R. Jackson
Title:	Director
Date:	4/21/12

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned in his or her capacity as a director or officer, or both, of Spartan Stores, Inc., does hereby appoint DENNIS EIDSON, DAVID M. STAPLES and ALEX J. DeYONKER, or any of them, his or her attorneys or attorney, with full power of substitution, to execute in his or her name an Annual Report of Spartan Stores, Inc. on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, and any amendments to that report, and to file it with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory authority. Each attorney shall have power and authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act to be done in the premises as fully and to all intents and purposes as the undersigned could do in person, and the undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of such attorneys.

Signature:	/s/ Fred J. Morganthall II
Print Name:	Fred J. Morganthall II
Title:	Director
Date:	4/5/2012

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned in his or her capacity as a director or officer, or both, of Spartan Stores, Inc., does hereby appoint DENNIS EIDSON, DAVID M. STAPLES and ALEX J. DeYONKER, or any of them, his or her attorneys or attorney, with full power of substitution, to execute in his or her name an Annual Report of Spartan Stores, Inc. on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, and any amendments to that report, and to file it with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory authority. Each attorney shall have power and authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act to be done in the premises as fully and to all intents and purposes as the undersigned could do in person, and the undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of such attorneys.

Signature:	/s/ Elizabeth A. Nickels
Print Name:	Elizabeth A. Nickels
Title:	Director
Date:	4/25/12

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned in his or her capacity as a director or officer, or both, of Spartan Stores, Inc., does hereby appoint DENNIS EIDSON, DAVID M. STAPLES and ALEX J. DeYONKER, or any of them, his or her attorneys or attorney, with full power of substitution, to execute in his or her name an Annual Report of Spartan Stores, Inc. on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, and any amendments to that report, and to file it with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory authority. Each attorney shall have power and authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act to be done in the premises as fully and to all intents and purposes as the undersigned could do in person, and the undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of such attorneys.

Signature:	/s/ Timothy J. O’Donovan
Print Name:	Timothy J. O’Donovan
Title:	Director
Date:	4/5/12

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned in his or her capacity as a director or officer, or both, of Spartan Stores, Inc., does hereby appoint DENNIS EIDSON, DAVID M. STAPLES and ALEX J. DeYONKER, or any of them, his or her attorneys or attorney, with full power of substitution, to execute in his or her name an Annual Report of Spartan Stores, Inc. on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, and any amendments to that report, and to file it with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory authority. Each attorney shall have power and authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act to be done in the premises as fully and to all intents and purposes as the undersigned could do in person, and the undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of such attorneys.

Signature:	/s/ Craig C. Sturken
Print Name:	Craig C. Sturken
Title:	Chairman and Director
Date:	4/5/2012