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<P ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>Registration No. 333-____________</FONT></P>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549</B></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=4><B>FORM S-8<BR>
REGISTRATION STATEMENT<BR>
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933</B></FONT></P>


<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=4><B>SPARTAN STORES, INC.</B></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2>(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)</FONT></P>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Michigan</B><BR>
(State or Other Jurisdiction of<BR>
Incorporation or Organization)</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>38-0593940</B><BR>
(IRS Employer<BR>
Identification Number)</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>850 76th Street, SW, P.O. Box 8700<BR>
Grand Rapids, Michigan</B><BR>
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)</FONT></TD>
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<B>49518</B><BR>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><B>SPARTAN STORES, INC. SAVINGS PLUS PLAN<BR>
SPARTAN STORES, INC. SAVINGS PLUS PLAN FOR UNION ASSOCIATES<BR>
SPARTAN RETAIL SAVINGS PLUS PLAN</B><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2>(Full Title of the Plans)</P>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>James B. Meyer<BR>
President and Chief Executive Officer<BR>
Spartan Stores, Inc.<BR>
850 76th Street<BR>
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49518</B><BR>
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Alex J. DeYonker<BR>
Warner Norcross &amp;Judd LLP<BR>
900 Old Kent Building<BR>
111 Lyon Street, NW<BR>
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-2487</B></FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>(616) 878-2000</B><BR>
(Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Agent for Service)</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE</B></FONT></P>

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Spartan Stores, Inc.<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;Savings Plus Plan<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock, no par value</FONT></TD>
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400,000 shares (2)</FONT></TD>
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$13.05 (3)</FONT></TD>
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$5,220,000 (3)</FONT></TD>
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$1,305.00</FONT></TD>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;Spartan Stores, Inc.<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;Savings Plus Plan for <BR>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock, no par value</FONT></TD>
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150,000 shares (2)</FONT></TD>
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$13.05 (3)</FONT></TD>
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$1,957,500 (3)</FONT></TD>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;$489.38</FONT></TD>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;Spartan Retail Savings <BR>
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200,000 shares (2)</FONT></TD>
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$13.05 (3)</FONT></TD>
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$2,610,000 (3)</FONT></TD>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;$652.50</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>(1)</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>On July 30, 2001, the average of the bid and asked prices of the Common Stock of Spartan Stores, Inc. was $13.05  per share. The registration fee is computed in accordance with Rule 457(h) and (c).</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>(2)</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>In addition, pursuant to Rule 416(c) under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), this registration statement also covers an indeterminate amount of interests to be offered or sold pursuant to the employee benefit plans described herein, plus such indeterminate number of additional shares as may be authorized in the event of an adjustment as a result of an increase in the number of issued shares of Common Stock resulting from the payment of stock dividends or stock splits or certain other capital adjustments.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee.</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><B>PART II</B></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><B>INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT</B></P>

<P><B>Item 3.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Incorporation of Documents by Reference.</B></P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The following documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission are incorporated in this registration statement by reference:</P>

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<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (a)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Registrant's latest annual report filed pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").</P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (b)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; All other reports filed pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act since the end of the fiscal year covered by the annual report referred to in (a) above.</P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (c)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The description of the Registrant's common stock, no par value, which is contained in the Registrant's Form&nbsp;8-A registration statement filed under the Exchange Act on August 1, 2000, including any amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating such description.</P>
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<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; All documents subsequently filed by the Registrant (also referred to as &quot;Spartan Stores&quot;) pursuant to Sections&nbsp;13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment that indicates that all securities offered have been sold or that deregisters all securities remaining unsold shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this registration statement and to be a part of this registration statement from the date of filing of such documents.</P>
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<P><B>Item 4.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Description of Securities.</B></P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Not applicable.</P>
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<P><B>Item 5.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Interests of Named Experts and Counsel.</B></P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mr. Alex J. DeYonker, a Partner of Warner Norcross &amp; Judd LLP, counsel to the Registrant, serves as a member of the Registrant's Board of Directors and General Counsel and Secretary of the Registrant.</P>
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<P><B>Item 6.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Indemnification of Directors and Officers.</B></P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Registrant has the power to indemnify its directors, officers, employees and agents against liability for certain acts pursuant to Sections 561 through 565 of the Michigan Business Corporation Act.  Pursuant to its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the Registrant may indemnify a director, officer, employee or agent for liabilities reasonably incurred resulting from any pending, threatened or completed action or proceeding arising out of such person's position with the Registrant.  The Registrant has insured or indemnified its directors and officers against certain liabilities that may arise under the Securities Act.</P>
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<P><B>Item 7.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Exemption from Registration Claimed.</B></P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Not applicable.</P>
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<P><B>Item 8.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Exhibits.</B></P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The following exhibits have been filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Registration Statement:</P>
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<P>Articles IV, V, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIII of the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Spartan Stores, Inc. Previously filed as Annex B to the prospectus and joint proxy statement contained in Spartan Stores' Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on June 5, 2000.  Here incorporated by reference.</TD>
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<P>Articles II, III  and X of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Spartan Stores, Inc. Previously filed as Annex B to the prospectus and joint proxy statement contained in Spartan Stores' Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on June 5, 2000.  Here incorporated by reference.</TD>
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<P>5</TD>
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<P>Opinion of Warner Norcross &amp; Judd LLP.</TD>
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<P>Consent of Independent Public Accountants.</TD>
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<P>Consent of Warner Norcross &amp; Judd LLP (included in Exhibit 5 and incorporated herein by reference). </TD>
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<P><B>Item 9.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Undertakings.</B></P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (a)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:</P>

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<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (1)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement;</P>

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<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (i)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To include any prospectus required by Section&nbsp;10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;</P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (ii)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the Registration Statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the Registration Statement;</P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (iii)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the Registration Statement or any material change in such information in the Registration Statement;</P>
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<P>provided, however, that paragraphs&nbsp;(1)(i) and&nbsp;(1)(ii) do not apply if the information required to be included in the post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or&nbsp;15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement.</P>

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<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (2)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new Registration Statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.</P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (3)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.</P>
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<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (b)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant's annual report pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) or&nbsp;15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement shall be deemed to be a new Registration Statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.</P>
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<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (h)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers, and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.  In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer, or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit, or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer, or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant shall, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.</P>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><B>SIGNATURES</B></P>

<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-8 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Grand Rapids, State of Michigan, on this 31st day of July, 2001.</P>
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<P>SPARTAN STORES, INC.<BR>
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<P>By</TD>
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<P>/s/ James B. Meyer*<HR SIZE="1"></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;James B. Meyer<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chairman of the Board, President and Chief<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Officer</TD>
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<P>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Form S-8 Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.</P>
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<P>July 31,  2001</TD>
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<P>/s/ Alex J. DeYonker<HR SIZE="1"></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alex J. DeYonker<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Director</TD>
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<P>July 31,  2001</TD>
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<P>/s/ Elson S. Floyd*<HR SIZE="1"></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elson S. Floyd, Ph.D.<BR>
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<P>July 31,  2001</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="57%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>/s/ Richard B. Iott*<HR SIZE="1"></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="39%" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="61%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Richard B. Iott<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Director</TD>
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<P>July 31,  2001</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="57%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>/s/ Gregory P. Josefowicz*<HR SIZE="1"></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gregory P. Josefowicz<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Director</TD>
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<P>July 31,  2001</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="57%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>/s/ Joel A. Levine*<HR SIZE="1"></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joel A. Levine<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Director</TD>
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<P>July 31,  2001</TD>
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<P>By</TD>
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<P>/s/ James B. Meyer*<HR SIZE="1"></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;James B. Meyer<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Director</TD>
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<P>July 31, 2001 </TD>
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<P>/s/ Elizabeth A. Nickels*<HR SIZE="1"></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elizabeth A. Nickels<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Director</TD>
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<P>July 31, 2001</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="57%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>/s/ Russell H. VanGilder, Jr.*<HR SIZE="1"></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Russell H. VanGilder, Jr.<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Director</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="61%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>July 31, 2001</TD>
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<P>By</TD>
<TD WIDTH="57%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>/s/David M. Staples*<HR SIZE="1"></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="61%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David M. Staples<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)</TD>
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<P>*By</TD>
<TD WIDTH="35%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>/s/ Alex J. DeYonker<HR SIZE="1"></TD>
<TD WIDTH="61%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alex J. DeYonker<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attorney-in-Fact</TD>
<TD WIDTH="61%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>&nbsp;</TD>
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<U>Number</U></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P><U><BR>
Document</U></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="11%" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>4.1</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>Articles IV, V, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIII of the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Spartan Stores, Inc. Previously filed as Annex B to the prospectus and joint proxy statement contained in Spartan Stores' Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on June 5, 2000.  Here incorporated by reference.</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>4.2</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>Articles II, III  and X of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Spartan Stores, Inc. Previously filed as Annex B to the prospectus and joint proxy statement contained in Spartan Stores' Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on June 5, 2000.  Here incorporated by reference.</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>5</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>Opinion of Warner Norcross &amp; Judd LLP.</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>Consent of Independent Public Accountants.</TD>
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<P>Consent of Warner Norcross &amp; Judd LLP (included in Exhibit 5 and incorporated herein by reference). </TD>
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Spartan Stores, Inc. Form S-8 8-01-01
Registration No. 333-____________
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM S-8
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
SPARTAN STORES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
38-0593940
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
850 76th Street, SW, P.O. Box 8700
Grand Rapids, Michigan
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
49518
(Zip Code)
SPARTAN STORES, INC. SAVINGS PLUS PLAN
SPARTAN STORES, INC. SAVINGS PLUS PLAN FOR UNION ASSOCIATES
SPARTAN RETAIL SAVINGS PLUS PLAN
(Full Title of the Plans)
Copies to:
James B. Meyer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Spartan Stores, Inc.
850 76th Street
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49518
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
Alex J. DeYonker
Warner Norcross &Judd LLP
900 Old Kent Building
111 Lyon Street, NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-2487
(616) 878-2000
(Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Agent for Service)
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of
Securities to be
Registered
Amount to be
Registered
Proposed
Maximum
Offering Price
Per Share (1)
Proposed
Maximum
Aggregate
Offering Price (1)
Amount of
Registration
Fee
Spartan Stores, Inc.
Savings Plus Plan
Common stock, no par value
400,000 shares (2)
$13.05 (3)
$5,220,000 (3)
$1,305.00
Spartan Stores, Inc.
Savings Plus Plan for
Union Associates
Common stock, no par value
150,000 shares (2)
$13.05 (3)
$1,957,500 (3)
$489.38
Spartan Retail Savings
Plus Plan
Common stock, no par value
200,000 shares (2)
$13.05 (3)
$2,610,000 (3)
$652.50
(1)
On July 30, 2001, the average of the bid and asked prices of the Common Stock of Spartan Stores, Inc. was $13.05  per share. The registration fee is computed in accordance with Rule 457(h) and (c).
(2)
In addition, pursuant to Rule 416(c) under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), this registration statement also covers an indeterminate amount of interests to be offered or sold pursuant to the employee benefit plans described herein, plus such indeterminate number of additional shares as may be authorized in the event of an adjustment as a result of an increase in the number of issued shares of Common Stock resulting from the payment of stock dividends or stock splits or certain other capital adjustments.
(3)
Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee.
PART II
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
Item 3.          Incorporation of Documents by Reference.
The following documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission are incorporated in this registration statement by reference:
(a)          The Registrant's latest annual report filed pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
(b)          All other reports filed pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act since the end of the fiscal year covered by the annual report referred to in (a) above.
(c)          The description of the Registrant's common stock, no par value, which is contained in the Registrant's Form 8-A registration statement filed under the Exchange Act on August 1, 2000, including any amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating such description.
All documents subsequently filed by the Registrant (also referred to as "Spartan Stores") pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment that indicates that all securities offered have been sold or that deregisters all securities remaining unsold shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this registration statement and to be a part of this registration statement from the date of filing of such documents.
Item 4.          Description of Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 5.          Interests of Named Experts and Counsel.
Mr. Alex J. DeYonker, a Partner of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, counsel to the Registrant, serves as a member of the Registrant's Board of Directors and General Counsel and Secretary of the Registrant.
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Item 6.          Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
The Registrant has the power to indemnify its directors, officers, employees and agents against liability for certain acts pursuant to Sections 561 through 565 of the Michigan Business Corporation Act.  Pursuant to its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the Registrant may indemnify a director, officer, employee or agent for liabilities reasonably incurred resulting from any pending, threatened or completed action or proceeding arising out of such person's position with the Registrant.  The Registrant has insured or indemnified its directors and officers against certain liabilities that may arise under the Securities Act.
Item 7.          Exemption from Registration Claimed.
Not applicable.
Item 8.          Exhibits.
The following exhibits have been filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Registration Statement:
Exhibit
Number
Document
4.1
Articles IV, V, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIII of the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Spartan Stores, Inc. Previously filed as Annex B to the prospectus and joint proxy statement contained in Spartan Stores' Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on June 5, 2000.  Here incorporated by reference.
4.2
Articles II, III  and X of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Spartan Stores, Inc. Previously filed as Annex B to the prospectus and joint proxy statement contained in Spartan Stores' Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on June 5, 2000.  Here incorporated by reference.
5
Opinion of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP.
23.1
Consent of Independent Public Accountants.
23.2
Consent of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP (included in Exhibit 5 and incorporated herein by reference).
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Powers of Attorney.
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Item 9.          Undertakings.
(a)          The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1)          To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement;
(i)          To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;
(ii)          To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the Registration Statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the Registration Statement;
(iii)          To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the Registration Statement or any material change in such information in the Registration Statement;
provided, however, that paragraphs (1)(i) and (1)(ii) do not apply if the information required to be included in the post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement.
(2)          That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new Registration Statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3)          To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
(b)          The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant's annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement shall be deemed to be a new Registration Statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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(h)          Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers, and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.  In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer, or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit, or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer, or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant shall, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-8 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Grand Rapids, State of Michigan, on this 31st day of July, 2001.
SPARTAN STORES, INC.
(Registrant)
By
/s/ James B. Meyer*
James B. Meyer
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief
Executive Officer
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Form S-8 Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Date
Signature
July 31,  2001
By
/s/ Alex J. DeYonker
Alex J. DeYonker
Director
July 31,  2001
By
/s/ Elson S. Floyd*
Elson S. Floyd, Ph.D.
Director
July 31,  2001
By
/s/ Richard B. Iott*
Richard B. Iott
Director
July 31,  2001
By
/s/ Gregory P. Josefowicz*
Gregory P. Josefowicz
Director
July 31,  2001
By
/s/ Joel A. Levine*
Joel A. Levine
Director
July 31,  2001
By
/s/ James B. Meyer*
James B. Meyer
Director
July 31, 2001
By
/s/ Elizabeth A. Nickels*
Elizabeth A. Nickels
Director
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Date
Signature
July 31, 2001
By
/s/ Russell H. VanGilder, Jr.*
Russell H. VanGilder, Jr.
Director
July 31, 2001
By
/s/David M. Staples*
David M. Staples
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
*By
/s/ Alex J. DeYonker
Alex J. DeYonker
Attorney-in-Fact
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EXHIBIT
INDEX
Exhibit
Number
Document
4.1
Articles IV, V, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIII of the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Spartan Stores, Inc. Previously filed as Annex B to the prospectus and joint proxy statement contained in Spartan Stores' Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on June 5, 2000.  Here incorporated by reference.
4.2
Articles II, III  and X of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Spartan Stores, Inc. Previously filed as Annex B to the prospectus and joint proxy statement contained in Spartan Stores' Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on June 5, 2000.  Here incorporated by reference.
5
Opinion of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP.
23.1
Consent of Independent Public Accountants.
23.2
Consent of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP (included in Exhibit 5 and incorporated herein by reference).
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Powers of Attorney.