8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  November 2, 2005

SPARTAN STORES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as
Specified in Charter)

Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) 000-31127
(Commission
File Number) 38-0593940
(IRS Employer
Identification no.)

850 76^th Street, S.W.
P.O. Box 8700
Grand Rapids, Michigan
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
49518-8700
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number,
including area code:  (616) 878-2000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

          On November 2, 2005, Gregory P. Josefowicz, Director of Spartan Stores, Inc. (the "Company"), advised the Company that the effective date of his previously announced resignation from the Board of Directors will be November 7, 2005.

          After advising the Company of his intention to resign from the Board of Directors after the Company's annual meeting earlier this year, Mr. Josefowicz remained on the Board of Directors while the Company continued its review of strategic alternatives. Mr. Josefowicz stated that, now that the Company has completed its review, it is appropriate for him to proceed as intended and resign.

          In his letter, Mr. Josefowicz affirmed his continued support for the efforts of the management team and the Board of Directors.

          The full text of Mr. Josefowicz's resignation is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.	Financial Statements and Exhibits.
	(c)	Exhibits: The following document is attached as an exhibit to this report on Form 8-K:
	99.1	Letter dated November 2, 2005

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SIGNATURES

                    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:  November 8, 2005	SPARTAN STORES, INC.
	By	/s/ David M. Staples
		David M. Staples Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Document
99.1	Letter dated November 2, 2005.

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Borders Group, Inc.
100 Phoenix Drive
Ann Arbor
Michigan 48108-2202
t: 734 477 1100 Gregory P. Josefowicz
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer

BORDERS
GROUP

November 2, 2005

Craig Sturken
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
Spartan Stores, Inc.
P.O. Box 8700
Grand Rapids, MI 49518-8700

Dear Craig:

Earlier this year, I announced my intention to resign from the Board of Directors of Spartan Stores, Inc. no sooner than the date of its annual shareholder meeting on August 10, 2005.

I have remained on the Board through the annual meeting of shareholders as the company continued its review of strategic alternatives. Now that the company has completed its review, it is appropriate to proceed as intended and I will resign as of November 7, 2005.

I reiterate my appreciation for the opportunity to serve as a member of this Board for the last four years. I continue to support the efforts of you, your management team and the entire Board, and remain impressed by your efforts.

Continued success to you and the organization.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Gregory P. Josefowicz

Gregory P. Josefowicz
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer

Borders, Inc. and Walden Book Company, Inc. are subsidiaries of Borders Group, Inc.