10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 25, 2015.

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from  to .

Commission File Number: 000-31127

SPARTANNASH COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Michigan	38-0593940
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
850 76th Street, S.W. P.O. Box 8700 Grand Rapids, Michigan	49518
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(616) 878-2000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	x	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	¨	Smaller Reporting Company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act)    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of May 26, 2015, the registrant had 37,610,923 outstanding shares of common stock, no par value.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in our press releases and in our website-accessible conference calls with analysts and investor presentations include “forward-looking statements” about the plans, strategies, objectives, goals or expectations of SpartanNash Company and subsidiaries (“SpartanNash”). These forward-looking statements are identifiable by words or phrases indicating that SpartanNash or management “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” or “estimates,” or that a particular occurrence or event “will,” “may,” “could,” “should” or “will likely” result, occur or be pursued or “continue” in the future, that the “outlook” or “trend” is toward a particular result or occurrence, that a development is an “opportunity,” “priority,” “strategy,” “focus,” that the Company is “positioned” for a particular result, or similarly stated expectations. Accounting estimates, such as those described under the heading “Critical Accounting Policies” in Part I, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q, are inherently forward-looking. Our asset impairment, restructuring cost provisions and fair value measurements are estimates and actual costs may be more or less than these estimates and differences may be material. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of the Quarterly Report, other report, release, presentation, or statement.

In addition to other risks and uncertainties described in connection with the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, SpartanNash’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015 (in particular, you should refer to the discussion of “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K) and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, there are many important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.

Our ability to achieve sales and earnings expectations; improve operating results; realize benefits of the merger with Nash-Finch Company (including realization of synergies); maintain or strengthen our retail-store performance; assimilate acquired distribution centers and stores; maintain or grow sales; respond successfully to competitors including remodels and new openings; maintain or improve gross margin; effectively address food cost or price inflation or deflation; maintain or improve customer and supplier relationships; realize expected synergies from other acquisition activity; realize expected benefits of restructuring; realize growth opportunities; maintain or expand our customer base; reduce operating costs; sell on favorable terms assets held for sale; generate cash; continue to meet the terms of our debt covenants; continue to pay dividends, and successfully implement and realize the expected benefits of the other programs, initiatives, systems, plans, priorities, strategies, objectives, goals or expectations described in this Quarterly Report, our other reports, our press releases and our public comments will be affected by changes in economic conditions generally or in the markets and geographic areas that we serve, adverse effects of the changing food and distribution industries, adverse changes in government funded consumer assistance programs, possible changes in the military commissary system, including those stemming from the redeployment of forces, congressional action, changes in funding levels, or the effects of mandated reductions in or sequestration of government expenditures, and other factors.

This section is intended to provide meaningful cautionary statements. This should not be construed as a complete list of all economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that could adversely affect our expected consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to SpartanNash or that SpartanNash currently believes are immaterial also may impair its business, operations, liquidity, financial condition and prospects. We undertake no obligation to update or revise our forward-looking statements to reflect developments that occur or information obtained after the date of this Quarterly Report.

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	April 25, 2015			January 3, 2015
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,475		$	6,443
Accounts and notes receivable, net		312,521			282,697
Inventories, net		562,979			577,197
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		26,397			31,882
Property and equipment held for sale		8,947			15,180
Total current assets		919,319			913,399
Property and equipment, net		579,825			597,150
Goodwill		297,280			297,280
Other assets, net		119,371			124,453
Total assets	$	1,915,795		$	1,932,282
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	349,893		$	320,037
Accrued payroll and benefits		58,800			73,220
Other accrued expenses		39,045			44,690
Deferred income taxes		28,086			22,494
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		19,019			19,758
Total current liabilities		494,843			480,199
Long-term liabilities
Deferred income taxes		89,766			91,232
Postretirement benefits		16,734			23,701
Other long-term liabilities		41,608			39,387
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations		516,237			550,510
Total long-term liabilities		664,345			704,830
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, voting, no par value; 100,000 shares         authorized; 37,761 and 37,524 shares outstanding		524,741			520,791
Preferred stock, no par value, 10,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding		—			—
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(11,486	)		(11,655	)
Retained earnings		243,352			238,117
Total shareholders’ equity		756,607			747,253
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,915,795		$	1,932,282

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	16 Weeks Ended
	April 25,				April 19,
	2015				2014
Net sales	$	2,312,683			$	2,333,727
Cost of sales		1,976,437				1,986,389
Gross profit		336,246				347,338
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative		302,371				315,465
Merger integration and acquisition		2,684				4,168
Restructuring and asset impairment		7,338				127
Total operating expenses		312,393				319,760
Operating earnings		23,853				27,578
Other income and expenses
Interest expense		6,750				7,474
Other, net		(28	)			5
Total other income and expenses		6,722				7,479
Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations		17,131				20,099
Income taxes		6,684				7,580
Earnings from continuing operations		10,447				12,519
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes		(120	)			(209	)
Net earnings	$	10,327			$	12,310
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	0.28			$	0.33
Loss from discontinued operations		(0.01	)	*		—		*
Net earnings	$	0.27			$	0.33
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	0.28			$	0.33
Loss from discontinued operations		(0.01	)	*		—		*
Net earnings	$	0.27			$	0.33

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

* Includes rounding

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SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	16 Weeks Ended
	April 25,			April 19,
	2015			2014
Net earnings	$	10,327		$	12,310
Other comprehensive income, before tax
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment		272			271
Total other comprehensive income, before tax		272			271
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income		(103	)		(103	)
Total other comprehensive income, after tax		169			168
Comprehensive income	$	10,496		$	12,478

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

							Accumulated
							Other
	Shares			Common			Comprehensive			Retained
	Outstanding			Stock			Income (Loss)			Earnings			Total
Balance - January 3, 2015		37,524		$	520,791		$	(11,655	)	$	238,117		$	747,253
Net earnings		—			—			—			10,327			10,327
Other comprehensive income		—			—			169			—			169
Dividends - $0.135 per share		—			—			—			(5,092	)		(5,092	)
Share repurchase		(79	)		(2,526	)		—			—			(2,526	)
Stock-based employee compensation		—			4,753			—			—			4,753
Issuances of common stock and related    tax benefit on stock option exercises    and stock bonus plan and from    deferred compensation plan		115			2,336			—			—			2,336
Issuances of restricted stock and related    income tax benefits		312			175			—			—			175
Cancellations of restricted stock		(111	)		(788	)		—			—			(788	)
Balance - April 25, 2015		37,761		$	524,741		$	(11,486	)	$	243,352		$	756,607

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)  

	16 Weeks Ended
	April 25,			April 19,
	2015			2014
Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings	$	10,327		$	12,310
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		120			209
Earnings from continuing operations		10,447			12,519
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Non-cash restructuring and asset impairment charges		5,864			127
Depreciation and amortization		26,168			27,976
LIFO expense		1,723			1,972
Postretirement benefits expense		476			1,378
Deferred taxes on income		4,023			2,766
Stock-based compensation expense		4,753			3,929
Excess tax benefit on stock compensation		(174	)		(131	)
Other, net		123			(106	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(30,205	)		(24,229	)
Inventories		12,495			29,511
Prepaid expenses and other assets		5,195			6,626
Accounts payable		31,346			(1,042	)
Accrued payroll and benefits		(13,812	)		(13,105	)
Postretirement benefit payments		(650	)		(3,623	)
Other accrued expenses and other liabilities		(8,831	)		(11,973	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		48,941			32,595
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment		(12,724	)		(22,839	)
Net proceeds from the sale of assets		9,670			1,804
Loans to customers		(1,435	)		(2,050	)
Payments from customers on loans		500			1,041
Other		(534	)		(19	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(4,523	)		(22,063	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from revolving credit facility		269,916			320,864
Payments on revolving credit facility		(301,949	)		(319,051	)
Share repurchase		(2,526	)		—
Repayment of other long-term debt		(2,979	)		(2,395	)
Financing fees paid		(1,845	)		(123	)
Excess tax benefit on stock compensation		174			131
Proceeds from sale of common stock		2,010			657
Dividends paid		(5,092	)		(4,533	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(42,291	)		(4,450	)
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities		(95	)		(234	)
Net cash used in discontinued operations		(95	)		(234	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		2,032			5,848
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		6,443			9,216
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	8,475		$	15,064

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (the “financial statements”) include the accounts of SpartanNash Company and its subsidiaries (“SpartanNash”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements, taken as a whole, contain all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the financial position of SpartanNash as of April 25, 2015, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

Note 2 Recently Issued Accounting Standards

On April 7, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-03 “Interest - Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The new guidance is effective on a retrospective basis for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those years. Adoption of this standard in fiscal 2016 will retroactively decrease Other long-term assets and Long-term debt as of April 25, 2015 by approximately $9.9 million.

On April 10, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08 “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” ASU 2014-08 changed the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and modified related disclosure requirements. The Company adopted ASU 2014-08 in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.  Adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which provides guidance for revenue recognition. The new guidance contained in the ASU affects any reporting organization that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards.  The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. On April 29, 2015, the FASB issued a one-year deferral of the effective date of this new guidance, which would result in the guidance being effective for the Company in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending December 29, 2018. Adoption is allowed by either the full retrospective or modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this ASC on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Note 3 Restructuring and Asset Impairment

The following table provides the activity of restructuring costs for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015. Accrued restructuring costs recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are included in “Other accrued expenses” in Current liabilities and “Other long-term liabilities” in Long-term liabilities based on when the obligations are expected to be paid.

	Lease and
(In thousands)	Ancillary Costs				Severance				Total
Balance - January 3, 2015	$		13,988		$		80		$	14,068
Provision for lease and related ancillary costs, net of sublease    income			6,760			—				6,760		(a)
Provision for severance		—					304			304		(b)
Changes in estimates			(287	)		—				(287	)	(c)
Lease termination adjustment			(1,745	)		—				(1,745	)	(d)
Accretion expense			175			—				175
Payments			(2,522	)			(284	)		(2,806	)
Balance - April 25, 2015	$		16,369		$		100		$	16,469

(a) The provision for lease and related ancillary costs represents the initial charges estimated to be incurred for store closings in the Retail segment.

(b) The provision for severance relates to a distribution center closing in the Food Distribution segment.

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(c) The changes in estimates relate to revised estimates of lease and ancillary costs and sublease income associated with previously closed stores.

(d) The lease termination adjustment represents the benefit recognized in connection with lease buyouts on two previously closed stores. The lease liabilities were formerly included in our restructuring cost liability based on initial estimates.

Included in the liability are lease obligations recorded at the present value of future minimum lease payments, calculated using a risk-free interest rate, and related ancillary costs from the date of closure to the end of the remaining lease term, net of estimated sublease income.

Restructuring and asset impairment charges included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings consisted of the following:

	16 Weeks Ended
	April 25,			April 19,
(In thousands)	2015			2014
Asset impairment charges	$	2,353		$		906		(a)
Provision for leases and related ancillary costs, net of    sublease income, related to store closings		6,760				18		(b)
Gains on sales of assets related to closed facilities		(1,540	)			(1,318	)	(c)
Provision for severance		304				196		(d)
Other costs associated with distribution center and store closings		1,493				724
Changes in estimates		(287	)			(399	)	(e)
Lease termination adjustment		(1,745	)		—			(f)
	$	7,338		$		127

(a) The asset impairment charges were incurred in the Retail segment due to the economic and competitive environment of certain stores.

(b) The provision for lease and related ancillary costs, net of sublease income, represents the initial charges estimated to be incurred for store closings in the Retail segment.

(c) The gains on sales of assets resulted from the sale of a closed food distribution center in the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and the sales of customer lists related to closed stores in the 16 weeks ended April 19, 2014.

(d) The provision for severance related to distribution center closings in the Food Distribution segment.

(e) The changes in estimates relates to revised estimates of lease ancillary costs associated with previously closed facilities in the Retail and Food Distribution segments. The Retail segment realized $(287) and $(379) in the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively.

(f) The lease termination adjustment represents the benefit recognized in connection with lease buyouts on two previously closed stores.  

Note 4 Long-Term Debt

On January 9, 2015, SpartanNash Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as administrative agent, and certain lenders to the Credit Agreement.  The Amendment reduced the interest rates by 0.25% and extended the maturity date of the Loan Agreement from November 19, 2018 to January 9, 2020.

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Note 5 Fair Value Measurements

Financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable and long-term debt. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term maturities of these financial instruments.  At April 25, 2015 and January 3, 2015 the estimated fair value and the book value of our debt instruments were as follows:

(In thousands)	April 25, 2015		January 3, 2015
Book value of debt instruments:
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease    obligations	$	19,019	$	19,758
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations		516,237		550,510
Total book value of debt instruments		535,256		570,268
Fair value of debt instruments		540,421		574,008
Excess of fair value over book value	$	5,165	$	3,740

The estimated fair value of debt is based on market quotes for instruments with similar terms and remaining maturities (level 2 valuation techniques).

ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing.

Long-lived assets with a book value of $5.6 million and $0.9 million as of April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively, were measured at a fair value of $3.2 million and $0.0 million, respectively, on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in the fair value hierarchy. Our accounting and finance team management, which report to the chief financial officer, determine our valuation policies and procedures. The development and determination of the unobservable inputs for level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of our accounting and finance team management and are approved by the chief financial officer. Fair value of long-lived assets is determined by estimating the amount and timing of net future cash flows, discounted using a risk-adjusted rate of interest. SpartanNash estimates future cash flows based on experience and knowledge of the market in which the assets are located, and when necessary, uses real estate brokers. See Note 3 for discussion of long-lived asset impairment charges.

Note 6 Commitments and Contingencies

We are engaged from time-to-time in routine legal proceedings incidental to our business. We do not believe that these routine legal proceedings, taken as a whole, will have a material impact on our business or financial condition. While the ultimate effect of such actions cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that their outcome will not result in an adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, operating results or liquidity of SpartanNash.

SpartanNash contributes to the Central States multi-employer pension plan based on obligations arising from its collective bargaining agreements in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Lima, Ohio, and Grand Rapids, Michigan covering its distribution center union associates. This plan provides retirement benefits to participants based on their service to contributing employers. The benefits are paid from assets held in trust for that purpose. Trustees are appointed by contributing employers and unions; however, SpartanNash is not a trustee. The trustees typically are responsible for determining the level of benefits to be provided to participants, as well as for such matters as the investment of the assets and the administration of the plan. SpartanNash currently contributes to the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund under the terms outlined in the “Primary Schedule” of Central States’ Rehabilitation Plan. This schedule requires varying increases in employer contributions over the previous year’s contribution. Increases are set within the collective bargaining agreement and vary by location.

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Based on the most recent information available to SpartanNash, management believes that the present value of actuarial accrued liabilities in this multi-employer plan significantly exceeds the value of the assets held in trust to pay benefits. Because SpartanNash is one of a number of employers contributing to this plan, it is difficult to ascertain what the exact amount of the underfunding would be, although management anticipates that SpartanNash’s contributions to this plan will increase each year. Management is not aware of any significant change in funding levels since January 3, 2015. To reduce this underfunding, management expects meaningful increases in expense as a result of required incremental multi-employer pension plan contributions in future years. Any adjustment for withdrawal liability will be recorded when it is probable that a liability exists and can be reasonably determined.

Note 7 Associate Retirement Plans

The following table provides the components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014:

(In thousands)	April 25,			April 19,
16 Weeks Ended	2015			2014
	SpartanNash			Combined SpartanNash			*	Cash Balance			Super Foods
	Pension Plan			Pension Plan				Pension Plan			Pension Plan
Interest cost	$	1,023		$	1,355			$	741		$	614
Expected return on plan assets		(1,515	)		(1,865	)			(1,156	)		(709	)
Recognized actuarial net loss		255			305				305			—
Net periodic benefit	$	(237	)	$	(205	)		$	(110	)	$	(95	)
Settlement expense		—			—				—			—
Total expense (income)	$	(237	)	$	(205	)		$	(110	)	$	(95	)
(In thousands)	SERP							Spartan Stores Medical Plan
16 Weeks Ended	April 25,			April 19,				April 25,			April 19,
	2015			2014				2015			2014
Service cost	$	—		$	—			$	71		$	57
Interest cost		10			11				125			121
Amortization of prior service cost		—			—				(49	)		(48	)
Recognized actuarial net loss		13			9				53			6
Net periodic benefit	$	23		$	20			$	200		$	136
*The amounts above reflect the combined values of the Cash Balance and Super Foods Pension Plans as of April 19, 2014.

On January 1, 2015, the Super Foods Plan was merged into the Cash Balance Pension Plan which was renamed the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan. The Company made contributions of $0.4 million to the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan during the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015. This quarterly amount was determined based on 2014 plan year funding valuation results of the legacy Super Foods Plan. The 2015 valuation results for the merged SpartanNash Company Pension Plan may reduce or even eliminate the need for required quarterly contributions for 2015; therefore the Company does not expect to make any additional contributions for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2016.

As previously stated in Note 6, SpartanNash contributes to the Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund (“Fund”) (EIN 7456500) under the terms of the existing collective bargaining agreements and in the amounts set forth in the related collective bargaining agreements. SpartanNash employer contributions during the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015 totaled $12.9 million, which Fund administrators represent is less than 5% of total employer contributions to the Fund. SpartanNash’s employer contributions for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014 were $4.2 million and $4.1 million, respectively.  Based on the most recent information available to SpartanNash, management believes that the present value of actuarial accrued liabilities in this multi-employer plan significantly exceeds the value of the assets held in trust to pay benefits.  Because SpartanNash is one of a number of employers contributing to this plan, it is difficult to ascertain what the exact amount of the underfunding would be, although management anticipates that SpartanNash’s contributions to this plan will increase each year.  On December 13, 2014, Congress passed the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (“MPRA”).  The MPRA is intended to address funding shortfalls in both multiemployer pension plans and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.  Because the MPRA is a complex piece of legislation, its effects on the Plan and potential implications for the Company are not known at this time.  Any adjustment for withdrawal liability will be recorded when it is probable that a liability exists and can be reasonably determined.

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Note 8 Other Comprehensive Income or Loss

SpartanNash reports comprehensive income or loss in accordance with ASU 2012-13, “Comprehensive Income,” in the financial statements. Total comprehensive income is defined as all changes in shareholders’ equity during a period, other than those resulting from investments by and distributions to shareholders. Generally, for SpartanNash, total comprehensive income equals net earnings plus or minus adjustments for pension and other postretirement benefits.

While total comprehensive income is the activity in a period and is largely driven by net earnings in that period, accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (“AOCI”) represents the cumulative balance of other comprehensive income, net of tax, as of the balance sheet date. For SpartanNash, AOCI is the cumulative balance related to pension and other postretirement benefits.

During the 16 week periods ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively, was reclassified from AOCI to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings, of which $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively, increased selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, reduced income taxes in each period.

Note 9 Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate was 39.0% and 37.7% for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively. The differences from the Federal statutory rate in the current and prior year periods are primarily due to state income taxes.

Note 10 Share Based Compensation

SpartanNash has two shareholder-approved stock incentive plans that provide for the granting of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock awards, and other stock-based awards to directors, officers and other key associates.

SpartanNash accounts for share-based compensation awards in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 718 which requires that share-based payment transactions be accounted for using a fair value method and the related compensation cost recognized in the financial statements over the period that an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award. SpartanNash recognized share-based compensation expense (net of tax) of $2.9 million ($0.08 per diluted share) and $2.4 million ($0.06 per diluted share) for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively, as a component of Operating expenses and Income taxes in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

The following table summarizes activity in the share-based compensation plans for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015:

	Shares			Weighted		Restricted			WeightedAverage
	Under			Average		Stock			Grant-Date
	Options			Exercise Price		Awards			Fair Value
Outstanding at January 3, 2015		494,483		$	20.61		600,653			23.08
Granted		—			—		311,622			26.55
Exercised/Vested		(91,875	)		21.99		(112,360	)		22.68
Cancelled/Forfeited		—			—		(6,943	)		21.40
Outstanding at April 25, 2015		402,608		$	20.30		792,972			24.50
Vested and expected to vest in the future at    April 25, 2015		402,608		$	20.30
Exercisable at April 25, 2015		402,608		$	20.30

There were no stock options granted during the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014.

As of April 25, 2015, total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based awards granted under our stock incentive plans was $8.0 million for restricted stock. The remaining compensation costs not yet recognized are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.8 years for restricted stock. All compensation costs related to stock options have been recognized.

Note 11 Discontinued Operations

Results of the discontinued operations are excluded from the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented, unless otherwise noted.  There were no additional operations that were reclassified to discontinued operations during the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015.

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Note 12 Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for continuing operations:

	16 Weeks Ended
	April 25,			April 19,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2015			2014
Numerator:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	10,447		$	12,519
Adjustment for earnings attributable to participating securities		(189	)		(232	)
Earnings from continuing operations used in calculating earnings    per share	$	10,258		$	12,287
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding, including participating    securities		37,689			37,600
Adjustment for participating securities		(682	)		(697	)
Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share		37,007			36,903
Effect of dilutive stock options		113			118
Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share		37,120			37,021
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.28		$	0.33
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.28		$	0.33

Note 13 Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Non-cash financing activities include the issuance of restricted stock to employees and directors of $8.3 million and $6.9 million for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively. Non-cash investing activities include capital expenditures included in accounts payable of $2.0 million and $1.8 million for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively.

Note 14 Operating Segment Information

The following tables set forth information about SpartanNash by operating segment:

(In thousands)	Military		Food Distribution		Retail			Total
16 Week Period Ended April 25, 2015
Net sales to external customers	$	699,394	$	986,435	$	626,854		$	2,312,683
Inter-segment sales		—		281,275		—			281,275
Merger integration and acquisition expenses		—		2,187		497			2,684
Depreciation and amortization		3,733		8,536		13,516			25,785
Operating earnings		6,158		20,249		(2,554	)		23,853
Capital expenditures		584		3,553		8,587			12,724
(In thousands)	Military		Food Distribution		Retail			Total
16 Week Period Ended April 19, 2014
Net sales to external customers	$	684,167	$	971,002	$	678,558		$	2,333,727
Inter-segment sales		—		296,346		—			296,346
Merger integration and acquisition expenses		—		4,168		—			4,168
Depreciation and amortization		4,277		9,019		14,257			27,553
Operating earnings		4,421		14,209		8,948			27,578
Capital expenditures		10,195		6,567		6,077			22,839

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	April 25, 2015		January 3, 2015
Total Assets
Military	$	462,978	$	435,647
Food Distribution		742,732		763,914
Retail		705,343		727,979
Discontinued operations		4,742		4,742
Total	$	1,915,795	$	1,932,282

The following table presents sales by type of similar product and services:

	16 Weeks Ended
(Dollars in thousands)	April 25, 2015				April 19, 2014
Non-perishables (1)	$	1,472,711	63.7	%	$	1,475,060	63.2	%
Perishables (2)		713,034	30.8	%		719,004	30.8	%
Pharmacy		92,039	4.0	%		84,693	3.6	%
Fuel		34,899	1.5	%		54,970	2.4	%
Consolidated net sales	$	2,312,683	100.0	%	$	2,333,727	100.0	%

⁽¹⁾ Consists primarily of general merchandise, grocery, beverages, snacks, tobacco products and frozen foods.

⁽²⁾ Consists primarily of produce, dairy, meat, bakery, deli, floral and seafood.

Note 15 Subsequent Event

On April 27, 2015, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with Dan’s Supermarket Inc., a six-store chain serving Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota.  The transaction is expected to close in June, 2015.

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Executive Overview

SpartanNash Company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our business consists of three primary operating segments: Military, Food Distribution and Retail. We are a leading multi-regional grocery distributor and grocery retailer and the largest distributor, by revenue, of grocery products to military commissaries and exchanges in the United States.

Our Military segment contracts with manufacturers to distribute a wide variety of grocery products primarily to military commissaries and exchanges located in the United States, the District of Columbia, Europe, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Egypt, Bahrain and Honduras. We have over 40 years of experience acting as a distributor to U.S. military commissaries and exchanges.

Our Food Distribution segment provides a wide variety of nationally branded and private label grocery products and perishable food products, including dry groceries, produce, dairy products, meat, deli, bakery, frozen food, seafood, floral products, general merchandise, pharmacy and health and beauty care from 12 distribution centers to approximately 2,100 independent retail locations and 159 corporate-owned retail stores located in 44 states, primarily in the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Southeast regions of the United States. We also service a large national retailer with certain product classes.  Food Distribution sales are made to more than 11,500 retail locations for this customer.

Our Retail segment operates 159 supermarkets in the Midwest and Great Lakes which operate primarily under the banners of Family Fare Supermarkets, No Frills, Bag ‘N Save, Family Fresh Markets, D&W Fresh Markets, Sun Mart and Econofoods. Our retail supermarkets typically offer dry groceries, produce, dairy products, meat, frozen food, seafood, floral products, general merchandise, beverages, tobacco products, health and beauty care products, delicatessen items and bakery goods. We offer pharmacy services in 79 of our supermarkets and we operate 30 fuel centers. Our retail supermarkets have a “neighborhood market” focus to distinguish them from supercenters and limited assortment stores.

Typically, all fiscal quarters are 12 weeks, except for our first quarter, which is 16 weeks and will generally include the Easter holiday. Our fourth quarter includes the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.  Fiscal 2014 was comprised of 53 weeks.  As a result, the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 consisted of 13 weeks.

The following table sets forth items from our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings as a percentage of net sales and the year-to-year percentage change in the dollar amounts:

	Percentage of Net Sales
	April 25,				April 19,
(Unaudited)	2015				2014				Percentage Change
Net sales		100.0				100.0				(0.9	)
Gross profit		14.5				14.9				(3.2	)
Merger integration and acquisition		0.1				0.2				(35.6	)
Selling, general and administrative expenses		13.1				13.5				(4.2	)
Restructuring and asset impairment		0.3				0.0			**
Operating earnings		1.0				1.2				(13.5	)
Other income and expenses		0.3				0.3				(10.1	)
Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations		0.7				0.9				(14.8	)
Income taxes		0.2		*		0.4		*		(11.8	)
Earnings from continuing operations		0.5				0.5				(16.6	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes		(0.1	)	*		(0.0	)			(42.6	)
Net earnings		0.4				0.5				(16.1	)

* Difference due to rounding

** Not meaningful

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Adjusted Operating Earnings

Adjusted operating earnings is a non-GAAP operating financial measure that the Company defines as operating earnings plus or minus adjustments for items that do not reflect the ongoing operating activities of the Company and costs associated with the closing of operational locations.

The Company believes that adjusted operating earnings provide a meaningful representation of its operating performance for the Company. The Company considers adjusted operating earnings as an additional way to measure operating performance on an ongoing basis. Adjusted operating earnings is meant to reflect the ongoing operating performance of all of its distribution and retail operations; consequently, it excludes the impact of items that could be considered “non-operating” or “non-core” in nature, and also excludes the contributions of activities classified as discontinued operations. Because adjusted operating earnings is a performance measure that management uses to allocate resources, assess performance against its peers and evaluate overall performance, the Company believes it provides useful information for investors. In addition, securities analysts, fund managers and other shareholders and stakeholders that communicate with the Company request its operating financial results in adjusted operating earnings format.

Adjusted operating earnings is not a measure of performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and should not be considered as a substitute for operating earnings, cash flows from operating activities and other income or cash flow statement data. The Company’s definition of adjusted operating earnings may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Following is an unaudited reconciliation of operating earnings to adjusted operating earnings for the sixteen weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014.

(Unaudited)	16 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)	April 25, 2015			April 19, 2014
Operating earnings	$	23,853		$	27,578
Adjustments:
Merger integration and acquisition		2,684			4,168
Restructuring and asset impairment		7,338			127
Adjusted operating earnings	$	33,875		$	31,873
Reconciliation of operating earnings to adjusted operating earnings by segment:
Military:
Operating earnings	$	6,158		$	4,421
Adjusted operating earnings	$	6,158		$	4,421
Food Distribution:
Operating earnings	$	20,249		$	14,209
Adjustments:
Merger integration and acquisition		2,187			4,168
Restructuring (gains) charges and asset impairment		(281	)		722
Adjusted operating earnings	$	22,155		$	19,099
Retail:
Operating (loss) earnings	$	(2,554	)	$	8,948
Adjustments:
Merger integration and acquisition		497			—
Restructuring charges (gains) and asset impairment		7,619			(595	)
Adjusted operating earnings	$	5,562		$	8,353

Adjusted earnings from Continuing Operations

Adjusted earnings from continuing operations is a non-GAAP operating financial measure that we define as earnings from continuing operations plus or minus adjustments for items that do not reflect the ongoing operating activities of the Company and costs associated with the closing of operational locations.

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We believe that adjusted earnings from continuing operations provide a meaningful representation of our operating performance for the Company. We consider adjusted earnings from continuing operations as an additional way to measure operating performance on an ongoing basis. Adjusted earnings from continuing operations is meant to reflect the ongoing operating performance of all of our distribution and retail operations; consequently, it excludes the impact of items that could be considered “non-operating” or “non-core” in nature, and also excludes the contributions of activities classified as discontinued operations. We believe that adjusted earnings from continuing operations provides useful information for our investors because it is a performance measure that management uses to allocate resources, assess performance against its peers and evaluate overall performance. In addition, securities analysts, fund managers and other shareholders and stakeholders that communicate with us request our operating financial results in adjusted earnings from continuing operations format.

Adjusted earnings from continuing operations is not a measure of performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and should not be considered as a substitute for net earnings, cash flows from operating activities and other income or cash flow statement data. Our definition of adjusted earnings from continuing operations may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Following is an unaudited reconciliation of earnings from continuing operations to adjusted earnings from continuing operations for the sixteen weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014.

	16 Weeks Ended
	April 25, 2015				April 19, 2014
			Earnings from				Earnings from
	Earnings		continuing		Earnings		continuing
	from		operations		from		operations
(Unaudited)	continuing		per diluted		continuing		per diluted
(In thousands, except per share data)	operations		share		operations		share
Earnings from continuing operations	$	10,447	$	0.28	$	12,519	$	0.33
Adjustments, net of taxes:
Merger integration and acquisition		1,638		0.04		2,596		0.07
Restructuring and asset impairment charges		4,478		0.12		79		0.00
Adjusted earnings from continuing operations	$	16,563	$	0.44	$	15,194	$	0.40

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP operating financial measure that we define as operating earnings plus depreciation and amortization, and other non-cash items including deferred (stock) compensation, the LIFO provision, as well as adjustments for unusual items that do not reflect the ongoing operating activities of the Company and costs associated with the closing of operational locations.

We believe that adjusted EBITDA provides a meaningful representation of our operating performance for the Company as a whole and for our operating segments. We consider adjusted EBITDA as an additional way to measure operating performance on an ongoing basis. Adjusted EBITDA is meant to reflect the ongoing operating performance of all of our distribution and retail operations; consequently, it excludes the impact of items that could be considered “non-operating” or “non-core” in nature, and also excludes the contributions of activities classified as discontinued operations. Because adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA by segment are performance measures that management uses to allocate resources, assess performance against its peers, and evaluate overall performance, we believe it provides useful information for our investors. In addition, securities analysts, fund managers and other shareholders and stakeholders that communicate with us request our operating financial results in adjusted EBITDA format.

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Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and should not be considered as a substitute for net earnings, cash flows from operating activities and other income or cash flow statement data. Our definition of adjusted EBITDA may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Following is an unaudited reconciliation of operating earnings to adjusted EBITDA for the sixteen weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014.

(Unaudited)	16 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)	April 25, 2015			April 19, 2014
Operating earnings	$	23,853		$	27,578
Adjustments:
LIFO expense		1,723			1,972
Depreciation and amortization		25,785			27,553
Restructuring and asset impairment charges		7,338			127
Merger integration and acquisition		2,684			4,168
Stock based compensation		4,753			3,929
Other non-cash (gains)		(247	)		(415	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	65,889		$	64,912

Reconciliation of operating earnings to adjusted EBITDA by segment:

Military:
Operating earnings	$	6,158		$	4,421
Adjustments:
LIFO expense		388			471
Depreciation and amortization		3,733			4,277
Stock based compensation		704			310
Other non-cash charges		97			5
Adjusted EBITDA	$	11,080		$	9,484
Food Distribution:
Operating earnings	$	20,249		$	14,209
Adjustments:
LIFO expense		890			962
Depreciation and amortization		8,536			9,019
Restructuring (gains) charges and asset impairment		(281	)		722
Merger integration and acquisition		2,187			4,168
Stock based compensation		2,230			1,911
Other non-cash charges (gains)		35			(78	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	33,846		$	30,913
Retail:
Operating (loss) earnings	$	(2,554	)	$	8,948
Adjustments:
LIFO expense		445			539
Depreciation and amortization		13,516			14,257
Restructuring charges (gains) and asset impairment		7,619			(595	)
Merger integration and acquisition		497			—
Stock based compensation		1,819			1,708
Other non-cash (gains)		(379	)		(342	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	20,963		$	24,515

Net Sales – Net sales for the quarter ended April 25, 2015 (“first quarter”) decreased $21.0 million, or 0.9 percent, from $2,333.7 million in the quarter ended April 19, 2014 (“prior year first quarter”) to $2,312.7 million as increases in the food distribution and military segments were offset by the impact of our store rationalization plan and significantly lower retail fuel prices.

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Net sales for the first quarter in our Military segment increased $15.2 million, or 2.2 percent, from $684.2 million in the prior year first quarter to $699.4 million. The first quarter increase was primarily due to increased export sales and net new business.

Net sales for the first quarter in our Food Distribution segment, after intercompany eliminations, increased $15.4 million, or 1.6 percent, from $971.0 million in the prior year first quarter to $986.4 million.

Net sales for the first quarter in our Retail segment decreased $51.7 million, or 7.6 percent, from $678.6 million in the prior year first quarter to $626.9 million, primarily due to $27.8 million in lower sales due to the closure of retail stores and fuel centers, $15.8 million in significantly lower retail fuel prices and a 1.2 percent decrease in comparable store sales, excluding fuel.  As anticipated, comparable store sales reflect the inclusion of the stores obtained in the merger with Nash Finch, the significant winter weather benefit in the first quarter last year and limited center store inflation.  We define a retail store as comparable when it is in operation for 14 periods (a period is four weeks), and we include remodeled, expanded and relocated stores in comparable stores.

Gross Profit – Gross profit represents net sales less cost of sales, which include purchase costs, freight, physical inventory adjustments, markdowns and promotional allowances. Vendor allowances that relate to our buying and merchandising activities consist primarily of promotional allowances, which are generally allowances on purchased quantities and, to a lesser extent, slotting allowances, which are billed to vendors for our merchandising costs, such as setting up warehouse infrastructure. Vendor allowances associated with product cost are recognized as a reduction in cost of sales when the product is sold. Lump sum payments received for multi-year contracts are amortized over the life of the contracts based on contractual terms.

Gross profit for the first quarter decreased $11.1 million, or 3.2 percent, from $347.3 million in the prior year first quarter to $336.2 million. As a percent of net sales, gross profit for the first quarter decreased to 14.5 percent from 14.9 percent. The first quarter gross profit rate decrease was principally driven by a higher mix of lower margin military and food distribution sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses – Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses consist primarily of salaries and wages, employee benefits, warehousing costs, store occupancy costs, shipping and handling, utilities, equipment rental, depreciation and other administrative costs.

SG&A expenses for the first quarter decreased $13.1 million, or 4.2 percent, from $315.5 million in the prior year first quarter to $302.4 million. As a percent of net sales, SG&A expenses were 13.1 percent for the first quarter compared to 13.5 percent in the prior year first quarter. The decrease was primarily due to benefits from merger synergies, lower fuel and health care costs as well as the impact of closed stores and one closed warehouse.

Merger Integration and Acquisition –Merger integration and acquisition expenses for the first quarter decreased $1.5 million, or 35.6%, from $4.2 million in the prior year first quarter to $2.7 million related to on-going integration activities following the merger with Nash-Finch Company.

Restructuring and Asset Impairment – The first quarter restructuring and asset impairment charges consisted primarily of charges related to underperforming retail stores and costs related to the closure of retail storesand a distribution center, partially offset by the gain on sale of assets related to a previously closed food distribution center and favorable settlements on lease terminations of previously closed stores. Restructuring and asset impairment charges in the prior year first quarter consisted primarily of asset impairment charges for a retail store and restructuring charges related to the closure of a distribution center, partially offset by gains on sales of assets related to certain closed stores.

Interest Expense – Interest expense decreased $0.7 million, or 9.7 percent, from $7.5 million in the prior year first quarter to $6.8 million. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to decreased borrowings and a lower interest rate from the amended senior secured credit agreement.  On January 9, 2015, the Company amended its credit agreement which reduced the interest rate.

Income Taxes – The effective income tax rate was 39.0% and 37.7% for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively. The differences from the Federal statutory rate in the current and prior year periods are primarily due to state income taxes.

Discontinued Operations

Certain of our retail and food distribution operations have been recorded as discontinued operations. Results of the discontinued operations are excluded from the accompanying notes to the financial statements for all periods presented, unless otherwise noted.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table summarizes our consolidated statements of cash flows for the 16 weeks ended:

	16 Weeks Ended
	April 25, 2015			April 19, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	48,941		$	32,595
Net cash used in investing activities		(4,523	)		(22,063	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(42,291	)		(4,450	)
Net cash used in discontinued operations		(95	)		(234	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		2,032			5,848
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		6,443			9,216
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	8,475		$	15,064

Net cash provided by operating activities increased from the prior year first quarter primarily due to the timing of working capital requirements.

Net cash used in investing activities decreased $17.5 million to $4.5 million during the first quarter from $22.1 million in the prior year first quarter.  The decrease was primarily due to proceeds from the sale of assets related to a previously closed food distribution center in the first quarter and capital expenditures related to the expansion of a military distribution center in the prior year first quarter.  Military, Food Distribution and Retail segments utilized 4.6 percent, 27.9 percent and 67.5 percent of capital expenditures, respectively in fiscal 2015.

Net cash used in financing activities in the first quarter resulted primarily from net payments from the revolving credit facility of $32.0 million, the payment of dividends of $5.1 million, the repayment of other long term debt of $3.0 million and share repurchases of $2.5 million. Net cash used in financing activities in the prior year first quarter resulted primarily from the payment of dividends of $4.5 million. A 12.5 percent increase in the quarterly dividend rate from $0.12 per share to $0.135 per share was approved by the Board of Directors and announced on February 25, 2015. Although we expect to continue to pay a quarterly cash dividend, adoption of a dividend policy does not commit the Board of Directors to declare future dividends. Each future dividend will be considered and declared by the Board of Directors at its discretion. Whether the Board of Directors continues to declare dividends and repurchase shares depends on a number of factors, including our future financial condition, anticipated profitability and cash flows and compliance with the terms of our credit facilities. Our current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations at April 25, 2015 are $19.0 million. Our ability to borrow additional funds is governed by the terms of our credit facilities.

Net cash used in discontinued operations contains the net cash flows of our discontinued operations and consists primarily of facility maintenance expenditures.

Our principal sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from operations and our senior secured credit facility which has maximum available credit of $1.0 billion. As of April 25, 2015, our senior secured revolving credit facility and senior secured term loan had outstanding borrowings of $418.2 million.  Additional available borrowings under our $1.0 billion credit facility are based on stipulated advance rates on eligible assets, as defined in the credit agreement. The credit agreement requires that SpartanNash maintain excess availability of 10 percent of the borrowing base as such term is defined in the credit agreement.  SpartanNash had excess availability after the 10 percent covenant of $370.3 million at April 25, 2015. Payment of dividends and repurchases of outstanding shares are permitted, provided that certain levels of excess availability are maintained. The credit facility provides for the issuance of letters of credit, of which $12.6 million were outstanding as of April 25, 2015. The revolving credit facility matures January 2020, and is secured by substantially all of our assets. We believe that cash generated from operating activities and available borrowings under the credit facility will be sufficient to meet anticipated requirements for working capital, capital expenditures, dividend payments, and senior note debt redemption and debt service obligations for the foreseeable future. However, there can be no assurance that our business will continue to generate cash flow at or above current levels or that we will maintain our ability to borrow under our credit facility.

Our current ratio decreased to 1.86:1.00 at April 25, 2015 from 1.90:1.00 at January 3, 2015 and our investment in working capital decreased to $424.5 million at April 25, 2015 from $433.2 million at January 3, 2015. Our net debt to total capital ratio decreased to 0.41:1.00 at April 25, 2015 versus 0.43:1.00 at January 3, 2015.

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Total net debt is a non-GAAP financial measure that is defined as long term debt and capital lease obligations plus current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations less cash and cash equivalents. The Company believes investors find the information useful because it reflects the amount of long term debt obligations that are not covered by available cash and temporary investments.

Following is a reconciliation of long-term debt and capital lease obligations to total net long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of April 25, 2015 and January 3, 2015.

	April 25, 2015			January 3, 2015
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	19,019		$	19,758
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations		516,237			550,510
Total debt		535,256			570,268
Cash and cash equivalents		(8,475	)		(6,443	)
Total net long-term debt	$	526,781		$	563,825

For information on contractual obligations, see our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015. At April 25, 2015, there have been no material changes to our significant contractual obligations outside the ordinary course of business.

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

For purposes of calculating the ratio of earnings to fixed charges under the terms of our Senior Notes, earnings consist of net earnings, as adjusted under the terms of the Senior Notes indenture, plus income tax expense, fixed charges and non-cash charges, less cash payments relating to non-cash charges added back to net earnings in prior periods. Fixed charges consist of interest cost, including capitalized interest, and amortization of debt issue costs. Our ratio of earnings to fixed charges was 9.70:1.00 for the four quarters ended April 25, 2015.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have also made certain commercial commitments that extend beyond April 25, 2015. These commitments consist primarily of standby letters of credit of $12.6 million as of April 25, 2015.

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Critical Accounting Policies

This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, intangible assets, long-lived assets, income taxes, self-insurance reserves, restructuring costs, retirement benefits, stock-based compensation and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions and factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Based on our ongoing review, we make adjustments we consider appropriate under the facts and circumstances. We have discussed the development, selection and disclosure of these estimates with the Audit Committee. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared using the same critical accounting policies discussed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

On April 7, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-03 “Interest - Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts.  The new guidance is effective on a retrospective basis for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those years. Adoption of this standard in fiscal 2016 will retroactively decrease Other long-term assets and Long-term debt as of April 25, 2015 by approximately $9.9 million.

On April 10, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08 “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” ASU 2014-08 changed the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and modified related disclosure requirements. The Company adopted ASU 2014-08 in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.  Adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which provides guidance for revenue recognition. The new guidance contained in the ASU affects any reporting organization that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards.  The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. On April 29, 2015, the FASB issued a one-year deferral of the effective date of this new guidance, which would result in the guidance being effective for the Company in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending December 29, 2018. Adoption is allowed by either the full retrospective or modified retrospective approach. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this ASC on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

There have been no material changes in market risk of SpartanNash from the information provided under Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk”, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of SpartanNash’s disclosure controls and procedures (as currently defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) was performed as of April 25, 2015 (the “Evaluation Date”). This evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of SpartanNash’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Interim Chief Accounting Officer (“CAO”). SpartanNash’s management, including the CEO, CFO and Interim CAO, concluded that SpartanNash’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the Evaluation Date to ensure that material information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. During the first quarter there was no change in SpartanNash’s internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, SpartanNash’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

The information regarding the Putative Class Actions set forth in Note 6 “Commitments and Contingencies” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements set forth under Item 1 of this report is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 1a. Risk Factors

Changes in our vendor base may adversely affect our business.  

We source the products we sell from a wide variety of vendors. We generally do not have long-term written contracts with our major suppliers that would require them to continue supplying us with merchandise. We depend on our vendors for, among other things, appropriate allocation of merchandise, assortments of products, operation of vendor-focused shopping experiences within our stores, and funding for various forms of promotional allowances. There has been significant consolidation in the food industry, and this consolidation may continue to our commercial disadvantage.  Such changes could have a material adverse impact on our revenues and profitability.

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides information regarding SpartanNash’s purchases of its own common stock during the 16 week period ended April 25, 2015. On May 17, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized a five-year share repurchase program for up to $50 million of the SpartanNash’s common stock.  The approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the repurchase plan was $18.8 million as of April 25, 2015. All employee transactions are under associate stock compensation plans. These may include: (1) shares of SpartanNash common stock delivered in satisfaction of the exercise price and/or tax withholding obligations by holders of employee stock options who exercised options, and (2) shares submitted for cancellation to satisfy tax withholding obligations that occur upon the vesting of the restricted shares. The value of the shares delivered or withheld is determined by the applicable stock compensation plan.

SpartanNash Purchases of Equity Securities

	Total
	Number		Average
	of Shares		Price Paid
Period	Purchased		per Share
January 3 – January 31, 2015
Employee Transactions		—	$	—
Repurchase Program		—	$	—
February 1 – February 28, 2015
Employee Transactions		30,567	$	25.78
Repurchase Program		—	$	—
March 1 – March 28, 2015
Employee Transactions		—	$	—
Repurchase Program		—	$	—
March 29 – April 25, 2015
Employee Transactions		—	$	—
Repurchase Program		79,400	$	31.80
Total for Quarter ended April 25, 2015
Employee Transactions		30,567	$	25.78
Repurchase Program		79,400	$	31.80

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ITEM 6. Exhibits

The following documents are filed as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:

Exhibit Number	Document
2.1	Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 21, 2013. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K on July 22, 2013. Here incorporated by reference.
3.1	Restated Articles of Incorporation of SpartanNash Company, as amended.  Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 12, 2014, filed on August 14, 2014.  Here incorporated by reference.
3.2	Bylaws of SpartanNash Company, as amended. Previously filed as an exhibit to Spartan Stores’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 10, 2011, filed on November 10, 2011. Here incorporated by reference.
4.1	Indenture dated December 6, 2012 by and among SpartanNash Company, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, and the Company’s subsidiaries as Guarantors. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K on December 6, 2012. Here incorporated by reference.
4.2	Form of 6.625% Senior Notes Due 2016. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K on December 6, 2012. Here incorporated by reference.
10.1	Form of Restricted Stock Award to Non-Employee Directors.
10.2	Form of Restricted Stock Award to Executive Officers.
10.3	Form of 2015 Long-Term Executive Cash Incentive Award.
10.4	Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated January 9, 2015, among SpartanNash Company and certain of its subsidiaries, as borrowers, and Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as administrative agent, and certain lenders from time to time party thereto.  Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 12, 2015.  Incorporated herein by reference.
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3	Certification of Chief Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

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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.

	SPARTANNASH COMPANY (Registrant)
Date: May 28, 2015	By	/s/ David M. Staples
		David M. Staples Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (Principal Financial Officer and duly authorized to sign for Registrant)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Document
2.1	Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 21, 2013. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K on July 22, 2013. Here incorporated by reference.
3.1	Restated Articles of Incorporation of SpartanNash Company, as amended.  Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 12, 2014, filed on August 14, 2014.  Here incorporated by reference.
3.2	Bylaws of SpartanNash Company, as amended. Previously filed as an exhibit to Spartan Stores’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 10, 2011, filed on November 10, 2011. Here incorporated by reference.
4.1	Indenture dated December 6, 2012 by and among SpartanNash Company, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, and the Company’s subsidiaries as Guarantors. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K on December 6, 2012. Here incorporated by reference.
4.2	Form of 6.625% Senior Notes Due 2016. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K on December 6, 2012. Here incorporated by reference.
10.1	Form of Restricted Stock Award to Non-Employee Directors.
10.2	Form of Restricted Stock Award to Executive Officers.
10.3	Form of 2015 Long-Term Executive Cash Incentive Award.
10.4	Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated January 9, 2015, among SpartanNash Company and certain of its subsidiaries, as borrowers, and Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as administrative agent, and certain lenders from time to time party thereto.  Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 12, 2015.  Incorporated herein by reference.
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3	Certification of Chief Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

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EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

Grantee:	Grant Date:  February 25, 2015
Number of Shares:	Vesting Day:  March 1, 2016

Dear                   :

Re: Restricted Stock Award - Fiscal Year Ending January 2, 2016

I am pleased to inform you that SpartanNash Company, a Michigan corporation, (“SpartanNash” or the “Company”) has granted to you the number of restricted shares of SpartanNash Common Stock described above under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan of 2005 (the “Plan”).  By accepting this grant, you agree that the restricted stock is subject to the terms and conditions of this letter and the Plan (which are incorporated into this letter by reference).  If there is any conflict between the terms of the Plan and this letter, the terms of the Plan will control.

1.    Restricted Stock Grant. SpartanNash grants to you shares of the Company’s Common Stock, no par value, all of which are subject to restrictions imposed under this letter and the Plan (the “Restricted Stock”).  This grant of Restricted Stock shall not confer any right to you to be granted Restricted Stock or other awards in the future under the Plan.

2.    Restrictions.The Restricted Stock is subject to the following transfer and forfeiture conditions (“Restrictions”), which will lapse, if at all, as described in the “Lapse of Restrictions” section below.  The period during which Restricted Stock is subject to the Restrictions imposed by the Plan and under this letter is referred to in this letter as the “Restricted Period.”

(a)Until the Restrictions lapse as set forth in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) under Lapse of Restrictions below, the Restricted Stock generally is not transferable by you except by will or according to the laws of descent and distribution.  All rights with respect to the Restricted Stock are exercisable during your lifetime only by you, your guardian, or your legal representative.

(b)    Any shares of Restricted Stock for which the Restrictions have not lapsed will automatically be forfeited without consideration upon the termination of your service as a director of SpartanNash for any reason, except as otherwise provided in this letter.

(c)    If you enter into Competition (as defined in the Plan) with SpartanNash, all shares of Restricted Stock still subject to Restrictions will automatically be forfeited without consideration.  The Committee (as defined in the Plan) or officers designated by the Committee have absolute discretion to determine whether you have entered into Competition with SpartanNash.

3.    Lapse of Restrictions.

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this letter, and so long as you continue as a director of SpartanNash, the Restrictions imposed on the Restricted Stock shall lapse on March 1, 2016.

(b)    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this letter, upon termination of your service as a director of SpartanNash due to your death or disability, the Restrictions applicable to any shares of Restricted Stock will lapse automatically and the Restricted Stock will vest and no longer be subject to forfeiture.  For purposes of this letter you would be deemed to be “disabled” if, by reason of accident, physical illness or mental illness, you are unable to fulfill your normal responsibilities as a director of SpartanNash for a continuous period of 180 days.

(c)    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this letter, the Restrictions imposed on the Restricted Stock will lapse, and the Restricted Stock will vest and no longer be subject to forfeiture, if during the Restricted Period you shall have completed the term of the directorship for which you shall have been most recently elected, you have been a director for at least ten years, and you no longer continue as a director with SpartanNash.  

(d)    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this letter, in the event of a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan), the Restrictions imposed on the Restricted Stock will lapse, and the Restricted Stock will vest and no longer be subject to forfeiture in accordance with the terms of the Plan.

4.    Shareholder Rights.During the Restricted Period, you shall have all voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights with respect to the Restricted Stock held of record by you as if you held unrestricted Common Stock; provided, however, that the unvested portion of any Restricted Stock award shall be subject to any restrictions on transferability or risks of forfeiture imposed pursuant to this letter or the Plan.  Any non-cash dividends or distributions paid with respect to unvested Restricted Stock shall be subject to the same restrictions as those relating to the Restricted Stock granted to you under this letter agreement.  After the Restrictions applicable to the Restricted Stock lapse, you shall have all shareholder rights, including the right to transfer the shares, subject to such conditions as SpartanNash may reasonably specify to ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws.

5.    Uncertificated Shares.  Your  shares of Restricted Stock are being issued without a paper certificate.  The Restricted Stock will be registered in your name in SpartanNash’s books and records and reflected on the account statements issued to you by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (or other financial intermediary).  The Company is formed under the laws of the State of Michigan.  The Company will furnish to you upon request and without charge a full statement of the designation, relative rights, preferences, and limitations of the shares of each class authorized to be issued, the designation, relative rights, preferences, and limitations of each series so far as the same have been prescribed, and the authority of the SpartanNash’s Board of Directors to designate and prescribe the relative rights, preferences, and limitations of other series.  If you have any questions, please contact the Company’s Director of Benefits.

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6.    Certifications.  You represent and warrant that you are acquiring the Restricted Stock for your own account and investment and without any intent to resell or distribute the Restricted Stock.  You shall not resell or distribute the Restricted Stock after any Restricted Period except in compliance with such conditions as SpartanNash may reasonably specify to ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws.

7.    Withholding.  Because you are a non-employee director, SpartanNash will not make any provision for the withholding of federal, state, or local taxes in connection with the grant or vesting of the Restricted Stock.  SpartanNash will provide you with a completed IRS Form 1099 reporting non-employee compensation and certain other payments made to you by SpartanNash for your service as a director, including payments in connection with the Restricted Stock.  You are responsible for your tax obligations in connection with the grant and vesting of the Restricted Stock, and SpartanNash recommends that you consult with your tax advisor.  

8.    Binding Effect; Amendment.  This letter and the Plan shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns.  This letter agreement shall not be modified except in a writing executed by you and SpartanNash.

9.    Prohibition on Hedging or Pledging.  This award is subject to the Company’s policy prohibiting pledging of the Company’s stock and transactions that are designed to hedge or offset declines in the market value of the Company’s stock.    

10.  Miscellaneous.

(a)    This letter and your rights hereunder are subject to all the terms and conditions of the Plan, as the same may be amended from time to time, as well as to such rules and regulations as the Committee may adopt for administration of the Plan.  The Committee shall have the right to impose such restrictions on any shares acquired pursuant to this letter, as it may deem advisable, including, without limitation, restrictions under applicable federal securities laws, under the requirements of any stock exchange or market upon which such shares are then listed and/or traded, and under any blue sky or state securities laws applicable to such shares.  It is expressly understood that the Committee is authorized to administer, construe, and make all determinations necessary or appropriate to the administration of the Plan and this letter, all of which shall be binding upon you.

(b)    The Board may terminate, amend, or modify the Plan in accordance with the terms of the Plan.

(c)    You agree to take all steps necessary to comply with all applicable provisions of federal and state securities laws in exercising your rights under this letter.  This letter shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, Nasdaq Marketplace Rules, and to such approvals by any governmental agencies, The Nasdaq Stock Market or any other national securities exchanges as may be required.

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(d)    To the extent not preempted by federal law, this letter shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the state of Michigan.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Dennis Eidson

Dennis Eidson

President & Chief Executive Officer

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EX-10.2

Exhibit 10.2

Grantee:	Grant Date:  February 25, 2015
Number of Shares:	Vesting Day:  March 1

Dear              :

Re: Restricted Stock Award - Fiscal Year Ending January 2, 2016

I am pleased to inform you that SpartanNash Company, a Michigan corporation, (“SpartanNash” or the “Company”) has granted to you the number of restricted shares of SpartanNash’s Common Stock described above under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan of 2005 (the “Plan”).  By accepting this grant, you agree that the restricted stock is subject to the terms and conditions of this letter and the Plan (which are incorporated into this letter by reference).  If there is any conflict between the terms of the Plan and this letter, the terms of the Plan will control.

1.    Restricted Stock Grant. SpartanNash grants to you shares of Company Common Stock, no par value, all of which are subject to restrictions imposed under this letter and the Plan (the “Restricted Stock”).  This grant of Restricted Stock shall not confer any right to you to be granted Restricted Stock or other awards in the future under the Plan.

2.    Restrictions.The Restricted Stock is subject to the following transfer and forfeiture conditions (“Restrictions”), which will lapse, if at all, as described in the “Lapse of Restrictions” section below.  The period during which Restricted Stock is subject to the Restrictions imposed by the Plan and under this letter is referred to in this letter as the “Restricted Period.”

a.    Until the Restrictions lapse as set forth in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) under Lapse of Restrictions below, the Restricted Stock generally is not transferable by you except by will or according to the laws of descent and distribution.  All rights with respect to the Restricted Stock are exercisable during your lifetime only by you, your guardian, or your legal representative.  

b.    Any shares of Restricted Stock for which the Restrictions have not lapsed will automatically be forfeited without consideration upon the termination of your employment with SpartanNash for any reason other than death, Disability or Retirement.  Upon the termination of your employment with SpartanNash due to your death, Disability or Retirement, the Restrictions applicable to any shares of Restricted Stock will lapse in accordance with the applicable provisions set forth in paragraphs (2) or (3) under Lapse of Restrictions below.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee (as defined in the Plan) reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive the Restrictions remaining on any or all such shares of Restricted Stock at the time of termination of employment.

c.    If you enter into Competition (as defined in the Plan) with SpartanNash, all shares of Restricted Stock still subject to Restrictions will automatically be forfeited without consideration.  The Committee (as defined in the Plan) or officers designated by the Committee have absolute discretion to determine whether you have entered into Competition with SpartanNash.

3.    Lapse of Restrictions.

a.    Except as otherwise provided in this letter, and so long as you remain continuously employed by SpartanNash, 25% of the shares of Restricted Stock will vest and the Restrictions will lapse with respect to such shares of Restricted Stock on the Vesting Day set forth above in each of the next four years.

b.    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this letter, upon termination of your employment with SpartanNash due to your death or Disability (as defined in the Plan) during the Restricted Period, the Restrictions applicable to any shares of Restricted Stock will lapse automatically and the Restricted Stock will vest and no longer be subject to forfeiture.

c.    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this letter, upon termination of your employment with SpartanNash due to your Retirement (as defined in the Plan) during the Restricted Period, if the following conditions are satisfied: (i) you provide the Company with at least thirty (30) days advance written notice of your retirement date,  and (ii) you  continue to comply with your non-competition obligations under paragraph 2(c) above, the Restrictions applicable to any shares of Restricted Stock will lapse and the shares will continue to vest in accordance with the terms of the Plan and this letter.

d.    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this letter, if a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan) occurs at any time during the Restricted Period and prior to your termination of employment, the Restrictions with respect to all of the remaining shares of Restricted Stock that have been issued to you will lapse automatically and such Restricted Stock will vest and no longer be subject to forfeiture.

4.    Shareholder Rights.During the Restricted Period, you shall have all voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights with respect to the Restricted Stock held of record by you as if you held unrestricted Common Stock; provided, however, that the unvested portion of any Restricted Stock award shall be subject to any restrictions on transferability or risks of forfeiture imposed pursuant to this letter or the Plan.  Any non-cash dividends or distributions paid with respect to unvested Restricted Stock shall be subject to the same restrictions as those relating to the Restricted Stock granted to you under this letter agreement.  After the Restrictions applicable to the Restricted Stock lapse, you shall have all shareholder rights, including the right to transfer the shares, subject to such conditions as SpartanNash may reasonably specify to ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws.

5.    Uncertificated Shares.  Your shares of Restricted Stock are being issued without a paper certificate.  The Restricted Stock will be registered in your name in SpartanNash’s books

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and records and reflected on the account statements issued to you by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (or other financial intermediary).  The Company is formed under the laws of the State of Michigan.  The Company will furnish to you upon request and without charge a full statement of the designation, relative rights, preferences, and limitations of the shares of each class authorized to be issued, the designation, relative rights, preferences, and limitations of each series so far as the same have been prescribed, and the authority of the SpartanNash’s Board of Directors to designate and prescribe the relative rights, preferences, and limitations of other series.  If you have any questions, please contact the Company’s Director of Benefits.  

6.    Certifications.  You represent and warrant that you are acquiring the Restricted Stock for your own account and investment and without any intent to resell or distribute the Restricted Stock.  You shall not resell or distribute the Restricted Stock after any Restricted Period except in compliance with such conditions as SpartanNash may reasonably specify to ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws.

7.    Withholding.  SpartanNash is entitled to: (1) withhold and deduct from your future wages (or from other amounts that may be due and owing to you from SpartanNash), or make other arrangements for the collection of, all legally required amounts necessary to satisfy any and all federal, state, local and foreign withholding and employment-related tax requirements attributable to the award of Restricted Stock, or (2) require you promptly to remit the amount of such withholding to SpartanNash before taking any action with respect to the Restricted Stock.  Upon your written authorization, withholding may be satisfied by withholding Common Stock to be released upon vesting of and lapse of restrictions with respect to shares of the Restricted Stock or by delivery to SpartanNash of previously owned Common Stock.

8.    Binding Effect; Amendment.  This letter and the Plan shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns.  This letter agreement shall not be modified except in a writing executed by you and SpartanNash.

9.    Clawback.  This award is subject to the Company’s “clawback” policy providing for the recovery of incentive compensation that the Company, or as may be required under applicable law, rule or regulation.  

10.  Prohibition on Hedging or Pledging.  This award is subject to the Company’s policy prohibiting pledging of the Company’s stock and transactions that are designed to hedge or offset declines in the market value of the Company’s stock.    

11.  Miscellaneous.

a.    This letter and your rights hereunder are subject to all the terms and conditions of the Plan, as the same may be amended from time to time, as well as to such rules and regulations as the Committee may adopt for administration of the Plan.  The Committee shall have the right to impose such restrictions on any shares acquired pursuant to this letter, as it may deem advisable, including, without limitation, restrictions under applicable federal securities laws, under the requirements of any stock exchange or market upon which such shares are then listed

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and/or traded, and under any blue sky or state securities laws applicable to such shares.  It is expressly understood that the Committee is authorized to administer, construe, and make all determinations necessary or appropriate to the administration of the Plan and this letter, all of which shall be binding upon you.

b.    The Board may terminate, amend, or modify the Plan in accordance with the terms of the Plan.

c.    You agree to take all steps necessary to comply with all applicable provisions of federal and state securities laws in exercising your rights under this letter.  This letter shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, Nasdaq Marketplace Rules and to such approvals by any governmental agencies, The Nasdaq Stock Market or any other national securities exchanges as may be required.

d.    To the extent not preempted by federal law, this letter shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the state of Michigan.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Dennis Eidson

Dennis Eidson

President & Chief Executive Officer

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EX-10.3

                                            Exhibit 10.3

Award Recipient: Grant Date: February 25, 2015

Dear :

Re: Long-Term Executive Cash Incentive Award 2015

I am pleased to inform you that SpartanNash Company (“SpartanNash” or the “Company”) has awarded to you the opportunity to earn multi-year cash incentive compensation under the Company’s Executive Cash Incentive Plan of 2010 (the “Plan”) as described in this letter. By accepting this award, you agree that the award is subject to the terms and conditions of this letter and the Plan (which are incorporated into this letter by reference). If there is any conflict between the terms of the Plan and this letter, the terms of the Plan will control. Capitalized terms not defined in this letter have the meanings given to them in the Plan.

1.    Target Award Amount. Your threshold, target and maximum Long-Term Cash Incentive Award opportunity will be communicated to you separately. As discussed in more detail below, your Long-Term Cash Incentive Award, if any, will be paid with respect to each of the performance measurements described below if SpartanNash achieves at least the threshold level of performance specified by the Compensation Committee in the Performance Period for that performance measurement, and you satisfy the other requirements discussed in this letter.

2.    Performance Measurements and Performance Period.

a) Metrics. The amount of the Long-Term Cash Incentive Award paid to you will be determined by SpartanNash’s performance with respect to three performance measurements: Earnings Per Share (“EPS”), net sales, and consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. Forty percent (40%) of your Long-Term Cash Incentive Award will be based on SpartanNash’s EPS performance, twenty percent (20%) will be based on SpartanNash’s net sales and forty percent (40%) will be based on consolidated Adjusted EBITDA.

b) Performance Measurement. For each of the metrics listed in paragraph (a) above, performance will be measured as of the fiscal year ending December 30, 2017 (“FYE 12/30/17”). As used in this letter, “Performance Period” means the period beginning on January 4, 2015 and ending on December 30, 2017.  

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c) Summary. The award is summarized on the following table:

Performance Measurement	Percentage of Long-Term CashIncentive Award
EPS1		40	%
Net Sales2		20	%
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA3		40	%

¹  EPS means Diluted Earnings per Share on a Consolidated Net Earnings (adjusted for items not representative of ongoing operations) basis.

²  Net sales will be calculated based on the GAAP financial statements of the Company. In making this calculation, however, fuel sales will be adjusted using a pre-determined sales price per gallon sold.

³ Consolidated adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP operating financial measure that is defined as net earnings from continuing operations plus depreciation and amortization, and other non-cash items including imputed interest, deferred (stock) compensation, the LIFO provision, as well as adjustments for unusual items that do not reflect the ongoing operating activities of SpartanNash and costs associated with the closing of operational locations, interest expense and the provision for income taxes to the extent deducted in the computation of net earnings.  

3.    Performance Goals and Payouts. Your Long-Term Cash Incentive Award will be determined according to the matrices presented below. The levels of performance for EPS, net sales and consolidated Adjusted EBITDA have been established by the Compensation Committee and will be communicated to you separately. No Long-Term Cash Incentive Award will be paid with respect to a performance measurement unless SpartanNash achieves the threshold level of performance for that performance measurement.

EPS

	Performance			Payout
Level	% of EPS Goal			% of Target
—		<80.0	%		0.0	%
Threshold		80.0	%		10.0	%
—		85.0	%		32.5	%
—		90.0	%		55.0	%
—		95.0	%		77.5	%
Target		100.0	%		100.0	%
—		104.0	%		124.5	%
—		108.0	%		149.1	%
—		112.0	%		173.6	%
Maximum		≥116.3	%		200.0	%

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Net Sales

	Performance			Payout
Level	% of Net Sales Goal			% of Target
—		<90.0	%		0.0	%
Threshold		90.0	%		50.0	%
—		92.5	%		62.5	%
—		95.0	%		75.0	%
—		97.5	%		87.5	%
Target		100.0	%		100.0	%
—		101.5	%		125.0	%
—		103.0	%		150.0	%
		104.5	%		175.0	%
Maximum		≥106.0	%		200.0	%

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA

	Performance
Level	% of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Goal			Payout % of Target
—		<90.0	%		0.0	%
Threshold		90.0	%		50.0	%
—		92.5	%		62.5	%
—		95.0	%		75.0	%
—		97.5	%		87.5	%
Target		100.0	%		100.0	%
—		101.3	%		125.0	%
—		102.5	%		150.0	%
—		103.8	%		175.0	%
Maximum		≥105.0	%		200.0	%

If SpartanNash’s actual performance achieved for EPS, net sales or consolidated Adjusted EBITDA exceeds the threshold level and falls between specified levels, then the percentage of the Target Award that will be paid will be determined by interpolation. The evaluation of EPS, net sales and consolidated Adjusted EBITDA performance will exclude the events or their effects set forth in Section 5.3 (a) through (h) of the Plan.

4.    No Additional Vesting Period. Your Long-Term Cash Incentive Award is earned based on the value of EPS, net sales and consolidated Adjusted EBITDA as measured at FYE 12/30/17. Each component of your Long-Term Cash Incentive Award earned according to the matrices above, if any, will not be subject to any additional vesting period following the Performance Period.

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5.    Effect of Termination of Employment. Except as provided in this Section 5 and Section 6 below, if your employment with SpartanNash is terminated for any reason before the end of the Performance Period, you will forfeit any unearned Long-Term Cash Incentive Award. If your employment with SpartanNash terminates for retirement, death or total disability, your eligibility for a Long-Term Cash Incentive Award will be determined in accordance with the following table:

	Timing of Termination
Reason for Termination	More than 12 Months Remaining until the end of the Performance Period	12 Months or Less Remaining until the end of the Performance Period	After Performance Period but before payment date
Death or Total Disability	Your Target Award will be paid on a pro-rata basis based on the number of full weeks you were employed during the Performance Period. The Incentive Award will be paid no later than the 15th day of the third month following the date of your death or total disability.	Following the completion of the Performance Period, any earned Long-Term Cash Incentive Award will be paid based on actual performance results on a pro-rata basis based on the number of full weeks you were employed during the Performance Period. The Incentive Award will be paid no later than the 15th day of the third month following the date of the end of the Performance Period.	Any earned Long-Term Cash Incentive Award will be paid in full no later than the 15th day of the third month following the date of your death or total disability.
Retirement	Your Long-Term Cash Incentive Award, if any, will be the amount you would have earned had you remained employed with SpartanNash until the end of the Performance Period based on actual performance results, paid on a pro-rated basis for the number of full weeks you were employed during the Performance Period. The Incentive Award will be paid no later than the 15th day of the third month following the date of the end of the Performance Period.	Your Long-Term Cash Incentive Award, if any, will be the amount you would have earned had you remained employed with SpartanNash until the end of the Performance Period based on actual performance results, paid on a pro-rated basis for the number of full weeks you were employed during the Performance Period. The Incentive Award will be paid no later than the 15th day of the third month following the date of the end of the Performance Period.	Any earned Long-Term Cash Incentive Award will be paid in full no later than the 15th day of the third month following the date of your retirement.

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6.    Change in Control.

a) Before the end of the Performance Period. Upon a Change in Control of SpartanNash (as defined in the Plan) before the end of the Performance Period, provided that you are employed by SpartanNash on the effective date of the Change in Control, you will earn an Incentive Award equal to the greater of the Target Award or the projected Incentive Award (with the projected Incentive Award to be calculated by estimating the Company’s expected performance with respect to EPS, net sales and consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the Performance Period based on the Company’s performance in the then-current fiscal year as of the date of the Change in Control projected out through the end of the Performance Period), to be paid on a pro-rata basis for the number of full weeks completed in the Performance Period prior to the Change in Control. The Incentive Award will be paid no later than the 15^th day of the third month following the Change in Control.

b) After Performance Period. Upon a Change in Control following the Performance Period, any earned Incentive Award will be payable in full upon the earliest to occur of the termination of your employment for any reason, or the date that is the 15^th day of the third month following the Change in Control.

7.    Executive Severance Agreement. The Long-Term Cash Incentive Award opportunity described in this letter is not subject to the provisions of your Executive Severance Agreement with the Company. In the event of a Change in Control, your right to receive any portion of the Long-Term Cash Incentive Award described in this letter will be governed exclusively by the terms and conditions of this letter, and you will not receive any additional payment for the Long-Term Cash Incentive Award under your Executive Severance Agreement.

8.    Annual Incentive Award. You will be separately notified of your eligibility to earn an annual incentive award for 2015.

9.    Compensation Committee Authority and Discretion. The Plan is administered and interpreted by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Although the Committee has authority to exercise reasonable discretion to interpret the Plan and the performance goals, it generally may not amend or waive any performance goal after the 90th day of the fiscal year. The Committee has no authority or discretion to increase any Long-Term Cash Incentive Award.

10.  Withholding. SpartanNash is entitled to withhold and deduct from your future wages (or from other amounts that may be due and owing to you from SpartanNash), or make other arrangements for the collection of, all legally required amounts necessary to satisfy any and all federal, state, local and foreign withholding and employment-related tax requirements attributable to a Long-Term Cash Incentive Award.

11.  Clawback. This award is subject to the Company’s “clawback” policy providing for the recovery of incentive compensation.

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12.    Miscellaneous.

a) This letter and your rights hereunder are subject to all the terms and conditions of the Plan, as the same may be amended from time to time, as well as to such rules and regulations as the Committee may adopt for administration of the Plan. It is expressly understood that the Committee is authorized to administer, construe and make all determinations necessary or appropriate to the administration of the Plan and this letter, all of which shall be binding upon you.

b) The Board may terminate, amend or modify the Plan in accordance with the terms of the Plan.

c) This letter and the Plan shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns. This letter agreement shall not be modified except in a writing executed by you and SpartanNash.

d) This letter shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the state of Michigan.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Dennis Eidson

Dennis Eidson

President and Chief Executive Officer

Accepted and Agreed to:

Name

Date

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Dennis Eidson, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of SpartanNash Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 28, 2015	/s/ Dennis Eidson
	Dennis Eidson President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, David M. Staples, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of SpartanNash Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 28, 2015	/s/ David M. Staples
	David M. Staples Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

EX-31.3

Exhibit 31.3

CERTIFICATION

I, Thomas A. Van Hall, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of SpartanNash Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 28, 2015	/s/ Thomas A. Van Hall
	Thomas A. Van Hall Vice President, Interim Chief Accounting Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, each of the undersigned hereby certifies in his capacity as an officer of SpartanNash Company (the “Company”) that the Quarterly Report of the Company on Form 10-Q for the accounting period ended April 25, 2015 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition of the Company at the end of such period and the results of operations of the Company for such period.

This Certificate is given pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350 and for no other purpose.

Dated: May 28, 2015	/s/ Dennis Eidson
	Dennis Eidson President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: May 28, 2015	/s/ David M. Staples
	David M. Staples Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: May 28, 2015	/s/ Thomas A. Van Hall
	Thomas A. Van Hall Vice President, Interim Chief Accounting Officer

A signed original of this written statement has been provided to SpartanNash Company and will be retained by SpartanNash Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Associate Retirement Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014	Jan. 03, 2015
SpartanNash Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Standard pension funding carryover	$ 0.4
Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension contributions during plan year	$ 4.2	$ 4.1	$ 12.9
Maximum company contribution as percentage of total employer contributions			5.00%

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Subsequent Event (Detail)	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent event, date	Apr. 27, 2015
Subsequent event, description	the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with Dan’s Supermarket Inc., a six-store chain serving Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota. The transaction is expected to close in June, 2015.

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Operating Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Operating Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014	Jan. 03, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,312,683	$ 2,333,727
Merger integration and acquisition expenses	2,684	4,168
Depreciation and amortization	25,785	27,553
Operating earnings	23,853	27,578
Capital expenditures	12,724	22,839
Total Assets	1,915,795		1,932,282
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	4,742		4,742
Military [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	3,733	4,277
Operating earnings	6,158	4,421
Capital expenditures	584	10,195
Total Assets	462,978		435,647
Food Distribution [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Merger integration and acquisition expenses	2,187	4,168
Depreciation and amortization	8,536	9,019
Operating earnings	20,249	14,209
Capital expenditures	3,553	6,567
Total Assets	742,732		763,914
Retail [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Merger integration and acquisition expenses	497
Depreciation and amortization	13,516	14,257
Operating earnings	(2,554)	8,948
Capital expenditures	8,587	6,077
Total Assets	705,343		727,979
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	2,312,683	2,333,727
Operating Segments [Member] | Military [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	699,394	684,167
Operating Segments [Member] | Food Distribution [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	986,435	971,002
Operating Segments [Member] | Retail [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	626,854	678,558
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(281,275)	(296,346)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Food Distribution [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ (281,275)	$ (296,346)

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Restructuring and Asset Impairment - Schedule of Restructuring and Asset Impairment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 2,353	$ 906
Gains on sales of assets related to closed facilities	(1,540)	(1,318)
Provision for severance	304	196
Other costs associated with distribution center and store closings	1,493	724
Changes in estimates	(287)	(399)
Lease termination adjustment	(1,745)
Restructuring and asset impairment	7,338	127
Business Restructuring Reserves [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Provision for leases and related ancillary costs, net of sublease income, related to store closings	$ 6,760	$ 18

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Restructuring and Asset Impairment (Tables)

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Activity of Restructuring Costs

The following table provides the activity of restructuring costs for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015. Accrued restructuring costs recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are included in “Other accrued expenses” in Current liabilities and “Other long-term liabilities” in Long-term liabilities based on when the obligations are expected to be paid.

	Lease and
(In thousands)	Ancillary Costs				Severance				Total
Balance - January 3, 2015	$		13,988		$		80		$	14,068
Provision for lease and related ancillary costs, net of sublease    income			6,760			—				6,760		(a)
Provision for severance		—					304			304		(b)
Changes in estimates			(287	)		—				(287	)	(c)
Lease termination adjustment			(1,745	)		—				(1,745	)	(d)
Accretion expense			175			—				175
Payments			(2,522	)			(284	)		(2,806	)
Balance - April 25, 2015	$		16,369		$		100		$	16,469

(a) The provision for lease and related ancillary costs represents the initial charges estimated to be incurred for store closings in the Retail segment.

(b) The provision for severance relates to a distribution center closing in the Food Distribution segment.

(c) The changes in estimates relate to revised estimates of lease and ancillary costs and sublease income associated with previously closed stores.

(d) The lease termination adjustment represents the benefit recognized in connection with lease buyouts on two previously closed stores. The lease liabilities were formerly included in our restructuring cost liability based on initial estimates.

Schedule of Restructuring and Asset Impairment

Restructuring and asset impairment charges included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings consisted of the following:

	16 Weeks Ended
	April 25,			April 19,
(In thousands)	2015			2014
Asset impairment charges	$	2,353		$		906		(a)
Provision for leases and related ancillary costs, net of    sublease income, related to store closings		6,760				18		(b)
Gains on sales of assets related to closed facilities		(1,540	)			(1,318	)	(c)
Provision for severance		304				196		(d)
Other costs associated with distribution center and store closings		1,493				724
Changes in estimates		(287	)			(399	)	(e)
Lease termination adjustment		(1,745	)		—			(f)
	$	7,338		$		127

(a) The asset impairment charges were incurred in the Retail segment due to the economic and competitive environment of certain stores.

(b) The provision for lease and related ancillary costs, net of sublease income, represents the initial charges estimated to be incurred for store closings in the Retail segment.

(c) The gains on sales of assets resulted from the sale of a closed food distribution center in the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and the sales of customer lists related to closed stores in the 16 weeks ended April 19, 2014.

(d) The provision for severance related to distribution center closings in the Food Distribution segment.

(e) The changes in estimates relates to revised estimates of lease ancillary costs associated with previously closed facilities in the Retail and Food Distribution segments. The Retail segment realized $(287) and $(379) in the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively.

(f) The lease termination adjustment represents the benefit recognized in connection with lease buyouts on two previously closed stores.  

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Share Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015 OptionPlan	Apr. 19, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of approved stock incentive plans	2
Share based compensation expense, Net of Tax	$ 2.9	$ 2.4
Share based compensation expense Per diluted share, Net of Tax	$ 0.08	$ 0.06
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted	0	0
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 8.0
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average period of recognition	2 years 9 months 18 days

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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 5.6	$ 0.9
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets measured fair value on nonrecurring basis	$ 3.2	$ 0

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Operating Segment Information - Summary of Sales by Type of Similar Products and Services (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales	$ 2,312,683	$ 2,333,727
Sales Revenue [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales	2,312,683	2,333,727
Percentage Consolidated Net Sale	100.00%	100.00%
Sales Revenue [Member] | Fuel [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales	34,899	54,970
Percentage Consolidated Net Sale	1.50%	2.40%
Sales Revenue [Member] | Non Perishables
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales	1,472,711	1,475,060
Percentage Consolidated Net Sale	63.70%	63.20%
Sales Revenue [Member] | Perishables
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales	713,034	719,004
Percentage Consolidated Net Sale	30.80%	30.80%
Sales Revenue [Member] | Pharmacy [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales	$ 92,039	$ 84,693
Percentage Consolidated Net Sale	4.00%	3.60%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (the “financial statements”) include the accounts of SpartanNash Company and its subsidiaries (“SpartanNash”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements, taken as a whole, contain all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the financial position of SpartanNash as of April 25, 2015, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

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Share Based Compensation - Summary of Share-Based Compensation Activity (Detail) (USD $)	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Shares Under Options, Outstanding, Beginning balance	494,483
Shares Under Options, Exercised/Vested	(91,875)
Shares Under Options, Outstanding, Ending balance	402,608
Shares Under Options, Vested and expected to vest in the future at April 25, 2015	402,608
Shares Under Options, Exercisable	402,608
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Option outstanding, Beginning balance	$ 20.61
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised/Vested	$ 21.99
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options outstanding, Ending balance	$ 20.30
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest in the future at April 25, 2015	$ 20.30
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$ 20.30
Restricted Stock Awards, Outstanding, Beginning balance	600,653
Restricted Stock Awards, Granted	311,622
Restricted Stock Awards, Exercised/Vested	(112,360)
Restricted Stock Awards, Cancelled/Forfeited	(6,943)
Restricted Stock Awards, Outstanding, Ending balance	792,972
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$ 23.08
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted	$ 26.55
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Exercised/Vested	$ 22.68
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value/ Cancelled/Forfeited	$ 21.40
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$ 24.50

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share for Continuing Operations

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for continuing operations:

	16 Weeks Ended
	April 25,			April 19,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2015			2014
Numerator:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	10,447		$	12,519
Adjustment for earnings attributable to participating securities		(189	)		(232	)
Earnings from continuing operations used in calculating earnings    per share	$	10,258		$	12,287
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding, including participating    securities		37,689			37,600
Adjustment for participating securities		(682	)		(697	)
Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share		37,007			36,903
Effect of dilutive stock options		113			118
Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share		37,120			37,021
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.28		$	0.33
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.28		$	0.33

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Share Based Compensation (Tables)

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Summary of Share-Based Compensation Activity

The following table summarizes activity in the share-based compensation plans for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015:

	Shares			Weighted		Restricted			WeightedAverage
	Under			Average		Stock			Grant-Date
	Options			Exercise Price		Awards			Fair Value
Outstanding at January 3, 2015		494,483		$	20.61		600,653			23.08
Granted		—			—		311,622			26.55
Exercised/Vested		(91,875	)		21.99		(112,360	)		22.68
Cancelled/Forfeited		—			—		(6,943	)		21.40
Outstanding at April 25, 2015		402,608		$	20.30		792,972			24.50
Vested and expected to vest in the future at    April 25, 2015		402,608		$	20.30
Exercisable at April 25, 2015		402,608		$	20.30

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Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share for Continuing Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Numerator:
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 10,447	$ 12,519
Adjustment for earnings attributable to participating securities	(189)	(232)
Earnings from continuing operations used in calculating earnings per share	$ 10,258	$ 12,287
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding, including participating securities	37,689	37,600
Adjustment for participating securities	(682)	(697)
Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share	37,007	36,903
Effect of dilutive stock options	113	118
Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share	37,120	37,021
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$ 0.28	$ 0.33
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$ 0.28	$ 0.33

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Operating Segment Information (Tables)

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Operating Segment

The following tables set forth information about SpartanNash by operating segment:

(In thousands)	Military		Food Distribution		Retail			Total
16 Week Period Ended April 25, 2015
Net sales to external customers	$	699,394	$	986,435	$	626,854		$	2,312,683
Inter-segment sales		—		281,275		—			281,275
Merger integration and acquisition expenses		—		2,187		497			2,684
Depreciation and amortization		3,733		8,536		13,516			25,785
Operating earnings		6,158		20,249		(2,554	)		23,853
Capital expenditures		584		3,553		8,587			12,724
(In thousands)	Military		Food Distribution		Retail			Total
16 Week Period Ended April 19, 2014
Net sales to external customers	$	684,167	$	971,002	$	678,558		$	2,333,727
Inter-segment sales		—		296,346		—			296,346
Merger integration and acquisition expenses		—		4,168		—			4,168
Depreciation and amortization		4,277		9,019		14,257			27,553
Operating earnings		4,421		14,209		8,948			27,578
Capital expenditures		10,195		6,567		6,077			22,839

	April 25, 2015		January 3, 2015
Total Assets
Military	$	462,978	$	435,647
Food Distribution		742,732		763,914
Retail		705,343		727,979
Discontinued operations		4,742		4,742
Total	$	1,915,795	$	1,932,282

Summary of Sales by Type of Similar Products and Services

The following table presents sales by type of similar product and services:

	16 Weeks Ended
(Dollars in thousands)	April 25, 2015				April 19, 2014
Non-perishables (1)	$	1,472,711	63.7	%	$	1,475,060	63.2	%
Perishables (2)		713,034	30.8	%		719,004	30.8	%
Pharmacy		92,039	4.0	%		84,693	3.6	%
Fuel		34,899	1.5	%		54,970	2.4	%
Consolidated net sales	$	2,312,683	100.0	%	$	2,333,727	100.0	%

⁽¹⁾ Consists primarily of general merchandise, grocery, beverages, snacks, tobacco products and frozen foods.

⁽²⁾ Consists primarily of produce, dairy, meat, bakery, deli, floral and seafood.

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Recently Issued Accounting Standards - Additional Information (Detail) (Accounting Standards Update Twenty Fifteen Zero Three [Member], Other Long-term Assets and Long-term Debt [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 25, 2015
Accounting Standards Update Twenty Fifteen Zero Three [Member] | Other Long-term Assets and Long-term Debt [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Decrease in assets and liabilities for fiscal 2016	$ 9.9

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings	$ 10,327	$ 12,310
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	120	209
Earnings from continuing operations	10,447	12,519
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Non-cash restructuring and asset impairment charges	5,864	127
Depreciation and amortization	26,168	27,976
LIFO expense	1,723	1,972
Postretirement benefits expense	476	1,378
Deferred taxes on income	4,023	2,766
Stock-based compensation expense	4,753	3,929
Excess tax benefit on stock compensation	(174)	(131)
Other, net	123	(106)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(30,205)	(24,229)
Inventories	12,495	29,511
Prepaid expenses and other assets	5,195	6,626
Accounts payable	31,346	(1,042)
Accrued payroll and benefits	(13,812)	(13,105)
Postretirement benefit payments	(650)	(3,623)
Other accrued expenses and other liabilities	(8,831)	(11,973)
Net cash provided by operating activities	48,941	32,595
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(12,724)	(22,839)
Net proceeds from the sale of assets	9,670	1,804
Loans to customers	(1,435)	(2,050)
Payments from customers on loans	500	1,041
Other	(534)	(19)
Net cash used in investing activities	(4,523)	(22,063)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	269,916	320,864
Payments on revolving credit facility	(301,949)	(319,051)
Share repurchase	(2,526)
Repayment of other long-term debt	(2,979)	(2,395)
Financing fees paid	(1,845)	(123)
Excess tax benefit on stock compensation	174	131
Proceeds from sale of common stock	2,010	657
Dividends paid	(5,092)	(4,533)
Net cash used in financing activities	(42,291)	(4,450)
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities	(95)	(234)
Net cash used in discontinued operations	(95)	(234)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	2,032	5,848
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	6,443	9,216
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 8,475	$ 15,064

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Restructuring and Asset Impairments - Schedule of Activity of Restructuring Costs (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 14,068
Provision for severance	304	196
Changes in estimates	(287)
Lease termination adjustment	(1,745)
Accretion expense	175
Payments	(2,806)
Ending balance	16,469
Business Restructuring Reserves [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Provision for lease and related ancillary costs, net of sublease income	6,760
Lease and Ancillary Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance	13,988
Changes in estimates	(287)
Lease termination adjustment	(1,745)
Accretion expense	175
Payments	(2,522)
Ending balance	16,369
Lease and Ancillary Costs [Member] | Business Restructuring Reserves [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Provision for lease and related ancillary costs, net of sublease income	6,760
Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance	80
Provision for severance	304
Payments	(284)
Ending balance	$ 100

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Other Comprehensive Income or Loss - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net earnings	$ 10,327,000	$ 12,310,000
Selling, general and administrative	302,371,000	315,465,000
Reclassification from AOCI
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net earnings	200,000	200,000
Selling, general and administrative	300,000	300,000
Decreased/Increased in income taxes	$ (100,000)	$ (100,000)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 25, 2015	Jan. 03, 2015
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,475	$ 6,443
Accounts and notes receivable, net	312,521	282,697
Inventories, net	562,979	577,197
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	26,397	31,882
Property and equipment held for sale	8,947	15,180
Total current assets	919,319	913,399
Property and equipment, net	579,825	597,150
Goodwill	297,280	297,280
Other assets, net	119,371	124,453
Total assets	1,915,795	1,932,282
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	349,893	320,037
Accrued payroll and benefits	58,800	73,220
Other accrued expenses	39,045	44,690
Deferred income taxes	28,086	22,494
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	19,019	19,758
Total current liabilities	494,843	480,199
Long-term liabilities
Deferred income taxes	89,766	91,232
Postretirement benefits	16,734	23,701
Other long-term liabilities	41,608	39,387
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	516,237	550,510
Total long-term liabilities	664,345	704,830
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, voting, no par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 37,761 and 37,524 shares outstanding	524,741	520,791
Preferred stock, no par value, 10,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(11,486)	(11,655)
Retained earnings	243,352	238,117
Total shareholders’ equity	756,607	747,253
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 1,915,795	$ 1,932,282

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Restricted stock issuance	$ 8.3	$ 6.9
Capital expenditures recorded in current liabilities	$ 2.0	$ 1.8

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
Balance, value at Jan. 03, 2015	$ 747,253	$ 520,791	$ (11,655)	$ 238,117
Balance, shares at Jan. 03, 2015	37,524	37,524
Net earnings	10,327			10,327
Other comprehensive income	169		169
Dividends	(5,092)			(5,092)
Share repurchase, Value	(2,526)	(2,526)
Share repurchase, Shares		(79)
Stock-based employee compensation	4,753	4,753
Issuances of common stock and related tax benefit on stock option exercises and stock bonus plan and from deferred compensation plan, value	2,336	2,336
Issuances of common stock and related tax benefit on stock option exercises and stock bonus plan and from deferred compensation plan, shares		115
Issuances of restricted stock and related income tax benefits, value	175	175
Issuances of restricted stock and related income tax benefits, shares		312
Cancellations of restricted stock, value	(788)	(788)
Cancellations of restricted stock, shares		(111)
Balance, value at Apr. 25, 2015	$ 756,607	$ 524,741	$ (11,486)	$ 243,352
Balance, shares at Apr. 25, 2015	37,761	37,761

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Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail)	Jan. 09, 2015
Long Term Debt [Abstract]
Debt instrument applicable margin interest rate	0.25%

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Operating Segment Information

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Operating Segment Information

Note 14 Operating Segment Information

The following tables set forth information about SpartanNash by operating segment:

(In thousands)	Military		Food Distribution		Retail			Total
16 Week Period Ended April 25, 2015
Net sales to external customers	$	699,394	$	986,435	$	626,854		$	2,312,683
Inter-segment sales		—		281,275		—			281,275
Merger integration and acquisition expenses		—		2,187		497			2,684
Depreciation and amortization		3,733		8,536		13,516			25,785
Operating earnings		6,158		20,249		(2,554	)		23,853
Capital expenditures		584		3,553		8,587			12,724
(In thousands)	Military		Food Distribution		Retail			Total
16 Week Period Ended April 19, 2014
Net sales to external customers	$	684,167	$	971,002	$	678,558		$	2,333,727
Inter-segment sales		—		296,346		—			296,346
Merger integration and acquisition expenses		—		4,168		—			4,168
Depreciation and amortization		4,277		9,019		14,257			27,553
Operating earnings		4,421		14,209		8,948			27,578
Capital expenditures		10,195		6,567		6,077			22,839

	April 25, 2015		January 3, 2015
Total Assets
Military	$	462,978	$	435,647
Food Distribution		742,732		763,914
Retail		705,343		727,979
Discontinued operations		4,742		4,742
Total	$	1,915,795	$	1,932,282

The following table presents sales by type of similar product and services:

	16 Weeks Ended
(Dollars in thousands)	April 25, 2015				April 19, 2014
Non-perishables (1)	$	1,472,711	63.7	%	$	1,475,060	63.2	%
Perishables (2)		713,034	30.8	%		719,004	30.8	%
Pharmacy		92,039	4.0	%		84,693	3.6	%
Fuel		34,899	1.5	%		54,970	2.4	%
Consolidated net sales	$	2,312,683	100.0	%	$	2,333,727	100.0	%

⁽¹⁾ Consists primarily of general merchandise, grocery, beverages, snacks, tobacco products and frozen foods.

⁽²⁾ Consists primarily of produce, dairy, meat, bakery, deli, floral and seafood.

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Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Estimated Fair Value and Book Value of Debt Instruments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 25, 2015	Jan. 03, 2015
Book value of debt instruments:
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$ 19,019	$ 19,758
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	516,237	550,510
Total book value of debt instruments	535,256	570,268
Fair value of debt instruments	540,421	574,008
Excess of fair value over book value	$ 5,165	$ 3,740

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation (Policies)

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

On April 7, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-03 “Interest - Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The new guidance is effective on a retrospective basis for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those years. Adoption of this standard in fiscal 2016 will retroactively decrease Other long-term assets and Long-term debt as of April 25, 2015 by approximately $9.9 million.

On April 10, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08 “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” ASU 2014-08 changed the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and modified related disclosure requirements. The Company adopted ASU 2014-08 in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.  Adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which provides guidance for revenue recognition. The new guidance contained in the ASU affects any reporting organization that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards.  The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. On April 29, 2015, the FASB issued a one-year deferral of the effective date of this new guidance, which would result in the guidance being effective for the Company in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending December 29, 2018. Adoption is allowed by either the full retrospective or modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this ASC on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per share	$ 0.135

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Apr. 25, 2015	Jan. 03, 2015
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	37,761,000	37,524,000
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0

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Income Taxes

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note 9 Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate was 39.0% and 37.7% for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively. The differences from the Federal statutory rate in the current and prior year periods are primarily due to state income taxes.

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Document and Entity Information	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	May 26, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Apr. 25, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	SPTN
Entity Registrant Name	SPARTANNASH COMPANY
Entity Central Index Key	0000877422
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-02
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		37,610,923

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Share Based Compensation

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Share Based Compensation

Note 10 Share Based Compensation

SpartanNash has two shareholder-approved stock incentive plans that provide for the granting of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock awards, and other stock-based awards to directors, officers and other key associates.

SpartanNash accounts for share-based compensation awards in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 718 which requires that share-based payment transactions be accounted for using a fair value method and the related compensation cost recognized in the financial statements over the period that an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award. SpartanNash recognized share-based compensation expense (net of tax) of $2.9 million ($0.08 per diluted share) and $2.4 million ($0.06 per diluted share) for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively, as a component of Operating expenses and Income taxes in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

The following table summarizes activity in the share-based compensation plans for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015:

	Shares			Weighted		Restricted			WeightedAverage
	Under			Average		Stock			Grant-Date
	Options			Exercise Price		Awards			Fair Value
Outstanding at January 3, 2015		494,483		$	20.61		600,653			23.08
Granted		—			—		311,622			26.55
Exercised/Vested		(91,875	)		21.99		(112,360	)		22.68
Cancelled/Forfeited		—			—		(6,943	)		21.40
Outstanding at April 25, 2015		402,608		$	20.30		792,972			24.50
Vested and expected to vest in the future at    April 25, 2015		402,608		$	20.30
Exercisable at April 25, 2015		402,608		$	20.30

There were no stock options granted during the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014.

As of April 25, 2015, total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based awards granted under our stock incentive plans was $8.0 million for restricted stock. The remaining compensation costs not yet recognized are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.8 years for restricted stock. All compensation costs related to stock options have been recognized.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 2,312,683	$ 2,333,727
Cost of sales	1,976,437	1,986,389
Gross profit	336,246	347,338
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative	302,371	315,465
Merger integration and acquisition	2,684	4,168
Restructuring and asset impairment	7,338	127
Total operating expenses	312,393	319,760
Operating earnings	23,853	27,578
Other income and expenses
Interest expense	6,750	7,474
Other, net	(28)	5
Total other income and expenses	6,722	7,479
Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations	17,131	20,099
Income taxes	6,684	7,580
Earnings from continuing operations	10,447	12,519
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(120)	(209)
Net earnings	$ 10,327	$ 12,310
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 0.28	$ 0.33
Loss from discontinued operations	$ (0.01)
Net earnings	$ 0.27	$ 0.33
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 0.28	$ 0.33
Loss from discontinued operations	$ (0.01)
Net earnings	$ 0.27	$ 0.33

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Long-Term Debt

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

Note 4 Long-Term Debt

On January 9, 2015, SpartanNash Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as administrative agent, and certain lenders to the Credit Agreement.  The Amendment reduced the interest rates by 0.25% and extended the maturity date of the Loan Agreement from November 19, 2018 to January 9, 2020.

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Restructuring and Asset Impairment

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Asset Impairment

Note 3 Restructuring and Asset Impairment

The following table provides the activity of restructuring costs for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015. Accrued restructuring costs recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are included in “Other accrued expenses” in Current liabilities and “Other long-term liabilities” in Long-term liabilities based on when the obligations are expected to be paid.

	Lease and
(In thousands)	Ancillary Costs				Severance				Total
Balance - January 3, 2015	$		13,988		$		80		$	14,068
Provision for lease and related ancillary costs, net of sublease    income			6,760			—				6,760		(a)
Provision for severance		—					304			304		(b)
Changes in estimates			(287	)		—				(287	)	(c)
Lease termination adjustment			(1,745	)		—				(1,745	)	(d)
Accretion expense			175			—				175
Payments			(2,522	)			(284	)		(2,806	)
Balance - April 25, 2015	$		16,369		$		100		$	16,469

(a) The provision for lease and related ancillary costs represents the initial charges estimated to be incurred for store closings in the Retail segment.

(b) The provision for severance relates to a distribution center closing in the Food Distribution segment.

(c) The changes in estimates relate to revised estimates of lease and ancillary costs and sublease income associated with previously closed stores.

(d) The lease termination adjustment represents the benefit recognized in connection with lease buyouts on two previously closed stores. The lease liabilities were formerly included in our restructuring cost liability based on initial estimates.

Included in the liability are lease obligations recorded at the present value of future minimum lease payments, calculated using a risk-free interest rate, and related ancillary costs from the date of closure to the end of the remaining lease term, net of estimated sublease income.

Restructuring and asset impairment charges included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings consisted of the following:

	16 Weeks Ended
	April 25,			April 19,
(In thousands)	2015			2014
Asset impairment charges	$	2,353		$		906		(a)
Provision for leases and related ancillary costs, net of    sublease income, related to store closings		6,760				18		(b)
Gains on sales of assets related to closed facilities		(1,540	)			(1,318	)	(c)
Provision for severance		304				196		(d)
Other costs associated with distribution center and store closings		1,493				724
Changes in estimates		(287	)			(399	)	(e)
Lease termination adjustment		(1,745	)		—			(f)
	$	7,338		$		127

(a) The asset impairment charges were incurred in the Retail segment due to the economic and competitive environment of certain stores.

(b) The provision for lease and related ancillary costs, net of sublease income, represents the initial charges estimated to be incurred for store closings in the Retail segment.

(c) The gains on sales of assets resulted from the sale of a closed food distribution center in the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and the sales of customer lists related to closed stores in the 16 weeks ended April 19, 2014.

(d) The provision for severance related to distribution center closings in the Food Distribution segment.

(e) The changes in estimates relates to revised estimates of lease ancillary costs associated with previously closed facilities in the Retail and Food Distribution segments. The Retail segment realized $(287) and $(379) in the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively.

(f) The lease termination adjustment represents the benefit recognized in connection with lease buyouts on two previously closed stores.  

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Subsequent Event

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Event

Note 15 Subsequent Event

On April 27, 2015, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with Dan’s Supermarket Inc., a six-store chain serving Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota.  The transaction is expected to close in June, 2015.

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Discontinued Operations

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

Note 11 Discontinued Operations

Results of the discontinued operations are excluded from the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented, unless otherwise noted.  There were no additional operations that were reclassified to discontinued operations during the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015.

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Associate Retirement Plans

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Associate Retirement Plans

Note 7 Associate Retirement Plans

The following table provides the components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014:

(In thousands)	April 25,			April 19,
16 Weeks Ended	2015			2014
	SpartanNash			Combined SpartanNash			*	Cash Balance			Super Foods
	Pension Plan			Pension Plan				Pension Plan			Pension Plan
Interest cost	$	1,023		$	1,355			$	741		$	614
Expected return on plan assets		(1,515	)		(1,865	)			(1,156	)		(709	)
Recognized actuarial net loss		255			305				305			—
Net periodic benefit	$	(237	)	$	(205	)		$	(110	)	$	(95	)
Settlement expense		—			—				—			—
Total expense (income)	$	(237	)	$	(205	)		$	(110	)	$	(95	)
(In thousands)	SERP							Spartan Stores Medical Plan
16 Weeks Ended	April 25,			April 19,				April 25,			April 19,
	2015			2014				2015			2014
Service cost	$	—		$	—			$	71		$	57
Interest cost		10			11				125			121
Amortization of prior service cost		—			—				(49	)		(48	)
Recognized actuarial net loss		13			9				53			6
Net periodic benefit	$	23		$	20			$	200		$	136
*The amounts above reflect the combined values of the Cash Balance and Super Foods Pension Plans as of April 19, 2014.

On January 1, 2015, the Super Foods Plan was merged into the Cash Balance Pension Plan which was renamed the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan. The Company made contributions of $0.4 million to the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan during the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015. This quarterly amount was determined based on 2014 plan year funding valuation results of the legacy Super Foods Plan. The 2015 valuation results for the merged SpartanNash Company Pension Plan may reduce or even eliminate the need for required quarterly contributions for 2015; therefore the Company does not expect to make any additional contributions for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2016.

As previously stated in Note 6, SpartanNash contributes to the Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund (“Fund”) (EIN 7456500) under the terms of the existing collective bargaining agreements and in the amounts set forth in the related collective bargaining agreements. SpartanNash employer contributions during the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015 totaled $12.9 million, which Fund administrators represent is less than 5% of total employer contributions to the Fund. SpartanNash’s employer contributions for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014 were $4.2 million and $4.1 million, respectively.  Based on the most recent information available to SpartanNash, management believes that the present value of actuarial accrued liabilities in this multi-employer plan significantly exceeds the value of the assets held in trust to pay benefits.  Because SpartanNash is one of a number of employers contributing to this plan, it is difficult to ascertain what the exact amount of the underfunding would be, although management anticipates that SpartanNash’s contributions to this plan will increase each year.  On December 13, 2014, Congress passed the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (“MPRA”).  The MPRA is intended to address funding shortfalls in both multiemployer pension plans and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.  Because the MPRA is a complex piece of legislation, its effects on the Plan and potential implications for the Company are not known at this time.  Any adjustment for withdrawal liability will be recorded when it is probable that a liability exists and can be reasonably determined.

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Fair Value Measurements

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Note 5 Fair Value Measurements

Financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable and long-term debt. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term maturities of these financial instruments.  At April 25, 2015 and January 3, 2015 the estimated fair value and the book value of our debt instruments were as follows:

(In thousands)	April 25, 2015		January 3, 2015
Book value of debt instruments:
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease    obligations	$	19,019	$	19,758
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations		516,237		550,510
Total book value of debt instruments		535,256		570,268
Fair value of debt instruments		540,421		574,008
Excess of fair value over book value	$	5,165	$	3,740

The estimated fair value of debt is based on market quotes for instruments with similar terms and remaining maturities (level 2 valuation techniques).

ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing.

Long-lived assets with a book value of $5.6 million and $0.9 million as of April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively, were measured at a fair value of $3.2 million and $0.0 million, respectively, on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in the fair value hierarchy. Our accounting and finance team management, which report to the chief financial officer, determine our valuation policies and procedures. The development and determination of the unobservable inputs for level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of our accounting and finance team management and are approved by the chief financial officer. Fair value of long-lived assets is determined by estimating the amount and timing of net future cash flows, discounted using a risk-adjusted rate of interest. SpartanNash estimates future cash flows based on experience and knowledge of the market in which the assets are located, and when necessary, uses real estate brokers. See Note 3 for discussion of long-lived asset impairment charges.

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Commitments and Contingencies

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Note 6 Commitments and Contingencies

We are engaged from time-to-time in routine legal proceedings incidental to our business. We do not believe that these routine legal proceedings, taken as a whole, will have a material impact on our business or financial condition. While the ultimate effect of such actions cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that their outcome will not result in an adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, operating results or liquidity of SpartanNash.

SpartanNash contributes to the Central States multi-employer pension plan based on obligations arising from its collective bargaining agreements in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Lima, Ohio, and Grand Rapids, Michigan covering its distribution center union associates. This plan provides retirement benefits to participants based on their service to contributing employers. The benefits are paid from assets held in trust for that purpose. Trustees are appointed by contributing employers and unions; however, SpartanNash is not a trustee. The trustees typically are responsible for determining the level of benefits to be provided to participants, as well as for such matters as the investment of the assets and the administration of the plan. SpartanNash currently contributes to the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund under the terms outlined in the “Primary Schedule” of Central States’ Rehabilitation Plan. This schedule requires varying increases in employer contributions over the previous year’s contribution. Increases are set within the collective bargaining agreement and vary by location.

Based on the most recent information available to SpartanNash, management believes that the present value of actuarial accrued liabilities in this multi-employer plan significantly exceeds the value of the assets held in trust to pay benefits. Because SpartanNash is one of a number of employers contributing to this plan, it is difficult to ascertain what the exact amount of the underfunding would be, although management anticipates that SpartanNash’s contributions to this plan will increase each year. Management is not aware of any significant change in funding levels since January 3, 2015. To reduce this underfunding, management expects meaningful increases in expense as a result of required incremental multi-employer pension plan contributions in future years. Any adjustment for withdrawal liability will be recorded when it is probable that a liability exists and can be reasonably determined.

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Other Comprehensive Income or Loss

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

Other Comprehensive Income or Loss

Note 8 Other Comprehensive Income or Loss

SpartanNash reports comprehensive income or loss in accordance with ASU 2012-13, “Comprehensive Income,” in the financial statements. Total comprehensive income is defined as all changes in shareholders’ equity during a period, other than those resulting from investments by and distributions to shareholders. Generally, for SpartanNash, total comprehensive income equals net earnings plus or minus adjustments for pension and other postretirement benefits.

While total comprehensive income is the activity in a period and is largely driven by net earnings in that period, accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (“AOCI”) represents the cumulative balance of other comprehensive income, net of tax, as of the balance sheet date. For SpartanNash, AOCI is the cumulative balance related to pension and other postretirement benefits.

During the 16 week periods ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively, was reclassified from AOCI to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings, of which $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively, increased selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, reduced income taxes in each period.

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Restructuring and Asset Impairment - Schedule of Restructuring and Asset Impairment (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Changes in estimates	$ (287)	$ (399)
Retail Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Changes in estimates	$ (287)	$ (379)

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Note 13 Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Non-cash financing activities include the issuance of restricted stock to employees and directors of $8.3 million and $6.9 million for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively. Non-cash investing activities include capital expenditures included in accounts payable of $2.0 million and $1.8 million for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014, respectively.

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Estimated Fair Value and Book Value of Debt Instruments

At April 25, 2015 and January 3, 2015 the estimated fair value and the book value of our debt instruments were as follows:

(In thousands)	April 25, 2015		January 3, 2015
Book value of debt instruments:
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease    obligations	$	19,019	$	19,758
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations		516,237		550,510
Total book value of debt instruments		535,256		570,268
Fair value of debt instruments		540,421		574,008
Excess of fair value over book value	$	5,165	$	3,740

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail)	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate	39.00%	37.70%

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 10,327	$ 12,310
Other comprehensive income, before tax
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment	272	271
Total other comprehensive income, before tax	272	271
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income	(103)	(103)
Total other comprehensive income, after tax	169	168
Comprehensive income	$ 10,496	$ 12,478

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Recently Issued Accounting Standards

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Note 2 Recently Issued Accounting Standards

On April 7, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-03 “Interest - Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The new guidance is effective on a retrospective basis for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those years. Adoption of this standard in fiscal 2016 will retroactively decrease Other long-term assets and Long-term debt as of April 25, 2015 by approximately $9.9 million.

On April 10, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08 “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” ASU 2014-08 changed the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and modified related disclosure requirements. The Company adopted ASU 2014-08 in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.  Adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which provides guidance for revenue recognition. The new guidance contained in the ASU affects any reporting organization that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards.  The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. On April 29, 2015, the FASB issued a one-year deferral of the effective date of this new guidance, which would result in the guidance being effective for the Company in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending December 29, 2018. Adoption is allowed by either the full retrospective or modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this ASC on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Associate Retirement Plans (Tables)

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Net Periodic Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs

The following table provides the components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs for the 16 weeks ended April 25, 2015 and April 19, 2014:

(In thousands)	April 25,			April 19,
16 Weeks Ended	2015			2014
	SpartanNash			Combined SpartanNash			*	Cash Balance			Super Foods
	Pension Plan			Pension Plan				Pension Plan			Pension Plan
Interest cost	$	1,023		$	1,355			$	741		$	614
Expected return on plan assets		(1,515	)		(1,865	)			(1,156	)		(709	)
Recognized actuarial net loss		255			305				305			—
Net periodic benefit	$	(237	)	$	(205	)		$	(110	)	$	(95	)
Settlement expense		—			—				—			—
Total expense (income)	$	(237	)	$	(205	)		$	(110	)	$	(95	)
(In thousands)	SERP							Spartan Stores Medical Plan
16 Weeks Ended	April 25,			April 19,				April 25,			April 19,
	2015			2014				2015			2014
Service cost	$	—		$	—			$	71		$	57
Interest cost		10			11				125			121
Amortization of prior service cost		—			—				(49	)		(48	)
Recognized actuarial net loss		13			9				53			6
Net periodic benefit	$	23		$	20			$	200		$	136
*The amounts above reflect the combined values of the Cash Balance and Super Foods Pension Plans as of April 19, 2014.

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Associate Retirement Plans - Components of Net Periodic Pension and Postretirement Benefit Cost (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
SpartanNash Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	$ 1,023
Expected return on plan assets	(1,515)
Recognized actuarial net loss	255
Net periodic benefit	(237)
Total expense (income)	(237)
Combined SpartanNash Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost		1,355
Expected return on plan assets		(1,865)
Recognized actuarial net loss		305
Net periodic benefit		(205)
Total expense (income)		(205)
Cash Balance Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost		741
Expected return on plan assets		(1,156)
Recognized actuarial net loss		305
Net periodic benefit		(110)
Total expense (income)		(110)
Super Foods Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost		614
Expected return on plan assets		(709)
Net periodic benefit		(95)
Total expense (income)		(95)
SERP [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	10	11
Recognized actuarial net loss	13	9
Net periodic benefit	23	20
Spartan Stores Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	71	57
Interest cost	125	121
Amortization of prior service cost	(49)	(48)
Recognized actuarial net loss	53	6
Net periodic benefit	$ 200	$ 136

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Earnings Per Share

4 Months Ended

Apr. 25, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Note 12 Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for continuing operations:

	16 Weeks Ended
	April 25,			April 19,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2015			2014
Numerator:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	10,447		$	12,519
Adjustment for earnings attributable to participating securities		(189	)		(232	)
Earnings from continuing operations used in calculating earnings    per share	$	10,258		$	12,287
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding, including participating    securities		37,689			37,600
Adjustment for participating securities		(682	)		(697	)
Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share		37,007			36,903
Effect of dilutive stock options		113			118
Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share		37,120			37,021
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.28		$	0.33
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.28		$	0.33