EXHIBIT 10.15
SPARTAN STORES, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN
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Article 1
Establishment of the Plan
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1.1 History of the Plan
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1.2 Purpose
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1.3 This Document
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1.4 Status of Plan Under ERISA
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1.5 Compliance with Section 409A
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Article 2
Definitions
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Article 3
Participation
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3.1 Eligibility for Participation
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3.2 Termination of Active Participation
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Article 4
Benefits
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4.1 Eligibility
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4.2 Amount of Benefit
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4.3 Payment
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4.4 Tax Withholding
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Article 5
Change in Control
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5.1 Eligibility for Benefit
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5.2 Amount of Benefits
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5.3 Payment
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5.4 Funding of Benefits
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Article 6
Other Termination of Employment and Noncompetition
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6.1 Other Termination of Employer
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6.2 Termination of Employment for Cause
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6.3 Noncompetition
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Article 7
Administration
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7.1 Plan Administrator
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7.2 Appointment of Administrative Committee
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7.3 Powers of Plan Administrator
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7.4 Standard of Care
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7.5 Claims Procedure
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Article 8
Miscellaneous
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8.1 Funding of Benefits
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8.2 Spendthrift Provision
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8.3 Employment Rights
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8.4 Amendment or Termination
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8.5 Construction
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8.6 Executive Severance Agreement
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8.7 Governing Law
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Signature
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Appendix A
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Appendix B
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SPARTAN STORES, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN
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Article 1
Establishment of th