SpartanNash (SPTN) 10-K 2 Mar 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Feb. 26, 2016	Jul. 18, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jan. 2, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	SPTN
Entity Registrant Name	SPARTANNASH COMPANY
Entity Central Index Key	877,422
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-02
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		37,285,140
Entity Public Float			$ 1,197,681,942

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 22,719	$ 6,443
Accounts and notes receivable, net	317,183	282,697
Inventories, net	521,164	577,197
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	22,521	31,882
Property and equipment held for sale		15,180
Total current assets	883,587	913,399
Property and equipment, net
Land and improvements	73,524	76,218
Buildings and improvements	483,764	468,236
Equipment	502,283	453,339
Total property and equipment	1,059,571	997,793
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	475,873	400,643
Property and equipment, net	583,698	597,150
Goodwill	322,902	297,280
Other assets, net	135,261	124,453
Total assets	1,925,448	1,932,282
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	353,688	320,037
Accrued payroll and benefits	71,973	73,220
Other accrued expenses	42,660	44,690
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	19,003	19,758
Total current liabilities	487,324	457,705
Long-term liabilities
Deferred income taxes (Note 1)	116,600	113,726
Postretirement benefits	16,008	23,701
Other long-term liabilities	38,759	39,387
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	475,978	550,510
Total long-term liabilities	$ 647,345	$ 727,324
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, voting, no par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 37,600 and 37,524 shares outstanding	$ 521,698	$ 520,791
Preferred stock, no par value, 10,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (11,447)	$ (11,655)
Retained earnings	280,528	238,117
Total shareholders’ equity	790,779	747,253
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 1,925,448	$ 1,932,282

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	37,600,000	37,524,000
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 2,597,230	$ 7,651,973	$ 7,916,062
Cost of sales	2,110,350	6,536,291	6,759,988
Gross profit	486,880	1,115,682	1,156,074
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative	433,450	975,572	1,022,387
Merger integration and acquisition	20,993	8,433	12,675
Restructuring charges and asset impairment	15,644	8,802	6,166
Total operating expenses	470,087	992,807	1,041,228
Operating earnings	16,793	122,875	114,846
Other (income) and expenses
Interest expense	9,219	21,820	24,414
Loss on debt extinguishment	5,527	1,171
Other, net	(23)	(375)	(17)
Total other expenses, net	14,723	22,616	24,397
Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations	2,070	100,259	90,449
Income taxes	841	37,093	31,329
Earnings from continuing operations	1,229	63,166	59,120
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(488)	(456)	(524)
Net earnings	$ 741	$ 62,710	$ 58,596
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 0.05	$ 1.68	$ 1.57
Loss from discontinued operations	(0.02)	(0.01)	(0.01)
Net earnings	0.03	1.67	1.56
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings from continuing operations	0.05	1.67	1.57
Loss from discontinued operations	(0.02)	(0.01)	(0.02)	[1]
Net earnings	$ 0.03	$ 1.66	$ 1.55
[1]	Includes rounding.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 741	$ 62,710	$ 58,596
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment	8,316	429	(4,785)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	8,316	429	(4,785)
Income tax (expense) benefit related to items of other comprehensive income	(3,423)	(221)	1,924
Total other comprehensive income (loss), after tax	4,893	208	(2,861)
Comprehensive income	$ 5,634	$ 62,918	$ 55,735

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAR

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
Balance, value at Mar. 30, 2013	$ 335,655	$ 146,564	$ (13,687)	$ 202,778
Balance, shares at Mar. 30, 2013		21,751
Net earnings	741			741
Other comprehensive income (loss)	4,893		4,893
Dividends	(5,908)			(5,908)
Stock-based employee compensation	6,951	$ 6,951
Issuance of common stock and related tax benefit on stock option exercises and stock bonus plan and from deferred compensation plan, value	(111)	$ (111)
Issuance of common stock and related tax benefit on stock option exercises and stock bonus plan and from deferred compensation plan, shares		29
Issuances of common stock for merger transaction, value	379,600	$ 379,600
Issuances of common stock for merger transaction, shares		16,047
Issuance of restricted stock and related income tax benefits, value	(15)	$ (15)
Issuance of restricted stock and related income tax benefits, shares		228
Cancellations of restricted stock, value	(14,933)	$ (14,933)
Cancellations of restricted stock, shares		(684)
Balance, value at Dec. 28, 2013	706,873	$ 518,056	(8,794)	197,611
Balance, shares at Dec. 28, 2013		37,371
Net earnings	58,596			58,596
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,861)		(2,861)
Dividends	(18,090)			(18,090)
Share repurchase, value	(4,987)	$ (4,987)
Share repurchase, shares		(246)
Stock-based employee compensation	6,939	$ 6,939
Issuance of common stock and related tax benefit on stock option exercises and stock bonus plan and from deferred compensation plan, value	1,824	$ 1,824
Issuance of common stock and related tax benefit on stock option exercises and stock bonus plan and from deferred compensation plan, shares		173
Issuance of restricted stock and related income tax benefits, value	588	$ 588
Issuance of restricted stock and related income tax benefits, shares		317
Cancellations of restricted stock, value	(1,629)	$ (1,629)
Cancellations of restricted stock, shares		(91)
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	$ 62,710			62,710
Other comprehensive income (loss)	208		208
Dividends	(20,299)			(20,299)
Share repurchase, value	(9,000)	$ (9,000)
Share repurchase, shares		(282)
Stock-based employee compensation	7,240	$ 7,240
Issuance of common stock and related tax benefit on stock option exercises and stock bonus plan and from deferred compensation plan, value	4,279	$ 4,279
Issuance of common stock and related tax benefit on stock option exercises and stock bonus plan and from deferred compensation plan, shares		223
Issuances of common stock for merger transaction, value	379,600
Issuance of restricted stock and related income tax benefits, value	1,114	$ 1,114
Issuance of restricted stock and related income tax benefits, shares		315
Cancellations of restricted stock, value	(2,726)	$ (2,726)
Cancellations of restricted stock, shares		(180)
Balance, value at Jan. 02, 2016	$ 790,779	$ 521,698	$ (11,447)	$ 280,528
Balance, shares at Jan. 02, 2016	37,600	37,600

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHA7

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per share	$ 0.27	$ 0.54	$ 0.48

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings	$ 741	$ 62,710	$ 58,596
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	488	456	524
Earnings from continuing operations	1,229	63,166	59,120
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Non-cash restructuring, asset impairment and other charges	15,644	9,755	6,166
Loss on debt extinguishment	5,527	1,171
Depreciation and amortization	37,270	84,905	88,475
LIFO (income) expense	928	(1,201)	5,603
Postretirement benefits (income) expense	1,492	(41)	2,686
Deferred taxes on income	(3,566)	2,512	3,537
Stock-based compensation expense	6,951	7,240	6,939
Excess tax benefit on stock compensation	(178)	(1,308)	(699)
Other, net	(870)	(22)	(213)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	40,292	(33,063)	(517)
Inventories	30,791	59,473	6,004
Prepaid expenses and other assets	3,787	(545)	13,292
Accounts payable	(37,248)	30,250	(29,231)
Accrued payroll and benefits	(23,822)	(1,903)	(8,401)
Postretirement benefit payments	(2,964)	(1,013)	(4,155)
Other accrued expenses and other liabilities	(10,502)	113	(9,533)
Net cash provided by operating activities	64,761	219,489	139,073
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(37,200)	(79,394)	(90,012)
Net proceeds from the sale of assets	1,330	20,928	11,008
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(20,647)	(41,517)
Loans to customers	(58)	(1,450)	(6,429)
Payments from customers on loans	224	1,733	3,653
Proceeds from company owned life insurance		5,004
Other	(819)	(604)	93
Net cash used in investing activities	(57,170)	(95,300)	(81,687)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	877,033	1,089,979	1,062,173
Payments on revolving credit facility	(812,239)	(1,110,344)	(1,079,654)
Share repurchase		(9,000)	(4,987)
Prepayment of senior notes		(50,000)
Debt extinguishment costs		(831)
Repayment of other long-term debt	(53,988)	(10,157)	(20,353)
Financing fees paid	(9,437)	(2,013)	(870)
Excess tax benefit on stock compensation	178	1,308	699
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	310	3,661	1,120
Dividends paid	(5,908)	(20,299)	(18,090)
Net cash used in financing activities	(4,051)	(107,696)	(59,962)
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities	(421)	(740)	(197)
Net cash provided by investing activities		523
Net cash used in discontinued operations	(421)	(217)	(197)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,119	16,276	(2,773)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	6,097	6,443	9,216
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 9,216	$ 22,719	$ 6,443

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation	Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation SpartanNash Company was formerly known as Spartan Stores, Inc. (“Spartan Stores”), which began doing business under the assumed name of “SpartanNash Company” upon completion of the merger with Nash-Finch Company (“Nash-Finch”) on November 19, 2013. The formal name change to SpartanNash Company was approved and became effective after the annual shareholders meeting on May 28, 2014. The accompanying audited consolidated financial statements (the “financial statements”) include the accounts of SpartanNash Company and its subsidiaries (“SpartanNash” or “the Company”). Fiscal Year: The Company’s fiscal year end is the Saturday nearest to December 31. The fiscal year end was changed from the last Saturday in March in connection with the merger with Nash-Finch, effective beginning with the transition period ended December 28, 2013. As a result of this change, the transition period ended December 28, 2013 was a 39-week period beginning March 31, 2013. Fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 consisted of 52 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively. Beginning with fiscal 2014, the Company’s interim quarters consist of 12 weeks except for the first quarter, which consists of 16 weeks. For fiscal 2014, the fourth quarter consisted of 13 weeks as a result of the 53 week fiscal year. Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United State of America (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of SpartanNash Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported therein. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods might differ from those estimates. Revenue Recognition: The Company recognizes revenue when the sales price is fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured, and the customer takes possession of the merchandise. The Military segment recognizes revenues upon the delivery of the product to the commissary or commissaries designated by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), or in the case of overseas commissaries, when the product is delivered to the port designated by DeCA, which is when DeCA takes possession of the merchandise and bears the responsibility for shipping the product to the commissary or overseas warehouse. Revenues from consignment sales are included in the Company’s reported sales on a net basis. The Food Distribution segment recognizes revenues when products are delivered or ancillary services are provided. Sales and excise taxes are excluded from revenue. The Retail segment recognizes revenues from the sale of products at the point of sale. Based upon the nature of the products the Company sells, its customers have limited rights of return which are immaterial. Discounts provided by the Company to customers at the time of sale are recognized as a reduction in sales as the products are sold. The Company does not recognize a sale when it awards customer loyalty points or sells gift cards and gift certificates; rather, a sale is recognized when the customer loyalty points, gift card or gift certificate are redeemed to purchase product. Sales taxes collected from customers are remitted to the appropriate taxing jurisdictions and are excluded from sales revenue as the Company considers itself a pass-through conduit for collecting and remitting sales taxes. Cost of Sales: Cost of sales is the cost of inventory sold during the period, including purchase costs, freight, distribution costs, physical inventory adjustments, markdowns and promotional allowances. Vendor allowances and credits that relate to the Company’s 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 the Company’s merchandising costs such as setting up warehouse infrastructure. Vendor allowances are recognized as a reduction in cost of sales when the related product is sold. Lump sum payments received for multi-year contracts are amortized over the life of the contracts based on contractual terms. The distribution segments include shipping and handling costs in the selling, general and administrative section of operating expenses on the consolidated statement of earnings. Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. Accounts and Notes Receivable: Accounts and notes receivable are shown net of allowances for credit losses of $6.8 million and $5.5 million as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively. The Company evaluates the adequacy of its allowances by analyzing the aging of receivables, customer financial condition, historical collection experience, the value of collateral and other economic and industry factors. Actual collections may differ from historical experience, and if economic, business or customer conditions deteriorate significantly, adjustments to these reserves may be required. When the Company becomes aware of factors that indicate a change in a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations, the Company records a specific reserve for credit losses. Operating results include bad debt expense of $2.1 million, $3.0 million and $1.3 million for fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively. Inventory Valuation: Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Approximately 88.2% and 93.7% of the Company’s inventories were valued on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively. If replacement cost had been used, inventories would have been $49.5 million and $50.7 million higher at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively. The replacement cost method utilizes the most current unit purchase cost to calculate the value of inventories. During fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, certain inventory quantities were reduced. The reductions resulted in liquidation of LIFO inventory carried at lower costs prevailing in prior years, the effect of which decreased the LIFO provision in fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013 by $0.6 million, $0.8 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The Company accounts for its Military and Food Distribution inventory using a perpetual system and utilizes the retail inventory method (“RIM”) to value inventory for center store products in the Retail segment. Under RIM, inventory is stated at cost with cost of sales and gross margin calculated by applying a cost ratio to the retail value of inventories. Fresh, pharmacy and fuel products are accounted for at cost in the Retail segment. The Company evaluates inventory shortages throughout the year based on actual physical counts in its facilities. The Company records allowances for inventory shortages based on the results of recent physical counts to provide for estimated shortages from the last physical count to the financial statement date. Goodwill and Intangible Assets: Goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the fair value of tangible net assets acquired in business combinations after amounts have been allocated to intangible assets. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewed for impairment during the last quarter of each year, or whenever events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount, using a discounted cash flow model and comparable market values of each reporting segment. Measuring the fair value of reporting units is a Level 3 measurement under the fair value hierarchy. See Note 7 for a discussion of levels. Intangible assets primarily consist of trade names, favorable lease agreements, pharmacy prescription lists, customer relationships, franchise agreements and fees, non-compete agreements and liquor licenses. The following assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of time in which their expected benefits will be realized, which are as follows: favorable leases (related lease terms), prescription lists and customer relationships (period of expected benefit), non-compete agreements and franchise fees (length of agreements), and trade names with definite lives (expected life of the assets). Indefinite-lived trade names are not amortized but are tested at least annually for impairment, and liquor licenses are also not amortized as they have indefinite lives. Intangible assets are included in “Other Assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures which improve or extend the life of the respective assets are capitalized, whereas expenditures for normal repairs and maintenance are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation expense on land improvements, buildings and improvements, and equipment is computed using the straight-line method as follows: Land improvements 15 years Buildings and improvements 15 to 40 years Equipment 3 to 15 years Property under capital leases and leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the remaining terms of the leases or the estimated useful lives of the assets. Internal use software is included in property and equipment and amounted to $20.3 million and $17.7 million as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: The Company reviews and evaluates long-lived assets for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When the undiscounted expected future cash flows are not sufficient to recover an asset’s carrying amount, the fair value is compared to the carrying value to determine the impairment loss to be recorded. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less the cost to sell. Fair values are determined by independent appraisals or expected sales prices based upon market participant data developed by third party professionals or by internal licensed real estate professionals. Estimates of future cash flows and expected sales prices are judgments based upon the Company’s experience and knowledge of operations. These estimates project cash flows several years into the future and are affected by changes in the economy, real estate market conditions and inflation. Reserves for Closed Properties: The Company records reserves for closed properties that are subject to long-term lease commitments based upon the future minimum lease payments and related ancillary costs from the date of closure to the end of the remaining lease term, net of estimated sublease rentals that could be reasonably expected to be obtained for the property. Future cash flows are based on contractual lease terms and knowledge of the geographic area in which the closed site is located. These estimates are subject to multiple factors, including inflation, ability to sublease the property and other economic conditions. Internally developed estimates of sublease rentals are based upon the geographic areas in which the properties are located, the results of previous efforts to sublease similar properties, and the current economic environment. The reserved expenses are paid over the remaining lease terms, which range from one to 12 years. Adjustments to closed property reserves primarily relate to changes in subtenant income or actual exit costs differing from original estimates. Adjustments are made for changes in estimates in the period in which the changes become known. The current portion of the future lease obligations of stores is included in “Other accrued expenses,” and the long-term portion is included in “Other long-term liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets. Debt Issuance Costs : Debt issuance costs are amortized over the term of the related financing agreement and are included in “Other assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets. Insurance Reserves: SpartanNash is primarily self-insured for workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability and healthcare costs. Self-insurance liabilities are recorded based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported. Workers’ compensation, general liability and automobile liabilities are actuarially estimated based on available historical information on an undiscounted basis. The Company has purchased stop-loss coverage to limit its exposure to any significant exposure on a per claim basis. On a per claim basis, the Company’s exposure is up to $0.5 million for workers’ compensation, general liability and automobile liability and $0.5 million for healthcare per covered life per year. Any projection of losses concerning workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability and healthcare costs is subject to a considerable degree of variability. Among the causes of this variability are unpredictable external factors affecting future inflation rates, discount rates, litigation trends, changing regulations, legal interpretations, benefit level changes and claim settlement patterns. Although the Company’s estimates of liabilities incurred do not anticipate significant changes in historical trends for these variables, such changes could have a material impact on future claim costs and currently recorded liabilities. A summary of changes in the Company’s self-insurance liability is as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 Balance at beginning of period $ 19,413 $ 22,454 $ 7,167 Balance assumed in merger — — 13,248 Expenses 43,851 53,297 25,291 Claim payments, net of employee contributions (48,798 ) (56,338 ) (23,252 ) Balance at end of period $ 14,466 $ 19,413 $ 22,454 The current portion of the self-insurance liability was $8.2 million and $13.3 million as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively, and is included in “Other accrued expenses” in the consolidated balance sheets. The long-term portion was $6.2 million and $6.1 million as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively, and is included in “Other long-term liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets. Income Taxes: Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. Such deferred income tax asset and liability computations are based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred and other tax assets and liabilities. Earnings per share: Earnings per share (“EPS”) are computed using the two-class method. The two-class method determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends and their respective participation rights in undistributed earnings. Participating securities include non-vested shares of restricted stock in which the participants have non-forfeitable rights to dividends during the performance period. Diluted EPS includes the effects of stock options. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS for continuing operations: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands, except per share amounts) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Numerator: Earnings from continuing operations $ 63,166 $ 59,120 $ 1,229 Adjustment for earnings attributable to participating securities (1,098 ) (1,015 ) (26 ) Earnings from continuing operations used in calculating earnings per share $ 62,068 $ 58,105 $ 1,203 Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding, including participating securities 37,612 37,641 24,137 Adjustment for participating securities (654 ) (646 ) (519 ) Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share 36,958 36,995 23,618 Effect of dilutive stock options 106 69 92 Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share 37,064 37,064 23,710 Basic earnings per share from continuing operations $ 1.68 $ 1.57 $ 0.05 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 1.67 $ 1.57 $ 0.05 Weighted average shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that were not included in the EPS calculations because they were anti-dilutive were 322,914 and 334,172 for fiscal year ended January 3, 2015 and the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively. There were no anti-dilutive stock options in fiscal year ended January 2, 2016. Stock-Based Compensation: All share-based payments to associates are recognized in the consolidated financial statements as compensation cost based on the fair value on the date of grant. The grant date closing price per share of SpartanNash stock is used to estimate the fair value of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units. The value of the portion of awards expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service period. Shareholders’ Equity: The Company’s restated articles of incorporation provide that the Board of Directors may at any time, and from time to time, provide for the issuance of up to 10 million shares of preferred stock in one or more series, each with such designations as determined by the Board of Directors. At January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, there were no shares of preferred stock outstanding. Advertising Costs: The Company’s advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses. Advertising expenses were $47.7 million, $41.1 million and $15.3 million for fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): The Company reports comprehensive income (loss) that includes net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that are not included in net earnings, such as minimum pension and other postretirement liability adjustments, but rather are recorded directly in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity. These amounts are also presented in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. As of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, the accumulated other comprehensive loss relates to the pension and postretirement liability. Discontinued operations: Certain of the Company’s Retail and Food Distribution operations have been recorded as discontinued operations. Results of discontinued operations are excluded from the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented, unless otherwise noted. Results of discontinued operations reported on the consolidated statements of earnings are reported net of tax. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, “Leases,” which provides guidance for lease accounting. The new guidance contained in the ASU stipulates that lessees will need to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for substantially all leases (other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease). The liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. Treatment in the consolidated statements of earnings will be similar to the current treatment of operating and capital leases. The new guidance is effective on a modified retrospective basis for the Company in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending December 28, 2019. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements. In November 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes.” ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. The Company adopted ASU 2015-17 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 on a retrospective basis for all periods presented. Adoption of this standard resulted in the reclassification of $22.5 million of “Deferred income taxes” from Current liabilities to Long-term liabilities as of January 3, 2015. In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, “ . In April 2015, the FASB issued 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, "Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements." ASU 2015-15 supplements the requirements of ASU 2015-03 by allowing an entity to defer and present debt issuance costs related to a line of credit arrangement as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred costs ratably over the term of the line of credit arrangement. The new guidance is effective on a retrospective basis for the Company in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. Adoption of these standards in fiscal 2016 will retroactively decrease Other long-term assets and Long-term debt. As of January 2, 2016, such amount was approximately $8.2 million. In May 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, “Deferral of the Effective Date,” which results 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 standard on its consolidated financial statements. In April 2014, the FASB issued 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 this standard did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Merger and Acquisitions

Merger and Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Merger and Acquisitions	Note 2 – Merger and Acquisitions On June 16, 2015, SpartanNash acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Dan’s Super Market, Inc. (Dan’s) for a total purchase price of $32.6 million, which included inventory of $3.7 million. The results of operations of the Dan’s acquisition are included in the accompanying financial statements from the date of acquisition. Dan’s is a six-store chain serving Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota, and was not a customer of the SpartanNash Food Distribution segment prior to the acquisition. The Company acquired the Dan’s stores to strengthen its offering in this region from both a retail and distribution perspective. The purchased assets include inventory, equipment, trade name, favorable lease, non-compete agreements, and goodwill. The acquired assets and assumed liabilities were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date and were based on preliminary estimates that may be subject to further adjustments within the measurement period. Goodwill of $24.6 million and $1.0 million was preliminarily assigned to the Retail and Food Distribution segments, respectively. The Company evaluated the acquired set of assets and activities, consisting primarily of long-lived assets and operational processes, and determined they represent inputs and processes that constitute a business. On November 19, 2013, Spartan Stores completed a merger with Nash-Finch, a food distribution company serving military commissaries and exchanges and independent grocery retailers, and an operator of retail grocery stores. The merger was pursued to create a larger, more balanced company with a broader customer base across multiple food retail and distribution businesses. Each outstanding share of the common stock of Nash-Finch converted into 1.20 shares of Spartan Stores common stock. Consideration paid for all of the Nash-Finch outstanding shares consisted of the following: (In thousands, except share price) Spartan Stores common shares issued and deferred 16,119 Trading price $ 23.55 Fair value of shares issued 379,600 Cash paid for fractional shares 14 $ 379,614 The following table summarizes the ending fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on November 19, 2013. (In thousands) Fair Value Current assets $ 787,430 Property and equipment 346,500 Goodwill 36,622 Intangible assets 28,550 Other 38,160 Total assets acquired 1,237,262 Current liabilities 342,221 Other long-term liabilities 76,531 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 438,896 Total liabilities assumed 857,648 Net assets acquired $ 379,614 During the second quarter ended July 12, 2014, management of the Company made revisions to the cash flow projections to correct the allocation between certain reporting units related to the valuation analysis completed in 2013. Management concluded that the purchase accounting effect of the revisions was not material to the consolidated financial statements for any period presented. As a result of the revisions, property and equipment decreased by $23.0 million, while intangible assets and goodwill increased by $19.3 million and $3.7 million, respectively. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired of $36.6 million was recorded as goodwill in the consolidated balance sheet and allocated to the Food Distribution segment. The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to expected synergies and the assembled workforce of Nash-Finch. No goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Intangible assets acquired were valued and assigned useful lives as follows: (In thousands) Intangible Useful Life Trade names $ 6,700 Indefinite Customer lists 5,100 7 years Customer relationships 12,100 20 years Favorable leases 4,650 7 to 22 years $ 28,550 The operating results of Nash-Finch are included in the consolidated results of operations beginning on November 19, 2013. The following table provides net sales and results of operations from the acquired Nash-Finch Company included in the consolidated statements of earnings for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013 as well as unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information as if Nash-Finch was acquired on the first day of the same 39-week period. (In thousands) Period Ended (Pro Forma)(A) Period Ended (Reported)(B) Net sales $ 5,896,555 $ 563,185 Net earnings 24,073 769 (A) Pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results that would have been obtained if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the period presented or that may be obtained in the future. (B) Included in net earnings above are the following after-tax charges: merger and integration expenses of $2.0 million; asset impairment and restructuring charges of $0.4 million; and a loss on debt extinguishment of $2.6 million. Non-recurring merger transaction and integration costs of $26.5 million were incurred during the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, of which $21.0 million was included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $5.5 million was included in loss on debt extinguishment. Costs associated with the new revolving credit agreement of $9.4 million were capitalized and included in “Other assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Note 3 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows: Food (In thousands) Retail Distribution Total Balance at December 28, 2013: Goodwill $ 254,438 $ 131,348 $ 385,786 Accumulated impairment charges (86,600 ) — (86,600 ) Goodwill, net 167,838 131,348 299,186 Other (1,906 ) — (1,906 ) Balance at January 3, 2015: Goodwill 252,532 131,348 383,880 Accumulated impairment charges (86,600 ) — (86,600 ) Goodwill, net 165,932 131,348 297,280 Acquisition (Dan's) 24,603 1,019 25,622 Balance at January 2, 2016: Goodwill 277,135 132,367 409,502 Accumulated impairment charges (86,600 ) — (86,600 ) Goodwill, net $ 190,535 $ 132,367 $ 322,902 The following table reflects the components of amortized intangible assets, included in “Other assets, net” on the consolidated balance sheets: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Gross Gross Carrying Accumulated Carrying Accumulated (In thousands) Amount Amortization Amount Amortization Non-compete agreements $ 1,306 $ 725 $ 2,528 $ 1,836 Favorable leases 8,744 3,248 8,408 2,718 Pharmacy customer prescription lists 7,887 3,441 16,494 10,574 Customer relationships 17,542 1,308 12,100 684 Trade names 1,068 86 1,218 461 Franchise fees and other 559 205 514 184 Total $ 37,106 $ 9,013 $ 41,262 $ 16,457 The weighted average amortization period for amortizable intangible assets is as follows: Non-compete agreements 5.0 years Favorable leases 15.7 years Pharmacy customer prescription lists 7.4 years Customer relationships 20.0 years Trade names 7.0 years Franchise fees and other 8.5 years Amortization expense for intangible assets was $3.3 million, $3.7 million and $2.1 million for the fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows: Amortization (In thousands) Expense Fiscal Year 2016 $ 2,921 2017 2,813 2018 2,585 2019 2,466 2020 2,069 Indefinite-lived intangible assets that are not amortized, consisting primarily of trade names and licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages, totaled $35.1 million and $33.0 million as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively.

Restructuring Charges and Asset

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment	Note 4 – Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment The following table provides the activity of reserves for closed properties for each of the fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013. Reserves for closed properties recorded in the 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 at March 30, 2013 $ 7,975 $ — $ 7,975 Assumed with merger 8,766 — 8,766 Provision for closing charges 4,923 — 4,923 (a) Provision for severance — 1,061 1,061 (b) Changes in estimates (1,333 ) — (1,333 ) (c) Accretion expense 249 — 249 Reclassifications from deferred rent 1,104 — 1,104 Payments (2,188 ) (26 ) (2,214 ) Balance at December 28, 2013 19,496 1,035 20,531 Provision for closing charges 543 — 543 (a) Provision for severance — 306 306 (b) Changes in estimates (563 ) — (563 ) (c) Accretion expense 841 — 841 Payments (6,329 ) (1,261 ) (7,590 ) Balance at January 3, 2015 13,988 80 14,068 Provision for closing charges 7,200 — 7,200 (a) Provision for severance — 395 395 (b) Changes in estimates (56 ) (80 ) (136 ) (c) Lease termination adjustment (1,745 ) — (1,745 ) (d) Accretion expense 592 — 592 Payments (5,531 ) (395 ) (5,926 ) Balance at January 2, 2016 $ 14,448 $ — $ 14,448 (a) The provision for closing charges represents initial costs estimated to be incurred for lease and related ancillary costs, net of sublease income, related to store closings in the Retail segment. (b) The provision for severance represents severance charges made in connection with property closures. (c) As a result of changes in estimates, goodwill was reduced by $1.3 million in both the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015 and in the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively, as the initial charges for certain stores were adjusted in the purchase price allocations for previous acquisitions. (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 the Company’s restructuring cost liability based on initial estimates. Restructuring charges and asset impairment included in the consolidated statements of earnings consisted of the following: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Asset impairment charges (a) $ 4,220 $ 7,550 $ 9,691 Provision for closing charges (b) 7,200 543 4,923 Gains on sales of assets related to closed facilities (c) (2,997 ) (4,518 ) — Provision for severance (d) 395 306 1,061 Other costs associated with distribution center and store closings 1,865 1,504 — Changes in estimates (e) (136 ) 781 (31 ) Lease termination adjustment (f) (1,745 ) — — $ 8,802 $ 6,166 $ 15,644 (a) An asset impairment charge of $880 was recorded in the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016 related to a closed distribution center in the Military segment. The remaining asset impairment charges in each of the periods presented were incurred in the Retail segment due to the economic and competitive environment of certain stores. (b) The provision for closing charges represents estimated costs to be incurred for lease and related ancillary costs, net of sublease income, related to store closings in the Retail segment. (c) Gains on sales of assets resulted from the sale of a closed food distribution center and sales of closed stores in the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016. The remaining gains on sales in the other periods presented resulted from sales of closed stores in the Retail segment. (d) The provision for severance related to distribution center closings in the Food Distribution and Military segments and store closings in the Retail segment. (e) The majority of the changes in estimates relate to revised estimates of lease and ancillary costs associated with previously closed facilities in the Retail and Food Distribution segments. The Food Distribution segment realized $(0.3) million and $0.2 million in the fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively, and the remaining charges were incurred in the Retail segment. (f) The lease termination adjustment represents the benefit recognized in connection with lease buyouts on two previously closed stores. Lease obligations for closed facilities included in restructuring costs include 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. Long-lived assets are analyzed for impairment whenever circumstances arise that could indicate the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. If such circumstances exist, then estimates are made of future cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. Measurement of the impairment loss to be recorded is equal to the excess of the carrying amount of the assets over the discounted future cash flows. When analyzing the assets for impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets.

Accounts and Notes Receivable

Accounts and Notes Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts and Notes Receivable	Note 5 – Accounts and Notes Receivable Accounts and notes receivable at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 are comprised of the following: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Customer notes receivable $ 2,385 $ 1,944 Customer accounts receivable 282,153 265,976 Other receivables 37,817 19,554 Allowance for doubtful accounts (5,172 ) (4,777 ) Net current accounts and notes receivable $ 317,183 $ 282,697 Long-term notes receivable 21,774 22,224 Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,597 ) (750 ) Net long-term notes receivable $ 20,177 $ 21,474

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Note 6 – Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consists of the following: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Senior secured revolving credit facility, due January 2020 $ 394,982 $ 403,201 6.625% Senior Notes due December 2016 — 50,000 Senior secured term loan, due January 2020 34,842 46,989 Capital lease obligations (Note 9) 58,599 64,420 Other, 2.61% - 9.25%, due 2016 - 2020 6,558 5,658 494,981 570,268 Less current portion 19,003 19,758 Total long-term debt $ 475,978 $ 550,510 In January 2015, SpartanNash Company and certain of its subsidiaries amended its secured revolving credit facility. The principal changes of the amendment were to reduce the Base and Eurodollar interest rates by 0.25% and to extend the maturity date of the agreement, which was set to expire on November 19, 2018, to January 9, 2020. The amended credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) provides for borrowings of $1.0 billion, consisting of three tranches: a $900 million secured revolving credit facility (Tranche A), a $40 million secured revolving credit facility (Tranche A-1), and a $60 million term loan (Tranche A-2). The Company has the ability to increase the size of the Credit Agreement by an additional $400 million, subject to certain conditions in the Credit Agreement. The Company’s obligations under the related Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the Company’s personal and real property. The Company may repay all loans in whole or in part at any time without penalty. Availability under the Credit Agreement is based upon advance rates on certain asset categories owned by the Company, including, but not limited to the following: inventory, accounts receivable, real estate, prescription lists, cigarette tax stamps, and rolling stock. The Credit Agreement imposes certain requirements, including: limitations on dividends and investments (including distributions to subsidiaries designated as unrestricted subsidiaries), limitations on the Company’s ability to incur debt, make loans, acquire other companies, change the nature of the Company’s business, enter a merger or consolidation, or sell assets. These requirements can be more restrictive depending upon the Company’s Excess Availability as defined under the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the three tranches of the credit facility bear interest at the Company’s option as either Eurodollar loans or Base Rate loans, defined in the Credit Agreement. As of January 2, 2016, the interest rate terms are as follows: Credit Outstanding Facility as of Tranche January 2, 2016 Eurodollar Rate Base Rate Tranche A $ 360,973 LIBOR plus 1.50% to 2.00% Greater of: (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.00% to 1.50% (ii) the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.50% to 2.00% (iii) the prime rate plus 0.50% to 1.00% Tranche A-1 $ 34,008 LIBOR plus 2.75% to 3.25% Greater of: (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus 2.25% to 2.75% (ii) the Eurodollar Rate plus 2.75% to 3.25% (iii) the prime rate plus 1.75% to 2.25% Tranche A-2 $ 34,843 LIBOR plus 5.50% Greater of: (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus 5.00% (ii) the Eurodollar Rate plus 5.50% (iii) the prime rate plus 4.50% The Company also incurs an unused line of credit fee on the unused portion of the loan commitments at a rate ranging from 0.25% to 0.375%. As of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, the secured revolving credit facilities and senior secured term loan had total outstanding borrowings of $429.8 million and $450.2 million, respectively. The Credit Agreement requires that the Company maintain excess availability of 10% of the borrowing base, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Company is in compliance with all financial covenants as of January 2, 2016 and had excess availability after the 10% requirement of $334.3 million and $406.8 million at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively. The credit facility provides for the issuance of letters of credit, of which $11.1 million and $11.5 million were outstanding as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively. In November 2015, the Company called for redemption all of the outstanding $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 6.625% Senior Notes due December 2016 (the “Notes”). The Company redeemed the Notes for cash, using borrowings under its revolving credit facility, on December 15, 2015. Notes called for redemption became due and payable on the redemption date at a cash redemption price of 101.65625% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest. A loss on debt extinguishment of $1.2 million was incurred consisting of the redemption premium and the write-off of unamortized issuance costs. As a result of the redemption, the Company expects to reduce annual interest expense by approximately $2.0 million, assuming no future interest rate increases. The weighted average interest rate for all borrowings, including loan fee amortization, was 3.90% for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016. At January 2, 2016, aggregate annual maturities and scheduled payments of long-term debt are as follows: (In thousands) Fiscal Year 2016 $ 19,003 2017 18,906 2018 20,231 2019 12,379 2020 399,778 Thereafter 24,684 Total $ 494,981

Fair Vaule Measurements

Fair Vaule Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 7 – 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 January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, the book value and estimated fair value of the Company’s debt instruments were as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Book value of debt instruments: Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations $ 19,003 $ 19,758 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 475,978 550,510 Total book value of debt instruments 494,981 570,268 Fair value of debt instruments 497,116 574,008 Excess of fair value over book value $ 2,135 $ 3,740 The estimated fair value of debt is based on market quotes for instruments with similar terms and remaining maturities (Level 2 inputs and 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 are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in the fair value hierarchy. As of the fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, assets with a book value of $11.9 million and $17.9 were measured at a fair value of $7.7 million and $10.3 million, respectively. The Company’s accounting and finance team management, who report to the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), determines the Company’s 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 the Company’s accounting and finance team management and are approved by the CFO. 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. The Company estimates future cash flows based on experience and knowledge of the geographic area in which the assets are located, and when necessary, uses real estate brokers. See Note 4 for discussion of long-lived asset impairment charges.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies The Company subleases property at certain locations and for the fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, the Company received rental income of $5.3 million, $5.0 million and $2.2 million, respectively. In the event of the customer’s default, the Company would be responsible for fulfilling these lease obligations. The future payment obligations under these leases are disclosed in Note 9. Unions represent approximately 9% of SpartanNash’s associates. These associates are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The facilities covered by collective bargaining agreements, the unions representing the covered associates and the expiration dates for each existing collective bargaining agreement are provided in the following table: Distribution Center Locations Union Locals Expiration Dates Norfolk, Virginia IBT822 April, 2016 Westville, Indiana IBT 135 May, 2016 Columbus, Ohio IBT 528 September, 2016 Lima, Ohio IBT 908 January, 2017 Bellefontaine, Ohio GTL Truck Lines, Inc. IBT 908 February, 2017 Bellefontaine, Ohio General Merchandise Service Division IBT 908 March, 2017 Grand Rapids, Michigan IBT406 October, 2017 The Company is engaged from time-to-time in routine legal proceedings incidental to its business. The Company does not believe that these routine legal proceedings, taken as a whole, will have a material impact on its 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 Company’s consolidated financial position, operating results or liquidity. The Company contributes to the Central States Southeast and Southwest Pension Fund (“Central States Plan” or “the Plan”), a 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 at those locations. 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. The Company currently contributes to the Central States Plan 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. On December 13, 2014, Congress passed the Multi-employer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (“MPRA”). The MPRA is intended to address funding shortfalls in both multi-employer 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. On September 25, 2015, Central States submitted a Rescue Plan to the United States Department of Treasury (“Department of Treasury”) as permitted under the provisions of the MPRA relating to plans in “critical and declining status.” Under the Rescue Plan, Trustees seek to suspend the pension benefits of retirees and actives in order to save the pension plan from future financial failure. The proposed Rescue Plan is tiered and intended to equitably distribute benefit suspensions across three participant classes: orphans, participants and UPS transfer group. Under the MPRA, the Department of Treasury has 225 days in which to consider and act on the proposed Plan. Following the Department of Treasury’s review, Plan participants will be afforded the opportunity to consider and vote on the proposed benefit suspensions. Given the Department of Treasury’s review period and the amount of time necessary for a participant vote, Central States estimates that the proposed benefit suspensions, if approved, would not take effect until July 1, 2016. The Company is currently unable to reasonably estimate the potential impact of this Rescue Plan on its withdrawal liability. Based on the most recent information available to the Company, 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 the Company’s contributions to this plan will increase each year. Management is not aware of any significant change in funding levels since January 2, 2016. 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.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Note 9 – Leases A substantial portion of the Company’s retail stores and warehouse properties are operated in leased facilities. The Company also leases small ancillary warehouse facilities, the tractor and trailer fleet, and certain other equipment. Most of the property leases contain renewal options of varying terms. Terms of certain leases contain provisions requiring payment of percentage rent based on sales and payment of executory costs such as property taxes, utilities, insurance, maintenance and other occupancy costs applicable to the leased premises. Terms of certain leases of transportation equipment contain provisions requiring payment of percentage rent based upon miles driven. Portions of certain property are subleased to others. Operating leases often contain renewal options. In those locations in which it makes economic sense to continue to operate, management expects that, in the normal course of business, leases that expire will be renewed or replaced by other leases. Rental expense, net of sublease income, under operating leases consisted of the following: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Minimum rentals $ 57,625 $ 56,848 $ 28,978 Contingent rental payments 267 563 541 Sublease rental income (5,311 ) (5,027 ) (2,157 ) $ 52,581 $ 52,384 $ 27,362 The Company’s total future lease commitments under operating and capital leases in effect at January 2, 2016 are as follows: Operating Leases Used in Subleased Capital (In thousands) Operations to Others Total Leases Fiscal Year 2016 $ 48,496 $ 3,756 $ 52,252 $ 11,764 2017 41,761 3,205 44,966 11,110 2018 36,459 2,753 39,212 10,799 2019 26,562 2,258 28,820 9,780 2020 20,721 1,792 22,513 6,591 Thereafter 66,291 8,282 74,573 35,551 Total $ 240,290 $ 22,046 $ 262,336 85,595 Interest (26,996 ) Present value of minimum lease obligations 58,599 Current maturities 7,471 Long-term capitalized lease obligations $ 51,128 Assets held under capital leases consisted of the following: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Building and improvements $ 72,297 $ 72,747 Equipment 5,281 5,695 77,578 78,442 Less accumulated amortization and depreciation 31,372 29,842 Net assets under capitalized leases $ 46,206 $ 48,600 Amortization expense for property under capital leases was $3.6 million, $4.4 million and $2.8 million in fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively. Certain retail store facilities, either owned or obtained through leasing arrangements, are leased to others. A majority of the leases provide for minimum and contingent rentals based upon stipulated sales volumes and contain renewal options. Certain of the leases contain escalation clauses. Owned assets, included in property and equipment, which are leased to others are as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Land and improvements $ 3,508 $ 3,327 Buildings 10,640 10,786 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 14,148 14,113 Less accumulated amortization and depreciation 5,890 5,187 Net property $ 8,258 $ 8,926 Future minimum rentals to be received under lease obligations in effect at January 2, 2016 are as follows: Owned Leased (in thousands) Property Property Total Fiscal Year 2016 $ 3,535 $ 4,535 $ 8,070 2017 2,535 3,976 6,511 2018 1,421 3,347 4,768 2019 1,175 2,723 3,898 2020 824 2,131 2,955 Thereafter 1,513 9,093 10,606 Total $ 11,003 $ 25,805 $ 36,808

Associate Retirement Plans

Associate Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Associate Retirement Plans	Note 10 – Associate Retirement Plans The Company’s retirement programs include pension plans providing non-contributory benefits and salary reduction defined contribution plans providing contributory benefits. Substantially all of the Company’s associates not covered by collective bargaining agreements are covered by a frozen non-contributory pension plan, a defined contribution plan, or both. Associates covered by collective bargaining agreements are included in multi-employer pension plans. Defined Contribution Plans Expense for employer matching and profit sharing contributions made to defined contribution plans totaled $21.1 million, $13.6 million and $4.8 million in fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively. Executive Compensation Plans The Company has a deferred compensation plan for a select group of management personnel or highly compensated associates. The plan is unfunded and permits participants to defer receipt of a portion of their base salary, annual bonus, or long-term incentive compensation which would otherwise be paid to them. The deferred amounts, plus earnings, are distributed following the associate’s termination of employment. Earnings are based on the performance of phantom investments elected by the participant from a portfolio of investment options. The Company had two separate trusts established for the protection of cash balances owed to participants in its deferred compensation plans. The Company was required, as specified by the plan documents, to fund these trusts with 125% of its pre-merger liability to plan participants. These trusts were terminated in 2015 and the Company received cash proceeds from the liquidation of corporate owned life insurance policies of $5.0 million. The Company also holds additional variable universal life insurance policies on certain key associates intended to fund distributions under the deferred compensation plan referenced above. The net cash surrender value of approximately $4.2 million at both January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, is recorded in “Other assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets. These policies have an aggregate amount of life insurance coverage of approximately $15.0 million. Defined Benefit Plans The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans for certain associates. The pension benefits are primarily based on years of service and compensation, with some differences resulting from the nature of how benefits were calculated under the Company’s legacy defined benefit plans, as described below. The Spartan Stores, Inc. Cash Balance Pension Plan (“Cash Balance Pension Plan”), a non-contributory cash balance pension plan, was frozen effective January 1, 2011. As a result of the freeze, no additional associates were eligible to participate in the plan after January 1, 2011, and additional service credits were no longer added to each participant’s account; however, interest credits continue to accrue. Prior to the plan freeze, the plan benefit formula utilized a cash balance approach whereby credits were added annually to a participant’s account based on compensation and years of vested service, with interest credits also added to the participant’s account at the Company’s discretion. The Retirement Plan for Employees of Super Food Services, Inc. (“Super Foods Plan”), a qualified non-contributory pension plan offered by one of the Company’s subsidiaries, provides retirement income for certain eligible full-time associates who are not covered by a union retirement plan. Pension benefits under the plan are based on length of service and compensation, and contributions meet the minimum funding requirements. This plan has been curtailed and no new associates can enter the plan. This plan is also frozen for additional service credits. On December 31, 2014, the Super Foods Plan was merged into the Cash Balance Pension Plan and renamed the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan. The merging of the plans resulted in lower administrative fees and reduced cash funding. Annual payments to the pension trust fund are determined in compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1976 (“ERISA”). Plan assets consist principally of U.S. government and corporate obligations and common stocks. The plan does not hold any SpartanNash stock. During the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015, terminated vested participants of the Cash Balance Pension Plan and the Super Foods Plan were offered a temporary opportunity to elect to receive a lump sum distribution. As a result, distributions of $10.6 million were made and a resulting pension settlement charge of $1.6 million was incurred in fiscal 2014. Postretirement Medical Plans SpartanNash Company and certain subsidiaries provide healthcare benefits to retired associates who were not covered by collective bargaining arrangements during their employment (“covered associates”) under the SpartanNash Company Retiree Medical Plan (“SpartanNash Medical Plan”). Former Spartan Stores associates who have at least 30 years of service or 10 years of service and have attained age 55, and who were not covered by collective bargaining arrangements during their employment, qualify as covered associates. Qualified covered associates that retired prior to March 31, 1992 receive major medical insurance with deductible and coinsurance provisions until age 65 and Medicare supplemental benefits thereafter. Covered associates retiring after April 1, 1992 are eligible for monthly postretirement healthcare benefits of $5 multiplied by the associate’s years of service. This benefit is in the form of a credit against the monthly insurance premium. The retiree pays the balance of the premium. Associates hired after December 31, 2001 are not eligible for these benefits. The following tables set forth the actuarial present value of benefit obligations, funded status, change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets, weighted average assumptions used in actuarial calculations and components of net periodic benefit costs for the Company’s significant pension and postretirement benefit plans, excluding multi-employer plans. The prepaid, current accrued, and noncurrent accrued benefit costs associated with pension and postretirement benefits are reported in “Other assets, net,” “Accrued payroll and benefits,” and “Postretirement benefits,” respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets. SpartanNash Company Pension Plan SpartanNash Medical Plan (In thousands, except percentages) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 * January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Funded Status Projected/Accumulated benefit obligation: Balance at beginning of year $ 93,034 $ 102,501 $ 9,905 $ 7,967 Service cost — — 231 186 Interest cost 3,325 4,223 404 394 Actuarial (gain) loss (4,985 ) 5,959 (1,117 ) 1,593 Benefits paid (7,976 ) (19,649 ) (244 ) (235 ) Balance at end of year $ 83,398 $ 93,034 $ 9,179 $ 9,905 Fair value of plan assets: Balance at beginning of year $ 93,718 $ 105,949 $ — $ — Actual return on plan assets (1,639 ) 5,093 — — Company contributions 650 2,325 244 235 Benefits paid (7,976 ) (19,649 ) (244 ) (235 ) Balance at end of year $ 84,753 $ 93,718 $ — $ — Funded (unfunded) status $ 1,355 $ 684 $ (9,179 ) $ (9,905 ) Components of net amount recognized in financial position: Noncurrent assets $ 1,355 $ 7,220 $ — $ — Current liabilities — — (340 ) (319 ) Noncurrent liabilities — (6,536 ) (8,839 ) (9,586 ) Net asset/(liability) $ 1,355 $ 684 $ (9,179 ) $ (9,905 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income: Net actuarial loss $ 17,322 $ 16,572 $ 1,263 $ 2,554 Prior service credit — — (566 ) (724 ) $ 17,322 $ 16,572 $ 697 $ 1,830 Weighted average assumptions at measurement date: Discount rate 4.04% 3.60%/3.85% 4.55% 4.15% Expected return on plan assets 5.05% 5.50% N/A N/A * The amounts above reflect the combined values of the Cash Balance Pension Plan and the Super Foods Plan as of January 3, 2015. On December 31, 2014, the Super Foods Plan was merged into the Cash Balance Pension Plan and renamed the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan. At the time of merger, the accumulated benefit obligations of the Cash Balance Pension Plan and Super Foods Plan were $52.4 million and $40.6 million, respectively, and the fair value of the plan assets for the Cash Balance Pension Plan and Super Foods Plan were $59.7 million and $34.0 million, respectively. The accumulated benefit obligation for the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan was $83.4 million and $93.0 million at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively. Components of net periodic benefit cost (income) SpartanNash Company Pension Plan SpartanNash Medical Plan January 2, January 3, December 28, January 2, January 3, December 28, 2016 2015 2013 2016 2015 2013 (In thousands, except percentages) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (a) (39 Weeks) (a) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Service cost $ — $ — $ — $ 231 $ 186 $ 194 Interest cost 3,325 4,223 1,916 404 394 287 Amortization of prior service cost — — — (158 ) (158 ) (42 ) Expected return on plan assets (4,923 ) (5,737 ) (3,327 ) — — — Recognized actuarial net loss 827 970 976 174 20 134 Net periodic benefit $ (771 ) $ (544 ) $ (435 ) $ 651 $ 442 $ 573 Settlement expense — 2,588 621 — — — Total expense (income) $ (771 ) $ 2,044 $ 186 $ 651 $ 442 $ 573 Weighted average assumptions at measurement date: Discount rate 3.75% 4.35%/4.65% (b) 3.90%/4.60% (b) 4.15% 5.05% 3.90% Expected return on plan assets 5.50% 5.95%/5.70% (b) 6.55%/6.00% (b) N/A N/A N/A On December 31, 2014, the Super Foods Plan was merged into the Cash Balance Pension Plan and renamed the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan. (a) Amounts reflect the combined values of the Cash Balance Pension Plan and Super Foods Plan. (b) Amounts reflect the assumptions used for the Cash Balance Pension Plan and the Super Foods Plan, respectively. The net actuarial loss and prior service cost included in “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” and expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost during fiscal year 2016 are as follows: SpartanNash Company SpartanNash (In thousands) Pension Plan Medical Plan Prior service credit $ — $ (158 ) Net actuarial loss 111 42 Prior service costs (credits) are amortized on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of active participants. Actuarial gains and losses for the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan are amortized over the average remaining service life of active participants when the accumulation of such gains and losses exceeds 10% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. Assumed healthcare cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the postretirement plan. Assumed healthcare cost trend rates were as follows: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 Pre-65 7.50% 7.75% 8.00% Post-65 8.40% 6.85% 7.00% The effect of a one-percentage point increase or decrease in assumed healthcare cost trend rates on the total service and interest components and the post-retirement benefit obligations would be less than $0.1 million. Expected Return on Assets and Investment Strategy The Company has assumed an average long-term expected return on the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan assets of 5.05% as of January 2, 2016. The expected return assumption was modeled by third-party investment portfolio managers, based on asset allocations and the expected return and risk components of the various asset classes in the portfolio. Determining projected stock and bond returns and then applying these returns to the target asset allocations of the plan assets developed the expected return. Equity returns were based primarily on historical returns of the S&P 500 Index. Fixed-income projected returns were based primarily on historical returns for the broad U.S. bond market. This overall return assumption is believed to be reasonable over a longer-term period that is consistent with the liabilities. The Company has an investment policy for the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan with a long-term asset allocation mix designed to meet the long-term retirement obligations by investing in equity, fixed income and other securities to cover cash flow requirements of the plan and minimize long-term costs. The asset allocation mix is reviewed periodically and, on a regular basis, actual allocations are rebalanced to approximate the prevailing targets. The following table summarizes both the targeted allocation of the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan’s weighted-average asset allocation by asset category and actual allocations as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015: Target * Actual Asset Category January 2, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 ** Equity securities 20.0 % 30.6 % 30.9 % Fixed income 80.0 68.5 68.7 Cash equivalents — 0.9 0.4 Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % * At the end of fiscal 2015, the Company updated the target allocation of the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan investment portfolio to reduce its return-seeking equity securities to approximate a 20% allocation. The Company intends to continually evaluate financial market conditions and prudently transition the pension plan assets to the new target allocation. ** The amounts reflect the combined range of the Cash Balance Pension Plan and the Super Foods Plan as of January 3, 2015. The investment policy emphasizes the following key objectives: (1) provide benefit security to participants by maximizing the return on plan assets at an acceptable risk level (2) maintain adequate liquidity for current benefit payments (3) avoid unexpected increases in pension expense and (4) within the scope of the above objectives, minimize long term funding to the plan. Upon the merger of the Cash Balance Pension Plan and the Super Foods Plan on December 31, 2014, a third-party fiduciary manages the plan assets under a pre-determined glide path based on funded status, interest rates, mortality tables and expected return on assets. The fair values of the pension plan assets at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, by asset category, are as follows: Fair Value of Assets as of January 2, 2016 (In thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Mutual funds $ 9,401 $ — $ 9,401 $ — Pooled funds 58,355 — 58,355 — Money market fund 799 — 799 — Guaranteed annuity contract 16,198 — — 16,198 Total fair value $ 84,753 $ — $ 68,555 $ 16,198 Fair Value of Assets as of January 3, 2015 (In thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Mutual funds $ 29,851 $ 29,851 $ — $ — Pooled funds 45,737 — 45,737 — Money market fund 381 — 381 — Guaranteed annuity contract 17,749 — — 17,749 Total fair value $ 93,718 $ 29,851 $ 46,118 $ 17,749 Level 3 assets consisted of the guaranteed annuity contracts. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for Level 3 assets is as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 17,749 $ 18,071 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (2,227 ) (1,402 ) Interest income 680 799 Unrealized (losses) gains (4 ) 281 Balance at end of year $ 16,198 $ 17,749 See Note 7 for a discussion of the levels of the fair value hierarchy. The assets’ fair value measurement level above is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following is a description of the valuation methods used for the plans’ assets measured at fair value in the above tables: Cash & money market funds: The carrying value approximates fair value. Money market funds are valued on a daily basis at the net asset value (“NAV”) using the amortized cost of the securities held in the fund. Because amortized cost does not meet the criteria for an active market, money market funds are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy of ASC 820. Mutual Funds: These investments are valued using the NAV, which is determined once a day after the closing of the exchange based upon the underlying assets in the fund, less the fund’s liabilities, expressed on a per-share basis. Funds for which the NAV is a quoted price in an active market are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy of ASC 820. Funds which are not publicly traded in an active market are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy of ASC 820. Pooled Funds: The plan holds units of various Aon Hewitt Group Trust Funds offered through a private placement. The units are valued daily using the NAV. The NAV’s are based on the fair value of each fund’s underlying investments. Level 1 assets are priced using quotes for trades occurring in active markets for the identical asset. Level 2 assets are priced using observable inputs for the asset (for example, interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market-corroborated inputs). Level 3 assets are priced using unobservable inputs. Guaranteed Annuity Contracts: The guaranteed annuity contracts are immediate participation contracts held with insurance companies that act as custodian of the pension plans’ assets. The guaranteed annuity contracts are stated at contract value as determined by the custodians, which approximate fair values. The Company evaluates the general financial condition of the custodians as a component of validating whether the calculated contract value is an accurate approximation of fair value. The review of the general financial condition of the custodians is considered obtainable/observable through the review of readily available financial information the custodians are required to file with the SEC. The group annuity contracts are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy of ASC 820. The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuations methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement. The Company does not expect to make any contributions to the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. The following estimated benefit payments are expected to be paid in the following fiscal years: (In thousands) Pension Benefits Post-retirement Benefits 2016 $ 8,884 $ 340 2017 8,545 385 2018 7,780 431 2019 7,336 476 2020 6,933 518 2021 to 2025 29,704 3,092 Multi-Employer Plans In addition to the plans described above, the Company participates in the Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan (“Central States Plan” or “the Plan”), the Michigan Conference of Teamsters and Ohio Conference of Teamsters Health and Welfare plans (collectively referred to as “multi-employer plans”), and other company-sponsored defined contribution plans for most associates covered by collective bargaining agreements. The Company contributes to these multi-employer plans under the terms contained in existing collective bargaining agreements and in the amounts set forth within these agreements. The health and welfare plans provide medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, and other ancillary benefits to active associates and retirees, as determined by the trustees of the plan. The vast majority of the Company’s contributions benefits active associates, and as such, may not constitute contributions to a postretirement benefit plan. However, the Company is unable to separate contribution amounts to postretirement benefit plans from contribution amounts paid for active participants in the plan. With respect to the Company’s participation in the Central States Plan, expense is recognized as contributions are funded. The Company contributed $12.9 million, $12.9 million and $6.8 million to this plan for fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively. The risk of participating in a multi-employer pension plan is different from the risk associated with single-employer plans in the following respects: a. Assets contributed to the multi-employer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to associates of other participating employers. b. If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers. c. If a company chooses to stop participating in some multi-employer plans, or makes market exits or otherwise has participation in the plan drop below certain levels, the company may be required to pay those plans an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as a withdrawal liability. The Company’s participation in the Central States Plan is outlined in the tables below, which provide additional information about the collective bargaining agreements associated with this multi-employer plan in which the Company participates. The EIN/Pension Plan Number column provides the Employee Identification Number (“EIN”) and the three-digit plan number, if applicable. Unless otherwise noted, the most recent Pension Protection Act (“PPA”) zone status available in 2015 and 2014 relates to the Plans’ two most recent fiscal year-ends. The zone status is based on information that the Company received from the Plan and is certified by each plan’s actuary. Among other factors, red zone status plans are generally less than 65% funded and are considered in critical status. The FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan (“FIP”) or a rehabilitation plan (“RP”) is either pending or has been implemented by the trustees of each plan. On December 13, 2014, Congress passed the Multi-employer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (“MPRA”). The MPRA is intended to address funding shortfalls in both multi-employer 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. See Note 8 for further information regarding the Company’s participation in the Central States Plan. Percentage of Plan Pension FIP / RP Associates under Month / Protection Act Status Collective Over 5% EIN - Pension Day End Zone Status Pending / Bargaining Contribution Plan Number Date 2015 2014 Implemented Expiration Dates Agreement 2015 36-6044243-001 (a) 12/31 Red Red Implemented 2/2017 to 10/2017 9% No (a) SpartanNash is party to four collective-bargaining agreements that require contributions to the Central States Plan. These agreements cover warehouse personnel and drivers in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Bellefontaine, Ohio and Lima, Ohio distribution centers. In the last contract negotiation, the Agreement covering the Bellefontaine facility warehouse associates was consolidated into the General Merchandise Services (“GMS”) Agreement. The collective-bargaining agreement that covers warehouse personnel and drivers in the Grand Rapids, Michigan distribution center has no surcharges imposed or amortization provisions while the agreements that cover warehouse personnel and drivers in the Bellefontaine, Ohio and Lima, Ohio distribution centers do have surcharges imposed or amortization provisions. As of the date the financial statements were issued, Form 5500 was generally not available for the plan year ended in 2015.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss	Note 11 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) represents the cumulative balance of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as of the end of the reporting period and relates to pension and other postretirement benefit obligation adjustments. Changes in AOCI are as follows: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Balance at beginning of the fiscal year, net of tax $ (11,655 ) $ (8,794 ) $ (13,687 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (455 ) (8,195 ) 6,604 Income tax benefit (expense) 114 3,138 (2,525 ) Other comprehensive income, net of tax, before reclassifications (341 ) (5,057 ) 4,079 Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost (1) 884 3,410 1,712 Income tax expense (2) (335 ) (1,214 ) (898 ) Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax 549 2,196 814 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 208 (2,861 ) 4,893 Balance at end of the fiscal year, net of tax $ (11,447 ) $ (11,655 ) $ (8,794 ) (1) Reclassified from AOCI into Selling, general and administrative expense. Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost include amortization of prior service cost and amortization of net actuarial loss, as reflected in Note 10 – Associate Retirement Plans. (2) Reclassified from AOCI into Income taxes expense.

Taxes on Income

Taxes on Income	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Taxes on Income	Note 12 – Taxes on Income The income tax provision for continuing operations is made up of the following components: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Currently payable: Federal $ 31,437 $ 27,015 $ 3,897 State 3,144 777 510 Total currently payable 34,581 27,792 4,407 Deferred: Federal 3,255 3,362 531 State (743 ) 175 (4,097 ) Total deferred 2,512 3,537 (3,566 ) Total $ 37,093 $ 31,329 $ 841 The effective income tax rates are different from the statutory federal income tax rates for the following reasons: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Federal statutory income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 1.6 2.9 (112.7 ) Charitable product donations (0.3 ) (0.4 ) (13.4 ) Non-deductible merger expenses — — 101.3 Changes in tax contingencies (0.1 ) (2.7 ) 36.9 Domestic production activities deduction (0.2 ) (0.2 ) (8.6 ) Non-deductible expenses 0.4 0.9 3.8 Other, net 0.6 (0.9 ) (1.7 ) Effective income tax rate 37.0 % 34.6 % 40.6 % Deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from temporary differences as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 are as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Deferred tax assets: Employee benefits $ 29,218 $ 29,842 Accrued workers' compensation 2,712 3,074 Allowance for doubtful accounts 3,341 2,951 Intangible assets 326 1,128 Restructuring 732 1,947 Deferred revenue 2,047 1,843 Accrued rent 3,884 4,635 Accrued insurance 866 1,107 All other 6,804 5,627 Total deferred tax assets 49,930 52,154 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment 43,201 47,860 Inventory 48,120 51,616 Goodwill 62,005 53,628 Convertible debt interest 524 789 Leases 12,279 10,585 All other 401 1,402 Total deferred tax liabilities 166,530 165,880 Net deferred tax liability $ (116,600 ) $ (113,726 ) A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 2,179 $ 8,805 Gross increases - tax positions taken in prior years 186 161 Gross decreases - tax positions taken in prior years (105 ) (5,812 ) Gross increases - tax positions taken in current year 660 650 Lapse of statute of limitations (709 ) (1,625 ) Balance at end of year $ 2,211 $ 2,179 Unrecognized tax benefits of $0.8 million are set to expire prior to December 31, 2016. The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, that would reduce the Company’s effective income tax rate if recognized in future periods was $1.2 million as of January 2, 2016. SpartanNash or its subsidiaries file income tax returns with federal, state and local tax authorities within the United States. With few exceptions, SpartanNash is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state or local examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years before March 26, 2011. Income tax returns related to the former Nash-Finch Company, with few exceptions, are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state or local examinations by tax authorities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and earlier.

Share Based Compensation

Share Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation	Note 13 – Stock-Based Compensation The Company has a shareholder-approved 10-year stock incentive plan covering 2,500,000 shares of SpartanNash’s common stock. The SpartanNash Company Stock Incentive Plan of 2015 (the “2015 Plan”) provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock awards, and other stock-based and stock-related awards to directors, officers and other key associates. Shares issued, as a result of stock option exercises, will be funded with the issuance of new shares. Holders of restricted stock and stock awards are entitled to participate in cash dividends and dividend equivalents. As of January 2, 2016, a total of 2,497,027 shares remained unissued under the 2015 Plan. All outstanding unvested stock options and unvested shares of restricted stock vest immediately upon a “Change in Control,” as defined by the Plan. The Company has not issued any stock options since 2009 and all outstanding options are vested. The following table summarizes stock option activity for the three years ended January 2, 2016: Weighted Weighted Average Average Remaining Aggregate Shares Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Value Under Options Price Life Years (in thousands) Options outstanding at March 30, 2013 653,471 $ 18.82 4.65 $ 1,428 Exercised (24,976 ) 9.49 298 Cancelled/Forfeited (41,729 ) 17.71 Options outstanding and exercisable at December 28, 2013 586,766 19.30 4.01 2,965 Exercised (88,152 ) 12.68 869 Cancelled/Forfeited (4,131 ) 3.25 Options outstanding and exercisable at January 3, 2015 494,483 20.61 3.30 2,772 Exercised (185,627 ) 19.72 1,543 Cancelled/Forfeited (63 ) 11.50 Options outstanding and exercisable at January 2, 2016 308,793 $ 21.15 2.46 $ 773 Vested and expected to vest in the future at January 2, 2016 308,793 $ 21.15 Cash received from option exercises was $3.7 million, $1.1 million and $0.3 million during fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively. Restricted shares awarded to associates vest ratably over a four-year service period and over one year for grants to the Board of Directors. Awards are subject to forfeiture and certain transfer restrictions prior to vesting. All shares fully vest upon a “Change in Control,” as defined by the Plan. Compensation expense, representing the fair value of the stock at the measurement date of the award, is recognized over the required service period. On December 17, 2013, the Board of Directors approved a modification to the outstanding restricted stock awards to provide for continued vesting upon retirement. As a result, incremental expense of $4.2 million was recognized to reflect the cumulative compensation expense recognized over the required service period of each restricted shareholder. The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013: Weighted Average Grant-Date Shares Fair Value Outstanding and nonvested at March 30, 2013 546,182 $ 16.59 Granted 227,207 18.07 Vested (225,600 ) 16.94 Forfeited (28,954 ) 16.94 Outstanding and nonvested at December 28, 2013 518,835 23.56 Granted 317,827 22.63 Vested (219,894 ) 23.56 Forfeited (16,115 ) 23.03 Outstanding and nonvested at January 3, 2015 600,653 23.08 Granted 314,595 26.59 Vested (265,737 ) 23.19 Forfeited (11,956 ) 23.85 Outstanding and nonvested at January 2, 2016 637,555 $ 24.75 The total fair value of shares vested during fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013 was $7.6 million, $4.7 million and $3.6 million, respectively. Share-based compensation expense recognized and included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the consolidated statements of earnings, and related tax benefits were as follows: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Stock options $ — $ — $ 14 Restricted stock 7,240 6,939 6,937 Tax benefits (2,758 ) (2,632 ) (2,640 ) $ 4,482 $ 4,307 $ 4,311 As of January 2, 2016, total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based awards granted under the stock incentive plans was $5.6 million for restricted stock. The remaining compensation costs not yet recognized are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 years for restricted stock. All compensation costs related to stock options have been recognized. The Company recognized tax deductions of $9.5 million, $5.9 million and $4.1 million related to the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock during fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively. The Company has a stock bonus plan covering 300,000 shares of SpartanNash common stock. Under the provisions of this plan, certain officers and key associates may elect to receive a portion of their annual bonus in common stock rather than cash and will be granted additional shares of common stock worth 20% of the portion of the bonus they elect to receive in stock. After the shares are issued, the holder is not able to sell or otherwise transfer the shares until the end of the holding period, which is currently 24 months. Compensation expense is recorded based upon the market price of the stock as of the measurement date. A total of 47,926 shares remained unissued under the stock bonus plan at January 2, 2016. The Company also has an associate stock purchase plan covering 200,000 shares of SpartanNash common stock. The plan provides that associates of the Company may purchase shares at 95% of the fair market value. The associate stock purchase plan was suspended during the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013 in conjunction with the merger with Nash-Finch and cash balances were refunded to participants. The associate stock purchase plan was reinstated in April 2014. As of January 2, 2016, a total of 58,237 shares had been issued under the plan.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Concentration of Credit Risk	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration of Credit Risk	Note 14 – Concentration of Credit Risk The Company provides financial assistance in the form of loans to some of its independent retailers for inventories, store fixtures and equipment and store improvements. Loans are generally secured by liens on real estate, inventory and/or equipment, personal guarantees and other types of collateral, and are generally repayable over a period of five to seven years. The Company establishes allowances for doubtful accounts based upon periodic assessments of the credit risk of specific customers, collateral value, historical trends and other information. The Company believes that adequate provisions have been recorded for any doubtful accounts. In addition, the Company may guarantee debt and lease obligations of independent retailers. In the event these retailers are unable to meet their debt service payments or otherwise experience an event of default, the Company would be unconditionally liable for the outstanding balance of their debt and lease obligations, which would be due in accordance with the underlying agreements. As of January 2, 2016, the Company has guaranteed the outstanding lease obligations of certain independent retailers and bank debt for one retailer in the amount of $0.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively. These guarantees, which are secured by certain business assets and personal guarantees of the respective retailers, represent the maximum undiscounted payments the Company would be required to make in the event of default. The Company believes these retailers will be able to perform under the lease agreements and that no payments will be required and no loss will be incurred under the guarantees. A liability representing the fair value of the obligations assumed under the guarantees is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. In the ordinary course of business, the Company also subleases and assigns various leases to third parties. As of January 2, 2016, the Company estimates the present value of its maximum potential obligations for subleases and assigned leases to be approximately $21.3 million and $17.5 million, respectively.

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Note 15 – Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental cash flow information is as follows: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Non-cash financing activities: Issuance of restricted stock to associates and directors $ 8,361 $ 7,191 $ 4,106 Issuance of note payable on purchase of assets 2,000 — — Capital lease obligations 3,236 2,423 1,493 Non-cash investing activities: Capital expenditures included in accounts payable 8,896 3,370 16,522 Receipt of notes receivable on sale of assets 4,531 — — Capital lease asset additions 3,236 2,423 1,493 Issuance of common stock related to the Nash-Finch merger — — 379,600 Other supplemental cash flow information: Cash paid for interest 19,178 22,990 7,765 Cash paid for income taxes 23,531 27,429 13,951

Reporting Segment Information

Reporting Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reporting Segment Information	Note 16 – Reporting Segment Information SpartanNash sells and distributes products that are typically found in supermarkets. The operating segments reflect the manner in which the business is managed and how the Company allocates resources and assesses performance internally. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer. The business is classified by management into three reportable segments: Military, Food Distribution and Retail. These reportable segments are three distinct businesses, each with a different customer base and management structure. The Company reviews its reportable segments on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate a change in reportable segments has occurred. The Company’s Food Distribution segment, consisting of 12 distribution centers, supplies a diverse group of independent retail locations and corporate-owned retail stores with dry groceries, produce, dairy products, meat, deli, bakery, frozen food, seafood, floral products, general merchandise, pharmacy, and health and beauty care items. Sales to independent retail customers and inter-segment sales are recorded based upon both a “cost plus” model and a “variable mark-up” model, which vary by commodity and servicing distribution center. To supply its wholesale customers, the Company operates a fleet of tractors, conventional trailers and refrigerated trailers. The Military segment contracts with manufacturers to distribute a wide variety of grocery products primarily to U.S. military commissaries and exchanges from its 7 distribution centers. The contracts typically specify the commissaries and exchanges to supply on behalf of the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s products to be supplied, service and delivery requirements and pricing and payment terms . The Retail segment operates 163 corporate-owned retail stores and 29 fuel centers in the Midwest and Great Lakes. The Company’s retail stores 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. Pharmacy services are also offered in 91 corporate-owned retail stores. Identifiable assets represent total assets directly associated with the reporting segments. Eliminations in assets identified to segments include intercompany receivables, payables and investments. The following tables set forth information about the Company by reporting segment: Food (In thousands) Military Distribution Retail Total Year Ended January 2, 2016 (52 Weeks): Net sales to external customers $ 2,207,161 $ 3,305,094 $ 2,139,718 $ 7,651,973 Inter-segment sales — 973,512 — 973,512 Merger integration and acquisition expenses — 2,037 6,396 8,433 Depreciation and amortization 12,081 26,127 45,126 83,334 Operating earnings 17,059 78,841 26,975 122,875 Capital expenditures 3,768 17,967 57,659 79,394 Year Ended January 3, 2015 (53 weeks): Net sales to external customers $ 2,275,512 $ 3,356,331 $ 2,284,219 $ 7,916,062 Inter-segment sales — 1,005,844 — 1,005,844 Merger integration and acquisition expenses 27 12,644 4 12,675 Depreciation and amortization 11,350 29,816 45,828 86,994 Operating earnings 21,721 54,802 38,323 114,846 Capital expenditures 15,088 31,953 42,971 90,012 Period Ended December 28, 2013 (39 Weeks): Net sales to external customers $ 248,643 $ 1,095,759 $ 1,252,828 $ 2,597,230 Inter-segment sales — 533,470 — 533,470 Merger integration and acquisition expenses — 20,993 — 20,993 Depreciation and amortization 1,412 7,706 27,964 37,082 Operating earnings 1,901 (1,328 ) 16,220 16,793 Capital expenditures 2,246 13,867 21,087 37,200 (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 Total Assets Military $ 416,220 $ 435,647 $ 451,518 Food Distribution 754,329 763,914 805,468 Retail 750,412 727,979 721,898 Discontinued operations 4,487 4,742 4,767 Total $ 1,925,448 $ 1,932,282 $ 1,983,651 The Company offers a wide variety of grocery products, general merchandise and health and beauty care, pharmacy, fuel, and other items and services. The following table presents sales by type of similar product and services: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands, except percentages) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Non-perishables (1) $ 4,845,763 63.3 % $ 4,998,895 63.1 % $ 1,393,157 53.6 % Perishables (2) 2,373,829 31.0 2,449,562 31.0 894,783 34.5 Pharmacy 310,377 4.1 289,494 3.7 163,659 6.3 Fuel 122,004 1.6 178,111 2.2 145,631 5.6 Consolidated net sales $ 7,651,973 100.0 % $ 7,916,062 100.0 % $ 2,597,230 100.0 % (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.

Quarterly Financial Information

Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)	Note 17- Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) Earnings per share amounts for each quarter are required to be computed independently and may not equal the amount computed for the total year. Year Ended January 2, 2016 Full Year 4th Quarter 3rd Quarter 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter (In thousands, except per share amounts) (52 Weeks) (12 Weeks) (12 Weeks) (12 Weeks) (16 Weeks) Net sales $ 7,651,973 $ 1,768,025 $ 1,775,401 $ 1,795,864 $ 2,312,683 Gross profit 1,115,682 258,345 259,049 262,042 336,246 Merger integration and acquisition 8,433 1,181 4,417 151 2,684 Restructuring charges (gains) and asset impairment 8,802 1,040 760 (336 ) 7,338 Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations 100,259 26,813 24,389 31,926 17,131 Earnings from continuing operations 63,166 17,164 15,248 20,307 10,447 (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes (456 ) (435 ) 145 (46 ) (120 ) Net earnings $ 62,710 $ 16,729 $ 15,393 $ 20,261 $ 10,327 Earnings from continuing operations per share: Basic $ 1.68 $ 0.46 $ 0.41 $ 0.54 $ 0.28 Diluted 1.67 0.46 0.40 0.54 0.28 Net earnings per share: Basic $ 1.67 $ 0.44 $ 0.41 $ 0.54 $ 0.27 Diluted 1.66 0.44 0.41 0.54 0.27 Dividends $ 20,299 $ 5,076 $ 5,072 $ 5,059 $ 5,092 Year Ended January 3, 2015 Full Year 4th Quarter 3rd Quarter 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter (In thousands, except per share amounts) (53 Weeks) (13 Weeks) (12 Weeks) (12 Weeks) (16 Weeks) Net sales $ 7,916,062 $ 1,962,589 $ 1,809,571 $ 1,810,175 $ 2,333,727 Gross profit 1,156,074 282,213 261,409 265,114 347,338 Merger integration and acquisition 12,675 4,547 1,379 2,581 4,168 Restructuring charges (gains) and asset impairment 6,166 6,233 (1,272 ) 1,078 127 Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations 90,449 15,030 28,146 27,174 20,099 Earnings from continuing operations 59,120 12,037 17,169 17,395 12,519 Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (524 ) (166 ) (73 ) (76 ) (209 ) Net earnings $ 58,596 $ 11,871 $ 17,096 $ 17,319 $ 12,310 Earnings from continuing operations per share: Basic $ 1.57 $ 0.32 $ 0.46 $ 0.46 $ 0.33 Diluted 1.57 0.32 0.45 0.46 0.33 Net earnings per share: Basic $ 1.56 $ 0.32 $ 0.45 $ 0.46 $ 0.33 Diluted 1.55 0.32 0.45 0.46 0.33 Dividends $ 18,090 $ 4,502 $ 4,529 $ 4,526 $ 4,533

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year: The Company’s fiscal year end is the Saturday nearest to December 31. The fiscal year end was changed from the last Saturday in March in connection with the merger with Nash-Finch, effective beginning with the transition period ended December 28, 2013. As a result of this change, the transition period ended December 28, 2013 was a 39-week period beginning March 31, 2013. Fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 consisted of 52 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively. Beginning with fiscal 2014, the Company’s interim quarters consist of 12 weeks except for the first quarter, which consists of 16 weeks. For fiscal 2014, the fourth quarter consisted of 13 weeks as a result of the 53 week fiscal year.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United State of America (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of SpartanNash Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported therein. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods might differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition: The Company recognizes revenue when the sales price is fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured, and the customer takes possession of the merchandise. The Military segment recognizes revenues upon the delivery of the product to the commissary or commissaries designated by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), or in the case of overseas commissaries, when the product is delivered to the port designated by DeCA, which is when DeCA takes possession of the merchandise and bears the responsibility for shipping the product to the commissary or overseas warehouse. Revenues from consignment sales are included in the Company’s reported sales on a net basis. The Food Distribution segment recognizes revenues when products are delivered or ancillary services are provided. Sales and excise taxes are excluded from revenue. The Retail segment recognizes revenues from the sale of products at the point of sale. Based upon the nature of the products the Company sells, its customers have limited rights of return which are immaterial. Discounts provided by the Company to customers at the time of sale are recognized as a reduction in sales as the products are sold. The Company does not recognize a sale when it awards customer loyalty points or sells gift cards and gift certificates; rather, a sale is recognized when the customer loyalty points, gift card or gift certificate are redeemed to purchase product. Sales taxes collected from customers are remitted to the appropriate taxing jurisdictions and are excluded from sales revenue as the Company considers itself a pass-through conduit for collecting and remitting sales taxes.
Cost of Sales	Cost of Sales: Cost of sales is the cost of inventory sold during the period, including purchase costs, freight, distribution costs, physical inventory adjustments, markdowns and promotional allowances. Vendor allowances and credits that relate to the Company’s 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 the Company’s merchandising costs such as setting up warehouse infrastructure. Vendor allowances are recognized as a reduction in cost of sales when the related product is sold. Lump sum payments received for multi-year contracts are amortized over the life of the contracts based on contractual terms. The distribution segments include shipping and handling costs in the selling, general and administrative section of operating expenses on the consolidated statement of earnings.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase.
Accounts and Notes Receivable	Accounts and Notes Receivable: Accounts and notes receivable are shown net of allowances for credit losses of $6.8 million and $5.5 million as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively. The Company evaluates the adequacy of its allowances by analyzing the aging of receivables, customer financial condition, historical collection experience, the value of collateral and other economic and industry factors. Actual collections may differ from historical experience, and if economic, business or customer conditions deteriorate significantly, adjustments to these reserves may be required. When the Company becomes aware of factors that indicate a change in a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations, the Company records a specific reserve for credit losses. Operating results include bad debt expense of $2.1 million, $3.0 million and $1.3 million for fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively.
Inventory Valuation	Inventory Valuation: Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Approximately 88.2% and 93.7% of the Company’s inventories were valued on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively. If replacement cost had been used, inventories would have been $49.5 million and $50.7 million higher at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively. The replacement cost method utilizes the most current unit purchase cost to calculate the value of inventories. During fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, certain inventory quantities were reduced. The reductions resulted in liquidation of LIFO inventory carried at lower costs prevailing in prior years, the effect of which decreased the LIFO provision in fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013 by $0.6 million, $0.8 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The Company accounts for its Military and Food Distribution inventory using a perpetual system and utilizes the retail inventory method (“RIM”) to value inventory for center store products in the Retail segment. Under RIM, inventory is stated at cost with cost of sales and gross margin calculated by applying a cost ratio to the retail value of inventories. Fresh, pharmacy and fuel products are accounted for at cost in the Retail segment. The Company evaluates inventory shortages throughout the year based on actual physical counts in its facilities. The Company records allowances for inventory shortages based on the results of recent physical counts to provide for estimated shortages from the last physical count to the financial statement date.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets: Goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the fair value of tangible net assets acquired in business combinations after amounts have been allocated to intangible assets. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewed for impairment during the last quarter of each year, or whenever events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount, using a discounted cash flow model and comparable market values of each reporting segment. Measuring the fair value of reporting units is a Level 3 measurement under the fair value hierarchy. See Note 7 for a discussion of levels. Intangible assets primarily consist of trade names, favorable lease agreements, pharmacy prescription lists, customer relationships, franchise agreements and fees, non-compete agreements and liquor licenses. The following assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of time in which their expected benefits will be realized, which are as follows: favorable leases (related lease terms), prescription lists and customer relationships (period of expected benefit), non-compete agreements and franchise fees (length of agreements), and trade names with definite lives (expected life of the assets). Indefinite-lived trade names are not amortized but are tested at least annually for impairment, and liquor licenses are also not amortized as they have indefinite lives. Intangible assets are included in “Other Assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures which improve or extend the life of the respective assets are capitalized, whereas expenditures for normal repairs and maintenance are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation expense on land improvements, buildings and improvements, and equipment is computed using the straight-line method as follows: Land improvements 15 years Buildings and improvements 15 to 40 years Equipment 3 to 15 years Property under capital leases and leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the remaining terms of the leases or the estimated useful lives of the assets. Internal use software is included in property and equipment and amounted to $20.3 million and $17.7 million as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: The Company reviews and evaluates long-lived assets for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When the undiscounted expected future cash flows are not sufficient to recover an asset’s carrying amount, the fair value is compared to the carrying value to determine the impairment loss to be recorded. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less the cost to sell. Fair values are determined by independent appraisals or expected sales prices based upon market participant data developed by third party professionals or by internal licensed real estate professionals. Estimates of future cash flows and expected sales prices are judgments based upon the Company’s experience and knowledge of operations. These estimates project cash flows several years into the future and are affected by changes in the economy, real estate market conditions and inflation.
Reserves for Closed Properties	Reserves for Closed Properties: The Company records reserves for closed properties that are subject to long-term lease commitments based upon the future minimum lease payments and related ancillary costs from the date of closure to the end of the remaining lease term, net of estimated sublease rentals that could be reasonably expected to be obtained for the property. Future cash flows are based on contractual lease terms and knowledge of the geographic area in which the closed site is located. These estimates are subject to multiple factors, including inflation, ability to sublease the property and other economic conditions. Internally developed estimates of sublease rentals are based upon the geographic areas in which the properties are located, the results of previous efforts to sublease similar properties, and the current economic environment. The reserved expenses are paid over the remaining lease terms, which range from one to 12 years. Adjustments to closed property reserves primarily relate to changes in subtenant income or actual exit costs differing from original estimates. Adjustments are made for changes in estimates in the period in which the changes become known. The current portion of the future lease obligations of stores is included in “Other accrued expenses,” and the long-term portion is included in “Other long-term liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets.
Debt Issuance Costs	Debt Issuance Costs : Debt issuance costs are amortized over the term of the related financing agreement and are included in “Other assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets.
Insurance Reserves	Insurance Reserves: SpartanNash is primarily self-insured for workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability and healthcare costs. Self-insurance liabilities are recorded based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported. Workers’ compensation, general liability and automobile liabilities are actuarially estimated based on available historical information on an undiscounted basis. The Company has purchased stop-loss coverage to limit its exposure to any significant exposure on a per claim basis. On a per claim basis, the Company’s exposure is up to $0.5 million for workers’ compensation, general liability and automobile liability and $0.5 million for healthcare per covered life per year. Any projection of losses concerning workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability and healthcare costs is subject to a considerable degree of variability. Among the causes of this variability are unpredictable external factors affecting future inflation rates, discount rates, litigation trends, changing regulations, legal interpretations, benefit level changes and claim settlement patterns. Although the Company’s estimates of liabilities incurred do not anticipate significant changes in historical trends for these variables, such changes could have a material impact on future claim costs and currently recorded liabilities. A summary of changes in the Company’s self-insurance liability is as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 Balance at beginning of period $ 19,413 $ 22,454 $ 7,167 Balance assumed in merger — — 13,248 Expenses 43,851 53,297 25,291 Claim payments, net of employee contributions (48,798 ) (56,338 ) (23,252 ) Balance at end of period $ 14,466 $ 19,413 $ 22,454 The current portion of the self-insurance liability was $8.2 million and $13.3 million as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively, and is included in “Other accrued expenses” in the consolidated balance sheets. The long-term portion was $6.2 million and $6.1 million as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively, and is included in “Other long-term liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes: Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. Such deferred income tax asset and liability computations are based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred and other tax assets and liabilities.
Earnings per share	Earnings per share: Earnings per share (“EPS”) are computed using the two-class method. The two-class method determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends and their respective participation rights in undistributed earnings. Participating securities include non-vested shares of restricted stock in which the participants have non-forfeitable rights to dividends during the performance period. Diluted EPS includes the effects of stock options. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS for continuing operations: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands, except per share amounts) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Numerator: Earnings from continuing operations $ 63,166 $ 59,120 $ 1,229 Adjustment for earnings attributable to participating securities (1,098 ) (1,015 ) (26 ) Earnings from continuing operations used in calculating earnings per share $ 62,068 $ 58,105 $ 1,203 Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding, including participating securities 37,612 37,641 24,137 Adjustment for participating securities (654 ) (646 ) (519 ) Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share 36,958 36,995 23,618 Effect of dilutive stock options 106 69 92 Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share 37,064 37,064 23,710 Basic earnings per share from continuing operations $ 1.68 $ 1.57 $ 0.05 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 1.67 $ 1.57 $ 0.05 Weighted average shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that were not included in the EPS calculations because they were anti-dilutive were 322,914 and 334,172 for fiscal year ended January 3, 2015 and the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively. There were no anti-dilutive stock options in fiscal year ended January 2, 2016.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation: All share-based payments to associates are recognized in the consolidated financial statements as compensation cost based on the fair value on the date of grant. The grant date closing price per share of SpartanNash stock is used to estimate the fair value of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units. The value of the portion of awards expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service period.
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders’ Equity: The Company’s restated articles of incorporation provide that the Board of Directors may at any time, and from time to time, provide for the issuance of up to 10 million shares of preferred stock in one or more series, each with such designations as determined by the Board of Directors. At January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, there were no shares of preferred stock outstanding.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs: The Company’s advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses. Advertising expenses were $47.7 million, $41.1 million and $15.3 million for fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): The Company reports comprehensive income (loss) that includes net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that are not included in net earnings, such as minimum pension and other postretirement liability adjustments, but rather are recorded directly in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity. These amounts are also presented in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. As of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, the accumulated other comprehensive loss relates to the pension and postretirement liability.
Discontinued operations	Discontinued operations: Certain of the Company’s Retail and Food Distribution operations have been recorded as discontinued operations. Results of discontinued operations are excluded from the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented, unless otherwise noted. Results of discontinued operations reported on the consolidated statements of earnings are reported net of tax.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, “Leases,” which provides guidance for lease accounting. The new guidance contained in the ASU stipulates that lessees will need to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for substantially all leases (other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease). The liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. Treatment in the consolidated statements of earnings will be similar to the current treatment of operating and capital leases. The new guidance is effective on a modified retrospective basis for the Company in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending December 28, 2019. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements. In November 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes.” ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. The Company adopted ASU 2015-17 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 on a retrospective basis for all periods presented. Adoption of this standard resulted in the reclassification of $22.5 million of “Deferred income taxes” from Current liabilities to Long-term liabilities as of January 3, 2015. In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, “ . In April 2015, the FASB issued 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, "Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements." ASU 2015-15 supplements the requirements of ASU 2015-03 by allowing an entity to defer and present debt issuance costs related to a line of credit arrangement as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred costs ratably over the term of the line of credit arrangement. The new guidance is effective on a retrospective basis for the Company in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. Adoption of these standards in fiscal 2016 will retroactively decrease Other long-term assets and Long-term debt. As of January 2, 2016, such amount was approximately $8.2 million. In May 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, “Deferral of the Effective Date,” which results 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 standard on its consolidated financial statements. In April 2014, the FASB issued 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 this standard did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Property and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives	Depreciation expense on land improvements, buildings and improvements, and equipment is computed using the straight-line method as follows: Land improvements 15 years Buildings and improvements 15 to 40 years Equipment 3 to 15 years
Summary of Changes in the Company's Self-Insurance Liability	A summary of changes in the Company’s self-insurance liability is as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 Balance at beginning of period $ 19,413 $ 22,454 $ 7,167 Balance assumed in merger — — 13,248 Expenses 43,851 53,297 25,291 Claim payments, net of employee contributions (48,798 ) (56,338 ) (23,252 ) Balance at end of period $ 14,466 $ 19,413 $ 22,454
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted EPS for Continuing Operations	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS for continuing operations: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands, except per share amounts) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Numerator: Earnings from continuing operations $ 63,166 $ 59,120 $ 1,229 Adjustment for earnings attributable to participating securities (1,098 ) (1,015 ) (26 ) Earnings from continuing operations used in calculating earnings per share $ 62,068 $ 58,105 $ 1,203 Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding, including participating securities 37,612 37,641 24,137 Adjustment for participating securities (654 ) (646 ) (519 ) Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share 36,958 36,995 23,618 Effect of dilutive stock options 106 69 92 Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share 37,064 37,064 23,710 Basic earnings per share from continuing operations $ 1.68 $ 1.57 $ 0.05 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 1.67 $ 1.57 $ 0.05

Merger and Acquisitions (Tables

Merger and Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions Consideration Transferred	Consideration paid for all of the Nash-Finch outstanding shares consisted of the following: (In thousands, except share price) Spartan Stores common shares issued and deferred 16,119 Trading price $ 23.55 Fair value of shares issued 379,600 Cash paid for fractional shares 14 $ 379,614
Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the ending fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on November 19, 2013. (In thousands) Fair Value Current assets $ 787,430 Property and equipment 346,500 Goodwill 36,622 Intangible assets 28,550 Other 38,160 Total assets acquired 1,237,262 Current liabilities 342,221 Other long-term liabilities 76,531 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 438,896 Total liabilities assumed 857,648 Net assets acquired $ 379,614
Intangible Assets Acquired	Intangible assets acquired were valued and assigned useful lives as follows: (In thousands) Intangible Useful Life Trade names $ 6,700 Indefinite Customer lists 5,100 7 years Customer relationships 12,100 20 years Favorable leases 4,650 7 to 22 years $ 28,550
Pro Forma Effect on Operating Results	The operating results of Nash-Finch are included in the consolidated results of operations beginning on November 19, 2013. The following table provides net sales and results of operations from the acquired Nash-Finch Company included in the consolidated statements of earnings for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013 as well as unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information as if Nash-Finch was acquired on the first day of the same 39-week period. (In thousands) Period Ended (Pro Forma)(A) Period Ended (Reported)(B) Net sales $ 5,896,555 $ 563,185 Net earnings 24,073 769

Goodwill and Other Intangible29

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows: Food (In thousands) Retail Distribution Total Balance at December 28, 2013: Goodwill $ 254,438 $ 131,348 $ 385,786 Accumulated impairment charges (86,600 ) — (86,600 ) Goodwill, net 167,838 131,348 299,186 Other (1,906 ) — (1,906 ) Balance at January 3, 2015: Goodwill 252,532 131,348 383,880 Accumulated impairment charges (86,600 ) — (86,600 ) Goodwill, net 165,932 131,348 297,280 Acquisition (Dan's) 24,603 1,019 25,622 Balance at January 2, 2016: Goodwill 277,135 132,367 409,502 Accumulated impairment charges (86,600 ) — (86,600 ) Goodwill, net $ 190,535 $ 132,367 $ 322,902
Schedule of Components of Amortized Intangible Assets, Includes in Other Assets, Net	The following table reflects the components of amortized intangible assets, included in “Other assets, net” on the consolidated balance sheets: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Gross Gross Carrying Accumulated Carrying Accumulated (In thousands) Amount Amortization Amount Amortization Non-compete agreements $ 1,306 $ 725 $ 2,528 $ 1,836 Favorable leases 8,744 3,248 8,408 2,718 Pharmacy customer prescription lists 7,887 3,441 16,494 10,574 Customer relationships 17,542 1,308 12,100 684 Trade names 1,068 86 1,218 461 Franchise fees and other 559 205 514 184 Total $ 37,106 $ 9,013 $ 41,262 $ 16,457
Summary of Weighted Average Amortization Period for Amortizable Intangible Assets	The weighted average amortization period for amortizable intangible assets is as follows: Non-compete agreements 5.0 years Favorable leases 15.7 years Pharmacy customer prescription lists 7.4 years Customer relationships 20.0 years Trade names 7.0 years Franchise fees and other 8.5 years
Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense for Future	Estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows: Amortization (In thousands) Expense Fiscal Year 2016 $ 2,921 2017 2,813 2018 2,585 2019 2,466 2020 2,069

Restructuring Charges and Ass30

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Activity of Reserves for Closed Properties	The following table provides the activity of reserves for closed properties for each of the fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013. Reserves for closed properties recorded in the 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 at March 30, 2013 $ 7,975 $ — $ 7,975 Assumed with merger 8,766 — 8,766 Provision for closing charges 4,923 — 4,923 (a) Provision for severance — 1,061 1,061 (b) Changes in estimates (1,333 ) — (1,333 ) (c) Accretion expense 249 — 249 Reclassifications from deferred rent 1,104 — 1,104 Payments (2,188 ) (26 ) (2,214 ) Balance at December 28, 2013 19,496 1,035 20,531 Provision for closing charges 543 — 543 (a) Provision for severance — 306 306 (b) Changes in estimates (563 ) — (563 ) (c) Accretion expense 841 — 841 Payments (6,329 ) (1,261 ) (7,590 ) Balance at January 3, 2015 13,988 80 14,068 Provision for closing charges 7,200 — 7,200 (a) Provision for severance — 395 395 (b) Changes in estimates (56 ) (80 ) (136 ) (c) Lease termination adjustment (1,745 ) — (1,745 ) (d) Accretion expense 592 — 592 Payments (5,531 ) (395 ) (5,926 ) Balance at January 2, 2016 $ 14,448 $ — $ 14,448 (a) The provision for closing charges represents initial costs estimated to be incurred for lease and related ancillary costs, net of sublease income, related to store closings in the Retail segment. (b) The provision for severance represents severance charges made in connection with property closures. (c) As a result of changes in estimates, goodwill was reduced by $1.3 million in both the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015 and in the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, respectively, as the initial charges for certain stores were adjusted in the purchase price allocations for previous acquisitions. (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 the Company’s restructuring cost liability based on initial estimates.
Schedule of Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment	Restructuring charges and asset impairment included in the consolidated statements of earnings consisted of the following: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Asset impairment charges (a) $ 4,220 $ 7,550 $ 9,691 Provision for closing charges (b) 7,200 543 4,923 Gains on sales of assets related to closed facilities (c) (2,997 ) (4,518 ) — Provision for severance (d) 395 306 1,061 Other costs associated with distribution center and store closings 1,865 1,504 — Changes in estimates (e) (136 ) 781 (31 ) Lease termination adjustment (f) (1,745 ) — — $ 8,802 $ 6,166 $ 15,644 (a) An asset impairment charge of $880 was recorded in the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016 related to a closed distribution center in the Military segment. The remaining asset impairment charges in each of the periods presented were incurred in the Retail segment due to the economic and competitive environment of certain stores. (b) The provision for closing charges represents estimated costs to be incurred for lease and related ancillary costs, net of sublease income, related to store closings in the Retail segment. (c) Gains on sales of assets resulted from the sale of a closed food distribution center and sales of closed stores in the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016. The remaining gains on sales in the other periods presented resulted from sales of closed stores in the Retail segment. (d) The provision for severance related to distribution center closings in the Food Distribution and Military segments and store closings in the Retail segment. (e) The majority of the changes in estimates relate to revised estimates of lease and ancillary costs associated with previously closed facilities in the Retail and Food Distribution segments. The Food Distribution segment realized $(0.3) million and $0.2 million in the fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively, and the remaining charges were incurred in the Retail segment. (f) The lease termination adjustment represents the benefit recognized in connection with lease buyouts on two previously closed stores.

Accounts and Notes Receivable (

Accounts and Notes Receivable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Accounts and Notes Receivable	Accounts and notes receivable at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 are comprised of the following: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Customer notes receivable $ 2,385 $ 1,944 Customer accounts receivable 282,153 265,976 Other receivables 37,817 19,554 Allowance for doubtful accounts (5,172 ) (4,777 ) Net current accounts and notes receivable $ 317,183 $ 282,697 Long-term notes receivable 21,774 22,224 Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,597 ) (750 ) Net long-term notes receivable $ 20,177 $ 21,474

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Debt Instruments	Long-term debt consists of the following: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Senior secured revolving credit facility, due January 2020 $ 394,982 $ 403,201 6.625% Senior Notes due December 2016 — 50,000 Senior secured term loan, due January 2020 34,842 46,989 Capital lease obligations (Note 9) 58,599 64,420 Other, 2.61% - 9.25%, due 2016 - 2020 6,558 5,658 494,981 570,268 Less current portion 19,003 19,758 Total long-term debt $ 475,978 $ 550,510
Schedule of Interest Rate Terms	Borrowings under the three tranches of the credit facility bear interest at the Company’s option as either Eurodollar loans or Base Rate loans, defined in the Credit Agreement. As of January 2, 2016, the interest rate terms are as follows: Credit Outstanding Facility as of Tranche January 2, 2016 Eurodollar Rate Base Rate Tranche A $ 360,973 LIBOR plus 1.50% to 2.00% Greater of: (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.00% to 1.50% (ii) the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.50% to 2.00% (iii) the prime rate plus 0.50% to 1.00% Tranche A-1 $ 34,008 LIBOR plus 2.75% to 3.25% Greater of: (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus 2.25% to 2.75% (ii) the Eurodollar Rate plus 2.75% to 3.25% (iii) the prime rate plus 1.75% to 2.25% Tranche A-2 $ 34,843 LIBOR plus 5.50% Greater of: (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus 5.00% (ii) the Eurodollar Rate plus 5.50% (iii) the prime rate plus 4.50%
Schedule of Aggregate Annual Maturities and Scheduled Payments of Long-term Debt	At January 2, 2016, aggregate annual maturities and scheduled payments of long-term debt are as follows: (In thousands) Fiscal Year 2016 $ 19,003 2017 18,906 2018 20,231 2019 12,379 2020 399,778 Thereafter 24,684 Total $ 494,981

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Estimated Fair Value and Book Value of Debt Instruments	At January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, the book value and estimated fair value of the Company’s debt instruments were as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Book value of debt instruments: Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations $ 19,003 $ 19,758 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 475,978 550,510 Total book value of debt instruments 494,981 570,268 Fair value of debt instruments 497,116 574,008 Excess of fair value over book value $ 2,135 $ 3,740

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Unions Representing Employees and the Expiration Date for Agreements	The facilities covered by collective bargaining agreements, the unions representing the covered associates and the expiration dates for each existing collective bargaining agreement are provided in the following table: Distribution Center Locations Union Locals Expiration Dates Norfolk, Virginia IBT822 April, 2016 Westville, Indiana IBT 135 May, 2016 Columbus, Ohio IBT 528 September, 2016 Lima, Ohio IBT 908 January, 2017 Bellefontaine, Ohio GTL Truck Lines, Inc. IBT 908 February, 2017 Bellefontaine, Ohio General Merchandise Service Division IBT 908 March, 2017 Grand Rapids, Michigan IBT406 October, 2017

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Rental Expense, Net of Sublease Income	Rental expense, net of sublease income, under operating leases consisted of the following: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Minimum rentals $ 57,625 $ 56,848 $ 28,978 Contingent rental payments 267 563 541 Sublease rental income (5,311 ) (5,027 ) (2,157 ) $ 52,581 $ 52,384 $ 27,362
Future Lease Commitments Under Operating Leases and Capital Leases	The Company’s total future lease commitments under operating and capital leases in effect at January 2, 2016 are as follows: Operating Leases Used in Subleased Capital (In thousands) Operations to Others Total Leases Fiscal Year 2016 $ 48,496 $ 3,756 $ 52,252 $ 11,764 2017 41,761 3,205 44,966 11,110 2018 36,459 2,753 39,212 10,799 2019 26,562 2,258 28,820 9,780 2020 20,721 1,792 22,513 6,591 Thereafter 66,291 8,282 74,573 35,551 Total $ 240,290 $ 22,046 $ 262,336 85,595 Interest (26,996 ) Present value of minimum lease obligations 58,599 Current maturities 7,471 Long-term capitalized lease obligations $ 51,128
Assets Held Under Capital Leases	Assets held under capital leases consisted of the following: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Building and improvements $ 72,297 $ 72,747 Equipment 5,281 5,695 77,578 78,442 Less accumulated amortization and depreciation 31,372 29,842 Net assets under capitalized leases $ 46,206 $ 48,600
Property and Equipment Owned Assets Leased to Others	Owned assets, included in property and equipment, which are leased to others are as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Land and improvements $ 3,508 $ 3,327 Buildings 10,640 10,786 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 14,148 14,113 Less accumulated amortization and depreciation 5,890 5,187 Net property $ 8,258 $ 8,926
Future Minimum Rentals to be Received Under Lease Obligations	Future minimum rentals to be received under lease obligations in effect at January 2, 2016 are as follows: Owned Leased (in thousands) Property Property Total Fiscal Year 2016 $ 3,535 $ 4,535 $ 8,070 2017 2,535 3,976 6,511 2018 1,421 3,347 4,768 2019 1,175 2,723 3,898 2020 824 2,131 2,955 Thereafter 1,513 9,093 10,606 Total $ 11,003 $ 25,805 $ 36,808

Associate Retirement Plans (Tab

Associate Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Benefit Obligations, Pension & Postretirement Benefit Plans	The following tables set forth the actuarial present value of benefit obligations, funded status, change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets, weighted average assumptions used in actuarial calculations and components of net periodic benefit costs for the Company’s significant pension and postretirement benefit plans, excluding multi-employer plans. The prepaid, current accrued, and noncurrent accrued benefit costs associated with pension and postretirement benefits are reported in “Other assets, net,” “Accrued payroll and benefits,” and “Postretirement benefits,” respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets. SpartanNash Company Pension Plan SpartanNash Medical Plan (In thousands, except percentages) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 * January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Funded Status Projected/Accumulated benefit obligation: Balance at beginning of year $ 93,034 $ 102,501 $ 9,905 $ 7,967 Service cost — — 231 186 Interest cost 3,325 4,223 404 394 Actuarial (gain) loss (4,985 ) 5,959 (1,117 ) 1,593 Benefits paid (7,976 ) (19,649 ) (244 ) (235 ) Balance at end of year $ 83,398 $ 93,034 $ 9,179 $ 9,905 Fair value of plan assets: Balance at beginning of year $ 93,718 $ 105,949 $ — $ — Actual return on plan assets (1,639 ) 5,093 — — Company contributions 650 2,325 244 235 Benefits paid (7,976 ) (19,649 ) (244 ) (235 ) Balance at end of year $ 84,753 $ 93,718 $ — $ — Funded (unfunded) status $ 1,355 $ 684 $ (9,179 ) $ (9,905 ) Components of net amount recognized in financial position: Noncurrent assets $ 1,355 $ 7,220 $ — $ — Current liabilities — — (340 ) (319 ) Noncurrent liabilities — (6,536 ) (8,839 ) (9,586 ) Net asset/(liability) $ 1,355 $ 684 $ (9,179 ) $ (9,905 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income: Net actuarial loss $ 17,322 $ 16,572 $ 1,263 $ 2,554 Prior service credit — — (566 ) (724 ) $ 17,322 $ 16,572 $ 697 $ 1,830 Weighted average assumptions at measurement date: Discount rate 4.04% 3.60%/3.85% 4.55% 4.15% Expected return on plan assets 5.05% 5.50% N/A N/A * The amounts above reflect the combined values of the Cash Balance Pension Plan and the Super Foods Plan as of January 3, 2015. On December 31, 2014, the Super Foods Plan was merged into the Cash Balance Pension Plan and renamed the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan. At the time of merger, the accumulated benefit obligations of the Cash Balance Pension Plan and Super Foods Plan were $52.4 million and $40.6 million, respectively, and the fair value of the plan assets for the Cash Balance Pension Plan and Super Foods Plan were $59.7 million and $34.0 million, respectively.
Components of Net Periodic Pension and Postretirement Benefit Cost (Income)	Components of net periodic benefit cost (income) SpartanNash Company Pension Plan SpartanNash Medical Plan January 2, January 3, December 28, January 2, January 3, December 28, 2016 2015 2013 2016 2015 2013 (In thousands, except percentages) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (a) (39 Weeks) (a) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Service cost $ — $ — $ — $ 231 $ 186 $ 194 Interest cost 3,325 4,223 1,916 404 394 287 Amortization of prior service cost — — — (158 ) (158 ) (42 ) Expected return on plan assets (4,923 ) (5,737 ) (3,327 ) — — — Recognized actuarial net loss 827 970 976 174 20 134 Net periodic benefit $ (771 ) $ (544 ) $ (435 ) $ 651 $ 442 $ 573 Settlement expense — 2,588 621 — — — Total expense (income) $ (771 ) $ 2,044 $ 186 $ 651 $ 442 $ 573 Weighted average assumptions at measurement date: Discount rate 3.75% 4.35%/4.65% (b) 3.90%/4.60% (b) 4.15% 5.05% 3.90% Expected return on plan assets 5.50% 5.95%/5.70% (b) 6.55%/6.00% (b) N/A N/A N/A On December 31, 2014, the Super Foods Plan was merged into the Cash Balance Pension Plan and renamed the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan. (a) Amounts reflect the combined values of the Cash Balance Pension Plan and Super Foods Plan. (b) Amounts reflect the assumptions used for the Cash Balance Pension Plan and the Super Foods Plan, respectively.
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The net actuarial loss and prior service cost included in “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” and expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost during fiscal year 2016 are as follows: SpartanNash Company SpartanNash (In thousands) Pension Plan Medical Plan Prior service credit $ — $ (158 ) Net actuarial loss 111 42
Effect of Assumed Health Care Cost Rate on Post Retirement Plan Reported	Assumed healthcare cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the postretirement plan. Assumed healthcare cost trend rates were as follows: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 Pre-65 7.50% 7.75% 8.00% Post-65 8.40% 6.85% 7.00%
Summary of Actual Assets Allocation	The following table summarizes both the targeted allocation of the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan’s weighted-average asset allocation by asset category and actual allocations as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015: Target * Actual Asset Category January 2, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 ** Equity securities 20.0 % 30.6 % 30.9 % Fixed income 80.0 68.5 68.7 Cash equivalents — 0.9 0.4 Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % * At the end of fiscal 2015, the Company updated the target allocation of the SpartanNash Company Pension Plan investment portfolio to reduce its return-seeking equity securities to approximate a 20% allocation. The Company intends to continually evaluate financial market conditions and prudently transition the pension plan assets to the new target allocation. ** The amounts reflect the combined range of the Cash Balance Pension Plan and the Super Foods Plan as of January 3, 2015.
Summary of Fair Value Pension Plan Asset	The fair values of the pension plan assets at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, by asset category, are as follows: Fair Value of Assets as of January 2, 2016 (In thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Mutual funds $ 9,401 $ — $ 9,401 $ — Pooled funds 58,355 — 58,355 — Money market fund 799 — 799 — Guaranteed annuity contract 16,198 — — 16,198 Total fair value $ 84,753 $ — $ 68,555 $ 16,198 Fair Value of Assets as of January 3, 2015 (In thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Mutual funds $ 29,851 $ 29,851 $ — $ — Pooled funds 45,737 — 45,737 — Money market fund 381 — 381 — Guaranteed annuity contract 17,749 — — 17,749 Total fair value $ 93,718 $ 29,851 $ 46,118 $ 17,749
Summary of Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Balances for Level 3 Assets	Level 3 assets consisted of the guaranteed annuity contracts. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for Level 3 assets is as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 17,749 $ 18,071 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (2,227 ) (1,402 ) Interest income 680 799 Unrealized (losses) gains (4 ) 281 Balance at end of year $ 16,198 $ 17,749
Estimated Benefit Payments Expected to be Paid	The following estimated benefit payments are expected to be paid in the following fiscal years: (In thousands) Pension Benefits Post-retirement Benefits 2016 $ 8,884 $ 340 2017 8,545 385 2018 7,780 431 2019 7,336 476 2020 6,933 518 2021 to 2025 29,704 3,092
Multi-Employer Pension Plan, Collective Bargaining Agreements Associated and Other Defined Contribution Plans	Percentage of Plan Pension FIP / RP Associates under Month / Protection Act Status Collective Over 5% EIN - Pension Day End Zone Status Pending / Bargaining Contribution Plan Number Date 2015 2014 Implemented Expiration Dates Agreement 2015 36-6044243-001 (a) 12/31 Red Red Implemented 2/2017 to 10/2017 9% No

Accumulated Other Comprehensi37

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Changes in AOCI are as follows: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Balance at beginning of the fiscal year, net of tax $ (11,655 ) $ (8,794 ) $ (13,687 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (455 ) (8,195 ) 6,604 Income tax benefit (expense) 114 3,138 (2,525 ) Other comprehensive income, net of tax, before reclassifications (341 ) (5,057 ) 4,079 Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost (1) 884 3,410 1,712 Income tax expense (2) (335 ) (1,214 ) (898 ) Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax 549 2,196 814 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 208 (2,861 ) 4,893 Balance at end of the fiscal year, net of tax $ (11,447 ) $ (11,655 ) $ (8,794 ) (1) Reclassified from AOCI into Selling, general and administrative expense. Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost include amortization of prior service cost and amortization of net actuarial loss, as reflected in Note 10 – Associate Retirement Plans. (2) Reclassified from AOCI into Income taxes expense.

Taxes on Income (Tables)

Taxes on Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Income Tax Provision for Continuing Operations	The income tax provision for continuing operations is made up of the following components: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Currently payable: Federal $ 31,437 $ 27,015 $ 3,897 State 3,144 777 510 Total currently payable 34,581 27,792 4,407 Deferred: Federal 3,255 3,362 531 State (743 ) 175 (4,097 ) Total deferred 2,512 3,537 (3,566 ) Total $ 37,093 $ 31,329 $ 841
Reconciliation of Statutory Federal Income Tax Rates	The effective income tax rates are different from the statutory federal income tax rates for the following reasons: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Federal statutory income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 1.6 2.9 (112.7 ) Charitable product donations (0.3 ) (0.4 ) (13.4 ) Non-deductible merger expenses — — 101.3 Changes in tax contingencies (0.1 ) (2.7 ) 36.9 Domestic production activities deduction (0.2 ) (0.2 ) (8.6 ) Non-deductible expenses 0.4 0.9 3.8 Other, net 0.6 (0.9 ) (1.7 ) Effective income tax rate 37.0 % 34.6 % 40.6 %
Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from temporary differences as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 are as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Deferred tax assets: Employee benefits $ 29,218 $ 29,842 Accrued workers' compensation 2,712 3,074 Allowance for doubtful accounts 3,341 2,951 Intangible assets 326 1,128 Restructuring 732 1,947 Deferred revenue 2,047 1,843 Accrued rent 3,884 4,635 Accrued insurance 866 1,107 All other 6,804 5,627 Total deferred tax assets 49,930 52,154 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment 43,201 47,860 Inventory 48,120 51,616 Goodwill 62,005 53,628 Convertible debt interest 524 789 Leases 12,279 10,585 All other 401 1,402 Total deferred tax liabilities 166,530 165,880 Net deferred tax liability $ (116,600 ) $ (113,726 )
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 2,179 $ 8,805 Gross increases - tax positions taken in prior years 186 161 Gross decreases - tax positions taken in prior years (105 ) (5,812 ) Gross increases - tax positions taken in current year 660 650 Lapse of statute of limitations (709 ) (1,625 ) Balance at end of year $ 2,211 $ 2,179

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Summary of Stock Option Activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the three years ended January 2, 2016: Weighted Weighted Average Average Remaining Aggregate Shares Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Value Under Options Price Life Years (in thousands) Options outstanding at March 30, 2013 653,471 $ 18.82 4.65 $ 1,428 Exercised (24,976 ) 9.49 298 Cancelled/Forfeited (41,729 ) 17.71 Options outstanding and exercisable at December 28, 2013 586,766 19.30 4.01 2,965 Exercised (88,152 ) 12.68 869 Cancelled/Forfeited (4,131 ) 3.25 Options outstanding and exercisable at January 3, 2015 494,483 20.61 3.30 2,772 Exercised (185,627 ) 19.72 1,543 Cancelled/Forfeited (63 ) 11.50 Options outstanding and exercisable at January 2, 2016 308,793 $ 21.15 2.46 $ 773 Vested and expected to vest in the future at January 2, 2016 308,793 $ 21.15
Summary of Restricted Stock Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for fiscal years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 and for the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013: Weighted Average Grant-Date Shares Fair Value Outstanding and nonvested at March 30, 2013 546,182 $ 16.59 Granted 227,207 18.07 Vested (225,600 ) 16.94 Forfeited (28,954 ) 16.94 Outstanding and nonvested at December 28, 2013 518,835 23.56 Granted 317,827 22.63 Vested (219,894 ) 23.56 Forfeited (16,115 ) 23.03 Outstanding and nonvested at January 3, 2015 600,653 23.08 Granted 314,595 26.59 Vested (265,737 ) 23.19 Forfeited (11,956 ) 23.85 Outstanding and nonvested at January 2, 2016 637,555 $ 24.75
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-Based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-Based Compensation Costs	Share-based compensation expense recognized and included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the consolidated statements of earnings, and related tax benefits were as follows: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Stock options $ — $ — $ 14 Restricted stock 7,240 6,939 6,937 Tax benefits (2,758 ) (2,632 ) (2,640 ) $ 4,482 $ 4,307 $ 4,311

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform40

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Supplemental cash flow information is as follows: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Non-cash financing activities: Issuance of restricted stock to associates and directors $ 8,361 $ 7,191 $ 4,106 Issuance of note payable on purchase of assets 2,000 — — Capital lease obligations 3,236 2,423 1,493 Non-cash investing activities: Capital expenditures included in accounts payable 8,896 3,370 16,522 Receipt of notes receivable on sale of assets 4,531 — — Capital lease asset additions 3,236 2,423 1,493 Issuance of common stock related to the Nash-Finch merger — — 379,600 Other supplemental cash flow information: Cash paid for interest 19,178 22,990 7,765 Cash paid for income taxes 23,531 27,429 13,951

Reporting Segment Information (

Reporting Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Operating Segment	The following tables set forth information about the Company by reporting segment: Food (In thousands) Military Distribution Retail Total Year Ended January 2, 2016 (52 Weeks): Net sales to external customers $ 2,207,161 $ 3,305,094 $ 2,139,718 $ 7,651,973 Inter-segment sales — 973,512 — 973,512 Merger integration and acquisition expenses — 2,037 6,396 8,433 Depreciation and amortization 12,081 26,127 45,126 83,334 Operating earnings 17,059 78,841 26,975 122,875 Capital expenditures 3,768 17,967 57,659 79,394 Year Ended January 3, 2015 (53 weeks): Net sales to external customers $ 2,275,512 $ 3,356,331 $ 2,284,219 $ 7,916,062 Inter-segment sales — 1,005,844 — 1,005,844 Merger integration and acquisition expenses 27 12,644 4 12,675 Depreciation and amortization 11,350 29,816 45,828 86,994 Operating earnings 21,721 54,802 38,323 114,846 Capital expenditures 15,088 31,953 42,971 90,012 Period Ended December 28, 2013 (39 Weeks): Net sales to external customers $ 248,643 $ 1,095,759 $ 1,252,828 $ 2,597,230 Inter-segment sales — 533,470 — 533,470 Merger integration and acquisition expenses — 20,993 — 20,993 Depreciation and amortization 1,412 7,706 27,964 37,082 Operating earnings 1,901 (1,328 ) 16,220 16,793 Capital expenditures 2,246 13,867 21,087 37,200 (In thousands) January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 Total Assets Military $ 416,220 $ 435,647 $ 451,518 Food Distribution 754,329 763,914 805,468 Retail 750,412 727,979 721,898 Discontinued operations 4,487 4,742 4,767 Total $ 1,925,448 $ 1,932,282 $ 1,983,651
Summary of Sales by Type of Similar Products and Services	The following table presents sales by type of similar product and services: January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 December 28, 2013 (In thousands, except percentages) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (39 Weeks) Non-perishables (1) $ 4,845,763 63.3 % $ 4,998,895 63.1 % $ 1,393,157 53.6 % Perishables (2) 2,373,829 31.0 2,449,562 31.0 894,783 34.5 Pharmacy 310,377 4.1 289,494 3.7 163,659 6.3 Fuel 122,004 1.6 178,111 2.2 145,631 5.6 Consolidated net sales $ 7,651,973 100.0 % $ 7,916,062 100.0 % $ 2,597,230 100.0 % (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.

Quarterly Financial Informati42

Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	Year Ended January 2, 2016 Full Year 4th Quarter 3rd Quarter 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter (In thousands, except per share amounts) (52 Weeks) (12 Weeks) (12 Weeks) (12 Weeks) (16 Weeks) Net sales $ 7,651,973 $ 1,768,025 $ 1,775,401 $ 1,795,864 $ 2,312,683 Gross profit 1,115,682 258,345 259,049 262,042 336,246 Merger integration and acquisition 8,433 1,181 4,417 151 2,684 Restructuring charges (gains) and asset impairment 8,802 1,040 760 (336 ) 7,338 Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations 100,259 26,813 24,389 31,926 17,131 Earnings from continuing operations 63,166 17,164 15,248 20,307 10,447 (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes (456 ) (435 ) 145 (46 ) (120 ) Net earnings $ 62,710 $ 16,729 $ 15,393 $ 20,261 $ 10,327 Earnings from continuing operations per share: Basic $ 1.68 $ 0.46 $ 0.41 $ 0.54 $ 0.28 Diluted 1.67 0.46 0.40 0.54 0.28 Net earnings per share: Basic $ 1.67 $ 0.44 $ 0.41 $ 0.54 $ 0.27 Diluted 1.66 0.44 0.41 0.54 0.27 Dividends $ 20,299 $ 5,076 $ 5,072 $ 5,059 $ 5,092 Year Ended January 3, 2015 Full Year 4th Quarter 3rd Quarter 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter (In thousands, except per share amounts) (53 Weeks) (13 Weeks) (12 Weeks) (12 Weeks) (16 Weeks) Net sales $ 7,916,062 $ 1,962,589 $ 1,809,571 $ 1,810,175 $ 2,333,727 Gross profit 1,156,074 282,213 261,409 265,114 347,338 Merger integration and acquisition 12,675 4,547 1,379 2,581 4,168 Restructuring charges (gains) and asset impairment 6,166 6,233 (1,272 ) 1,078 127 Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations 90,449 15,030 28,146 27,174 20,099 Earnings from continuing operations 59,120 12,037 17,169 17,395 12,519 Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (524 ) (166 ) (73 ) (76 ) (209 ) Net earnings $ 58,596 $ 11,871 $ 17,096 $ 17,319 $ 12,310 Earnings from continuing operations per share: Basic $ 1.57 $ 0.32 $ 0.46 $ 0.46 $ 0.33 Diluted 1.57 0.32 0.45 0.46 0.33 Net earnings per share: Basic $ 1.56 $ 0.32 $ 0.45 $ 0.46 $ 0.33 Diluted 1.55 0.32 0.45 0.46 0.33 Dividends $ 18,090 $ 4,502 $ 4,529 $ 4,526 $ 4,533

Summary of Significant Accoun43

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts		$ 6,800	$ 5,500
Bad debt expenses	$ 1,300	$ 2,100	$ 3,000
Inventories valued on LIFO method		88.20%	93.70%
Under Value of carrying value of inventories than its replacement value		$ 49,500	$ 50,700
Effect on income due to change in LIFO valuation on liquidation	100	600	800
Capitalized computer software		20,300	17,700
Workers' compensation liability		500
Health care insurance liability		500
Current portion of self insurance liability		8,200	13,300
Long term portion of self insurance liability		$ 6,200	$ 6,100
Weighted average shares not included in EPS calculations		0	322,914	334,172
Issuance of preferred stock		10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding		0	0
Advertising expenses	$ 15,300	$ 47,700	$ 41,100
Deferred income taxes (Note 1)		116,600	113,726
Adjustments for Adoption of ASU 2015-17 [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Deferred income taxes (Note 1)			$ 22,500
Accounting Standards Update Twenty Fifteen Zero Three [Member] | Other Assets, Net and Long-term Debt [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Decrease in assets and liabilities for fiscal 2016		$ 8,200
Minimum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Reserved expenses paid over remaining lease term		1 year
Maximum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Reserved expenses paid over remaining lease term		12 years

Summary of Significant Accoun44

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation - Property And Equipment Estimated Useful Lives (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Land improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	15 years
Minimum [Member] | Buildings and improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	15 years
Minimum [Member] | Equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Maximum [Member] | Buildings and improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	40 years
Maximum [Member] | Equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	15 years

Summary of Significant Accoun45

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation - Summary of Changes in SpartanNash's Self-Insurance Liability (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 7,167	$ 19,413	$ 22,454
Balance assumed in merger	13,248
Expenses	25,291	43,851	53,297
Claim payments, net of employee contributions	(23,252)	(48,798)	(56,338)
Balance at end of period	$ 22,454	$ 14,466	$ 19,413

Summary of Significant Accoun46

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted EPS For Continuing Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						4 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 10, 2015	Jul. 18, 2015	Jan. 03, 2015	Oct. 04, 2014	Jul. 12, 2014	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Numerator:
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 17,164	$ 15,248	$ 20,307	$ 12,037	$ 17,169	$ 17,395	$ 10,447	$ 12,519	$ 1,229	$ 63,166	$ 59,120
Adjustment for earnings attributable to participating securities									(26)	(1,098)	(1,015)
Earnings from continuing operations used in calculating earnings per share									$ 1,203	$ 62,068	$ 58,105
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding, including participating securities									24,137	37,612	37,641
Adjustment for participating securities									(519)	(654)	(646)
Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share									23,618	36,958	36,995
Effect of dilutive stock options									92	106	69
Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share									23,710	37,064	37,064
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$ 0.46	$ 0.41	$ 0.54	$ 0.32	$ 0.46	$ 0.46	$ 0.28	$ 0.33	$ 0.05	$ 1.68	$ 1.57
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$ 0.46	$ 0.40	$ 0.54	$ 0.32	$ 0.45	$ 0.46	$ 0.28	$ 0.33	$ 0.05	$ 1.67	$ 1.57

Merger and Acquisitions - Addit

Merger and Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended						4 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 10, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 18, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 03, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 04, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 12, 2014USD ($)	Apr. 25, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 19, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2013USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 03, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 16, 2015USD ($)Store	Nov. 19, 2013USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 322,902,000			$ 297,280,000					$ 299,186,000	$ 322,902,000	$ 297,280,000		$ 36,622,000
Common stock exchange ratio per share	1.20									1.20
Intangible assets adjustments						$ 19,300,000
Property and equipment adjustments						(23,000,000)
Goodwill adjustments						3,700,000
Merger related expense										$ 2,000,000
Restructuring charges										400,000
Loss on debt extinguishment										(2,600,000)
Non-recurring transaction and integration cost gross									26,500,000
Non-recurring transaction and integration cost	$ 1,181,000	$ 4,417,000	$ 151,000	4,547,000	$ 1,379,000	$ 2,581,000	$ 2,684,000	$ 4,168,000	20,993,000	8,433,000	12,675,000
Debt extinguishment charges [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Non-recurring transaction and integration cost									5,500,000
Revolving credit agreement [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Capitalized costs, new revolving credit agreement									9,400,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Non-recurring transaction and integration cost									21,000,000
Retail [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	190,535,000			165,932,000					167,838,000	190,535,000	165,932,000
Non-recurring transaction and integration cost										6,396,000	4,000
Food Distribution [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	132,367,000			$ 131,348,000					131,348,000	132,367,000	131,348,000
Non-recurring transaction and integration cost									$ 20,993,000	2,037,000	$ 12,644,000
Food Distribution Segment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	36,600,000									36,600,000
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount	$ 0									$ 0
Dan's [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price of assets												$ 32,600,000
Inventory included in total purchase price												$ 3,700,000
Number of stores acquired | Store												6
Dan's [Member] | Retail [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill												$ 24,600,000
Dan's [Member] | Food Distribution [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill												$ 1,000,000

Merger and Acquisitions - Busin

Merger and Acquisitions - Business Acquisitions Consideration Transferred (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Spartan Stores common shares issued and deferred		16,119
Trading price		$ 23.55
Fair value of shares issued	$ 379,600	$ 379,600
Cash paid for fractional shares		14
Total		$ 379,614

Merger and Acquisitions - Fair

Merger and Acquisitions - Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Nov. 19, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Current assets				$ 787,430
Property and equipment				346,500
Goodwill	$ 322,902	$ 297,280	$ 299,186	36,622
Intangible assets				28,550
Other				38,160
Total assets acquired				1,237,262
Current liabilities				342,221
Other long-term liabilities				76,531
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations				438,896
Total liabilities assumed				857,648
Net assets acquired				$ 379,614

Merger and Acquisitions - Intan

Merger and Acquisitions - Intangible Assets Acquired (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets	$ 28,550
Customer lists [Member]
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets	$ 5,100
Useful Life	7 years
Customer relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets	$ 12,100
Useful Life	20 years
Favorable leases [Member]
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets	$ 4,650
Favorable leases [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life	7 years
Favorable leases [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life	22 years
Trade Name [Member]
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets	$ 6,700
Useful Life	Indefinite

Merger and Acquisitions - Pro F

Merger and Acquisitions - Pro Forma Effect on Operating Results (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended						4 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 10, 2015	Jul. 18, 2015	Jan. 03, 2015	Oct. 04, 2014	Jul. 12, 2014	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 1,768,025	$ 1,775,401	$ 1,795,864	$ 1,962,589	$ 1,809,571	$ 1,810,175	$ 2,312,683	$ 2,333,727	$ 2,597,230	$ 7,651,973	$ 7,916,062
Net earnings		$ 16,729	$ 15,393	$ 20,261	$ 11,871	$ 17,096	$ 17,319	$ 10,327	$ 12,310	741	$ 62,710	$ 58,596
Nash-Finch Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]									5,896,555
Net earnings	[1]									24,073
Net sales	[2]									563,185
Net earnings	[2]									$ 769
[1]	Pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results that would have been obtained if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the period presented or that may be obtained in the future.
[2]	Included in net earnings above are the following after-tax charges: merger and integration expenses of $2.0 million; asset impairment and restructuring charges of $0.4 million; and a loss on debt extinguishment of $2.6 million. Non-recurring merger transaction and integration costs of $26.5 million were incurred during the 39-week period ended December 28, 2013, of which $21.0 million was included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $5.5 million was included in loss on debt extinguishment. Costs associated with the new revolving credit agreement of $9.4 million were capitalized and included in “Other assets, net” in the consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill and Other Intangible52

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2016	Jun. 16, 2015	Nov. 19, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 385,786	$ 383,880	$ 409,502
Accumulated impairment charges	(86,600)	(86,600)	(86,600)
Goodwill, net	299,186	297,280	322,902		$ 36,622
Other	(1,906)
Dan's [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition		25,622
Retail [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	254,438	252,532	277,135
Accumulated impairment charges	(86,600)	(86,600)	(86,600)
Goodwill, net	167,838	165,932	190,535
Other	(1,906)
Retail [Member] | Dan's [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, net				$ 24,600
Acquisition		24,603
Food Distribution [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	131,348	131,348	132,367
Goodwill, net	$ 131,348	131,348	$ 132,367
Food Distribution [Member] | Dan's [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, net				$ 1,000
Acquisition		$ 1,019

Goodwill and Other Intangible53

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Components of Amortized Intangible Assets , Includes in Other Assets, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 37,106	$ 41,262
Accumulated Amortization	9,013	16,457
Non-compete agreements [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,306	2,528
Accumulated Amortization	725	1,836
Favorable leases [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	8,744	8,408
Accumulated Amortization	3,248	2,718
Pharmacy customer prescription lists [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	7,887	16,494
Accumulated Amortization	3,441	10,574
Customer relationships [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	17,542	12,100
Accumulated Amortization	1,308	684
Trade Name [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,068	1,218
Accumulated Amortization	86	461
Franchise fees and other [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	559	514
Accumulated Amortization	$ 205	$ 184

Goodwill and Other Intangible54

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Weighted Average Amortization Period for Amortizable Intangible Assets (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Non-compete agreements [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life	5 years
Favorable leases [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life	15 years 8 months 12 days
Pharmacy customer prescription lists [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life	7 years 4 months 24 days
Customer relationships [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life	20 years
Trade Name [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life	7 years
Franchise fees and other [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life	8 years 6 months

Goodwill and Other Intangible55

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
Amortization expenses of intangible assets	$ 2.1	$ 3.3	$ 3.7
Indefinite lived intangible assets not amortized		$ 35.1	$ 33

Goodwill and Other Intangible56

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense for Future (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,016	$ 2,921
2,017	2,813
2,018	2,585
2,019	2,466
2,020	$ 2,069

Restructuring Charges and Ass57

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment - Schedule of Activity of Reserves for Closed Properties (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 7,975	$ 14,068	$ 20,531
Assumed with merger	8,766
Provision for severance	1,061	395	306
Changes in estimates	(1,333)	(136)	(563)
Lease termination adjustment		(1,745)
Accretion expense	249	592	841
Reclassifications from deferred rent	1,104
Payments	(2,214)	(5,926)	(7,590)
Ending balance	20,531	14,448	14,068
Business Restructuring Reserves [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Provision for closing charges	4,923	7,200	543
Lease and Ancillary Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance	7,975	13,988	19,496
Assumed with merger	8,766
Changes in estimates	(1,333)	(56)	(563)
Lease termination adjustment		(1,745)
Accretion expense	249	592	841
Reclassifications from deferred rent	1,104
Payments	(2,188)	(5,531)	(6,329)
Ending balance	19,496	14,448	13,988
Lease and Ancillary Costs [Member] | Business Restructuring Reserves [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Provision for closing charges	4,923	7,200	543
Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance		80	1,035
Provision for severance	1,061	395	306
Changes in estimates		(80)
Payments	(26)	$ (395)	(1,261)
Ending balance	$ 1,035		$ 80

Restructuring Charges and Ass58

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment - Schedule of Activity of Reserves for Closed Properties (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 03, 2015
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Reduction in goodwill	$ (1.3)	$ (1.3)

Restructuring Charges and Ass59

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment - Schedule of Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 9,691	$ 4,220	$ 7,550
Gains on sales of assets related to closed facilities		(2,997)	(4,518)
Provision for severance	1,061	395	306
Other costs associated with distribution center and store closings		1,865	1,504
Changes in estimates	(31)	(136)	781
Lease termination adjustment		(1,745)
Restructuring and asset impairment	15,644	8,802	6,166
Business Restructuring Reserves [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Provision for closing charges	$ 4,923	$ 7,200	$ 543

Restructuring Charges and Ass60

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment - Schedule of Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 9,691	$ 4,220	$ 7,550
Changes in estimates	$ (1,333)	(136)	(563)
Military [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges		880
Food Distribution Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Changes in estimates		$ (300)	$ 200

Accounts and Notes Receivable -

Accounts and Notes Receivable - Summary of Changes in Accounts and Notes Receivable (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Customer notes receivable	$ 2,385	$ 1,944
Customer accounts receivable	282,153	265,976
Other receivables	37,817	19,554
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,172)	(4,777)
Net current accounts and notes receivable	317,183	282,697
Long-term notes receivable	21,774	22,224
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(1,597)	(750)
Net long-term notes receivable	$ 20,177	$ 21,474

Long Term Debt - Summary of Deb

Long Term Debt - Summary of Debt Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Senior secured revolving credit facility, due January 2020	$ 394,982	$ 403,201
6.625% Senior Notes due December 2016		50,000
Senior secured term loan, due January 2020	34,842	46,989
Capital lease obligations	58,599	64,420
Other, 2.61% - 9.25%, due 2016 - 2020	6,558	5,658
Total book value of debt instruments	494,981	570,268
Less current portion	19,003	19,758
Total long-term debt	$ 475,978	$ 550,510

Long Term Debt - Summary of D63

Long Term Debt - Summary of Debt Instruments (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes maturity date	Dec. 15, 2016	Dec. 15, 2016
Senior notes, rate	6.625%	6.625%
Senior Secured Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes maturity date	Jan. 9, 2020	Jan. 9, 2020
Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate Range, Minimum	2.61%	2.61%
Interest Rate Range, Maximum	9.25%	9.25%
Other debt, due date, start	2,016	2,016
Other debt, due date, end	2,020	2,020
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving credit agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes maturity date	Jan. 9, 2020	Jan. 9, 2020

Long-Term Debt - Additional Inf

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail)	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)Tranche	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 03, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maintenance of excess borrowing base			10.00%
Current borrowing available under credit facility			$ 334,300,000	$ 406,800,000
Weighted average interest rate of convertible senior notes			3.90%
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unused portion of loan commitments rate			0.25%
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unused portion of loan commitments rate			0.375%
Amended Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowings under credit facility		$ 1,000,000,000
Number of tranches | Tranche		3
Additional borrowings available under credit facility		$ 400,000,000
Notes maturity date			Nov. 19, 2018
6.625% Senior Notes Due December 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of senior notes	$ 50,000,000
Senior notes, rate	6.625%
Redemption price (expressed as percentage of the principal amount)	101.65625%
Expected redemption premium and write-off unamortized issuance costs	$ 1,200,000
Debt instrument redemption, expected to decrease in annual interest expense	$ 2,000,000
Line of Credit [Member] | Amended Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Decrease in debt instrument applicable margin interest rate		(0.25%)
Tranche A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured revolving credit facility			$ 360,973
Tranche A-1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured revolving credit facility			34,008
Tranche A-2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured revolving credit facility			34,843
Revolving credit agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured revolving credit facility			429,800,000	450,200,000
Revolving credit agreement [Member] | Tranche A [Member] | Amended Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowings under credit facility			900,000,000
Revolving credit agreement [Member] | Tranche A-1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowings under credit facility		$ 40,000,000
Revolving credit agreement [Member] | Tranche A-2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured revolving credit facility		$ 60,000,000
Letter of credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unused borrowing capacity			$ 11,100,000	$ 11,500,000

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of In

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Interest Rate Terms (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Tranche A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding	$ 360,973
Tranche A [Member] | Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	1.50%
Tranche A [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	1.00%
Tranche A [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Eurodollar [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	1.50%
Tranche A [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	0.50%
Tranche A [Member] | Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	2.00%
Tranche A [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	1.50%
Tranche A [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Eurodollar [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	2.00%
Tranche A [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	1.00%
Tranche A-1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding	$ 34,008
Tranche A-1 [Member] | Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	2.75%
Tranche A-1 [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	2.25%
Tranche A-1 [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Eurodollar [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	2.75%
Tranche A-1 [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	1.75%
Tranche A-1 [Member] | Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	3.25%
Tranche A-1 [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	2.75%
Tranche A-1 [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Eurodollar [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	3.25%
Tranche A-1 [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	2.25%
Tranche A-2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding	$ 34,843
Tranche A-2 [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	5.50%
Tranche A-2 [Member] | Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	5.00%
Tranche A-2 [Member] | Eurodollar [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	5.50%
Tranche A-2 [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR plus interest rate	4.50%

Long Term Debt - Details of Lon

Long Term Debt - Details of Long Term Debt Due (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Long Term Debt [Abstract]
2,016	$ 19,003
2,017	18,906
2,018	20,231
2,019	12,379
2,020	399,778
Thereafter	24,684
Total	$ 494,981

Fair Value Measurements - Sched

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Estimated Fair Value and Book Value of Debt Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Book value of debt instruments:
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$ 19,003	$ 19,758
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	475,978	550,510
Total book value of debt instruments	494,981	570,268
Fair value of debt instruments	497,116	574,008
Excess of fair value over book value	$ 2,135	$ 3,740

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] - Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 11.9	$ 17.9
Long-lived assets measured fair value on nonrecurring basis	$ 7.7	$ 10.3

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)ParticipantClass	Jan. 03, 2015USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Rents Received from Subleases | $	$ 2.2	$ 5.3	$ 5
Percentage of Associates Represent By Union		9.00%
Treasury's review period on proposed plan		225 days
Number of participant classes for employees benefit | ParticipantClass		3

Commitments and Contingencies70

Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Unions Representing Employees and the Expiration Date for Agreements (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Norfolk Virginia [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Union Locals	IBT822
Expiration Dates	2016-04
Westville Indiana [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Union Locals	IBT 135
Expiration Dates	2016-05
Columbus Ohio [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Union Locals	IBT 528
Expiration Dates	2016-09
Lima Ohio [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Union Locals	IBT 908
Expiration Dates	2017-01
Bellefontaine Ohio GTL Truck Lines Inc [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Union Locals	IBT 908
Expiration Dates	2017-02
Bellefontaine Ohio General Merchandise Service Division [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Union Locals	IBT 908
Expiration Dates	2017-03
Grand Rapids Michigan [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Union Locals	IBT406
Expiration Dates	2017-10

Leases - Rental Expense, Net of

Leases - Rental Expense, Net of Sublease Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Operating Leases Rent Expense [Abstract]
Minimum rentals	$ 28,978	$ 57,625	$ 56,848
Contingent rental payments	541	267	563
Sublease rental income	(2,157)	(5,311)	(5,027)
Operating leases, rent expense, net, total	$ 27,362	$ 52,581	$ 52,384

Leases - Future Lease Commitmen

Leases - Future Lease Commitments Under Operating Leases and Capital Leases (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leases, 2016	$ 11,764
Capital Leases, 2017	11,110
Capital Leases, 2018	10,799
Capital Leases, 2019	9,780
Capital Leases, 2020	6,591
Capital Leases, Thereafter	35,551
Capital Leases, Total	85,595
Capital Leases, Interest	(26,996)
Capital Leases, Present value of minimum lease obligations	58,599
Capital Leases, Current maturities	7,471
Capital Leases, Long-term capitalized lease obligations	51,128
Operating Leases, 2016	52,252
Operating Leases, 2017	44,966
Operating Leases, 2018	39,212
Operating Leases, 2019	28,820
Operating Leases, 2020	22,513
Operating Leases, Thereafter	74,573
Operating Leases, Total	262,336
Used in Operations [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leases, 2016	48,496
Operating Leases, 2017	41,761
Operating Leases, 2018	36,459
Operating Leases, 2019	26,562
Operating Leases, 2020	20,721
Operating Leases, Thereafter	66,291
Operating Leases, Total	240,290
Subleased to Others [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leases, 2016	3,756
Operating Leases, 2017	3,205
Operating Leases, 2018	2,753
Operating Leases, 2019	2,258
Operating Leases, 2020	1,792
Operating Leases, Thereafter	8,282
Operating Leases, Total	$ 22,046

Leases - Assets Held Under Capi

Leases - Assets Held Under Capital Leases (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Assets held under capital leases	$ 77,578	$ 78,442
Less accumulated amortization and depreciation	31,372	29,842
Net assets under capitalized leases	46,206	48,600
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Assets held under capital leases	72,297	72,747
Equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Assets held under capital leases	$ 5,281	$ 5,695

Leases - Additional Information

Leases - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Amortization expense for property under capital leases	$ 2.8	$ 3.6	$ 4.4

Leases - Property and Equipment

Leases - Property and Equipment Owned Assets Leased to Others (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Property and equipment, owned assets, leased	$ 14,148	$ 14,113
Less accumulated amortization and depreciation	5,890	5,187
Net property	8,258	8,926
Land and improvements [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Property and equipment, owned assets, leased	3,508	3,327
Building [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Property and equipment, owned assets, leased	$ 10,640	$ 10,786

Leases - Future Minimum Rentals

Leases - Future Minimum Rentals to be Received Under Lease Obligations (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Schedule of Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Line Items]
Operating Lease, 2016	$ 8,070
Operating Lease, 2017	6,511
Operating Lease, 2018	4,768
Operating Lease, 2019	3,898
Operating Lease, 2020	2,955
Operating Lease, Thereafter	10,606
Operating Lease, Total	36,808
Owned Property [Member]
Schedule of Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Line Items]
Operating Lease, 2016	3,535
Operating Lease, 2017	2,535
Operating Lease, 2018	1,421
Operating Lease, 2019	1,175
Operating Lease, 2020	824
Operating Lease, Thereafter	1,513
Operating Lease, Total	11,003
Leased Property [Member]
Schedule of Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Line Items]
Operating Lease, 2016	4,535
Operating Lease, 2017	3,976
Operating Lease, 2018	3,347
Operating Lease, 2019	2,723
Operating Lease, 2020	2,131
Operating Lease, Thereafter	9,093
Operating Lease, Total	$ 25,805

Associate Retirement Plans - Ad

Associate Retirement Plans - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)Trust	Jan. 03, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined contribution plans expense	$ 4,800,000		$ 21,100,000	$ 13,600,000
Number of Trusts | Trust			2
Percentage of trust funded with pre-merger liability to plan participants			125.00%
Proceeds from company owned life insurance			$ 5,004,000
Cash surrender value of plan assets included in other long term assets			135,261,000	124,453,000
Aggregate amount of life insurance coverage			$ 15,000,000
Defined contribution plans maximum requisite service period			30 years
Defined contribution plan employees minimum period of service			10 years
Defined contribution plan employees age to eligible under the plan			55 years
Maximum age of major medical insurance with deductible and coinsurance provisions			65 years
Multiplier effect of Monthly postretirement health care benefits to covered employees			$ 5
Accumulated benefit obligation			$ 83,400,000	93,000,000
Actuarial gains and losses are amortized when accumulation of such gains and losses exceeds			10.00%
Percentage point increase or decrease in assumed health care cost trend rate			1.00%
Red zone fund status			Less than 65 percent
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
1% increase or decrease in assumed health care cost trend rate in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation			$ 100,000
Status or red zone plans			65.00%
Cash Balance Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Distribution charges				10,600,000
Settlement accounting charge				1,600,000
Accumulated benefit obligation					$ 52,400,000
Average long-term expected return on pension plan assets			5.05%
Cash Balance Pension Plan [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Standard pension funding carryover		$ 0
Super Foods Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Distribution charges				10,600,000
Settlement accounting charge				1,600,000
Accumulated benefit obligation					$ 40,600,000
Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension contributions during last plan year	$ 6,800,000		$ 12,900,000	12,900,000
Cash Surrender Value [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash surrender value of plan assets included in other long term assets			$ 4,200,000	$ 4,200,000

Associate Retirement Plans - Sc

Associate Retirement Plans - Schedule of Benefit Obligations, Pension & Postretirement Benefit Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		$ 93,000
Benefit obligation at end of year		83,400	$ 93,000
Fair value of plan assets:
Balance at beginning of year		93,718
Plan assets at fair value at end of year		84,753	93,718
Components of net amount recognized in financial position:
Noncurrent liabilities		(16,008)	(23,701)
SpartanNash Company Pension Plan [Member]
Benefit Obligation
Projected Benefit Obligation Beginning of the year		93,034	102,501
Interest cost	$ 1,916	3,325	4,223
Actuarial (gain) loss		(4,985)	5,959
Benefits paid		(7,976)	(19,649)
Projected Benefit Obligation Ending of the year	102,501	83,398	93,034
Fair value of plan assets:
Balance at beginning of year		93,718	105,949
Actual return on plan assets		(1,639)	5,093
Company contributions		650	2,325
Benefits paid		(7,976)	(19,649)
Plan assets at fair value at end of year	105,949	84,753	93,718
Funded (unfunded) status		1,355	684
Components of net amount recognized in financial position:
Noncurrent assets		1,355	7,220
Noncurrent liabilities			(6,536)
Net asset/(liability)		1,355	684
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income:
Net actuarial loss		17,322	16,572
Total		$ 17,322	$ 16,572
Weighted average assumptions at measurement date:
Discount rate		4.04%
Expected return on plan assets		5.05%	5.50%
SpartanNash Medical Plan [Member]
Benefit Obligation
Projected Benefit Obligation Beginning of the year		$ 9,905	$ 7,967
Service cost	194	231	186
Interest cost	287	404	394
Actuarial (gain) loss		(1,117)	1,593
Benefits paid		(244)	(235)
Projected Benefit Obligation Ending of the year	$ 7,967	9,179	9,905
Fair value of plan assets:
Company contributions		244	235
Benefits paid		(244)	(235)
Funded (unfunded) status		(9,179)	(9,905)
Components of net amount recognized in financial position:
Current liabilities		(340)	(319)
Noncurrent liabilities		(8,839)	(9,586)
Net asset/(liability)		(9,179)	(9,905)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income:
Net actuarial loss		1,263	2,554
Prior service credit		(566)	(724)
Total		$ 697	$ 1,830
Weighted average assumptions at measurement date:
Discount rate		4.55%	4.15%
Minimum [Member] | SpartanNash Company Pension Plan [Member]
Weighted average assumptions at measurement date:
Discount rate			3.60%
Maximum [Member] | SpartanNash Company Pension Plan [Member]
Weighted average assumptions at measurement date:
Discount rate			3.85%

Associate Retirement Plans - 79

Associate Retirement Plans - Schedule of Benefit Obligations, Pension & Postretirement Benefit Plans (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 83,400	$ 93,000
Fair value of plan assets	$ 84,753	$ 93,718
Cash Balance Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligation			$ 52,400
Fair value of plan assets			59,700
Super Foods Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligation			40,600
Fair value of plan assets			$ 34,000

Associate Retirement Plans - Co

Associate Retirement Plans - Components of Net Periodic Pension and Postretirement Benefit Cost (Income) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
SpartanNash Company Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	$ 1,916	$ 3,325	$ 4,223
Expected return on plan assets	(3,327)	(4,923)	(5,737)
Recognized actuarial net loss	976	827	970
Net periodic benefit	(435)	(771)	(544)
Settlement expense	621		2,588
Total expense (income)	186	$ (771)	2,044
Weighted average assumptions at measurement date:
Discount rate		3.75%
Expected return on plan assets		5.50%
SpartanNash Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	194	$ 231	186
Interest cost	287	404	394
Amortization of prior service cost	(42)	(158)	(158)
Recognized actuarial net loss	134	174	20
Net periodic benefit	573	651	442
Total expense (income)	$ 573	$ 651	$ 442
Weighted average assumptions at measurement date:
Discount rate	3.90%	4.15%	5.05%
Minimum [Member] | SpartanNash Company Pension Plan [Member]
Weighted average assumptions at measurement date:
Discount rate	3.90%		4.35%
Expected return on plan assets	6.00%		5.70%
Maximum [Member] | SpartanNash Company Pension Plan [Member]
Weighted average assumptions at measurement date:
Discount rate	4.60%		4.65%
Expected return on plan assets	6.55%		5.95%

Associate Retirement Plans - 81

Associate Retirement Plans - Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
SpartanNash Company Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss	$ 111
Spartan Stores Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service credit	(158)
Net actuarial loss	$ 42

Associate Retirement Plans - Ef

Associate Retirement Plans - Effect of Assumed Health Care Cost Rate on Post Retirement Plan Reported (Detail)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Pre65	8.00%	7.50%	7.75%
Post65	7.00%	8.40%	6.85%

Associate Retirement Plans - Su

Associate Retirement Plans - Summary of Actual Assets Allocation (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target	100.00%
Plan Assets	100.00%
Cash Balance Pension Plan and Super Foods Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets		100.00%
Equity securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target	20.00%
Plan Assets	30.60%
Equity securities [Member] | Cash Balance Pension Plan and Super Foods Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets		30.90%
Fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target	80.00%
Plan Assets	68.50%
Fixed income [Member] | Cash Balance Pension Plan and Super Foods Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets		68.70%
Cash equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets	0.90%
Cash equivalents [Member] | Cash Balance Pension Plan and Super Foods Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets		0.40%

Associate Retirement Plans - 84

Associate Retirement Plans - Summary of Actual Assets Allocation (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations	100.00%
Equity securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations	20.00%
SpartanNash Company Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations	20.00%

Associate Retirement Plans - 85

Associate Retirement Plans - Summary of Fair Value Pension Plan Asset (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value	$ 84,753	$ 93,718
Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value		29,851
Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value	68,555	46,118
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value	16,198	17,749
Mutual funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value	9,401	29,851
Mutual funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value		29,851
Mutual funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value	9,401
Pooled funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value	58,355	45,737
Pooled funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value	58,355	45,737
Money market fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value	799	381
Money market fund [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value	799	381
Guaranteed annuity contract [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value	16,198	17,749
Guaranteed annuity contract [Member] | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total fair value	$ 16,198	$ 17,749	$ 18,071

Associate Retirement Plans - 86

Associate Retirement Plans - Summary of Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Balances for Level 3 Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 93,718
Plan assets at fair value at end of year	84,753	$ 93,718
Guaranteed annuity contract [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	17,749
Plan assets at fair value at end of year	16,198	17,749
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	17,749
Plan assets at fair value at end of year	16,198	17,749
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Guaranteed annuity contract [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	17,749	18,071
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(2,227)	(1,402)
Interest income	680	799
Unrealized (losses) gains	(4)	281
Plan assets at fair value at end of year	$ 16,198	$ 17,749

Associate Retirement Plans - Es

Associate Retirement Plans - Estimated Benefit Payments Expected to be Paid (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,016	$ 8,884
2,017	8,545
2,018	7,780
2,019	7,336
2,020	6,933
2021 to 2025	29,704
Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,016	340
2,017	385
2,018	431
2,019	476
2,020	518
2021 to 2025	$ 3,092

Associate Retirement Plans - Mu

Associate Retirement Plans - Multi-Employer Pension Plan, Collective Bargaining Agreements Associated and Other Defined Contribution Plans (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
EIN - Pension Plan Number	36-6044243-001
Plan Month / Day End Date	--12-31
Pension Protection Act Zone Status	Red	Red
FIP/RP Status Pending / Implemented	Implemented
Percentage of Associates Represent By Union	9.00%
Over 5 % Contribution 2015	No
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Expiration Date	Feb. 28, 2017
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Expiration Date	Oct. 31, 2017

Accumulated Other Comprehensi89

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss - Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of the fiscal year, net of tax	$ (13,687)	$ (11,655)	$ (8,794)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	6,604	(455)	(8,195)
Income tax benefit (expense)	(2,525)	114	3,138
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, before reclassifications	4,079	(341)	(5,057)
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost	1,712	884	3,410
Income tax expense	(898)	(335)	(1,214)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax	814	549	2,196
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,893	208	(2,861)
Balance at end of the fiscal year, net of tax	$ (8,794)	$ (11,447)	$ (11,655)

Taxes on Income - Summary of In

Taxes on Income - Summary of Income Tax Provision for Continuing Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Currently payable:
Federal	$ 3,897	$ 31,437	$ 27,015
State	510	3,144	777
Total currently payable	4,407	34,581	27,792
Deferred:
Federal	531	3,255	3,362
State	(4,097)	(743)	175
Total deferred	(3,566)	2,512	3,537
Total	$ 841	$ 37,093	$ 31,329

Taxes on Income - Reconciliatio

Taxes on Income - Reconciliation of Statutory Federal Income Tax Rates (Detail)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	(112.70%)	1.60%	2.90%
Charitable product donations	(13.40%)	(0.30%)	(0.40%)
Non-deductible merger expenses	101.30%
Changes in tax contingencies	36.90%	(0.10%)	(2.70%)
Domestic production activities deduction	(8.60%)	(0.20%)	(0.20%)
Non-deductible expenses	3.80%	0.40%	0.90%
Other, net	(1.70%)	0.60%	(0.90%)
Effective income tax rate	40.60%	37.00%	34.60%

Taxes on Income - Summary of De

Taxes on Income - Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Deferred tax assets:
Employee benefits	$ 29,218	$ 29,842
Accrued workers' compensation	2,712	3,074
Allowance for doubtful accounts	3,341	2,951
Intangible assets	326	1,128
Restructuring	732	1,947
Deferred revenue	2,047	1,843
Accrued rent	3,884	4,635
Accrued insurance	866	1,107
All other	6,804	5,627
Total deferred tax assets	49,930	52,154
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	43,201	47,860
Inventory	48,120	51,616
Goodwill	62,005	53,628
Convertible debt interest	524	789
Leases	12,279	10,585
All other	401	1,402
Total deferred tax liabilities	166,530	165,880
Net deferred tax liability	$ (116,600)	$ (113,726)

Taxes on Income - Reconciliat93

Taxes on Income - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Excluding Amounts Pertaining To Examined Tax Returns Roll Forward
Balance at beginning of year	$ 2,179	$ 8,805
Gross increases - tax positions taken in prior years	186	161
Gross decreases - tax positions taken in prior years	(105)	(5,812)
Gross increases - tax positions taken in current year	660	650
Lapse of statute of limitations	(709)	(1,625)
Balance at end of year	$ 2,211	$ 2,179

Taxes on Income - Additional In

Taxes on Income - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Line Items]
Uncertain tax positions included in unrecognized tax benefits		$ 1.2
Forecast [Member]
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Line Items]
Impact of unrecognized tax benefits settlement on effective tax rate	$ 0.8

Stock-Based Compensation - Addi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 17, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum Contractual term		4 years 4 days	2 years 5 months 16 days	3 years 3 months 18 days
Shares available for Grant under the Plan			2,500,000
Shares unissued			47,926
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		$ 310	$ 3,661	$ 1,120
Fair value of share vested		3,600	7,600	4,700
Tax deductions related to the exercise of stock option and vesting of restricted stock		$ 4,100	$ 9,500	$ 5,900
Stock purchase plan			300,000
Granted additional shares of common stock, percentage			20.00%
Share based payment share restriction period			24 months
Purchase price of common stock			95.00%
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option award period			4 years
Incremental expense recognized	$ 4,200
Unrecognized compensation cost			$ 5,600
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average period of recognition			2 years 4 months 24 days
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option award period			1 year
2015 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum Contractual term			10 years
Shares unissued			2,497,027
Associate Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock purchase plan			200,000
Shares issued under associate stock purchase plan			58,237

Stock-Based Compensation - Summ

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Mar. 30, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Shares Under Options, Outstanding, Beginning balance	653,471	494,483	586,766
Shares Under Options, Exercised	(24,976)	(185,627)	(88,152)
Shares Under Options, Cancelled/Forfeited	(41,729)	(63)	(4,131)
Shares Under Options, Outstanding, Ending balance	586,766	308,793	494,483	653,471
Shares Under Options, Exercisable	586,766	308,793	494,483
Shares Under Options, Vested and expected to vest in the future at January 2, 2016		308,793
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options outstanding, Beginning balance	$ 18.82	$ 20.61	$ 19.30
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised	9.49	19.72	12.68
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Cancelled/Forfeited	17.71	11.50	3.25
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options outstanding, Ending balance	19.30	21.15	20.61	$ 18.82
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$ 19.30	21.15	$ 20.61
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest in the future at January 2, 2016		$ 21.15
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Years, Options outstanding	4 years 4 days	2 years 5 months 16 days	3 years 3 months 18 days	4 years 7 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Years, Exercisable	4 years 4 days	2 years 5 months 16 days	3 years 3 months 18 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options outstanding, Beginning balance	$ 1,428	$ 2,772	$ 2,965
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercised	298	1,543	869
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options outstanding, Ending balance	2,965	773	2,772	$ 1,428
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	$ 2,965	$ 773	$ 2,772

Stock-Based Compensation - Su97

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Activity (Detail) - Restricted Stock Awards [Member] - $ / shares	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Schedule Of Restricted Stock Activity [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding and nonvested, Beginning balance	546,182	600,653	518,835
Shares, Granted	227,207	314,595	317,827
Shares, Vested	(225,600)	(265,737)	(219,894)
Shares, Forfeited	(28,954)	(11,956)	(16,115)
Shares Outstanding and nonvested, Ending balance	518,835	637,555	600,653
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Outstanding and nonvested, Beginning balance	$ 16.59	$ 23.08	$ 23.56
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted	18.07	26.59	22.63
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested	16.94	23.19	23.56
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited	16.94	23.85	23.03
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Outstanding and nonvested, ending balance	$ 23.56	$ 24.75	$ 23.08

Stock-Based Compensation - Sche

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-Based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-Based Compensation Costs (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock options	$ 14
Restricted stock	6,937	$ 7,240	$ 6,939
Tax benefits	(2,640)	(2,758)	(2,632)
Total	$ 4,311	$ 4,482	$ 4,307

Concentration of Credit Risk -

Concentration of Credit Risk - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Concentration Of Credit Risk [Line Items]
Outstanding lease obligations	$ 0.4
Present value of potential obligation for sub-lease	21.3
Assigned sublease obligation	17.5
Bank debt guaranteed obligation	2
Payments required under guarantee	0
Loss incurred under guarantee	$ 0
Minimum [Member]
Concentration Of Credit Risk [Line Items]
Loan repayable period	5 years
Maximum [Member]
Concentration Of Credit Risk [Line Items]
Loan repayable period	7 years

Supplemental Cash Flow Infor100

Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Non-cash financing activities:
Issuance of restricted stock to associates and directors	$ 4,106	$ 8,361	$ 7,191
Issuance of note payable on purchase of assets		2,000
Capital lease obligations	1,493	3,236	2,423
Non-cash investing activities:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable	16,522	8,896	3,370
Receipt of notes receivable on sale of assets		4,531
Capital lease asset additions	1,493	3,236	2,423
Other supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	7,765	19,178	22,990
Cash paid for income taxes	13,951	$ 23,531	$ 27,429
Nash-Finch Company [Member]
Non-cash investing activities:
Issuance of common stock	$ 379,600

Reporting Segment Information -

Reporting Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016SegmentDistribution_CentersSupermarketsPharmacyServicesFuel_Center
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of Reportable Segment | Segment	3
Number of distribution centers	12
Number of military distribution centers	7
Number of corporate-owned retail stores | Supermarkets	163
Number of retail stores offering pharmacy services | PharmacyServices	91
Number of fuel centers operated | Fuel_Center	29

Reporting Segment Informatio102

Reporting Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Operating Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						4 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 10, 2015	Jul. 18, 2015	Jan. 03, 2015	Oct. 04, 2014	Jul. 12, 2014	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,768,025	$ 1,775,401	$ 1,795,864	$ 1,962,589	$ 1,809,571	$ 1,810,175	$ 2,312,683	$ 2,333,727	$ 2,597,230	$ 7,651,973	$ 7,916,062
Merger integration and acquisition expenses	1,181	$ 4,417	$ 151	4,547	$ 1,379	$ 2,581	$ 2,684	$ 4,168	20,993	8,433	12,675
Depreciation and amortization									37,082	83,334	86,994
Operating earnings									16,793	122,875	114,846
Capital expenditures									37,200	79,394	90,012
Total Assets	1,925,448			1,932,282					1,983,651	1,925,448	1,932,282
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	4,487			4,742					4,767	4,487	4,742
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,597,230	7,651,973	7,916,062
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									(533,470)	(973,512)	(1,005,844)
Military [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Merger integration and acquisition expenses											27
Depreciation and amortization									1,412	12,081	11,350
Operating earnings									1,901	17,059	21,721
Capital expenditures									2,246	3,768	15,088
Total Assets	416,220			435,647					451,518	416,220	435,647
Military [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									248,643	2,207,161	2,275,512
Food Distribution [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Merger integration and acquisition expenses									20,993	2,037	12,644
Depreciation and amortization									7,706	26,127	29,816
Operating earnings									(1,328)	78,841	54,802
Capital expenditures									13,867	17,967	31,953
Total Assets	754,329			763,914					805,468	754,329	763,914
Food Distribution [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,095,759	3,305,094	3,356,331
Food Distribution [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									(533,470)	(973,512)	(1,005,844)
Retail [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Merger integration and acquisition expenses										6,396	4
Depreciation and amortization									27,964	45,126	45,828
Operating earnings									16,220	26,975	38,323
Capital expenditures									21,087	57,659	42,971
Total Assets	$ 750,412			$ 727,979					721,898	750,412	727,979
Retail [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 1,252,828	$ 2,139,718	$ 2,284,219

Reporting Segment Informatio103

Reporting Segment Information - Summary of Sales by Type of Similar Products and Services (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						4 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 10, 2015	Jul. 18, 2015	Jan. 03, 2015	Oct. 04, 2014	Jul. 12, 2014	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales	$ 1,768,025	$ 1,775,401	$ 1,795,864	$ 1,962,589	$ 1,809,571	$ 1,810,175	$ 2,312,683	$ 2,333,727	$ 2,597,230	$ 7,651,973	$ 7,916,062
Sales Revenue [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales, Percentage									100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Fuel [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales									$ 145,631	$ 122,004	$ 178,111
Fuel [Member] | Sales Revenue [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales, Percentage									5.60%	1.60%	2.20%
Non Perishables [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales									$ 1,393,157	$ 4,845,763	$ 4,998,895
Non Perishables [Member] | Sales Revenue [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales, Percentage									53.60%	63.30%	63.10%
Perishables [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales									$ 894,783	$ 2,373,829	$ 2,449,562
Perishables [Member] | Sales Revenue [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales, Percentage									34.50%	31.00%	31.00%
Pharmacy [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales									$ 163,659	$ 310,377	$ 289,494
Pharmacy [Member] | Sales Revenue [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales, Percentage									6.30%	4.10%	3.70%

Quarterly Financial Informat104

Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) - Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						4 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 10, 2015	Jul. 18, 2015	Jan. 03, 2015	Oct. 04, 2014	Jul. 12, 2014	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,768,025	$ 1,775,401	$ 1,795,864	$ 1,962,589	$ 1,809,571	$ 1,810,175	$ 2,312,683	$ 2,333,727	$ 2,597,230	$ 7,651,973	$ 7,916,062
Gross profit	258,345	259,049	262,042	282,213	261,409	265,114	336,246	347,338	486,880	1,115,682	1,156,074
Merger integration and acquisition	1,181	4,417	151	4,547	1,379	2,581	2,684	4,168	20,993	8,433	12,675
Restructuring charges (gains) and asset impairment	1,040	760	(336)	6,233	(1,272)	1,078	7,338	127		8,802	6,166
Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations	26,813	24,389	31,926	15,030	28,146	27,174	17,131	20,099		100,259	90,449
Earnings from continuing operations	17,164	15,248	20,307	12,037	17,169	17,395	10,447	12,519	1,229	63,166	59,120
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(435)	145	(46)	(166)	(73)	(76)	(120)	(209)	(488)	(456)	(524)
Net earnings	$ 16,729	$ 15,393	$ 20,261	$ 11,871	$ 17,096	$ 17,319	$ 10,327	$ 12,310	$ 741	$ 62,710	$ 58,596
Earnings from continuing operations per share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 0.46	$ 0.41	$ 0.54	$ 0.32	$ 0.46	$ 0.46	$ 0.28	$ 0.33	$ 0.05	$ 1.68	$ 1.57
Earnings from continuing operations	0.46	0.40	0.54	0.32	0.45	0.46	0.28	0.33	0.05	1.67	1.57
Net earnings per share:
Basic	0.44	0.41	0.54	0.32	0.45	0.46	0.27	0.33	0.03	1.67	1.56
Diluted	$ 0.44	$ 0.41	$ 0.54	$ 0.32	$ 0.45	$ 0.46	$ 0.27	$ 0.33	$ 0.03	$ 1.66	$ 1.55
Dividends	$ 5,076	$ 5,072	$ 5,059	$ 4,502	$ 4,529	$ 4,526	$ 5,092	$ 4,533	$ 5,908	$ 20,299	$ 18,090