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                                                                 Exhibit 24.1 



                           ACCOUNTANTS' CONSENT


We consent to the use of our report dated June 20, 1995 included in the Vons
Personal Choice Profit Sharing Plan Form 11-K incorporated by reference in the
Registration Statement on Form S-8 and the related Prospectus pertaining to the
Vons Personal Choice Profit Sharing Plan.


/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

June 20, 1995