<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from financial
statements for thirteen weeks ended May 27, 2000 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               MAY-27-2000
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