Exhibit No. 23.1




                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We   consent  to  the  incorporation  by  reference  in  the
Registration  Statements on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-
14747, 33-56447,  33-53653,  and  33-70772)  of  our reports
dated  August 8, 1997, relating to the consolidated  balance
sheets of  Delchamps,  Inc.  and  subsidiary, as of June 28,
1997  and  June  29,  1996  and  the  related   consolidated
financial statements of earnings, stockholders' equity,  and
cash  flows  for  each of the years in the three-year period
ended June 28, 1997.




                                        /s/ KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
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                                            KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP


Atlanta, Georgia
September 25, 1997