CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


      We consent to the incorporation by reference on Form S-8 pertaining to
the 1992 Incentive Stock Plan therein of our report dated March 10, 1995 with
respect to the financial statements and schedule of Crowley, Milner and
Company incorporated by reference and included in its Annual Report (Form
10-K) for the year ended January 28, 1995, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.


                              /S/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
                              ERNEST & YOUNG LLP

July 17, 1995
Detroit, Michigan