CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

      We consent to the incorporation by reference on Form S-8 pertaining to
the Second Amended and Restated Crowley, Milner and Company Profit Sharing
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
                                      ERNST & YOUNG LLP


July 17, 1995
Detroit, Michigan