<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the thirty-nine weeks ended
October 1, 2000 and the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October, 1
2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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