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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-Q


                   QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


                  For the Thirteen Weeks Ended August 3, 1996

                         Commission File Number 1-9647


                            JAN BELL MARKETING, INC.
                            ------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                  DELAWARE                             59-2290953
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          (State of Incorporation)          (IRS Employer Identification No.)

                 13801 N.W. 14TH STREET, SUNRISE, FLORIDA 33323
          --------------------------------------------------------------        
              (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

                                 (954) 846-2776
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                             YES [X]      NO [ ]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

                 25,875,725 COMMON SHARES ($.0001 PAR VALUE)
                          AS OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1996
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                                  FORM 10-Q
                              QUARTERLY REPORT

                     THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED AUGUST 3, 1996


                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                                            PAGE NO.
                                                                                         
    Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
    
         A. Consolidated Balance Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
         B. Consolidated Statements of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
         C. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
         D. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
         
    Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
             Condition and Results of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
    

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

    Items 1, 2 and 3 have been omitted because they are not
            applicable with respect to the current reporting period.
    
    Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
    Item 5. Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
    Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
                                                                                                 







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                         PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

                            JAN BELL MARKETING, INC.
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
          (Amounts shown in thousands except share and per share data)



                                                   August 3,       February 3,
                                                      1996            1996
                                                  -----------      -----------
                                                  (Unaudited)      

                                    ASSETS




                                                             
CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents                           $  9,934       $ 14,955
Accounts receivable, net                               4,874          5,855
Inventories                                           89,981         95,486
Other current assets                                   1,232            914
                                                    --------       --------
  Total current assets                               106,021        117,210
Property, net                                         23,596         25,943
Goodwill                                               2,593          2,685
Other assets                                           5,678          7,335
                                                    --------       --------
                                                    $137,888       $153,173
                                                    ========       ========
                                                                   
                                                                   
                         LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      
                                                                   
                                                                   
                                                                   
CURRENT LIABILITIES:                                               
                                                                   
Accounts payable                                    $ 13,246       $  6,043 
Accrued expenses                                       4,052          4,405 
Short-term borrowings                                  2,100             -  
Long-term debt, current portion                           -          10,000 
                                                    --------       -------- 
   Total current liabilities                          19,398         20,448 
                                                                            
Long-term debt                                             -          7,500 
                                                                            
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:                                                       
                                                                            
Common stock, $.0001 par value,                                             
 50,000,000 shares authorized,                                              
 25,875,725 and 25,833,541 shares                                           
 issued and outstanding, respectively                      3              3 
Additional paid-in capital                           180,374        180,716 
Accumulated deficit                                  (60,347)       (54,099)
Foreign currency translation adjustment               (1,540)        (1,395)
                                                    --------       -------- 
                                                     118,490        125,225 
                                                    --------       -------- 
                                                    $137,888       $153,173 
                                                    ========       ======== 



                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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                            JAN BELL MARKETING, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
          (Amounts shown in thousands except share and per share data)



                                              Thirteen Weeks   Thirteen Weeks
                                                   Ended           Ended
                                              August 3, 1996   July 29, 1995
                                              --------------   --------------
                                                         (Unaudited)   
                                                           
Net sales                                     $    55,152        $    55,452
                                                                
Cost of sales and                                               
 occupancy costs                                   43,060             44,404
                                              -----------        -----------
Gross profit                                       12,092             11,048
                                                                
Store and warehouse                                             
 operating and selling expenses                     7,776              7,663
General and administrative expenses                 2,348              2,843
Other charges                                         777                ---
Depreciation and amortization                       2,251              1,998
Currency exchange (gain)/loss                         (10)                70
                                              -----------        -----------  

Operating loss                                     (1,050)            (1,526)
Interest and other income                             359                343
Interest expense                                      457                740
                                              -----------        -----------  

Loss before income taxes                           (1,148)            (1,923)
Income taxes (benefit)                                 29                (37)
                                              -----------        -----------  

Net loss                                      $    (1,177)       $    (1,886)
                                              ===========        ===========
                                                                
Net loss per common share                     $     (0.05)       $     (0.07)
                                                                
Weighted average shares outstanding            25,844,226         25,739,343
                                                        
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                


                See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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                            JAN BELL MARKETING, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
          (Amounts shown in thousands except share and per share data)



                                              Twenty-Six Weeks  Twenty-Six Weeks
                                                    Ended             Ended
                                               August 3, 1996     July 29, 1995
                                              ----------------  --------------- 
                                                           (Unaudited)     
                                                             
Net sales                                       $   102,602        $   105,471
                                                                   
Cost of sales and                                                  
 occupancy costs                                     80,799             87,039
                                                -----------        -----------
Gross profit                                         21,803             18,432
                                                                   
Store and warehouse                                                
 operating and selling expenses                      15,587             15,412
General and administrative expenses                   5,109              5,883
Other charges                                         2,643                ---
Depreciation and amortization                         4,477              3,751
Currency exchange (gain)/loss                            (5)               636
                                                -----------        ----------- 

Operating loss                                       (6,008)            (7,250)
Interest and other income                               749                952
Interest expense                                        984              1,277
                                                -----------        ----------- 

Loss before income taxes                             (6,243)            (7,575)
Income taxes                                              5                 86
                                                -----------        ----------- 

Net loss                                        $    (6,248)       $    (7,661)
                                                ===========        ===========
                                                                   
Net loss per common share                       $     (0.24)       $     (0.30)
                                                                   
Weighted average shares outstanding              25,841,325         25,741,366
                                                           


                See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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                            JAN BELL MARKETING, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                          (Amounts shown in thousands)



                                                        Twenty-Six Weeks      Twenty-Six Weeks
                                                             Ended                 Ended
                                                         August 3, 1996        July 29, 1995
                                                         ---------------       --------------                        
                                                                     (Unaudited)
                                                                           
Cash flows from operating activities:
 Cash received from customers                              $ 103,583             $ 111,966
 Cash paid to suppliers and employees                        (92,768)             (120,508)
 Interest and other income received                              749                   952
 Interest paid                                                  (984)               (1,277)
 Income taxes (paid) refunded                                     (5)                  361
                                                           ---------             ---------                      

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities           10,575                (8,506)
                                                           ---------             ---------                                        

Cash flows from investing activities:                                             
  Capital expenditures                                          (296)                 (385)
                                                           ---------             ---------                      
Net cash used in investing activities                           (296)                 (385)
                                                           ---------             ---------                                        

Cash flows from financing activities:                                             
 Net borrowings under line of credit                           2,100                    -
 Debt repayment                                              (17,500)               (8,500)
 Other                                                           100                    19
                                                           ---------             ---------                      
Net cash used in financing activities                        (15,300)              ( 8,481)
                                                           ---------             ---------                      
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                     (5,021)              (17,372)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period              14,955                28,212
                                                           ---------             ---------                      
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                 $   9,934             $  10,840
                                                           =========             =========
                                                                                  
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by                           
  (used in) operating activities:                                                   
Net loss                                                   $  (6,248)            $  (3,751)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided                           
  by (used in) operating activities:                                                
  Depreciation and amortization                                4,477                 3,751
  Foreign currency translation adjustment                       (145)                  109
  (Increase) Decrease in assets:                                                  
   Accounts receivable (net)                                     981                 6,495
   Inventories                                                 5,505                (3,625)
   Other                                                        (844)               (1,538)
  Increase (Decrease) in liabilities:                                             
   Accounts payable                                            7,203                 2,773
   Accrued expenses                                             (353)               (8,810)
                                                           ---------             ---------                      
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities        $  10,575             $  (8,506)
                                                           =========             =========






                See notes to consolidated financial statements.



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                          JAN BELL MARKETING, INC.
               NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (UNAUDITED)


A. Unaudited Financial Statements

         The Company's financial statements for the thirteen and twenty-six
week periods ended August 3, 1996 and July 29, 1995 have not been audited by
certified public accountants, but in the opinion of management of the Company
reflect all adjustments (which include only normal recurring accruals)
necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and
cash flows for those periods. Results of the thirteen and twenty-six week
periods ended August 3, 1996 and July 29, 1995 are not necessarily indicative
of annual results because of the seasonality of the Company's business.

         Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior consolidated
financial statements to conform to the current presentation.

         The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the Company's annual consolidated financial statements and the notes
thereto for the year ended February 3, 1996.

B. Relationship with Sam's Wholesale Club

         The Company operates an exclusive leased department at all existing
and future domestic and Puerto Rican Sam's Wholesale Club ("Sam's") locations
under an agreement which expires February 1, 2001. The Company pays Sam's a
tenancy fee of 9% of net sales. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended
August 3, 1996, approximately 93% and 92% of the Company's net sales were from
Sam's customers and for the foreseeable future it is expected that the
substantial portion of net sales will be generated through this agreement.
Accordingly, the Company is dependent on Sam's to conduct its business and the
loss of the leased department arrangement with Sam's would have a material
adverse effect on the business of the Company.

         During Fiscal 1995, a dispute arose between Sam's and the Company
related to certain wholesale sales and returns, primarily relating to certain
claims by Sam's for credits for certain merchandise returns. The Company
considers this matter to be in nature and magnitude outside the normal course
of business. The total difference between the amount of credits that Sam's
originally claimed and the amount the Company believes is appropriate is
approximately $6.7 million. The Company and Sam's have held discussions and
negotiations regarding this matter; however, no final resolution has been
reached. While the Company believes that no further amounts are owed to Sam's,
the outcome remains uncertain. The financial statements do not include a
provision for any loss that may result from the resolution of this matter.


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                            JAN BELL MARKETING, INC.
                 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)


C. Inventories:

         Inventories are summarized as follows:



                                                    August 3,      February 3,
                                                       1996            1996
                                                       ----            ----
                                                   (Amounts shown in thousands)
                                                                
Precious and semi-precious gem jewelry-
 related merchandise (and associated gold):
  Raw materials                                       $ 7,073         $ 6,488
  Finished goods                                       38,798          42,083
Gold jewelry-related merchandise:
  Raw materials                                             2               2
  Finished goods                                       13,723          15,789
Watches                                                12,186          13,131
Other consumer products                                18,199          17,993
                                                      -------         -------
                                                      $89,981         $95,486
                                                      =======         =======


D. Income Taxes

         The Company's provision (benefit) for income taxes for 1996 and 1995
is related to the operations of foreign subsidiaries. Federal and state tax
benefits have not been recognized for the domestic loss for 1996 and 1995 due
to the fact that all loss carrybacks have been fully utilized and, under SFAS
No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," the Company has determined that it is
more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

E. Financing Arrangements

                 On July 15, 1996 the Company amended its working capital
facility with GBFC, Inc./Foothill Capital Corporation increasing the amount
available to $40 million from $30 million and extending the term to May 31,
1998. The amended interest rate of any borrowings is generally prime plus one
quarter of one percent. Upon closing of this Amendment, the Company prepaid the
$17.5 million due its senior noteholders.

F. Other Charges

                 Other charges of $777,000 and $2.6 million for the thirteen
and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 represent severance payments to the
Company's former President and Chief Executive Officer, $147,000 of which was
incurred in the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 1996 and a write-off of $630,000
of financing costs in connection with the Company's pay-off of senior
noteholders, also in the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 1996.



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ITEM 2
                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                 FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

         The discussion and analysis below contain trend analysis and other
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The
Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any
forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors set forth below and
elsewhere in this Report.

         The Company operates an exclusive leased department at all existing
and future domestic and Puerto Rican Sam's Wholesale Club ("Sam's") locations
under an agreement which expires February 1, 2001. During the thirteen and
twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 1996 and July 29, 1995, approximately
93% and 92% of the Company's net sales were from Sam's customers and for the
foreseeable future it is expected that the substantial portion of net sales
will be generated through this agreement.

         Net sales were $55.2 million and $102.6 million for the thirteen and
twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 1996 compared to $55.5 million and
$105.5 million for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 29,
1995. The decline in sales in Fiscal 1996 reflects primarily the closing of the
wholesale division. Net sales in the retail locations for the thirteen and
twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 1996 were $51.9 million and $95.8
million compared to $50.4 million and $89.6 million for the thirteen and
twenty-six week periods ended July 29, 1995. Comparable retail sales for
locations open for more than one year for the thirteen and twenty-six week
periods ended August 3, 1996 were $51.0 million and $93.7 million compared to
$49.7 million and $88.6 million for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods
ended July 29, 1995.

         Gross profit was $12.1 million or 21.9% of net sales for the thirteen 
weeks ended August 3, 1996 compared to $11.0 million or 19.9% of net sales for 
the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 1995. Gross profit was $21.8 million or 21.3%
of net sales for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 compared to $18.4
million or 17.5% of net sales for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 1995. The
increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily
attributable to margin improvements that are being recognized in the Company's
retail locations because of a shift in merchandising strategies that emphasize
higher margin gem, gold and watch products in place of other lower margin
products and categories.

         Management recognizes that continued improvement in net sales must be
achieved for the Company to return to profitability.



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                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                 FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (continued)

         Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses were $7.8 million
and $15.6 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996
compared to $7.7 million and $15.4 million for the thirteen and twenty-six
weeks ended July 29,1995. The incremental increase in these expenses for the
thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 compared to the thirteen and
twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 1996 is consistent with the increase in retail
sales.

         General and administrative expenses were $2.3 million and $5.1 million
for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 compared to $2.8
million and $5.9 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29,
1995. The decrease in these expenses is primarily attributable to the Company's
continued efforts to reduce corporate overhead expenses.

         Other charges of $777,000 and $2.6 million for the thirteen and
twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 represent severance payments to the
Company's former President and Chief Executive Officer, $147,000 of which was
incurred in the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 1996 and a write-off of $630,000
of financing costs in connection with the Company's pay- off of senior
noteholders, also in the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 1996.

         The increase in depreciation and amortization expense to $2.3 million
and $4.5 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996
from $2.0 million and $3.8 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended
July 29, 1995 is primarily a result of the amortization of finance costs
incurred in connection with the working capital facility.

         The instability of the Mexican peso during Fiscal 1995 resulted in a
currency exchange loss of $70,000 and $636,000 for the thirteen and twenty-six
weeks ended July 29, 1995. Greater stability during 1996 resulted in a gain of
$10,000 and $5,000 for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996.

         The retail jewelry business is seasonal in nature with a higher
proportion of sales and significant portion of earnings generated during the
fourth quarter holiday selling season. As a result, operating results for the
thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 are not necessarily
indicative of results of operations for the entire fiscal year.

FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

         On July 15, 1996 the Company amended its working capital facility with
GBFC, Inc./Foothill Capital Corporation increasing the amount available to $40
million from $30 million and extending the term to May 31, 1998. The amended
interest rate of any borrowings is generally prime plus one quarter of one
percent. Upon closing of this Amendment, the Company prepaid the $17.5 million
due its senior noteholders.

         As of August 3, 1996, cash and cash equivalents totaled $9.9 million,
a decrease of $5.0 million from February 3, 1996 which resulted primarily from
the payoff of senior notes, partially offset by cash generated from operations
of $10.6 million. The Company had $2.1 million in short-term borrowings under
its working capital facility outstanding as of August 3, 1996 which was repaid
by August 9, 1996.

         The Company's working capital requirements are directly related to the
amount of inventory required to support its retail operations. During the
thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996, the inventory decrease of
$5.5 million reflects the Company's continued efforts to reduce and better
balance its inventory levels.



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                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                 FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (continued)

         For the remainder of Fiscal 1996, based on discussions with Sam's, the
Company expects a very limited increase in the number of leased departments it
operates, and consequently does not foresee a need for a significant increase
in inventory. Capital expenditures for Fiscal 1996 are projected not to exceed
$6 million.

         The Company's business is highly seasonal, with seasonal working
capital needs peaking in October and November before the holiday selling
season.

         The Company believes that its cash on hand, projected cash from
operations and availability under the Working Capital Facility will be
sufficient to meet its anticipated working capital and capital expenditure
needs for the remainder of Fiscal 1996. There can be no assurance that the
Company's future operating results will be sufficient to sustain any debt
service and working capital needs.

FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS

         The future operating results of the Company may be affected by a
number of factors, including without limitation the following:

         The Company markets its products principally through Sam's Club, a
division of Wal-Mart, Inc., pursuant to an arrangement whereby the Company
operates an exclusive leased department at all of Sam's existing and future
domestic and Puerto Rican locations through February 1, 2001. For the thirteen
and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996, sales through Sam's accounted for
approximately 93% and 92% of the Company's net sales. Accordingly, the Company
is dependent on Sam's to conduct its business, and the loss of the leased
department arrangement with Sam's would have a material adverse effect on the
business of the Company.

         During Fiscal 1995, the Company opened its first "Jewelry Depot", a
6,071 square foot value oriented jewelry and luxury gift store in Framingham,
Massachusetts. Subsequently, the Company also opened two "Jewelry Depot
Outlets", a 2,207 square foot facility in Vero Beach, Florida and a 891 square
foot store in Worcester, Massachusetts. The "Jewelry Depot" and "Jewelry Depot
Outlets" each were opened as prototypes for potential stand-alone jewelry
operations that the Company will evaluate as possible long term sources of
additional revenue growth. The Company currently is unable to determine the
impact of these potential stand-alone jewelry operations on its future
operating results or capital requirements.

         In 1992, the Company signed an agreement to be the primary supplier of
fine jewelry, watches and fragrances with the Club Aurrera, a warehouse club
joint venture in Mexico between Wal-Mart Stores and Cifra S.A. Due to the peso
devaluation, the Company's sales by its Mexican subsidiary were significantly
lower in 1995 than in 1994 reflecting the overall reduction in the Mexican
consumer's disposable income. In this marketplace, the Company faces the risk
of foreign currency fluctuations, local economic and political conditions and
competitors.

         The Company's retail operation requires expertise in the areas of
merchandising, sourcing, selling, personnel, training, systems and accounting.
The Company must look to increases in the number of retail locations to occur,
thereby increasing the Company's customer base, for expansion. The retail
jewelry market is particularly subject to the level of consumer discretionary
income and the subsequent impact on the type and value of goods purchased. With
the consolidation of the retail industry, the Company believes that competition
both within the warehouse club industry and with other competing general and
specialty retailers and discounters will continue to increase. Further
consolidation of the warehouse club industry due to geographic constraints and
market consolidation might also adversely affect the Company's existing
relationship with Sam's and the Company's business. The opening and success of
the leased locations and locations to be opened in later years, if any, will
depend on various factors, including general economic and business conditions
affecting consumer spending, the performance of the Company's retail programs
and concepts, and the ability of the Company to manage the leased operations
and future expansion and hire and train personnel.



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                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                 FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (continued)


         The Company purchases diamonds and other gemstones directly in
international markets located in Tel Aviv, New York, Antwerp and elsewhere. The
Company seeks to meet its diamond requirements with purchases on a systemic
basis throughout the year. Hedging is not available with respect to possible
fluctuations in the price of gemstones. If such fluctuations should be
unusually large or rapid and result in prolonged higher or lower prices, there
is no assurance that the necessary price adjustments could be made quickly
enough to prevent the Company from being adversely affected.  Further, the
continued availability of diamonds to the Company is dependent, to some degree,
upon the political and economic situation in South Africa and Russia, which
have been unstable. Several other countries also are major suppliers of
diamonds, including Botswana and Zaire. In the event of an interruption of
diamond supplies, or a material or prolonged reduction in the world supply of
finished diamonds, the Company could be adversely affected.

         Although purchases of several critical raw materials, notably gold and
gemstones, are made from a limited number of sources, the Company believes that
there are numerous alternative sources for all raw materials used in the
manufacture of its finished jewelry, and the failure of any principal supplier
would not have a material adverse effect on operations. Any changes in foreign
or domestic laws and policies affecting international trade may have a material
adverse effect on the availability or price on the diamonds, other gemstones,
precious metals and non-jewelry products purchased by the Company. Because
supplies of parallel marketed products are not always readily available, it can
be a difficult process to match the customer demand to market availability.

         The Company utilizes the services of independent suppliers and customs
agents to comply with U.S. customs laws in connection with its purchases of
gold, diamonds and other raw materials from foreign sources. The Company bears
certain risks in purchasing parallel marketed goods which includes certain
watches and other products such as fragrances and collectibles. Parallel
marketed goods are products to which trademarks are legitimately applied but
which were not necessarily intended by their foreign manufacturers to be
imported and sold in the United States. The laws and regulations governing
transactions involving such goods lack clarity in significant respects. From
time to time, trademark or copyright holders and their licensees initiate
private suits or administrative agency proceedings seeking damages or
injunctive relief based on alleged trademark or copyright infringement by
purchasers and sellers of parallel marketed goods. While the Company believes
that its practices and procedures with respect to the purchase of parallel
marketed goods lessen the risk of significant litigation or liability, the
Company is from time to time involved in such proceedings and there can be
assurance that additional claims or suits will not be initiated against the
Company or any of its affiliates, and there can be no assurances regarding the
results of any pending or future claims or suits.  Further, legislation has
been introduced in Congress in recent years and is currently pending regarding
parallel marketed goods. Certain legislative or regulatory proposals, if
enacted, could materially limit the Company's ability to sell parallel marketed
goods in the United States. There can be no assurances as to whether or when
any such proposals might be acted upon by Congress or that future judicial,
legislative or administrative agency action will restrict or eliminate these
sources of supply. The Company has identified alternate sources of supply,
although the cost of certain products may increase or their availability may be
lessened.

         The agreements related to the Company's Working Capital
Facility contain covenants which require the Company to maintain financial
ratios related to earnings, working capital, inventory turnover, trade payables
and tangible net worth, limit capital expenditures and the incurrence of
additional debt, and prohibit the payment of dividends. There can be no
assurance that the Company's future operating results will be sufficient to
meet the requirements of the foregoing covenants.


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                         PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4

                       SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF
                                SECURITY HOLDERS

         The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held August 20, 1996. The
Shareholders of the Company elected as directors Haim Bashan, Gregg Bedol and
Robert G. Robison to serve terms expiring in 1999. The election of directors by
the Shareholders was by the following votes:




                  DIRECTOR                  FOR              WITHHELD
                  --------                  ---              --------
                                                       
                  Haim Bashan               21,513,398         589,808
                  Gregg Bedol               20,066,445       2,036,761
                  Robert G. Robison         20,107,273       1,995,933


         The following are directors whose term of office continued after the
Annual Meeting: Isaac Arguetty, Chaim Edelstein, Peter Offermann, Thomas
Epstein and Sidney Feltenstein.

         The Shareholders ratified Amendments to the Certificate of
Incorporation by a vote of 14,679,501 shares in favor, 1,330,287 against,
109,899 shares abstaining and 5,983,519 shares broker non-voting.

         The Shareholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent
accountants of the Company for the fiscal year ending February 1, 1997 by a
vote of 21,932,549 in favor, 87,558 shares against and 83,099 shares
abstaining.

ITEM 5.
                               OTHER INFORMATION

         On July 15, 1996 the Company amended its working capital facility
with GBFC, Inc./Foothill Capital Corporation increasing the amount available
to $40 million from $30 million and extending the term to May 31, 1998. The
amended interest rate of any borrowings is generally prime plus one quarter
of one percent. Upon closing of this Amendment, the Company prepaid the $17.5
million due its senior noteholders.


ITEM 6.

                      EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K



Exhibit
       
(a)       The following list of schedules and exhibits are
          incorporated by reference as indicated in this Form 10-Q:

10.14     Third Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement.
27        Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only)

(b)      
          Reports on Form 8-K. None


                                 SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                          JAN BELL MARKETING, INC.  
                                   -------------------------------------
                                               (Registrant)
                                   
                                   
Date: September 17, 1996            By:         DAVID P. BOUDREAU
      ------------------                ----------------------------------
                                        Senior Vice President of Finance 
                                                and Treasurer
                                 
                                   
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