<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the July
30, 1994 consolidated balance sheet and the consolidated income statement for 
the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 1994 and is qualified in its entirety by 
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               JUL-30-1994
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