<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extratced from Pathmark
Stores, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Operations for the 39 weeks ended October
31, 1998 and Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 31, 1998 and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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