<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Pathmark
Stores, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Operations for the 13 weeks ended May 1,
1999 and Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 1, 1999 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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