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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 11, 2000
SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-32825 53-0231809
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
11840 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (952) 828-4000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
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On December 11, 2000, Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. changed its fiscal
year to end on the last Saturday in January of each year, from the
Saturday closet to the last day of January of each year.
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.
Dated: December 15, 2000
SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP.
By: /s/ Pamela K. Knous
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Pamela K. Knous
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Authorized Officer of Registrant)
