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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549


                                   FORM 10-Q


                [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR
                 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the quarterly period ended             April 27, 1996
                               ----------------------------------------

                                      OR

                [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR
                 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from______________________ to ______________________
 
Commission File number                   1-258
                      ________________________________________________________
 
                              JG INDUSTRIES, INC.
______________________________________________________________________________
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

            ILLINOIS                                     36-1141010
______________________________________________________________________________
  (State or other jurisdiction of                     (I.R.S. Employer
   incorporation or organization)                    Identification No.)
 
    1615 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE                         CHICAGO, IL  60622
______________________________________________________________________________
                   (Address of principal executive offices)
                                   (Zip Code)

                                (312) 850-8000
______________________________________________________________________________
             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

______________________________________________________________________________  
                (Former name, former address and former fiscal
                      year, if changed since last report)


  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 requirement for the past 90 days.
      Yes X No
         ___   ___


       Common Stock outstanding as of April 27, 1996 - 7,061,890 shares
       ----------------------------------------------------------------




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                        PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                        ------------------------------

                         ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



Company or group of companies for which report is filed:

                JG INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (Company)
                ----------------------------------------------



In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to fairly present the
condensed consolidated financial position of the Company as of April 27, 1996,
January 27, 1996, and April 29, 1995 and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for the quarters ended April 27, 1996 (first quarter of fiscal 1997)
and April 29, 1995 (first quarter of fiscal 1996) have been included. These
adjustments consist solely of normal recurring accruals. The results of
operations for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results
for the full year.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted, although the Company believes that the
disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. It is
suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in the
Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.







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                     JG INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     ------------------------------------
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                     -------------------------------------
                       (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    April 27,   January 27,   April 29,
                                                       1996         1996         1995
                                                    ----------  ------------  ----------
<S>                                                 <C>         <C>           <C>
    ASSETS
    ------
 
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                           $ 3,628       $ 3,792     $     4
  Receivables, net                                        617           350      16,138
  Merchandise inventories                              10,122         8,734      32,629
  Other current assets                                    551           335       1,264
                                                      -------       -------     -------

    Total current assets                               14,918        13,211      50,035
                                                      -------       -------     -------
 
Land, buildings and
 equipment, at cost                                    23,736        23,650      35,503
 
Less accumulated depreciation
 and amortization                                      14,684        14,347      19,220
                                                      -------       -------     -------
 
                                                        9,052         9,303      16,283
                                                      -------       -------     -------
 
Deferred income taxes                                                               626
 
Leasehold rights, net                                      67            69         760
 
Due from Jupiter                                        1,265         1,265
 
Other assets                                            1,478         1,467       2,003
                                                      -------       -------     -------
 
                                                      $26,780       $25,315     $69,707
                                                      =======       =======     =======
LIABILITIES, COMMON STOCK AND
- -----------------------------
  OTHER SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  --------------------------
 
Current Liabilities:
  Notes payable                                       $ 1,800       $   200     $ 1,230
  Current portion of long-term debt                       227           627       1,915
  Accounts payable                                      5,529         3,875      12,780
  Accrued liabilities                                   2,831         3,195       8,099
  Undelivered sales liability                                                     4,890
  Deferred income taxes                                                             927
                                                      -------       -------     -------
 
    Total current liabilities                          10,387         7,897      29,841
                                                      -------       -------     -------
 
Long-term debt, less current portion                    1,791         1,848      11,110
 
Other long-term liabilities                               940           928         890
 
Minority interest                                       1,196         1,173      17,097
 
Redeemable preferred stock, including accrued
  dividends of $844, $754 and $540, respectively        4,027         3,937       3,723
 
Common stock and other shareholders' equity:
  Common shares; no par value;
   authorized 10,000,000 shares;
   issued 7,217,311 shares                             11,246        11,246      11,242
  Paid-in capital                                       4,775         4,775       6,129
  Accumulated deficit                                  (6,297)       (5,204)     (9,046)
  Treasury shares - 155,421, 155,322 and
   154,682 shares at cost, respectively                (1,285)       (1,285)     (1,279)
                                                      -------       -------     -------
 
                                                        8,439         9,532       7,046
                                                      -------       -------     -------
 
                                                      $26,780       $25,315     $69,707
                                                      =======       =======     =======
</TABLE>

             The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                 condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                     JG INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     ------------------------------------
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                -----------------------------------------------
           FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED APRIL 27, 1996 AND APRIL 29, 1995
           --------------------------------------------------------
                       (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Quarter      Quarter
                                           Ended        Ended
                                         April 27,    April 29,
                                           1996         1995
                                        -----------  -----------
<S>                                     <C>          <C>
 
Net sales from continuing operations    $   15,361   $   16,541
 
Cost of sales                               10,355       11,421
                                        ----------   ----------
 
  Gross profit                               5,006        5,120
 
Selling, general and administrative
 expenses                                    5,960        6,239
                                        ----------   ----------
 
  Operating loss from continuing
operations                                    (954)      (1,119)
 
Interest expense, net                          (12)        (255)
 
Loss on issuance of stock by subsidiary                      (3)
 
Minority interest in net income
 of subsidiary                                 (23)         (13)
                                        ----------   ----------
 
  Loss before income tax provision
   and discontinued operations                (989)      (1,390)
 
Income tax provision                           (14)         (11)
                                        ----------   ----------
 
  Loss before discontinued
   operations                               (1,003)      (1,401)
 
Income from discontinued operations                          98
                                        ----------   ----------
 
Net loss                                $   (1,003)  $   (1,303)
                                        ==========   ==========
 
Net loss applicable to common and
 common equivalent shares               $   (1,093)  $   (1,370)
                                        ==========   ==========
 
Loss per common share from
 continuing operations                       $(.15)       $(.21)
                                        ==========   ==========
 
Loss per common share                        $(.15)       $(.19)
                                        ==========   ==========
 
Average number of common and common
 equivalent shares outstanding           7,061,918    7,054,694
                                        ==========   ==========
 
</TABLE>

             The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                 condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                     JG INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMMON STOCK AND OTHER SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

                  for the fiscal year ended January 27, 1996,
                     and the quarter ended April 27, 1996

                       (in thousands, except share data)
                                  (unaudited)
                                  ------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  Common   Paid-In   Accumulated   Treasury
                                  Shares   Capital     Deficit       Stock      Total
                                 -------   -------   -----------   --------     -----
<S>                              <C>       <C>       <C>           <C>        <C>
 
Balances, January 28, 1995       $11,242   $ 6,129     $(7,676)    $(1,279)   $ 8,416
 
Net income, fiscal 1996                                  2,753                  2,753
 
Gain on sale of H-K stock
  to Jupiter                                   176                                176
 
Loss on purchase of H-K stock
  from Jupiter                              (1,530)                            (1,530)
 
Exercise of stock options for
  8,000 common shares                  4                                            4
 
Purchase of 884 common shares                                           (6)        (6)
 
Dividends accrued on
  redeemable preferred stock                              (281)                  (281)
                                 -------   -------   ---------     -------    ------- 
 
Balances, January 27, 1996        11,246     4,775      (5,204)     (1,285)     9,532
 
Net loss, thirteen week
  period ended April 27, 1996                           (1,003)                (1,003)
 
Dividends accrued on
  redeemable preferred stock                               (90)                   (90)
                                 -------   -------   ---------     -------    ------- 
 
Balances, April 27, 1996         $11,246   $ 4,775     $(6,297)    $(1,285)   $ 8,439
                                 =======   =======   =========     =======    ======= 
 
</TABLE>



                  The accompanying notes are an integral part
             of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                     JG INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     ------------------------------------
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                -----------------------------------------------
           FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED APRIL 27, 1996 AND APRIL 29, 1995
           --------------------------------------------------------
                                (in thousands)
                                --------------
                                  (unaudited)
                                  -----------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
 
                                                     Quarter       Quarter
                                                      Ended         Ended
                                                    April 27,     April 29,
                                                       1996          1995
                                                  --------------  ----------
<S>                                               <C>             <C>
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 Net loss                                            $(1,003)      $(1,303)
 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
  cash used in operating activities:                    
   Depreciation and amortization                         339           680
   Deferred income taxes                                              (193)
   Minority interest                                      23          (173)
   Loss on issuance of stock                      
     by subsidiary                                                       3
   Changes in assets and liabilities:             
     Receivables                                        (267)        7,845
     Merchandise inventories                          (1,388)       (3,638)
     Other assets (current)                             (216)          (71)
     Other assets (noncurrent)                           (11)           (7)
     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities          1,302        (6,095)
                                                     -------       ------- 
                                                   
     Net cash used in operating activities            (1,221)       (2,952)
                                                     -------       ------- 
                                                   
Cash flows from investing activities:              
                                                   
   Capital expenditures                                  (86)         (553)
                                                     -------       ------- 
                                                   
     Net cash used in investing activities               (86)         (553)
                                                     -------       ------- 
                                                   
Cash flows from financing activities:              
                                                   
   Net short-term borrowings                           1,600         1,230
   Net borrowings under revolving credit loan                        1,036
   Principal payments of long-term debt                 (457)         (805)
                                                     -------       ------- 
     Net cash provided by                               
      financing activities                             1,143         1,461
                                                     -------       -------
                                                   
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents               (164)       (2,044)
                                                   
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year         3,792         2,048
                                                     -------       ------- 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter          $ 3,628       $     4
                                                     =======       ======= 
 
</TABLE>



             The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                 condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                     JG INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     ------------------------------------
             NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
             ----------------------------------------------------
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                  -----------


1)   Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
     determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis for approximately 89% of
     the inventory as of April 27, 1996, January 27, 1996 and April 29, 1995,
     using the retail method. The remaining inventory is valued on the first-in,
     first-out (FIFO) basis using the retail method. If the FIFO method had been
     used to value all inventories, cost would have been $427,000, $406,000, and
     $1,894,000 higher at April 27, 1996, January 27, 1996 and April 29, 1995,
     respectively.

2)   Receivables are presented net of allowances for cancellation reserves and
     doubtful accounts of approximately $42,000 at April 27, 1996, $42,000 at
     January 27, 1996 and $234,000 at April 29, 1995.

3)   Leasehold rights are shown net of accumulated amortization of $33,000 at
     April 27, 1996, $31,000 at January 27, 1996 and $2,462,000 at April 29,
     1995.

4)   Certain reclassifications have been made to the April 29, 1995 amounts in
     order to conform to classifications at April 27, 1996 and January 27, 1996.

5)   During fiscal 1995, Sussex Group, Ltd. ("Sussex", an indirect majority
     owned subsidiary of the Company), transferred or sold a total of 800,000
     shares of Huffman Koos Inc. ("H-K") common stock to Jupiter Industries,
     Inc. ("Jupiter"). The transfer of 700,000 shares of this stock on February
     3, 1994 was used to repay a $5,075,000 note payable to Jupiter. The
     remaining 100,000 shares of H-K common stock was sold to Jupiter on
     November 30, 1994 for $800,000. As a result of the transfer and sale of the
     800,000 shares, the Company recognized a gain of $1,540,000 in fiscal 1995.
     This gain was recorded as an increase to paid-in capital and represents the
     difference between the amount of the note retired and cash received and the
     amount of H-K net equity represented by these shares.

     Effective May 23, 1995, the Company through Sussex sold an additional
     150,000 shares of H-K common stock to Jupiter for $1,125,000. As a result
     of the sale of these shares, the Company recognized a gain of $176,000.
     This gain was recorded as an increase to paid-in capital and represents the
     difference between cash received and the amount of H-K net equity
     represented by these shares. The Company used $625,000 of the proceeds from
     the May 23, 1995 stock sale to make payments on JG's $7,125,000 term loan.

     Pursuant to the terms of the various stock purchase agreements (the
     "Agreements"), Sussex has been granted an option to repurchase any or all
     of the 950,000 H-K shares for a purchase price ranging from $7.25 to $8.00
     per share plus interest on such amount. The Agreements also contained a
     provision which required Jupiter to vote the 950,000 H-K shares for the
     election of a majority of the Board of Directors of H-K as Sussex shall
     direct. As a result of this voting provision, the Company through Sussex,
     retained effective control of H-K. Jupiter and Sussex collectively owned of
     record 2,200,000 H-K shares, representing approximately 55.9% of the total
     issued and outstanding H-K shares at October 27, 1995.

     Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 18, 1995,
     stockholders of H-K stock received a tender offer from an unrelated third
     party on September 25, 1995 to acquire all of the issued and outstanding H-
     K shares at a per share purchase price of $9.375 in cash. Upon consumption
     of the tender offer on October 27, 1995, Sussex sold the 1,250,000 H-K
     shares held directly by it for an aggregate cash consideration of
     approximately $11,719,000. On October 27, 1995, pursuant to an agreement
     dated September 18, 1995 between Jupiter and Sussex, Sussex also exercised
     its option to repurchase the 950,000 H-K shares for

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                     JG INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     ------------------------------------
             NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
             ----------------------------------------------------
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                  -----------
                                        

     the total purchase price of $7,000,000 plus interest of approximately
     $641,000, and instructed Jupiter to tender the 950,000 H-K shares. As a
     result of the repurchase, the Company recorded a $1,530,000 loss as a
     decrease to paid-in capital. This loss represents the difference between
     the total cash due to Jupiter and the amount of H-K equity represented by
     these shares. The Company also recorded a receivable from Jupiter of
     approximately $1,265,000. This receivable represents the difference between
     proceeds from the sale of $8,906,000 and $7,641,000 owed to Jupiter by
     Sussex.

     On October 30, 1995, the Company used proceeds received by Sussex from the
     transaction to repay all debt outstanding under the Company's term loan of
     approximately $6,250,000 plus interest, and to deposit $3,500,000 as
     collateral on the Goldblatt's line of credit.

     As a result of the transactions described above, previously issued
     consolidated statements of operations have been restated to reflect H-K as
     a discontinued operation.

     Summarized results of H-K business for the thirteen weeks ended April 29,
     1995 are as follows (excluding the impact of minority interest and
     management fees allocated to H-K on the Company's financial statements):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                 <C>
          Net sales                                 $ 23,035
                                                    
          Cost and expenses                           23,316
                                                    --------
                                                    
               Loss before income taxes                 (281)
                                                    
          Income tax benefit                             193
                                                    --------
                                                    
               Net loss                                  (88)
                                                    ========
</TABLE> 
 
     Net assets of the discontinued business as of April 29, 1995 were as
     follows:
     
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
<S>                                                 <C> 
          Receivables, net                          $ 15,495
          Merchandise inventories                     21,361
          Land, building and equipment net          
            of accumulated depreciation                5,638
          Other assets                                 2,805
                                                    
          Current liabilities                        (18,179)
          Long-term debt, net of current            
            portion                                   (2,567)
                                                    --------
                                                    
          Net assets of discontinued                
            business                                $ 24,553
                                                    ========
</TABLE>

     The sale of H-K gave rise to an obligation of the Company under the Series
     A 9% Cumulative Preferred Stock Designations to redeem all of the issued
     and outstanding shares of that class of stock. The redemption price for all
     of the Series A Preferred Stock is $3,183,000 plus unpaid accrued and
     additional dividends of $844,000 at April 27, 1996. A mandatory obligation
     to redeem shares of Series A Preferred Stock having a liquidation value of
     at least $1,500,000 was scheduled on May 1, 1996. The Directors not
     affiliated with Jupiter, on recommendation of management of the Company,
     have determined to defer any redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock
     until such time as it may do so without materially adversely affecting the
     financial condition of the Company, as contemplated by applicable state
     law. Pending satisfaction of any such redemption obligation, in accordance
     with the Preferred Stock Designations, the dividend rate on the Series A
     Preferred Stock increased from 9% to 12% per annum, compounded quarterly.
     Jupiter is seeking redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock.

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                     JG INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     ------------------------------------
             NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
             ----------------------------------------------------
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                  -----------
                                        

6)   Effective January 27, 1996, Goldblatt's Department Store, Inc.
     ("Goldblatt's", a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) mortgage loan was
     amended changing the maturity date to August 1, 1997 and modifying the
     financial covenants. With the execution and delivery of the amendment, a
     principal payment of $400,000 was required. At April 27, 1996, Goldblatt's
     was in violation of certain financial covenants. Effective April 27, 1996,
     Goldblatt's received waivers on these violations from the lending
     institution.

     Effective February 22, 1996, Goldblatt's line of credit was amended. The
     line is guaranteed by the Company, and is collateralized by a Certificate
     of Deposit ("CD") in the amount of $3,500,000 held by the financial
     institution. Interest is payable monthly at the CD rate plus 1%.

7)   During the first quarter of fiscal 1996, options to purchase 400 shares of
     common stock of H-K were exercised. Losses of $3,000 on the issuance of
     these shares were recorded by the Company with an increase to minority
     interest as H-K's net book value per share exceeded the option prices.

8)   Loss per share applicable to common and common equivalent shares is
     computed after recognition of the dividend requirements on redeemable
     preferred stock of $90,000 in fiscal 1997, and $67,000 in fiscal 1996.

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

                        LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
                        -------------------------------


Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $164,000 during the quarter ended April
27, 1996 which included approximately $1,221,000 of net cash used in operating
activities. Accounts receivable increased by $267,000 due to an increase in
layaway receivables during the first quarter. Inventories increased by
approximately $1,388,000 due to normal seasonal increases which caused accounts
payable to increase by approximately $1,368,000.

Goldblatt's Department Stores, Inc. ("Goldblatt's", a wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Company) spent approximately $86,000 on capital expenditures during the
first quarter of fiscal 1997 related to normal capital maintenance. Goldblatt's
capital expenditures for the balance of fiscal 1997 will be minimal as no new
store openings or major store renovations are planned. Goldblatt's had remaining
availability of $1,700,000 under its line of credit as of April 27, 1996. The
Company believes that Goldblatt's working capital and line of credit will be
adequate to fund current operations and service the Company's indebtedness
through fiscal 1997.

The Company used proceeds received by Sussex from the sale of the Huffman Koos,
Inc. ("H-K") common stock to repay all debt outstanding under the Company's term
loan of approximately $6,250,000 plus interest, and to deposit $3,500,000 as
collateral on the Goldblatt's line of credit.

The sale of H-K gave rise to an obligation of the Company under the Series A 9%
Cumulative Preferred Stock Designations to redeem all of the issued and
outstanding shares of that class of stock. The redemption price for all of the
Series A Preferred Stock is $3,183,000 plus unpaid accrued and additional
dividends of $844,000 as of April 27, 1996. A mandatory obligation to redeem
shares of Series A Preferred Stock having a liquidation value of at least
$1,500,000 was scheduled on May 1, 1996. The Directors not affiliated with
Jupiter, on recommendation of management of the Company, have determined to
defer any redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock until such time as it may
do so without materially adversely affecting the financial condition of the
Company, as contemplated by applicable state law. Pending satisfaction of any
such redemption obligation, in accordance with the Preferred Stock Designations,
the dividend rate on the Series A Preferred Stock increased from 9% to 12% per
annum, compounded quarterly. Jupiter is seeking redemption of the Series A
Preferred Stock.

Effective January 27, 1996, Goldblatt's mortgage loan was amended changing the
maturity date to August 1, 1997 and modifying the financial covenants. With the
execution and delivery of the amendment, a principal payment of $400,000 was
required. At April 27, 1996, Goldblatt's was in violation of certain financial
covenants. Effective April 27, 1996, Goldblatt's received waivers on these
violations from the lending institution.

Effective February 22, 1996, Goldblatt's line of credit was amended. The line is
guaranteed by the Company, and is collateralized by a Certificate of Deposit
("CD") in the amount of $3,500,000 held by the financial institution. Interest
is payable monthly at the CD rate plus 1%.

                                      10
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                ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                -----------------------------------------------
                 FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                 ---------------------------------------------

                             RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                             ---------------------


QUARTER ENDED APRIL 27, 1996 (FISCAL 1997) VS.
- ----------------------------------------------
QUARTER ENDED APRIL 29, 1995 (FISCAL 1996)
- ------------------------------------------

The loss from continuing operations decreased by approximately $398,000 or 28.4%
as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 1996.

While sales decreased approximately 7.1% during the quarter primarily due to
adverse weather conditions and a sluggish retail environment, gross margin
improved as a percentage of sales to 32.5% as compared to 30.9% in the prior
year. This improvement is due to a merchandise control program implemented
during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996 which resulted in more opportunistic
purchases, lower inventory levels and less markdowns. Management intends to
maintain inventory levels at approximately $1,000,000 below fiscal 1996
inventory levels.

Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") increased to 38.8% of
sales from 37.7% in the prior year. The increase in SG&A expenses as a
percentage of sales was due to the sales decline. Actual SG&A expense was down
approximately $279,000 due to an expense reduction program implemented in
February 1996.

Interest expenses decreased due to the repayment of the Company's term loan
after the sale of H-K in fiscal 1996.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
- ---------------------------



Item 5 - Other Information

         None


Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

  (a)  Exhibits - None

  (b)  Reports on Form 8-K - None







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                                  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 
under-signed thereunto fully authorized.


                                 JG INDUSTRIES, INC.
                                 -------------------
                                     (Registrant)



Date: June 7, 1996               /s/ Clarence Farrar
      ------------               -----------------------
                                 CLARENCE FARRAR
                                 President and acting
                                 Chief Financial Officer





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<TABLE> <S> <C>

<PAGE>
 
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND> This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from 
the JG Industries, Inc. First Quarter 10-Q for fiscal 1997 and is qualified in 
its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          JAN-25-1997
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-28-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               APR-27-1996
<CASH>                                           3,628
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                      617
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
<INVENTORY>                                     10,122
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                                14,918      
<PP&E>                                          23,736     
<DEPRECIATION>                                  14,684   
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                  26,780     
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                           10,387   
<BONDS>                                              0 
<COMMON>                                        11,246
                            4,027
                                          0
<OTHER-SE>                                     (2,807)      
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                    26,780        
<SALES>                                         15,361         
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                                15,361         
<CGS>                                           10,355         
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                   10,355         
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0      
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0     
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