JACOBSON STORES INC
10-Q, 1994-09-09
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                                  FORM 10-Q



                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                           Washington, D.C.  20549



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


                For the quarterly period ended July 30, 1994


                  Commission file number            0-6319


                            JACOBSON STORES INC.
           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


            Michigan                             38-0686330
(State or other jurisdiction of     (IRS Employer Identification Number)
 incorporation or organization)


                 3333 Sargent Road, Jackson, Michigan  49201
                  (Address of principal executive offices)


                               (517) 764-6400
            (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


                               Not Applicable
            (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 requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes [ X ]    No [  ]

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.




                        Common Stock ($1 Par Value):
                   5,779,021 Shares Outstanding, excluding
            187,200 shares held in treasury, as of July 30, 1994
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             JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES


                                  FORM 10-Q

                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994


                                    INDEX



                                                                Page
PART I:  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     Item 1.  Financial Statements

            .  Consolidated Balance Sheets -         
               July 30, 1994 and January 29, 1994                 1

            .  Consolidated Statements of Earnings -
               Thirteen and Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended 
               July 30, 1994 and July 31, 1993                    2

            .  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
               Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended July 30, 1994
               and July 31, 1993                                  3

            .  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements         4

            Review by Independent Public Accountants             12

            Exhibit:

            .  Report of Independent Public Accountants          13

    Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
            Financial Condition and Results of Operations        14


PART II:  OTHER INFORMATION

    Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security
              Holders                                            19

    Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                     20


All items except those set forth above are inapplicable and have been
omitted.


SIGNATURES                                                       21

INDEX OF EXHIBITS
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             JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES


                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                               (in thousands)
                                 (unaudited)


                                            July 30,    January 29,
             ASSETS                           1994         1994    
<S>                                          <C>         <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents                  $  4,780    $  5,899
  Receivables from customers, net              38,631      45,668
  Merchandise inventories                      77,993      80,768
  Prepaid expenses and other assets             1,776       1,920
  Deferred taxes                                2,969       2,969

       Total current assets                   126,149     137,224

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET                    98,330      96,526

OTHER ASSETS                                   18,044      15,068

                                             $242,523    $248,818


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current portion of long-term debt          $  3,784    $  3,971
  Accounts payable                             26,661      25,247
  Accrued expenses                             13,387      13,734
  Accrued income taxes                         (2,800)        924

       Total current liabilities               41,032      43,876

LONG-TERM DEBT                                109,082     108,203

DEFERRED TAXES                                  7,722       7,722

OTHER LIABILITIES                               1,493       1,503

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock                                  5,966       5,966
  Paid-in surplus                               7,109       7,109
  Retained earnings                            70,518      74,838
  Treasury stock                                 (399)       (399)

                                               83,194      87,514

                                             $242,523    $248,818

<FN>
      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
</TABLE>


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               JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES


                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
               (in thousands except per share and dividend data)
                                  (unaudited)


                                                   Thirteen                 Twenty-Six
                                                  Weeks Ended               Weeks Ended    

                                             July 30,     July 31,     July 30,     July 31,
                                               1994         1993         1994         1993  
<S>                                          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
NET SALES                                    $ 89,917     $ 88,049     $187,411     $184,112
                                                                                
COSTS AND EXPENSES:                                                             
  Cost of merchandise sold, buying                                              
    and occupancy expenses                     63,529       62,856      126,503      125,043
  Selling, general and administrative                                           
    expenses                                   30,632       29,726       62,080       61,002
  Interest expense, net                         1,899        1,875        3,757        3,820
  Gain on sale of property                        -            -           (504)         -  
                                                                                
       Total costs and expenses                96,060       94,457      191,836      189,865
                                                                                
EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES            (6,143)      (6,408)      (4,425)      (5,753)
                                                                                
PROVISION (CREDIT) FOR INCOME TAXES            (2,150)      (2,242)      (1,549)      (2,013)
                                                                                
NET EARNINGS (LOSS)                          $ (3,993)    $ (4,166)    $ (2,876)    $ (3,740)
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:                                               
  Primary                                      $(0.69)      $(0.72)      $(0.50)      $(0.65)
  Fully diluted                                 (0.69)       (0.72)       (0.50)       (0.65)
                                                                                
                                                                                
CASH DIVIDENDS PER SHARE                       $0.125       $0.125       $ 0.25       $ 0.25

<FN>
       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
</TABLE>


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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES


                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (in thousands)
                                 (unaudited)

                                                   Twenty-Six Weeks Ended

                                                   July 30,      July 31,
                                                     1994          1993  
<S>                                                <C>           <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                        
  Net earnings (loss)                              $ (2,876)     $ (3,740)
  Gain on sale of property, net of income tax          (333)          -
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to                   
    cash provided by operating activities:                   
      Depreciation and amortization                   4,942         4,753
      Other liabilities                                 (10)          (29)
                                                             
      Change in:                                             
        Receivables from customers, net               7,037        10,836
        Merchandise inventories                       2,775         9,783
        Prepaid expenses and other assets               144           950
        Accounts payable and accrued expenses         1,067        (6,241)
        Accrued income taxes                         (3,724)       (2,735)
        Deferred taxes                                  -             (21)
                                                             
             Net cash provided by operating                  
               activities                             9,022        13,556
                                                             
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                        
  Proceeds from sale of property,                            
    net of income tax                                   612           -
  Additions to property and equipment                (7,025)       (9,795)
  Other non-current assets                           (2,976)       (1,020)
                                                             
             Net cash used in investing                      
               activities                            (9,389)      (10,815)
                                                             
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                        
  Additions to long-term debt                         2,737           -
  Reduction of long-term debt                        (2,045)       (1,873)
  Cash dividends paid                                (1,444)       (1,444)
                                                             
             Net cash used in financing                      
               activities                              (752)       (3,317)
                                                             
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH                         
  EQUIVALENTS                                        (1,119)         (576)
                                                             
       Cash and cash equivalents, beginning                  
         of period                                    5,899         8,301
                                                             
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD           $  4,780      $  7,725

<FN>
       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (unaudited)


                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




      The condensed financial statements included herein have been
      prepared by the Company without audit and reflect all
      adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary
      to a fair statement of results for the interim periods.

      Because of the nature of the specialty department store
      business, the results for the twenty-six week periods ended
      July 30, 1994 and July 31, 1993 (which do not include the
      Christmas holiday season) are not indicative of the results for
      the year as a whole.

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

(1)   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

      BASIS OF REPORTING

      Jacobson Stores Inc. operates specialty department stores in
      25 cities in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Florida.  The
      consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
      Company and two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Jacobson Stores
      Realty Company and Jacobson Credit Corp.  All significant
      inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.

      FISCAL YEAR

      The Company's fiscal year ends on the last Saturday in January.

      SALES

      Sales are net of returns and include sales by owned merchandise 
      departments and styling salons.  Restaurant and alteration
      revenues are reflected as a reduction of cost of merchandise
      sold.  Finance charge revenues are recorded as income when
      earned and are reflected as a reduction of selling, general and
      administrative expenses.


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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (unaudited)


                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




      RECEIVABLES FROM CUSTOMERS

      An account is reviewed for write-off if payment of 20% (one
      full monthly payment) has not been received during the previous
      four-month period or if it is otherwise determined that the
      account is uncollectible.

      MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES

      All merchandise inventories are valued at cost, which is lower
      than market, as determined by the retail last-in, first-out
      (LIFO) method.

      PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

      Property and equipment are recorded at cost.  Major
      replacements and improvements are charged to the property and
      equipment accounts.  Maintenance, repairs and minor
      replacements are charged to expense as incurred.  When assets
      are sold, retired or fully depreciated, their cost and related
      accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the
      property and equipment accounts, and any gain or loss is
      reflected in the statements of earnings.

      DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

      Depreciation and amortization are provided on the straight-line
      basis over the estimated useful lives of the property and
      equipment, or over the respective lease terms, if such periods
      are shorter.

      CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST

      Interest expense incurred on properties under development is
      capitalized to reflect properly the costs of properties up to
      the time they produce revenues.  The amounts capitalized are
      then amortized over the respective lives of the depreciable
      assets.

      PRE-OPENING EXPENSES

      Expenditures of a non-capital nature associated with opening
      a new store are charged to expense using the straight-line
      method in the 12 months immediately following the opening.


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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (unaudited)


                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




      INCOME TAXES

      Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences between
      the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount
      in the financial statements and are adjusted for changes in tax
      laws and rates.

      EARNINGS PER SHARE

      Primary earnings per share are computed by dividing net
      earnings by the weighted average number of shares of common
      stock and common stock equivalents outstanding during the
      periods.

      Fully diluted earnings per share are computed based on the
      additional assumption that the Company's 6-3/4% Convertible
      Subordinated Debentures due 2011 were converted to common stock
      at the date of issuance with a corresponding increase in net
      earnings to reflect a reduction in related interest expense,
      net of income taxes.

(2)   CUSTOMER CREDIT AND RECEIVABLES

      Receivables from customers were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         July 30,  January 29,
        (in thousands)                    1994       1994    
<S>                                      <C>        <C>
        Receivables from customers       $39,327    $46,498
        Less reserve for doubtful
          accounts                           696        830

                                         $38,631    $45,668
</TABLE>

(3)   MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES

      Merchandise inventories were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         July 30,  January 29,
        (in thousands)                    1994       1994    
<S>                                     <C>        <C>
       Inventories at first-in,
         first-out (FIFO) cost          $ 98,768   $100,607
       Less LIFO reserves                 20,775     19,839

                                        $ 77,993   $ 80,768
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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (unaudited)


                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




(4)   PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

      Property and equipment are set forth below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           July 30,   January 29,
        (in thousands)                       1994        1994    
<S>                                       <C>         <C>
       Land and improvements              $  9,459    $  9,329
       Buildings and improvements           90,838      89,608
       Furniture, fixtures & equipment      39,779      38,870
       Leasehold improvements                8,903       9,211
       Construction in progress              3,289       1,089
       Capital leases                       10,403      10,403

                                           162,671     158,510
       Less accumulated depreciation
         and amortization                   64,341      61,984

                                          $ 98,330    $ 96,526
</TABLE>

(5)   LONG-TERM LEASES

      The Company is obligated under non-cancellable long-term leases
      for certain stores or portions of stores, and for certain
      fixtures and equipment.  Many of the leases contain renewal
      options.  Most require payment of taxes, insurance, and other
      costs applicable to the property, and some require additional
      rentals based on percentages of sales.

      Capital leases provide the Company with the economic benefits
      and risks of ownership.  These leases are capitalized and
      treated as installment purchases of depreciable property. 
      Capital leases are included in the balance sheets as property
      and equipment while the related lease obligations are included
      in current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt. 
      Interest based on these obligations and amortization based on
      the lease terms are charged to current operations in lieu of
      rental expense.

      All other leases are considered operating leases.  Operating
      leases are accounted for by recording rental expense over the
      terms of the leases.  Additional rentals based on percentages
      of sales are recorded as rental expense for both capital and
      operating leases.


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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (unaudited)


                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




(6)   FINANCING

      Jacobson Credit Corp. has available an unsecured line of credit
      of $35,000,000 under a three year Revolving Credit Agreement
      with two banks.  The Agreement provides for either or both of
      two interest rate alternatives, at the Company's option, which
      historically are below the prime rate of interest of the
      lending  banks.   Borrowings under this Agreement mature on
      June 30, 1997.  On each June 30, this maturity date extends one
      year unless terminated by written notice.  The Agreement
      requires a facility fee equal to 1/4 of 1% of the line per
      annum.  Compensating balances are not required.  No borrowings
      were outstanding under the Agreement at July 30, 1994.

      The 6-3/4% Convertible Subordinated Debentures are convertible
      to shares of the Company's common stock at any time prior to
      maturity, unless previously redeemed, at $32.67 per share,
      subject to adjustment in certain events.  The debentures are
      redeemable, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company
      at declining premiums to December 15, 1996, and thereafter at
      par.  Mandatory annual sinking fund payments of $1,725,000 are
      required beginning December 15, 1996.  At July 30, 1994,
      1,056,000 shares of authorized common stock were reserved for
      conversion.

      The Company has a 10-year Term Loan Agreement with two banks
      which provides for borrowings of up to $40,000,000 on an
      unsecured basis at market rates in effect at the time of such
      borrowings.  The Term Loan Agreement provides for payments of
      interest only through December 31, 1995, with quarterly
      principal repayments commencing March 31, 1996.  The Company
      has $20,000,000 outstanding under this facility at July 30,
      1994, at a fixed rate of 7.73%.

      Loan agreements include, among other things, covenants
      requiring minimum working capital, minimum net worth and
      minimum cash flow and restricting capital stock redemptions and
      dividend payments.


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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (unaudited)


                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




      Long-term debt, less current maturities, consisted of the
      following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              July 30,    January 29,
      (in thousands)                            1994         1994   
<S>                                           <C>         <C>
      6-3/4% Convertible Subordinated
        Debentures due 2011                   $ 34,500    $ 34,500
      Mortgage notes and collateral trust
        bonds due through 2005, at rates
        from 6.44% to 8.75%                     42,197      40,482
      7.73% unsecured term loan due 2002        20,000      20,000
      Industrial development revenue bond
        obligations, due through 2015, at
        variable rates below prime               9,846       9,865

                                               106,543     104,847

      Capital lease obligations                  2,539       3,356

                                              $109,082    $108,203
</TABLE>

(7)   ACCRUED EXPENSES

      Accrued expenses were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               July 30,   January 29,
        (in thousands)                           1994        1994    
<S>                                            <C>         <C>
        Wages and vacation pay                 $ 6,346     $ 6,272
        Pension                                    373       1,100
        Taxes, other than income taxes           2,442       2,310
        Interest                                   789         801
        Other                                    3,437       3,251

                                               $13,387     $13,734
</TABLE>


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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (unaudited)


                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




(8)   STOCK OPTIONS

      At July 30, 1994, 149,865 shares of Jacobson Stores Inc. common
      stock were reserved for issuance under a stock option plan
      adopted in 1983.  No more options may be granted under this
      plan.  At the 1994 Annual Meeting, the Company's shareholders
      approved a new stock option plan.  At July 30, 1994, 31,750
      shares of Jacobson Stores Inc. common stock are reserved for
      issuance under the 1994 plan and options for an additional
      368,250 shares of common stock are available for grant to
      directors and employees.

(9)   PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS

      The Company has a Preferred Stock Purchase Rights Plan, under
      which a Right is attached to each share of the Company's Common
      Stock.  Each Right entitles the registered holder to purchase
      from the Company one one-hundredth of a share of Series A
      Preferred Stock at an exercise price of $100, subject to
      adjustment.  The Company has reserved 100,000 shares of Series
      A Preferred Stock for issuance on exercise of the Rights.  The
      Rights trade with the Company's Common Stock and will become
      exercisable 10 days after any person or group acquires 25% or
      more of the Company's Common Stock or commences or announces
      an offer for 30% or more of the Company's Common Stock.  After
      the Rights become exercisable, if the Company is acquired in
      a merger or other business combination or if 50% or more of its
      assets or earning power are sold, each Right will entitle the
      holder to purchase, at the then current exercise price of the
      Right, shares of common stock of the acquiring company having
      a market value of twice the exercise price of the Right. 
      Alternatively, if a 25% shareholder acquires the Company by
      means of a reverse merger in which the Company and its stock
      survive, or if such shareholder engages in self-dealing
      transactions with the Company or acquires beneficial ownership
      of 40% or more of the Company's Common Stock other than by
      means of a fair offer to buy all shares, each Right (except
      those of the acquiring person or group) will entitle its holder
      to purchase, on exercise, shares of the Company's Common Stock
      having a market value of twice the current exercise price of
      each Right.  The Rights may be redeemed by the Company for one
      cent per Right until 30 days after a person or group acquires
      25% or more of the Company's Common Stock, and will expire on
      October 25, 1998.


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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (unaudited)


                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




(10) RETIREMENT PLAN

     The Company has a trusteed non-contributory defined benefit
     pension plan covering substantially all of its employees.
     Benefits under the plan are based on a career average pay
     formula.  Service cost and the projected benefit obligation
     under the projected unit credit actuarial method reflect the
     impact of estimated increases in compensation on future pension
     benefits. Unrecognized pension costs and credits, including
     actuarial gains and losses, are amortized over the average
     remaining service period of those employees expected to receive
     pension benefits.  The Company has no unrecognized prior
     service cost.  The Company's funding policy satisfies the
     minimum funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income
     Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 
     Pension plan assets are held and managed by an independent
     trustee.

(11) SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION

     The Company considers all short-term investments with a
     maturity at date of purchase of three months or less to be cash
     equivalents.

     Investing and financing activities not reported in the
     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, because they do not
     involve cash, include equipment acquired through capital lease
     obligations.  There were no new capital lease obligations in
     the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 1994, and $1,085,000 for
     the twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 1993.

     Interest paid (net of interest capitalized) totalled $3,629,000 
     and $3,532,000 for the twenty-six week periods ended July 30,
     1994 and July 31, 1993, respectively.  Income tax payments
     totalled $2,178,000 and $744,000 for the twenty-six week
     periods ended July 30, 1994 and July 31, 1993, respectively.


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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES


                        PART I:  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994






     REVIEW BY INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

     Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, have
     performed a limited review of the condensed consolidated
     financial statements  for the twenty-six week period ended
     July 30, 1994.  Since they did not perform an audit, they
     express no opinion on the financial statements referred to
     above.




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                             Arthur Andersen LLP

                                                                EXHIBIT



                   Report of Independent Public Accountants



To Jacobson Stores Inc.:

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet
of JACOBSON STORES INC.  (a Michigan corporation) and subsidiaries as of
July 30, 1994 and the related condensed consolidated statements of
earnings and cash flows for the twenty-six week period then ended. 
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management.

We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  A review of interim
financial information consists principally of applying analytical
procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible
for financial and accounting matters.  It is substantially less in scope
than an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion
regarding the financial statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we do
not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that
should be made to the consolidated financial statements referred to
above for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards, the consolidated balance sheet of Jacobson Stores
Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 29, 1994, and the related
consolidated statements of earnings, shareholders' equity and cash flows
for the year then ended (not presented herein), and, in our report dated
March 4, 1994, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial
statements.  In our opinion, the information set forth in the
accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 29,
1994, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the
consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.


                                               /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Detroit, Michigan
August 12, 1994


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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES


                        PART I:  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




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

The registrant, Jacobson Stores Inc., a Michigan corporation, operates
specialty department stores catering to discerning customers with
preferences for fine merchandise.  The Company emphasizes quality
merchandise, fully staffed stores, personalized customer service and
attractive, comfortable shopping surroundings.  Each store features a
full line of fashion apparel and accessories for women, men and
children, and most offer accessories for the home.

The Company owns a substantial portion of the real property used in its
business, primarily through its consolidated, wholly-owned real estate
subsidiary, Jacobson Stores Realty Company ("Jacobson Realty").  The
Company finances customer receivables through Jacobson Credit Corp.
("Jacobson Credit"), its consolidated, wholly-owned finance subsidiary. 
As used in this report, the terms "registrant", "Company" and
"Jacobson's" refer to Jacobson Stores Inc. and its subsidiaries unless
the context indicates otherwise.

Jacobson's operates in two regions, with stores in twenty-five cities in
Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Florida.  The Company maintains separate
staffs of buyers for each region in order to better respond to
customers' lifestyles and merchandise preferences.  The principal
merchandising and distribution functions are performed through regional
distribution facilities. Functions common to all stores, such as
management coordination, sales promotion, data processing and
accounting, are centralized at the corporate headquarters in Jackson,
Michigan.

a.    OPERATING RESULTS:  THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED JULY 30, 1994 TO THIRTEEN
      WEEKS ENDED JULY 31, 1993

      Sales for the quarter ended July 30, 1994, totalled $89,917,000, an
      increase of 2.1% from 1993.  Excluding furniture departments
      discontinued in six stores in the Fall 1993, sales increased 3.8%.

      The cost of merchandise sold, buying and occupancy expenses,
      expressed as a percentage of sales, decreased to 70.7% for the
      quarter from 71.4% one year ago, primarily due to a higher markup
      percentage and lower occupancy expenses partially offset by
      increased markdowns and, as discussed below, a higher LIFO
      provision.


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                        PART I:  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




      Selling, general and administrative expenses, expressed as a
      percentage of sales, increased to 34.1% in the quarter from 33.8% in
      1993.  The increase in rate was due primarily to an increase in
      sales promotion expenses, partially offset by a reduction in health
      care expenses.

      Interest expense, expressed as a percentage of sales, totalled 2.1%
      for the quarter in both 1994 and 1993.

      The estimated effective annual income tax rate was 35% in both years
      and includes estimated provisions for Federal, State and local
      taxes.

      1994 net loss for the thirteen weeks totalled $3,993,000 or 69 cents
      per common share compared to $4,166,000 or 72 cents per share in the
      same period last year.  As a percentage of sales, net loss was 4.4%
      in 1994 as compared to 4.7% in 1993.

      Financial results for the thirteen week period ended July 31, 1993,
      included a one-time charge to write-down furniture inventories to
      estimated net realizable value in connection with the phase-out of
      furniture departments in six stores.  The LIFO provision was reduced
      by a comparable amount to reflect liquidation of most furniture LIFO
      reserves.  The net impact on cost of merchandise sold and net
      earnings for the thirteen week period was immaterial.

b.    OPERATING RESULTS:  TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JULY 30, 1994 TO TWENTY-
      SIX WEEKS ENDED JULY 31, 1993
                                      
      Sales for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 1994, increased 1.8%
      to $187,411,000 from 1993.  Excluding furniture departments
      discontinued in six stores in the Fall 1993, sales increased 3.4%.

      The cost of merchandise sold, buying and occupancy expenses,
      expressed as a percentage of sales, decreased to 67.5% for the
      twenty-six weeks from 67.9% for the same period one year ago,
      primarily due to a higher markup percentage and lower occupancy
      expenses, partially offset by increased markdowns and, as discussed
      below, a higher LIFO provision.

      Selling, general and administrative expenses, expressed as a
      percentage of sales, totalled to 33.1% for the twenty-six weeks in
      both 1994 and 1993.


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                        PART I:  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




      Interest expense, expressed as a percentage of sales, totalled 2.0%
      for the twenty-six weeks versus 2.1% one year ago, reflecting lower
      interest on real estate debt offset substantially by lower interest
      capitalized on construction projects.

      The estimated effective annual tax rate was 35% in both years and
      includes estimated provisions for Federal, State and local taxes.

      1994 net loss for the twenty-six weeks totalled $2,876,000 or 50
      cents per common share compared to $3,740,000 or 65 cents per share
      in 1993.  As a percentage of sales, net loss was 1.5% in 1994 as
      compared to 2.0% in 1993.

      Net loss for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 1994, includes
      an after-tax gain on sale of property of $333,000 or 5 cents per
      share.

      Financial results for the twenty-six week period ended July 31,
      1993, included a one-time charge to write-down furniture inventories
      to estimated net realizable value in connection with the phase-out
      of furniture departments in six stores.  The LIFO provision was
      reduced by a comparable amount to reflect liquidation of most
      furniture LIFO reserves.  The net impact on cost of merchandise sold
      and net earnings for the twenty-six week period was immaterial.

c.    LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

      At July 30, 1994, the Company's current ratio was 3.07 to 1 and
      working capital totalled $85,117,000, including $4,780,000 of cash
      and cash equivalents.  At January 29, 1994, the current ratio was
      3.13 to 1 and working capital totalled $93,348,000, including
      $5,899,000 of cash and cash equivalents.

      The Company utilizes cash flows from operations and short-term
      borrowings to fund its seasonal working capital needs.  To support
      its seasonal requirements, the Company maintains a $35,000,000
      unsecured revolving credit line through Jacobson Credit.  This
      facility provides for either or both of two interest rate
      alternatives.  At July 30, 1994, no borrowings were outstanding
      under this facility.  The Company also maintains a 10-year term loan
      facility which provides for borrowings of up to $40,000,000 on an
      unsecured basis at market rates in effect at the time of such
      borrowings.  At July 30, 1994, the Company had borrowed $20,000,000
      under this facility.  These facilities provide sufficient capacity
      to fund present and anticipated working capital requirements.


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                        PART I:  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




      A part of the Company's financial strategy is to own, or obtain
      long-term leases of its properties.  Capital expenditures to
      modernize and refixture existing stores and support facilities
      generally are financed with internally-generated funds.  New stores
      and major expansion projects generally are financed by first
      mortgages or comparable financing through Jacobson Realty, or
      through long-term leases.  Future expansion is expected to be
      financed in a similar manner.

d.    CASH FLOWS

      Cash and cash equivalents decreased $1,119,000 in the twenty-six
      weeks ended July 30, 1994, compared to a decrease of $576,000 in the
      twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 1993.  Cash flows are impacted by
      operating, investing and financing activities.  In the twenty-six
      weeks this year, operating activities provided $9,022,000 of cash,
      compared to $13,556,000 in 1993.

      Investing activities used cash of $9,389,000 in the twenty-six weeks
      ended July 30, 1994, compared to $10,815,000 in the same period in
      1993. Investing activities included capital expenditures for the
      acquisition and fixturing of new stores, and expansion,
      modernization and refixturing of existing stores and support
      facilities totalling $7,025,000 in the twenty-six weeks in 1994
      compared to $9,795,000 in the same period in 1993.  In addition, the
      Company incurs capital lease obligations (not included in cash
      investing activities above) primarily for computer hardware and
      related software.  There were no new capital lease obligations to-
      date in 1994 and $1,085,000 for the twenty-six weeks in 1993.

      Financing activities used cash of $752,000 in the twenty-six weeks
      ended July 31, 1994, and used cash of $3,317,000 in the same period
      in 1993.  In the twenty-six weeks in 1994, the Company obtained
      $2,737,000 in mortgage financing and used $2,045,000 of cash to
      service current maturities of long-term debt.  In the same period in
      1993, the Company used $1,873,000 of cash to service current
      maturities of long-term debt.  The Company paid common stock
      dividends of $1,444,000 in each twenty-six week period in 1994 and
      1993.

      The Company believes its cash flows from operations, along with its
      borrowing capacity and access to financial markets are adequate to
      fund its operations, debt maturities and strategies for future
      growth.


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                        PART I:  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




e.    CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

      The Company's strategy is to achieve consistent long-term growth
      both by maintaining and improving market share in its existing
      communities and by entering new markets.

      In September 1993, the Company relocated its Ann Arbor, Michigan,
      store operations to a 101,000 square foot store in the Briarwood
      Mall.  The Company obtained mortgage financing to fund the purchase 
      and renovation of the Briarwood store.  The Company sold its
      interest in its former downtown store facility.  

      In March 1994, the Company signed a lease for a 161,000 square foot
      building and related parking in the Oxmoor Center, Louisville,
      Kentucky.  The Company is currently renovating the building and
      plans to open the store in November 1994.

      In April 1994, the Company purchased the store building in the
      Grande Boulevard Mall in Jacksonville, Florida, which it had leased
      since opening in 1983.  The Company obtained first mortgage
      financing to fund the purchase.

      In May 1994, the Company acquired ownership of its styling salon
      operations, which were leased previously.  The Company and the
      former salon operator terminated their License Agreement and the
      Company purchased the salon operating supplies, inventory and
      property and equipment for cash.  The cost of the assets acquired
      was not material.  Salon revenues, which were previously identified
      as leased department sales, continue to be reported in Net Sales and
      the costs to operate the salons continue to be reported in Cost of
      Merchandise Sold, Buying and Occupancy Expenses.

      In July 1994, the Company signed a letter of intent to lease a
      120,000 square foot store in a shopping center to be constructed in
      Leawood, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City.  The store is targeted to
      open in the Fall 1995.


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                         PART II:  OTHER INFORMATION

                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

The 1994 Annual meeting of Shareholders of Jacobson Stores Inc. was held
on May 26, 1994.  Holders of record of 5,384,448 shares of Common Stock,
out of 5,779,021-2/3 shares outstanding and entitled to vote, were present
in person or represented by proxy.

The following describes each matter voted upon at the meeting, and the
number of votes cast for, against or withheld, as well as the number of
abstentions, as to each such matter.

(1)  Approval of minutes of the 1993 Annual Meeting of Shareholders:

         FOR:       5,384,448 shares
         AGAINST:      -0-    shares
         ABSTAIN:      -0-    shares

         TOTAL:     5,384,448 shares


(2)  Election of Class III and Class II Directors of Jacobson Stores
     Inc. to serve until the 1995 and 1997 Annual Meetings of
     Shareholders, respectively, or until their successors are elected
     and qualified.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             Number of Shares

                                                Authority
             Name            Class     For      Withheld      Total  
<S>                           <C>   <C>           <C>       <C>
     Paul W. Gilbert           II   5,363,649     20,799    5,384,448
     Patricia Shontz-Longe     II   5,363,325     21,123    5,384,448
     Philip H. Power           II   5,363,425     21,023    5,384,448
     Robert L. Rosenfeld       II   5,363,649     20,799    5,384,448
     Kathleen McRee Lewis     III   5,358,782     25,666    5,384,448
     James L. Wolohan         III   5,361,622     22,826    5,384,448
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(3)  Approval of Jacobson Stock Option Plan of 1994:

         FOR:       4,928,180 shares
         AGAINST:     396,973 shares
         ABSTAIN:      59,295 shares

         TOTAL:     5,384,448 shares


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                         PART II:  OTHER INFORMATION

                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




(4)  Appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP, independent certified public
     accounts, as auditors of Jacobson Stores Inc. and its subsidiary
     corporations for the fiscal year ending January 28, 1995:

         FOR:       5,364,135 shares
         AGAINST:      10,290 shares
         ABSTAIN:      10,023 shares

         TOTAL:     5,384,448 shares


ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)  Exhibits

     11  Computation of Earnings Per Share

     15  Letter from Independent Public Accountants

     27  Financial Data Schedule


All exhibits except as set forth above have been omitted as not
applicable or not required.


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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES


                       For Quarter Ended July 30, 1994




                                  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.




                                            JACOBSON STORES INC.     
                                        ----------------------------
                                                (Registrant)



Date:  September 9, 1994           BY:   /s/ Mark K. Rosenfeld      
                                        ----------------------------
                                        MARK K. ROSENFELD
                                        Chairman of the Board and
                                        Chief Executive Officer



Date:  September 9, 1994           BY:   /s/ Paul W. Gilbert        
                                        ----------------------------
                                        PAUL W. GILBERT
                                        Vice Chairman of the Board
                                        (Principal Financial Officer)


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              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES


                              INDEX OF EXHIBITS




        11       Computation of Earnings Per Share

        15       Letter from Independent Public Accountants

        27       Financial Data Schedule


All exhibits except as set forth above have been omitted as not
applicable or not required.


                                                               EXHIBIT 11


              JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

                      COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
                                (in thousands)
                                 (unaudited)




Primary earnings per common share, as set forth in the consolidated
statements of earnings, are computed by dividing net earnings by the
weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock
equivalents outstanding during the period.  Fully diluted earnings per
share are computed based on the additional assumption that the Company's
6-3/4% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2011 were converted to
common stock at the date of issuance with a corresponding increase in net
earnings to reflect reduction in related interest expense, net of income
taxes, except if anti-dilutive.

These computations are set forth below (in thousands except per share
data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Thirteen Weeks Ended    Twenty-Six Weeks Ended

                                         July 30,   July 31,     July 30,   July 31,
                                           1994       1993         1994       1993  
<S>                                       <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE AND
COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE:
  Weighted average number of shares
  of common stock and common stock
  equivalents outstanding -
    Primary                                 5,779      5,779        5,779      5,779
    Fully diluted                           6,840      6,843        6,835      6,835


NET EARNINGS (LOSS)                       $(3,993)   $(4,166)     $(2,876)   $(3,740)


NET EARNINGS (LOSS), adjusted 
  to reflect reduction in 
  interest expense attributable 
  to convertible debentures, 
  net of income tax                       $(3,609)   $(3,782)     $(2,108)   $(2,972)


NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
  Primary                                 $ (0.69)   $ (0.72)     $ (0.50)   $ (0.65)
  Fully diluted                             (0.69)     (0.72)       (0.50)     (0.65)

</TABLE>



                                                       EXHIBIT 15


                        Arthur Andersen LLP




To Jacobson Stores Inc.:

We are aware that Jacobson Stores Inc. has incorporated by reference in
its Registration Statements No. 2-88295 and No. 033-53469 its Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended July 30, 1994, which includes our report dated
August 12, 1994, covering the unaudited interim condensed consolidated
financial information contained therein.  Pursuant to Regulation C of the
Securities Act of 1933, that report is not considered a part of the
registration statement prepared or certified by our firm or a report
prepared or certified by our firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11
of the Act.


                              Very truly yours,



                               /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP 
                              -------------------------


Detroit, Michigan
September 9, 1994


<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF JACOBSON STORES INC. AND CONSOLIDATED
SUBSIDIARIES FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEK PERIOD ENDED JULY 30, 1994 AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                                <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                      6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                  JAN-28-1995
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<SECURITIES>                                 0
<RECEIVABLES>                           39,327
<ALLOWANCES>                               696
<INVENTORY>                             77,993
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                   41,032
<BONDS>                                109,082
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                        0
                                  0
<OTHER-SE>                              77,228
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>           242,523
<SALES>                                187,411
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                       187,411
<CGS>                                  126,503
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<LOSS-PROVISION>                           448
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                       3,757
<INCOME-PRETAX>                         (4,425)
<INCOME-TAX>                            (1,549)
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                     (2,876)
<DISCONTINUED>                               0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                              0
<CHANGES>                                    0
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<EPS-PRIMARY>                             (.50)
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