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EXHIBIT 15
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
To Jacobson Stores Inc.:
We are aware that Jacobson Stores Inc. has incorporated by reference in its Form
S-8 Registration Statements File Nos. 033-53469, 333-31989 and 333-59031 and
Form S-2 File No. 33-10532 its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 28, 2000,
which includes our report dated November 13, 2000, 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
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ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Detroit, Michigan
December 8, 2000
