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                             UNITED STATES
                   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          WASHINGTON, DC 20549
                   ---------------------------------
                               FORM 10-Q
                               
                               
(Mark One)
x  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
                          EXCHANGE ACT OF  1934

            For the quarterly period ended  July 28, 1996.
            
o  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 2-83992


                         WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
        (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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<S>                                                          <C>
                    California                                                 94-2203880
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)    (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


     3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA                                     94109
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     (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                                 (Zip Code)
</TABLE>


Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code  (415) 421-7900
                                                    -------------- 


- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last
  Report.

    Indicate by check X 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
                                             ---    ---

   As of September 5, 1996, 25,496,898 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock 
were outstanding.

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                                     WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
                                      REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
                             FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JULY 28, 1996

                                       TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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<CAPTION>

                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
<S>             <C>                                                                                   
Item 1.         Financial Statements                                                                  

                     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                          July 28, 1996, January 28, 1996, and July 30, 1995

                     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
                          Thirteen weeks ended July 28, 1996, and July 30, 1995
                          Twenty-six weeks ended July 28, 1996, and July 30,
                          1995
                          
                     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                          Twenty-six weeks ended July 28, 1996, and July 30,
                          1995

                     Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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

                                 PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.        Legal Proceedings

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

Item 6.        Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                                        
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                                PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                                ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                            WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                             CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                    (Amounts in thousands)
                                          (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             July 28,       January 28,        July 30,
                                                               1996             1996              1995
                                                             --------        -----------       -------

<S>                                                          <C>              <C>               <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                  $ 6,176          $   4,166         $   5,233
  Accounts receivable (net)                                    9,737             13,157             5,779
  Merchandise inventories                                    101,284            121,603           127,644
  Prepaid expenses and other assets                           12,957              6,506             8,546
  Prepaid catalog expenses                                    11,342             15,613            13,797
  Deferred income taxes                                          139                139               259
                                                             -------            -------         ---------
    Total current assets                                     141,635            161,184           161,258


Property and equipment (net)                                 163,453            147,302           102,872
Investments and other assets (net)                             7,867              6,570             6,242
Deferred income taxes                                          4,040              4,040             4,021
                                                             -------            -------         ---------
                                                           $ 316,995          $ 319,096        $  274,393
                                                           =========          =========        ==========

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                           $47,824          $  58,295         $  39,622
  Accrued expenses                                             8,308              8,323             3,067
  Accrued salaries and benefits                                8,747              8,666             7,108
  Line of credit                                                  --             29,600            75,900
  Current portion of long-term debt                              125                125               125
  Customer deposits                                            9,846              9,587             6,033
  Other liabilities                                            2,870              5,565             2,911
  Income taxes payable                                            --              1,947                --
                                                              ------            -------           -------
    Total current liabilities                                 77,720            122,108           134,766

Deferred lease credits                                        33,213             28,578            15,656
Long-term debt and other liabilities                          46,854             46,757             6,718
Convertible debt                                              40,000                 --                --
Shareholders' equity                                         119,208            121,653           117,253
                                                             -------            -------         ---------
                                                           $ 316,995          $ 319,096         $ 274,393
                                                           =========          =========         =========

</TABLE>

           See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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                     WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                  (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     Thirteen Weeks Ended           Twenty-six Weeks Ended
                                                   July 28,         July 30,       July 28,         July 30,
                                                     1996            1995            1996            1995
                                                     ----            ----            ----            ----

<S>                                                <C>              <C>             <C>              <C>
Net sales                                          $155,499         $127,733        $312,895         $245,893

Costs and expenses:
  Cost of goods sold and occupancy                  101,644           84,105         204,419          157,883
  Selling, general and administrative                53,451           44,144         110,631           88,728
                                                    -------          -------         -------          -------
       Total costs and expenses                     155,095          128,249         315,050          246,611
                                                    -------          -------         -------          -------

       Earnings (loss) from operations                  404             (516)         (2,155)            (718)
Interest expense (net)                                1,476              888           3,017            1,238
                                                     -------            -----         -------          -------
       Loss before income taxes                      (1,072)          (1,404)         (5,172)          (1,956)

Income taxes (benefit)                                 (450)            (590)         (2,172)            (816)
                                                     -------            -----         -------          -------

        Net loss                                  $     (622)         $  (814)       $ (3,000)         $(1,140)
                                                   =========         ========       =========         ========

Loss per share:
        Primary and fully diluted                   $ (0.02)         $ (0.03)       $  (0.12)         $ (0.04)
                                  
Average number of common shares outstanding:
        Primary and fully diluted                    25,460           25,359          25,442           25,348
        
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           See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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                     WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (Amounts in thousands)
                             (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              Twenty-six Weeks Ended
                                                               July 28,     July 30,
                                                                 1996         1995
                                                                 ----         ----

<S>                                                          <C>        <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
 Net loss                                                     $  (3,000) $  (1,140)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss   
  to net cash provided by(used in) operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                                10,917      7,236
    Amortization of deferred lease credits                       (1,493)      (631)
    Change in allowance for doubtful accounts                        50         55
    Change in deferred rents                                       (257)      (120)
    Loss on disposal of assets                                       --        466
    Change in:
      Accounts receivable                                         3,371       (440)
      Merchandise inventories                                    20,319    (39,694)
      Prepaid expenses and other assets                          (6,451)        (7)
      Prepaid catalog                                             4,271     (2,592)
      Accounts payable                                           (8,507)    (5,608)
      Accrued expenses and other liabilities                     (1,371)    (1,457)
      Deferred lease credits                                      6,385      2,246
      Income taxes payable                                       (1,947)   (10,351)
                                                                 -------    -------
        Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities      22,287   (52,037)
                                                                 -------   --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Purchases of property and equipment                           (28,038)   (32,915)
  Proceeds from sale of property and equipment                       --        797
O  Other investments                                                  --         20
                                                                --------   --------                                            
       Net cash used by investing activities                    (28,038)   (32,098)
                                                                --------   --------
                                                       
Cash flows from financing activities:
 Change in cash overdrafts                                       (1,964)    (4,127)
 Borrowings under line of credit                                119,180    105,300
 Repayments under line of credit                               (148,780)   (29,400)
 Proceeds from convertible debt                                  40,000         --
 Long term debt issuance costs                                   (1,327)        --
 Repayment of long term debt                                        (31)       (63)
 Proceeds from exercise of stock options                            555        177
 Change in other long term liabilities                              128         --
                                                                 ------     ------
      Net cash provided by financing activities                   7,761     71,887
                                                                 ------     ------
      Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents         2,010   (12,248)

      Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period            4,166     17,481
                                                                  -----     ------
      Cash and cash equivalents at end of period              $   6,176   $  5,233
                                                              =========   ========

</TABLE>
           See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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                     WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
      Thirteen and Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 28, 1996 and July 30, 1995
                                 (Unaudited)


NOTE A.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The condensed consolidated balance sheets as of July 28, 1996, and July 30,
1995, the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the thirteen
and twenty-six week periods ended July 28, 1996, and July 30, 1995, and con-
densed consolidated statements of cash flows for the twenty-six week periods
ending July 28, 1996, and July 30, 1995, have been prepared by Williams-Sonoma,
Inc., (the Company) without audit.  In the opinion of management, the
financial statements include all adjustments (which include only normal
recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position at
the balance sheet dates and the results of operations for the thirteen and 
twenty-six weeks then ended.  These financial statements include Williams-
Sonoma, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries.  Significant intercompany
transactions and accounts have been eliminated.  The balance sheet at January
28, 1996, presented herein, has been prepared from the audited balance sheet
of the Company.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been omitted.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's
Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended January 28, 1996.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements
to conform to classifications used in the current period.

The results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 28,
1996, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results of the full year.

NOTE B. DEBT

On April 15, 1996, the Company issued $40,000,000 principal amount of 5.25%
convertible, subordinated notes (Convertible Notes) due April 15, 2003.  Net
proceeds from the transaction amounted to $38,673,000 and will be used to
provide the Company with a long-term source of working capital.  Interest is
payable semi-annually beginning in October 1996.  The Convertible Notes are
convertible into shares of common stock at any time on or after July 15, 1996,
at a conversion price of $26.10 per share (equivalent to a conversion rate of
38.3 shares per $1,000 principal amount).  The conversion price is subject to
adjustment in certain events, including stock splits, and stock dividends.  In
the event of a change in control, holders of the Convertible Notes may, at
their option, require the Company to repurchase all or any portion of the
principal amount.  The agreement does not restrict the Company from incurring
additional indebtedness.
        
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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION


NET SALES
Net sales consists of the following components (dollars in thousands):
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<CAPTION>

                             Thirteen Weeks Ended                           Twenty-six Weeks Ended
                       July 28, 1996         July 30, 1995           July 28, 1996           July 30, 1995
<S>                <C>                   <C>                      <C>                   <C>
Catalog sales       $   55,721    35.8%   $  52,892     41.4%      $ 122,032     39.0%   $ 105,857      43.0%
                                                                                                 
Retail sales            99,778    64.2%      74,841     58.6%        190,863     61.0%     140,036      57.0%
                                                                                                          
                    ----------   ------   ----------   ------      ----------   ------   -----------   ------
                     $ 155,499   100.0%   $ 127,733    100.0%      $ 312,895    100.0%    $ 245,893    100.0%                    
                    ==========   ======   ==========   ======      ==========   ======   ===========   ======
</TABLE>

SALES
Net sales for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company) for the
twenty-six and thirteen weeks ended July 28, 1996 (Year-to-Date and Second
Quarter of 1996,respectively) increased 27.2% and 21.7%, respectively, over 
the same periods of the prior year.

Year-to-Date catalog sales increased 15.3% over the comparable period of the
prior year and grew 5.4% in the Second Quarter of 1996 as compared to the same
period of 1995. In these periods, the total number of catalogs mailed remained
relatively flat compared to similar periods of the prior year. For the Year-to-
Date and Second Quarter 1996, Pottery Barn sales accounted for 74.5% and 47.0%,
respectively, of the growth in catalog sales.  In the third quarter of 1996,
Pottery Barn will be changing the focus of its merchandise from country living
to a sleeker, more urban design.  

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Year-to-Date and Second Quarter 1996 retail sales increased 36.3% and 33.3%,
respectively, over the comparable periods of 1995. The Company operated 246
stores at the end of the Second Quarter 1996--a net increase of 11% since July
30, 1995.  Comparable store sales for the Year-to-Date and Second Quarter 1996
increased 4.8% and 2.6% over the same periods of the prior year. Pottery Barn
accounted for 63.4% and 65.3% of the growth in Year-to-Date and Second Quarter
retail sales, respectively, primarily due to new store openings and expansions.
The Company plans to open or expand 28 stores in fiscal 1996 (12 of which were
opened during the Year-to-Date period) which will increase store selling square
footage by approximately 19% over selling square footage as of January 28,
1996.

COST OF GOODS SOLD AND OCCUPANCY
Cost of goods sold and occupancy expense as a percent of net sales decreased
0.4 percentage points to 65.4% in the Second Quarter of 1996 as compared to
65.8% for the same period of the prior year, principally due to an improvement
in the merchandise margin which was partially offset by increased occupancy
expense.  For the Year-to-Date, the cost of goods sold and occupancy expense
rate increased as a percentage of net sales by 1.1 percentage points to 65.3%
from 64.2%, primarily as a result of merchandise markdowns taken in the first
quarter to bring inventory levels in line with planned sales as well as
increased occupancy expense.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of net sales
decreased 0.7 percentage points for the Year-to-Date, to 35.4% from 36.1% in
the comparable period of 1995, and decreased 0.2 percentage points in the
Second Quarter of 1996 to 34.4% compared to 34.6% for the same period of the
prior year. Most of the improvement in both periods is due to lower advertising
costs due to the accelerating growth in retail sales as compared to catalog
sales, partially offset by higher employment expenses.


INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense for the Year-to-Date and Second Quarter 1996 increased by
$1,779,000 and $588,000, respectively, over the same periods of the prior year
principally due to higher borrowings used to fund store openings and
expansions, and the Memphis distribution center expansion. The Company borrowed
$40,000,000 for ten years at 7.2% on August 14, 1995, and sold $40,000,000 of
5.25% convertible subordinated notes due 2003 on April 15,1996. Proceeds were
used to reduce bank line borrowings which had averaged $33,055,000 during the
first half of 1995 versus $20,704,000 for the comparable period in 1996.

INCOME TAXES
The Company's effective tax rate was 42.0% for both the Second Quarter of 1996
and the twenty-six weeks ended July 28, 1996, compared to 42.0% and 41.6% for
the same periods of the prior year, respectively.  The increase in tax rates in
1996 is a result of higher aggregate state tax rates based on the mix of retail
and catalog sales in the various states where the Company has sales or conducts
business.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Working capital at July 28, 1996, increased by $37,423,000 over that at July
30, 1995, primarily due to a reduction in the Company's bank line borrowings
(discussed below) partially offset by reductions in merchandise inventory and
increases in accounts payable. Net cash provided from operating activities for
the Year-to-Date was $22,287,000, as compared to an operating usage of cash of
$(52,037,000) for the same period of the prior year-- an improvement of
$74,324,000 primarily attributable to reduced inventory levels.  The reduction
in inventory levels is partially due to improvements in planning processes.
Net cash used in investing activities of $(28,038,000) for the Year-to-Date
includes expenditures of $18,636,000 for store openings and expansions, and
$7,264,000 for the Memphis distribution center. On April 15,1996, the Company
sold $40,000,000 of 5.25% convertible subordinated notes due 2003 which will be
convertible at any time on or after July 15,1996, into shares of the Company's
common stock at a conversion price of $26.10 per share (or 38.3 shares per
$1,000 of principal amount).  The proceeds from the sale of the notes were used
to reduce bank borrowings.

Capital expenditures of $14,959,000 made in the Second Quarter of 1996 are the
continuation of an expansion program begun in 1995, when the Company invested
$86,513,000 principally on store openings and expansions, and the expansion of
its Memphis distribution facility. The 1995 expenditures were financed through
$16,224,000 of landlord construction allowances and the issuance of $40,000,000
ten-year notes at 7.2% and increased bank borrowings. The Company is planning
net capital expenditures in 1996 of approximately $30,000,000.  The expansion
of the Memphis distribution facility was completed in the third quarter of
1996.

The Company's existing credit agreement was renewed on March 29,1996, with a
360-day, combined letter of credit and credit facility. The aggregate principal
amount available under the renewed line of credit varies according to seasonal
requirements from a high of $90,000,000 ( $80,000,000 for cash advances) to a
low of $60,000,000 ($35,000,000 for cash advances). This represents a lower
overall commitment of funds for the Company than was available under the prior
credit agreement.  At July 28, 1996, the Company had no outstanding borrowings
under this credit agreement.


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SEASONALITY
The Company's business is subject to substantial seasonal variations in demand.
Historically, a significant portion of the Company's sales and net income have
been realized during the period from October through December, and levels of
net sales and net income have generally been significantly lower during the
period from February through July. The Company believes this is the general
pattern associated with the mail order and retail industries. In anticipation
of its peak season, the Company hires a substantial number of additional
employees in its retail stores and mail order processing and distribution
areas, and incurs significant fixed catalog production and mailing costs.


FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in
this document are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those set forth in such forward-looking statements.  Such risks and
uncertainties include, without limitation, the Company's ability to improve
planning and control processes and other infrastructure issues, the potential
for construction and other delays in store openings, the Company's dependence
on external funding sources, a limited operating history for the Company's new,
large-format stores, the potential for changes in consumer spending patterns,
consumer preferences and overall economic conditions, the Company's dependence
on foreign suppliers and increasing competition in the specialty retail
business.  Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those set forth in such forward-looking statements include the risks and
uncertainties detailed in the Company's most recent Form 10-K and its other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
                          
                          
                          ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

There are no material pending legal proceedings against the Company.  The
Company is, however,involved in routine litigation arising in the ordinary 
course of its business, and, while the results of the proceedings cannot be 
predicted with certainty, the Company believes that the final outcome of such 
matters will not have a materially adverse effect on the Company's consolidated
financial position or results of operations.


        ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
        
(a)     The Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on June 19, 1996.

(b)     At the Company's 1996 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the shareholders
        took the following actions:
        
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<CAPTION>        
        (I)  Each of the following persons was re-elected by the vote indicated
             to serve as a director of the Company until the next Annual
             Meeting of Shareholders or until his successor is elected and
             qualified:
         
                                      
                      Name                For            Withheld
                      ----                ---            --------
                <S>                       <C>              <C>
                Charles E. Williams       22,746,555       129,466
                W. Howard Lester          22,768,380       107,641
                James A. McMahan          22,752,258       123,763
                Nathan Bessin             22,752,495       123,526
                Patrick J. Connolly       22,770,117       105,904
                Gary G. Friedman          22,768,843       107,178
                F. Warren Hellman         22,771,592       104,429
                James M. Berry            22,768,367       107,654
                Millard S. Drexler        21,220,573     1,655,448
                John E. Martin            21,220,588     1,655,433
</TABLE>

<TABLE>                
<CAPTION>         
        (II)  A proposal was approved to ratify the selection of Deloitte &
              Touche as the independent accountants for the Company's fiscal
              year ending February 2, 1997:
              
                      For                 Against        Withheld 
                      ---                 -------        --------
                      <S>                 <C>              <C> 
                      22,843,096          21,978           10,947
                      
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                 ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS  AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

EXHIBIT NUMBER     EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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<S>               <C>
11                 Statement Re Computation of Per Share Earnings
27                 Financial Data Schedule
</TABLE>

(b)  There have been no reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter for which
this report is being filed.

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                                   SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                          WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.



                                          By:  /s/Dennis A. Chantland
                                             ------------------------
                                             Dennis A. Chantland
                                             Executive Vice President
                                             Chief Administrative Officer
                                             Acting Principal Financial Officer



Dated: September 5, 1996





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                               EXHIBIT 11

             STATEMENT RE COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS
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            EXHIBIT 11: STATEMENT RE COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 Thirteen Weeks Ended           Twenty-six Weeks Ended
                                                               July 28,         July 30,       July 28,         July 30,
                                                                1996             1995           1996             1995
                                                                ----             ----           ----             ----
<S>                                                         <C>               <C>            <C>              <C>
Net loss                                                    $  (622,000)      $(814,000)     $(3,000,000)     $(1,140,000)
Average shares of common stock
outstanding during the period                                25,459,808      25,358,535       25,441,935       25,347,991

Incremental shares from assumed exercise
of stock options (primary)                                        *               *                *                *
                                                            -----------     ------------     ------------     ------------
                                                             25,459,808      25,358,535       25,441,935       25,347,991
                                                            -----------     ------------     ------------     ------------
Primary loss per share                                           $(0.02)         $(0.03)          $(0.12)          $(0.04)
                                                            ===========     ============     ============     ============

Average shares of common stock
outstanding during the period                                25,459,808      25,358,535       25,441,935       25,347,991

Incremental shares from assumed exercise
of stock options (fully diluted)                                  *               *                *                *
                                                            -----------     ------------     ------------     ------------
                                                             25,459,808      25,358,535       25,441,935       25,347,991
                                                            -----------     ------------     ------------     ------------

Fully diluted loss per share                                     $(0.02)         $(0.03)          $(0.12)          $(0.04)
                                                            ===========     ============     ============     ============
</TABLE>


*   Incremental shares from assumed exercise of stock options and convertible
debt are antidilutive for primary and fully diluted loss per share, and
therefore not presented.



<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE 
COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JULY 28, 1996 
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                        <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>              6-MOS       
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                         FEB-02-1997
<PERIOD-START>                            JAN-29-1996
<PERIOD-END>                              JUL-28-1996
<CASH>                                          6,176
<SECURITIES>                                        0
<RECEIVABLES>                                   9,737
<ALLOWANCES>                                        0
<INVENTORY>                                   101,284
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                              141,635
<PP&E>                                        163,453   
<DEPRECIATION>                                      0
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                316,995
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          77,720
<BONDS>                                        86,854
                               0
                                         0
<COMMON>                                       11,466
<OTHER-SE>                                    107,742
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                  316,995
<SALES>                                       312,895
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                              312,895
<CGS>                                         204,419
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                 204,419
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                    0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                   56
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              3,017
<INCOME-PRETAX>                               (5,172) 
<INCOME-TAX>                                  (2,172)
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                           (3,000)
<DISCONTINUED>                                      0
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