<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Registrant's
condensed consolidated statement of financial position and condensed
consolidated statement of earnings and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements. (In thousands, except per share amounts).
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-2000
<PERIOD-END> SEP-30-2000
<CASH> 178,102
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 75,210
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 418,797
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 709,011
<PP&E> 647,989
<DEPRECIATION> 285,646
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 1,156,086
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 243,149
<BONDS> 540,000
0
0
<COMMON> 102,363
<OTHER-SE> 124,892
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 1,156,086
<SALES> 1,150,198
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 1,150,198
<CGS> 237,385
<TOTAL-COSTS> 237,385
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 25,427
<INCOME-PRETAX> 531,220
<INCOME-TAX> 204,511
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 326,709
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 326,709
<EPS-BASIC> 2.00
<EPS-DILUTED> 2.00
</TABLE>