UNITED STATES SEC File Number
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 0-17941
Washington, D.C. 20549
Cusip Number
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One) __ Form 10-K __ Form 20-F __ Form 11-K X Form 10-Q
__ Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: June 30, 1998
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended:____________________________
READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTION SHEET BEFORE PREPARING FORM. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Nothing in the form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:
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PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION
SPECIALTY RETAIL SERVICES, INC.
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Full Name of Registrant
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Former Name if Applicable
2300 NORTHLAKE CENTRE DRIVE, SUITE 200
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Address of Principal Executive Office (STREET AND NUMBER)
TUCKER, GEORGIA 30084
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City, State and Zip Code
PART II - RULES 12b-25(b) and (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or
expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check appropriate box)
X (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of
- form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or
expense;
X (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition
- report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K, Form N-SAR, or portion
thereof, will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar
day following the prescribed due date; or the subject
quarterly report of transition report on Form 10-Q, or
portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth
calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
__ (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
PART III - NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the Form 10-K, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed with
the prescribed time period. (Attach Extra Sheets if Needed)
The Registrant was unable to resolve certain accounting issues
resulting from a significant acquisition which occurred at the end of the
quarter.
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PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
John Lozo (770) 496-4565
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports been filed? If answer is no identify report(s).
X Yes __ No
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(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of
operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year
will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the
subject report or portion thereof? Yes X No
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If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both
narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the
reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made: n/a
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SPECIALTY RETAIL SERVICES, INC.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
SPECIALTY RETAIL SERVICES, INC.
Date August 13, 1998 By /s/ John Lozo
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John Lozo, Vice President