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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated statements of operations for the thirty-nine weeks ended October
28, 2000 and the balance sheet as of October 28, 2000 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial information.
</LEGEND>
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0
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