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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM SUPERMARKETS
GENERAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION'S CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE 13
WEEKS ENDED APRIL 29, 2000 AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ON APRIL 29, 2000 AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


                             
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