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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM ALBERTSON'S
ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 1, 1996 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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