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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF JUNE 26, 1999 AND THE RELATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE 13 AND 26 WEEKS ENDED JUNE 26, 1999
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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     <CIK>                    0000895364
     <NAME>                   Duane Reade Inc.
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