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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF
    1934

For quarterly period ended May 05, 2001

                                       OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
    ACT OF 1934

         For the transition period from               to

                        Commission File Number: 0-02788

                         THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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             OHIO                   31-0271980
 (State or other jurisdiction    (I.R.S. employer
      of incorporation or       identification no.)
         organization)
3155 EL-BEE ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO         45439
    (Address of principal           (Zip Code)
       executive offices)
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                                 (937) 296-2700
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                 NOT APPLICABLE
   (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
                                    report)
                                ---------------

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [X]  No [ ]

                     APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the issuer's classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date.

     As of June 2, 2001, 11,416,515 shares of the issuer's common stock, without
par value, were outstanding.

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                         THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP.

                                     INDEX

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PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.    Financial Statements
           Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 5, 2001
           (Unaudited) and as of February 3, 2001......................    1
           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13
           weeks ended May 5, 2001 and April 29, 2000 (Unaudited)......    2
           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 13
           weeks ended May 5, 2001 and April 29, 2000 (Unaudited)......    3
           Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
           (Unaudited).................................................    4
ITEM 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated
           Financial Condition and Results of Operations...............    6
ITEM 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
           Risk........................................................    7
PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.    Legal Proceedings...........................................    9
ITEM 2.    Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds...................    9
ITEM 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities.............................    9
ITEM 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.........    9
ITEM 5.    Other Information...........................................    9
ITEM 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................    9
SIGNATURES.............................................................   11
EXHIBIT INDEX..........................................................   12
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                        PART I. -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

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<CAPTION>
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
                                                              MAY 5, 2001    FEB. 3, 2001
                                                              -----------    ------------
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and equivalents......................................   $  8,687        $  7,878
  Customer accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful
     accounts: May 5, 2001 -- $2,743; February 3,
     2001 -- $2,478)........................................    129,199         135,794
  Merchandise inventories...................................    164,891         154,153
  Other current assets......................................     22,573          23,170
                                                               --------        --------
          Total current assets..............................    325,350         320,995
Property, fixtures and equipment, less accumulated
  depreciation and amortization.............................     89,126          86,450
Other Assets................................................     52,144          47,872
                                                               --------        --------
          Total assets......................................   $466,620        $455,317
                                                               ========        ========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of long-term obligations..................   $  3,217        $  1,509
  Accounts payable..........................................     37,881          33,236
  Other accrued liabilities.................................     23,116          25,086
                                                               --------        --------
          Total current liabilities.........................     64,214          59,831
Long-term obligations, less current portion.................    171,371         165,632
Deferred items..............................................     11,813           7,873
Shareholders' equity:
  Common stock, no par, 11,416,515 shares on May 5, 2001 and
     11,451,953 shares on February 3, 2001 issued and
     outstanding............................................    241,882         242,049
  Unearned compensation -- restricted stock, net............       (307)           (455)
  Deficit...................................................    (19,162)        (18,950)
  Other comprehensive loss..................................     (3,191)           (663)
                                                               --------        --------
          Total shareholders' equity........................    219,222         221,981
                                                               --------        --------
          Total liabilities and shareholders' equity........   $466,620        $455,317
                                                               ========        ========
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

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<CAPTION>
                                                              13-WEEKS ENDED    13-WEEKS ENDED
                                                               MAY 5, 2001      APR. 29, 2000
                                                              --------------    --------------
<S>                                                           <C>               <C>
Revenues:
  Net sales.................................................   $   139,494       $   141,582
  Financing.................................................         7,149             6,770
  Other.....................................................           704               753
                                                               -----------       -----------
          Total revenues....................................       147,347           149,105
                                                               -----------       -----------
Costs and expenses:
  Cost of merchandise sold, occupancy, and buying
     expenses...............................................        99,105           101,458
  Selling, general, administrative, and other expenses......        40,543            46,082
  Depreciation and amortization.............................         4,693             3,705
  Interest expense..........................................         3,337             2,659
                                                               -----------       -----------
          Total costs and expenses..........................       147,678           153,904
                                                               -----------       -----------
Loss before income tax benefit..............................          (331)           (4,799)
Income tax benefit..........................................          (119)           (1,728)
                                                               -----------       -----------
Net loss....................................................   $      (212)      $    (3,071)
                                                               ===========       ===========
Loss per common share -- basic and diluted..................   $     (0.02)      $     (0.21)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding...............    11,314,851        14,653,934
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

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<CAPTION>
                                                              13-WEEKS ENDED    13-WEEKS ENDED
                                                               MAY 5, 2001      APR. 29, 2000
                                                              --------------    --------------
<S>                                                           <C>               <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss..................................................      $ (212)          $ (3,071)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
     (used in) operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..........................       4,693              3,705
     Changes in assets and liabilities......................      (4,144)            (4,492)
                                                                  ------           --------
          Net cash provided by (used in) operating
            activities......................................         337             (3,858)
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Capital expenditures, net.................................      (3,669)            (3,133)
                                                                  ------           --------
          Net cash used in investing activities.............      (3,669)            (3,133)
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Net payments under asset securitization agreement.........      (5,044)           (14,541)
  Net borrowings under revolving lines of credit............       9,616             21,753
  Payments on long-term obligations.........................        (369)              (235)
  Other.....................................................         (62)                (6)
                                                                  ------           --------
          Net cash provided by financing activities.........       4,141              6,971
                                                                  ------           --------
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents.................         809                (20)
Cash and equivalents -- beginning of period.................       7,878              8,276
                                                                  ------           --------
Cash and equivalents -- end of period.......................      $8,687           $  8,256
                                                                  ======           ========
Supplemental cash flow information:
  Interest paid.............................................      $2,623           $  2,570
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:
  Capital leases............................................       3,244                 --
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                  (UNAUDITED)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

   The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
   include accounts of The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. and its wholly-owned
   subsidiaries (the "Company"). All intercompany transactions and balances have
   been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, the Company
   has made all adjustments (primarily consisting of normal recurring accruals)
   considered necessary for a fair presentation for all periods presented.

   Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the
   financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles
   generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or
   omitted. The Company's business is seasonal in nature and the results of
   operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the
   results for the full fiscal year. It is suggested these condensed
   consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial
   statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on
   Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 2001.

2. PER SHARE AMOUNTS

   Basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income
   (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Stock
   options, restricted shares, deferred shares, and warrants outstanding
   represent potential common shares and are included in computing diluted
   income per share when the effect would be dilutive.

3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

   During the first quarter of 2001, a total of 29,000 stock options were
   granted at fair market value to designated employees under the Company's
   Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). These options granted
   have a maximum term of ten years and vest over five years.

   The Plan provides for the issuance of deferred shares to bonus eligible
   employees who elect to receive deferred shares in lieu of a portion of their
   cash bonus. During the first quarter of 2001, the Company awarded 10,432
   deferred shares in lieu of cash bonus. These shares have a deferral period
   ending date of February 2, 2004. The Plan also provides for the issuance of
   restricted common shares to certain employees and nonemployee directors of
   the Company. These shares have a vesting period of three years. There were
   38,538 restricted shares awarded under the Plan during the first quarter of
   2001. The fair market value of the restricted shares is being amortized over
   the three year vesting period.

   Nonemployee directors may take all or a portion of their annual base retainer
   fee in the form of a discounted stock option. During the first quarter of
   2001 a total of 26,666 stock options, with an exercise price of $2.25, were
   granted under this plan. These options vest on February 4, 2002.

4. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

   The comprehensive loss for the 13 weeks ended May 5, 2001 and April 29, 2000,
   was $2.7 million and $3.1 million; respectively. The difference between net
   loss and comprehensive loss for the 13 weeks ended May 5, 2001 relates to the
   adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133,
   "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities".

5. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

   Effective February 4, 2001, the Company adopted SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for
   Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", as amended, which requires
   derivatives to be recorded on the balance sheet as assets or liabilities,
   measured at fair value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value
   of the derivatives are
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                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

       NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED

                                  (UNAUDITED)

   recorded either as a separate component of shareholders' equity or in the
   statement of operations depending on whether the instruments meet the
   criteria for hedge accounting.

   The Company utilizes an interest rate swap agreement to effectively establish
   long-term fixed rates on borrowings under the Securitization Facility, thus
   reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future income. This swap
   agreement involves the receipt of variable rate amounts in exchange for fixed
   rate interest payments over the life of the agreement. The Company has
   determined that its swap agreement meets the criteria for cash flow hedge
   accounting. The fair value of the Company's swap agreement was a $2.9 million
   liability at February 4, 2001, and a $3.9 million liability at May 5, 2001.
   This liability is included in Deferred items on the condensed consolidated
   balance sheet. The adjustments to record the initial adoption of SFAS No. 133
   and the net change in fair value were recorded, net of income taxes, in other
   comprehensive loss. There was no ineffectiveness during the 13 week period
   ended May 5, 2001.

6. SEGMENT REPORTING

   The following table sets forth financial information by segment, $(000's):

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<CAPTION>
                                                                     THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
                                                                 -----------------------------
                                                                 MAY 5, 2001    APRIL 29, 2000
                                                                 -----------    --------------
   <S>                                                           <C>            <C>

   Department Store

     Revenues..................................................   $140,198         $142,335

     Operating (loss)..........................................     (3,143)          (3,578)

   Finance Operations

     Revenues..................................................   $  9,161         $  8,757

     Operating profit..........................................      6,101            6,074

   Segment Subtotal

     Revenues (1)..............................................   $149,359         $151,092

     Operating profit (2)......................................      2,958            2,496
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   (1) Segment revenues is reconciled to reported revenues as follows:

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                                                                     THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
                                                                 -----------------------------
                                                                 MAY 5, 2001    APRIL 29, 2000
                                                                 -----------    --------------
   <S>                                                           <C>            <C>

   Segment revenues............................................   $149,359         $151,092

   Intersegment operating charge

     Eliminated................................................     (2,012)          (1,987)
                                                                  --------         --------

                                                                  $147,347         $149,105
                                                                  ========         ========
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   (2) Segment operating profit is reconciled to loss before income tax benefit
   as follows:

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                                                                     THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
                                                                 -----------------------------
                                                                 MAY 5, 2001    APRIL 29, 2000
                                                                 -----------    --------------
   <S>                                                           <C>            <C>

   Segment operating profit....................................    $2,958          $ 2,496

   Store closing costs.........................................                     (4,720)

   Interest expense............................................    (3,337)          (2,659)

   Other.......................................................        48               84
                                                                   ------          -------

                                                                   $ (331)         $(4,799)
                                                                   ======          =======
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL CONDITION
        AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

     This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains certain "forward-looking
statements" that are based on management's current beliefs, estimates and
assumptions, including predictions of future operating performance, events or
developments such as Elder-Beerman's future sales, profits, expenses, income and
earnings per share. In addition, words such as "expects," "anticipates,"
"intends," "plans," "believes," "hopes," and "estimates," and variations of such
words and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking
statements.

     Because forward-looking statements are based on a number of beliefs,
estimates and assumptions by management that could ultimately prove inaccurate,
there is no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate.
Many factors could materially affect actual future operations and results,
including the following: the ability to open new stores on schedule, including
the new stores announced for 2001 in Kohler, WI, Alliance, OH and DuBois, PA;
increasing price and product competition; fluctuations in consumer demand and
confidence, especially during the Christmas shopping season and in light of
current general economic conditions, interest rates and the capital markets; the
availability and mix of inventory; fluctuations in costs and expenses; consumer
response to the company's new merchandising strategies, advertising, marketing
and promotional programs; the ability of the company to achieve its expense
cutting initiatives as it implements its strategic plan; the timing and
effectiveness of new store openings, particularly its new concept stores opened
in the Fall season of 2000 and Spring season of 2001 (Howell, MI; West Bend, WI;
Jasper, IN and Plover, WI) and the new concept stores to be opened in the Fall
season of 2001; the impact of electronic commerce; weather conditions that
affect consumer traffic in stores, especially during the Christmas season; the
continued availability and terms of financing; the outcome of pending and future
litigation; consumer debt levels; the impact of any new consumer bankruptcy
laws; inflation and interest rates and the condition of the capital markets.

     Elder-Beerman undertakes no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS

     The following is a discussion of the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company for the 13 week periods ended May 5, 2001 ("First
Quarter 2001") and April 29, 2000 ("First Quarter 2000"). The Company's fiscal
year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. The discussion and analysis
which follow are based upon and should be read in conjunction with the Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto included in Part I, Item
I.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

  FIRST QUARTER 2001 COMPARED TO FIRST QUARTER 2000

     Net sales for the First Quarter 2001 decreased by 1.5% to $139.5 million
from $141.6 million for the First Quarter 2000. Comparable store sales decreased
by 2.9%. Ladies' better and moderate sportswear, junior sportswear, furniture,
and shoes had the best performance.

     Financing revenue from the Company's private label credit card for the
First Quarter 2001 increased by 5.6% to $7.1 million from $6.8 million for the
First Quarter 2000, primarily due to an increase in late fees charged.

     Other revenue, which is primarily from leased departments, for the First
Quarter 2001 decreased by $0.1 million to $0.7 million from $0.8 million for the
First Quarter 2000.

     Cost of merchandise sold, occupancy, and buying expenses decreased to 71.0%
of net sales for the First Quarter 2001 from 71.7% of net sales for the First
Quarter 2000. During the First Quarter 2001 merchandise gross margins were
reduced 0.5% due to additional markdowns to clear excess inventory as a result
of the comparable sales decrease. During the First Quarter 2000 an inventory
adjustment of $1.8 million (1.3% of sales) related to the closing of the
Company's Wheeling and Charleston, West Virginia stores was recorded.

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     Selling, general, administrative, and other expenses decreased to 29.1% of
net sales for the First Quarter 2001 from 32.5% for the First Quarter 2000. The
decrease is primarily due to expense initiatives that have been implemented as
part of the Company's new strategic plan. Also, the First Quarter 2000 included
an expense of $2.9 million for lease buyout, severance cost, and write-down of
fixed assets related to the closing of the Company's Wheeling and Charleston,
West Virginia stores.

     Depreciation and amortization expense increased to 3.4% of net sales for
the First Quarter 2001 compared to 2.6% of net sales for the First Quarter 2000.
The increase is primarily due to increased capital expenditures related to the
opening of new concept stores, and replacing the point-of-sale cash registers in
all stores.

     Interest expense increased to $3.3 million for the First Quarter 2001 from
$2.7 million for the First Quarter 2000. The increase is primarily due to higher
average borrowing because of the Company's stock repurchase program, which was
completed in October 2000.

     An income tax benefit was recorded in the First Quarter 2001 and the First
Quarter 2000 at a rate of 36.0%.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     The Company's principal sources of funds are cash flow from operations and
borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and Receivable Securitization
Facility (collectively, the "Credit Facilities"). The Company's primary ongoing
cash requirements are to fund debt service, make capital expenditures, and
finance working capital.

     Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.3 million for the First
Quarter 2001, compared to $3.9 million used in the First Quarter 2000. A net
loss of $0.2 million was recorded in the First Quarter 2001, compared to a net
loss of $3.1 million in the First Quarter 2000. In addition, the depreciation
and amortization component of the net losses increased $1.0 million to $4.7
million for the First Quarter 2001, compared to $3.7 million for the First
Quarter 2000.

     Net cash used in investing activities was $3.7 million for the First
Quarter 2001, compared to $3.1 million for the First Quarter 2000. The increase
is due to the opening of a new concept store in the First Quarter 2001,
partially offset by reduced capital expenditures for store maintenance,
remodeling, and data processing.

     For the First Quarter 2001, net cash provided by financing activities was
$4.1 million compared to $7.0 million for the First Quarter 2000, which
represents reduced borrowing required for operating and investing activities.

     The Company believes that it will generate sufficient cash flow from
operations, as supplemented by its available borrowings under the Credit
Facilities, to meet anticipated working capital and capital expenditure
requirements, as well as debt service requirements under the Credit Facilities.

     The Company may from time to time consider acquisitions of department store
assets and companies. Acquisition transactions, if any, are expected to be
financed through a combination of cash on hand from operations, available
borrowings under the Credit Facilities, and the possible issuance from time to
time of long-term debt or other securities. Depending upon the conditions in the
capital markets and other factors, the Company will from time to time consider
the issuance of debt or other securities, or other possible capital market
transactions, the proceeds of which could be used to refinance current
indebtedness or for other corporate purposes.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

     The Company is subject to the risk of fluctuating interest rates in the
normal course of business, primarily as a result of its variable rate borrowing.
The Company has entered into a variable to fixed rate interest-rate swap
agreement to effectively reduce its exposure to interest rate fluctuations. A
hypothetical 100 basis point change in interest rates would not materially
affect the Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

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     The Company does not maintain a trading account for any class of financial
instrument and is not directly subject to any foreign currency exchange or
commodity price risk. As a result, the Company believes that its market risk
exposure is not material to the Company's financial position, liquidity or
results of operations.

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                         PART II. -- OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

     The Company is currently involved in several legal proceedings arising from
its normal business activities and reserves have been established where
appropriate. However, no legal proceedings have arisen or become reportable
events during this quarter, and management believes that none of the remaining
legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

     (a) Not Applicable.

     (b) Not Applicable.

     (c) Not Applicable.

     (d) Not Applicable.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

     Not Applicable.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

     None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

     None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     (a) The following Exhibits are included in this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q:

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         <C>         <S>

           3(a)      Amended Articles of Incorporation (previously filed as
                     Exhibit 3(a) to the Form 10-K filed on April 30, 1998 (the
                     "Form 10-K") and incorporated herein by reference)

           3(b)      Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Articles of
                     Incorporation (previously filed as Exhibit 3(b) to the Form
                     10-Q for the quarter ended October 28, 2000 (the "Form
                     10-Q") and incorporated herein by reference)

           3(c)      Amended Code of Regulations (previously filed as Exhibit
                     3(c) to the Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference)

           4(a)      Stock Certificate for Common Stock (previously filed as
                     Exhibit 4(a) to the Company's Form 10/A-1 filed on January
                     23, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference)

           4(b)      Rights Agreement By and Between The Elder-Beerman Stores
                     Corp. and Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., dated as of December
                     30, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's
                     Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on November 17,
                     1998 (the "Form 8-A") and incorporated herein by reference)
</TABLE>

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         <C>         <S>

           4(c)      Warrant Agreement by and Between Beerman-Peal Holdings, Inc.
                     and the Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. for 249,809 shares of
                     Common Stock at a strike price of $12.80 per share dated
                     December 30, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the
                     Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

           4(d)      Warrant Agreement by and Between Beerman-Peal Holdings, Inc.
                     and the Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. for 374,713 shares of
                     Common Stock at a strike price of $14.80 per share dated
                     December 30, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 4(e) to the
                     Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

           4(e)      Amendment No. 1 to the Rights Agreement, dated as of
                     November 11, 1998 (previously filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the
                     Form 8-A and incorporated herein by reference)
</TABLE>

     (b) No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the period.

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                                   SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                         THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP.,
                                         an Ohio corporation

                                         By: /s/ Scott J. Davido
                                           -------------------------------------
                                           Scott J. Davido
                                           Executive Vice President, Chief
                                             Financial Officer and Treasurer
                                           (on behalf of the Registrant and as
                                             Principal Financial Officer)

Dated: June 14, 2001

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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX

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<CAPTION>
       EXHIBIT
       NUMBER                             DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
       -------                            ----------------------
       <C>             <S>

          3(a)         Amended Articles of Incorporation (previously filed as
                       Exhibit 3(a) to the Form 10-K filed on April 30, 1998 (the
                       "Form 10-K"), and incorporated herein by reference)

          3(b)         Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Articles of
                       Incorporation (previously filed as Exhibit 3(b) to the Form
                       10-Q for the quarter ended October 28, 2000 (the "Form
                       10-Q") and incorporated herein by reference)

          3(c)         Amended Code of Regulation (previously filed as Exhibit 3(c)
                       to the Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference)

          4(a)         Stock Certificate for Common Stock (previously filed as
                       Exhibit 4(a) to the Company's Form 10/A-1 filed on January
                       23, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference)

          4(b)         Rights Agreement By and Between The Elder-Beerman Stores
                       Corp. and Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., dated as of December
                       30, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's
                       Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on November 17,
                       1998 (the "Form 8-A") and incorporated herein by reference)

          4(c)         Warrant Agreement by and Between Beerman-Peal Holdings, Inc.
                       and the Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. for 249,809 shares of
                       Common Stock at a strike price of $12.80 per share dated
                       December 30, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 4(e) to the
                       Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

          4(d)         Warrant Agreement by and Between Beerman-Peal Holdings, Inc.
                       and the Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. for 374,713 shares of
                       Common Stock at a strike price of $14.80 per share dated
                       December 30, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 4(e) to the
                       Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

          4(e)         Amendment No. 1 to the Rights Agreement, dated as of
                       November 11, 1998 (previously filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the
                       Form 8-A and incorporated herein by reference)
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