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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q


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

                  FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 1, 1998

                                       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 1-10745


                             THE CALDOR CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           DELAWARE                                        06-1282044
           --------                                        ----------
(State or other jurisdiction of                (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)



     20 GLOVER AVENUE, NORWALK, CT                          06856-5620
     -----------------------------                          ----------
(Address of principal executive offices)                    (Zip Code)


                                 (203) 846-1641
                                 --------------
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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  [   ]


The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of August 28, 1998 was
16,902,839.
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                     THE CALDOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                TABLE OF CONTENTS


                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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ITEM 1 :  CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


      Independent Accountants' Review Report                                      3

      Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Thirteen and Twenty-six
      Weeks Ended August 1, 1998 and August 2, 1997                               5

      Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 1, 1998 and January 31, 1998       6

      Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Deficit                             7

      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Twenty-six Weeks Ended
      August 1, 1998 and August 2, 1997                                           8

      Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                 10



ITEM 2 :  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
          AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS                                              16



                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6 :  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K                                       23
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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REVIEW REPORT


Board of Directors and Stockholders of
The Caldor Corporation
Norwalk, Connecticut


We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of The Caldor
Corporation (Debtor-in-Possession) and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of August
1, 1998 and the related consolidated statements of operations for the twenty-six
and thirteen week periods ended August 1, 1998 and August 2, 1997, stockholders'
deficit for the twenty-six week period ended August 1, 1998, and cash flows for
the twenty-six week periods ended August 1, 1998 and August 2, 1997. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim
financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to
financial data and of making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and
accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is
the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a
whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should
be made to such consolidated financial statements for them to be in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.

As discussed in Notes 1 and 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the
Company and certain of its subsidiaries filed for reorganization under Chapter
11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in September 1995. The accompanying
consolidated financial statements do not purport to reflect or provide for the
consequences of the bankruptcy proceedings. In particular, such consolidated
financial statements do not purport to show (a) as to assets, their realizable
value on a liquidation basis or their availability to satisfy liabilities; (b)
as to pre-petition liabilities, the amounts that may be allowed for claims or
contingencies, or the status and priority thereof; (c) as to stockholder
accounts, the effect of any changes that may be made in the capitalization of
the Company; (d) as to operations, the effect of any changes that may be made in
its business. The eventual outcome of these matters is not presently
determinable.


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The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming
that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the
consolidated financial statements [and Note 1 to the annual financial statements
for the year ended January 31, 1998 (not presented herein)], the bankruptcy
filing and related circumstances and the losses from operations raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The
continuation of its business as a going concern is contingent upon, among other
things, future profitable operations, the ability to generate sufficient cash
from operations and financing sources to meet obligations, and the development
and confirmation of a plan of reorganization. Management's plans concerning
these matters are also discussed in the notes to the respective financial
statements. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might result from the outcome of the uncertainties referred to herein and
in the preceding paragraph.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the consolidated balance sheet of The Caldor Corporation
(Debtor-in-Possession) and subsidiaries as of January 31, 1998, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity
(deficit), and cash flows for the year then ended; and in our report dated April
24, 1998, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial
statements and included explanatory paragraphs related to (a) the Company's
filing for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code and
(b) the Company's recurring losses from operations raise substantial doubt about
the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated
statements of operations and cash flows for the year ended January 31, 1998 are
not presented herein. In our opinion, the information set forth in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 1998 and related
consolidated statement of stockholders' equity/(deficit) for the year then ended
is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated
financial statements from which it has been derived.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP



New York, New York
September 14, 1998


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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1: Consolidated Financial Statements


                     THE CALDOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                   (Unaudited)


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                                                  THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED:         TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED:
                                                --------------------------    --------------------------
                                                 AUGUST 1,      AUGUST 2,      AUGUST 1,      AUGUST 2,
                                                   1998           1997           1998            1997
                                                -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
<S>                                             <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>        
Net sales                                       $   572,481    $   598,151    $ 1,102,054    $ 1,123,786

Cost of merchandise sold                            424,471        437,001        814,815        822,198

Selling, general and administrative expenses        148,256        162,658        304,800        322,746

Loss on disposition of property and equipment           163                           163

Interest expense, net                                11,018         10,956         21,497         21,347
                                                -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Loss before reorganization items                    (11,427)       (12,464)       (39,221)       (42,505)

Reorganization items (Note 5)                         4,682          5,560          7,852         11,834
                                                -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Net loss                                        $   (16,109)   $   (18,024)   $   (47,073)   $   (54,339)
                                                ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========


Basic and diluted net loss per share            $     (0.95)   $     (1.07)   $     (2.78)   $     (3.21)
                                                ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========

Weighted average common and common
  equivalent shares used in computing basic
  and diluted per share amounts                      16,903         16,903         16,903         16,919
                                                ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========
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                     THE CALDOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)



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                                                         AUGUST 1, 1998   JANUARY 31, 1998
                                                         ---------------  ----------------
                                                          (unaudited)
<S>                                                     <C>                <C>      
ASSETS
Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                              $  23,067         $  21,561
    Restricted cash (Note 3)                                   1,045             1,023
    Accounts receivable                                        7,823            12,853
    Merchandise inventories                                  425,700           419,682
    Assets held for disposal, net                              6,000            30,076
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets                 20,649            20,987
                                                           ---------         ---------

          Total current assets                               484,284           506,182
                                                           ---------         ---------


Property and equipment, net                                  356,857           369,316
Property under capital leases, net                            64,601            67,342
Debt issuance costs                                            6,163             1,086
Other assets                                                   5,057             5,194
                                                           ---------         ---------

                                                           $ 916,962         $ 949,120
                                                           =========         =========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current  liabilities:
    Accounts payable                                       $ 169,153         $ 149,659
    Accrued expenses                                          49,374            60,360
    Other accrued liabilities                                 46,734            53,542
    Current maturities of long-term debt                       9,661             9,936
    Borrowings under DIP Facility                            206,001           187,698
                                                           ---------         ---------
          Total current liabilities                          480,923           461,195
                                                           ---------         ---------

Long-term debt                                                10,376            10,525
Other long-term liabilities                                   32,099            31,037
Liabilities subject to compromise (Note 4)                   723,082           729,039

Stockholders' deficit:

    Preferred stock, par value $.01-
          authorized, 10,000,000 shares;
          issued and outstanding, none
    Common stock, par value $.01-
          authorized, 50,000,000 shares;
          issued and outstanding, 16,902,839 shares              169               169
    Additional paid-in capital                               201,334           201,334
    Deficit                                                 (528,492)         (481,419)
    Unearned compensation                                       (385)             (616)
    Minimum pension liability adjustment                      (2,144)           (2,144)
                                                           ---------         ---------
          Total stockholders' deficit                       (329,518)         (282,676)
                                                           ---------         ---------

                                                           $ 916,962         $ 949,120
                                                           =========         =========
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                     THE CALDOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)





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                                    OUTSTANDING 
                                   COMMON STOCK          ADDITIONAL                                 MINIMUM
                                   ------------           PAID-IN                     UNEARNED      PENSION    STOCKHOLDERS'
                                SHARES       AMOUNT       CAPITAL      DEFICIT      COMPENSATION   LIABILITY      DEFICIT
                                ------    ------------   ----------    -------      ------------   ---------   -------------
<S>                          <C>          <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>            <C>         <C>        
Balance, January 31, 1998    16,902,839       $ 169      $ 201,334   $ (481,419)      $ (616)      $ (2,144)    $ (282,676)
                                                                                                 
Amortization of unearned                                                                         
     compensation                                                                        231                           231
                                                                                                 
Net loss                                                                (47,073)                                   (47,073)
                             ----------       -----      ---------   ----------       ------       --------     ---------- 
                                                                                                 
Balance, August 1, 1998      16,902,839       $ 169      $ 201,334   $ (528,492)      $ (385)      $ (2,144)    $ (329,518)
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                     THE CALDOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)


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<CAPTION>
                                                                                FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED:
                                                                                -------------------------------
                                                                                AUGUST 1, 1998   AUGUST 2, 1997
                                                                                --------------   --------------
<S>                                                                             <C>              <C>      
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Net loss                                                                       $(47,073)        $(54,339)
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
        Amortization of debt issuance costs                                           1,319            1,824
        Depreciation and other amortization                                          25,155           27,676
        Loss on disposition of property and equipment                                   163
        Amortization of unearned compensation                                           231              261
        Reorganization items                                                          7,852           11,834
    Working capital and other                                                        26,776            2,772
                                                                                   --------         --------
            Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
              before reorganization items                                            14,423           (9,972)
    Reorganization items:
          Reduction of liabilities subject to compromise                             (1,723)          (3,299)
          Reorganization items paid                                                 (13,138)         (10,482)
                                                                                   --------         --------
            Net cash used in operating activities                                      (438)         (23,753)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Capital expenditures                                                            (10,092)          (7,766)
    (Increase) Decrease in restricted cash                                              (22)             522
                                                                                   --------         --------
            Net cash used in investing activities                                   (10,114)          (7,244)
                                                                                   --------         --------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Proceeds from borrowings under DIP Facility                                      18,303           31,698
    Debt issuance costs                                                              (5,821)
    Repayment of short-term debt                                                       (275)
    Repayment of long-term debt                                                        (149)            (252)
                                                                                   --------         --------
            Net cash provided by financing activities                                12,058           31,446
                                                                                   --------         --------

    Increase in cash and cash equivalents                                             1,506              449

    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period                                   21,561           27,477
                                                                                   --------         --------

    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                                       $ 23,067         $ 27,926
                                                                                   ========         ========
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                     THE CALDOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)


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                                                        FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED:
                                                       --------------------------------
                                                       AUGUST 1, 1998    AUGUST 2, 1997
                                                       --------------    --------------
<S>                                                    <C>              <C>     
WORKING CAPITAL AND OTHER COMPRISED OF:
    Accounts  receivable                                  $  5,030         $  1,027
    Merchandise inventories                                 (6,018)         (13,315)
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets                  338           (3,578)
    Assets held for disposal, net                           24,076            8,177
    Refundable income taxes                                                  13,040
    Accounts payable                                        19,494           24,016
    Accrued expenses                                       (10,986)         (18,925)
    Other accrued liabilities                                 (400)          (3,995)
    Other assets and long-term liabilities                  (4,758)          (3,675)
                                                          --------         --------
                                                          $ 26,776         $  2,772
                                                          ========         ========
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                           THE CALDOR CORPORATION AND
                                  SUBSIDIARIES

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                                 (In thousands)
                                   (Unaudited)


1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

         The unaudited consolidated financial statements of The Caldor
         Corporation (the "Registrant") and subsidiaries (collectively, the
         "Company") have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
         accounting principles for interim financial information and the
         instructions for Form 10-Q applicable to a going concern, which
         principles, except as otherwise disclosed, assume that assets will be
         realized and liabilities will be discharged in the normal course of
         business. The Registrant and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively,
         the "Debtors") filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the
         United States Bankruptcy Code ("Chapter 11" or "Bankruptcy Code") on
         September 18, 1995 (the "Filing"). The Debtors are presently operating
         their business as debtors-in-possession subject to the jurisdiction of
         the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New
         York (the "Bankruptcy Court").

         The Company's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
         accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to
         a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations,
         realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities and commitments in
         the normal course of business. The Filing, related circumstances and
         the losses from operations, raise substantial doubt about its ability
         to continue as a going concern. The appropriateness of using the going
         concern basis is dependent upon, among other things, confirmation of a
         plan of reorganization, future profitable operations, and the ability
         to generate sufficient cash from operations and financing sources to
         meet obligations. As a result of the Filing and related circumstances,
         however, such realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities is
         subject to significant uncertainty. While under the protection of
         Chapter 11, the Debtors may sell or otherwise dispose of assets, and
         liquidate or settle liabilities, for amounts other than those reflected
         in the consolidated financial statements. Further, a plan of
         reorganization could materially change the amounts reported in the
         consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial
         statements do not include any adjustments relating to a recoverability
         of the value of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and
         classification of liabilities that might be necessary as a consequence
         of a plan of reorganization.

         With respect to the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the
         thirteen weeks ended August 1, 1998 ("Second Quarter 1998") and the
         twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 1998, it is the Registrant's opinion
         that all necessary adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring
         adjustments) have been included to present a fair statement of results
         for the periods presented. Although these consolidated financial
         statements are unaudited, they have been reviewed by the Company's
         independent accountants, Deloitte & Touche LLP, for conformity with
         accounting requirements for interim financial reporting. Their report
         on such review is included herein.

         These consolidated statements should be read in conjunction with the
         Company's consolidated financial statements included in the
         Registrant's Annual Report on Form 


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         10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998. Due to the seasonal
         nature of the Company's sales, operating results for the interim period
         are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the
         fiscal year ending January 30, 1999. Certain information and footnote
         disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
         accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been
         condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations promulgated
         by the Securities and Exchange Commission.


2.  REORGANIZATION CASE

         In the Chapter 11 case, substantially all liabilities as of the date of
         the Filing are subject to resolution under a plan of reorganization to
         be voted upon by the Debtors' creditors and stockholders and confirmed
         by the Bankruptcy Court. Amended and restated schedules were filed by
         the Debtors with the Bankruptcy Court setting forth the assets and
         liabilities of the Debtors as of the date of the Filing as shown by the
         Debtors' accounting records. The Bankruptcy Court fixed August 12, 1996
         as the last date by which creditors of the Debtors could file proofs of
         claim for claims that arose prior to the Filing. The Debtors are in the
         process of reconciling differences between amounts shown by the Debtors
         and claims filed by creditors. The amount and settlement terms for such
         disputed liabilities are subject to allowance by the Bankruptcy Court.
         Ultimately, the adjustment of the total liabilities of the Debtors
         remains subject to a Bankruptcy Court approved plan of reorganization,
         and, accordingly, the amount of such liabilities is not presently
         determinable. The Bankruptcy Court has extended the period in which the
         Debtors possess the exclusive right to file a plan of reorganization
         through March 1, 1999 and the period in which the Debtors can solicit
         acceptances for the plan of reorganization through April 30, 1999. The
         Debtors have distributed a term sheet and drafts of their proposed plan
         of reorganization and disclosure statement to the professionals
         representing the Debtors' Official Creditor and Equity Committees and
         the non-statutory Term Loan Holders Committee (the "Committees"). The
         Debtors are negotiating the terms and timing of their emergence from
         Chapter 11 with these Committees. It is not expected that such a plan
         would provide for recovery by equity security holders.

         On September 18, 1997, the New York Stock Exchange suspended trading in
         the Company's Common Stock and on November 25, 1997, the Securities and
         Exchange Commission delisted the Company's Common Stock. Subsequent to
         September 18, 1997, the Company's Common Stock has been traded on the
         OTC Bulletin Board.

         On March 25, 1998, the Bankruptcy Court approved the closing of 12
         under-performing stores (the "Under-Performing Stores"). The Company
         completed a liquidation sale at one of the locations and retained a
         liquidator who conducted store closing sales at the other locations.
         These sales were completed and the stores were closed by the end of May
         1998. The net proceeds of these sales were distributed to the Company
         for working capital purposes pursuant to agreement with BankBoston,
         N.A. ("BBNA") as agent under the New DIP Facility (as defined below).

         Under Chapter 11, the Debtors may elect to assume or reject real estate
         leases, employment contracts, personal property leases, service
         contracts and other executory pre-petition contracts, subject to
         Bankruptcy Court approval. As of August 1, 1998, the Debtors had
         rejected the leases for 37 locations, assumed 18 real estate leases
         (two of which were for warehouses and the balance were for stores) and
         had reached agreement with landlords to terminate an additional seven
         leases without liability. Subsequent to assuming these leases, the
         Company announced its plans to close the Under-Performing Stores,
         including three locations for which leases had been assumed (the
         "Previously Assumed Stores"). The claims of the landlords of the
         Previously Assumed Stores are 


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         treated as administrative expenses under Chapter 11, subject to both
         the landlords' obligation to mitigate damages and limitations on
         damages agreed upon by the Company and each landlord. The Debtors
         continue to review leases and contracts, as well as other operational
         and merchandising changes, and cannot presently determine or reasonably
         estimate the ultimate outcome of, or liability resulting from, this
         review. Additional information with respect to the Debtors' Chapter 11
         case is set forth in the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
         the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998.

         On May 15, 1998, the Registrant obtained a new $450 million senior
         secured debtor-in-possession financing, pursuant to a revolving credit
         and guaranty agreement (the "New DIP Facility") with BBNA. In addition,
         the Registrant has received a commitment (the "Commitment") from BBNA
         to provide the Registrant with separate exit financing (the "Exit
         Facility," and together with the New DIP Facility, the "New
         Facilities"). The proceeds of the New DIP Facility were used to repay
         in full the Company's outstanding obligations under its prior $450
         million debtor-in-possession financing facility (the "Prior DIP
         Facility") and will be used for the working capital and general
         corporate purposes of the Company. The Exit Facility will be used to
         provide for the working capital and general corporate purposes of the
         reorganized Company beyond the effective date (the "Effective Date") of
         a plan of reorganization (the "Plan") as well as to repay in full the
         outstanding obligations under the New DIP Facility.

         The Commitment provides that the New DIP Facility will be replaced by
         the Exit Facility on the Effective Date provided that the Plan is not
         inconsistent with certain terms of the Commitment and is otherwise
         reasonably satisfactory to BBNA and that all conditions precedent to
         confirmation of the Plan have been met. Among other things, the Plan
         must provide for repayment in full of the New DIP Facility, the Company
         must have had a 12-month rolling earnings before interest, taxes,
         depreciation, amortization and reorganization items ("EBITDAR") on the
         closing date of the Exit Facility of not less than $60 million
         (EBITDAR for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998 was $53.7 million)
         and the Company's borrowing availability under the Exit Facility on
         the closing date thereof must exceed certain specified minimum levels.

         The New DIP Facility will terminate on the earlier of (i) the Effective
         Date or (ii) November 15, 1999. The Exit Facility will terminate on May
         15, 2002.

         The Registrant's maximum borrowing under the New DIP Facility may not
         exceed the lesser of (a) the sum of (i) 72% (77% for fiscal months of
         March through December of each year provided that the Overadvance
         Amount shall not increase the borrowing base by more than $30 million)
         of the cost value of the Company's Eligible Inventory and, without
         duplication, Eligible FOB Inventory (minus a 20% reserve), Eligible
         Letter of Credit Inventory and Eligible In Transit Inventory, (ii) 80%
         of the Company's Eligible Accounts Receivable and (iii) the lesser of
         (A) $45 million and (B) under certain circumstances, 70% of the agreed
         upon value of the Company's leasehold interests in real estate and (b)
         $450 million (the "New DIP Facility Borrowing Base"). At August 1,
         1998, the New DIP Facility Borrowing Base was $394.7 million. The
         Registrant's maximum borrowing under the Exit Facility may not exceed
         the lesser of (a) the sum of (i) 75% (73% for the fiscal months of
         January and February of each year) of the cost value of the Company's
         Eligible Inventory and, without duplication, Eligible FOB Inventory
         (minus a 20% reserve), Eligible Letter of Credit Inventory and Eligible
         In Transit Inventory, (ii) 80% of the Company's Eligible Accounts
         Receivable minus applicable Reserves (as such terms are defined in the
         New DIP Facility) and (iii) the lesser of (A) $40 million and (B) under
         certain circumstances, 60% of the agreed upon value of the Company's
         leasehold interests in real estate and (b) $450 million (the "Exit
         Facility Borrowing Base").

         The New DIP Facility has, and the Commitment provides that the Exit
         Facility will have, a sublimit of $150 million for the issuance of
         letters of credit. The New DIP 


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         Facility contains, and the Commitment provides that the Exit Facility
         will also contain, negative covenants, including, among other things,
         limitations of the creation of additional liens and indebtedness,
         capital expenditures, the sale of assets, and the maintenance of
         minimum EBITDAR, the maintenance of ratio of accounts payable to
         inventory levels, and a prohibition on the payment of dividends.

         Advances under the New DIP Facility, and the Commitment provides that
         advances under the Exit Facility, will bear interest, at the
         Registrant's option, at BBNA's Alternate Base Rate per annum or the
         Eurodollar Applicable Margin (i.e., the fully reserved adjusted
         Eurodollar Rate plus 2.25% or 2.75% during any period that the Company
         is utilizing the Overadvance Rate) for periods of one, two and three
         months. The Eurodollar Applicable Margin is subject to reduction by up
         to 0.5% if the Company achieves certain specified EBITDAR levels.

         Under the New DIP Facility, and pursuant to the Commitment under the
         Exit Facility, the Registrant will pay an unused line fee of 0.25% per
         annum on the unused portion thereof, a letter of credit fee equal to
         1.5% per annum of average outstanding letters of credit and certain
         other fees. In connection with the receipt of the Commitment and the
         closing of the New DIP Facility, the Company paid fees of 
         approximately $5.8 million on May 15, 1998. 

         As of August 1, 1998, the outstanding borrowings under the New DIP
         Facility were $206.0 million and open letters of credit were $84.7
         million.

         Obligations of the Registrant under the New DIP Facility have been
         granted (i) superpriority administrative claim status pursuant to
         section 364 (c) (1) of the Bankruptcy Code, subject only to an
         exclusion for certain administrative and professional fees and (ii)
         secured perfected first priority security interests in liens upon all
         assets of the Company. The Commitment provides that obligations of the
         Company under the Exit Facility will be granted secured perfected first
         priority security interests in and liens upon all assets of the
         Company.


3.  RESTRICTED CASH

         As of August 1, 1998, the restricted cash balance of $1.0 million was
         being held in a segregated account, pursuant to stipulation, pending
         resolution of a motion filed in Bankruptcy Court by a vendor of the
         Company.


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4. LIABILITIES SUBJECT TO COMPROMISE

         Liabilities subject to compromise are subject to future adjustments
         depending on Bankruptcy Court actions and further developments with
         respect to disputed claims. Liabilities subject to compromise were as
         follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 August 1, 1998     January 31, 1998
                                                 --------------     ----------------
<S>                                              <C>                <C>     
Accounts payable                                    $224,256            $224,185
Term Loan                                            187,469             187,469
Real Estate Loan                                      37,145              37,145
Rejected leases and other
  miscellaneous claims                               163,702             167,936
Accrued expenses                                      75,394              75,288
Capital lease obligations                             19,889              21,789
Construction loan                                     11,511              11,511
Industrial revenue bonds
  and mortgage notes                                   3,716               3,716
                                                    --------            --------
      Total                                         $723,082            $729,039
                                                    ========            ========
</TABLE>



         Liabilities subject to compromise under reorganization proceedings
         include substantially all current and long-term unsecured debt as of
         the date of the Filing. Pursuant to the provisions of the Bankruptcy
         Code, payment of those liabilities may not be made except pursuant to a
         plan of reorganization or Bankruptcy Court order while the Debtors
         continue to operate as debtors-in-possession. The liability for
         rejected leases and other miscellaneous claims includes the Company's
         estimate of its liability for certain leases that have either been
         rejected or the Company anticipates rejecting. The decrease reflects
         the reversal of a liability set up for a lease that was subsequently
         assigned to a third party. Capital lease obligations were reduced by
         normal amortization.


5.  REORGANIZATION ITEMS

         Reorganization items that were directly associated with the Company's
         Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and the resulting restructuring
         of its operations consisted of the following for the twenty-six weeks
         ended August 1, 1998 and August 2, 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    August 1, 1998    August 2, 1997
                                                    --------------    --------------
<S>                                                 <C>               <C>
Retention costs                                         $                $ 5,261
Professional fees                                         5,420            4,537
Other (net of reversal of lease liability)                2,432            2,036
                                                        -------          -------
  Total provision for reorganization                    $ 7,852          $11,834
                                                        =======          =======
</TABLE>


6.  INCOME TAXES

         Income taxes are provided based on the asset and liability method of
         accounting pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
         ("SFAS") No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." The Company has
         generated substantial net operating loss carryforwards as a result of
         the net losses incurred in 1997, 1996 and 1995. Utilization of the
         Company's loss carryforwards is dependent upon sufficient future
         taxable income. The Company has established a full valuation allowance
         against these 


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         carryforward benefits and, therefore, has not recorded any tax benefits
         related to fiscal 1998 losses.

     7.  EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

         Basic and diluted loss per share amounts are determined in accordance
         with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
         ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per Share." The adoption of SFAS No. 128
         did not impact prior period earnings per share calculations. Stock
         options to purchase common stock outstanding as of August 1, 1998 and
         August 2, 1997 were not included in the computation of diluted loss per
         share since they would have resulted in an antidilutive effect.

8.  RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

         In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB")
         issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and
         Related Information," which is effective for the Company's fiscal year
         ending January 30, 1999 ("Fiscal Year 1998"). SFAS No. 131 will require
         that segment financial information be publicly reported on the basis
         that is used internally for evaluating segment performance. The Company
         is currently evaluating the effects of this statement on its financial
         statements.

         In February 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures
         about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits," which is effective
         for Fiscal Year 1998. SFAS No. 132 standardizes the disclosure
         requirements for pension and other postretirement benefits, but does
         not change the existing measurement or recognition provisions of
         previous standards. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of
         this statement on its financial statement disclosures.

         In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
         Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes standards for
         the accounting and reporting for derivative instruments  and for
         hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognize all
         derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of
         financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. The
         accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on
         the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. This
         statement is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years
         beginning after June 15, 1999. The company has determined that this 
         statement will not have an impact on its financial statements or
         disclosures as the Company does not engage in any derivative or
         hedging transactions.                                                 
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ITEM 2:  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



OVERVIEW

The Debtors filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 on September 18, 1995
and are presently operating their business as debtors-in-possession subject to
the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court. As a result of the Filing, the cash
requirements for the payments of accounts payable and certain other liabilities
that arose prior to the Filing are in most cases deferred until a plan of
reorganization is approved by the Bankruptcy Court.



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of operations expressed as a percentage of net sales were as follows for
the 13 weeks ended August 1, 1998 ("Second Quarter 1998") and the 13 weeks ended
August 2, 1997 ("Second Quarter 1997"):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             August 1, 1998                  August 2, 1997
                                         -----------------------        -----------------------
(dollars in thousands)                      $                %             $                %
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                      <C>               <C>          <C>               <C>  
Net sales                                572,481           100.0        598,151           100.0
Cost of merchandise sold                 424,471            74.1        437,001            73.1
Gross margin                             148,010            25.9        161,150            26.9
Selling, general and
   administrative expenses               148,256            25.9        162,658            27.2
Interest expense, net                     11,018             1.9         10,956             1.8
Loss before reorganization items         (11,427)           (2.0)       (12,464)           (2.1)
Net loss                                 (16,109)           (2.8)       (18,024)           (3.0)
</TABLE>


Total sales for Second Quarter 1998 were $572.5 million compared to $598.2
million for Second Quarter 1997, a decrease of approximately $25.7 million, or
4.3%. This decrease was primarily due to the closing of 12 stores since Second
Quarter 1997, partially offset by a 2.0% increase in comparable store sales.

Gross margin as a percentage of sales decreased by 1.0% to 25.9% for Second
Quarter 1998 from 26.9% in Second Quarter 1997. The decrease was primarily due
to increased markdowns as compared to last year and an increase in inventory
shortage.

Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") as a percentage of sales
decreased to 25.9% in Second Quarter 1998 compared to 27.2% in Second Quarter
1997 primarily due to store closings and continued initiatives to control and
reduce SG&A. The Company continues to evaluate its operating procedures and is
pursuing additional reductions in SG&A through increased operating efficiencies
at both the corporate and store level.

Interest expense, net, for Second Quarter 1998 increased by $0.1 million
primarily due to an increase in average revolving credit borrowings and an
increase in the related weighted average interest rates as compared to Second
Quarter 1997. Average revolving credit borrowings were 


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$243.6 million at a weighted average interest rate of 8.0% in Second Quarter 
1998 compared to $208.7 million at 7.2% for Second Quarter 1997. The weighted
average interest rate of the Term Loan was 6.5% in Second Quarter 1998 and
Second Quarter 1997. As a percentage of sales, interest expense, net, for
Second Quarter 1998 was 1.9% compared to 1.8% in Second Quarter 1997.

The Company did not record a tax benefit in Second Quarter 1998 since the
utilization of the Company's loss carryforwards is dependent upon sufficient
future taxable income. Therefore, the Company has established a full valuation
allowance against these carryforward benefits.

Reorganization costs relating to the Chapter 11 proceedings, consisting
primarily of professional fees, were $4.7 million in Second Quarter 1998
compared to $5.6 million in Second Quarter 1997.


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Results of operations expressed as a percentage of net sales were as follows for
the 26 weeks ended August 1, 1998 ("Year-To-Date 1998") and the 26 weeks ended
August 2, 1997 ("Year-To-Date 1997"):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              August 1, 1998                    August 2, 1997
                                         -------------------------        -------------------------
(dollars in thousands)                       $                 %              $                 %
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                      <C>                 <C>          <C>                 <C>  
Net sales                                1,102,054           100.0        1,123,786           100.0
Cost of merchandise sold                   814,815            73.9          822,198            73.2
Gross margin                               287,239            26.1          301,588            26.8
Selling, general and
   administrative expenses                 304,800            27.7          322,746            28.7
Interest expense, net                       21,497             2.0           21,347             1.9
Loss before reorganization items           (39,221)           (3.6)         (42,505)           (3.8)
Net loss                                   (47,073)           (4.3)         (54,339)           (4.8)
</TABLE>


Total sales for Year-To-Date 1998 were $1,102.1 million compared to $1,123.8
million for Year-To-Date 1997, a decrease of approximately $21.7 million, or
1.9%. This decrease was primarily due to the closing of 16 stores since the
first quarter of 1997, partially offset by a 3.1% increase in comparable store
sales.

In 1996, to better balance its promotional and regular-priced business and to
provide fair prices everyday, the Company introduced its Price Cut Program,
which lowered everyday prices on selected items in electronics, health and
beauty aids, diapers, household chemicals, furniture, hardware and housewares.
In the second quarter of 1997, the Company extended the Price Cut Program to
certain other product categories such as basic apparel commodities, paper
products, film and cosmetics. In the first quarter of 1998, the Price Cut
Program was extended to selected items in domestics and toys. The Company has
seen increased sales in merchandise categories where the Price Cut Program has
been implemented.

Gross margin as a percentage of sales for Year-To-Date 1998 decreased by 0.7% to
26.1% from 26.8% for Year-To-Date 1997. The decrease was primarily due to an
increase in inventory shortage and a shift in sales mix to lower margin items, 
partially offset by reduced markdowns in the first quarter of 1998 as compared 
to the first quarter of 1997.            

Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") as a percentage of sales
decreased to 27.7% for Year-To-Date 1998 compared to 28.7% for Year-To-Date 1997
primarily due to store closings and continued initiatives to control and reduce
SG&A. The Company continues to evaluate its operating procedures and is pursuing
additional reductions in SG&A through increased operating efficiencies at both
the corporate and store level.

Interest expense, net, for Year-To-Date 1998 increased by $0.2 million primarily
due to an increase in average revolving credit borrowings and an increase in the
related weighted average interest rates as compared to Year-To-Date 1997.
Average revolving credit borrowings were $233.4 million at a weighted average
interest rate of 7.7% for Year-To-Date 1998 compared to $201.8 million at 6.9%
for Year-To-Date 1997. The weighted average interest rate of the Term Loan was
6.5% for Year-To-Date 1998 and Year-To-Date 1997. As a percentage of sales,
interest expense, net, for Year-To-Date 1998 was 2.0% compared to 1.9% for
Year-To-Date 1997.

The Company did not record a tax benefit for Year-To-Date 1998 since the
utilization of the Company's loss carryforwards is dependent upon sufficient
future taxable income. Therefore, the Company has established a full valuation
allowance against these carryforward benefits.


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Reorganization costs relating to the Chapter 11 proceedings were $7.9 million
for Year-To-Date 1998, consisting primarily of professional fees, compared to
$11.8 million for Year-To-Date 1997.


FINANCIAL CONDITION

The Company's working capital as of August 1, 1998 decreased by $41.6 million
from January 31, 1998. Accounts payable increased by $19.5 million principally
due to seasonal increases in inventory. Accrued expenses decreased by $11.0
million primarily due to payments made against certain accruals established at
fiscal year-end 1997. Borrowings under the DIP Facility increased $18.3 million
primarily due to the net loss of $47.1 million for Year-To-Date 1998, the
decrease in accrued expenses, reorganization item payments of $13.1 million and
capital expenditures of $10.1 million.                                         

Net cash used in operating activities for Year-To-Date 1998 was $0.4 million.
This use of cash for operating activities was primarily due to the Company's net
loss of $47.1 million, the $11.0 million decrease in accrued expenses and
reorganization item payments of $13.1 million, partially offset by liquidation 
of assets held for disposal of $24.1 million, through closing sales for the
Under-Performing Stores and the $19.5 million increase in accounts payable.

For Year-To-Date 1998, capital expenditures were $10.1 million compared to $7.8
million for Year-To-Date 1997. The Company's capital expenditures for fiscal
year 1998 are projected to be approximately $34 million to be used primarily for
management information systems (approximately $15 million), store remodeling
(approximately $10 million) and distribution center and store upgrades and
improvements (approximately $9 million).

The Company and its external suppliers of goods and services utilize software
and related technologies that will be affected by the ability of these
technologies to distinguish and properly process date-sensitive information when
the year changes to 2000. Many existing applications were designed to
accommodate only a two-digit date position which represents the year, as was
common in the marketplace. The Company's program for the Year 2000 issue (the
"Year 2000 Program") addresses risks with respect to its management information
systems and other business application systems, embedded systems, desktop 
workstations and external suppliers of goods and services.

The Company has identified the management information systems and other business
application systems to be modified or replaced in connection with Year 2000
compliance efforts and is currently remediating or replacing these systems.
Remediation or replacement of critical systems is expected to be completed in 
1999. In addition, the Company expects to complete its assessment of embedded 
systems contained in its buildings, plant, equipment and other infrastructure 
by early 1999 and remediation of critical embedded systems by the end of 1999.

Desktop workstations and major applications that run on them are being
inventoried. The Company is in the process of upgrading this equipment and
expects to complete the process by the end of 1999. The Company is performing
preliminary testing on the business application systems being remediated.

The Company has identified and prioritized most of its external suppliers of
goods and services and has sent questionnaires to most of them to ascertain
their compliance efforts. The Company's program to determine the status of its
critical suppliers' compliance will include appropriate communication and
testing (the "External Business Partner Program"). The Company is in the process
of developing a contingency plan (the "Contingency Plan") designed to address
possible Year 2000 Program or third party failures. The Contingency Plan will be
based in part on the results of the External Business Partner Program and is
expected to be completed by the end of the 1998 fiscal year.


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The Company currently estimates total expenditures to be approximately $7
million for modification and remediation of existing software, of which $1.6
million had been incurred as of August 1, 1998. The Company estimates that 10%
of its management information systems budget for fiscal year 1998 will be
applied to the Year 2000 Program. Year 2000 Program remediation costs are
expensed as incurred and are funded through cash from operations and borrowings
under the New DIP Facility. Replacement of software is included in the 
Company's capital expenditures. The budget for replacement of such software is
estimated to be $14 million in 1998. The costs of the Year 2000 Program are
based on management's current best estimates, including the continued
availability of resources and third party modification plans. Although some
business disruption in the retailing industry is likely as a result of Year
2000 failures, the extent of such disruption is not known. Failure by the
Company's suppliers or other third parties (such as electrical,
telecommunication or transportation companies) to address the Year 2000 issue
adequately could have a material adverse effect on the Company. To address this
risk, the Company has undertaken its External Business Partner Program and is
developing its Contingency Plan. However, there can be no assurance that the
Company's or third parties' systems will be timely converted or that the lack
of such timely conversion may not have an adverse effect on the Company's 
operations.

On May 15, 1998, the Registrant obtained the New DIP Facility which provides for
an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $450 million from BBNA. In addition,
the Registrant has received the Commitment from BBNA to provide the Company with
the Exit Facility. The proceeds of the New DIP Facility were used to repay in
full the Company's outstanding obligations under the Prior DIP Facility and will
be used for the working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company.
The Exit Facility will be used to provide for the working capital and general
corporate purposes of the reorganized Company beyond the Effective Date as well
as to repay in full the New DIP Facility.

The Commitment provides that the New DIP Facility will be replaced by the Exit
Facility on the Effective Date provided that the Plan is not inconsistent with
certain terms of the Commitment and is otherwise reasonably satisfactory to BBNA
and that all conditions precedent to confirmation of the Plan have been met.
Among other things, the Plan must provide for repayment in full of the New DIP
Facility, the Company must have had a 12-month rolling EBITDAR on the closing
date of the Exit Facility of not less than $60 million (EBITDAR for the fiscal
year ended January 31, 1998 was $53.7 million) and the Company's borrowing
availability under the Exit Facility on the closing date thereof must exceed
certain specified minimum levels.                                       

The New DIP Facility will terminate on the earlier of (i) the Effective Date or
(ii) November 15, 1999. The Exit Facility will terminate on May 15, 2002.

The Registrant's maximum borrowing under the New DIP Facility may not exceed the
lesser of (a) the sum of (i) 72% (77% for fiscal months of March through
December of each year provided that the Overadvance Amount shall not increase
the borrowing base by more than $30 million) of the cost value of the Company's
Eligible Inventory and, without duplication, Eligible FOB Inventory (minus a 20%
reserve), Eligible Letter of Credit Inventory and Eligible In Transit Inventory,
(ii) 80% of the Company's Eligible Accounts Receivable and (iii) the lesser of
(A) $45 million and (B) under certain circumstances, 70% of the agreed upon
value of the Company's leasehold interests in real estate and (b) $450 million
(the "New DIP Facility Borrowing Base"). At August 1, 1998, the New DIP Facility
Borrowing Base was $394.7 million. The Registrant's maximum borrowing under the
Exit Facility may not exceed the lesser of (a) the sum of (i) 75% (73% for the
fiscal months of January and February of each year) of the cost value of the
Company's Eligible Inventory and, without duplication, Eligible FOB Inventory
(minus a 20% reserve), Eligible Letter of Credit Inventory and Eligible In
Transit Inventory, (ii) 80% of the Company's Eligible Accounts Receivable minus
applicable Reserves (as such terms are defined in the New DIP Facility) and
(iii) the lesser of (A) $40 million and (B) under certain 


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circumstances, 60% of the agreed upon value of the Company's leasehold interests
in real estate and (b) $450 million (the "Exit Facility Borrowing Base").

The New DIP Facility has, and the Commitment provides that the Exit Facility
will have, a sublimit of $150 million for the issuance of letters of credit. The
New DIP Facility contains and the Commitment provides that the Exit Facility
will contain negative covenants, including, among other things, limitations of
the creation of additional liens and indebtedness, capital expenditures, the
sale of assets, and the maintenance of minimum EBITDAR, the maintenance of ratio
of accounts payable to inventory levels, and a prohibition on the payment of
dividends.

Advances under the New DIP Facility, and the Commitment provides that advances
under the Exit Facility will, bear interest, at the Registrant's option, at
BBNA's Alternate Base Rate per annum or the Eurodollar Applicable Margin (i.e.,
the fully reserved adjusted Eurodollar Rate plus 2.25% or 2.75% during any
period that the Company is utilizing the Overadvance Rate) for periods of one,
two and three months. The Eurodollar Applicable Margin is subject to reduction
by up to 0.5% if the Company achieves certain specified EBITDAR levels.

Under the New DIP Facility, and pursuant to the Commitment under the Exit
Facility the Registrant will pay an unused line fee of 0.25% per annum on the
unused portion thereof, a letter of credit fee equal to 1.5% per annum of
average outstanding letters of credit and certain other fees. In connection with
the receipt of the Commitment and the closing of the New DIP Facility, the
Company paid fees of approximately $5.8 million on May 15, 1998. 

Obligations of the Company under the New DIP Facility have been granted (i)
superpriority administrative claim status pursuant to section 364 (c) (1) of the
Bankruptcy Code, subject only to an exclusion for certain administrative and
professional fees and (ii) secured perfected first priority security interests
in liens upon all assets of the Company. The Commitment provides that
obligations of the Company under the Exit Facility will be granted secured
perfected first priority security interests in and liens upon all assets of the
Company.

As of August 1, 1998, the outstanding borrowings under the New DIP Facility were
$206.0 million and open letters of credit were $84.7 million.

In connection with the New Facilities, the Bankruptcy Court ordered that for the
period from May 15, 1998 through the Effective Date, the Registrant's monthly
interest payments on the outstanding principal amounts of the term portion of
the pre-petition credit facility (the "Term Loan") and the real estate based
loan agreement with The Chase Manhattan Bank (the "Real Estate Loan") be reduced
to 4% with the balance deferred and accrued. On the Effective Date, the
Registrant is required to pay the outstanding principal and deferred and accrued
interest on the Term Loan and the Real Estate Loan.

The Company believes that cash on hand, amounts available under the New DIP
Facility and funds from operations will enable the Company to meet its current
liquidity and capital expenditure requirements through emergence from Chapter
11. Until a plan of reorganization is approved, the Company's long-term
liquidity and the adequacy of its capital resources cannot be determined.


RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information," which is effective for the Company's fiscal
year ending January 30, 1999 ("Fiscal Year 1998"). SFAS No. 131 will require
that segment financial information be publicly reported on the basis that is
used internally for evaluating segment performance. The Company is currently
evaluating the effects of this statement on its financial statements.


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In February 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits," which is effective for Fiscal Year
1998. SFAS No. 132 standardizes the disclosure requirements for pension and
other postretirement benefits, but does not change the existing measurement or
recognition provisions of previous standards. The Company is currently
evaluating the effects of this statement on its financial statement disclosures.

In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative  
Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes standards for the
accounting and reporting for derivative instruments and for hedging activities.
It requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or
liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those
instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a
derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting
designation. This statement is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 1999. The company has determined that this 
statement will not have an impact on its financial staements or disclosures as
the Company does not engage in any derivative or hedging transactions.         


FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS

From time to time, information provided by the Company, statements made by its
employees or information included in its filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC") (including this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q)
may contain statements which are not historical facts, so-called
"forward-looking statements," which involve risks and uncertainties. In
particular, statements in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" relating to the sufficiency of capital to
meet working capital and capital expenditure requirements may be forward-looking
statements. The Company's actual future results may differ significantly from
those stated in any forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such
differences include, but are not limited to, the factors discussed below. Each
of these factors, and others, are discussed from time to time in the Company's
filings with the SEC. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any
such forward-looking statements, even if experience or future events or changes
make it clear that any projected financial or operating results implied by such
forward-looking statements will not be realized.

The Company's future results are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.
The Company is operating as a debtor-in-possession under the Bankruptcy Code and
its future results are subject to the development and confirmation of a plan of
reorganization. The Company's business is seasonal; a substantial portion of its
sales and income from operations are generated during the fourth quarter of the
fiscal year which includes the Christmas selling season. Any substantial
decrease in sales during such period would have a material adverse effect on the
financial condition, results of operations and liquidity of the Company. The
Company may be adversely affected as competitors open additional stores in the
Company's market areas. The Company has working capital needs which are expected
to be funded largely through borrowings under the New DIP Facility. The New DIP
Facility contains, and the Commitment provides that the Exit Facility will
contain, negative covenants, including, among other things, limitations on the
creation of additional liens and indebtedness, capital expenditures, the sale of
assets and the maintenance of minimum EBITDAR, the maintenance of ratio of
accounts payable to inventory levels, and a prohibition on the payment of
dividends. Such restrictions may limit the Company's operating and financial
flexibility. For further information, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations --Financial Condition."


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                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION




ITEM 6:  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         a)       Exhibits
                  --------

                  Exhibit Number    Description
                  --------------    -----------

                  15                Letter in lieu of consent of Deloitte & 
                                    Touche LLP re unaudited interim financial 
                                    information.

                  27                Financial Data Schedule.

         b)       Reports on Form 8-K
                  -------------------

                  No reports on Form 8-K were filed for the quarter for which
                  this report is filed.


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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 Caldor Corporation
                                          (Registrant)


Date: September 15, 1998          By:     /s/ Warren D. Feldberg
     -----------------------         ------------------------------------------
                                          Warren D. Feldberg
                                          Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
                                          Director


Date: September 15, 1998          By:      /s/ John G. Reen
     -----------------------         ------------------------------------------
                                           John G. Reen
                                           Executive Vice President,
                                           Chief Financial Officer and Director


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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX
                                  -------------


EXHIBIT NUMBER        DESCRIPTION
--------------        -----------

15                    Letter in lieu of consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP re
                      unaudited interim financial information.


27                    Financial Data Schedule.


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