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                                 UNITED STATES
                       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
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED July 31, 1997
                                                        -------------

( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM            TO
                                                        ----------
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Commission file number 0-1946
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                             DART GROUP CORPORATION
             ------------------------------------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                  Delaware                         53-0242973
        --------------------------------     --------------------------
       <S>                                      <C>
       (State or other jurisdiction of           (I.R.S. Employer
         incorporation or organization)         Identification No.)
</TABLE>

                 3300 75th Avenue, Landover, Maryland,   20785
                 ---------------------------------------------
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
                                   (Zip Code)

                                 (301) 226-1200
              ----------------------------------------------------
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

              ----------------------------------------------------
              (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
    -----     -----

At September 12, 1997, the registrant had 1,764,956 shares outstanding of Class
A Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share, and 327,270 shares outstanding of
Class B Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share.  The Class B Stock is the only
voting stock and is not publicly traded.





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                                     PART I

Item 1.  Financial Statements

Certain consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by
Dart Group Corporation ("Dart"), without audit, pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  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 such rules and regulations, although Dart believes that the
disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included in Dart's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January
31, 1997.





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                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                                  (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       Three Months           Six Months
                                      Ended July 31,        Ended July 31,
                                  --------------------- ---------------------
                                     1997       1996       1997       1996
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S>                               <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>
Sales                              $374,217   $163,798   $738,721   $320,326
Other interest and other income       1,896      1,333      2,916      2,741
                                   --------   --------   --------   --------
                                    376,113    165,131    741,637    323,067
                                   --------   --------   --------   --------
Expenses:
  Cost of sales, store occupancy
    and warehousing                 293,159    128,805    575,047    250,611
  Selling and administrative         77,343     35,102    149,574     69,308
  Depreciation and amortization       7,165      3,499     13,628      6,930
  Interest                            6,059      2,161     12,837      4,336
  Closed store reserve               (1,500)       -       (1,500)       -
                                   --------   --------   --------   --------
                                    382,226    169,567    749,586    331,185
                                   --------   --------   --------   --------

Loss before income taxes, equity
  in affiliate, minority interests
  and extraordinary item             (6,113)    (4,436)    (7,949)    (8,118)
Income taxes (benefit)               (1,173)      (871)    (2,753)    (1,217)
                                   --------   --------   --------   --------
Loss before equity in affiliate,
  minority interests and
  extraordinary item                 (4,940)    (3,565)    (5,196)    (6,901)
Equity in affiliate                     -        2,740        -        5,124
Minority interests in
  loss of consolidated
  subsidiaries                        2,302        527      3,801      1,012
                                   --------   --------   --------   --------
Loss before
  extraordinary item                 (2,638)      (298)    (1,395)      (765)
Extraordinary item:
  Loss on early extinguishment
  of debt, net of income taxes
  of $2,150                          (3,126)       -       (3,126)       -
                                   --------   --------   --------   --------
Net income (loss)                  $ (5,764)  $   (298)  $ (4,521)  $   (765)
                                   ========   ========   ========   ========

Loss per share:
  Loss before extraordinary item   $  (1.28)  $   (.30)  $   (.82)  $   (.66)
  Extraordinary item:
    Loss on early extinguishment
      of debt                         (1.40)       -        (1.40)       -
                                   --------   --------   --------   --------
  Net income (loss) per share      $  (2.68)  $   (.30)  $  (2.22)  $   (.66)
                                   ========   ========   ========   ========

Weighted average shares
  outstanding                         2,090      2,074      2,089      2,074
                                   ========   ========   ========   ========

Dividends per share of Class
  A Common Stock                   $   .033   $   .033   $   .066   $   .066
                                   ========   ========   ========   ========
</TABLE>


        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.





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                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (dollars in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    (Unaudited)   (Audited)
                                                      July 31,   January 31,
ASSETS                                                  1997        1997
                                                     ----------  ----------
<S>                                                   <C>         <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash                                                $ 15,486    $ 12,382
    Short-term instruments                              31,524      27,276
  Marketable debt securities                            29,046       5,714
  Restricted Proceeds                                   50,218         -
  Accounts receivable                                   16,468      14,699
  Income taxes refundable                                4,445       3,802
  Merchandise inventories                              251,645     218,619
  Deferred income tax benefit                            7,765       7,324
  Other current assets                                   7,848       6,445
                                                      --------    --------
    Total Current Assets                               414,445     296,261
                                                      --------    --------

Property and Equipment, at cost:
  Furniture, fixtures and equipment                    173,131     104,541
  Buildings and leasehold improvements                  33,588      29,873
  Land                                                   1,034       1,034
  Property under capital leases                         31,859      24,472
                                                      --------    --------
                                                       239,612     159,920
Accumulated depreciation and amortization              126,233      80,849
                                                      --------    --------
                                                       113,379      79,071
                                                      --------    --------

Share of equity in Shoppers Food
  Warehouse Corp.                                          -        52,802
                                                      --------    --------
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization
  of $2,357 and $271                                   148,755       1,890
                                                      --------    --------
Deferred income tax benefit                             18,036      14,375
                                                      --------    --------
Other assets                                            23,073       5,773
                                                      --------    --------
Total Assets                                          $717,688    $450,172
                                                      ========    ========
</TABLE>


      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these balance sheets.





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                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (dollars in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     (Unaudited)  (Audited)
                                                       July 31,  January 31,
LIABILITIES                                              1997       1997
                                                      ---------- ----------
<S>                                                    <C>        <C>
Current Liabilities:
  Current portion of mortgages payable                 $    193   $  1,106
  Accounts payable, trade                               132,679    102,942
  Income taxes payable                                    2,429      3,322
  Accrued salaries and employee benefits                 26,568     18,766
  Accrued taxes other than income taxes                  11,461      9,738
  Current portion of reserve for closed
    facilities and restructuring                          6,800      5,701
  Other accrued liabilities                              69,893     64,215
  Current portion of obligations under capital leases       209        209
                                                       --------   --------
    Total Current Liabilities                           250,232    205,999
                                                       --------   --------

Mortgages payable                                           322        353
                                                       --------   --------
Crown Books' credit facility                             16,487        -
                                                       --------   --------
Obligations under capital leases                         42,041     30,373
                                                       --------   --------
Reserve for closed facilities and restructuring          25,117     27,341
                                                       --------   --------
Deferred income taxes                                     3,501        -
                                                       --------   --------
Shoppers Food Senior Notes due 2004                     200,000        -
                                                       --------   --------
Other Liabilities                                         2,068        -
                                                       --------   --------

Commitments and Contingencies

Minority interests                                       63,955     67,750
                                                       --------   --------

Stockholders' Equity
  Class A common stock, non-voting, par value $1.00
    per share; 3,000,000 shares authorized; 1,964,858
    and 1,962,403 shares issued, respectively             1,965      1,962
  Class B common stock, voting par value $1.00 per
    share; 500,000 shares authorized and issued             500        500
  Paid-in capital                                        79,033     78,841
  Notes receivable-shareholder                          (65,130)   (65,130)
  Unrealized gains (losses) on short-term investments        30        (22)
  Retained earnings                                      99,604    104,242
  Treasury Stock, 202,340 shares of Class
    A common stock, at cost                              (1,749)    (1,749)
  Treasury Stock, 172,730 shares of Class
    B common stock, at cost                                (288)      (288)
                                                       --------   --------
    Total Stockholders' Equity                          113,965    118,356
                                                       --------   --------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity             $717,688   $450,172
                                                       ========   ========
</TABLE>


      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these balance sheets.





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                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (dollars in thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Six Months
                                                             Ended July 31,
                                                         ----------------------
                                                            1997        1996
                                                         ----------  ----------
<S>                                                      <C>         <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
  Net income (loss)                                      $  (4,521)  $    (765)
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
    cash used in operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                           12,685       6,930
    Loss on early extinguishment of debt                     5,276         -
    Amortization of deferred financing costs                   943         -
    Provision for closed facilities and restructuring         (885)        966
    Loss on disposal of fixed assets                           269         -
    Interest in excess of capital lease payment                378         -
    Equity in affiliate                                        -        (5,124)
    Changes in assets and liabilities net of effects of
      consolidation of Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp.:
      Accounts receivable                                    7,475      (4,137)
      Income taxes refundable or prepaid                     1,413      (3,050)
      Merchandise inventories                               (3,116)    (13,052)
      Other current assets                                  (1,403)     (4,133)
      Deferred income tax benefits                          (3,456)     (1,047)
      Other assets                                             530         116
      Accounts payable, trade                              (12,093)     16,493
      Income taxes payable                                  (2,844)      2,351
      Accrued salaries and employee benefits                 2,916       1,189
      Accrued taxes other than income taxes                 (1,180)        978
      Other current liabilities                             (3,581)       (672)
      Other liabilities                                       (380)         -
      Reserve for closed facilities                         (1,515)     (3,565)
      Minority interests                                    (3,801)       (881)
                                                         ---------   ---------
        Net cash used for operating activities           $  (6,890)  $  (7,403)
                                                         ---------   ---------

Cash Flows from Securities and Capital
  Investment Activities:
  Capital expenditures                                   $ (11,213)  $  (7,997)
  Proceeds from sale of Cabot-Morgan Real Estate
    joint venture                                              -         2,000
  Cash and cash equivalents of Shoppers Food
    Warehouse Corp. at February 1, 1997                     13,739         -
  Acquisition of 50% equity in Shoppers Food
    Warehouse Corp.                                       (210,000)        -
  Purchases of United States Treasury Bills                 (5,960)    (40,165)
  Disposition of United States Treasury Bills                  987       6,288
  Maturities of United States Treasury Bills                   -        28,523
  Purchases of marketable debt securities                  (18,506)        -
  Disposition of marketable debt securities                 90,558         417
  Maturities of marketable debt securities                   4,560       5,894
                                                         ---------   ---------
        Net cash used for securities and capital
          investment activities                          $(135,835)  $  (5,040)
                                                         ---------   ---------
</TABLE>
                            (Continued on next page)





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                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Continued)
                             (dollars in thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Six Months
                                                          Ended July 31,
                                                      ----------------------
                                                         1997        1996
                                                      ----------  ----------
<S>                                                    <C>         <C>
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
  Cash dividends                                       $   (117)   $   (116)
  Proceeds from Note Receivable - Ronald S. Haft            -        11,621
  Net borrowing under Crown Books' credit facility       16,487         -
  Payments for deferred financing and
         acquisition costs                              (16,003)        -
  Proceeds from Increasing Rate Notes Due 2000          140,000         -
  Redemption of Increasing Rate Notes Due 2000         (140,000)        -
  Proceeds from issuance of Senior
         Notes dues 2004                                200,000         -
  Funds restricted for settlements                      (50,218)        -
  Proceeds from stock options exercised                     195         717
  Principal payments under mortgage
    obligations                                            (162)       (148)
  Principal payments under capital
    lease obligations                                      (105)        (50)
                                                       --------    --------
      Net cash provided by financing activities        $150,077    $ 12,024
                                                       --------    --------


Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Equivalents        $  7,352    $   (419)
Cash and Equivalents at Beginning of Period              39,658      54,780
                                                       --------    --------
Cash and Equivalents at End of Period                  $ 47,010    $ 54,361
                                                       ========    ========


Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:

Cash paid during the three months for:
  Interest                                             $ 10,255    $  3,282
  Income taxes                                            1,700         673
</TABLE>




        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.





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                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                             July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                  (Unaudited)


NOTE 1 - GENERAL

The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the accounts of Dart
Group Corporation ("Dart") and its direct and indirect wholly-owned and
majority-owned subsidiaries including Trak Auto Corporation ("Trak Auto"),
Crown Books Corporation ("Crown Books"), Total Beverage Corporation ("Total
Beverage") and Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. ("Shoppers Food").  The accounts
of Shoppers Food are consolidated with Dart's financial statements as of
February 6, 1997, as a result of Dart's acquisition of the 50% equity interest
that it did not previously own.  Dart, Trak Auto, Crown Books, Total Beverage
and Shoppers Food and Dart's other direct and indirect wholly-owned and
majority-owned subsidiaries are referred to collectively as the "Company".  All
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  The
unaudited statements as of July 31, 1997 and 1996 reflect, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments (normal and recurring in nature) necessary to
present fairly the consolidated financial position as of July 31, 1997 and 1996
and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods indicated.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of
the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period.  Accordingly, actual results could differ from
those estimates.

The results of operations for the three months ended July 31, 1997 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be achieved for the full fiscal year.

NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of Dart's Class A
and Class B common stock, $1.00 par value per share. Common stock equivalents
are antidilutive in all periods presented. In reporting earnings per share,
Dart's interest in the earnings of its majority-owned subsidiaries is adjusted
for the dilutive effect, if any, of these subsidiaries' outstanding stock
options.  The difference between primary earnings per share and fully diluted
earnings per share is not significant for either period.

NOTE 3 - SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS AND MARKETABLE DEBT SECURITIES

At July 31, 1997, the Company's short-term instruments include United States
Treasury Bills, with a maturity of three months or less, and money market
funds.  Marketable debt securities include United States Treasury Bills, with a
maturity greater than three months, United States Treasury Notes, corporate
notes and United States Agency Securities Acceptances.

Management determines the appropriate classification of its investments in debt
securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such determination at each





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                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

                             July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                  (Unaudited)

balance sheet date.  Debt securities for which the Company does not have the
intent or ability to hold to maturity are classified as available-for-sale.
Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with the unrealized
gains and losses, net of tax, reported as a separate component of stockholders'
equity.  At July 31, 1997, the market value of short-term instruments and
marketable debt securities was $30,000 greater than cost (adjusted for income
taxes).  At July 31, 1997, Shoppers Food investments were classified as
held-to-maturity and are recorded at cost.  At July 31, 1997, the Company had
no investments that qualified as trading securities.

The amortized cost of debt securities classified as available-for-sale is
adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity.
Such amortization and interest are included in interest income.  Realized gains
and losses are included in other income or expense.  The cost of securities
sold is based on the specific identification method.

Included in short-term instruments and marketable debt securities were
$93,715,000 and $21,094,000 held by majority-owned and wholly-owned
subsidiaries at July 31, 1997 and January 31, 1997, respectively.  Shoppers
Food short-term instruments and marketable debt securities are included for
July 31, 1997 but not January 31, 1997.

NOTE 4 - INTERIM INVENTORY ESTIMATES

Trak Auto and Shoppers Food inventories are priced at the lower of last-in,
first-out ("LIFO") cost or market.  At July 31, 1997, Trak Auto and Shoppers
Food inventories determined on a lower of first-in, first-out ("FIFO") cost or
market basis would have been greater by $11,747,000 and at January 31, 1997,
Trak Auto inventory on a FIFO basis would have been greater by $6,733,000.
Crown Books' and Total Beverage's inventories are priced at the lower of FIFO
cost or market.

Trak Auto, Shoppers Food and Total Beverage take a physical count of their
store and warehouse inventories semi-annually.  Crown Books takes a physical
count of its inventories annually.  Trak Auto and Total Beverage took complete
physical inventories for the quarter ended July 31, 1997 and Shoppers Food took
physical inventories in 24 of its 35 stores for the quarter ended July 31,
1997.  Shoppers Food takes physical inventories of its perishable departments
monthly at every store.  The Company uses a gross profit method combined with
available perpetual inventory information to determine Trak Auto's, Crown
Books', and Total Beverage's inventories for quarters when complete physical
counts are not taken.

NOTE 5 - CREDIT AGREEMENTS

Trak Auto

In December 1996, Trak Auto entered into a revolving credit facility (the
"Facility") with a finance company to borrow up to $25.0 million.  Trak Auto





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                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

                             July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                  (Unaudited)

intends to use proceeds from drawdowns under the Facility for working capital
and other corporate purposes.  The Facility has an original term of three
years.  Borrowings under the Facility bear interest at rates ranging from prime
rate minus 0.50% to prime rate plus 0.25%, for prime rate loans, and LIBOR plus
1.5% to LIBOR plus 2.25%, for LIBOR loans. Interest rates are based upon Trak
Auto's ratio of debt to tangible net worth.  Borrowings are limited to eligible
inventory levels, as defined, and are secured by Trak Auto's inventory,
accounts receivable, and proceeds from the sale of such assets.  The Facility
contains certain restrictive covenants including limitations on additional
indebtedness, advances to affiliates and payments (limited to $25.0 million) or
guarantees (limited to $20.0 million of the $25.0 million) to settle disputes
with Haft family members and a maximum leverage ratio covenant.

Interest on prime rate loans is payable monthly.  Interest and principal on
LIBOR loans is payable between one and six months from the borrowing date.
LIBOR loans are subject to a prepayment penalty and may be continued for a
subsequent one to six month period.  LIBOR loans may be converted to prime rate
loans and visa versa.  The Facility includes a facility fee of .25% per annum
on the unused principal balance, as defined.  No single advance may be
outstanding for more than 36 months.  Trak Auto may terminate the Facility upon
60-days prior written notice to the lender and the lender may terminate it as
of December 18, 1999 or on any anniversary date thereafter upon 60-days prior
written notice to Trak Auto.

In addition, Trak Auto has a $750,000 commercial letter of credit facility for
use in importing merchandise.

As of August 2, 1997, there had been no borrowings under these credit
agreements.

Crown Books

On September 12, 1996, Crown Books entered into a revolving credit facility
with a finance company to borrow up to $50 million.  Crown Books intends to use
proceeds from draw-downs under the credit facility for working capital and
other corporate purposes.  The agreement has an original term of three years.
Borrowings under the credit facility include revolving loans and letters of
credit which bear interest at a rate equal to the prime rate (as defined in the
credit agreement) and LIBOR loans which bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.25%.
Interest on prime rate borrowings is payable monthly.  Interest and principal
on LIBOR loans is payable between one and six months from the borrowing date.
LIBOR loans are subject to a prepayment penalty and may be continued for
subsequent one to six month periods.  LIBOR loans may be converted to prime
rate loans and vice versa.  The agreement includes a facility fee of .25% per
annum on the unused principal balance, as defined.  No single advance may be
outstanding for more than 36 months.

Borrowings under the credit facility are secured by Crown Books' inventory,
accounts receivable and proceeds from the sale of such assets of Crown Books.





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                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

                             July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                  (Unaudited)

The credit facility also contains certain restrictive covenants, including a
limitation on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and places a $13.1
million limitation on payments to settle disputes with Haft family members.
There are additional covenants related to tangible net worth.  Loans under the
credit facility are subject to limitations based upon eligible inventory
levels, as defined in the agreement.  Crown Books may terminate the credit
facility upon 60-days prior written notice to the lender and the lender may
terminate it as of September 12, 1999 or on any anniversary date thereafter
upon 60-days prior written notice to Crown Books.  During fiscal 1997 Crown
Books began borrowing under the credit facility.  The maximum borrowings
outstanding at any one time during the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997 were
$22,148,000 and the outstanding balance as of August 2, 1997 was $16,487,000.
Crown Books had $8.5 million available for borrowing at August 2, 1997.  In
connection with its expansion plans, Crown Books will need to increase its
borrowing under its revolving credit facility, subject to limitations contained
in the loan agreement.  To increase the limit from $25.0 million to $35.0
million, Crown Books is required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of
$73.0 million as of the fiscal year end preceding the election and for each
fiscal year end thereafter, and to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of
$70.0 million as of the election date and thereafter, in addition to other
covenants.  To increase the limit from $35.0 million to $50.0 million, Crown
Books is required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of $75.0 million as
of the fiscal year end preceding the election and for each fiscal year end
thereafter, in addition to other covenants.  The average borrowings and
weighted average interest rate for the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997 were
$8,148,000 and 8.5%.

NOTE 6 - MINORITY INTEREST

The $63,955,000 of minority interests reflected in the Consolidated Balance
Sheet as of July 31, 1997 represents the minority portion of Trak Auto and
Crown Books equity owned by the public shareholders of Trak Auto and Crown
Books.  Income (loss) attributed to the minority shareholders of Trak Auto was
$(541,000) and $607,000 for the six months ended July 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, and  $(311,000) and $221,000 for the three months ended July 31,
1997 and 1996, respectively.  Loss attributed to the minority shareholders of
Crown Books was $(3,260,000) and $(1,619,000) for the six months ended July 31,
1997 and 1996, respectively, and $(1,991,000) and $(748,000) for the three
months ended July 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

NOTE 7 - SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP.

Acquisition

On February 6, 1997, Dart acquired the 50% equity interest in Shoppers Food
that it did not already own for $210.0 million (the "Acquisition").  Dart
financed the Acquisition through the application of $137.2 million in net
proceeds from the offering of $140.0 million Increasing Rate Senior Notes due
2000 (the "Increasing Rate Notes") of SFW Acquisition Corp., a newly created
wholly-owned subsidiary of Dart and $72.8 million of bridge financing.
Immediately after the





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                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

                             July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                  (Unaudited)

Acquisition, SFW Acquisition Corp. merged into Shoppers Food (with Shoppers
Food becoming obligor on the Increasing Rate Notes), Shoppers Food repaid the
bridge financing and paid the deferred acquisition costs and deferred financing
costs of approximately $7.2 million from its existing cash and short-term
investments.

The operating results of Shoppers Food from February 1, 1997 to February 6,
1997 were not material.  The unaudited pro forma information, for Dart
consolidated, presented below reflects the Acquisition as if it had occurred
on February 1, 1996.  These results are not necessarily indicative of future
operating results or of what would have occurred had the acquisition been
consummated at that time.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    Pro Forma
                                       (in thousands, except per share data)
                                       Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
                                          August 3, 1996       August 3, 1996
                                        ------------------    ----------------
        <S>                                  <C>                   <C>
         Revenue                             $ 375,890             $ 743,206
         Net income (loss)                        (393)               (1,839)
         Net income (loss) per share              (.88)                (1.02)
</TABLE>


The Acquisition was recorded using the purchase method of accounting.  The
purchase price has been allocated to the assets and liabilities of Shoppers
Food and the remaining excess purchase price over the net assets acquired of
$148,858 million represents goodwill which will be amortized over 40 years.  In
connection with the Acquisition, Shoppers Food adopted Dart's method of
depreciating property and equipment on a straight-line basis.  Prior to the
Acquisition, Shoppers Food used accelerated depreciation methods.

Refinancing

In June 1997, Shoppers Food refinanced the Increasing Rate Notes with $200.0
million aggregate principal amount 9 3/4% Senior Notes due June 15, 2004 (the
"Senior Notes").  The net proceeds from the Senior Notes was $193.5 million
(after fees and expenses of approximately $6.5 million) of which $143.3 million
was used to repay the Increasing Rate Notes (including interest) and $50.0
million (the "Restricted Proceeds") is available to Dart if Dart closes a Haft
family settlement.  If the closing of a Haft settlement has not occurred on or
before June 30, 1998, then Shoppers Food must use the Restricted Proceeds to
redeem $50 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes.  Interest on
the Senior Notes accrued from the date of issuance and is payable semi-annually
in arrears on each June 15 and December 15, commencing December 15, 1997.  The
Senior Notes have certain covenants including limitations on additional
indebtedness and are guaranteed by the capital stock of Shoppers Food.





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                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

                             July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                  (Unaudited)

NOTE 8 - PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION

Effective February 1, 1997, the Company changed its accounting policy from
expensing purchased computer software costs in the year of acquisition to
capitalizing and depreciating these costs over the estimated useful life not to
exceed five years.  Management has determined that these costs benefit future
periods.

During the quarter ended July 31, 1997, the Company recorded amortization of
computer costs of approximately $270,000.  The effect of capitalizing purchased
computer software was to decrease the Company's loss by approximately $1.8
million net of income tax benefits.

NOTE 9 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On August 18, 1997, Dart entered into an agreement to settle certain litigation
and enter into other related transactions (the "RGL Settlement") with Robert M.
Haft, Gloria G. Haft, Linda G. Haft and certain related parties (collectively,
"RGL").  Under the RGL Settlement, Dart will purchase from RGL 104,976 shares
of Dart Class B Common Stock for $14.7 million and 77,244 shares of Dart Class
A Common Stock for $6.8 million.  In addition, Dart will pay to RGL $9.3
million to terminate all options for shares of Dart Class A Common Stock that
they hold or claim and Dart will pay to Robert M. Haft, Linda G. Haft and
certain related parties $9.7 million to terminate putative options to purchase
shares of Dart/SFW Corp.  The Company will pay $250,000 to RGL to terminate any
and all rights to purchase shares of the capital stock of Trak Auto and Crown
Books.

The RGL Settlement also contemplates the completion of bankruptcy plans of
reorganization for the Haft owned partnerships owning Dart's headquarters
building in Landover, Maryland and a distribution center leased by Trak Auto in
Bridgeview, Illinois.  Under these bankruptcy plans the Company would pay $4.4
million to Robert M. Haft and Linda G. Haft (50% of which would be provided by
release of Dart funds previously escrowed by Ronald S. Haft) for their
interests in these two properties.  In addition, the Company would pay $7.0
million to reduce the outstanding mortgage loans on these properties, which
thereafter will be wholly-owned by Dart or its affiliates.





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                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

                             July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                  (Unaudited)

The pro forma Consolidated Balance Sheet presented below reflects the RGL
Settlement and related plans of reorganization as if they had occurred on July
31, 1997 (in thousands). 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   Unaudited
                                   ----------------------------------------
                                    Historical                   Pro Forma
                                     July 31,      Pro Forma      July 31,
ASSETS                                 1997       Adjustments       1997
                                   ------------   -----------    ----------
<S>                                <C>             <C>            <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash                              $  15,486      $  (1,319)(a)  $  14,167
    Short-term instruments             31,524                        31,524
  Restricted proceeds                  50,218        (50,218)(a)       -   
  Marketable debt securities           29,046                        29,046
  Accounts receivable                  16,468                        16,468
  Income taxes refundable               4,445                         4,445
  Merchandise inventories             251,645                       251,645
  Deferred income tax benefit           7,765                         7,765
  Other current assets                  7,848                         7,848
                                    ---------      ---------      ---------
    Total Current Assets              414,445        (51,537)       362,908
                                    ---------      ---------      ---------

Property and Equipment, at cost:
  Furniture, fixtures and
    equipment                         173,131                       173,131
  Buildings and leasehold
    improvements                       33,588                        33,588
  Land                                  1,034         19,758 (b)     20,792
  Property under capital
    leases                             31,859        (24,472)(c)      7,387
                                    ---------      ---------      ---------
                                      239,612         (4,714)       234,898
Accumulated depreciation
  and amortization                    126,233         (9,659)(c)    116,574
                                    ---------      ---------      ---------
                                      113,379          4,945        118,324
                                    ---------      ---------      ---------

Goodwill                              148,755                       148,755
                                    ---------                     ---------
Deferred income tax benefit            18,036                        18,036
                                    ---------                     ---------
Other assets                           23,073                        23,073
                                    ---------      ---------      ---------
Total Assets                        $ 717,688      $ (46,592)     $ 671,096
                                    =========      =========      =========
</TABLE>





                                       14
<PAGE>   15
                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

                             July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  Unaudited
                                   ---------------------------------------
                                    Historical                  Pro Forma
                                     July 31,      Pro Forma     July 31,
LIABILITIES                            1997       Adjustments      1997
                                   ------------   -----------   ----------
<S>                                <C>            <C>            <C>
Current Liabilities:
  Current portion of
    mortgages payable                $     193    $     600(d)   $     793
  Accounts payable, trade              132,679                     132,679
  Income taxes payable                   2,429                       2,429
  Accrued salaries and
    employee benefits                   26,568                      26,568
  Accrued taxes other than
    income taxes                        11,461                      11,461
  Current portion of reserve
    for closed facilities
    and restructuring                    6,800                       6,800
  Other accrued liabilities             69,893      (18,325)(d)     51,568
  Current portion of obligations
    under capital leases                   209         (209)(c)        -
                                     ---------    ---------      ---------
    Total Current Liabilities          250,232      (17,934)       232,298
                                     ---------    ---------      ---------
Mortgages payable                          322       25,846         26,168
                                     ---------    ---------      ---------
Crown Books' credit facility            16,487                      16,487
                                     ---------                   ---------
Obligations under capital
  leases                                42,041      (30,492)(c)     11,549
                                     ---------    ---------      ---------
Reserve for closed facilities
  and restructuring                     25,117                      25,117
                                     ---------                   ---------
Deferred income taxes                    3,501                       3,501
                                     ---------                   ---------
Shoppers Food Senior Notes             200,000                     200,000
                                     ---------                   ---------
Other Liabilities                        2,068                       2,068
                                     ---------                   ---------

Commitments and Contingencies
Minority interests                      63,955          (82)(e)     63,873
                                     ---------    ---------      ---------

Stockholders' Equity
  Class A common stock                   1,965                       1,965
  Class B common stock                     500                         500
  Paid-in capital                       79,033                      79,033
  Notes receivable-shareholder         (65,130)                    (65,130)
  Unrealized losses on
    short-term investments                  30                          30
  Retained earnings                     99,604       (2,474)(f)     97,130
  Treasury Stock, Class A
    common stock                        (1,749)      (6,759)(g)     (8,508)
  Treasury Stock, Class B
    common                                (288)     (14,697)(h)    (14,985)
                                     ---------    ---------      ---------
    Total Stockholders' Equity         113,965      (23,930)         90,035
                                     ---------    ---------       ---------
Total Liabilities and
  Stockholders' Equity               $ 717,688    $ (46,592)     $ 671,096
                                     =========    =========      =========
</TABLE>





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<PAGE>   16
                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

                             July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                  (Unaudited)

Notes to the Pro Forma Balance Sheet

(a)      Reduction in cash and restricted proceeds as follows:

<TABLE>
           <S>                                                      <C>
                 Purchase of Class B Shares                         $  14,697
                 Purchase of Class A Shares                             6,759
                 Purchase of Class A options                            9,287
                 Purchase Dart/SFW options                              9,700
                 Payment for real estate partnership
                   interests                                            2,200
                 Purchase of Trak Auto and Crown
                   Book options                                           250
                 Payments to real estate mortgage
                   holders                                              7,000
                 Fees related to transaction                            1,644
                                                                    ---------
                          Total                                     $  51,537
                                                                    =========
</TABLE>

(b)      Record purchase of real estate contemplated in October 1995 settlement
         with Ronald S. Haft and completed with RGL Settlement.

(c)      Reverse capital lease assets and lease obligations for purchased real
         estate.

(d)      Record mortgage obligations for purchased real estate net of payments
         to mortgage holders.

(e)      Record effect to minority interest for purchase of subsidiary stock
         options.

(f)      Net effect to the Statement of Operations for purchase of stock
         options.

(g)      Record purchase of Class A Shares.

(h)      Record purchase of Class B Shares.

The RGL Settlement requires a supplemental settlement arrangement between Dart
and Ronald S. Haft, which has not yet been completed and which cannot be
assured.  The closing of these transactions is scheduled for late September,
subject to the satisfaction of various conditions.  Closing of these
transactions cannot be assured.

The RGL Settlement, if consummated, would result in the termination of the
pending claim by Robert, Gloria and Linda Haft to control of Dart and the
settlement of all litigation between them and Dart and its subsidiaries.

Dart anticipates that $50.0 million proceeds from a recent private placement of
senior notes by Shoppers Food will be used to fund these transactions.  A
portion of the cost of these transactions may be allocated to Trak Auto and,
possibly, Crown Books.  No such allocations have yet been determined.





                                       16
<PAGE>   17
                    DART GROUP CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

                             July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                  (Unaudited)


Settlement Discussions with Herbert Haft

The previously-announced settlement discussions between Dart and Herbert H.
Haft have not produced a settlement agreement at this time, though discussions
are continuing.  There can be no assurance that a settlement agreement between
Dart and Herbert H. Haft will be entered into or that, even if a settlement
agreement with Herbert H. Haft is entered into, that the settlement
transactions will close.





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<PAGE>   18
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations

Outlook

Except for historical information, statements in this Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are
forward-looking.  Actual results may differ materially due to a variety of
factors, including the results of ongoing litigation (or settlement
litigation), the Company's ability to effectively compete in the highly
competitive retail book store, automotive aftermarket and grocery businesses,
the effect of national and regional economic conditions, and the availability
of capital to fund operations.   The Company undertakes no obligation and does
not intend to update, revise or otherwise publicly release the result of any
revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect
future events or circumstances.

The litigation and any settlement of litigation involving the Haft family
members could pose a threat to Dart's liquidity.  See "Funding of Possible
Settlements" below.

Crown Books' believes that its superstore concept presents growth opportunities
and intends to open new Super Crown Books stores in existing and new markets.
Realizing these opportunities is dependent upon the successful performance of
the superstores and adequate liquidity.  In the past, Super Crown Books stores
have generated higher sales at converted locations as well as higher gross
margins as a result of a favorable change in product mix.  During the last
three fiscal quarters, the new prototype superstores have performed below Crown
Books' expectations.  Crown Books is considering certain revisions to the new
superstore prototype that may enhance its performance.  Without a significant
improvement in the performance of all superstores, Crown Books would not expect
operating expenses, as a percentage of sales, to decrease as the new stores
mature.

The retail book market is highly competitive.  The two largest book chains
continue to open additional new stores each year in Crown Books' markets,
thereby continuing to increase the overall level of competition.  Management
believes that the markets in which it operates will remain highly competitive
in the foreseeable future and, as a result, Crown Books will be significantly
challenged to improve operating results for fiscal 1998.  

Trak Auto believes that its superstore concept represents the strongest segment
of its business and anticipates that all of its new stores will be opened
within this concept as Super Trak and Super Trak Warehouse stores in existing
and possibly new markets.  In the past, these superstores have generated higher
sales at locations converted from Classic Trak stores as well as higher gross
margins as a result of a change in product mix (increased hard parts).  Trak
Auto believes that as superstores mature, operating expenses as a percentage of
sales will decrease.

The automotive aftermarket is a highly competitive market place.  As a result,
the industry is consolidating with independent operators and small chains
either going out of business or being acquired by larger competitors.
Additionally, the do-it-yourself customer base is shrinking due to the
increased complexity of automobiles, increased incidences of leasing, and the
availability of well-





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<PAGE>   19



Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations (Continued)

maintained leased vehicles entering the used car market.  Trak Auto's
management believes that the markets in which it operates will remain highly
competitive in the foreseeable future and, as a result, that Trak Auto will be
challenged to improve operating results in fiscal 1998.

Shoppers Food is the third leading supermarket operator in the greater
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.  Shoppers Food operates in a highly
competitive marketplace and its ability to remain competitive depends in part
on its ability to open new stores and remodel and update existing stores which
will require the continued availability of capital resources.

Trak Auto, Crown Books and Total Beverage intend to continue their practice of
reviewing the profitability trends and prospects of existing stores.  These
companies may from time to time close, relocate or sell stores (or groups of
stores) that are not satisfying certain performance objectives.  Crown Books
currently anticipates closing approximately seven Classic Crown Books stores,
two non-prototype Super Crown Books stores and relocating one prototype Super
Crown Books store during fiscal 1998.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash, short-term instruments and U.S. government and other marketable debt
securities, are the Company's primary source of liquidity.  Cash, including
short-term instruments and U.S. government and other marketable debt securities
increased by $80.9 million to $126.3 million at July 31, 1997 from $45.4
million at January 31, 1997. This increase was due to the consolidation of
$84.3 million of Shoppers Food cash and marketable debt securities including
the $50.0 million of Restricted Proceeds from the Shoppers Food debt
refinancing.

For the quarter ended July 31, 1997, the Company realized a pre-tax yield of
approximately 5.3% on United States Treasury Bills and approximately 5.9% on
the other marketable debt securities.

Operating activities used $6,890,000 of the Company's funds for the six months
ended July 31, 1997 compared to $7,403,000 during the same period one year ago.
During the six months ended July 31, 1997 cash was used primarily for Crown
Books payments for merchandise inventory and funding loss operations at Crown
Books and Dart and was partially offset by cash generated by Trak Auto and
Total Beverage operations.

Investing activities used $135,835,000 of the Company's funds for the six
months ended July 31, 1997, compared to $5,040,000 during the same period last
year.  The primary use of funds was primarily for the Acquisition of the 50%
equity interest in Shoppers Food (see Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements).  Capital expenditures were $11,213,000 (including Shoppers Food)
during the six months ended July 31, 1997 compared to $7,997,000 (excluding
Shoppers Food) during the six months ended July 31, 1996.

Financing activities provided $150,077,000 to the Company during the six months
ended July 31, 1997 due to the proceeds from the Senior Notes at Shoppers Food
and the revolving line of credit at Crown Books and was partially offset by
payments for deferred financing and acquisition costs at Shoppers Food and
funds





                                       19
<PAGE>   20



Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations (Continued)

restricted for possible settlements with the Hafts.

Historically, Dart and each of its subsidiaries generally funded their
respective requirements for working capital and capital expenditures with net
cash generated from operations and existing cash resources.  However, the
Company's cash, including marketable debt securities, decreased by
approximately $78.1 million (net of the Restricted Proceeds from Shoppers
Senior Notes) during the six months ended July 31, 1997, $42.0 million in
fiscal 1997 and $104.4 million in fiscal 1996.  In fiscal 1997, Crown Books and
Trak Auto entered into revolving credit facilities and Shoppers Food is
negotiating a revolving credit facility.

Dart's working capital needs primarily consist of funding any operating losses
of Total Beverage, payroll and legal fees.  Dart expects to meet its working
capital needs in fiscal 1998 from existing cash, short-term investments and
possible dividends from Shoppers Food as permitted by covenants of the Senior
Notes.

The primary capital requirements of Crown Books relate to new store openings
and investments in management information systems.  Crown Books believes that
the net cash expenditures incurred in opening a new store generally approximate
$800,000, including inventory purchases, net of accounts payable, and the costs
of store fixtures and leasehold improvements, net of landlord contributions.
During fiscal 1998, Crown Books expects to open approximately 25 Super Crown
Books stores  requiring cash expenditures of approximately $20.0 million.  As
of September 12, 1997, Crown Books has opened nine stores and has entered into
lease agreements to open 16 new Super Crown Books stores in fiscal 1998 and
four in fiscal 1999 and has entered into an agreement for additional space in
an existing store in fiscal 1998.  Crown Books expects to have cash
expenditures of approximately $2.5 million related to stores that have been
closed or will be closed, in fiscal 1998.

Crown Books expects to meet its working capital and capital expenditures in
fiscal 1998 with cash generated from improving its inventory turnover,
inventory from stores closed during fiscal 1998, income tax refunds and
borrowing under its revolving credit agreement.  Crown Books had $8.5 million
available for borrowing under its revolving credit facility at August 2, 1997.
As of August 2, 1997, Crown Books had not improved its inventory turnover as
anticipated.  Crown Books continues to take steps to improve its inventory
turnover on an ongoing basis.  Without significant improvement in Crown Books'
inventory turnover, Crown Books may not have adequate liquidity to continue its
expansion plans.

In connection with its expansion plan, Crown Books will need to increase its
borrowing under its revolving credit facility subject to limitations contained
in the loan agreement.  To increase the limit from $25.0 million to $35.0
million, Crown Books is required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of
$73.0 million as of the fiscal year end preceding the election and for each
fiscal year end thereafter, and to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of
$70.0 million as of the election date and thereafter, in addition to other
covenants.  To increase the limit from $35.0 million to $50.0 million, Crown
Books is required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of $75.0 million as





                                       20
<PAGE>   21



Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations (Continued)

of the fiscal year end preceding the election and for each fiscal year end
thereafter, in addition to other covenants.  As of February 1, 1997 and August
3, 1997, Crown Books' tangible net worth was $84.5 million and $77.6 million,
respectively.  There can be no assurance that Crown Books' tangible net worth
will meet the requirements to increase its revolving credit facility
availability above the current $25.0 million limit.  There also can be no
assurance that if the limit is increased above $25.0 million, that Crown Books'
will maintain the required minimum tangible net worth and that it would be able
to pay down the revolving credit facility as required.  As of August 2, 1997,
Crown Books' net deferred tax asset was $12.8 million.  If Crown Books'
performance does not significantly improve, Crown Books may conclude that it
will reserve for the asset's recovery.  If this event occurs, Crown Books'
tangible net worth would likely decrease below $70 million and as a result,
Crown Books' borrowing under the credit facility would be limited to $25
million.  If Crown Books' borrowing is limited to $25 million and the its
performance does not sufficiently improve, the Crown Books intends to
significantly reduce its expansion plans and take other actions to improve
liquidity.

Trak Auto funds its requirements for working capital and capital expenditures
with net cash generated from operations, existing cash resources and, if
necessary, borrowings under its credit facility.  Trak Auto's primary capital
requirements relate to remodelings and new store openings (including inventory
purchases and the costs of store fixtures and leasehold improvements).  As of
August 2, 1997, Trak Auto had entered into lease agreements to open seven new
Super Trak or Super Trak Warehouse stores.

In December 1996, Trak Auto entered into a revolving credit facility with a
finance company to borrow up to $25.0 million.  The credit facility has an
original term of three years.  Borrowings are limited to eligible inventory
levels and are secured by Trak Auto's inventory, accounts receivable and
proceeds from the sale of those assets.  The credit facility contains certain
restrictive covenants and a maximum leverage ratio covenant.  The covenants
include a limitation of $25.0 million on amounts paid (including a $20.0
million limitation on amounts guaranteed) to settle disputes with Haft family
members.  As of August 2, 1997 Trak Auto had not borrowed under the credit
facility.

Shoppers Food estimates that it will make capital expenditures of approximately
$11.5 million in the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998.  Such expenditures relate
to three new store openings as well as routine expenditures for equipment and
maintenance.  Management expects that these capital expenditures will be
financed primarily through cash flow from operations and a new revolving credit
facility.  Capital expenditures related to two stores scheduled to open in the
following fiscal year are estimated to be approximately $7.0 million.

In February 1997, $137.2 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the
Increasing Rate Notes and $72.8 million of Shoppers Food cash, cash equivalents
and short-term investments were used to fund the Acquisition.  In addition,
Shoppers Food paid approximately $7.2 million in fees and expenses incurred by
Dart in connection with the Acquisition.

Shoppers Food's interest expense consists primarily of interest on the
Increasing Rate Notes and capital lease obligations.  Interest expense
increased





                                       21
<PAGE>   22

Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations (Continued)

$8.3 million from $1.1 million during the 26 weeks ended August 3, 1996 to $9.4
million during the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997 due to the interest paid on
the Increasing Rate Notes, which were issued on February 6, 1997 and redeemed
on June 25, 1997 and interest accrued on the Senior Notes.

Shoppers Food believes that cash flows from its operations and borrowings under
a new revolving credit facility that it is seeking will be adequate to meet its
anticipated requirements for working capital, debt service and capital
expenditures over the next few years.  However, there can be no assurances that
Shoppers Food will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that it
will be able to borrow under a new revolving credit facility.

In June 1997, Shoppers Food refinanced the Increasing Rate Notes with $200.0
million aggregate principal amount of its Senior Notes due 2004 (the "Senior
Notes").  The net proceeds of the offering were approximately $193.5 million.
Shoppers Food used approximately $143.5 million of the net proceeds to repay
its Increasing Rate Notes due 2000 (including accrued and unpaid interest
through the estimated date of redemption).  The remaining net proceeds are
available to Dart if and when Dart consummates a settlement with Herbert H.
Haft and/or Robert M., Gloria G. and Linda G. Haft or, if not used for such
settlement on or prior to June 30, 1998, would be used to redeem $50.0 million
aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes at 101% of the principal amount
thereof.

Total Beverage is considering locations for new stores.  Total Beverage opened
one new store in August 1997 in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area and may
open another store in fiscal 1998. 

Funding of Possible Settlements

Dart and its principal subsidiaries have entered into an agreement to settle
certain litigation and enter other related transactions with Robert M. Haft,
Gloria G. Haft, Linda G. Haft and certain related parties.  In addition,
settlement discussions are continuing with each of Herbert H. Haft and Ronald
S. Haft.  The aggregate payments estimated to be paid by Dart and its
subsidiaries inconnection with these possible settlements, if all of them
occur, would be approximately $92 million (including a loan of $10 million),
part of which would be deferred.  It is anticipated that Dart would pay
substantially all of this amount, though a portion (yet to be determined) could
be allocated to Trak Auto and Crown Books.  Allocation of any actual settlement
obligations among the companies would be in proportion to reflect relative
benefits each company receives, as determined by their boards of directors
after consultation with outside advisors.

Cash requirements associated with the RGL Settlement and the related plans of
reorganization are approximately $52 million.  At the closing of the RGL
Settlement, if it occurs, Dart will receive from Shoppers Food $50 million of
proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes that has been held in escrow pending
such a settlement.  Dart presently has not determined a financing plan for the
possible settlement under discussion with Herbert H. Haft, which possible
settlement would involve total payments of approximately $40 million (including
a loan of $10 million).  Trak Auto and Crown Books anticipate that they would
pay their portion of the settlement obligations from borrowings under their
respective credit facilities.





                                       22
<PAGE>   23



Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations (Continued)


It has been suggested that Dart sell one or all of its subsidiaries and
possibly liquidate.  Dart has no plans to liquidate and, although Dart has
considered selling all or part of its equity interest in Shoppers Food, Dart
presently has no intention of doing so.  However, Dart may be open to the
possibility of other strategic opportunities.  Dart and Crown have had
preliminary discussions with certain third parties concerning the possible sale
of Dart's interest in Crown Books or the sale of all of Crown Books.  There can
be no assurance that any such discussions will continue or will result in any
agreement for any such sale  or as to the terms or timing of any such sale, if
one occurs

Results of Operations

Trak Auto

During the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997, Trak Auto opened five new Super Trak
and two new Super Trak Warehouse stores and closed or converted four classic
Trak stores and converted one Super Trak Warehouse to a Super Trak.  At August
2, 1997, Trak Auto had 289 stores, including 128 Super Trak stores and 45 Super
Trak Warehouse stores.

Sales of $172,128,000 during the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997 decreased by
$5,316,000 or 3.0% compared to sales for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 1996
while sales of $90,523,000 during the 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 increased
$95,000 or 0.1% compared to sales for the same period one year ago.  The sales
decrease during the 26 weeks ended August 3, 1996 was primarily due to the mild
winter conditions in the Midwest and East coast markets as well as the weak
performance of the stores in the highly competitive Los Angeles market, during
the first quarter.  Comparable sales (stores open more than one year) decreased
8.2% and 6.4% for the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997.  Sales for
comparable Super Trak and Super Trak Warehouse stores decreased 8.3% and 7.0%
for the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997, respectively.  Sales for
comparable classic Trak stores decreased 8.1% and 5.3% for the 26 and 13 weeks
ended August 2, 1997, respectively.  Sales for Super Trak and Super Trak
Warehouse stores represented 68.7% and 71.5% of total sales during the 26 and
13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 compared to 63.7% and 64.5% for the 26 and 13
weeks ended August 3, 1996, respectively.

Interest and other income decreased by $378,000 and $121,000 for the 26 and 13
weeks ended August 2, 1997, respectively, when compared to the prior year,
largely due to reduced income from subleased store locations and reduced
recoveries from audits of prior years vendor allowances.

Cost of sales, store occupancy and warehousing expenses as a percentage of
sales were 76.8% and 77.2% for the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997
compared to 75.3% and 75.8% for the same periods in the prior year.  The
increases were primarily due to increased occupancy and distribution costs.

Selling and administrative expenses were 21.9% and 22.3% as a percentage of
sales for the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 compared to 20.4% for both
the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 3, 1996.  The increases for the 26 and 13
weeks were due primarily to increased advertising costs (largely due to Trak
Auto's entry into the Milwaukee market) and increased payroll costs, as a
percentage





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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations (Continued)

of sales, due to the decrease in sales during the first quarter.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $106,000 for the 26 weeks
ended August 2, 1997 compared to the same period one year ago.  The increase
was due to increased fixed assets for new stores particularly in the Milwaukee
market.

Interest expense of approximately $1,864,000 during the 26 weeks ended August
2, 1997 was for interest under capital lease obligations.

The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $1.3 million during the 26 weeks
ended August 2, 1997.  The tax benefit is the result of Trak Auto's $2,973,000
net operating loss.

Crown Books

During the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997, the Company opened eight Super Crown
Books stores and closed six Classic Crown Books stores and two Super Crown
Books store.  At August 2, 1997, the Company had 168 stores, including 115
Super Crown Books stores.

Sales of $133,561,000 for the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997 increased by
$4,536,000 or 3.5% compared to the 26 weeks ended August 3, 1996 while sales of
$67,018,000 for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 increased by $485,000 or 0.7%
compared to the 13 weeks ended August 3, 1996. Comparable sales (sales for
stores open for 13 months) decreased 5.6% and 8.1% during the 26 and 13 weeks,
respectively.  Sales for all Super Crown Books stores represented 82.3% and
82.6% of total sales for the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997,
respectively, compared to 74.7% and 75.9% for the 26 and 13 weeks ended August
3, 1996, respectively.  Sales for all Super Crown Books stores of $109,974,000
and $55,339,000 for the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 increased 14.1%
and 9.6% over the prior year and sales for comparable Super Crown Books stores
decreased 6.1% and 8.6%.  Comparable sales for the new superstore prototype
decreased 5.8% and 8.2% for the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997.  The
Company's superstores consist of the original superstores of 6,000 to 10,000
square feet and the new superstore prototype targeted to occupy 15,000 square
feet.

Interest and other income decreased by $661,000 and $344,000 during the 26 and
13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 when compared to the same periods one year ago.
The decreases were primarily due to reduced interest income as a result of the
decrease in funds available for short-term investments.

Cost of sales, store occupancy and warehousing as a percentage of sales were
83.5% and 84.6% for the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 compared to 82.0%
and 82.1% for the same periods one year ago.  The increases were due to
increased store occupancy costs.

Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales were 21.6% and
22.0% for the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 compared to 20.2% and 19.8%
for the same periods one year ago.  The increases were due primarily to
increased payroll costs and consulting fees for new management information
systems.





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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations (Continued)


Depreciation and amortization expense increased $479,000 for the 26 weeks ended
August 2, 1997 compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to the
increase in fixed assets for new superstores and to the amortization of
computer software.

Interest expense was $699,000 during the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997 compared
to $691,000 during the 26 weeks ended August 3, 1996.  Interest expense during
the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997 was primarily due to interest on borrowings
under the credit facility while interest expense during the 26 weeks ended
August 3, 1996 was primarily due to interest on the Robert M. Haft judgement
paid in August 1996.

Shoppers Food

The Company opened one new store in July 1997 for a store count of 35 at August
2, 1997.  Subsequent to August 2, 1997, the Company opened its 36th store.

Sales decreased by $0.2 million, from $419.7 million during the 26 weeks ended
August 3, 1996 to $419.5 million during the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997.
Sales decreased by $1.1 million, from $210.6 million during the 13 weeks ended
August 3, 1996 to $209.5 million during the 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997.
Comparable store sales decreased 0.5% and 1.5% during the 26 weeks and 13 weeks
ended August 2, 1997, respectively.  The decreases were the result of extremely
competitive market conditions which effect the geographical area in which the
Company operates including the expansion of other supermarket chains into this
market.

Gross profit increased by $3.0 million (3.1%), from $96.2 million during the 26
weeks ended August 3, 1996 to $99.2 million during the 26 weeks ended August 2,
1997 and increased by $0.5 million (1.0%), from $48.2 million during the 13
weeks ended August 3, 1996 to $48.7 million during the 13 weeks ended August 2,
1997.  Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, increased to 23.6% and 23.3%
during the 26 weeks and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997, respectively from 22.9%
for both the 26 weeks and 13 weeks ended August 3, 1996.  The increases were
primarily due to a more proactive pricing strategy on selected items, to a
reduction in the number of items which are offered at special discounts on a
weekly basis in stores, and to a higher allowance income achieved through
increased vendor participation.

Selling and administrative expenses increased by $2.3 million (3.1%), from
$74.4 million during the 26 weeks ended August 3, 1996 to $76.7 million during
the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997 and increased by $1.1 million (3.0%), from
$38.0 million during the 13 weeks ended August 3, 1996 to $39.1 million during
the 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997.  Selling and administrative expenses, as a
percentage of sales, increased from 17.7% and 18.0% during the 26 weeks and 13
weeks ended August 3, 1996 to 18.3% and 18.7% during the 26 weeks and 13 weeks
ended August 2, 1997.  The increases were primarily attributable to increased
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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations (Continued)

expenses associated with a new store opened in July 1997 and a new store opened
in  August 1997.

Depreciation and amortization increased $1.2 million from $4.8 million during
the 26 weeks ended August 3, 1996 to $6.0 million during the 26 weeks ended
August 2, 1997 and increased $1.0 million from $2.5 million during the 13 weeks
ended August 3, 1996 to $3.5 million during the 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997.
The increases were primarily due to additional depreciation and amortization
associated with goodwill, lease rights and refinancing costs, as well as with
fixed assets purchased for the new store opened in July 1997.

Operating income was $16.5 million and $6.1 million for the 26 weeks and 13
weeks ended August 2, 1997 compared to $17.0 million and $7.8 million during
the same periods in the prior year.  The decreases were primarily as a result
of higher selling and administrative expenses and higher depreciation and
amortization expense, partially offset by higher gross profit.

Interest income decreased $1.3 million and $0.3 million during the 26 weeks and
13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 compared to the 26 weeks and 13 weeks ended
August 3, 1996 due to a reduction of funds available for short-term investing
as a result of the repayment of the bridge financing associated with
Acquisition.

Interest expense increased $8.3 million from $1.1 million during the 26 weeks
ended August 3, 1996 to $9.4 million during the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997
as a result of interest paid on the Increasing Rate Notes and interest accrued
on the Senior Notes.

The effective income tax rate for the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997 was 43.7%
compared to 34.6% for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 1996.  The increase was
primarily attributable to nondeductible amortization of acquisition related
goodwill.

On June 26, 1997 the Company sold $200 million aggregate principal amount of
its 9.75% senior notes due 2004.  Net proceeds were used on July 25, 1997 to
repay $143.3 million (including approximately $3.3 million of accrued and
unpaid interest) of the existing Increasing Rate Notes and to pay $50.0 million
into an escrow account to be used by Dart if and when it consummates a
settlement with certain of its shareholders.  As a result of this transaction,
$5.3 million, representing an unamortized portion of the financing costs
incurred to secure initial senior indebtedness, were expensed as an
extraordinary item, net of taxes of approximately $1.9 million.

Net income decreased by $10.1 million, from $12.4 million during the 26 weeks
ended August 3, 1996 to $2.3 million during the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997
and by $6.8 million, from $5.9 million during the 13 weeks ended August 3, 1996
to a net loss of $0.9 million during the 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997.  These
decreases were primarily attributable to increased interest expense associated
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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations (Continued)

Total Beverage

Sales decreased $349,000 from $13,857,00 during the 26 weeks ended August 3,
1996 to $13,508,000 during the 26 weeks ended August 2, 1997 due to sales last
year ($721,000) at a store closed in April 1996.  Sales increased $296,000 from
$6,837,000 during the 13 weeks ended August 3, 1996 to $7,133,000 during the 13
weeks ended August 2, 1997.  Comparable store sales increased 2.8% and 4.3%
during the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997, respectively.

Cost of sales and store occupancy as a percentage of sales were 81.5% and 81.2%
during the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 compared to 81.7% and 82.0% for
the same periods one year ago.

Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales were 21.6% and
20.7% during the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 (excluding a reversal of
closed store reserve) compared to 23.5% and 21.4% for the 26 and 13 weeks ended
August 3, 1996.

Total Beverage recorded net income of $918,000 and $1,293,000 during the 26 and
13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 compared to net operating losses of $871,000 and
$292,000 during the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 3, 1996.  The net income for
the 26 and 13 weeks ended August 2, 1997 included the reversal of a closed
store expense of $1.5 million recorded in fiscal 1996 as a result of a lease
termination agreement with the landlord.  The net operating loss for the 26
weeks and 13 weeks ended August 3, 1996 included approximately $610,000 and
$270,000 paid to outside consultants who had been retained to assist in the
development and implementation of a strategic business plan.

Dart Group and Other Corporate

Interest and other income decreased $0.6 million and $0.1 million during the
six months and three months ended July 31, 1997, respectively, when compared to
the same period in the prior year.  The decreases were primarily due to reduced
funds available for short-term investments.

Administrative expenses decreased $0.2 million during the six months ended July
31, 1997 primarily due to lower legal expenses as a result of a $17.0 million
legal accrual during the last quarter of fiscal 1997 and current year legal
billings charged to that accrual.

Interest expense decreased by $1.0 million and 0.5 million during the six
months and three months ended July 31, 1997, respectively, when compared to the
same period in the prior year.  The decreases were primarily due to interest
accrued for the Robert M. Haft judgement last year.

Trak Auto and Crown Books file separate income tax returns.  Total Beverage and
Shoppers Food are included in Dart's income tax returns.

Dart's cumulative total net tax operating loss carryforward is $60,252,000.
All net operating loss carryforwards will expire by fiscal 2012.  In addition,
Dart has an Alternative Minimum Tax credit carryforward of approximately
$1,010,000.  Dart has a deferred tax valuation allowance of $45,358,000 as of
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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations (Continued)

Management will continue to evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a
periodic basis.

Effect of New Financial Accounting Standard

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 128
Earnings Per Share.  SFAS No. 128 replaces the presentation of primary earnings
per share, previously presented by the Company, with basic earnings per share
and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of basic
earnings per share to fully diluted earnings per share.  Fully diluted earnings
per share is computed similarly to the previous requirements.  The Company will
be required to adopt SFAS No. 128 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998 and to
restate all previously presented earnings per share data.  The presentation of
the Company's basic earnings per share under SFAS No. 128 is not materially
different than the amounts presented herein as primary earnings per share.

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 130
Reporting Comprehensive Income.  SFAS No. 130 requires that an enterprise (a)
classify items of other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial
statement and (b) display the accumulated balance of other comphrehensive
income separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in capital in the
equity section of a statement of financial position.  The Company will adopt
SFAS No. 130 in the first quarter of fiscal 1999 and will provide the necessary
disclosures.

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 131
Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information which
requires the Company to report financial and descriptive information about its
reportable operating segments.  The Company will adopt SFAS No. 131 at its
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                                    PART II

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

Material legal proceedings pending against Dart or its subsidiaries are
described in Dart's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31,
1997 and, with respect to material developments in such earlier reported legal
proceedings, see below.

Dart has entered into a settlement agreement with Robert, Gloria and Linda
Haft.  See Note 9 to Dart's Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein.
This settlement, if consummated, would result in the termination of the pending
claim by Robert, Gloria and Linda Haft to control Dart and the settlement of
all litigation between them and Dart and its subsidiaries.

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

                 (a)      Exhibits

                          Number  Document
                          10.1    Settlement Agreement, dated as of August 18,
                                  1997, by and among Dart Group Corporation,
                                  Crown Books Corporation, Trak Auto
                                  Corporation, Dart/SFW Corp., SFW Holding
                                  Corp. and Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. and
                                  Robert M. Haft, Gloria G. Haft and Linda G.
                                  Haft (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
                                  99.2 to Dart's Form 8-K filed on August 19,
                                  1997).

                          10.2    Employment Agreement between William White
                                  and Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. dated
                                  August 18, 1997.

                          27      Financial Data Schedule

                 (b)      Reports on Form 8-K
                          During the quarter ended July 31, 1997, Dart filed
                          two Current Reports on Form 8-K.

                          1.  Dart filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on
                              May 12, 1997 reporting under Item 5 (Other
                              Events) and Item 7 (Financial Statements and
                              Exhibits) a two-week extension of the
                              conditional settlement agreement in principle
                              reached April 21, 1997 with Herbert H. Haft.
                              
                          2.  Dart filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on
                              June 27, 1997 reporting under Item 5 (Other
                              Events) and Item 7 (Financial Statements and
                              Exhibits) that Shoppers Food had agreed to
                              sell $200.0 million of its 9 3/4% Senior
                              Notes due 2004.
                              
                          Subsequent to July 31, 1997, Dart filed a Current
                          Report on Form 8-K.

                          1.  Dart filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on
                              August 19, 1997 reporting under Item 5 (Other
                              Events) and Item 7 (Financial Statements and
                              Exhibits) a settlement agreement with Robert,
                              Gloria and Linda Haft.
                              




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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.


                                           DART GROUP CORPORATION




Date:  September 15, 1997             By:  Ronald T. Rice 
       ------------------                  ----------------------------
                                           RONALD T. RICE 
                                           Assistant Vice President



Date:  September 15, 1997                  Mark A. Flint
       ------------------                  ----------------------------
                                           MARK A. FLINT
                                           Senior Vice President and
                                             Chief Financial Officer





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