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                       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 January 8, 2000
                                     ---------------

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

      For the transition period from                  to
                                    ----------------    ----------------

Commission File Number 0-26602
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                             THE GRAND UNION COMPANY
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                 Delaware                                  22-1518276
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      (State or other jurisdiction of      (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
       incorporation or organization)


201 Willowbrook Boulevard, Wayne, New Jersey               07470-0966
---------------------------------------------   --------------------------------
  (Address of principal executive offices)                 (Zip Code)



                                  973-890-6000
                 ---------------------------------------------
                    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 requirements
for the past 90 days.

                                Yes X     No
                                   ------   ------


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court.

                                Yes X     No
                                   ------   ------


As of February 22, 2000, there were issued and outstanding 29,992,389 shares,
par value $0.01 per share, of the Registrant's common stock.

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                             THE GRAND UNION COMPANY

                                    Form 10-Q
                     For the 40 Weeks Ended January 8, 2000
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<CAPTION>

                                      INDEX

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

Item 1.  Financial Statements.                                                               Page No.
                                                                                             --------
<S>                                                                                           <C>
Consolidated Statement of Operations - 12 Weeks Ended January 8, 2000 and 12
Weeks Ended January 2, 1999                                                                     3



Consolidated Statement of Operations - 40 Weeks Ended January 8, 2000 and 20
Weeks Ended January 2, 1999 (Successor Company) and 20 Weeks Ended August 15, 1998
(Predecessor Company)                                                                            4


Consolidated Balance Sheet - January 8, 2000 and April 3, 1999                                   5


Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - 40 Weeks Ended January 8, 2000 and 20
Weeks Ended January 2, 1999 (Successor Company) and 20 Weeks Ended August 15, 1998
(Predecessor Company)                                                                            6


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                                       7


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.                                                                                     10


Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.                            12



PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.                                                      13
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All items which are not applicable or to which the answer is negative have been
omitted from this report.


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements.

                             THE GRAND UNION COMPANY
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                                   (unaudited)

                                                     12 Weeks    12 Weeks
                                                       Ended       Ended
                                                     January 8,  January 2,
                                                       2000       1999
                                                   ----------  ----------

Sales                                              $  520,304  $  527,666

Cost of sales                                         370,945     373,700
                                                   ----------  ----------

Gross profit                                          149,359     153,966

Operating and administrative expenses                 128,025     126,105

Depreciation and amortization                          18,966      12,735

Amortization of excess reorganization value            30,428      30,077

Unusual items                                               -         341

Interest expense, net                                  10,503      10,169
                                                   ----------  ----------
(Loss) before income taxes and extraordinary item     (38,563)    (25,461)

Income tax provision (benefit)                         (3,000)      1,228
                                                   ----------  ----------
Net (loss) before extraordinary item                  (35,563)    (26,689)

Extraordinary item                                          -           -
                                                   ----------  ----------
Net (loss) applicable to common stock              $  (35,563) $  (26,689)
                                                   ==========  ==========
Basic and diluted net (loss) per common share      $    (1.19) $    (0.89)
                                                   ==========  ==========
Weighted average number of shares outstanding      29,992,389  30,000,000
                                                   ==========  ==========




   See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).


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                             THE GRAND UNION COMPANY
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                                   (unaudited)
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<CAPTION>

                                                                                 Predecessor
                                                         Successor  Company        Company
                                                     ------------------------     ----------
                                                      40 Weeks        20 Weeks      20 Weeks
                                                       Ended           Ended         Ended
                                                      January 8,      January 2,    August 15,
                                                       2000            1999          1998
                                                    ----------     ----------     ----------
<S>                                                 <C>            <C>            <C>
Sales                                               $ 1,719,920    $   870,137    $   868,962

Cost of sales                                         1,207,378        613,357        610,930
                                                    -----------    -----------    -----------
Gross profit                                            512,542        256,780        258,032

Operating and administrative expenses                   428,583        212,281        221,647

Depreciation and amortization                            48,115         21,465         22,117

Amortization of excess reorganization value             101,422         50,319         40,128

Unusual items                                              --              988          4,789

Interest expense, net                                    33,148         16,788         36,509
                                                    -----------    -----------    -----------
(Loss) before income taxes and extraordinary item       (98,726)       (45,061)       (67,158)

Income tax provision                                      1,258          1,052           --
                                                    -----------    -----------    -----------
Net (loss) before extraordinary item                    (99,984)       (46,113)       (67,158)

Extraordinary item                                         --             --          259,045
                                                    -----------    -----------    -----------
Net income (loss)                                       (99,984)       (46,113)       191,887

Accrued dividends on preferred stock                       --             --            2,305
                                                    -----------    -----------    -----------
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock        $   (99,984)   $   (46,113)   $   189,582
                                                    ===========    ===========    ===========

Basic and diluted net (loss) per common share       $     (3.33)   $     (1.54)
                                                    ===========    ===========

Weighted average number of shares outstanding        29,996,086     30,000,000
                                                    ===========    ===========
</TABLE>


   See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).



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                             THE GRAND UNION COMPANY
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                    (numbers in thousands, except par value)
                                   (unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                     January 8,     April 3,
                                                                        2000          1999
                                                                   ------------ -------------
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and temporary investments                                   $    21,666    $    57,414
  Receivables                                                           61,369         34,645
  Inventories                                                          155,150        152,217
  Other current assets                                                   6,617          7,644
                                                                   -----------    -----------
    Total current assets                                               244,802        251,920
Property, net                                                          326,423        327,881
Excess reorganization value, net                                       212,997        314,420
Beneficial leases, net                                                  56,995         66,547
Deferred income taxes, net                                             120,001        114,429
Other assets                                                            12,981         14,053
                                                                   -----------    -----------
        Total assets                                               $   974,199    $ 1,089,250
                                                                   ===========    ===========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Current maturities of long-term debt                             $      --      $      --
  Current portion of obligations under capital leases                    5,005          6,303
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                             157,292        171,999
                                                                   -----------    -----------
    Total current liabilities                                          162,297        178,302
Long-term debt                                                         234,000        230,000
Obligations under capital leases                                       150,604        154,837
Adverse leases, net                                                     70,348         74,322
Other noncurrent liabilities                                           149,317        144,172
                                                                   -----------    -----------
      Total liabilities                                                766,566        781,633
                                                                   -----------    -----------

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock, $.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized,
    29,992,389 and 30,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at
    January 8, 2000 and April 3, 1999, respectively                        300            300
  Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized,
    no shares issued and outstanding                                      --             --
  Capital in excess of par value                                       384,800        384,800
  Accumulated deficit                                                 (177,467)       (77,483)
                                                                   -----------    -----------
      Total stockholders' equity                                       207,633        307,617
                                                                   -----------    -----------
        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                 $   974,199    $ 1,089,250
                                                                   ===========    ===========
</TABLE>


   See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).



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                             THE GRAND UNION COMPANY
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                             (numbers in thousands)
                                   (unaudited)
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<CAPTION>

                                                                                          Predecessor
                                                                Successor Company          Company
                                                              ----------------------     -----------
                                                                 40 Weeks    20 Weeks      20 Weeks
                                                                  Ended       Ended           Ended
                                                                January 8,   January 2,     August 15,
                                                                  2000        1999           1998
                                                             ----------   ----------     -----------
<S>                                                         <C>          <C>          <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 Net income (loss)                                          $ (99,984)   $ (46,113)   $ 191,887
 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
  cash provided by operating activities
  before reorganization items paid:
   Unusual items                                                 --            988        4,789
   Extraordinary item                                            --           --       (259,045)
   Depreciation and amortization                              149,537       71,784       62,245
   Pension and other non-cash items                             6,306        3,650        3,957
   Net deferred income tax                                     (5,572)       1,052         --
   Non-cash interest                                            1,215          607          626
   Gain on sale of property                                      --         (1,889)        --
 Net changes in assets and liabilities:
  Receivables                                                 (26,724)     (14,691)      (1,506)
  Inventories                                                  (3,683)     (24,309)      (5,579)
  Other current assets                                          1,027         (104)         (99)
  Other assets                                                 (1,110)       1,545           29
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                    (14,707)      13,839       22,347
  Other noncurrent liabilities                                   (411)      (2,278)        (517)
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------
 Net cash provided by operating activities
  before reorganization items paid                              5,894        4,081       19,134
   Reorganization items paid                                     --           (988)      (9,102)
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------
 Net cash provided by operating activities                      5,894        3,093       10,032
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES:
  Capital expenditures                                        (40,708)      (7,454)      (3,413)
  Proceeds from sale of property                                 --          2,139         --
  Disposals of property                                            73          150           49
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------
 Net cash (used for) investment activities                    (40,635)      (5,165)      (3,364)
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from new term loan                                    --           --        230,000
  Proceeds from Revolving Credit Facility                     107,000         --           --
  Proceeds from DIP Facility                                     --           --        108,000
  Repayment of Revolving Credit Facility                     (103,000)        --           --
  Repayment of DIP Facility                                      --           --       (108,000)
  Financing fees                                                 --           --         (7,895)
  Repayment of old bank debt                                     --           --       (182,122)
  Obligations under capital leases discharged                  (5,007)      (2,799)      (3,094)
  Net repayment of long-term debt                                --           --        (17,000)
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------
 Net cash provided by (used for) financing  activities
                                                               (1,007)      (2,799)      19,889
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and temporary investments     (35,748)      (4,871)      26,557
Cash and temporary investments at beginning of
  period                                                       57,414       71,302       44,745
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------
Cash and temporary investments at end of period             $  21,666    $  66,431    $  71,302
                                                            =========    =========    =========

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Interest payments                                         $  31,894    $  13,669    $  21,358
  Accrued dividends                                              --           --          2,305
  Taxes paid                                                    4,840         --           --
</TABLE>

   See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).



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                             THE GRAND UNION COMPANY
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (unaudited)

NOTE 1 - Change in Management and Board of Directors

      On December 17, 1999, the Board of Directors voted to expand the number of
directors from eleven to fifteen and elected four new members: Neil A.
Augustine, Michael Embler, Stephen M. Peck and Herbert E. Seif.

      On February 13, 2000, the Grand Union Company (the "Company") removed J.
Wayne Harris from his position as Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the
Board, and a Director of the Company, effective immediately. In addition, Jack
W. Partridge, Jr., resigned from his position as Vice Chairman, Chief
Administrative Officer and a Director of Grand Union. The Company expects to
record a charge, in an amount yet to be determined, in the 12 weeks ended
April 1, 2000 (the "Fiscal 2000 Fourth Quarter") related to these matters.

      Gary M. Philbin, the Company's President and a member of the Board of
Directors, was elected Chief Executive Officer to replace Harris, and Stephen M.
Peck, a non-management director, became Chairman of the Board, replacing Harris
in that role. Mr. Philbin had served as the Company's President and Chief
Merchandising Officer since joining the Company in 1997.

      The Company  promoted its Executive Vice  President and Chief  Financial
Officer  ("CFO"),  Jeffrey P.  Freimark,  to succeed  Mr.  Partridge  as Chief
Administrative  Officer.  Mr.  Freimark,  who will  continue as CFO,  has also
been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. Effective February 13, 2000,
the Board voted to reduce the number of directors from fifteen to fourteen.

      For more information on the change in Management and Board of Directors,
reference is made to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's report on Form 8-K dated
February 14, 2000.

NOTE 2 - Basis of Presentation

      The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of the Company
include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are
wholly owned. Upon emergence from its Chapter 11 proceedings on August 17, 1998
(the "Effective Date"), the Company adopted fresh-start reporting in accordance
with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position
90-7, "Financial Reporting By Entities in Reorganization Under The Bankruptcy
Code" ("Fresh-Start Reporting"). In connection with the adoption of Fresh-Start
Reporting, a new entity has been deemed created for financial reporting
purposes. The period presented prior to the Effective Date has been designated
"Predecessor Company" and the periods subsequent to the Effective Date have been
designated "Successor Company". For financial reporting purposes, the Company
accounted for the consummation of its plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code (the "Plan of Reorganization") effective August 15, 1998. In
accordance with Fresh-Start Reporting, the Company valued its assets and
liabilities at fair values and eliminated its accumulated deficit at the
Effective Date. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial
statements include all adjustments, which consist only of normal recurring
items, necessary for a fair presentation of operating results for the interim
periods.

      These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 53 weeks ended April 3, 1999 and
the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the 16 weeks ended July 24,
1999 and the 28 weeks ended October 16, 1999. Operating results for the periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year.

      Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to
conform to current period presentation.

NOTE 3 - Reorganization

      On the Effective Date, the Company consummated the Plan of Reorganization
pursuant to the August 5, 1998 Confirmation Order of the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. Consummation of the Plan of
Reorganization has resulted in a capital restructuring of the Company, whereby
approximately $600 million in Old Senior Notes has been eliminated from the
Company's balance sheet, reducing annual interest expense by approximately $72
million.

      Consummation of the Plan of Reorganization resulted in (i) the issuance of
30,000,000 shares of New Common Stock to the holders of the Company's Old Senior
Notes; (ii) the issuance of New Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 Warrants to the
holders of the Company's Old Preferred Stock; (iii) the issuance of New Series 1
Warrants to holders of the Company's Old Common Stock; and (iv) cancellation of
the Company's Old Senior Notes, Old Preferred Stock, Old Common Stock, Old
Series 1 and Series 2 Warrants and Old Stock Options. On October 1, 1998, the
Company's New Common Stock began trading on the NASDAQ National Market under the
ticker symbol GUCO. Pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization, the number of
outstanding shares of New Common Stock was reduced to 29,992,389 as of August
17, 1999, because of unreturned Old Senior Notes.

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      On the Effective Date and in connection with the consummation of the Plan
of Reorganization, the Company entered into a $300 million credit agreement (the
"Credit Agreement") with UBS AG, Stamford Branch and Lehman Commercial Paper
Inc. as agents for a syndicate of lenders, which is secured by substantially all
of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries and is guaranteed by the
Company's subsidiaries. Some of the proceeds of the Credit Agreement were used
to pay off the Company's obligation under its debtor-in-possession credit
agreement (the "DIP Facility"), which had provided the Company operating
liquidity during the Chapter 11 case.

NOTE 4 - Impairment Losses

      In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS")
No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of"
("SFAS 121"), the Company records impairments of long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles, and associated goodwill when there is evidence that
events or changes in circumstances have made recovery of an asset's carrying
value unlikely. In accordance with this statement, the Company performed an
evaluation of its assets for impairment considering the present value of
estimated net future operating cash flows. This review resulted in the Company
recording an impairment loss of $7.1 million during the 12 weeks ended January
8, 2000 (the "Fiscal 2000 Third Quarter"), which was recorded through
depreciation and amortization in order to write down certain impaired store
assets.

NOTE 5 - Income Taxes

      Income taxes for the interim period are based on the estimated effective
tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year. The Company
recorded an income tax benefit, representing federal and state income taxes, of
$3.0 million during the Fiscal 2000 Third Quarter and a $1.2 million income tax
provision for the 12 weeks ended January 2, 1999 (the "Fiscal 1999 Third
Quarter"). The Company recorded an income tax provision of $1.3 million during
the 40 weeks ended January 8, 2000 (the "Fiscal 2000 Year to Date") and a $1.1
million income tax provision for the 40 weeks ended January 2, 1999 (the "Fiscal
1999 Year to Date").

NOTE 6 - Net Loss Per Share

      The net loss per share is computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share." This statement requires that entities present, on the face
of the income statement for all periods reflected, basic and diluted per share
amounts. Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is
computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the
period adjusted for dilutive potential common shares. There were approximately
30 million weighted average shares outstanding for both basic and diluted
earnings per share for the Fiscal 2000 Year to Date. All potential common shares
were excluded from the computation of the Company's diluted earnings per share
because the effect would have been anti-dilutive. Net loss per share data is not
meaningful for periods prior to August 15, 1998 due to the capital
restructuring.

NOTE 7 - Debt


      The components of the Company's debt are as follows (in thousands):

                                                 January 8,    April 3,
                                                    2000          1999
                                                 ------------  ------------
Bank Credit Agreements

  Term Loan                                        $230,000      $230,000
  Revolving Credit                                    4,000           -
                                                 ------------  ------------
                                                    234,000       230,000
Less: current maturities of long-term debt                -           -
                                                 ------------  ------------
Long-term debt                                     $234,000      $230,000
                                                 ============  ============


      On August 17, 1998, in connection with the consummation of the Plan of
Reorganization, the Company entered into the Credit Agreement. The Credit
Agreement is comprised of: (i) a $230 million term loan facility (the "Term
Loan") and (ii) a $70 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolving
Credit"). The Term Loan and Revolving Credit will mature on August 17, 2003. The
proceeds of the Credit Agreement have been used to refinance the obligations
under the DIP Facility and supplemental term loan claims under the Old Credit
Agreement, and the excess portion will be used for the working capital needs of
Grand Union and its subsidiaries, including capital expenditures. Up to $50
million of Revolving Credit will be available for the issuance of letters of
credit. As of January 8, 2000, an aggregate of $30.6 million of letters of
credit were issued and outstanding under the Credit Agreement.


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NOTE 8 - Supply Agreement

      On September 24, 1999, the Company signed a term sheet extending its
agreement with its primary supplier, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., of
Brattleboro, Vermont. The expiration date of the agreement is September 24,
2014.



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

General:


      As discussed in Note 2 to the accompanying Consolidated Financial
Statements of Grand Union, the Company emerged from its Chapter 11 proceedings
effective August 17, 1998. For financial reporting purposes, the Company
accounted for the consummation of the Plan effective August 15, 1998. In
accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement
of Position 90-7, "Financial Reporting By Entities in Reorganization Under The
Bankruptcy Code", the Company has applied Fresh-Start Reporting as of the
Effective Date which has resulted in significant changes to the valuation of
certain of the Company's assets and liabilities, and to its stockholders'
equity. In connection with the adoption of Fresh-Start Reporting, a new entity
has been deemed created for financial reporting purposes. The period prior to
the Effective Date has been designated "Predecessor Company" and the periods
subsequent to the Effective Date have been designated "Successor Company". For
purposes of the discussion of Results of Operations for the 12 and 40 weeks
ended January 2, 1999, the results of the Predecessor Company and Successor
Company have been combined.


Results of Operations

      The following table sets forth certain statements of operations and other
data (all dollars in millions).
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<CAPTION>

                                                    12 Weeks Ended            40 Weeks Ended
                                               ----------------------    ----------------------
                                                January 8,  January 2,    January 8,   January 2,
                                                   2000        1999        2000        1999
                                               ----------  ----------   ----------  ----------
<S>                                             <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>
Sales                                           $  520.3   $  527.7   $  1,719.9   $  1,739.1
Gross profit                                       149.4      154.0        512.5        514.8
Operating and administrative expenses              128.0      126.1        428.6        433.9
Depreciation and amortization                       19.0       12.7         48.1         43.6
Amortization of excess reorganization value         30.4       30.1        101.4         90.4
Unusual items                                     --            0.3       --              5.8
Interest expense, net                               10.5       10.2         33.1         53.3
Income tax provision (benefit)                      (3.0)       1.2          1.3          1.1
Net (loss) before extraordinary item               (35.6)     (26.7)      (100.0)      (113.3)
Extraordinary item                                --         --           --            259.1
Net income (loss)                                  (35.6)     (26.7)      (100.0)       145.8
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock       (35.6)     (26.7)      (100.0)       143.5


Sales percentage (decrease)                         (1.4%)     (1.2%)       (1.1%)       (1.3%)
Gross profit as a percentage of sales               28.7%      29.2%        29.8%        29.6%
Operating and administrative
  expenses as a percentage of sales                 24.6%      23.9%        24.9%        25.0%
</TABLE>



      Sales for the 12 weeks ended January 8, 2000 (the "Fiscal 2000 Third
Quarter") decreased $7.4 million, or 1.4%, compared to the 12 week period ended
January 2, 1999 (the "Fiscal 1999 Third Quarter"). Comparable store sales for
the Fiscal 2000 Third Quarter increased 0.41%. The reduction in sales is
primarily due to competitive activity and effects related to implementation of
the Company's capital expenditure plan. These include delays in new store
openings and sales disruptions in stores undergoing significant remodeling. The
Company opened 2 new stores and closed 2 stores during the Fiscal 2000 Third
Quarter. Sales for the 40 weeks ended January 8, 2000 (the "Fiscal 2000 Year to
Date") decreased $19.2 million or 1.1% when compared to the 40 weeks ended
January 2, 1999 (the "Fiscal 1999 Year to Date"). Comparable store sales for the
Fiscal 2000 Year to Date increased 0.34%, adjusted to exclude the prior year's
Easter week. During the Fiscal 2000 Year to Date, the Company opened 9 new
stores and closed 10 stores.

      Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 28.7% for the Fiscal 2000
Third Quarter, compared with 29.2% during the Fiscal 1999 Third Quarter. This is
primarily due to increased promotional activity during the Fiscal 2000 Third
Quarter holiday season. For the Fiscal 2000 Year to Date gross profit was 29.8%,
compared to 29.6% for the Fiscal 1999 Year to Date.

      Operating and administrative expenses for the Fiscal 2000 Third Quarter
were 24.6% of sales, compared with 23.9% for the Fiscal 1999 Third Quarter.
Operating and administrative expenses for the Fiscal 2000 Year to Date were
24.9% of sales, compared with 25.0% for the Fiscal 1999 Year to Date. The
Company continues to aggressively pursue opportunities for reducing expenses.

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      Depreciation and amortization increased in the Fiscal 2000 Third Quarter
to $19.0 million compared to $12.7 million in the Fiscal 1999 Third Quarter
primarily due to the impact of impairment losses on assets of $7.1 million.
Depreciation and amortization increased to $48.1 million for the Fiscal 2000
Year to Date from $43.6 million for the Fiscal 1999 Year to Date. This increase
is attributed to the impairment losses of $7.1 million recorded in the Fiscal
2000 Third Quarter reduced by the effect of fully depreciated assets and the
historical deferral of capital expenditures.

      Interest expense increased to $10.5 million for the Fiscal 2000 Third
Quarter from $10.2 million for the Fiscal 1999 Third Quarter primarily due to
drawings on the Revolving Credit Facility. Interest expense decreased to $33.1
million for the Fiscal 2000 Year to Date from $53.3 million for the Fiscal 1999
Year to Date. This decrease primarily reflects the effect of the Company's
reduced debt burden and a reduction in interest rates on the Term Loan and the
Revolving Credit Facility.

      Income taxes for the interim period are based on the estimated effective
tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year. The Company
recorded a federal and state income tax benefit of $3.0 million during the
Fiscal 2000 Third Quarter and a $1.3 million income tax provision for the Fiscal
2000 Year to Date. During the Fiscal 2000 Year to Date, the Company made income
tax payments of $4.8 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

      On the Effective Date and in connection with the consummation of the Plan
of Reorganization, the Company entered into the Credit Agreement. The Credit
Agreement is comprised of: (i) a $230 million Term Loan and (ii) a $70 million
Revolving Credit Facility. The Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility will
mature on August 17, 2003. The proceeds of the Credit Agreement were used to
refinance the obligations under the DIP Facility and supplemental term loan
claims under the credit agreement that was in existence before the Chapter 11
case. The excess will be used for working capital and capital expenditures. Up
to $50 million of the Revolving Credit Facility is available for the issuance of
letters of credit. As of January 8, 2000, the Company had net borrowings of $4
million and an aggregate of $30.6 million of letters of credit issued and
outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility.

      Cash interest payments totaled approximately $31.9 million for the Fiscal
2000 Year to Date and are expected to be approximately $42 million for the
fiscal year ending April 1, 2000 ("Fiscal 2000"). Capital expenditures totaled
$40.7 million for the Fiscal 2000 Year to Date and are expected to be
approximately $70 million for Fiscal 2000, which will be funded through
operations and the Revolving Credit Facility.

Year 2000 Compliance Disclosure

      The Company experienced no disruption to operations that could have
occurred as a result of the two-digit year change associated with the new
millennium.

      Since the inception of the Year 2000 Task Force (a cross functional
committee working in conjunction with the Company's Chief Information Officer,
outside counsel, and Arthur Andersen), the Company has spent approximately $3.6
million addressing this issue. This includes $130,000 spent in the Fiscal 2000
Third Quarter.

Impact of New Accounting Standards

      In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements" ("SAB
101"). SAB 101 provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and disclosure
of revenue in financial statements. The Company is required to implement SAB 101
for the fiscal quarter ending July 22, 2000, however the Company intends to
implement SAB 101 during the 12 weeks ended April 1, 2000 (the "Fiscal 2000
Fourth Quarter"). The Company is in the process of evaluating SAB 101 and has
not yet determined the impact on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.

Special Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

      Except for historical information, some matters discussed herein may be
considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities
law. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and
other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future
results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks
and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the competitive environment
in which the Company operates, the ability of the Company to maintain and
improve its gross sales and margins, the liquidity of the Company on a cash flow
basis (including the Company's ability to comply with the financial covenants of
its Credit Agreement and to fund the Company's capital expenditure program), the
Company's ability to complete its capital


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expenditures on a timely basis, the success of operating initiatives, the
viability of the Company's strategic plan, Y2K compliance issues, regional
weather conditions, and the general economic conditions in the geographic areas
in which the Company operates. For additional information about the Company and
its operating and financial condition, please see the Company's most recent
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 3, 1999 and the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the 16 weeks ended July 24, 1999 and the 28
weeks ended October 16, 1999, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

      Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk represents the
risk of loss that may impact the consolidated financial position, results of
operations or cash flows of the Company due to adverse changes in financial
rates. The Company is exposed to market risk in the area of interest rates. This
exposure is directly related to its Term Loan and Revolving Credit borrowings
under the Credit Agreement. Based on the present outlook for interest rates, the
Company does not have a material exposure to market risk associated with the
Term Loan and Revolving Credit borrowings.




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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

(a)   Exhibits

      Exhibit Number

       27    Financial Data Schedule

(b)   Reports on Form 8-K

      Relating to changes in Management and Board of Directors - dated
      February 14, 2000.

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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 GRAND UNION COMPANY
                                                -----------------------
                                                      (Registrant)


                                                /s/ Jeffrey P. Freimark
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                                             Jeffrey P. Freimark,
                                             Executive Vice President,
                                             Chief Financial and Administrative
                                             Officer

Date:  February 22, 2000


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