NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Note I: Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

The following tabulations reflect the unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended October 28, 2000, and October 30, 1999:

                                                              Diluted
(In Thousands,                           Gross        Net    Earnings
Except Per Share Data)    Net Sales     Profit   Earnings   Per Share

2000                                                                 
First quarter            $  903,913   $263,081    $43,848       $0.30
Second quarter              879,023    240,114     36,254        0.26
Third quarter               886,015    219,386     29,136        0.21
Fourth quarter            1,006,181    277,677     60,979        0.44

1999                                                                 
First quarter            $  799,005   $241,765    $42,380       $0.29
Second quarter              791,095    227,023     31,834        0.22
Third quarter               816,818    221,005     29,550        0.20
Fourth quarter              950,839    288,239     59,674        0.41