EXHIBIT 99.1

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELATING TO FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION and RISK FACTORS.
The Company and its representatives may, from time to time, make written or
verbal forward-looking statements. Those statements relate to developments,
results, conditions or other events the Company expects or anticipates will
occur in the future. The Company intends words such as "believes,"
"anticipates," " plans," "expects" and similar expressions to identify
forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, those statements may
relate to future revenues, earnings, store openings, market conditions, new
strategies and the competitive environment. Forward-looking statements are based
on management's then current views and assumptions and, as a result, are subject
to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected. Any such forward-looking statements are
qualified by the following important risk factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those predicted by the forward-looking
statements.

An investment in the Company's common stock or other securities carries certain
risks. Investors should carefully consider the risks described below and other
risks which may be disclosed from time to time in the Company's filings with the
SEC before investing in the Company's securities.

General Economic Conditions
General economic factors that are beyond the Company's control impact the
Company's forecasts and actual performance. These factors include interest
rates; recession; inflation; deflation; consumer credit availability; consumer
debt levels; tax rates and policy; unemployment trends; the threat or
possibility of war, terrorism or other global or national unrest; political or
financial instability; and other matters that influence consumer confidence and
spending. Increasing volatility in financial markets may cause these factors to
change with a greater degree of frequency and magnitude. Changes in the economic
climate could adversely affect the Company's performance.

Competitive Pressures
The retail business is highly competitive. The Company competes for customers,
associates, locations, merchandise, services and other important aspects of its
business with many other local, regional and national retailers. Those
competitors, some of which have a greater market presence than the Company,
include traditional store-based retailers, Internet and catalog businesses and
other forms of retail commerce. Unanticipated changes in the pricing and other
practices of those competitors may adversely affect the Company's performance.

Consumer  Demand
The Company's business is dependent on the Company's ability to anticipate
fluctuations in consumer demand for a wide variety of merchandise. Failure to
accurately predict constantly changing consumer tastes, preferences, spending
patterns and other lifestyle decisions could create inventory imbalances and
adversely affect the Company's performance and long term relationships with its
customers.

Weather conditions
Because a significant portion of the Company's business is apparel and subject
to weather conditions in its markets, its operating results may be unexpectedly
and adversely affected. Frequent or unusually heavy snow, ice or rain storms or
extended periods of unseasonable temperatures in its markets could adversely
affect the Company's performance.

Seasonality
The Company's business is subject to seasonal influences, with a major portion
of sales and income historically realized during the second half of the fiscal
year, which includes the back-to-school and holiday seasons. This seasonality
causes the Company's operating results to vary considerably from quarter to
quarter and could materially adversely affect the market price of its
securities.

Merchandise Sourcing
The merchandise sold by the Company is sourced from a wide variety of domestic
and international vendors. All of the Company's vendors must comply with
applicable laws and the Company's required standards of conduct. The Company's
ability to find qualified vendors and access products in a timely and efficient
manner is a significant

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challenge which is typically even more difficult with respect to goods sourced
outside the United States. Political or financial instability, trade
restrictions, tariffs, currency exchange rates, transport capacity and costs and
other factors relating to foreign trade, and the ability to access suitable
merchandise on acceptable terms are beyond the Company's control and could
adversely impact the Company's performance.

Labor Conditions
The Company's performance is dependent on attracting and retaining a large and
growing number of quality associates. Many of those associates are in entry
level or part time positions with historically high rates of turnover. The
Company's ability to meet the Company's labor needs while controlling the
Company's costs is subject to external factors such as unemployment levels,
prevailing wage rates, minimum wage legislation and changing demographics.
Changes that adversely impact the Company's ability to attract and retain
quality associates could adversely affect the Company's performance.

New Store Growth
The Company's plans to continue to increase the number of its stores will depend
in part upon the availability of existing retail stores or store sites on
acceptable terms. Increases in real estate, construction and development costs
could limit the Company's growth opportunities. There can be no assurance that
such stores or sites will be available to the Company for purchase or lease, or
that they will be available on terms acceptable to the Company. If the Company
is unable to grow its retail business, the Company's financial performance could
be adversely affected.

New Markets
The Company's growth strategy is dependent upon the Company's ability to
successfully execute the Company's retailing concept in new markets and
geographic regions. If the Company is unable to successfully execute its retail
concept in these new markets and regions, or if consumers are not receptive to
the Company's concept in these markets or regions, the Company's financial
performance could be adversely affected.

Regulatory and Litigation Developments
Various aspects of the Company's operations are subject to federal, state or
local laws, rules and regulations, any of which may change from time to time.
Additionally, the Company is regularly involved in various litigation matters
that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Litigation or regulatory
developments could adversely affect the Company's business operations and
financial performance.

Other Factors
The foregoing list of risk factors is not exclusive. Other factors and
unanticipated events could adversely affect the Company. The Company does not
undertake to revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or
circumstances that occur after the date the statement is made.

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