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{operation, international, foreign}

{system, service, information}

{competitive, industry, competition}

{cost, regulation, environmental}

{cost, operation, labor}

{condition, economic, financial}

{product, liability, claim}

{personnel, key, retain}

{stock, price, operating}

Intense competition in our markets could harm our ability to maintain profitability. We may be unable to open and remodel stores successfully. Economic conditions directly influence our operating results. Our expanding international operations expose us to the unique risks inherent in foreign operations. Our quarterly operating results are subject to fluctuation. We may be unable to attract and retain qualified associates. Our expanded offering of proprietary branded products may not improve our financial performance and may expose us to product liability claims. We are more leveraged than some of our competitors, which could adversely affect our business plans. Fluctuations in our effective tax rate may adversely affect our business and results of operations. Compromises of our information security may adversely affect our business. We cannot ensure new systems and technology will be implemented successfully. We retained responsibility for certain liabilities of the sold paper, forest products and timberland businesses. Our business may be adversely affected by the actions of and risks associated with our third-party vendors. Our investment in Boise Cascade, L.L.C. subjects us to the risks associated with the paper and forest products industry. We have substantial business operations in states in which the regulatory environment is particularly challenging.

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