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If customer interest in fabric and craft products declines, our revenues may decline Changes in interest rates could adversely impact profitability Competition could negatively impact our operations Our suppliers may encounter business issues and not meet our needs Our dependence on foreign suppliers subjects us to possible delays in receipt of merchandise and to the risks involved in foreign operations Our business depends on shopping center traffic and our ability to identify suitable store locations The seasonality of our sales may negatively impact our operating results Increases in transportation costs due to transportation industry challenges and rising fuel costs may negatively impact our operating results Our business could be negatively impacted by changes in the labor market and our cost of doing business could increase as a result of changes in federal, state or local regulations The loss of key executives and failure to attract qualified management could limit our growth and negatively impact our operations Failure to manage inventory effectively will negatively impact sales and earnings Failure to adequately maintain our perpetual inventory and automated replenishment systems Inability to provide new and improved product selection Failure to grow sales may impact operations Our failure to manage our new store growth would have a negative impact on our operations The loss of, or disruption in, or our inability to efficiently operate our distribution network could have a negative impact on our business The efficient operation of our business is dependent on our information systems. Our failure to maintain and upgrade our management information systems could compromise our competitive position Our existing indebtedness could restrict our operations, making us more vulnerable to adverse economic conditions We may not be able to finance future needs or adapt our business plan to changes because of restrictions placed on us by our senior bank credit facility and indenture We could incur more debt Failure to adequately maintain the security of our electronic and other confidential information could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations

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