883943--5/13/2010--CHRISTOPHER_&_BANKS

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Economic conditions may cause a decline in business and consumer spending which could adversely affect our financial performance. All of our stores are located within the United States, making us highly susceptible to deteriorations in U.S. macroeconomic conditions and consumer confidence. If we are unable to anticipate or react to changing consumer preferences in a timely manner, our sales, merchandise margins and operating income could decline. Our ability to manage inventory levels and ability to predict or respond to customer demand may impact our results. The absence of or a further reduction in mall traffic could significantly reduce our sales and leave us with unsold inventory. We operate in a highly competitive retail industry. The size and resources of some of our competitors may allow them to compete more effectively than we can, which could result in loss of market share. Fluctuations in our level of same-store sales could adversely affect our earnings growth. Our net sales and operating income fluctuate on a seasonal basis and decreases in sales or margins during our peak seasons could have a disproportionate effect on our overall financial condition and results of operations. Our results of operations could deteriorate if we fail to attract, develop and retain qualified employees. Extreme and/or unseasonable weather conditions could have a disproportionately large effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and we could be forced to mark down inventory. Our ability to manage Selling, General and Administrative ( SG A ) expenses and capital expenditures may impact our operating results. We are highly dependent on a few suppliers who primarily manufacture overseas and our reliance on foreign sources of production poses various risks. The raw materials used to manufacture our products and our distribution and labor costs are subject to availability constraints and price volatility, which could result in increased costs. Our manufacturers may be unable to manufacture and deliver products in a timely manner or meet our quality standards, which could result in lost sales, cancellation charges or excessive markdowns. Our inability to maintain the value of our brands and our trademarks may adversely affect our business and financial performance. We face challenges to grow our business and to manage our growth. Disruptions in our information systems could adversely affect our sales and profitability. We depend significantly on a single operations and distribution facility. There are risks associated with our e-Commerce sales. If third parties who manage some aspects of our business do not adequately perform their functions, we might experience disruptions in our business, resulting in decreased profits or losses. Effects of war, terrorism or other catastrophes could adversely impact our business or operations. Failure to comply with legal and regulatory requirements could damage our reputation, financial condition and market price of our stock. Our business could suffer if one of the manufacturers of the goods that we sell fails to use acceptable labor practices. Funds associated with the Auction Rate Securities held by us as short-term investments may not be liquid or readily available. Our marketing efforts rely upon the effective use of customer information. Restrictions on the availability or use of customer information or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information could adversely affect our marketing programs or expose us to litigation, which could disrupt our operations and harm our business. Operating losses in tax jurisdictions with deferred tax assets could hinder our ability to continue to carry the deferred tax assets, which would result in a valuation allowance negatively impacting our consolidated results and net worth. Government healthcare requirements could adversely affect our profits. The bankruptcy or significant deterioration of large commercial and retail landlords could have a material adverse effect on our sales and operating results. The inability of our suppliers to obtain credit may cause us to experience delays in obtaining merchandise. A failure in the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting could adversely impact our business. We may be subject to adverse outcomes in current or future litigation matters.

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883943--5/13/2010--CHRISTOPHER_&_BANKS_CORP