883943--5/14/2009--CHRISTOPHER_&_BANKS

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The global economic crisis could have a material adverse effect on the Company s liquidity. 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 may impact our results. The absence of or 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 and stock price. Our results of operations could deteriorate if we fail to attract, develop and retain qualified employees. Our ability to achieve the results of our SG A expense and capital expenditure reduction program 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. Our inability to maintain the value of our brands and our trademarks We face challenges to grow our business and to manage our growth. Our ability to successfully upgrade and maintain our information systems to support the needs of the organization is subject to various risks. We depend significantly on a single operations and distribution facility. There are risks associated with our e-commerce sales. Effects of war, terrorism or other catastrophes could adversely impact our business or operations. Changes in federal, state or local laws and regulations, or our failure to comply with such laws and regulations, could increase our expenses and expose us to legal risks. 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 that we have traditionally held as short-term investments may not be liquid or readily available. The Company s marketing efforts rely upon the effective use of customer information. Restrictions on the availability or use of customer information could adversely affect the Company s marketing programs, which could result in lost sales and a decrease in profits. 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.

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