Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more
difficult, time - consuming, or costly
than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and
other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with
sports leagues, professional athletes or
sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.
It's surely more
difficult for something original in
sports to gain credibility
than it is for new forms in any
other part of the entertainment world.
MSDs and
other disorders linked to poor ergonomic set - up are often the most challenging workers» compensation claims as it can be
difficult to establish that the injury arose out of and in the course of employment rather
than regular activities of daily living,
sports,
other hobbies, or even genetic predisposition.