Not exact matches
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.
While some easing may be expected in 2004,
growth should still continue
at a rapid
rate, helped in part by a very
competitive exchange
rate.
At the same time, the scientists conducted several greenhouse experiments to assess, as accurately as possible, the characteristics of each species — from seed mass and germination
rate to the speed of
growth, the
competitive ability and the resistance against herbivores, like caterpillars.
While low
rates and sluggish wage
growth have allowed profit margins to remain
at record levels, large U.S. companies continue to struggle with the
competitive headwind caused by a stronger dollar, which has hurt revenues and estimates of third quarter earnings.
Designed for business owners with a proven track record of success and financial security, a business expansion loan provides larger - scale
growth capital
at competitive rates.
DIV STRK is consecutive years of dividend increases; DIV YLD is yield using the most recently announced dividend; 5 YR YLD is average dividend yield over the past 5 years; REC DG is most recent year - over-year dividend
growth; 5 YR DG is average annual dividend
growth over the past 5 years; PRICE was
at market close Friday, March 2; FAIR VAL is Morningstar's «Fair Value Estimate»; FWD P / E is price / earnings ratio based on projected 2018 earnings; 5 YR P / E is average P / E ratio over the past 5 years; MOAT is Morningstar's
rating of
competitive economic advantage; SFT is Value Line's «Safety» score; CRD is Standard & Poor's credit
rating; MKT CAP is market cap in billions of dollars.
Together with the
growth of banking online and through apps, these partnerships make smaller institutions
competitive, so it may be worth taking a second look
at them if their
rates are particularly attractive to you.
Priori Legal is a curated legal marketplace that connects SMBs and emerging
growth companies with a network of vetted lawyers
at their most
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