text: **Our business and operations could be materially and adversely affected by supply chain disruptions, port disruptions, severe**
  **weather patterns, natural disasters, widespread pandemics and other natural or man-made disruptions.**
  We derive a significant amount of our total sales from stores located on the west and east coasts of the United States, particularly in 
  California, which increases our exposure to conditions in these regions. Similarly, merchandise received through west coast ports could be 
  adversely impacted by labor disruptions. These disruptions could cause, among other things, a decrease in consumer spending that would 
  negatively impact our sales, staffing shortages in our stores, distribution centers or corporate offices, interruptions in the flow of merchandise 
  to our stores, disruptions in the operations of our merchandise vendors or property developers, increased costs, and a negative impact on 
  our reputation and long-term growth plans. 