text: **Investment and partnerships in new business strategies and acquisitions could disrupt our core business.**
  We have invested in or are pursuing strategic growth opportunities, which may include acquisitions of, or investments in, other businesses, 
  as well as new technologies or other investments to provide a superior customer shopping experience in our stores and online. Additionally, 
  our business model will continue to rely more on partnerships with third parties for certain strategic initiatives and technologies. If these 
  investments, acquisitions or partnerships do not perform as expected or create operational difficulties, our profitability and growth could be 
  adversely affected. 