I think, for the most part, weakness was in soft goods.

Obviously, the risk (for a bust) is there. But if we had any major weakness, it'd probably be external ? a major act of terrorism, for example, or bird flu.

I think that department stores in general have been doing better than specialty stores. Each specialty store has its own problems in terms of fashion ... limited products.

We believe its shares are appropriately valued at this time.

Any bets on dollar weakness will be a bet that higher energy prices will divert consumer spending, which has been the motor for the economy.

(The change) will make us stronger. Frankly, defense was our weakness last year, and once the players get accustomed to it, we’ll be fine,