The Company markets a wide range of merchandise, manufactured by a number of independent suppliers, both domestic and foreign. Suppliers located outside of the United States provided approximately 40% of the Company’s merchandise in 2006. Most of these suppliers have been associated with the Company for many years and manufacture products based upon the Company’s specifications. Suppliers are selected in accordance with their ability to produce high quality products in a cost-effective manner.

The Company markets its products mainly by direct mail. Catalogs depict the current styles of Womenswear (such as coordinates, dresses, tops, pants, skirts, lingerie,...