As has been widely discussed, February sales were likely hurt by a record- breaking snowstorm that hit in the middle of the month and by unusually-warm weather in January, which likely pulled some early-spring sales forward. |
I don't think that was an aberration. It could be a sign of things to come in 2006. |
This appears to be a very financially attractive arrangement that should allow the company to participate in the ongoing growth and profitability of its credit business. |