I think the year 2000 will be a more consistent year, not so many highs and lows. The fear is gone, along with Y2K, and consumers will have more confidence. The stock market has been very active in the last six to eight months and I do see a correction, fluctuations of possibly 15 to 20 percent over the next year. But I don't think that will have a great effect. People are waiting to have good news, and I'm convinced that sales will carry on strongly for the next 12 months.
People are sick and tired of doom and gloom.
I expect the U.S. economy, our principal export target, to subside slightly, but not dramatically. If we come in at slightly more than six or seven percent, we will be flying again as we are now. I chatted with a few retailers and designers during the last hour of the Market. I'm hoping for great things. I'm opening a new store in April.