The name Burlington Coat Factory is a misnomer because they carry a full line of fashion apparel, including coats in the winter. It's basically an off-price operation. You get good value there, very good value.
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Don't get carried away with this whole thing. It's considerably bigger than in times past, but it is not the kind of thing I would say that will make or break a company's quarter.
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