The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited
condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes contained
herein and with the audited consolidated financial statements, accompanying
notes, related information and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2021 ("Form 10-K").

Forward-Looking Statements



Statements in this Form 10-Q that are not historical facts, including statements
about our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections or
strategies for the future, may be "forward-looking statements" as defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from historical experience or our present expectations. Known
material risk factors applicable to us that could cause our actual results to
differ from these forward-looking statements are described in "Item 1A. Risk
Factors" of our Form 10-K and in the subsequent reports we file with the SEC.
All forward­looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we undertake
no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to
reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this report
except as required by law.

Net Sales

Our sales are generated by customer purchases of home furnishings. Revenue is
recognized upon delivery to the customer. Comparable-store or "comp-store" sales
is a measure which indicates the performance of our existing stores and website
by comparing the growth in sales in store and online for a particular month over
the corresponding month in the prior year. Stores are considered non-comparable
if they were not open during the corresponding month in the prior year or if the
selling square footage has been changed significantly. Stores closed due to
COVID-19 were excluded from comp-store sales. The method we use to compute
comp-store sales may not be the same method used by other retailers. We record
our sales when the merchandise is delivered to the customer. We also track
"written sales" and "written comp-store sales" which represent customer orders
prior to delivery. The disruptions to our supply chain have resulted in lower
inventory in certain categories and for out-of-stock merchandise delivery times
can be 8 to 12 weeks. As a retailer, comp-store sales and written comp-store
sales are an indicator of relative customer spending and store performance.
Comp-store sales, total written sales and written comp-store sales are intended
only as supplemental information and none are substitutes for net sales
presented in accordance with US GAAP.

The following table outlines our sales and comp-store sales increases and decreases for the periods indicated:



                                                            2022                                                                                          2021
                                      Net Sales                                  Comp-Store Sales                                   Net Sales                                   Comp-Store Sales
                      Total                %                 $                   %                   $              Total                %                 $                   %                   $
Period               Dollars             Change           Change               Change             Change           Dollars             Change            Change              Change             Change
Q1                 $  238.9                 1.0  %       $  2.5                     0.2  %       $  0.4          $  236.5                31.8  %       $  57.1                   11.5  %       $ 15.4
Q2                 $  253.2                 1.3  %       $  3.2                     1.1  %       $  2.7          $  250.0               127.3  %       $ 140.0                   46.9  %       $ 48.8
YTD Q2             $  492.1                 1.2  %       $  5.7                     0.7  %       $  3.2          $  486.5                68.1  %       $ 197.1                   27.0  %       $ 64.2

Total sales for the second quarter of 2022 increased $3.2 million, or 1.3%, compared to 2021. Our comp-store sales increased 1.1%, or $2.7 million, in the second quarter of 2022 compared to 2021.



Our free in-home design service continues to grow as COVID-19 concerns abate,
and designer sales were 24.8% of our total written business for the second
quarter of 2022 compared to 24.6% for 2021. COVID-19 continues to impact our
supply chain, and ongoing delays in our case goods inventory impacted our
business. Sales in this category as a percent of our total sales were 34.3% in
the second quarter of 2022 compared to 36.7% in 2021. We did begin to receive
and restore case goods and other items to a more normal operating inventory
level during the second quarter which allowed us to deliver customer orders.

The declines in in-store traffic and written business which began in March 2022
continued through June 2022. Written business for the second quarter of 2022 was
down 13.3% compared to 2021. We continued to experience a return to increased
consumer interest around traditional shopping events and had very strong
business for the Fourth of July holiday. Our written business for the second
quarter of 2022 compared to the
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"normal" pre-pandemic second quarter of 2019 was up 23.2% as customers are still
investing in their homes. In the second half of 2022, we expect that our
business will continue to be affected as rising inflation, including fuel costs,
stock market volatility, higher interest rates and concerns regarding a
recession impact discretionary consumer spending.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the second quarter of 2022 was 57.9%, up 130 basis points compared to the prior year period of 56.6%. The increase is primarily due to pricing discipline and merchandise pricing mix.



We expect annual gross profit margins for 2022 will be 57.7% to 58.0%. Gross
profit margins fluctuate quarter to quarter in relation to our promotional
cadence. Our estimated gross profit margins are based on anticipated changes in
product and freight costs and their impact on our LIFO reserve.

Substantially all of our occupancy and home delivery costs are included in
selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") as are a portion of our
warehousing expenses. Accordingly, our gross profit may not be comparable to
those entities that include these costs in cost of goods sold.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses



Our SG&A costs as a percent of sales for the second quarter of 2022 were 46.7%
versus 45.0% for 2021. SG&A dollars increased $5.7 million, or 5.1%, for the
second quarter of 2022 compared to the same prior year period. The increase is
driven by higher costs associated with selling expense of $2.3 million,
distribution and delivery costs of $2.6 million, and occupancy expenses of $0.6
million.

We classify our SG&A expenses as either variable or fixed and discretionary. Our
variable expenses include the costs in the selling and delivery categories and
certain warehouse and distribution expenses as these amounts will generally move
in tandem with our level of sales. The remaining categories and expenses for
occupancy, advertising, and administrative costs are classified as fixed and
discretionary because these costs do not fluctuate with sales.

The following table outlines our SG&A expenses by classification:



                                                            Three Months Ended June 30,                                                               Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                  2022                                        2021                                          2022                                         2021
                                                              % of                                      % of                                             % of                                      % of
(In thousands)                          $                  Net Sales                $                Net Sales                    $                   Net Sales                $                Net Sales
Variable                         $      45,955                   18.2  %       $  41,958                   16.8  %       $     90,339                       18.4  %       $  82,665                   17.0  %
Fixed and discretionary                 72,174                   28.5  %          70,439                   28.2  %            142,944                       29.0  %         139,494                   28.7  %
                                 $     118,129                   46.7  %       $ 112,397                   45.0  %       $    233,283                       47.4  %       $ 222,159                   45.7  %

The variable expenses in dollars were higher in the second quarter of 2022 compared to 2021 due to the increase in compensation costs for selling and delivery personnel and rising fuel costs.



Fixed and discretionary expenses were impacted in the second quarter of 2022
primarily by increases in warehouse and other occupancy costs compared to the
prior year quarter.

Our variable type expenses within SG&A for the full year of 2022 are anticipated
to be 18.2% to 18.4%, an increase from our previous estimate based on increases
in selling and delivery costs. Fixed and discretionary expenses are expected to
be approximately $293.0 to $295.0 million for the full year of 2022, a decrease
from our previous guidance based on changes in our marketing spend.

Liquidity and Capital Resources



Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year
At June 30, 2022, we had $143.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $6.7
million in restricted cash equivalents. We believe that our current cash
position, cash flow generated from operations, funds available from our credit
agreement, and access to the long-term debt capital markets should be sufficient
for our
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of Operations
operating requirements and to enable us to fund our capital expenditures,
dividend payments, and lease obligations through the next several years. In
addition, we believe we have the ability to obtain alternative sources of
financing. We expect capital expenditures of approximately $32.0 million for the
full year of 2022.

Long-Term Debt
In May 2020, we entered into the Third Amendment to our Amended and Restated
Credit Agreement (as amended, the "Credit Agreement") with a bank. The Credit
Agreement, which matures September 27, 2024, provides for a $60.0 million
revolving credit facility. Amounts available to borrow fluctuate and
availability at June 30, 2022 was $47.1 million and we had no amounts
outstanding.

Leases

We use operating leases to fund a portion of our real estate, including our stores, distribution centers, and store support space.



Share Repurchases
In November 2021, our Board of Directors authorized an additional $25.0 million
for our share repurchase program. During the three months ended June 30, 2022 we
purchased 461,391 shares of common stock for approximately $12.5 million. During
the six months ended June 30, 2022 we purchased 899,890 shares of common stock
for approximately $25.0 million. Substantially all funds under the current
authorization have been used as of June 30, 2022.

Cash Flows Summary



Operating Activities. Cash flow generated from operations provides us with a
significant source of liquidity. Our operating cash flows result primarily from
cash received from our customers, offset by cash payments we make for products
and services, employee compensation, operations, and occupancy costs.

Cash provided by or used in operating activities is also subject to changes in
working capital. Working capital at any specific point in time is subject to
many variables, including seasonality, inventory selection, the timing of cash
receipts and payments, and vendor payment terms.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $26.3 million in the first six
months of 2022 compared to $57.6 million during the same period in 2021. This
difference was primarily driven by changes associated with customer deposits,
accounts payable, and inventories.

Investing Activities. Cash used in investing activities increased by $2.6 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to the first six months of 2021, as the result of greater capital expenditures.

Financing Activities. Cash used in financing activities increased by $24.1 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to the first six months of 2021, primarily due to the $25.0 million of share repurchases in 2022.

Store Plans and Capital Expenditures



                    Opening Quarter
Location           Actual or Planned   Category
Austin, TX               Q-1-22        Open
Atlanta, GA              Q-2-22        Closure
Metro DC                 Q-3-22        Open
Indianapoli, IN          Q-4-22        Relocation
Allen, TX                Q-4-22        Closure
Durham, NC               Q-1-23        Open


Net selling space in 2022 is expected to be flat compared to 2021. Total capital
expenditures are estimated to be $32.0 million in 2022 depending on the timing
of spending for new projects.
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Critical Accounting Estimates



Critical accounting estimates are those that we believe are both significant and
that require us to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often
because we need to estimate the effect of inherently uncertain matters. We base
our estimates and judgments on historical experiences and various other factors
that we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may
differ from these estimates, and we might obtain different estimates if we used
different assumptions or conditions. We reviewed our accounting estimates, and
none were deemed to be considered critical for the accounting periods presented
in our Form 10-K. We had no significant changes in those accounting estimates
since our last annual report.

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