18 key performance indicators we use a number of key indicators of financial condition and operating performance to evaluate the performance of our business , including the following : replace_table_token_7_th * based upon the 52 weeks ended february 2 , 2019 and the 52 weeks ended february 3 , 2018 * * based upon the 52 weeks ended january 27 , 2018 and the 52 weeks ended january 28 , 2017. trends and uncertainties fluctuations in the following key trends and uncertainties may have a material effect on our operating results . cash flow—cash from operating activities is a primary source of our liquidity that is adversely affected when the retail industry faces economic challenges . furthermore , operating cash flow can be negatively affected by competitive factors . pricing—if our customers do not purchase our merchandise offerings in sufficient quantities , we respond by taking markdowns . if we have to reduce our retail selling prices , the cost of sales on our consolidated statement of income will correspondingly rise , thus reducing our net income and cash flow . success of brand—the success of our exclusive brand merchandise as well as merchandise we source from national vendors is dependent upon customer fashion preferences and how well we can predict and anticipate trends . sourcing—our store merchandise selection is dependent upon our ability to acquire appealing products from a number of sources . our ability to attract and retain compelling vendors as well as in-house design talent , the adequacy and stable availability of materials and production facilities from which we source our merchandise and the speed at which we can respond to customer trends and preferences all have a significant impact on our merchandise mix and , thus , our ability to sell merchandise at profitable prices . store growth—our ability to open new stores is dependent upon a number of factors , such as the identification of suitable markets and locations and the availability of shopping developments , especially in a weak economic environment . store growth can be further hindered by mall attrition and subsequent closure of underperforming properties . in march 2020 , the world health organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus ( covid-19 ) as a pandemic , which continues to spread throughout the united states and the world . as a result , we have reduced store operating hours , and we have been ordered to temporarily close many retail locations , negatively impacting the company 's sales . while the disruption is currently expected to be temporary , there is uncertainty around the duration . at present , while this matter has had a significant negative impact on our business , results of operations , and financial position , the related financial impact to fiscal 2020 can not be reasonably estimated at this time . 19 seasonality and inflation our business , like many other retailers , is subject to seasonal influences , with a significant portion of sales and income typically realized during the last quarter of our fiscal year due to the holiday season . because of the seasonality of our business , results from any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year . we do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our results during the periods presented ; however , our business could be affected by such in the future . general net sales . net sales includes merchandise sales of comparable and non-comparable stores and revenue recognized on contracts of cdi contractors , llc ( “ cdi ” ) , the company 's general contracting construction company . comparable store sales includes sales for those stores which were in operation for a full period in both the most recently completed quarter and the corresponding quarter for the prior fiscal year , including our internet store . comparable store sales excludes changes in the allowance for sales returns . non-comparable store sales includes : sales in the current fiscal year from stores opened during the previous fiscal year before they are considered comparable stores ; sales from new stores opened during the current fiscal year ; sales in the previous fiscal year for stores closed during the current or previous fiscal year that are no longer considered comparable stores ; sales in clearance centers ; and changes in the allowance for sales returns . sales occur as a result of interaction with customers across multiple points of contact , creating an interdependence between in-store and online sales . online orders are fulfilled from both fulfillment centers and retail stores . additionally , online customers have the ability to buy online and pick up in-store . retail in-store customers have the ability to purchase items that may be ordered and fulfilled from either a fulfillment center or another retail store location . online customers may return orders via mail , or customers may return orders placed online to retail store locations . customers who earn reward points under the private label credit card program may earn and redeem rewards through in-store or online purchases . service charges and other income . service charges and other income includes income generated through the long-term marketing and servicing alliance with wells fargo bank , n.a . ( “ wells fargo alliance ” ) . other income includes rental income , shipping and handling fees , gift card breakage and lease income on leased departments . cost of sales . cost of sales includes the cost of merchandise sold ( net of purchase discounts , non-specific margin maintenance allowances and merchandise margin maintenance allowances ) , bankcard fees , freight to the distribution centers , employee and promotional discounts , shipping to customers and direct payroll for salon personnel . story_separator_special_tag the remaining performance obligations related to executed construction contracts totaled $ 156.5 million , increasing approximately 9 % from february 2 , 2019. exclusive brand merchandise sales penetration of exclusive brand merchandise for fiscal years 2019 , 2018 and 2017 was 21.1 % , 20.7 % and 21.4 % of total net sales , respectively . 26 service charges and other income replace_table_token_11_th 2019 compared to 2018 service charges and other income is composed primarily of income from the wells fargo alliance . income from the alliances decreased $ 2.4 million in fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018 primarily due to a decrease in finance charges in 2019. gross profit replace_table_token_12_th 2019 compared to 2018 gross profit as a percentage of net sales declined 76 basis points of sales during fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018. gross profit from retail operations declined 99 basis points of segment net sales during the same periods . during fiscal 2019 , gross margin declined moderately in men 's apparel and accessories . gross margin declined slightly in ladies ' apparel and junior 's and children 's apparel while remaining essentially flat in ladies ' accessories and lingerie , shoes and cosmetics . gross margin increased moderately in home and furniture . gross profit from the construction segment increased 16 basis points of segment net sales . retail store inventory decreased 4 % at february 1 , 2020 compared to february 2 , 2019 . 27 selling , general and administrative expenses ( `` sg & a `` ) replace_table_token_13_th 2019 compared to 2018 sg & a increased 65 basis points of sales during fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018 primarily due to deleverage of sales . sg & a for the retail operations segment increased 53 basis points of sales during fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018. depreciation and amortization replace_table_token_14_th 2019 compared to 2018 depreciation and amortization expense decreased $ 1.5 million during fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018 , primarily due to the timing and composition of capital expenditures . interest and debt expense , net replace_table_token_15_th 2019 compared to 2018 net interest and debt expense decreased $ 6.3 million in fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018 primarily due to a note maturity , in addition to a decrease in short term borrowings under the credit facility . total weighted average debt outstanding during fiscal 2019 decreased approximately $ 87.7 million compared to fiscal 2018 , also due to the same note maturity along with a decrease in short term borrowings under the credit facility . 28 other expense replace_table_token_16_th 2019 compared to 2018 during the first quarter of 2018 , the company adopted accounting standards update ( `` asu `` ) no . 2017-07 and applied the amendments retrospectively , as required . as a result of the adoption of asu no . 2017-07 , the interest cost and net actuarial loss components of net periodic benefit costs , $ 7.7 million for fiscal 2019 and 2018 , were included in other expense rather than selling , general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income . ( gain ) loss on disposal of assets replace_table_token_17_th fiscal 2019 during fiscal 2019 , the company received proceeds of $ 30.6 million primarily from the sale of six store properties , resulting in a gain of $ 20.3 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets . income taxes the company 's estimated federal and state effective income tax rate , inclusive of income on and equity in earnings of joint ventures , was 17.0 % in fiscal 2019 , 18.1 % in fiscal 2018 , and ( 3.7 ) % in fiscal 2017. due to uncertainty relating to the impacts of covid-19 on the company 's business operations , the company is not providing an expected fiscal 2020 federal and state effective income tax rate . the tax cuts and jobs act of 2017 ( “ the act ” ) was signed into law on december 22 , 2017. the act 's primary impact to the company 's consolidated financial statements was its reduction of the federal corporate income tax rate from 35 % to 21 % , effective january 1 , 2018. the company determined a reasonable estimate of the income tax effects of the act and recorded provisional amounts within its consolidated financial statements during fiscal 2017. during fiscal 2018 , the company finalized its accounting of the income tax effects of the act , within the one-year measurement period provided under sec staff accounting bulletin no . 118. fiscal 2019 during fiscal 2019 , income taxes included tax benefits of approximately $ 5.1 million related to federal tax credits , which includes approximately $ 2.3 million in current and prior year credits provided in the taxpayer certainty and disaster tax relief act of 2019. income taxes also included the recognition of approximately $ 2.8 million in tax benefits for amended state tax return filings and related decreases to accrued state income taxes . fiscal 2018 during fiscal 2018 , income taxes included tax benefits of approximately $ 4.6 million related to federal tax credits , which includes approximately $ 1.4 million of additional prior year credits primarily related to the employee retention credit available to employers impacted by the 2017 hurricanes . income taxes also included the recognition of tax benefits of approximately $ 1.5 million for an update to the provisional amounts previously recorded to net deferred tax liabilities related to the act . 29 story_separator_special_tag our primary source of cash inflows from financing activities is generally our $ 800 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility . financing cash outflows generally include the repayment of borrowings under the revolving credit facility , the repayment of long-term debt , finance lease obligations , the payment of dividends and the purchase of treasury stock . cash used in financing activities decreased to $ 143.4 million in fiscal 2019 from $ 303.0 million in fiscal 2018. this

liquidity and capital resources the company 's current non-operating priorities for its use of cash are strategic investments to enhance the value of existing properties , stock repurchases and dividend payments to stockholders . cash flows for the company 's most recent three fiscal years were as follows : replace_table_token_18_th operating activities the primary source of the company 's liquidity is , and historically has been , cash flows from operations . due to the seasonality of the company 's business , we have historically realized a significant portion of the cash flows from operating activities during the second half of the fiscal year . retail operations sales are the key operating cash component , providing 94.8 % , 94.1 % and 95.1 % of total revenues in fiscal 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively . operating cash inflows also include the company 's income and reimbursements from the wells fargo alliance ( and former synchrony alliance ) and cash distributions from joint ventures ( excluding returns of investments ) . operating cash outflows include payments to vendors for inventory , services and supplies , payments to employees and payments of interest and taxes . wells fargo owns and manages the dillard 's private label cards under the wells fargo alliance . under the wells fargo alliance , wells fargo establishes and owns private label card accounts for our customers , retains the benefits and risks associated with the ownership of the accounts , provides key customer service functions , including new account openings , transaction authorization , billing adjustments and customer inquiries , receives the finance charge income and incurs the bad debts associated with those accounts . pursuant to the wells fargo alliance , we receive on-going cash compensation from wells fargo based upon the portfolio 's earnings .


 Write a concise suspicious activity report of the following text delimited by triple backquotes. Return your response as a formal report which covers the key points highlighting the location,dates,entity names and account holder information in chronological order of the text.
     ```liquidity and capital resources the company 's current non-operating priorities for its use of cash are strategic investments to enhance the value of existing properties , stock repurchases and dividend payments to stockholders . cash flows for the company 's most recent three fiscal years were as follows : replace_table_token_18_th operating activities the primary source of the company 's liquidity is , and historically has been , cash flows from operations . due to the seasonality of the company 's business , we have historically realized a significant portion of the cash flows from operating activities during the second half of the fiscal year . retail operations sales are the key operating cash component , providing 94.8 % , 94.1 % and 95.1 % of total revenues in fiscal 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively . operating cash inflows also include the company 's income and reimbursements from the wells fargo alliance ( and former synchrony alliance ) and cash distributions from joint ventures ( excluding returns of investments ) . operating cash outflows include payments to vendors for inventory , services and supplies , payments to employees and payments of interest and taxes . wells fargo owns and manages the dillard 's private label cards under the wells fargo alliance . under the wells fargo alliance , wells fargo establishes and owns private label card accounts for our customers , retains the benefits and risks associated with the ownership of the accounts , provides key customer service functions , including new account openings , transaction authorization , billing adjustments and customer inquiries , receives the finance charge income and incurs the bad debts associated with those accounts . pursuant to the wells fargo alliance , we receive on-going cash compensation from wells fargo based upon the portfolio 's earnings .
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 Suspicious Activity Report : 18 key performance indicators we use a number of key indicators of financial condition and operating performance to evaluate the performance of our business , including the following : replace_table_token_7_th * based upon the 52 weeks ended february 2 , 2019 and the 52 weeks ended february 3 , 2018 * * based upon the 52 weeks ended january 27 , 2018 and the 52 weeks ended january 28 , 2017. trends and uncertainties fluctuations in the following key trends and uncertainties may have a material effect on our operating results . cash flow—cash from operating activities is a primary source of our liquidity that is adversely affected when the retail industry faces economic challenges . furthermore , operating cash flow can be negatively affected by competitive factors . pricing—if our customers do not purchase our merchandise offerings in sufficient quantities , we respond by taking markdowns . if we have to reduce our retail selling prices , the cost of sales on our consolidated statement of income will correspondingly rise , thus reducing our net income and cash flow . success of brand—the success of our exclusive brand merchandise as well as merchandise we source from national vendors is dependent upon customer fashion preferences and how well we can predict and anticipate trends . sourcing—our store merchandise selection is dependent upon our ability to acquire appealing products from a number of sources . our ability to attract and retain compelling vendors as well as in-house design talent , the adequacy and stable availability of materials and production facilities from which we source our merchandise and the speed at which we can respond to customer trends and preferences all have a significant impact on our merchandise mix and , thus , our ability to sell merchandise at profitable prices . store growth—our ability to open new stores is dependent upon a number of factors , such as the identification of suitable markets and locations and the availability of shopping developments , especially in a weak economic environment . store growth can be further hindered by mall attrition and subsequent closure of underperforming properties . in march 2020 , the world health organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus ( covid-19 ) as a pandemic , which continues to spread throughout the united states and the world . as a result , we have reduced store operating hours , and we have been ordered to temporarily close many retail locations , negatively impacting the company 's sales . while the disruption is currently expected to be temporary , there is uncertainty around the duration . at present , while this matter has had a significant negative impact on our business , results of operations , and financial position , the related financial impact to fiscal 2020 can not be reasonably estimated at this time . 19 seasonality and inflation our business , like many other retailers , is subject to seasonal influences , with a significant portion of sales and income typically realized during the last quarter of our fiscal year due to the holiday season . because of the seasonality of our business , results from any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year . we do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our results during the periods presented ; however , our business could be affected by such in the future . general net sales . net sales includes merchandise sales of comparable and non-comparable stores and revenue recognized on contracts of cdi contractors , llc ( “ cdi ” ) , the company 's general contracting construction company . comparable store sales includes sales for those stores which were in operation for a full period in both the most recently completed quarter and the corresponding quarter for the prior fiscal year , including our internet store . comparable store sales excludes changes in the allowance for sales returns . non-comparable store sales includes : sales in the current fiscal year from stores opened during the previous fiscal year before they are considered comparable stores ; sales from new stores opened during the current fiscal year ; sales in the previous fiscal year for stores closed during the current or previous fiscal year that are no longer considered comparable stores ; sales in clearance centers ; and changes in the allowance for sales returns . sales occur as a result of interaction with customers across multiple points of contact , creating an interdependence between in-store and online sales . online orders are fulfilled from both fulfillment centers and retail stores . additionally , online customers have the ability to buy online and pick up in-store . retail in-store customers have the ability to purchase items that may be ordered and fulfilled from either a fulfillment center or another retail store location . online customers may return orders via mail , or customers may return orders placed online to retail store locations . customers who earn reward points under the private label credit card program may earn and redeem rewards through in-store or online purchases . service charges and other income . service charges and other income includes income generated through the long-term marketing and servicing alliance with wells fargo bank , n.a . ( “ wells fargo alliance ” ) . other income includes rental income , shipping and handling fees , gift card breakage and lease income on leased departments . cost of sales . cost of sales includes the cost of merchandise sold ( net of purchase discounts , non-specific margin maintenance allowances and merchandise margin maintenance allowances ) , bankcard fees , freight to the distribution centers , employee and promotional discounts , shipping to customers and direct payroll for salon personnel . story_separator_special_tag the remaining performance obligations related to executed construction contracts totaled $ 156.5 million , increasing approximately 9 % from february 2 , 2019. exclusive brand merchandise sales penetration of exclusive brand merchandise for fiscal years 2019 , 2018 and 2017 was 21.1 % , 20.7 % and 21.4 % of total net sales , respectively . 26 service charges and other income replace_table_token_11_th 2019 compared to 2018 service charges and other income is composed primarily of income from the wells fargo alliance . income from the alliances decreased $ 2.4 million in fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018 primarily due to a decrease in finance charges in 2019. gross profit replace_table_token_12_th 2019 compared to 2018 gross profit as a percentage of net sales declined 76 basis points of sales during fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018. gross profit from retail operations declined 99 basis points of segment net sales during the same periods . during fiscal 2019 , gross margin declined moderately in men 's apparel and accessories . gross margin declined slightly in ladies ' apparel and junior 's and children 's apparel while remaining essentially flat in ladies ' accessories and lingerie , shoes and cosmetics . gross margin increased moderately in home and furniture . gross profit from the construction segment increased 16 basis points of segment net sales . retail store inventory decreased 4 % at february 1 , 2020 compared to february 2 , 2019 . 27 selling , general and administrative expenses ( `` sg & a `` ) replace_table_token_13_th 2019 compared to 2018 sg & a increased 65 basis points of sales during fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018 primarily due to deleverage of sales . sg & a for the retail operations segment increased 53 basis points of sales during fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018. depreciation and amortization replace_table_token_14_th 2019 compared to 2018 depreciation and amortization expense decreased $ 1.5 million during fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018 , primarily due to the timing and composition of capital expenditures . interest and debt expense , net replace_table_token_15_th 2019 compared to 2018 net interest and debt expense decreased $ 6.3 million in fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018 primarily due to a note maturity , in addition to a decrease in short term borrowings under the credit facility . total weighted average debt outstanding during fiscal 2019 decreased approximately $ 87.7 million compared to fiscal 2018 , also due to the same note maturity along with a decrease in short term borrowings under the credit facility . 28 other expense replace_table_token_16_th 2019 compared to 2018 during the first quarter of 2018 , the company adopted accounting standards update ( `` asu `` ) no . 2017-07 and applied the amendments retrospectively , as required . as a result of the adoption of asu no . 2017-07 , the interest cost and net actuarial loss components of net periodic benefit costs , $ 7.7 million for fiscal 2019 and 2018 , were included in other expense rather than selling , general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income . ( gain ) loss on disposal of assets replace_table_token_17_th fiscal 2019 during fiscal 2019 , the company received proceeds of $ 30.6 million primarily from the sale of six store properties , resulting in a gain of $ 20.3 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets . income taxes the company 's estimated federal and state effective income tax rate , inclusive of income on and equity in earnings of joint ventures , was 17.0 % in fiscal 2019 , 18.1 % in fiscal 2018 , and ( 3.7 ) % in fiscal 2017. due to uncertainty relating to the impacts of covid-19 on the company 's business operations , the company is not providing an expected fiscal 2020 federal and state effective income tax rate . the tax cuts and jobs act of 2017 ( “ the act ” ) was signed into law on december 22 , 2017. the act 's primary impact to the company 's consolidated financial statements was its reduction of the federal corporate income tax rate from 35 % to 21 % , effective january 1 , 2018. the company determined a reasonable estimate of the income tax effects of the act and recorded provisional amounts within its consolidated financial statements during fiscal 2017. during fiscal 2018 , the company finalized its accounting of the income tax effects of the act , within the one-year measurement period provided under sec staff accounting bulletin no . 118. fiscal 2019 during fiscal 2019 , income taxes included tax benefits of approximately $ 5.1 million related to federal tax credits , which includes approximately $ 2.3 million in current and prior year credits provided in the taxpayer certainty and disaster tax relief act of 2019. income taxes also included the recognition of approximately $ 2.8 million in tax benefits for amended state tax return filings and related decreases to accrued state income taxes . fiscal 2018 during fiscal 2018 , income taxes included tax benefits of approximately $ 4.6 million related to federal tax credits , which includes approximately $ 1.4 million of additional prior year credits primarily related to the employee retention credit available to employers impacted by the 2017 hurricanes . income taxes also included the recognition of tax benefits of approximately $ 1.5 million for an update to the provisional amounts previously recorded to net deferred tax liabilities related to the act . 29 story_separator_special_tag our primary source of cash inflows from financing activities is generally our $ 800 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility . financing cash outflows generally include the repayment of borrowings under the revolving credit facility , the repayment of long-term debt , finance lease obligations , the payment of dividends and the purchase of treasury stock . cash used in financing activities decreased to $ 143.4 million in fiscal 2019 from $ 303.0 million in fiscal 2018. this

