International sales have certainly contributed greatly to the overall growth of Ferris.

It's truly rewarding knowing that at the end of the day, not only have international sales been spectacular, but people worldwide have benefited from a very remarkable medical product. The lessons I learned have not come from seminars, textbooks or advice; rather, they have come from practice in the global playing field, which hones the necessary skills to succeed in the marketplace.

We have now registered our fourth consecutive quarter of strong sales growth and our third consecutive quarter of higher earnings, excluding special items,

We're very encouraged by the growth in digital sales. And while international sales still has a ways to go, there is a lot of upside.

Sales growth should compare less favorably with peers. The brand has now reached a mature stage of development.

Notwithstanding these factors, we believe retail sales growth in the 7% range is quite reasonable given the increased attractiveness and availability of retail projects in Fort Bend and our relative prowess in the region as a retail destination.