04 per diluted share in legal settlement costs

During December, wemoved aggressively to clear fall and holiday inventory. While we are disappointed with our results, we believe the actions weare taking will allow us to begin 2009 with a strengthened balance sheet andpositioned for maximum cash flow generation. To this end, we expect to end theyear with average inventory per store down in the range of 30 to 35 from theprior year end and with approximately $30 million in cash and marketablesecurities. In addition, we are maintaining our strong commitment to providefashion conscious consumers great assortments. The Company currently expects fourth quarter loss pershare in a range of $(0.36) to $(0.38), which includes approximately $0.03 pershare in store impairment costs, as compared to actual fourth quarter fiscal2007 diluted earnings per share of $0.32.

For the full fiscal 2008 year, the Company currently estimates loss per share inthe range of $(0.48) to $(0.50). This guidance includes costs related to storeclosures, store impairment and a management change totaling $0.21 per share. Onan adjusted basis, excluding store closing and management change costs, theCompany currently expects fiscal 2008 loss per share in the range of $(0.27) to$(0.29), as compared to actual fiscal 2007 diluted earnings per share of $0.40,inclusive of $0.04 per diluted share in legal settlement costs. Adjusted dilutedearnings per share for fiscal 2007 were $0.44. About Cache, Inc.Cache is a nationwide, mall-based specialty retailer of sophisticated, socialoccasion sportswear and dresses targeting style-conscious women. Cache targetswomen between the ages of 25 and 45 who have a youthful attitude, areself-confident and fashion-conscious, and require a missy fit.

We operate 294Cache and Cache Luxe stores primarily situated in central locations in hightraffic, upscale malls in 43 states, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Certain matters discussed within this press release may constituteforward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws.Although Cache, Inc. believes the statements are based on reasonableassumptions, there can be no assurance that these expectations will be attained.Actual results and timing of certain events could differ materially from thoseprojected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a numberof factors, including, without limitation, ability to successfully open newstores, introduction of the Cache Luxe concept, dependence on management,dependence on vendors and distributors, reliance on foreign manufacturers,material weakness in our internal controls, industry trends, merchandise andfashion trends, competition, seasonality and changes in general economicconditions and consumer spending patterns, as well as other risks outlined fromtime to time in the filings of Cache, Inc with the Securities and ExchangeCommission. Cache Inc.Maggie Feeney, 212-575-3206Executive Vice President andChief Financial OfficerorInvestor Relations:Integrated Corporate RelationsAllison Malkin/Jane Thorn Leeson203-682-8225/646-277-1223 Copyright Business Wire 2009. The end is near.Welcome to the penultimate edition of this year's All-Motorsport Power Rankings, but one that nonetheless contains some very important movements in the world of motorsport.NASCAR, with a its lengthy season that can only seemingly exist in America, is still settling things on the track, with Jimmie Johnson moving to within striking distance of the trophy with yet another boringly dominant win, this time at Phoenix.Meanwhile, Formula One is back in the board rooms around the world, making decisions that will affect not only the next season, but potentially much of the next decade at least.The Power Rankings are a part-time feature on Midweek Motorsport on Radio Le Mans every Wednesday 8pm UK, 3pm Eastern, 12pm Pacific and on iTunes soon thereafter to get you through the cold winter months.. Hes not letting F1 talk distract him from winning at Macau.I know his problem: All this takeover/Button/Schumacher talk is very interesting. He announced on Twitter that Lotus has signed their first driver.Seriously USF1, this man is stealing your mindless media output thunder (those on Twitter can follow him at Tonyfernandes) Ah, the mark of a champion Screw up when it doesnt matter..

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