10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

[  X  ]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended:February 2, 2013

or

[      ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from:  __________________________ to __________________________

Commission file number:000-20969

HIBBETT SPORTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 20-8159608 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

451 Industrial Lane, Birmingham, Alabama  35211

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

205-942-4292

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value Per Share	NASDAQ Global Select Market
Title of Class	Name of each exchange on which registered

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: NONE

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes X No

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

Yes No X

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes X No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232-405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes X No

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.      ______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	X	Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer		Smaller reporting company

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

Yes No X

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant (assuming for purposes of this calculation that all executive officers and directors are "affiliates") was $1,621,397,062 on July 28, 2012, based on the closing sale price of $62.24 at July 27, 2012 for the common stock on such date on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's common stock, as of March 15, 2013, was 25,814,487.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Registrant's Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended February 2, 2013 are incorporated by reference into Part II and portions of the Registrant's Proxy Statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 30, 2013 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before April 25, 2013.

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HIBBETT SPORTS, INC.

INDEX

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PART I
Item	1.	Business.	5
Item	1A.	Risk Factors.	11
Item	1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments.	19
Item	2.	Properties.	19
Item	3.	Legal Proceedings.	20
Item	4.	Mine Safety Disclosures.	21
PART II
Item	5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.	21
Item	6.	Selected Consolidated Financial Data.	23
Item	7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.	25
Item	7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.	36
Item	8.	Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.	37
Item	9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.	60
Item	9A.	Controls and Procedures.	60
Item	9B.	Other Information.	61
PART III
Item	10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.	61
Item	11.	Executive Compensation.	61
Item	12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.	61
Item	13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.	62
Item	14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services.	62
PART IV
Item	15.	Exhibits and Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules.	62
		Signatures.	65

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A Warning About Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements address future events, developments and results.  They include statements preceded by, followed by or including words such as "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "target" or "estimate."  For example, our forward-looking statements include statements regarding:

· our anticipated net sales, including comparable store net sales changes, net sales growth and earnings;

· our growth, including our plans to add, expand or relocate stores and square footage growth, our markets' ability to support such growth and the suitability of our distribution facility and new wholesaling and logistics facility;

· our ability to renew or replace store leases satisfactorily;

· the cost of regulatory compliance, including the costs and possible outcomes of pending legal actions and other contingencies;

· our cash needs, including our ability to fund our future capital expenditures and working capital requirements;

· our analysis of our risk factors and their possible effect on financial results;

· our ability and plans to renew our revolving credit facilities;

· our seasonal sales patterns and assumptions concerning customer buying behavior;

· our expectations regarding competition;

· our estimates and assumptions as they relate to preferable tax and financial accounting methods, accruals, inventory valuations, dividends, long-lived assets, store closures, carrying amount and liquidity of financial instruments and fair value of options and other stock-based compensation as well as our estimates of economic and useful lives of depreciable assets and leases;

· our expectations concerning future stock-based award types and our expectations concerning employee stock option exercise behavior;

· the possible effect of inflation, market decline and other economic changes on our costs and profitability, and ability to secure suitable locations for new stores;

· the possible effects of uncertainty within the capital markets, the commercial credit environment and the levels of consumer confidence;

· our analyses of trends as related to earnings performance;

· our target market presence and its expected impact on our net sales growth;

· our expectations concerning vendor level purchases and related discounts;

· our estimates and assumptions related to income tax liabilities, deferred taxes and uncertain tax positions;

· the future reliability of, and cost associated with, our sources of supply, particularly imported goods;

· the loss of key vendor support; and

· our ability to mitigate the risk of possible business interruptions.

You should assume that the information appearing in this report is accurate only as of the date it was issued.  Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.  For a discussion of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could affect our future events, developments or results, you should carefully review the "Risk Factors" as well as "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations".

Our forward-looking statements could be wrong in light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  The future events, developments or results described in this report could turn out to be materially different.  We have no obligation to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements after the date of this Annual Report and you should not expect us to do so.  Investors should also be aware that while we do, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts and others, we do not, by policy, selectively disclose to them any material non-public information with any statement or report issued by any analyst regardless of the content of the statement or report.  We do not, by policy, confirm forecasts or projections issued by others.  Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not our responsibility.

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Introductory Note

References to "we", "our", "us" and the "Company" used throughout this document refer to Hibbett Sports, Inc. and its subsidiaries as well as its predecessors.  Unless specifically indicated otherwise, any reference to the following years or fiscal years relates to:

Year	Related Fiscal Year End	Weeks in Fiscal Period
2014 or Fiscal 2014	February 1, 2014	52
2013 or Fiscal 2013	February 2, 2013	53
2012 or Fiscal 2012	January 28, 2012	52
2011 or Fiscal 2011	January 29, 2011	52

PART 1

Item 1.Business.

Our Company

Our Company began in 1945 under the name Dixie Supply Company in Florence, Alabama.  Although we initially specialized primarily in the marine and small aircraft business, by 1960 we were solely in the sporting goods business.  In 1965, we opened our second store, Dyess & Hibbett Sporting Goods, in Huntsville, Alabama, and hired Mickey Newsome, who is now our current Executive Chairman of the Board.  The following year, we opened another sporting goods store in Birmingham and by the end of 1980, we had 12 stores in central and northwest Alabama with a distribution center located in Birmingham and our central accounting office in Florence.  We became a public company in October 1996 when we had 79 stores and were incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware as Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc.  We incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware as Hibbett Sports, Inc. in January 2007, and on February 10, 2007, Hibbett Sports, Inc. became the successor holding company for Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc., which is now our operating subsidiary.

Today, we operate sporting goods stores in small and mid‑sized markets predominantly in the South, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and the Midwest. As of February 2, 2013, we operated 873 stores consisting of 853 Hibbett Sports stores, 19 smaller‑format Sports Additions athletic shoe stores and 1 larger‑format Sports & Co. superstore in 29 states, opening our first stores in Maryland, Minnesota and Utah in Fiscal 2013.  Our primary retail format and growth vehicle is Hibbett Sports, an approximately 5,000 square foot store located primarily in strip centers, which are usually influenced by a Wal-Mart store.  Approximately 79% of our Hibbett Sports store base is located in strip centers, which includes free-standing stores, while approximately 21% of our Hibbett Sports store base is located in enclosed malls.  We expect to continue our store base growth in strip centers versus enclosed malls.

We offer convenient locations and a broad assortment of brand name quality athletic equipment, footwear and apparel with a high level of customer service.  Our merchandise assortment emphasizes team sports complemented by localized apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories designed to appeal to a wide range of customers within each individual market.

Available Information

The Company maintains an Internet website at the following address: www.hibbett.com.

We make available free of charge on or through our website under the heading "Investor Relations," certain reports that we file with or furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act).  These include our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our current reports on Form 8-K.  We make this information available on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file the information with or furnish it to the SEC.  In addition to accessing copies of our reports online, you may request a copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, at no charge, by writing to: Investor Relations, Hibbett Sports, Inc., 451 Industrial Lane, Birmingham, Alabama 35211.

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Reports filed with or furnished to the SEC are also available free of charge upon request by contacting our corporate office at (205) 942-4292.

The public may also read or copy any materials filed by us with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549.  Information may be obtained on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-732-0330.  The SEC also maintains a website that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically at www.sec.gov.

Our Business Strategy

We target markets with county populations that range from 25,000 to 75,000.  This strong regional focus enables us to achieve significant cost benefits including lower corporate expenses, reduced distribution costs and increased economies of scale from marketing activities.  In addition, we establish greater customer, vendor and landlord recognition as a leading sporting goods retailer in these communities.

We believe our ability to merchandise to local community sporting interests differentiates us from our national competitors.  This strong regional focus also enables us to achieve significant cost benefits including lower corporate expenses, reduced distribution costs and increased economies of scale from marketing activities.  Additionally, we use sophisticated information systems to maintain tight controls over inventory and operating costs and continually search for ways to improve efficiencies and the customer experience through information system upgrades.

We strive to hire enthusiastic sales people with an interest in sports.  Our extensive training program focuses on product knowledge and selling skills and is conducted through the use of in-store clinics, DVDs, self-study courses, interactive group discussions and Hibbett University designed specifically for store management.

Our Store Concepts

Hibbett Sports

Our primary retail format is Hibbett Sports, an approximately 5,000 square foot store located primarily in strip centers, which are usually influenced by a Wal-Mart store.  In considering locations for our Hibbett Sports stores, we take into account the size, demographics, quality of real estate and competitive conditions of each market.  Of these stores, 670 Hibbett Sports stores are located in strip centers, which include free-standing stores, with the remaining 183 stores located in enclosed malls, the majority of which are the only enclosed malls in their county.

Hibbett Sports stores offer a core selection of quality, brand name merchandise with an emphasis on team sports.  This merchandise mix is complemented by a selection of localized apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories designed to appeal to a wide range of customers within each market.  We strive to respond quickly to major sporting events of local interest.  Such examples in the last few years have included the dominance of the Southeastern Conference and ultimate victories in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship games; Major League Baseball's World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals and successful consecutive seasons of the Texas Rangers; and the Oklahoma City Thunder's appearance in the NBA finals.

Sports Additions

Our 19 Sports Additions stores are small, primarily enclosed mall‑based stores, averaging 2,500 square feet with approximately 90% of merchandise consisting of athletic footwear and the remainder consisting of caps and a limited assortment of apparel.  Sports Additions stores offer a more fashion-based merchandise assortment compared to our Hibbett Sports stores.  Allbut four Sports Additions stores are currently located in enclosed malls or strip centers where a Hibbett Sports store is also present.

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Sports & Co.

We operate 1 Sports & Co. (Superstore) that was opened in November 1995.  The Superstore is approximately 25,000 square feet and offers a broader assortment of athletic footwear, apparel and equipment than our Hibbett Sports stores.  Athletic equipment and apparel represent a higher percentage of the overall merchandise mix at the Superstore than they do at Hibbett Sports stores.  We have no plans to open any Superstores in the future.

Team

Hibbett Team Sales, Inc. (Team), a wholly‑owned subsidiary of the Company, is a leading supplier of customized athletic apparel, equipment and footwear primarily to school athletic programs in Alabama and parts of Georgia, Florida and Mississippi.  Team sells its merchandise directly to educational institutions and youth associations.  The operations of Team are independent of the operations of our retail stores.

None of our store concepts meets the quantitative or qualitative requirements of the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 280, Segment Reporting.

Our Growth Strategy

We currently have identified markets for our Hibbett Sports stores within the states in which we operate to grow to over 1300 stores.  Our clustered expansion program, which calls for opening new stores primarily within two‑hour driving distance of an existing Hibbett location, allows us to take advantage of efficiencies in distribution, marketing and regional management.  It also allows us to build on our understanding of merchandise selection for the local market.

In Fiscal 2014, we expect to accelerate our net store openings.  Although locating retail space for new stores remains a challenge, we have been able to capitalize on prime locations left vacant by franchised and entertainment-related businesses.  In addition to new stores, we will continue our successful strategy of expanding high performing existing stores.

In evaluating potential markets, we consider population, economic conditions, local competitive dynamics, availability of suitable real estate and proximity to existing Hibbett stores.  See "Risk Factors."

Our Distribution

We maintain a single distribution center in Birmingham, Alabama.  The distribution process is centrally managed from our corporate headquarters, which is currently located in the same building as the distribution center.  In July 2012, we purchased land in Alabaster, Alabama (a suburb of Birmingham) and have begun construction on a new wholesaling and logistics facility to replace our current distribution facility.  We have also purchased a new corporate headquarters facility which will be separately located from the new wholesaling and logistics facility.  We plan on moving into our new corporate headquarters by June 2013.  See "Risk Factors."

We believe strong distribution support for our stores is a critical element of our expansion strategy and is central to our ability to maintain a low cost operating structure.  We also use third-party logistics providers to gain efficiencies of distribution costs to approximately 19% of our outlying stores.  Our current facility will continue to service our stores until approximately July 2014, when our new facility is scheduled to become operational.  Our new wholesaling and logistics facility has been designed with significant automation and operation efficiencies, and is expected to support our growth over the next several years.

We receive substantially all of our merchandise at our distribution center.  For key products, we maintain backstock at the distribution center that is allocated and distributed to stores through an automatic replenishment system based on inventory levels and sales.  Merchandise is typically delivered to stores weekly via Company‑operated vehicles or third-party logistics providers.

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Our Merchandising Strategy

Ourmerchandising strategy is to provide a broad assortment of quality brand name footwear, apparel, accessories and athletic equipment at competitive prices in a full service environment.  Historically, our most popular consumer item has been athletic footwear, followed by performance and fashion apparel and team sports equipment, ranked according to sales.

We believe that the breadth and the depth of brand name merchandise that we offer consistently exceeds the merchandise selection carried by competitors.  Many of these brand name products are highly technical and require considerable sales assistance.  We coordinate with our vendors to educate the sales staff at the store level on new products and trends.

Although the core merchandise assortment tends to be similar for each Hibbett Sports store, important local or regional differences exist.  Accordingly, our stores offer products that reflect preferences for particular sporting activities in each community and local interests in college and professional sports teams.  Our knowledge of these interests, combined with access to leading vendors, enables our merchandising staff to react quickly to emerging trends or special events, such as college or professional championships.

Our merchandising staff, operations staff and management analyze current sporting goods trends primarily through the gathering and analyzing of daily sales activity available through point-of-sale terminals located in the stores.  Other strategic measures we utilize to recognize trends or changes in our industry include:

· maintaining close relationships with vendors and other retailers;

· studying other retailers for best practices in merchandising;

· attending various trade shows, both in our industry and outside as well as reviewing industry trade publications;

· actively participating in industry associations such as the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA);

· visiting competitor store locations;

· monitoring product selection at competing stores and online; and

· communicating with our regional vice presidents, district managers and store managers.

The merchandising staff works closely with store personnel to meet the requirements of individual stores for appropriate merchandise in sufficient quantities.  See "Risk Factors."

Our Vendor Relationships

The sporting goods retail business is brand name driven.  Accordingly, we maintain positive relationships with a number of well-known sporting goods vendors to satisfy customer demand.  We believe that our stores are among the primary retail distribution avenues for brand name vendors that seek to penetrate our target markets.  As a result, we are able to attract considerable vendor interest and establish long‑term partnerships with vendors.  As our vendors expand their product lines and grow in popularity, we expand sales of these products within our stores.  In addition, as we continue to increase our store base and enter new markets, our vendors increase their brand presence within these regions.  We also work with our vendors to establish favorable pricing and to receive cooperative marketing funds.  We believe that we maintain good working relationships with our vendors.  See "Risk Factors."

Our Information Systems

We maintain sophisticated information systems and use technology as an enabler of our business strategies.  We have implemented systems targeted at improving financial control, cost management, inventory control, merchandise planning, logistics, replenishment and product allocation.  In recent years, we have focused on information systems that are designed to be used in all stores, yet are flexible enough to meet the unique needs of each specific store location.

A communications network sends and receives critical business data to and from our stores, providing timely and extensive information on business activity in every location.  Our information is processed in a secure environment to protect both the actual data and the physical assets.  We attempt to mitigate the risk of possible business interruptions by maintaining a disaster recovery plan, which includes storing critical business information off-site.

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We strive to maintain highly qualified and motivated individuals to support our information systems, which includes help desk staff, programmers, system analysts, business analysts, project managers and a security officer.  Our systems are monitored 24 hours a day.  Our management believes that our current systems and practice of implementing regular updates position us well to support current needs and future growth.  We use a strategic information systems planning process that involves senior management and is integrated into our overall business planning and enterprise risk management.  Information systems projects are prioritized based upon strategic, financial, regulatory and other business criteria.

Our Advertising and Promotion

We target advertising opportunities in our markets to increase the effectiveness of our advertising budget.  Our advertising and promotional spending is centrally directed.  Print advertising, including direct mail catalogs and postcards to customers, has historically served as the foundation of our promotional program and accounted for the majority of our total advertising costs in Fiscal 2013.  Other advertising, such as outdoor billboards, Hibbett trucks, our MVP customer loyalty program, the Hibbett website and social media are used to reinforce Hibbett's name recognition and brand awareness.  By allowing us to reach and interact with our customers on a consistent basis through e-mail, the MVP program marketing effort has become the most efficient, timely and targeted segment of our marketing program.  Digital marketing, including mobile, social networks, website and MVP program marketing, will become a more significant portion of our advertising budget over the next several years.

Our Competition

The business in which we are engaged is highly competitive.  We have competition from national sporting goods chains in some of our large and mid-size markets.  The marketplace for sporting goods is highly fragmented as many different retailers compete for market share by utilizing a variety of store formats and merchandising strategies.  However, we believe the competitive environment for sporting goods is different in smaller markets where retail demand may not support larger format stores.

Although weface competition from a variety of competitors, including on-line retailers, we believe that our stores are able to compete effectively by being distinguishedas sporting goods stores emphasizing team sports and fitness merchandise complemented by a selection of localized apparel and accessories.  Our competitors may carry similar product lines and national brands, but we believe the principal competitive factors for all of our stores are service, convenience, breadth of premium merchandise offered, availability of brand names and availability of local merchandise.  We believe we compete favorably with respect to these factors in the smaller markets predominantly in the South, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States.  See "Risk Factors."

Our Trademarks

Our Company, by and through subsidiaries, is the owner or licensee of trademarks that are very important to our business.  For the most part, trademarks are valid as long as they are in use and/or their registrations are properly maintained.  Registrations of trademarks can generally be renewed indefinitely as long as the trademarks are in use.

Following is a list of active trademarks registered and owned by the Company:

· Hibbett Sports, Registration No. 2717584

· Sports Additions, Registration No. 1767761

· Hibbett, Registration No. 3275037

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Our Executive Officers

Our current executive officers and their prior business experience are as follows:

Jeffry O. Rosenthal, age 55, has been our Chief Executive Officer and President since March 2010.  Formerly, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer from February 2009 through March 2010 and as Vice President of Merchandising from August 1998 through February 2009.  Prior to joining us, Mr. Rosenthal was Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager for Apparel with Champs Sports, a division of Foot Locker, Inc. from 1981 to 1998.

Scott J. Bowman, age 46, was hired as our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in July 2012.  Prior to joining us, Mr. Bowman was Division Chief Financial Officer – Northern Division (Division CFO) of The Home Depot, a large home improvement retailer.  Previously, Mr. Bowman served The Home Depot as their Senior Director, Finance – IT for approximately three years.  In prior retail experience, he has worked in various controller and accounting management positions.

Michael J. Newsome, age 74, has been our Executive Chairman since March 2010.  Formerly, he served as our President from 1981 through August 2004 and was named Chief Executive Officer in September 1999 and Chairman of the Board in March 2004.  Since joining us over 45 years ago, Mr. Newsome has held numerous positions with us, including retail clerk, outside salesman to schools, store manager, district manager, regional manager and President.  Prior to joining us, Mr. Newsome worked in the sporting goods retail business for six years.

Cathy E. Pryor, age 50, is currently our Senior Vice President of Operations and has been with us since 1988.  She has been our Vice President of Operations since 1995.  Prior to 1995, Ms. Pryor held positions as a district manager and Director of Store Operations.

Rebecca A. Jones, age 53, was hired as our Vice President of Merchandising in August 2009 and is currently a Senior Vice President of the Company.  Prior to joining our Company, she served as Vice President/General Merchandise Manager-Crafts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores from 2003 to 2009 and as Vice President/Divisional Merchandise Manager at Wal-Mart Stores from 1999 to 2003.  In her prior retail experience, Ms. Jones served in various operations, planning, buying and merchandising positions.

Our Employees

As of February 2, 2013, we employed approximately 2,600 full‑time and approximately 4,800 part‑time employees, none of whom are represented by a labor union.  The number of part‑time employees fluctuates depending on seasonal needs.  None of our employees are represented by a union.  We consider our relationship with our employees to be good and have not experienced significant interruptions of operations due to labor disagreements.  We have implemented programs in our stores and corporate offices to ensure that we hire and promote the most qualified employees in a non-discriminatory way.

Employee Development.  We develop our training programs in a continuing effort to service the needs of our customers and employees.  These programs include DVD training in all stores for the latest in technical detail of new products and new operational and customer service techniques.  Because we primarily promote or relocate current employees to serve as managers for new stores, training and assessment of our employees is essential to our sustained growth.

One of the most significant training programs we have is Hibbett University or "Hibbett U", which is an intensive, four-day session designed specifically for store management.

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Seasonality

We experience seasonal fluctuations in our net sales and results of operations.  Customer buying patterns around the spring sales period and the holiday season historically result in higher first and fourth quarter net sales.  Over the past few years, our third quarter has experienced higher than historical net sales, resulting from back-to-school shopping combined with tax-free holidays in many of our markets.  In addition, our quarterly results of operations may fluctuate significantly as a result of a variety of factors, including the timing of new store openings, the amount and timing of net sales contributed by new stores, merchandise mix and demand for apparel and accessories driven by local interest in sporting events.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

You should carefully consider the following risks, as well as the other information contained in this report, before investing in shares of our common stock.  If any of the following risks actually occur, our business could be harmed.  In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you might lose all or part of your investment.

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry.

A downturn in the economy could adversely affect consumer purchases of discretionary items, which could reduce our net sales.

In general, our sales represent discretionary spending by our customers.  A slowdown in the U.S. economy or other economic conditions affecting disposable consumer income, such as volatile fuel and energy costs, depressed real estate values, employment levels, inflation, deflation, business conditions, consumer debt levels, lack of available credit, interest rates and tax rates may adversely affect our business.  A reduction in customer traffic to our stores or a shift in customer spending to products other than those sold by us or to products sold by us that are less profitable could result in lower net sales, decreases in inventory turnover or a reduction in profitability due to lower margins.

A slower pace of new store openings may negatively impact our net sales growth and operating income and we may be unable to achieve our expansion plans for future growth.

The opening of new retail stores has contributed significantly to our growth in net sales.  In light of the challenging economic environment that has faced real estate developers over the past several years, our new store openings have slowed compared to our historical rate.  We expect that the pressure on the commercial real estate market will continue throughout Fiscal 2014, although we will be able to increase our overall square footage in Fiscal 2014.

We have grown rapidly, primarily through opening new stores, from 67 stores at the beginning of Fiscal 1997 to 873 stores at February 2, 2013.  Our continued growth depends, in large part, upon our ability to open new stores in a timely manner, to operate them profitably and to manage them effectively.  Additionally, successful expansion is subject to various contingencies, many of which are beyond our control.  In order to open and operate new stores successfully, we must secure leases on suitable sites with acceptable terms, build-out and equip the stores with furnishings and appropriate merchandise, hire and train personnel and integrate the stores into our operations.

We cannot give any assurances that we will be able to continue our expansion plans successfully; that we will be able to achieve results similar to those achieved with prior locations; or that we will be able to continue to manage our growth effectively.  Our failure to achieve our expansion plans could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.  Furthermore, our operating margins may be impacted in periods in which incremental expenses are incurred as a result of new store openings.

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Failure to adequately plan and manage the transition to our new corporate headquarters and wholesaling and logistics facility may interrupt our operations and lower our operating income.

The lease on our corporate headquarters and distribution facility expires in December 2014.  Currently, our distribution center is centrally managed from our corporate headquarters, which is located in the same building.  In July 2012, we purchased land in Alabaster, Alabama and have begun construction on a new wholesaling and logistics facility to replace our current distribution facility.  In addition, we purchased an existing building that will serve as our new corporate headquarters and will be separately located from the new wholesaling and logistics facility.

The planned separation of our headquarters and distribution function entails risks that could cause disruptions in the operation of our business, delays and cost overruns.  Such risks include potential interruption in data flow, shortages of materials; shortages of skilled labor or work stoppages; unforeseen construction, scheduling, engineering, environmental or geological problems; weather interferences or other casualty losses; and unanticipated cost increases.  There is also the risk that we will not adequately adjust our business processes or appropriately manage our work force during the transition and decentralization of our headquarters and distribution.  Failure to adequately plan and manage the relocation efforts or delays and cost overruns in or outside our control, could cause a disruption in our operations and lower our operating income.

We rely heavily on information systems to conduct our business.  Problems with our information systems could disrupt our operations and negatively impact our financial results and materially adversely affect our business operations.

The operation of our business is dependent on the successful integration and operation of our information systems.  We rely on our information systems to effectively manage our sales, distribution, merchandise planning and replenishment, to process financial information and sales transactions and to optimize our overall inventory levels.  We attempt to mitigate the risk of possible business interruptions through change control protocols and a disaster recovery plan, which includes storing critical business information off-site.  Most of our information system infrastructure is centrally located at our headquarters, but we rely on third-party service providers for certain system applications that are hosted remotely.  A service provider disruption or failure could have an adverse effect on our business.

Our estimates concerning long-lived assets and store closures may accelerate.

Our long-term success depends, in part, on our ability to operate stores in a manner that achieves appropriate returns on capital invested.  This is particularly challenging with the uncertainty of the current economic environment and customer behavior.  We will only continue to operate existing stores if they meet required sales and profit levels.  In the current macroeconomic environment, the results of our existing stores are impacted not only by a volatile sales environment, but by a number of things that are outside our control, such as the loss of traffic resulting from store closures by other nearby retailers.

The uncertainty of the economy, coupled with the volatility in the capital markets, affects our business and, ultimately, our revenue and profitability.  To the extent our estimates for net sales, gross profit and store expenses are not realized, future assessments of recoverability could result in impairment charges.  In addition, if we were to close stores, we could be subject to costs and charges that may adversely affect our financial results.

Our stores are concentrated within the South, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States, which could subject us to regional risks.

Our stores are heavily concentrated in certain regions of the United States.  We are subject to regional risks, such as the regional economy, weather conditions and natural disasters, increasing costs of electricity, oil and natural gas, as well as government regulations specific in the states and localities within which we operate.  We sell a significant amount of team sports merchandise that can be adversely affected by significant weather events that postpone the start of or shorten sports seasons or that limit participation of fans and sports enthusiasts.

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The occurrence of severe weather events, catastrophic health events or natural disasters could significantly damage or destroy our retail locations, could prohibit consumers from traveling to our retail locations or could prevent us from resupplying our stores or distribution center, especially during peak shopping seasons.

Unforeseen events, including public health issues and natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, snow or ice storms, floods and heavy rains, could disrupt our operations or the operations of our suppliers, as well as the behavior of our consumer.  We believe that we take reasonable precautions to prepare for such events; however, our precautions may not be adequate to deal with such events in the future.  If such events occur in areas in which we have our distribution center or a concentration of retail stores, or if they occur during peak shopping seasons, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Poor performance of college and professional sports teams within our core regions of operation, as well as professional team lockouts, could adversely affect our financial results.

We sell a significant amount of licensed team sports merchandise, the sale of which may be subject to fluctuations based on the success or failure of such teams.  The poor performance by the college and professional sports teams within our core regions of operations, as well as professional team lockouts, could cause our financial results to fluctuate year over year.

Our inability to identify, and anticipate changes in consumer demands and preferences and our inability to respond to such consumer demands in a timely manner could reduce our net sales.

Our products appeal to a broad range of consumers whose preferences cannot be predicted with certainty and are subject to rapid change.  Our success depends on our ability to identify product trends as well as to anticipate and respond to changing merchandise trends and consumer demand in a timely manner.  We cannot assure you that we will be able to continue to offer assortments of products that appeal to our customers or that we will satisfy changing consumer demands in the future.  Accordingly, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected if:

· we are unable to identify and respond to emerging trends, including shifts in the popularity of certain products;

· we miscalculate either the market for the merchandise in our stores or our customers' purchasing habits; or

· consumer demand unexpectedly shifts away from athletic footwear or our more profitable apparel lines.

In addition, we may be faced with significant excess inventory of some products and missed opportunities for other products, which could decrease our profitability.

If we lose any of our key vendors or any of our key vendors fail to supply us with merchandise, we may not be able to meet the demand of our customers and our net sales could decline.

We are a reseller of manufacturers' branded items and are thereby dependent on the availability of key products and brands.  Our business is dependent to a significant degree upon close relationships with vendors and our ability to purchase brand name merchandise at competitive prices.  As a reseller, we cannot control the supply, design, function or cost of many of the products we offer for sale.  In addition, many of our vendors provide us with return privileges, volume purchasing allowances and cooperative advertising.

We believe that we have a long-standing and strong relationships with our vendors and that we have adequate sources of brand name merchandise on competitive terms.  However, the loss or decline of key vendor support could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.  We cannot guarantee that we will be able to acquire such merchandise at competitive prices or on competitive terms in the future.  In this regard, certain merchandise that is in high demand may be allocated by vendors based upon the vendors' internal criteria, which is beyond our control.

We also rely on services and products from non-merchandise vendors.  A disruption in these services or products due to the financial condition or inefficient operations of these vendors could adversely affect our business operations.

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Our success depends substantially on the value and perception of the brand name merchandise we sell.

Our success is largely dependent on our consumers' perception and connection to the brand names we carry, such as Nike, Under Armour, Reebok, adidas, Easton, The North Face, etc.  Brand value is based in part on our consumer's perception on a variety of subjective qualities so that even an isolated incident could erode brand value and consumer trust, particularly if there is considerable publicity or litigation.  Consumer demand for our products or brands could diminish significantly in the event of erosion of consumer confidence or trust, resulting in lower sales which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

A disruption in the flow of imported merchandise or an increase in the cost of those goods may significantly decrease our net sales and operating income.

We believe many of our largest vendors source a substantial majority of their products from foreign countries.  Imported goods are generally less expensive than domestic goods and contribute significantly to our favorable profit margins.  We may experience a disruption or increase in the cost of imported vendor products at any time for reasons beyond our control.  If imported merchandise becomes more expensive or unavailable, the transition to alternative sources by our vendors may not occur in time to meet our demands or the demands of our customers.  Products from alternative sources may also be more expensive than those our vendors currently import.  Risks associated with reliance on imported goods include:

· disruptions in the flow of imported goods because of factors such as:

· raw material shortages, work stoppages, labor availability and political unrest;

· problems with oceanic shipping, including blockages or labor union strikes at U.S. or foreign ports; and

· economic crises and international disputes.

· increases in the cost of purchasing or shipping foreign merchandise resulting from:

· foreign government regulations;

· rising commodity prices;

· changes in currency exchange rates or policies and local economic conditions; and

· trade restrictions, including import duties, import quotas or loss of "most favored nation" status with the United States.

In addition, to the extent that any foreign manufacturer from whom our vendors are associated may directly or indirectly utilize labor practices that are not commonly accepted in the United States, we could be affected by any resulting negative publicity.

Security threats, including physical and cyber security threats, and unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information could harm our business and reputation with our consumers.

The protection of Company, customer and employee data is critical to us.  We rely on third-party systems, software and monitoring tools to provide security for processing, transmission and storage of confidential customer and employee information such as payment card and personal information.  Although we have security measures designed to protect against the misappropriation or corruption of our information systems, our systems may still be vulnerable to computer viruses, thefts, cyber attacks, acts of vandalism, programming and/or human errors, disruptions caused by unauthorized tampering or outages caused by natural disasters or other similar events.

Cyber security threats are persistent and evolving.  They include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to data and other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in critical systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information and corruption of data.  Any security breach involving the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, intentional or unintentional, whether by us or our providers, could damage our reputation, expose us to risk of litigation and liability and harm our business.

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Pressure from our competitors may force us to reduce our prices or increase our spending, which would lower our net sales, gross profit and operating income.

The business in which we are engaged is highly competitive.  The marketplace for sporting goods is highly fragmented as many different retailers compete for market share by utilizing a variety of store formats and merchandising strategies.  We compete with local sporting goods stores, department and discount stores, traditional shoe stores and mass merchandisers and, on a limited basis, national sporting goods stores.  Many of our competitors have greater financial resources than we do.  In addition, many of our competitors employ price discounting policies that, if intensified, may make it difficult for us to reach our sales goals without reducing our prices.  As a result of this competition, we may also need to spend more on advertising and promotion than we anticipate.  We cannot guarantee that we will continue to be able to compete successfully against existing or future competitors.  Expansion into markets served by our competitors, entry of new competitors or expansion of existing competitors into our markets could be detrimental to our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our operating results are subject to seasonal and quarterly fluctuations.  Furthermore, our quarterly operating results, including comparable store net sales, will fluctuate and may not be a meaningful indicator of future performance.

We have historically experienced and expect to continue to experience seasonal fluctuations in our net sales, operating income and net income.  Our net sales, operating income and net income are typically higher in the spring, back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons.  An economic downturn during these periods could adversely affect us to a greater extent than if a downturn occurred at other times of the year.

Customer buying patterns around the spring sales period and the holiday season historically result in higher first and fourth quarter net sales.  In the past few years, we have also experienced higher than historical third quarter net sales resulting from the back-to-school period complimented by sales tax holidays in many of our markets.  In addition, our quarterly results of operations may fluctuate significantly as a result of a variety of factors, many outside our control, including the timing of new store openings, the amount and timing of net sales contributed by new stores, merchandise mix, demand for apparel and accessories driven by local interest in sporting events, the disgrace of sports superstars key to certain product promotions or strikes or lockouts involving professional sports teams.  Any of these events, particularly in the fourth quarter, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results for the entire fiscal year.

Comparable store net sales vary from quarter to quarter, and an unanticipated decline in comparable store net sales may cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate significantly.  Factors which could affect our comparable store net sales results include:

· shifts in consumer tastes and fashion trends;

· calendar shifts of holiday or seasonal periods;

· the timing of income tax refunds to customers;

· increases in personal income taxes paid by our customers;

· calendar shifts or cancellations of sales tax-free holidays in certain states;

· the success or failure of college and professional sports teams within our core regions;

· changes in the other tenants in the shopping centers in which we are located;

· pricing, promotions or other actions taken by us or our existing or possible new competitors; and

· unseasonable weather conditions or natural disasters.

We cannot assure you that comparable store net sales will trend at the rates achieved in prior periods or that rates will not decline.

We would be materially and adversely affected if our single distribution center were shut down.

We currently operate a single centralized distribution center in Birmingham, Alabama.  We receive and ship substantially all of our merchandise at our distribution center.  Any natural disaster or other serious disruption to this facility would damage a portion of our inventory and could impair our ability to adequately stock our stores and process returns of products to vendors and could adversely affect our net sales and profitability.  In addition, we could incur significantly higher costs and longer lead times associated with distributing our products to our stores during the time it takes for us to reopen or replace the center.

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We depend on key personnel, the loss of which may adversely affect our ability to run our business effectively and our results of operations.

We benefit from the leadership and performance of our senior management team and other key employees.  If we lose the services of any of our principal executive officers or other skilled and experienced personnel, we may not be able to fully implement our business strategy or run our business effectively and operating results could suffer.

Our Executive Chairman, Michael J. Newsome, has been instrumental in directing our business strategy.  We have a Retention Agreement with Mr. Newsome which secures his continued employment as an advisor following his eventual retirement.

The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors reviews a succession plan prepared by senior management in consideration of the loss of other key personnel positions on a bi-annual basis.  The goal of the succession plan is to have a contingency plan that minimizes disruptions in the workplace until a suitable replacement can be found, but no assurance can be given that we will be able to retain existing or attract additional qualified personnel when needed.

Provisions in our charter documents and Delaware law might deter acquisition bids for us.

Certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws may be deemed to have anti-takeover effects and may discourage, delay or prevent a takeover attempt that a stockholder might consider in its best interest.  These provisions, among other things:

· classify our Board of Directors into three classes, each of which serves for different three-year periods;

· provide that a director may be removed by stockholders only for cause by a vote of the holders of not less than two-thirds of our shares entitled to vote;

· provide that all vacancies on our Board of Directors, including any vacancies resulting from an increase in the number of directors, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, even if the number is less than a quorum;

· provide that special meetings of the common stockholders may only be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board of Directors or upon the demand of the holders of a majority of the total voting power of all outstanding securities of the Company entitled to vote at any such special meeting; and

· call for a vote of the holders of not less than two-thirds of the shares entitled to vote in order to amend the foregoing provisions and certain other provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws.

In addition, our Board of Directors, without further action of the stockholders, is permitted to issue and fix the terms of preferred stock, which may have rights senior to those of common stock.  We are also subject to the Delaware business combination statute, which may render a change in control of us more difficult.  Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Laws would be expected to have an anti-takeover effect with respect to transactions not approved in advance by the Board of Directors, including discouraging takeover attempts that might result in a premium over the market price for the shares of common stock held by stockholders.

Increases in transportation costs due to rising fuel costs, climate change regulation and other factors may negatively impact our results of operations.

We rely upon various means of transportation, including ship and truck, to deliver products from vendors to our distribution center and from our distribution center to our stores.  Consequently, our results can vary depending upon the price of fuel.  The price of oil has fluctuated drastically over the last few years.  In addition, efforts to combat climate change through reduction of greenhouse gases may result in higher fuel costs through taxation or other means.  Any such future increases in fuel costs would increase our transportation costs for delivery of product to our distribution center and distribution to our stores, as well as our vendors' transportation costs.

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In addition, labor shortages in the transportation industry could negatively affect transportation costs and our ability to supply our stores in a timely manner.  We also rely on efficient and effective operations within our distribution center to ensure accurate product delivery to our stores.  Failure to maintain such operations could adversely affect net sales.

We manage cash and cash equivalents beyond federally insured limits per financial institution and purchase investments not fully guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), subjecting us to investment and credit availability risks.

We manage cash and cash equivalents in various institutions at levels beyond federally insured limits per institution, and we purchase investments not guaranteed by the FDIC.  Accordingly, there is a risk that we will not recover the full principal of our investments or that their liquidity may be diminished.  In an attempt to mitigate this risk, our investment policy emphasizes preservation of principal and liquidity.  We cannot be assured that we will not experience losses on our deposits.

We face risk that financial institutions may fail to fulfill commitments under our committed credit facilities.

We have financial institutions that are committed to providing loans under our revolving credit facilities.  There is a risk that these institutions cannot deliver against these obligations in a timely matter, or at all.  If the financial institutions that provide these credit facilities were to default on their obligation to fund the commitments, these facilities would not be available to us, which could adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition.  For discussion of our credit facilities, see "Liquidity and Capital Resources" in Item 7 and Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements.

Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock.

The market price of our common stock, like the stock market in general, is likely to be highly volatile.  Factors that could cause fluctuation in our common stock price may include, among other things:

· actual or anticipated variations in quarterly operating results;

· changes in financial estimates by investment analysts and our inability to meet or exceed those estimates;

· additions or departures of key personnel;

· market rumors or announcements by us or by our competitors of significant acquisitions, divestitures or joint ventures, strategic partnerships, large capital commitments or other strategic initiatives; and

· sales of our common stock by key personnel or large institutional holders.

Many of these factors are beyond our control and may cause the market price of our common stock to decline, regardless of our operating performance.

Risks Related to Regulatory, Legislative and Legal Matters.

We operate in a number of jurisdictions.  It can be cumbersome to fill needed positions and comply with labor laws and regulations, many of which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

We are heavily dependent upon our labor force.  Our compensation packages are designed to provide benefits commensurate with our level of expected service.  However, within our retail and our distribution operations, we face the challenge of filling many positions at wage scales that are appropriate to the industry and competitive factors.  We operate in a number of jurisdictions which can make it cumbersome to comply with labor laws and regulations, many of which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.  As a result of these and other factors, we face many external risks and internal factors in meeting our labor needs, including competition for qualified personnel, overall unemployment levels, prevailing wage rates, as well as rising employee benefit costs.  Changes in any of these factors, including a shortage of available workforce in areas in which we operate, could interfere with our ability to adequately service our customers or to open suitable locations and could result in increasing labor costs.

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We cannot be assured that we will not experience pressure from labor unions or become the target of labor union campaigns.

While we believe we maintain good relations with our employees, we cannot be assured that we will not experience pressure from labor unions or become the target of labor union campaigns.  The potential for unionization could increase in the United States if Congress passes federal legislation that would facilitate labor organization.  Significant union representation would require us to negotiate wages, salaries, benefits and other terms with many of our employees collectively and could adversely affect our results of operations by increasing our labor costs or otherwise restricting our ability to maximize the efficiency of our operations.

Changes in federal, state or local laws, or our failure to comply with such laws, could increase our expenses and expose us to legal risks.

Our Company is subject to numerous laws and regulatory matters relating to the conduct of our business.  In addition, certain jurisdictions have taken a particularly aggressive stance with respect to certain matters and have stepped up enforcement, including fines and other sanctions.   Such laws and regulatory matters include:

· The Americans with Disabilities Act and similar state laws that give civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in the context of employment, public accommodations and other areas;

· The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions;

· Labor and employment laws that govern employment matters such as minimum wages, overtime, family leave mandates and workplace safety regulations;

· Securities and exchange laws and regulations;

· New or changing laws relating to state and local taxation and licensing, including sales and use tax laws, withholding taxes and property taxes;

· New or changing laws relating to information security, privacy, cashless payments and consumer credit, protection and fraud;

· New or changing environmental regulations, including measures related to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions;

· New or changing laws and regulations concerning product safety or truth in advertising; and

· New or changing federal and state immigration laws and regulations.

Increasing regulations could expose us to a challenging enforcement environment or to third-party liability (such as monetary recoveries and recoveries of attorney's fees) and could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

Our corporate legal department monitors regulatory activity and is active in notifying and updating applicable departments and personnel on pertinent matters and legislation.  Our Human Resources (HR) Department leads HR compliance training programs to ensure our field managers are kept abreast of HR-related regulatory activity that affects their areas of responsibility.  We believe that we are in substantial compliance with applicable environment and other laws and regulations, and although no assurance can be given, we do not foresee the need for any significant expenditure in this area in the near future.

Changes in rules related to accounting for income taxes, changes in tax laws in any of the jurisdictions in which we operate or adverse outcomes from audits by taxing authorities could result in an unfavorable change in our effective tax rate.

We operate our business in numerous tax jurisdictions.  As a result, our effective tax rate is derived from a combination of the federal rate and applicable tax rates in the various states in which we operate.  Our effective tax rate may be lower or higher than our tax rates have been in the past due to numerous factors, including the sources of our income and the tax filing positions we take.  We base our estimate of an effective tax rate at any given point in time upon a calculated mix of the tax rates applicable to our Company and on estimates of the amount of business likely to be done in any given jurisdiction.  Changes in rules related to accounting for income taxes, changes in tax laws in any of the jurisdictions in which we operate or adverse outcomes from tax audits that we may be subject to in any of the jurisdictions in which we operate could result in an unfavorable change in our effective tax rate.

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Litigation may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our business is subject to the risk of litigation by employees, consumers, suppliers, competitors, stockholders, government agencies or others through private actions, class actions, administrative proceedings, regulatory actions or other litigation.  The outcome of litigation, particularly class action lawsuits and regulatory actions, is difficult to assess or quantify.  We may incur losses relating to these claims, and in addition, these proceedings could cause us to incur costs and may require us to devote resources to defend against these claims that could adversely affect our results of operations.  For a description of current legal proceedings, see "Part I, Item 3, Legal Proceedings."

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

Item 2.  Properties.

We currently lease all of our existing 873 store locations and expect that our policy of leasing rather than owning will continue as we continue to expand.  Our leases typically provide for terms of five to ten years with options on our part to extend.  Most leases also contain a kick-out clause if projected sales levels are not met and an early termination/remedy option if co-tenancy and exclusivity provisions are violated.  We believe this leasing strategy enhances our flexibility to pursue various expansion opportunities resulting from changing market conditions and to periodically re‑evaluate store locations.  See "Risk Factors."

As current leases expire, we believe we will either be able to obtain lease renewals for present store locations or to obtain leases for equivalent or better locations in the same general area.  Historically, we have not experienced any significant difficulty in either renewing leases for existing locations or securing leases for suitable locations for new stores.  However, since Fiscal 2010, we have experienced some difficulty securing leases for new stores related to new construction due to the economic issues facing the commercial real estate market and landlords, thus reducing our ability to open stores at our historical rates.  This trend has continued, but has improved to some extent each year and into Fiscal 2013.  Based primarily on our belief that we maintain good relations with our landlords, that most of our leases are at approximate market rents and that generally we have been able to secure leases for suitable locations, we believe our lease strategy will not be detrimental to our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Our corporate offices and our distribution center are leased under an operating lease.  We own the Team facility located in Birmingham, Alabama that warehouses inventory for educational institutions and youth associations.  We believe our current distribution center is suitable and adequate to support our needs until we transition to the new wholesaling and logistics facility.  The lease for our existing corporate offices and distribution center expires in December 2014.  We have purchased a building for our corporate offices and plan to relocate by June 2013.  We have also purchased land and have begun construction on a new wholesaling and logistics facility that we expect to be in full operation by June 2014.  See "Risk Factors."

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Store Locations

As of February 2, 2013, we operated 873 stores in 29 contiguous states.  Of these stores, 200 are located in enclosed malls and 673 are located in strip-shopping centers, which are frequently influenced by a Wal-Mart store.  Strip-shopping centers include free-standing stores.  The following shows the number of locations by stateas of February 2, 2013:

Alabama	84	Mississippi	61
Arizona	5	Nebraska	6
Arkansas	42	New Mexico	11
Colorado	7	North Carolina	49
Florida	44	Ohio	18
Georgia	91	Oklahoma	42
Iowa	9	South Carolina	34
Illinois	23	South Dakota	1
Indiana	21	Tennessee	58
Kansas	22	Texas	84
Kentucky	48	Utah	2
Louisiana	43	Virginia	18
Maryland	1	West Virginia	10
Missouri	30	Wisconsin	8
Minnesota	1	TOTAL	873

As of March 15, 2013, we operated 874 stores in 29 states.

Item 3.Legal Proceedings.

We are a party to various legal proceedings incidental to our business.  We do not believe that any of these matters will, individually or in the aggregate, have a material effect on our business or financial condition.  We cannot give assurance, however, that one or more of these lawsuits will not have a material effect on our results of operations for the period in which they are resolved.  It is reasonably possible that losses in addition to the amount accrued could be incurred.  However, we cannot predict the outcome of these matters or make an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss based on the information currently available to the Company.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, we estimated that the liability related to these matters was approximately $0.3 million and accordingly, we accrued $0.3 million as a current liability in our consolidated balance sheets.

The estimates of our liability for pending and unasserted potential claims do not include litigation costs.  It is our policy to accrue legal fees when it is probable that we will have to defend against known claims or allegations and we can reasonably estimate the amount of the anticipated expense.

From time to time, we enter into certain types of agreements that require us to indemnify parties against third-party claims under certain circumstances.  Generally, these agreements relate to: (a) agreements with vendors and suppliers under which we may provide customary indemnification to our vendors and suppliers in respect to actions they take at our request or otherwise on our behalf; (b) agreements to indemnify vendors against trademark and copyright infringement claims concerning merchandise manufactured specifically for or on behalf of the Company; (c) real estate leases, under which we may agree to indemnify the lessors from claims arising from our use of the property; and (d) agreements with our directors, officers and employees, under which we may agree to indemnify such persons for liabilities arising out of their relationship with us.  We have director and officer liability insurance, which, subject to the policy's conditions, provides coverage for indemnification amounts payable by us with respect to our directors and officers up to specified limits and subject to certain deductibles.

If we believe that a loss is both probable and estimable for a particular matter, the loss is accrued in accordance with the requirements of ASC Topic 450, Contingencies.  With respect to any matter, we could change our belief as to whether a loss is probable or estimable, or its estimate of loss, at any time.

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Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

PART II

Item 5.Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ/GS) under the symbol HIBB.  The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low sales prices of shares of our Common Stock as reported by NASDAQ.

Fiscal 2013:	High		Low
First Quarter ended April 28, 2012	$	59.79	$	47.91
Second Quarter ended July 28, 2012	$	62.24	$	54.34
Third Quarter ended October 27, 2012	$	62.91	$	53.45
Fourth Quarter ended February 2, 2013	$	54.99	$	50.71
Fiscal 2012:
First Quarter ended April 30, 2011	$	38.33	$	29.83
Second Quarter ended July 30, 2011	$	43.00	$	35.36
Third Quarter ended October 29, 2011	$	43.24	$	31.03
Fourth Quarter ended January 28, 2012	$	49.87	$	39.63

On March 15, 2013, the last reported sale price for our common stock as quoted by NASDAQ was $55.47 per share.  As of March 15, 2013, we had 35 stockholders of record.

The Stock Price Performance Graph below compares the percentage change in our cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock against a cumulative total return of the NASDAQ Composite Index and the NASDAQ Retail Trade Index.  The graph below outlines returns for the period beginning on January 31, 2008 to January 31, 2013.  We have not paid any dividends.  Total stockholder return for prior periods is not necessarily an indication of future performance.

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Dividend Policy.  We have never declared or paid any dividends on our common stock.  We currently intend to retain our future earnings to finance the growth and development of our business and for our stock repurchase program, and therefore do not anticipate declaring or paying cash dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future.  Any future decision to declare or pay dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and such other factors as our Board of Directors deems relevant.

Equity Compensation Plans.  For information on securities authorized for issuance under our equity compensation plans, see "Part III, Item 12, Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters."

Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities

The following table presents our shares repurchase activity for the fourteen weeks ended February 2, 2013 (1):

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs		Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Programs (in thousands)
October 28, 2012 to November 24, 2012		132,384	$	54.07		132,384	$	249,022
November 25, 2012 to December 29, 2012		71,078	$	54.03		71,078	$	245,431
December 30, 2012 to February 2, 2013		200	$	52.02		200	$	245,421
Total (2)		203,662	$	54.05		203,662	$	245,421

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(1)  In November 2009, the Board of Directors authorized a Stock Repurchase Program (Old Program) of $250.0 million to repurchase our common stock through February 2, 2013.  In November 2012, the Board of Directors authorized a new Stock Repurchase Program (New Program) that replaced the Old Program of $250.0 million to repurchase our common stock through January 29, 2016.   See Note 1, "Stock Repurchase Program".

(2)  Includes 4,862 shares acquired from holders of restricted stock unit awards to satisfy tax withholding requirements of $0.3 million.  Shares acquired from holders of restricted stock unit awards to satisfy tax withholding requirements do not reduce the Program amount remaining for future stock repurchases.

Item 6.Selected Consolidated Financial Data.

The following selected consolidated financial data has been derived from the consolidated financial statements of the Company.  The data set forth below should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and our "Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" and "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" thereto.

(In thousands, except per share amounts, Selected Store Data or where noted otherwise)
	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013 (53 weeks)		January 28, 2012 (52 weeks)		January 29, 2011 (52 weeks)		January 30, 2010 (52 weeks)		January 31, 2009 (52 weeks)
Statement of Operations Data:
Net sales	$	818,700	$	732,645	$	664,954	$	593,492	$	564,188
Cost of goods sold, including distribution center and store occupancy costs		519,818		470,237		434,552		397,292		378,817
Gross profit		298,882		262,408		230,402		196,200		185,371
Store operating, selling and administrative expenses		169,872		155,672		143,232		129,888		123,075
Depreciation and amortization		13,029		13,205		13,623		13,905		14,324
Operating income		115,981		93,531		73,547		52,407		47,972
Interest expense, net		168		217		105		57		619
Income before provision for income taxes		115,813		93,314		73,442		52,350		47,353
Provision for income taxes		43,231		34,254		27,042		19,801		17,905
Net income	$	72,582	$	59,060	$	46,400	$	32,549	$	29,448
Basic earnings per share	$	2.78	$	2.19	$	1.63	$	1.14	$	1.03
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.72	$	2.15	$	1.60	$	1.12	$	1.02
Basic weighted shares outstanding		26,132		26,978		28,426		28,629		28,547
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		26,638		27,506		29,033		29,089		28,954

Note:  No dividends have been declared or paid.

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(In thousands, except per share amounts, Selected Store Data or where noted otherwise)
	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013 (53 weeks)			January 28, 2012 (52 weeks)			January 29, 2011 (52 weeks)			January 30, 2010 (52 weeks)			January 31, 2009 (52 weeks)
Other Data:
Net sales increase		11.8	%		10.2	%		12.0	%		5.2	%		8.3	%
Comparable store sales increase		6.9	%		6.8	%		9.8	%		0.1	%		0.5	%
Gross profit (as a % to net sales)		36.5	%		35.8	%		34.7	%		33.1	%		32.9	%
Store operating, selling and administrative expenses (as a % to net sales)		20.8	%		21.2	%		21.5	%		21.9	%		21.8	%
Depreciation and amortization (as a % to net sales)		1.6	%		1.8	%		2.1	%		2.3	%		2.5	%
Provision for income taxes (as a % to net sales)		5.3	%		4.7	%		4.1	%		3.3	%		3.2	%
Net income (as a % to net sales)		8.9	%		8.1	%		7.0	%		5.5	%		5.2	%
Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	76,911		$	55,138		$	75,517		$	49,691		$	20,650
Average inventory per store	$	254		$	234		$	219		$	221		$	204
Working capital	$	202,899		$	177,115		$	175,007		$	147,583		$	107,055
Total assets	$	377,331		$	313,696		$	314,265		$	276,704		$	235,087
Long-term capital lease obligations	$	2,138		$	2,072		$	2,245		$	152		$	-
Stockholders' investment	$	239,127		$	203,750		$	200,088		$	175,079		$	136,575
Treasury shares repurchased		904			1,897			1,461			-			1,039
Cost of treasury shares purchased	$	49,852		$	68,613		$	37,859		$	-		$	16,940
Selected Store Data:
Stores open at beginning of period		832			798			767			745			688
New stores opened		54			52			45			42			69
Stores closed		(13	)		(18	)		(14	)		(20	)		(12	)
Stores open at end of period		873			832			798			767			745
Stores expanded during the period		13			15			14			18			7
Estimated square footage at end of period		5,003			4,755			4,558			4,399			4,243

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Item 7.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with Item 6, "Selected Consolidated Financial Data" and our consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report.  This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  See "Forward-Looking Statements" and Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors".

Overview

Note:  All references to comparable store sales in Fiscal 2013 refer to the 52-week comparison to Fiscal 2012 without consideration of the 53^rd week in Fiscal 2013.  All other Fiscal 2013 financial information includes the full 53-week period.

Hibbett Sports, Inc. operates sporting goods stores in small to mid‑sized markets, predominantly in the South, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States.  We believe Hibbett Sports stores are typically the primary sporting goods retailers in their markets due to the extensive selection of quality brand name merchandise and a high level of customer service.  As of February 2, 2013, we operated a total of 873 retail stores in 29 states composed of 853 Hibbett Sports stores, 19 Sports Additions athletic shoe stores and 1 Sports & Co. superstore.

Our primary retail format and growth vehicle is Hibbett Sports, an approximately 5,000-square-foot store located primarily in strip centers, which are frequently influenced by a Wal-Mart store.  Approximately 79% of our Hibbett Sports store base is located in strip centers, which includes free-standing stores, while approximately 21% of our Hibbett Sports store base is located in enclosed malls.  Over the last several years, we have concentrated and expect to continue our store base growth in strip centers versus enclosed malls.  We do not expect that the average size of our stores opening in Fiscal 2014 will vary significantly from the average size of stores opened in Fiscal 2013.

The volatile economic conditions have shown signs of improvement in each of Fiscal 2011, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2013, and we have experienced an increase in comparable store and total net sales.  We were able to further enhance net income through continued effective management of expenses.  In Fiscal 2011, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2013, footwear and apparel experienced strong comparable store sales gains.  In Fiscal 2013, accessory sales experienced a double-digit comparable store sales increase led by footwear accessories while footwear and activewear experienced high-single digit comparable store sales increases.

We historically have had increases in comparable store net sales in the low to mid-single digit range.  Fiscal 2013 experienced a total company-wide square footage increase of 5.2%.  Our plan for Fiscal 2014 is to increase total company-wide square footage by 5% to 6%, which is at the lower end of our historical range of 3% to 12% but an improvement from the last three fiscal year square footage increases.  To supplement new store openings, we continue to expand high performing stores, increasing the square footage in 13 existing stores in Fiscal 2013.  Generally, our expansions involve an increase in square footage of 40% to 50%.  We expect to expand an additional 18 stores in Fiscal 2014.  Total comparable store sales percentage growth is expected to be in the low to mid-single digits in Fiscal 2014.  Overthe past several years, we have increased our gross profit through improved local assortments, fewer retail price reductions and increased efficiencies in logistics.  We expect a slight improvement in gross profit rate in Fiscal 2014 as we continue to benefit from increased efficiencies from our investment in systems.  We also expect merchandise margin improvement to increase due to the implementation of our markdown optimization system beginning after Fiscal 2014.

In Fiscal 2013, we began construction on a new wholesaling and logistics facility to support our expected growth over the next several years with an expected operations date in mid Fiscal 2015.  The expected total cost of the new facility is estimated at approximately $42.0 million.

Although the macroeconomic environment has presented many challenges in the last three years, our management believes that our business fundamentals remain strong and that we are well-positioned for the future.  We are a leader in smaller markets and will continue to benefit from our comparatively low operating costs compared to our competitors.  We continue to manage our costs and inventories prudently as dictated by the current economic environment, and we intend to continue to invest in initiatives to prepare our infrastructure for continued long-term growth.

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Due to our increased net sales, we have historically leveraged our store operating, selling and administrative expenses.  Based on projected net sales, we expect operating, selling and administrative rates to increase slightly in Fiscal 2014, primarily due to the 53^rd week benefit in Fiscal 2013 and one-time expenses associated with our new corporate headquarters.  We also expect to continue to generate sufficient cash to enable us to expand and remodel our store base, to provide capital expenditures for our wholesaling and logistics facility, technology upgrade projects and to repurchase our common stock under our stock repurchase program.

We utilize a merchandise management system that allows us to identify and monitor trends.  However, this system does not produce U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) financial information by product category.  Therefore, it is impracticable to provide U.S. GAAP net sales by product category.

Hibbett operates on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday nearest to January 31 of each year.  The consolidated statements of operations for Fiscal 2013 included 53 weeks of operations.  The consolidated statements of operations for Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 included 52 weeks of operations.  Fiscal 2014 will include 52 weeks of operations.  We have operated as a public company and have been incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware since October 6, 1996.

Due to the 53^rd week in Fiscal 2013, each quarter in Fiscal 2014 starts one week later than the same quarter in Fiscal 2013.  The chart below presents comparable store sales for Fiscal 2013 as originally reported and as adjusted to represent the same 13-week period as the Fiscal 2014 quarters:

	FISCAL 2013
	First Quarter	Second Quarter	Third Quarter	Fourth Quarter	Full Year
Comparable store sales increase (originally reported)	11.1%	4.8%	6.4%	4.9%	6.9%
Comparable store sales increase (adjusted for week shift)	8.6%	12.5%	-0.7%	4.4%	6.0%
Impact of week shift	-2.5%	7.7%	-7.1%	-0.5%	-0.9%

Comparable store net sales data for the periods presented reflects sales for our traditional format Hibbett Sports and Sports Additions stores open throughout the period and the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.  If a store remodel,  relocation or expansion results in the store being closed for a significant period of time, its sales are removed from the comparable store base until it has been open a full 12 months.  Our Sports & Co. store is not and has never been included in the comparable store net sales comparison because we have not opened a superstore since September 1996 and we do not have plans to open additional superstores in the future.

Executive Summary

Following is a highlight of our financial results over the last three fiscal years:

	Fiscal 2013 (53 weeks)			Fiscal 2012 (52 weeks)			Fiscal 2011 (52 weeks)
Net sales (in millions)	$	818.7		$	732.6		$	665.0
Operating income, percentage to net sales		14.2	%		12.8	%		11.1	%
Comparable store sales increase		6.9	%		6.8	%		9.8	%
Net income (in millions)	$	72.6		$	59.1		$	46.4
Net income, percentage increase		22.9	%		27.3	%		42.6	%
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.72		$	2.15		$	1.60

During Fiscal 2013, Hibbett opened 54 new stores and closed 13 underperforming stores, bringing the store base to 873 in 29 states as of February 2, 2013.  Inventory on a per store basis at February 2, 2013 increased by 8.2% primarily due to the increased volume of receipts in the 53^rd week; however, there was an improvement in aged merchandise compared to January 28, 2012.  Hibbett ended Fiscal 2013 with $76.9 million of available cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheet and full availability under its $80.0 million unsecured credit facilities.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 of Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, for information regarding recent accounting pronouncements.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to net sales of certain items included in our consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated.

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Net sales		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%
Costs of goods sold, including distribution and store occupancy costs		63.5			64.2			65.3
Gross profit		36.5			35.8			34.7
Store operating, selling and administrative expenses		20.8			21.2			21.5
Depreciation and amortization		1.6			1.8			2.1
Operating income		14.2			12.8			11.1
Interest (expense) income, net		-			-			-
Income before provision for income taxes		14.2			12.7			11.1
Provision for income taxes		5.3			4.7			4.1
Net income		8.9	%		8.1	%		7.0	%

Note:  Columns may not sum due to rounding.

Fiscal 2013 Compared to Fiscal 2012

Net sales.  Net sales increased $86.1 million, or 11.8%, to $818.7 million for Fiscal 2013 from $732.6 million for Fiscal 2012.  Furthermore:

· We opened 54 Hibbett Sports stores while closing 13 underperforming Hibbett Sports stores for net stores opened of 41 stores in Fiscal 2013.  Stores not in the comparable store net sales calculation accounted for $37.7 million of the increase in net sales.  The 53^rd week contributed $11.9 million of the increase in net sales.  We expanded, remodeled or relocated18 high performing stores.  Store openings and closings are reported net of relocations.

· We achieved a 6.9% increase in comparable store net sales for Fiscal 2013 compared to Fiscal 2012.  Comparable store net sales contributed $48.4 million to the increase in net sales.

During Fiscal 2013, 763 stores were included in the comparable store sales comparison.  The increase in comparable store net sales was broad-based with strong performances across accessories, activewear and footwear.  Strong product performances were led by positive trends in footwear accessories, branded headwear, youth activewear and all categories of footwear.  Basketball shoes were the highest performer in our footwear categories while our running business moderated in Fiscal 2013.  The majority of our comparable store sales increase was from increased sales per transaction primarily due to an assortment change mix to premium products.

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Gross profit.  Cost of goods sold includes the cost of inventory, occupancy costs for stores and occupancy and operating costs for our distribution center.  Gross profit was $298.9 million, or 36.5% of net sales, in Fiscal 2013, compared with $262.4 million, or 35.8% of net sales, in Fiscal 2012.

· Gross profit percentage improved as a percentage of net sales due to continued improvements in assortments by market, tight controls over markdowns and promotions and improved inventory shrinkage.  Strong sales performance and improved aged inventory negated the need for liquidating promotions and resulted in higher initial sell-through of inventory at regular prices.  We expect gross profit percentage will stabilize in Fiscal 2014 due to the significant expansion over the last three years and historically low inventory shrinkage rates.

· Distribution expense as a percentage of net sales increased 9 basis points resulting primarily from increases in data processing, third-party services and labor expenses.  In Fiscal 2012, we initiated broadband service in the majority of our stores and experienced its full cost impact in Fiscal 2013.  We also experienced an increase in freight costs due to higher gas prices.  We expect to see increases in this cost component into Fiscal 2014 based on current trends.

· Store occupancy expense as a percentage of net sales decreased 53 basis points due to strong sales and careful management of occupancy costs.  The largest decrease as a percent to net sales was rent expense as we continue to experience rent savings through lease renegotiations and from co-tenancy violations by our landlords, offset somewhat by a decrease in construction allowances.  We expect to continue to experience rent savings through lease renegotiations into Fiscal 2014.

Store operating, selling and administrative expenses.  Store operating, selling and administrative expenses were $169.9 million, or 20.8% of net sales, for Fiscal 2013, compared with $155.7 million, or 21.2% of net sales, for Fiscal 2012.  Expense trends we experienced included:

· Total salary expense increased in dollars due to Company growth and annual pay rate increases but decreased 21 basis points as a percentage of net sales due to strong sales results.  Salary costs in our stores decreased 20 basis points as a percentage of net sales.  As our store base grows, we expect an increase in salary and benefit dollars, but believe these costs as a percentage to net sales will remain relatively stable.

· Credit card fees decreased 13 basis points as a percentage of net sales resulting from lower debit card transaction fees.  We expect these fees to increase in dollars with net sales growth, but stabilize or increase slightly as a percentage of net sales in Fiscal 2014.

· Stock-based compensation decreased by 6 basis points as a percentage of net sales due to the achievement of certain performance awards at less than the rate of those achieved in the prior year.  We also experienced a larger than average forfeiture of restricted stock units compared to prior year.

· Expenses associated with preparing our new corporate headquarters contributed an increase of 2 basis points as a percentage of net sales.  We expect these costs will increase in Fiscal 2014 as we finalize the move from our current location.

Depreciation and amortization.  Depreciation and amortization as a percentage of net sales was 1.6% in Fiscal 2013 compared to 1.8% in Fiscal 2012.  We attribute the decrease in depreciation expense as a percent of net sales to a decrease in the investment in leasehold improvements in recent years as more of the build-out work is being done by landlords offset somewhat by changes in estimates of useful lives of leasehold improvements in underperforming stores.

Provision for income taxes.  Provision for income taxes as a percentage of net sales was 5.3% in Fiscal 2013, compared to 4.7% for Fiscal 2012.  This increase was primarily due to operating efficiencies achieved resulting in higher pre-tax income as a percentage of net sales.  The combined federal, state and local effective income tax rate as a percentage of pre-tax income was 37.3% for Fiscal 2013 and 36.7% for Fiscal 2012.  The increase in rate resulted primarily from lower federal income tax credits as a result of the expiration of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program and the resolution of an income tax matter with a state taxing authority in Fiscal 2012.

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Fiscal 2012 Compared to Fiscal 2011

Net sales.  Net sales increased $67.7 million, or 10.2%, to $732.6 million for Fiscal 2012 from $665.0 million for Fiscal 2011.  Furthermore:

· We opened 49 Hibbett Sports stores and 3 Sports Addition stores while closing 17 underperforming Hibbett Sports stores and 1 Sports & Co. stores for net stores opened of 34 stores in Fiscal 2012.  Stores not in the comparable store net sales calculation accounted for $24.9 million of the increase in net sales.  We expanded or remodeled 18 high performing stores and converted 1 Sports & Co. store to a Hibbett Sports store.  Store openings and closings are reported net of relocations.

· We experienced a 6.8% increase in comparable store net sales for Fiscal 2012 compared to Fiscal 2011.  Comparable store net sales contributed $42.8 million to the increase in net sales.

During Fiscal 2012, 762 stores were included in the comparable store sales comparison.  The increase in comparable store net sales was broad-based with strong performances across footwear, equipment, apparel and accessories.  Strong product performances were led by positive trends in all categories of activewear and in accessories, footwear, and licensed apparel.  Lightweight running shoes were a key driver in our footwear business while kid's footwear was particularly strong in Fiscal 2012.  The majority of our comparable store sales increase was from increased consumer traffic and somewhat from increased retail prices.  Strip locations outperformed enclosed mall stores.  Strip center locations comprised approximately 77% of our total store base and included free-standing store locations.

Gross profit.  Cost of goods sold includes the cost of inventory, occupancy costs for stores and occupancy and operating costs for the distribution center.  Gross profit was $262.4 million, or 35.8% of net sales, in Fiscal 2012, compared with $230.4 million, or 34.7% of net sales, in Fiscal 2011.

· Gross profit percentage was impacted by a higher percentage of merchandise sold at regular price and fewer company-wide promotions.  Gross profit percentage also benefited from an improvement in inventory shrinkage year over year.  Strong sales performance and improved aged inventory negated the need for liquidating promotions and more favorable discounts from vendors resulted in higher initial sell-through of inventory at regular prices.

· Distribution expense as a percentage of net sales increased 8 basis points resulting primarily from increases in data processing third-party services.  In Fiscal 2012, we initiated broadband service in over 95% of our existing stores.  We also experienced an increase in freight costs due to higher gas prices.

· Store occupancy expense as a percentage of net sales decreased 45 basis points.  The largest decrease as a percent to net sales was rent expense as we experienced rent savings through lease renegotiations and from co-tenancy violations by our landlords, offset somewhat by a decrease in construction allowances used to offset rent expense.

Store operating, selling and administrative expenses.  Store operating, selling and administrative expenses were $155.7 million, or 21.2% of net sales, for Fiscal 2012, compared with $143.2 million, or 21.5% of net sales, for Fiscal 2011.  Expense trends we experienced included:

· Salary and benefit costs in our stores remained relatively constant as a percentage of net sales, but increased in dollars, primarily from annual pay rate increases and incentive payments associated with higher sales as well as with the growth in stores.

· Salary and benefit costs decreased at the administrative level by 22 basis points as a percentage of net sales primarily due to a decrease in the accrual for annual bonuses and a decrease in hospital insurance resulting from lower claims.

· Business insurance was lower due to lower actual claims and a decrease in casualty and workers' compensation insurance premium expense.

· Trends of increasing credit card processing fees slowed in Fiscal 2012 as we realized the benefit of lower debit card processing exchange rates.

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Depreciation and amortization.  Depreciation and amortization as a percentage of net sales was 1.8% in Fiscal 2012 and 2.1% in Fiscal 2011.  We attribute the decrease in depreciation expense as a percent of net sales to a decrease in the investment in leasehold improvements in recent years as more of the build-out work is being done by landlords offset somewhat by changes in estimates of useful lives of leasehold improvements in some underperforming stores.

Provision for income taxes.  Provision for income taxes as a percentage of net sales was 4.7% in Fiscal 2012, compared to 4.1% for Fiscal 2011.  This increase was primarily due to operating efficiencies achieved resulting in higher pre-tax income as a percentage of net sales.  The combined federal, state and local effective income tax rate as a percentage of pre-tax income was 36.7% for Fiscal 2012 and 36.8% for Fiscal 2011.  The decrease in rate resulted primarily from an increase in employment-related income tax credits and the resolution of an income tax matter with a state taxing authority.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our capital requirements relate primarily to new store openings, stock repurchases and working capital requirements.  Our working capital requirements are somewhat seasonal in nature and typically reach their peak near the end of the third and the beginning of the fourth quarters of our fiscal year.  Historically, we have funded our cash requirements primarily through our cash flow from operations and occasionally from borrowings under our revolving credit facilities.  Due to the low interest rates currently available, we are using excess cash on deposit to offset bank fees versus investing such funds in an equity market or in interest-bearing deposits.

Our consolidated statements of cash flows are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	87,124		$	54,921		$	61,918
Net cash used in investing activities		(22,318	)		(13,375	)		(10,883	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(43,033	)		(61,925	)		(25,209	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	21,773		$	(20,379	)	$	25,826

Operating Activities.

Cash flow from operations is seasonal in our business.  Typically, we use cash flow from operations to increase inventory in advance of peak selling seasons, such as winter holidays and back-to-school.  Inventory levels are reduced in connection with higher sales during the peak selling seasons and this inventory reduction, combined with proportionately higher net income, typically produces a positive cash flow.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $87.1 million for Fiscal 2013 compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $54.9 million and $61.9 million in Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  The increase in net cash provided by operating activities for Fiscal 2013 compared to Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was impacted by the following:

· The change in accounts payable provided cash of $28.3 million in Fiscal 2013, used cash of $2.3 million during Fiscal 2012 and provided cash of $11.0 million during Fiscal 2011.  The increase in Fiscal 2013 resulted from a purchase of inventory in advance of the coming spring season.  Beginning in Fiscal 2011, we started paying some of our vendors using corporate purchasing cards, which effectively extended our payment terms by one month.  The fluctuation in cash provided by accounts payable between Fiscal 2011 and Fiscal 2012 resulted from the anniversary of the payment term extensions.

· Ending inventory was up 8.2% and 7.0% on a per store level basis at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively, compared to the prior year due primarily to a shift in product mix in advance of our strong spring selling season and, to a lesser degree, merchandise cost increases.  The increase in inventory used cash of $26.3 million, $20.2 million and $5.5 million during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  Although our inventory levels have increased at the store level over the last few years, our aged inventory has improved.

· Net income provided cash of $72.6 million, $59.1 million and $46.4 million during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.

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· Non-cash charges included depreciation and amortization expense of $13.0 million, $13.2 million and $13.6 million during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively, and stock-based compensation expense of $5.6 million, $5.5 million and $4.8 million during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  Depreciation expense has been trending down in the last several years due to older store classes reaching full depreciation level coupled with newer stores opening at a slower pace and at a lower cost.  We expect depreciation expense will begin to increase in Fiscal 2014 due to investments in facilities and information technology systems.  Fluctuations in stock-based compensation generally result from the achievement of performance-based equity awards at greater or lesser than their granted level and fluctuations in the price of our common stock.

Investing Activities.

Cash used in investing activities in the fiscal periods ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 totaled $22.3 million, $13.4 million and $10.9 million, respectively.  Gross capital expenditures used $22.0 million, $13.0 million and $10.5 million during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.

We use cash in investing activities to build new stores and remodel, expand or relocate existing stores.  We opened 54 new stores and relocated, expanded and/or remodeled 18 existing stores during Fiscal 2013.  We opened 52 new stores and relocated, expanded and/or remodeled 18 existing stores during Fiscal 2012.  We opened 45 new stores and relocated, expanded and/or remodeled 17 existing stores during Fiscal 2011.  Furthermore, net cash used in investing activities includes expenditures for our new wholesaling and logistics facility and corporate headquarters and purchases of information technology assets.

We estimate the cash outlay for capital expenditures in the fiscal year ending February 1, 2014 will be approximately $55.6 million, which relates to expenditures for our new wholesaling and logistics facility and corporate headquarters, the opening of 65 to 70 new stores, the remodeling of selected existing stores, information system upgrades, and other departmental needs.  Of the total budgeted dollars for capital expenditures for Fiscal 2014, we anticipate that approximately 68% will be related to our new wholesaling and logistics facility and corporate headquarters.  Approximately 17% will be related to the opening of new stores and remodeling and/or relocating of existing stores.  Approximately 10% will be related to information systems with the remaining 5% related primarily to store fixtures, transportation equipment and automobiles and security equipment for our stores.

The lease for our existing distribution center, which also currently serves as our corporate headquarters, expires in December 2014.  We expect to relocate our corporate headquarters by June 2013 at a total cost of $9.0 million of which $5.5 million was expended by the end of Fiscal 2013.  By the end of Fiscal 2014, we expect that our new wholesaling and logistics facility will be 85% complete at a total estimated cost of $42.0 million.  We had expended $2.1 million by the end of Fiscal 2013.  Our expected operations date for the new facility is mid-2014.

Financing Activities.

Net cash used in financing activities was $43.0 million, $61.9 million and $25.2 million in Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  The financing activity cash fluctuation between years is primarily the result of repurchases of our common stock.  We expended $45.9 million, $67.5 million and $37.7 million on repurchases of our common stock during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.

Financing activities also consisted of proceeds from stock option exercises and employee stock plan purchases and the excess tax benefit from the exercise of incentive stock options.  As stock options are exercised and shares are purchased through our employee stock purchase plan, we will continue to receive proceeds and expect a tax deduction; however, the amounts and timing cannot be predicted.

At February 2, 2013, we had two unsecured revolving credit facilities that allow borrowings up to $30.0 million and $50.0 million, and which renew in August 2013 and November 2013, respectively.  The facilities do not require a commitment or agency fee nor are there any covenant restrictions.  We plan to renew these facilities as they expire and do not anticipate any problems in doing so; however, no assurance can be given that we will be granted a renewal or terms which are acceptable to us.  As of February 2, 2013, we did not have any debt outstanding under either of these facilities.

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The following table lists the aggregate maturities of various classes of obligations and expiration amounts of various classes of commitments related to Hibbett Sports, Inc. at February 2, 2013 (in thousands):

	Payment due by period
Contractual Obligations	Less than 1 year		1 - 3 years		3 - 5 years		More than 5 years		Total
Long-term debt obligations (1)	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Capital lease obligations (2)		714		480		573		1,085		2,852
Interest on capital lease obligations (2)		160		267		197		121		745
Operating lease obligations (2)		47,549		67,220		34,863		23,272		172,904
Purchase obligations (3)		1,461		1,170		-		-		2,631
Other liabilities (4)		12		-		-		2,240		2,252
Total	$	49,896	$	69,137	$	35,633	$	26,718	$	181,384

(1) See "Part II, Item 8, Consolidated Financial Statements Note 5 – Debt."

(2) See "Part II, Item 8, Consolidated Financial Statements Note 6 – Leases."

(3) Purchase obligations include all material legally binding contracts such as software license commitments and service contracts.  The table above also includes a stand-by letter of credit in conjunction with our self-insured workers' compensation and general liability insurance coverage.  Contractual obligations that are not binding agreements, including purchase orders for inventory, are excluded from the table above.  Store utility contracts, including waste disposal agreements, are also excluded.

(4) Other liabilities include amounts accrued for various deferred compensation arrangements.  See "Part II, Item 8, Consolidated Financial Statements Note 7 – Defined Contribution Benefit Plans" for a discussion regarding our employee benefit plans.

Non-current liabilities, primarily consisting of deferred rent and unrecognized tax benefits, have been excluded from the above table to the extent that the timing and/or amount of any cash payment are uncertain.  Excluded from this table are approximately $2.7 million of unrecognized tax benefits, which have been recorded as liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, as the timing of such payments cannot be reasonably determined.  See "Part II, Item 8, Consolidated Financial Statements Note 1 – Deferred Rent" for a discussion on our deferred rent liabilities.  See "Part II, Item 8, Consolidated Financial Statements Note 9 – Income Taxes" for a discussion of our unrecognized tax benefits.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have not provided any financial guarantees as of February 2, 2013.  We have not created, and are not party to, any special-purpose or off-balance sheet entities for the purpose of raising capital, incurring debt or operating our business.  We do not have any arrangements or relationships with entities that are not consolidated into the financial statements.

Inflation and Other Economic Factors

Our ability to provide quality merchandise on a profitable basis may be subject to economic factors and influences that we cannot control.  National or international events, including uncertainties in the global financial markets, U.S. government policies, the Middle East and Asia, could lead to disruptions in economies in the United States or in foreign countries where a significant portion of our merchandise is manufactured.  These and other factors could increase our merchandise costs and other costs that are critical to our operations.  Consumer spending could also decline because of economic pressures.  See "Risk Factors".

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We do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our financial position or results of operations to date.  However, we are experiencing increased prices and a high rate of inflation in the future may have an adverse effect on our ability to maintain current levels of gross profit and selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales if the selling prices of our merchandise do not increase with these increased costs.  Based on current economic conditions, we expect that any increase in merchandise costs per unit will be offset by improved vendor discounts and increased retail prices in Fiscal 2014.

Our Critical Accounting Policies

Our critical accounting policies reflected in the consolidated financial statements are detailed below.

Revenue Recognition.  We recognize revenue, including gift card and layaway sales, in accordance with ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition.

Retail merchandise sales occur on-site in our retail stores.  Customers have the option of paying the full purchase price of the merchandise upon sale or paying a down payment and placing the merchandise on layaway.  The customer may make further payments in installments, but the entire purchase price for merchandise placed on layaway must be received by us within 30 days.  The down payment and any installments are recorded by us as short-term deferred revenue until the customer pays the entire purchase price for the merchandise.  We recognize revenue at the time the customer takes possession of the merchandise.   Retail sales are recorded net of returns and discounts and exclude sales taxes.

We offer a customer loyalty program, the MVP Rewards program, whereby customers, upon registration, can earn points in a variety of ways, including store purchases, website surveys and other activities on our website.  Based on the number of points accumulated, customers receive reward certificates on a quarterly basis that can be redeemed in our stores.  An estimate of the obligation related to the program, based on historical redemption rates, is recorded as a current liability and a reduction of net sales in the period earned by the customer.  The current liability is reduced, and a corresponding amount is recognized in net sales, in the amount of and at the time of redemption of the reward certificate.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the amount recorded in current liabilities for reward certificates issued was inconsequential.

The cost of coupon sales incentives is recognized at the time the related revenue is recognized by us.  Proceeds received from the issuance of gift cards are initially recorded as deferred revenue.  Revenue is subsequently recognized at the time the customer redeems the gift cards and takes possession of the merchandise.  Unredeemed gift cards are recorded as a current liability.

Gift card breakage revenue is recognized to the extent not required to be remitted to jurisdictions as unclaimed property and is based upon historical redemption patterns and represents the balance of gift cards for which we believe the likelihood of redemption by the customer is remote.  Based on our analyses of redemption activity, we have determined the likelihood of redemption for gift cards 5 years after the date of initial issuance is remote.  For Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million of breakage revenue, respectively, was recorded as other income and is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as a reduction to store operating, selling and administrative expenses.  The net deferred revenue liability at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 was $3.9 million and $3.5 million, respectively.

Inventory Valuation.

Inventories are valued using the lower of weighted average cost or market method.  Items are removed from inventory using the weighted average cost method.

Lower of Cost or Market:  Market is determined based on estimated net realizable value.  We regularly review inventories to determine if the carrying value exceeds realizable value, and we record an accrual to reduce the carrying value to net realizable value as necessary.  We account for obsolescence as part of our lower of cost or market accrual based on historical trends and specific identification.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual was $2.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively.  A determination of net realizable value requires significant judgment and estimates.

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Shrink Reserves:  We accrue for inventory shrinkage based on the actual historical results of our physical inventories.  These estimates are compared to actual results as physical inventory counts are performed and reconciled to the general ledger.  Store counts are typically performed on a cyclical basis, and the distribution center's counts are performed quarterly.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual was $1.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

Inventory Purchase Concentration:  Our business is dependent to a significant degree upon close relationships with our vendors.  Our largest vendor, Nike, represented 48.9%, 48.3% and 47.8% of our purchases for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  Our second largest vendor in Fiscal 2013 represented 12.8%, 9.3% and 8.1% of our purchases while our third largest vendor in Fiscal 2013 represented 10.9%, 11.4% and 8.3% of our purchases for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.

Consignment Inventories:  Consignment inventories, which are owned by the vendor but located in our stores, are not reported as our inventory until title is transferred to us or our purchase obligation is determined.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, vendor-owned inventories held at our locations (and not reported as our inventory) were $1.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

Accrued Expenses.  On a monthly basis, we estimate certain significant expenses in an effort to record those expenses in the period incurred.  Our most significant estimates relate to payroll and payroll tax expenses, property taxes, insurance-related expenses and utility expenses.  Estimates are primarily based on current activity and historical results and are adjusted as our estimates change.  Determination of estimates and assumptions for accrued expenses requires significant judgment.

Income Taxes.  We estimate the annual tax rate based on projected taxable income for the full year and record a quarterly income tax provision in accordance with the anticipated annual rate.  As the year progresses, we refine the estimates of the year's taxable income as new information becomes available, including year-to-date financial results.  This continual estimation process often results in a change to our expected effective tax rate for the year.  When this occurs, we adjust the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs so that the year-to-date provision reflects the expected annual tax rate.  Significant judgment is required in determining our effective tax rate and in evaluating our tax position and changes in estimates could materially impact our results of operations and financial position.

Uncertain Tax Positions.  We account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes.  The application of income tax law is inherently complex.  Laws and regulations in this area are voluminous and are often ambiguous.  As such, we are required to make many subjective assumptions and judgments regarding our income tax exposures.  Interpretations of and guidance surrounding income tax laws and regulations change over time.  As such, changes in our subjective assumptions and judgments can materially affect amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations.  See "Part II, Item 8, Consolidated Financial Statements Note 9 – Income Taxes" for additional detail on our uncertain tax positions.

Litigation Accruals.  Estimated amounts for claims that are probable and can be reasonably estimated are recorded as liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.  The likelihood of a material change in these estimated accruals is dependent on new claims as they may arise and the favorable or unfavorable outcome of a particular litigation.  As additional information becomes available, we assess the potential liability related to pending litigation and revise estimates as appropriate.  Such revisions in estimates of the potential liability could materially impact our results of operations and financial position.  See "Risk Factors".

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.  We continually evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining balance of long-lived assets may be impaired and not recoverable.  Our policy is to adjust the remaining useful life of depreciable assets and to recognize any impairment loss on long-lived assets as a charge to current income when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable.  Impairment is assessed considering the estimated undiscounted cash flows over the asset's remaining life.  If estimated cash flows are insufficient to recover the investment, an impairment loss is recognized based on a comparison of the cost of the asset to fair value less any costs of disposition.  Evaluation of asset impairment requires significant judgment and estimates.  See "Risk Factors".

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Stock-Based Compensation.  We measure stock-based compensation for all share-based awards granted based on the estimated fair value of those awards at grant date.  The cost of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units is determined using the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant.  For stock options granted, we use the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate the fair value at the date of grant for options granted under our equity incentive plans and stock purchase rights associated with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Stock-based compensation is expensed over the service period of the awards, with the exception of performance-based awards which are expensed based on the probability of achievement of the underlying target, which is estimated and adjusted as financial results dictate during the performance period.  The Black-Scholes valuation model requires the input of assumptions and estimates which are regularly evaluated and updated when applicable.  These include estimating the length of time vested stock options will be retained before being exercised (expected term), the estimated volatility of our common stock price over the expected term and the risk-free interest rate based on the annual continuously compounded risk-free rate with a term equal to the option's expected term.  In addition, we estimate the number of awards that will ultimately not complete their vesting requirements (forfeitures).

Changes in these assumptions and estimates can materially affect the estimate of fair value of stock-based compensation and consequently, the related expense recognized on the consolidated statements of operations.  Our stock option grants have a life of up to ten years and are not transferable.  Therefore, the actual fair value of a stock option grant may be different from our estimates.  We believe that our estimates incorporate all relevant information and represent a reasonable approximation in light of the difficulties involved in valuing non-traded stock options.

Insurance Accruals.  We use a combination of insurance and self-insurance for a number of risks including workers' compensation, general liability, property liability and employee-related health benefits, a portion of which is paid by our employees.  The estimates and accruals for the liabilities associated with these risks are regularly evaluated for adequacy based on the most current available information, including historical claims experience and expected future claims costs.

Leases.  We lease all our retail stores, our distribution center and certain equipment, including transportation and office equipment.  We evaluate each lease at inception to determine whether the lease will be accounted for as an operating or capital lease.  The term of the lease used for this evaluation includes renewal option periods only in instances in which the exercise of the renewal option can be reasonably assured and failure to exercise such option would result in an economic penalty.  The majority of our retail stores and our distribution center are operating leases.

Many of our operating lease agreements contain rent holidays, rent escalation clauses and/or contingent rent provisions.  We recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term, including cancelable option periods where failure to exercise such options would result in an economic penalty.  We use a time period for our straight-line rent expense calculation that equals or exceeds the time period used for depreciation on leasehold improvements.  In addition, the commencement date of the lease term is the earlier of the date when we become legally obligated for the rent payments or the date when we take possession of the building for initial setup of fixtures and merchandise.

We make judgments regarding the probable term for each lease, which can impact the classification and accounting for a lease as capital or operating, the escalations in payments that are taken into consideration when calculating straight-line rent and the term over which landlord allowances received are amortized.  These judgments may produce materially different amounts of depreciation, amortization and rent expense than would be reported in a specific period if different assumed lease terms were used.

Dividend Policy

We have never declared or paid any dividends on our common stock.  We currently intend to retain our future earnings to finance the growth and development of our business and for our stock repurchase program, and therefore do not anticipate declaring or paying cash dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future.  Any future decision to declare or pay dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and such other factors as our Board of Directors deems relevant.

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Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (see "Part II, Item 9A, Controls and Procedures").

Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Investment and Credit Availability Risk

We manage cash and cash equivalents in various institutions at levels beyond federally insured limits per institution, and we may purchase investments not guaranteed by the FDIC.  Accordingly, there is a risk that we will not recover the full principal of our investments or that their liquidity may be diminished.  In an attempt to mitigate this risk, our investment policy emphasizes preservation of principal and liquidity.

We also have financial institutions that are committed to provide loans under our revolving credit facilities.  There is a risk that these institutions cannot deliver against these obligations.  See "Risk Factors".

Interest Rate Risk

Our net exposure to interest rate risk results primarily from interest rate fluctuations on our credit facilities, which bears interest at a rate which varies with LIBOR, prime or federal funds rates.  At the end of Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, we had no borrowings outstanding under any credit facility.  During Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, we did not have any borrowings against either of the facilities.

Quarterly and Seasonal Fluctuations

We experience seasonal fluctuations in our net sales and results of operations.  Customer buying patterns around the spring sales period and the holiday season historically result in higher first and fourth quarter net sales.  Over the past few years, our third quarter has experienced higher than historical net sales, resulting from back-to-school shopping combined with tax-free holidays in many of our markets.  In addition, our quarterly results of operations may fluctuate significantly as a result of a variety of factors, including the timing of new store openings, the amount and timing of net sales contributed by new stores, merchandise mix and demand for apparel and accessories driven by local interest in sporting events.

Although our operations are influenced by general economic conditions, we do not believe that, historically, inflation has had a material impact on our results of operations as we are generally able to pass along inflationary increases in costs to our customers.

Tax Matters

We do not believe that there are any tax matters that could materially affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Item 8.Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

The following consolidated financial statements and supplementary data of our Company are included in response to this item:

·Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

·Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012

·Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011

·Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011

·Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011

·Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders Hibbett Sports, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Hibbett Sports, Inc. and subsidiaries as of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' investment, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended February 2, 2013. We also have audited Hibbett Sports, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of February 2, 2013, based on the criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Hibbett Sports, Inc.'s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and an opinion on Hibbett Sports, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Hibbett Sports, Inc. and subsidiaries as of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended February 2, 2013, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, Hibbett Sports, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 2, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Birmingham, Alabama

April 1, 2013

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HIBBETT SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share information)

ASSETS	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	76,911		$	55,138
Trade receivables, net		3,346			3,923
Accounts receivable, other		2,608			2,200
Inventories, net		221,378			195,071
Prepaid expenses and other		8,603			4,639
Deferred income taxes, net		8,768			7,802
Total current assets		321,614			268,773
Property and Equipment:
Land and building		245			245
Buildings under capital lease		2,662			2,403
Equipment		58,660			55,307
Equipment under capital lease		510			-
Furniture and fixtures		28,041			26,560
Leasehold improvements		68,661			64,728
Construction in progress		11,781			2,489
		170,560			151,732
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		121,484			112,136
Net property and equipment		49,076			39,596
Deferred income taxes, net		4,085			3,416
Other assets, net		2,556			1,911
Total Assets	$	377,331		$	313,696
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	102,021		$	73,735
Capital lease obligations		714			173
Accrued payroll expenses		8,112			9,875
Deferred rent		3,492			3,620
Other accrued expenses		4,376			4,255
Total current liabilities		118,715			91,658
Capital lease obligations		2,138			2,072
Deferred rent		12,006			11,571
Unrecognized tax benefits		3,027			2,899
Other liabilities, net		2,318			1,746
Total liabilities		138,204			109,946
Stockholders' Investment:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued		-			-
Common stock, $.01 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized, 37,846,321 and 37,498,128 shares issued at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively		378			375
Paid-in capital		140,423			127,779
Retained earnings		421,594			349,012
Treasury stock, at cost, 12,023,834 and 11,120,040 shares repurchased at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively		(323,268	)		(273,416	)
Total stockholders' investment		239,127			203,750
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Investment	$	377,331		$	313,696

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIBBETT SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share information)

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
	(53 weeks)			(52 weeks)			(52 weeks)
Net sales	$	818,700		$	732,645		$	664,954
Cost of goods sold, including distribution center and store occupancy costs		519,818			470,237			434,552
Gross profit		298,882			262,408			230,402
Store operating, selling and administrative expenses		169,872			155,672			143,232
Depreciation and amortization		13,029			13,205			13,623
Operating income		115,981			93,531			73,547
Interest income		14			25			42
Interest expense		(182	)		(242	)		(147	)
Interest expense, net		(168	)		(217	)		(105	)
Income before provision for income taxes		115,813			93,314			73,442
Provision for income taxes		43,231			34,254			27,042
Net income	$	72,582		$	59,060		$	46,400
Basic earnings per share	$	2.78		$	2.19		$	1.63
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.72		$	2.15		$	1.60
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		26,132			26,978			28,426
Diluted		26,638			27,506			29,033

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIBBETT SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands, except share information)

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income	$	72,582		$	59,060		$	46,400
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		13,029			13,205			13,623
Deferred and unrecognized income tax benefit, net		(1,507	)		(46	)		(1,558	)
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises		(4,002	)		(1,834	)		(3,435	)
Loss on disposal and write-down of assets, net		68			151			164
Stock-based compensation		5,649			5,453			4,796
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables, net		577			(633	)		(597	)
Accounts receivable, other		(408	)		(105	)		(160	)
Inventories, net		(26,307	)		(20,193	)		(5,484	)
Prepaid expenses and other		34			3,146			(3,485	)
Other assets, net, non-current		(115	)		(157	)		(149	)
Accounts payable		28,286			(2,251	)		11,036
Deferred rent, non-current		435			(1,245	)		(1,408	)
Accrued expenses and other		(1,197	)		370			2,175
Net cash provided by operating activities		87,124			54,921			61,918
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchase of investments, net		(530	)		(481	)		(529	)
Capital expenditures		(21,970	)		(12,997	)		(10,476	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		182			103			122
Net cash used in investing activities		(22,318	)		(13,375	)		(10,883	)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Cash used for stock repurchases		(45,938	)		(67,484	)		(37,715	)
Net payments on capital lease obligations		(181	)		(311	)		(114	)
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises		4,002			1,834			3,435
Cash used to settle net share equity awards		(3,914	)		(1,129	)		(144	)
Proceeds from options exercised and purchase of shares under the employee stock purchase plan		2,998			5,165			9,329
Net cash used in financing activities		(43,033	)		(61,925	)		(25,209	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		21,773			(20,379	)		25,826
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		55,138			75,517			49,691
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$	76,911		$	55,138		$	75,517
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	$	182		$	277		$	95
Income taxes, net of refunds	$	39,878		$	30,788		$	31,987
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Financing Activities:
Deferred board compensation	$	36		$	60		$	-
Shares awarded to satisfy deferred board compensation		646			1,561			-
Property and plant additions under capital lease	$	1,040		$	-		$	2,403

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIBBETT SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT

(in thousands, except share information)

	Common Stock									Treasury Stock
	Number of Shares		Amount		Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings		Number of Shares		Amount			Total Stockholders' Investment
Balance-January 30, 2010		36,436,503	$	364	$	98,107		$	243,552		7,761,813	$	(166,944	)	$	175,079
Net income		-		-		-			46,400		-		-			46,400
Issuance of shares from the employee stock purchase plan and the exercise of stock options, including tax benefit of $3,435		694,143		7		12,756			-		-		-			12,763
Tax shortfall on release of restricted stock and option exercises		-		-		(67	)		-		-		-			(67	)
Adjustment to income tax benefit from exercises of employee stock options		-		-		(1,024	)		-		-		-			(1,024	)
Purchase of shares under the stock repurchase program		-		-		-			-		1,461,225		(37,859	)		(37,859	)
Stock-based compensation		-		-		4,796			-		-		-			4,796
Balance-January 29, 2011		37,130,646		371		114,568			289,952		9,223,038		(204,803	)		200,088
Net income		-		-		-			59,060		-		-			59,060
Issuance of shares from the employee stock purchase plan and the exercise of stock options, including tax benefit of $1,834		367,482		4		6,995			-		-		-			6,999
Tax shortfall on release of restricted stock and option exercises		-		-		(51	)		-		-		-			(51	)
Adjustment to income tax benefit from exercises of employee stock options		-		-		814			-		-		-			814
Purchase of shares under the stock repurchase program		-		-		-			-		1,897,002		(68,613	)		(68,613	)
Stock-based compensation		-		-		5,453			-		-		-			5,453
Balance-January 28, 2012		37,498,128		375		127,779			349,012		11,120,040		(273,416	)		203,750
Net income		-		-		-			72,582		-		-			72,582
Issuance of shares from the employee stock purchase plan and the exercise of stock options, including tax benefit of $4,002		348,193		3		6,997			-		-		-			7,000
Adjustment to income tax benefit from exercises of employee stock options		-		-		(2	)		-		-		-			(2	)
Purchase of shares under the stock repurchase program		-		-		-			-		903,794		(49,852	)		(49,852	)
Stock-based compensation		-		-		5,649			-		-		-			5,649
Balance-February 2, 2013		37,846,321	$	378	$	140,423		$	421,594		12,023,834	$	(323,268	)	$	239,127

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIBBETT SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1.   BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Business

Hibbett Sports, Inc. is an operator of sporting goods retail stores in small to mid-sized markets predominately in the South, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States.  References to "we," "our," "us" and the "Company" refer to Hibbett Sports, Inc. and its subsidiaries as well as its predecessors.  Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31 of each year.  The consolidated statement of operations for Fiscal 2013 includes 53 weeks of operations while our consolidated statements of operations for Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 include 52 weeks of operations.  Our merchandise assortment features a core selection of brand name merchandise emphasizing athletic footwear, team sports equipment, athletic and fashion apparel and related accessories.  We complement this core assortment with a selection of localized apparel, footwear and accessories designed to appeal to a wide range of customers within each market.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of our Company include its accounts and the accounts of all wholly-owned subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  Occasionally, certain reclassifications are made to conform previously reported data to the current presentation.  Such reclassifications had no impact on total assets, net income or stockholders' investment in any of the years presented.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect:

· the reported amounts of certain assets, including inventories and property and equipment;

· the reported amounts of certain liabilities, including legal and other accruals; and

· the reported amounts of certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

The assumptions used by management could change significantly in future estimates due to changes in circumstances and actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reportable Segments

Given the economic characteristics of the store formats, the similar nature of products offered for sale, the type of customers, the methods of distribution and how our Company is managed, our operations constitute only one reportable segment.   Revenues from external customers by product category are impractical for us to report.

Customers

No customer accounted for more than 5.0% of our net sales during the fiscal years ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011.

Vendor Arrangements

We enter into arrangements with some of our vendors that entitle us to a partial refund of the cost of merchandise purchased during the year or reimbursement of certain costs we incur to advertise or otherwise promote their product.  The volume-based rebates, supported by vendor agreements, are estimated throughout the year and reduce the cost of inventories and cost of goods sold during the year.  This estimate is regularly monitored and adjusted for current or anticipated changes in purchase levels and for sales activity.

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We also receive consideration from vendors through a variety of other programs, including markdown reimbursements, vendor compliance charges and defective merchandise credits.  If the payment is a reimbursement for costs incurred, it is recognized as an offset against those related costs; otherwise, it is treated as a reduction to the cost of merchandise.  Markdown reimbursements related to merchandise that has been sold are negotiated by our merchandising teams and are credited directly to cost of goods sold in the period received.  If vendor funds are received prior to merchandise being sold, they are recorded as a reduction of merchandise cost.  Vendor compliance charges and defective merchandise credits reduce the cost of inventories.

Advertising

We expense advertising costs when incurred.  We participate in various advertising and marketing cooperative programs with our vendors, who, under these programs, reimburse us for certain costs incurred.  A receivable for cooperative advertising to be reimbursed is recorded as a decrease to expense as advertisements are run.

The following table presents the components of our advertising expense (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Gross advertising costs	$	9,554		$	8,329		$	7,314
Advertising reimbursements		(4,002	)		(3,748	)		(3,389	)
Net advertising costs	$	5,552		$	4,581		$	3,925

Cost of Goods Sold

We include inbound freight charges, merchandise purchases, store occupancy costs and a portion of our distribution costs related to our retail business in cost of goods sold.  Costs associated with moving merchandise to and between stores are included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses.

Stock Repurchase Program

In November 2012, the Board of Directors (Board) authorized a Stock Repurchase Program (2012 Program) of $250.0 million to repurchase our common stock through January 29, 2016.  The 2012 Program replaced our existing plan that was adopted in November 2009 (2009 Program).  Stock repurchases may be made in the open market or in negotiated transactions, with the amount and timing of repurchases dependent on market conditions and at the discretion of our management.

Under both the 2012 Program and 2009 Program, we repurchased 0.9 million shares of our common stock during Fiscal 2013 at a cost of $49.9 million, including 0.1 million shares acquired from holders of restricted stock unit awards to satisfy tax withholding requirements of $3.9 million.  We repurchased 1.9 million shares of our common stock during Fiscal 2012 at a cost of $68.6 million, including shares acquired from holders of restricted stock unit awards to satisfy tax withholding requirements of $1.1 million.

Under the original authorization adopted in August 2004, we had repurchased 7.8 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $166.9 million.  Under all authorizations, we had repurchased a total of 12.0 million shares of our common stock at an approximate cost of $323.3 million as of February 2, 2013, and had approximately $245.4 million remaining under the 2012 Program for stock repurchase.  Shares acquired from holders of restricted stock unit awards to satisfy tax withholding requirements do not reduce the authorization.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less, including commercial paper and money market funds, to be cash equivalents.  We are exposed to credit risk in the event of default by our financial institutions where we maintain deposits to the extent the amount recorded on the consolidated balance sheet exceeds the FDIC insurance limits per institution.  Amounts due from third-party credit card processors for the settlement of debit and credit card transactions are included as cash equivalents as they are generally collected within three business days.  Cash equivalents related to credit and debit card transactions at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 were $3.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

Investments

We hold investments in trust for the Hibbett Sports, Inc. Supplemental 401(k) Plan (Supplemental Plan) and the Hibbett Sports, Inc. Executive Voluntary Deferral Plan (Deferral Plan).  These are trading securities and are classified as long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheets and are included in other assets, net.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, we had $1.9 million and $1.4 million, respectively, of investments included in other assets, net.  Net unrealized holding gains for both Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012 were $0.1 million.

Trade and Other Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable consist primarily of amounts due to us from sales to educational institutions for athletic programs.  We do not require collateral, and we maintain an allowance for potential uncollectible accounts based on an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable at the date of the financial statements, historical losses and existing economic conditions, when relevant.  The allowance for doubtful accounts at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 was $42,000 and $49,000, respectively.

Other accounts receivable consists primarily of tenant allowances due from landlords and cooperative advertising due from vendors.  We analyze other accounts receivable for collectability based on aging of individual components, underlying contractual terms and economic conditions.  Recorded amounts are deemed to be collectible.

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are valued using the lower of weighted average cost or market method.  Items are removed from inventory using the weighted average cost method.

Lower of Cost or Market:  Market is determined based on estimated net realizable value.  We regularly review inventories to determine if the carrying value exceeds realizable value, and we record an accrual to reduce the carrying value to net realizable value as necessary.  We account for obsolescence as part of our lower of cost or market accrual based on historical trends and specific identification.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual was $2.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively.  A determination of net realizable value requires significant judgment and estimates.

Shrinkage:  We accrue for inventory shrinkage based on the actual historical results of physical inventories.  These estimates are compared to actual results as physical inventory counts are performed and reconciled to the general ledger.  Store counts are typically performed on a cyclical basis and the distribution center's counts are performed quarterly.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual was $1.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

Inventory Purchase Concentration:  Our business is dependent to a significant degree upon close relationships with our vendors.  Our largest vendor, Nike, represented 48.9%, 48.3% and 47.8% of our purchases in Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  Our next largest vendor in Fiscal 2013 represented 12.8%, 9.3% and 8.1% of our purchases in Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  Our third largest vendor in Fiscal 2013 represented 10.9%, 11.4% and 8.3% of our purchases in Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.

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Consignment Inventories:  Consignment inventories, which are owned by the vendor but located in our stores, are not reported as our inventory until title is transferred to us or our purchase obligation is determined.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, vendor-owned inventories held at our locations (and not reported as our inventory) were $1.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and include assets acquired through capital leases.  Depreciation on assets is principally provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated service lives:

Buildings	39 years
Leasehold improvements	3 – 10 years
Furniture and fixtures	7 years
Equipment	3 – 5 years

In the case of leasehold improvements, we calculate depreciation using the shorter of the initial term of the underlying leases or the estimated economic lives of the improvements.  The term of the lease includes renewal option periods only in instances in which the exercise of the renewal option can be reasonably assured and failure to exercise such option would result in an economic penalty.  We continually reassess the remaining useful life of leasehold improvements in light of store closing plans.

Construction in progress has historically been comprised primarily of property and equipment related to unopened stores and costs associated with technology upgrades at period-end.  At February 2, 2013, approximately 66% of the construction in progress balance was comprised of costs associated with our new corporate headquarters and wholesaling and logistics facility.  Information technology costs accounted for approximately 32% and unopened stores accounted for approximately 2% of the construction in progress balance on February 2, 2013.

Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.  The cost and accumulated depreciation of assets sold, retired or otherwise disposed of are removed from property and equipment and the related gain or loss is credited or charged to net income.

Deferred Rent

Deferred rent primarily consists of step rent and allowances from landlords related to our leased properties.  Step rent represents the difference between actual operating lease payments due and straight-line rent expense, which we record over the term of the lease, including the build-out period.  This amount is recorded as deferred rent in the early years of the lease, when cash payments are generally lower than straight-line rent expense, and reduced in the later years of the lease when payments begin to exceed the straight-line rent expense.  Landlord allowances are generally comprised of amounts received and/or promised to us by landlords and may be received in the form of cash or free rent.  We record a receivable from the landlord in accordance with the terms of the lease and a deferred rent liability.  This deferred rent is amortized into net income (through lower rent expense) over the term (including the pre-opening build-out period) of the applicable lease, and the receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the landlord.

In our consolidated statements of cash flows, the current and long-term portions of landlord allowances are included as changes in cash flows from operations.  The current portion is included as a change in accrued expenses and the long-term portion is included as a change in deferred rent, non-current.  The liability for the current portion of unamortized landlord allowances was $2.9 million and $3.1 million at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.  The liability for the long-term portion of unamortized landlord allowances was $8.8 million and $8.2 million at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.  We estimate the non-cash portion of landlord allowances was $1.1 million and $0.9 million in Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, respectively.

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Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue, including gift card and layaway sales, in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 605, Revenue Recognition.

Retail merchandise sales occur on-site in our retail stores.  Customers have the option of paying the full purchase price of the merchandise upon sale or paying a down payment and placing the merchandise on layaway.  The customer may make further payments in installments, but the entire purchase price for merchandise placed on layaway must be received by us within 30 days.  The down payment and any installments are recorded by us as short-term deferred revenue until the customer pays the entire purchase price for the merchandise.  We recognize revenue at the time the customer takes possession of the merchandise.  Retail sales are recorded net of returns and discounts and exclude sales taxes.

We offer a customer loyalty program, the MVP Rewards program, whereby customers, upon registration, can earn points in a variety of ways, including store purchases, website surveys and other activities on our website.  Based on the number of points accumulated, customers receive reward certificates on a quarterly basis that can be redeemed in our stores.  An estimate of the obligation related to the program, based on historical redemption rates, is recorded as a current liability and a reduction of net retail sales in the period earned by the customer.  The current liability is reduced, and a corresponding amount is recognized in net retail sales, in the amount of and at the time of redemption of the reward certificate.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the amount recorded in current liabilities for reward certificates issued was inconsequential.

The cost of coupon sales incentives is recognized at the time the related revenue is recognized by us.  Proceeds received from the issuance of gift cards are initially recorded as deferred revenue.  Revenue is subsequently recognized at the time the customer redeems the gift cards and takes possession of the merchandise.  Unredeemed gift cards are recorded as a current liability.

Gift card breakage revenue is recognized to the extent not required to be remitted to jurisdictions as unclaimed property and is based upon historical redemption patterns and represents the balance of gift cards for which we believe the likelihood of redemption by the customer is remote.  Based on our analyses of redemption activity, we have determined the likelihood of redemption for gift cards 5 years after the date of initial issuance is remote.  For Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million of breakage revenue, respectively, was recorded in net income as other income and is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as a reduction to store operating, selling and administrative expense.  The net deferred revenue liability at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 was $3.9 million and $3.5 million, respectively.

Store Opening and Closing Costs

New store opening costs, including pre-opening costs, are charged to expense as incurred.  Store opening costs primarily include payroll expenses, training costs and straight-line rent expenses.  All pre-opening costs are included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses as a part of operating expenses.

We consider individual store closings to be a normal part of operations and regularly review store performance against expectations.  Costs associated with store closings are recognized at the time of closing or when a liability has been incurred.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We continually evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining balance of long-lived assets may be impaired and not recoverable.  Our policy is to recognize any impairment loss on long-lived assets as a charge to current income when certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable.  Impairment is assessed considering the estimated undiscounted cash flows over the asset's remaining life.  If estimated cash flows are insufficient to recover the investment, an impairment loss is recognized based on a comparison of the cost of the asset to fair value less any costs of disposition.  Evaluation of asset impairment requires significant judgment and estimates.

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Insurance Accrual

We are self-insured for a significant portion of our health insurance.  Liabilities associated with the risks that are retained by us are estimated, in part, by considering our historical claims experience.  The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be affected if future occurrences and claims differ from our assumptions.  To minimize our potential exposure, we carry stop-loss insurance that reimburses us for losses over $0.2 million per covered person per year, limited to a lifetime maximum reimbursement of $2.0 million per covered person.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual for these liabilities was $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, and was included in accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.

We are also self-insured for our workers' compensation, property and general liability insurance up to an established deductible with a cumulative stop-loss on workers' compensation.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual for these liabilities (which is not discounted) was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, and was included in accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.

Sales Returns

Net sales returns were $28.8 million for Fiscal 2013, $25.7 million for Fiscal 2012 and $23.2 million for Fiscal 2011.  The accrual for the effect of estimated returns on pre-tax income was $0.4 million as of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, and was included in accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.  Determination of the accrual for estimated returns requires significant judgment and estimates.

NOTE 2.   RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

We continuously monitor and review all current accounting pronouncements and standards from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and other authoritative sources of U.S. GAAP for applicability to our operations.

Proposed Amendments to Current Accounting Standards.  The FASB is currently working on amendments to existing accounting standards governing a number of areas including, but not limited to, accounting for leases.  In August 2010, the FASB issued an exposure draft, Leases, which would replace the existing guidance in ASC Topic 840, Leases.  When and if effective, this proposed standard will likely have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.  However, as the standard-setting process is still ongoing, we are unable to determine the impact this proposed change in accounting will have on the consolidated financial statements at this time.

NOTE 3.   STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

At February 2, 2013, we had four stock-based compensation plans:

(a) The Amended 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) provides that the Board of Directors may grant equity awards to certain employees of the Company at its discretion.  The EIP was adopted effective July 1, 2005 and authorizes grants of equity awards of up to 1,983,159 authorized but unissued shares of common stock.  At February 2, 2013, there were 781,459 shares available for grant under the EIP.

(b) The Amended 2005 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allows for qualified employees to participate in the purchase of up to 204,794 shares of our common stock at a price equal to 85% of the lower of the closing price at the beginning or end of each quarterly stock purchase period.  The ESPP was adopted effective July 1, 2005.  At February 2, 2013, there were 85,319 shares available for purchase under the ESPP.

(c) The Amended 2005 Director Deferred Compensation Plan (Deferred Plan) allows non-employee directors an election to defer all or a portion of their fees into stock units or stock options.  The Deferred Plan was adopted effective July 1, 2005 and authorizes grants of stock up to 112,500 authorized but unissued shares of common stock.  At February 2, 2013, there were 54,003 shares available for grant under the Deferred Plan.

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(d) The 2012 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan (DEP) provides for grants of equity awards to non-employee directors.  The DEP was adopted effective May 24, 2012 and authorizes grants of equity awards of up to 500,000 authorized but unissued shares of common stock.  At February 2, 2013, there were 498,725 shares available for grant under the DEP.

Prior to the adoption of the DEP by our stockholders, non-employee director awards were given under the Amended 2006 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan (NEDEP) which also provided for grants of equity awards to non-employee directors.  The NEDEP was superseded by the DEP.

Our plans allow for a variety of equity awards including stock options, restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights and performance awards.  As of February 2, 2013, we had only granted awards in the form of stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance-based units (PSUs) to our employees.  The annual grant made for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 to employees consisted solely of RSUs.  We have also awarded PSUs to our Named Executive Officers (NEOs) and expect the Compensation Committee of the Board will continue to grant PSUs to our NEOs in the future.

As of February 2, 2013, we had only granted awards in the form of stock options to our Board members, with the exception of one RSU award to our newest director upon appointment to the Board under the DEP.  Under the DEP, Board members currently receive a value of $75,000 worth of equity in the form of stock options or restricted stock units upon election to the Board and a value of $100,000 worth of equity in any form allowed within the DEP, for each full year of service, pro-rated for Directors who serve less than one full year.

The terms and vesting schedules for stock-based awards vary by type of grant and generally vest upon time-based conditions.  Under the DEP, Directors have the option with certain equity forms to set vest dates.  Upon exercise, stock-based compensation awards are settled with authorized but unissued company stock.  All of our awards are classified as equity awards.

The compensation cost for these plans was as follows (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Stock-based compensation expense by type:
Stock options	$	805	$	460	$	792
Restricted stock units		4,715		4,857		3,937
Employee stock purchases		93		76		67
Director deferred compensation		36		60		-
Total stock-based compensation expense		5,649		5,453		4,796
Income tax benefit recognized		2,082		1,987		1,666
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income tax	$	3,567	$	3,466	$	3,130

Stock-based and deferred stock compensation expenses are included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses.  There is no capitalized stock-based compensation cost.

The income tax benefit recognized in our consolidated financial statements, as disclosed above, is based on the amount of compensation expense recorded for book purposes.  The actual income tax benefit realized in our income tax return is based on the intrinsic value, or the excess of the market value over the exercise or purchase price, of stock options exercised and restricted stock unit awards vested during the period.  The actual income tax benefit realized for the deductions considered on our income tax returns for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was from option exercises and restricted stock unit releases and totaled $5.9 million, $3.2 million and $4.5 million, respectively.

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Stock Options

Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of our common stock on the date of grant.  Vesting and expiration provisions vary between equity plans, but options granted awarded to employees under the EIP typically vest over a four or five-year period in equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and typically expire on the eighth or tenth anniversary of the date of grant.  Grants awarded to outside directors under the DEP, NEDEP and Deferred Plan vest immediately upon grant and expire on the tenth anniversary of the date of grant.

Following is the weighted average fair value of each option granted during Fiscal 2013.  The fair value was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for each period:

	Quarter Ended
	April 28, 2012		July 28, 2012	October 27, 2012	February 2, 2013
Grant date	Mar 13	Mar 31	Jun 30	Sep 30	Dec 31
Exercise price	$52.03	$54.55	$57.71	$59.45	$52.70
Weighted average fair value at date of grant	$19.29	$19.88	$21.24	$20.62	$18.14
Expected option life (years)	4.75	4.75	4.75	4.71	4.71
Expected volatility	42.45%	41.54%	42.59%	40.26%	39.73%
Risk-free interest rate	0.94%	0.98%	0.69%	0.58%	0.67%
Dividend yield	None	None	None	None	None

We calculate the expected term for our stock options based on the historical exercise behavior of our participants.  Historically, an increase in our stock price has led to a pattern of earlier exercise by participants.  Typically, grants made to our Directors have a contractual term of 10 years, while grants made to our employees have a contractual term of 8 years.  We have not awarded a stock option grant to employees since 2009.  With the absence of option grants to employees, we anticipate the expected term will remain relatively stable.

The volatility used to value stock options is based on historical volatility.  We calculate historical volatility using an average calculation methodology based on daily price intervals as measured over the expected term of the option.  We have consistently applied this methodology since our adoption of the original disclosure provisions of ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation.

In accordance with ASC Topic 718, we base the risk-free interest rate on the annual continuously compounded risk-free rate with a term equal to the option's expected term.  The dividend yield is assumed to be zero since we have no current plan to declare dividends.

Activity for our option plans during Fiscal 2013 was as follows:

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($000's)
Options outstanding at January 28, 2012		421,196		$	23.35		5.16	$	9,837
Granted		41,498			52.65
Exercised		(120,521	)		22.13
Forfeited, cancelled or expired		-			-
Options outstanding at February 2, 2013		342,173		$	27.34		5.29	$	8,875
Exercisable at February 2, 2013		330,473		$	27.67		5.33	$	8,463

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The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $19.39, $12.95 and $11.00, respectively.  The compensation expense included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses and recognized during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $0.8 million, $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, before the recognized income tax benefit of $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $4.0 million, $5.3 million and $11.3 million, respectively.  The total cash received from these stock option exercises during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $2.7 million, $4.9 million and $9.1 million, respectively.  Excess income tax proceeds from stock option exercises are included in cash flows from financing activities as required by ASC Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows.  As of February 2, 2013, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options.

Restricted Stock and Performance-Based Units

RSUs and PSUs are granted with a fair value equal to the closing market price of our common stock on the date of grant.  All PSUs have been awarded in the form of restricted stock units.  Compensation expense is recorded straight-line over the vesting period and, in the case of PSUs, at the estimated percent of achievement.  Restricted stock unit awards to our employees generally cliff vest in four years from the date of grant for those awards that are not performance-based.  If a Director chooses an RSU as the form to receive their annual equity award, he or she sets the vesting period.  PSUs provide for awards based on achievement of certain predetermined corporate performance goals and cliff vest in one to five years from the date of grant after achievement of stated performance criterion and upon meeting stated service conditions.

The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit awards activity under all of our plans during Fiscal 2013:

	RSUs					PSUs					Totals
	Number of Awards			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value		Number of Awards			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value		Number of Awards			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Restricted stock unit awards outstanding at January 28, 2012		457,322		$	22.09		295,850		$	22.95		753,172		$	22.43
Granted		66,317			52.40		38,100			52.03		104,417			52.26
PSU multiplier earned (1)		-			-		27,025			24.50		27,025			24.50
Vested		(130,501	)		16.57		(89,575	)		17.78		(220,076	)		17.07
Forfeited, cancelled or expired		(14,772	)		30.00		(5,700	)		52.03		(20,472	)		36.13
Restricted stock unit awards outstanding at February 2, 2013		378,366		$	29.00		265,700		$	27.66		644,066		$	28.45

(1)PSU multiplier earned represents additional RSUs awarded to our NEOs above the target grant resulting from the achievement of performance goals above the performance targets established at grant.

The weighted average grant date fair value of our RSUs granted was $52.26, $31.31 and $25.86 for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  There were 104,417, 156,143 and 193,421 RSUs awarded during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  The compensation expense included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses and recognized during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $4.7 million, $4.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively, before the recognized income tax benefit of $1.8 million, $1.8 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

During Fiscal 2013, RSU awards of 220,076 unit awards, including 89,575 awards that were PSUs, vested with an intrinsic value of $11.8 million.  The total intrinsic value of our RSU awards outstanding and unvested at February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 was $34.3 million, $36.9 million and $22.1 million, respectively.  As of February 2, 2013, there was approximately $6.3 million of total unamortized unrecognized compensation cost related to RSU awards.  This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company's ESPP allows eligible employees the right to purchase shares of our common stock, subject to certain limitations, at 85% of the lesser of the market value at the end of each calendar quarter (purchase date) or the beginning of each calendar quarter.  Our employee purchases of common stock and the average price per share through the ESPP were as follows:

Fiscal Year Ended	Shares Purchased		Average Price Per Share
February 2, 2013		7,596	$	43.45
January 28, 2012		9,184	$	29.76
January 29, 2011		13,144	$	19.92

The assumptions used in the option pricing model were as follows:

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013	January 28, 2012	January 29, 2011
Weighted average fair value at date of grant	$12.37	$8.23	$5.19
Expected life (years)	0.25	0.25	0.25
Expected volatility	39.7% - 42.6%	43.6% - 45.2%	43.5% - 46.6%
Risk-free interest rate	0.02% - 0.10%	0.04% - 0.10%	0.05% - 0.15%
Dividend yield	None	None	None

The expense related to the ESPP was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the provisions of ASC Topic 718 as it relates to accounting for certain employee stock purchase plans with a look-back option.  The compensation expense included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses and recognized during each of Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $0.1 million.

Director Deferred Compensation

Under the Deferred Plan, non-employee directors can elect to defer all or a portion of their Board and Board Committee fees into cash, stock options or deferred stock units.  Those fees deferred into stock options are subject to the same provisions as provided for in the DEP and are expensed and accounted for accordingly.  Director fees deferred into our common stock are calculated and expensed each calendar quarter by taking total fees earned during the calendar quarter and dividing by the closing price on the last day of the calendar quarter, rounded to the nearest whole share.  The total annual retainer, Board and Board Committee fees for non-employee directors that are not deferred into stock options, but which includes amounts deferred into stock units under the Deferred Plan, are expensed as incurred in all periods presented.  A total of 646 and 1,561 stock units were deferred under this plan in Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, respectively.  No stock units were deferred under this plan in Fiscal 2011.  One director has elected to defer compensation into stock units in calendar 2013.

The compensation expense included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses and recognized during Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012 was $36,000 and $60,000, respectively, before the recognized income tax benefit of $14,000 and $22,000, respectively.  There was no compensation expense related to director deferred compensation included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses during Fiscal 2011.

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NOTE 4.   EARNINGS PER SHARE

The computation of basic earnings per share (EPS) is based on the number of weighted average common shares outstanding during the period.  The computation of diluted EPS is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the incremental shares that would be outstanding assuming exercise of dilutive stock options and issuance of restricted stock.  The number of incremental shares is calculated by applying the treasury stock method.  The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share in thousands:

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Net income	$	72,582	$	59,060	$	46,400
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding		26,132		26,978		28,426
Dilutive stock options		372		177		264
Dilutive restricted stock units		134		351		343
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive shares		26,638		27,506		29,033
Basic earnings per share	$	2.78	$	2.19	$	1.63
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.72	$	2.15	$	1.60

In calculating diluted earnings per share for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, there were no options to purchase shares of common stock outstanding as of the end of the period that were excluded in the computations of diluted earnings per share due to their anti-dilutive effect.

We excluded 42,700 nonvested stock awards granted to certain employees from the computation of diluted weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, because they are subject to performance-based annual vesting conditions which had not been achieved by the end of Fiscal 2013.  Assuming the performance criteria had been achieved at target as of February 2, 2013, the incremental dilutive impact would have been 20,541 shares.

NOTE 5.   DEBT

At February 2, 2013, we had two unsecured credit facilities, which are renewable in August and November 2013.  The August facility allows for borrowings up to $30.0 million at a rate equal to the higher of prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR.  The November facility allows for borrowings up to $50.0 million at a rate of prime plus 2%.  Under the provisions of both facilities, we do not pay commitment fees and are not subject to covenant requirements.  We did not have any borrowings against either of these facilities during Fiscal 2013, nor was there any debt outstanding under either of these facilities at February 2, 2013.  At February 2, 2013, a total of $80.0 million was available to us from these facilities.

At January 28, 2012, we had two unsecured credit facilities, which were renewable in August and November 2012.  The August facility allowed for borrowings up to $30.0 million at a rate equal to the higher of prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR.  The November facility allowed for borrowings up to $50.0 million at a rate of prime plus 2%.  Under the provisions of both facilities, we did not pay commitment fees and were not subject to covenant requirements.  We did not have any borrowings against either of these facilities during Fiscal 2012, nor was there any debt outstanding under either of these facilities at January 28, 2012.

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NOTE 6.   LEASES

We have entered into capital leases for certain property and transportation equipment.  At February 2, 2013, the total capital lease obligation was $2.8 million, of which $0.7 million was classified as a short-term liability and included in capital lease obligations and $2.1 million was classified as a long-term liability as obligations under capital leases in our consolidated balance sheet.  At January 28, 2012, the total capital lease obligation was $2.2 million, of which $0.2 million was classified as a short-term liability and included in capital lease obligations and $2.0 million was classified as a long-term liability as obligations under capital leases in our consolidated balance sheet.  The cost basis of total assets under capital leases at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 was $3.2 million and $2.4 million, respectively, with accumulated amortization at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 of $0.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively.  Amortization expense related to assets under capital leases was $0.2 million, $0.3 million and $0.2 million in Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.

We lease the majority of our retail sporting goods stores under non-cancelable operating leases.  The leases typically provide for terms of five to ten years with options to extend at our discretion.  Many of our leases contain scheduled increases in annual rent payments and the majority of our leases also require us to pay maintenance, insurance and real estate taxes.  Additionally, many of the lease agreements contain tenant improvement allowances, rent holidays and/or rent escalation clauses (contingent rentals) based on net sales for the location.  For purposes of recognizing incentives and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, we use the date of initial possession to begin amortization, which is generally when we enter the space and begin to make improvements in preparation of our intended use.

Most of our retail store leases contain provisions that allow for early termination of the lease if certain pre-determined annual sales levels are not met.  Generally, these provisions allow the lease to be terminated between the third and fifth year of the lease.  Should the lease be terminated under these provisions, in some cases, the unamortized portion of any landlord allowances related to that property would be payable to the landlord.

We also lease certain office equipment and transportation equipment under non-cancelable operating leases having initial terms of more than one year.

In February 1996, we entered into a sale-leaseback transaction to finance our distribution center and office facilities.  In December 1999, the related operating lease was amended to include the Fiscal 2000 expansion of these facilities.  The amended lease rate is $0.9 million per year and can increase annually with the Consumer Price Index.  This lease will expire in December 2014.   Future minimum lease payments under this non-cancelable lease aggregate approximately $1.9 million.  The transaction is also subject to quarterly financial covenants based on certain ratios.

During Fiscal 2013, we increased our lease commitments by a net of 41 retail stores, each having initial lease termination dates between April 2017 and May 2023 as well as various office and transportation equipment.  At February 2, 2013, the future minimum lease payments under capital leases and the present value of such payments, and the future minimum lease payments under our operating leases, excluding maintenance, insurance and real estate taxes, including the net 41 operating leases added during Fiscal 2013, were as follows (in thousands):

	Capital		Operating		Total
Fiscal 2014	$	874	$	47,549	$	48,423
Fiscal 2015		372		38,902		39,274
Fiscal 2016		375		28,318		28,693
Fiscal 2017		385		20,703		21,088
Fiscal 2018		385		14,160		14,545
Thereafter		1,206		23,272		24,478
Total minimum lease payments		3,597		172,904		176,501
Less amount representing interest		745		-		745
Present value of total minimum lease payments	$	2,852	$	172,904	$	175,756

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Rental expense for all operating leases consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Minimum rentals	$	40,075	$	37,971	$	36,294
Contingent rentals		6,331		5,767		5,220
	$	46,406	$	43,738	$	41,514

NOTE 7.   DEFINED CONTRIBUTION BENEFIT PLANS

We maintain the Hibbett Sports, Inc. 401(k) Plan (401(k) Plan) for the benefit of our employees.  The 401(k) Plan covers all employees who have completed one year of service, worked 1,000 hours and who are at least 18 years of age.  Participants of the 401(k) Plan may voluntarily contribute from 1% to 100% of their compensation subject to certain yearly dollar limitations as allowed by law.  These elective contributions are made under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code which allows deferral of income taxes on the amount contributed to the 401(k) Plan.  The Company's contribution to the 401(k) Plan equals (1) an amount determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors plus (2) a matching contribution equal to a discretionary percentage of up to 6.0% of a participant's compensation.  For Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, we matched $0.75 for each dollar of compensation deferred by the employees up to 6.0% of compensation.  Contribution expense incurred under the 401(k) Plan for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $0.8 million, $0.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

We maintain the Hibbett Sports, Inc. Supplemental 401(k) Plan (Supplemental Plan) for the purpose of supplementing the employer matching contribution and salary deferral opportunity available to highly compensated employees whose ability to receive Company matching contributions and defer salary under our existing 401(k) Plan has been limited because of certain restrictions applicable to qualified plans.  The non-qualified deferred compensation Supplemental Plan allows participants to defer up to 40% of their compensation and receive an employer matching contribution equal to $0.75 for each dollar of compensation deferred, subject to a maximum of 4.5% of compensation and subject to Board discretion.  The matching contribution for Fiscal 2014 has been set by the Board to equal no more than $0.75 for each dollar of compensation deferred under both the 401(k) Plan and the Supplemental Plan up to 6.0% of compensation.  Contribution expense incurred under the Supplemental Plan for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.  The Supplemental Plan is intended to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

We maintain the Hibbett Sports, Inc. Executive Voluntary Deferral Plan (Voluntary Plan) that provides key executives of the Company an opportunity to defer, on a pre-tax basis, up to 50% of their base salary and up to 100% of any bonus earned.  Participants, at election, determine the date payout is to be made with payout options as either a lump-sum payout or installment payments over 2 to 10 years.  The Voluntary Plan is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA) and was effective February 1, 2010 and is also intended to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

We maintain a Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) that allows employees to set aside pre-tax amounts for out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses.  The health care FSA is subject to ERISA, whereas the dependent care FSA is not.  Employees are eligible to participate in the FSA upon meeting eligibility requirements or upon a defined qualifying event, and may enroll annually during an open enrollment period.  Plan amounts are determined annually by the employee in advance and are subject to IRS dollar limitations.  Employee elections, in general, cannot be increased, decreased or discontinued during the election period.  Unused amounts at the end of the plan year are subject to forfeiture and such forfeitures can be used to offset administrative expenses.

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NOTE 8.   RELATED‑PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company leases one store under a lease arrangement with AL Florence Realty Holdings 2010, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Books-A-Million, Inc., (BAMM).  One of our Directors, Terrance G. Finley is an executive officer and stockholder of BAMM and another Director, Albert C. Johnson, is a Director and stockholder of BAMM.  Minimum annual lease payments are $0.1 million, if not in co-tenancy and the lease termination date is June 2013.  In Fiscal 2012, there were no minimum annual lease payments.  In Fiscal 2011 minimum lease payments were $0.2 million.  Minimum lease payments remaining under this lease at February 2, 2013 were $0.4 million.

NOTE 9.   INCOME TAXES

A summary of the components of the provision for income taxes is as follows (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Federal:
Current	$	39,511		$	30,529		$	24,924
Deferred		(1,418	)		26			(1,136	)
		38,093			30,555			23,788
State:
Current		5,355			3,820			3,572
Deferred		(217	)		(121	)		(318	)
		5,138			3,699			3,254
Provision for income taxes	$	43,231		$	34,254		$	27,042

A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate as a percentage of income before provision for income taxes follows:

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Tax provision computed at the federal statutory rate		35.00	%		35.00	%		35.00	%
Effect of state income taxes, net of federal benefits		2.76			2.61			2.48
Other, net		(0.43	)		(0.90	)		(0.66	)
		37.33	%		36.71	%		36.82	%

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In accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, deferred income taxes on the consolidated balance sheets result from temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting and income tax purposes.  The components of the deferred income taxes, net, are as follows (in thousands):

	February 2, 2013						January 28, 2012
	Current			Non-current			Current			Non-current
Deferred rent	$	1,406		$	4,834		$	1,458		$	4,664
Inventories		4,439			-			3,994			-
Accruals		2,980			1,672			2,593			1,433
Stock-based compensation		1,308			4,148			989			4,125
Other		17			1			20			2
Total deferred tax assets		10,150			10,655			9,054			10,224
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		-			(6,414	)		-			(6,682	)
Prepaid expenses		(901	)		-			(805	)		-
Accruals		(58	)		-			(72	)		-
State taxes		(423	)		(156	)		(375	)		(126	)
Total deferred tax liabilities		(1,382	)		(6,570	)		(1,252	)		(6,808	)
Deferred income taxes, net	$	8,768		$	4,085		$	7,802		$	3,416

Deferred tax assets represent items that will be used as a tax deduction or credit in future tax returns or are items of income that have not been recognized for financial statement purposes but were included in the current or prior tax returns for which we have already properly recorded the tax benefit in the consolidated statements of operations.  At least quarterly, we assess the likelihood that the deferred tax assets balance will be recovered.  We take into account such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carryback and carryforward periods and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of a realization of a deferred tax asset.  To the extent recovery is not more likely than not, a valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax asset, increasing our income tax expense in the year such determination is made.  We have determined that no such allowance is required.

We apply the provisions of ASC Subtopic 740-10 in accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. In accordance with ASC Subtopic 740-10, we recognize a tax benefit associated with an uncertain tax position when, in our judgment, it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority.  For a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we initially and subsequently measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that we judge to have a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority.  Our liability associated with unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted periodically due to changing circumstances, such as the progress of tax audits, case law developments and new or emerging legislation.  Such adjustments are recognized entirely in the period in which they are identified.  Our effective tax rate includes the net impact of changes in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and subsequent adjustments as considered appropriate by management.

We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal and various state jurisdictions.  A number of years may elapse before a particular matter for which we have recorded a liability related to an unrecognized tax benefit is audited and finally resolved.  Generally, we are not subject to changes in income taxes by the U.S. federal taxing jurisdiction for years prior to Fiscal 2010 or by most state taxing jurisdictions for years prior to Fiscal 2009.  While it is often difficult to predict the final outcome or the timing of resolution of any particular tax matter, we believe our liability for unrecognized tax benefits is adequate.  Favorable settlement of an unrecognized tax benefit could be recognized as a reduction in our effective tax rate in the period of resolution.  Unfavorable settlement of an unrecognized tax benefit could increase the effective tax rate and may require the use of cash in the period of resolution.  Our liability for unrecognized tax benefits is generally presented as non-current.  However, if we anticipate paying cash within one year to settle an uncertain tax position, the liability is presented as current.

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A reconciliation of the unrecognized tax benefit under ASC Topic 740 follows (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Unrecognized tax benefits - beginning of year	$	2,604		$	3,887		$	2,351
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period		55			31			264
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period		(42	)		(1,412	)		-
Gross increases - tax positions in current period		278			496			2,191
Settlements		-			(230	)		-
Lapse of statute of limitations		(187	)		(168	)		(919	)
Unrecognized tax benefits - end of year	$	2,708		$	2,604		$	3,887

We classify interest and penalties recognized on unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense.  We have accrued interest and penalties in the amount of $0.3 million as of February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011.  During Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, we recorded $0.1 million in each year for the accrual of interest and penalties in the consolidated statement of operations.

Of the unrecognized tax benefits as of February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011, $1.1 million, $1.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively, if recognized, would affect our effective income tax rate.

NOTE 10.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Annual Bonuses and Equity Incentive Awards

Specified officers and corporate employees of our Company are entitled to annual bonuses, primarily based on measures of Company operating performance.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, there was $4.3 million and $4.2 million, respectively, of annual bonus-related expense included in accrued expenses.

In addition, the Compensation Committee (Committee) of the Board of Directors places performance criteria on awards of PSUs made in the form of RSUs to our NEOs under the EIP.  The performance criteria are tied to performance targets with respect to future sales and operating income over a specified period of time.  These PSUs are expensed under the provisions of ASC Topic 718 and are evaluated each quarter to determine the probability that the performance conditions set within will be met.  We expect the Committee to continue to place performance criteria on awards of RSUs to our NEOs in the future.

Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies

We are a party to various legal proceedings incidental to our business.  We do not believe that any of these matters will, individually or in the aggregate, have a material effect on our business or financial condition.  We cannot give assurance, however, that one or more of these lawsuits will not have a material effect on our results of operations for the period in which they are resolved.  It is reasonably possible that losses in addition to the amount accrued could be incurred.  However, we cannot predict the outcome of these matters or make an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss based on the information currently available to the Company.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, we estimated that the liability related to these matters was approximately $0.3 million and accordingly, we accrued $0.3 million as a current liability in our consolidated balance sheets.

The estimates of our liability for pending and unasserted potential claims do not include litigation costs.  It is our policy to accrue legal fees when it is probable that we will have to defend against known claims or allegations and we can reasonably estimate the amount of the anticipated expense.

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From time to time, we enter into certain types of agreements that require us to indemnify parties against third-party claims under certain circumstances.  Generally, these agreements relate to: (a) agreements with vendors and suppliers under which we may provide customary indemnification to our vendors and suppliers in respect to actions they take at our request or otherwise on our behalf; (b) agreements to indemnify vendors against trademark and copyright infringement claims concerning merchandise manufactured specifically for or on behalf of the Company; (c) real estate leases, under which we may agree to indemnify the lessors from claims arising from our use of the property; and (d) agreements with our directors, officers and employees, under which we may agree to indemnify such persons for liabilities arising out of their relationship with us.  We have director and officer liability insurance, which, subject to the policy's conditions, provides coverage for indemnification amounts payable by us with respect to our directors and officers up to specified limits and subject to certain deductibles.

If we believe that a loss is both probable and estimable for a particular matter, the loss is accrued in accordance with the requirements of ASC Topic 450, Contingencies.  With respect to any matter, we could change our belief as to whether a loss is probable or estimable, or its estimate of loss, at any time.

NOTE 11.  QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

The following tables set forth certain unaudited consolidated financial data for the quarters indicated (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Fiscal Year Ended February 2, 2013
	First		Second		Third		Fourth
	(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)		(14 weeks)
Net sales	$	232,914	$	165,445	$	202,934	$	217,407
Gross profit	$	88,428	$	56,525	$	75,440	$	78,489
Operating income	$	42,399	$	12,377	$	30,300	$	30,906
Net income	$	26,363	$	7,895	$	18,965	$	19,359
Basic earnings per share	$	1.00	$	0.30	$	0.73	$	0.75
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.98	$	0.30	$	0.71	$	0.73

	Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2012
	First		Second		Third		Fourth
	(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)
Net sales	$	203,656	$	153,127	$	185,180	$	190,681
Gross profit	$	75,793	$	50,637	$	67,819	$	68,160
Operating income	$	34,141	$	9,368	$	24,971	$	25,052
Net income	$	21,337	$	5,940	$	15,959	$	15,824
Basic earnings per share	$	0.78	$	0.22	$	0.60	$	0.60
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.76	$	0.21	$	0.59	$	0.59

In the opinion of our management, this unaudited information has been prepared on the same basis as the audited information presented elsewhere herein and includes all adjustments necessary to present fairly the information set forth herein.  The operating results from any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period.

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NOTE 12.   FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value.  The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

· Level I – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

· Level II – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level I.

· Level III – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The table below segregates all financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) into the most appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to determine the fair value (in thousands):

	February 2, 2013						January 28, 2012
	Level I		Level II		Level III		Level I		Level II		Level III
Short-term investments	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Long-term investments		1,912		-		-		1,382		-		-
Total investments	$	1,912	$	-	$	-	$	1,382	$	-	$	-

Long-term investments are reported in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets.

Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

Not applicable.

Item 9A.    Controls and Procedures.

(a)   Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and President (principal executive officer) and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosures.

As of February 2, 2013, our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in the Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act).  Based upon this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of February 2, 2013.

(b)   Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f).  Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of February 2, 2013, based on the Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).  Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of February 2, 2013.

KPMG LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an audit report on the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of February 2, 2013 included in Item 8 herein.

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(c)  Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B. Other Information.

None.

PART III

Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (Code) for all Company employees, including our Named Executive Officers as determined for our Proxy Statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Proxy Statement) to be held on May 30, 2013.  We have also adopted a set of Corporate Governance Guidelines (Guidelines) and charters for all of our Board Committees, including the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.  We intend to make all required disclosures regarding any amendment to, or a waiver of, a provision of the Code for Senior Executive and Financial Officers as well as any change or amendments to our Guidelines or committee charters by posting such information on our website.  The Code, Guidelines and charters are posted on our website, www.hibbett.com under "Investor Relations."

The information appearing in the Proxy Statement, relating to the members of the Audit Committee and the Audit Committee financial expert under the caption "Board and Committees of the Board" as well as the information appearing in the Proxy Statement under the caption "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" is hereby incorporated by reference.

The balance of the information required in this item is incorporated by reference from the sections entitled "Directors and Executive Officers," "The Board of Directors," "Annual Compensation of Executive Officers" and "Related Person Transactions" in the Proxy Statement.

Item 11.Executive Compensation.

The information required in this item is incorporated by reference from the section entitled "Annual Compensation of Executive Officers," "Compensation Committee Report" and "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in the Proxy Statement.

Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

The information required in this item is incorporated by reference from the sections entitled "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners," "Compensation of Non-Employee Directors," "Annual Compensation of Executive Officers" and "Directors and Executive Officers" in the Proxy Statement.

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Equity Compensation Plan Information (1)

	(a)	(b)	(c)
Plan Category	Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (2)	Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options	Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) (3)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders	1,011,489	$27.34	1,419,506
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders	-	-	-
TOTAL	1,011,489	$27.34	1,419,506

(1) Information presented as of February 2, 2013.

(2) Includes 378,366 RSUs and 290,950 PSUs that may be awarded if specified targets and/or service periods are met.  The weighted average exercise price of outstanding options does not include these awards.

(3) Includes 85,319 shares remaining under our ESPP and 54,003 shares remaining under our DEP without consideration of shares subject to purchase in the purchasing period ending March 30, 2013.

Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

The information required in this item is incorporated by reference from the section entitled "Related Person Transactions" and "Governance Information" in the Proxy Statement.

Item 14.                 Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

The information required in this item is incorporated by reference from the section entitled "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" and "Proposal Number 2 – Ratification of the Appointment by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of KPMG LLP as the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Proxy Statement.

PART IV

Item 15.                   Exhibits and Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules.

(a)	Documents filed as part of this report:
	1.	Financial Statements.	Page
		The following Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of the Registrant and Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm's Report on such Financial Statements are incorporated by reference from the Registrant's 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders, in Part II, Item 8:
		Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	38
		Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012	39
		Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and  January 29, 2011	40
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and  January 29, 2011	41
		Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and  January 29, 2011	42
		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	43

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		2.	Financial Statement Schedules.
			All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are not applicable, and therefore have been omitted.
		3.	Exhibits.
			The Exhibits listed below are the exhibits of Hibbett Sports, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries and are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this report.
Number			Description
			Certificates of Incorporation and By-Laws
3.1			Certificate of Incorporation of the Company; incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2012.
3.2			Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended; incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2012.
			Form of Stock Certificate
	4.1		Form of Common Stock Certificate; attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 26, 2007.
			Material Contracts
	10.1		Advisory Services Agreement; incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2012.
	10.2		Hibbett Sports, Inc. Non-Employee Director Equity Plan; incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2012.
	10.3		Master Note – Regions Bank Line of Credit; incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 17, 2012.
	10.4		Hibbett Sports, Inc. Non-Employee Director Non-Qualified Option Agreement (Initial Grant, Service Requirement); incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 17, 2012.
	10.5		Hibbett Sports, Inc. Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Initial Grant, Service Requirement); incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 17, 2012.
	10.6		Hibbett Sports, Inc. Non-Employee Director Non-Qualified Option Agreement (Annual Grant; Fully Vested); incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 17, 2012.
	10.7		Hibbett Sports, Inc. Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Annual Grant; Fully Vested); incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 17, 2012.
	10.8		Amendment No. 5 to Loan Documents; incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 16, 2012.

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	10.9	Amended and Restated Agreement of Lease between Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. and AL Florence Realty Holdings 2010, LLC, dated October 3, 2011; incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 26, 2012.
	10.10	Change in Control Severance Agreement; incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 24, 2008.
	10.11	Executive Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement; incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2008.
	10.12	Amended and Restated 2005 Directors Deferred Compensation Plan; incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2008.
	10.13	Amended and Restated 2006 Executive Cash Bonus Plan; incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2008.
	10.14	Hibbett Sports, Inc. Executive Voluntary Deferral Plan; incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2009.
	10.15	Hibbett Sports, Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated); incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2011.
	10.16	Hibbett Sports, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan; incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2011.
		Annual Report to Security Holders
13.1		Fiscal 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders.
		Subsidiaries of the Registrant
	21	List of Company's Subsidiaries: 1)Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc., a Delaware Corporation 2)Hibbett Team Sales, Inc., an Alabama Corporation 3)Sports Wholesale, Inc., an Alabama Corporation 4)Hibbett Capital Management, Inc., a Nevada Corporation 5)Sports Holdings, Inc., a Nevada Corporation 6)Gift Card Services, LLC., a Virginia Limited Liability Company 7)Hibbett.com, Inc., a Nevada Corporation 8)Hibbett Wholesale, Inc., an Alabama Corporation
		Consents of Experts and Counsel
	23.1	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (filed herewith)	67
		Certifications
	31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer (filed herewith)	68
	31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer (filed herewith)	69
	32.1	Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith)	70

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Interactive Data Files

101

The following financial information from the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) the Audited Consolidated Balance Sheets at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012; (ii) the Audited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011; (iii) the Audited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011; (vi) the Audited Statements of Stockholders' Investment for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011; (v) the Notes to Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

SIGNATURES.

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	HIBBETT SPORTS, INC.
Date:  April 1, 2013	By:	/s/ Scott J. Bowman
		Scott J. Bowman Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature	Title	Date
/s/Jeffry O. Rosenthal	Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer)	April 1, 2013
Jeffry O. Rosenthal
/s/Scott J. Bowman	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)	April 1, 2013
Scott J. Bowman
/s/     Michael J. Newsome	Executive Chairman of the Board	April 1, 2013
Michael J. Newsome
/s/Alton E. Yother	Lead Director	April 1, 2013
Alton E. Yother
/s/    Jane F. Aggers	Director	April 1, 2013
Jane F. Aggers
/s/    Anthony F. Crudele	Director	April 1, 2013
Anthony F. Crudele
/s/    Terrance G. Finley	Director	April 1, 2013
Terrance G. Finley
/s/     Albert C. Johnson	Director	April 1, 2013
Albert C. Johnson
/s/Carl Kirkland	Director	April 1, 2013
Carl Kirkland
/s/Ralph T. Parks	Director	April 1, 2013
Ralph T. Parks
/s/Thomas A. Saunders III	Director	April 1, 2013
Thomas A. Saunders III

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EX-23.1

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors

Hibbett Sports, Inc.:

We consent to the incorporation by referencein the registration statements (Nos. 333-96755, 333-63094, 333-21305, 333-21303, 333-21299, 333-182429, 333-126316, 333-126313 and 333-126311) of Hibbett Sports, Inc. of our report dated April 1, 2013, with respect to (i) the consolidated balance sheets of Hibbett Sports, Inc. and subsidiaries as of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' investment, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended February 2, 2013 and (ii) the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of February 2, 2013, which report appears in the February 2, 2013, Annual Report on Form 10-K of Hibbett Sports, Inc.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Birmingham, Alabama April 1, 2013

End of Exhibit 23.1

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer

I, Jeffry O. Rosenthal, certify that:

1.  I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Hibbett Sports, Inc.;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.  The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)  Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)  Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)  Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)  Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's  internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  April 1, 2013	/s/ Jeffry O. Rosenthal
	Jeffry O. Rosenthal
	President and Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)

End of Exhibit 31.1

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EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer

I, Scott J. Bowman, certify that:

1.  I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Hibbett Sports, Inc.;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.  The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)  Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)  Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)  Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)  Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's  internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  April 1, 2013	/s/ Scott J. Bowman
	Scott J. Bowman
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer)

End of Exhibit 31.2

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EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Hibbett Sports, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company") for the period ended February 2, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), we, Jeffry O. Rosenthal, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Scott J. Bowman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, to the best of each of our knowledge,  pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:  April 1, 2013	/s/  Jeffry O. Rosenthal
	Jeffry O. Rosenthal
	President and Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)

Date:  April 1, 2013	/s/  Scott J. Bowman
	Scott J. Bowman
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

End of Exhibit 32.1

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DEFINED CONTRIBUTION BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
401(k) Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Plan description	The 401(k) Plan covers all employees who have completed one year of service, worked 1,000 hours and who are at least 18 years of age. Participants of the 401(k) Plan may voluntarily contribute from 1% to 100% of their compensation subject to certain yearly dollar limitations as allowed by law. These elective contributions are made under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code which allows deferral of income taxes on the amount contributed to the 401(k) Plan. The Company's contribution to the 401(k) Plan equals (1) an amount determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors plus (2) a matching contribution equal to a discretionary percentage of up to 6.0% of a participant's compensation.
Contribution expense	$ 0.8	$ 0.8	$ 0.6
Supplemental 401(k) Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Plan description	We maintain the Hibbett Sports, Inc. Supplemental 401(k) Plan (Supplemental Plan) for the purpose of supplementing the employer matching contribution and salary deferral opportunity available to highly compensated employees whose ability to receive Company matching contributions and defer salary under our existing 401(k) Plan has been limited because of certain restrictions applicable to qualified plans. The non-qualified deferred compensation Supplemental Plan allows participants to defer up to 40% of their compensation and receive an employer matching contribution equal to $0.75 for each dollar of compensation deferred, subject to a maximum of 4.5% of compensation and subject to Board discretion. The matching contribution for Fiscal 2014 has been set by the Board to equal no more than $0.75 for each dollar of compensation deferred under both the 401(k) Plan and the Supplemental Plan up to 6.0% of compensation.
Contribution expense	$ 0.1	$ 0.2	$ 0.1
Voluntary Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Plan description	We maintain the Hibbett Sports, Inc. Executive Voluntary Deferral Plan (Voluntary Plan) that provides key executives of the Company an opportunity to defer, on a pre-tax basis, up to 50% of their base salary and up to 100% of any bonus earned. Participants, at election, determine the date payout is to be made with payout options as either a lump-sum payout or installment payments over 2 to 10 years. The Voluntary Plan is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA) and was effective February 1, 2010 and is also intended to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
FSA [Member]
Defined Contribution Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Plan description	We maintain a Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) that allows employees to set aside pre-tax amounts for out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses. The health care FSA is subject to ERISA, whereas the dependent care FSA is not. Employees are eligible to participate in the FSA upon meeting eligibility requirements or upon a defined qualifying event, and may enroll annually during an open enrollment period. Plan amounts are determined annually by the employee in advance and are subject to IRS dollar limitations. Employee elections, in general, cannot be increased, decreased or discontinued during the election period. Unused amounts at the end of the plan year are subject to forfeiture and such forfeitures can be used to offset administrative expenses.

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

INCOME TAXES [Abstract]

Components of provision for income taxes

A summary of the components of the provision for income taxes is as follows (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Federal:
Current	$	39,511		$	30,529		$	24,924
Deferred		(1,418	)		26			(1,136	)
		38,093			30,555			23,788
State:
Current		5,355			3,820			3,572
Deferred		(217	)		(121	)		(318	)
		5,138			3,699			3,254
Provision for income taxes	$	43,231		$	34,254		$	27,042

Reconciliation of statutory federal income tax rate

A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate as a percentage of income before provision for income taxes follows:

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Tax provision computed at the federal statutory rate		35.00	%		35.00	%		35.00	%
Effect of state income taxes, net of federal benefits		2.76			2.61			2.48
Other, net		(0.43	)		(0.90	)		(0.66	)
		37.33	%		36.71	%		36.82	%

Components of deferred income tax assets, net

In accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, deferred income taxes on the consolidated balance sheets result from temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting and income tax purposes.  The components of the deferred income taxes, net, are as follows (in thousands):

	February 2, 2013						January 28, 2012
	Current			Non-current			Current			Non-current
Deferred rent	$	1,406		$	4,834		$	1,458		$	4,664
Inventories		4,439			-			3,994			-
Accruals		2,980			1,672			2,593			1,433
Stock-based compensation		1,308			4,148			989			4,125
Other		17			1			20			2
Total deferred tax assets		10,150			10,655			9,054			10,224
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		-			(6,414	)		-			(6,682	)
Prepaid expenses		(901	)		-			(805	)		-
Accruals		(58	)		-			(72	)		-
State taxes		(423	)		(156	)		(375	)		(126	)
Total deferred tax liabilities		(1,382	)		(6,570	)		(1,252	)		(6,808	)
Deferred income taxes, net	$	8,768		$	4,085		$	7,802		$	3,416

Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefit

A reconciliation of the unrecognized tax benefit under ASC Topic 740 follows (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Unrecognized tax benefits - beginning of year	$	2,604		$	3,887		$	2,351
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period		55			31			264
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period		(42	)		(1,412	)		-
Gross increases - tax positions in current period		278			496			2,191
Settlements		-			(230	)		-
Lapse of statute of limitations		(187	)		(168	)		(919	)
Unrecognized tax benefits - end of year	$	2,708		$	2,604		$	3,887

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Jul. 30, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 217,407	$ 202,934	$ 165,445	$ 232,914	$ 190,681	$ 185,180	$ 153,127	$ 203,656	$ 818,700	$ 732,645	$ 664,954
Gross profit	78,489	75,440	56,525	88,428	68,160	67,819	50,637	75,793	298,882	262,408	230,402
Operating income	30,906	30,300	12,377	42,399	25,052	24,971	9,368	34,141	115,981	93,531	73,547
Net income	$ 19,359	$ 18,965	$ 7,895	$ 26,363	$ 15,824	$ 15,959	$ 5,940	$ 21,337	$ 72,582	$ 59,060	$ 46,400
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.75	$ 0.73	$ 0.30	$ 1.00	$ 0.60	$ 0.60	$ 0.22	$ 0.78	$ 2.78	$ 2.19	$ 1.63
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.73	$ 0.71	$ 0.30	$ 0.98	$ 0.59	$ 0.59	$ 0.21	$ 0.76	$ 2.72	$ 2.15	$ 1.60

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS [Abstract]

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

NOTE 2.   RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

We continuously monitor and review all current accounting pronouncements and standards from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and other authoritative sources of U.S. GAAP for applicability to our operations.

Proposed Amendments to Current Accounting Standards.  The FASB is currently working on amendments to existing accounting standards governing a number of areas including, but not limited to, accounting for leases.  In August 2010, the FASB issued an exposure draft, Leases, which would replace the existing guidance in ASC Topic 840, Leases.  When and if effective, this proposed standard will likely have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.  However, as the standard-setting process is still ongoing, we are unable to determine the impact this proposed change in accounting will have on the consolidated financial statements at this time.

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Mar. 13, 2012	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
Stock-based compensation expense by type:
Total stock-based compensation expense						$ 5,649,000	$ 5,453,000	$ 4,796,000
Income tax benefit recognized						2,082,000	1,987,000	1,666,000
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income tax						3,567,000	3,466,000	3,130,000
Actual income tax benefit realized for the deductions considered on our income tax returns						5,900,000	3,200,000	4,500,000
Stock option activity [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)		421,196				421,196
Granted (in shares)						41,498
Exercised (in shares)						(120,521)
Forfeited, cancelled or expired (in shares)						0
Options outstanding at end of period (in shares)			342,173			342,173	421,196
Exercisable at end of period (in shares)			330,473			330,473
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)		$ 23.35				$ 23.35
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options granted (in dollars per share)			$ 52.65			$ 52.65
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options exercised (in dollars per share)			$ 22.13			$ 22.13
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options forfeited, cancelled or expired (in dollars per share)						$ 0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)			$ 27.34			$ 27.34	$ 23.35
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share)			$ 27.67			$ 27.67
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options outstanding at beginning of period (in years)		5.16				5.16
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options outstanding at end of period (in years)			5.29			5.29	5.16
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options exercisable at end of period (in years)						5.33
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options outstanding at beginning of period		9,837,000				9,837,000
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options outstanding at end of period			8,875,000			8,875,000	9,837,000
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options exercisable at end of period			8,463,000			8,463,000
Employee Stock Purchases [Abstract]
Shares purchased (in shares)						7,596	9,184	13,144
Average price per share (in dollars per share)						$ 43.45	$ 29.76	$ 19.92
Director Deferred Compensation [Abstract]
Total number of stock units deferred under plan (in shares)						646	1,561	0
Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock-based compensation plans [Abstract]
Authorized but unissued shares of common stock (in shares)			1,983,159			1,983,159
Shares available for grant under the Plan (in shares)			781,459			781,459
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Stock-based compensation plans [Abstract]
Authorized but unissued shares of common stock (in shares)			204,794			204,794
Shares available for grant under the Plan (in shares)			85,319			85,319
Percentage of quarterly closing price employees pay for shares (in hundredths)						85.00%
Stock-based compensation expense by type:
Total stock-based compensation expense						93,000	76,000	67,000
Fair value and valuation assumptions [Abstract]
Weighted average fair value at grant date (in dollars per share)						$ 12.37	$ 8.23	$ 5.19
Expected life (in years)						0.25	0.25	0.25
Expected volatility - minimum (in hundredths)						39.70%	43.60%	43.50%
Expected volatility - maximum (in hundredths)						42.60%	45.20%	46.60%
Risk-free interest rate - minimum (in hundredths)						0.02%	0.04%	0.05%
Risk-free interest rate - maximum (in hundredths)						0.10%	0.10%	0.15%
Dividend yield (in hundredths)						0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Director Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Stock-based compensation plans [Abstract]
Authorized but unissued shares of common stock (in shares)			112,500			112,500
Shares available for grant under the Plan (in shares)			54,003			54,003
Non-Employee Director Equity Plan [Member]
Stock-based compensation plans [Abstract]
Authorized but unissued shares of common stock (in shares)			500,000			500,000
Shares available for grant under the Plan (in shares)			498,725			498,725
Stock Options [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense by type:
Total stock-based compensation expense						805,000	460,000	792,000
Income tax benefit recognized						300,000	200,000	200,000
Fair value and valuation assumptions [Abstract]
Exercise price (in dollars per share)		$ 52.03							$ 52.70	$ 59.45	$ 57.71	$ 54.55
Weighted average fair value at grant date (in dollars per share)	$ 19.88	$ 19.29	$ 18.14	$ 20.62	$ 21.24	$ 19.39	$ 19.39	$ 19.39
Expected life (in years)	4.75	4.75	4.71	4.71	4.75
Expected volatility (in hundredths)	41.54%	42.45%	39.73%	40.26%	42.59%
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)	0.98%	0.94%	0.67%	0.58%	0.69%
Dividend yield (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Stock option activity [Roll Forward]
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised						4,000,000	5,300,000	11,300,000
Cash received from stock option exercises						2,700,000	4,900,000	9,100,000
RSUs [Member]
Restricted stock unit activity [Roll Forward]
Restricted stock unit awards outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)		457,322				457,322
Granted (in shares)						66,317
PSU Multiplier Earned						0
Vested (in shares)						(130,501)
Forfeited, cancelled or expired (in shares)						(14,772)
Restricted stock unit awards outstanding at January 29, 2011 (in shares)			378,366			378,366
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value at January 28, 2012 (in dollars per share)		$ 22.09				$ 22.09
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Granted (in dollars per share)						$ 52.40
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - PSU Multiplier Earned (in dollars per share)						$ 0
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Vested (in dollars per share)						$ 16.57
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Forfeited, cancelled or expired (in dollars per share)			$ 30.00			$ 30.00
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value at January 28, 2012 (in dollars per share)			$ 29.00			$ 29.00
PSUs [Member]
Restricted stock unit activity [Roll Forward]
Restricted stock unit awards outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)		295,850				295,850
Granted (in shares)						38,100
PSU Multiplier Earned						27,025
Vested (in shares)						(89,575)
Forfeited, cancelled or expired (in shares)						(5,700)
Restricted stock unit awards outstanding at January 29, 2011 (in shares)			265,700			265,700
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value at January 28, 2012 (in dollars per share)		$ 22.95				$ 22.95
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Granted (in dollars per share)						$ 52.03
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - PSU Multiplier Earned (in dollars per share)						$ 24.50
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Vested (in dollars per share)						$ 17.78
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Forfeited, cancelled or expired (in dollars per share)			$ 52.03			$ 52.03
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value at January 28, 2012 (in dollars per share)			$ 27.66			$ 27.66
Total Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense by type:
Total stock-based compensation expense						4,715,000	4,857,000	3,937,000
Income tax benefit recognized						1,800,000	1,800,000	1,400,000
Fair value and valuation assumptions [Abstract]
Weighted average fair value at grant date (in dollars per share)						$ 52.26	$ 31.31	$ 25.86
Nonvested awards [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested awards			6,300,000			6,300,000
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested awards, recognition period (in years)						2.0
Restricted stock unit activity [Roll Forward]
Restricted stock unit awards outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)		753,172				753,172
Granted (in shares)						104,417
PSU Multiplier Earned						27,025
Vested (in shares)						(220,076)
Forfeited, cancelled or expired (in shares)						(20,472)
Restricted stock unit awards outstanding at January 29, 2011 (in shares)			644,066			644,066	753,172
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value at January 28, 2012 (in dollars per share)		$ 22.43				$ 22.43
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Granted (in dollars per share)						$ 52.26
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - PSU Multiplier Earned (in dollars per share)						$ 24.50
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Vested (in dollars per share)						$ 17.07
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Forfeited, cancelled or expired (in dollars per share)			$ 36.13			$ 36.13
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value at January 28, 2012 (in dollars per share)			$ 28.45			$ 28.45	$ 22.43
Restricted Stock and Performance-Based Units
Intrinsic value of vested RSUs						11,800,000
Intrinsic value of nonvested RSUs			34,300,000			34,300,000	36,900,000	22,100,000
Deferred Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense by type:
Total stock-based compensation expense						36,000	60,000	0
Income tax benefit recognized						$ 14,000	$ 22,000
Director Deferred Compensation [Abstract]
Total number of stock units deferred under plan (in shares)						646	1,561

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			138 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Feb. 02, 2013
Customers [Abstract]
Concentration risk	No customer accounted for more than 5.0% of our net sales	No customer accounted for more than 5.0%	No customer accounted for more than 5.0%
Advertising expense [Abstract]
Gross advertising costs	$ 9,554,000	$ 8,329,000	$ 7,314,000
Advertising reimbursements	(4,002,000)	(3,748,000)	(3,389,000)
Net advertising costs	5,552,000	4,581,000	3,925,000
Stock repurchase program [Abstract]
Repurchased common stock (in shares)				12.0
Cost of repurchased common stock	49,852,000	68,613,000	37,859,000	323,300,000
Cash and cash equivalents [Abstract]
Cash equivalents related to credit and debit card transactions	3,600,000	3,000,000		3,600,000
Days to collect debit and credit card transactions (in days)	within three business days
Investments [Abstract]
Investments included in other assets	1,900,000	1,400,000		1,900,000
Net unrealized holding gains	100,000	100,000
Trade and other accounts receivable [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	42,000	49,000		42,000
Inventory and valuation [Abstract]
Accrual for inventory obsolescence	2,300,000	1,900,000		2,300,000
Accrual for inventory shrinkage	1,500,000	1,600,000		1,500,000
Vendor-owned inventories held at our locations	1,600,000	1,300,000		1,600,000
Property and equipment [Abstract]
Property Plant And Equipment Percentage Of Construction In Progress, Technology Projects	32.00%			32.00%
Property Plan and Equipment Percentage of Construction in Progress, Unopened Stores	2.00%			2.00%
Property Plant And Equipment Percentage Of Construction In Progress, Wholesaling and Logistics Facility and Corporate Headquarters	66.00%			66.00%
Deferred rent [Abstract]
Liability for the current portion of unamortized landlord allowances	2,900,000	3,100,000		2,900,000
Liability for long-term portion of unamortized landlord allowances	8,800,000	8,200,000		8,800,000
Estimate of the non-cash portion of landlord allowances	1,100,000	900,000
Revenue recognition [Abstract]
Days allowed for entire purchase price for merchandise placed on layaway (in days)	within 30 days
Gift card breakage revenue	300,000	200,000	200,000
Net deferred revenue liability	3,900,000	3,500,000		3,900,000
Sales returns [Abstract]
Net sales returns	28,800,000	25,700,000	23,200,000
Accrual for the effect of estimated returns on pre-tax income	400,000	400,000		400,000
Health Claims [Member]
Insurance accrual [Abstract]
Accrual for insurance liability	700,000	800,000		700,000
Workers Compensation and General Liability Stop-loss [Member]
Insurance accrual [Abstract]
Accrual for insurance liability	200,000	400,000		200,000
Health Claims Stop-Loss, Per Year [Member]
Insurance accrual [Abstract]
Stop-loss insurance, maximum per covered person	200,000			200,000
Health Care Claims Stop-loss, Lifetime [Member]
Insurance accrual [Abstract]
Stop-loss insurance, maximum per covered person	2,000,000			2,000,000
Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment [Abstract]
Estimated service lives, minimum range (in years)	3
Estimated service lives, maximum range (in years)	5
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property and equipment [Abstract]
Estimated service lives (in years)	7
Buildings [Member]
Property and equipment [Abstract]
Estimated service lives (in years)	39
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment [Abstract]
Estimated service lives, minimum range (in years)	3
Estimated service lives, maximum range (in years)	10
Nike [Member]
Inventory and valuation [Abstract]
Percentage of purchases from supplier (in hundredths)	48.90%	48.30%	47.80%	48.90%
Second Largest Vendor [Member]
Inventory and valuation [Abstract]
Percentage of purchases from supplier (in hundredths)	12.80%	9.30%	8.10%	12.80%
Third Largest Vendor [Member]
Inventory and valuation [Abstract]
Percentage of purchases from supplier (in hundredths)	10.90%	11.40%	8.30%	10.90%
Under November 2012 Authorization [Member]
Stock repurchase program [Abstract]
Amount authorized for Stock Repurchase Program	250,000,000
Repurchased common stock (in shares)	0.9
Cost of repurchased common stock	49,900,000
Number of restricted stock unit awards repurchased to satisfy tax withholding requirements (in shares)	0.1
Tax withholding requirements	3,900,000
Remaining amount available under Stock Repurchase Program	245,400,000
Under November 2009 Authorization [Member]
Stock repurchase program [Abstract]
Repurchased common stock (in shares)		1.9
Cost of repurchased common stock		68,600,000
Tax withholding requirements		1,100,000
Under August 2004 Authorization [Member]
Stock repurchase program [Abstract]
Repurchased common stock (in shares)			7.8
Cost of repurchased common stock			$ 166,900,000

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Jul. 30, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Basic and diluted earnings per share [Abstract]
Net income, in thousands	$ 19,359	$ 18,965	$ 7,895	$ 26,363	$ 15,824	$ 15,959	$ 5,940	$ 21,337	$ 72,582	$ 59,060	$ 46,400
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in shares)									26,132,000	26,978,000	28,426,000
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive shares (in shares)									26,638,000	27,506,000	29,033,000
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.75	$ 0.73	$ 0.30	$ 1.00	$ 0.60	$ 0.60	$ 0.22	$ 0.78	$ 2.78	$ 2.19	$ 1.63
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.73	$ 0.71	$ 0.30	$ 0.98	$ 0.59	$ 0.59	$ 0.21	$ 0.76	$ 2.72	$ 2.15	$ 1.60
Stock Options [Member]
Basic and diluted earnings per share [Abstract]
Dilutive equity awards (in shares)									372,000	177,000	264,000
Antidilutive securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share (in shares)									0
Nonvested Stock Awards [Member]
Basic and diluted earnings per share [Abstract]
Dilutive equity awards (in shares)									134,000	351,000	343,000
Antidilutive securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share (in shares)									42,700
Incremental dilutive impact if performance criteria had been achieved (in shares)									20,541

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DEBT (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
DEBT [Abstract]
Number of unsecured credit facilities	2	2
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Available borrowings under credit facilities	$ 80.0	$ 80.0
Days borrowing incurred against facilities	0	0
Debt outstanding at period end	0	0
August 2011 Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Expiration date of renewed facility		August 2012
Maximum borrowing capacity under renewed facility		30.0
Interest rate under renewed facility		rate equal to the higher of prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR
November 2011 Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Expiration date of renewed facility		November 2012
Maximum borrowing capacity under renewed facility		50.0
Interest rate under renewed facility		rate of prime plus 2%
August 2012 Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Expiration date of renewed facility	August 2013
Maximum borrowing capacity under renewed facility	30.0
Interest rate under renewed facility	rate equal to the higher of prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR
November 2012 Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Expiration date of renewed facility	November 2013
Maximum borrowing capacity under renewed facility	$ 50.0
Interest rate under renewed facility	rate of prime plus 2%

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 1.   BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Business

Hibbett Sports, Inc. is an operator of sporting goods retail stores in small to mid-sized markets predominately in the South, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States.  References to "we," "our," "us" and the "Company" refer to Hibbett Sports, Inc. and its subsidiaries as well as its predecessors.  Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31 of each year.  The consolidated statement of operations for Fiscal 2013 includes 53 weeks of operations while our consolidated statements of operations for Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 include 52 weeks of operations.  Our merchandise assortment features a core selection of brand name merchandise emphasizing athletic footwear, team sports equipment, athletic and fashion apparel and related accessories.  We complement this core assortment with a selection of localized apparel, footwear and accessories designed to appeal to a wide range of customers within each market.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of our Company include its accounts and the accounts of all wholly-owned subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  Occasionally, certain reclassifications are made to conform previously reported data to the current presentation.  Such reclassifications had no impact on total assets, net income or stockholders' investment in any of the years presented.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect:

· the reported amounts of certain assets, including inventories and property and equipment;

· the reported amounts of certain liabilities, including legal and other accruals; and

· the reported amounts of certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

The assumptions used by management could change significantly in future estimates due to changes in circumstances and actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reportable Segments

Given the economic characteristics of the store formats, the similar nature of products offered for sale, the type of customers, the methods of distribution and how our Company is managed, our operations constitute only one reportable segment.   Revenues from external customers by product category are impractical for us to report.

Customers

No customer accounted for more than 5.0% of our net sales during the fiscal years ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011.

Vendor Arrangements

We enter into arrangements with some of our vendors that entitle us to a partial refund of the cost of merchandise purchased during the year or reimbursement of certain costs we incur to advertise or otherwise promote their product.  The volume-based rebates, supported by vendor agreements, are estimated throughout the year and reduce the cost of inventories and cost of goods sold during the year.  This estimate is regularly monitored and adjusted for current or anticipated changes in purchase levels and for sales activity.

We also receive consideration from vendors through a variety of other programs, including markdown reimbursements, vendor compliance charges and defective merchandise credits.  If the payment is a reimbursement for costs incurred, it is recognized as an offset against those related costs; otherwise, it is treated as a reduction to the cost of merchandise.  Markdown reimbursements related to merchandise that has been sold are negotiated by our merchandising teams and are credited directly to cost of goods sold in the period received.  If vendor funds are received prior to merchandise being sold, they are recorded as a reduction of merchandise cost.  Vendor compliance charges and defective merchandise credits reduce the cost of inventories.

Advertising

We expense advertising costs when incurred.  We participate in various advertising and marketing cooperative programs with our vendors, who, under these programs, reimburse us for certain costs incurred.  A receivable for cooperative advertising to be reimbursed is recorded as a decrease to expense as advertisements are run.

The following table presents the components of our advertising expense (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Gross advertising costs	$	9,554		$	8,329		$	7,314
Advertising reimbursements		(4,002	)		(3,748	)		(3,389	)
Net advertising costs	$	5,552		$	4,581		$	3,925

Cost of Goods Sold

We include inbound freight charges, merchandise purchases, store occupancy costs and a portion of our distribution costs related to our retail business in cost of goods sold.  Costs associated with moving merchandise to and between stores are included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses.

Stock Repurchase Program

In November 2012, the Board of Directors (Board) authorized a Stock Repurchase Program (2012 Program) of $250.0 million to repurchase our common stock through January 29, 2016.  The 2012 Program replaced our existing plan that was adopted in November 2009 (2009 Program).  Stock repurchases may be made in the open market or in negotiated transactions, with the amount and timing of repurchases dependent on market conditions and at the discretion of our management.

Under both the 2012 Program and 2009 Program, we repurchased 0.9 million shares of our common stock during Fiscal 2013 at a cost of $49.9 million, including 0.1 million shares acquired from holders of restricted stock unit awards to satisfy tax withholding requirements of $3.9 million.  We repurchased 1.9 million shares of our common stock during Fiscal 2012 at a cost of $68.6 million, including shares acquired from holders of restricted stock unit awards to satisfy tax withholding requirements of $1.1 million.

Under the original authorization adopted in August 2004, we had repurchased 7.8 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $166.9 million.  Under all authorizations, we had repurchased a total of 12.0 million shares of our common stock at an approximate cost of $323.3 million as of February 2, 2013, and had approximately $245.4 million remaining under the 2012 Program for stock repurchase.  Shares acquired from holders of restricted stock unit awards to satisfy tax withholding requirements do not reduce the authorization.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less, including commercial paper and money market funds, to be cash equivalents.  We are exposed to credit risk in the event of default by our financial institutions where we maintain deposits to the extent the amount recorded on the consolidated balance sheet exceeds the FDIC insurance limits per institution.  Amounts due from third-party credit card processors for the settlement of debit and credit card transactions are included as cash equivalents as they are generally collected within three business days.  Cash equivalents related to credit and debit card transactions at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 were $3.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

Investments

We hold investments in trust for the Hibbett Sports, Inc. Supplemental 401(k) Plan (Supplemental Plan) and the Hibbett Sports, Inc. Executive Voluntary Deferral Plan (Deferral Plan).  These are trading securities and are classified as long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheets and are included in other assets, net.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, we had $1.9 million and $1.4 million, respectively, of investments included in other assets, net.  Net unrealized holding gains for both Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012 were $0.1 million.

Trade and Other Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable consist primarily of amounts due to us from sales to educational institutions for athletic programs.  We do not require collateral, and we maintain an allowance for potential uncollectible accounts based on an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable at the date of the financial statements, historical losses and existing economic conditions, when relevant.  The allowance for doubtful accounts at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 was $42,000 and $49,000, respectively.

Other accounts receivable consists primarily of tenant allowances due from landlords and cooperative advertising due from vendors.  We analyze other accounts receivable for collectability based on aging of individual components, underlying contractual terms and economic conditions.  Recorded amounts are deemed to be collectible.

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are valued using the lower of weighted average cost or market method.  Items are removed from inventory using the weighted average cost method.

Lower of Cost or Market:  Market is determined based on estimated net realizable value.  We regularly review inventories to determine if the carrying value exceeds realizable value, and we record an accrual to reduce the carrying value to net realizable value as necessary.  We account for obsolescence as part of our lower of cost or market accrual based on historical trends and specific identification.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual was $2.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively.  A determination of net realizable value requires significant judgment and estimates.

Shrinkage:  We accrue for inventory shrinkage based on the actual historical results of physical inventories.  These estimates are compared to actual results as physical inventory counts are performed and reconciled to the general ledger.  Store counts are typically performed on a cyclical basis and the distribution center's counts are performed quarterly.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual was $1.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

Inventory Purchase Concentration:  Our business is dependent to a significant degree upon close relationships with our vendors.  Our largest vendor, Nike, represented 48.9%, 48.3% and 47.8% of our purchases in Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  Our next largest vendor in Fiscal 2013 represented 12.8%, 9.3% and 8.1% of our purchases in Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  Our third largest vendor in Fiscal 2013 represented 10.9%, 11.4% and 8.3% of our purchases in Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.

Consignment Inventories:  Consignment inventories, which are owned by the vendor but located in our stores, are not reported as our inventory until title is transferred to us or our purchase obligation is determined.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, vendor-owned inventories held at our locations (and not reported as our inventory) were $1.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and include assets acquired through capital leases.  Depreciation on assets is principally provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated service lives:

Buildings	39 years
Leasehold improvements	3 – 10 years
Furniture and fixtures	7 years
Equipment	3 – 5 years

In the case of leasehold improvements, we calculate depreciation using the shorter of the initial term of the underlying leases or the estimated economic lives of the improvements.  The term of the lease includes renewal option periods only in instances in which the exercise of the renewal option can be reasonably assured and failure to exercise such option would result in an economic penalty.  We continually reassess the remaining useful life of leasehold improvements in light of store closing plans.

Construction in progress has historically been comprised primarily of property and equipment related to unopened stores and costs associated with technology upgrades at period-end.  At February 2, 2013, approximately 66% of the construction in progress balance was comprised of costs associated with our new corporate headquarters and wholesaling and logistics facility.  Information technology costs accounted for approximately 32% and unopened stores accounted for approximately 2% of the construction in progress balance on February 2, 2013.

Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.  The cost and accumulated depreciation of assets sold, retired or otherwise disposed of are removed from property and equipment and the related gain or loss is credited or charged to net income.

Deferred Rent

Deferred rent primarily consists of step rent and allowances from landlords related to our leased properties.  Step rent represents the difference between actual operating lease payments due and straight-line rent expense, which we record over the term of the lease, including the build-out period.  This amount is recorded as deferred rent in the early years of the lease, when cash payments are generally lower than straight-line rent expense, and reduced in the later years of the lease when payments begin to exceed the straight-line rent expense.  Landlord allowances are generally comprised of amounts received and/or promised to us by landlords and may be received in the form of cash or free rent.  We record a receivable from the landlord in accordance with the terms of the lease and a deferred rent liability.  This deferred rent is amortized into net income (through lower rent expense) over the term (including the pre-opening build-out period) of the applicable lease, and the receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the landlord.

In our consolidated statements of cash flows, the current and long-term portions of landlord allowances are included as changes in cash flows from operations.  The current portion is included as a change in accrued expenses and the long-term portion is included as a change in deferred rent, non-current.  The liability for the current portion of unamortized landlord allowances was $2.9 million and $3.1 million at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.  The liability for the long-term portion of unamortized landlord allowances was $8.8 million and $8.2 million at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.  We estimate the non-cash portion of landlord allowances was $1.1 million and $0.9 million in Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue, including gift card and layaway sales, in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 605, Revenue Recognition.

Retail merchandise sales occur on-site in our retail stores.  Customers have the option of paying the full purchase price of the merchandise upon sale or paying a down payment and placing the merchandise on layaway.  The customer may make further payments in installments, but the entire purchase price for merchandise placed on layaway must be received by us within 30 days.  The down payment and any installments are recorded by us as short-term deferred revenue until the customer pays the entire purchase price for the merchandise.  We recognize revenue at the time the customer takes possession of the merchandise.  Retail sales are recorded net of returns and discounts and exclude sales taxes.

We offer a customer loyalty program, the MVP Rewards program, whereby customers, upon registration, can earn points in a variety of ways, including store purchases, website surveys and other activities on our website.  Based on the number of points accumulated, customers receive reward certificates on a quarterly basis that can be redeemed in our stores.  An estimate of the obligation related to the program, based on historical redemption rates, is recorded as a current liability and a reduction of net retail sales in the period earned by the customer.  The current liability is reduced, and a corresponding amount is recognized in net retail sales, in the amount of and at the time of redemption of the reward certificate.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the amount recorded in current liabilities for reward certificates issued was inconsequential.

The cost of coupon sales incentives is recognized at the time the related revenue is recognized by us.  Proceeds received from the issuance of gift cards are initially recorded as deferred revenue.  Revenue is subsequently recognized at the time the customer redeems the gift cards and takes possession of the merchandise.  Unredeemed gift cards are recorded as a current liability.

Gift card breakage revenue is recognized to the extent not required to be remitted to jurisdictions as unclaimed property and is based upon historical redemption patterns and represents the balance of gift cards for which we believe the likelihood of redemption by the customer is remote.  Based on our analyses of redemption activity, we have determined the likelihood of redemption for gift cards 5 years after the date of initial issuance is remote.  For Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million of breakage revenue, respectively, was recorded in net income as other income and is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as a reduction to store operating, selling and administrative expense.  The net deferred revenue liability at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 was $3.9 million and $3.5 million, respectively.

Store Opening and Closing Costs

New store opening costs, including pre-opening costs, are charged to expense as incurred.  Store opening costs primarily include payroll expenses, training costs and straight-line rent expenses.  All pre-opening costs are included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses as a part of operating expenses.

We consider individual store closings to be a normal part of operations and regularly review store performance against expectations.  Costs associated with store closings are recognized at the time of closing or when a liability has been incurred.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We continually evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining balance of long-lived assets may be impaired and not recoverable.  Our policy is to recognize any impairment loss on long-lived assets as a charge to current income when certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable.  Impairment is assessed considering the estimated undiscounted cash flows over the asset's remaining life.  If estimated cash flows are insufficient to recover the investment, an impairment loss is recognized based on a comparison of the cost of the asset to fair value less any costs of disposition.  Evaluation of asset impairment requires significant judgment and estimates.

Insurance Accrual

We are self-insured for a significant portion of our health insurance.  Liabilities associated with the risks that are retained by us are estimated, in part, by considering our historical claims experience.  The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be affected if future occurrences and claims differ from our assumptions.  To minimize our potential exposure, we carry stop-loss insurance that reimburses us for losses over $0.2 million per covered person per year, limited to a lifetime maximum reimbursement of $2.0 million per covered person.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual for these liabilities was $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, and was included in accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.

We are also self-insured for our workers' compensation, property and general liability insurance up to an established deductible with a cumulative stop-loss on workers' compensation.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual for these liabilities (which is not discounted) was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, and was included in accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.

Sales Returns

Net sales returns were $28.8 million for Fiscal 2013, $25.7 million for Fiscal 2012 and $23.2 million for Fiscal 2011.  The accrual for the effect of estimated returns on pre-tax income was $0.4 million as of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, and was included in accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.  Determination of the accrual for estimated returns requires significant judgment and estimates.

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LEASES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
LEASES [Abstract]
Total capital lease obligation	$ 2,800,000	$ 2,200,000
Capital lease obligations, current	700,000	200,000
Capital lease obligations, long-term	2,138,000	2,072,000
Total assets under capital lease (Cost Basis)	3,200,000	2,400,000
Accumulated amortization of capital leases (Cost Basis)	500,000	300,000
Amortization expense of capital leases (Cost Basis)	200,000	300,000	200,000
Description of lease arrangements	We lease the majority of our retail sporting goods stores under non-cancelable operating leases. The leases typically provide for terms of five to ten years with options to extend at our discretion. Many of our leases contain scheduled increases in annual rent payments and the majority of our leases also require us to pay maintenance, insurance and real estate taxes. Additionally, many of the lease agreements contain tenant improvement allowances, rent holidays and/or rent escalation clauses (contingent rentals) based on net sales for the location. For purposes of recognizing incentives and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, we use the date of initial possession to begin amortization, which is generally when we enter the space and begin to make improvements in preparation of our intended use. Most of our retail store leases contain provisions that allow for early termination of the lease if certain pre-determined annual sales levels are not met. Generally, these provisions allow the lease to be terminated between the third and fifth year of the lease. Should the lease be terminated under these provisions, in some cases, the unamortized portion of any landlord allowances related to that property would be payable to the landlord. We also lease certain office equipment and transportation equipment under non-cancelable operating leases having initial terms of more than one year. In February 1996, we entered into a sale-leaseback transaction to finance our distribution center and office facilities. In December 1999, the related operating lease was amended to include the Fiscal 2000 expansion of these facilities. The amended lease rate is $0.9 million per year and can increase annually with the Consumer Price Index. This lease will expire in December 2014. Future minimum lease payments under this non-cancelable lease aggregate approximately $1.9 million. The transaction is also subject to quarterly financial covenants based on certain ratios.
Amended lease rate per year under sale-leaseback transaction	900,000
Future aggregate minimum lease payments under sales-leaseback non-cancelable lease agreement	1,900,000
Net increase in the number of lease commitments for stores	41
Future minimum payments under capital leases [Abstract]
Fiscal 2014	874,000
Fiscal 2015	372,000
Fiscal 2016	375,000
Fiscal 2017	385,000
Fiscal 2018	385,000
Thereafter	1,206,000
Total minimum lease payments	3,597,000
Less amount representing interest	745,000
Present value of total minimum lease payments	2,852,000
Future minimum payments under operating leases [Abstract]
Fiscal 2014	47,549,000
Fiscal 2015	38,902,000
Fiscal 2016	28,318,000
Fiscal 2017	20,703,000
Fiscal 2018	14,160,000
Thereafter	23,272,000
Total minimum lease payments	172,904,000
Present value of total minimum lease payments	172,904,000
Total future lease payments under capital and operating leases [Abstract]
Fiscal 2014	48,423,000
Fiscal 2015	39,274,000
Fiscal 2016	28,693,000
Fiscal 2017	21,088,000
Fiscal 2018	14,545,000
Thereafter	24,478,000
Total minimum lease payments	176,501,000
Less amount representing interest	745,000
Present value of total minimum lease payments	175,756,000
Total rental expense for operating leases [Abstract]
Minimum rentals	40,075,000	37,971,000	36,294,000
Contingent rentals	6,331,000	5,767,000	5,220,000
Total	$ 46,406,000	$ 43,738,000	$ 41,514,000

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 76,911	$ 55,138
Trade receivables, net	3,346	3,923
Accounts receivable, other	2,608	2,200
Inventories, net	221,378	195,071
Prepaid expenses and other	8,603	4,639
Deferred income taxes, net	8,768	7,802
Total current assets	321,614	268,773
Property and Equipment:
Land and building	245	245
Buildings under capital lease	2,662	2,403
Equipment	58,660	55,307
Equipment under capital lease	510	0
Furniture and fixtures	28,041	26,560
Leasehold improvements	68,661	64,728
Construction in progress	11,781	2,489
Total property and equipment	170,560	151,732
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	121,484	112,136
Net property and equipment	49,076	39,596
Deferred income taxes, net	4,085	3,416
Other assets, net	2,556	1,911
Total Assets	377,331	313,696
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	102,021	73,735
Capital lease obligations	714	173
Accrued payroll expenses	8,112	9,875
Deferred rent	3,492	3,620
Other accrued expenses	4,376	4,255
Total current liabilities	118,715	91,658
Capital lease obligations	2,138	2,072
Deferred rent	12,006	11,571
Unrecognized tax benefits	3,027	2,899
Other liabilities, net	2,318	1,746
Total liabilities	138,204	109,946
Stockholders' Investment:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized, 37,846,321 and 37,498,128 shares issued at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively	378	375
Paid-in capital	140,423	127,779
Retained earnings	421,594	349,012
Treasury stock, at cost; 12,023,834 and 11,120,040 shares repurchased at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively	(323,268)	(273,416)
Total stockholders' investment	239,127	203,750
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Investment	$ 377,331	$ 313,696

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY INVESTMENT (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
Balance-beginning of period at Jan. 30, 2010	$ 175,079	$ 364	$ 98,107	$ 243,552	$ (166,944)
Balance-beginning of period (in shares) at Jan. 30, 2010		36,436,503			7,761,813
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment [Roll Forward]
Net income	46,400	0	0	46,400	0
Issuance of shares from the employee stock purchase plan and the exercise of stock options, including tax benefit	12,763	7	12,756	0	0
Issuance of shares from the employee stock purchase plan and the exercise of stock options, including tax benefit (in shares)		694,143
Tax shortfall on release of restricted stock and option exercises	(67)	0	(67)	0	0
Adjustment to income tax benefit from exercises of employee stock options	(1,024)	0	(1,024)	0	0
Purchase of shares under the stock repurchase program	(37,859)	0	0	0	(37,859)
Purchase of shares under the stock repurchase program (in shares)					1,461,225
Stock-based compensation	4,796	0	4,796	0	0
Balance-end of period at Jan. 29, 2011	200,088	371	114,568	289,952	(204,803)
Balance-end of period (in shares) at Jan. 29, 2011		37,130,646			9,223,038
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment [Roll Forward]
Net income	59,060	0	0	59,060	0
Issuance of shares from the employee stock purchase plan and the exercise of stock options, including tax benefit	6,999	4	6,995	0	0
Issuance of shares from the employee stock purchase plan and the exercise of stock options, including tax benefit (in shares)		367,482
Tax shortfall on release of restricted stock and option exercises	(51)	0	(51)	0	0
Adjustment to income tax benefit from exercises of employee stock options	814	0	814	0	0
Purchase of shares under the stock repurchase program	(68,613)	0	0	0	(68,613)
Purchase of shares under the stock repurchase program (in shares)					1,897,002
Stock-based compensation	5,453	0	5,453	0	0
Balance-end of period at Jan. 28, 2012	203,750	375	127,779	349,012	(273,416)
Balance-end of period (in shares) at Jan. 28, 2012	37,498,128	37,498,128			11,120,040
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment [Roll Forward]
Net income	72,582	0	0	72,582	0
Issuance of shares from the employee stock purchase plan and the exercise of stock options, including tax benefit	7,000	3	6,997	0	0
Issuance of shares from the employee stock purchase plan and the exercise of stock options, including tax benefit (in shares)		348,193
Adjustment to income tax benefit from exercises of employee stock options	(2)	0	(2)	0	0
Purchase of shares under the stock repurchase program	(49,852)	0	0	0	(49,852)
Purchase of shares under the stock repurchase program (in shares)					903,794
Stock-based compensation	5,649	0	5,649	0	0
Balance-end of period at Feb. 02, 2013	$ 239,127	$ 378	$ 140,423	$ 421,594	$ (323,268)
Balance-end of period (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013	37,846,321	37,846,321			12,023,834

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Federal:
Current	$ 39,511,000	$ 30,529,000	$ 24,924,000
Deferred	(1,418,000)	26,000	(1,136,000)
Total federal	38,093,000	30,555,000	23,788,000
State:
Current	5,355,000	3,820,000	3,572,000
Deferred	(217,000)	(121,000)	(318,000)
Total state	5,138,000	3,699,000	3,254,000
Total tax provison	43,231,000	34,254,000	27,042,000
Reconciliation of federal statutory tax rate to effective tax rate
Tax provision computed at the federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Effect of state income taxes, net of federal benefits	2.76%	2.61%	2.48%
Other, net	(0.43%)	(0.90%)	(0.66%)
Tax provision at effective rate	37.33%	36.71%	36.82%
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefit [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefit - beginning of year	2,604,000	3,887,000	2,351,000
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period	55,000	31,000	264,000
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period	(42,000)	(1,412,000)	0
Gross increases - tax positions in current period	278,000	496,000	2,191,000
Settlements	0	(230,000)	0
Lapse of statute of limitations	(187,000)	(168,000)	(919,000)
Unrecognized tax benefit - end of year	2,708,000	2,604,000	3,887,000
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	300,000	300,000	300,000
Interest and penalties recorded	100,000	100,000	100,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect effective income tax rate	1,100,000	1,100,000	1,200,000
Current [Member]
Deferred tax assets and liabilities, net
Deferred rent	1,406,000	1,458,000
Inventories	4,439,000	3,994,000
Accruals	2,980,000	2,593,000
Stock-based compensation	1,308,000	989,000
Other	17,000	20,000
Total deferred tax assets	10,150,000	9,054,000
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	0	0
Prepaid expenses	(901,000)	(805,000)
Accruals	(58,000)	(72,000)
Other	(423,000)	(375,000)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(1,382,000)	(1,252,000)
Deferred income taxes, net	8,768,000	7,802,000
Non-current [Member]
Deferred tax assets and liabilities, net
Deferred rent	4,834,000	4,664,000
Inventories	0	0
Accruals	1,672,000	1,433,000
Stock-based compensation	4,148,000	4,125,000
Other	1,000	2,000
Total deferred tax assets	10,655,000	10,224,000
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(6,414,000)	(6,682,000)
Prepaid expenses	0	0
Accruals	0	0
Other	(156,000)	(126,000)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(6,570,000)	(6,808,000)
Deferred income taxes, net	$ 4,085,000	$ 3,416,000

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock-based Compensation Expense

The compensation cost for these plans was as follows (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Stock-based compensation expense by type:
Stock options	$	805	$	460	$	792
Restricted stock units		4,715		4,857		3,937
Employee stock purchases		93		76		67
Director deferred compensation		36		60		-
Total stock-based compensation expense		5,649		5,453		4,796
Income tax benefit recognized		2,082		1,987		1,666
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income tax	$	3,567	$	3,466	$	3,130

Employee Stock Purchases

The Company's ESPP allows eligible employees the right to purchase shares of our common stock, subject to certain limitations, at 85% of the lesser of the market value at the end of each calendar quarter (purchase date) or the beginning of each calendar quarter.  Our employee purchases of common stock and the average price per share through the ESPP were as follows:

Fiscal Year Ended	Shares Purchased		Average Price Per Share
February 2, 2013		7,596	$	43.45
January 28, 2012		9,184	$	29.76
January 29, 2011		13,144	$	19.92

Restricted Stock Unit Awards Activity

The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit awards activity under all of our plans during Fiscal 2013:

	RSUs					PSUs					Totals
	Number of Awards			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value		Number of Awards			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value		Number of Awards			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Restricted stock unit awards outstanding at January 28, 2012		457,322		$	22.09		295,850		$	22.95		753,172		$	22.43
Granted		66,317			52.40		38,100			52.03		104,417			52.26
PSU multiplier earned (1)		-			-		27,025			24.50		27,025			24.50
Vested		(130,501	)		16.57		(89,575	)		17.78		(220,076	)		17.07
Forfeited, cancelled or expired		(14,772	)		30.00		(5,700	)		52.03		(20,472	)		36.13
Restricted stock unit awards outstanding at February 2, 2013		378,366		$	29.00		265,700		$	27.66		644,066		$	28.45

Stock Option Activity

Activity for our option plans during Fiscal 2013 was as follows:

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($000's)
Options outstanding at January 28, 2012		421,196		$	23.35		5.16	$	9,837
Granted		41,498			52.65
Exercised		(120,521	)		22.13
Forfeited, cancelled or expired		-			-
Options outstanding at February 2, 2013		342,173		$	27.34		5.29	$	8,875
Exercisable at February 2, 2013		330,473		$	27.67		5.33	$	8,463

Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Fair value weighted average assumptions-stock options

The assumptions used in the option pricing model were as follows:

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013	January 28, 2012	January 29, 2011
Weighted average fair value at date of grant	$12.37	$8.23	$5.19
Expected life (years)	0.25	0.25	0.25
Expected volatility	39.7% - 42.6%	43.6% - 45.2%	43.5% - 46.6%
Risk-free interest rate	0.02% - 0.10%	0.04% - 0.10%	0.05% - 0.15%
Dividend yield	None	None	None

Stock Options [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Fair value weighted average assumptions-stock options

Following is the weighted average fair value of each option granted during Fiscal 2013.  The fair value was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for each period:

	Quarter Ended
	April 28, 2012		July 28, 2012	October 27, 2012	February 2, 2013
Grant date	Mar 13	Mar 31	Jun 30	Sep 30	Dec 31
Exercise price	$52.03	$54.55	$57.71	$59.45	$52.70
Weighted average fair value at date of grant	$19.29	$19.88	$21.24	$20.62	$18.14
Expected option life (years)	4.75	4.75	4.75	4.71	4.71
Expected volatility	42.45%	41.54%	42.59%	40.26%	39.73%
Risk-free interest rate	0.94%	0.98%	0.69%	0.58%	0.67%
Dividend yield	None	None	None	None	None

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) [Abstract]
Annual bonus related expense accrual	$ 4.3	$ 4.2
Estimated liabilities related to legal proceedings	0.3	0.3
Accrued liability related to legal proceedings	$ 0.3	$ 0.3

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LEASES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

LEASES [Abstract]

Future lease payments under non-cancelable leases

During Fiscal 2013, we increased our lease commitments by a net of 41 retail stores, each having initial lease termination dates between April 2017 and May 2023 as well as various office and transportation equipment.  At February 2, 2013, the future minimum lease payments under capital leases and the present value of such payments, and the future minimum lease payments under our operating leases, excluding maintenance, insurance and real estate taxes, including the net 41 operating leases added during Fiscal 2013, were as follows (in thousands):

	Capital		Operating		Total
Fiscal 2014	$	874	$	47,549	$	48,423
Fiscal 2015		372		38,902		39,274
Fiscal 2016		375		28,318		28,693
Fiscal 2017		385		20,703		21,088
Fiscal 2018		385		14,160		14,545
Thereafter		1,206		23,272		24,478
Total minimum lease payments		3,597		172,904		176,501
Less amount representing interest		745		-		745
Present value of total minimum lease payments	$	2,852	$	172,904	$	175,756

Rental expense for all operating leases

Rental expense for all operating leases consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Minimum rentals	$	40,075	$	37,971	$	36,294
Contingent rentals		6,331		5,767		5,220
	$	46,406	$	43,738	$	41,514

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY INVESTMENT (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT [Abstract]
Tax benefit included in the issuance of shares from the employee stock purchase plan and the exercise of stock options	$ 4,002	$ 1,834	$ 3,435

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Stockholder's Investment:
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	37,846,321	37,498,128
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	12,023,834	11,120,040

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 10.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Annual Bonuses and Equity Incentive Awards

Specified officers and corporate employees of our Company are entitled to annual bonuses, primarily based on measures of Company operating performance.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, there was $4.3 million and $4.2 million, respectively, of annual bonus-related expense included in accrued expenses.

In addition, the Compensation Committee (Committee) of the Board of Directors places performance criteria on awards of PSUs made in the form of RSUs to our NEOs under the EIP.  The performance criteria are tied to performance targets with respect to future sales and operating income over a specified period of time.  These PSUs are expensed under the provisions of ASC Topic 718 and are evaluated each quarter to determine the probability that the performance conditions set within will be met.  We expect the Committee to continue to place performance criteria on awards of RSUs to our NEOs in the future.

Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies

We are a party to various legal proceedings incidental to our business.  We do not believe that any of these matters will, individually or in the aggregate, have a material effect on our business or financial condition.  We cannot give assurance, however, that one or more of these lawsuits will not have a material effect on our results of operations for the period in which they are resolved.  It is reasonably possible that losses in addition to the amount accrued could be incurred.  However, we cannot predict the outcome of these matters or make an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss based on the information currently available to the Company.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, we estimated that the liability related to these matters was approximately $0.3 million and accordingly, we accrued $0.3 million as a current liability in our consolidated balance sheets.

The estimates of our liability for pending and unasserted potential claims do not include litigation costs.  It is our policy to accrue legal fees when it is probable that we will have to defend against known claims or allegations and we can reasonably estimate the amount of the anticipated expense.

From time to time, we enter into certain types of agreements that require us to indemnify parties against third-party claims under certain circumstances.  Generally, these agreements relate to: (a) agreements with vendors and suppliers under which we may provide customary indemnification to our vendors and suppliers in respect to actions they take at our request or otherwise on our behalf; (b) agreements to indemnify vendors against trademark and copyright infringement claims concerning merchandise manufactured specifically for or on behalf of the Company; (c) real estate leases, under which we may agree to indemnify the lessors from claims arising from our use of the property; and (d) agreements with our directors, officers and employees, under which we may agree to indemnify such persons for liabilities arising out of their relationship with us.  We have director and officer liability insurance, which, subject to the policy's conditions, provides coverage for indemnification amounts payable by us with respect to our directors and officers up to specified limits and subject to certain deductibles.

If we believe that a loss is both probable and estimable for a particular matter, the loss is accrued in accordance with the requirements of ASC Topic 450, Contingencies.  With respect to any matter, we could change our belief as to whether a loss is probable or estimable, or its estimate of loss, at any time.

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Mar. 15, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	HIBBETT SPORTS INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001017480
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-02
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 1,621,397,062
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		25,814,487
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Feb. 02, 2013

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 11.  QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

The following tables set forth certain unaudited consolidated financial data for the quarters indicated (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Fiscal Year Ended February 2, 2013
	First		Second		Third		Fourth
	(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)		(14 weeks)
Net sales	$	232,914	$	165,445	$	202,934	$	217,407
Gross profit	$	88,428	$	56,525	$	75,440	$	78,489
Operating income	$	42,399	$	12,377	$	30,300	$	30,906
Net income	$	26,363	$	7,895	$	18,965	$	19,359
Basic earnings per share	$	1.00	$	0.30	$	0.73	$	0.75
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.98	$	0.30	$	0.71	$	0.73

	Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2012
	First		Second		Third		Fourth
	(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)
Net sales	$	203,656	$	153,127	$	185,180	$	190,681
Gross profit	$	75,793	$	50,637	$	67,819	$	68,160
Operating income	$	34,141	$	9,368	$	24,971	$	25,052
Net income	$	21,337	$	5,940	$	15,959	$	15,824
Basic earnings per share	$	0.78	$	0.22	$	0.60	$	0.60
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.76	$	0.21	$	0.59	$	0.59

In the opinion of our management, this unaudited information has been prepared on the same basis as the audited information presented elsewhere herein and includes all adjustments necessary to present fairly the information set forth herein.  The operating results from any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 818,700	$ 732,645	$ 664,954
Cost of goods sold, including distribution center and store occupancy costs	519,818	470,237	434,552
Gross profit	298,882	262,408	230,402
Store operating, selling and administrative expenses	169,872	155,672	143,232
Depreciation and amortization	13,029	13,205	13,623
Operating income	115,981	93,531	73,547
Interest income	14	25	42
Interest expense	(182)	(242)	(147)
Interest expense, net	(168)	(217)	(105)
Income before provision for income taxes	115,813	93,314	73,442
Provision for income taxes	43,231	34,254	27,042
Net income	$ 72,582	$ 59,060	$ 46,400
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.78	$ 2.19	$ 1.63
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.72	$ 2.15	$ 1.60
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	26,132	26,978	28,426
Diluted (in shares)	26,638	27,506	29,033

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DEBT

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

DEBT [Abstract]

DEBT

NOTE 5.   DEBT

At February 2, 2013, we had two unsecured credit facilities, which are renewable in August and November 2013.  The August facility allows for borrowings up to $30.0 million at a rate equal to the higher of prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR.  The November facility allows for borrowings up to $50.0 million at a rate of prime plus 2%.  Under the provisions of both facilities, we do not pay commitment fees and are not subject to covenant requirements.  We did not have any borrowings against either of these facilities during Fiscal 2013, nor was there any debt outstanding under either of these facilities at February 2, 2013.  At February 2, 2013, a total of $80.0 million was available to us from these facilities.

At January 28, 2012, we had two unsecured credit facilities, which were renewable in August and November 2012.  The August facility allowed for borrowings up to $30.0 million at a rate equal to the higher of prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR.  The November facility allowed for borrowings up to $50.0 million at a rate of prime plus 2%.  Under the provisions of both facilities, we did not pay commitment fees and were not subject to covenant requirements.  We did not have any borrowings against either of these facilities during Fiscal 2012, nor was there any debt outstanding under either of these facilities at January 28, 2012.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

NOTE 4.   EARNINGS PER SHARE

The computation of basic earnings per share (EPS) is based on the number of weighted average common shares outstanding during the period.  The computation of diluted EPS is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the incremental shares that would be outstanding assuming exercise of dilutive stock options and issuance of restricted stock.  The number of incremental shares is calculated by applying the treasury stock method.  The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share in thousands:

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Net income	$	72,582	$	59,060	$	46,400
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding		26,132		26,978		28,426
Dilutive stock options		372		177		264
Dilutive restricted stock units		134		351		343
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive shares		26,638		27,506		29,033
Basic earnings per share	$	2.78	$	2.19	$	1.63
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.72	$	2.15	$	1.60

In calculating diluted earnings per share for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, there were no options to purchase shares of common stock outstanding as of the end of the period that were excluded in the computations of diluted earnings per share due to their anti-dilutive effect.

We excluded 42,700 nonvested stock awards granted to certain employees from the computation of diluted weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, because they are subject to performance-based annual vesting conditions which had not been achieved by the end of Fiscal 2013.  Assuming the performance criteria had been achieved at target as of February 2, 2013, the incremental dilutive impact would have been 20,541 shares.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]

Earnings per share

The computation of basic earnings per share (EPS) is based on the number of weighted average common shares outstanding during the period.  The computation of diluted EPS is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the incremental shares that would be outstanding assuming exercise of dilutive stock options and issuance of restricted stock.  The number of incremental shares is calculated by applying the treasury stock method.  The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share in thousands:

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Net income	$	72,582	$	59,060	$	46,400
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding		26,132		26,978		28,426
Dilutive stock options		372		177		264
Dilutive restricted stock units		134		351		343
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive shares		26,638		27,506		29,033
Basic earnings per share	$	2.78	$	2.19	$	1.63
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.72	$	2.15	$	1.60

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

NOTE 12.   FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value.  The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

· Level I – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

· Level II – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level I.

· Level III – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The table below segregates all financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) into the most appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to determine the fair value (in thousands):

	February 2, 2013						January 28, 2012
	Level I		Level II		Level III		Level I		Level II		Level III
Short-term investments	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Long-term investments		1,912		-		-		1,382		-		-
Total investments	$	1,912	$	-	$	-	$	1,382	$	-	$	-

Long-term investments are reported in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets.

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RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Abstract]

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

NOTE 8.   RELATED‑PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company leases one store under a lease arrangement with AL Florence Realty Holdings 2010, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Books-A-Million, Inc., (BAMM).  One of our Directors, Terrance G. Finley is an executive officer and stockholder of BAMM and another Director, Albert C. Johnson, is a Director and stockholder of BAMM.  Minimum annual lease payments are $0.1 million, if not in co-tenancy and the lease termination date is June 2013.  In Fiscal 2012, there were no minimum annual lease payments.  In Fiscal 2011 minimum lease payments were $0.2 million.  Minimum lease payments remaining under this lease at February 2, 2013 were $0.4 million.

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LEASES

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

LEASES [Abstract]

LEASES

NOTE 6.   LEASES

We have entered into capital leases for certain property and transportation equipment.  At February 2, 2013, the total capital lease obligation was $2.8 million, of which $0.7 million was classified as a short-term liability and included in capital lease obligations and $2.1 million was classified as a long-term liability as obligations under capital leases in our consolidated balance sheet.  At January 28, 2012, the total capital lease obligation was $2.2 million, of which $0.2 million was classified as a short-term liability and included in capital lease obligations and $2.0 million was classified as a long-term liability as obligations under capital leases in our consolidated balance sheet.  The cost basis of total assets under capital leases at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 was $3.2 million and $2.4 million, respectively, with accumulated amortization at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 of $0.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively.  Amortization expense related to assets under capital leases was $0.2 million, $0.3 million and $0.2 million in Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.

We lease the majority of our retail sporting goods stores under non-cancelable operating leases.  The leases typically provide for terms of five to ten years with options to extend at our discretion.  Many of our leases contain scheduled increases in annual rent payments and the majority of our leases also require us to pay maintenance, insurance and real estate taxes.  Additionally, many of the lease agreements contain tenant improvement allowances, rent holidays and/or rent escalation clauses (contingent rentals) based on net sales for the location.  For purposes of recognizing incentives and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, we use the date of initial possession to begin amortization, which is generally when we enter the space and begin to make improvements in preparation of our intended use.

Most of our retail store leases contain provisions that allow for early termination of the lease if certain pre-determined annual sales levels are not met.  Generally, these provisions allow the lease to be terminated between the third and fifth year of the lease.  Should the lease be terminated under these provisions, in some cases, the unamortized portion of any landlord allowances related to that property would be payable to the landlord.

We also lease certain office equipment and transportation equipment under non-cancelable operating leases having initial terms of more than one year.

In February 1996, we entered into a sale-leaseback transaction to finance our distribution center and office facilities.  In December 1999, the related operating lease was amended to include the Fiscal 2000 expansion of these facilities.  The amended lease rate is $0.9 million per year and can increase annually with the Consumer Price Index.  This lease will expire in December 2014.   Future minimum lease payments under this non-cancelable lease aggregate approximately $1.9 million.  The transaction is also subject to quarterly financial covenants based on certain ratios.

During Fiscal 2013, we increased our lease commitments by a net of 41 retail stores, each having initial lease termination dates between April 2017 and May 2023 as well as various office and transportation equipment.  At February 2, 2013, the future minimum lease payments under capital leases and the present value of such payments, and the future minimum lease payments under our operating leases, excluding maintenance, insurance and real estate taxes, including the net 41 operating leases added during Fiscal 2013, were as follows (in thousands):

	Capital		Operating		Total
Fiscal 2014	$	874	$	47,549	$	48,423
Fiscal 2015		372		38,902		39,274
Fiscal 2016		375		28,318		28,693
Fiscal 2017		385		20,703		21,088
Fiscal 2018		385		14,160		14,545
Thereafter		1,206		23,272		24,478
Total minimum lease payments		3,597		172,904		176,501
Less amount representing interest		745		-		745
Present value of total minimum lease payments	$	2,852	$	172,904	$	175,756

Rental expense for all operating leases consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Minimum rentals	$	40,075	$	37,971	$	36,294
Contingent rentals		6,331		5,767		5,220
	$	46,406	$	43,738	$	41,514

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DEFINED CONTRIBUTION BENEFIT PLANS

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION BENEFIT PLANS

NOTE 7.   DEFINED CONTRIBUTION BENEFIT PLANS

We maintain the Hibbett Sports, Inc. 401(k) Plan (401(k) Plan) for the benefit of our employees.  The 401(k) Plan covers all employees who have completed one year of service, worked 1,000 hours and who are at least 18 years of age.  Participants of the 401(k) Plan may voluntarily contribute from 1% to 100% of their compensation subject to certain yearly dollar limitations as allowed by law.  These elective contributions are made under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code which allows deferral of income taxes on the amount contributed to the 401(k) Plan.  The Company's contribution to the 401(k) Plan equals (1) an amount determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors plus (2) a matching contribution equal to a discretionary percentage of up to 6.0% of a participant's compensation.  For Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, we matched $0.75 for each dollar of compensation deferred by the employees up to 6.0% of compensation.  Contribution expense incurred under the 401(k) Plan for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $0.8 million, $0.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

We maintain the Hibbett Sports, Inc. Supplemental 401(k) Plan (Supplemental Plan) for the purpose of supplementing the employer matching contribution and salary deferral opportunity available to highly compensated employees whose ability to receive Company matching contributions and defer salary under our existing 401(k) Plan has been limited because of certain restrictions applicable to qualified plans.  The non-qualified deferred compensation Supplemental Plan allows participants to defer up to 40% of their compensation and receive an employer matching contribution equal to $0.75 for each dollar of compensation deferred, subject to a maximum of 4.5% of compensation and subject to Board discretion.  The matching contribution for Fiscal 2014 has been set by the Board to equal no more than $0.75 for each dollar of compensation deferred under both the 401(k) Plan and the Supplemental Plan up to 6.0% of compensation.  Contribution expense incurred under the Supplemental Plan for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.  The Supplemental Plan is intended to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

We maintain the Hibbett Sports, Inc. Executive Voluntary Deferral Plan (Voluntary Plan) that provides key executives of the Company an opportunity to defer, on a pre-tax basis, up to 50% of their base salary and up to 100% of any bonus earned.  Participants, at election, determine the date payout is to be made with payout options as either a lump-sum payout or installment payments over 2 to 10 years.  The Voluntary Plan is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA) and was effective February 1, 2010 and is also intended to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

We maintain a Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) that allows employees to set aside pre-tax amounts for out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses.  The health care FSA is subject to ERISA, whereas the dependent care FSA is not.  Employees are eligible to participate in the FSA upon meeting eligibility requirements or upon a defined qualifying event, and may enroll annually during an open enrollment period.  Plan amounts are determined annually by the employee in advance and are subject to IRS dollar limitations.  Employee elections, in general, cannot be increased, decreased or discontinued during the election period.  Unused amounts at the end of the plan year are subject to forfeiture and such forfeitures can be used to offset administrative expenses.

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INCOME TAXES

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

INCOME TAXES [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

NOTE 9.   INCOME TAXES

A summary of the components of the provision for income taxes is as follows (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Federal:
Current	$	39,511		$	30,529		$	24,924
Deferred		(1,418	)		26			(1,136	)
		38,093			30,555			23,788
State:
Current		5,355			3,820			3,572
Deferred		(217	)		(121	)		(318	)
		5,138			3,699			3,254
Provision for income taxes	$	43,231		$	34,254		$	27,042

A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate as a percentage of income before provision for income taxes follows:

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Tax provision computed at the federal statutory rate		35.00	%		35.00	%		35.00	%
Effect of state income taxes, net of federal benefits		2.76			2.61			2.48
Other, net		(0.43	)		(0.90	)		(0.66	)
		37.33	%		36.71	%		36.82	%

In accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, deferred income taxes on the consolidated balance sheets result from temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting and income tax purposes.  The components of the deferred income taxes, net, are as follows (in thousands):

	February 2, 2013						January 28, 2012
	Current			Non-current			Current			Non-current
Deferred rent	$	1,406		$	4,834		$	1,458		$	4,664
Inventories		4,439			-			3,994			-
Accruals		2,980			1,672			2,593			1,433
Stock-based compensation		1,308			4,148			989			4,125
Other		17			1			20			2
Total deferred tax assets		10,150			10,655			9,054			10,224
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		-			(6,414	)		-			(6,682	)
Prepaid expenses		(901	)		-			(805	)		-
Accruals		(58	)		-			(72	)		-
State taxes		(423	)		(156	)		(375	)		(126	)
Total deferred tax liabilities		(1,382	)		(6,570	)		(1,252	)		(6,808	)
Deferred income taxes, net	$	8,768		$	4,085		$	7,802		$	3,416

Deferred tax assets represent items that will be used as a tax deduction or credit in future tax returns or are items of income that have not been recognized for financial statement purposes but were included in the current or prior tax returns for which we have already properly recorded the tax benefit in the consolidated statements of operations.  At least quarterly, we assess the likelihood that the deferred tax assets balance will be recovered.  We take into account such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carryback and carryforward periods and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of a realization of a deferred tax asset.  To the extent recovery is not more likely than not, a valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax asset, increasing our income tax expense in the year such determination is made.  We have determined that no such allowance is required.

We apply the provisions of ASC Subtopic 740-10 in accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. In accordance with ASC Subtopic 740-10, we recognize a tax benefit associated with an uncertain tax position when, in our judgment, it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority.  For a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we initially and subsequently measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that we judge to have a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority.  Our liability associated with unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted periodically due to changing circumstances, such as the progress of tax audits, case law developments and new or emerging legislation.  Such adjustments are recognized entirely in the period in which they are identified.  Our effective tax rate includes the net impact of changes in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and subsequent adjustments as considered appropriate by management.

We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal and various state jurisdictions.  A number of years may elapse before a particular matter for which we have recorded a liability related to an unrecognized tax benefit is audited and finally resolved.  Generally, we are not subject to changes in income taxes by the U.S. federal taxing jurisdiction for years prior to Fiscal 2010 or by most state taxing jurisdictions for years prior to Fiscal 2009.  While it is often difficult to predict the final outcome or the timing of resolution of any particular tax matter, we believe our liability for unrecognized tax benefits is adequate.  Favorable settlement of an unrecognized tax benefit could be recognized as a reduction in our effective tax rate in the period of resolution.  Unfavorable settlement of an unrecognized tax benefit could increase the effective tax rate and may require the use of cash in the period of resolution.  Our liability for unrecognized tax benefits is generally presented as non-current.  However, if we anticipate paying cash within one year to settle an uncertain tax position, the liability is presented as current.

A reconciliation of the unrecognized tax benefit under ASC Topic 740 follows (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Unrecognized tax benefits - beginning of year	$	2,604		$	3,887		$	2,351
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period		55			31			264
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period		(42	)		(1,412	)		-
Gross increases - tax positions in current period		278			496			2,191
Settlements		-			(230	)		-
Lapse of statute of limitations		(187	)		(168	)		(919	)
Unrecognized tax benefits - end of year	$	2,708		$	2,604		$	3,887

We classify interest and penalties recognized on unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense.  We have accrued interest and penalties in the amount of $0.3 million as of February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011.  During Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, we recorded $0.1 million in each year for the accrual of interest and penalties in the consolidated statement of operations.

Of the unrecognized tax benefits as of February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011, $1.1 million, $1.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively, if recognized, would affect our effective income tax rate.

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RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (Books-A-Million, Inc. [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Books-A-Million, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Description of related-party transaction	The Company leases one store under a lease arrangement with AL Florence Realty Holdings 2010, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Books-A-Million, Inc., (BAMM). One of our Directors, Terrance G. Finley is an executive officer and stockholder of BAMM and another Director, Albert C. Johnson, is a Director and stockholder of BAMM. Minimum annual lease payments are $0.1 million, if not in co-tenancy and the lease termination date is June 2013.
Minimum annual lease payments	$ 0	$ 0.2
Future minimum annual lease payments	$ 0.4

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Advertising expense

The following table presents the components of our advertising expense (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Gross advertising costs	$	9,554		$	8,329		$	7,314
Advertising reimbursements		(4,002	)		(3,748	)		(3,389	)
Net advertising costs	$	5,552		$	4,581		$	3,925

Estimated service lives of depreciable assets

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and include assets acquired through capital leases.  Depreciation on assets is principally provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated service lives:

Buildings	39 years
Leasehold improvements	3 – 10 years
Furniture and fixtures	7 years
Equipment	3 – 5 years

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]

Selected quarterly financial information

The following tables set forth certain unaudited consolidated financial data for the quarters indicated (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Fiscal Year Ended February 2, 2013
	First		Second		Third		Fourth
	(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)		(14 weeks)
Net sales	$	232,914	$	165,445	$	202,934	$	217,407
Gross profit	$	88,428	$	56,525	$	75,440	$	78,489
Operating income	$	42,399	$	12,377	$	30,300	$	30,906
Net income	$	26,363	$	7,895	$	18,965	$	19,359
Basic earnings per share	$	1.00	$	0.30	$	0.73	$	0.75
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.98	$	0.30	$	0.71	$	0.73

	Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2012
	First		Second		Third		Fourth
	(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)		(13 weeks)
Net sales	$	203,656	$	153,127	$	185,180	$	190,681
Gross profit	$	75,793	$	50,637	$	67,819	$	68,160
Operating income	$	34,141	$	9,368	$	24,971	$	25,052
Net income	$	21,337	$	5,940	$	15,959	$	15,824
Basic earnings per share	$	0.78	$	0.22	$	0.60	$	0.60
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.76	$	0.21	$	0.59	$	0.59

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 72,582	$ 59,060	$ 46,400
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	13,029	13,205	13,623
Deferred and unrecognized income tax benefit, net	(1,507)	(46)	(1,558)
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises	(4,002)	(1,834)	(3,435)
Loss on disposal and write-down of assets, net	68	151	164
Stock-based compensation	5,649	5,453	4,796
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables, net	577	(633)	(597)
Accounts receivable, other	(408)	(105)	(160)
Inventories, net	(26,307)	(20,193)	(5,484)
Prepaid expenses and other	34	3,146	(3,485)
Other assets, net, non-current	(115)	(157)	(149)
Accounts payable	28,286	(2,251)	11,036
Deferred rent, non-current	435	(1,245)	(1,408)
Accrued expenses and other	(1,197)	370	2,175
Net cash provided by operating activities	87,124	54,921	61,918
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchase of investments, net	(530)	(481)	(529)
Capital expenditures	(21,970)	(12,997)	(10,476)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	182	103	122
Net cash used in investing activities	(22,318)	(13,375)	(10,883)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Cash used for stock repurchases	(45,938)	(67,484)	(37,715)
Net payments on capital lease obligations	(181)	(311)	(114)
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises	4,002	1,834	3,435
Cash used to settle net share equity awards	(3,914)	(1,129)	(144)
Proceeds from options exercised and purchase of shares under the employee stock purchase plan	2,998	5,165	9,329
Net cash used in financing activities	(43,033)	(61,925)	(25,209)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	21,773	(20,379)	25,826
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	55,138	75,517	49,691
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	76,911	55,138	75,517
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	182	277	95
Income taxes, net of refunds	39,878	30,788	31,987
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Financing Activities:
Deferred board compensation	36	60	0
Shares awarded to satisfy deferred board compensation (in shares)	646	1,561	0
Property and plant additions under capital lease	$ 1,040	$ 0	$ 2,403

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

NOTE 3.   STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

At February 2, 2013, we had four stock-based compensation plans:

(a) The Amended 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) provides that the Board of Directors may grant equity awards to certain employees of the Company at its discretion.  The EIP was adopted effective July 1, 2005 and authorizes grants of equity awards of up to 1,983,159 authorized but unissued shares of common stock.  At February 2, 2013, there were 781,459 shares available for grant under the EIP.

(b) The Amended 2005 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allows for qualified employees to participate in the purchase of up to 204,794 shares of our common stock at a price equal to 85% of the lower of the closing price at the beginning or end of each quarterly stock purchase period.  The ESPP was adopted effective July 1, 2005.  At February 2, 2013, there were 85,319 shares available for purchase under the ESPP.

(c) The Amended 2005 Director Deferred Compensation Plan (Deferred Plan) allows non-employee directors an election to defer all or a portion of their fees into stock units or stock options.  The Deferred Plan was adopted effective July 1, 2005 and authorizes grants of stock up to 112,500 authorized but unissued shares of common stock.  At February 2, 2013, there were 54,003 shares available for grant under the Deferred Plan.

(d) The 2012 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan (DEP) provides for grants of equity awards to non-employee directors.  The DEP was adopted effective May 24, 2012 and authorizes grants of equity awards of up to 500,000 authorized but unissued shares of common stock.  At February 2, 2013, there were 498,725 shares available for grant under the DEP.

Prior to the adoption of the DEP by our stockholders, non-employee director awards were given under the Amended 2006 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan (NEDEP) which also provided for grants of equity awards to non-employee directors.  The NEDEP was superseded by the DEP.

Our plans allow for a variety of equity awards including stock options, restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights and performance awards.  As of February 2, 2013, we had only granted awards in the form of stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance-based units (PSUs) to our employees.  The annual grant made for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 to employees consisted solely of RSUs.  We have also awarded PSUs to our Named Executive Officers (NEOs) and expect the Compensation Committee of the Board will continue to grant PSUs to our NEOs in the future.

As of February 2, 2013, we had only granted awards in the form of stock options to our Board members, with the exception of one RSU award to our newest director upon appointment to the Board under the DEP.  Under the DEP, Board members currently receive a value of $75,000 worth of equity in the form of stock options or restricted stock units upon election to the Board and a value of $100,000 worth of equity in any form allowed within the DEP, for each full year of service, pro-rated for Directors who serve less than one full year.

The terms and vesting schedules for stock-based awards vary by type of grant and generally vest upon time-based conditions.  Under the DEP, Directors have the option with certain equity forms to set vest dates.  Upon exercise, stock-based compensation awards are settled with authorized but unissued company stock.  All of our awards are classified as equity awards.

The compensation cost for these plans was as follows (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Stock-based compensation expense by type:
Stock options	$	805	$	460	$	792
Restricted stock units		4,715		4,857		3,937
Employee stock purchases		93		76		67
Director deferred compensation		36		60		-
Total stock-based compensation expense		5,649		5,453		4,796
Income tax benefit recognized		2,082		1,987		1,666
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income tax	$	3,567	$	3,466	$	3,130

Stock-based and deferred stock compensation expenses are included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses.  There is no capitalized stock-based compensation cost.

The income tax benefit recognized in our consolidated financial statements, as disclosed above, is based on the amount of compensation expense recorded for book purposes.  The actual income tax benefit realized in our income tax return is based on the intrinsic value, or the excess of the market value over the exercise or purchase price, of stock options exercised and restricted stock unit awards vested during the period.  The actual income tax benefit realized for the deductions considered on our income tax returns for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was from option exercises and restricted stock unit releases and totaled $5.9 million, $3.2 million and $4.5 million, respectively.

Stock Options

Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of our common stock on the date of grant.  Vesting and expiration provisions vary between equity plans, but options granted awarded to employees under the EIP typically vest over a four or five-year period in equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and typically expire on the eighth or tenth anniversary of the date of grant.  Grants awarded to outside directors under the DEP, NEDEP and Deferred Plan vest immediately upon grant and expire on the tenth anniversary of the date of grant.

Following is the weighted average fair value of each option granted during Fiscal 2013.  The fair value was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for each period:

	Quarter Ended
	April 28, 2012		July 28, 2012	October 27, 2012	February 2, 2013
Grant date	Mar 13	Mar 31	Jun 30	Sep 30	Dec 31
Exercise price	$52.03	$54.55	$57.71	$59.45	$52.70
Weighted average fair value at date of grant	$19.29	$19.88	$21.24	$20.62	$18.14
Expected option life (years)	4.75	4.75	4.75	4.71	4.71
Expected volatility	42.45%	41.54%	42.59%	40.26%	39.73%
Risk-free interest rate	0.94%	0.98%	0.69%	0.58%	0.67%
Dividend yield	None	None	None	None	None

We calculate the expected term for our stock options based on the historical exercise behavior of our participants.  Historically, an increase in our stock price has led to a pattern of earlier exercise by participants.  Typically, grants made to our Directors have a contractual term of 10 years, while grants made to our employees have a contractual term of 8 years.  We have not awarded a stock option grant to employees since 2009.  With the absence of option grants to employees, we anticipate the expected term will remain relatively stable.

The volatility used to value stock options is based on historical volatility.  We calculate historical volatility using an average calculation methodology based on daily price intervals as measured over the expected term of the option.  We have consistently applied this methodology since our adoption of the original disclosure provisions of ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation.

In accordance with ASC Topic 718, we base the risk-free interest rate on the annual continuously compounded risk-free rate with a term equal to the option's expected term.  The dividend yield is assumed to be zero since we have no current plan to declare dividends.

Activity for our option plans during Fiscal 2013 was as follows:

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($000's)
Options outstanding at January 28, 2012		421,196		$	23.35		5.16	$	9,837
Granted		41,498			52.65
Exercised		(120,521	)		22.13
Forfeited, cancelled or expired		-			-
Options outstanding at February 2, 2013		342,173		$	27.34		5.29	$	8,875
Exercisable at February 2, 2013		330,473		$	27.67		5.33	$	8,463

The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $19.39, $12.95 and $11.00, respectively.  The compensation expense included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses and recognized during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $0.8 million, $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, before the recognized income tax benefit of $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $4.0 million, $5.3 million and $11.3 million, respectively.  The total cash received from these stock option exercises during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $2.7 million, $4.9 million and $9.1 million, respectively.  Excess income tax proceeds from stock option exercises are included in cash flows from financing activities as required by ASC Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows.  As of February 2, 2013, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options.

Restricted Stock and Performance-Based Units

RSUs and PSUs are granted with a fair value equal to the closing market price of our common stock on the date of grant.  All PSUs have been awarded in the form of restricted stock units.  Compensation expense is recorded straight-line over the vesting period and, in the case of PSUs, at the estimated percent of achievement.  Restricted stock unit awards to our employees generally cliff vest in four years from the date of grant for those awards that are not performance-based.  If a Director chooses an RSU as the form to receive their annual equity award, he or she sets the vesting period.  PSUs provide for awards based on achievement of certain predetermined corporate performance goals and cliff vest in one to five years from the date of grant after achievement of stated performance criterion and upon meeting stated service conditions.

The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit awards activity under all of our plans during Fiscal 2013:

	RSUs					PSUs					Totals
	Number of Awards			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value		Number of Awards			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value		Number of Awards			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Restricted stock unit awards outstanding at January 28, 2012		457,322		$	22.09		295,850		$	22.95		753,172		$	22.43
Granted		66,317			52.40		38,100			52.03		104,417			52.26
PSU multiplier earned (1)		-			-		27,025			24.50		27,025			24.50
Vested		(130,501	)		16.57		(89,575	)		17.78		(220,076	)		17.07
Forfeited, cancelled or expired		(14,772	)		30.00		(5,700	)		52.03		(20,472	)		36.13
Restricted stock unit awards outstanding at February 2, 2013		378,366		$	29.00		265,700		$	27.66		644,066		$	28.45

(1)PSU multiplier earned represents additional RSUs awarded to our NEOs above the target grant resulting from the achievement of performance goals above the performance targets established at grant.

The weighted average grant date fair value of our RSUs granted was $52.26, $31.31 and $25.86 for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  There were 104,417, 156,143 and 193,421 RSUs awarded during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  The compensation expense included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses and recognized during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $4.7 million, $4.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively, before the recognized income tax benefit of $1.8 million, $1.8 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

During Fiscal 2013, RSU awards of 220,076 unit awards, including 89,575 awards that were PSUs, vested with an intrinsic value of $11.8 million.  The total intrinsic value of our RSU awards outstanding and unvested at February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 was $34.3 million, $36.9 million and $22.1 million, respectively.  As of February 2, 2013, there was approximately $6.3 million of total unamortized unrecognized compensation cost related to RSU awards.  This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company's ESPP allows eligible employees the right to purchase shares of our common stock, subject to certain limitations, at 85% of the lesser of the market value at the end of each calendar quarter (purchase date) or the beginning of each calendar quarter.  Our employee purchases of common stock and the average price per share through the ESPP were as follows:

Fiscal Year Ended	Shares Purchased		Average Price Per Share
February 2, 2013		7,596	$	43.45
January 28, 2012		9,184	$	29.76
January 29, 2011		13,144	$	19.92

The assumptions used in the option pricing model were as follows:

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013	January 28, 2012	January 29, 2011
Weighted average fair value at date of grant	$12.37	$8.23	$5.19
Expected life (years)	0.25	0.25	0.25
Expected volatility	39.7% - 42.6%	43.6% - 45.2%	43.5% - 46.6%
Risk-free interest rate	0.02% - 0.10%	0.04% - 0.10%	0.05% - 0.15%
Dividend yield	None	None	None

The expense related to the ESPP was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the provisions of ASC Topic 718 as it relates to accounting for certain employee stock purchase plans with a look-back option.  The compensation expense included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses and recognized during each of Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 was $0.1 million.

Director Deferred Compensation

Under the Deferred Plan, non-employee directors can elect to defer all or a portion of their Board and Board Committee fees into cash, stock options or deferred stock units.  Those fees deferred into stock options are subject to the same provisions as provided for in the DEP and are expensed and accounted for accordingly.  Director fees deferred into our common stock are calculated and expensed each calendar quarter by taking total fees earned during the calendar quarter and dividing by the closing price on the last day of the calendar quarter, rounded to the nearest whole share.  The total annual retainer, Board and Board Committee fees for non-employee directors that are not deferred into stock options, but which includes amounts deferred into stock units under the Deferred Plan, are expensed as incurred in all periods presented.  A total of 646 and 1,561 stock units were deferred under this plan in Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, respectively.  No stock units were deferred under this plan in Fiscal 2011.  One director has elected to defer compensation into stock units in calendar 2013.

The compensation expense included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses and recognized during Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012 was $36,000 and $60,000, respectively, before the recognized income tax benefit of $14,000 and $22,000, respectively.  There was no compensation expense related to director deferred compensation included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses during Fiscal 2011.

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]

Fair value, assets measured on recurring and non recurring basis

The table below segregates all financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) into the most appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to determine the fair value (in thousands):

	February 2, 2013						January 28, 2012
	Level I		Level II		Level III		Level I		Level II		Level III
Short-term investments	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Long-term investments		1,912		-		-		1,382		-		-
Total investments	$	1,912	$	-	$	-	$	1,382	$	-	$	-

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Level I [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 0	$ 0
Long-term investments	1,912	1,382
Total investments	1,912	1,382
Level II [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Long-term investments	0	0
Total investments	0	0
Level III [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Long-term investments	0	0
Total investments	$ 0	$ 0

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of our Company include its accounts and the accounts of all wholly-owned subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  Occasionally, certain reclassifications are made to conform previously reported data to the current presentation.  Such reclassifications had no impact on total assets, net income or stockholders' investment in any of the years presented.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect:

· the reported amounts of certain assets, including inventories and property and equipment;

· the reported amounts of certain liabilities, including legal and other accruals; and

· the reported amounts of certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

The assumptions used by management could change significantly in future estimates due to changes in circumstances and actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reportable Segments

Reportable Segments

Given the economic characteristics of the store formats, the similar nature of products offered for sale, the type of customers, the methods of distribution and how our Company is managed, our operations constitute only one reportable segment.   Revenues from external customers by product category are impractical for us to report.

Vendor Arrangements

Vendor Arrangements

We enter into arrangements with some of our vendors that entitle us to a partial refund of the cost of merchandise purchased during the year or reimbursement of certain costs we incur to advertise or otherwise promote their product.  The volume-based rebates, supported by vendor agreements, are estimated throughout the year and reduce the cost of inventories and cost of goods sold during the year.  This estimate is regularly monitored and adjusted for current or anticipated changes in purchase levels and for sales activity.

We also receive consideration from vendors through a variety of other programs, including markdown reimbursements, vendor compliance charges and defective merchandise credits.  If the payment is a reimbursement for costs incurred, it is recognized as an offset against those related costs; otherwise, it is treated as a reduction to the cost of merchandise.  Markdown reimbursements related to merchandise that has been sold are negotiated by our merchandising teams and are credited directly to cost of goods sold in the period received.  If vendor funds are received prior to merchandise being sold, they are recorded as a reduction of merchandise cost.  Vendor compliance charges and defective merchandise credits reduce the cost of inventories.

Advertising

Advertising

We expense advertising costs when incurred.  We participate in various advertising and marketing cooperative programs with our vendors, who, under these programs, reimburse us for certain costs incurred.  A receivable for cooperative advertising to be reimbursed is recorded as a decrease to expense as advertisements are run.

The following table presents the components of our advertising expense (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ended
	February 2, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Gross advertising costs	$	9,554		$	8,329		$	7,314
Advertising reimbursements		(4,002	)		(3,748	)		(3,389	)
Net advertising costs	$	5,552		$	4,581		$	3,925

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of Goods Sold

We include inbound freight charges, merchandise purchases, store occupancy costs and a portion of our distribution costs related to our retail business in cost of goods sold.  Costs associated with moving merchandise to and between stores are included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less, including commercial paper and money market funds, to be cash equivalents.  We are exposed to credit risk in the event of default by our financial institutions where we maintain deposits to the extent the amount recorded on the consolidated balance sheet exceeds the FDIC insurance limits per institution.  Amounts due from third-party credit card processors for the settlement of debit and credit card transactions are included as cash equivalents as they are generally collected within three business days.  Cash equivalents related to credit and debit card transactions at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 were $3.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

Investments

Investments

We hold investments in trust for the Hibbett Sports, Inc. Supplemental 401(k) Plan (Supplemental Plan) and the Hibbett Sports, Inc. Executive Voluntary Deferral Plan (Deferral Plan).  These are trading securities and are classified as long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheets and are included in other assets, net.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, we had $1.9 million and $1.4 million, respectively, of investments included in other assets, net.  Net unrealized holding gains for both Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012 were $0.1 million.

Trade and Other Accounts Receivable

Trade and Other Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable consist primarily of amounts due to us from sales to educational institutions for athletic programs.  We do not require collateral, and we maintain an allowance for potential uncollectible accounts based on an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable at the date of the financial statements, historical losses and existing economic conditions, when relevant.  The allowance for doubtful accounts at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 was $42,000 and $49,000, respectively.

Other accounts receivable consists primarily of tenant allowances due from landlords and cooperative advertising due from vendors.  We analyze other accounts receivable for collectability based on aging of individual components, underlying contractual terms and economic conditions.  Recorded amounts are deemed to be collectible.

Inventories and Valuation

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are valued using the lower of weighted average cost or market method.  Items are removed from inventory using the weighted average cost method.

Lower of Cost or Market:  Market is determined based on estimated net realizable value.  We regularly review inventories to determine if the carrying value exceeds realizable value, and we record an accrual to reduce the carrying value to net realizable value as necessary.  We account for obsolescence as part of our lower of cost or market accrual based on historical trends and specific identification.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual was $2.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively.  A determination of net realizable value requires significant judgment and estimates.

Shrinkage:  We accrue for inventory shrinkage based on the actual historical results of physical inventories.  These estimates are compared to actual results as physical inventory counts are performed and reconciled to the general ledger.  Store counts are typically performed on a cyclical basis and the distribution center's counts are performed quarterly.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual was $1.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

Inventory Purchase Concentration:  Our business is dependent to a significant degree upon close relationships with our vendors.  Our largest vendor, Nike, represented 48.9%, 48.3% and 47.8% of our purchases in Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  Our next largest vendor in Fiscal 2013 represented 12.8%, 9.3% and 8.1% of our purchases in Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.  Our third largest vendor in Fiscal 2013 represented 10.9%, 11.4% and 8.3% of our purchases in Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.

Consignment Inventories:  Consignment inventories, which are owned by the vendor but located in our stores, are not reported as our inventory until title is transferred to us or our purchase obligation is determined.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, vendor-owned inventories held at our locations (and not reported as our inventory) were $1.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and include assets acquired through capital leases.  Depreciation on assets is principally provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated service lives:

Buildings	39 years
Leasehold improvements	3 – 10 years
Furniture and fixtures	7 years
Equipment	3 – 5 years

In the case of leasehold improvements, we calculate depreciation using the shorter of the initial term of the underlying leases or the estimated economic lives of the improvements.  The term of the lease includes renewal option periods only in instances in which the exercise of the renewal option can be reasonably assured and failure to exercise such option would result in an economic penalty.  We continually reassess the remaining useful life of leasehold improvements in light of store closing plans.

Construction in progress has historically been comprised primarily of property and equipment related to unopened stores and costs associated with technology upgrades at period-end.  At February 2, 2013, approximately 66% of the construction in progress balance was comprised of costs associated with our new corporate headquarters and wholesaling and logistics facility.  Information technology costs accounted for approximately 32% and unopened stores accounted for approximately 2% of the construction in progress balance on February 2, 2013.

Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.  The cost and accumulated depreciation of assets sold, retired or otherwise disposed of are removed from property and equipment and the related gain or loss is credited or charged to net income.

Deferred Rent

Deferred Rent

Deferred rent primarily consists of step rent and allowances from landlords related to our leased properties.  Step rent represents the difference between actual operating lease payments due and straight-line rent expense, which we record over the term of the lease, including the build-out period.  This amount is recorded as deferred rent in the early years of the lease, when cash payments are generally lower than straight-line rent expense, and reduced in the later years of the lease when payments begin to exceed the straight-line rent expense.  Landlord allowances are generally comprised of amounts received and/or promised to us by landlords and may be received in the form of cash or free rent.  We record a receivable from the landlord in accordance with the terms of the lease and a deferred rent liability.  This deferred rent is amortized into net income (through lower rent expense) over the term (including the pre-opening build-out period) of the applicable lease, and the receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the landlord.

In our consolidated statements of cash flows, the current and long-term portions of landlord allowances are included as changes in cash flows from operations.  The current portion is included as a change in accrued expenses and the long-term portion is included as a change in deferred rent, non-current.  The liability for the current portion of unamortized landlord allowances was $2.9 million and $3.1 million at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.  The liability for the long-term portion of unamortized landlord allowances was $8.8 million and $8.2 million at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.  We estimate the non-cash portion of landlord allowances was $1.1 million and $0.9 million in Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue, including gift card and layaway sales, in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 605, Revenue Recognition.

Retail merchandise sales occur on-site in our retail stores.  Customers have the option of paying the full purchase price of the merchandise upon sale or paying a down payment and placing the merchandise on layaway.  The customer may make further payments in installments, but the entire purchase price for merchandise placed on layaway must be received by us within 30 days.  The down payment and any installments are recorded by us as short-term deferred revenue until the customer pays the entire purchase price for the merchandise.  We recognize revenue at the time the customer takes possession of the merchandise.  Retail sales are recorded net of returns and discounts and exclude sales taxes.

We offer a customer loyalty program, the MVP Rewards program, whereby customers, upon registration, can earn points in a variety of ways, including store purchases, website surveys and other activities on our website.  Based on the number of points accumulated, customers receive reward certificates on a quarterly basis that can be redeemed in our stores.  An estimate of the obligation related to the program, based on historical redemption rates, is recorded as a current liability and a reduction of net retail sales in the period earned by the customer.  The current liability is reduced, and a corresponding amount is recognized in net retail sales, in the amount of and at the time of redemption of the reward certificate.  At February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the amount recorded in current liabilities for reward certificates issued was inconsequential.

The cost of coupon sales incentives is recognized at the time the related revenue is recognized by us.  Proceeds received from the issuance of gift cards are initially recorded as deferred revenue.  Revenue is subsequently recognized at the time the customer redeems the gift cards and takes possession of the merchandise.  Unredeemed gift cards are recorded as a current liability.

Gift card breakage revenue is recognized to the extent not required to be remitted to jurisdictions as unclaimed property and is based upon historical redemption patterns and represents the balance of gift cards for which we believe the likelihood of redemption by the customer is remote.  Based on our analyses of redemption activity, we have determined the likelihood of redemption for gift cards 5 years after the date of initial issuance is remote.  For Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million of breakage revenue, respectively, was recorded in net income as other income and is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as a reduction to store operating, selling and administrative expense.  The net deferred revenue liability at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 was $3.9 million and $3.5 million, respectively.

Store Opening and Closing Costs

Store Opening and Closing Costs

New store opening costs, including pre-opening costs, are charged to expense as incurred.  Store opening costs primarily include payroll expenses, training costs and straight-line rent expenses.  All pre-opening costs are included in store operating, selling and administrative expenses as a part of operating expenses.

We consider individual store closings to be a normal part of operations and regularly review store performance against expectations.  Costs associated with store closings are recognized at the time of closing or when a liability has been incurred.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We continually evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining balance of long-lived assets may be impaired and not recoverable.  Our policy is to recognize any impairment loss on long-lived assets as a charge to current income when certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable.  Impairment is assessed considering the estimated undiscounted cash flows over the asset's remaining life.  If estimated cash flows are insufficient to recover the investment, an impairment loss is recognized based on a comparison of the cost of the asset to fair value less any costs of disposition.  Evaluation of asset impairment requires significant judgment and estimates.

Insurance Accrual

Insurance Accrual

We are self-insured for a significant portion of our health insurance.  Liabilities associated with the risks that are retained by us are estimated, in part, by considering our historical claims experience.  The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be affected if future occurrences and claims differ from our assumptions.  To minimize our potential exposure, we carry stop-loss insurance that reimburses us for losses over $0.2 million per covered person per year, limited to a lifetime maximum reimbursement of $2.0 million per covered person.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual for these liabilities was $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, and was included in accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.

We are also self-insured for our workers' compensation, property and general liability insurance up to an established deductible with a cumulative stop-loss on workers' compensation.  As of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the accrual for these liabilities (which is not discounted) was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, and was included in accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.

Sales Returns

Sales Returns

Net sales returns were $28.8 million for Fiscal 2013, $25.7 million for Fiscal 2012 and $23.2 million for Fiscal 2011.  The accrual for the effect of estimated returns on pre-tax income was $0.4 million as of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, and was included in accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.  Determination of the accrual for estimated returns requires significant judgment and estimates.