10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 

Form 10-Q 

(Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended July 30, 2022

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 001-12107

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware				31-1469076
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)				(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
6301 Fitch Path,	New Albany,	Ohio		43054
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:			(614)	283-6500

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value	ANF	New York Stock Exchange

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.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).    x  Yes    ¨  No

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

Large accelerated filer	x	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	¨	Smaller reporting company	☐
		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   ☐  Yes    x  No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class A Common Stock	Shares outstanding as of September 2, 2022
$0.01 Par Value	49,453,619

Table of Contents

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income	3
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	7
	Index for Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	9
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	20
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	36
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	37
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	38
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	38
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	38
Item 6.	Exhibits	39
	Signatures	40

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.     Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income

(Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Net sales	$	805,091	$	864,850	$	1,617,853	$	1,646,255
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	339,200		301,365		702,416		587,636
Gross profit	465,891		563,485		915,437		1,058,619
Stores and distribution expense	340,791		325,847		678,334		641,355
Marketing, general and administrative expense	124,168		123,913		246,317		244,860
Flagship store exit benefits	—		—		—		—
Asset impairment	2,170		786		5,592		3,450
Other operating expense (income), net	953		(1,848)		(2,889)		(3,266)
Operating (loss) income	(2,191)		114,787		(11,917)		172,220
Interest expense, net	6,917		11,275		14,224		19,881
(Loss) income before income taxes	(9,108)		103,512		(26,141)		152,339
Income tax expense (benefit)	5,634		(6,944)		3,447		(823)
Net (loss) income	(14,742)		110,456		(29,588)		153,162
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,092		1,956		3,715		2,894
Net (loss) income attributable to A&F	$	(16,834)	$	108,500	$	(33,303)	$	150,268
Net (loss) income attributable to A&F per share
Basic	$	(0.33)	$	1.77	$	(0.65)	$	2.43
Diluted	$	(0.33)	$	1.69	$	(0.65)	$	2.32
Weighted-average shares outstanding
Basic	50,441		61,428		51,262		61,914
Diluted	50,441		64,136		51,262		64,803
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	$	(4,914)	$	(1,986)	$	(15,317)	$	(3,260)
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	(1,729)		2,703		(17)		5,302
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(6,643)		717		(15,334)		2,042
Comprehensive (loss) income	(21,385)		111,173		(44,922)		155,204
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,092		1,956		3,715		2,894
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to A&F	$	(23,477)	$	109,217	$	(48,637)	$	152,310

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Thousands, except par value amounts)

(Unaudited)

	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$	369,957	$	823,139
Receivables	79,820		69,102
Inventories	708,024		525,864
Other current assets	104,887		89,654
Total current assets	1,262,688		1,507,759
Property and equipment, net	511,181		508,336
Operating lease right-of-use assets	740,627		698,231
Other assets	219,598		225,165
Total assets	$	2,734,094	$	2,939,491
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	408,297	$	374,829
Accrued expenses	342,690		395,815
Short-term portion of operating lease liabilities	202,699		222,823
Income taxes payable	5,582		21,773
Total current liabilities	959,268		1,015,240
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities	714,265		697,264
Long-term borrowings, net	304,219		303,574
Other liabilities	83,415		86,089
Total long-term liabilities	1,101,899		1,086,927
Stockholders’ equity
Class A Common Stock: $0.01 par value: 150,000 shares authorized and 103,300 shares issued for all periods presented	1,033		1,033
Paid-in capital	405,127		413,190
Retained earnings	2,333,867		2,386,156
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (“AOCL”)	(130,040)		(114,706)
Treasury stock, at average cost: 53,829 and 50,315 shares as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022, respectively	(1,948,199)		(1,859,583)
Total Abercrombie & Fitch Co. stockholders’ equity	661,788		826,090
Noncontrolling interests	11,139		11,234
Total stockholders’ equity	672,927		837,324
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,734,094	$	2,939,491

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Thirteen Weeks Ended July 30, 2022
	Common Stock			Paid-in capital		Non-controlling interests		Retained earnings		AOCL		Treasury stock			Total stockholders’ equity
	Shares outstanding	Par value										Shares	At average cost
Balance, April 30, 2022	50,442	$	1,033	$	398,412	$	9,444	$	2,350,807	$	(123,397)	52,858	$	(1,931,494)	$	704,805
Net loss	—	—		—		2,092		(16,834)		—		—	—		(14,742)
Purchase of Common Stock	(1,000)	—		—		—		—		—		1,000	(17,775)		(17,775)
Share-based compensation issuances and exercises	29	—		(1,045)		—		(106)		—		(29)	1,070		(81)
Share-based compensation expense	—	—		7,760		—		—		—		—	—		7,760
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	—	—		—		—		—		(1,729)		—	—		(1,729)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	—	—		—		—		—		(4,914)		—	—		(4,914)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net	—	—		—		(397)		—		—		—	—		(397)
Ending balance at July 30, 2022	49,471	$	1,033	$	405,127	$	11,139	$	2,333,867	$	(130,040)	53,829	$	(1,948,199)	$	672,927
	Thirteen Weeks Ended July 31, 2021
	Common Stock			Paid-in capital		Non-controlling interests		Retained earnings		AOCL		Treasury stock			Total stockholders’ equity
	Shares outstanding	Par value										Shares	At average cost
Balance, May 1, 2021	61,935	$	1,033	$	395,277	$	8,776	$	2,169,748	$	(100,982)	41,365	$	(1,523,902)	$	949,950
Net income	—	—		—		1,956		108,500		—		—	—		110,456
Purchase of Common Stock	(2,374)	—		—		—						2,374	(100,000)		(100,000)
Share-based compensation issuances and exercises	130	—		(1,873)		—		(3,239)		—		(130)	4,800		(312)
Share-based compensation expense	—	—		6,487		—		—		—		—	—		6,487
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	—	—		—		—		—		2,703		—	—		2,703
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	—	—		—		—		—		(1,986)		—	—		(1,986)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net	—	—		—		(365)		—		—		—	—		(365)
Ending balance at July 31, 2021	59,691	$	1,033	$	399,891	$	10,367	$	2,275,009	$	(100,265)	43,609	$	(1,619,102)	$	966,933

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 30, 2022
	Common Stock			Paid-in capital		Non-controlling interests		Retained earnings		AOCL		Treasury stock			Total stockholders’ equity
	Shares outstanding	Par value										Shares	At average cost
Balance, January 29, 2022	52,985	$	1,033	$	413,190	$	11,234	$	2,386,156	$	(114,706)	50,315	$	(1,859,583)	$	837,324
Net loss	—	—		—		3,715		(33,303)		—		—	—		(29,588)
Purchase of Common Stock	(4,260)	—		—		—		—		—		4,260	(117,775)		(117,775)
Share-based compensation issuances and exercises	746	—		(24,179)		—		(18,986)		—		(746)	29,159		(14,006)
Share-based compensation expense	—	—		16,116		—		—		—		—	—		16,116
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	—	—		—		—		—		(17)		—	—		(17)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	—	—		—		—		—		(15,317)		—	—		(15,317)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net	—	—		—		(3,810)		—		—		—	—		(3,810)
Ending balance at July 30, 2022	49,471	$	1,033	$	405,127	$	11,139	$	2,333,867	$	(130,040)	53,829	$	(1,948,199)	$	672,927
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 31, 2021
	Common Stock			Paid-in capital		Non-controlling interests		Retained earnings		AOCL		Treasury stock			Total stockholders’ equity
	Shares outstanding	Par value										Shares	At average cost
Balance, January 30, 2021	62,399	$	1,033	$	401,283	$	12,684	$	2,149,470	$	(102,307)	40,901	$	(1,512,851)	$	949,312
Net income	—	—		—		2,894		150,268		—		—	—		153,162
Purchase of Common Stock	(3,451)	—		—		—						3,451	(135,249)		(135,249)
Share-based compensation issuances and exercises	743	—		(16,329)		—		(24,729)		—		(743)	28,998		(12,060)
Share-based compensation expense	—	—		14,937		—		—		—		—	—		14,937
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	—	—		—		—		—		5,302		—	—		5,302
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	—	—		—		—		—		(3,260)		—	—		(3,260)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net	—	—		—		(5,211)		—		—		—	—		(5,211)
Ending balance at July 31, 2021	59,691	$	1,033	$	399,891	$	10,367	$	2,275,009	$	(100,265)	43,609	$	(1,619,102)	$	966,933

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Operating activities
Net (loss) income	$	(29,588)	$	153,162
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used for) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	65,543		72,249
Asset impairment	5,592		3,450
(Gain) loss on disposal	(1,083)		2,188
Benefit for deferred income taxes	(1,629)		(21,187)
Share-based compensation	16,116		14,937
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—		5,347
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Inventories	(184,657)		(11,849)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(34,013)		(63,562)
Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities	(41,122)		(93,040)
Income taxes	(17,154)		1,379
Other assets	(38,436)		(11,575)
Other liabilities	698		(1,554)
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	(259,733)		49,945
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(59,582)		(35,269)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	7,972		—
Net cash used for investing activities	(51,610)		(35,269)
Financing activities
Purchase of senior secured notes	—		(46,969)
Payment of debt issuance or modification costs and fees	—		(1,837)
Purchases of Common Stock	(117,775)		(135,249)
Other financing activities	(17,649)		(16,192)
Net cash used for financing activities	(135,424)		(200,247)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash	(7,567)		(2,547)
Net decrease in cash and equivalents, and restricted cash and equivalents	(454,334)		(188,118)
Cash and equivalents, and restricted cash and equivalents, beginning of period	834,368		1,124,157
Cash and equivalents, and restricted cash and equivalents, end of period	$	380,034	$	936,039
Supplemental information related to non-cash activities
Purchases of property and equipment not yet paid at end of period	$	50,133	$	35,789
Operating lease right-of-use assets additions, net of terminations, impairments and other reductions	139,751		17,159
Supplemental information related to cash activities
Cash paid for interest	13,463		14,950
Cash paid for income taxes	24,566		24,132
Cash received from income tax refunds	139		570
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of operating lease liabilities, net of abatements	159,423		230,836

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Index for Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

		Page No.
Note 1.	NATURE OF BUSINESS	9
Note 2.	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	9
Note 3.	REVENUE RECOGNITION	10
Note 4.	NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE	11
Note 5.	FAIR VALUE	11
Note 6.	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	12
Note 7.	LEASES	12
Note 8.	ASSET IMPAIRMENT	13
Note 9.	INCOME TAXES	13
Note 10.	BORROWINGS	14
Note 11.	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION	15
Note 12.	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	16
Note 13.	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	18
Note 14.	SEGMENT REPORTING	19

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. NATURE OF BUSINESS

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (“A&F”), a company incorporated in Delaware in 1996, through its subsidiaries (collectively, A&F and its subsidiaries are referred to as “Abercrombie & Fitch” or the “Company”), is a global, digitally-led omnichannel retailer. The Company offers a broad assortment of apparel, personal care products and accessories for men, women and kids, which are sold primarily through its digital channels and Company-owned stores, as well as through various third-party arrangements. The Company’s two brand-based operating segments are Hollister, which includes the Company’s Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist brands, and Abercrombie, which includes the Company’s Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids brands. These five brands share a commitment to offering unique products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that allow customers around the world to express their own individuality and style. The Company operates primarily in North America, Europe and Asia.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of consolidation

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include historical financial statements of, and transactions applicable to, the Company and reflect its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

The Company has interests in an Emirati business venture and in a Kuwaiti business venture with Majid al Futtaim Fashion L.L.C. (“MAF”) and in a United States of America (the “U.S.”) business venture with Dixar L.L.C. (“Dixar”), each of which meets the definition of a variable interest entity (“VIE”). The purpose of the business ventures with MAF is to operate stores in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait and the purpose of the business venture with Dixar is to hold the intellectual property related to the Social Tourist brand. The Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of these VIEs; therefore, the Company has consolidated the operating results, assets and liabilities of these VIEs, with the noncontrolling interests’ (“NCI”) portions of net income presented as net income attributable to NCI on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income and the NCI portion of stockholders’ equity presented as NCI on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Fiscal year

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. This typically results in a fifty-two week year, but occasionally gives rise to an additional week, resulting in a fifty-three week year. Fiscal years are designated in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes, as well as the remainder of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, by the calendar year in which the fiscal year commences. All references herein to the Company’s fiscal years are as follows:

Fiscal year	Year ended/ ending	Number of weeks
Fiscal 2021	January 29, 2022	52
Fiscal 2022	January 28, 2023	52
Fiscal 2023	February 3, 2024	53

Interim financial statements

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of July 30, 2022, and for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021, are unaudited and are presented pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto contained in A&F’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal 2021 filed with the SEC on March 28, 2022 (the “Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K”). The January 29, 2022 consolidated balance sheet data, included herein, were derived from audited consolidated financial statements, but do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”).

In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments (which are of a normal recurring nature) necessary to state fairly, in all material respects, the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods, but are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be anticipated for Fiscal 2022.

During the first quarter of 2022, the Company reclassified Flagship store exit benefits into Stores and distribution expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income. There were no changes to Operating (loss) income or Net (loss) income. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year’s presentation.

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Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved with estimates, actual results may differ. The extent to which the coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) continues to impact the Company’s business and financial results will depend on numerous evolving factors including, but not limited to: the duration, spread and emergence of new variants of the virus, the availability and acceptance of effective vaccines, boosters or medical treatments, the impact of COVID-19 on the length or frequency of store closures, and the extent to which COVID-19 impacts worldwide macroeconomic conditions including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and governmental, business and consumer reactions to the pandemic. The Company’s assessment of these, as well as other factors, such as the impact of a slowing economy, rising interest rates and continued inflation, could impact management's estimates and result in material impacts to the Company’s consolidated financial statements in future reporting periods.

Recent accounting pronouncements

The Company reviews recent accounting pronouncements on a quarterly basis and has excluded discussion of those not applicable to the Company and those that did not have, or are not expected to have, a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows reconciliation

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and equivalents and restricted cash and equivalents to the amounts shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

(in thousands)	Location	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022		July 31, 2021		January 30, 2021
Cash and equivalents	Cash and equivalents	$	369,957	$	823,139	$	921,504	$	1,104,862
Long-term restricted cash and equivalents	Other assets	10,077		11,229		14,268		14,814
Short-term restricted cash and equivalents	Other current assets	—		—		267		4,481
Cash and equivalents and restricted cash and equivalents		$	380,034	$	834,368	$	936,039	$	1,124,157

3. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Disaggregation of revenue

All revenues are recognized in net sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income . For information regarding the disaggregation of revenue, refer to Note 14, “SEGMENT REPORTING.”

Contract liabilities

The following table details certain contract liabilities representing unearned revenue as of July 30, 2022, January 29, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022		July 31, 2021
Gift card liability	$	35,205	$	36,984	$	29,038
Loyalty programs liability	21,525		22,757		20,962

The following table details recognized revenue associated with the Company’s gift card program and loyalty programs for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Revenue associated with gift card redemptions and gift card breakage	$	22,652	$	17,353	$	45,653	$	33,509
Revenue associated with reward redemptions and breakage related to the Company’s loyalty programs	10,630		9,897		$	20,811	$	19,450

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4. NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE

Net (loss) income per basic and diluted share attributable to A&F is computed based on the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock (“Common Stock”). Additional information pertaining to net (loss) income per share attributable to A&F follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended		Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022	July 31, 2021	July 30, 2022	July 31, 2021
Shares of Common Stock issued	103,300	103,300	103,300	103,300
Weighted-average treasury shares	(52,859)	(41,872)	(52,038)	(41,386)
Weighted-average — basic shares	50,441	61,428	51,262	61,914
Dilutive effect of share-based compensation awards	—	2,708	—	2,889
Weighted-average — diluted shares	50,441	64,136	51,262	64,803
Anti-dilutive shares (1)	4,209	1,194	4,245	1,277

(1)Reflects the total number of shares related to outstanding share-based compensation awards that have been excluded from the computation of net (loss) income per diluted share because the impact would have been anti-dilutive. Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based and market-based vesting conditions can achieve up to 200% of their target vesting amount and are reflected at the maximum vesting amount less any dilutive portion.

5. FAIR VALUE

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The inputs used to measure fair value are prioritized based on a three-level hierarchy. The three levels of inputs to measure fair value are as follows:

•Level 1—inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities that are available in active markets that the Company can access at the measurement date.

•Level 2—inputs are other than quoted market prices included within Level 1 that are observable for assets or liabilities, directly or indirectly.

•Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable.

The lowest level of significant input determines the placement of the entire fair value measurement in the hierarchy. The three levels of the hierarchy and the distribution of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022, were as follows:

	Assets and liabilities at Fair Value as of July 30, 2022
(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	37,389	$	9,900	$	—	$	47,289
Derivative instruments (2)	—		5,169		—		5,169
Rabbi Trust assets (3)	1		63,001		—		63,002
Restricted cash equivalents (1)	1,584		5,256		—		6,840
Total assets	$	38,974	$	83,326	$	—	$	122,300
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments (2)	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	3
Total liabilities	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	3

	Assets at Fair Value as of January 29, 2022
(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	49,309	$	11,643	$	—	$	60,952
Derivative instruments (2)	—		4,973		—		4,973
Rabbi Trust assets (3)	1		62,272		—		62,273
Restricted cash equivalents (1)	5,391		2,326		—		7,717
Total assets	$	54,701	$	81,214	$	—	$	135,915

(1)    Level 1 assets consisted of investments in money market funds and U.S. treasury bills. Level 2 assets consisted of time deposits.

(2)    Level 2 assets consisted primarily of foreign currency exchange forward contracts.

(3)    Level 1 assets consisted of investments in money market funds. Level 2 assets consisted of trust-owned life insurance policies.

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The Company’s Level 2 assets consisted of:

•Trust-owned life insurance policies, which were valued using the cash surrender value of the life insurance policies;

•Time deposits, which were valued at cost, approximating fair value, due to the short-term nature of these investments and derivative instruments, primarily foreign currency exchange forward contracts, which were valued using quoted market prices of the same or similar instruments, adjusted for counterparty risk.

Fair value of long-term borrowings

The Company’s borrowings under its senior secured notes, which have a fixed 8.75% interest rate and mature on July 15, 2025 (the “Senior Secured Notes”) are carried at historical cost in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying amount and fair value of the Company’s long-term gross borrowings were as follows:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Gross borrowings outstanding, carrying amount	$	307,730	$	307,730
Gross borrowings outstanding, fair value	302,729		327,732

6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property and equipment, net consisted of:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Property and equipment, at cost	$	2,462,069	$	2,453,493
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,950,888)		(1,945,157)
Property and equipment, net	$	511,181	$	508,336

Refer to Note 8, “ASSET IMPAIRMENT,” for details related to property and equipment impairment charges incurred during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021.

7. LEASES

The Company is a party to leases related to its Company-operated retail stores as well as for certain of its distribution centers, office space, information technology and equipment.

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s operating lease costs for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Single lease cost (1)	$	61,953	$	70,325	$	119,533	$	140,077
Variable lease cost (2)	32,520		19,300		65,678		42,466
Operating lease right-of-use asset impairment (3)	1,573		240		3,488		2,704
Sublease income (4)	(952)		(1,095)		(1,961)		(2,188)
Total operating lease cost	$	95,094	$	88,770	$	186,738	$	183,059

(1)Included amortization and interest expense associated with operating lease right-of-use assets and the impact from remeasurement of operating lease liabilities.

(2)Includes variable payments related to both lease and nonlease components, such as contingent rent payments made by the Company based on performance, and payments related to taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs, as well as the benefit of $0.9 million and $2.6 million of rent abatements during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022, respectively, related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in the total payments required by the modified contract being substantially the same as or less than total payments required by the original contract. The benefit related to rent abatements recognized during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021 was $5.2 million and $13.0 million respectively.

(3)Refer to Note 8, “ASSET IMPAIRMENT,” for details related to operating lease right-of-use asset impairment charges.

(4)The terms of the sublease agreement entered into by the Company with a third party during Fiscal 2020 related to one of its previous flagship store locations have not changed materially from that disclosed in Note 8, “LEASES,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K. Sublease income is recognized in other operating (loss) income, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

The Company suspended rent payments for a number of stores that were closed as a result of COVID-19, and has been successful in obtaining certain rent abatements and landlord concessions of rent payable.

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The Company had minimum commitments related to operating lease contracts that have not yet commenced, primarily for its Company-operated retail stores, of approximately $25.0 million as of July 30, 2022.

8. ASSET IMPAIRMENT

Asset impairment charges for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Operating lease right-of-use asset impairment	$	1,573	$	240	$	3,488	$	2,704
Property and equipment asset impairment	597		546		2,104		746
Total asset impairment	$	2,170	$	786	$	5,592	$	3,450

Asset impairment charges for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 related to certain of the Company’s stores across brands, geographies and store formats. The impairment charges for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 reduced the then carrying amount of the impaired stores’ assets to their fair value of approximately $16.9 million, including $16.1 million related to operating lease right-of-use assets. The impairment charges for the twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021 reduced the then carrying amount of the impaired stores’ assets to their fair value of approximately $9.4 million, including $8.8 million related to operating lease right-of-use assets.

9. INCOME TAXES

The quarterly provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective income tax rate and the tax effect of discrete items occurring during the quarter. The Company’s quarterly provision and the estimate of the annual effective tax rate are subject to significant variation due to several factors. These factors include variability in the pre-tax jurisdictional mix of earnings, changes in how the Company does business including entering into new businesses or geographies, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in laws, regulations, interpretations and administrative practices, relative changes in expenses or losses for which tax benefits are not recognized and the impact of discrete items. In addition, jurisdictions where the Company anticipates an ordinary loss for the fiscal year for which the Company does not anticipate future tax benefits are excluded from the overall computation of estimated annual effective tax rate and no tax benefits are recognized in the period related to losses in such jurisdictions. The impact of these items on the effective tax rate will be greater at lower levels of pre-tax earnings.

On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was enacted into U.S. law. The Company does not currently expect that the Inflation Reduction Act will have a material impact on its income taxes.

Impact of valuation allowances and other tax charges

During the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2022, the Company did not recognize income tax benefits on $26.4 million of pretax

losses, primarily in Switzerland, resulting in adverse tax impacts of $4.8 million.

During the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022, the Company did not recognize income tax benefits on $39.8 million of pre-tax losses, primarily in Switzerland, resulting in adverse tax impacts of $7.2 million.

As of July 30, 2022, there were approximately $12.1 million of net deferred tax assets in China. The realization of these net deferred tax assets is dependent upon the future generation of sufficient taxable profits in China. During the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2022, the company recorded a $0.2 million valuation allowance on net operating losses currently not projected to be utilized in future years. While the Company believes that the remaining net deferred tax assets are more-likely-than-not to be realized, it is not a certainty, as the Company continues to evaluate and respond to emerging situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is closely monitoring its operations in China. Should circumstances change, the net deferred tax assets may become subject to additional valuation allowances in the future. Additional valuation allowances would result in additional tax expense.

During the thirteen weeks ended July 31, 2021, as a result of the improvement seen in business conditions, the Company recognized $23.5 million of discrete tax benefits due to the release of valuation allowances, primarily in the U.S. and Germany, and a discrete tax benefit of $3.9 million due to the impact of a statutory rate change in the U.K on the valuation of deferred tax assets. The Company also recognized $6.7 million of tax benefits due to the anticipated utilization of deferred tax assets against projected pre-tax income for the full fiscal year, primarily in the U.S. and Germany based on information available, on which a valuation allowance had previously been established.

During the twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021, as a result of the improvement seen in business conditions, the Company recognized $23.6 million of discrete tax benefits due to the release of valuation allowances, primarily in the U.S. and Germany,

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and a discrete tax benefit of $3.9 million due to the impact of a statutory rate change in the U.K on the valuation of deferred tax assets. The Company also recognized $10.1 million of tax benefits related to the utilization of deferred tax assets against projected pre-tax income for the full fiscal year, primarily in the U.S. and Germany, based on information available, on which a valuation allowance had previously been established.

The Company continues to maintain valuation allowances in certain jurisdictions, principally Japan and Switzerland.

Share-based compensation

Refer to Note 11, “SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION,” for details on income tax benefits and charges related to share-based compensation awards during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021.

10. BORROWINGS

Details on the Company’s long-term borrowings, net, as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022 are as follows:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Long-term portion of borrowings, gross at carrying amount	$	307,730	$	307,730
Unamortized fees	(3,511)		(4,156)
Long-term borrowings, net	$	304,219	$	303,574

Senior Secured Notes

The terms of the Senior Secured Notes have remained unchanged from those disclosed in Note 13, “BORROWINGS,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of on the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.

ABL Facility

The terms of the Company’s senior secured revolving credit facility of up to $400.0 million (the “ABL Facility”) remained unchanged from those disclosed in Note 13, “BORROWINGS,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.

The Company did not have any borrowings outstanding under the ABL Facility as of July 30, 2022 or as of January 29, 2022.

As of July 30, 2022, availability under the ABL Facility was $399.2 million, net of $0.8 million in outstanding stand-by letters of credit. As the Company must maintain excess availability equal to the greater of 10% of the loan cap or $30 million under the ABL Facility, borrowing capacity available to the Company under the ABL Facility was $359.2 million as of July 30, 2022.

Representations, warranties and covenants

The agreements related to the Senior Secured Notes and the ABL Facility contain various representations, warranties and restrictive covenants that, among other things and subject to specified exceptions, restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to: grant or incur liens; incur, assume or guarantee additional indebtedness; sell or otherwise dispose of assets, including capital stock of subsidiaries; make investments in certain subsidiaries; pay dividends, make distributions or redeem or repurchase capital stock; change the nature of their business; and consolidate or merge with or into, or sell substantially all of the assets of the Company or Abercrombie & Fitch Management Co. (“A&F Management”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of A&F, to another entity.

The Senior Secured Notes are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by A&F and each of the existing and future wholly-owned domestic restricted subsidiaries of A&F that guarantee or will guarantee A&F Management’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) or certain future capital markets indebtedness.

Certain of the agreements related to the Senior Secured Notes and the ABL Facility also contain certain affirmative covenants, including reporting requirements such as delivery of financial statements, certificates and notices of certain events, maintaining insurance and providing additional guarantees and collateral in certain circumstances.

The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants under these agreements as of July 30, 2022.

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11. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Financial statement impact

The following table details share-based compensation expense and the related income tax impacts for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Share-based compensation expense	$	7,760	$	6,487	$	16,116	$	14,937
Income tax benefit associated with share-based compensation expense recognized	1,015		1,388		$	1,980	$	1,686

The following table details discrete income tax benefits and charges related to share-based compensation awards during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Income tax discrete (charges) benefits realized for tax deductions related to the issuance of shares	$	(113)	$	826	$	1,998	$	4,016
Income tax discrete (charges) benefits realized upon cancellation of stock appreciation rights	(8)		—		(203)		(3)
Total income tax discrete (charges) benefits related to share-based compensation awards	$	(121)	$	826	$	1,795	$	4,013

The following table details the amount of employee tax withheld by the Company upon the issuance of shares associated with restricted stock units vesting and the exercise of stock appreciation rights for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Employee tax withheld upon issuance of shares (1)	$	312	$	312	$	14,006	$	12,060

(1)    Classified within other financing activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Restricted stock units

The following table summarizes activity for restricted stock units for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022:

	Service-based Restricted Stock Units			Performance-based Restricted Stock Units			Market-based Restricted Stock Units
	Number of  Underlying Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number of  Underlying Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number of  Underlying Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested at January 29, 2022	2,532,240	$	17.16	340,149	$	27.08	680,184	$	22.81
Granted	913,689	29.74		165,263	32.07		82,635	45.15
Adjustments for performance achievement	—	—		5,668	23.05		18,881	36.24
Vested	(862,855)	17.84		(194,465)	23.05		(113,284)	36.24
Forfeited	(38,522)	18.79		—	—		—	—
Unvested at July 30, 2022 (1)	2,544,552	$	21.43	316,615	$	32.08	668,416	$	23.67

(1)    Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based and market-based vesting conditions are reflected at 100% of their target vesting amount in the table above. Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based and market-based vesting conditions can be achieved at up to 200% of their target vesting amount.

The following table details unrecognized compensation cost and the remaining weighted-average period over which these costs are expected to be recognized for restricted stock units as of July 30, 2022:

(in thousands)	Service-based Restricted Stock Units		Performance-based Restricted Stock Units		Market-based Restricted Stock Units
Unrecognized compensation cost	$	44,825	$	—	$	17,907
Remaining weighted-average period cost is expected to be recognized (years)	1.3		0.0		1.0

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Additional information pertaining to restricted stock units for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 follows:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Service-based restricted stock units:
Total grant date fair value of awards granted	$	27,173	$	21,358
Total grant date fair value of awards vested	15,393		12,427
Performance-based restricted stock units:
Total grant date fair value of awards granted	5,300		4,658
Total grant date fair value of awards vested	4,482		—
Market-based restricted stock units:
Total grant date fair value of awards granted	3,731		3,651
Total grant date fair value of awards vested	4,105		3,390

The weighted-average assumptions used for market-based restricted stock units in the Monte Carlo simulation during the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
Grant date market price	$	32.07		$	31.78
Fair value	45.15			49.81
Price volatility	66		%	66		%
Expected term (years)	2.9			2.9
Risk-free interest rate	2.3		%	0.3		%
Dividend yield	—			—
Average volatility of peer companies	72.9			72.0
Average correlation coefficient of peer companies	0.5146			0.4694

Stock appreciation rights

The following table summarizes stock appreciation rights activity for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022:

	Number of Underlying Shares	Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Outstanding at January 29, 2022	236,139	$	32.55
Forfeited or expired	(37,800)	48.72
Outstanding at July 30, 2022	198,339	$	29.47	$	—	2.4
Stock appreciation rights exercisable at July 30, 2022	198,339	$	29.47	$	—	2.4

No stock appreciation rights were exercised during the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 or July 31, 2021.

12. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Company is exposed to risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates and uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, to manage the financial impacts of these exposures. The Company does not use forward contracts to engage in currency speculation and does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

The Company uses derivative instruments, primarily foreign currency exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges, to hedge the foreign currency exchange rate exposure associated with forecasted foreign-currency-denominated intercompany inventory sales to foreign subsidiaries and the related settlement of the foreign-currency-denominated intercompany receivables. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates will either increase or decrease the Company’s intercompany equivalent cash flows and affect the Company’s U.S. Dollar earnings. Gains or losses on the foreign currency exchange forward contracts that are used to hedge these exposures are expected to partially offset this variability. Foreign currency exchange forward contracts represent agreements to exchange the currency of one country for the currency of another country at an agreed upon settlement date. These foreign currency exchange forward contracts typically have a maximum term

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of twelve months. The sale of the inventory to the Company’s customers will result in the reclassification of related derivative gains and losses that are reported in AOCL into earnings.

The Company also uses foreign currency exchange forward contracts to hedge certain foreign-currency-denominated net monetary assets/liabilities. Examples of monetary assets/liabilities include cash balances, receivables and payables. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates result in transaction gains or losses being recorded in earnings, as U.S. GAAP requires that monetary assets/liabilities be remeasured at the spot exchange rate at quarter-end and upon settlement. The Company has chosen not to apply hedge accounting to these instruments because there are no anticipated differences in the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instruments and the hedged items.

As of July 30, 2022, the Company had outstanding the following foreign currency exchange forward contracts that were entered into to hedge either a portion, or all, of forecasted foreign-currency-denominated intercompany inventory transactions, the resulting settlement of the foreign-currency-denominated intercompany accounts receivable, or both:

(in thousands)	Notional Amount (1)
Euro	$	35,470
British pound	18,909
Canadian dollar	5,656
Japanese yen	4,383

(1)    Amounts reported are the U.S. Dollar notional amounts outstanding as of July 30, 2022.

The fair value of derivative instruments is valued using quoted market prices of the same or similar instruments, adjusted for counterparty risk. The location and amounts of derivative fair values of foreign currency exchange forward contracts on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022 were as follows:

(in thousands)	Location	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022		Location	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Other current assets	$	5,169	$	4,973	Accrued expenses	$	3	$	—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Other current assets	—		—		Accrued expenses	—		—
Total		$	5,169	$	4,973		$	3	$	—

Information pertaining to derivative gains or losses from foreign currency exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Gain recognized in AOCL (1)	$	2,361	$	1,084	$	7,724	$	2,228
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization (2)	4,124		(1,697)		$	7,809	$	(3,152)

(1)Amount represents the change in fair value of derivative instruments.

(2)Amount represents gain (loss) reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) when the hedged item affects earnings, which is when merchandise is converted to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization.

Substantially all of the unrealized gain will be recognized in costs of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income over the next twelve months.

Additional information pertaining to derivative gains or losses from foreign currency exchange forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Gain (loss) recognized in other operating income, net	$	631	$	304	$	1,772	$	(164)

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13. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022, the activity in AOCL was as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended July 30, 2022
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Beginning balance at April 30, 2022	$	(131,092)	$	7,695	$	(123,397)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(4,914)		2,361		(2,553)
Reclassified gain from AOCL (1)	—		(4,124)		(4,124)
Tax effect	—		34		34
Other comprehensive loss after reclassifications	(4,914)		(1,729)		(6,643)
Ending balance at July 30, 2022	$	(136,006)	$	5,966	$	(130,040)
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 30, 2022
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Beginning balance at January 29, 2022	$	(120,689)	$	5,983	$	(114,706)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(15,317)		7,724		(7,593)
Reclassified gain from AOCL (1)	—		(7,809)		(7,809)
Tax effect	—		68		68
Other comprehensive loss after reclassifications	(15,317)		(17)		(15,334)
Ending balance at July 30, 2022	$	(136,006)	$	5,966	$	(130,040)

(1)    Amount represents gain reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021, the activity in AOCL was as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended July 31, 2021
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Beginning balance at May 1, 2021	$	(99,046)	$	(1,936)	$	(100,982)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(1,986)		1,084		(902)
Reclassified loss from AOCL (1)	—		1,697		1,697
Tax effect	—		(78)		(78)
Other comprehensive (loss) income after reclassifications	(1,986)		2,703		717
Ending balance at July 31, 2021	$	(101,032)	$	767	$	(100,265)
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 31, 2021
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Beginning balance at January 30, 2021	$	(97,772)	$	(4,535)	$	(102,307)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(3,260)		2,228		(1,032)
Reclassified loss from AOCL (1)	—		3,152		3,152
Tax effect	—		(78)		(78)
Other comprehensive (loss) income after reclassifications	(3,260)		5,302		2,042
Ending balance at July 31, 2021	$	(101,032)	$	767	$	(100,265)

(1)    Amount represents loss reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

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14. SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company’s two operating segments are brand-based: Hollister, which includes the Company’s Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist brands, and Abercrombie, which includes the Company’s Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids brands. These operating segments have similar economic characteristics, classes of consumers, products, and production and distribution methods, operate in the same regulatory environments, and have been aggregated into one reportable segment. Amounts shown below include net sales from wholesale, franchise and licensing operations, which are not a significant component of total revenue, and are aggregated within their respective operating segment and geographic area.

The Company’s net sales by operating segment for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Hollister	$	436,934	$	514,483	$	865,740	$	956,891
Abercrombie	368,157		350,367		752,113		689,364
Total	$	805,091	$	864,850	$	1,617,853	$	1,646,255

Net sales by geographic area are presented by attributing revenues to an individual country on the basis of the country in which the merchandise was sold for in-store purchases and on the basis of the shipping location provided by customers for digital and wholesale orders. The Company’s net sales by geographic area for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
U.S.	$	578,086	$	601,767	$	1,163,190	$	1,155,613
EMEA (1)	166,785		190,840		330,749		349,842
APAC (2)	27,778		41,228		57,675		87,274
Other (3)	32,442		31,015		66,239		53,526
International	$	227,005	$	263,083	$	454,663	$	490,642
Total	$	805,091	$	864,850	$	1,617,853	$	1,646,255

(1)    Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”)

(2)    Asia-Pacific Region (“APAC”)

(3) Other includes all sales that do not fall within the United States, EMEA, or APAC regions.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) should be read together with the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in “Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited),” to which all references to Notes in MD&A are made.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The Company cautions that any forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or made by the Company, its management or spokespeople involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors, many of which may be beyond the Company’s control. Words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “are confident,” “will,” “could,” “outlook,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. Future economic and industry trends that could potentially impact revenue and profitability are difficult to predict. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q will prove to be accurate. Factors that could cause results to differ from those expressed in the Company’s forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risks described or referenced in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2022 and otherwise in our reports and filings with the SEC, as well as the following:

•risks and uncertainty related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and any other adverse public health developments;

•risks related to changes in global economic and financial conditions, and the resulting impact on consumer confidence and consumer spending, as well as other changes in consumer discretionary spending habits;

•risks related to recent inflationary pressures with respect to labor and raw materials and global supply chain constraints that have, and could continue to, affect freight, transit and other costs;

•risks related to geopolitical conflict, including the on-going hostilities in Ukraine, acts of terrorism, mass casualty events, social unrest, civil disturbance or disobedience;

•risks related to our failure to engage our customers, anticipate customer demand and changing fashion trends, and manage our inventory;

•risks related to our ability to successfully invest in customer, digital and omnichannel initiatives;

•risks related to our ability to execute on our global store network optimization initiative;

•risks related to our international growth strategy;

•risks related to cyber security threats and privacy or data security breaches or the potential loss or disruption of our information systems;

•risks associated with climate change and other corporate responsibility issues; and.

•uncertainties related to future legislation, regulatory reform, policy changes, or interpretive guidance on existing legislation.

In light of the significant uncertainties in the forward-looking statements included herein, including the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other person, that the objectives of the Company will be achieved. The forward-looking statements included herein are based on information presently available to the management of the Company. Except as may be required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements including any financial targets and estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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INTRODUCTION

MD&A is provided as a supplement to the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto to help provide an understanding of the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity. MD&A is organized as follows:

•Overview. A general description of the Company’s business and certain segment information.

•Current Trends and Outlook. A discussion related to certain of the Company’s focus areas for the current fiscal year and discussion of certain risks and challenges as well as a summary of the Company’s performance for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021.

•Results of Operations. An analysis of certain components of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021.

•Liquidity and Capital Resources. A discussion of the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition and liquidity as of July 30, 2022, which includes (i) an analysis of financial condition as compared to January 29, 2022; (ii) an analysis of changes in cash flows for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022, as compared to the twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021; and (iii) an analysis of liquidity, including availability under the Company’s credit facility, the Company’s share repurchase program, and outstanding debt and covenant compliance.

•Recent Accounting Pronouncements. A discussion, as applicable, of the recent accounting pronouncements the Company has adopted or is currently evaluating, including the dates of adoption and/or expected dates of adoption, and anticipated effects on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

•Critical Accounting Estimates. A discussion of the accounting estimates considered to be important to the Company’s results of operations and financial condition, which typically require significant judgment and estimation on the part of management in their application.

•Non-GAAP Financial Measures. MD&A provides a discussion of certain financial measures that have been determined to not be presented in accordance with GAAP. This section includes certain reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures and additional details on non-GAAP financial measures, including information as to why the Company believes the non-GAAP financial measures provided within MD&A are useful to investors.

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OVERVIEW

Business summary

The Company is a global, digitally-led omnichannel retailer. The Company offers a broad assortment of apparel, personal care products and accessories for men, women and kids, which are sold primarily through its digital channels and Company-owned stores, as well as through various third-party arrangements. The Company’s two brand-based operating segments are Hollister, which includes the Company’s Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist brands, and Abercrombie, which includes the Company’s Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids brands. These five brands share a commitment to offering unique products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that allow customers around the world to express their own individuality and style. The Company operates primarily in North America, Europe and Asia.

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. All references herein to the Company’s fiscal years are as follows:

Fiscal year	Year ended/ ending	Number of weeks
Fiscal 2021	January 29, 2022	52
Fiscal 2022	January 28, 2023	52
Fiscal 2023	February 3, 2024	53

Seasonality

Due to the seasonal nature of the retail apparel industry, the results of operations for any current period are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year and the Company could have significant fluctuations in certain asset and liability accounts. The Company historically experiences its greatest sales activity during the fall season and, the third and fourth fiscal quarters, due to back-to-school and holiday sales periods, respectively.

CURRENT TRENDS AND OUTLOOK

Focus areas for Fiscal 2022

During the second quarter, the Company announced its Always Forward Plan, which outlines the Company’s long-term strategic goals. The Always Forward Plan is anchored on three strategic growth principles, which are to:

•Execute focused brand growth plans;

•Accelerate an enterprise-wide digital revolution; and

•Operate with financial discipline.

The following focus areas for fiscal 2022 serve as a framework to the company achieving sustainable growth and progressing toward the 2025 Always Forward Plan:

•Execute brand growth plans, primarily focused on continuing momentum at Abercrombie & Fitch and delivering standalone store experiences at Gilly Hicks;

•Accelerate digital and technology investments in systems and people to increase flexibility, modernize foundational systems and improve the customer experience;

•Operate with a more flexible cost structure, and seeking expense efficiencies while protecting investments in digital, technology and store growth to fund our strategic principles;

•Taking a data-driven approach to store expansion in under penetrated markets

•Optimize our global distribution network to increase capacity and improve delivery speed to customers; and

•Integrate environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices and standards throughout the Company.

Supply chain disruptions and impact of inflation

The Company has continued to see global supply chain constraints impacting our business and operations. In order to mitigate supply chain constraints and higher freight rates, the Company has taken, and expects to continue to take, certain mitigating actions including scheduling earlier inventory receipts to allow for longer lead times, expanding its number of freight vendors, and reducing air freight usage where possible. The Company’s responses to factory closures, transportation delays, and/or freight rates may not be adequate to offset the impact of these headwinds.

The inability to receive inventory in a timely manner could cause delays in responding to customer demand and adversely affect sales. During the latter half of Fiscal 2021, the Company increased its air freight usage in response to inventory delays imposed by temporary factory closures in Vietnam. This disruption and the associated increased costs adversely impacted the Company during the latter half of Fiscal 2021 and into the first half of Fiscal 2022. The Company has experienced and expects to continue to experience inflationary pressures affecting the Company’s freight, transit, and other costs, and we anticipate that these inflationary headwinds will continue through at least the balance of Fiscal 2022.

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The Company has also experienced historic inflationary pressures with respect to labor, cotton and other raw materials and other costs. Inflation can have a long-term impact on the Company because increasing costs may impact the ability to maintain satisfactory margins. The Company may be unsuccessful in passing these increased costs on to the customer through higher ticket prices. Furthermore, increases in inflation may not be matched by growth in consumer income, which also could have a negative impact on discretionary spending. In periods of perceived unfavorable conditions, consumers may reallocate available discretionary spending to areas outside of our core business. Consumers may use any remaining discretionary spending on travel and other experiences which may adversely impact demand for our products.

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law, with tax provisions primarily focused on implementing a 15% minimum tax on global adjusted financial statement income and a 1% excise tax on share repurchases. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will become effective beginning in Fiscal 2024. The Company does not currently expect that the Inflation Reduction Act will have a material impact on its income taxes.

Global Store Network Optimization

The Company has a goal of repositioning from larger format locations, such as, tourist dependent and flagship locations, to smaller, omni-enabled stores that cater to local customers. The Company continues to use data to inform its focus on aligning store square footage with digital penetration, and during the first half of Fiscal 2022, the Company opened 12 new stores, while closing 7 stores. As part of this focus, the Company plans to open 60 new stores, while closing 30 stores, during Fiscal 2022, pending negotiations with our landlord partners.

Future closures could be completed through natural lease expirations, while certain other leases include early termination options that can be exercised under specific conditions. The Company may also elect to exit or modify other leases, and could incur charges related to these actions. Additional details related to store count and gross square footage follow:

	Hollister (1)		Abercrombie (2)		Total Company (3)
	U.S.	International	U.S.	International	U.S.	International	Total
Number of stores:
January 29, 2022	351	154	173	51	524	205	729
New	7	3	2	—	9	3	12
Permanently closed	—	(2)	(3)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(7)
July 30, 2022	358	155	172	49	530	204	734
Gross square footage (in thousands):
July 30, 2022	2,353	1,207	1,149	350	3,502	1,557	5,059

(1)Hollister includes the Company’s Hollister and Gilly Hicks brands. Locations with Gilly Hicks carveouts within Hollister stores are represented as a single store count. Excludes 9 international franchise stores as of July 30, 2022 and 8 international franchise stores as of January 29, 2022. Excludes 15 Company-operated temporary stores as of July 30, 2022 and 14 Company-operated temporary stores as of January 29, 2022.

(2)Abercrombie includes the Company's Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids brands. Locations with abercrombie kids carveouts within Abercrombie & Fitch stores are represented as a single store count. Excludes 16 international franchise stores as of July 30, 2022 and 14 international franchise stores as of January 29, 2022. Excludes 4 Company-operated temporary stores as of each of July 30, 2022 and 5 Company-operated temporary stores as of January 29, 2022.

(3)This store count excludes one international third-party operated multi-brand outlet store as of each of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022.

COVID-19

There continues to be uncertainty surrounding ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy, supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, higher freight and labor costs, and labor shortages. Despite the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines, the pandemic remains volatile and continues to evolve, with resurgences and outbreaks occurring in various parts of the world, including those resulting from variants of the virus.

Certain adverse consequences of the pandemic continue to impact the macroeconomic environment and may persist for some time, including labor shortages, inflationary pressures, and disruptions of global supply chains and temporary store closures. The Company plans to follow the guidance of local governments to evaluate whether future store closures will be necessary. The extent of future impacts of COVID-19 on the Company’s business, including the duration and impact on overall customer demand, are uncertain as current circumstances are dynamic and depend on future developments, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of COVID-19, the emergence of new variants of coronavirus, and the availability and acceptance of effective vaccines, boosters or medical treatments. The Company will continue to assess the pandemic’s impact on its operations and financial situation, and will respond as appropriate.

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Impact of global events and uncertainty

We are a global multi-brand omnichannel specialty retailer, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia, among other regions, management is mindful of macroeconomic risks, global challenges and the changing global geopolitical environment, including the on-going conflict in Ukraine, that could adversely impact certain areas of the business. As a result, in addition to the events listed within the MD&A, management continues to monitor certain other global events. The Company continues to assess the potential impacts these events and similar events may have on the business in future periods and continues to develop and update contingency plans to assist in mitigating potential impacts. It is possible that the Company’s preparations for such events are not adequate to mitigate their impact, and that these events could further adversely affect its business and results of operations.

For a discussion of material risks that have the potential to cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations, refer to the disclosures under the heading “Forward-looking Statements and Risk Factors” in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” on the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.

Summary of results

A summary of results for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 follows:

	GAAP						Non-GAAP (1)
(in thousands, except change in net sales, gross profit rate, operating (loss) income margin and per share amounts)	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021			July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Net sales	$	805,091		$	864,850
Change in net sales	(6.9)		%	23.8		%
Gross profit rate	57.9		%	65.2		%
Operating (loss) income	$	(2,191)		$	114,787		$	(21)		$	115,573
Operating (loss) income margin	(0.3)		%	13.3		%	0.0		%	13.4		%
Net (loss) income attributable to A&F	$	(16,834)		$	108,500		$	(15,275)		$	109,062
Net (loss) income attributable to A&F per dilutive share	(0.33)			1.69			(0.30)			1.70
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Net sales	$	1,617,853		$	1,646,255
Change in net sales	(1.7)		%	39.1		%
Gross profit rate	56.6		%	64.3		%
Operating (loss) income	$	(11,917)		$	172,220		$	(6,325)		$	175,670
Operating (loss) income margin	(0.7)		%	10.5		%	(0.4)		%	10.7		%
Net (loss) income attributable to A&F	$	(33,303)		$	150,268		$	(29,240)		$	153,045
Net (loss) income attributable to A&F per dilutive share	(0.65)			2.32			(0.57)			2.36

(1)    Discussion as to why the Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors and a reconciliation of the Non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided below under “NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES.”

Certain components of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022 were as follows:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Cash and equivalents	$	369,957	$	823,139
Gross long-term borrowings outstanding, carrying amount	307,730		307,730
Inventories	708,024		525,864

Certain components of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the twenty-six week periods ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	(259,733)	$	49,945
Net cash used for investing activities	(51,610)		(35,269)
Net cash used for financing activities	(135,424)		(200,247)

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The estimated basis point (“BPS”) change disclosed throughout this Results of Operations section has been rounded based on the change in the percentage of net sales.

Net sales

The Company’s net sales by operating segment for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		$ Change		% Change
Hollister (1)	$	436,934	$	514,483	$	(77,549)	(15)%
Abercrombie (2)	368,157		350,367		17,790		5%
Total	$	805,091	$	864,850	$	(59,759)	(7)%
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		$ Change		% Change
Hollister(1)	$	865,740	$	956,891	$	(91,151)	(10)%
Abercrombie (2)	752,113		689,364		62,749		9%
Total	$	1,617,853	$	1,646,255	$	(28,402)	(2)%

(1)    Includes Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist brands.

(2)    Includes Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids brands.

Net sales by geographic area are presented by attributing revenues to an individual country on the basis of the country in which the merchandise was sold for in-store purchases and the shipping location provided by customers for digital orders. The Company’s net sales by geographic area for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		$ Change		% Change
U.S.	$	578,086	$	601,767	$	(23,681)	(4)%
EMEA	166,785		190,840		(24,055)		(13)%
APAC	27,778		41,228		(13,450)		(33)%
Other	32,442		31,015		1,427		5%
International	$	227,005	$	263,083	$	(36,078)	(14)%
Total	$	805,091	$	864,850	$	(59,759)	(7)%
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		$ Change		% Change
U.S.	$	1,163,190	$	1,155,613	$	7,577	1%
EMEA	330,749		349,842		(19,093)		(5)%
APAC	57,675		87,274		(29,599)		(34)%
Other	66,239		53,526		12,713		24%
International	$	454,663	$	490,642	$	(35,979)	(7)%
Total	1,617,853		1,646,255		(28,402)		(2)%

For the second quarter of Fiscal 2022, net sales decreased 7%, as compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2021, primarily due to a decrease in store sales as well as the adverse impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates of approximately $23 million, partially offset by an increase in average unit retail.

For the year-to-date period of Fiscal 2022, net sales decreased 2%, as compared to the year-to-date period of Fiscal 2021, primarily due to a decrease in basket size, as a result of decreased store traffic relative to last year, as well as the adverse impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates of approximately $32 million, partially offset by higher average unit retail year-over-year, driven by less promotions and lower clearance levels.

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Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net sales			% of Net sales	BPS Change
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	$	339,200	42.1%	$	301,365	34.8%	730
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net Sales			% of Net Sales	BPS Change
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	$	702,416	43.4%	$	587,636	35.7%	770

For the second quarter of Fiscal 2022, cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of net sales increased by approximately 730 basis points as compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2021. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by higher product costs, which contributed 750 basis points to the increase, as well as the adverse impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates which accounted for 30 basis points. These impacts were partially offset by higher average unit retail at Abercrombie.

For the year-to-date period of Fiscal 2022, cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of net sales increased by approximately 770 basis points, as compared to the year-to-date period of Fiscal 2021. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to increased freight and average unit costs, as well as the adverse impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Gross profit, exclusive of depreciation and amortization

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net sales			% of Net sales	BPS Change
Gross profit, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	$	465,891	57.9%	$	563,485	65.2%	(730)
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net Sales			% of Net Sales	BPS Change
Gross profit, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	$	915,437	56.6%	$	1,058,619	64.3%	(770)

Stores and distribution expense

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net sales			% of Net sales	BPS Change
Stores and distribution expense	$	340,791	42.3%	$	325,847	37.7%	460
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net Sales			% of Net Sales	BPS Change
Stores and distribution expense	$	678,334	41.9%	$	641,355	39.0%	290

For the second quarter of Fiscal 2022, stores and distribution expense increased 5%. as compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2021. The $15 million increase was related to $8.5 million in higher digital shipping and handling costs, as well as $6.5 million in DC fulfillment, compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2021.

For the year-to-date period of Fiscal 2022, stores and distribution expense increased 6%, as compared to the year-to-date period of Fiscal 2021, approximately half of the increase was related to higher shipping and DC fulfillment, as well as higher payroll expense.

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Marketing, general and administrative expense

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net sales			% of Net sales	BPS Change
Marketing, general and administrative expense	$	124,168	15.4%	$	123,913	14.3%	110
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net Sales			% of Net Sales	BPS Change
Marketing, general and administrative expense	$	246,317	15.2%	$	244,860	14.9%	30

For the second quarter of Fiscal 2022, marketing, general and administrative expense, as a percent of net sales increased 110 basis points as compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2021, primarily driven by increased compensation costs, due to higher average salaries, which was partially offset by decrease in marketing expense as compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2021.

For the year-to-date period of Fiscal 2022, marketing, general and administration expense, as a percent of net sales increased 30 basis points as compared to the year-to-date period of Fiscal 2021, primarily driven by increased payroll, consulting, and information technology expense. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in legal and incentive compensation expenses.

Asset impairment

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net sales			% of Net sales	BPS Change
Asset impairment	$	2,170	0.3%	$	786	0.1%	20
Excluded items:
Asset impairment charges (1)	(2,170)		(0.3)%	(786)		(0.1)%	(20)
Adjusted non-GAAP asset impairment	$	—	0.0%	$	—	—%	—
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net Sales			% of Net Sales	BPS Change
Asset impairment	$	5,592	0.3%	$	3,450	0.2%	10
Excluded items:
Asset impairment charges (1)	(5,592)		(0.3)%	(3,450)		(0.2)%	(10)
Adjusted non-GAAP asset impairment	$	—	0.0%	$	—	—%	—

(1)    Refer to “NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES,” for further details.

Refer to Note 8, “ASSET IMPAIRMENT.”

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Other operating income, net

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net sales			% of Net sales	BPS Change
Other operating expense (income), net	$	(953)	(0.1)%	$	1,848	0.2%	30
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net Sales			% of Net Sales	BPS Change
Other operating income, net	$	2,889	0.2%	$	3,266	0.2%	—

For the second quarter of Fiscal 2022, other operating expense, net decreased $2.8 million, as compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2021, primarily driven by losses on foreign currency exchange forward contracts.

Operating (loss) income

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net sales			% of Net sales	BPS Change
Operating (loss) income	$	(2,191)	(0.3)%	$	114,787	13.3%	(1,360)
Excluded items:
Asset impairment charges (1)	2,170		0.3%	786		0.1%	20
Adjusted non-GAAP operating (loss) income	$	(21)	0.0%	$	115,573	13.4%	(1,340)
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net Sales			% of Net Sales	BPS Change
Operating income (loss)	$	(11,917)	(0.7)%	$	172,220	10.5%	(1,120)
Excluded items:
Asset impairment charges (1)	5,592		0.3%	3,450		0.2%	10
Adjusted non-GAAP operating income (loss)	$	(6,325)	(0.4)%	$	175,670	10.7%	(1,110)

(1)    Refer to “NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES,” for further details.

Interest expense, net

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net sales			% of Net sales	BPS Change
Interest expense	$	7,660	1.0%	$	13,560	1.6%	(60)
Interest income	(743)		(0.1)%	(2,285)		(0.3)	20
Interest expense, net	$	6,917	0.9%	$	11,275	1.3	(40)
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net Sales			% of Net Sales	BPS Change
Interest expense	$	15,469	1.0%	$	22,703	1.4%	(40)
Interest income	(1,245)		(0.1)%	(2,822)		(0.2)	10
Interest expense, net	$	14,224	0.9%	$	19,881	1.2	(30)

For the second quarter of Fiscal 2022, interest expense, net decreased $4.4 million, as compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2021, primarily driven by lower interest expense as a result of lower borrowings and the one-time $5.3 million loss on the extinguishment of debt related to the purchase of Senior Secured Notes recognized in second quarter of 2021.

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For the year-to-date period of Fiscal 2022, interest expense, net decreased $5.7 million as compared to the year-to-date period of Fiscal 2021. primarily driven by lower interest expense as a result of lower borrowings and the one-time loss on the extinguishment of debt related to the purchase of Senior Secured Notes recognized in second quarter of 2021.

Income tax expense (benefit)

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands, except ratios)			Effective Tax Rate			Effective Tax Rate
Income tax expense (benefit)	$	5,634	(61.9)%	$	(6,944)	(6.7)%
Excluded items:
Tax effect of pre-tax excluded items (1)	611			224
Adjusted non-GAAP income tax expense (benefit)	$	6,245	(90.0)%	$	(6,720)	(6.4)%
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands, except ratios)			Effective Tax Rate			Effective Tax Rate
Income tax expense (benefit)	$	3,447	(13.2)%	$	(823)	(0.5)%
Excluded items:
Tax effect of pre-tax excluded items (1)	1,529			673
Adjusted non-GAAP income tax expense	$	4,976	(24.2)%	$	(150)	(0.1)%

(1)    The tax effect of pre-tax excluded items is the difference between the tax provision calculation on a GAAP basis and on an adjusted non-GAAP basis. Refer to “Operating (loss) income” and “NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES,” for details of pre-tax excluded items. 

Refer to Note 9, “INCOME TAXES.”

Net (loss) income attributable to A&F

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net sales			% of Net sales	BPS Change
Net (loss) income attributable to A&F	$	(16,834)	(2.1)%	$	108,500	12.5%	(1,460)
Excluded items, net of tax (1)	1,559		0.2%	562		0.1%	10
Adjusted non-GAAP net (loss) income attributable to A&F (2)	$	(15,275)	(1.9)%	$	109,062	12.6%	(1,450)
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
(in thousands)			% of Net Sales			% of Net Sales	BPS Change
Net income (loss) attributable to A&F	$	(33,303)	(2.1)%	$	150,268	9.1%	(1,120)
Excluded items, net of tax (1)	4,063		0.3%	2,777		0.2%	10
Adjusted non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to A&F (2)	$	(29,240)	(1.8)%	$	153,045	9.3%	(1,110)

(1)    Excluded items presented above under “Operating (loss) income,” and “Income tax expense (benefit)” 

(2)    Refer to “NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES,” for further details.

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Net (loss) income per diluted share attributable to A&F

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		$ Change
Net (loss) income attributable to A&F per diluted share	$	(0.33)	$	1.69	$(2.02)
Excluded items, net of tax (1)	0.03		0.01		0.02
Adjusted non-GAAP net (loss) income per diluted share attributable to A&F	(0.30)		1.70		(2.00)
Impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		(0.09)		0.09
Adjusted non-GAAP net (loss) income per diluted share attributable to A&F on a constant currency basis (2)	(0.30)		1.61		(1.91)
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		$ Change
Net income (loss) per diluted share attributable to A&F	$	(0.65)	$	2.32	$(2.97)
Excluded items, net of tax (1)	0.08		0.04		$0.04
Adjusted non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share attributable to A&F	(0.57)		2.36		$(2.93)
Impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		(0.04)		$0.04
Adjusted non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share attributable to A&F on a constant currency basis (2)	(0.57)		2.32		$(2.89)

(1)    Excluded items presented above under “Operating (loss) income,” and “Income tax expense (benefit).” 

(2)    Refer to “NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES,” for further details.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Overview

The Company’s capital allocation strategy, priorities and investments are reviewed by A&F’s Board of Directors considering both liquidity and valuation factors. The Company believes that it will have adequate liquidity to fund operating activities for the next 12 months. The Company monitors financing market conditions and may in the future determine whether and when to amend, modify, or restructure its ABL Facility and/or the Senior Secured Notes. For a discussion of the Company’s share repurchase activity and suspended dividend program, please see below under “Share repurchases and dividends.”

Primary sources and uses of cash

The Company’s business has two principal selling seasons: the spring season, which includes the first and second fiscal quarters (“Spring”) and the fall season, which includes the third and fourth fiscal quarters (“Fall”). The Company generally experiences its greatest sales activity during the Fall season, due to the back-to-school and holiday sales periods. The Company relies on excess operating cash flows, which are largely generated in Fall, to fund operations throughout the year and to reinvest in the business to support future growth. The Company also has the ABL Facility available as a source of additional funding, which is described further below under “Credit facility and Senior Secured Notes”.

Over the next twelve months, the Company expects its primary cash requirements to be directed towards prioritizing investments in the business and continuing to fund operating activities, including the acquisition of inventory, and obligations related to compensation, marketing, leases and any lease buyouts or modifications it may exercise, taxes and other operating activities.

The Company evaluates opportunities for investments in the business that are in line with initiatives that position the business for sustainable long-term growth that align with its strategic pillars as described within “Item 1. Business - STRATEGY AND KEY BUSINESS PRIORITIES” included on the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K, including being opportunistic regarding growth opportunities. Examples of potential investment opportunities include, but are not limited to, new store experiences, and investments in its digital and omnichannel initiatives. Historically, the Company has utilized free cash flow generated from operations to fund any discretionary capital expenditures, which have been prioritized towards new store experiences, as well as digital and omnichannel investments, information technology, and other projects. For the year-to-date period ended July 30, 2022, the Company used $59.6 million towards capital expenditures. Total capital expenditures for Fiscal 2022 are expected to be approximately $150 million.

The Company measures liquidity using total cash and cash equivalents and incremental borrowing available under the ABL Facility. As of July 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $370.0 million and total liquidity of approximately $729.2 million, compared with cash and cash equivalents of $823.1 million and total liquidity of approximately $1.1 billion at the beginning of Fiscal 2022. This allows the Company to evaluate potential opportunities to strategically deploy excess cash and/or deleverage the balance sheet, depending on various factors, such as market and business conditions, including the Company’s ability to accelerate investments in the business. Such opportunities include, but are not limited to, returning cash to shareholders through share repurchases or repurchasing outstanding Senior Secured Notes.

Share repurchases and dividends

In November 2021, the A&F Board of Directors approved a new $500 million share repurchase authorization, replacing the prior 2021 share repurchase authorization of 10.0 million shares, which had approximately 3.9 million shares remaining available. During the year-to-date period ended July 30, 2022, the Company repurchased approximately 4.3 million shares for approximately $117.8 million .

Historically, the Company has repurchased shares of its Common Stock from time to time, dependent on excess liquidity, market conditions, and business conditions, with the objectives of returning excess cash to shareholders and offsetting dilution from issuances of Common Stock associated with the exercise of employee stock appreciation rights and the vesting of restricted stock units. Shares may be repurchased in the open market, including pursuant to trading plans established in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), through privately negotiated transactions or other transactions or by a combination of such methods. Refer to “Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds” of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the amount remaining available for purchase under the Company’s publicly announced stock repurchase authorization.

In May 2020, the Company announced that it had temporarily suspended its dividend program in order to preserve liquidity and maintain financial flexibility in light of COVID-19. The Company may in the future review its dividend program to determine, in light of facts and circumstances at that time, whether and when to reinstate. Any dividends are declared at the discretion of A&F’s Board of Directors. A&F’s Board of Directors reviews and establishes a dividend amount, if at all, based on A&F’s financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, current and projected cash flows, business prospects and other factors, including any restrictions under the Company’s agreements related to the Senior Secured Notes and the ABL Facility. There can be no assurance that the Company will declare and pay dividends in the future or, if dividends are paid, that they will be in amounts similar to past dividends.

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Credit facility and Senior Secured Notes

As of July 30, 2022, the Company had $307.7 million of gross borrowings outstanding under the Senior Secured Notes.

In addition, the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides for the ABL Facility, which is a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility of up to $400 million. As of July 30, 2022, the Company did not have any borrowings outstanding under the ABL Facility. The ABL Facility matures on April 29, 2026.

Details regarding the remaining borrowing capacity under the ABL Facility as of July 30, 2022 are as follows:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022
Borrowing base	$	400,000
Less: Outstanding stand-by letters of credit	(751)
Borrowing capacity	399,249
Less: Minimum excess availability (1)	(40,000)
Borrowing available	$	359,249

(1)    The Company must maintain excess availability equal to the greater of 10% of the loan cap or $30 million under the ABL Facility.

Refer to Note 10, “BORROWINGS.”

Income taxes

The Company’s earnings and profits from its foreign subsidiaries could be repatriated to the U.S. without incurring additional federal income tax. The Company determined that the balance of the Company’s undistributed earnings and profits from its foreign subsidiaries as of February 2, 2019 are considered indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S., and if these funds were to be repatriated to the U.S., the Company would expect to incur an insignificant amount of state income taxes and foreign withholding taxes. The Company accrues for both state income taxes and foreign withholding taxes with respect to earnings and profits earned after February 2, 2019, in such a manner that these funds could be repatriated without incurring additional tax expense. As of July 30, 2022, $254.2 million of the Company’s $370.0 million of cash and equivalents were held by foreign affiliates. The Company is not dependent on dividends from its foreign affiliates to fund its U.S. operations or to fund investing and financing cash flow activities.

Refer to Note 9, “INCOME TAXES.”

Analysis of cash flows

The table below provides certain components of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Cash and equivalents, and restricted cash and equivalents, beginning of period	$	834,368	$	1,124,157
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	(259,733)		49,945
Net cash used for investing activities	(51,610)		(35,269)
Net cash used for financing activities	(135,424)		(200,247)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash	(7,567)		(2,547)
Net decrease in cash and equivalents, and restricted cash and equivalents	(454,334)		(188,118)
Cash and equivalents, and restricted cash and equivalents, end of period	$	380,034	$	936,039

Operating activities - During the year-to-date period ended July 30, 2022, net cash used for operating activities included the acquisition of inventory and increased payments to vendors, including additional rent payments made during the period due to fiscal calendar shifting relative to monthly rent due dates as well as decreased cash receipts as a result of the 2% year-over-year decrease in net sales.

In addition, during the year-to-date period ended July 31, 2021, the Company finalized an agreement with and paid its landlord partner to settle all remaining obligations related to the SoHo Hollister flagship store in New York City, which closed during the second quarter of Fiscal 2019. Prior to this new agreement, the Company was required to make payments in aggregate of $80.1 million pursuant to the lease agreements through Fiscal 2028. The new agreement resulted in an acceleration of payments and provided for a discount resulting in an operating cash outflow of $63.8 million during the year-to-date period ended July 31, 2021.

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Investing activities - During the year-to-date period ended July 30, 2022, net cash used for investing activities was primarily used for capital expenditures of $59.6 million, partially offset by the proceeds from the sale of property and equipment of $8.0 million, as compared to net cash used for investing activities of capital expenditures of $35.3 million for the year-to-date period ended July 31, 2021.

Financing activities - During the year-to-date period ended July 30, 2022, net cash used for financing activities included the purchase of approximately 4.3 million shares of Common Stock with a market value of approximately $117.8 million. During the year-to-date period ended July 31, 2021, net cash used by financing activities included the purchase of $42.3 million of outstanding Senior Secured Notes at a premium of $4.7 million. In addition, the Company purchased approximately 3.5 million shares of Common Stock with a market value of approximately $135.2 million.

Contractual obligations

The Company’s contractual obligations consist primarily of operating leases, purchase orders for merchandise inventory, unrecognized tax benefits, certain retirement obligations, lease deposits and other agreements to purchase goods and services that are legally binding and that require minimum quantities to be purchased. These contractual obligations impact the Company’s short-term and long-term liquidity and capital resource needs.

There have been no material changes in the Company’s contractual obligations since January 29, 2022, with the exception of those obligations which occurred in the normal course of business (primarily changes in the Company’s merchandise inventory-related purchases and lease obligations, which fluctuate throughout the year as a result of the seasonal nature of the Company’s operations).

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

The Company describes its significant accounting policies in Note 2, “SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” included on the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K. The Company reviews recent accounting pronouncements on a quarterly basis and has excluded discussion of those not applicable to the Company and those that did not have, or are not expected to have, a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The Company describes its critical accounting estimates in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” included on the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K. There have been no significant changes in critical accounting policies and estimates since the end of Fiscal 2021.

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes discussion of certain financial measures calculated and presented on both a GAAP and a non-GAAP basis. The Company believes that each of the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” is useful to investors as it provides a meaningful basis to evaluate the Company’s operating performance excluding the effect of certain items that the Company believes may not reflect its future operating outlook, such as certain asset impairment charges related to the Company’s flagship stores and significant impairments primarily attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic, thereby supplementing investors’ understanding of comparability of operations across periods. Management used these non-GAAP financial measures during the periods presented to assess the Company’s performance and to develop expectations for future operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should be used as a supplement to, and not as an alternative to, the Company’s GAAP financial results, and may not be calculated in the same manner as similar measures presented by other companies.

Comparable sales

At times, the Company provides comparable sales, defined as the year-over-year percentage change in the aggregate of (1) net sales for stores that have been open as the same brand at least one year and square footage has not been expanded or reduced by more than 20% within the past year, with the prior year’s net sales converted at the current year’s foreign currency exchange rates to remove the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, and (2) digital net sales with the prior year’s net sales converted at the current year’s foreign currency exchange rates to remove the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Comparable sales exclude revenue other than store and digital sales. Management uses comparable sales to understand the drivers of year-over-year changes in net sales and believes comparable sales is a useful metric as it can assist investors in distinguishing the portion of the Company’s revenue attributable to existing locations from the portion attributable to the opening or closing of stores. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is change in net sales. In light of store closures related to COVID-19, the Company has not disclosed comparable sales since Fiscal 2019.

Excluded items

The following financial measures are disclosed on a GAAP and on an adjusted non-GAAP basis excluding the following items, as applicable:

Financial measures (1)	Excluded items
Operating (loss) income	Asset impairment charges
Income tax expense (benefit) (2)	Tax effect of pre-tax excluded items
Net (loss) income and net (loss) income per share attributable to A&F (2)	Pre-tax excluded items and the tax effect of pre-tax excluded items

(1) Certain of these financial measures are also expressed as a percentage of net sales.

(2)    The tax effect of excluded items is the difference between the tax provision calculation on a GAAP basis and on an adjusted non-GAAP basis.

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Financial information on a constant currency basis

The Company provides certain financial information on a constant currency basis to enhance investors’ understanding of underlying business trends and operating performance by removing the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Management also uses financial information on a constant currency basis to award employee performance-based compensation. The effect from foreign currency exchange rates, calculated on a constant currency basis, is determined by applying the current period’s foreign currency exchange rates to the prior year’s results and is net of the year-over-year impact from hedging. The per diluted share effect from foreign currency exchange rates is calculated using a 26% effective tax rate.

A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial metrics on a constant currency basis to financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 follows:

(in thousands, except change in net sales, gross profit rate, operating margin and per share data)	Thirteen Weeks Ended					Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Net sales	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		% Change	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		% Change
GAAP	$	805,091	$	864,850	(7)%	$	1,617,853	$	1,646,255	(2)%
Impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		(23,124)		3%	—		(32,052)		2%
Non-GAAP on a constant currency basis	$	805,091	$	841,726	(4)%	$	1,617,853	$	1,614,203	—%
Gross profit, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		BPS Change (1)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		BPS Change (1)
GAAP	$	465,891	$	563,485	(730)	$	915,437	$	1,058,619	(770)
Impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		(16,117)		20	—		(19,400)		(10)
Non-GAAP on a constant currency basis	$	465,891	$	547,368	(710)	$	915,437	$	1,039,219	(780)
Operating (loss) income	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		BPS Change (1)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		BPS Change (1)
GAAP	$	(2,191)	$	114,787	(1,360)	$	(11,917)	$	172,220	(1,120)
Excluded items (2)	(2,170)		(786)		(20)	(5,592)		(3,450)		(10)
Adjusted non-GAAP	$	(21)	$	115,573	(1,380)	$	(6,325)	$	175,670	(1,110)
Impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		(7,984)		100	—		(3,643)		—
Adjusted non-GAAP on a constant currency basis	$	(21)	$	107,589	(1,280)	$	(6,325)	$	172,027	(1,110)
Net (loss) income attributable to A&F per diluted share	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		$ Change	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		$ Change
GAAP	$	(0.33)	$	1.69	$(2.02)	$	(0.65)	$	2.32	$(2.97)
Excluded items, net of tax (2)	(0.03)		(0.01)		(0.02)	(0.08)		(0.04)		(0.04)
Adjusted non-GAAP	$	(0.30)	$	1.70	$(2.00)	$	(0.57)	$	2.36	$(2.93)
Impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		(0.09)		0.09	—		(0.04)		0.04
Adjusted non-GAAP on a constant currency basis	$	(0.30)	$	1.61	$(1.91)	$	(0.57)	$	2.32	$(2.89)

(1)    The estimated basis point change has been rounded based on the change in the percentage of net sales.

(2)    Excluded items for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 consisted of pre-tax store asset impairment charges and the tax effect of pre-tax excluded items.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The Company maintains its cash equivalents in financial instruments, primarily time deposits and money market funds, with original maturities of three months or less. Due to the short-term nature of these instruments, changes in interest rates are not expected to materially affect the fair value of these financial instruments.

The Rabbi Trust includes amounts to meet funding obligations to participants in the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Nonqualified Savings and Supplemental Retirement Plan I, the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Nonqualified Savings and Supplemental Retirement Plan II and the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. The Rabbi Trust assets primarily consist of trust-owned life insurance policies, which are recorded at cash surrender value. The change in cash surrender value of the trust-owned life insurance policies held in the Rabbi Trust resulted in realized gains of $0.4 million for each of the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021, respectively and $0.7 million for each of the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021, which are recorded in interest expense, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

The Rabbi Trust assets were included in other assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022 and are restricted in their use as noted above.

INTEREST RATE RISK

Prior to July 2, 2020, the Company’s exposure to market risk due to changes in interest rates related primarily to the increase or decrease in the amount of interest expense from fluctuations in the LIBO rate, or an alternate base rate associated with the Company’s former term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) and the ABL Facility. On July 2, 2020 the Company issued the Senior Secured Notes and repaid all outstanding borrowings under the Term Loan Facility and the ABL Facility, thereby eliminating any then existing cash flow market risk due to changes in interest rates. The Senior Secured Notes are exposed to interest rate risk that is limited to changes in fair value. This analysis for Fiscal 2022 may differ from the actual results due to potential changes in gross borrowings outstanding under the ABL Facility and potential changes in interest rate terms and limitations described within the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.

In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the authority that regulates LIBO rate) announced it intended to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBO rate after 2021. Certain publications of the LIBO rate were phased out at the end of 2021 and all LIBO rate publications will cease after June 30, 2023. The transition from the LIBO rate to alternative rates is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s interest expense. In addition, the Company has seen lower interest income earned on the Company’s investments and cash holdings, reflecting average daily balances.

FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE RISK

A&F’s international subsidiaries generally operate with functional currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Since the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in U.S. Dollars, the Company must translate all components of these financial statements from functional currencies into U.S. Dollars at exchange rates in effect during or at the end of the reporting period. The fluctuation in the value of the U.S. Dollar against other currencies affects the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities. The potential impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations increases as international operations relative to domestic operations increase.

A&F and its subsidiaries have exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates associated with foreign currency transactions and forecasted foreign currency transactions, including the purchase of inventory between subsidiaries and foreign-currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Company has established a program that primarily utilizes foreign currency exchange forward contracts to partially offset the risks associated with the effects of certain foreign currency transactions and forecasted transactions. Under this program, increases or decreases in foreign currency exchange rate exposures are partially offset by gains or losses on foreign currency exchange forward contracts, to mitigate the impact of foreign currency exchange gains or losses. The Company does not use forward contracts to engage in currency speculation. Outstanding foreign currency exchange forward contracts are recorded at fair value at the end of each fiscal period.

Foreign currency exchange forward contracts are sensitive to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company assessed the risk of loss in fair values from the effect of a hypothetical 10% devaluation of the U.S. Dollar against the exchange rates for foreign currencies under contract. Such a hypothetical devaluation would decrease derivative contract fair values by approximately $5.9 million. As the Company’s foreign currency exchange forward contracts are primarily designated as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions, the hypothetical change in fair values would be expected to be largely offset by the net change in fair values of the underlying hedged items. Refer to Note 12, “DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS,” for the fair value of any outstanding foreign currency exchange forward contracts included in other current assets and accrued expenses as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

A&F maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that A&F files or submits 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 A&F’s management, including A&F’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Because of inherent limitations, disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of disclosure controls and procedures are met.

A&F’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer of A&F (who serves as Principal Executive Officer of A&F) and the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of A&F (who serves as Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of A&F), evaluated the effectiveness of A&F’s design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2022. The Chief Executive Officer of A&F (in such individual’s capacity as the Principal Executive Officer of A&F) and the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of A&F (in such individual’s capacity as the Principal Financial Officer of A&F) concluded that A&F’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable level of assurance as of July 30, 2022.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

There were no changes in A&F’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2022 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, A&F’s internal control over financial reporting.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. 37 2022 2Q Form 10-Q

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company is a defendant in lawsuits and other adversary proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company’s legal costs incurred in connection with the resolution of claims and lawsuits are generally expensed as incurred, and the Company establishes estimated liabilities for the outcome of litigation where losses are deemed probable and the amount of loss, or range of loss, is reasonably estimable. The Company also determines estimates of reasonably possible losses or ranges of reasonably possible losses in excess of related accrued liabilities, if any, when it has determined that a loss is reasonably possible and it is able to determine such estimates. The Company’s accrued charges for certain legal contingencies are classified within accrued expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets included in “Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited),” of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on currently available information, the Company cannot estimate a range of reasonably possible losses in excess of the accrued charges for legal contingencies. In addition, the Company has not established accruals for certain claims and legal proceedings pending against the Company where it is not possible to reasonably estimate the outcome or potential liability, and the Company cannot estimate a range of reasonably possible losses for these legal matters. Actual liabilities may differ from the amounts recorded, due to uncertainties regarding final settlement agreement negotiations, court approvals and the terms of any approval by the courts, and there can be no assurance that the final resolution of legal matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company’s assessment of the current exposure could change in the event of the discovery of additional facts.

In addition, pursuant to Item 103(c)(3)(iii) of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act, the Company is required to disclose certain information about environmental proceedings to which a governmental authority is a party if the Company reasonably believes such proceedings may result in monetary sanctions, exclusive of interest and costs, above a stated threshold. The Company has elected to apply a threshold of $1 million for purposes of determining whether disclosure of any such proceedings is required.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The Company’s risk factors as of July 30, 2022 have not changed materially from those disclosed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

There were no sales of equity securities during the second quarter of Fiscal 2022 that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

The following table provides information regarding the purchase of shares of Common Stock made by or on behalf of A&F or any “affiliated purchaser” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act during each fiscal month of the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2022:

Period (fiscal month)	Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)	Maximum Number of Shares (or Approximate Dollar Value) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2)(3)
May 1, 2022 through May 28, 2022	1,968	$	32.94	—	$	257,959,401
May 29, 2022 through July 2, 2022	400,195	18.85		400,000	250,418,381
July 3, 2021 through July 30, 2022	600,663	17.06		600,000	240,184,764
Total	1,002,826	17.77		1,000,000	240,184,764

(1)An aggregate of 2,826 shares of Common Stock purchased during the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2022 were withheld for tax payments due upon the vesting of employee restricted stock units and the exercise of employee stock appreciation rights.

(2)On November 23, 2021, we announced that the A&F Board of Directors approved a new $500 million share repurchase authorization, replacing the prior 2021 share repurchase authorization of 10.0 million shares, which had approximately 3.9 million shares remaining available.

(3)The number shown represents, as of the end of each period, the approximate dollar value of Common Stock that may yet be purchased under A&F’s publicly announced stock repurchase authorization described in footnote 2 above. The shares may be purchased, from time to time depending on business and market conditions.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. 38 2022 2Q Form 10-Q

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit	Document
3.1	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., reflecting amendments through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to A&F’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 30, 2011 (File No. 001-12107). [This document represents the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in compiled form incorporating all amendments. This compiled document has not been filed with the Delaware Secretary of State.]
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reflecting amendments through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.10 to A&F’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 (File No. 001-12107). [This document represents the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in compiled form incorporating all amendments.]
10.1	Abercrombie & Fitch Co. 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Associates (as amended on June 8, 2022), incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to A&F’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2022 (File No. 001-12107)
31.1	Certifications by Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
31.2	Certifications by Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.1	Certifications by Chief Executive Officer (who serves as Principal Executive Officer) and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (who serves as Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.**
101.INS	Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its Inline XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.*
101.SCH	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*
101.CAL	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*
101.DEF	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.*
101.LAB	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.*
101.PRE	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101).*

*     Filed herewith.

**    Furnished herewith.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. 39 2022 2Q Form 10-Q

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Date: September 7, 2022	By:	/s/ Scott D. Lipesky
		Scott D. Lipesky
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Authorized Officer)

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. 40 2022 2Q Form 10-Q

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Fran Horowitz, certify that:

1.    I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. for the quarterly period ended July 30, 2022;

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.

	Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Date: September 7, 2022	By:	/s/ Fran Horowitz
		Fran Horowitz
		Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Scott D. Lipesky, certify that:

1.    I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. for the quarterly period ended July 30, 2022;

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.

	Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Date: September 7, 2022	By:	/s/ Scott D. Lipesky
		Scott D. Lipesky
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

Certifications by Chief Executive Officer (who serves as Principal Executive Officer) and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (who serves as Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (the “Corporation”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 30, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned Fran Horowitz, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation (serving as Principal Executive Officer of the Corporation) and Scott D. Lipesky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation (serving as Principal Financial Officer of the Corporation), certify, pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

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

(2)    The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation and its subsidiaries.

/s/ Fran Horowitz	/s/ Scott D. Lipesky
Fran Horowitz Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)	Scott D. Lipesky Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Date: September 7, 2022	Date: September 7, 2022

*    These certifications are being furnished as required by Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section. These certifications shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Corporation specifically incorporates these certifications by reference in such filing.

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	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021		Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Document Period End Date				Jul. 30, 2022
Net sales	$ 805,091	$ 864,850		$ 1,617,853	$ 1,646,255
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Marketing, general and administrative expense	124,168	123,913		246,317	244,860
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Net (loss) income attributable to A&F per share
Basic	$ (0.33)	$ 1.77		$ (0.65)	$ 2.43
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Cash and equivalents	$ 369,957	$ 823,139
Receivables	79,820	69,102
Inventories	708,024	525,864
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Total current assets	1,262,688	1,507,759
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Accounts payable	408,297	374,829
Accrued expenses	342,690	395,815
Short-term portion of operating lease liabilities	202,699	222,823
Income taxes payable	5,582	21,773
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Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities	714,265	697,264
Long-term portion of borrowings, net	304,219	303,574
Other liabilities	83,415	86,089
Total long-term liabilities	1,101,899	1,086,927
Stockholders’ equity
Class A Common Stock: $0.01 par value: 150,000 shares authorized and 103,300 shares issued for all periods presented	1,033	1,033
Paid-in capital	405,127	413,190
Retained earnings	2,333,867	2,386,156
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Total Abercrombie & Fitch Co. stockholders’ equity	661,788	826,090
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	Jul. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($)
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Noncontrolling interests				10,367
Total stockholders' equity	966,933
Shares, Outstanding		52,985					50,315
Total Abercrombie & Fitch Co. stockholders’ equity	826,090	$ 1,033	413,190		2,386,156	(114,706)	$ (1,859,583)
Noncontrolling interests	11,234			11,234
Total stockholders' equity	837,324
Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, before Tax				3,715
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	(33,303)				(33,303)
Net (loss) income	(29,588)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		4,260					4,260
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	(117,775)						$ (117,775)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture		746					(746)
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture	(14,006)		(24,179)		(18,986)		$ 29,159
Share-based compensation expense	(16,116)		(16,116)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax	(17)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(15,317)
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	(3,810)			(3,810)
Shares, Outstanding		50,442					52,858
Total Abercrombie & Fitch Co. stockholders’ equity		$ 1,033	398,412		2,350,807	(123,397)	$ (1,931,494)
Noncontrolling interests				9,444
Total stockholders' equity	704,805
Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, before Tax				2,092
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	(16,834)				(16,834)
Net (loss) income	(14,742)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		1,000					1,000
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	(17,775)						$ (17,775)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture		29					(29)
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture	(81)		(1,045)		(106)		$ 1,070
Share-based compensation expense	(7,760)		(7,760)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax	(1,729)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(4,914)
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	(397)			(397)
Shares, Outstanding		49,471					53,829
Total Abercrombie & Fitch Co. stockholders’ equity	661,788	$ 1,033	$ 405,127		$ 2,333,867	$ (130,040)	$ (1,948,199)
Noncontrolling interests	11,139			$ 11,139
Total stockholders' equity	$ 672,927

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Nature of Business (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022
Nature of Business [Abstract]
Nature of Business	NATURE OF BUSINESSAbercrombie & Fitch Co. (“A&F”), a company incorporated in Delaware in 1996, through its subsidiaries (collectively, A&F and its subsidiaries are referred to as “Abercrombie & Fitch” or the “Company”), is a global, digitally-led omnichannel retailer. The Company offers a broad assortment of apparel, personal care products and accessories for men, women and kids, which are sold primarily through its digital channels and Company-owned stores, as well as through various third-party arrangements. The Company’s two brand-based operating segments are Hollister, which includes the Company’s Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist brands, and Abercrombie, which includes the Company’s Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids brands. These five brands share a commitment to offering unique products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that allow customers around the world to express their own individuality and style. The Company operates primarily in North America, Europe and Asia.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of consolidation

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include historical financial statements of, and transactions applicable to, the Company and reflect its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

The Company has interests in an Emirati business venture and in a Kuwaiti business venture with Majid al Futtaim Fashion L.L.C. (“MAF”) and in a United States of America (the “U.S.”) business venture with Dixar L.L.C. (“Dixar”), each of which meets the definition of a variable interest entity (“VIE”). The purpose of the business ventures with MAF is to operate stores in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait and the purpose of the business venture with Dixar is to hold the intellectual property related to the Social Tourist brand. The Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of these VIEs; therefore, the Company has consolidated the operating results, assets and liabilities of these VIEs, with the noncontrolling interests’ (“NCI”) portions of net income presented as net income attributable to NCI on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income and the NCI portion of stockholders’ equity presented as NCI on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Fiscal year

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. This typically results in a fifty-two week year, but occasionally gives rise to an additional week, resulting in a fifty-three week year. Fiscal years are designated in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes, as well as the remainder of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, by the calendar year in which the fiscal year commences. All references herein to the Company’s fiscal years are as follows:

Fiscal year	Year ended/ ending	Number of weeks
Fiscal 2021	January 29, 2022	52
Fiscal 2022	January 28, 2023	52
Fiscal 2023	February 3, 2024	53

Interim financial statements

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of July 30, 2022, and for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021, are unaudited and are presented pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto contained in A&F’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal 2021 filed with the SEC on March 28, 2022 (the “Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K”). The January 29, 2022 consolidated balance sheet data, included herein, were derived from audited consolidated financial statements, but do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”).

In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments (which are of a normal recurring nature) necessary to state fairly, in all material respects, the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods, but are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be anticipated for Fiscal 2022.

During the first quarter of 2022, the Company reclassified Flagship store exit benefits into Stores and distribution expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income. There were no changes to Operating (loss) income or Net (loss) income. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year’s presentation.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved with estimates, actual results may differ. The extent to which the coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) continues to impact the Company’s business and financial results will depend on numerous evolving factors including, but not limited to: the duration, spread and emergence of new variants of the virus, the availability and acceptance of effective vaccines, boosters or medical treatments, the impact of COVID-19 on the length or frequency of store closures, and the extent to which COVID-19 impacts worldwide macroeconomic conditions including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and governmental, business and consumer reactions to the pandemic. The Company’s assessment of these, as well as other factors, such as the impact of a slowing economy, rising interest rates and continued inflation, could impact management's estimates and result in material impacts to the Company’s consolidated financial statements in future reporting periods.

Recent accounting pronouncements

The Company reviews recent accounting pronouncements on a quarterly basis and has excluded discussion of those not applicable to the Company and those that did not have, or are not expected to have, a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows reconciliation

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and equivalents and restricted cash and equivalents to the amounts shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

(in thousands)	Location	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022		July 31, 2021		January 30, 2021
Cash and equivalents	Cash and equivalents	$	369,957	$	823,139	$	921,504	$	1,104,862
Long-term restricted cash and equivalents	Other assets	10,077		11,229		14,268		14,814
Short-term restricted cash and equivalents	Other current assets	—		—		267		4,481
Cash and equivalents and restricted cash and equivalents		$	380,034	$	834,368	$	936,039	$	1,124,157

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Interim financial statements

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of July 30, 2022, and for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021, are unaudited and are presented pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto contained in A&F’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal 2021 filed with the SEC on March 28, 2022 (the “Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K”). The January 29, 2022 consolidated balance sheet data, included herein, were derived from audited consolidated financial statements, but do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”).

In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments (which are of a normal recurring nature) necessary to state fairly, in all material respects, the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods, but are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be anticipated for Fiscal 2022.

During the first quarter of 2022, the Company reclassified Flagship store exit benefits into Stores and distribution expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income. There were no changes to Operating (loss) income or Net (loss) income. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year’s presentation.

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Revenue Recognition (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Revenue Recognition [Abstract]

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Disaggregation of revenue

All revenues are recognized in net sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income . For information regarding the disaggregation of revenue, refer to Note 14, “SEGMENT REPORTING.”

Contract liabilities

The following table details certain contract liabilities representing unearned revenue as of July 30, 2022, January 29, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022		July 31, 2021
Gift card liability	$	35,205	$	36,984	$	29,038
Loyalty programs liability	21,525		22,757		20,962

The following table details recognized revenue associated with the Company’s gift card program and loyalty programs for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Revenue associated with gift card redemptions and gift card breakage	$	22,652	$	17,353	$	45,653	$	33,509
Revenue associated with reward redemptions and breakage related to the Company’s loyalty programs	10,630		9,897		$	20,811	$	19,450

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Net Income (Loss) Per Share

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

NET LOSS PER SHARE

NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE

Net (loss) income per basic and diluted share attributable to A&F is computed based on the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock (“Common Stock”). Additional information pertaining to net (loss) income per share attributable to A&F follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended		Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022	July 31, 2021	July 30, 2022	July 31, 2021
Shares of Common Stock issued	103,300	103,300	103,300	103,300
Weighted-average treasury shares	(52,859)	(41,872)	(52,038)	(41,386)
Weighted-average — basic shares	50,441	61,428	51,262	61,914
Dilutive effect of share-based compensation awards	—	2,708	—	2,889
Weighted-average — diluted shares	50,441	64,136	51,262	64,803
Anti-dilutive shares (1)	4,209	1,194	4,245	1,277

(1)Reflects the total number of shares related to outstanding share-based compensation awards that have been excluded from the computation of net (loss) income per diluted share because the impact would have been anti-dilutive. Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based and market-based vesting conditions can achieve up to 200% of their target vesting amount and are reflected at the maximum vesting amount less any dilutive portion.

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Fair Value

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE

FAIR VALUE

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The inputs used to measure fair value are prioritized based on a three-level hierarchy. The three levels of inputs to measure fair value are as follows:

•Level 1—inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities that are available in active markets that the Company can access at the measurement date.

•Level 2—inputs are other than quoted market prices included within Level 1 that are observable for assets or liabilities, directly or indirectly.

•Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable.

The lowest level of significant input determines the placement of the entire fair value measurement in the hierarchy. The three levels of the hierarchy and the distribution of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022, were as follows:

	Assets and liabilities at Fair Value as of July 30, 2022
(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	37,389	$	9,900	$	—	$	47,289
Derivative instruments (2)	—		5,169		—		5,169
Rabbi Trust assets (3)	1		63,001		—		63,002
Restricted cash equivalents (1)	1,584		5,256		—		6,840
Total assets	$	38,974	$	83,326	$	—	$	122,300
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments (2)	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	3
Total liabilities	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	3

	Assets at Fair Value as of January 29, 2022
(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	49,309	$	11,643	$	—	$	60,952
Derivative instruments (2)	—		4,973		—		4,973
Rabbi Trust assets (3)	1		62,272		—		62,273
Restricted cash equivalents (1)	5,391		2,326		—		7,717
Total assets	$	54,701	$	81,214	$	—	$	135,915

(1)    Level 1 assets consisted of investments in money market funds and U.S. treasury bills. Level 2 assets consisted of time deposits.

(2)    Level 2 assets consisted primarily of foreign currency exchange forward contracts.

(3)    Level 1 assets consisted of investments in money market funds. Level 2 assets consisted of trust-owned life insurance policies.

The Company’s Level 2 assets consisted of:

•Trust-owned life insurance policies, which were valued using the cash surrender value of the life insurance policies;

•Time deposits, which were valued at cost, approximating fair value, due to the short-term nature of these investments and derivative instruments, primarily foreign currency exchange forward contracts, which were valued using quoted market prices of the same or similar instruments, adjusted for counterparty risk.

Fair value of long-term borrowings

The Company’s borrowings under its senior secured notes, which have a fixed 8.75% interest rate and mature on July 15, 2025 (the “Senior Secured Notes”) are carried at historical cost in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying amount and fair value of the Company’s long-term gross borrowings were as follows:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Gross borrowings outstanding, carrying amount	$	307,730	$	307,730
Gross borrowings outstanding, fair value	302,729		327,732

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Property and Equipment, Net

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property and equipment, net consisted of:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Property and equipment, at cost	$	2,462,069	$	2,453,493
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,950,888)		(1,945,157)
Property and equipment, net	$	511,181	$	508,336

Refer to Note 8, “ASSET IMPAIRMENT,” for details related to property and equipment impairment charges incurred during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021.

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Leases (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Leases [Abstract]

Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]

LEASES

The Company is a party to leases related to its Company-operated retail stores as well as for certain of its distribution centers, office space, information technology and equipment.

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s operating lease costs for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Single lease cost (1)	$	61,953	$	70,325	$	119,533	$	140,077
Variable lease cost (2)	32,520		19,300		65,678		42,466
Operating lease right-of-use asset impairment (3)	1,573		240		3,488		2,704
Sublease income (4)	(952)		(1,095)		(1,961)		(2,188)
Total operating lease cost	$	95,094	$	88,770	$	186,738	$	183,059

(1)Included amortization and interest expense associated with operating lease right-of-use assets and the impact from remeasurement of operating lease liabilities.

(2)Includes variable payments related to both lease and nonlease components, such as contingent rent payments made by the Company based on performance, and payments related to taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs, as well as the benefit of $0.9 million and $2.6 million of rent abatements during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022, respectively, related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in the total payments required by the modified contract being substantially the same as or less than total payments required by the original contract. The benefit related to rent abatements recognized during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021 was $5.2 million and $13.0 million respectively.

(3)Refer to Note 8, “ASSET IMPAIRMENT,” for details related to operating lease right-of-use asset impairment charges.

(4)The terms of the sublease agreement entered into by the Company with a third party during Fiscal 2020 related to one of its previous flagship store locations have not changed materially from that disclosed in Note 8, “LEASES,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K. Sublease income is recognized in other operating (loss) income, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

The Company suspended rent payments for a number of stores that were closed as a result of COVID-19, and has been successful in obtaining certain rent abatements and landlord concessions of rent payable.

The Company had minimum commitments related to operating lease contracts that have not yet commenced, primarily for its Company-operated retail stores, of approximately $25.0 million as of July 30, 2022.

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Asset Impairment (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Asset Impairment [Abstract]

Asset Impairment [Text Block]

ASSET IMPAIRMENT

Asset impairment charges for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Operating lease right-of-use asset impairment	$	1,573	$	240	$	3,488	$	2,704
Property and equipment asset impairment	597		546		2,104		746
Total asset impairment	$	2,170	$	786	$	5,592	$	3,450

Asset impairment charges for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 related to certain of the Company’s stores across brands, geographies and store formats. The impairment charges for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 reduced the then carrying amount of the impaired stores’ assets to their fair value of approximately $16.9 million, including $16.1 million related to operating lease right-of-use assets. The impairment charges for the twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021 reduced the then carrying amount of the impaired stores’ assets to their fair value of approximately $9.4 million, including $8.8 million related to operating lease right-of-use assets.

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

The quarterly provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective income tax rate and the tax effect of discrete items occurring during the quarter. The Company’s quarterly provision and the estimate of the annual effective tax rate are subject to significant variation due to several factors. These factors include variability in the pre-tax jurisdictional mix of earnings, changes in how the Company does business including entering into new businesses or geographies, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in laws, regulations, interpretations and administrative practices, relative changes in expenses or losses for which tax benefits are not recognized and the impact of discrete items. In addition, jurisdictions where the Company anticipates an ordinary loss for the fiscal year for which the Company does not anticipate future tax benefits are excluded from the overall computation of estimated annual effective tax rate and no tax benefits are recognized in the period related to losses in such jurisdictions. The impact of these items on the effective tax rate will be greater at lower levels of pre-tax earnings.

On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was enacted into U.S. law. The Company does not currently expect that the Inflation Reduction Act will have a material impact on its income taxes.

Impact of valuation allowances and other tax charges

During the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2022, the Company did not recognize income tax benefits on $26.4 million of pretax

losses, primarily in Switzerland, resulting in adverse tax impacts of $4.8 million.

During the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022, the Company did not recognize income tax benefits on $39.8 million of pre-tax losses, primarily in Switzerland, resulting in adverse tax impacts of $7.2 million.

As of July 30, 2022, there were approximately $12.1 million of net deferred tax assets in China. The realization of these net deferred tax assets is dependent upon the future generation of sufficient taxable profits in China. During the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2022, the company recorded a $0.2 million valuation allowance on net operating losses currently not projected to be utilized in future years. While the Company believes that the remaining net deferred tax assets are more-likely-than-not to be realized, it is not a certainty, as the Company continues to evaluate and respond to emerging situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is closely monitoring its operations in China. Should circumstances change, the net deferred tax assets may become subject to additional valuation allowances in the future. Additional valuation allowances would result in additional tax expense.

During the thirteen weeks ended July 31, 2021, as a result of the improvement seen in business conditions, the Company recognized $23.5 million of discrete tax benefits due to the release of valuation allowances, primarily in the U.S. and Germany, and a discrete tax benefit of $3.9 million due to the impact of a statutory rate change in the U.K on the valuation of deferred tax assets. The Company also recognized $6.7 million of tax benefits due to the anticipated utilization of deferred tax assets against projected pre-tax income for the full fiscal year, primarily in the U.S. and Germany based on information available, on which a valuation allowance had previously been established.

During the twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021, as a result of the improvement seen in business conditions, the Company recognized $23.6 million of discrete tax benefits due to the release of valuation allowances, primarily in the U.S. and Germany,

and a discrete tax benefit of $3.9 million due to the impact of a statutory rate change in the U.K on the valuation of deferred tax assets. The Company also recognized $10.1 million of tax benefits related to the utilization of deferred tax assets against projected pre-tax income for the full fiscal year, primarily in the U.S. and Germany, based on information available, on which a valuation allowance had previously been established.

The Company continues to maintain valuation allowances in certain jurisdictions, principally Japan and Switzerland.

Share-based compensation

Refer to Note 11, “SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION,” for details on income tax benefits and charges related to share-based compensation awards during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021.

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Borrowings

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Borrowings

BORROWINGS

Details on the Company’s long-term borrowings, net, as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022 are as follows:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Long-term portion of borrowings, gross at carrying amount	$	307,730	$	307,730
Unamortized fees	(3,511)		(4,156)
Long-term borrowings, net	$	304,219	$	303,574

Senior Secured Notes

The terms of the Senior Secured Notes have remained unchanged from those disclosed in Note 13, “BORROWINGS,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of on the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.

ABL Facility

The terms of the Company’s senior secured revolving credit facility of up to $400.0 million (the “ABL Facility”) remained unchanged from those disclosed in Note 13, “BORROWINGS,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.

The Company did not have any borrowings outstanding under the ABL Facility as of July 30, 2022 or as of January 29, 2022.

As of July 30, 2022, availability under the ABL Facility was $399.2 million, net of $0.8 million in outstanding stand-by letters of credit. As the Company must maintain excess availability equal to the greater of 10% of the loan cap or $30 million under the ABL Facility, borrowing capacity available to the Company under the ABL Facility was $359.2 million as of July 30, 2022.

Representations, warranties and covenants

The agreements related to the Senior Secured Notes and the ABL Facility contain various representations, warranties and restrictive covenants that, among other things and subject to specified exceptions, restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to: grant or incur liens; incur, assume or guarantee additional indebtedness; sell or otherwise dispose of assets, including capital stock of subsidiaries; make investments in certain subsidiaries; pay dividends, make distributions or redeem or repurchase capital stock; change the nature of their business; and consolidate or merge with or into, or sell substantially all of the assets of the Company or Abercrombie & Fitch Management Co. (“A&F Management”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of A&F, to another entity.

The Senior Secured Notes are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by A&F and each of the existing and future wholly-owned domestic restricted subsidiaries of A&F that guarantee or will guarantee A&F Management’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) or certain future capital markets indebtedness.

Certain of the agreements related to the Senior Secured Notes and the ABL Facility also contain certain affirmative covenants, including reporting requirements such as delivery of financial statements, certificates and notices of certain events, maintaining insurance and providing additional guarantees and collateral in certain circumstances.

The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants under these agreements as of July 30, 2022.

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Share-Based Compensation

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Financial statement impact

The following table details share-based compensation expense and the related income tax impacts for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Share-based compensation expense	$	7,760	$	6,487	$	16,116	$	14,937
Income tax benefit associated with share-based compensation expense recognized	1,015		1,388		$	1,980	$	1,686

The following table details discrete income tax benefits and charges related to share-based compensation awards during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Income tax discrete (charges) benefits realized for tax deductions related to the issuance of shares	$	(113)	$	826	$	1,998	$	4,016
Income tax discrete (charges) benefits realized upon cancellation of stock appreciation rights	(8)		—		(203)		(3)
Total income tax discrete (charges) benefits related to share-based compensation awards	$	(121)	$	826	$	1,795	$	4,013

The following table details the amount of employee tax withheld by the Company upon the issuance of shares associated with restricted stock units vesting and the exercise of stock appreciation rights for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Employee tax withheld upon issuance of shares (1)	$	312	$	312	$	14,006	$	12,060

(1)    Classified within other financing activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Restricted stock units

The following table summarizes activity for restricted stock units for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022:

	Service-based Restricted Stock Units			Performance-based Restricted Stock Units			Market-based Restricted Stock Units
	Number of  Underlying Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number of  Underlying Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number of  Underlying Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested at January 29, 2022	2,532,240	$	17.16	340,149	$	27.08	680,184	$	22.81
Granted	913,689	29.74		165,263	32.07		82,635	45.15
Adjustments for performance achievement	—	—		5,668	23.05		18,881	36.24
Vested	(862,855)	17.84		(194,465)	23.05		(113,284)	36.24
Forfeited	(38,522)	18.79		—	—		—	—
Unvested at July 30, 2022 (1)	2,544,552	$	21.43	316,615	$	32.08	668,416	$	23.67

(1)    Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based and market-based vesting conditions are reflected at 100% of their target vesting amount in the table above. Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based and market-based vesting conditions can be achieved at up to 200% of their target vesting amount.

The following table details unrecognized compensation cost and the remaining weighted-average period over which these costs are expected to be recognized for restricted stock units as of July 30, 2022:

(in thousands)	Service-based Restricted Stock Units		Performance-based Restricted Stock Units		Market-based Restricted Stock Units
Unrecognized compensation cost	$	44,825	$	—	$	17,907
Remaining weighted-average period cost is expected to be recognized (years)	1.3		0.0		1.0

Additional information pertaining to restricted stock units for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 follows:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Service-based restricted stock units:
Total grant date fair value of awards granted	$	27,173	$	21,358
Total grant date fair value of awards vested	15,393		12,427
Performance-based restricted stock units:
Total grant date fair value of awards granted	5,300		4,658
Total grant date fair value of awards vested	4,482		—
Market-based restricted stock units:
Total grant date fair value of awards granted	3,731		3,651
Total grant date fair value of awards vested	4,105		3,390

The weighted-average assumptions used for market-based restricted stock units in the Monte Carlo simulation during the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
Grant date market price	$	32.07		$	31.78
Fair value	45.15			49.81
Price volatility	66		%	66		%
Expected term (years)	2.9			2.9
Risk-free interest rate	2.3		%	0.3		%
Dividend yield	—			—
Average volatility of peer companies	72.9			72.0
Average correlation coefficient of peer companies	0.5146			0.4694

Stock appreciation rights

The following table summarizes stock appreciation rights activity for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022:

	Number of Underlying Shares	Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Outstanding at January 29, 2022	236,139	$	32.55
Forfeited or expired	(37,800)	48.72
Outstanding at July 30, 2022	198,339	$	29.47	$	—	2.4
Stock appreciation rights exercisable at July 30, 2022	198,339	$	29.47	$	—	2.4

No stock appreciation rights were exercised during the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 or July 31, 2021.

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Derivative Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Company is exposed to risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates and uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, to manage the financial impacts of these exposures. The Company does not use forward contracts to engage in currency speculation and does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

The Company uses derivative instruments, primarily foreign currency exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges, to hedge the foreign currency exchange rate exposure associated with forecasted foreign-currency-denominated intercompany inventory sales to foreign subsidiaries and the related settlement of the foreign-currency-denominated intercompany receivables. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates will either increase or decrease the Company’s intercompany equivalent cash flows and affect the Company’s U.S. Dollar earnings. Gains or losses on the foreign currency exchange forward contracts that are used to hedge these exposures are expected to partially offset this variability. Foreign currency exchange forward contracts represent agreements to exchange the currency of one country for the currency of another country at an agreed upon settlement date. These foreign currency exchange forward contracts typically have a maximum term

of twelve months. The sale of the inventory to the Company’s customers will result in the reclassification of related derivative gains and losses that are reported in AOCL into earnings.

The Company also uses foreign currency exchange forward contracts to hedge certain foreign-currency-denominated net monetary assets/liabilities. Examples of monetary assets/liabilities include cash balances, receivables and payables. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates result in transaction gains or losses being recorded in earnings, as U.S. GAAP requires that monetary assets/liabilities be remeasured at the spot exchange rate at quarter-end and upon settlement. The Company has chosen not to apply hedge accounting to these instruments because there are no anticipated differences in the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instruments and the hedged items.

As of July 30, 2022, the Company had outstanding the following foreign currency exchange forward contracts that were entered into to hedge either a portion, or all, of forecasted foreign-currency-denominated intercompany inventory transactions, the resulting settlement of the foreign-currency-denominated intercompany accounts receivable, or both:

(in thousands)	Notional Amount (1)
Euro	$	35,470
British pound	18,909
Canadian dollar	5,656
Japanese yen	4,383

(1)    Amounts reported are the U.S. Dollar notional amounts outstanding as of July 30, 2022.

The fair value of derivative instruments is valued using quoted market prices of the same or similar instruments, adjusted for counterparty risk. The location and amounts of derivative fair values of foreign currency exchange forward contracts on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022 were as follows:

(in thousands)	Location	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022		Location	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Other current assets	$	5,169	$	4,973	Accrued expenses	$	3	$	—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Other current assets	—		—		Accrued expenses	—		—
Total		$	5,169	$	4,973		$	3	$	—

Information pertaining to derivative gains or losses from foreign currency exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Gain recognized in AOCL (1)	$	2,361	$	1,084	$	7,724	$	2,228
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization (2)	4,124		(1,697)		$	7,809	$	(3,152)

(1)Amount represents the change in fair value of derivative instruments.

(2)Amount represents gain (loss) reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) when the hedged item affects earnings, which is when merchandise is converted to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization.

Substantially all of the unrealized gain will be recognized in costs of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income over the next twelve months.

Additional information pertaining to derivative gains or losses from foreign currency exchange forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Gain (loss) recognized in other operating income, net	$	631	$	304	$	1,772	$	(164)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Equity [Abstract]

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

r the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022, the activity in AOCL was as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended July 30, 2022
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Beginning balance at April 30, 2022	$	(131,092)	$	7,695	$	(123,397)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(4,914)		2,361		(2,553)
Reclassified gain from AOCL (1)	—		(4,124)		(4,124)
Tax effect	—		34		34
Other comprehensive loss after reclassifications	(4,914)		(1,729)		(6,643)
Ending balance at July 30, 2022	$	(136,006)	$	5,966	$	(130,040)
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 30, 2022
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Beginning balance at January 29, 2022	$	(120,689)	$	5,983	$	(114,706)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(15,317)		7,724		(7,593)
Reclassified gain from AOCL (1)	—		(7,809)		(7,809)
Tax effect	—		68		68
Other comprehensive loss after reclassifications	(15,317)		(17)		(15,334)
Ending balance at July 30, 2022	$	(136,006)	$	5,966	$	(130,040)

(1)    Amount represents gain reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021, the activity in AOCL was as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended July 31, 2021
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Beginning balance at May 1, 2021	$	(99,046)	$	(1,936)	$	(100,982)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(1,986)		1,084		(902)
Reclassified loss from AOCL (1)	—		1,697		1,697
Tax effect	—		(78)		(78)
Other comprehensive (loss) income after reclassifications	(1,986)		2,703		717
Ending balance at July 31, 2021	$	(101,032)	$	767	$	(100,265)
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 31, 2021
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Beginning balance at January 30, 2021	$	(97,772)	$	(4,535)	$	(102,307)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(3,260)		2,228		(1,032)
Reclassified loss from AOCL (1)	—		3,152		3,152
Tax effect	—		(78)		(78)
Other comprehensive (loss) income after reclassifications	(3,260)		5,302		2,042
Ending balance at July 31, 2021	$	(101,032)	$	767	$	(100,265)

(1)    Amount represents loss reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

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Segment Reporting

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company’s two operating segments are brand-based: Hollister, which includes the Company’s Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist brands, and Abercrombie, which includes the Company’s Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids brands. These operating segments have similar economic characteristics, classes of consumers, products, and production and distribution methods, operate in the same regulatory environments, and have been aggregated into one reportable segment. Amounts shown below include net sales from wholesale, franchise and licensing operations, which are not a significant component of total revenue, and are aggregated within their respective operating segment and geographic area.

The Company’s net sales by operating segment for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Hollister	$	436,934	$	514,483	$	865,740	$	956,891
Abercrombie	368,157		350,367		752,113		689,364
Total	$	805,091	$	864,850	$	1,617,853	$	1,646,255

Net sales by geographic area are presented by attributing revenues to an individual country on the basis of the country in which the merchandise was sold for in-store purchases and on the basis of the shipping location provided by customers for digital and wholesale orders. The Company’s net sales by geographic area for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
U.S.	$	578,086	$	601,767	$	1,163,190	$	1,155,613
EMEA (1)	166,785		190,840		330,749		349,842
APAC (2)	27,778		41,228		57,675		87,274
Other (3)	32,442		31,015		66,239		53,526
International	$	227,005	$	263,083	$	454,663	$	490,642
Total	$	805,091	$	864,850	$	1,617,853	$	1,646,255

(1)    Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”)

(2)    Asia-Pacific Region (“APAC”)

(3) Other includes all sales that do not fall within the United States, EMEA, or APAC regions.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Principles of consolidation

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include historical financial statements of, and transactions applicable to, the Company and reflect its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

The Company has interests in an Emirati business venture and in a Kuwaiti business venture with Majid al Futtaim Fashion L.L.C. (“MAF”) and in a United States of America (the “U.S.”) business venture with Dixar L.L.C. (“Dixar”), each of which meets the definition of a variable interest entity (“VIE”). The purpose of the business ventures with MAF is to operate stores in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait and the purpose of the business venture with Dixar is to hold the intellectual property related to the Social Tourist brand. The Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of these VIEs; therefore, the Company has consolidated the operating results, assets and liabilities of these VIEs, with the noncontrolling interests’ (“NCI”) portions of net income presented as net income attributable to NCI on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income and the NCI portion of stockholders’ equity presented as NCI on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fiscal year

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. This typically results in a fifty-two week year, but occasionally gives rise to an additional week, resulting in a fifty-three week year. Fiscal years are designated in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes, as well as the remainder of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, by the calendar year in which the fiscal year commences. All references herein to the Company’s fiscal years are as follows:

Fiscal year	Year ended/ ending	Number of weeks
Fiscal 2021	January 29, 2022	52
Fiscal 2022	January 28, 2023	52
Fiscal 2023	February 3, 2024	53

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Reconciliation of Cash and Equivalents to Restricted cash and Equivalents [Table Text Block]

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows reconciliation

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and equivalents and restricted cash and equivalents to the amounts shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

(in thousands)	Location	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022		July 31, 2021		January 30, 2021
Cash and equivalents	Cash and equivalents	$	369,957	$	823,139	$	921,504	$	1,104,862
Long-term restricted cash and equivalents	Other assets	10,077		11,229		14,268		14,814
Short-term restricted cash and equivalents	Other current assets	—		—		267		4,481
Cash and equivalents and restricted cash and equivalents		$	380,034	$	834,368	$	936,039	$	1,124,157

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Revenue Recognition (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Revenue Recognition [Abstract]

Deferred Revenue, by Arrangement, Disclosure [Table Text Block]

The following table details certain contract liabilities representing unearned revenue as of July 30, 2022, January 29, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022		July 31, 2021
Gift card liability	$	35,205	$	36,984	$	29,038
Loyalty programs liability	21,525		22,757		20,962

The following table details recognized revenue associated with the Company’s gift card program and loyalty programs for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Revenue associated with gift card redemptions and gift card breakage	$	22,652	$	17,353	$	45,653	$	33,509
Revenue associated with reward redemptions and breakage related to the Company’s loyalty programs	10,630		9,897		$	20,811	$	19,450

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Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Table)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares

Additional information pertaining to net (loss) income per share attributable to A&F follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended		Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022	July 31, 2021	July 30, 2022	July 31, 2021
Shares of Common Stock issued	103,300	103,300	103,300	103,300
Weighted-average treasury shares	(52,859)	(41,872)	(52,038)	(41,386)
Weighted-average — basic shares	50,441	61,428	51,262	61,914
Dilutive effect of share-based compensation awards	—	2,708	—	2,889
Weighted-average — diluted shares	50,441	64,136	51,262	64,803
Anti-dilutive shares (1)	4,209	1,194	4,245	1,277

(1)Reflects the total number of shares related to outstanding share-based compensation awards that have been excluded from the computation of net (loss) income per diluted share because the impact would have been anti-dilutive. Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based and market-based vesting conditions can achieve up to 200% of their target vesting amount and are reflected at the maximum vesting amount less any dilutive portion.

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Fair Value (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Company's Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

The three levels of the hierarchy and the distribution of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022, were as follows:

	Assets and liabilities at Fair Value as of July 30, 2022
(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	37,389	$	9,900	$	—	$	47,289
Derivative instruments (2)	—		5,169		—		5,169
Rabbi Trust assets (3)	1		63,001		—		63,002
Restricted cash equivalents (1)	1,584		5,256		—		6,840
Total assets	$	38,974	$	83,326	$	—	$	122,300
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments (2)	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	3
Total liabilities	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	3

	Assets at Fair Value as of January 29, 2022
(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	49,309	$	11,643	$	—	$	60,952
Derivative instruments (2)	—		4,973		—		4,973
Rabbi Trust assets (3)	1		62,272		—		62,273
Restricted cash equivalents (1)	5,391		2,326		—		7,717
Total assets	$	54,701	$	81,214	$	—	$	135,915

(1)    Level 1 assets consisted of investments in money market funds and U.S. treasury bills. Level 2 assets consisted of time deposits.

(2)    Level 2 assets consisted primarily of foreign currency exchange forward contracts.

(3)    Level 1 assets consisted of investments in money market funds. Level 2 assets consisted of trust-owned life insurance policies.

Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]

The carrying amount and fair value of the Company’s long-term gross borrowings were as follows:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Gross borrowings outstanding, carrying amount	$	307,730	$	307,730
Gross borrowings outstanding, fair value	302,729		327,732

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Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment, net consisted of:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Property and equipment, at cost	$	2,462,069	$	2,453,493
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,950,888)		(1,945,157)
Property and equipment, net	$	511,181	$	508,336

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Leases (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Leases [Abstract]

Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s operating lease costs for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Single lease cost (1)	$	61,953	$	70,325	$	119,533	$	140,077
Variable lease cost (2)	32,520		19,300		65,678		42,466
Operating lease right-of-use asset impairment (3)	1,573		240		3,488		2,704
Sublease income (4)	(952)		(1,095)		(1,961)		(2,188)
Total operating lease cost	$	95,094	$	88,770	$	186,738	$	183,059

(1)Included amortization and interest expense associated with operating lease right-of-use assets and the impact from remeasurement of operating lease liabilities.

(2)Includes variable payments related to both lease and nonlease components, such as contingent rent payments made by the Company based on performance, and payments related to taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs, as well as the benefit of $0.9 million and $2.6 million of rent abatements during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022, respectively, related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in the total payments required by the modified contract being substantially the same as or less than total payments required by the original contract. The benefit related to rent abatements recognized during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021 was $5.2 million and $13.0 million respectively.

(3)Refer to Note 8, “ASSET IMPAIRMENT,” for details related to operating lease right-of-use asset impairment charges.

(4)The terms of the sublease agreement entered into by the Company with a third party during Fiscal 2020 related to one of its previous flagship store locations have not changed materially from that disclosed in Note 8, “LEASES,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K. Sublease income is recognized in other operating (loss) income, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

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Asset Impairment (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Asset Impairment [Abstract]

Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]

Asset impairment charges for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Operating lease right-of-use asset impairment	$	1,573	$	240	$	3,488	$	2,704
Property and equipment asset impairment	597		546		2,104		746
Total asset impairment	$	2,170	$	786	$	5,592	$	3,450

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Borrowings (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Borrowings

Details on the Company’s long-term borrowings, net, as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022 are as follows:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Long-term portion of borrowings, gross at carrying amount	$	307,730	$	307,730
Unamortized fees	(3,511)		(4,156)
Long-term borrowings, net	$	304,219	$	303,574

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Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]

The following table details share-based compensation expense and the related income tax impacts for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Share-based compensation expense	$	7,760	$	6,487	$	16,116	$	14,937
Income tax benefit associated with share-based compensation expense recognized	1,015		1,388		$	1,980	$	1,686

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Discrete Tax Benefit (Charge) [Table Text Block]

The following table details discrete income tax benefits and charges related to share-based compensation awards during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Income tax discrete (charges) benefits realized for tax deductions related to the issuance of shares	$	(113)	$	826	$	1,998	$	4,016
Income tax discrete (charges) benefits realized upon cancellation of stock appreciation rights	(8)		—		(203)		(3)
Total income tax discrete (charges) benefits related to share-based compensation awards	$	(121)	$	826	$	1,795	$	4,013

Employee tax withheld by company for share-based compensation

The following table details the amount of employee tax withheld by the Company upon the issuance of shares associated with restricted stock units vesting and the exercise of stock appreciation rights for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Employee tax withheld upon issuance of shares (1)	$	312	$	312	$	14,006	$	12,060

(1)    Classified within other financing activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity

The following table summarizes activity for restricted stock units for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022:

	Service-based Restricted Stock Units			Performance-based Restricted Stock Units			Market-based Restricted Stock Units
	Number of  Underlying Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number of  Underlying Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number of  Underlying Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested at January 29, 2022	2,532,240	$	17.16	340,149	$	27.08	680,184	$	22.81
Granted	913,689	29.74		165,263	32.07		82,635	45.15
Adjustments for performance achievement	—	—		5,668	23.05		18,881	36.24
Vested	(862,855)	17.84		(194,465)	23.05		(113,284)	36.24
Forfeited	(38,522)	18.79		—	—		—	—
Unvested at July 30, 2022 (1)	2,544,552	$	21.43	316,615	$	32.08	668,416	$	23.67

(1)    Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based and market-based vesting conditions are reflected at 100% of their target vesting amount in the table above. Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based and market-based vesting conditions can be achieved at up to 200% of their target vesting amount.

Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award

The following table details unrecognized compensation cost and the remaining weighted-average period over which these costs are expected to be recognized for restricted stock units as of July 30, 2022:

(in thousands)	Service-based Restricted Stock Units		Performance-based Restricted Stock Units		Market-based Restricted Stock Units
Unrecognized compensation cost	$	44,825	$	—	$	17,907
Remaining weighted-average period cost is expected to be recognized (years)	1.3		0.0		1.0

Schedule of Stock Appreciation Rights Activity

The following table summarizes stock appreciation rights activity for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022:

	Number of Underlying Shares	Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Outstanding at January 29, 2022	236,139	$	32.55
Forfeited or expired	(37,800)	48.72
Outstanding at July 30, 2022	198,339	$	29.47	$	—	2.4
Stock appreciation rights exercisable at July 30, 2022	198,339	$	29.47	$	—	2.4

No stock appreciation rights were exercised during the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 or July 31, 2021.

Market-based restricted stock units [Member]

Schedule of Weighted-Average Estimated Fair Value and Assumptions of Restricted Stock Units with Market Vesting Conditions

Additional information pertaining to restricted stock units for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 follows:

(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Service-based restricted stock units:
Total grant date fair value of awards granted	$	27,173	$	21,358
Total grant date fair value of awards vested	15,393		12,427
Performance-based restricted stock units:
Total grant date fair value of awards granted	5,300		4,658
Total grant date fair value of awards vested	4,482		—
Market-based restricted stock units:
Total grant date fair value of awards granted	3,731		3,651
Total grant date fair value of awards vested	4,105		3,390

The weighted-average assumptions used for market-based restricted stock units in the Monte Carlo simulation during the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	July 30, 2022			July 31, 2021
Grant date market price	$	32.07		$	31.78
Fair value	45.15			49.81
Price volatility	66		%	66		%
Expected term (years)	2.9			2.9
Risk-free interest rate	2.3		%	0.3		%
Dividend yield	—			—
Average volatility of peer companies	72.9			72.0
Average correlation coefficient of peer companies	0.5146			0.4694

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Derivative Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Outstanding Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts

As of July 30, 2022, the Company had outstanding the following foreign currency exchange forward contracts that were entered into to hedge either a portion, or all, of forecasted foreign-currency-denominated intercompany inventory transactions, the resulting settlement of the foreign-currency-denominated intercompany accounts receivable, or both:

(in thousands)	Notional Amount (1)
Euro	$	35,470
British pound	18,909
Canadian dollar	5,656
Japanese yen	4,383

(1)    Amounts reported are the U.S. Dollar notional amounts outstanding as of July 30, 2022.

Location and Amounts of Derivative Fair Values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

The fair value of derivative instruments is valued using quoted market prices of the same or similar instruments, adjusted for counterparty risk. The location and amounts of derivative fair values of foreign currency exchange forward contracts on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 30, 2022 and January 29, 2022 were as follows:

(in thousands)	Location	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022		Location	July 30, 2022		January 29, 2022
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Other current assets	$	5,169	$	4,973	Accrued expenses	$	3	$	—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Other current assets	—		—		Accrued expenses	—		—
Total		$	5,169	$	4,973		$	3	$	—

Location and Amounts of Derivative Gains and Losses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

Information pertaining to derivative gains or losses from foreign currency exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Gain recognized in AOCL (1)	$	2,361	$	1,084	$	7,724	$	2,228
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization (2)	4,124		(1,697)		$	7,809	$	(3,152)

(1)Amount represents the change in fair value of derivative instruments.

(2)Amount represents gain (loss) reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) when the hedged item affects earnings, which is when merchandise is converted to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization.

Substantially all of the unrealized gain will be recognized in costs of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income over the next twelve months.

Additional information pertaining to derivative gains or losses from foreign currency exchange forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Gain (loss) recognized in other operating income, net	$	631	$	304	$	1,772	$	(164)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022, the activity in AOCL was as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended July 30, 2022
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Beginning balance at April 30, 2022	$	(131,092)	$	7,695	$	(123,397)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(4,914)		2,361		(2,553)
Reclassified gain from AOCL (1)	—		(4,124)		(4,124)
Tax effect	—		34		34
Other comprehensive loss after reclassifications	(4,914)		(1,729)		(6,643)
Ending balance at July 30, 2022	$	(136,006)	$	5,966	$	(130,040)
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 30, 2022
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Beginning balance at January 29, 2022	$	(120,689)	$	5,983	$	(114,706)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(15,317)		7,724		(7,593)
Reclassified gain from AOCL (1)	—		(7,809)		(7,809)
Tax effect	—		68		68
Other comprehensive loss after reclassifications	(15,317)		(17)		(15,334)
Ending balance at July 30, 2022	$	(136,006)	$	5,966	$	(130,040)

(1)    Amount represents gain reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021, the activity in AOCL was as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended July 31, 2021
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Beginning balance at May 1, 2021	$	(99,046)	$	(1,936)	$	(100,982)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(1,986)		1,084		(902)
Reclassified loss from AOCL (1)	—		1,697		1,697
Tax effect	—		(78)		(78)
Other comprehensive (loss) income after reclassifications	(1,986)		2,703		717
Ending balance at July 31, 2021	$	(101,032)	$	767	$	(100,265)
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 31, 2021
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Beginning balance at January 30, 2021	$	(97,772)	$	(4,535)	$	(102,307)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(3,260)		2,228		(1,032)
Reclassified loss from AOCL (1)	—		3,152		3,152
Tax effect	—		(78)		(78)
Other comprehensive (loss) income after reclassifications	(3,260)		5,302		2,042
Ending balance at July 31, 2021	$	(101,032)	$	767	$	(100,265)

(1)    Amount represents loss reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2022

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Revenue from External Customers by Operating Segment [Table Text Block]

The Company’s net sales by operating segment for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
Hollister	$	436,934	$	514,483	$	865,740	$	956,891
Abercrombie	368,157		350,367		752,113		689,364
Total	$	805,091	$	864,850	$	1,617,853	$	1,646,255

Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country

The Company’s net sales by geographic area for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021 were as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021		July 30, 2022		July 31, 2021
U.S.	$	578,086	$	601,767	$	1,163,190	$	1,155,613
EMEA (1)	166,785		190,840		330,749		349,842
APAC (2)	27,778		41,228		57,675		87,274
Other (3)	32,442		31,015		66,239		53,526
International	$	227,005	$	263,083	$	454,663	$	490,642
Total	$	805,091	$	864,850	$	1,617,853	$	1,646,255

(1)    Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”)

(2)    Asia-Pacific Region (“APAC”)

(3) Other includes all sales that do not fall within the United States, EMEA, or APAC regions.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 30, 2022	Jan. 29, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jan. 30, 2021
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows reconciliation [Abstract]
Cash and equivalents	$ 369,957	$ 823,139	$ 921,504	$ 1,104,862
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	10,077	11,229	14,268	14,814
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	0	0	267	4,481
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 380,034	$ 834,368	$ 936,039	$ 1,124,157

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Maximum Length Of Time Inventory Sales Hedged	12 months

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Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jan. 29, 2022
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue recognized from Gift Card Program	$ 22,652	$ 17,353	$ 45,653	$ 33,509
Revenue recognized from Customer Loyalty Program Liability	10,630	9,897	20,811	19,450
Gift Card Liability, Current	35,205	29,038	35,205	29,038	$ 36,984
Customer Loyalty Program Liability, Current	$ 21,525	$ 20,962	$ 21,525	$ 20,962	$ 22,757

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Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding And Anti Dilutive Shares [Abstract]
Shares of Common Stock issued		103,300	103,300	103,300	103,300
Weighted-average treasury shares		(52,859)	(41,872)	(52,038)	(41,386)
Weighted-average — basic shares		50,441	61,428	51,262	61,914
Dilutive effect of share-based compensation awards		0	2,708	0	2,889
Weighted-average — diluted shares		50,441	64,136	51,262	64,803
Anti-dilutive shares (1)	[1]	4,209	1,194	4,245	1,277

[1] Reflects the total number of shares related to outstanding share-based compensation awards that have been excluded from the computation of net (loss) income per diluted share because the impact would have been anti-dilutive. Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based and market-based vesting conditions can achieve up to 200% of their target vesting amount and are reflected at the maximum vesting amount less any dilutive portion.

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Fair Value (Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jul. 30, 2022	Jan. 29, 2022
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	$ 47,289	$ 60,952
Derivative instruments (2)	[2]	5,169	4,973
Restricted Investments, Noncurrent	[3]	63,002	62,273
Restricted Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	[1]	6,840	7,717
Total assets		122,300	135,915
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Liability		3
Total liabilities		3
Level 1 | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	37,389	49,309
Derivative instruments (2)	[2]	0	0
Restricted Investments, Noncurrent	[3]	1	1
Restricted Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	[1]	1,584	5,391
Total assets		38,974	54,701
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Liability		0
Total liabilities		0
Level 2 | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	9,900	11,643
Derivative instruments (2)		5,169	4,973	[2]
Restricted Investments, Noncurrent	[3]	63,001	62,272
Restricted Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	[1]	5,256	2,326
Total assets		83,326	81,214
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Liability		3	0
Total liabilities		3
Level 3 | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	0	0
Derivative instruments (2)	[2]	0	0
Restricted Investments, Noncurrent	[3]	0	0
Restricted Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	[1]	0	0
Total assets		0	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Liability		0
Total liabilities		0
Term Loan Facility
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross borrowings outstanding, carrying amount		307,730	307,730
Gross borrowings outstanding, fair value			$ 327,732
Senior Notes [Member]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross borrowings outstanding, fair value		$ 302,729

[1] Level 1 assets consisted of investments in money market funds and U.S. treasury bills. Level 2 assets consisted of time deposits.

[2] (2)    Level 2 assets consisted primarily of foreign currency exchange forward contracts.

[3] Level 1 assets consisted of investments in money market funds. Level 2 assets consisted of trust-owned life insurance policies.

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Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jan. 29, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Store asset impairment	$ 597	$ 546	$ 2,104	$ 746
Property and equipment, at cost	2,462,069		2,462,069		$ 2,453,493
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,950,888)		(1,950,888)		(1,945,157)
Property and equipment, net	511,181		511,181		$ 508,336
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 2,170	$ 786	$ 5,592	$ 3,450

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Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
		Jul. 30, 2022		Jul. 31, 2021		Jul. 30, 2022		Jul. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Single lease cost	[1]	$ 61,953		$ 70,325		$ 119,533		$ 140,077
Variable lease cost		32,520	[2]	19,300	[2]	65,678	[2]	42,466
Operating lease right-of-use asset impairment	[3]	1,573		240		3,488		2,704
Sublease Income		(952)	[4]	(1,095)	[4]	(1,961)		(2,188)
Operating lease cost		95,094		88,770		186,738		183,059
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability						139,751		17,159
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities						159,423		230,836
LesseeOperatingLeaseLeasesNotYetCommencedLiability		25,000				25,000
Rent Abatement Benefit to Variable Lease Cost		$ 900		$ 5,200		$ 2,600		$ 13,000

[1] Included amortization and interest expense associated with operating lease right-of-use assets and the impact from remeasurement of operating lease liabilities.

[2] Includes variable payments related to both lease and nonlease components, such as contingent rent payments made by the Company based on performance, and payments related to taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs, as well as the benefit of $0.9 million and $2.6 million of rent abatements during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2022, respectively, related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in the total payments required by the modified contract being substantially the same as or less than total payments required by the original contract. The benefit related to rent abatements recognized during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2021 was $5.2 million and $13.0 million respectively.

[3] Refer to Note 8, “ASSET IMPAIRMENT,” for details related to operating lease right-of-use asset impairment charges.(4)The terms of the sublease agreement entered into by the Company with a third party during Fiscal 2020 related to one of its previous flagship store locations have not changed materially from that disclosed in Note 8, “LEASES,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K. Sublease income is recognized in other operating (loss) income, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

[4] The terms of the sublease agreement entered into by the Company with a third party during Fiscal 2020 related to one of its previous flagship store locations have not changed materially from that disclosed in Note 8, “LEASES,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K. Sublease income is recognized in other operating (loss) income, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

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Asset Impairment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 30, 2022	Jan. 29, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 740,627	$ 698,231
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Store Assets, including property and equipment and operating lease right-of-use assets	16,900		$ 9,400
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 16,100		$ 8,800

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Rabbi Trust Assets (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jul. 30, 2022	Jan. 29, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Line Items]
Restricted Investments, Noncurrent	[1]	$ 63,002	$ 62,273
Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Line Items]
Restricted Investments, Noncurrent	[1]	63,001	62,272
Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Line Items]
Restricted Investments, Noncurrent	[1]	$ 1	$ 1

[1] Level 1 assets consisted of investments in money market funds. Level 2 assets consisted of trust-owned life insurance policies.

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	$ (6,700,000)		$ (10,100,000)
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Discrete Benefit, Increase (Decrease) Amount	23,500,000		23,600,000
Pre-Tax Losses Without Tax Benefits Recognized	26,400,000		39,800,000
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease) Amount	4,800,000		7,200,000
Pre-Tax Losses Without Tax Benefits Recognized	26,400,000		39,800,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability	3,900,000		3,900,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	5,634,000	$ (6,944,000)	3,447,000	$ (823,000)
CHINA
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	$ 12,100,000		$ 12,100,000

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Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jan. 29, 2022
Long-Term Borrowings [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 0	$ (5,347,000)
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	399,200,000
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	304,219,000		$ 303,574,000
Schedule of Future Payments of the Term Loan Facility
ABL Facility, covenant terms, minimum remaining borrowing capacity	359,200,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	(800,000)
Senior Notes [Member]
Long-Term Borrowings [Line Items]
Unamortized discount	(3,511,000)
Term Loan Facility
Long-Term Borrowings [Line Items]
Gross borrowings outstanding, carrying amount	307,730,000		307,730,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Fees Paid to Lenders			(4,156,000)
Long-term Debt			$ 303,574,000
ABL Facility
Long-Term Borrowings [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 400,000,000

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Borrowings Schedule of Short-term borrowings (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Short-term debt disclosure [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 399.2

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Share-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture	$ (81)	$ (312)	$ (14,006)	$ (12,060)
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement	312	312	14,006	12,060
Share-based compensation expense	7,760	6,487	16,116	14,937
Tax benefit recognized related to share-based compensation expense	1,015	1,388	1,980	1,686
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit	(113)	826	1,998	4,016
Total grant date fair value of awards vested			1,795
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Cancellation of Option, Tax Charge	(8)	0	(203)	(3)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Discrete Income Tax Benefit (Charge)	(121)	826	1,795	4,013
Service-based restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures	44,825		$ 44,825
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period of recognition			1 year 3 months 18 days
Total grant date fair value of awards granted			$ 27,173	21,358
Total grant date fair value of awards vested			15,393	12,427
Performance-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures	0		$ 0
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period of recognition			0 years
Total grant date fair value of awards granted			$ 5,300	4,658
Total grant date fair value of awards vested			4,482	0
Market-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures	17,907		$ 17,907
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period of recognition			1 year
Total grant date fair value of awards granted			$ 3,731	3,651
Total grant date fair value of awards vested			4,105	3,390
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture	(1,045)	(1,873)	(24,179)	(16,329)
Share-based compensation expense	$ 7,760	$ 6,487	$ 16,116	$ 14,937

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Share-Based Compensation (Restricted Stock Units Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit		$ (113)	$ 826	$ 1,998	$ 4,016
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Number of Underlying Shares
Number of Underlying Shares, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021				236,139
Number of Underlying Shares, Forfeited				(37,800)
Number of Underlying Shares, Ending Balance at July 31, 2021		198,339		198,339
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021				$ 32.55
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited				48.72
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance at July 31, 2021		$ 29.47		$ 29.47
Service-based restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount		$ 44,825		$ 44,825
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Number of Underlying Shares
Number of Underlying Shares, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021				2,532,240
Number of Underlying Shares, Granted				913,689
Number of Underlying Shares, Adjustments for performance achievement				0
Number of Underlying Shares, Vested				(862,855)
Number of Underlying Shares, Forfeited				(38,522)
Number of Underlying Shares, Ending Balance at July 31, 2021		2,544,552		2,544,552
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021				$ 17.16
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted				29.74
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Adjustments for performance achievement				0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested				17.84
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited				18.79
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance at July 31, 2021		$ 21.43		$ 21.43
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition				1 year 3 months 18 days
Performance-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount		$ 0		$ 0
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Number of Underlying Shares
Number of Underlying Shares, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021				340,149
Number of Underlying Shares, Granted				165,263
Number of Underlying Shares, Adjustments for performance achievement				5,668
Number of Underlying Shares, Vested				(194,465)
Number of Underlying Shares, Forfeited				0
Number of Underlying Shares, Ending Balance at July 31, 2021	[1]	316,615		316,615
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021				$ 27.08
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted				32.07
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Adjustments for performance achievement				23.05
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested				23.05
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited				0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance at July 31, 2021		$ 32.08		$ 32.08
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition				0 years
Market-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount		$ 17,907		$ 17,907
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Number of Underlying Shares
Number of Underlying Shares, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021				680,184
Number of Underlying Shares, Granted				82,635
Number of Underlying Shares, Adjustments for performance achievement				18,881
Number of Underlying Shares, Vested				(113,284)
Number of Underlying Shares, Forfeited				0
Number of Underlying Shares, Ending Balance at July 31, 2021	[1]	668,416		668,416
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021				$ 22.81
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted				45.15	$ 49.81
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Adjustments for performance achievement				36.24
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested				36.24
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited				0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance at July 31, 2021		$ 23.67		$ 23.67
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition				1 year

[1] Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based and market-based vesting conditions are reflected at 100% of their target vesting amount in the table above. Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based and market-based vesting conditions can be achieved at up to 200% of their target vesting amount.

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Share-Based Compensation (Restricted Stock Units Assumptions) (Details) - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	Jul. 30, 2022
City Area Code	(614)
Market-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant date market price (in dollars per share)	$ 32.07	$ 31.78
Fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 45.15	$ 49.81
Price volatility	66.00%	66.00%
Expected term (years)	2 years 10 months 24 days	2 years 10 months 24 days
Risk-free interest rate	2.30%	0.30%
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Average volatility of peer companies	72.90%	72.00%
Average correlation coefficient of peer companies	0.5146	0.4694

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Share-Based Compensation (Stock Appreciation Rights Activity) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value | $	$ 1,795,000
Stock Appreciation Rights Activity, Number of Underlying Shares
Number of Underlying Shares, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021 | shares	236,139
Number of Underlying Shares, Forfeited | shares	(37,800)
Number of Underlying Shares, Ending Balance at July 31, 2021 | shares	198,339
Number of Underlying shares, Stock appreciation rights exercisable | shares	198,339
Stock Appreciation Rights, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021 | $ / shares	$ 32.55
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired | $ / shares	48.72
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance at July 31, 2021 | $ / shares	29.47
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Stock appreciation rights exercisable | $ / shares	$ 29.47
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding | $	$ 0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Stock appreciation rights exercisable | $	$ 0
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Outstanding	2 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Stock appreciation rights exercisable	2 years 4 months 24 days

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Derivative Instruments (Outstanding Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 30, 2022 USD ($)	[1]
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 35,470
United Kingdom, Pounds
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	18,909
Canada, Dollars
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	5,656
Japan, Yen
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 4,383

[1] Amounts reported are the U.S. Dollar notional amounts outstanding as of July 30, 2022.

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Derivative Instruments (Derivative Fair Values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jul. 30, 2022	Jan. 29, 2022
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
The location and amounts of derivative fair values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Other current assets	[1]	$ 5,169	$ 4,973
Accrued expenses		3
Designated As Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value		5,169	4,973
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value		3	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value		0	0
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value		0	0
Level 2 | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
The location and amounts of derivative fair values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Other current assets		5,169	4,973	[1]
Accrued expenses		$ 3	$ 0

[1] (2)    Level 2 assets consisted primarily of foreign currency exchange forward contracts.

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Derivative Instruments (Derivative Gains (Losses) on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings (Effective Portion)	[1]	$ 4,124	$ (1,697)	$ 7,809	$ (3,152)
Gain/(Loss)		631	304	1,772	(164)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax	[2]	$ 2,361	$ 1,084	$ 7,724	$ 2,228

[1] Amount represents gain (loss) reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) when the hedged item affects earnings, which is when merchandise is converted to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization.

[2] Amount represents the change in fair value of derivative instruments.

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Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jan. 29, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated AOCL into Income, Effective Portion, Net	[1]	$ 4,124	$ (1,697)	$ 7,809	$ (3,152)
Length of time inventory sales hedged (in months)				12 months
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional Amount	[2]	35,470		$ 35,470
United Kingdom, Pounds
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional Amount	[2]	18,909		18,909
Canada, Dollars
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional Amount	[2]	5,656		5,656
Japan, Yen
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional Amount	[2]	4,383		4,383
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other current assets	[3]	5,169		5,169		$ 4,973
Accrued expenses		3		3
Level 2 | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other current assets		5,169		5,169		4,973	[3]
Accrued expenses		$ 3		$ 3		$ 0

[1] Amount represents gain (loss) reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) when the hedged item affects earnings, which is when merchandise is converted to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization.

[2] Amounts reported are the U.S. Dollar notional amounts outstanding as of July 30, 2022.

[3] (2)    Level 2 assets consisted primarily of foreign currency exchange forward contracts.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022		Jul. 31, 2021		Jul. 30, 2022		Jul. 31, 2021
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (123,397)		$ (100,982)		$ (114,706)		$ (102,307)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(2,553)		(902)		(7,593)		(1,032)
Reclassified gain (loss) from AOCL	(4,124)	[1]	1,697	[2]	(7,809)	[1]	3,152	[2]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	34		(78)		68		(78)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(6,643)		717	[3]	(15,334)		2,042
Ending balance at July 30, 2022	(130,040)		(100,265)		(130,040)		(100,265)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(131,092)		(99,046)		(120,689)		(97,772)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(4,914)		(1,986)		(15,317)		(3,260)
Reclassified gain (loss) from AOCL	0		0		0		0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0		0		0		0
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(4,914)		(1,986)	[3]	(15,317)		(3,260)
Ending balance at July 30, 2022	(136,006)		(101,032)		(136,006)		(101,032)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	7,695		(1,936)		5,983		(4,535)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	2,361		1,084		7,724		2,228
Reclassified gain (loss) from AOCL	(4,124)	[1]	1,697	[2]	(7,809)	[1]	3,152	[2]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	34		(78)		68		(78)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,729)		2,703	[3]	(17)		5,302
Ending balance at July 30, 2022	$ 5,966		$ 767		$ 5,966		$ 767

[1] Amount represents gain reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

[2] Amount represents loss reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

[3] Amount represents loss reclassified from AOCL to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

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Segment Reporting (Segment Reporting Information, by Segment) (Details)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments	2
Number of reportable segments		1

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Segment Reporting (Net Sales by Brand) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 805,091	$ 864,850	$ 1,617,853	$ 1,646,255
Hollister
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net sales	436,934	514,483	865,740	956,891
Abercrombie
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 368,157	$ 350,367	$ 752,113	$ 689,364

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Segment Reporting (Sales by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Net sales	$ 805,091	$ 864,850	$ 1,617,853	$ 1,646,255
United States
Net sales	578,086	601,767	1,163,190	1,155,613
EMEA [Member]
Net sales	166,785	190,840	330,749	349,842
Asia Pacific [Member]
Net sales	27,778	41,228	57,675	87,274
Other
Net sales	32,442	31,015	66,239	53,526
International [Member]
Net sales	$ 227,005	$ 263,083	$ 454,663	$ 490,642