COMMITMENTS and CONTINGENCIES

3 Months Ended

Oct. 25, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS and CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS and CONTINGENCIES

     Superstorm Sandy devastated our area on October 29, 2012 and resulted in the closure of almost all of our stores for periods of time ranging from a few hours to eight days. Village disposed of substantial amounts of perishable product and also incurred repair, labor and other costs as a result of the storm. The Company has property, casualty and business interruption insurance, subject to deductibles and coverage limits. During fiscal 2013, Wakefern began the process of working with our insurers to recover the damages and Village recorded estimated insurance recoveries of $4,913. As of October 25, 2014, Village has collected $2,643. In October 2013, Wakefern, as the policy holder, filed suit against the carrier seeking payment of the remaining claims due for all Wakefern members. The suit was the result of different interpretations of policy terms, including whether the policy's named storm deductible applied. On October 29, 2014, the Court issued their opinion on the matter in favor of the carrier. While Wakefern is continuing to pursue further recovery of uncollected amounts from the carrier and other sources, as a result of this decision and its related impact the Company has concluded that recovery of further proceeds is not probable and has recorded a $2,270 charge in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 to write-off the remaining insurance receivable. 

The Company is involved in other litigation incidental to the normal course of business. Excluding the tax litigation with the State of New Jersey as described in Note 5, Company management is of the opinion that the ultimate resolution of these legal proceedings should not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Company.