Basis of Presentation and General	3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Basis of Presentation and General
Basis of Presentation and General	Note 1 Basis of Presentation and General Basis of Presentation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and reflect all adjustments and accruals of a normal recurring nature, which management believes are necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows of Caleres, Inc. ("the Company"). These statements, however, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. The Company’s business is seasonal in nature due to consumer spending patterns, with higher back-to-school and holiday season sales. Although the third fiscal quarter has historically accounted for a substantial portion of the Company’s earnings for the year, the Company is beginning to experience more equal distribution among the quarters. Interim results may not necessarily be indicative of results which may be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a whole. Certain prior period amounts in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not affect net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 29, 2022. Noncontrolling Interests During 2019, the Company entered into a joint venture with Brand Investment Holding Limited (“Brand Investment Holding”), a member of the Gemkell Group, to sell Sam Edelman, Naturalizer and other branded footwear in China. The Company and Brand Investment Holding are each 50% owners of the joint venture, which is named CLT Brand Solutions (“CLT”). During the first quarter of 2022, CLT accrued capital contributions of $3.0 million, including $1.5 million of funding received from Brand Investment Holding. Net sales and operating losses were $2.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively, for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2022. Net sales and operating earnings (loss) were not significant during the thirteen weeks ended May 1, 2021. The Company had a joint venture agreement with a subsidiary of C. banner International Holdings Limited (“CBI”) to market Naturalizer footwear in China. The Company was a 51% owner of the joint venture (“B&H Footwear”), with CBI owning the other 49%. The license enabling the joint venture to market the footwear expired in August 2017 and the parties are in the process of dissolving their joint venture agreements. The Company consolidates CLT and B&H Footwear into its condensed consolidated financial statements. Net (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests represents the share of net earnings or losses that is attributable to Brand Investment Holding and CBI. Transactions between the Company and the joint ventures have been eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. COVID-19, Supply Chain Disruptions and Inflationary Pressures The coronavirus (“COVID-19”) continues to adversely impact the United States and global economies. During 2021, our business operations were impacted by the delayed receipt of inventory attributable to temporary factory shutdowns, border closures, port congestion and shipping vessel and container availability. While inventory receipts improved during the first quarter of 2022, supply chain disruptions continue to impact our business operations and financial results. We experienced higher transportation costs throughout 2021 and continue to experience inflationary pressures for freight and other product costs. On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act was enacted. The CARES Act includes a provision that allows the Company to defer the employer portion of social security payroll tax payments that would have been paid between the enactment date and December 31, 2020, with 50% payable by December 31, 2021 and 50% payable by December 31, 2022. During 2020, the Company deferred approximately $9.4 million of employer social security payroll taxes. As of April 30, 2022, employer social security payroll taxes totaling $5.0 million, which are payable by December 31, 2022, are presented in other accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of May 1, 2021, approximately $4.7 million of deferred employer social security payroll taxes was recorded in other accrued expenses and $4.7 million was recorded in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Property and Equipment, Held for Sale In April 2021, the Company announced that it would begin marketing for sale its nine-acre corporate headquarters campus (the “Campus”) located in Clayton, Missouri. In January 2022, the Company classified a portion of the Campus as property and equipment, held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 29, 2022. During the first quarter of 2022, the Company continued its negotiations and an agreement for the sale of the Campus was signed on April 27, 2022, subject to certain closing conditions. The sale of the Campus is expected to close and qualify as a completed sale during the second quarter of 2022. Accordingly, the Campus has been classified as property and equipment, held for sale on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of April 30, 2022 and is reflected within the Eliminations and Other category. The Company evaluated the Campus asset group for impairment indicators and determined that no indicators were present. The Company intends to execute a lease agreement for a portion of a new office building to be built on a parcel of the headquarters campus, as well as a lease agreement for the existing headquarters building during the period of construction. These lease agreements are expected to be finalized during the second quarter of 2022.

Basis of Presentation and General

3 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2022

Note 1 Basis of Presentation and General

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and reflect all adjustments and accruals of a normal recurring nature, which management believes are necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows of Caleres, Inc. ("the Company"). These statements, however, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions.

The Company’s business is seasonal in nature due to consumer spending patterns, with higher back-to-school and holiday season sales. Although the third fiscal quarter has historically accounted for a substantial portion of the Company’s earnings for the year, the Company is beginning to experience more equal distribution among the quarters. Interim results may not necessarily be indicative of results which may be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a whole.

Certain prior period amounts in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not affect net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 29, 2022.

Noncontrolling Interests

During 2019, the Company entered into a joint venture with Brand Investment Holding Limited (“Brand Investment Holding”), a member of the Gemkell Group, to sell Sam Edelman, Naturalizer and other branded footwear in China. The Company and Brand Investment Holding are each 50% owners of the joint venture, which is named CLT Brand Solutions (“CLT”). During the first quarter of 2022, CLT accrued capital contributions of $3.0 million, including $1.5 million of funding received from Brand Investment Holding. Net sales and operating losses were $2.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively, for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2022. Net sales and operating earnings (loss) were not significant during the thirteen weeks ended May 1, 2021.

The Company had a joint venture agreement with a subsidiary of C. banner International Holdings Limited (“CBI”) to market Naturalizer footwear in China. The Company was a 51% owner of the joint venture (“B&H Footwear”), with CBI owning the other 49%. The license enabling the joint venture to market the footwear expired in August 2017 and the parties are in the process of dissolving their joint venture agreements.

The Company consolidates CLT and B&H Footwear into its condensed consolidated financial statements. Net (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests represents the share of net earnings or losses that is attributable to Brand Investment Holding and CBI. Transactions between the Company and the joint ventures have been eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

COVID-19, Supply Chain Disruptions and Inflationary Pressures

The coronavirus (“COVID-19”) continues to adversely impact the United States and global economies. During 2021, our business operations were impacted by the delayed receipt of inventory attributable to temporary factory shutdowns, border closures, port congestion and shipping vessel and container availability. While inventory receipts improved during the first quarter of 2022, supply chain disruptions continue to impact our business operations and financial results. We experienced higher transportation costs throughout 2021 and continue to experience inflationary pressures for freight and other product costs.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act was enacted. The CARES Act includes a provision that allows the Company to defer the employer portion of social security payroll tax payments that would have been paid between the enactment date and December 31, 2020, with 50% payable by December 31, 2021 and 50% payable by December 31, 2022. During 2020, the Company deferred approximately $9.4 million of employer social security payroll taxes. As of April 30, 2022, employer social security payroll taxes totaling $5.0 million, which are payable by December 31, 2022, are presented in other accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of May 1, 2021, approximately $4.7 million of deferred employer social security payroll taxes was recorded in other accrued expenses and $4.7 million was recorded in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Property and Equipment, Held for Sale

In April 2021, the Company announced that it would begin marketing for sale its nine-acre corporate headquarters campus (the “Campus”) located in Clayton, Missouri. In January 2022, the Company classified a portion of the Campus as property and equipment, held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 29, 2022. During the first quarter of 2022, the Company continued its negotiations and an agreement for the sale of the Campus was signed on April 27, 2022, subject to certain closing conditions. The sale of the Campus is expected to close and qualify as a completed sale during the second quarter of 2022. Accordingly, the Campus has been classified as property and equipment, held for sale on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of April 30, 2022 and is reflected within the Eliminations and Other category. The Company evaluated the Campus asset group for impairment indicators and determined that no indicators were present. The Company intends to execute a lease agreement for a portion of a new office building to be built on a parcel of the headquarters campus, as well as a lease agreement for the existing headquarters building during the period of construction. These lease agreements are expected to be finalized during the second quarter of 2022.