10-Q

UNITEDSTATES

SECURITIESANDEXCHANGECOMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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ý	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 2, 2014

OR

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

Commission file number 001-35641

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SEARS HOMETOWN AND OUTLET STORES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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DELAWARE	80-0808358
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
5500 TRILLIUM BOULEVARD, SUITE 501 HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS	60192
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (847) 286-7000

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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

90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨

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

Large accelerated filer	¨	Accelerated filer	ý
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý

As of September 8, 2014, the registrant had 22,738,436 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.

SEARS HOMETOWN AND OUTLET STORES, INC.

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

13 and 26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014 and August 3, 2013

		Page
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the 13 and 26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014 and August 3, 2013	1
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at August 2, 2014, August 3, 2013 and February 1, 2014	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the 26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014 and August 3, 2013	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) for the 26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014 and August 3, 2013	4
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	5
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	14
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	30
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	31
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	32
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	33
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	34
Item 6.	Exhibits	35

SEARS HOMETOWN AND OUTLET STORES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

	13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
Thousands, except per share amounts	August 2, 2014			August 3, 2013			August 2, 2014			August 3, 2013
NET SALES	$	638,693		$	656,899		$	1,228,547		$	1,258,016
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of sales and occupancy	491,604			508,502			937,559			955,370
Selling and administrative	139,226			130,928			274,505			258,116
Depreciation	2,067			2,050			4,355			4,392
Total costs and expenses	632,897			641,480			1,216,419			1,217,878
Operating income	5,796			15,419			12,128			40,138
Interest expense	(905		)	(642		)	(1,839		)	(1,231		)
Other income	798			431			1,478			846
Income before income taxes	5,689			15,208			11,767			39,753
Income tax expense	(2,329		)	(6,073		)	(4,728		)	(15,621		)
NET INCOME	$	3,360		$	9,135		$	7,039		$	24,132
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
Basic:	$	0.15		$	0.40		$	0.31		$	1.04
Diluted:	$	0.15		$	0.40		$	0.31		$	1.04
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	22,666			23,100			22,666			23,100
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	22,666			23,106			22,666			23,102

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

Thousands	August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013		February 1, 2014
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	20,978	$	23,828	$	23,475
Accounts receivable	21,211		14,406		19,252
Merchandise inventories	469,607		445,607		482,107
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,312		14,213		13,216
Total current assets	525,108		498,054		538,050
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	51,973		49,940		48,973
GOODWILL	167,000		167,000		167,000
LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAXES	48,345		66,068		52,672
OTHER ASSETS	45,898		26,680		40,490
TOTAL ASSETS	$	838,324	$	807,742	$	847,185
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	$	74,800	$	34,900	$	99,100
Payable to Sears Holdings Corporation	83,711		77,234		68,396
Accounts payable	13,897		21,784		24,129
Other current liabilities	64,495		75,998		60,319
Current portion of capital lease obligations	286		1,230		662
Total current liabilities	237,189		211,146		252,606
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS	3		250		95
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	3,475		5,652		4,259
TOTAL LIABILITIES	240,667		217,048		256,960
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	597,657		590,694		590,225
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	838,324	$	807,742	$	847,185

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

	26 Weeks Ended
Thousands	August 2, 2014			August 3, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	7,039		$	24,132
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation	4,355			4,392
Share-based compensation	393			275
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(7,821		)	(7,823		)
Merchandise inventories	12,500			(17,170		)
Payable to Sears Holdings Corporation	15,315			(2,257		)
Accounts payable	(10,232		)	(10,046		)
Customer deposits	(257		)	1,248
Deferred income taxes	4,278			3,936
Other operating assets	102			881
Other operating liabilities	3,558			(5,717		)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	29,230			(8,149		)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment	(7,050		)	(2,395		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(7,050		)	(2,395		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of capital lease obligations	(377		)	(596		)
Net short-term borrowings (payments)	(24,300		)	14,900
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(24,677		)	14,304
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(2,497		)	3,760
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period	23,475			20,068
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period	$	20,978		$	23,828
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest	$	1,737		$	1,287
Cash paid for income taxes	$	204		$	18,534

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Unaudited)

Thousands	Number of Shares of Common Stock		Common Stock		Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance at February 2, 2013	23,100		231		556,575	9,481	566,287
Net income			—		—	24,132	24,132
Share-based compensation	89		1		274	—	275
Balance at August 3, 2013	23,189		232		556,849	33,613	590,694
Balance at February 1, 2014	22,753		228		547,021	42,976	590,225
Net income			—		—	7,039	7,039
Share-based compensation	(14	)	(1	)	394	—	393
Balance at August 2, 2014	22,739		227		547,415	50,015	597,657

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1—BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Background

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. is a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances, hardware, tools, and lawn and garden equipment. As of August 2, 2014 the Company and its dealers and franchisees operated 1,251 stores across all 50 states and in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. In these notes and in the other items of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “SHO,” and the “Company” refer to Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Description of the Separation

On October 11, 2012, Sears Holdings Corporation (“Sears Holdings”) completed the separation of its Sears Hometown and Hardware and Sears Outlet businesses (the “Separation”). As part of the Separation, through a series of intercompany transactions, Sears Holdings and several of its subsidiaries transferred the assets and liabilities comprising the Sears Hometown and Hardware and Sears Outlet businesses to SHO, which was formed prior to the Separation as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings. Effective upon the Separation, Sears Holdings ceased to own shares of our common stock, and thereafter our common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol “SHOS.”

Basis of Presentation

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year. These financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014.

We operate through two segments--our Sears Hometown and Hardware segment ("Hometown") and our Sears Outlet segment ("Outlet").

Our fiscal year end is the Saturday closest to January 31 each year.  Our second fiscal-quarter end is the Saturday closest to July 31 each year. 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

We determine the fair value of financial instruments in accordance with standards pertaining to fair value measurements. Such standards define fair value and establish a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP. Under fair value measurement accounting standards, fair value is considered to be the exchange price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability at the measurement date. We report the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on the fair value hierarchy prescribed by accounting standards for fair value measurements, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, as follows:

Level 1 inputs—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. An active market for the asset or liability is one in which transactions for the asset or liability occurs with sufficient frequency and volume to provide ongoing pricing information.

Level 2 inputs—inputs other than quoted market prices included in Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include, but are not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rate curves and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, credit risk, and default rates.

Level 3 inputs—unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

Cash and cash equivalents (level 1), accounts receivable, short-term debt (level 2), merchandise payables, and accrued expenses are reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. For short-term debt, the variable interest rate is a significant input in our fair value assessments.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

We measure certain non-financial assets and liabilities, including long-lived assets, at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

The Company was not required to measure any other significant non-financial asset or liability at fair value as of August 2, 2014.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standards update which modifies the requirements for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations and expands related disclosure requirements. The update will be effective in the first quarter of 2015 and is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which establishes a comprehensive revenue-recognition standard for virtually all industries in U.S. GAAP, including those that previously followed industry-specific guidance such as the real estate, construction, and software industries. The update is effective in 2017, and we are currently evaluating the potential impact. Accordingly, we cannot estimate the effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

NOTE 2—OTHER CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

Other current and long-term liabilities consist of the following:

Thousands	August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013		February 1, 2014
Customer deposits	$	35,290	$	36,162	$	35,547
Sales and other taxes	13,739		15,954		11,403
Accrued expenses	12,201		17,032		9,523
Warranty accrual	—		2,804		—
Payroll and related items	6,740		9,698		8,105
Total Other current and long-term liabilities	$	67,970	$	81,650	$	64,578

NOTE 3—INCOME TAXES

In connection with the Separation, SHO and Sears Holdings entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement that governs the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to pre-Separation and post-Separation tax matters. Under the Tax Sharing Agreement, Sears Holdings is responsible for any federal, state, or foreign income tax liability relating to tax periods ending on or before the Separation. For all periods after the Separation, the Company is responsible for any federal, state, or foreign tax liability. Current income taxes payable for any federal, state, or foreign income tax returns is reported in the period incurred.

We account for uncertainties in income taxes according to accounting standards for uncertain tax positions. The Company is present in a large number of taxable jurisdictions and, at any point in time, can have audits underway at various stages of completion in one or more of these jurisdictions. We evaluate our tax positions and establish liabilities for uncertain tax positions that may be challenged by local authorities and may not be fully sustained, despite our belief that the underlying tax positions are fully supportable. Unrecognized tax benefits are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are adjusted in light of changing facts and circumstances, including progress of tax audits, developments in case law, and closings of statutes of limitation. Such adjustments are reflected in the tax provision as appropriate. Pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, Sears Holdings is responsible for any unrecognized tax liability or benefit through the date of the Separation and the Company is responsible for any uncertain tax position after the Separation. For the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014 and August 3, 2013, no unrecognized tax benefits have been identified and reflected in the financial statements.

We classify interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and interest income on tax overpayments as components of income tax expense. As no unrecognized tax benefits have been identified and reflected in the condensed

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

consolidated financial statements, no interest or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets or statements of income.

As of August 2, 2014 the Company's net deferred tax asset balance was $53.7 million compared to $72.7 million as of August 3, 2013 and $58.0 million as of February 1, 2014.

NOTE 4—RELATED-PARTY AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS

According to publicly available information ESL Investments, Inc. and its investment affiliates, including Edward S. Lampert (collectively, “ESL”), beneficially owns approximately 47% of our outstanding shares of common stock. According to publicly available information ESL beneficially owns approximately 48% of Sears Holdings' outstanding shares of common stock.

In connection with the Separation, we entered into various agreements with Sears Holdings (the "SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements") that, among other things, (1) govern specified aspects of our relationship with Sears Holdings, (2) establish terms under which subsidiaries of Sears Holdings provide services to us, and (3) establish terms pursuant to which subsidiaries of Sears Holdings obtain merchandise inventories for us. The terms of the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements were agreed to prior to the Separation in the context of a parent-subsidiary relationship and in the overall context of the Separation. The costs and allocations charged to the Company by Sears Holdings do not necessarily reflect the costs of obtaining the services from unaffiliated third parties or of the Company itself providing the applicable services. The Company engages in frequent discussions, and seeks to resolve disputes, with Sears Holdings about the terms and conditions of the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements, the business relationships that are reflected in the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements, and the details of these business relationships, many of which details are not addressed by the terms and conditions of the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements or, if addressed, are in dispute as to their meaning or application in the context of the existing business relationships. Some of these discussions have resulted in adjustments to the relationships that the Company believes together are in Company's best interests. In many other instances the Company's dispute-resolution efforts, which are continuing, have yet to resolve the underlying disputes.

The following is a summary of the nature of the related-party transactions between SHO and Sears Holdings:

• SHO receives commissions from Sears Holdings for specified sales of merchandise made through www.sears.com and www.searsoutlet.com, the sale of extended service contracts, delivery and handling services, and relating to the use in our stores of credit cards branded with the Sears name. For specified transactions SHO pays a commission to Sears Holdings.

• We obtain a significant amount of our merchandise inventories from Sears Holdings, leveraging the benefit of the Sears Holdings purchasing activities. We have a retailer's customary rights to return to Sears Holdings merchandise that is defective (except with respect to agreed-upon amounts of defective apparel that we purchase and then liquidate) or otherwise does not meet contract requirements. In addition, we may determine that an item of Outlet merchandise (usually merchandise that is not new in-box) we have received from Sears Holdings cannot be refurbished or reconditioned or is otherwise not in a physical condition to offer for sale to our customers. We and Sears Holdings (and our Outlet vendors generally) refer to an item of merchandise in this condition as “not saleable” or "non-saleable," and in the normal course we can return the item to Sears Holdings. We generally have comparable return rights with our other Outlet vendors.

• We pay royalties related to our sale of products branded with the KENMORE®, CRAFTSMAN®, and DIEHARD® marks (which marks are owned by subsidiaries of Sears Holdings).

• We pay fees for participation in Sears Holdings' SHOP YOUR WAY REWARDS® program.

• We have also entered into agreements with Sears Holdings for logistics, handling, warehouse, and transportation services, the charges for which are based on merchandise inventory units.

• Sears Holdings provides the Company with specified corporate services. These services include accounting and finance, human resources, information technology, and real estate, among other services. Sears Holdings charges the Company for these corporate services based on actual usage or a pro rata charge based upon sales, head count, or square footage.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the results of the transactions with Sears Holdings reflected in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
	August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013		August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013
Thousands
Net Commissions from Sears Holdings	$	26,570	$	24,137	$	54,739	$	46,903
Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy (1)	417,511		423,324		804,697		829,076
Services (1)	24,048		28,375		49,787		56,245

(1) Amounts previously presented for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013 and for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2014 within "Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy" have been reclassified into "Services." The reclassified items were primarily costs associated with marketing. The reclassified amount for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2013 was $23.1 million. The reclassified amounts for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013 and August 2, 2014 were $45.8 million and $20.3 million, respectively.

We incur payables to Sears Holdings for merchandise inventory purchases and service and occupancy charges (net of commissions) based on the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements.  Amounts due to or from Sears Holdings are non-interest bearing, settled on a net basis, and have payments terms of 10 days after the invoice date.

NOTE 5—FINANCING ARRANGEMENT

As of August 2, 2014 we had $74.8 million outstanding under our asset-based senior secured revolving credit facility with a group of financial institutions (the “Senior ABL Facility”), which approximated the fair value of these borrowings. The Senior ABL Facility provides (subject to availability under a borrowing base) for maximum borrowings up to the aggregate commitments of all of the lenders, which as of August 2, 2014 totaled $250 million. Up to $75 million of the Senior ABL Facility is available for the issuance of letters of credit and up to $25 million is available for swingline loans. The Senior ABL Facility permits us to request commitment increases in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100 million. Availability under the Senior ABL Facility as of August 2, 2014 was $169.6 million, with $5.6 million of letters of credit outstanding under the facility.

The principal terms of the Senior ABL Facility are summarized below.

Senior ABL Facility

Maturity; Amortization and Prepayments

The Senior ABL Facility will mature on the earlier of (i) October 11, 2017 or (ii) six months prior to the expiration of our Merchandising Agreement with Sears Holdings (the "Merchandising Agreement") and the other agreements with Sears Holdings or its subsidiaries in connection with the Separation that are specified in the Senior ABL Facility, unless such agreements have been extended to a date later than October 11, 2017 or terminated on a basis reasonably satisfactory to the administrative agent under the Senior ABL Facility.

The Senior ABL Facility is subject to mandatory prepayment in amounts equal to the amount by which the outstanding extensions of credit exceed the lesser of the borrowing base and the commitments then in effect.

Guarantees; Security

The obligations under the Senior ABL Facility are guaranteed by us and each of our existing and future direct and indirect wholly owned domestic subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions). The Senior ABL Facility and the guarantees thereunder are secured by a first priority security interest in assets of the borrowers and guarantors consisting primarily of accounts receivable, inventory, cash, cash equivalents, deposit accounts and securities accounts, as well as certain other assets (other than intellectual property) ancillary to the foregoing and all proceeds of all of the foregoing, including cash proceeds and the proceeds of applicable insurance.

Interest; Fees

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

The interest rates per annum applicable to the loans under the Senior ABL Facility are based on a fluctuating rate of interest measured by reference to, at our election, either (1) an adjusted London inter-bank offered rate (LIBOR) plus a borrowing margin, which rate was approximately 2.41% at August 2, 2014 or (2) an alternate base rate plus a borrowing margin, with the borrowing margin subject to adjustment based on the average excess availability under the Senior ABL Facility for the preceding fiscal quarter, which rate was approximately 4.50% at August 2, 2014.

Customary fees are payable in respect of the Senior ABL Facility, including letter of credit fees and commitment fees.

Covenants

The Senior ABL Facility includes a number of covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict our ability to, subject to specified exceptions, incur additional indebtedness (including guarantees), grant liens, make investments, make prepayments on other indebtedness, engage in mergers, or change the nature of our business.

The Senior ABL Facility limits SHO's ability to declare and pay cash dividends and repurchase its common stock. SHO may declare and pay cash dividends to its stockholders and may repurchase stock if the following conditions are satisfied: either (a) (i) no specified default then exists or would arise as a result of the declaration or payment of the cash dividend or as a result of the stock repurchase, (ii) SHO and its subsidiaries that are also borrowers have demonstrated to the reasonable satisfaction of the agent for the lenders that monthly availability (as determined in accordance with the Senior ABL Facility), immediately following the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase and as projected on a pro forma basis for the twelve months following and after giving effect to the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, would be at least equal to the greater of (x) 25% of the Loan Cap (which is the lesser of (A) the aggregate commitments of the lenders and (B) the borrowing base) and (y) $50,000,000, and (iii) after giving pro forma effect to the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase as if it constituted a specified debt service charge, the specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, as calculated on a trailing twelve months basis, would be equal to or greater than 1.1:1.0, or (b) (i) no specified default then exists or would arise as a result of the declaration or payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, (ii) payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase is not made with the proceeds of any credit extension under the Senior ABL Facility, (iii) during the 120-day period prior to declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, no credit extension was outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility, and (iv) SHO demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the agent for the lenders that, on a pro forma and projected basis, no credit extensions would be outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility for the 120-day period following the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase. No default or event of default presently exists.

The Senior ABL Facility also contains certain affirmative covenants, including financial and other reporting requirements.

Events of Default

The Senior ABL Facility includes customary events of default including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross default to certain other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, invalidity or impairment of guarantees or security interests, material judgments, and change of control.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 6—SUMMARY OF SEGMENT DATA

The Hometown reportable segment consists of the aggregation of our Hometown Stores, Hardware Stores, and Home Appliance Showrooms business formats described in “Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Executive Overview." The Outlet reportable segment also represents an operating format. These segments are evaluated by our Chief Operating Decision Maker to make decisions about resource allocation and to assess performance. Each of these segments derives its revenues from the sale of merchandise and related services to customers, primarily in the U.S. The net sales categories include appliances, lawn and garden, tools and paint, and other (which includes initial franchise revenue of $5.4 million and $1.8 million for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2014 and the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively). For the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014, initial franchise revenue (which consists of franchise fees paid with respect to new or existing Company-operated stores that we transfer to franchisees plus the net gain or loss on any related transfer of assets to the franchisees) was $8.7 million compared to $7.0 million in the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013.

	13 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014
Thousands	Hometown		Outlet		Total
Net sales
Appliances	$	288,748	$	121,252	$	410,000
Lawn and garden	123,518		7,590		131,108
Tools and paint	44,597		4,426		49,023
Other	23,390		25,172		48,562
Total	480,253		158,440		638,693
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and occupancy	372,047		119,557		491,604
Selling and administrative	105,515		33,711		139,226
Depreciation	730		1,337		2,067
Total	478,292		154,605		632,897
Operating income	$	1,961	$	3,835	$	5,796
Total assets	$	632,249	$	206,075	$	838,324
Capital expenditures	$	1,251	$	1,859	$	3,110

	13 Weeks Ended August 3, 2013
Thousands	Hometown		Outlet		Total
Net sales
Appliances	$	303,248	$	122,950	$	426,198
Lawn and garden	124,972		9,149		134,121
Tools and paint	46,789		3,163		49,952
Other	28,925		17,703		46,628
Total	503,934		152,965		656,899
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and occupancy	388,505		119,997		508,502
Selling and administrative	104,215		26,713		130,928
Depreciation	745		1,305		2,050
Total	493,465		148,015		641,480
Operating income	$	10,469	$	4,950	$	15,419
Total assets	$	648,704	$	159,038	$	807,742
Capital expenditures	$	746	$	640	$	1,386

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(Unaudited)

	26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014
Thousands	Hometown		Outlet		Total
Net sales
Appliances	$	534,274	$	258,780	$	793,054
Lawn and garden	218,858		12,481		231,339
Tools and paint	90,734		8,917		99,651
Other	54,923		49,580		104,503
Total	898,789		329,758		1,228,547
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and occupancy	684,201		253,358		937,559
Selling and administrative	204,352		70,153		274,505
Depreciation	1,381		2,974		4,355
Total	889,934		326,485		1,216,419
Operating income	$	8,855	$	3,273	$	12,128
Total assets	$	632,249	$	206,075	$	838,324
Capital expenditures	$	1,930	$	5,120	$	7,050

	26 Weeks Ended August 3, 2013
Thousands	Hometown		Outlet		Total
Net sales
Appliances	$	578,655	$	247,213	$	825,868
Lawn and garden	220,980		15,095		236,075
Tools and paint	94,481		6,606		101,087
Other	54,621		40,365		94,986
Total	948,737		309,279		1,258,016
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and occupancy	722,389		232,981		955,370
Selling and administrative	204,356		53,760		258,116
Depreciation	1,611		2,781		4,392
Total	928,356		289,522		1,217,878
Operating income	$	20,381	$	19,757	$	40,138
Total assets	$	648,704	$	159,038	$	807,742
Capital expenditures	$	1,370	$	1,025	$	2,395

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(Unaudited)

NOTE 7—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We are subject to various legal and governmental proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of business, the outcome of which, individually or in the aggregate, in the opinion of management, would not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

NOTE 8—INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

Basic income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for each period. Diluted income per common share also includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares.

The following table sets forth the components used to calculate basic and diluted income per common share attributable to our stockholders.

	13 Weeks Ended		13 Weeks Ended		26 Weeks Ended		26 Weeks Ended
	August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013		August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013
Thousands except income per common share
Basic weighted average shares	22,666		23,100		22,666		23,100
Dilutive effect of restricted stock	—		6		—		2
Diluted weighted average shares	22,666		23,106		22,666		23,102
Net income	$	3,360	$	9,135	$	7,039	$	24,132
Income per common share:
Basic	$	0.15	$	0.40	$	0.31	$	1.04
Diluted	$	0.15	$	0.40	$	0.31	$	1.04

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(Unaudited)

NOTE 9—EQUITY

Stock-based Compensation

Four million shares of the Company's common stock are reserved for issuance under the Company's Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan. A total of 89,221 shares of restricted stock were granted in the second quarter of 2013 under the plan to a group of eligible individuals (as defined in the plan), all of whom were employees of the Company at the time of the grant. We are authorized to grant stock options and to make other awards to eligible plan participants pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan. The Company has made no stock-option or other awards under the plan.

We account for stock-based compensation using the fair value method in accordance with accounting standards regarding share-based payment transactions. During the first and second quarters of 2014 we recorded $0.4 million in total compensation expense related to the 72,834 shares of restricted stock (none of which had vested and excluding 16,387 shares forfeited as of August 2, 2014). At August 2, 2014, we had $1.9 million in total unrecognized compensation cost related to the 72,834 shares of non-vested restricted stock, which cost we expect to recognize over approximately the next 1.75 years.

The 72,834 shares of restricted stock will vest, if at all, on May 16, 2016 in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of restricted-stock agreements, including forfeiture conditions, and the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan. The fair value of these awards is equal to the market price of our common stock on the date of grant. We do not currently have a broad-based program that provides for restricted-stock awards on an annual basis. Changes in restricted-stock awards for 2014 were as follows:

	26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014
(Shares in Thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Fair Value on Date of Grant
Beginning of year balance	87		44.45
Granted	—		$	—
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	(14	)	44.45
Balance at 8/2/2014	73		$	44.45

Share Repurchase Program

On August 28, 2013 the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $25 million repurchase program for the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. The timing and amount of repurchases depend on various factors, including market conditions, the Company's capital position and internal cash generation, and other factors. The Company's repurchase program does not include specific price targets, may be executed through open-market, privately negotiated, and other transactions that may be available, and may include utilization of Rule 10b5-1 plans. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount, or any number of shares, of common stock. The repurchase program does not have a termination date, and the Company may suspend or terminate the repurchase program at any time.

Shares that are repurchased by the Company pursuant to the repurchase program will be retired and resume the status of authorized and unissued shares of common stock.

No shares were repurchased during the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014. At August 2, 2014 we had approximately $12.5 million of remaining authorization under the repurchase program.

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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 (the "2013 10-K"). This discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements.

Executive Overview

We are a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances, hardware, tools, and lawn and garden equipment. As of August 2, 2014, we and our dealers and franchisees operated 1,251 stores across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. In the second quarter of 2014, the Company opened 11 new stores and closed 10 stores.

In addition to merchandise, we provide our customers with access to a full suite of services, including home delivery, installation, and extended service contracts.

Our Hometown and Hardware stores are designed to provide our customers with in-store and online access to a wide selection of national brands of home appliances, tools, lawn and garden equipment, sporting goods, and household goods, depending on the particular format. Our Outlet stores are designed to provide our customers with in-store and online access to purchase, at prices that are significantly lower than manufacturers' list prices, new, one-of-a-kind, out-of-carton, discontinued, obsolete, used, reconditioned, overstocked and scratched and dented products across a broad assortment of merchandise categories, including home appliances, lawn and garden equipment, apparel, mattresses, sporting goods, and tools.

As of August 2, 2014, Hometown consisted of 1,103 stores as follows:

• 919 Sears Hometown Stores—Primarily independently operated stores, predominantly located in smaller communities and offering appliances, lawn and garden equipment, and hardware. Most of our Sears Hometown Stores carry proprietary Sears brand products, such as Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard, as well as a wide assortment of other national brands.

• 82 Sears Hardware Stores—Stores that carry Craftsman brand tools and lawn and garden equipment, DieHard brand batteries, and a wide assortment of other national brands and other home improvement products along with a selection of Kenmore and other national brands of home appliances.

• 102 Sears Home Appliance Showrooms—Stores that have a simple, primarily appliance showroom design that are positioned in metropolitan areas.

As of August 2, 2014, Hometown operated through 914 dealer-operated stores, 159 franchisee-operated stores, and 30 Company-operated stores. The business model and economic structure of the dealer-operated and franchisee-operated stores are substantially similar to Company-operated stores. The Company requires all dealer and franchisee-operated stores to operate according to the Company’s standards to protect and enhance the quality of its brands. These stores must display the required merchandise, offer all required products and services, and use the Company’s point of sale system. Also, the Company has the right to approve advertising and promotional and marketing materials and imposes certain advertising requirements. The Company owns the merchandise offered for sale by all dealer and franchisee-operated stores, establishes all selling prices for the merchandise, and bears general inventory risk (with specific exceptions) until sale of the merchandise and if the customer returns the merchandise. In addition, because each transaction is recorded in the Company’s point of sale system, the Company bears customer credit risk. The Company establishes a commission structure for stores operated by dealers and franchisees and pays commissions to the dealers and franchisees when they sell the Company's merchandise and provide services.

The Company began a trial program for franchising Outlet stores in late 2012 and completed the first Outlet store franchise transactions in the first quarter of 2013 and, since that time, the Company has continued to franchise Outlet stores. As of August 2, 2014, 49 of the 148 Outlet stores were operated by franchisees.

Dealers and franchisees exercise control over the day-to-day operations of their stores, make capital decisions regarding their stores, and exclusively make all hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and other decisions regarding the terms and conditions of employment, and exclusively establish all employment policies, procedures, and practices, with respect to their employees.

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Several of the primary differences between Company-operated stores and dealer or franchisee-operated stores are that (1) the Company is responsible for occupancy and payroll costs associated with Company-operated stores while dealers and franchisees are responsible for these costs for their stores, (2) the Company is responsible for all terms and conditions of employment for the employees in the Company-operated stores and its dealers and franchisees are responsible for all terms and conditions of employment for the employees in their stores, and (3) we pay commissions to our dealers and franchisees.

In the normal course of business, stores can transition from Company-operated to franchisee or dealer-operated, and vice-versa. Potential new stores may be identified by the Company, an existing dealer or franchisee, or a potential dealer or franchisee. If the Company identifies and develops a new store, the Company will generally seek to transfer that store to a dealer or a franchisee. When a dealer or a franchisee ceases to operate a store, the Company may take over its operation, generally on an interim basis, until the Company can transfer the store to another dealer or franchisee. At any given time the Company is generally operating a number of stores that are in transition from one dealer or franchisee to another dealer or franchisee. Transition stores are not included in our count of Company-operated stores due to the expected short-term nature of transition operation.

The Company's transfer of a Company-operated store to a franchisee historically has (1) in most instances increased the Company's gross margin primarily due to decreased occupancy costs and (2) increased the Company's selling and administrative expense primarily due to increased commission payments offset partially by lower payroll and benefits expense.

Initial franchise revenues consist of franchise fees paid by franchisees with respect to new and existing Company-operated stores that we transferred to the franchisees plus the net gain or loss on any related transfer of assets to the franchisees. The number of new franchised stores, the number of Company-operated stores transferred, and the net gain or loss per store transferred are highly variable from quarter to quarter. The variation results from a number of factors, including general economic conditions, which influence both the level of new store development and the level of interest of existing or potential franchisees in acquiring store locations, and economic factors specific to our major product categories, such as appliances. Each of these factors impacts the expected financial returns to the Company from new store development, which in turn impacts the number of Company-operated stores that the Company decides from time to time to make available for transfer to franchisees. Initial franchise revenues were $5.4 million and $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Seasonality

Our business is not concentrated in the holiday season, as the majority of the products we sell are not typically thought of as holiday gifts. Lawn and Garden sales generally peak in our second quarter as customers prepare for and execute outdoor projects during the spring and early summer. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2013 10-K for our quarterly financial results (unaudited) for our 2012 and 2013 fiscal years.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth items derived from our consolidated results of operations for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014 and August 3, 2013.

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	13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
Thousands	August 2, 2014			August 3, 2013			August 2, 2014			August 3, 2013
NET SALES	$	638,693		$	656,899		$	1,228,547		$	1,258,016
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of sales and occupancy	491,604			508,502			937,559			955,370
Gross margin dollars	147,089			148,397			290,988			302,646
Margin rate	23.0		%	22.6		%	23.7		%	24.1		%
Selling and administrative	139,226			130,928			274,505			258,116
Selling and administrative expense as a percentage of net sales	21.8		%	19.9		%	22.3		%	20.5		%
Depreciation	2,067			2,050			4,355			4,392
Total costs and expenses	632,897			641,480			1,216,419			1,217,878
Operating income	5,796			15,419			12,128			40,138
Interest expense	(905		)	(642		)	(1,839		)	(1,231		)
Other income	798			431			1,478			846
Income before income taxes	5,689			15,208			11,767			39,753
Income tax expense	(2,329		)	(6,073		)	(4,728		)	(15,621		)
NET INCOME	$	3,360		$	9,135		$	7,039		$	24,132

Comparable Store Sales

Comparable store sales amounts include merchandise sales for all stores operating for a period of at least 12 full months, including remodeled and expanded stores but excluding store relocations and stores that have undergone format changes.  Comparable store sales include online transactions fulfilled and recorded by SHO and give effect to the change in the unshipped sales reserves recorded at the end of each reporting period. 

Adjusted Comparable Store Sales

In addition to our net sales determined in accordance with GAAP, for purposes of evaluating our sales performance we also use Adjusted comparable store sales. This measure includes in net sales, as if fulfilled and recorded by SHO, all in-store sales that were transacted by SHO through www.sears.com and that were fulfilled and recorded by Sears Holdings. Our management uses Adjusted comparable store sales to evaluate the sales performance of our overall business and individual stores for comparable periods. Adjusted comparable store sales should not be used by investors or other third parties as the sole basis for formulating investment decisions as it includes sales that were not fulfilled and recorded by SHO and for which sales SHO received only commissions from Sears Holdings. Adjusted comparable store sales should not be considered as a substitute for GAAP measurements.

While Adjusted comparable store sales is a non-GAAP measure, management believes that it is an important indicator of store sales performance:

• SHO receives commissions on all in-store sales that were transacted by SHO through www.sears.com and that were fulfilled and recorded by Sears Holdings.

• During the second quarter of 2014, these sales fulfilled and recorded by Sears Holdings increased significantly to $18.7 million compared to $9.0 million in the second quarter of 2013. During the first half of 2014, these sales fulfilled and recorded by Sears Holdings increased significantly to $48.1 million compared to $16.7 million in the first half of 2013.

• Unadjusted comparable store sales, which do not include in-store sales that were transacted by SHO through www.sears.com and that were fulfilled and recorded by Sears Holding, understates what SHO believes to be its effective comparable store sales performance.

The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted comparable store sales to net sales, the most comparable GAAP measure, for each of the periods indicated:

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	13 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014									26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014
thousands	Hometown			Outlet			Total			Hometown			Outlet			Total
Net sales	$	480,253		$	158,440		$	638,693		$	898,789		$	329,758		$	1,228,547
Less: Non-comparable store sales	(49,782		)	(37,516		)	(87,298		)	(98,005		)	(74,426		)	(172,431		)
Comparable store sales recorded by SHO	430,471			120,924			551,395			800,784			255,332			1,056,116
SHO in-store sales through www.sears.com recorded by Sears Holdings (1)	15,718			2,677			18,395			38,410			6,692			45,102
Adjusted comparable store sales	$	446,189		$	123,601		$	569,790		$	839,194		$	262,024		$	1,101,218
	13 Weeks Ended August 3, 2013									26 Weeks Ended August 3, 2013
thousands	Hometown			Outlet			Total			Hometown			Outlet			Total
Net sales	$	503,934		$	152,965		$	656,899		$	948,737		$	309,279		$	1,258,016
Less: Non-comparable store sales	(50,381		)	(17,993		)	(68,374		)	(95,317		)	(36,318		)	(131,635		)
Comparable store sales recorded by SHO	453,553			134,972			588,525			853,420			272,961			1,126,381
SHO in-store sales through www.sears.com recorded by Sears Holdings (1)	7,920			849			8,769			14,735			1,511			16,246
Adjusted comparable store sales	$	461,473		$	135,821		$	597,294		$	868,155		$	274,472		$	1,142,627
	13 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014 vs. 13 Weeks Ended August 3, 2013									26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014 vs. 26 Weeks Ended August 3, 2013
	Hometown			Outlet			Total			Hometown			Outlet			Total
Comparable store sales recorded by SHO	(5.1		)%	(10.4		)%	(6.3		)%	(6.2		)%	(6.5		)%	(6.2		)%
Adjusted comparable store sales	(3.3		)%	(9.0		)%	(4.6		)%	(3.3		)%	(4.5		)%	(3.6		)%

(1) SHO in-store sales through www.sears.com fulfilled and recorded by Sears Holdings above are for comparable stores only. For all comparable and non-comparable stores, these sales for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014 were $18.7 million and $48.1 million compared to $9.0 million and $16.7 million for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013.

Adjusted EBITDA

In addition to our net income determined in accordance with GAAP, for purposes of evaluating operating performance we also use Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, or “Adjusted EBITDA,” which excludes certain significant items as set forth below. Our management uses Adjusted EBITDA, among other factors, for evaluating the operating performance of our business for comparable periods. Adjusted EBITDA should not be used by investors or other third parties as the sole basis for formulating investment decisions as it excludes a number of important cash and non-cash recurring items. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a substitute for GAAP measurements.

While Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measurement, management believes that it is an important indicator of operating performance because:

• EBITDA excludes the effects of financing and investing activities by eliminating the effects of interest and depreciation costs; and

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• Other significant items, while periodically affecting our results, may vary significantly from period to period and may have a disproportionate effect in a given period, which affects comparability of results.

The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most comparable GAAP measure, for each of the periods indicated:

	13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
Thousands	August 2, 2014			August 3, 2013			August 2, 2014			August 3, 2013
Net income	$	3,360		$	9,135		$	7,039		$	24,132
Income tax expense	2,329			6,073			4,728			15,621
Other income	(798		)	(431		)	(1,478		)	(846		)
Interest expense	905			642			1,839			1,231
Operating income	5,796			15,419			12,128			40,138
Depreciation	2,067			2,050			4,355			4,392
Adjusted EBITDA	$	7,863		$	17,469		$	16,483		$	44,530

13-Week Period Ended August 2, 2014 Compared to the 13-Week Period Ended August 3, 2013

Net Sales

Net sales in the second quarter of 2014 decreased $18.2 million, or 2.8%, to $638.7 million from the second quarter of 2013. This decrease was driven primarily by a 6.3% decrease in comparable store sales. This decrease was partially offset by new stores (net of closures), higher initial franchise revenues (which were $5.4 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2013), and higher online commissions earned by SHO on sales of merchandise for home delivery made through www.sears.com, a website owned by Sears Holdings ($5.2 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to $2.7 million in the second quarter of 2013). Sears Holdings fulfilled and recorded these online transactions and paid commissions to SHO, which are included in SHO's net sales. In-store sales transacted by SHO and its independent dealers and franchisees through www.sears.com and recorded and fulfilled by Sears Holdings during the second quarter of 2014 were $18.7 million compared to $9.0 million in the second quarter of 2013. As a result, comparable store sales, which measure the increase in sales on transactions fulfilled and recorded by SHO, were unfavorably impacted. Including total sales for online transactions fulfilled and recorded by Sears Holdings, Adjusted comparable store sales for the second quarter of 2014 decreased 4.6%. Comparable store sales in Hometown were down 5.1% while comparable store sales in Outlet were down 10.4%. Adjusted comparable store sales were down 3.3% in Hometown and down 9.0% in Outlet.

Gross Margin

Gross margin was $147.1 million, or 23.0% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2014 compared to $148.4 million, or 22.6% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2013. The increase in gross margin rate was primarily driven by (1) higher initial franchise revenues, (2) higher online commissions, (3) increased merchandise margins in Outlet, (4) lower support-services charges from Sears Holdings, (5) higher delivery margins, (6) lower occupancy costs resulting from the conversion of Company-operated stores to franchisee-operated stores, and (7) higher Outlet apparel liquidation income. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in merchandise margins in Hometown and by $0.8 million of additional Outlet distribution center costs. Excluding the impact of online commissions and initial franchise revenues, gross margin was 21.7% of net sales in the second quarter of 2014 compared to 22.1% of net sales in the second quarter of 2013.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses, reflecting our continued franchising of Outlet stores, increased to $139.2 million, or 21.8% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2014 from $130.9 million, or 19.9% of net sales, in the prior-year quarter. The increase was primarily due to higher owner commissions in both Hometown and Outlet (primarily related to the conversion of Company-operated stores to franchisee-operated stores), new stores opened since the second quarter of 2013, and higher marketing costs partially offset by lower payroll and benefits costs resulting from the conversion of Company-operated stores to franchisee-operated stores.

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Operating Income

We recorded operating income of $5.8 million and $15.4 million in the second quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The $9.6 million decrease in operating income was driven by the above-mentioned lower net sales and higher selling and administrative expenses partially offset by a higher gross margin rate.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense of $2.3 million and $6.1 million was recorded in the second quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The effective tax rate was 40.9% and 39.9% in the second quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Net Income

We recorded net income of $3.4 million for the second quarter of 2014 compared to $9.1 million for the prior-year quarter. The decrease in net income was primarily attributable to the factors discussed above.

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26-Week Period Ended August 2, 2014 Compared to the 26-Week Period Ended August 3, 2013

Net Sales

Net sales in the first half of 2014 decreased $29.5 million, or 2.3%, to $1,228.5 million from the first half of 2013. This decrease was driven primarily by a 6.2% decrease in comparable store sales partially offset by new stores (net of closures) and higher online commissions earned by SHO on sales of merchandise for home delivery made through www.sears.com ($14.2 million in the first half of 2014 compared to $5.0 million in the first half of 2013). Sears Holdings fulfilled and recorded these online transactions and paid commissions to SHO, which are included in SHO's net sales. In-store sales transacted by SHO and its independent dealers and franchisees through www.sears.com and recorded and fulfilled by Sears Holdings during the first half of 2014 were $48.1 million compared to $16.7 million in the first half of 2013. As a result, comparable store sales, which measure the increase in sales on transactions fulfilled and recorded by SHO, were unfavorably impacted. Including total sales for online transactions fulfilled and recorded by Sears Holdings, Adjusted comparable store sales for the first half of 2014 decreased 3.6%. Comparable store sales in Hometown were down 6.2% while comparable store sales in Outlet were down 6.5%. Adjusted comparable store sales were down 3.3% in Hometown and down 4.5% in Outlet. Initial franchise revenues increased $1.7 million in the first half of 2014 to $8.7 million compared to $7.0 million in the first half of 2013.

Gross Margin

Gross margin was $291.0 million, or 23.7% of net sales, in the first half of 2014 compared to $302.6 million, or 24.1% of net sales, in the first half of 2013. The decrease in gross margin rate was primarily driven by (1) lower margins on merchandise sales, (2) $3.6 million of higher inventory shrinkage in Outlet, (3) $2.9 million of additional Outlet distribution center costs in the first half of 2014, and (4) lower Outlet apparel liquidation income. These declines were partially offset by (1) the increase in online commissions, (2) higher delivery income, (3) higher initial franchise revenues, (4) lower support services charges from Sears Holdings, and (5) lower occupancy costs resulting from the conversion of Company-operated stores to franchisee-operated stores. Excluding the impact of online commissions and initial franchise revenues, gross margin was 22.2% of net sales in the first half of 2014 compared to 23.3% of net sales in the first half of 2013.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses increased to $274.5 million, or 22.3% of net sales, in the first half of 2014 from $258.1 million, or 20.5% of net sales, in the prior-year. The increase was primarily due to higher owner commissions in both Hometown and Outlet (primarily related to the conversion of Company-operated stores to franchisee-operated stores), new stores opened since the first half of 2013, higher marketing costs partially offset by lower payroll and benefits costs resulting from the conversion of Company-operated stores to franchisee-operated stores and a reduction of $2.1 million of first half 2014 Outlet distribution center costs.

Operating Income

We recorded operating income of $12.1 million and $40.1 million in the first half of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The $28.0 million decrease in operating income was driven by the above-mentioned lower net sales, a lower gross margin rate, and higher selling and administrative expenses.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense of $4.7 million and $15.6 million was recorded in the first half of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The effective tax rate was 40.2% and 39.3% in the first half of 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Net Income

We recorded net income of $7.0 million for the first half of 2014 compared to $24.1 million for last year. The decrease in net income was primarily attributable to the factors discussed above.

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Business Segment Results

Hometown

Hometown results and key statistics were as follows:

	13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
Thousands, except for number of stores	August 2, 2014			August 3, 2013			August 2, 2014			August 3, 2013
Net sales	$	480,253		$	503,934		$	898,789		$	948,737
Comparable store sales % (1)	(5.1		)%	(0.4		)%	(6.2		)%	(3.6		)%
Cost of sales and occupancy	372,047			388,505			684,201			722,389
Gross margin dollars	108,206			115,429			214,588			226,348
Margin rate	22.5		%	22.9		%	23.9		%	23.9		%
Selling and administrative	105,515			104,215			204,352			204,356
Selling and administrative expense as a percentage of net sales	22.0		%	20.7		%	22.7		%	21.5		%
Depreciation	730			745			1,381			1,611
Total costs and expenses	478,292			493,465			889,934			928,356
Operating income	$	1,961		$	10,469		$	8,855		$	20,381
Total Hometown stores							1,103			1,121

(1) Adjusted comparable store sales for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014 were (3.3)% and (3.3)% respectively.

13-Week Period ended August 2, 2014 Compared to the 13-Week Period Ended August 3, 2013

Net Sales

Hometown net sales decreased $23.6 million, or 4.7%, to $480.3 million in the second quarter of 2014 from $503.9 million in the second quarter of 2013. The decrease was primarily due to a 5.1% decrease in comparable store sales partially offset by an increase in online commissions ($4.3 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2013). Adjusted comparable store sales for the second quarter of 2014, which includes in-store sales transacted through www.sears.com that were fulfilled and recorded by Sears Holdings, decreased 3.3% primarily due to declines in major appliances and higher quarter-end deferrals of unshipped sales.

Gross Margin

Gross margin was $108.2 million, or 22.5% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2014 compared to $115.4 million, or 22.9% of net sales, in the prior-year quarter. The decrease in gross margin rate was primarily driven by deeper promotions on merchandise sales partially offset by (1) higher online commissions, (2) lower occupancy costs resulting from the conversion of Company-operated stores to franchisee-operated stores, (3) higher delivery income, and (4) lower support-services charges from Sears Holdings. Excluding the impact of online commissions and initial franchise revenues, gross margin was 21.8% of net sales in the second quarter of 2014 compared to 22.4% of net sales in the second quarter of 2013.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses increased to $105.5 million, or 22.0% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2014 from $104.2 million, or 20.7% of net sales, in the prior-year quarter. The increase was primarily due to higher owner commissions mainly related to the conversion of Company-operated stores to franchisee-operated stores and higher marketing costs partially offset by a reduction in payroll and benefits due to Company-operated store conversions.

Operating Income

We recorded operating income of $2.0 million in the second quarter of 2014 and operating income of $10.5 million in the second quarter of 2013. The overall decrease in operating income of $8.5 million was driven by the decrease in sales, the decrease in the gross margin rate, and the increase in selling and administrative expenses.

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26-Week Period ended August 2, 2014 Compared to the 26-Week Period Ended August 3, 2013

Net Sales

Hometown net sales decreased $49.9 million, or 5.3%, to $898.8 million in the first half of 2014 from $948.7 million in the first half of 2013. The decrease was primarily due to a 6.2% decrease in comparable store sales and a reduction in initial franchise revenues partially offset by an increase in online commissions ($12.0 million in the first half of 2014 compared to $4.5 million in the first half of 2013). Adjusted comparable store sales for the first half of 2014, which includes in-store sales transacted through www.sears.com that were fulfilled and recorded by Sears Holdings, decreased 3.3% primarily due to declines in major appliances and consumer electronics.

Gross Margin

Gross margin was $214.6 million, or 23.9% of net sales, in the first half of 2014 compared to $226.3 million, or 23.9% of net sales, in the prior year. The flat gross margin rate was primarily driven by lower margins on merchandise sales and lower initial franchise revenues offset by (1) increases in online commissions, (2) higher delivery income, (3) lower occupancy costs resulting from the conversion of Company-operated stores to franchisee-operated stores, and (4) lower support services charges from Sears Holdings. Excluding the impact of online commissions and initial franchise revenues, gross margin was 22.8% of net sales in the first half of 2014 compared to 23.2% of net sales in the first half of 2013.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses were $204.4 million, or 22.7% of net sales, in the first half of 2014 compared to $204.4 million, or 21.5% of net sales, in the prior year. The flat selling and administrative expenses were primarily driven by higher owner commissions mainly related to the conversion of Company-operated stores to franchisee-operated stores and higher marketing costs offset by a reduction in payroll and benefits due to Company-operated store conversions.

Operating Income

We recorded operating income of $8.9 million in the first half of 2014 and operating income of $20.4 million in the first half of 2013. The overall decrease in operating income of $11.5 million was primarily driven by the decrease in sales.

Outlet

Outlet results and key statistics were as follows:

	13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
Thousands, except for number of stores	August 2, 2014			August 3, 2013			August 2, 2014			August 3, 2013
Net sales	$	158,440		$	152,965		$	329,758		$	309,279
Comparable store sales % (1)	(10.4		)%	8.2		%	(6.5		)%	4.7		%
Cost of sales and occupancy	119,557			119,997			253,358			232,981
Gross margin dollars	38,883			32,968			76,400			76,298
Margin rate	24.5		%	21.6		%	23.2		%	24.7		%
Selling and administrative	33,711			26,713			70,153			53,760
Selling and administrative expense as a percentage of net sales	21.3		%	17.5		%	21.3		%	17.4		%
Depreciation	1,337			1,305			2,974			2,781
Total costs and expenses	154,605			148,015			326,485			289,522
Operating income	$	3,835		$	4,950		$	3,273		$	19,757
Total Outlet stores							148			129

(1) Adjusted comparable store sales for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014 were (9.0)% and (4.5)% respectively.

13-Week Period ended August 2, 2014 Compared to the 13-Week Period Ended August 3, 2013

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Net Sales

Outlet net sales increased $5.4 million, or 3.6%, to $158.4 million in the second quarter of 2014 from $153.0 million in the second quarter of 2013. The increase was primarily due to new store sales (net of closures), higher initial franchise revenues, and higher online commissions ($0.9 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2013). These increases were partially offset by a 10.4% decrease in comparable store sales. Adjusted comparable store sales for the second quarter of 2014, which includes in-store sales transacted through www.sears.com that were fulfilled and recorded by Sears Holdings, decreased 9.0%. The decline was driven by lower major appliances sales due to (1) deeper promotions industry-wide (which narrowed the price differences between Outlet appliances and new, in-box products), (2) lower apparel sales due to a reduction of floor space (resulting from conversions and closures of apparel-only stores and expansion in other categories) along with a lower mix of wearables in inventory (higher mix of accessories and basics), and (3) lower power lawn and garden and fitness sales due to the availability of opportunity buys and inventory flow. These decreases were partially offset by higher sales in furniture due to category expansion and increases in tools and outdoor living driven by improved assortments and depth of inventory.

Gross Margin

Gross margin was $38.9 million, or 24.5% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2014 compared to $33.0 million, or 21.6% of net sales, in the prior-year. The gross margin rate increased in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the prior-year quarter primarily due to (1) higher initial franchise revenues, (2) a higher margin rate on merchandise sales due to improved sourcing of higher-margin scratch-and-dent inventory, (3) higher online commissions, and (4) higher apparel-liquidation income partially offset by $0.8 million of additional distribution center costs. Excluding the impact of online commissions and initial franchise revenues, gross margin was 21.5% of net sales in the second quarter of 2014 compared to 20.9% of net sales in the second quarter of 2013.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses increased to $33.7 million, or 21.3% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2014 from $26.7 million, or 17.5% of net sales, in the prior-year quarter. The increase in selling and administrative expenses was primarily due to higher franchisee commissions for stores that we converted from Company-operated to franchisee-operated, new stores opened since the second quarter of 2013, and an increase in marketing costs. These increases were partially offset by lower payroll and benefits costs resulting from the conversion of Company-operated stores.

Operating Income

We recorded operating income of $3.8 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to operating income of $5.0 million in the second quarter of 2013. The decrease in operating income of $1.2 million was driven primarily by higher selling and administrative expenses partially offset by higher sales and a higher gross margin rate.

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26-Week Period ended August 2, 2014 Compared to the 26-Week Period Ended August 3, 2013

Net Sales

Outlet net sales increased $20.5 million, or 6.6%, to $329.8 million in the first half of 2014 from $309.3 million in the first half of 2013. The increase was primarily due to new store sales (net of closures), higher initial franchise revenues, and higher online commissions ($2.2 million in the first half of 2014 compared to $0.5 million in the first half of 2013). These increases were partially offset by a 6.5% decrease in comparable store sales. Adjusted comparable store sales for the first half of 2014, which includes in-store sales transacted through www.sears.com that were fulfilled and recorded by Sears Holdings, decreased 4.5%. The decline was driven by (1) lower major appliances sales due to deeper promotional discounting industry-wide during the second quarter of 2014 (which narrowed the price difference between Outlet appliances and new, in-box products), (2) lower sales in power lawn and garden, fitness, and consumer electronics due to the availability of opportunity buys and inventory flow, and (3) lower apparel sales due to a reduction of floor space (resulting from conversions and closures of apparel-only stores and expansion in other categories) along with a lower mix of wearables in inventory (higher mix of accessories and basics). These decreases were partially offset by increases in furniture and tools sales due to category expansion and by improved assortments and depth of inventory, respectively.

Gross Margin

Gross margin was $76.4 million, or 23.2% of net sales, in the first half of 2014 compared to $76.3 million, or 24.7% of net sales, in the prior year. The gross margin rate decreased primarily due to (1) $3.6 million of higher inventory shrinkage, (2) lower margins on merchandise sales, (3) $2.9 million of additional distribution center costs, and (4) lower Outlet apparel-liquidation income. These declines were partially offset by higher franchise revenues, higher online commissions and lower occupancy costs resulting from the conversion of Company-operated stores to franchisee-operated stores. Excluding the impact of online commissions and initial franchise revenues, gross margin was 20.5% of net sales in the first half of 2014 compared to 23.6% of net sales in the first half of 2013.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses increased to $70.2 million, or 21.3% of net sales, in the first half of 2014 from $53.8 million, or 17.4% of net sales, in the prior year. The increase in selling and administrative expenses is primarily due to higher franchisee commissions for stores that we converted from Company-operated to franchisee-operated, new stores opened since 2013, and an increase in marketing costs. These increases were partially offset by lower payroll and benefits costs resulting from the conversion of Company-operated stores and a reduction of $2.1 million in first half 2014 distribution center costs.

Operating Income

We recorded operating income of $3.3 million in the first half of 2014 compared to operating income of $19.8 million in the first half of 2013. The decrease in operating income of $16.5 million was driven primarily by a lower gross profit rate and higher selling and administrative expenses partially offset by higher sales.

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Analysis of Financial Condition

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We had cash and cash equivalents of $21.0 million as of August 2, 2014, $23.8 million as of August 3, 2013, and $23.5 million as of February 1, 2014.

For the second quarter of 2014 we funded ongoing operations with cash on-hand and cash generated by operating activities. Our primary needs for liquidity are to fund inventory purchases and capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

For the first and second quarters ended August 2, 2014 cash provided by operating activities was $29.2 million compared to $8.1 million used in the first and second quarters ended August 3, 2013. The increase was due predominately to a reduction in investments in inventory and an increase in payables in 2014 compared to 2013 partially offset by a lower net income.

Total merchandise inventories were $469.6 million at August 2, 2014 and $445.6 million at August 3, 2013. Merchandise inventories increased primarily due to a $25.4 million increase in Outlet coupled with a $1.4 million decrease in Hometown. The increase in Outlet was primarily due to (1) higher home appliance inventories; (2) an increased store count due to new store openings; (3) an increase in furniture inventory due to category expansion, and (4) higher apparel inventory driven by lower sales.

We obtain our merchandise through agreements with subsidiaries of Sears Holdings and with other vendors. Merchandise acquired from subsidiaries of Sears Holdings (including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard, and other products) accounted for approximately 87% and 85% of total purchases of all inventory from all vendors for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014, respectively. The loss of, or a material reduction in, the amount of merchandise made available to us by Sears Holdings could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

In addition, our merchandise-vendor arrangements generally are not long-term (except the Merchandising Agreement) and none of them guarantees the availability of merchandise inventory in the future. Our growth strategy depends to a significant extent on the willingness and ability of our vendors to supply us with sufficient merchandise inventory. As a result, our success depends on maintaining good relations with our existing vendors and on developing relationships with new vendors, especially with respect to merchandise inventory to be sold by Outlet. If we fail to maintain our relations with our existing vendors or to maintain the quality of merchandise inventory they supply us, or if we cannot maintain or acquire new vendors of favored brand-name merchandise inventory, and if we cannot acquire new vendors of merchandise inventory to be sold by Outlet, our ability to obtain a sufficient amount and variety of merchandise at acceptable prices may be limited, which could have a negative impact on our business and could materially affect our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, and cash flows. In addition, merchandise inventory acquired from alternative sources, if any, may be of a lesser quality and more expensive than the merchandise inventory that we currently purchase.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $7.1 million for the first and second quarters of 2014 compared to $2.4 million for the first and second quarters of 2013. Cash used in investing activities in both periods was for purchases of property and equipment.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities was $24.7 million for the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014 compared to $14.3 million provided during the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013. The decrease of $39.0 million in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to a reduction of $24.3 million in net borrowings under our Senior ABL Facility in the first and second quarters of 2014 compared to an increase of $14.9 million in the first and second quarters of 2013.

Financing Arrangements

As of August 2, 2014, we had $74.8 million outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility, which approximated the fair value of these borrowings. The Senior ABL Facility provides (subject to availability under a borrowing base) for maximum borrowings up to the aggregate commitments of all of the lenders, which as of August 2, 2014 totaled $250 million. Up to $75 million of the Senior ABL Facility is available for the issuance of letters of credit and up to $25 million is available for swingline loans. The Senior ABL Facility permits us to request commitment increases in an aggregate principal amount of up

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to $100 million. Availability under the Senior ABL Facility as of August 2, 2014 was $169.6 million with $5.6 million of letters of credit outstanding under the facility.

The principal terms of the Senior ABL Facility are summarized below.

Senior ABL Facility

Maturity; Amortization and Prepayments

The Senior ABL Facility will mature on the earlier of (i) October 11, 2017 or (ii) six months prior to the expiration of the Merchandising Agreement and the other agreements with Sears Holdings or its subsidiaries in connection with the Separation that are specified in the Senior ABL Facility, unless such agreements have been extended to a date later than October 11, 2017 or terminated on a basis reasonably satisfactory to the administrative agent under the Senior ABL Facility.

The Senior ABL Facility is subject to mandatory prepayment in amounts equal to the amount by which the outstanding extensions of credit exceed the lesser of the borrowing base and the commitments then in effect.

Guarantees; Security

The obligations under the Senior ABL Facility are guaranteed by us and each of our existing and future direct and indirect wholly owned domestic subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions). The Senior ABL Facility and the guarantees thereunder are secured by a first priority security interest in assets of the borrowers and guarantors consisting primarily of accounts receivable, inventory, cash, cash equivalents, deposit accounts, and securities accounts, as well as certain other assets (other than intellectual property) ancillary to the foregoing and all proceeds of all of the foregoing, including cash proceeds and the proceeds of applicable insurance.

Interest; Fees

The interest rates per annum applicable to the loans under the Senior ABL Facility are based on a fluctuating rate of interest measured by reference to, at our election, either (1) adjusted LIBOR plus a borrowing margin, approximately 2.40% at August 2, 2014, or (2) an alternate base rate plus a borrowing margin, approximately 4.50% at August 2, 2014, with the borrowing margin subject to adjustment based on the average excess availability under the Senior ABL Facility for the preceding fiscal quarter.

Customary fees are payable in respect of the Senior ABL Facility, including letter of credit fees and commitment fees.

Covenants

The Senior ABL Facility includes a number of covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict our ability to, subject to specified exceptions, incur additional indebtedness (including guarantees), grant liens, make investments, make prepayments on other indebtedness, engage in mergers, or change the nature of our business.

The Senior ABL Facility limits SHO's ability to declare and pay cash dividends and repurchase its common stock. SHO may declare and pay cash dividends to its stockholders and may repurchase stock if the following conditions are satisfied: either (a) (i) no specified default then exists or would arise as a result of the declaration or payment of the cash dividend or as a result of the stock repurchase, (ii) SHO and its subsidiaries that are also borrowers have demonstrated to the reasonable satisfaction of the agent for the lenders that monthly availability (as determined in accordance with the Senior ABL Facility), immediately following the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase and as projected on a pro forma basis for the twelve months following and after giving effect to the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, would be at least equal to the greater of (x) 25% of the Loan Cap (which is the lesser of (A) the aggregate commitments of the lenders and (B) the borrowing base) and (y) $50,000,000, and (iii) after giving pro forma effect to the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase as if it constituted a specified debt service charge, the specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, as calculated on a trailing twelve months basis, would be equal to or greater than 1.1:1.0, or (b) (i) no specified default then exists or would arise as a result of the declaration or payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, (ii) payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase is not made with the proceeds of any credit extension under the Senior ABL Facility, (iii) during the 120-day period prior to declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, no credit extension was outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility, and (iv) SHO demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the agent for the lenders that, on a pro forma and projected basis, no credit extensions would be outstanding

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under the Senior ABL Facility for the 120-day period following the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase.

The Senior ABL Facility also contains certain affirmative covenants, including financial and other reporting requirements. As of August 2, 2014 we were in compliance with all of the covenants of the Senior ABL Facility.

Events of Default

The Senior ABL Facility includes customary events of default including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross default to certain other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, invalidity or impairment of guarantees or security interests, material judgments, and change of control, and other events of default including the failure to perform a "Material Contract" (which includes the Merchandising Agreement and other SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements) to the extent required to maintain it in full force and effect and the failure to enforce a Material Contract in accordance with its terms.

Uses and Sources of Liquidity

We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from our operating activities, and, to the extent necessary, availability under the Senior ABL Facility will be sufficient to meet our anticipated liquidity needs for at least the next 12 months. As of August 2, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents of $21.0 million. The adequacy of our available funds will depend on many factors, including the macroeconomic environment and the operating performance of our stores.

Capital lease obligations as of August 2, 2014 and August 3, 2013 were $0.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of August 2, 2014, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4) of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation S-K.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Part I, Item 1, “Financial Statements—Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements— Note 1 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” for information regarding new accounting pronouncements.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include without limitation information concerning our future financial performance, business strategy, plans, goals, and objectives.

Statements preceded or followed by, or that otherwise include, the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “project,” “estimates,” “plans,” “forecast,” “is likely to,” "continue," and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “may,” “would,” “should” and “could” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

The following factors, among others, separately or together could cause our actual results, performance, and achievements to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, and one or more of the differences could have a material adverse effect on our ability to operate our business and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, and cash flows:

• our ability to offer merchandise and services that our customers want, including those under the Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard brands, which brands are owned by Sears Holdings (the "KCD Marks");

• the Merchandising Agreement provides that (1) if a third party that is not an affiliate of Sears Holdings acquires the rights to one or more (but less than all of) the KCD Marks Sears Holdings may terminate our rights to buy merchandise branded with any of the acquired KCD Marks and (2) if a third party that is not an affiliate of Sears Holdings acquires the rights to all of the KCD Marks Sears Holdings may terminate the Merchandising Agreement in its entirety, over which events we have no control;

• the sale by Sears Holdings and its subsidiaries to other retailers that compete with us of major home appliances and other products branded with one of the KCD Marks;

• our ability to successfully manage our inventory levels and implement initiatives to improve inventory management and other capabilities;

• competitive conditions in the retail industry;

• worldwide economic conditions and business uncertainty, the availability of consumer and commercial credit, changes in consumer confidence, tastes, preferences and spending, and changes in vendor relationships;

• the fact that our past performance generally, as reflected on our historical financial statements, may not be indicative of our future performance as a result of, among other things, the consolidation of Hometown and Outlet into a single business entity, the Separation, and operating as a standalone business entity;

• the impact of increased costs due to a decrease in our purchasing power following the Separation and other losses of benefits (such as a more effective and productive business relationship) that were associated with having been wholly owned by Sears Holdings and its subsidiaries;

• our continuing reliance on Sears Holdings for most products and services that are important to the successful operation of our business, and our potential need to rely on Sears Holdings for some products and services beyond the expiration or earlier termination by Sears Holdings of our agreements with Sears Holdings;

• our ability to resolve on commercially reasonable terms existing disputes and, when they arise, future disputes with Sears Holdings regarding many of the material terms and conditions of our agreements with Sears Holdings;

• our ability to maintain an effective and productive business relationship with Sears Holdings, particularly in light of the existence of pending, and the likelihood of future, disputes with respect to the terms and conditions of the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements;

• the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements were negotiated while we were a subsidiary of Sears Holdings and we may have received different terms from unaffiliated third parties (including with respect to costs and merchandise-vendor and

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service-provider indemnification and defense for negligence claims and claims arising out of failure to comply with contractual obligations);

• our reliance on Sears Holdings to provide computer systems to process transactions with our customers (including the point-of-sale system for the stores we operate and the stores that our independent dealers and franchisees operate, which point-of-sale system captures, among other things, credit-card information supplied by our customers) and others, quantify our results of operations, and manage our business ("SHO's SHC-Supplied Systems");

• SHO's SHC-Supplied Systems may be subject to disruptions and data/security breaches for which Sears Holdings may be unwilling or unable to indemnify and defend us against third-party claims and other losses resulting from such disruptions and data/security breaches;

• the ability and willingness of Sears Holdings to perform its contractual obligations to us;

• the possible effects on us if Sears Holdings’ financial condition were perceived to significantly deteriorate, including if as a consequence Sears Holdings were to choose to seek the protection of the U.S. bankruptcy laws;

• limitations and restrictions in the Senior ABL Facility and our ability to service our indebtedness;

• our ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms;

• our dependence on independent dealers and franchisees to operate their stores profitably and in a manner consistent with our concepts and standards;

• our dependence on sources outside the U.S. for significant amounts of our merchandise;

• impairment charges for goodwill or fixed-asset impairment for long-lived assets;

• our ability to attract, motivate, and retain key executives and other employees;

• the impact of increased costs associated with being a publicly held company;

• our ability to maintain effective internal controls as a publicly held company;

• our ability to realize the benefits that we expect to achieve from the Separation;

• litigation and regulatory trends challenging various aspects of the franchisor-franchisee relationship in the fast-food industry could expand to challenge or affect our relationships with our independent dealers and franchisees;

• low trading volume of our common stock due to limited liquidity or a lack of analyst coverage; and

• the impact on our common stock and our overall performance as a result of our principal stockholders’ ability to exert control over us.

These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements, including our "Risk Factors," that are included in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our other public announcements. While we believe that our forecasts and assumptions are reasonable, we caution that actual results may differ materially. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from what we projected. Consequently, actual events and results may vary significantly from those included in or contemplated or implied by our forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement made by us or on our behalf, whether as a result of new information, future developments, subsequent events or circumstances, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are subject to interest rate risk associated with our Senior ABL Facility, which requires us to pay interest on outstanding borrowings at variable rates. Assuming our Senior ABL Facility were fully drawn in principal amount equal to $250 million, each one percentage point change in interest rates payable with respect to the Senior ABL Facility would result in a $2.5 million change in annual cash interest expense with respect to our Senior ABL Facility.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

As of the date hereof, we are not party to any litigation that we consider material to our operations.

Notwithstanding the above, from time to time we are, and will continue to be, subject to various legal claims, including those alleging wage and hour violations, payroll violations, employment discrimination, unlawful employment practices, Americans with Disabilities Act claims, Family and Medical Leave Act claims, product liability claims as a result of the sale of merchandise and services, claims with respect to franchise and dealer transactions, relationships, and operations, as well as various legal and governmental proceedings. Some of these claims from time to time include, and will continue to include, class or collective-action allegations, and the proceedings for some of these claims are, and will continue to be, in jurisdictions with reputations for aggressive application of laws and procedures against corporate defendants. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. Each proceeding, claim, and regulatory action against us, whether meritorious or not, could be time consuming, result in significant legal expenses, require significant amounts of management time, result in the diversion of significant operational resources, require changes in our methods of doing business that could be costly to implement, reduce our net sales, increase our expenses, require us to make substantial payments to settle claims or satisfy judgments, require us to cease conducting certain operations or offering certain products in certain areas or generally, and otherwise harm our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows, perhaps materially. See also "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information" and "Risk Factors" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in the 2013 10-K with two exceptions.

The first exception is with respect to the risk factor entitled, "We may not be able to resolve successfully existing and, if they arise, future contractual disputes and other conflicts with Sears Holdings" that is included in "Risk Factors" in the 2013 10-K. We believe that, generally, we have successfully resolved many disputes with Sears Holdings that have arisen post-Separation with respect to the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements and related business arrangements. However, the number of existing disputes with Sears Holdings appears to us to be growing, and our recent attempts to resolve them have been increasingly unsuccessful. Several disputes currently exist, among others, each of which concerns what SHO believes is Sears Holdings' refusal to meet one or more of its obligations specified in the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements. SHO's efforts to resolve these disputes on reasonably satisfactory terms have failed, and Sears Holdings' refusals are continuing. We have entered into discussions with Sears Holdings about engaging in non-binding mediation with us regarding these disputes in accordance with the agreements' dispute-resolution processes. If a successful mediation does not occur with respect to these disputes, it is foreseeable that we will be required to seek other remedies, such as offering to enter into binding arbitration (which is not required by the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements), to enforce our contractual rights. Although at this time we cannot determine whether the resolution of, or the failure to resolve, these disputes will be material to our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, or cash flows, we believe that the continuing existence of these disputes, and the increasing number of other disputes, is indicative of a deteriorating business relationship between Sears Holdings and SHO. If we cannot satisfactorily resolve the other pending disputes and future disputes, we may be required to seek non-binding mediation or other remedies to enforce our contractual rights, the outcome of which would be uncertain. If Sears Holdings accelerated what we believe is Sears Holdings’ refusal to meet its obligations in accordance with the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements, or if our business relationship with Sears Holdings otherwise continued to deteriorate, we could seek to obtain substitute performance from other providers on terms and conditions that might not be as favorable to us as the terms and conditions of the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements.

The second exception is with respect to the risk factor entitled, "Our operating results are tied in part to the success of our dealers and franchisees, and the inability of our dealers and franchisees to continue operating their stores profitably could adversely affect our operating results" that is included in "Risk Factors" in the 2013 10-K. We may reacquire one or more stores from our franchisees from time to time and write down or write off associated franchisee indebtedness to us if the franchisees are unable to operate their stores profitably or in a manner consistent with our concepts and standards.

The risks described in the preceding paragraphs and in “Risk Factors” beginning on page 8 of the 2013 10-K should be carefully considered. Those risks could materially affect our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, and cash flows. Those risks are not exclusive, and additional risks to which we are subject include, but are not limited to, the factors mentioned under “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information,” and the risks to our businesses described elsewhere, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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

Share Repurchases

On August 28, 2013 the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $25 million repurchase program for the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. The timing and amount of repurchases depend on various factors, including market conditions, the Company's capital position and internal cash generation, and other factors. The Company's repurchase program does not include specific price targets, may be executed through open-market, privately negotiated, and other transactions that may be available, and may include utilization of Rule 10b5-1 plans. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount, or any number of shares, of common stock. The repurchase program does not have a termination date, and the Company may suspend or terminate the repurchase program at any time.

Shares that are repurchased by the Company pursuant to the repurchase program will be retired and will resume the status of authorized and unissued shares of common stock.

The Company did not repurchase any shares during the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2014. As of August 2, 2014 we had approximately $12.5 million of remaining authorization under the repurchase program.

The Senior ABL Facility limits SHO's ability to declare and pay cash dividends and repurchase its common stock. SHO may declare and pay cash dividends to its stockholders and may repurchase stock if the following conditions are satisfied: either (a) (i) no specified default then exists or would arise as a result of the declaration or payment of the cash dividend or as a result of the stock repurchase, (ii) SHO and its subsidiaries that are also borrowers have demonstrated to the reasonable satisfaction of the agent for the lenders that monthly availability (as determined in accordance with the Senior ABL Facility), immediately following the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase and as projected on a pro forma basis for the twelve months following and after giving effect to the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, would be at least equal to the greater of (x) 25% of the Loan Cap (which is the lesser of (A) the aggregate commitments of the lenders and (B) the borrowing base) and (y) $50,000,000, and (iii) after giving pro forma effect to the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase as if it constituted a specified debt service charge, the specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, as calculated on a trailing twelve months basis, would be equal to or greater than 1.1:1.0, or (b) (i) no specified default then exists or would arise as a result of the declaration or payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, (ii) payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase is not made with the proceeds of any credit extension under the Senior ABL Facility, (iii) during the 120-day period prior to declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, no credit extension was outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility, and (iv) SHO demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the agent for the lenders that, on a pro forma and projected basis, no credit extensions would be outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility for the 120-day period following the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase.

The Senior ABL Facility also imposes various other requirements, such as a cash dominion requirement and a requirement that the fixed charge ratio at the last day of any quarter be not less than 1.0 to 1.0, which take effect if availability falls below designated thresholds and which may limit our ability to make share repurchases.

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Item 6. Exhibits

The Exhibits listed in the accompanying “Exhibit Index” have been filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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SIGNATURE

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.

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.
By:	/S/ RYAN D. ROBINSON
Name:	Ryan D. Robinson
Title:	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
Date:	September 8, 2014

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SEARS HOMETOWN AND OUTLET STORES, INC.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Document Description
*31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Required Under Rule 13a-14(a) and 15(d)-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
*31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Required Under Rule 13a-14(a) and 15(d)-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
*32	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished only).
**101	The following financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2014, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the 13 and 26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014 and August 3, 2013; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at August 2, 2014, August 3, 2013, and February 1, 2014; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the 26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014 and August 3, 2013; (iv) the Condensed Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) for the 26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014 and August 3, 2013; and (v) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

* Filed herewith.

** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, W. Bruce Johnson, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

Date:	September 8, 2014
/s/ W. Bruce Johnson
W. Bruce Johnson
Chief Executive Officer and President
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Ryan D. Robinson, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

Date:	September 8, 2014
/s/ Ryan D. Robinson
Ryan D. Robinson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.

EX-32.0

EXHIBIT 32

CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Each of the undersigned, W. Bruce Johnson, Chief Executive Officer and President of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (the “Company”) and Ryan D. Robinson, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, has executed this certification in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2014 (the “Report”).

Each of the undersigned hereby certifies that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

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

September 8, 2014

/s/ W. Bruce Johnson

W. Bruce Johnson

Chief Executive Officer and President

/s/ Ryan D. Robinson

Ryan D. Robinson

Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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Financing Arrangements (Details) (Senior ABL Facility [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining borrowing capacity	$ 74,800,000
Covenant, maximum percentage of Loan Cap	25.00%
Covenant, component of aggregate commitment calculation	50,000,000
Covenant, fixed charge coverage ratio	1.1
Covenant, period of credit extensions outstanding	120 days
LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.41%
Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	4.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowings	250,000,000
Increases in aggregate principal	100,000,000
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining borrowing capacity	169,600,000
Aggregate maximum borrowings	75,000,000
Amount outstanding	5,600,000
Swingline Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowings	$ 25,000,000

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Related Party Agreements and Transactions

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

RELATED-PARTY AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS

RELATED-PARTY AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS

According to publicly available information ESL Investments, Inc. and its investment affiliates, including Edward S. Lampert (collectively, “ESL”), beneficially owns approximately 47% of our outstanding shares of common stock. According to publicly available information ESL beneficially owns approximately 48% of Sears Holdings' outstanding shares of common stock.

In connection with the Separation, we entered into various agreements with Sears Holdings (the "SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements") that, among other things, (1) govern specified aspects of our relationship with Sears Holdings, (2) establish terms under which subsidiaries of Sears Holdings provide services to us, and (3) establish terms pursuant to which subsidiaries of Sears Holdings obtain merchandise inventories for us. The terms of the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements were agreed to prior to the Separation in the context of a parent-subsidiary relationship and in the overall context of the Separation. The costs and allocations charged to the Company by Sears Holdings do not necessarily reflect the costs of obtaining the services from unaffiliated third parties or of the Company itself providing the applicable services. The Company engages in frequent discussions, and seeks to resolve disputes, with Sears Holdings about the terms and conditions of the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements, the business relationships that are reflected in the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements, and the details of these business relationships, many of which details are not addressed by the terms and conditions of the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements or, if addressed, are in dispute as to their meaning or application in the context of the existing business relationships. Some of these discussions have resulted in adjustments to the relationships that the Company believes together are in Company's best interests. In many other instances the Company's dispute-resolution efforts, which are continuing, have yet to resolve the underlying disputes.

The following is a summary of the nature of the related-party transactions between SHO and Sears Holdings:

• SHO receives commissions from Sears Holdings for specified sales of merchandise made through www.sears.com and www.searsoutlet.com, the sale of extended service contracts, delivery and handling services, and relating to the use in our stores of credit cards branded with the Sears name. For specified transactions SHO pays a commission to Sears Holdings.

• We obtain a significant amount of our merchandise inventories from Sears Holdings, leveraging the benefit of the Sears Holdings purchasing activities. We have a retailer's customary rights to return to Sears Holdings merchandise that is defective (except with respect to agreed-upon amounts of defective apparel that we purchase and then liquidate) or otherwise does not meet contract requirements. In addition, we may determine that an item of Outlet merchandise (usually merchandise that is not new in-box) we have received from Sears Holdings cannot be refurbished or reconditioned or is otherwise not in a physical condition to offer for sale to our customers. We and Sears Holdings (and our Outlet vendors generally) refer to an item of merchandise in this condition as “not saleable” or "non-saleable," and in the normal course we can return the item to Sears Holdings. We generally have comparable return rights with our other Outlet vendors.

• We pay royalties related to our sale of products branded with the KENMORE®, CRAFTSMAN®, and DIEHARD® marks (which marks are owned by subsidiaries of Sears Holdings).

• We pay fees for participation in Sears Holdings' SHOP YOUR WAY REWARDS® program.

• We have also entered into agreements with Sears Holdings for logistics, handling, warehouse, and transportation services, the charges for which are based on merchandise inventory units.

• Sears Holdings provides the Company with specified corporate services. These services include accounting and finance, human resources, information technology, and real estate, among other services. Sears Holdings charges the Company for these corporate services based on actual usage or a pro rata charge based upon sales, head count, or square footage.

The following table summarizes the results of the transactions with Sears Holdings reflected in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
	August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013		August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013
Thousands
Net Commissions from Sears Holdings	$	26,570	$	24,137	$	54,739	$	46,903
Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy (1)	417,511		423,324		804,697		829,076
Services (1)	24,048		28,375		49,787		56,245

(1) Amounts previously presented for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013 and for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2014 within "Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy" have been reclassified into "Services." The reclassified items were primarily costs associated with marketing. The reclassified amount for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2013 was $23.1 million. The reclassified amounts for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013 and August 2, 2014 were $45.8 million and $20.3 million, respectively.

We incur payables to Sears Holdings for merchandise inventory purchases and service and occupancy charges (net of commissions) based on the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements.  Amounts due to or from Sears Holdings are non-interest bearing, settled on a net basis, and have payments terms of 10 days after the invoice date.

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Equity (Restricted Stock Awards) (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014
Restricted Stock [Member]
Shares
Beginning of year balance	87
Granted	0
Vested	0
Forfeited	(14)
Balance at end of period	73
Weighted-Average Fair Value on Date of Grant
Beginning of year balance (in dollars per share)	$ 44.45
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00
Vested (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 44.45
Balance at end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 44.45

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Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 29, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	May 14, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013 Restricted Stock [Member]	Aug. 02, 2014 Restricted Stock [Member]	Aug. 02, 2014 Restricted Stock [Member] May 16, 2016 [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Shares reserved under plan			4,000,000
Stock granted				89,221	72,834	72,834
Share-based compensation expense					$ 0.4
Forfeited in period					16,387
Total unrecognized compensation					1.9
Period for recognition					1 year 9 months
Share Repurchase Program
Authorized amount	25
Remaining authorized repurchase amount		$ 12.5

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

INCOME TAXES

In connection with the Separation, SHO and Sears Holdings entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement that governs the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to pre-Separation and post-Separation tax matters. Under the Tax Sharing Agreement, Sears Holdings is responsible for any federal, state, or foreign income tax liability relating to tax periods ending on or before the Separation. For all periods after the Separation, the Company is responsible for any federal, state, or foreign tax liability. Current income taxes payable for any federal, state, or foreign income tax returns is reported in the period incurred.

We account for uncertainties in income taxes according to accounting standards for uncertain tax positions. The Company is present in a large number of taxable jurisdictions and, at any point in time, can have audits underway at various stages of completion in one or more of these jurisdictions. We evaluate our tax positions and establish liabilities for uncertain tax positions that may be challenged by local authorities and may not be fully sustained, despite our belief that the underlying tax positions are fully supportable. Unrecognized tax benefits are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are adjusted in light of changing facts and circumstances, including progress of tax audits, developments in case law, and closings of statutes of limitation. Such adjustments are reflected in the tax provision as appropriate. Pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, Sears Holdings is responsible for any unrecognized tax liability or benefit through the date of the Separation and the Company is responsible for any uncertain tax position after the Separation. For the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014 and August 3, 2013, no unrecognized tax benefits have been identified and reflected in the financial statements.

We classify interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and interest income on tax overpayments as components of income tax expense. As no unrecognized tax benefits have been identified and reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements, no interest or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets or statements of income.

As of August 2, 2014 the Company's net deferred tax asset balance was $53.7 million compared to $72.7 million as of August 3, 2013 and $58.0 million as of February 1, 2014.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
NET SALES	$ 638,693	$ 656,899	$ 1,228,547	$ 1,258,016
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of sales and occupancy	491,604	508,502	937,559	955,370
Selling and administrative	139,226	130,928	274,505	258,116
Depreciation	2,067	2,050	4,355	4,392
Total costs and expenses	632,897	641,480	1,216,419	1,217,878
Operating income	5,796	15,419	12,128	40,138
Interest expense	(905)	(642)	(1,839)	(1,231)
Other income	798	431	1,478	846
Income before income taxes	5,689	15,208	11,767	39,753
Income tax expense	(2,329)	(6,073)	(4,728)	(15,621)
NET INCOME	$ 3,360	$ 9,135	$ 7,039	$ 24,132
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15	$ 0.40	$ 0.31	$ 1.04
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15	$ 0.40	$ 0.31	$ 1.04
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	22,666	23,100	22,666	23,100
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	22,666	23,106	22,666	23,102

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Background and Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Background

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. is a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances, hardware, tools, and lawn and garden equipment. As of August 2, 2014 the Company and its dealers and franchisees operated 1,251 stores across all 50 states and in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. In these notes and in the other items of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “SHO,” and the “Company” refer to Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Description of the Separation

On October 11, 2012, Sears Holdings Corporation (“Sears Holdings”) completed the separation of its Sears Hometown and Hardware and Sears Outlet businesses (the “Separation”). As part of the Separation, through a series of intercompany transactions, Sears Holdings and several of its subsidiaries transferred the assets and liabilities comprising the Sears Hometown and Hardware and Sears Outlet businesses to SHO, which was formed prior to the Separation as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings. Effective upon the Separation, Sears Holdings ceased to own shares of our common stock, and thereafter our common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol “SHOS.”

Basis of Presentation

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year. These financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014.

We operate through two segments--our Sears Hometown and Hardware segment ("Hometown") and our Sears Outlet segment ("Outlet").

Our fiscal year end is the Saturday closest to January 31 each year.  Our second fiscal-quarter end is the Saturday closest to July 31 each year. 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

We determine the fair value of financial instruments in accordance with standards pertaining to fair value measurements. Such standards define fair value and establish a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP. Under fair value measurement accounting standards, fair value is considered to be the exchange price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability at the measurement date. We report the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on the fair value hierarchy prescribed by accounting standards for fair value measurements, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, as follows:

Level 1 inputs—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. An active market for the asset or liability is one in which transactions for the asset or liability occurs with sufficient frequency and volume to provide ongoing pricing information.

Level 2 inputs—inputs other than quoted market prices included in Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include, but are not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rate curves and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, credit risk, and default rates.

Level 3 inputs—unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

Cash and cash equivalents (level 1), accounts receivable, short-term debt (level 2), merchandise payables, and accrued expenses are reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. For short-term debt, the variable interest rate is a significant input in our fair value assessments.

We measure certain non-financial assets and liabilities, including long-lived assets, at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

The Company was not required to measure any other significant non-financial asset or liability at fair value as of August 2, 2014.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standards update which modifies the requirements for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations and expands related disclosure requirements. The update will be effective in the first quarter of 2015 and is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which establishes a comprehensive revenue-recognition standard for virtually all industries in U.S. GAAP, including those that previously followed industry-specific guidance such as the real estate, construction, and software industries. The update is effective in 2017, and we are currently evaluating the potential impact. Accordingly, we cannot estimate the effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

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Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 02, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Customer deposits	$ 35,290	$ 35,547	$ 36,162
Sales and other taxes	13,739	11,403	15,954
Accrued expenses	12,201	9,523	17,032
Warranty accrual	0	0	2,804
Payroll and related items	6,740	8,105	9,698
Total Other current and long-term liabilities	$ 67,970	$ 64,578	$ 81,650

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Related Party Agreements and Transactions (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014 ESL [Member]	Aug. 02, 2014 Sears Holdings Corporation [Member]		Aug. 03, 2013 Sears Holdings Corporation [Member]		Aug. 02, 2014 Sears Holdings Corporation [Member]		Aug. 03, 2013 Sears Holdings Corporation [Member]		Aug. 02, 2014 Sears Holdings [Member] ESL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Beneficial interest acquired by related party, percentage				47.00%									48.00%
Net Commissions from Sears Holdings					$ 26,570,000	[1]	$ 24,137,000	[1]	$ 54,739,000	[1]	$ 46,903,000	[1]
Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy (1)					417,511,000		423,324,000		804,697,000		829,076,000
Services (1)					24,048,000		28,375,000		49,787,000		56,245,000
Exclusion of on-line sales	$ 23,100,000	$ 45,800,000	$ 20,300,000
Invoice payment term					10 days

[1] Amounts previously presented for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013 and for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2014 within "Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy" have been reclassified into "Services." The reclassified items were primarily costs associated with marketing. The reclassified amount for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2013 was $23.1 million. The reclassified amounts for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013 and August 2, 2014 were $45.8 million and $20.3 million, respectively.

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Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

OTHER CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

OTHER CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

Other current and long-term liabilities consist of the following:

Thousands	August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013		February 1, 2014
Customer deposits	$	35,290	$	36,162	$	35,547
Sales and other taxes	13,739		15,954		11,403
Accrued expenses	12,201		17,032		9,523
Warranty accrual	—		2,804		—
Payroll and related items	6,740		9,698		8,105
Total Other current and long-term liabilities	$	67,970	$	81,650	$	64,578

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 02, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 20,978	$ 23,475	$ 23,828
Accounts receivable	21,211	19,252	14,406
Merchandise inventories	469,607	482,107	445,607
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,312	13,216	14,213
Total current assets	525,108	538,050	498,054
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	51,973	48,973	49,940
GOODWILL	167,000	167,000	167,000
LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAXES	48,345	52,672	66,068
OTHER ASSETS	45,898	40,490	26,680
TOTAL ASSETS	838,324	847,185	807,742
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	74,800	99,100	34,900
Payable to Sears Holdings Corporation	83,711	68,396	77,234
Accounts payable	13,897	24,129	21,784
Other current liabilities	64,495	60,319	75,998
Current portion of capital lease obligations	286	662	1,230
Total current liabilities	237,189	252,606	211,146
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS	3	95	250
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	3,475	4,259	5,652
TOTAL LIABILITIES	240,667	256,960	217,048
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	597,657	590,225	590,694
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 838,324	$ 847,185	$ 807,742

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Related Party Agreements and Transactions (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Schedule of Related Party Transactions

The following table summarizes the results of the transactions with Sears Holdings reflected in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
	August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013		August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013
Thousands
Net Commissions from Sears Holdings	$	26,570	$	24,137	$	54,739	$	46,903
Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy (1)	417,511		423,324		804,697		829,076
Services (1)	24,048		28,375		49,787		56,245

(1) Amounts previously presented for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013 and for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2014 within "Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy" have been reclassified into "Services." The reclassified items were primarily costs associated with marketing. The reclassified amount for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2013 was $23.1 million. The reclassified amounts for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013 and August 2, 2014 were $45.8 million and $20.3 million, respectively.

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Document and Entity Information Document	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Sep. 08, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Aug. 02, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Registrant Name	Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001548309
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		22,738,436

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Summary of Segment Data (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Data

	13 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014
Thousands	Hometown		Outlet		Total
Net sales
Appliances	$	288,748	$	121,252	$	410,000
Lawn and garden	123,518		7,590		131,108
Tools and paint	44,597		4,426		49,023
Other	23,390		25,172		48,562
Total	480,253		158,440		638,693
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and occupancy	372,047		119,557		491,604
Selling and administrative	105,515		33,711		139,226
Depreciation	730		1,337		2,067
Total	478,292		154,605		632,897
Operating income	$	1,961	$	3,835	$	5,796
Total assets	$	632,249	$	206,075	$	838,324
Capital expenditures	$	1,251	$	1,859	$	3,110

	13 Weeks Ended August 3, 2013
Thousands	Hometown		Outlet		Total
Net sales
Appliances	$	303,248	$	122,950	$	426,198
Lawn and garden	124,972		9,149		134,121
Tools and paint	46,789		3,163		49,952
Other	28,925		17,703		46,628
Total	503,934		152,965		656,899
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and occupancy	388,505		119,997		508,502
Selling and administrative	104,215		26,713		130,928
Depreciation	745		1,305		2,050
Total	493,465		148,015		641,480
Operating income	$	10,469	$	4,950	$	15,419
Total assets	$	648,704	$	159,038	$	807,742
Capital expenditures	$	746	$	640	$	1,386

	26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014
Thousands	Hometown		Outlet		Total
Net sales
Appliances	$	534,274	$	258,780	$	793,054
Lawn and garden	218,858		12,481		231,339
Tools and paint	90,734		8,917		99,651
Other	54,923		49,580		104,503
Total	898,789		329,758		1,228,547
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and occupancy	684,201		253,358		937,559
Selling and administrative	204,352		70,153		274,505
Depreciation	1,381		2,974		4,355
Total	889,934		326,485		1,216,419
Operating income	$	8,855	$	3,273	$	12,128
Total assets	$	632,249	$	206,075	$	838,324
Capital expenditures	$	1,930	$	5,120	$	7,050

	26 Weeks Ended August 3, 2013
Thousands	Hometown		Outlet		Total
Net sales
Appliances	$	578,655	$	247,213	$	825,868
Lawn and garden	220,980		15,095		236,075
Tools and paint	94,481		6,606		101,087
Other	54,621		40,365		94,986
Total	948,737		309,279		1,258,016
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and occupancy	722,389		232,981		955,370
Selling and administrative	204,356		53,760		258,116
Depreciation	1,611		2,781		4,392
Total	928,356		289,522		1,217,878
Operating income	$	20,381	$	19,757	$	40,138
Total assets	$	648,704	$	159,038	$	807,742
Capital expenditures	$	1,370	$	1,025	$	2,395

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 7,039	$ 24,132
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation	4,355	4,392
Share-based compensation	393	275
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(7,821)	(7,823)
Merchandise inventories	12,500	(17,170)
Payable to Sears Holdings Corporation	15,315	(2,257)
Accounts payable	(10,232)	(10,046)
Customer deposits	(257)	1,248
Deferred income taxes	4,278	3,936
Other operating assets	102	881
Other operating liabilities	3,558	(5,717)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	29,230	(8,149)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment	(7,050)	(2,395)
Net cash used in investing activities	(7,050)	(2,395)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of capital lease obligations	(377)	(596)
Net short-term borrowings (payments)	(24,300)	14,900
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(24,677)	14,304
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(2,497)	3,760
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period	23,475	20,068
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period	20,978	23,828
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest	1,737	1,287
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 204	$ 18,534

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We are subject to various legal and governmental proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of business, the outcome of which, individually or in the aggregate, in the opinion of management, would not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

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Summary of Segment Data

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SEGMENT DATA

SUMMARY OF SEGMENT DATA

The Hometown reportable segment consists of the aggregation of our Hometown Stores, Hardware Stores, and Home Appliance Showrooms business formats described in “Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Executive Overview." The Outlet reportable segment also represents an operating format. These segments are evaluated by our Chief Operating Decision Maker to make decisions about resource allocation and to assess performance. Each of these segments derives its revenues from the sale of merchandise and related services to customers, primarily in the U.S. The net sales categories include appliances, lawn and garden, tools and paint, and other (which includes initial franchise revenue of $5.4 million and $1.8 million for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2014 and the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively). For the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014, initial franchise revenue (which consists of franchise fees paid with respect to new or existing Company-operated stores that we transfer to franchisees plus the net gain or loss on any related transfer of assets to the franchisees) was $8.7 million compared to $7.0 million in the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013.

	13 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014
Thousands	Hometown		Outlet		Total
Net sales
Appliances	$	288,748	$	121,252	$	410,000
Lawn and garden	123,518		7,590		131,108
Tools and paint	44,597		4,426		49,023
Other	23,390		25,172		48,562
Total	480,253		158,440		638,693
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and occupancy	372,047		119,557		491,604
Selling and administrative	105,515		33,711		139,226
Depreciation	730		1,337		2,067
Total	478,292		154,605		632,897
Operating income	$	1,961	$	3,835	$	5,796
Total assets	$	632,249	$	206,075	$	838,324
Capital expenditures	$	1,251	$	1,859	$	3,110

	13 Weeks Ended August 3, 2013
Thousands	Hometown		Outlet		Total
Net sales
Appliances	$	303,248	$	122,950	$	426,198
Lawn and garden	124,972		9,149		134,121
Tools and paint	46,789		3,163		49,952
Other	28,925		17,703		46,628
Total	503,934		152,965		656,899
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and occupancy	388,505		119,997		508,502
Selling and administrative	104,215		26,713		130,928
Depreciation	745		1,305		2,050
Total	493,465		148,015		641,480
Operating income	$	10,469	$	4,950	$	15,419
Total assets	$	648,704	$	159,038	$	807,742
Capital expenditures	$	746	$	640	$	1,386

	26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014
Thousands	Hometown		Outlet		Total
Net sales
Appliances	$	534,274	$	258,780	$	793,054
Lawn and garden	218,858		12,481		231,339
Tools and paint	90,734		8,917		99,651
Other	54,923		49,580		104,503
Total	898,789		329,758		1,228,547
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and occupancy	684,201		253,358		937,559
Selling and administrative	204,352		70,153		274,505
Depreciation	1,381		2,974		4,355
Total	889,934		326,485		1,216,419
Operating income	$	8,855	$	3,273	$	12,128
Total assets	$	632,249	$	206,075	$	838,324
Capital expenditures	$	1,930	$	5,120	$	7,050

	26 Weeks Ended August 3, 2013
Thousands	Hometown		Outlet		Total
Net sales
Appliances	$	578,655	$	247,213	$	825,868
Lawn and garden	220,980		15,095		236,075
Tools and paint	94,481		6,606		101,087
Other	54,621		40,365		94,986
Total	948,737		309,279		1,258,016
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and occupancy	722,389		232,981		955,370
Selling and administrative	204,356		53,760		258,116
Depreciation	1,611		2,781		4,392
Total	928,356		289,522		1,217,878
Operating income	$	20,381	$	19,757	$	40,138
Total assets	$	648,704	$	159,038	$	807,742
Capital expenditures	$	1,370	$	1,025	$	2,395

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 02, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets	$ 53.7	$ 58.0	$ 72.7

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Income Per Common Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

The following table sets forth the components used to calculate basic and diluted income per common share attributable to our stockholders.

	13 Weeks Ended		13 Weeks Ended		26 Weeks Ended		26 Weeks Ended
	August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013		August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013
Thousands except income per common share
Basic weighted average shares	22,666		23,100		22,666		23,100
Dilutive effect of restricted stock	—		6		—		2
Diluted weighted average shares	22,666		23,106		22,666		23,102
Net income	$	3,360	$	9,135	$	7,039	$	24,132
Income per common share:
Basic	$	0.15	$	0.40	$	0.31	$	1.04
Diluted	$	0.15	$	0.40	$	0.31	$	1.04

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Background and Basis of Presentation (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

We determine the fair value of financial instruments in accordance with standards pertaining to fair value measurements. Such standards define fair value and establish a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP. Under fair value measurement accounting standards, fair value is considered to be the exchange price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability at the measurement date. We report the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on the fair value hierarchy prescribed by accounting standards for fair value measurements, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, as follows:

Level 1 inputs—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. An active market for the asset or liability is one in which transactions for the asset or liability occurs with sufficient frequency and volume to provide ongoing pricing information.

Level 2 inputs—inputs other than quoted market prices included in Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include, but are not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rate curves and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, credit risk, and default rates.

Level 3 inputs—unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

Cash and cash equivalents (level 1), accounts receivable, short-term debt (level 2), merchandise payables, and accrued expenses are reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. For short-term debt, the variable interest rate is a significant input in our fair value assessments.

We measure certain non-financial assets and liabilities, including long-lived assets, at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

The Company was not required to measure any other significant non-financial asset or liability at fair value as of August 2, 2014.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standards update which modifies the requirements for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations and expands related disclosure requirements. The update will be effective in the first quarter of 2015 and is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which establishes a comprehensive revenue-recognition standard for virtually all industries in U.S. GAAP, including those that previously followed industry-specific guidance such as the real estate, construction, and software industries. The update is effective in 2017, and we are currently evaluating the potential impact. Accordingly, we cannot estimate the effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

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Income Per Common Share

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

Basic income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for each period. Diluted income per common share also includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares.

The following table sets forth the components used to calculate basic and diluted income per common share attributable to our stockholders.

	13 Weeks Ended		13 Weeks Ended		26 Weeks Ended		26 Weeks Ended
	August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013		August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013
Thousands except income per common share
Basic weighted average shares	22,666		23,100		22,666		23,100
Dilutive effect of restricted stock	—		6		—		2
Diluted weighted average shares	22,666		23,106		22,666		23,102
Net income	$	3,360	$	9,135	$	7,039	$	24,132
Income per common share:
Basic	$	0.15	$	0.40	$	0.31	$	1.04
Diluted	$	0.15	$	0.40	$	0.31	$	1.04

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Equity

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

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

EQUITY

EQUITY

Stock-based Compensation

Four million shares of the Company's common stock are reserved for issuance under the Company's Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan. A total of 89,221 shares of restricted stock were granted in the second quarter of 2013 under the plan to a group of eligible individuals (as defined in the plan), all of whom were employees of the Company at the time of the grant. We are authorized to grant stock options and to make other awards to eligible plan participants pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan. The Company has made no stock-option or other awards under the plan.

We account for stock-based compensation using the fair value method in accordance with accounting standards regarding share-based payment transactions. During the first and second quarters of 2014 we recorded $0.4 million in total compensation expense related to the 72,834 shares of restricted stock (none of which had vested and excluding 16,387 shares forfeited as of August 2, 2014). At August 2, 2014, we had $1.9 million in total unrecognized compensation cost related to the 72,834 shares of non-vested restricted stock, which cost we expect to recognize over approximately the next 1.75 years.

The 72,834 shares of restricted stock will vest, if at all, on May 16, 2016 in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of restricted-stock agreements, including forfeiture conditions, and the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan. The fair value of these awards is equal to the market price of our common stock on the date of grant. We do not currently have a broad-based program that provides for restricted-stock awards on an annual basis. Changes in restricted-stock awards for 2014 were as follows:

	26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014
(Shares in Thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Fair Value on Date of Grant
Beginning of year balance	87		44.45
Granted	—		$	—
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	(14	)	44.45
Balance at 8/2/2014	73		$	44.45

Share Repurchase Program

On August 28, 2013 the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $25 million repurchase program for the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. The timing and amount of repurchases depend on various factors, including market conditions, the Company's capital position and internal cash generation, and other factors. The Company's repurchase program does not include specific price targets, may be executed through open-market, privately negotiated, and other transactions that may be available, and may include utilization of Rule 10b5-1 plans. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount, or any number of shares, of common stock. The repurchase program does not have a termination date, and the Company may suspend or terminate the repurchase program at any time.

Shares that are repurchased by the Company pursuant to the repurchase program will be retired and resume the status of authorized and unissued shares of common stock.

No shares were repurchased during the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014. At August 2, 2014 we had approximately $12.5 million of remaining authorization under the repurchase program.

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Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Long-term Liabilities

Other current and long-term liabilities consist of the following:

Thousands	August 2, 2014		August 3, 2013		February 1, 2014
Customer deposits	$	35,290	$	36,162	$	35,547
Sales and other taxes	13,739		15,954		11,403
Accrued expenses	12,201		17,032		9,523
Warranty accrual	—		2,804		—
Payroll and related items	6,740		9,698		8,105
Total Other current and long-term liabilities	$	67,970	$	81,650	$	64,578

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Background and Basis of Presentation (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014 segment store state
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of stores	1,251
Number of states in which the Company operates	50
Number of operating segments	2

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Summary of Segment Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Initial franchise revenue	$ 5,400,000	$ 1,800,000	$ 8,700,000	$ 7,000,000
Net sales	638,693,000	656,899,000	1,228,547,000	1,258,016,000
Cost of sales and occupancy	491,604,000	508,502,000	937,559,000	955,370,000
Selling and administrative	139,226,000	130,928,000	274,505,000	258,116,000
Depreciation	2,067,000	2,050,000	4,355,000	4,392,000
Total costs and expenses	632,897,000	641,480,000	1,216,419,000	1,217,878,000
Operating income	5,796,000	15,419,000	12,128,000	40,138,000
Total assets	838,324,000	807,742,000	838,324,000	807,742,000	847,185,000
Capital expenditures	3,110,000	1,386,000	7,050,000	2,395,000
Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	410,000,000	426,198,000	793,054,000	825,868,000
Lawn and Garden [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	131,108,000	134,121,000	231,339,000	236,075,000
Tools and Paint [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	49,023,000	49,952,000	99,651,000	101,087,000
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	48,562,000	46,628,000	104,503,000	94,986,000
Sears Hometown and Hardware [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	480,253,000	503,934,000	898,789,000	948,737,000
Cost of sales and occupancy	372,047,000	388,505,000	684,201,000	722,389,000
Selling and administrative	105,515,000	104,215,000	204,352,000	204,356,000
Depreciation	730,000	745,000	1,381,000	1,611,000
Total costs and expenses	478,292,000	493,465,000	889,934,000	928,356,000
Operating income	1,961,000	10,469,000	8,855,000	20,381,000
Total assets	632,249,000	648,704,000	632,249,000	648,704,000
Capital expenditures	1,251,000	746,000	1,930,000	1,370,000
Sears Hometown and Hardware [Member] | Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	288,748,000	303,248,000	534,274,000	578,655,000
Sears Hometown and Hardware [Member] | Lawn and Garden [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	123,518,000	124,972,000	218,858,000	220,980,000
Sears Hometown and Hardware [Member] | Tools and Paint [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	44,597,000	46,789,000	90,734,000	94,481,000
Sears Hometown and Hardware [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	23,390,000	28,925,000	54,923,000	54,621,000
Sears Outlet [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	158,440,000	152,965,000	329,758,000	309,279,000
Cost of sales and occupancy	119,557,000	119,997,000	253,358,000	232,981,000
Selling and administrative	33,711,000	26,713,000	70,153,000	53,760,000
Depreciation	1,337,000	1,305,000	2,974,000	2,781,000
Total costs and expenses	154,605,000	148,015,000	326,485,000	289,522,000
Operating income	3,835,000	4,950,000	3,273,000	19,757,000
Total assets	206,075,000	159,038,000	206,075,000	159,038,000
Capital expenditures	1,859,000	640,000	5,120,000	1,025,000
Sears Outlet [Member] | Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	121,252,000	122,950,000	258,780,000	247,213,000
Sears Outlet [Member] | Lawn and Garden [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	7,590,000	9,149,000	12,481,000	15,095,000
Sears Outlet [Member] | Tools and Paint [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	4,426,000	3,163,000	8,917,000	6,606,000
Sears Outlet [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 25,172,000	$ 17,703,000	$ 49,580,000	$ 40,365,000

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Capital in Excess of Par Value [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
Beginning balance at Feb. 02, 2013	$ 566,287	$ 231	$ 556,575	$ 9,481
Beginning balance, Shares at Feb. 02, 2013		23,100
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	24,132			24,132
Share-based compensation	275	1	274
Share-based compensation, Shares		89
Ending balance at Aug. 03, 2013	590,694	232	556,849	33,613
Ending balance, Shares at Aug. 03, 2013		23,189
Beginning balance at Feb. 01, 2014	590,225	228	547,021	42,976
Beginning balance, Shares at Feb. 01, 2014		22,753
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	7,039			7,039
Share-based compensation	393	(1)	394
Share-based compensation, Shares		(14)
Ending balance at Aug. 02, 2014	$ 597,657	$ 227	$ 547,415	$ 50,015
Ending balance, Shares at Aug. 02, 2014		22,739

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Financing Arrangements

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Financing Arrangements

FINANCING ARRANGEMENT

As of August 2, 2014 we had $74.8 million outstanding under our asset-based senior secured revolving credit facility with a group of financial institutions (the “Senior ABL Facility”), which approximated the fair value of these borrowings. The Senior ABL Facility provides (subject to availability under a borrowing base) for maximum borrowings up to the aggregate commitments of all of the lenders, which as of August 2, 2014 totaled $250 million. Up to $75 million of the Senior ABL Facility is available for the issuance of letters of credit and up to $25 million is available for swingline loans. The Senior ABL Facility permits us to request commitment increases in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100 million. Availability under the Senior ABL Facility as of August 2, 2014 was $169.6 million, with $5.6 million of letters of credit outstanding under the facility.

The principal terms of the Senior ABL Facility are summarized below.

Senior ABL Facility

Maturity; Amortization and Prepayments

The Senior ABL Facility will mature on the earlier of (i) October 11, 2017 or (ii) six months prior to the expiration of our Merchandising Agreement with Sears Holdings (the "Merchandising Agreement") and the other agreements with Sears Holdings or its subsidiaries in connection with the Separation that are specified in the Senior ABL Facility, unless such agreements have been extended to a date later than October 11, 2017 or terminated on a basis reasonably satisfactory to the administrative agent under the Senior ABL Facility.

The Senior ABL Facility is subject to mandatory prepayment in amounts equal to the amount by which the outstanding extensions of credit exceed the lesser of the borrowing base and the commitments then in effect.

Guarantees; Security

The obligations under the Senior ABL Facility are guaranteed by us and each of our existing and future direct and indirect wholly owned domestic subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions). The Senior ABL Facility and the guarantees thereunder are secured by a first priority security interest in assets of the borrowers and guarantors consisting primarily of accounts receivable, inventory, cash, cash equivalents, deposit accounts and securities accounts, as well as certain other assets (other than intellectual property) ancillary to the foregoing and all proceeds of all of the foregoing, including cash proceeds and the proceeds of applicable insurance.

Interest; Fees

The interest rates per annum applicable to the loans under the Senior ABL Facility are based on a fluctuating rate of interest measured by reference to, at our election, either (1) an adjusted London inter-bank offered rate (LIBOR) plus a borrowing margin, which rate was approximately 2.41% at August 2, 2014 or (2) an alternate base rate plus a borrowing margin, with the borrowing margin subject to adjustment based on the average excess availability under the Senior ABL Facility for the preceding fiscal quarter, which rate was approximately 4.50% at August 2, 2014.

Customary fees are payable in respect of the Senior ABL Facility, including letter of credit fees and commitment fees.

Covenants

The Senior ABL Facility includes a number of covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict our ability to, subject to specified exceptions, incur additional indebtedness (including guarantees), grant liens, make investments, make prepayments on other indebtedness, engage in mergers, or change the nature of our business.

The Senior ABL Facility limits SHO's ability to declare and pay cash dividends and repurchase its common stock. SHO may declare and pay cash dividends to its stockholders and may repurchase stock if the following conditions are satisfied: either (a) (i) no specified default then exists or would arise as a result of the declaration or payment of the cash dividend or as a result of the stock repurchase, (ii) SHO and its subsidiaries that are also borrowers have demonstrated to the reasonable satisfaction of the agent for the lenders that monthly availability (as determined in accordance with the Senior ABL Facility), immediately following the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase and as projected on a pro forma basis for the twelve months following and after giving effect to the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, would be at least equal to the greater of (x) 25% of the Loan Cap (which is the lesser of (A) the aggregate commitments of the lenders and (B) the borrowing base) and (y) $50,000,000, and (iii) after giving pro forma effect to the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase as if it constituted a specified debt service charge, the specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, as calculated on a trailing twelve months basis, would be equal to or greater than 1.1:1.0, or (b) (i) no specified default then exists or would arise as a result of the declaration or payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, (ii) payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase is not made with the proceeds of any credit extension under the Senior ABL Facility, (iii) during the 120-day period prior to declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, no credit extension was outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility, and (iv) SHO demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the agent for the lenders that, on a pro forma and projected basis, no credit extensions would be outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility for the 120-day period following the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase. No default or event of default presently exists.

The Senior ABL Facility also contains certain affirmative covenants, including financial and other reporting requirements.

Events of Default

The Senior ABL Facility includes customary events of default including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross default to certain other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, invalidity or impairment of guarantees or security interests, material judgments, and change of control.

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Income Per Common Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic weighted average shares	22,666	23,100	22,666	23,100
Dilutive effect of restricted stock	0	6	0	2
Diluted weighted average shares	22,666	23,106	22,666	23,102
Net income	$ 3,360	$ 9,135	$ 7,039	$ 24,132
Income per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15	$ 0.40	$ 0.31	$ 1.04
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15	$ 0.40	$ 0.31	$ 1.04

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Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2014

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

Schedule of Restricted Stock Award Activity

We do not currently have a broad-based program that provides for restricted-stock awards on an annual basis. Changes in restricted-stock awards for 2014 were as follows:

	26 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014
(Shares in Thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Fair Value on Date of Grant
Beginning of year balance	87		44.45
Granted	—		$	—
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	(14	)	44.45
Balance at 8/2/2014	73		$	44.45