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Inventories
9 Months Ended
Oct. 05, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

 

Note 2 – Inventories

                We use the LIFO method for valuation of a substantial portion of our inventories.  An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs.  Because these estimates are subject to many factors beyond management’s control, interim results are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation.  If the FIFO method had been used, inventories would have been approximately $88.4 million higher on October 5, 2013 and $90.7 million higher on December 29, 2012.  We recorded a LIFO credit of $1.3 million during the third quarter 2013 as compared to a LIFO charge of $1.4 million during the third quarter 2012.  During year-to-date 2013, we recorded a LIFO credit of $2.3 million as compared to a LIFO charge of $2.0 million during year-to-date 2012.