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EXIT AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES
3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
EXIT AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES

NOTE 6: EXIT AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES

 

Fixed Assets

 

The Company’s policy is to review the carrying value of all long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. We measure impairment losses of fixed assets and leasehold improvements as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value as prescribed by FASB ASC 360, "Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." If a long-lived asset is found to be impaired, the amount recognized for impairment is equal to the difference between the carrying value and the asset’s fair value. The fair value is based on estimated market values for similar assets or other reasonable estimates of fair market value based upon a discounted cash flow model.

 

In the first quarter of 2016, in association with the closure or scheduled relocation of certain stores, we recorded a charge of $0.1 million in selling, general and administrative expense for the impairment of fixed assets and leasehold improvements. No such charges were recorded in the first quarter of 2015.

 

Inventory

 

As discussed in Note 2 - Inventories, we adjust inventory values on a consistent basis to reflect current market conditions. In accordance with FASB ASC 330, "Inventories," we write down inventory to net realizable value in the period in which conditions giving rise to the write-downs are first recognized.

 

No below-cost inventory adjustments were recorded during the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 or May 2, 2015.

 

Lease Termination

 

For lease obligations related to closed stores, we record the estimated future liability associated with the rental obligation on the cease use date (when the stores were closed). The lease obligations are established at the cease use date for the present value of any remaining operating lease obligations, net of estimated sublease income, and at the communication date for severance and other exit costs, as prescribed by FASB ASC 420, “Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations.” Key assumptions in calculating the liability include the timeframe expected to terminate lease agreements, estimates related to the sublease potential of closed locations, and estimates of other related exit costs. If actual timing and potential termination costs or realization of sublease income differ from our estimates, the resulting liabilities could vary from recorded amounts. These liabilities are reviewed periodically and adjusted when necessary.

 

A lease obligation for some store closures that occurred in 2008 still existed as of May 2, 2015. No such reserve remained as of April 30, 2016.