Business Segment Data

3 Months Ended

May 01, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA

BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA

We use the following six merchandise categories, which are consistent with our internal management and reporting of merchandise net sales: Food; Consumables; Soft Home; Hard Home; Furniture; and Seasonal. The Food category includes our beverage & grocery; candy & snacks; and specialty foods departments. The Consumables category includes our health, beauty and cosmetics; plastics; paper; chemical; and pet departments. The Soft Home category includes our home décor; frames; fashion bedding; utility bedding; bath; window; decorative textile; home organization; area rugs; jewelry; apparel; and hosiery departments. The Hard Home category includes our small appliances; table top; food preparation; stationery; home maintenance; and electronics departments. The Furniture category includes our upholstery; mattress; ready-to-assemble; and case goods departments. The Seasonal category includes our lawn & garden; summer; Christmas; toys; and other holiday departments.

In the first quarter of 2021, we realigned our merchandise categories and eliminated our Electronics, Toys, & Accessories merchandise category, which comprised $75.1 million of net sales reported in the first quarter of 2020. See the reclassifications section of note 1 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

The following table presents net sales data by merchandise category:

	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2021		2020
Furniture	$	481,431	$	415,700
Seasonal	328,794		215,302
Soft Home	303,981		248,743
Consumables	204,015		237,241
Food	175,131		203,819
Hard Home	132,200		118,344
Net sales	$	1,625,552	$	1,439,149