Fixed Assets

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2015

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 2. Fixed Assets

Fixed assets consist of the following:

	January 31,			February 1,
	2015			2014
	($ in thousands)
Buildings and improvements	$	11,838		$	11,838
Fixtures and equipment		117,523			118,655
Leasehold improvements		36,417			32,622
Total fixed assets		165,778			163,115
Allowances for depreciation and amortization		(150,009	)		(151,522	)
Fixed assets, net	$	15,769		$	11,593

Depreciation of fixed assets is included in the Consolidated Statements of Income as follows:

	Fiscal Year
	2014		2013		2012
	($ in thousands)
Cost of sales	$	483	$	474	$	496
Selling, general and administrative expenses		3,905		3,830		3,941
Total	$	4,388	$	4,304	$	4,437

Depreciation expense related to the Company’s distribution center facility and related equipment is included in cost of sales. All other depreciation and amortization of fixed assets is included in SG&A expenses.