Basis of Presentation (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 04, 2018

The Company reports its operations as one reportable segment, Big & Tall Men’s Apparel, which consists of two principal operating segments: its retail business and its direct business. The Company considers its operating segments to be similar in terms of economic characteristics, production processes and operations, and has therefore aggregated them into a single reporting segment, consistent with its omni-channel business approach. The direct operating segment includes the operating results and assets for LivingXL^® and ShoesXL^®.

Reclassification

In the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company incurred an impairment charge of $1.7 million for the write-off of certain store assets. This amount was previously included in “Depreciation and Amortization” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2017 but was reclassified to “Impairment of Assets” in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018. The prior year comparison in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2018 reflect this reclassification.

Intangibles

At August 4, 2018, the “Casual Male” trademark had a carrying value of $0.1 million and is considered a definite-lived asset. The Company is amortizing the remaining carrying value on an accelerated basis, consistent with projected cash flows through fiscal 2018, its estimated remaining useful life.

The Company’s “Rochester” trademark is considered an indefinite-lived intangible asset and has a carrying value of $1.5 million. During the six months ended August 4, 2018, no event or circumstance occurred which would cause a reduction in the fair value of the Company’s reporting units, requiring interim testing of the Company’s “Rochester” trademark.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of the fair value of certain financial instruments. ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements.

The valuation techniques utilized are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect internal market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the related assets or liabilities.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of assets or liabilities.

The Company utilizes observable market inputs (quoted market prices) when measuring fair value whenever possible.

The fair value of long-term debt is classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. At August 4, 2018, the fair value approximated the carrying amount based upon terms available to the Company for borrowings with similar arrangements and remaining maturities.

The fair value of indefinite-lived assets, which consists of the Company’s “Rochester” trademark, is measured on a non-recurring basis in connection with the Company’s annual impairment test. The fair value of the trademark is determined using a projected discounted cash flow analysis based on unobservable inputs and is classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. See Intangibles above.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and short-term borrowings approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - ("AOCI")

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - (“AOCI”)

Other comprehensive income (loss) includes amounts related to foreign currency and pension plans and is reported in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). Other comprehensive income and reclassifications from AOCI for the three and six months ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017, respectively, were as follows:

	August 4, 2018									July 29, 2017
For the three months ended:	(in thousands)
	Pension Plans			Foreign Currency			Total			Pension Plans			Foreign Currency			Total
Balance at beginning of the quarter	$	(5,711	)	$	(529	)	$	(6,240	)	$	(5,022	)	$	(742	)	$	(5,764	)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes		58			(75	)		(17	)		25			177			202

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes ⁽¹⁾		58			—			58			181			—			181

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period		116			(75	)		41			206			177			383

Balance at end of quarter	$	(5,595	)	$	(604	)	$	(6,199	)	$	(4,816	)	$	(565	)	$	(5,381	)

	August 4, 2018									July 29, 2017
For the six months ended:	(in thousands)
	Pension Plans			Foreign Currency			Total			Pension Plans			Foreign Currency			Total
Balance at beginning of fiscal year	$	(5,840	)	$	(403	)	$	(6,243	)	$	(5,237	)	$	(781	)	$	(6,018	)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes		115			(201	)		(86	)		85			216			301

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes ⁽¹⁾		130			—			130			336			—			336

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period		245			(201	)		44			421			216			637

Balance at end of quarter	$	(5,595	)	$	(604	)	$	(6,199	)	$	(4,816	)	$	(565	)	$	(5,381	)

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Includes the amortization of the unrecognized loss on pension plans, which was charged to “Selling, General and Administrative” Expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented. The amortization of the unrecognized loss, before tax, was $79,000 and $177,000 for the three and six months ended August 4, 2018, respectively, and $181,000 and $336,000 for the three and six months ended July 29, 2017, respectively. The tax effect for the three and six months ended August 4, 2018 was $21,000 and $47,000, respectively. There was no tax effect for the three and six months ended July 29, 2017.

Stock-based Compensation

All share-based payments, including grants of employee stock options and restricted stock, are recognized as an expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations based on their fair values and vesting periods. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model and requires the input of subjective assumptions. These assumptions include estimating the length of time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (the “expected term”), the estimated volatility of the Company’s common stock price over the expected term and the number of options that will ultimately not complete their vesting requirements (“forfeitures”). The Company reviews its valuation assumptions at each grant date and, as a result, is likely to change its valuation assumptions used to value employee stock-based awards granted in future periods. The values derived from using the Black-Scholes model are recognized as an expense over the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures. The estimation of stock-based awards that will ultimately vest requires significant judgment. Actual results and future changes in estimates may differ from the Company’s current estimates.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company reviews its long-lived assets for events or changes in circumstances that might indicate the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company assesses the recoverability of the assets by determining whether the carrying value of such assets over their respective remaining lives can be recovered through projected undiscounted future cash flows. The amount of impairment, if any, is measured based on projected discounted future cash flows using a discount rate reflecting the Company’s average cost of funds.

There was no material impairment of long-lived assets in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2018. In the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.7 million related to the write-down of property and equipment.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which amends the accounting guidance on revenue recognition. The amendments in this ASU are intended to provide a framework for addressing revenue issues, improve comparability of revenue recognition practices, and improve disclosure requirements. This ASU sets forth a five-step model for determining when and how revenue is recognized. Under the model, an entity is required to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount reflecting the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To assess the impact of ASU 2014-09, the Company reviewed its current accounting policies and practices, identified all material revenue streams, assessed the impact of the ASU on its material revenue streams and identified potential differences with current policies and practices. The Company adopted this standard on February 4, 2018, with no material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, using the modified retrospective approach. Further disclosures related to the adoption of this standard are provided below in Note 2, Revenue Recognition.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-04, “Liabilities—Extinguishments of Liabilities: Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products,” which amends exempting gift cards and other prepaid stored-value products from the guidance on extinguishing financial liabilities. Rather, they will be subject to breakage accounting consistent with the new revenue guidance in Topic 606. However, the exemption only applies to breakage liabilities that are not subject to unclaimed property laws or that are attached to segregated bank accounts (e.g., consumer debit cards). The Company adopted this pronouncement as of February 4, 2018. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,” which reduces the existing diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows under Topic 230. The Company adopted this pronouncement as of February 4, 2018. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfer of Assets Other Than Inventory,” which reduces the existing diversity in practice in how income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory should be recognized. The amendments in ASU 2016-16 require an entity to recognize such income tax consequences when the intra-entity transfer occurs rather than waiting until such time as the asset has been sold to an outside party. The Company adopted this pronouncement as of February 4, 2018. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718)”which provides clarity in order to reduce both (1) diversity in practice and (2) cost and complexity when applying the guidance in Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, to a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. Under the new guidance, modification accounting is required only if the fair value, the vesting conditions, or the classification of the award (as equity or liability) changes as a result of the change in terms or conditions. The Company adopted this pronouncement as of February 4, 2018. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” This ASU is a comprehensive new leases standard that amends various aspects of existing guidance for leases and requires additional disclosures about leasing arrangements. It will require lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for most leases, including those leases previously classified as operating leases under current GAAP. The ASU retains a distinction between finance leases and operating leases. The classification criteria for distinguishing between finance leases and operating leases are substantially similar to the classification criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in the previous leases guidance. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11 “Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements.” Prior to ASU 2018-11, a modified retrospective transition was required for financing or operating leases existing at or entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. ASU 2018-11 allows entities an additional transition method to the existing requirements whereby an entity could adopt the provisions of ASU 2016-02 by recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption without adjustment to the financial statements for periods prior to adoption. ASU 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted.

The Company will adopt the standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and has implemented its leasing software solution to enable the accounting and disclosure requires. The Company is continuing to identify necessary changes to its business processes and controls to support adoption of the new standard. Additionally, the Company is evaluating the impact that the new standard will have on the consolidated financial statements and evaluating transition methods available. While we are still in the process of quantifying the impact, we expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a material gross-up of our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a result of recognizing lease liabilities and right of use assets, which will be subject to long-lived asset impairment testing under ASC 360.

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, “Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income”. The amendments in this update allow a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, because the amendments only relate to the reclassification of the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the underlying guidance that requires that the effect of a change in tax laws or rates be included in income from continuing operations is not affected. The amendments in this update also require certain disclosures about stranded tax effects. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this pronouncement will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

No other new accounting pronouncements, issued or effective during the first six months of fiscal 2018, have had or are expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.