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Basis of Financial Statement Presentation Basis of Financial Statement Presentation (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Apr. 28, 2012
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted in accordance with these rules and regulations. The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 28, 2012 has been derived from the Company's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2012. The information furnished in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements includes normal recurring accruals and reflects all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of these financial statements. Although management believes the disclosures and information presented are adequate, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s most recent audited financial statements and notes thereto included in its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2012. Operating results for the three-month period ended April 28, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending February 2, 2013.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year
The Company’s most recently completed fiscal year ended on January 28, 2012 and is designated “fiscal 2011.” The Company’s fiscal year ending February 2, 2013 is designated “fiscal 2012.” The Company reports on a 52/53 week fiscal year which ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. The 52/53 week fiscal year allows for the weekly and monthly comparability of sales results relating to the Company’s television home-shopping and internet businesses. Fiscal 2012 contains 53 weeks and fiscal 2011 contains 52 weeks.