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ACCRUED RESTRUCTURING COSTS
3 Months Ended
Apr. 06, 2013
ACCRUED RESTRUCTURING COSTS [Abstract]  
ACCRUED RESTRUCTURING COSTS
ACCRUED RESTRUCTURING COSTS

Jewelry
During 2009, we decided to discontinue the domestic manufacturing, product development and sourcing activities of our jewelry business, and also announced the closing of our jewelry distribution center during 2010.  The details of the jewelry restructuring accruals are as follows:
 
(In millions)
 
Lease obligations
 
Balance, January 1, 2012
 
$
1.5
 
Payments and reductions
  
(0.1
)
Balance, March 31, 2012
 
$
1.4
 
Balance, January 1, 2013
 
$
1.4
 
Payments and reductions
  
(0.1
)
Balance, April 6, 2013
 
$
1.3
 

The net accrual of $1.4 million at March 31, 2012 is reported as $0.4 million of accrued expenses and other current liabilities and $1.0 million of other noncurrent liabilities.  The net accrual of $1.3 million at April 6, 2013 is reported as $0.4 million of accrued expenses and other current liabilities and $0.9 million of other noncurrent liabilities.

Retail Stores
We continue to review our domestic retail operations for underperforming locations.  As a result of these reviews, we have decided to close retail locations that no longer provide strategic benefits.  During the fiscal quarter ended April 6, 2013, we decided to close 120 underperforming domestic retail locations throughout 2013 and 2014 in addition to the 50 store closings announced in the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012.  We expect to operate a smaller and more productive chain of domestic locations, with outlet stores comprising a significantly higher percentage of the overall retail portfolio.  We will continue to critically assess individual store profitability, including consideration of converting certain locations to brands that offer the greatest opportunity for revenue growth.

During the first fiscal quarters of 2013 and 2012, we closed 25 and 41 locations, respectively, under this plan.  Total termination benefits and associated employee costs for all locations closed since 2009 and identified to be closed are expected to be $14.1 million for approximately 2,950 employees, including both store employees and administrative support personnel.  We accrued $3.3 million and $0.8 million of termination benefits and associated employee costs during the first fiscal quarters of 2013 and 2012, respectively.  In connection with our decision to close these locations, we reviewed the associated long-term assets for impairments.  As a result of these reviews, we recorded $5.8 million and $0.4 million of impairment losses in the first fiscal quarters of 2013 and 2012, respectively, on leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures present in the locations to be closed.  These costs are reported as SG&A expenses in the domestic retail segment.

The details of the retail store restructuring accruals are as follows:

(In millions)
 
Termination benefits
 
Balance, January 1, 2012
 
$
1.3
 
Additions
  
0.8
 
Payments and reductions
  
(1.0
)
Balance, March 31, 2012
 
$
1.1
 
 
Balance, January 1, 2013
 
$
0.9
 
Additions
  
3.3
 
Payments and reductions
  
(0.3
)
Balance, April 6, 2013
 
$
3.9
 

The net accruals of $1.1 million at March 31, 2012 and $3.9 million at April 6, 2013 are reported as accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
 
Other Cost Reduction Initiatives
During the fiscal quarter ended April 6, 2013, we implemented actions to reduce costs in certain selling, supply chain and corporate back office functions (primarily through headcount reductions) and to optimize our wholesale sportswear channel by streamlining our structure to support a brand-focused organization, including the consolidation of certain production, design and selling divisions and consolidation of distribution and supply chain facilities.  Total termination benefits and associated employee costs identified as of April 6, 2013 are expected to be $4.5 million for approximately 90 employees.  We recorded $3.9 million of employee termination costs in the fiscal quarter ended April 6, 2013.  The remaining $0.6 million will be accrued on a straight-line basis over the remaining period each affected employee is required to render service to receive the benefit.  These costs are reported as SG&A expenses and affect all of our reportable segments.  Additional actions may be taken during 2013 as we continue to assess our operations for opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.

The details of the cost reduction initiative accruals are as follows:

(In millions)
 
Termination benefits
 
Balance, January 1, 2013
 
$
-
 
Additions
  
3.9
 
Payments and reductions
  
(0.1
)
Balance, April 6, 2013
 
$
3.8
 

The net accrual of $3.8 million at April 6, 2013 is reported as accrued expenses and other current liabilities.