Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Oct. 29, 2011

INTANGIBLES [Abstract]

Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following table provides information related to intangible assets (in thousands), which are included in other assets, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 29, 2011 and January 29, 2011:

		October 29, 2011						January 29, 2011
	Useful Life (years)	Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Original Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value
Tradenames	7-20	$	9,408	$	6,286	$	3,122	$	9,408	$	6,000	$	3,408
Favorable leases	7	886		327		559		886		232		654
Tradename (non-amortizing)	N/A	8,500		—		8,500		8,500		—		8,500
		$	18,794	$	6,613	$	12,181	$	18,794	$	6,232	$	12,562

There was no recorded goodwill as of October 29, 2011 and January 29, 2011.

In accordance with accounting standards, intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but rather tested for impairment at least annually by comparing the estimated fair values to their carrying values.

Trademarks, including tradenames and owned licenses having finite lives, are amortized over their respective lives to their estimated residual values and are also reviewed for impairment in accordance with accounting standards when changes in circumstances indicate the assets’ value may be impaired. Impairment testing is based on a review of forecasted operating cash flows and the profitability of the related brand. There were no triggering events during the thirteen weeks or thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2011 that would indicate potential impairment and the requirement to review the carrying value of intangible assets.

Amortization expense associated with intangible assets subject to amortization is included in depreciation and amortization on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization was $0.1 million for both thirteen week periods ended October 29, 2011 and October 30, 2010, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2011 and October 30, 2010, respectively. As of October 29, 2011, the weighted average amortization periods for the remaining tradenames with finite lives and for favorable lease agreements are 16.9 years and 7.0 years, respectively. As of October 29, 2011, future amortization expense associated with intangible assets subject to amortization is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year	Amortization Expense
Remainder of 2011	$	127
2012	500
2013	476
2014	476
2015	476
2016	371
Thereafter	1,255
	$	3,681