Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Fiscal Year

Our fiscal year is a 52/53 week year ending on the Saturday closest to January 31. Unless otherwise stated, references to years 2022, 2021 and 2020 relate to the fiscal years ended January 28, 2023 ("Fiscal 2022"), January 29, 2022 ("Fiscal 2021") and January 30, 2021 ("Fiscal 2020"), respectively. Fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020 all consisted of 52 weeks.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Fiscal 2020 Results

Our operations were significantly disrupted by the outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”). On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. The U.S. Government, as well as the vast majority of states and local governments, took unprecedented measures to control the spread of COVID-19 and to provide stimulus as a mitigating measure to deteriorating economic conditions and increasing unemployment.

The COVID-19 pandemic began significantly impacting our operations, sales and costs beginning in the first quarter of Fiscal 2020. Impacts included the temporary closure of our physical stores effective March 19, 2020, reduced foot traffic and sales, deteriorating economic conditions for our customer base, and some disruption to our global supply chain. We began reopening physical stores in accordance with applicable public health guidelines in late April 2020. By the beginning of the second quarter of Fiscal 2020, approximately 50% of our stores were reopened, and by early June 2020, substantially all of our stores had reopened. Our e-commerce platform has been fully operational during the pandemic, with e-commerce orders generally fulfilled by our store locations.

We did not have any stores closed as of January 28, 2023, or for extended periods during Fiscal 2022 or Fiscal 2021 due to the pandemic.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities as of the financial statement reporting date in addition to the reported amounts of certain revenues and expenses for the reporting period. The assumptions used by management in future estimates could change significantly due to changes in circumstances and actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We had Cash and Cash Equivalents of $51.4 million at January 28, 2023 and $117.4 million at January 29, 2022. Credit and debit card receivables and receivables due from a third party totaling $6.3 million and $6.7 million were included in cash equivalents at January 28, 2023 and January 29, 2022, respectively. Credit and debit card receivables generally settle within three days; receivables due from third parties generally settle within five business days.

We consider all short-term investments with an original maturity date of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of January 28, 2023 and January 29, 2022, all invested cash was held in money market mutual funds. While investments are not considered by management to be at significant risk, they could be impacted if the underlying

financial institutions fail or are subject to other adverse conditions in the financial markets. To date, we have experienced no loss or lack of access to either invested cash or cash held in our bank accounts.

Fair Value Measurements

The accounting guidance related to fair value measurements defines fair value and provides a consistent framework for measuring fair value. Valuation techniques are based on observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect market assumptions. This guidance only applies when other guidance requires or permits the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities. A fair value hierarchy was established, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels:

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

•Level 2 – Quoted prices in active or inactive markets for similar assets or liabilities that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

•Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that are generally model-based valuation techniques such as discounted cash flows, based on the best information available, including our own data. Fair values of our long-lived assets are estimated using an income-based approach and are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Merchandise Inventories and Cost of Sales

Merchandise Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. For determining net realizable value, we estimate the future demand and related sale price of merchandise contained in inventory as of the balance sheet date. The stated value of Merchandise Inventories contained on our Consolidated Balance Sheets also includes freight, certain capitalized overhead costs and reserves. Factors considered in determining if our inventory is properly stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value include, among others, recent sale prices, the length of time merchandise has been held in inventory, quantities of various styles held in inventory, seasonality of merchandise, expected consideration to be received from our vendors and current and expected future sales trends. We also review aging trends, which include the historical rate at which merchandise has sold below cost and the value and nature of merchandise currently held in inventory and priced below original cost. We reduce the value of our inventory to its estimated net realizable value where cost exceeds the estimated future selling price. Material changes in the factors previously noted could have a significant impact on the actual net realizable value of our inventory and our reported operating results.

Cost of Sales includes the cost of merchandise sold, buying, distribution, and occupancy costs, inbound freight expense, provision for inventory obsolescence, inventory shrink and credits and allowances from merchandise vendors. Cost of Sales related to our e-commerce orders includes freight expense for delivering merchandise to our customers.

Leases

We evaluate whether a contract is an operating or finance lease at its inception or at its acquisition. All of our leases are classified as operating leases as of January 28, 2023. Leases with terms of twelve months or less were not significant and we have elected to expense them as incurred.

On the lease commencement date, we recognize a right-of-use ("ROU") asset for the right to use a leased asset and a liability based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. As the rate implicit in our leases is not readily determinable, we utilize an incremental borrowing rate for the initial measurement and any subsequent remeasurements of ROU assets and liabilities, which is determined through the development of a synthetic credit rating.

Operating lease liabilities are increased by interest and reduced by payments each period, and ROU assets are amortized over the lease term. Interest on operating lease liabilities and the amortization of ROU assets results in straight-line rent expense over the lease term. We record variable lease expense associated with contingent rent, reduced rent due to co-tenancy violations, and other variable non-lease components when incurred.

In addition to fixed minimum rental payments set forth in our leases, the measurement of ROU assets and liabilities can also include prepaid rent, landlord incentives (such as construction and tenant improvement allowances), fixed payments related to lease components (such as rent escalation payments scheduled at the lease commencement date), fixed payments related to non-lease components (such as common area maintenance (“CAM”), real estate taxes and insurance) and initial direct costs incurred in conjunction with securing a lease.

The measurement of ROU assets and liabilities excludes amounts related to variable payments related to lease components (such as contingent rent payments based on performance), variable payments related to non-lease components (such as CAM, real estate taxes and insurance) and non-store related leases with an initial term of 12 months or less.

For new leases, renewals or amendments, or when we make material investments in leased properties pursuant to our modernization plan, we make certain estimates and assumptions regarding property values, market rents, property lives, discount rates and probable terms. These estimates and assumptions can impact: (1) lease classification and the related accounting treatment; (2) rent holidays, escalations or deferred lease incentives, which are taken into consideration when calculating straight-line expense; (3) the term over which leasehold improvements for each store are amortized; and (4) the values and lives of adjustments to initial ROU assets. The amount of amortized rent expense would vary if different estimates and assumptions were used.

See Note 10 – “Leases” for additional discussion of our lease policies as well as additional disclosures related to our leases.

Revenue Recognition

Substantially all of our revenue is for a single performance obligation and is recognized when control passes to customers. We consider control to have transferred when we have a present right to payment, the customer has title to the product, physical possession of the product has been transferred to the customer and the risks and rewards of the product that we retain are minimal. The redemption of loyalty points under our Shoe Perks loyalty rewards program and redemptions of gift cards are accounted for as separate performance obligations.

See Note 5 – “Revenue” for additional discussion of our revenue recognition policies as well as additional disclosures on revenue from contracts with customers.

Property and Equipment- Net

Property and Equipment is stated at cost and is depreciated or amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the applicable lease terms. Lives used in computing depreciation and amortization range from two to twenty-five years. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures that materially increase values, improve capacities or extend useful lives are capitalized. Upon sale or retirement, the costs and related accumulated depreciation or amortization are eliminated from the respective accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in operations.

Cloud Computing Arrangements that are Service Contracts

We account for the costs to implement hosted cloud computing arrangements that are considered to be service contracts in current and noncurrent other assets. We capitalize these costs based on the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. We amortize the costs over the related service contract period for the hosted arrangement.

Long-Lived Asset Impairment Testing

We periodically evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The carrying value of long-lived assets is considered impaired when the carrying value of the assets exceeds the expected future cash flows to be derived from their use. Assets are grouped, and the evaluation is performed, at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows, which is generally at a store level. Store level asset groupings typically include property and equipment and operating lease ROU assets. If the estimated, undiscounted future cash flows for a store are determined to be less than the carrying value of the store’s assets, an impairment loss is recorded for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value. Assets subject to impairment are adjusted to estimated fair value and, if applicable, an impairment loss is recorded in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. If the operating lease ROU asset is impaired, we would amortize the remaining ROU asset on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term.

We estimate the fair value of our long-lived assets using store specific cash flow assumptions discounted by a rate commensurate with the risk involved with such assets while incorporating marketplace assumptions. Our estimates are derived from an income-based approach considering the cash flows expected over the remaining lease term for each location. These projections are primarily based on management’s estimates of store-level sales, exercise of future lease renewal options and the store’s contribution to cash flows and, by their nature, include judgments about how current initiatives will impact future performance. We estimate the fair value of operating lease ROU assets using the market value of rents applicable to the leased asset, discounted using the remaining lease term.

External factors, such as the local environment in which the store is located, including store traffic and competition, are evaluated in terms of their effect on sales trends. Changes in sales and operating income assumptions or unfavorable changes in external factors can significantly impact the estimated future cash flows. An increase or decrease in the projected cash flow can significantly impact the fair value of these assets, which may have an effect on the impairment recorded. If actual operating results or market conditions differ from those anticipated, the carrying value of certain of our assets may prove unrecoverable and we may incur additional impairment charges in the future.

Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Testing

Goodwill recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets resulted from our acquisition of substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Shoe Station, Inc. ("Shoe Station") and is based on a fair value allocation of the purchase price at the time of acquisition. Goodwill is charged to expense only when it is impaired. We test for Goodwill impairment at the Shoe Station banner level. This test is performed at least annually and is performed at the beginning of our fiscal fourth quarter. No goodwill impairments were recognized in Fiscal 2022.

We also annually test non-amortizing Intangible Assets for impairment. Tradenames acquired as part of the Shoe Station acquisition are our primary non-amortizing Intangible Assets. No impairments were recognized in Fiscal 2022.

Insurance Reserves

We self-insure a significant portion of our workers’ compensation, general liability and employee health care costs and also maintain insurance in each area of risk to protect us from individual and aggregate losses over specified dollar values. Self-insurance reserves include estimates of claims filed, carried at their expected ultimate settlement value, and claims incurred but not yet reported. These estimates take into consideration a number of factors, including historical claims experience, severity factors, statistical trends and, in certain instances, valuation assistance provided by independent third parties. We record self-insurance expense as a component of Accrued and Other Liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Income. While we believe that the recorded amounts are adequate, there can be no assurance that changes to management’s estimates will not occur due to limitations inherent in the estimating process. If actual results are not consistent with our estimates or assumptions, we may be exposed to losses or gains that could be material.

Consideration Received From a Vendor

Consideration is primarily received from merchandise vendors and includes co-operative advertising/promotion, margin assistance, damage allowances and rebates earned for a specific level of purchases over a defined period. Consideration principally takes the form of credits that we can apply against trade amounts owed.

Consideration is recorded as a reduction of the price paid for the vendor’s products and recorded as a reduction of our Cost of Sales unless the consideration represents a reimbursement of a specific, incremental, identifiable cost; in such a scenario, it is recorded as an offset to the same financial statement line item.

Consideration received after the related merchandise has been sold is recorded as an offset to Cost of Sales in the period negotiations are finalized. For consideration received on merchandise still in inventory, the allowance is recorded as a reduction to the cost of on-hand inventory and recorded as a reduction of our Cost of Sales at the time of sale. Should the consideration received be related to something other than the vendor’s product and such consideration received exceeds the incremental costs incurred, then the excess consideration is recorded as a reduction to the cost of on-hand inventory and allocated to Cost of Sales in future periods utilizing an average inventory turn rate.

Advertising Costs

Digital media, print, television, radio, outdoor media and internal production costs are expensed when incurred. External production costs are expensed in the period the advertisement first takes place. Advertising expenses included in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses were $55.9 million, $58.7 million and $42.1 million in fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Store Opening and Start-up Costs

Non-capital expenditures, such as payroll, supplies and rent incurred prior to the opening of a new store, are charged to expense in the period they are incurred. Advertising related to new stores is expensed pursuant to the aforementioned advertising policy.

Stock-Based Compensation

We recognize compensation expense for stock-based awards using a fair value based method. Stock-based awards may include stock units, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights and other stock-based awards under our stock-based compensation plans. Additionally, we recognize stock-based compensation expense for the discount on shares sold to employees through our employee stock purchase plan. This discount represents the difference between the market price and the employee purchase price. Stock-based compensation expense is included in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.

We account for forfeitures as they occur in calculating stock-based compensation expense for the period. For performance-based stock awards, we estimate the probability of vesting based on the likelihood that the awards will meet their performance goals.

Segment Information

We are a family footwear retailer that offers a broad assortment of dress, casual and athletic footwear for men, women and children with emphasis on national name brands. We operate our business as one reportable segment based on the similar nature of products sold; merchandising, distribution, and marketing processes involved; target customers; and economic characteristics of our stores and e-commerce platform. Due to our omnichannel retailer strategy, we view e-commerce sales as an extension of our physical stores.

Income Taxes

We compute income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are reduced, if necessary, by a valuation allowance to the extent future realization of those tax benefits are uncertain. We report a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. We recognize interest expense and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions in Income Tax Expense.

Net Income Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share as shown on the face of the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income:

	Fiscal Year Ended
	January 28, 2023						January 29, 2022						January 30, 2021
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Basic Net Income per Share:	Net Income		Shares		Per Share Amount		Net Income		Shares		Per Share Amount		Net Income		Shares		Per Share Amount
Net income	$	110,068					$	154,881					$	15,991
Conversion of share-based    compensation arrangements		0						0						0
Net income available for basic    common shares and basic    net income per share	$	110,068		27,543	$	4.00	$	154,881		28,233	$	5.49	$	15,991		28,133	$	0.57
Diluted Net Income per Share:
Net income	$	110,068					$	154,881					$	15,991
Conversion of share-based    compensation arrangements		0		269				0		363				0		363
Net income available for diluted    common shares and diluted    net income per share	$	110,068		27,812	$	3.96	$	154,881		28,596	$	5.42	$	15,991		28,496	$	0.56

The computation of Basic Net Income per Share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of Diluted Net Income per Share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the dilutive incremental shares that would be outstanding assuming the vesting of stock-based compensation arrangements involving restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance stock units. A small portion of these awards that were outstanding at the beginning of Fiscal 2020 had a non-forfeitable right to dividends. The computation of Diluted Net Income per Share excluded approximately 7,000 unvested stock-based awards for Fiscal 2022 and approximately 2,000 unvested stock-based awards for Fiscal 2020 because the impact would be anti-dilutive. For Fiscal 2021, all unvested stock-based awards were dilutive.

Litigation Matters

The accounting standard related to loss contingencies provides guidance regarding our disclosure and recognition of loss contingencies, including pending claims, lawsuits, disputes with third parties, investigations and other actions that are incidental to the operation of our business. The guidance utilizes the following defined terms to describe the likelihood of a future loss: (1) probable – the future event or events are likely to occur, (2) remote – the chance of the future event or events is slight and (3) reasonably possible – the chance of the future event or events occurring is more than remote but less than likely. The guidance also contains certain requirements with respect to how we accrue for and disclose information concerning our loss contingencies. We accrue for a loss contingency when we conclude that the likelihood of a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. When the reasonable estimate of the loss is within a range of amounts, and no amount in the range constitutes a better estimate than any other amount, we accrue for the amount at the low end of the range. We adjust our accruals from time to time as we receive additional information, but the loss we incur may be significantly greater than or less than the amount we have accrued. We disclose loss contingencies if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss has been incurred. No accrual or disclosure is required for losses that are remote.

New Accounting Pronouncements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance related to reference rate reform, which addresses contract modifications that may be necessary due to the expected discontinuance of LIBOR as a broadly used reference rate. The guidance was effective immediately and is available for contract modifications made through December 31, 2024. We adopted the guidance at the beginning of Fiscal 2022. This adoption did not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In October 2021, the FASB issued guidance related to accounting for contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers in a business combination. Companies will be required to apply the definition of a

performance obligation under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606 to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities relating to contracts with customers that are acquired in a business combination. The guidance became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. We adopted the guidance at the beginning of Fiscal 2022. This adoption did not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.