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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2018

January 30, 2021

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

for the transition period from             to

Commission File No. 1-3083

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Genesco Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Tennessee

62-0211340

Tennessee62-0211340

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

Genesco Park,

1415 Murfreesboro Pike

37217-2895

Nashville,

Tennessee

(Zip Code)

Genesco Park, 1415 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, Tennessee
37217-2895

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 367-7000

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of Exchange

on which Registered

Common Stock, $1.00 par value

GCO

New York Stock Exchange

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock

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The

State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stockequity held by nonaffiliatesnon-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold, or the average bid and asked price of the registrantsuch common equity, as of July 29, 2017, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was approximately $640,000,000.- $233,000,000.  The market value calculation was determined using a per share price of $32.15,$15.55, the price at which the common stock was last sold on the New York Stock Exchange on such date.July 31, 2020, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter. For purposes of this calculation, shares of common stock held by nonaffiliates excludes only those shares beneficially owned by officers, directors, and shareholders owning 10% or more of the outstanding common stock (and, in each case, their immediate family members and affiliates).

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date: As of March 16, 2018, 19,918,46812, 2021, 14,955,569 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding.


Documents Incorporated by Reference

Portions

Certain portions of registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (which is expected to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the proxy statement for the June 28, 2018 annual meeting of shareholdersregistrant’s fiscal year ended January 30, 2021) are incorporated by reference into Part III by reference.



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Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K (this "report") includes certain forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding our intent, belief or expectations and all statements other than those made solely with respect to historical fact. Actual results could differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking statements in this report and a number of factors may adversely affect the forward-looking statements and our future results, liquidity, capital resources or prospects. These include, but are not limited to, risks related to public health and safety issues, including, for example, risks related to the ongoing novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic, as well as the timing and availability of effective medical treatments and the ongoing rollout of vaccines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including disruptions to our business, sales, supply chain and financial results, the level of consumer spending on our merchandise and in general, the level and timing of promotional activity necessary to protect our reputation and maintain inventories at appropriate levels, the timing and amount of any share repurchases by us, risks related to doing business internationally, including the manufacturing of a portion of our products in China, the increasing scope of our non-U.S. operations, the imposition of tariffs on products imported by us or our vendors as well as the ability and costs to move production of products in response to tariffs, our ability to obtain from suppliers products that are in-demand on a timely basis and effectively manage disruptions in product supply or distribution, unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, a disruption in shipping or increase in cost of our imported products, and other factors affecting the cost of products, our dependence on third-party vendors and licensors for the products we sell, the effects of the British decision to exit the European Union and other sources of market weakness in the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland (“ROI”), the effectiveness of our omnichannel initiatives, costs associated with changes in minimum wage and overtime requirements, wage pressure in the U.S. and the U.K., the evolving regulatory landscape related to our use of social media, the establishment and protection of our intellectual property, weakness in the consumer economy and retail industry, competition and fashion trends in our markets, including trends with respect to the popularity of casual and dress footwear, weakness in shopping mall traffic, any failure to increase sales at our existing stores, given our high fixed expense cost structure, and in our e-commerce businesses, risks related to the potential for terrorist events, changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers, changes in consumer preferences, our ability to continue to complete and integrate acquisitions, expand our business and diversify our product base, impairment of goodwill in connection with acquisitions, payment related risks that could increase our operating cost, expose us to fraud or theft, subject us to potential liability and disrupt our business, retained liabilities associated with divestitures of businesses including potential liabilities under leases as the prior tenant or as a guarantor of certain leases, and changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period-to-period sales comparisons.  Additional factors that could cause differences from expectations include the ability to open additional retail stores, to renew leases in existing stores, to control or lower occupancy costs, and to conduct required remodeling or refurbishment on schedule and at expected expense levels, our ability to realize anticipated cost savings, including rent savings, our ability to realize any anticipated tax benefits, our ability to achieve expected digital gains and gain market share, deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of our market value relative to our book value, resulting in impairments of fixed assets, operating lease right of use assets or intangible assets or other adverse financial consequences and the timing and amount of such impairments or other consequences, unexpected changes to the market for our shares or for the retail sector in general, costs and reputational harm as a result of disruptions in our business or information technology systems either by security breaches and incidents or by potential problems associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems, uncertainty regarding the expected phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), and the cost and outcome of litigation, investigations and environmental matters that involve us. For a full discussion of risk factors, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors".

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PART I


ITEM 1, BUSINESS

General

Genesco Inc. ("Genesco", “Company”, "we", "our", or the “Company”"us"), incorporated in 1934 in the State of Tennessee, is a leading retailer and wholesaler of branded footwear, apparel and accessories with net sales for Fiscal 20182021 of $2.91$1.8 billion. During Fiscal 2018, the Company2021, we operated fivefour reportable business segments (not including corporate): (i) Journeys Group, comprised of the Journeys®, Journeys Kidz Shi by Journeys® and Little Burgundy® retail footwear chains and e-commerce operations and catalog;operations; (ii) Schuh Group, comprised of the Schuh retail footwear chain and e-commerce operations; (iii) Lids Sports Group, comprised of (a) headwear and accessory stores under the Lids® name and other names in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, (b) the Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse businesses, consisting of sports-oriented fan shops featuring a broad array of licensed merchandise such as apparel, hats and accessories, sports decor and novelty products, operating under various trade names, (c) licensed team merchandise departments in Macy's department stores operated under the name Locker Room by Lids and on macys.com under a license agreement with Macy's, and (d) e-commerce operations; (iv) Johnston & Murphy Group, comprised of Johnston & Murphy® retail operations, e-commerce operations and catalog and wholesale distribution of products under the Johnston & Murphy® brand; and H.S.Trask® brands; and (v)(iv) Licensed Brands, comprised of the licensed Dockers® Footwear, sourced, Levi's®, and marketed underG.H. Bass® brands, as well as other brands we license for footwear.

Effective January 1, 2020, we completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets and the assumption of certain liabilities of Togast LLC, Togast Direct, LLC and TGB Design, LLC (collectively, "Togast").  Togast specializes in the design, sourcing and sale of licensed footwear.  We also entered into a new U.S. footwear license fromagreement with Levi Strauss & Company,Co. for the license of Levi's® footwear for men, women and children in the U.S. concurrently with the Togast acquisition.  The acquisition expands our portfolio to include footwear licenses for G.H. Bass Footwearand FUBU, among others.  Togast operates in our Licensed Brands segment.  

At January 30, 2021, we operated under a license from G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., which was terminated in January 2018, and other brands.

At February 3, 2018, the Company operated 2,6941,460 retail footwear headwear and sports apparel and accessory stores and leased departments located primarily throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, but also including 143 headwear and sports apparel and accessory stores and 93 footwear stores in Canada and 134123 footwear stores in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and Germany. At February 3, 2018, Journeys Group operated 1,220 stores, Schuh Group operated 134 stores, Lids Sports Group operated 1,159 stores and leased departments and Johnston & Murphy Group operated 181 retail shops and factory stores. The Company currently plansROI. We plan to open a total of approximately 5515 new retail stores and to close approximately 9235 retail stores in Fiscal 2019.
2022.

The following table sets forth certain additional information concerning the Company’sour retail footwear headwear and sports apparel and accessory stores and leased departments during the five most recent fiscal years:

 

 

Fiscal

2017

 

 

Fiscal

2018

 

 

Fiscal

2019

 

 

Fiscal

2020

 

 

Fiscal

2021

 

Retail Stores

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of year

 

 

1,520

 

 

 

1,554

 

 

 

1,535

 

 

 

1,512

 

 

 

1,480

 

Opened during year

 

 

66

 

 

 

59

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

13

 

Closed during year

 

 

(32

)

 

 

(78

)

 

 

(59

)

 

 

(44

)

 

 

(33

)

End of year

 

 

1,554

 

 

 

1,535

 

 

 

1,512

 

 

 

1,480

 

 

 

1,460

 

 
Fiscal
2014
 
Fiscal
2015
 
Fiscal
2016
 
Fiscal
2017
 
Fiscal
2018
Retail Stores and Leased Departments         
Beginning of year2,459
 2,568
 2,824
 2,852
 2,794
Opened during year183
 273
 81
 81
 77
Acquired during year15
 56
 37
 
 
Closed during year(89) (73) (90) (139) (177)
End of year2,568
 2,824
 2,852
 2,794
 2,694

The Company

We also sources, designs, marketssource, design, market and distributesdistribute footwear under its ownour Johnston & Murphy® brand the H.S. Trask® brand,and the licensed Levi's, Dockers® brand and G.H. Bass brands, as well as other brands that the Company licenseswe license for footwear to over 1,2001,000 retail accounts in the United States, including a number of leading department, discount, and specialty stores.

Shorthand references to fiscal years (e.g., “Fiscal 2018”2021”) refer to the fiscal year ended on the Saturday nearest January 31st31st in the named year (e.g., February 3, 2018)January 30, 2021). The terms "Company," "Genesco," "we," "our" or "us" as used herein and unless otherwise stated or indicated by context refer to Genesco Inc. and its subsidiaries. All information contained in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which is referred to in this Item 1 of this report, is incorporated by such reference in Item 1. ThisAs discussed above, this report contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary materially and adversely from the expectations reflected in these statements. For a discussion of some of the factors that may lead to different results, see Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”





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COVID-19

Impacts related to the novel coronavirus global pandemic (“COVID-19”) have been significantly adverse for the retail industry, our Company, our customers, and our employees. We have experienced significant disruptions to our business due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related social distancing and shelter-in-place recommendations and mandates, which initially resulted in the temporary closure of a number of stores and furlough of our employees. During Fiscal 2021, as stores were impacted by negative mall traffic, we focused on our digital capabilities. As of January 30, 2021, the vast majority of our stores in North America had reopened, although we continue to see residual impacts on foot traffic and in-store revenues.  As of January 30, 2021, essentially all of the stores in the United Kingdom and the ROI remained closed.

The Company files reports withimpacts of the SecuritiesCOVID-19 pandemic on our business are discussed in further detail throughout this Business section, Item 1A - Risk Factors, and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including annual reportsPart II - Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q10-K.

Strategy

Across our company, we aspire to create and other reports from timecurate leading footwear brands that represent style, innovation and self-expression and to time. The public may readbe the destination for our consumers' favorite fashion footwear.  Each of our businesses has a strong strategic position grounded in a deep and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operationever-evolving understanding of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.customers it serves.  The Company is an electronic filerstrength of our concepts and the SEC maintains an internet site at http://www.sec.govadvantages we have built over time have established long-lasting leadership positions that contains the reports, proxy and information statements, and other information filed electronically. The Company’s website address is http://www.genesco.com. The Company’s website address is provided as an inactive textual reference only. The Company makes available free of chargemake our footwear businesses outstanding on their own, but what they share through the website annual reportsbenefit of synergies, makes them even stronger together.  We have aligned our business around six pillars; 1) build deeper consumer insights to strengthen customer relationships and brand equity, 2) intensify product innovation and trend insight efforts, 3) accelerate digital to grow direct-to-consumer, 4) maximize the relationship between physical and digital, 5) reshape the cost base to reinvest for future growth, and 6) pursue synergistic acquisitions that add growth and create shareholder value.  We anticipate opening fewer new stores in the future, concentrating on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. Copies of the charters of each of the Company’s Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee and Strategic Alternatives Committee,locations that we believe will be most productive, as well as closing certain stores, perhaps reducing the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelinesoverall square footage and Codestore count from current levels, but improving productivity in our existing locations and investing in technology and infrastructure to support omnichannel and digital retailing.

We have made acquisitions, including the acquisitions of Ethics alongthe Schuh Group in June 2011, Little Burgundy in December 2015 and Togast in January 2020, and anticipate that we may pursue acquisitions reactively rather than proactively until we recover further from the pandemic.  We anticipate that potential acquisitions would either augment existing businesses or facilitate our entry into new businesses that are compatible with position descriptionsour existing footwear businesses and core expertise.

More generally, we attempt to develop strategies to mitigate the risks we view as material, including those discussed under the caption “Forward Looking Statements,” above, and those discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors". Among the most important of these factors are those related to consumer demand. Conditions in the economy can affect demand, resulting in changes in sales and, as prices are adjusted to drive sales and manage inventories, in gross margins. Because fashion trends influencing many of our target customers can change rapidly, we believe that our ability to react quickly to those changes has been important to our success. Even when we succeed in aligning our merchandise offerings with consumer preferences, those preferences may affect results by, for example, driving sales of products with lower average selling prices or products which are more widely available in the Company's boardmarketplace and thus more subject to competitive pressures than our typical offering. Moreover, economic factors, such as persistent unemployment, the effects of directors (the "Boardthe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and any future economic contraction and changes in tax policies, may reduce the consumer’s disposable income or his or her willingness to purchase discretionary items, and thus may reduce demand for our merchandise, regardless of Directors" orour skill in detecting and responding to fashion trends. We believe our experience and discipline in merchandising and the "Board")buying power associated with our relative size and Board committeesimportance in the industry segments in which we compete are also available freeimportant factors in our ability to mitigate risks associated with changing customer preferences and other changes in consumer demand.

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Segments

Journeys Group

The Journeys Group segment, including Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys and Little Burgundy retail stores, e-commerce and catalog operations, accounted for approximately 46%69% of the Company’sour net sales in Fiscal 2018. The Company believes that the Journeys Group’s distinctive store formats, its mix of well-known brands and new product introductions, and its experienced management team provide significant competitive advantages for the Journeys Group. Fiscal 2018 comparable sales, including both store and direct sales, increased 4% from Fiscal 2017. Earnings from operations attributable to Journeys Group were $76.1 million in Fiscal 2018, with an operating margin of 5.7%.

At February 3, 2018, Journeys Group operated 1,220 stores, including 918 Journeys stores, 242 Journeys Kidz stores, 21 Shi by Journeys stores and 39 Little Burgundy stores averaging approximately 1,950 square feet, located primarily in malls and factory outlet centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, selling footwear and accessories for young men, women and children.

2021.  Journeys retail footwear stores target customers in the 13 to 22 year age group through the use of youth-oriented decor and multi-channel media.  Journeys stores carry predominately branded merchandise across a wide range of prices. The Journeys Kidz retail footwear stores sell footwear and accessories primarily for younger children, ages fivetoddler age to 12. Shi by Journeys retail footwear stores sell footwear and accessories to a target customer group consisting of fashion-conscious women in their early 20’s to mid 30’s.12 years old.  Little Burgundy retail footwear stores sell footwear and accessories to fashion-oriented men and women in the 1821 to 34 age group ranging from students to young professionals. In Fiscal 2018, the

At January 30, 2021, Journeys Group closed a net of 29 stores, and currently has plans to close a net of approximately two stores in Fiscal 2019.


Lids Sports Group
The Lids Sports Group segment, as described above, accounted for approximately 27% of the Company’s net sales in Fiscal 2018. Fiscal 2018 comparable sales, including both store and direct sales, decreased 7% from Fiscal 2017. Earnings from operations attributable to Lids Sports Group was $11.7 million in Fiscal 2018, with an operating margin of 1.5%.
At February 3, 2018, Lids Sports Group operated 1,159 stores, and leased departments, including 853 Lids888 Journeys stores, 184 Lids Locker Room and Clubhouse233 Journeys Kidz stores and 122 Locker Room by Lids leased departments,38 Little Burgundy stores averaging approximately 1,1751,975 square feet, throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Lids Sports Group closed a net of 81 stores and leased departmentslocated primarily in Fiscal 2018, and currently has plans to close a net of approximately 44 stores and leased departments in Fiscal 2019.
The core headwear stores and kiosks, located in malls airports, street and factory outlet centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, target customers inselling footwear and accessories for young men, women and children. Journeys Group's e-commerce websites include the early-teens to mid-20’s age group.following: journeys.com, journeyskidz.com, journeys.ca and littleburgundyshoes.com.  In general,Fiscal 2021, the stores offer headwear from an assortmentJourneys Group closed a net of college, MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL teams, as well as other specialty fashion categories. The Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse stores, operating under a number of trade names, located in malls and other locations primarily in the United States and Canada, target sports fans of all ages. These stores offer headwear, apparel, accessories and novelties representing an assortment of college and professional teams. The Locker Room by Lidsleased departments in Macy's department stores offer headwear, apparel, accessories and novelties representing an assortment of college and professional teams generally focused on the particular Macy's department store's geographic location.

12 stores.

Schuh Group

The Schuh Group segment, including e-commerce operations, accounted for approximately 14%17% of the Company’sour net sales in Fiscal 2018. For Fiscal 2018 comparable sales, including both store and direct sales, increased 4%. Earnings from operations attributable to2021. Schuh Group was $20.1 million in Fiscal 2018, with an operating margin of 5.0%.

Schuh stores target menteenagers and womenyoung adults in the 1516 to 3024 year age group, selling a broad range of branded casual and athletic footwear along with a meaningful private label offering.  At February 3, 2018,January 30, 2021, Schuh Group operated 134123 Schuh stores, averaging approximately 4,8754,825 square feet, which include both street-level and mall locations in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and mall locations in Germany.ROI.  Schuh Group's e-commerce website is schuh.co.uk.  Schuh Group openedclosed a net of six net new stores in Fiscal 2018 and currently plans to open approximately five net new Schuh stores in Fiscal 2019.
2021.

Johnston & Murphy Group

The Johnston & Murphy Group segment, including retail stores, e-commerce and catalog operations and wholesale distribution, accounted for approximately 10%8% of the Company’sour net sales in Fiscal 2018. Comparable sales for Johnston & Murphy retail operations, including both store and direct sales, were flat for Fiscal 2018. Earnings from operations attributable to Johnston & Murphy Group was $20.0 million in Fiscal 2018, with an operating margin of 6.6%.2021. The majority of Johnston & Murphy wholesale sales are of the Genesco-owned Johnston & Murphy brand, and all of the group’s retail sales are of Johnston & Murphy branded products.

Johnston & Murphy Retail Operations. At February 3, 2018,January 30, 2021, Johnston & Murphy operated 181178 retail shops and factory stores throughoutprimarily in the United States and Canada averaging approximately 1,900 square feet and selling footwear, apparel and accessories primarily for men in the 35 to 55 year age group, targeting business and professional customers. Women’s footwear and accessories are sold in select Johnston & Murphy locations.  Johnston & Murphy retail shops are located primarily in higher-end malls and airports nationwide and sell a broad range of men’s dress and casual footwear, apparel and accessories. The CompanyWomen’s footwear and accessories are sold in select Johnston & Murphy locations. We also sellssell Johnston & Murphy products directly to consumers through an e-commerce websitewebsites. The websites are johnstonmurphy.com and a direct mail catalog.johnstonmurphy.ca.  Footwear accounted for 64%60% of Johnston & Murphy retail sales in Fiscal 2018,2021, with the balance consisting primarily of apparel and accessories. Johnston & Murphy Group added fourclosed a net newof two shops and factory stores in Fiscal 2018 and currently plans to open approximately four net new shops and factory stores in Fiscal 2019.


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Johnston & Murphy Wholesale Operations. Johnston & Murphy men’s and women's footwear and accessories are sold at wholesale, primarily to better department stores, independent specialty stores and e-commerce. Johnston & Murphy’s wholesale customers offer the brand’s footwear for dress, dress casual, and casual occasions, with the majority of styles offered in these channels selling from $100 to $195.  Additionally, the Company offers the H.S. Trask brand, with men's and women's footwear and leather accessories offered primarily through better independent retailers and department stores, an e-commerce website and catalog. Suggested retail prices for Trask footwear typically range from $195 to $495.

Licensed Brands

The Licensed Brands segment accounted for approximately 3%6% of the Company’sour net sales in Fiscal 2018. The loss from operations attributable to Licensed Brands was $(0.2) million in Fiscal 2018, with an operating margin of (0.2%).2021. Licensed Brands sales include footwear marketed under the Dockers®Levi's brand, for which Genesco hasDockers brand and G.H. Bass brand, among others.  The Levi's brand license was entered into concurrently with the closing of the Togast acquisition.  We have had the exclusive Dockers men’s footwear license in the United States since 1991.  See “Licenses” below.We acquired the G.H. Bass brand license in conjunction with the acquisition of Togast.  In addition, we renewed our men's Dockers footwear license for the United States.  Dockers footwear is marketed to men aged 30 to 55 through many of the same

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national retail chains that carry Dockers slackspants and sportswear and in department and specialty stores across the country. Suggested retail prices for Dockers footwear generally range from $50 to $90.  The Company also sellsTogast designs and sources licensed footwear under other licenses.

For further information on the Company’s business segments, see Note 14 toLevi's and G.H. Bassbrand names, among others, and provides services for the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysissourcing of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
FUBU licensed footwear.

Manufacturing and Sourcing

The Company relies

We rely on independent third-party manufacturers for production of itsour footwear products sold at wholesale. The Company sourceswholesale and our Johnston & Murphy retail business. We source footwear and accessory products from foreign manufacturers located in Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Portugal, Peru, Romania, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The Company’sOur retail operations, excluding Johnston & Murphy, sell primarily branded products from third parties who source primarily overseas.



Competition

Competition is intense in the footwear headwear, sports apparel and accessory industries. The Company’sOur retail footwear headwear, sports apparel and accessory competitors range from small, locally owned stores to regional and national department stores, discount stores, specialty chains, our vendors with their own direct-to-consumer channels and online retailers. The CompanyWe also competescompete with hundreds of footwear wholesale operations in the United States and throughout the world, most of which are relatively small, specialized operations, but some of which are large, more diversified companies. Some of the Company’sour competitors have resources that are not available to the Company. The Company’sus. Our success depends upon itsour ability to remain competitive with respect to the key factors of style, price, quality, comfort, brand loyalty, customer service, store location and atmosphere, technology, infrastructure and speed of delivery to support e-commerce and the ability to offer distinctiverelevant products.

Licenses

The Company owns its

We own our Johnston & Murphy® brand and H.S. Trask® brands and ownsown or licenseslicense the trade names of itsour retail concepts either directly or through wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Dockers® footwear line, introduced in Fiscal 1993, is sold under a license agreement granting the Companyus the exclusive right to sell men’s footwear under the trademark in the United States, Canada and Mexico and in certain other Latin American countries.the Caribbean. The Dockers license agreement's currentagreement expires in 2024.  We entered into a new license agreement with Levi Strauss & Co. in January 2020 for the right to sell men's, women's and children's footwear under the Levi's® trademark in the United States and the Caribbean.  The initial term expires onof the license agreement with respect to Levi's® trademarks is through November 30, 2018. Net sales of Dockers products were approximately $70 million in Fiscal 2018 and approximately $67 million in Fiscal 2017. The Company licenses2024 with one additional four-year renewal term. We license certain of itsother footwear brands, mostly in foreign markets. License royalty income was not material in Fiscal 2018.

2021.

Wholesale Backlog

Most of the orders in the Company’sour wholesale divisions are for delivery within 150 days. Because most of the Company’sour business is at-once, the backlog at any one time is not necessarily indicative of future sales. As of March 3, 2018, the Company’sFebruary 27, 2021, our wholesale operations had a backlog of orders, including unconfirmed customer purchase orders, amounting to approximately $34.3$64.6 million, compared to approximately $34.9$24.7 million on February 25, 2017.29, 2020. The increase in backlog reflects the acquisition of Togast.  Our backlog may be more vulnerable to cancellation than is somewhat seasonal, reaching a peaktypical due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Human Capital

Our Employees

We had approximately 19,000 employees as of January 30, 2021 with approximately 16,000 employed in the spring. The Company maintains in-stock programs for selected product lines with anticipated high volume sales.

Employees
Genesco hadUnited States and Canada, and approximately 30,500 employees at February 3, 2018, approximately 150 of whom were employed3,000 in corporate staff departmentsthe United Kingdom and the balance in operations. Retail stores employROI.  The majority of our workforce consists of retail-based, customer-facing employees with approximately 70% part-time and 30% full-time as of January 30, 2021.  

Our values include treating our customers and each other with integrity, trust and respect, and creating an unrivaled home for talent and diversity to grow and succeed.  We consider our employees to be core to our success.  

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Employee Health & Safety

COVID-19

Importantly, during Fiscal 2021, we faced many disruptions as a substantialresult of the COVID-19 pandemic.  During this time, we took a number of part-timesteps to support our employees and approximately 22,300customers including:

Increased safety and cleaning protocols

Employee safety training and communications

Modified visitor and travel policies

Strict protocols for employee contact tracing

Technology investments to allow remote work where possible

Suspension of meetings and events, utilizing virtual alternatives where possible

We also took action to protect employee wages and benefits during periods of store closings and periods of decreased mall and store traffic.  Specifically, we continued benefits and paid employee premiums for employees on furlough due to store closings and temporarily implemented minimum guarantees in pay for full-time commissioned-based retail store employees.  We also returned all or a portion of salaries lost for employees who were impacted by forced salary reductions.

Benefits

We currently offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees.  This package includes many benefits dedicated to our employees’ physical and mental health and well-being as well as benefits designed to help employees build wealth and prepare for the future.  We also provide valuable benefits and protections such as domestic partner benefits, parental leave, paid time for community service, adoption benefits, financial assistance with emergencies, scholarship opportunities, matching gift contributions and a generous product discount.

Competitive Pay

Our compensation programs are designed to align the compensation of our employees with the Company’s performance and to provide incentives to attract, retain and motivate employees.

Our compensation philosophy is to motivate and retain our employees were part-time at February 3, 2018.


by offering what we believe to be competitive salary packages.  To align employee objectives with the Company and ultimately our shareholders, we offer programs that reward long-term performance.  We engage a nationally recognized outside compensation consulting firm to independently evaluate the effectiveness of our executive compensation programs and to provide benchmarking against our peers within the industry.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Employee Engagement

We are committed to furthering our efforts to cultivate a respectful and inclusive work environment in support of our employees and our business objectives.  We have committed our diversity, equity and inclusion action to four overarching areas – community, talent, business practices and measurement.  

We routinely conduct annual employee engagement surveys with various segments of our population.  In 2020, we also conducted a diversity, equity and inclusion survey.  We remain committed to listening to and learning from our employees.

Seasonality

The Company's

Our business is seasonal with the Company'sour investment in inventory and accounts receivable normally reaching peaks in the spring and fall of each year and a significant portion of the Company'sour net sales and operating earningsincome generated during the fourth quarter.

Properties
At February 3, 2018,  Also, the Company operated 2,694 retail footwear, headwear and sports apparel and accessory stores and leased departments throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany. New shopping center store leaseswholesale backlog is somewhat seasonal, reaching a peak in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada typically arespring. We maintain in-stock programs for a termselected product lines with anticipated high-volume sales.

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Table of approximately 10 years. New store leases in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany typically have terms of between 10 and 15 years. All typically provide for rent based on a percentage of sales against a fixed minimum rent based on the square footage leased.








The general location, use and approximate size of the Company’s principal properties are set forth below:
LocationOwned/LeasedSegmentUse
Approximate Area
Square Feet
Lebanon, TNOwnedJourneys GroupDistribution warehouse and administrative offices563,000
Indianapolis, INLeasedLids Sports GroupDistribution warehouse311,600
Nashville, TNLeasedVariousExecutive & footwear operations offices306,455
Indianapolis, INLeased/SubleasedLids Sports GroupDistribution warehouse271,825
**
Bathgate, ScotlandOwnedSchuh GroupDistribution warehouse244,644
Chapel Hill, TNOwnedLicensed BrandsDistribution warehouse182,000
Fayetteville, TNOwnedJohnston & Murphy GroupDistribution warehouse178,500
Zionsville, INOwnedLids Sports GroupAdministrative offices150,000
Deans Industrial Estate, Livingston, ScotlandOwnedSchuh GroupDistribution warehouse and administrative offices106,813
Nashville, TNOwnedJourneys GroupDistribution warehouse63,000
Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaLeasedLids Sports GroupDistribution warehouses43,611
*The Company occupies approximately 97% of the building and subleases the remainder of the building.
**The Company occupies approximately 25% of the building and subleases the remainder of the building.

The lease on the Company’s Nashville office expires in April 2022. The Company believes that all leases of properties that are material to its operations may be renewed, or that alternative properties are available, on terms not materially less favorable to the Company than existing leases.
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Environmental Matters

The Company’s

Our former manufacturing operations and the sites of those operations as well as the sites of itsour current operations are subject to numerous federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to human health and safety and the environment. These laws and regulations address and regulate, among other matters, wastewater discharge, air quality and the generation, handling, storage, treatment, disposal, and transportation of solid and hazardous wastes and releases of hazardous substances into the environment. In addition, third parties and governmental agencies in some cases have the power under such laws and regulations to require remediation of environmental conditions and, in the case of governmental agencies, to impose fines and penalties. Several of the facilities owned by the Companyus (currently or in the past) are located in industrial areas and have historically been used for extensive periods for industrial operations such as tanning, dyeing, and manufacturing. Some of these operations used materials and generated wastes that would be considered regulated substances under current environmental laws and regulations. The CompanyWe are currently is involved in certain administrative and judicial environmental proceedings relating to the Company’sour former facilities.  See Item 3, "Legal Proceedings" and Note 1316 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data".



Available Information

We file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports from time to time. We are an electronic filer and the SEC maintains an internet site at http://www.sec.gov that contains the reports, proxy and information statements, and other information filed electronically. Our website address, which is provided as an inactive textual reference only, is http://www.genesco.com. We make available free of charge through the website Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. Copies of the charters of each of our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee as well as our Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Ethics along with position descriptions for our board of directors (the "Board of Directors" or the "Board") and Board committees are also available free of charge through the website. The information provided on our website is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is therefore not incorporated by reference unless such information is otherwise specifically incorporated elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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ITEM 1A, RISK FACTORS

Our business is subject to significant risks. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including our Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes to those statements. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties that we do not presently know about or that we currently consider immaterial may also affect our business operations and financial performance. If any of the events described below actually occur, our business, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations could be adversely affected in a material way. This could cause the trading price of our stock to decline, perhaps significantly, and you may lose part or all of your investment.

Competitive, Demand-Related and Reputational Risks

We are experiencing a material disruption to our business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and our sales, supply chain and financial results have been, and may continue to be materially adversely impacted.

Our business is subject to risks, or public perception of risks, arising from public health and safety crises, including pandemics, which have impacted, and may in the future impact, our wholesale and retail demand and supply chain.  On March 18, 2020, we closed all of our North American stores and on March 23, 2020, we temporarily closed all our stores in the United Kingdom and the ROI in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Our wholesale partner stores also closed or substantially reduced operating hours in March of 2020.  Beginning on May 1, 2020, we began reopening some of our stores based on pertinent state and local orders, and as of August 1, 2020, we had reopened most of our stores, although some stores, notably in California, Canada, the U.K. and the ROI, have been subject to further closures for varying periods. The duration of any closures and their impact over the longer term are uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time.  The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic depend on future developments outside our control such as the spread of the disease and the effectiveness of containment efforts, as well as the timing and availability of effective medical treatments and the ongoing rollout of vaccines. Even if the COVID-19 pandemic does not continue for an extended period, our business could be materially adversely affected by several additional factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the following:

Reduced consumer demand and customer traffic in malls and shopping centers and reduced demand for our wholesale products from our retail partners;

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy, including a recession, or the deterioration of economic conditions in the markets in which we operate, or an increase in unemployment levels could result in customers having less disposable income which could lead to reduced sales of our products;

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could further delay inventory production and fulfillment and our release or delivery of new product offerings or require us to make unexpected changes to our offerings;

“Shelter in Place” and other similar mandated or suggested isolation protocols could disrupt not only our brick and mortar operations but our e-commerce operations as well, particularly if employees are not able to report to work or perform their work remotely;

While we are making efforts to both maintain reductions in operating costs and conserve cash, we may not be successful in doing so;

We are undertaking discussions with our landlords and other vendors to obtain rent and other relief, but we may not be successful in these endeavors. As a result, we may be subject to litigation or other claims;

After the pandemic has subsided, fear of COVID-19, re-occurrence of the outbreak or another pandemic or similar crisis could cause customers to avoid public places where our stores are located such as malls, outlets, and airports;

We have been forced to reduce our workforce, and as a result, there may be obstacles and delays in reopening stores which have remained closed as we may have to hire and train a substantial number of new employees; and

We may be required to revise certain accounting estimates and judgments such as, but not limited to, those related to the valuation of goodwill, long-lived assets and deferred tax assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.

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COVID-19 has also had a significant impact on the countries, including China, from which we and our vendors source products.  We and our vendors rely upon the facilities of third-party manufacturers in other countries to support our business. The outbreak has resulted in significant governmental measures being implemented to control the spread of the virus, including, among others, restrictions on manufacturing and the movement of employees in many other countries. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures designed to contain the spread of the virus, our and our vendors’ third-party manufacturers may not have the materials, capacity, or capability to manufacture our products according to our schedule and specifications. If third-party manufacturers’ operations are curtailed, we and our vendors may need to seek alternate manufacturing sources, which may be more expensive. Alternate sources may not be available or may result in delays in shipments to us from our supply chain and subsequently to our customers, each of which would affect our results of operations. While the disruptions and restrictions on the ability to travel, quarantines, and temporary closures of the facilities of third-party manufacturers and suppliers, as well as general limitations on movement are expected to be temporary, the duration of the production and supply chain disruption, and related financial impact, cannot be estimated at this time. Should the production and distribution disruptions continue for an extended period of time, the impact on our supply chain could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows.

Consumer spending is affected by poor economic conditions and other factors and may significantly harm our business, affecting our financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations.

The success of our business depends to a significant extent upon the level of consumer spending in general and on our product categories. A number of factors may affect the level of consumer spending on merchandise that we offer, including, among other things:

general economic and industry conditions, including the risks associated with recessions in the U.S. and Canada, and the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic;

weather conditions;

economic conditions in the U.K and the ROI and the uncertainty surrounding, as well as the effects of, the withdrawal of the U.K. from the European Union (“Brexit”);

energy costs, which affect gasoline and home heating prices;

the level of consumer debt;

pricing of products;

interest rates;

tax rates, refunds and policies;

war, terrorism and other hostilities; and

consumer confidence in future economic conditions.

Adverse economic conditions and any related decrease in consumer demand for discretionary items could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. The merchandise we sell generally consists of discretionary items. Reduced consumer confidence and spending may result in reduced demand for discretionary items and may force us to take inventory markdowns, decreasing sales and making expense leverage difficult to achieve.  Demand can also be influenced by other factors beyond our control.

Moreover, while we believe that our operating cash flows and borrowing capacity under committed lines of credit will be adequate for our anticipated cash requirements, if the economy were to experience a continued or worsening downturn, if one or more of our revolving credit banks were to fail to honor its commitments under our credit lines or if we were unable to draw on our credit lines for any reason, we could be required to modify our operations for decreased cash flow or to seek alternative sources of liquidity, and such alternative sources might not be available to us.  These same factors could impact our wholesale customers, limiting their ability to buy or pay for merchandise offered by us.

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Failure to protect our reputation could have a material adverse effect on our brand names.

Our success depends in part on the value and strength of the names of our business units. These names are integral to our businesses as well as to the implementation of our strategies for expanding our businesses. Maintaining, promoting, and positioning our brands will depend largely on the success of our marketing and merchandising efforts and our ability to provide high quality merchandise and a consistent, high quality customer experience. Our brands could be adversely affected if we fail to achieve these objectives or if our public image or reputation were to be tarnished by negative publicity.publicity or if adverse information concerning us is posted on social media platforms or similar mediums. Failure to comply, or accusation of failure to comply, with ethical, social, health, product, labor, data privacy, and environmental standards could also jeopardize our reputation and potentially lead to various adverse consumer and employee actions. Any of these events could result in decreased revenue or otherwise adversely affect our business.

Consumer spending is affected by poor economic conditions and other factors and may significantly harm our business, affecting our financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations.
The success of our business depends to a significant extent upon the level of consumer spending in general and on our product categories. A number of factors may affect the level of consumer spending on merchandise that we offer, including, among other things:
general economic, industry and weather conditions;
energy costs, which affect gasoline and home heating prices;
the level of consumer debt;
pricing of products;
interest rates;
tax rates, refunds and policies;
war, terrorism and other hostilities; and
consumer confidence in future economic conditions.

Adverse economic conditions and any related decrease in consumer demand for discretionary items could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. The merchandise we sell generally consists of discretionary items. Reduced consumer confidence and spending may result in reduced demand for discretionary items and may force us to take inventory markdowns, decreasing sales and making expense leverage difficult to achieve. Demand can also be influenced by other factors beyond our control. For example, sales in the Lids Sports Group segment have historically been affected by developments in team sports, and could be adversely impacted by player strikes or other interruptions, as well as by the performance and reputation of certain teams and players.
Moreover, while the Company believes that its operating cash flows and its borrowing capacity under committed lines of credit will be more than adequate for its anticipated cash requirements, if the economy were to experience a renewed downturn, or if one or more of the Company’s revolving credit banks were to fail to honor its commitments under the Company’s credit lines, the Company could be required to modify its operations for decreased cash flow or to seek alternative sources of liquidity, and such alternative sources might not be available to the Company.
These same factors could impact our wholesale customers, limiting their ability to buy or pay for merchandise offered by the Company.



Sales in the Lids Sports Group businesses may be affected by developments in team sports.
Sales in the Lids Sports Group segment may be affected by developments in team sports, including but not limited to the win/loss records of certain teams, the identity of teams in league playoffs and championships, player strikes or other disruptions to seasons, and the performance and reputations of and injuries to certain players. All of these factors are beyond the Company's control.
The Company has initiated a formal process to explore the sale of its Lids Sports Group business, and there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in consummating a sale of the Lids Sports Group business or that the process will not have an adverse impact on the Company’s business.
In February 2018, the Company announced that, as a result of the Board of Directors’ strategic review process, the Company had initiated a formal process to explore the sale of its Lids Sports Group business and that it had retained PJ Solomon as a financial advisor to the Board of Directors and its special committee of four independent directors. No decision has been made to enter into any transaction at this time, and there can be no assurance that this process will result in the sale of the Company’s Lids Sports Group business or the adoption of any other strategic alternative. The sale process may be time-consuming and disruptive to the Company’s business operations, and if the Company is unable to effectively manage the process, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. Additionally, the sale process may result in the incurrence of expenses and could expose the Company to increased risk of claims or other litigation arising in connection with the pursuit of a sale of the Lids Sports Group business.
Any strategic decision will involve risks and uncertainties, and the Company cannot assure its shareholders that the sale of the Lids Sports Group business or any other strategic alternative, if identified, evaluated and consummated, will provide greater value to the Company’s shareholders than that reflected in the Company’s current stock price. Any potential transaction would be dependent upon a number of factors that may be beyond the Company’s control, including, among other factors, market conditions, industry trends and the interest of third parties in the Company’s business.
The Company does not intend to comment regarding the evaluation of the potential sale of the Lids Sports Group business or any other strategic alternatives until such time as the Company’s board of directors has determined the outcome of the process or has deemed disclosure is appropriate. As a consequence, perceived uncertainties related to the future of the Company may result in the loss of potential business opportunities and may make it more difficult for the Company to attract and retain qualified personnel and business partners.

Our business involves a degree of risk related to fashion and other extrinsic demand drivers that are beyond our control.

The majority of our businesses serve a fashion-conscious customer base and depend upon the ability of our buyers and merchandisers to react to fashion trends, to purchase inventory that reflects such trends, and to manage our inventories appropriately in view of the potential for sudden changes in fashion, consumer taste, or other drivers of demand, including the performance and popularity of individual sports teams and athletes.demand.  Failure to execute any of these activities successfully could result in adverse consequences, including lower sales, product margins, operating income and cash flows.


Our future success also depends on our ability to respond to changing consumer preferences, identify and interpret consumer trends, and successfully market new products.


The industry in which we operate is subject to rapidly changing consumer preferences. The continued popularity of our footwear and the development and selection of new lines and styles of footwear with widespread consumer appeal, including consumer acceptance of our footwear, requires us to accurately identify and interpret changing consumer trends and preferences, and to effectively respond in a timely manner. Continuing demand and market acceptance for both existing and new products are uncertain and depend on the following factors:

substantial investment in product innovation, design and development;
development, an ongoing commitment to product quality;quality and
significant and sustained marketing efforts and expenditures, including with respect to the monitoring of consumer trends in footwear specifically and in fashion and lifestyle categories generally.

expenditures.

In assessing our response to anticipated changing consumer preferences and trends, we frequently must make decisions about product designs and marketing expenditures several months in advance of the time when actual consumer acceptance can be determined. As a result, we may not be successful in responding to shifting consumer preferences and trends with


new products that achieve market acceptance. Because of the ever-changing nature of consumer preferences and market trends, a number of companies in our industry, experience periods of both rapid growth, followed by declines, in revenue and earnings. If we fail to identify and interpret changing consumer preferences and trends, or are not successful in responding to these changes with the timely development or sourcing of products that achieve market acceptance, we could experience excess inventories and higher than normal markdowns, returns, order cancellations or an inability to profitably sell our products, and our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.
products.

Our results may be adversely affected by declines in consumer traffic in malls.

The majority of our stores are located within shopping malls and depend to varying degrees on consumer traffic in the malls to generate sales. Declines in mall traffic, whether caused by a shift in consumer shopping preferences or by other factors, such as COVID-19, may negatively impact our ability to maintain or grow our sales in existing stores, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Our results of operations are subject to seasonal and quarterly fluctuations, which could have a material adverse effect on the market price of our stock.

fluctuations.

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fourth quarter sales or earnings by changes in our operations or strategies in other quarters. A significant shortfall in results for the fourth quarter of any year could have a material adverse effect on our annual results of operations and on the market price of our stock. Our quarterly results of operations also may fluctuate significantly based on such factors as:

the timing of any new store openings and renewals;

the timing of new store openings and renewals;

the amount of net sales contributed by new and existing stores;

the amount of net sales contributed by new and existing stores;

the timing of certain holidays and sales events;

the timing of certain holidays and sales events;

changes in quarter end dates due to the 53-week year;

changes in quarter end dates due to the 53 week year;

changes in our merchandise mix;

changes in our merchandise mix;

weather conditions that affect consumer spending; and

general economic, industry and weather conditions that affect consumer spending; and

actions of competitors, including promotional activity.

actions of competitors, including promotional activity.

A failure to increase sales at our existing stores, given our high fixed expense cost structure, and in our e-commerce businesses may adversely affect our stock price and impact our results of operations.

A number of factors have historically affected, and will continue to affect, our comparable sales results and gross margin, including:

consumer trends, such as less disposable income due to the impact of economic conditions, tax policies and other factors;

consumer trends, such as less disposable income due to the impact of economic conditions and tax policies;

the lack of new fashion trends to drive demand in certain of our businesses and the ability of those businesses to adjust to fashion changes on a timely basis;

the lack of new fashion trends to drive demand in certain of our businesses and the ability of those businesses to adjust to fashion changes on a timely basis;

closing of department stores that anchor malls or a significant number of non-anchor mall formats;

closing of department stores that anchor malls;

competition;

competition;

declining mall traffic due to changing customer preferences in the way they shop;

declining mall traffic due to changing customer preferences in the way they shop;

timing of holidays including sales tax holidays and the timing of tax refunds;

timing of holidays including sales tax holidays and the timing of tax refunds;

general regional and national economic conditions;

general regional and national economic conditions;

inclement weather;

inclement weather;

new merchandise introductions and changes in our merchandise mix;

changes in our merchandise mix;

our ability to distribute merchandise efficiently to our stores;

our ability to distribute merchandise efficiently to our stores;

timing and type of sales events, promotional activities or other advertising;


our ability to adapt to changing customer preferences in the ways they digitally shop;

timing and type of sales events, promotional activities or other advertising;

access to allocated product from our vendors;

our ability to adapt to changing customer preferences in the ways they digitally shop;

our ability to execute our business strategy effectively; and

new merchandise introductions;

other external events beyond our control, such as COVID-19.

our ability to execute our business strategy effectively; and
other external events beyond our control.

Our comparable sales have fluctuated in the past, including the composition of our comparable sales between store and digital, and we believe such fluctuations may continue. The unpredictability of our comparable sales may cause our revenue and results of operations to vary from quarter to quarter, and an unanticipated change in revenues or operating income may cause our stock price to fluctuate significantly.

Changes in the retail industry could have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition.


In recent years, the retail industry has experienced consolidation, store closures, bankruptcies and other ownership changes. In the future, retailers in the United StatesU.S. and in foreign markets may further consolidate, undergo restructurings or reorganizations, or realign their affiliations, any of which could decrease the number of stores that carry our products or our licensees’ products or increase the ownership concentration within the retail industry. Changing shopping patterns, including the rapid expansion of online retail shopping, have adversely affected customer traffic in mall and outlet centers, particularly in North America.centers. We expect competition in the e-commerce market will continue to intensify. As a greater portion of consumer expenditures with retailers occurs online and through mobile commerce applications,Growth in e-commerce could result in financial difficulties, including store closures, bankruptcies or liquidations for our brick-and-mortar wholesale customers who fail to successfully integrate their physical retail stores and digital retail may experience financial difficulties, including store closures, bankruptcies or liquidations.compete effectively in the e-commerce market. We cannot control the success of individual malls, and an increase in store closures by other retailers may lead to mall bankruptcies, mall vacancies and reduced foot traffic. A continuation or worsening of these trends could cause financial

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difficulties for one or more of our segments, which, in turn, could substantially increase our credit risk and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.


Our future success will be determined, in part, on our ability to manage the impact of the rapidly changing retail environment and identify and capitalize on retail trends, including technology, enhanced digital capabilities, e-commerce and other process efficiencies that will better service our customers. If we fail to compete successfully, our businesses, market share, results of operations and financial condition will be materially and adversely affected.


Our business is intensely competitive and increased or new competition could have a material adverse effect on us.

The retail footwear headwear, sports apparel and accessory markets are intensely competitive. We currently compete against a diverse group of retailers, including other regional and national specialty stores, department and discount stores, small independents and e-commerce retailers, as well as our own vendors who are increasingly selling direct-to-consumers, which sell products similar to and often identical to those we sell. Our branded businesses, selling footwear at wholesale, also face intense competition, both from other branded wholesale vendors and from private label initiatives of their retailer customers. A number of different competitive factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition, including:

increased operational efficiencies of competitors;

increased operational efficiencies of competitors;

competitive pricing strategies;

competitive pricing strategies;

expansion by existing competitors;

expansion by existing competitors;

expansion of direct-to-consumer selling by our vendors;

expansion of direct-to-consumer by our vendors;

entry by new competitors into markets in which we currently operate; and

entry by new competitors into markets in which we currently operate; and

adoption by existing retail competitors of innovative store formats or sales methods.

adoption by existing retail competitors of innovative store formats or sales methods.




Use of social media may adversely impact our reputation.

Consumers value readily available information concerning retailers and their goods and services and often act on such information without further investigation and without regard to its accuracy. Information concerning us may be posted on social media platforms and similar devices at any time and may be adverse to our reputation or business. The harm may be immediate without affording us an opportunity for redress or correction. Damage to our reputation could result in declines in customer loyalty and sales, affect our vendor relationships, development opportunities and associate retention and otherwise adversely affect our business.

Investments and Infrastructure Risks

We face a number of risks in opening new stores and renewing leases on existing stores.

We expect tomay open new stores, both in regional malls, where most of the operational experience of our U.S. businesses lies, and in other venues including outlet centers, major city street locations, airports and tourist destinations.  We cannot offer assurances that we will be able to open as many stores as we have planned, that any new store will achieve similar operating results to those of our existing stores or that new stores opened in markets in which we operate will not have a material adverse effect on the revenues and profitability of our existing stores.  TheIn addition to the risks already discussed for existing stores, the success of ourany planned expansion will be dependent upon numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control, including the following:

our ability to identify suitable markets and individual store sites within those markets;

our ability to identify suitable markets and individual store sites within those markets;

the competition for suitable store sites;

the competition for suitable store sites;

our ability to negotiate favorable lease terms for new stores and renewals (including rent and other costs) with landlords;

our ability to negotiate favorable lease terms for new stores and renewals (including rent and other costs) with landlords in part due to the consolidation in the commercial real estate market;

our ability to obtain governmental and other third-party consents, permits and licenses necessary to the operation of our stores or otherwise;

our ability to obtain governmental and other third-party consents, permits and licenses needed to construct and operate our stores;

the ability to build and remodel stores on schedule and at acceptable cost;

the ability to build and remodel stores on schedule and at acceptable cost;

the availability of employees to staff new stores and our ability to hire, train, motivate and retain store personnel;

the availability of employees to staff new stores and our ability to hire, train, motivate and retain store personnel;

the effect of changes to laws and regulations, including wage, over-time, and employee benefits laws on store expense;

the effect of changes to laws and regulations, including minimum wage, over-time, and employee benefits laws on store expenses;

the availability of adequate management and financial resources to manage an increased number of stores;

the availability of adequate management and financial resources to manage an increased number of stores;

our ability to adapt our distribution and other operational and management systems to an expanded network of stores; and

our ability to adapt our distribution and other operational and management systems to an expanded network of stores;

unforeseen events, such as COVID-19, could prevent or delay store openings and impact our liquidity needed for store openings.

our ability to attract customers and generate sales sufficient to operate new stores profitably; and
the effect of changes in consumer shopping patterns, including an accelerated shift to online shopping at the expense of in-store shopping, during the term of a lease.

Additionally, the results we expect to achieve during each fiscal quarter are dependent upon opening new stores and renewing leases on existing stores on schedule. If we fall behind new store openings, we will lose expected sales and earnings between the

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planned opening date and the actual opening and may further complicate the logistics of opening stores, possibly resulting in additional delays, seasonally inappropriate product assortments, and other undesirable conditions.

Any acquisitions we make or new businesses we launch, as well as any dispositions of assets or businesses, involve a degree of risk.

Acquisitions have been a component of the Company’sour growth strategy in recent years, and we expect that we may continue to engage in acquisitions or launch new businesses to grow our revenues and meet our other strategic objectives. If any future acquisitions are not successfully integrated with our business, our ongoing operations could be adversely affected. Additionally, acquisitions or new businesses may not achieve desired profitability objectives or result in any anticipated successful expansion of the businesses or concepts, causing lower than expected earnings and cash flow and potentially requiring impairment of goodwill and other intangibles.  Although we review and analyze assets or companies we acquire, such reviews are subject to uncertainties and may not reveal all potential risks. Additionally, although we attempt to obtain protective contractual provisions, such as representations, warranties and indemnities, in connection with acquisitions, we


cannot offer assurance that we can obtain such provisions in our acquisitions or that they will fully protect us from unforeseen costs of, or liabilities associated with, the acquisitions. We may also incur significant costs and diversion of management time and attention in connection with pursuing possible acquisitions even if the acquisition is not ultimately consummated.

Additionally, we have in the past and may decide toin the future divest assets or businesses. Following any such divestitures, we may retain or incur liabilities or costs relating to our previous ownership of the assets or business that we sell. Any required payments on retained liabilities or indemnification obligations with respect to past or future asset or business divestitures could have a material adverse effect on our business or results of operations.


Dispositions may also involve our continued financial involvement in the divested business, such as through transition services agreements and guarantees.  Under these arrangements, performance by the divested businesses or conditions outside our control could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Further, acquisitions and dispositions are often structured such that the purchase price paid or received by us, as applicable, is subject to post-closing adjustments, whether as a result of net working capital adjustments, contingent payments (i.e., earn-outs) or otherwise. Any such adjustments could result in a material change in the consideration paid to or received by us, as applicable, in such transactions.


Goodwill recorded with acquisitions is subject to impairment which could reduce the Company'sprofitability.


In connection with acquisitions, the Company recordswe record goodwill on itsour Consolidated Balance Sheets.  This asset is not amortized but is subject to an impairment test at least annually, where the Company haswe have the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired.  If after such assessment the Company concludeswe conclude that the asset is not impaired, no further action is required. However, if the Company concludes otherwise, it iswe are required to determine the fair value of the asset using a quantitative impairment test that is based on projected future cash flows from the acquired business discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk the Company considerswe consider to be inherent in itsour current business model.  The Company performsWe perform the impairment test annually at

the beginning of itsour fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the value of the asset might be impaired.

Deterioration in the Company’sour market value, whether related to the Company’sour operating performance or to disruptions in the equity markets or deterioration in the operating performance of the business unit with which goodwill is associated, which could require the Companybe caused by events such as, but not limited to, COVID-19, could cause us to recognize the impairment of some or all of the $100.3$38.6 million of goodwill on itsour Consolidated Balance Sheets at February 3, 2018,January 30, 2021, resulting in the reduction of net assets and a corresponding non-cash charge to earnings in the amount of the impairment. During Fiscal 2018, the Company fully impaired goodwill attributed to Lids Sports Group and recorded a non-cash impairment charge $182.2 million.

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Technology, Data Security and Privacy Risks

The operation of the Company’sour business is heavily dependent on itsour information systems.

We depend on a variety of information technology systems for the efficient functioning of our business (including our multiple e-commerce websites) and security of information. Much information essential to our business is maintained electronically, including competitively sensitive information and potentially sensitive personal information about customers and employees.

Despite our preventative efforts, our IT systems and websites may, from time to time be vulnerable to damage or interruption from events such as difficulties in replacing or integrating the systems of acquired businesses, computer viruses, security breaches and power outages.

Our insurance policies may not provide coverage for security breaches and similar incidents or may have coverage limits which may not be adequate to reimburse us for losses caused by security breaches. We also rely on certain hardware and software

vendors, including cloud-service providers, to maintain and periodically upgrade many of these systems so that they can continue to support our business. The software programs supporting many of our systems wereare licensed to the Companyus by independent software developers. The inability of theseour employees and developers or the Companyour inability to continue to maintain and upgrade these information systems and software programs could disrupt or reduce the efficiency of our operations. In addition, costs and potential problems and interruptions associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems and technology or with maintenance or adequate support of existing systems could also disrupt or reduce the efficiency of our operations or leave the Companyus vulnerable to security breaches.

We also rely heavily on our information technology staff. If we cannot meet our staffing needs in this area, we may not be able to fulfill our technology initiatives or to provide maintenance on existing systems.

We are subject to payment-related risks that could increase our operating costs, expose us to fraud or theft, subject us to fraud or theft, subject us to potential liability and potentially disrupt our business.

As a retailer who accepts payments using a variety of methods, including credit and debit cards, installment payment methods, PayPal, and gift cards, the Company iswe are subject to rules, regulations, contractual obligations and compliance requirements, including payment network rules and operating guidelines, data security standards and certification requirements, and rules governing electronic funds transfers.  The regulatory environment related to information security and privacy is increasingly rigorous, with new and constantly changing requirements applicable to our business, such as the European Union's General Protection Regulation


and compliance with those requirements could result in additional costs or accelerate these costs with additional legal and financial exposure for noncompliance.  For certain payment methods, including credit and debit cards, we pay interchange and other fees, which could increase over time and raise our operating costs.  We rely on third parties to provide payment processing services, including the processing of credit cards, debit cards, and other forms of electronic payment.  If these companies become unable to provide these services to us, or if their systems are compromised, it could disrupt our business.

The payment methods that we offer also subject us to potential fraud and theft by persons who seek to obtain unauthorized access to or exploit any weaknesses that may exist in the payment systems.  The payment card industry established October 1, 2015 as the date on which it shifted liability for certain transactions to retailers who are not able to accept EMV card transactions. The CompanyWe completed the implementation of EMVEuropay, Mastercard and Visa ("EMV") technology and received certification in Fiscal 2018,2018; however future upgrades to theour Company's systems could expose the Companyus to the fraudulent use of credit cards and increased costs, including possible fines and restrictions on theour Company's ability to accept payments by credit or debit cards, if the Companywe were not to receive recertification.  Because we accept debit and credit cards for payment, we are also subject to industry data protection standards and protocols, such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (“PCI DSS”), issued by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council. Additionally, we have implemented technology in our stores to allow for the acceptance of Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV)EMV credit transactions and point-to-point encryption. Complying with PCI DSS standards and implementing related procedures, technology and information security measures require significant resources and ongoing attention. However, even asif we comply with PCI DSS standards and offer

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EMV and point-to-point encryption technology in our stores, we may be vulnerable to, and unable to detect and appropriately respond to, data security breaches and data loss, including cybersecurity attacks or other breach of cardholder data.


In addition, the Payment Card Industry (“PCI”) is controlled by a limited number of vendors who have the ability to impose changes in the Payment Card Industry’sPCI’s fee structure and operational requirements on us without negotiation. Such changes in fees and operational requirements may result in our failure to comply with PCI DSS, as well asand cause us to incur significant unanticipated expenses.

A privacy breach, through a cybersecurity incident or otherwise, or failure to comply with privacy laws could materially adversely affect our business.


As part of normal operations, we and our third-party vendors and partners, receive and maintain confidential and personally identifiable information (“PII”) about our customers and employees, and confidential financial, intellectual property, and other information. We regard the protection of our customer, employee, and company information as critical. The regulatory environment surrounding information security and privacy is very demanding, with the frequent imposition of new and changing requirements some of which involve significant costs to implement and significant penalties if not followed properly. Despite our efforts and technology to secure our computer network and systems, a cybersecurity breach, whether targeted, random, or inadvertent, and whether at the hands of cyber criminals, hackers, rogue employees or other persons, may occur and could go undetected for a period of time, resulting in a material disruption of our computer network, a loss of information valuable to our business, including without limitation customer or employee personally identifiable information,PII, and/or theft.   A similar cybersecurity breach to the computer networks and systems of our third-party vendors and partners, including those that are cloud-based, over which we have no control, may occur, leadingand could lead to a material disruption of our computer network and/or the areas of our business that are dependent on the support, services and other products provided by our third-party vendors and partners whichpartners. Our computer networks and our business may be adversely affected by such a breach of our third-party vendors and partners, which could result in a decrease in our e-commerce sales and/or a loss of information valuable to our business, including, without limitation, customerPII of customers or employee personally identifiable information.employees. Such a cyber-incident could result in any of the following:

theft, destruction, loss, misappropriation, or release of confidential financial and other data, intellectual property, customer awards, or customer or employee information, including PII such as payment card information, email addresses, passwords, social security numbers, home addresses, or health information;

theft, destruction, loss, misappropriation, or release of confidential financial and other data, intellectual property, customer awards or loyalty points, or customer or employee information, including personally identifiable information such as payment card information, email addresses, passwords, social security numbers, home addresses, or health information;

operational or business delays resulting from the disruption of our e-commerce sites, computer networks or the computer networks of our third-party vendors and partners and subsequent material clean-up and mitigation costs and activities;

operational or business delays resulting from the disruption of our e-commerce sites, computer networks or the computer networks of our third-party vendors and partners and subsequent material clean-up and mitigation costs and activities;

negative publicity resulting in material reputation or brand damage with our customers, vendors, third-party partners or industry peers;

negative publicity resulting in material reputation or brand damage with our customers, vendors, third-party partners or industry peers;

loss of sales, including those generated through our e-commerce websites; and

loss of sales, including those generated through our e-commerce websites; and

governmental penalties, fines and/or enforcement actions, payment and industry penalties and fines and/or class action and other lawsuits.

governmental penalties, fines and/or enforcement actions, payment and industry penalties and fines and/or class action and other lawsuits.

Any of the above risks, individually or in aggregation, could materially damage our reputation and result in lost sales, governmental and payment card industry fines, and/or class action and other lawsuits, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.lawsuits.  Although we carry cybersecurity insurance, in the event of a cyber-incident, that insurance may not be extensive enough or adequate in scope of coverage or amount to reimburse us for damages we may incur. Further, a significant breach of federal, state, provincial, local or international privacy laws could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, financial position, resultsreputation.

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We are heavily dependent upon our information technology systems to record and process transactions and manage and operate all aspects of our business ranging from product design and testing, production, forecasting, ordering, transportation, sales and distribution, invoicing and accounts receivable management, quick response replenishment, point of sale support and financial management reporting functions.  In addition, we have e-commerce websites.  Given the nature of our business and the significant number of transactions in which we engage on an annual basis, it is essential that we maintain constant operation of our information technology systems and websites and that these systems and our websites operate effectively.  We depend on our in-house information technology employees and third-parties including “cloud” service providers to maintain and periodically update and/or upgrade these systems and our websites to support the growth of our business.  Despite our preventative efforts, our information technology systems and websites may, from time to time, be vulnerable to damage or interruption from events such as difficulties in replacing or integrating the systems of acquired businesses, computer viruses, security breaches and power outages.  Cybersecurity attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and run the gamut from malicious software and ransomware to electronic security breaches to corruption of data and beyond.  We are continually evaluating, improving and upgrading our information technology systems and websites in an effort to address these concerns.  Any such problems or interruptions could result in loss of valuable business data, our customers' or employees' personal information, disruption of our operations and other adverse impacts to our business and require significant expenditures by us to remediate any such failure, problem or breach.
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Operational, Supply Chain and Third PartyThird-Party Risks

Increased operating costs, including those resulting from potential increases in the minimum wage, could have an adverse effect on our results.

Increased operating costs, including those resulting from potential increases in the minimum wage or wage increases reflecting competition in relevant labor markets, store occupancy costs, distribution center costs and other expense items, including healthcare costs, may reduce our operating margin, and by makingmake it more difficult to identify new store locations that we believe will meet our investment return requirements and slow our ability to open stores.requirements. In addition, other employment and healthcare law changes may increase the cost of provided retirement pension and healthcare benefits expenses. Increases in the Company’sour overall employment costs could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial and competitive position.

If we lose key members of management or are unable to attract and retain the talent required for our business, our operating results could suffer.

Our performance depends largely on the efforts and abilities of members of our management team. Our executives have substantial experience and expertise in our business and have made significant contributions to our growth and success. The unexpected future loss of services of one or more key members of our management team could have an adverse effect on our business. In addition, future performance will depend upon our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified employees, including store personnel and field management. If we are unable to do so, our ability to meet our operating goals may be compromised. Finally, our stores are decentralized, are managed through a network of geographically dispersed management personnel and historically experience a high degree of turnover. If we are for any reason unable to maintain appropriate controls on store operations due to turnover or other reasons, including the ability to control losses resulting from inventory and cash shrinkage, our sales and operating margins may be adversely affected. There can be no assurance that we will be able to attract and retain the personnel we need in the future.

The loss of, or disruption in, one of our distribution centers and other factors affecting the distribution of merchandise, including freight cost, could have a material adverse effect onmaterially adversely affect our business and operations.

business.

Each of our operationsdivisions uses a single distribution center to handle all or a significant amount of its merchandise. Most of our operations’ inventory is shipped directly from suppliers to our operations' distribution centers, where the inventory is then processed, sorted and shipped to our stores, to our wholesale customers or to our wholesalee-commerce customers. We depend on the orderly operation of this receiving and distribution process, which depends, in turn, on adherence to shipping schedules and effective management


of the distribution centers. Although we believe that our receiving and distribution process is efficient and well positioned to support our current business and our expansion plans, we cannot offer assurance that we have anticipated all of the changing demands that our expanding operations, particularly our e-commerce operations, will impose on our receiving and distribution system, or that events beyond our control, such as disruptions in operations due to fire or other catastrophic events, labor disagreements or shipping problems (whether in our own or in our third party vendors’ or carriers’ businesses), will not result in delays in the delivery of merchandise to our stores or to our wholesale customers or e-commerce/retail customers.  In addition, to the extent we need to add capacity to distribution centers by either leasing or building new distribution centers or adding capacity at existing centers. Failure to execute on these initiatives may cause disruption in our business. We alsocenters or make changes in our distribution processes from time to time in an effort to improve efficiency and maximize capacity. Wecapacity, we cannot assure that these changes will not result in unanticipated delays or interruptions in distribution. We depend upon Federal Expressthird-parties for shipment of a significant amount of merchandise. Interruptions in the services provided by Federal Expressthird-parties may occasionally result from damage or destruction to our distribution centers; weather-related events; natural disasters; pandemics; trade policy changes or restrictions; tariffs or import-related taxes; third-party strikes, lock-outs, work stoppages or slowdowns;labor disruptions; shipping capacity constraints; third-party contract disputes; military conflicts; acts of terrorism; or other factors beyond our control.  An interruption in service by Federal Expressthird-parties for any reason could cause temporary disruptions in our business, a loss of sales and profits, and other material adverse effects.

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Our freight cost is impacted by changes in fuel prices, through surcharges. Fuel pricessurcharges and surchargesother factors which can affect freight cost both on inbound freight from vendors to our distribution centers and outbound freight from our distribution centers to our stores and wholesale customers. Increases in freight costs, including in connection with increased fuel prices, and surcharges and other factors may increase freight costs and thereby increase our cost of goods sold and our selling and administrative expenses.

An increase in the cost or a disruption in the flow of our imported products may significantly decreasecould adversely affect our sales and profits.

business.

Merchandise originally manufactured and imported from overseas makes up a large proportion of our total inventory. A disruption in the shipping of our imported merchandise or an increase in the cost of those products may significantly decrease our sales and profits. We may be unable to meet our customers’customer demands or pass on price increases to our customers. In addition, if imported merchandise becomes more expensive or unavailable, the transition to alternative sources may not occur in time to meet demand. Products from alternative sources may also be of lesser quality or more expensive than those we currently import. Risks associated with our reliance on imported products include:

disruptions in the shipping and importation of imported products because of factors such as:

disruptions in the shipping and importation of imported products because of factors such as:

raw material shortages, work stoppages, strikes and political unrest;

raw material shortages, work stoppages, strikes and political unrest;

problems with oceanic shipping, including shipping container shortages and delays in ports;

problems with oceanic shipping, including shipping container shortages and delays in ports;

increased customs inspections of import shipments or other factors that could result in penalties causing delays in shipments;

increased customs inspections of import shipments or other factors that could result in penalties causing delays in shipments;

economic crises, natural disasters, pandemics (including COVID-19), international disputes and wars; and

economic crises, natural disasters, international disputes and wars; and

increases in the cost of purchasing or shipping foreign merchandise resulting from:

increases in the cost of purchasing or shipping foreign merchandise resulting from:

imposition of additional cargo or safeguard measures;

imposition of additional cargo or safeguard measures;

denial by the United States of “most favored nation” trading status to or the imposition of quotas or other restriction on imports from a foreign country from which we purchase goods;

denial by the United States of “most favored nation” trading status to or the imposition of quotas or other restriction on imports from a foreign country from which we purchase goods;

changes in import duties, import quotas and other trade sanctions; and

changes in import duties, import quotas and other trade sanctions; and

increases in shipping rates.

increases in shipping rates.

A significantconsiderable amount of the inventory we sell is imported from the People’s Republic of China, which has historically been subject to efforts to increase duty rates or to impose restrictions on imports of certain products.


If we or our suppliers or licensees are unable to source raw materials or finished goods from the countries where we or they wish to purchase them, either because of a regulatory change or for any other reason, or if the cost of doing so should increase, it could have a material adverse effect on our sales and profits.

earnings.

A small portion of the products we buy abroad is priced in foreign currencies and, therefore, we are affected by fluctuating currency exchange rates. In the past, we have entered into foreign currency exchange contracts with major financial institutions to hedge these fluctuations. We mightmay not be able to effectively protect ourselves in the future against currency rate fluctuations, and our financial performance could suffer as a result.fluctuations. Even dollar-denominated foreign purchases may be affected by currency fluctuations as suppliers seek to reflect appreciation in the local currency against the dollar in the price of the products that they provide. You should readSee Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial


Condition and Results of Operations” for more information about our foreign currency exchange rate exposure and any hedging activities.

Data protection requirements are constantly evolving and these requirements could adversely affect our business and operating results.

We have access to collect or maintain information about our customers, and the protection of that data is critical to our business.  The regulatory environment surrounding information security and privacy continues to evolve and new laws are increasingly giving customers the right to control how their personal data is used.  One such law is the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").  Our manufacturingfailure to comply with the obligations of GDPR and distributing operations are subject tosimilar U.S. federal and state laws, including California privacy laws, could in the risks of doing business abroad, particularlyfuture result in China,significant penalties which could affect our ability to obtain products from foreign suppliers or control the costs of our products.


Because most of our products are manufactured in China, the possibility of adverse changes in trade or political relations with China, political instability in China, increases in labor costs, the occurrence of prolonged adverse weather conditions or a natural disaster such as an earthquake or typhoon, or the outbreak of a pandemic disease in China could severely interfere with the manufacturing and/or shipment of our products and would have a material adverse effect

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on our business and results of operations.  Our business operations may be adversely affected by the current and future political environment in the Communist Party of China. China’s government has exercised and continues to exercise substantial control over virtually every sector of the Chinese economy through regulation and state ownership. Our ability to source products from China may be adversely affected by changes in Chinese laws and regulations, including those relating to taxation, import and export tariffs, raw materials, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and other matters. Under its current leadership, China’s government has been pursuing economic reform policies that encourage private economic activity and greater economic decentralization. There is no assurance, however, that China’s government will continue to pursue these policies, or that it will not significantly alter these policies from time to time without notice. A change in policies by the Chinese governmentData protection compliance could adversely affect our interests by, among other factors: changes in laws, regulations or the interpretation thereof, confiscatory taxation, restrictions on currency conversion, imports or sources of supplies, or the expropriation or nationalization of private enterprises. In addition, electrical shortages, labor shortages or work stoppages may extend the production time necessary to produce our orders, and there may be circumstances in the future where we may havealso cause us to incur premium freight charges to expedite the delivery of product to our customers. If we incursubstantial costs, forego a significantsubstantial amount of premium freight charges, our gross profit willrevenue or be negatively affected if we are unablesubject to pass on those charges to our customers.

business risk associated with system changes and new business processes.

We are dependent on third-party vendors and licensors for the merchandise we sell.

We do not manufacture the merchandise we sell. This means thatsell, and our Licensed Brands business is dependent on third-party licenses.  Accordingly, our product supply is subject to the ability and willingness of third-party suppliers to deliver merchandise we order on time and in the quantities and of the quality we need. In addition, a material portion of our retail footwear sales consists of products marketed under brands, belonging to unaffiliated vendors, which have fashion significance to our customers. Our core retail hat and sports apparel businesses are dependent upon products bearing sports and other logos, each generally controlled by a single licensee/vendor. If those vendors were to decide not to sell to us or to limit the availability of their products to us, or if they become unable because of economic conditions, COVID-19, work stoppages, strikes, political unrest, raw materials supply disruptions, or any other reason to supply us with products, we could be unable to offer our customers the products they wish to buy and could lose their business to competitors.business. Additionally, manufacturers are required to remain in compliance with certain wage, labor and environment-related laws and regulations. Delayed compliance or failure to comply with such laws and regulations by our vendors could adversely affect our ability to obtain products generally or at favorable costs, affecting our overall ability to maintain and manage inventory levels.

The manufacture of our products and our distributing operations are subject to the risks of doing business abroad, including in China, which could affect our ability to obtain products from foreign suppliers or control the costs of our products.

While we have taken action to diversify our sourcing base outside of China, since a portion of our products are manufactured in China, the possibility of adverse changes in trade or political relations with China, political instability, increases in labor costs, the occurrence of prolonged adverse weather conditions or a natural disaster such as an earthquake or typhoon, or the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic or the outbreak of another pandemic disease in China could severely interfere with the manufacturing and/or shipment of our products and would have a material adverse effect on our operations. Our Licensed Brands business operations may be adversely affected by the current and future political environment in China. Our ability to source products from China may be adversely affected by changes in Chinese laws and regulations (or the interpretation thereof), including those relating to taxation, import and export tariffs, raw materials, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and other matters. Under its current leadership, China’s Communist Party has been pursuing economic reform policies; however, there is dependentno assurance that China’s government will continue to pursue these policies, or that it will not significantly alter these policies without notice. Policy changes could adversely affect our interests through, among other factors: changes in laws and regulations, confiscatory taxation, restrictions on third-party licenses. The Dockers license agreement expires November 30, 2018. Ifcurrency conversion, imports or sources of supplies, or the Company isexpropriation or nationalization of private enterprises. In addition, electrical shortages, labor shortages or work stoppages may extend the production time necessary to produce our orders. There may be circumstances in the future where we may have to incur premium freight charges to expedite the delivery of product to our customers which could negatively affect our gross profit if we are unable to renew the license under satisfactory terms and conditions, the Company could lose approximately $70 million in sales from the loss of the footwear license.

pass on those charges to our customers.

Legal, Regulatory, Global and Other External Risks

Use of social media may subject us to fines or other penalties.
There has been a substantial increase in the use of social media platforms and similar devices, including blogs, social media websites, and other forms of internet-based communications, which allow individuals access to a broad audience of consumers and other interested persons. As laws and regulations rapidly evolve to govern the use of these platforms and devices, the failure by us, our associates or third parties acting at our direction to abide by applicable laws and regulations in the use of these platforms and devices could adversely impact our reputation or subject us to fines or other penalties.
If we are unsuccessful in establishing

Establishing and protecting our intellectual property the value ofis critical to our brands could be adversely affected.

business.

Our ability to remain competitive is dependent upon our continued ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights in the U.S. and internationally for all of our lines of business.businesses. We rely on a combination of trade secret, patent, trademark, copyright and other laws, license agreements and other contractual provisions and technical


measures to protect our intellectual property rights; however, some countries’ lawscountries do not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as the U.S. laws do.

Our business could be significantly harmed if we are not able to protect our intellectual property, or if a court found us to be infringing on other persons’others’ intellectual property rights. Any future intellectual property lawsuits or threatened lawsuits in which we are involved, either as a plaintiff or as a defendant, could cost us a significant amount of time and money and distract management’s

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attention from operating our business. If we do not prevail on any intellectual property claims, then we may have to change our manufacturing processes, products or trade names, any of which could reduce our profitability.

Our business and results of operations are subject to a broad range of uncertainties arising out of world and domestic events.

Our business and results of operations are subjectmay experience a material adverse impact due to uncertainties arising out of world and domestic events, which may impact not only consumer demand, but also our ability to obtain the products we sell, most of which are produced outside the countries in which we operate. These uncertainties may include a global economic slowdown, changes in consumer spending or travel, increase in fuel prices, and the economic consequences of pandemics such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, military action or terrorist activities and increased regulatory and compliance burdens related to governmental actions in response to a variety of factors, including but not limited to national security and anti-terrorism concerns and concerns about climate change. Any future events arising as a result of terrorist activity or other world events may have a material adverse impact on our business, including the demand for and our ability to source products, and consequently on our results of operations and financial condition.

The increasing scope of our non-U.S. operations exposes our performance to risks including foreign, political, legal and economic conditions and exchange rate fluctuations.

Our performance depends in part on general economic conditions affecting all countries in which we do business. The British decision to exitbusiness, including the impact of Brexit.  Although the U.K. and the European Union could(“E.U.”) entered into the E.U.-U.K. Trade and Cooperation Agreement on December 30, 2020, uncertainty remains about the impact on our business in the U.K. and the ROI, including impact on tariffs, shipping costs, consumer demand and currency rates, pricesfluctuations.

In addition, across all of our markets, we could be adversely impacted by changes in trade policies, labor, tax or other laws and regulations, intellectual property rights and supply chain.chain logistics. We are also dependent on foreign manufacturers for the products we sell, and our inventory is subject to cost and availability of foreign materials and labor. In addition to the other risks disclosed herein, demand for our product offering in our non-U.S. operations is also subject to local market conditions. As a result, there can be no assurance that Schuh's or our Canadian operations' future performance will not be adversely affected by economic conditions in their markets.

As we expand our international operations, we also increase our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations. Sales from stores outside the U.S. are denominated in the currency of the country in which these operations or stores are located and changes in foreign exchange rates affect the translation of the sales and earnings of these businesses into U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. Additionally, inventory purchase agreements may also be denominated in the currency of the country where the vendor resides.


As

If the U.S. dollar strengthens relative to foreign currencies, the Company'sour revenues and profits are reduced when converted into U.S. dollars and the Company'sour margins may be negatively impacted by the increase in product costs. Although the Companywe typically hashave sought to mitigate the negative impacts of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through price increases and further actions to reduce costs, the Companywe may not be able to fully offset the impact, if at all.

The Company’s success depends, in part,imposition of tariffs on its ability to manage these various foreign currency impacts as changes inour products could adversely affect our business.

Tax and trade policies, tariffs and regulations affecting trade between the value of the U.S. dollar relative toUnited States and other currenciescountries could have a material adverse effect on the Company’sour business, and results of operations.


operations and liquidity. We source a significant portion of our merchandise from manufacturers located outside the U.S., including from China. Existing and potential future tariffs on certain imported products could result in an increase in prices for those products. In addition, tariffs could also increase the costs of our U.S. suppliers, causing those suppliers to also increase the costs of their products. If we are unable to pass along increased costs to our customers, our gross margins could be adversely affected. Alternatively, tariffs may cause us to shift production to other countries, resulting in significant costs and disruption to our business. In addition, further imposition of tariffs by the United States or other countries could have a significant adverse effect on world trade and the world economy.  

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Our ability to source our merchandise profitably or at all could be hurt if new trade restrictions are imposed, existing trade restrictions become more burdensome or disruptions occur at our suppliers or at the ports.


Trade restrictions, including increased tariffs, safeguards or quotas, on footwear, apparel and accessories could increase the cost or reduce the supply of merchandise available to us. We source our footwear and accessory products from foreign manufacturers located in Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Portugal, Peru Romania, Taiwan, Tunisia and Vietnam, and our retail operations sell primarily branded products from third partiesthird-parties who source primarily overseas. The investments we are making to develop our sourcing capabilities may not be successful and may, in turn, have an adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations.


There are quotas and trade restrictions on certain categories of goods and apparel from China and countries that are not subject to the World Trade Organization Agreement, which could have a significant impact on our sourcing patterns in the future. In addition, political uncertainty in the United States may result in significant changes to United StatesU.S. trade policies, treaties and tariffs, including trade policies and tariffs regarding China, including the potential disallowance of tax


deductions for imported merchandise or the imposition of unilateral tariffs on imported products.. These developments, or the perception that any of them could occur, may have a material adverse effect on global economic conditions and the stability of global financial markets, and may significantly reduce global trade and, in particular, trade between these nations and the United States.trade. Any of these factors could depress economic activity, restrict our sourcing from suppliers and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and affect our strategy in Asia and elsewhere around the world.operations. We cannot predict whether any of the countries in which our merchandise is currently manufactured or may be manufactured in the future will be subject to additional trade restrictions imposed by the U.S. and foreign governments, nor can we predict the likelihood, type or effect of any such restrictions. Trade restrictions, including increased tariffs or quotas, embargoes, safeguards and customs restrictions against items we source from foreign manufacturers could increase the cost, delay shipping or reduce the supply of products available to us or may require us to modify our current business practices, any of which could hurt our profitability.

We rely on our suppliers to manufacture and ship the products they produce for us in a timely manner. We also rely on the free flow of goods through open and operational ports worldwide. Labor disputes and other disruptions at various ports or at our suppliers could increase costs for us and delay our receipt of merchandise, particularly if these disputes result in work slowdowns, lockouts, strikes or other disruptions.

We are subject to regulatory proceedings and litigation and to regulatory changes that could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We are party to certain lawsuits, governmental investigations, and regulatory proceedings, including the proceedings arising out of alleged environmental contamination relating to historical operations of the Company and various suits involving current operations as disclosed in Item 3, "Legal Proceedings" and Note 1316 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  If these or similar matters are resolved against us, our results of operations, our cash flows, or our financial condition could be adversely affected.  The costs of defending such lawsuits and responding to such investigations and regulatory proceedings may be substantial and their potential to distract management from day-to-day business is significant. Moreover, with retail operations in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland and Germany,ROI, we are subject to federal, state, provincial, territorial, local and foreign regulations, which impose costs and risks on our business. Numerous states and municipalities as well as the federal government of the U.S. are proposing or implementinghave implemented changes to minimum wage, overtime, employee leave, employee benefit requirements and other requirements that will increase costs. Changes in regulations could make compliance more difficult and costly, and violationsfailure to comply with these requirements, including even a seemingly minor infraction, could result in liability for damages or penalties.

New accounting guidance

Financial Risks

Our indebtedness is subject to floating interest rates.

Borrowings under our credit facility bear interest at varying rates, some of which are based on LIBOR, and expose us to interest rate risk. If interest rates were to increase, our debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness referred to above would

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increase even if the principal amount borrowed remained the same, and our net income and cash flows will correspondingly decrease.

In addition, on November 30, 2020, the International Exchange (ICE) Benchmark Association, which administrates LIBOR, announced that it intends to begin a phase out of LIBOR at the end of 2021, by ceasing (i) entering into new contracts that use LIBOR as a reference rate by December 31, 2021 and (ii) publication of two LIBOR rates (one-week and two-month) after December 31, 2021, while the remaining LIBOR rates (overnight, one-month, three-month, six-month and 12-month) will be retired on June 30, 2023. It is unclear if LIBOR will cease to exist at that time or changes in the interpretationif new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established such that it continues to exist after 2023. The expected phase out of LIBOR could cause market volatility or application of existing accounting guidance coulddisruption and may adversely affect our financial performance.


The implementationaccess to the capital markets and cost of new accounting standards could require certain systems, internal process and other changes that could increasefunding.  Furthermore, while our operating costs, and also could resultcredit facility contains provisions providing for alternative rate calculations in changes to our financial statements. In particular, the implementation of accounting standards related to leases, as issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) are requiring us to make significant changes to our lease management and other accounting systems, and will result in a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and related accounting pronouncements, implementation guidelines and interpretations with regard to a wide range of matters that are relevant to our business involve many subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by our management. Changes inevent LIBOR is unavailable, these rules or their interpretation or changes in underlying assumptions, estimates or judgments by our management could significantly change our reported or expected financial performance.

Financial Risks

Pension funding and costs are dependent upon several economic assumptions which if changed may cause our future earnings and cash flow to fluctuate significantly.

The impact of our pension plan on our U.S. generally accepted accounting principles earningsprovisions may be volatile in that the amount of expense we record for our pension plan may materially change from year to year because those calculations are sensitive to funding levels as well as changes in several key economic assumptions, including interest rates, rates of return on plan assets, and other actuarial assumptions including participant mortality estimates. Changes in these factors also affect our plan funding, cash flow and shareholders’ equity. In addition, the funding of our pension plan may be subject to changes caused by legislative or regulatory actions.


We will make contributions to fund the pension plan when considered necessary or advantageous to do so. The macro-economic factors discussed above, including the return on assets and the minimum funding requirements established by government funding or taxing authorities, or established by other agreement, may influence future funding requirements. A significant decline in the fair value of the assets in our pension plan, or other adverse changes to our pension plan could require us to make significant funding contributions and affect cash flows in future periods.
more expensive.

Changes in our effective income tax rate could adversely affect our net earnings.

A number of factors influence our effective income tax rate, including changes in tax law, tax treaties, interpretation of existing laws, including the newly enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Act"), and our ability to sustain our reporting positions on examination.  Changes in any of those factors could change our effective tax rate, which could adversely affect our net earnings and liquidity.  In addition, our operations outside of the United States may cause greater volatility in our effective tax rate.

The Act significantly revised U.S. federal corporate income tax law, including

We continue to expect the creation of a one-time "transition tax" on untaxedaccumulated earningsUnited States Treasury and profits of certain non-U.S. corporations. While our analysis of the Act’s impact on

our cash tax liability and financial condition has not identified any overall material adverse effect, we are still evaluating the effects of the Act on us and there are a number of uncertainties and ambiguities as to the interpretation and application of many of the provisions in the Act. In the absence of guidance on these issues, we will use what we believe are reasonable interpretations and assumptions in interpreting and applying the Act for purposes of determining our cash and book tax liabilities and results of operations, which may change as we receive additional clarification and implementation guidance and as the interpretation of the Act evolves over time. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service couldto issue subsequentregulations and other guidance or take positions on audit that differ from the interpretations and assumptions that we previously made, which could have a material adverse effectimpact on our casheffective tax liabilities, resultsrate in future periods.

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ITEM 1B, UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.


ITEM 2, PROPERTIES

At January 30, 2021, we operated 1,460 retail footwear and accessory stores throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom and the ROI. New shopping center store leases in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada typically are for a term of approximately 10 years. New store leases in the United Kingdom and the ROI typically have terms of between 10 and 15 years. We have leases with fixed base rental payments, rental payments based on a percentage of retail sales over contractual amounts and others with predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rental payments based on a defined consumer price index or percentage.

The general location, use and approximate size of our principal properties are set forth below:

Location

 

Owned/

Leased

 

Segment

 

Use

 

Approximate

Area

Square

Feet

 

 

Lebanon, TN

 

Owned

 

Journeys Group

 

Distribution warehouse and administrative offices

 

 

563,000

 

 

Nashville, TN

 

Leased

 

Various

 

Corporate headquarters

 

 

306,455

 

(1)

Bathgate, Scotland

 

Owned

 

Schuh Group

 

Distribution warehouse

 

 

244,644

 

 

Chapel Hill, TN

 

Owned

 

Licensed Brands

 

Distribution warehouse

 

 

182,000

 

 

Fayetteville, TN

 

Owned

 

Johnston & Murphy Group

 

Distribution warehouse

 

 

178,500

 

 

Deans Industrial Estate, Livingston, Scotland

 

Owned

 

Schuh Group

 

Distribution warehouse and administrative offices

 

 

106,813

 

 

Nashville, TN

 

Owned

 

Journeys Group

 

Distribution warehouse

 

 

63,000

 

 

See Item 1, "Business — Properties".

(1)

We occupy almost 100% of our corporate headquarters building.  The lease on the Nashville office expires in April 2022.



On February 10, 2020, we announced plans for our new corporate headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. We entered into a lease agreement, which was subsequently amended, for approximately 182,000 square feet of office space which will replace our current corporate headquarters office lease. The term of the lease is 15 years, with two options to extend for an additional period of five years each. We believe that all leases of properties that are material to our operations may be renewed, or that alternative properties are available, on terms not materially less favorable to us than existing leases.


Environmental Matters
New York State Environmental Matters
In April 2015, the Company received from The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), a Notice of Potential Liability and Demand for Costs pursuant

From time to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) (the "Notice") regarding the site in Gloversville, New York of a former leather tannery operated by the Company and by other, unrelated parties. The Notice demanded payment of approximately $2.2 million of response costs claimed by EPA to have been incurred to conduct assessments and removal activities at the site. In February 2017, the Company and EPA entered into a settlement agreement resolving EPA's claim for past response costs in exchange for a payment by the Company of $1.5 million which was paid in May 2017. The Company's environmental insurance carrier has reimbursed the Company for 75% of the settlement amount,time, we are subject to a $500,000 self-insured retention. The Company does not expectlegal and/or administrative proceedings incidental to our business. It is the opinion of management that the matteroutcome of pending legal and/or administrative proceedings will have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations.


Whitehall Environmental Matters
The Company has performed sampling and analysis of soil, sediments, surface water, groundwater and waste management areas at the Company's former Volunteer Leather Company facility in Whitehall, Michigan.

In October 2010, the Company and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment entered into a Consent Decree providing for implementation of a remedial Work Plan for the facility site designed to bring the site into compliance with applicable regulatory standards. The Work Plan's implementation is substantially complete and the Company expects, based on its present understanding of the condition of the site, that its future obligations with respect to the site will be limited to periodic monitoring and that future costs related to the site should not have a material effect on itsour financial condition orposition and results of operations.

Accrual for Environmental Contingencies
Related to all outstanding environmental contingencies, the Company had accrued $3.0 million as of February 3, 2018, $4.4 million as of January 28, 2017 and $14.5 million as of January 30, 2016. All such provisions reflect the Company's estimates of the most likely cost (undiscounted, including both current and noncurrent portions) of resolving the contingencies, based on facts and circumstances as of the time they were made. The Company paid $10.0 million of the accrued total at January 30, 2016 in August 2016. There is no assurance that relevant facts and circumstances will not change, necessitating future changes to the provisions. Such contingent liabilities are included in the liability arising from provision for discontinued operations on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets because it relates to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company has made pretax accruals for certain of these contingencies, including approximately $0.6 million in Fiscal 2018, $0.6 million in Fiscal 2017 and $0.8 million in Fiscal 2016. These charges are included in provision for discontinued operations, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and represent changes in estimates.

Other Matters
On February 22, 2017, a former employee of a subsidiary of the Company filed a putative class and collective action, Shumate v. Genesco, Inc., et al., in the U.S District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, alleging violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and Ohio wages and hours law including failure to pay minimum wages and overtime to the subsidiary's store managers and seeking back pay, damages, penalties, and declaratory and injunctive relief. On April 21, 2017, a former employee of the same subsidiary filed a putative class and collective action, Ward v. Hat World, Inc., in the Superior Court for the State of Washington, alleging violations of the FLSA and certain Washington wages and hours laws, including, among others, failure to pay overtime to certain loss prevention investigators, and seeking back pay, damages, attorneys' fees and other relief. A total of seven loss prevention investigators elected to join the suit at the expiration of the opt-in period. The Company has removed the case to federal court and the court has approved its transfer to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. On May 19, 2017, two former employees of the same subsidiary filed a putative class and collective action, Chen and Salas v. Genesco Inc., et al., in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging violations of the FLSA and certain Illinois and New York wages and hours laws, including, among others, failure to pay overtime to store managers, and also seeking back pay, damages, statutory penalties, and declaratory and injunctive relief. On March 8, 2018, the court granted the Company's motion to transfer venue to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. On March 9, 2018, a former employee of the same subsidiary filed a putative class action in the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts claiming violations of the Massachusetts Overtime Law, M.G.L.C. 151§1A, by failing to pay overtime to employees classified as store managers, and seeking restitution, an incentive award, treble damages, interest, attorneys fees and costs. The Company disputes the material allegations in each of these complaints and intends to defend the matters.


On April 30, 2015, an employee of a subsidiary of the Company filed an action, Stewart v. Hat World, Inc., et al., under the California Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act on behalf of herself, the State of California, and other non-exempt, hourly-paid employees of the subsidiary in California, seeking unspecified damages and penalties for various alleged violations of the California Labor Code, including failure to pay for all hours worked, minimum wage and overtime violations, failure to provide required meal and rest periods, failure to timely pay wages, failure to provide complete and accurate wage statements, and failure to provide full reimbursement of business-related costs and expenses incurred in the course of employment. On March 5, 2018, the court issued a proposed statement of decision in the first phase of the case, tentatively finding that the plaintiff is an "aggrieved employee" with regard to meal period and rest break claims only, and not

Further information with respect to any other violations allegedthis item may be found in the complaint and that she can represent other employees only with respect to meal and rest break claims. The Company disputes the material allegations in the complaint and intends to continue defending the matter.


In additionNote 16 to the matters specifically describedConsolidated Financial Statements included in this Item 3, the Company8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," which is a party to other legal and regulatory proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary courseincorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 4, MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.


ITEM 4A, INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The officers of the Company are generally elected at the first meeting of the Board of Directors following the annual meeting of shareholders and hold office until their successors have been chosen and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal. The name, age and office of each of the Company’s executive officers and certain information relating to the business experience of each are set forth below:


Robert J. Dennis, 64, Chairman,

Mimi Eckel Vaughn, 54, Board Chair,President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Dennis joined the Company in 2004 as chief executive officer of the Company’s acquired Hat World business. Mr. Dennis was named senior vice president of the Company in June 2004 and executive vice president and chief operating officer, with oversight responsibility for all the Company’s operating divisions, in October 2005. Mr. Dennis was named president of the Company in October 2006 and chief executive officer in August 2008. Mr. Dennis was named chairman in February 2010, which became effective April 1, 2010. Mr. Dennis joined Hat World in 2001 from Asbury Automotive, where he was employed in senior management roles beginning in 1998. Mr. Dennis was with McKinsey and Company, an international consulting firm, from 1984 to 1997, and became a partner in 1990.


Mimi Eckel Vaughn, 51, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Vaughn joined the Company in September 2003 as vice president of strategy and business development. She was named senior vice president, strategy and business development in October 2006, senior vice president of strategy and shared services in April 2009 and senior vice president - finance and chief financial officer in February 2015. The Company has announcedIn May 2019, Ms. Vaughn will bewas named senior vice president and chief operating officer upon the appointment of her successorand continued to serve as senior vice president - finance and chief financial officer.officer until her replacement was appointed in June 2019. In October 2019, Ms. Vaughn was appointed to become president and a member of the board of directors. Ms. Vaughn was appointed chief executive officer of the Company on February 2, 2020. In July 2020, Ms. Vaughn was appointed Board chair of the Company. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Vaughn was executive vice president of business development and marketing, and acting chief financial officer from 2000 to 2001, for Link2Gov Corporation in Nashville. From 1993 to 1999, she was a consultant at McKinsey and Company in Atlanta.

David E. Baxter, 51,

Thomas Allen George, 65, Senior Vice President.President – Finance and Interim Chief Financial Officer.Mr. BaxterGeorge joined the Company in June 2016December 2020 as president and chief executive officer of the Lids Sports Group and ainterim senior vice president of the Company. From 2014 until he joined the Company in 2016,finance and chief financial officer.  Mr. Baxter was a business consultant specializing in sports licensing. From 2006George has 40 years of experience, including 30 years as chief financial officer of public and private companies. Prior to 2014,joining Genesco, he was chief financial officer of Deckers Outdoor Corporation d/b/a Deckers Brands, a global footwear company, for nine years and prior to that was chief financial officer of Oakley, a global eyewear brand.  He has served in this same capacity at companies in the technology and medical device industries.

Daniel E. Ewoldsen, 51, Senior Vice President. Mr. Ewoldsen is a 17-year Johnston & Murphy veteran.  He joined Johnston & Murphy in 2003 as vice president Sports Licensed Division, adidas/Reebok. Mr. Baxterstore operations and was later promoted to vice president store and consumer sales in 2006.  He was named executive vice president, Sports Performance, adidas AmericaJohnston & Murphy Retail and E-Commerce in 2010.


Jonathan D. Caplan, 64, Senior Vice President. Mr. Caplan rejoined the Company in 2002 as chief executive officer of the branded group and2013, president of Johnston & Murphy Group in February 2018 and named senior vice president of Genesco in July 2019.  Prior to joining Genesco, Mr. Ewoldsen was with Wilsons Leather from 1996 to 2002 serving in roles with increasing responsibilities, including vice president of stores for the El Portal division.

Mario Gallione, 60, Senior Vice President.  Mr. Gallione is a 43-year veteran of Genesco.  He began his career as a Jarman sales associate in 1977.  He was promoted to manager and served in a variety of sales management positions until 1987 when he was promoted as a merchandiser trainee and rose through the ranks to divisional merchandise manager for Journeys in 1994 and vice president in 1998.  In October 2006, he was named senior vice president, general merchandise manager of Journeys Group.  In 2010, he was named chief merchandising officer of Journeys Group.  In September 2017, Mr. Gallione was named president of Journeys and in July 2019, he was named senior vice president of the Company in November 2003.Genesco.

Scott E. Becker, 53, Senior Vice President - General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.  In October 2019, Mr. Caplan firstBecker joined the Company in June 1982 and served as president of Genesco’s Laredo-Code West division from December 1985 to May 1992. After that time, Mr. Caplan was president of Stride Rite’s Children’s Group and then its Ked’s Footwear division, from 1992 to 1996. He wassenior vice president, new business development and strategy, for Service Merchandise Corporation from 1997 to 1998. Prior to rejoining Genesco in October 2002, Mr. Caplan served as president and chief executive officer of Hi-Tec Sports North America beginning in 1998.



Roger G. Sisson, 54, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel. Mr. Sisson joined the Company in 1994 as assistant general counsel, and corporate secretary. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Becker served in a variety of roles with increasing responsibility for Nissan Group of North America and Latin America since 2006. Since 2009, he was elected secretary in February 1994. He was named general counsel in January 1996, vice president in November 2003, anda senior vice president with responsibilities for Nissan’s legal, government affairs, finance, strategy and administration. From 2006 to 2009, he served as Nissan’s general counsel, corporate secretary and vice president, legal and government affairs. Prior to joining Nissan, Mr. Becker served in October 2006.

various legal roles at Sears Holdings Corporation.  Mr. Becker began his legal career with several Chicago area law firms.

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Parag D. Desai,43, 46, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Shared Services. Mr. Desai joined the Company in 2014 as senior vice president of strategy and shared services. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Desai spent 14 years with McKinsey and Company, including seven years as a partner. Previously, Mr. Desai also held business development and technology positions at Outpace Systems and Booz Allen & Hamilton.


Paul D. Williams, 63,

Brently G. Baxter, 55, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.Officer. Mr. WilliamsBaxter joined the Company in 1977, was named director of corporateSeptember 2019 as vice president and chief accounting officer. Mr. Baxter most recently served as group vice president, controller and financial reporting in 1993principal accounting officer for Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc., a position he held since 2017. From 2014 and 2016, he served as senior vice president, controller and chief accounting officer in April 1995. He was namedfor Stein Mart, Inc. From 2006 to 2014, he served as vice president, in October 2006.


accounting, treasury and corporate controller for PetSmart, Inc. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Baxter served as vice president and controller for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

Matthew N. Johnson, 53, 56, Vice President andTreasurer. Mr. Johnson joined the Company in 1993 as manager, corporate finance and was elected assistant treasurer in December 1993. He was elected treasurer in June 1996. He was named vice president finance in October 2006 and renamed treasurer in April 2011 after a period of service as chief financial officer of one of the Company's divisions. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Johnson was a vice president in the corporate and institutional banking division of The First National Bank of Chicago.



ITEM 5, MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUERPURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information

The Company’s common

Our stock is listedtraded on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: GCO). The following table sets forth forunder the periods indicated the high and low sales prices of the common stock as shown in the New York Stock Exchange Composite Transactions listed in the Wall Street Journal.

Fiscal Year ended January 28, 2017
 High Low
       1st Quarter$72.63
 $60.81
2nd Quarter69.94
 57.23
3rd Quarter74.21
 47.66
4th Quarter72.00
 51.91

Fiscal Year ended February 3, 2018
 High Low
       1st Quarter$63.50
 $49.85
2nd Quarter55.30
 28.88
3rd Quarter33.75
 20.90
4th Quarter37.05
 23.25

symbol "GCO".

There were approximately 1,6001,350 common shareholders of record on March 16, 2018.

The Company has12, 2021.

We have not paid cash dividends in respectto our holders of itsour Common Stock since 1973.  The Company’sOur ability to pay cash dividends in respectto our holders of its common stock is subject to various restrictions. See Notes 6 and 8Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources – Sources of Liquidity” for information regarding restrictions on dividends and redemptionsredemption of capital stock.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.


Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

None.


In September 2019, the Board authorized a $100 million share repurchase program, pursuant to which we may repurchase shares of our common stock, par value $1.00 per share, with an aggregate gross purchase price of up to $100 million.  We have $89.7 million remaining as of January 30, 2021 under such share repurchase program.  During the three and twelve months ended January 30, 2021, we did not make any repurchases under this program.

Equity Compensation Plan Information


Refer to Part III, Item 12, "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters" included elsewhere in this report.


ITEM 6, SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Financial Summary
In Thousands except per common share data, Financial Statistics and Other Data (End of Year)Fiscal Year End
 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Results of Operations Data         
Net sales$2,907,016
 $2,868,341
 $3,022,234
 $2,859,844
 $2,624,972
Depreciation and amortization78,326
 75,768
 79,011
 74,326
 67,135
Earnings (loss) from operations(96,249) 141,960
 151,251
 167,266
 163,435
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes(101,661) 151,414
 151,533
 156,989
 158,860
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations(111,430) 97,859
 95,381
 99,373
 92,982
Provision for discontinued operations, net(409) (428) (812) (1,648) (329)
Net earnings (loss)$(111,839) $97,431
 $94,569
 $97,725
 $92,653
Per Common Share Data         
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations         
Basic$(5.80) $4.87
 $4.17
 $4.23
 $3.99
Diluted(5.80) 4.85
 4.15
 4.19
 3.94
Discontinued operations         
Basic(0.02) (0.02) (0.04) (0.07) (0.01)
Diluted(0.02) (0.02) (0.04) (0.07) (0.02)
Net earnings (loss)         
Basic(5.82) 4.85
 4.13
 4.16
 3.98
Diluted(5.82) 4.83
 4.11
 4.12
 3.92
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Data         
Total assets**$1,315,353
 $1,440,999
 $1,540,057
 $1,578,991
 $1,437,131
Long-term debt88,385
 82,905
 111,765
 28,958
 33,433
Non-redeemable preferred stock1,052
 1,060
 1,077
 1,274
 1,305
Common equity828,122
 919,993
 954,079
 995,533
 914,885
Capital expenditures127,853
 93,970
 100,652
 103,111
 98,456
Financial Statistics         
Earnings (loss) from operations as a percent of net sales(3.3)% 4.9% 5.0% 5.8% 6.2%
Book value per share (common equity divided by common shares outstanding)$41.61
 $46.31
 $43.70
 $41.43
 $38.25
Working capital (in thousands)**$438,020
 $407,587
 $447,504
 $413,449
 $428,208
Current ratio**2.7
 2.3
 2.4
 2.0
 2.4
Percent long-term debt to total capitalization9.6 % 8.2% 10.5% 2.8% 3.5%
Other Data (End of Year)         
Number of retail outlets*2,694
 2,794
 2,852
 2,824
 2,568
Number of employees30,500
 31,400
 27,500
 27,325
 22,250
*Includes 36 Little Burgundy stores added in Fiscal 2016 that were acquired on November 3, 2015. Also includes 122, 151,185, 190 and 26 Locker Room by Lids leased departments in Macy's stores in Fiscal 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.






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ITEM 7, MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OFOPERATIONS

Forward Looking Statements

This discussionManagement’s Discussion and the notes to theAnalysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements as well asand related Notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and with Part II, Item 7 (“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”) of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, "Business", include certain forward-looking statements,2020, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2020, which include statements regardingprovides a discussion of our intent, belief or expectationsfinancial condition and all statements other than those made solely with respectresults of operations for Fiscal 2020 compared to historical fact. Actual results could differ materially from those reflectedour Fiscal 2019.

Summary of Results of Operations

Our net sales decreased 18.7% during Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020. The sales decrease was driven by the forward-looking statements in this discussion and a number of factors may adversely affectimpact from the forward-looking statements and the Company’s future results, liquidity, capital resources or prospects. These include, but are not limited to, the level and timing of promotional activity necessary to maintain inventories at appropriate levels, the timing and amount of non-cash asset impairments related to retail store fixed assets and intangible assets of acquired businesses, the effectiveness of our omnichannel initiatives, costs associated with changes in minimum wage and overtime requirements, the level of chargebacks from credit card users for fraudulent purchases or other reasons, weakness in the consumer economy and retail industry, competition in the Company’s markets,COVID-19 pandemic, including online and including competition from some of the Company's vendors in both the licensed sports and branded footwear markets, fashion trends that affect the sales or product margins of the Company’s retail product offerings, weakness in shopping mall traffic and challenges to the viability of malls where the Company operates stores, related to planned closings of department stores or other factors, the effects of the implementation of federal tax reform on the estimated tax rate reflected in certain forward-looking statements, the imposition of tariffs on imported products or the disallowance of tax deductions on imported products, changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers, bankruptcies or deterioration in financial condition of significant wholesale customers or the inability of wholesale customers or consumers to obtain credit, disruptions in product supply or distribution, unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products, the effects of the British decision to exit the European Union, including potential effects on consumer demand, currency exchange rates, and the supply chain, the Company’s ability to continue to complete and integrate acquisitions, expand its business and diversify its product base, changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period-to-period sales comparisons, and the performance of athletic teams, the participants in major sporting events such as the NBA finals, Super Bowl and World Series, developments with respect to certain individual athletes, and other sports-related events or changes that may affect period-to-period comparisons in the Company's Lids Sports Group retail businesses. Additional factors that could affect the Company’s prospects and cause differences from expectations include the ability to build, open, staff and support additional retail stores and to renew leases in existing stores and control occupancy costs, and to conduct required remodeling or refurbishment on schedule and at expected expense levels, deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of the Company’s market value relative to its book value, resulting in impairments of fixed assets or intangible assets or other adverse financial consequences, unexpected changes to the market for the Company’s shares, variations from expected pension-related charges caused by conditions in the financial markets, costs and reputational harm as a result of disruptions instore closures during the Company's information technology systems either by security breachesyear, lower store comparable sales and incidents or by potential problems associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems, and the cost and outcome of litigation, investigations and environmental matters involving the Company. For a full discussion of risk factors, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors".

Overview
Description of Business
The Company’s business includes the sourcing and design, marketing and distribution of footwear and accessories through retail stores, including Journeys®, Journeys Kidz®, Shi by Journeys®, Little Burgundy® andsales pressure at Johnston & Murphy,® in partially offset by digital comparable growth of 74%.  Stores were open about 76% of possible days.  We have not disclosed comparable sales for Fiscal 2021 as we believe that overall sales are a more meaningful metric during this period due to the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada; through Schuh® stores inimpact of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany, and through e-commerce websites and catalogs; and at wholesale, primarily under the Company’s Johnston & Murphy® brand, the H.S.Trask® brand, the licensed Dockers® brand, and other brands that the Company licenses for footwear. The Company’s wholesale footwear brands are distributed to more than 1,200 retail accounts in the United States, including a number of leading department, discount, and specialty stores. The Company’s business also includes Lids Sports, which operates (i) headwear and accessory stores under the Lids® name and other names in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, (ii) the Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse businesses, consisting of sports-oriented fan shops featuring a broad array of licensed merchandise such as apparel, hats and accessories, sports decor and novelty products, operating under various trade names, (iii) licensed team merchandise departments in Macy's department stores operated under the name Locker Room by Lids and on macys.com under a license agreement with Macy's, and (iv) e-commerce operations. Including both the footwear businesses and the Lids Sports business, at February 3, 2018, the Company operated 2,694 retail stores and leased departments in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany.
During Fiscal 2018, the Company operated five reportable business segments (not including corporate): (i) COVID-19 pandemic.

Journeys Group comprised of Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys and Little Burgundy retail footwear chains, e-commerce operations


and catalog; (ii)sales decreased 16%, Schuh Group comprised of the Schuh retail footwear chain and e-commerce operations; (iii) Lids Sports Group, comprised as described in the preceding paragraph; (iv)sales decreased 18%, Johnston & Murphy Group comprised of Johnston & Murphy retail operations, e-commerce operations and catalog and wholesale distribution of products under the Johnston & Murphy® and H.S. Trask® brands; and (v)sales decreased 49%, while Licensed Brands comprised of Dockers® Footwear, sourced and marketed under a license from Levi Strauss & Company; G.H. Bass Footwear operated under a license from G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., which was terminated in January 2018; and other brands.
The Journeys retail footwear stores sell footwear and accessories primarily for 13sales increased 61% due to 22 year old men and women. The stores average approximately 2,075 square feet. The Journeys Kidz retail footwear stores sell footwear primarily for younger children, ages five to 12. These stores average approximately 1,525 square feet. Shi by Journeys retail footwear stores sell footwear and accessories to fashion-conscious women in their early 20’s to mid 30’s. These stores average approximately 2,125 square feet. The Journeys Group stores are primarily in malls and factory outlet centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Company's Canadian subsidiary acquired the Little Burgundy retail footwear chain in Canada during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016. Little Burgundy is being operated under the Journeys Group. Little Burgundy retail footwear stores sell footwear and accessories to fashion-oriented men and women in the 18 to 34 age group ranging from students to young professionals. These stores average approximately 1,875 square feet. With the 39 Little Burgundy stores, Journeys Group now operates 85 stores in Canada. Journeys also sells footwear and accessories through direct-to-consumer catalog and e-commerce operations.
The Schuh retail footwear stores sell a broad range of branded casual and athletic footwear along with a meaningful private label offering primarily for 15 to 30 year old men and women. The stores, which average approximately 4,875 square feet, include both street-level and mall locations in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany. The Schuh Group also sells footwear and accessories through e-commerce operations.
The Lids Sports Group includes stores and kiosks, primarily under the Lids banner, that sell licensed and branded headwear to men and women primarily in the early-teens to mid-20’s age group. The Lids store locations average approximately 900 square feet and are primarily in malls, airports, street-level stores and factory outlet centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Lids Sports Group also operates Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse stores under a number of trade names, selling licensed sports headwear, apparel and accessories to sports fans of all ages in locations averaging approximately 2,850 square feet in malls and other locations primarily in the United States. The Lids Sports Group operates 143 stores in Canada. The Lids Sports Group also operates Locker Room by Lids leased departments in Macy's department stores selling headwear, apparel, accessories and novelties from an assortment of college and professional teams specific to particular Macy's department stores' geographic locations. As of February 3, 2018, the Company had 122 Locker Room by Lids leased departments averaging approximately 650 square feet. The Lids Sports Group also sells headwear and accessories through e-commerce operations.
Johnston & Murphy retail shops sell a broad range of men’s footwear, apparel and accessories. Women’s footwear and accessories are sold in select Johnston & Murphy retail locations. Johnston & Murphy shops average approximately 1,575 square feet and are located primarily in higher-end malls and in airports throughout the United States and in Canada. As of February 3, 2018, Johnston & Murphy operated eight stores in Canada. The Company also has license and distribution agreements for wholesale and retail sales of Johnston & Murphy products in various non - U.S. jurisdictions. The Company also sells Johnston & Murphy footwear and accessories in factory stores, averaging approximately 2,400 square feet, located in factory outlet malls, and through a direct-to-consumer catalog and e-commerce operations. In addition, Johnston & Murphy shoes are distributed through the Company’s wholesale operations to better department, independent specialty stores and e-commerce. Additionally, the Company sells the H. S. Trask brand, with men's and women's footwear and leather accessories distributed to better independent retailers and department stores.
The Licensed Brands segment markets casual and dress casual footwear under the licensed Dockers® brand to men aged 30 to 55 through many of the same national retail chains that carry Dockers slacks and sportswear and in department and specialty stores across the United States. The Company entered into an exclusive license with Levi Strauss & Co. to market men’s footwear in the United States under the Dockers brand name in 1991. Levi Strauss & Co. and the Company have subsequently added additional territories, including Canada and Mexico and certain other Latin American countries. The Dockers license agreement has been renewed for a term expiring November 30, 2018. The Company also sells footwear under other licenses and in March 2015 entered into a License Agreement to source and distribute certain men's and women's footwear under the G.H. Bass trademark and related marks. This license was terminated in January 2018.



Strategy
The Company’s long-term strategy has been to seek organic growth by: 1) improving comparable sales, both in stores and digital commerce, 2) increasing the Company's store base in its newer concepts and opportunistically in more mature concepts, 3) expanding retail square footage in proven locations with upside opportunity, 4) increasing operating margin and 5) enhancing the value of its brands. As a result of the degree of penetration of many of our concepts in their current geographic markets and the increasing trend of consumer purchases through e-commerce channels, the Company anticipates opening fewer new stores in the future, concentrating on locations that the Company believes will be most productive, as well as closing certain stores, perhaps reducing the overall square footage and store count from current levels, and has enhanced its investments in technology and infrastructure to support omnichannel retailing. In recognition of a continuing shift in consumer shopping patterns toward online purchasing, the need for investment to support omnichannel retailing, and the added expense associated with omnichannel operations, the Company has undertaken a profit enhancement initiative, targeting annualized expense reductions in the range of $35 million to $40 million in an effort to reduce the fixed cost structure of its retail stores and improve efficiency in e-commerce.
To supplement its organic growth potential, the Company has made acquisitions, including the acquisition of the Schuh Group in June 2011, Little Burgundy in December 2015, and several smaller acquisitions of businesses in the Lids Sports Group's markets, and expects to consider acquisition opportunities, either to augment its existing businesses or to enter new businesses that it considers compatible with its existing businesses, core expertise and strategic profile. Acquisitions involve a number of risks, including, among others, inaccurate valuation of the acquired business, the assumption of undisclosed liabilities, the failure to integrate the acquired business appropriately, and distraction of management from existing businesses. The Company seeks to mitigate these risks by applying appropriate financial metrics in its valuation analysis and developing and executing plans for due diligence and integration that are appropriate to each acquisition. The Company also seeks appropriate opportunities to extend existing brands and retail concepts. The Company typically tests such extensions on a relatively small scale to determine their viability and to refine their strategies and operations before making significant, long-term commitments.
More generally, the Company attempts to develop strategies to mitigate the risks it views as material, including those discussed under the caption “Forward Looking Statements,” above, and those discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors". Among the most important of these factors are those related to consumer demand. Conditions in the economy can affect demand, resulting in changes in sales and, as prices are adjusted to drive sales and manage inventories, in gross margins. Because fashion trends influencing many of the Company’s target customers can change rapidly, the Company believes that its ability to react quickly to those changes has been important to its success. Even when the Company succeeds in aligning its merchandise offerings with consumer preferences, those preferences may affect results by, for example, driving sales of products with lower average selling prices or products which are more widely available in the marketplace and thus more subject to competitive pressures than the Company's typical offering. Moreover, economic factors, such as persistent unemployment and any future economic contraction and changes in tax policies, may reduce the consumer’s disposable income or his or her willingness to purchase discretionary items, and thus may reduce demand for the Company’s merchandise, regardless of the Company’s skill in detecting and responding to fashion trends. The Company believes its experience and discipline in merchandising and the buying power associated with its relative size and importance in the industry segments in which it competes are important to its ability to mitigate risks associated with changing customer preferences and other changes in consumer demand.
Summary of Results of Operations
The Company’s net sales increased 1.3%Togast, during Fiscal 20182021 compared to Fiscal 2017. The increase reflected a 6% increase in Journeys Group sales, an 8% increase in Schuh Group sales and a 5% increase in Johnston & Murphy sales, partially offset by an 8% decrease in Lids Sports Group sales and a 16% decrease in Licensed Brands. Included in Fiscal 2018 was a 53rd week compared to a 52-week year for Fiscal 2017. Excluding the 53rd week, the impact of exchange rates and the sale of a small business in Fiscal 2017, net sales increased 1% for Fiscal 2018.2020. Gross margin decreased as a percentage of net sales from 49.4%48.4% in Fiscal 20172020 to 48.7%45.0% in Fiscal 2018,2021, reflecting gross margin decreases as a percentage of net sales in all of the Company'sour business segmentsunits, except Journeys Group. The gross margin decrease is primarily due to higher shipping and warehouse expense in all of our retail divisions, increased inventory reserves at Johnston & Murphy Group, increased markdowns at Johnston & Murphy retail and closeouts at Johnston & Murphy wholesale and increased promotional activity at Schuh Group, partially offset by decreased markdowns at Journeys Group. The higher shipping and warehouse expense is a result of the increased penetration of e-commerce sales.  In addition, changes in sales mix among our business units had an unfavorable impact on gross margin.  

Selling and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of net sales from 44.5%44.0% in Fiscal 20172020 to 45.5%45.6% in Fiscal 2018,2021, reflecting increased expenses as a percentage of net sales in Journeys Group, Lids Sports Group and Johnston & Murphy Group, partially offset by decreased expenses as a percentage of net sales in Schuh Group, and Licensed Brands while Corporateand Corporate.  However, on a dollar basis, expenses were flat. Earnings (loss) from operationsdecreased 15.8% in Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020 due primarily to reduced occupancy expense, driven by rent abatements with landlords and government relief programs, as well as reduced selling salaries and bonus and travel expenses, partially offset by increased marketing expenses.  

Operating margin decreased as a percentage of net sales from 4.9%3.8% in Fiscal 20172020 to (3.3)(6.0)% in Fiscal 2018,2021, reflecting decreased earningsoperating losses in all of our business units except Journeys Group due to disruptions related to the Company'sCOVID-19 pandemic including recognition of non-cash impairment charges of $79.3 million for goodwill, $13.8 million for retail store assets and $5.3 million for trademarks.

Significant Developments

COVID-19

In March 2020, the World Health Organization categorized the outbreak of COVID-19 as a pandemic.  As a result, and in consideration of the health and well-being of our employees, customers and communities, and in support of efforts to contain the spread of the virus, we have taken several precautionary measures throughout the year and adjusted our operational needs, including:

•On March 18, 2020, we temporarily closed our North American retail stores.

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On March 19, 2020, we initially borrowed $150.0 million under our Credit Facility as a precautionary measure to ensure funds were available to meet our obligations for a substantial period of time in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that caused public health officials to recommend precautions that would mitigate the spread of the virus, including “stay-at-home” orders and similar mandates and warning the public against congregating in heavily populated areas such as malls and shopping centers.   We paid down the $150.0 million on September 10, 2020.

•On March 19, 2020, Schuh entered into an Amendment and Restatement Agreement (the “U.K. A&R Agreement”) with Lloyds Bank which amended and restated the Amendment and Restatement Agreement dated April 26, 2017. The U.K. A&R Agreement included only a Facility C revolving credit agreement of £19.0 million, bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.2% per annum and expired in September 2020. In March 2020, we borrowed £19.0 million as a precautionary measure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The U.K. A&R Agreement was replaced with the Facility Letter in October 2020 and the outstanding borrowings in the amount of £19.0 million were repaid.

•On March 23, 2020, we temporarily closed our stores in the United Kingdom and the ROI.

•On March 26, 2020, we temporarily closed our U.K. e-commerce business. Effective April 3, 2020, our U.K.-based Schuh business segmentsannounced that it had reopened its e-commerce operations in compliance with government health and safety practices.  

On March 27, 2020, we announced that we were adjusting our operational needs, including a significant reduction of expense, capital and planned inventory receipts. As part of these measures, we made the decision to temporarily reduce compensation for the executive team and select employees and reduced the cash compensation for our Board of Directors. In addition, we furloughed all of our full-time store employees in North America and our store and distribution center employees in the United Kingdom. We also furloughed employees and reduced headcount in our corporate offices, call centers and distribution centers. Across all these actions, this represented a reduction of our workforce by 90%.  

•During a portion of the first and second quarters of Fiscal 2021, we extended payment terms with suppliers, managed inventory by reducing future receipts and reduced planned capital expenditures by over 50%.  For new receipts as of August 1, 2020, we restored contractual payment terms with suppliers.  

•On June 5, 2020, we entered into a Second Amendment to our Credit Facility to, among other things, increase the Total Commitments (as defined in the Credit Facility) for the revolving loans from $275.0 million to $332.5 million, establish a First-in, Last-out (“FILO”) tranche of indebtedness of $17.5 million, for $350.0 million of total capacity.

•On June 25, 2020, our Board of Directors considered the Company’s financial results to date and that more than 90% of the Company’s stores were expected to be reopened by June 30, 2020, and decided to restore a portion of the compensation of the executive team and select employees whose compensation had been reduced on March 27, 2020.  In addition, the cash compensation of our Board of Directors, which had also been reduced on March 27, 2020, was partially restored.

•In October 2020, our Board of Directors restored the remaining portion of the compensation of the executive team and select employees whose compensation had been reduced on March 27, 2020 as well as the compensation of the Board of Directors.

•On October 9, 2020, Schuh entered into the Facility Letter with Lloyds under the U.K.'s Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme pursuant to which Lloyds made available a goodwill impairment chargeRCF of $182.2£19.0 million for the purpose of refinancing Schuh's existing indebtedness with Lloyds. The RCF expires in October 2023 and bears interest at 2.5% over the Bank of England Base Rate.  As of January 30, 2021, we have not borrowed under the Facility Letter.

•During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2018.




Significant Developments
The potential sale of Lids Sports Group
The Company announced in February it is initiating a formal process to explore the sale of its Lids Sports Group business.  The Company's board of directors concluded through a strategic review process that it is2021, another lockdown in the best interestU.K. and the ROI disrupted the Schuh Group business with stores closed for 36% of possible days in the fourth quarter.  As of January 30, 2021, all but two Schuh stores remained closed.  These stores are expected to remain closed until shortly after Easter, April 4, 2021.

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•In December 2020, the Company returned the compensation to select employees whose compensation had been reduced on March 27, 2020.

As of March 11, 2021, we were operating in 90% of our locations, including approximately 1,145 Journeys, 160 Johnston & Murphy and two Schuh locations.  All store locations are operating under enhanced measures to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers, including requiring employees to wear masks, requiring customers in our stores to wear masks, providing hand sanitizer in multiple locations throughout each store for customer and employee use, enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols, reconfigured sales floors to promote physical distancing and modified employee and customer interactions to limit contact.

As a result of the Companyeconomic and its shareholders to focus on its industry-leading footwear businesses, which it believes is the optimal platform to deliver enhanced shareholder value over the long term. 


2017 Tax Reform
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted in the United States. The Act includes a number of changes to existing U.S. tax laws that impact the Company including the reduction of the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. The Act also provides for a one-time transition tax on indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings and the acceleration of depreciation for certain assets placed into service after September 27, 2017, as well as prospective changes beginning in 2018, including the elimination of certain domestic deductions and credits and additional limitations on the deductibility of executive compensation. See additional information regarding thebusiness impact of the ActCOVID-19 pandemic, we revised certain accounting estimates and judgments as discussed in Item 8, Note 9, "Income Taxes"3, “COVID-19”, to the Company'sour Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Goodwill Impairment
During Given the thirdongoing and evolving economic and business impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we may be required to further revise certain accounting estimates and judgments such as, but not limited to, those related to the valuation of inventory, goodwill, long-lived assets and deferred tax assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.

Since the first quarter of Fiscal 2018,2021, we have withheld certain contractual rent payments generally correlating with time periods when our stores were closed and/or correlating with sales declines from Fiscal 2020. We continue to recognize rent expense in accordance with the Company identified qualitative indicatorscontractual terms.  We have been working with landlords in various markets seeking commercially reasonable lease concessions given the current environment, and while some agreements have been reached, a number of impairment, including a significant declinenegotiations remain ongoing.  During Fiscal 2021, we have recognized approximately $34 million in rent savings which included approximately $28 million of abatements pursuant to rent abatement agreements we have entered into with certain landlords.

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which among other things, provides employer payroll tax credits for wages paid to employees who are unable to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and options to defer payroll tax payments. Based on our evaluation of the CARES Act, we qualify for certain employer payroll tax credits as well as the deferral of payroll and other tax payments in the Company's stock pricefuture, which will be treated as government subsidies to offset related operating expenses. During Fiscal 2021, qualified payroll tax credits reduced our selling and market capitalization for a sustained period since the last considerationadministrative expenses by approximately $13.8 million on our Consolidated Statements of indicatorsOperations.  We also deferred $9.5 million of impairmentqualified payroll taxes in the second quarterU.S. that will be repaid in equal installments by December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022.  Savings from the government program in the U.K. has also provided property tax relief of approximately $13.3 million for Fiscal 2018, underperformance relative2021.  Additionally, we recorded a tax receivable of $107.2 million in our U.S. federal jurisdiction as a result of a carryback of our Fiscal 2021 federal tax losses to projected operating results,prior tax periods under the CARES Act.  Due to a higher tax rate in prior tax periods than the current U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21%, the carryback claim creates a permanent tax benefit of $46.4 million.

We recorded our income tax expense, deferred tax assets and related liabilities based on our best estimates. As part of this process, we assessed the likelihood of realizing the benefits of our deferred tax assets. During Fiscal 2021, based on available evidence, we recorded an additional valuation allowance against previously recorded deferred tax assets in our U.K. jurisdiction of $2.6 million and our Irish jurisdiction of $0.2 million.  We will continue to monitor the realizability of our deferred tax assets, particularly in certain foreign jurisdictions where the Lids Sports Group reporting unit, and an increased competitive environment in the licensed sports business.


In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 350 ("ASC 350"), when indicators of impairment are presentCOVID-19 pandemic has started to create significant net operating losses. Our ability to recover these deferred tax assets depends on an interim basis, the Company must assess whether it is “more likely than not” (i.e., a greater than 50% chance) that an impairment has occurred. Inseveral factors, including our Fiscal 2017 annual evaluation of goodwill, the Company determined that the fair value of the Lids Sports Group and Schuh Group reporting units exceeded the carrying value of the reporting units’ assets by approximately 15% and 28%, respectively. Due to the identified indicators of impairment during the the third quarter of Fiscal 2018, the Company determined that it was "more likely than not" that an impairment had occurred and performed a full valuation of its reporting units as required under ASC 350 and reconciled the aggregate fair values of the individual reporting units to the Company’s market capitalization.

Based upon the results of these analyses, the Company concluded the goodwill attributed to Lids Sports Group was fully impaired. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $182.2 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2018.
Sale of SureGrip Footwear
On December 25, 2016, the Company completed the sale of all the stock of the Company's subsidiary, Keuka Footwear, Inc., which operated the SureGrip occupational, slip-resistant footwear business within the Licensed Brands Group, to Shoes for Crews, LLC. The Company recognized a gain on the sale in Fiscal 2017 of $12.3 million, net of transaction-related expenses before tax. The sale of SureGrip Footwear was not a strategic shift that would have a major effect on operations and financial results, and therefore this business was not presented as a discontinued operationour ability to project future taxable income in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

Pension Plan Partial Buyout
In June 2016, the Company's boardthose jurisdictions.

The Acquisition of directors authorized an offer to vested former employees and active employees over the age of 62 in the Company's defined benefits pension plan to buy out their future benefits under the plan for a lump sum cash payment. The Company made the buyout offer in the third quarter of Fiscal 2017, and completed it in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017. The Company incurred a one-time charge to earnings of $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017 in connection with the pension plan buyout. The Company initiated the buyout offer in an effort to lower the Company's risk exposure to the pension plan by lowering the Plan's assets and liabilities.






Sale of Lids Team Sports Business
OnTogast

Effective January 19, 2016, the Company completed the sale of the assets of the Lids Team Sports business, which had operated within its Lids Sports Group segment, to BSN Sports, LLC. In Fiscal 2016, the Company recognized a gain on the sale of $4.7 million, net of transaction-related expenses before tax. In Fiscal 2017, the Company recognized an additional pretax gain of $2.4 million on the sale of Lids Team Sports related to final working capital adjustments. The sale of Lids Team Sports was not a strategic shift that would have a major effect on operations and financial results, and therefore this business was not presented as a discontinued operation in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.


Acquisitions
During Fiscal 2016, the Company1, 2020, we completed the acquisition of Little Burgundy,substantially all the assets and the assumption of certain liabilities of Togast.  Togast specializes in the design, sourcing and sale of licensed footwear.  We also entered into a small retailnew U.S. footwear chainlicense agreement with Levi Strauss & Co. for the license of Levi's® footwear for men, women and children in CanadaU.S. concurrently

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with the Togast acquisition.  The acquisition expands our portfolio to include footwear licenses for a total purchase price of $35.1 million. The stores acquired are operated within the Journeys Group.

Bass® and FUBU, among others.  Togast operates in our Licensed Brands segment.

Asset Impairment and Other Charges

The Company

We recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $8.8$18.7 million in Fiscal 2018,2021, including $5.2 million in licensing termination expenses, $2.7$13.8 million for retail store asset impairments and $0.9$5.3 million for hurricane losses.

trademark impairment, partially offset by a $(0.4) million gain for the release of an earnout related to the Togast acquisition which is included in asset impairments and other, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for Fiscal 2021.

Postretirement Benefit Liability

In March 2019, our board of directors authorized the termination of the defined benefit pension plan.  The Company recordedtermination was completed in January 2020 with a pretax gainpension settlement charge of $11.5 million which is included in asset impairments and other, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for Fiscal 2020.

Key Performance Indicators

In assessing the performance of our business, we consider a variety of performance and financial measures.  The key performance indicators we use to earningsevaluate the financial condition and operating performance of $(0.8)our business are comparable sales, net sales, gross margin, operating income (loss) and operating margin.  These key performance indicators should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the U.S. GAAP financial measures presented herein.  These measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled performance indicators used by other companies.

Comparable Sales

We consider comparable sales to be an important indicator of our current performance, and investors may find it useful as such.  Comparable sales results are important to achieve leveraging of our costs, including occupancy, selling salaries, depreciation, etc.  Comparable sales also have a direct impact on our total net revenue, cash and working capital.  We define "comparable sales" as sales from stores open longer than one year, beginning with the first day a store has comparable sales (which we refer to in this report as "same store sales"), and sales from websites operated longer than one year and direct mail catalog sales (which we refer to in this report as "comparable direct sales"). Temporarily closed stores are excluded from the comparable sales calculation if closed for more than seven days. Expanded stores are excluded from the comparable sales calculation until the first day an expanded store has comparable prior year sales. Current year foreign exchange rates are applied to both current year and prior year comparable sales to achieve a consistent basis for comparison. We have not disclosed comparable sales for Fiscal 2021 because we believe that overall sales are a more meaningful metric during this period due to the impact of COVID-19.

Results of Operations—Fiscal 2021 Compared to Fiscal 2020

Our net sales for Fiscal 2021 decreased 18.7% to $1.79 billion from $2.20 billion in Fiscal 2020.  The decrease in net sales was driven by the impact from store closures during the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lower store comparable sales and sales pressure at Johnston & Murphy, partially offset by digital comparable growth of 74%.  Stores were open about 76% of possible days during Fiscal 2021.

Gross margin decreased 24.3% to $804.5 million in Fiscal 2017, including2021 from $1.06 billion in Fiscal 2020, and decreased as a gainpercentage of $(8.9) million for network intrusion expensesnet sales from 48.4% in Fiscal 2020 to 45.0% in Fiscal 2021, reflecting gross margin decreases as a percentage of net sales in all of our business units, except Journeys Group. The gross margin decrease is primarily due to higher shipping and warehouse expense in all of our retail divisions, increased inventory reserves at Johnston & Murphy Group, increased markdowns at Johnston & Murphy retail and closeouts at Johnston & Murphy wholesale and increased promotional activity at Schuh Group, partially offset by decreased markdowns at Journeys Group. The higher shipping and warehouse expense is a result of the increased

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penetration of e-commerce sales. In addition, changes in sales mix among our business units had an unfavorable impact on gross margin.  

Selling and administrative expenses increased as a litigation settlementpercentage of net sales from 44.0% in Fiscal 2020 to 45.6% in Fiscal 2021, but decreased 15.8% in total dollars due primarily to reduced occupancy expense, driven by rent abatements with landlords and a gain of $(0.8) million for other legal matters,government relief programs, as well as reduced selling salaries and bonus and travel expenses, partially offset by $6.4increased marketing expenses. Explanations of the changes in results of operations are provided by business segment in discussions following these introductory paragraphs.

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (“pretax earnings (loss)”) for Fiscal 2021 was a pretax loss of $(111.7) million, compared to pretax earnings of $82.4 million for Fiscal 2020.  The pretax loss for Fiscal 2021 included a goodwill impairment charge of $79.3 million and an asset impairment and other charge of $18.7 million for retail store asset impairments and $2.5a trademark impairment, partially offset by a gain for the release of an earnout related to the Togast acquisition.  Pretax earnings for Fiscal 2020 included an asset impairment and other charge of $13.4 million for pension settlement expense.

The Company recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $7.9 million in Fiscal 2016, including $3.1 million forexpense and retail store asset impairments, $2.5 million for asset write-downs, $2.2 million for network intrusion expenses and $0.1 million for other legal matters.
Postretirement Benefit Liability Adjustments
The return on pension plan assets was $12.9 million for Fiscal 2018, compared to an expected return of $4.5 million. The discount rate used to measure benefit obligations decreased from 3.95% to 3.70% in Fiscal 2018. As a result of higher than expected asset returns, partially offset by a decrease ingain on the discount rate,sale of the pension liability reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets decreasedLids Sports Group headquarters building, a gain on lease terminations and a gain related to $0.0Hurricane Maria.  

The net loss for Fiscal 2021 was $(56.4) million, or $(3.97) diluted loss per share compared to $6.3net earnings of $61.4 million, or $3.92 diluted earnings per share for Fiscal 2020.  The effective income tax rate was 49.8% for Fiscal 2021 compared to 25.1% for Fiscal 2020.  The effective tax rate for Fiscal 2021 was higher compared to Fiscal 2020 due to initiatives under the CARES Act and taxes accrued for the U.S. jurisdiction, partially offset by the non-deductibility of the goodwill impairment charge and our performance in foreign jurisdictions for which no income tax benefit or expense is recorded for Fiscal 2021.  See Item 8, Note 12, "Income Taxes", to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.

Journeys Group

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

%

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

Change

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

1,227,954

 

 

$

1,460,253

 

 

 

(15.9

)%

Operating income

 

$

76,896

 

 

$

114,945

 

 

 

(33.1

)%

Operating margin

 

 

6.3

%

 

 

7.9

%

 

 

 

 

Net sales from Journeys Group decreased 15.9% to $1.23 billion for Fiscal 2021 compared to $1.46 billion for Fiscal 2020, primarily due to store closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and lower store comparable sales, reflecting decreased store traffic, partially offset by increased digital comparable growth. The store count for Journeys Group was 1,159 stores at the end of Fiscal 20172021, including 233 Journeys Kidz stores, 47 Journeys stores in Canada and a pension asset of $0.7 million was recorded38 Little Burgundy stores in Canada, compared to 1,171 stores at the end of Fiscal 2018. There was a2020, including 233 Journeys Kidz stores, 46 Journeys stores in Canada and 39 Little Burgundy stores in Canada.

Journeys Group operating income for Fiscal 2021 decreased 33.1% to $76.9 million, compared to $114.9 million for Fiscal 2020. The decrease in operating income was primarily due to decreased net sales and increased expenses as a percentage of net sales, reflecting increased occupancy, marketing, depreciation, freight and compensation expenses, partially offset by decreased bonus expenses and selling salaries.  Gross margin for Fiscal 2021 increased slightly as a percentage of net sales, primarily reflecting decreased markdowns, partially offset by higher shipping and warehouse expense from higher e-commerce sales.

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Schuh Group

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

%

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

Change

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

305,941

 

 

$

373,930

 

 

 

(18.2

)%

Operating income (loss)

 

$

(11,602

)

 

$

4,659

 

 

NM

 

Operating margin

 

 

-3.8

%

 

 

1.2

%

 

 

 

 

Net sales from the Schuh Group decreased 18.2% to $305.9 million for Fiscal 2021, compared to $373.9 million for Fiscal 2020, primarily due to store closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and lower store comparable sales, partially offset by increased digital comparable growth and the favorable impact of $4.9 million due to changes in foreign exchange rates.  Schuh Group operated 123 stores at the end of Fiscal 2021 compared to 129 stores at the end of Fiscal 2020.

Schuh Group had an operating loss of $(11.6) million in Fiscal 2021 compared to operating income of $4.7 million for Fiscal 2020. The decrease in earnings this year reflects decreased net sales and decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting higher shipping and warehouse expense from higher e-commerce sales and increased promotional activity.  Schuh Group’s selling and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of net sales this year, reflecting decreased occupancy expense, as a result of savings from the government program in the U.K. providing property tax relief and rent abatement agreements with our landlords, and decreased selling salaries, partially offset by increased marketing, compensation and credit card expenses and professional fees.  In addition, Schuh Group's operating loss included a favorable impact of $1.1 million for Fiscal 2021 due to changes in foreign exchange rates.

Johnston & Murphy Group

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

%

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

Change

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

152,941

 

 

$

300,850

 

 

 

(49.2

)%

Operating income (loss)

 

$

(47,624

)

 

$

17,702

 

 

NM

 

Operating margin

 

 

-31.1

%

 

 

5.9

%

 

 

 

 

Johnston & Murphy Group net sales decreased 49.2% to $152.9 million for Fiscal 2021 from $300.9 million for Fiscal 2020 primarily due to lower store comparable sales, store closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and lower wholesale sales, partially offset by increased digital comparable growth.  Retail operations accounted for 77.6% of Johnston & Murphy Group's sales in Fiscal 2021, up from 75.8% in Fiscal 2020. The store count for Johnston & Murphy retail operations at the end of Fiscal 2021 included 178 Johnston & Murphy shops and factory stores, including eight stores in Canada, compared to 180 Johnston & Murphy shops and factory stores, including eight stores in Canada, at the end of Fiscal 2020.

The operating loss for Johnston & Murphy Group for Fiscal 2021 was $(47.6) million compared to operating income of $17.7 million in Fiscal 2020. The decrease was primarily due to (i) decreased net sales (ii) decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting incremental inventory reserves, higher markdowns at retail, closeouts at wholesale and increased shipping and warehouse expense from higher e-commerce sales and (iii) increased selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales, reflecting the inability to leverage expenses on lower sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Licensed Brands

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

%

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

Change

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

99,694

 

 

$

61,859

 

 

 

61.2

%

Operating loss

 

$

(5,430

)

 

$

(698

)

 

NM

 

Operating margin

 

 

-5.4

%

 

 

-1.1

%

 

 

 

 

Licensed Brands’ net sales increased 61.2% to $99.7 million for Fiscal 2021 from $61.9 million for Fiscal 2020, reflecting increased sales related to the Togast acquisition, partially offset by decreased sales of Dockers footwear.

Licensed Brands’ operating loss increased from $(0.7) million for Fiscal 2020 to $(5.4) million for Fiscal 2021, primarily due to decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales as the recently acquired Togast business carried lower margins than the historic business due to the impact of pre-acquisition royalty and commission cost on legacy Togast product sales and the COVID-19 pandemic impact.  As the legacy Togast products comprise less of the overall sales mix of Licensed Brands, we expect the gross margin to improve.  Licensed Brands’ selling and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of net sales, reflecting multiple expense category fluctuations as a result of both acquiring the Togast business, which carries lower expenses as a percentage of net sales than the historic business, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including higher bad debt expense for Fiscal 2021.  In addition, we benefitted from actions we took to restructure the Togast business and integrate post acquisition such as the elimination of a potential $34 million earnout in future years.

Corporate, Interest Expenses and Other Charges

Corporate and other expense for Fiscal 2021 was $119.5 million compared to $53.3 million for Fiscal 2020.  Corporate expense in Fiscal 2021 included non-cash impairment charges of $79.3 million related to goodwill, $13.8 million related to retail store assets and $5.3 million for trademarks, partially offset by a $(0.4) million gain for the release of an earnout related to the Togast acquisition.  Fiscal 2020 included a $13.4 million charge in asset impairment and other charges, primarily for pension liability adjustmentsettlement expense and retail store asset impairments, partially offset by a gain on the sale of $7.1the Lids Sports Group headquarters building, a gain on lease terminations and a gain related to Hurricane Maria.  Corporate and other expense, excluding asset impairment and other charges, decreased 46% reflecting decreased bonus and compensation expenses and decreased professional fees.

Net interest expense increased to $5.1 million pretax in accumulated other comprehensive lossFiscal 2021 from $1.3 million in equity. Depending upon futureFiscal 2020 primarily due to increased average borrowings and lower interest rates on short-term investments.

Liquidity and returnsCapital Resources

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have adversely affected our results of operations.  In response to the business disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have taken actions described above in the “COVID-19 Update” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

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Working Capital

Our business is seasonal, with our investment in inventory and accounts receivable normally reaching peaks in the spring and fall of each year. Historically, cash flow from operations has been generated principally in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.

Cash flow changes:

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

(dollars in millions)

 

January 30, 2021

 

 

February 1,

2020

 

 

Increase

(Decrease)

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

157.8

 

 

$

117.2

 

 

$

40.6

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

(24.0

)

 

 

53.3

 

 

 

(77.3

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(3.2

)

 

 

(256.5

)

 

 

253.3

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

3.0

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

133.7

 

 

$

(85.9

)

 

$

219.6

 

Reasons for the major variances in cash provided by (used in) the table above are as follows:

Cash provided by operating activities was $40.6 million higher for Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020, reflecting primarily the following factors:

A $63.1 million increase in cash flow from changes in inventory, net of reserves, reflecting decreased inventory in all of our business segments for Fiscal 2021;

A $40.0 million increase in cash flow from changes in accounts payable reflecting changes in buying patterns;

A $28.9 million increase in cash flow from changes in other assets and liabilities and a $13.1 million increase in cash flow from changes in other accrued liabilities, both reflecting reduced rent payments since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic; partially offset by

A $81.3 million decrease in cash flow from decreased net earnings, net of intangible impairment, discrete income tax benefits and inventory reserve adjustments.

Cash provided by investing activities was $77.3 million lower for Fiscal 2021 reflecting the receipt of proceeds from the sale of Lids Sports Group in the prior year, partially offset by the acquisition of Togast in the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2020.

Cash used in financing activities was $253.3 million higher in Fiscal 2021 primarily reflecting share repurchases in Fiscal Year 2020.

Sources of Liquidity and Future Capital Needs

We have three principal sources of liquidity: cash flow from operations, cash and cash equivalents on plan assetshand and our credit facilities discussed in Item 8, Note 9, "Long-Term Debt", to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  

On June 5, 2020, we entered into a Second Amendment to our Credit Facility to, among other factors, there canthings, increase the Total Commitments for the revolving loans from $275.0 million to $332.5 million, establish a FILO tranche of indebtedness of $17.5 million, for $350.0 million total capacity, increase pricing on the revolving loans, modify certain covenant and reporting terms and pledge additional collateral.  As of January 30, 2021, we have borrowed $33.0 million under our Credit Facility.  

On October 9, 2020, Schuh entered into a Facility Letter with Lloyds under the U.K.'s Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme pursuant to which Lloyds made available a RCF of £19.0 million for the purpose of refinancing Schuh's existing indebtedness with Lloyds. The RCF expires in October 2023.  As of January 30, 2021, we have not borrowed under the Schuh Facility Letter.

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As we manage through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Fiscal 2022, we have access to our existing cash, as well as our available credit facilities to meet short-term liquidity needs.  We believe that cash on hand, cash provided by operations and borrowings under our amended Credit Facility and the Schuh Facility Letter will be no assurancesufficient to support our near-term liquidity.  Our year end cash benefitted from both lower inventory levels as well as rent payables that additional adjustmentswill be paid once remaining COVID-related rent negotiations are fully completed and executed in future periodsFiscal 2022.  Additionally, in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2021, we implemented tax mechanisms allowed under the 5-year carryback provisions in the CARES Act which we expect will not be required.


Discontinued Operations
generate significant cash inflows in Fiscal 2022.  In Fiscal 2018,2022, we will need to rebuild our inventories, especially at Journeys Group, in response to COVID-19.

We were in compliance with all the relevant terms and conditions of the Credit Facility and Facility Letter as of January 30, 2021.

Contractual Obligations

The following table sets forth aggregate contractual obligations as of January 30, 2021.

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Contractual Obligations

 

Total

 

 

Current

 

 

Long-Term

 

Long-Term Debt Obligations

 

$

32,986

 

 

$

 

 

$

32,986

 

Operating Lease Obligations(1)

 

 

800,962

 

 

 

204,457

 

 

 

596,505

 

Purchase Obligations(2)

 

 

22,753

 

 

 

22,753

 

 

 

 

Other Long-Term Liabilities

 

 

855

 

 

 

172

 

 

 

683

 

Total Contractual Obligations

 

$

857,556

 

 

$

227,382

 

 

$

630,174

 

(1) Operating lease obligations excludes $68.8 million for leases signed but not yet commenced.

(2) As a result of the Togast acquisition, we also have a commitment to Samsung C&T America, Inc. (“Samsung”) related to the ultimate sale and valuation of related inventories owned by Samsung.  If the product is sold below Samsung’s cost, we are committed to Samsung for the difference between the sales price and its cost.

We issue inventory purchase orders in the ordinary course of business, which represent authorizations to purchase that are cancelable by their terms.  We do not consider purchase orders to be firm inventory commitments.  If we choose to cancel a purchase order, we may be obligated to reimburse the vendor for unrecoverable outlays incurred prior to cancellation.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures were $24.1 million and $29.8 million for Fiscal 20172021 and 2020, respectively. The $5.7 million decrease in Fiscal 2016,2021 capital expenditures as compared to Fiscal 2020 is primarily due to decreased store renovations in Fiscal 2021 as well as decreased capital expenditures as a result of the Company recorded an additional chargeCOVID-19 pandemic.  

We expect total capital expenditures for Fiscal 2022 to earningsbe approximately $35 million to $40 million of $0.6 million ($0.4which approximately 74% is for computer hardware, software and warehouse enhancements for initiatives to drive traffic and omni-channel capabilities.  Planned capital expenditures excludes approximately $16 million, net of tax), $0.7tenant allowance, for the new Corporate Headquarters building which is still in the planning stage.  We do not currently have any longer term capital expenditures or other cash requirements other than as set forth in the contractual obligations table.  We also do not currently have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Common Stock Repurchases

We did not repurchase any shares during Fiscal 2021.  We have $89.7 million ($0.4remaining as of January 30, 2021 under our current $100.0 million netshare repurchase authorization. We repurchased 4,570,015 shares at a cost of tax)$189.4 million during Fiscal 2020.

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Environmental and $1.3 million ($0.8 million net of tax), respectively, reflected in discontinued operations, primarily for anticipated costs of environmental remedial alternativesOther Contingencies

We are subject to certain loss contingencies related to former facilities operatedenvironmental proceedings and other legal matters, including those disclosed in Item 8, Note 16, "Legal Proceedings and Other Matters", to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Financial Market Risk

The following discusses our exposure to financial market risk.

Outstanding Debt – We have $33.0 million of outstanding U.S. revolver borrowings at a weighted average interest rate of 4.05% as of January 30, 2021.  A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase annual interest expense by $0.3 million on the Company. For additional$33.0 million revolver borrowings.  

Cash and Cash Equivalents – Our cash and cash equivalent balances are held in our bank accounts and not invested at this time. We did not have significant exposure to changing interest rates on invested cash at January 30, 2021. As a result, we consider the interest rate market risk implicit in these investments at January 30, 2021 to be low.

Summary – Based on our overall market interest rate exposure at January 30, 2021, we believe that the effect, if any, of reasonably possible near-term changes in interest rates on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows for Fiscal 2022 would not be material.

Accounts Receivable – Our accounts receivable balance at January 30, 2021 is concentrated in our wholesale businesses, which sell primarily to department stores and independent retailers across the United States.  In the wholesale businesses, one customer accounted for 16%, one customer accounted for 13% and two customers each accounted for 10% of our total trade receivables balance, while no other customer accounted for more than 7% of our total trade receivables balance as of January 30, 2021. We monitor the credit quality of our customers and establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information, see Notes 3as well as customer specific factors; however, credit risk is affected by conditions or occurrences within the economy and 13the retail industry, as well as company-specific information.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk – We are exposed to translation risk because certain of our foreign operations utilize the local currency as their functional currency and those financial results must be translated into United States dollars.  As currency exchange rates fluctuate, translation of our financial statements of foreign businesses into United States dollars affects the comparability of financial results between years. Schuh Group's net sales and operating loss for Fiscal 2021 were positively impacted by $4.9 million and positively impacted by $1.1 million, respectively, due to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


Criticalchange in foreign exchange rates.

New Accounting Policies

Inventory Valuation
As discussedPrinciples

Descriptions of recently issued accounting pronouncements, if any, and the accounting pronouncements adopted by us during Fiscal 2021 are included in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data".

Critical Accounting Estimates

As a result of the Company values its inventories ateconomic and business impact of COVID-19, we may be required to revise certain accounting estimates and judgments such as, but not limited to, those related to the lowervaluation of cost or net realizable value in its wholesale, Schuh Groupinventory, goodwill, long-lived assets and Lids Sports Group segments.

deferred tax assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.

Inventory Valuation

In itsour footwear wholesale operations and itsour Schuh Group segment, cost for inventory that we own is determined using the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method. Net realizable value is determined using a system of analysis which evaluates inventory at the

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stock number level based on factors such as inventory turn, average selling price, inventory level, and selling prices reflected in future orders for footwear wholesale. The Company providesWe provide a valuation allowance when the inventory has not been marked down to net realizable value based on current selling prices or when the inventory is not turning and is not expected to turn at levels satisfactory to the Company.

The Lids Sports Group segment employs the moving average cost method for valuing inventories and applies freight using an allocation method. The Company provides a valuation allowance for slow-moving inventory based on negative margins and specific analysis, and estimates shrink based on historical experience, where appropriate.
levels.

In itsour retail operations, other than the Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group segments, the Company employssegment, we employ the retail inventory method, applying average cost-to-retail ratios to the retail value of inventories. Under the retail inventory method,


valuing inventory at the lower of cost or market is achieved as markdowns are taken or accrued as a reduction of the retail value of inventories.

Inherent in the retail inventory method are subjective judgments and estimates, including merchandise mark-on, markups, markdowns and shrinkage. These judgments and estimates, coupled with the fact that the retail inventory method is an averaging process, could produce a range of cost figures. To reduce the risk of inaccuracy and to ensure consistent presentation, the Company employswe employ the retail inventory method in multiple subclasses of inventory with similar gross margins, and analyzesanalyze markdown requirements at the stock number level based on factors such as inventory turn, average selling price and inventory age. In addition, the Company accrueswe accrue markdowns as necessary. These additional markdown accruals reflect all of the above factors as well as current agreements to return products to vendors and vendor agreements to provide markdown support. In addition to markdown allowances, the Company maintainswe maintain reserves for shrinkage and damaged goods based on historical rates.

Inherent in the analysis of both wholesale and retail inventory valuation are subjective judgments about current market conditions, fashion trends and overall economic conditions. Failure to make appropriate conclusions regarding these factors may result in an overstatement or understatement of inventory value. A change of 10% from the recorded amounts for markdowns, shrinkage and damaged goods would have changed inventory by $1.7$1.6 million at February 3, 2018.

January 30, 2021.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company

We periodically assessesassess the realizability of itsour long-lived assets, other than goodwill, and evaluatesevaluate such assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is determined to exist if estimated future cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, are less than the carrying amount. Inherent in the analysis of impairment are subjective judgments about future cash flows. Failure to make appropriate conclusions regarding these judgments may result in an overstatement or understatement of the value of long-lived assets.


As discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements,the Company

We annually assesses itsassess our goodwill and indefinite lived trade namestrademarks for impairment and on an interim basis if indicators of impairment are present. The Company’sOur annual assessment date of goodwill and indefinite lived trade names is the first day of the fourth quarter.

In accordance with ASC 350, the Company haswe have the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired.  If, after such assessment, the Company concludeswe conclude that the asset is not impaired, no further action is required.  However, if the Company concludeswe conclude otherwise, it iswe are required to determine the fair value of the asset using a quantitative impairment test.  The quantitative impairment test for goodwill compares the fair value of each reporting unit with the carrying value of the businessreporting unit with which the goodwill is associated. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit, an impairment charge would be recorded for the amount, if any, in which the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit's fair value.  The Company estimatesWe estimate fair value using the best information available, and computescompute the fair value derived by ana combination of the market and income approach.  The market approach utilizing discounted cash flow projections.is based on observed market data of comparable companies to determine fair value.  The income approach usesutilizes a projection of a reporting unit’s estimated operating results and cash flows that isare discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions.  A key assumption in the Company’sour fair value estimate is the weighted average cost of capital utilized for discounting itsour cash flow projections in itsour income approach. The projection uses management’sour best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in sales, costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures.  Other significant estimates and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital

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expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements.  See Notes 2 and 3 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements forFor additional information regarding impairment of long-lived assets.

Environmentalassets, see Item 8, Note 4, "Goodwill and Other Contingencies
The Company is subjectIntangible Assets" and Note 5,"Asset Impairments and Other Charges" to certain loss contingencies related to environmental proceedingsour Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Revenue Recognition

In accordance with ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)" ("ASC 606"), revenue shall be recognized upon satisfaction of all contractual performance obligations and other legal matters, including those disclosed in Note 13transfer of control to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.customer.  Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for corresponding goods.  The Company has made pretax accrualsmajority of our sales are single performance obligation arrangements for certain of these contingencies, including approximately $0.6 million reflected in Fiscal 2018, $0.6 million reflected in Fiscal 2017 and $0.8 million reflected in Fiscal 2016. These charges are included in provisionretail sale transactions for discontinued operations, net inwhich the Consolidated Statements of Operations because they relate to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company monitors these matters on an ongoing basis and, on a quarterly basis, management reviews the Company’s accruals in relation to each of them, adjusting provisions as management deems necessary in view of changes in available information. Changes in estimates of liability are reported in the periods when they occur. Consequently, management believes that its accrued liability in relation to each proceedingtransaction price is a best estimate of probable loss connectedequivalent to the proceeding, or in cases in which no best estimate is possible, the minimum amount in the range of estimated losses, based upon its analysisstated price of the facts and circumstances as of the close of the most recent fiscal quarter. However, because of uncertainties and risks inherent


in litigation generally and in environmental proceedings in particular, there can be no assurance that future developments will not require additional provisions, that some or all liabilities will be adequate or that the amountsproduct, net of any such additional provisions or any such inadequacy will not havestated discounts applicable at a material adverse effect uponpoint in time. Each sales transaction results in an implicit contract with the Company’s financial condition or resultscustomer to deliver a product at the point of operations.
sale. Revenue Recognition
Retailfrom retail sales are recordedis recognized at the point of sale, and areis net of estimated returns, and excludeexcludes sales and value added taxes. CatalogRevenue from catalog and internet sales are recordedis recognized at estimated time of delivery to the customer, and areis net of estimated returns, and excludeexcludes sales and value added taxes.  Wholesale revenue is recorded net of estimated returns and allowances for markdowns, damages and miscellaneous claims when the related goods have been shipped and legal title has passed to the customer.  Actual amounts of markdowns have not differed materially from estimates. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in net sales. We elected the practical expedient within ASC 606 related to taxes that are assessed by a governmental authority, which allows for the exclusion of sales and value added tax from transaction price.

A provision for estimated returns is provided through a reduction of sales and cost of goods sold in the period that the related sales are recorded.  Estimated returns are based on historical returns and claims. Actual amounts of markdowns have not differed materially from estimates.  Actual returns and claims in any future period may differ from historical experience.  The FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "RevenueRevenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)" (Accounting Standards Codification 606) ("ASC 606")gift cards is deferred and recognized upon the redemption of the cards. These cards have no expiration date. Income from unredeemed cards is recognized in May 2014. The Company will adopt this standardour Consolidated Statements of Operations within net sales in the first quarter of Fiscal 2019. For additional information on the new revenue recognition standard, see Item 8, Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies",proportion to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements includedpattern of rights exercised by the customer in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

future periods. We perform an evaluation of historical redemption patterns from the date of original issuance to estimate future period redemption activity.

Income Taxes

As part of the process of preparing our Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company iswe are required to estimate itsour income taxes in each of the tax jurisdictions in which it operates.we operate. This process involves estimating actual current tax obligations together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of certain items for tax and accounting purposes, such as depreciation of property and equipment and valuation of inventories. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within theour Consolidated Balance Sheets. The CompanyWe then assessesassess the likelihood that itsour deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income. Actual results could differ from this assessment if adequate taxable income is not generated in future periods. To the extent the Company believeswe believe that recovery of an asset is at risk, valuation allowances are established. To the extent valuation allowances are established or increased in a period, the Company includeswe include an expense within the tax provision in theour Consolidated Statements of Operations. These deferred tax valuation allowances may be released in future years when management considerswe consider that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. In making such a determination, managementwe will need to periodically evaluate whether or not all available evidence, such as future taxable income and reversal of temporary differences, tax planning strategies, and recent results of operations, provides sufficient positive evidence to offset any other potential negative evidence that may exist at such time. In the event the deferred tax valuation allowance is released, the Companywe would record an income tax benefit for a portion or all of the deferred tax valuation allowance released. At February 3, 2018, the CompanyJanuary 30, 2021, we had a deferred tax valuation allowance of $6.4$36.6 million.

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Income tax reserves for uncertain tax positions are determined using the methodology required by the Income Tax Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification (“Codification”). This methodology requires companies to assess each income tax position taken using a two steptwo-step process. A determination is first made as to whether it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained, based upon the technical merits, upon examination by the taxing authorities. If the tax position is expected to meet the more likely than not criteria, the benefit recorded for the tax position equals the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement of the respective tax position. Uncertain tax positions require determinations and estimated liabilities to be made based on provisions of the tax law which may be subject to change or varying interpretation. If the Company’sour determinations and estimates prove to be inaccurate, the resulting adjustments could be material to itsour future financial results.  See Item 8, Note 9,12, "Income Taxes", to the Company'sour Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information related to income taxes.

Leases

We recognize lease assets and corresponding lease liabilities for all operating leases on the impactConsolidated Balance Sheets as described under ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).”  We evaluate renewal options and break options at lease inception and on income taxesan ongoing basis, and include renewal options and break options that we are reasonably certain to exercise in our expected lease terms for calculations of the Act enacted on December 22, 2017.

Postretirement Benefits Plan Accounting
Full-time employees who hadright-of-use assets and liabilities.  Approximately 2% of our leases contain renewal options. To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, we estimate incremental borrowing rates corresponding to the reasonably certain lease term.  As most of our leases do not provide a determinable implicit rate, we estimate our collateralized incremental borrowing rate based upon a synthetic credit rating and yield curve analysis at least 1,000 hoursthe lease commencement or modification date in determining the present value of servicelease payments.  For lease payments in calendar year 2004, except employees inforeign currencies, the Lids Sports Group and Schuh Group segments, are covered by a defined benefit pension plan. The Company froze the defined benefit pension plan effective January 1, 2005. The Company also provides certain former employees with limited medical and life insurance benefits. The Company funds at least the minimum amount required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
As required by the Compensation – Retirement Benefits Topicincremental borrowing rate is adjusted to be reflective of the Codification, the Company is required to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of postretirement benefit plans as an asset or liability in their Consolidated Balance

Sheets and to recognize changes in that funded status in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, in the year in which the changes occur.
The Company recognizes pension expense on an accrual basis over employees’ approximate service periods. The calculation of pension expense and the corresponding liability requires the use of a number of critical assumptions, including the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the assumed discount rate, as well as the recognition of actuarial gains and losses. Changes in these assumptions can result in different expense and liability amounts, and future actual experience can differ from these assumptions.
Long Term Rate of Return Assumption – Pension expense increases as the expected rate of return on pension plan assets decreases. The Company estimates that the pension plan assets will generate a long-term rate of return of 5.65%. To develop this assumption, the Company considered historical asset returns, the current asset allocation and future expectations of asset returns. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on a long-term investment policy of 38% U.S. equities, 12% international equities, 49% U.S. fixed income securities and 1% cash equivalents. For Fiscal 2018, if the expected rate of return had been decreased by 1%, net pension expense would have increased by $0.7 million, and if the expected rate of return had been increased by 1%, net pension expense would have decreased by $0.7 million.
Discount Rate – Pension liability and future pension expense increase as the discount rate is reduced. The Company discounted future pension obligations using a rate of 3.70%, 3.95% and 4.30% for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The discount rate at February 3, 2018 was determined based on a yield curve of high quality corporate bonds with cash flows matching the Company’s plans’ expected benefit payments. For Fiscal 2018, if the discount rate had been increased by 0.5%, net pension expense would have decreased by $0.0 million, and if the discount rate had been decreased by 0.5%, net pension expense would have increased by $0.1 million. In addition, if the discount rate had been increased by 0.5%, the projected benefit obligation would have decreased by $3.7 million and the accumulated benefit obligation would have decreased by $3.7 million. If the discount rate had been decreased by 0.5%, the projected benefit obligation would have increased by $4.0 million and the accumulated benefit obligation would have increased by $4.0 million.
Amortization of Gains and Losses – The Company utilizes a calculated value of assets, which is an averaging method that recognizes changes in the fair values of assets over a period of five years. At the end of Fiscal 2018, the Company had unrecognized actuarial losses of $8.3 million. Generally accepted accounting principles in the United States require that the Company recognize a portion of these losses when they exceed a calculated threshold. These losses might be recognized as a component of pension expense in future years and would be amortized over the average future service of employees, which is currently approximately ten years. Future changes in plan asset returns, assumed discount rates and various other factors related to the pension plan will impact future pension expense and liabilities, including increasing or decreasing unrecognized actuarial gains and losses.
The Company recognized expense for its defined benefit pension plans of $0.2 million, $2.3 million and $3.9 million in Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Fiscal 2017 includes a settlement charge of $2.5 million as a result of the pension plan buyout. The Company’s pension expense is expected to decrease in Fiscal 2019 by approximately $0.1 million as lower expected return on assets due to a change in the Company's investment strategy was more than offset by lower interest costs, service costs and lower amortization of the actuarial losses.
Comparable Sales
For purposes of this report, "comparable sales" are sales from stores open longer than one year, beginning in the fifty-third week of a store’s operation (which we refer to in this report as "same store sales"), and sales from websites operated longer than one year and direct mail catalog sales (which we refer to in this report as "comparable direct sales"). Temporarily closed stores are excluded from the comparable sales calculation for every full week of the store closing. Expanded stores are excluded from the comparable sales calculation until the fifty-third week of operation in the expanded format. Current year foreign exchange rates are applied to both current year and prior year comparable sales to achieve a consistent basis for comparison.

Results of Operations—Fiscal 2018 Compared to Fiscal 2017
The Company’s net sales for Fiscal 2018 (53 weeks) increased 1.3% to $2.91 billion from $2.87 billion in Fiscal 2017 (52 weeks). The increase in net sales was a result of increased sales in Journeys Group, Schuh Group and Johnston & Murphy Group, partially offset by decreased sales in Lids Sports Group and Licensed Brands. Net sales for Fiscal 2018 included an estimated $36.6 million of sales due to the fifty-third week. Excluding the 53rd week, impact of exchange rates and the sale of a small business last year, net sales increased 1% for Fiscal 2018. Gross margin decreased 0.1% to $1.416 billion in Fiscal 2018 from $1.418 billion in Fiscal 2017, and decreased as a percentage of net sales from 49.4% in Fiscal 2017 to 48.7% in Fiscal 2018, primarily reflecting decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales in all of the Company's

business segments except Johnston & Murphy Group. The Company expects continued pressure on gross margins as e-commerce grows as percentage of its business. Selling and administrative expenses in Fiscal 2018 increased 3.5% from Fiscal 2017 and increased as a percentage of net sales from 44.5% to 45.5%, primarily reflecting expense increases in Journeys Group, Lids Sports Group and Johnston & Murphy Group, partially offset by decreased expenses in Schuh Group and Licensed Brands, while Corporate expenses remained flat. The Company records buying and merchandising and occupancy costs in selling and administrative expense. Because the Company does not include these costs in cost of sales, the Company’s gross margin and selling and administrative expense are not comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin. Explanations of the changes in results of operations are provided by business segment in discussions following these introductory paragraphs.
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (“pretax earnings (loss)”) for Fiscal 2018 were $(101.7) million, compared to $151.4 million for Fiscal 2017. The pretax loss for Fiscal 2018 included a goodwill impairment charge of $182.2 million and an asset impairment and other charges of $8.8 million for licensing termination expenses, retail store asset impairments and hurricane losses. Pretax earnings for Fiscal 2017 included an asset impairment and other gain of $0.8 million, including an $8.9 million gain for network intrusion expenses as result of a litigation settlement and a $0.8 million gain for other legal matters, partially offset by $6.4 million for retail store asset impairments and $2.5 million pension settlement expense. Pretax earnings for Fiscal 2017 also included a gain of $12.3 million on the sale of SureGrip Footwear and a $2.4 million gain on the sale of Lids Team Sports.
The net loss for Fiscal 2018 was $(111.8) million ($5.82 diluted loss per share) compared to net earnings of $97.4 million ($4.83 diluted earnings per share) for Fiscal 2017. The net loss for Fiscal 2018 and net earnings for Fiscal 2017 both included a $0.4 million ($0.02 diluted loss per share) charge to earnings (net of tax), primarily for anticipated costs of environmental remedial alternatives related to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company recorded an effective income tax rate of (9.6)% for Fiscal 2018 compared to 35.4% for Fiscal 2017 and 37.1% for Fiscal 2016. The effective tax rate for Fiscal 2018 was lower compared to Fiscal 2017 due to the impact of the non-deductibility of a significant portion of the goodwill impairment charge and by $9.8 million of one-time income tax expense related to the passage of the Act. The effective tax rate for Fiscal 2017 was lower compared to Fiscal 2016 due to the release of tax reserves. The effective tax rate for Fiscal 2016 benefited from increased foreign earnings and lowering of foreign tax rates combined with a release of $1.3 million in valuation allowance on foreign net operating losses no longer required. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Journeys Group
 Fiscal Year Ended 
%
Change
 2018 2017 
 (dollars in thousands)  
Net sales$1,329,460
 $1,251,646
 6.2 %
Earnings from operations$76,094
 $85,875
 (11.4)%
Operating margin5.7% 6.9%  

Net sales from Journeys Group increased 6.2% to $1.33 billion for Fiscal 2018 and compared to $1.25 billion for Fiscal 2017. The increase reflected a 4% increase in comparable sales and a 1% increase in average Journeys stores operated (i.e. the sum of the number of stores open on the first day of the fiscal year and the last day of each fiscal month during the year divided by thirteen) for Fiscal 2018. The comparable sales increase reflected a 1% increase in footwear unit comparable sales and the average price per pair of shoes increased 3%. The store count for Journeys Group was 1,220 stores at the end of Fiscal 2018, including 242 Journeys Kidz stores, 21 Shi by Journeys stores, 46 Journeys stores in Canada and 39 Little Burgundy stores in Canada, compared to 1,249 stores at the end of Fiscal 2017, including 230 Journeys Kidz stores, 39 Shi by Journeys stores, 44 Journeys stores in Canada and 36 Little Burgundy stores in Canada.
Journeys Group earnings from operations for Fiscal 2018 decreased 11.4% to $76.1 million, compared to $85.9 million for Fiscal 2017. The decrease in earnings from operations was primarily due to (i) decreased gross margin as a percentage of sales, reflecting lower initial margins due to changes in product mix and higher shipping and warehouse expenses, as e-commerce grew as a percent of the business and (ii) increased expenses as a percentage of net sales as Journeys Group could not leverage store-related expenses, primarily rent, selling salaries and advertising.


Schuh Group
 Fiscal Year Ended 
%
Change
 2018 2017 
 (dollars in thousands)  
Net sales$403,698
 $372,872
 8.3 %
Earnings from operations$20,104
 $20,530
 (2.1)%
Operating margin5.0% 5.5%  

Net sales from the Schuh Group increased 8.3% to $403.7 million for Fiscal 2018, compared to $372.9 million for Fiscal 2017. The sales increase reflects primarily a 4% increase in comparable sales and a 4% increase in average stores operated, partially offset by a decrease of $5.1 million in sales due to the depreciation of the British Pound. Schuh Group operated 134 stores at the end of Fiscal 2018 compared to 128 at the end of Fiscal 2017.

Schuh Group earnings from operations decreased 2.1% to $20.1 million in Fiscal 2018 compared to $20.5 million for Fiscal 2017. The decrease in earnings this year reflects decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales due primarily to increased promotional activity and increased shipping and warehouse expense. The decrease in gross margin was partially offset by decreased expenses as a percentage of net sales primarily due to decreased selling salaries, depreciation and bonus expenses, partially offset by increased advertising expense and lower foreign exchange gains compared to the prior year. Schuh Group's earnings from operations for Fiscal 2018 were positively impacted by $0.4 million due to changes in foreign exchange rates.
Lids Sports Group
 Fiscal Year Ended 
%
Change
 2018 2017 
 (dollars in thousands)  
Net sales$779,469
 $847,510
 (8.0)%
Earnings from operations$11,684
 $41,563
 (71.9)%
Operating margin1.5% 4.9%  

Net sales from the Lids Sports Group decreased 8.0% to $779.5 million for Fiscal 2018 from $847.5 million for Fiscal 2017. The decrease reflects primarily a comparable sales decrease of 7% and a decrease of 5% in the average number of Lids Sports Group stores operated, excluding leased departments, for Fiscal 2018. The comparable sales decrease reflected a 9% decrease in comparable store hat and apparel units sold, partially offset by a 3% increase in the average price. Lids Sports Group operated 1,159 stores at the end of Fiscal 2018, including 114 Lids stores in Canada, 184 Lids Locker Room and Clubhouse stores, which include 29 Locker Room stores in Canada, and 122 Locker Room by Lids leased departments at Macy's, compared to 1,240 stores at the end of Fiscal 2017, including 112 Lids stores in Canada, 207 Lids Locker Room and Clubhouse stores, which include 35 Locker Room stores in Canada, and 151 Locker Room by Lids leased departments at Macy's.
Lids Sports Group earnings from operations for Fiscal 2018 decreased 71.9% to $11.7 million compared to $41.6 million for Fiscal 2017. The decrease was due to (i) decreased net sales, (ii) decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting increased shipping and warehouse expense, and (iii) increased expenses as a percentage of net sales, reflecting the inability to leverage expenses due to the negative comparable sales, partially offset by decreased bonus expenses.
Johnston & Murphy Group
 Fiscal Year Ended 
%
Change
 2018 2017 
 (dollars in thousands)  
Net sales$304,160
 $289,324
 5.1%
Earnings from operations$20,047
 $19,682
 1.9%
Operating margin6.6% 6.8%  


Johnston & Murphy Group net sales increased 5.1% to $304.2 million for Fiscal 2018 from $289.3 million for Fiscal 2017. The increase reflected primarily a 3% increase in average stores operated for Johnston & Murphy retail operations and a 5% increase in Johnston & Murphy wholesale sales, while comparable sales remained flat for Fiscal 2018. Unit sales for the Johnston & Murphy wholesale business increased 7% in Fiscal 2018 while the average price per pair of shoes decreased 2% for the same period. Retail operations accounted for 71.6% of the Johnston & Murphy Group's sales in Fiscal 2018, up slightly from 71.4% in Fiscal 2017. The store count for Johnston & Murphy retail operations at the end of Fiscal 2018 included 181 Johnston & Murphy shops and factory stores, including eight stores in Canada, compared to 177 Johnston & Murphy shops and factory stores, including seven stores in Canada, at the end of Fiscal 2017.
Johnston & Murphy earnings from operations for Fiscal 2018 increased 1.9% to $20.0 million from $19.7 million for Fiscal 2017, primarily due to increased net sales and increased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting decreased markdowns and improved initial margins. Expenses as a percentage of net sales increased for Fiscal 2018 primarily due to increased occupancy and compensation expenses, partially offset by decreased advertising expenses.
Licensed Brands
 Fiscal Year Ended 
%
Change
 2018 2017 
 (dollars in thousands)  
Net sales$89,809
 $106,372
 (15.6)%
Earnings (loss) from operations$(163) $4,566
 NM
Operating margin(0.2)% 4.3%  

Licensed Brands’ net sales decreased 15.6% to $89.8 million for Fiscal 2018 from $106.4 million for Fiscal 2017. The sales decrease primarily reflects the loss of sales for SureGrip footwear, which was sold in December 2016, and the expiration of a small footwear license. SureGrip Footwear had net sales of $15.6 million in Fiscal 2017. Unit sales for Dockers Footwear increased 2% for Fiscal 2018 and the average price per pair of shoes increased 1% for the same period.
Licensed Brands’ earnings from operations decreased from $4.6 million for Fiscal 2017 to a loss of $(0.2) million for Fiscal 2018, primarily due to decreased net sales and decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting the sale of SureGrip footwear, which carried the group's highest gross margin, and changes in product mix and increased promotional activities in the remaining businesses. The Company anticipates decreased sales in Licensed Brands in Fiscal 2019 as a result of its termination of the Bass license.
Corporate, Interest Expenses and Other Charges
Corporate and other expense for Fiscal 2018, excluding the $182.2 million goodwill impairment charge, was $41.8 million compared to $30.3 million for Fiscal 2017. Corporate expense in Fiscal 2018 included an $8.8 million charge in asset impairment and other charges, primarily for licensing termination expense, retail store asset impairments and hurricane losses. Corporate expense in Fiscal 2017 included a $0.8 million gain in asset impairment and other charges, primarily for a gain on network intrusion expenses as a result of a litigation settlement and a gain for other legal matters, partially offset by retail store asset impairments and pension settlement expenses. Excluding the gains and charges listed above, corporate and other expense increased primarily due to increased professional fees and other corporate expenses, partially offset by decreased bonus expense.
Net interest expense increased 3.1% from $5.2 million in Fiscal 2017 to $5.4 million in Fiscal 2018 primarily due to increased interest rates and to increased revolver borrowings compared to the previous year as a result of increased capital expenditures.

Results of Operations—Fiscal 2017 Compared to Fiscal 2016
The Company’s net sales for Fiscal 2017 decreased 5.1% to $2.87 billion from $3.02 billion in Fiscal 2016. The decrease in net sales was a result of decreased sales in Lids Sports Group, reflecting the sale of the Lids Team Sports business in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016, and decreased sales in Schuh Group and Licensed Brands, partially offset by increased sales in Johnston & Murphy Group, while Journeys Group sales remained flat for Fiscal 2017. Net sales of the Company's businesses other than Lids Team Sports decreased less than 1% for Fiscal 2017. Gross margin decreased 1.8% to $1.42 billion in Fiscal 2017 from $1.44 billion in Fiscal 2016, but increased as a percentage of net sales from 47.8% in Fiscal 2016 to 49.4% in Fiscal 2017, primarily reflecting increased gross margin as a percentage of net sales in the Lids Sports Group, Schuh Group and Johnston & Murphy Group, partially offset by decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales in Journeys Group and Licensed Brands. Selling and administrative expenses in Fiscal 2017 decreased 0.6% from Fiscal

2016 but increased as a percentage of net sales from 42.5% to 44.5%, primarily reflecting expense increases in Journeys Group, Lids Sports Group, Licensed Brands and Corporate, partially offset by decreased expenses in Schuh Group and Johnston & Murphy Group. The Company records buying and merchandising and occupancy costs in selling and administrative expense. Because the Company does not include these costs in cost of sales, the Company’s gross margin and selling and administrative expense is not comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin. Explanations of the changes in results of operations are provided by business segment in discussions following these introductory paragraphs.
Pretax earnings for Fiscal 2017 were $151.4 million, compared to $151.5 million for Fiscal 2016. Pretax earnings for Fiscal 2017 included an asset impairment and other gain of $0.8 million, including an $8.9 million gain for network intrusion expenses as result of a litigation settlement and a $0.8 million gain for other legal matters, partially offset by $6.4 million for retail store asset impairments and $2.5 million pension settlement expense. Pretax earnings for Fiscal 2017 also included a gain of $12.3 million on the sale of SureGrip Footwear and a $2.4 million gain on the sale of Lids Team Sports. Pretax earnings for Fiscal 2016 included asset impairment and other charges of $7.9 million, including $3.1 million for retail store asset impairments, $2.5 million for asset write-downs, $2.2 million for expenses related to the computer network intrusion announced in December 2010 and $0.1 million for other legal matters. Pretax earnings for Fiscal 2016 also included a gain of $4.7 million on the sale of Lids Team Sports and $1.5 million in expense related to the deferred purchase price obligation related to the Schuh acquisition.
Net earnings for Fiscal 2017 were $97.4 million ($4.83 diluted earnings per share) compared to $94.6 million ($4.11 diluted earnings per share) for Fiscal 2016. Net earnings for Fiscal 2017 included a $0.4 million ($0.02 diluted loss per share) charge to earnings (net of tax), primarily for anticipated costs of environmental remedial alternatives related to former facilities operated by the Company. Net earnings for Fiscal 2016 included a $0.8 million ($0.04 diluted loss per share) charge to earnings (net of tax), primarily for anticipated costs of environmental remedial alternatives related to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company recorded an effective income tax rate of 35.4% for Fiscal 2017 compared to 37.1% for Fiscal 2016 and 36.7% for Fiscal 2015. The effective tax rate for Fiscal 2017 was lower compared to Fiscal 2016 due to the release of tax reserves. The effective tax rate for Fiscal 2016 benefited from increased foreign earnings and lowering of foreign tax rates combined with a release of $1.3 million in valuation allowance on foreign net operating losses no longer required, while the effective tax rate for Fiscal 2015 benefited from a $7.0 million reversal of charges previously recorded related to formerly uncertain tax positions that were taken by Schuh at the time of the purchase by the Company which the Company resolved favorably during Fiscal 2015. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Journeys Group
 Fiscal Year Ended 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (dollars in thousands)  
Net sales$1,251,646
 $1,251,637
  %
Earnings from operations$85,875
 $126,248
 (32.0)%
Operating margin6.9% 10.1%  

Net sales from Journeys Group were flat at $1.25 billion for Fiscal 2017 and 2016. Journeys Group's comparable sales were down 4% in Fiscal 2017 which includes a 5% decrease in same store sales and a 12% increase in comparable direct sales. Average Journeys stores operated increased 4% during Fiscal 2017. The comparable store sales decrease reflected an 8% decrease in footwear unit comparable sales while the average price per pair of shoes increased 3%. The store count for Journeys Group was 1,249 stores at the end of Fiscal 2017, including 230 Journeys Kidz stores, 39 Shi by Journeys stores, 95 Underground by Journeys stores, 44 Journeys stores in Canada and 36 Little Burgundy stores in Canada, compared to 1,222 stores at the end of Fiscal 2016, including 200 Journeys Kidz stores, 46 Shi by Journeys stores, 98 Underground by Journeys stores, 39 Journeys stores in Canada and 36 Little Burgundy stores in Canada, acquired in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016.
Journeys Group earnings from operations for Fiscal 2017 decreased 32.0% to $85.9 million, compared to $126.2 million for Fiscal 2016. The decrease in earnings from operations was primarily due to increased expenses as a percentage of net sales as Journeys Group could not leverage store-related expenses, primarily occupancy, advertising and credit card expenses, and to decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting increased markdowns.


Schuh Group
 Fiscal Year Ended 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (dollars in thousands)  
Net sales$372,872
 $405,674
 (8.1)%
Earnings from operations$20,530
 $19,124
 7.4 %
Operating margin5.5% 4.7%  

Net sales from the Schuh Group decreased 8.1% to $372.9 million for Fiscal 2017, compared to $405.7 million for Fiscal 2016. The sales decrease reflects primarily a decrease of $49.3 million in sales due to the depreciation of the British Pound and a 1% decrease in comparable sales which includes a 2% decrease in same store sales and a 6% increase in comparable direct sales, partially offset by a 10% increase in average stores operated. Schuh Group operated 128 stores at the end of Fiscal 2017 compared to 125 stores at the end of Fiscal 2016.
Schuh Group earnings from operations increased 7.4% to $20.5 million in Fiscal 2017 compared to $19.1 million for Fiscal 2016. Earnings for Fiscal 2016 included $1.5 million in compensation expense related to a deferred purchase price obligation in connection with the Schuh acquisition. The increase in earnings from operations was primarily due to the absence of the deferred purchase price expense, which contributed 40 basis points to the operating margin improvement as a percentage of sales. The remaining operating margin improvement was due to increased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting less promotional activity, changes in sales mix and improved margin in certain product categories. The operating margin improvement from gains on foreign currency was offset by increased expenses, primarily occupancy, depreciation and bonus expense. Schuh Group's earnings from operations for Fiscal 2017 were negatively impacted by $4.1 million due to changes in foreign exchange rates.
Lids Sports Group
 Fiscal Year Ended 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (dollars in thousands)  
Net sales$847,510
 $975,504
 (13.1)%
Earnings from operations$41,563
 $17,040
 143.9 %
Operating margin4.9% 1.7%  

Net sales from the Lids Sports Group decreased 13.1% to $847.5 million for Fiscal 2017 from $975.5 million for Fiscal 2016. A 14% reduction in sales due to the sale of the Lids Team Sports business in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016 accounted for all of the decline in sales for the segment. Comparable sales increased 3% for Fiscal 2017, which includes a 4% increase in same store sales and a 2% increase in comparable direct sales, while the average number of Lids Sports Group stores operated decreased 3%, excluding leased departments. The comparable sales increase reflected a 4% increase in the average price per hat, while comparable store hat units sold decreased 1%. Lids Sports Group operated 1,240 stores at the end of Fiscal 2017, including 112 Lids stores in Canada, 207 Lids Locker Room and Clubhouse stores, which include 35 Locker Room stores in Canada, and 151 Locker Room by Lids leased departments at Macy's, compared to 1,332 stores at the end of Fiscal 2016, including 113 Lids stores in Canada and 228 Lids Locker Room and Clubhouse stores, which include 38 Locker Room stores in Canada, and 185 Locker Room by Lids leased departments at Macy's.
Lids Sports Group earnings from operations for Fiscal 2017 increased 143.9% to $41.6 million compared to $17.0 million for Fiscal 2016. The increase was due to increased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting the sale of the lower margin Lids Team Sports business and decreased shipping and warehouse expense and decreased promotional activity in the retail business. The improvement in gross margin more than offset increased expenses as a percentage of net sales, resulting from (i) the sale of Lids Team Sports, which had lower expenses, (ii) increased store-related expenses, primarily occupancy and credit card expenses, and (iii) increased bonus expenses.




Johnston & Murphy Group
 Fiscal Year Ended 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (dollars in thousands)  
Net sales$289,324
 $278,681
 3.8%
Earnings from operations$19,682
 $17,761
 10.8%
Operating margin6.8% 6.4%  

Johnston & Murphy Group net sales increased 3.8% to $289.3 million for Fiscal 2017 from $278.7 million for Fiscal 2016. The increase reflected primarily a 2% increase in comparable sales which includes a 1% increase in same store sales and an 8% increase in comparable direct sales, a 1% increase in average stores operated for Johnston & Murphy retail operations and a 5% increase in Johnston & Murphy wholesale sales. Unit sales for the Johnston & Murphy wholesale business increased 6% in Fiscal 2017 while the average price per pair of shoes decreased 2% for the same period. Retail operations accounted for 71.4% of the Johnston & Murphy Group's sales in Fiscal 2017, down slightly from 71.7% in Fiscal 2016. The comparable sales increase in Fiscal 2017 reflects a 2% increase in footwear unit comparable sales while the average price per pair of shoes for Johnston & Murphy retail operations decreased 3%. The store count for Johnston & Murphy retail operations at the end of Fiscal 2017 included 177 Johnston & Murphy shops and factory stores, including seven stores in Canada, compared to 173 Johnston & Murphy shops and factory stores, including seven stores in Canada, at the end of Fiscal 2016.
Johnston & Murphy earnings from operations for Fiscal 2017 increased 10.8% to $19.7 million from $17.8 million for Fiscal 2016, primarily due to increased net sales, a slight increase in gross margin as a percentage of net sales, and decreased expenses as a percentage of net sales, reflecting slightly lower store-related expenses, primarily selling salaries and occupancy expenses and an increase as a percent of the total in wholesale which carries lower expenses than retail.
Licensed Brands
 Fiscal Year Ended 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (dollars in thousands)  
Net sales$106,372
 $109,826
 (3.1)%
Earnings from operations$4,566
 $9,236
 (50.6)%
Operating margin4.3% 8.4%  

Licensed Brands’ net sales decreased 3.1% to $106.4 million for Fiscal 2017 from $109.8 million for Fiscal 2016. The sales decrease reflects decreased sales of Dockers and Chaps Footwear, partially offset by the addition of sales for G.H. Bass Footwear. SureGrip Footwear, which was sold in the fourth quarter, had net sales of $15.6 million in Fiscal 2017. The sales decrease in Dockers and Chaps Footwear reflects weakness in the department store and footwear chain channels. Unit sales for Dockers Footwear decreased 6% for Fiscal 2017 and the average price per pair of shoes decreased 8% for the same period.
Licensed Brands’ earnings from operations for Fiscal 2017 decreased 50.6%, from $9.2 million for Fiscal 2016 to $4.6 million, primarily due to increased expenses as a percentage of net sales, reflecting increased expensesrisk associated with the start-up of the Bass Footwear licensed business and increased shipping and warehouse, freight and royalty expenses, andrespective currency.   See Item 8, Note 10, "Leases", to decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting sales of products with lower initial margins.
Corporate, Interest Expenses and Other Charges
Corporate and other expense for Fiscal 2017 was $30.3 million compared to $38.2 million for Fiscal 2016. Corporate expense in Fiscal 2017 included a $0.8 million gain in asset impairment and other charges, primarily for a gain on network intrusion expenses as a result of a litigation settlement and a gain for other legal matters, partially offset by retail store asset impairments and pension settlement expenses. Corporate expense in Fiscal 2016 included $7.9 million in asset impairment and other charges, primarily for retail store asset impairments, asset write-downs, network intrusion expenses and other legal matters. Excluding the gains and charges listed above, corporate and other expense increased primarily due to increased bonus accruals and bank fees, partially offset by foreign exchange gains, life insurance proceeds and decreased professional fees.

Net interest expense increased 19.2% from $4.4 million in Fiscal 2016 to $5.2 million in Fiscal 2017 primarily due to increased revolver borrowings compared to the previous year as a result of the Little Burgundy acquisition in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016 and share repurchases.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table sets forth certain financial data at the dates indicated.
 Feb. 3, 2018 Jan. 28, 2017 Jan. 30, 2016
 (dollars in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$39.9
 $48.3
 $133.3
Working capital$438.0
 $407.6
 $447.5
Long-term debt (includes current maturities)$88.4
 $82.9
 $111.8
Working Capital
The Company’s business is seasonal, with the Company’s investment in inventory and accounts receivable normally reaching peaks in the spring and fall of each year. Historically, cash flow from operations has been generated principally in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.
Cash provided by operating activities was $164.6 million in Fiscal 2018 compared to $165.2 million in Fiscal 2017. The $0.6 million decrease from operating activities from Fiscal 2017 reflects a decrease in cash flow from decreased earnings and changes in accounts payable of $31.9 million, partially offset by an increase in cash flow from changes in inventory of $77.0 million.
The $31.9 million decrease in cash flow from accounts payable reflects changes in buying patterns, vendor mix and lower inventory levels. The $77.0 million increase in cash flow from inventory primarily reflects a reduction in the growth in inventory in Lids Sports Group, Journeys Group, Licensed Brands and Johnston & Murphy Group, on a year over year basis, partially offset by increased inventory in Schuh Group.
The $31.6 million decrease in inventories at February 3, 2018 from January 28, 2017 levels primarily reflects decreases in all of the Company's business segments except Schuh Group.
Accounts receivable at February 3, 2018 decreased $0.8 million compared to January 28, 2017 primarily due to decreased sales in the Licensed Brands business.
Cash provided by operating activities was $165.2 million in Fiscal 2017 compared to $149.7 million in Fiscal 2016. The $15.5 million increase from operating activities from Fiscal 2016 reflects an increase in cash flow from changes in other accrued liabilities, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaids and other current assets of $53.6 million, $22.0 million, $8.0 million and $6.6 million, respectively, partially offset by a $73.2 million decrease in cash flow from changes in inventory.
The $53.6 million increase in cash flow from other accrued liabilities when comparing the change from Fiscal 2017 and 2016 with the change from Fiscal 2016 and 2015 reflects the reduction of Schuh acquisition related accruals due to payments in Fiscal 2016. The $22.0 million increase in cash flow from accounts payable reflects changes in buying patterns and payment terms negotiated with individual vendors and is related to the increase in inventory. The $8.0 million increase in cash from accounts receivable reflects lower wholesale sales in Fiscal 2017 compared to increased wholesale sales and increased receivables related to the sale of Lids Team Sports in Fiscal 2016. The $6.6 million increase in prepaids and other current assets primarily reflects increases in Fiscal 2016 for prepaid taxes and rent. The $73.2 million decrease in cash flow from inventory primarily reflects an increase in Journeys Group and Lids Sports Group inventory.
The $45.4 million increase in inventories at January 28, 2017 from January 30, 2016 levels primarily reflects increases in Journeys Group, Lids Sports Group and Johnston & Murphy Group.
Accounts receivable at January 28, 2017 decreased $1.4 million compared to January 30, 2016 primarily due to decreased sales in the Licensed Brands business.


Sources of Liquidity
The Company has three principal sources of liquidity: cash flow from operations, cash and cash equivalents on hand and the credit facilities discussed below. The Company believes that cash and cash equivalents on hand, cash flow from operations and availability under its credit facilities will be sufficient to cover its working capital, capital expenditures and stock repurchases for the foreseeable future.
On January 31, 2018, the Company entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) by and among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company party thereto, as other borrowers, with the lenders party thereto (the "Lenders") and Bank of America, N.A., as agent (the "Agent"). The Credit Facility provides revolving credit in the aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million, including (i) for the Company and the other borrowers formed in the U.S., a $70.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a domestic swingline subfacility of up to $45.0 million, (ii) for GCO Canada Inc., a revolving credit subfacility in an aggregate amount not to exceed $70.0 million, which includes a $5.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a swingline subfacility of up to $5.0 million, and (iii) for Genesco (UK) Limited, a revolving credit subfacility in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100.0 million, which includes a $10.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a swingline subfacility of up to $10.0 million. The facility expires January 31, 2023. Any swingline loans and any letters of credit and borrowings under the Canadian and UK subfacilities will reduce the availability under the Credit Facility on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
The Company has the option, from time to time, to increase the availability under the Credit Facility by an aggregate amount of up to $200.0 million subject to, among other things, the receipt of commitments for the increased amount. In connection with this increased facility, the Canadian revolving credit subfacility may be increased by no more than $15.0 million and the UK revolving credit subfacility may be increased by no more than $100.0 million.
The aggregate amount of the loans made and letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility shall at no time exceed the lesser of the facility amount ($400.0 million or, if increased as described above, up to $600.0 million) or the "Borrowing Base", which generally is based on 90% of eligible inventory (increased to 92.5% during fiscal months September through November) plus 85% of eligible wholesale receivables plus 90% of eligible credit card and debit card receivables of the Company and the other borrowers formed in the U.S. and GCO Canada Inc. less applicable reserves (the "Loan Cap"). If requested by the Company and Genesco (UK) Limited and agreed to by the required percentage of Lenders, the relevant assets of Genesco (UK) Limited will be included in the Borrowing Base, provided that amounts borrowed by Genesco (UK) Limited based solely on its own borrowing base will be limited to $100.0 million, subject to the increased facility as described above. At no time can the total loans outstanding to Genesco (UK) Limited and to GCO Canada Inc. exceed 50% of the Loan Cap. In the event that the availability for GCO Canada Inc. to borrow loans based solely on its own borrowing base is completely utilized, GCO Canada Inc. will have the ability, subject to certain terms and conditions, to obtain additional loans (but not to exceed its total revolving credit subfacility amount) to the extent of the then unused portion of the domestic Loan Cap.
The Credit Facility also provides that a first-in, last-out tranche could be added to the revolving credit facility at the option of the Company subject to, among other things, the receipt of commitments for such tranche. For additional information on the Company’s Credit Facility, see Note 6 to theour Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data".
In April 2017, Schuh Group Limited entered into an Amendment and Restatement Agreement which amended thethis Annual Report on Form of Amended and Restated Facilities Agreement and Working Capital Facility Letter ("UK Credit Facilities") dated May 2015. The amendment includes a new Facility A of £1.0 million, a Facility B of £9.4 million, a Facility C revolving credit agreement of £16.5 million, a working capital facility of £2.5 million and an10-K for additional revolving credit facility, Facility D, of €7.2 million for its operations in Ireland and Germany. The Facility A loan was paid off in April 2017. The Facility B loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.5% per annum with quarterly payments through September 2019. The Facility C bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.2% per annum and expires in September 2019. The Facility D bears interest at EURIBOR plus 2.2% per annum and expires in September 2019.

There were $11.5 million in UK term loans and $7.6 million in UK revolver loans outstanding at February 3, 2018. The UK Credit Facilities contain certain covenants at the Schuh level including a minimum interest coverage covenant of 4.50x and a maximum leverage covenant of 1.75x. The Company was in compliance with all the covenants at February 3, 2018. The UK Credit Facilities are secured by a pledge of all the assets of Schuh and its subsidiaries.

The Company's revolving credit borrowings averaged $127.5 million during Fiscal 2018 and $100.1 million during Fiscal 2017, as cash on hand, cash generated from operations and revolver borrowings primarily funded seasonal working capital requirements, capital expenditures and stock repurchases for Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017. The borrowings outstanding during Fiscal 2018 reflect increased funds borrowed to fund increased capital expenditures.

There were $11.3 million of letters of credit outstanding and $69.4 million of revolver borrowings outstanding, including $14.8 million (£10.5 million)information related to Genesco (UK) Limited and $36.7 million (C$45.4 million) related to GCO Canada, under the Credit Facility at February 3, 2018. The Company is not required to comply with any financial covenants under the Credit Facility unless Excess Availability (as defined in the Credit Facility) is less than the greater of $25.0 million or 10.0% of the Loan Cap. If and during such time as Excess Availability is less than the greater of $25.0 million or 10.0% of the Loan Cap, the Credit Facility requires the Company to meet a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of (a) an amount equal to consolidated EBITDA less capital expenditures and taxes paid in cash, in each case for such period, to (b) fixed charges for such period, of not less than 1.0:1.0. Excess Availability was $263.3 million at February 3, 2018. Because Excess Availability exceeded $25.0 million or 10.0% of the Loan Cap, the Company was not required to comply with this financial covenant at February 3, 2018.
The Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to certain other material indebtedness in excess of specified amounts and to agreements which would have a material adverse effect if breached, certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, certain ERISA events, judgments in excess of specified amounts and change in control.
The Credit Facility prohibits the payment of dividends and other restricted payments unless, among other things, as of the date of the making of any Restricted Payment (as defined in the Credit Facility), (a) no Default (as defined in the Credit Facility) or Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Facility) exists or would arise after giving effect to such Restricted Payment and (b) either (i) the Borrowers (as defined in the Credit Facility) have pro forma Excess Availability for the prior 60 day period equal to or greater than 20% of the Loan Cap, after giving pro forma effect to such Restricted Payment, or (ii) (A) the Borrowers have pro forma Excess Availability for the prior 60 day period of less than 20% of the Loan Cap but equal to or greater than 15% of the Loan Cap, after giving pro forma effect to the Restricted Payment or Acquisition, and (B) the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility), on a pro-forma basis for the twelve months preceding such Restricted Payment, will be equal to or greater than 1.0:1.0 and (c) after giving effect to such Restricted Payment, the Borrowers are Solvent (as defined in the Credit Facility). Additionally, the Company may make cash dividends on preferred stock up to $0.5 million in any fiscal year absent a continuing Event of Default. The Company’s management does not expect availability under the Credit Facility to fall below the requirements listed above during Fiscal 2019.

Certain Covenants
The Company is not required to comply with any financial covenants unless Excess Availability (as defined in the Credit Facility) is less than the greater of $25.0 million or 10% of the Loan Cap. If and during such time as Excess Availability is less than the greater of $25.0 million or 10% of the Loan Cap, the Credit Facility requires the Company to meet a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of (a) an amount equal to consolidated EBITDA less capital expenditures and taxes paid in cash, in each case for such period, to (b) fixed charges for such period, of not less than 1.0:1.0.

The Credit Facility also permits the Company to incur senior debt in an amount up to the greater of $500.0 million or an amount that would not cause the Company's ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA to exceed 5.0:1.0 provided that certain terms and conditions are met.

In addition, the Credit Facility contains certain covenants that, among other things, restrict additional indebtedness, liens and encumbrances, loans and investments, acquisitions, dividends and other restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, asset dispositions, mergers and consolidations, prepayments or material amendments to certain material documents and other matters customarily restricted in such agreements.

Cash Dominion
The Credit Facility also contains cash dominion provisions that apply in the event that the Company’s Excess Availability is less than the greater of $30.0 million or 12.5% of the Loan Cap for 3 consecutive business days or if certain events of default occur under the Credit Facility.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None.




Contractual Obligations
The following tables set forth aggregate contractual obligations and commitments as of February 3, 2018.
(in thousands)Payments Due by Period
          
 Contractual ObligationsTotal 
Less than 1
year
 
1 - 3
years
 
3 - 5
years
 
More
than 5
years
Long-Term Debt Obligations$88,385
 $1,766
 $17,247
 $69,372
 $
Operating Lease Obligations1,453,503
 256,249
 437,064
 347,590
 412,600
Purchase Obligations(1)
661,277
 661,277
 
 
 
Transition tax payable4,461
 357
 714
 714
 2,676
Long-Term Obligations – Schuh(2)
361
 230
 131
 
 
Other Long-Term Liabilities1,011
 175
 349
 349
 138
Total Contractual Obligations(3)
$2,208,998
 $920,054
 $455,505
 $418,025
 $415,414
(in thousands)Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
          
Commercial Commitments
Total Amounts
Committed
 
Less than 1
year
 
1 - 3
years
 
3 - 5
years
 
More
than 5
years
Letters of Credit$11,262
 $11,262
 $
 $
 $
Total Commercial Commitments$11,262
 $11,262
 $
 $
 $

(1) Represents open purchase orders for inventory.
(2) Includes interest on the UK term loans. For additional information, see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data".
(3) Excludes unrecognized tax benefits of $3.7 million due to their uncertain nature in timing of payments, if any.

The total accrued benefit liability for pension and other postretirement benefit plans as of February 3, 2018, was $10.6 million. This amount is impacted by, among other items, pension expense, funding levels, plan amendments, changes in plan demographics and assumptions, and the investment return on plan assets. Because the accrued liability does not represent expected liquidity needs, the Company did not include this amount in the contractual obligations table. There is no requirement for the Company to make a pension plan contribution. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data".
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures were $127.9 million, $94.0 million and $100.7 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The $33.9 million increase in Fiscal 2018 capital expenditures as compared to Fiscal 2017 is primarily due to the expansion of the Journeys Group's warehouse as well as increased capital expenditures in Lids Sports Group. The $6.7 million decrease in Fiscal 2017 capital expenditures as compared to Fiscal 2016 is primarily due to decreases in capital expenditures of Lids Sports Group and Schuh Group, partially offset by increased capital expenditures in Journeys Group.
Total capital expenditures in Fiscal 2019 are expected to be approximately $75 million. These include retail capital expenditures of approximately $70 million to open approximately 30 Journeys Group stores, including three in Canada, ten Journeys Kidz stores and three Little Burgundy stores, ten Schuh stores, five Johnston & Murphy shops and factory stores, and ten Lids Sports Group stores, including nine Lids stores, with two stores in Canada, and one Locker Room store, to complete approximately 193 major store renovations and includes approximately $16 million in computer hardware and software for initiatives to drive traffic, enhance omni-channel and strengthen our brands. The planned amount of capital expenditures in Fiscal 2019 for wholesale operations and other purposes is approximately $5 million, including approximately $1 million for new systems.
Future Capital Needs
The Company has initiated a plan to reshape its cost structure to improve profitability and has identified potential annual savings in the range of $35 million to $40 million. As a result, the Company expects that cash on hand and cash provided by operations and borrowings under its Credit Facilities will be sufficient to support seasonal working capital, capital expenditure requirements and stock repurchases during Fiscal 2019. The approximately $1.9 million of costs associated

with discontinued operations that are expected to be paid during the next twelve months are expected to be funded from cash on hand, cash generated from operations and borrowings under the Credit Facility.
The Company had total available cash and cash equivalents of $39.9 million and $48.3 million as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively, of which approximately $21.2 million and $22.9 million was held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively. The Company's strategic plan does not require the repatriation of foreign cash in order to fund its operations in the U.S., and it is the Company's current intention to indefinitely reinvest its foreign cash and cash equivalents outside of the U.S. If the Company were to repatriate foreign cash to the U.S., it would be required to accrue and pay U.S. taxes in accordance with applicable U.S. tax rules and regulations as a result of the repatriation.
Common Stock Repurchases
The weighted shares outstanding reflects the effect of the Company's Board-approved share repurchase program. The Company repurchased 275,300 shares at a cost of $16.2 million during Fiscal 2018. The Company has $24.0 million remaining under its current $100.0 million share repurchase authorization. The Company repurchased 2,155,869 shares at a cost of $133.3 million during Fiscal 2017. The Company repurchased 2,383,384 shares at a cost of $144.9 million during Fiscal 2016.
Environmental and Other Contingencies
The Company is subject to certain loss contingencies related to environmental proceedings and other legal matters, including those disclosed in Item 3, "Legal Proceedings" and Note 13 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company has made pretax accruals for certain of these contingencies, including approximately $0.6 million reflected in Fiscal 2018, $0.6 million reflected in Fiscal 2017 and $0.8 million reflected in Fiscal 2016. These charges are included in provision for discontinued operations, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations because they relate to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company monitors these matters on an ongoing basis and, on a quarterly basis, management reviews the Company’s accruals in relation to each of them, adjusting provisions as management deems necessary in view of changes in available information. Changes in estimates of liability are reported in the periods when they occur. Consequently, management believes that its accrued liability in relation to each proceeding is a best estimate of the probable loss connected to the proceeding, or in cases in which no best estimate is possible, the minimum amount in the range of estimated losses, based upon its analysis of the facts and circumstances as of the close of the most recent fiscal quarter. However, because of uncertainties and risks inherent in litigation generally and in environmental proceedings in particular, there can be no assurance that future developments will not require additional provisions, that some or all liabilities may not be adequate or that the amounts of any such additional provisions or any such inadequacy will not have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
Financial Market Risk
The following discusses the Company’s exposure to financial market risk.
Outstanding Debt of the Company – The Company has $11.5 million of outstanding U.K. term loans at a weighted average interest rate of 3.02% as of February 3, 2018. A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase annual interest expense by $0.1 million on the $11.5 million term loans. The Company has $7.6 million of outstanding U.K. revolver borrowings at a weighted average interest rate of 2.20% as of February 3, 2018. A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase annual interest expense by $0.1 million on the $7.6 million revolver borrowings. The Company has $69.4 million of outstanding U.S. revolver borrowings at a weighted average interest rate of 3.43% as of February 3, 2018. A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase annual interest expense by $0.7 million on the $69.4 million revolver borrowings.
Cash and Cash Equivalents – The Company’s cash and cash equivalent balances are invested in financial instruments with original maturities of three months or less. The Company did not have significant exposure to changing interest rates on invested cash at February 3, 2018. As a result, the Company considers the interest rate market risk implicit in these investments at February 3, 2018 to be low.
Summary – Based on the Company’s overall market interest rate exposure at February 3, 2018, the Company believes that the effect, if any, of reasonably possible near-term changes in interest rates on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows for Fiscal 2018 would not be material.
Accounts Receivable – The Company’s accounts receivable balance at February 3, 2018 is concentrated primarily in two of its footwear wholesale businesses, which sell primarily to department stores and independent retailers across the United States. In the footwear wholesale businesses, one customer each accounted for 16%, 9% and 8% of the Company’s total

trade receivables balance, while no other customer accounted for more than 7% of the Company’s total trade receivables balance as of February 3, 2018. The Company monitors the credit quality of its customers and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information, as well as customer specific factors; however, credit risk is affected by conditions or occurrences within the economy and the retail industry, as well as company-specific information.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk – The Company is exposed to translation risk because certain of its foreign operations utilize the local currency as their functional currency and those financial results must be translated into United States dollars. As currency exchange rates fluctuate, translation of the Company's financial statements of foreign businesses into United States dollars affects the comparability of financial results between years. Schuh Group's net sales and earnings from operations for Fiscal 2018 were negatively impacted by $5.1 million and positively impacted by $0.3 million, respectively, due to the change in foreign exchange rates.
New Accounting Principles
New Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
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" ("ASC 220"), which allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Act. This guidance is effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in ASC 220 should be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Act is recognized. The Company adopted ASC 220 in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2018 and reclassed $2.2 million to retained earnings for the impact of stranded tax effects resulting from the Act.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” ("ASU 2017-04"). ASU 2017-04 simplifies the measurement of goodwill by eliminating the second step from the goodwill impairment test, which requires the comparison of the implied fair value of goodwill with the current carrying amount of goodwill. Instead, under the amendments in this guidance, an entity shall perform a goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount and an impairment charge is to be recorded for the amount, if any, in which the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. This guidance should be applied prospectively and is effective for public business entities that are United States Securities and Exchange Commission filers for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed after January 1, 2017. The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018, and the Company measured goodwill impairment in the third quarter of Fiscal 2018 under the provisions of ASU 2017-04.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting” ("ASC 718"). The update addresses several aspects of the accounting for share-based compensation transactions including: (a) income tax consequences when awards vest or are settled, (b) classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, (c) a policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur rather than on an estimated basis and (d) classification of excess tax impacts on the statement of cash flows. The inclusion of excess tax benefits and deficiencies as a component of the Company's income tax expense will increase volatility within its provision for income taxes as the amount of excess tax benefits or deficiencies from share-based compensation awards is dependent on the Company's stock price at the date the awards are exercised or settled which is primarily in the second quarter of each fiscal year. The Company adopted ASC 718 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018. The Company recorded an excess tax deficiency of $2.2 million as an increase in income tax expense related to share-based compensation for vested awards in Fiscal 2018. Earnings per share decreased $0.11 per share for Fiscal 2018 due to the impact of ASC 718. The Company reclassified $3.4 million and $4.4 million from operating activities to financing activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Fiscal 2017 and 2016, respectively, representing the value of the shares withheld for taxes on the vesting of restricted stock. If the Company had adopted the standard in Fiscal 2017, reported earnings per share would have decreased $0.03 per share for Fiscal 2017.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes" ("ASU 2015-17"). ASU 2015-17 requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The Company adopted ASU 2015-17 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018 under the retrospective approach and, as such, the Company reclassified $21.2 million of deferred taxes from current to noncurrent on its Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 28, 2017.




In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, "Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory" ("ASC 330"). ASC 330 requires an entity that determines the cost of inventory by methods other than last-in, first-out and the retail inventory method to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The Company adopted ASC 330 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018 and it did not have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In January 2018, the FASB released guidance on the accounting for tax on the global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") provisions of the Act. The GILTI provisions impose a tax on foreign income in excess of a deemed return on tangible assets of foreign corporations. The guidance indicates that either accounting for deferred taxes related to GILTI inclusions or to treat any taxes on GILTI inclusions as period costs are both acceptable methods subject to an accounting policy election. The Company has not yet made an accounting policy election in regards to the GILTI provisions under the Act. The Company will make its GILTI accounting policy election during the one-year measurement period as allowed by the SEC. No amounts have been recorded in the Company's Fiscal 2018 financial statements for the impact of GILTI provisions.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715)" ("ASC 715"). The standard requires the sponsors of benefit plans to present service cost in the same line item or items as other current employee compensation costs, and present the remaining components of net benefit cost in one or more separate line items outside of income from operations, while also limiting the components of net benefit cost eligible to be capitalized to service cost. The standard will require the Company to present the non-service pension costs as a component of expense below operating income. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases" (ASU 2016-02"). The standard's core principle is to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, which would be the beginning of our Fiscal 2020 or February 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and is expecting a material impact because the Company is party to a significant number of lease contracts.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASC 606. ASC 606 amends the guidance for revenue recognition to replace numerous, industry-specific requirements and merges areas under this topic with those of the International Financial Reporting Standards. The standard implements a five-step process for customer contract revenue recognition that focuses on transfer of control, as opposed to transfer of risk and rewards. The amendment also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows from contracts with customers. ASC 606 was originally effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, however, in August 2015, the FASB deferred this standard for one year, which would be the beginning of our Fiscal 2019, or February 2018. The amendment is to be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial adoption as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings.

Based on an evaluation of the standard as a whole, the Company has identified certain changes that are expected to be made to its accounting policies, including: the timing of recognition of direct response advertising expenses, whereby certain expenses that are currently amortized over their expected period of future benefit will be expensed as incurred; and the timing of recognition of gift card breakage, in that it will be recognized in revenue based on and in proportion to historical redemption patterns, rather than the current practice of recognizing gift card breakage when the likelihood of redemption is considered remote. The Company is continuing to assess all the impacts of the new standard and the design of internal control over financial reporting; however, based upon the materiality of the transactions that are impacted by the standard, adoption is not expected to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. The Company will adopt this guidance in the first quarter of Fiscal 2019 using the modified retrospective approach.
Inflation
The Company does not believe inflation has had a material impact on sales or operating results during periods covered in this discussion.


leases.

ITEM 7A, QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company incorporates

We incorporate by reference the information regarding market risk appearing under the heading “Financial Market Risk” in Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."


ITEM 8, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



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Table of Contents

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Genesco Inc.


Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited Genesco Inc. and Subsidiaries'Subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2018,January 30, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 Framework)framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, Genesco Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2018,January 30, 2021, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of Genesco Inc. and Subsidiaries as of January 30, 2021 and February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, and1, 2020, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows, and equity for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended February 3, 2018,January 30, 2021, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15, and our report dated April 4, 2018March 31, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Basis for Opinion

The Company'sCompany’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.



/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Nashville, Tennessee
April 4, 2018


/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Nashville, Tennessee

March 31, 2021

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Genesco Inc.


Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Genesco Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company) as of January 30, 2021 and February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, and1, 2020, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and equity for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended February 3, 2018,January 30, 2021, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements").  In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at January 30, 2021 and February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017,1, 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended February 3, 2018,January 30, 2021, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2018,January 30, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 Framework),framework) and our report dated April 4, 2018March 31, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements and schedule based on our audits.  We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks.  Such procedures includedinclude examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matter or on the account or disclosures to which they relate.

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Valuation of Schuh Group Indefinite Lived Trademark

Description of the Matter

At January 30, 2021 the Company had $23.1 million recorded for the indefinite lived trademark associated with the Schuh Group reporting unit. As discussed in Notes 1, 3, and 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company assesses indefinite lived trademarks for impairment on an annual basis, or on an interim basis if indicators of impairment are present. If the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment loss would be recorded in the amount equal to the excess.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Auditing the Company’s quantitative indefinite lived trademark impairment test was complex and highly judgmental due to the subjective nature of the significant assumptions used in the determination of estimated fair value for the Schuh Group trademark. For example, the fair value estimate was sensitive to significant assumptions, including revenue projections, royalty rate, and discount rate, which are affected by expected future market or economic conditions and industry and company-specific qualitative factors.

How We have servedAddressed the Matter in Our Audit

We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design, and tested the operating effectiveness of controls over the Company’s trademark impairment evaluation process. For example, we tested controls over the Company’s review of the significant assumptions used in the trademark valuation as well as the Company's auditor since 2001.

Company’s review of the reasonableness of the data used in this valuation.

Nashville, Tennessee

To test the estimated fair value of the Schuh Group trademark, we performed audit procedures that included, among others, testing the significant assumptions discussed above, testing the underlying data used by the Company in its analyses by comparing to historical and other industry data, as well as validating certain assertions with data internal to the Company and from other sources. We compared the significant assumptions used by the Company to current industry and economic trends while also considering changes to the Company’s business model, customer base and product mix. We assessed the historical accuracy of the Company’s revenue projections by comparing the Company’s past projections to actual performance. We also performed sensitivity analyses to evaluate the impact that changes in the significant assumptions would have on the fair value of the Schuh Group trademark. Finally, we involved a valuation specialist to assist in our evaluation of the Company's model, valuation methodology and significant assumptions, including assisting in evaluating the Company’s discount rate and royalty rate.

April 4, 2018



/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2001.

Nashville, Tennessee

March 31, 2021

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Genesco Inc.

and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

In Thousands, except share amounts

 

 

As of Fiscal Year End

 

Assets

 

January 30, 2021

 

 

February 1, 2020

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

215,091

 

 

$

81,418

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $5,015 at January 30, 2021 and $2,940 at

   February 1, 2020

 

 

31,410

 

 

 

29,195

 

Inventories

 

 

290,966

 

 

 

365,269

 

Prepaids and other current assets

 

 

130,128

 

 

 

32,301

 

Total current assets

 

 

667,595

 

 

 

508,183

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

207,842

 

 

 

238,320

 

Operating lease right of use asset

 

 

621,727

 

 

 

735,044

 

Goodwill

 

 

38,550

 

 

 

122,184

 

Other intangibles

 

 

30,929

 

 

 

36,364

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

0

 

 

 

19,475

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

20,725

 

 

 

20,908

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,587,368

 

 

$

1,680,478

 

Liabilities and Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

150,437

 

 

$

135,784

 

Current portion - operating lease liability

 

 

173,505

 

 

 

142,695

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

78,991

 

 

 

83,456

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

402,933

 

 

 

361,935

 

Long-term debt

 

 

32,986

 

 

 

14,393

 

Long-term operating lease liability

 

 

527,549

 

 

 

647,949

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

57,141

 

 

 

36,858

 

Total liabilities

 

 

1,020,609

 

 

 

1,061,135

 

Commitments and contingent liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-redeemable preferred stock

 

 

1,009

 

 

 

1,009

 

Common equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $1 par value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized: 80,000,000 shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued common stock

 

 

15,438

 

 

 

15,186

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

282,308

 

 

 

274,101

 

Retained earnings

 

 

320,920

 

 

 

378,572

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(35,059

)

 

 

(31,668

)

Treasury shares, at cost (488,464 shares)

 

 

(17,857

)

 

 

(17,857

)

Total equity

 

 

566,759

 

 

 

619,343

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

 

$

1,587,368

 

 

$

1,680,478

 

 As of Fiscal Year End
AssetsFebruary 3, 2018 January 28, 2017
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$39,937
 $48,301
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $4,593 at February 3,   
2018 and $3,073 at January 28, 201743,292
 43,525
Inventories542,625
 563,677
Prepaids and other current assets67,234
 61,470
Total current assets693,088
 716,973
    
Property and equipment:   
Land8,065
 7,773
Buildings and building equipment79,587
 52,673
Computer hardware, software and equipment213,335
 179,948
Furniture and fixtures179,008
 167,881
Construction in progress33,625
 33,660
Improvements to leased property440,719
 410,116
Property and equipment, at cost954,339
 852,051
Accumulated depreciation(571,710) (521,440)
Property and equipment, net382,629
 330,611
Deferred income taxes25,077
 13,372
Goodwill100,308
 271,222
Trademarks, net of accumulated amortization of $5,593 at   
February 3, 2018 and $5,574 at January 28, 201787,898
 84,327
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $17,439 at   
February 3, 2018 and $16,200 at January 28, 20171,794
 2,392
Other noncurrent assets24,559
 22,102
Total Assets$1,315,353
 $1,440,999


















Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
In Thousands, except share amounts


 As of Fiscal Year End
Liabilities and EquityFebruary 3, 2018 January 28, 2017
Current Liabilities:   
Accounts payable$140,962
 $170,751
Accrued employee compensation20,616
 31,128
Accrued other taxes16,114
 23,101
Accrued income taxes1,488
 7,568
Current portion – long-term debt1,766
 9,175
Other accrued liabilities72,220
 64,333
Provision for discontinued operations1,902
 3,330
Total current liabilities255,068
 309,386
Long-term debt86,619
 73,730
Pension liability
 6,265
Deferred rent and other long-term liabilities141,255
 127,384
Provision for discontinued operations1,707
 1,713
Total liabilities484,649
 518,478
Commitments and contingent liabilities

 

Equity   
Non-redeemable preferred stock1,052
 1,060
Common equity:   
Common stock, $1 par value:   
Authorized: 80,000,000 shares   
Issued/Outstanding:   
February 3, 2018 – 20,392,253/19,903,789   
January 28, 2017 – 20,354,272/19,865,80820,392
 20,354
Additional paid-in capital250,877
 237,677
Retained earnings603,902
 731,111
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(29,192) (51,292)
Treasury shares, at cost (488,464 shares)(17,857) (17,857)
Total Genesco equity829,174
 921,053
Noncontrolling interest – non-redeemable1,530
 1,468
Total equity830,704
 922,521
Total Liabilities and Equity$1,315,353
 $1,440,999


The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.








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Genesco Inc.

and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

In Thousands, except per share amounts

 

 

Fiscal Year

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Net sales

 

$

1,786,530

 

 

$

2,197,066

 

 

$

2,188,553

 

Cost of sales

 

 

982,063

 

 

 

1,133,951

 

 

 

1,141,497

 

Gross margin

 

 

804,467

 

 

 

1,063,115

 

 

 

1,047,056

 

Selling and administrative expenses

 

 

813,775

 

 

 

966,423

 

 

 

962,076

 

Goodwill impairment

 

 

79,259

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Asset impairments and other, net

 

 

18,682

 

 

 

13,374

 

 

 

3,163

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

(107,249

)

 

 

83,318

 

 

 

81,817

 

Loss on early retirement of debt

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

597

 

Other components of net periodic benefit income

 

 

(670

)

 

 

(395

)

 

 

(380

)

Interest expense (net of interest income of $0.3 million, $2.1 million and $0.8 million for Fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively)

 

 

5,090

 

 

 

1,278

 

 

 

3,341

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

(111,669

)

 

 

82,435

 

 

 

78,259

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

(55,641

)

 

 

20,678

 

 

 

27,035

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

(56,028

)

 

 

61,757

 

 

 

51,224

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of $0.2 million, $0.1 million and $27.5 million for Fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively

 

 

(401

)

 

 

(373

)

 

 

(103,154

)

Net Earnings (Loss)

 

$

(56,429

)

 

$

61,384

 

 

$

(51,930

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

(3.94

)

 

$

3.97

 

 

$

2.65

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

(5.33

)

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(3.97

)

 

$

3.95

 

 

$

(2.68

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

(3.94

)

 

$

3.94

 

 

$

2.63

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

(5.29

)

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(3.97

)

 

$

3.92

 

 

$

(2.66

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

14,216

 

 

 

15,544

 

 

 

19,351

 

Diluted

 

 

14,216

 

 

 

15,671

 

 

 

19,495

 

 Fiscal Year
  2018
2017
2016
Net sales $2,907,016
$2,868,341
$3,022,234
Cost of sales 1,490,894
1,450,815
1,578,768
Selling and administrative expenses 1,321,319
1,276,368
1,284,322
Goodwill impairment 182,211


Asset impairments and other, net 8,841
(802)7,893
Earnings (loss) from operations (96,249)141,960
151,251
Gain on sale of SureGrip Footwear 
(12,297)
Gain on sale of Lids Team Sports 
(2,404)(4,685)
Interest expense, net:    
Interest expense 5,420
5,294
4,414
Interest income (8)(47)(11)
Total interest expense, net 5,412
5,247
4,403
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (101,661)151,414
151,533
Income tax expense 9,769
53,555
56,152
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (111,430)97,859
95,381
Provision for discontinued operations, net (409)(428)(812)
Net Earnings (Loss) $(111,839)$97,431
$94,569
     
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:    
Continuing operations $(5.80)$4.87
$4.17
Discontinued operations (0.02)(0.02)(0.04)
     Net earnings (loss) $(5.82)$4.85
$4.13
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:    
Continuing operations $(5.80)$4.85
$4.15
Discontinued operations (0.02)(0.02)(0.04)
    Net earnings (loss) $(5.82)$4.83
$4.11

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.



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Genesco Inc.

and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

In Thousands, except as noted

 

 

Fiscal Year

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(56,429

)

 

$

61,384

 

 

$

(51,930

)

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pension liability adjustment net of tax of $2.1 million and $0.0 million for 2020 and 2019, respectively

 

 

0

 

 

 

6,035

 

 

 

123

 

Postretirement liability adjustment net of tax of $0.1 million, $1.0 million and $1.6 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively

 

 

314

 

 

 

(2,697

)

 

 

4,077

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

(3,705

)

 

 

2,930

 

 

 

(12,944

)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(3,391

)

 

 

6,268

 

 

 

(8,744

)

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

$

(59,820

)

 

$

67,652

 

 

$

(60,674

)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statement.

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Genesco Inc.

and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

In Thousands


 

 

Fiscal Year

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(56,429

)

 

$

61,384

 

 

$

(51,930

)

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating

   activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

46,499

 

 

 

49,574

 

 

 

76,939

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

39,142

 

 

 

660

 

 

 

272

 

Impairment of intangible assets

 

 

84,519

 

 

 

269

 

 

 

5,736

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

13,871

 

 

 

2,827

 

 

 

5,823

 

Restricted stock expense

 

 

8,460

 

 

 

10,077

 

 

 

13,437

 

Provision for discontinued operations

 

 

345

 

 

 

425

 

 

 

743

 

Loss on sale of business

 

 

0

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

126,321

 

Loss on pension plan termination

 

 

0

 

 

 

11,510

 

 

 

0

 

Other

 

 

3,916

 

 

 

568

 

 

 

2,460

 

Changes in working capital and other assets and liabilities, net of

   acquisitions/dispositions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,159

)

 

 

656

 

 

 

6,312

 

Inventories

 

 

76,525

 

 

 

1,930

 

 

 

2,684

 

Prepaids and other current assets

 

 

(97,842

)

 

 

16,228

 

 

 

(9,116

)

Accounts payable

 

 

29,631

 

 

 

(10,333

)

 

 

43,028

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

(7,732

)

 

 

(20,787

)

 

 

20,713

 

Other assets and liabilities

 

 

20,995

 

 

 

(7,904

)

 

 

(6,279

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

157,741

 

 

 

117,170

 

 

 

237,143

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(24,130

)

 

 

(29,767

)

 

 

(57,230

)

Other investing activities

 

 

0

 

 

 

171

 

 

 

1,505

 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

0

 

 

 

(33,524

)

 

 

0

 

Proceeds from (payments for) sale of businesses

 

 

0

 

 

 

98,677

 

 

 

(1,088

)

Proceeds from asset sales

 

 

110

 

 

 

17,751

 

 

 

310

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

(24,020

)

 

 

53,308

 

 

 

(56,503

)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments of long-term debt

 

 

0

 

 

 

(9,133

)

 

 

(1,650

)

Borrowings under revolving credit facility

 

 

221,310

 

 

 

93,328

 

 

 

284,473

 

Payments on revolving credit facility

 

 

(205,327

)

 

 

(135,403

)

 

 

(299,606

)

Shares repurchased related to share repurchase plan

 

 

0

 

 

 

(190,384

)

 

 

(44,935

)

Restricted shares withheld for taxes

 

 

(1,223

)

 

 

(2,355

)

 

 

(2,853

)

Change in overdraft balances

 

 

(16,573

)

 

 

(12,557

)

 

 

15,494

 

Additions to deferred financing costs

 

 

(1,350

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

(359

)

Other

 

 

(1

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(3,322

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(3,164

)

 

 

(256,511

)

 

 

(52,758

)

Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash

 

 

3,116

 

 

 

96

 

 

 

(464

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

133,673

 

 

 

(85,937

)

 

 

127,418

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

 

81,418

 

 

 

167,355

 

 

 

39,937

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 

$

215,091

 

 

$

81,418

 

 

$

167,355

 

Supplemental information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

4,386

 

 

$

3,005

 

 

$

3,338

 

Income taxes paid

 

 

7,685

 

 

 

4,899

 

 

 

12,451

 

Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of operating lease liabilities

 

 

142,908

 

 

 

188,247

 

 

 

0

 

Operating leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities

 

 

38,731

 

 

 

80,078

 

 

 

0

 

 Fiscal Year
 201820172016
Net earnings (loss)$(111,839)$97,431
$94,569
Other comprehensive income (loss):   
Pension liability adjustment net of tax of $1.9 million,   
  $2.4 million and $6.3 million for 2018, 2017 and   
  2016, respectively5,189
3,618
9,756
Postretirement liability adjustment net of tax of $0.1   
  million for 2018 and $0.4 million each for 2017 and 2016(376)(674)666
 Stranded tax effect from tax reform(2,234)

Foreign currency translation adjustments19,521
(11,623)(12,459)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)22,100
(8,679)(2,037)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)$(89,739)$88,752
$92,532

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.



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Genesco Inc.

and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Equity

In Thousands

 

 

Non-

Redeemable

Preferred

Stock

 

 

Common

Stock

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

 

 

Retained

Earnings

 

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Loss

 

 

Treasury

Shares

 

 

Non

Controlling

Interest

Non-

Redeemable

 

 

Total

Equity

 

Balance February 3, 2018

 

$

1,052

 

 

$

20,392

 

 

$

250,877

 

 

$

603,902

 

 

$

(29,192

)

 

$

(17,857

)

 

$

1,530

 

 

$

830,704

 

Cumulative adjustment from

   ASC 606, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,413

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,413

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(51,930

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(51,930

)

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,744

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,744

)

Employee and non-employee

   restricted stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,437

 

Restricted stock issuance

 

 

 

 

 

390

 

 

 

(390

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted shares withheld for taxes

 

 

 

 

 

(70

)

 

 

70

 

 

 

(2,853

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,853

)

Shares repurchased

 

 

 

 

 

(968

)

 

 

 

 

 

(44,977

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(45,945

)

Other

 

 

8

 

 

 

(153

)

 

 

144

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1

)

Noncontrolling interest – loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,530

)

 

 

(1,530

)

Balance February 2, 2019

 

 

1,060

 

 

 

19,591

 

 

 

264,138

 

 

 

508,555

 

 

 

(37,936

)

 

 

(17,857

)

 

 

 

 

 

737,551

 

Cumulative adjustment from

   ASC 842, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,208

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,208

)

Net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

61,384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

61,384

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,268

 

Employee and non-employee restricted stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,077

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,077

 

Restricted stock issuance

 

 

 

 

 

285

 

 

 

(285

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted shares withheld for taxes

 

 

 

 

 

(56

)

 

 

56

 

 

 

(2,355

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,355

)

Shares repurchased

 

 

 

 

 

(4,570

)

 

 

 

 

 

(184,804

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(189,374

)

Other

 

 

(51

)

 

 

(64

)

 

 

115

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance February 1, 2020

 

 

1,009

 

 

 

15,186

 

 

 

274,101

 

 

 

378,572

 

 

 

(31,668

)

 

 

(17,857

)

 

 

 

 

 

619,343

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(56,429

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(56,429

)

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,391

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,391

)

Employee and non-employee restricted stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,460

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,460

 

Restricted stock issuance

 

 

 

 

 

467

 

 

 

(467

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted shares withheld for taxes

 

 

 

 

 

(65

)

 

 

65

 

 

 

(1,223

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,223

)

Other

 

 

 

 

 

(150

)

 

 

149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1

)

Balance January 30, 2021

 

$

1,009

 

 

$

15,438

 

 

$

282,308

 

 

$

320,920

 

 

$

(35,059

)

 

$

(17,857

)

 

$

 

 

$

566,759

 

 Fiscal Year
 2018
2017
2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net earnings (loss)$(111,839)$97,431
$94,569
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash   
provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization78,326
75,768
79,011
Amortization of deferred note expense and debt discount747
839
820
Deferred income taxes(15,584)5,394
(2,125)
Provision for accounts receivable853
442
637
Impairment of goodwill182,211


Impairment of long-lived assets2,670
6,409
3,125
Restricted stock expense13,505
13,481
13,758
Provision for discontinued operations552
701
1,333
Gain on sale of business
(14,701)(4,685)
Loss on pension buyout
2,456

Other1,857
1,599
3,708
Effect on cash from changes in working capital and other   
assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions/dispositions:   
  Accounts receivable835
1,362
(6,669)
  Inventories31,606
(45,396)27,827
  Prepaids and other current assets(4,025)(2,258)(8,879)
  Accounts payable(7,337)24,527
2,505
  Other accrued liabilities(22,339)(12,867)(66,482)
  Other assets and liabilities12,553
10,062
11,223
Net cash provided by operating activities164,591
165,249
149,676
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
  Capital expenditures(127,853)(93,970)(100,652)
  Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(22)(35,063)
  Proceeds from asset sales and sale of businesses252
23,053
59,915
Net cash used in investing activities(127,601)(70,939)(75,800)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
  Payments of long-term debt(9,289)(6,591)(24,920)
  Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

27,417
  Borrowings under revolving credit facility515,560
340,920
401,276
  Payments on revolving credit facility(508,875)(357,685)(311,067)
  Shares repurchased(17,879)(143,934)(142,056)
  Change in overdraft balances(22,498)(8,349)(600)
  Additions to deferred note cost(1,429)
(655)
  Exercise of stock options
1,018
1,442
  Other(3,000)(3,594)(2,950)
Net cash used in financing activities(47,410)(178,215)(52,113)
Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash2,056
(1,082)(1,342)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents(8,364)(84,987)20,421
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year48,301
133,288
112,867
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$39,937
$48,301
$133,288
Net cash paid for:   
Interest$5,350
$4,263
$3,408
Income taxes37,471
52,384
58,940

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.


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and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Equity

In Thousands Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock
 
Common
Stock

 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital

 
Retained
Earnings

 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss

 
Treasury
Shares

 
Non Controlling
Interest
Non-Redeemable

 
Total
Equity

Balance January 31, 2015$1,274
 $24,515
 $208,888
 $820,563
 $(40,576) $(17,857) $1,970
 $998,777
Net earnings
 
 
 94,569
 
 
 
 94,569
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (2,037) 
 
 (2,037)
Exercise of stock options
 35
 1,273
 
 
 
 
 1,308
Issue shares – Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 3
 131
 
 
 
 
 134
Employee and non-employee restricted stock
 
 13,758
 
 
 
 
 13,758
Restricted stock issuance
 239
 (239) 
 
 
 
 
Restricted shares withheld for taxes
 (66) 66
 (4,408) 
 
 
 (4,408)
Tax benefit of stock options and               
  restricted stock exercised
 
 (90) 
 
 
 
 (90)
Shares repurchased
 (2,383) 
 (142,502) 
 
 
 (144,885)
Other(197) (20) 217
 
 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interest – loss
 
 
 
 
 
 (343) (343)
Balance January 30, 20161,077
 22,323
 224,004
 768,222
 (42,613) (17,857) 1,627
 956,783
Net earnings
 
 
 97,431
 
 
 
 97,431
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (8,679) 
 
 (8,679)
Exercise of stock options
 27
 991
 
 
 
 
 1,018
Employee and non-employee restricted stock
 
 13,481
 
 
 
 
 13,481
Restricted stock issuance
 236
 (236) 
 
 
 
 
Restricted shares withheld for taxes
 (56) 56
 (3,435) 
 
 
 (3,435)
Tax benefit of stock options and              
  restricted stock exercised
 
 (657) 
 
 
 
 (657)
Shares repurchased
 (2,156) 
 (131,107) 
 
 
 (133,263)
Other(17) (20) 38
 
 
 
 
 1
Noncontrolling interest – loss
 
 
 
 
 
 (159) (159)
Balance January 28, 20171,060
 20,354
 237,677
 731,111
 (51,292) (17,857) 1,468
 922,521
Net loss
 
 
 (111,839) 
 
 
 (111,839)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 22,100
 
 
 22,100
Employee and non-employee restricted stock
 
 13,505
 
 
 
 
 13,505
Restricted stock issuance
 357
 (357) 
 
 
 
 
Restricted shares withheld for taxes
 (51) 51
 (1,716) 
 
 
 (1,716)
Shares repurchased
 (275) 
 (15,888) 
 
 
 (16,163)
Stranded tax effect from tax reform
 
 
 2,234
 
 
 
 2,234
Other(8) 7
 1
 
 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interest – gain
 
 
 
 
 
 62
 62
Balance February 3, 2018$1,052
 $20,392
 $250,877
 $603,902
 $(29,192) $(17,857) $1,530
 $830,704

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.


Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements




Note 1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

Genesco Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Company", "we", "our", or "us") business includes the sourcing and design, marketing and distribution of footwear and accessories through retail stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada primarily under the Journeys®, Journeys Kidz Shi by Journeys,®, Little Burgundy® and Johnston & Murphy® banners and under the Schuh banner in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and Germany;ROI; through catalogs and e-commerce websites including the following: journeys.com, journeyskidz.com, journeys.ca, shibyjourneys.com, schuh.co.uk, littleburgundyshoes.com,schuh.ie, schuh.eu, johnstonmurphy.com and trask.com,littleburgundyshoes.com and at wholesale, primarily under the Company'sour Johnston & Murphy brand, the Trasklicensed Dockers® brand, the licensed DockersLevi's® brand, the licensed G.H. Bass® brand and other brands that the Company licenseswe license for footwear.  The Company's business also includes Lids Sports Group, which operates headwear and accessory stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada primarily under the Lids banner; the Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse businesses, consisting of sports-oriented fan shops featuring a broad array of licensed merchandise such as apparel, hats and accessories, sports decor and novelty products, operating under various trade names; licensed team merchandise departments in Macy's department storesAt January 30, 2021, we operated under the name of Locker Room by Lidsand onmacys.com, under a license agreement with Macy's;andcertain e-commerce operations including lids.com, lids.ca, lidslockerroom.com and lidsclubhouse.com. Including both the footwear businesses and the Lids Sports Group business, at February 3, 2018, the Company operated 2,6941,460 retail stores and leased departments in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom and the RepublicROI.

Effective January 1, 2020, we completed the acquisition of IrelandTogast, which specializes in the design, sourcing and Germany.

sale of licensed footwear.  We also entered into a new U.S. footwear license agreement with Levi Strauss & Co. for the license of Levi's® footwear for men, women, and children in the U.S.  The acquisition expands our portfolio to include footwear licenses for G.H. Bass® and FUBU, among others.  Togast operates in our Licensed Brands segment.  On February 2, 2019, we completed the sale of our Lids Sports Group business.  As a result, we reported the operating results of this business in loss from discontinued operations, net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for Fiscal 2019.  The cash flows related to discontinued operations have not been segregated and are included in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Fiscal 2019.  Unless otherwise noted, discussion within these notes to our consolidated financial statements relates to continuing operations. See Note 18 for additional information related to discontinued operations.

During Fiscal 2018, the Company2021, we operated five4 reportable business segments (not including corporate): (i) Journeys Group, comprised of the Journeys, Journeys Kidz Shi by Journeys and Little Burgundy retail footwear chains e-commerce and cataloge-commerce  operations; (ii) Schuh Group, comprised of the Schuh retail footwear chain and e-commerce operations; (iii) Lids Sports Group, comprised as described in the preceding paragraph; (iv) Johnston & Murphy Group, comprised of Johnston & Murphy retail operations, e-commerce and catalog operations and wholesale distribution of products under the Johnston & Murphy® brand; and H.S. Trask® brands; and (v)(iv) Licensed Brands, comprised of the licensed Dockers,® Footwear, sourced Levi's, and marketed under aBass brands, as well as other brands we license from Levi Strauss & Company; G.H. Bass Footwear operated under a license from G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., which was terminated in January 2018; and other brands.


for footwear.

Principles of Consolidation

All subsidiaries are consolidated in theour Consolidated Financial Statements.  All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

Fiscal Year

The Company’s

Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. As a result, Fiscal 2018 was a 53-week year with 371 days2021, 2020 and Fiscal 2017 and 20162019 were all 52-week years with 364 days. Fiscal 2018 ended on February 3, 2018, Fiscal 2017 ended on January 28, 2017 and Fiscal 20162021 ended on January 30, 2016.






Genesco Inc.
2021, Fiscal 2020 ended on February 1, 2020 and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Fiscal 2019 ended on February 2, 2019.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.


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Genesco Inc.

and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1

Summary of Significant areas requiring management estimates or judgments includeAccounting Policies, Continued

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Our foreign subsidiaries held cash of approximately $21.8 million and $8.9 million as of January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively, which is included in cash and cash equivalents on the following key financial areas:


Inventory Valuation
The Company values its inventoriesConsolidated Balance Sheets.  Our strategic plan does not require the repatriation of foreign cash in order to fund our operations in the U.S., and it is our current intention to indefinitely reinvest our foreign cash and cash equivalents outside of the U.S.  If we were to repatriate foreign cash to the U.S., we would be required to accrue and pay U.S. taxes in accordance with applicable U.S. tax rules and regulations as a result of the repatriation.

There were 0 cash equivalents at January 30, 2021 and there were $59.6 million of cash equivalents at February 1, 2020.  Our $59.6 million of cash equivalents at the lowerprevious year end was invested in institutional money market funds which invest exclusively in highly rated, short-term securities that are issued, guaranteed or collateralized by the U.S. government or by U.S. government agencies and instrumentalities.  The majority of costpayments due from banks for domestic customer credit card transactions process within 24 - 48 hours and are accordingly classified as cash and cash equivalents in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

At January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, outstanding checks drawn on zero-balance accounts at certain domestic banks exceeded book cash balances at those banks by approximately $0.5 million and $17.1 million, respectively. These amounts are included in accounts payable in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Concentration of Credit Risk and Allowances on Accounts Receivable

Our wholesale businesses sell primarily to independent retailers and department stores across the United States.  Receivables arising from these sales are not collateralized.  Customer credit risk is affected by conditions or net realizable value in itsoccurrences within the economy and the retail industry as well as by customer specific factors.  In the wholesale Schuh Groupbusinesses, 1 customer accounted for 16%, 1 customer accounted for 13% and Lids Sports Group segments.


2 customers each accounted for 10% of our total trade receivables balance, while 0 other customer accounted for more than 7% of our total trade receivables balance as of January 30, 2021.

We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information, as well as customer specific factors.  We also establish allowances for sales returns, customer deductions and co-op advertising based on specific circumstances, historical trends and projected probable outcomes.

Inventory Valuation

In itsour footwear wholesale operations and itsour Schuh Group segment, cost for inventory that we own is determined using the FIFOfirst-in, first-out ("FIFO") method. Net realizable value is determined using a system of analysis which evaluates inventory at the stock number level based on factors such as inventory turn, average selling price, inventory level, and selling prices reflected in future orders for footwear wholesale. The Company providesWe provide a valuation allowance when the inventory has not been marked down to net realizable value based on current selling prices or when the inventory is not turning and is not expected to turn at levels satisfactory to the Company.


The Lids Sports Group segment employs the moving average cost method for valuing inventories and applies freight using an allocation method. The Company provides a valuation allowance for slow-moving inventory based on negative margins and specific analysis, and estimates shrink based on historical experience, where appropriate.

levels.

In itsour retail operations, other than the Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group segments, the Company employssegment, we employ the retail inventory method, applying average cost-to-retail ratios to the retail value of inventories. Under the retail inventory method, valuing inventory at the lower of cost or market is achieved as markdowns are taken or accrued as a reduction of the retail value of inventories.


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and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Inherent in the retail inventory method are subjective judgments and estimates, including merchandise mark-on, markups, markdowns and shrinkage. These judgments and estimates, coupled with the fact that the retail inventory method is an averaging process, could produce a range of cost figures. To reduce the risk of inaccuracy and to ensure consistent presentation, the Company employswe employ the retail inventory method in multiple subclasses of inventory with similar gross margins, and analyzesanalyze markdown requirements at the stock number level based on factors such as inventory turn, average selling price and inventory age. In addition, the Company accrueswe accrue markdowns as necessary. These additional markdown accruals reflect all of the above factors as well as current agreements to return

products to vendors and vendor agreements to provide markdown support. In addition to markdown allowances, the Company maintainswe maintain reserves for shrinkage and damaged goods based on historical rates.



Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Inherent in the analysis of both wholesale and retail inventory valuation are subjective judgments about current market conditions, fashion trends and overall economic conditions. Failure to make appropriate conclusions regarding these factors may result in an overstatement or understatement of inventory value.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated or amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets. Depreciation and amortization expense are computed principally by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

Buildings and building equipment

20-45 years

Computer hardware, software and equipment

3-10 years

Furniture and fixtures

10 years


Depreciation expense related to property and equipment was approximately $45.6 million, $49.4 million and $52.1 million for Fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Leases

We recognize lease assets and corresponding lease liabilities for all operating leases on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as described under ASC 842.  We evaluate renewal options and break options at lease inception and on an ongoing basis and include renewal options and break options that we are reasonably certain to exercise in our expected lease terms for calculations of the right-of-use assets and liabilities.  Approximately 2% of our leases contain renewal options.  To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, we estimate incremental borrowing rates corresponding to the reasonably certain lease term.  As most of our leases do not provide a determinable implicit rate, we estimate our collateralized incremental borrowing rate based upon a synthetic credit rating and yield curve analysis at the lease commencement or modification date in determining the present value of lease payments.  For lease payments in foreign currencies, the incremental borrowing rate is adjusted to be reflective of the risk associated with the respective currency.  Operating lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset and are based upon the operating lease liabilities adjusted for prepayments or accrued lease payments, initial direct costs, lease incentives, and impairment, if any, of operating lease assets.  We test right-of-use assets for impairment in the same manner as long-lived assets.

Net lease costs are included within selling and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Genesco Inc.

and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Asset Retirement Obligations

An asset retirement obligation represents a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that is incurred upon the acquisition, construction, development, or normal operation of that long-lived asset. Our asset retirement obligations are primarily associated with leasehold improvements that we are contractually obligated to remove at the end of a lease to comply with the lease agreement. We recognize asset retirement obligations at the inception of a lease with such conditions if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Asset retirement obligations are recorded in other long-term liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and are subsequently adjusted for changes in estimated asset retirement obligations.  The associated estimated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset and depreciated over its useful life.

Our Consolidated Balance Sheets include asset retirement obligations related to leases of $11.5 million and $11.1 million as of January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company

We periodically assessesassess the realizability of itsour long-lived assets, other than goodwill, and evaluatesevaluate such assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is determined to exist if estimated future cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, are less than the carrying amount. Inherent in the analysis of impairment are subjective judgments about future cash flows. Failure to make appropriate conclusions regarding these judgments may result in an overstatement or understatement of the value of long-lived assets. See also Notes 3 and 5.


As required under ASC 350, the Company

We annually assesses itsassess our goodwill and indefinite lived trade names for impairment and on an interim basis if indicators of impairment are present. The Company’sOur annual assessment date of goodwill and indefinite lived trade names is the first day of the fourth quarter.


In accordance with ASC 350, the Company haswe have the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired.  If, after such assessment, the Company concludeswe conclude that the asset is not impaired, no further action is required.  However, if the Company concludeswe conclude otherwise, it iswe are required to determine the fair value of the asset using a quantitative impairment test.  The quantitative impairment test for goodwill compares the fair value of each reporting unit with the carrying value of the businessreporting unit with which the goodwill is associated. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit, an impairment charge would be recorded for the amount, if any, in which the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit's fair value.  The Company estimatesWe estimate fair value using the best information available, and computescompute the fair value derived by ana combination of the market and income approach.  The market approach utilizing discounted cash flow projections.is based on observed market data of comparable companies to determine fair value.  The income approach usesutilizes a projection of a reporting unit’s estimated operating results and cash flows that isare discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions.  A key assumption in the Company’sour fair value estimate is the weighted average cost of capital utilized for discounting itsour cash flow projections in itsour income approach. The projection uses management’sour best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in sales, costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures.  Other significant estimates and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements. See also Note 2.








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Genesco Inc.

and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued


Environmental and Other Contingencies
The Company is subject to certain loss contingencies related to environmental proceedings and other legal matters. The Company has made pretax accruals for certain of these contingencies, including approximately $0.6 million in Fiscal 2018, $0.6 million in Fiscal 2017 and $0.8 million in Fiscal 2016. These charges are included in provision for discontinued operations, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations because they relate to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company monitors these matters on an ongoing basis and, on a quarterly basis, management reviews the Company’s accruals, adjusting provisions as management deems necessary in view of changes in available information. Changes in estimates of liability are reported in the periods when they occur. Consequently, management believes that its accrued liability in relation to each proceeding is a best estimate of probable loss connected to the proceeding, or in cases in which no best estimate is possible, the minimum amount in the range of estimated losses, based upon its analysis of the facts and circumstances as of the close of the most recent fiscal quarter. However, because of uncertainties and risks inherent in litigation generally and in environmental proceedings in particular, there can be no assurance that future developments will not require additional provisions, that some or all liabilities will be adequate or that the amounts of any such additional provisions or any such inadequacy will not have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations. See also Notes 3 and 13.

Revenue Recognition
Retail sales are recorded at the point of sale and are net of estimated returns and exclude sales and value added taxes. Catalog and internet sales are recorded at estimated time of delivery to the customer and are net of estimated returns and exclude sales and value added taxes. Wholesale revenue is recorded net of estimated returns and allowances for markdowns, damages and miscellaneous claims when the related goods have been shipped and legal title has passed to the customer. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in net sales. Estimated returns are based on historical returns and claims. Actual amounts of markdowns have not differed materially from estimates. Actual returns and claims in any future period may differ from historical experience.

Income Taxes
As part of the process of preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company is required to estimate its income taxes in each of the tax jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves estimating actual current tax obligations together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of certain items for tax and accounting purposes, such as depreciation of property
and equipment and valuation of inventories. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company then assesses the likelihood that its deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income or other sources. Actual results could differ from this assessment if adequate taxable income is not







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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

generated in future periods. To the extent the Company believes that recovery of an asset is at risk, valuation allowances are established. To the extent valuation allowances are established or increased in a period, the Company includes an expense within the tax provision in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These deferred tax valuation allowances may be released in future years when management considers that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. In making such a determination, management will need to periodically evaluate whether or not all available evidence, such as future taxable income and reversal of temporary differences, tax planning strategies, and recent results of operations, provides sufficient positive evidence to offset any potential negative evidence that may exist at such time. In the event the deferred tax valuation allowance is released, the Company would record an income tax benefit for a portion or all of the deferred tax valuation allowance released. At February 3, 2018, the Company had a deferred tax valuation allowance of $6.4 million.

Income tax reserves for uncertain tax positions are determined using the methodology required by the Income Tax Topic of the Codification. This methodology requires companies to assess each income tax position taken using a two step process. A determination is first made as to whether it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained, based upon the technical merits, upon examination by the taxing authorities. If the tax position is expected to meet the more likely than not criteria, the benefit recorded for the tax position equals the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement of the respective tax position. Uncertain tax positions require determinations and estimated liabilities to be made based on provisions of the tax law which may be subject to change or varying interpretation. If the Company’s determinations and estimates prove to be inaccurate, the resulting adjustments could be material to its future financial results.

Postretirement Benefits Plan Accounting
Full-time employees who had at least 1000 hours of service in calendar year 2004, except employees in the Lids Sports Group and Schuh Group segments, are covered by a defined benefit pension plan. The Company froze the defined benefit pension plan effective January 1, 2005. The Company also provides certain former employees with limited medical and life insurance benefits. The Company funds at least the minimum amount required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

As required by the Compensation – Retirement Benefits Topic of the Codification, the Company is required to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of postretirement benefit plans as an asset or liability, respectively, in their Consolidated Balance Sheets and to recognize changes in that funded status in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, in the year in which the changes occur.

The Company recognizes pension expense on an accrual basis over employees’ approximate service periods. The calculation of pension expense and the corresponding liability requires the use of a number of critical assumptions, including the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the assumed discount rate, as well as the recognition of actuarial gains and losses. Changes in these assumptions can result in different expense and liability amounts, and future actual experience can differ from these assumptions.


Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

The Company utilizes a calculated value of assets, which is an averaging method that recognizes changes in the fair values of assets over a period of five years. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require that the Company recognize a portion of these losses when they exceed a calculated threshold. These losses might be recognized as a component of pension expense in future years and would be amortized over the average future service of employees, which is currently approximately 10 years.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company had total available cash and cash equivalents of $39.9 million and $48.3 million as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively, of which approximately $21.2 million and $22.9 million was held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively. The Company's strategic plan does not require the repatriation of foreign cash in order to fund its operations in the U.S., and it is the Company's current intention to indefinitely reinvest its foreign cash and cash equivalents outside of the U.S. If the Company were to repatriate foreign cash to the U.S., it would be required to accrue and pay U.S. taxes in accordance with applicable U.S. tax rules and regulations as a result of the repatriation. There were no cash equivalents included in cash and cash equivalents at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017. Cash equivalents are highly-liquid financial instruments having an original maturity of three months or less.
At February 3, 2018, substantially all of the Company’s domestic cash was invested in deposit accounts at FDIC-insured banks. The majority of payments due from banks for domestic customer credit card transactions process within 24 - 48 hours and are accordingly classified as cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

At February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, outstanding checks drawn on zero-balance accounts at certain domestic banks exceeded book cash balances at those banks by approximately $14.2 million and $36.7 million, respectively. These amounts are included in accounts payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Concentration of Credit Risk and Allowances on Accounts Receivable
The Company’s footwear wholesale businesses sell primarily to independent retailers and department stores across the United States. Receivables arising from these sales are not collateralized. Customer credit risk is affected by conditions or occurrences within the economy and the retail industry as well as by customer specific factors. In the footwear wholesale businesses, one customer each accounted for 16%, 9% and 8% of the Company’s total trade receivables balance, while no other customer accounted for more than 7% of the Company’s total trade receivables balance as of February 3, 2018.

The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information, as well as customer specific factors. The Company also establishes allowances for sales returns, customer deductions and co-op advertising based on specific circumstances, historical trends and projected probable outcomes.



Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated or amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets. Depreciation and amortization expense are computed principally by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

Buildings and building equipment20-45 years
Computer hardware, software and equipment3-10 years
Furniture and fixtures10 years

Depreciation expense related to property and equipment was approximately $78.1 million, $74.9 million and $76.2 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Leases
Leasehold improvements and properties under capital leases are amortized on the straight-line method over the shorter of their useful lives or their related lease terms and the charge to earnings is included in selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Certain leases include rent increases during the initial lease term. For these leases, the Company recognizes the related rental expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease (which includes any rent holidays and the pre-opening period of construction, renovation, fixturing and merchandise placement) and records the difference between the amounts charged to operations and amounts paid as deferred rent.

The Company occasionally receives reimbursements from landlords to be used towards construction of the store the Company intends to lease. Leasehold improvements are recorded at their gross costs including items reimbursed by landlords. The reimbursements are amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the initial lease term.

The Consolidated Balance Sheets include asset retirement obligations related to leases of $11.5 million and $10.3 million as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively.

Acquisitions
Acquisitions are accounted for using the Business Combinations Topic of the Codification. The total purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at acquisition.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles
As required under ASC 350, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but are tested at least annually for impairment. The Company will update the tests between annual tests if events or circumstances occur that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the business unit with which the goodwill is associated below its carrying amount. It is also required that intangible assets with finite lives be amortized over


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and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

their respective lives to their estimated residual values, and reviewed for impairment in accordance with the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the Codification.

Intangible assets of the Company with indefinite lives are primarily goodwill and identifiable trademarks acquired in connection with the acquisition of Little Burgundy in December 2015, Schuh Group Ltd. in June 2011, Hat World Corporation in April 2004 and various other small acquisitions. The Consolidated Balance Sheets include goodwill of $89.9 million for the Schuh Group and $10.4 million for Journeys Group at February 3, 2018, and $181.6 million for the Lids Sports Group, $79.8 million for the Schuh Group and $9.8 million for Journeys Group at January 28, 2017. The Company tests for impairment of intangible assets with an indefinite life, relying on a number of factors including operating results, business plans, projected future cash flows and observable market data. The impairment test for identifiable assets not subject to amortization consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount.

In connection with acquisitions, the Company records goodwill on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. This asset is not amortized but is subject to an impairment test at least annually, based on projected future cash flows from the acquired business discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk the Company considers to be inherent in its current business model. The Company performs the impairment test annually at the beginning of its fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the value of the asset might be impaired. During the third quarter of Fiscal 2018, the Company identified qualitative indicators of impairment, including a significant decline in the Company's stock price and market capitalization for a sustained period since the last consideration of indicators of impairment in the second quarter of Fiscal 2018, underperformance relative to projected operating results, particularly in the Lids Sports Group reporting unit, and an increased competitive environment in the licensed sports business. The Company performed a full valuation of its reporting units as required under ASC 350 and concluded the goodwill attributed to Lids Sports Group was fully impaired. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $182.2 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2018. See Note 2 for additional information.

Identifiable intangible assets of the Company with finite lives are trademarks, customer lists, in-place leases, non-compete agreements and a vendor contract. They are subject to amortization based upon
their estimated useful lives. Finite-lived intangible assets are evaluated for impairment using a process
similar to that used to evaluate other definite-lived long-lived assets, a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount
by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset.







Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 are:
In thousandsFebruary 3, 2018 January 28, 2017
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
U.S. Revolver Borrowings$69,372
 $69,421
 $49,879
 $50,396
UK Term Loans11,419
 11,602
 19,230
 19,541
UK Revolver Borrowings7,594
 7,671
 13,796
 13,956

Debt fair values were determined using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market interest rates for similar types of financial instruments and would be classified in Level 2 as defined in Note 5.

Carrying amounts reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash, cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.

Cost of Sales
For the Company’s retail operations, the cost of sales includes actual product cost, the cost of transportation to the Company’s warehouses from suppliers, the cost of transportation from the Company’s warehouses to the stores and the cost of transportation from the Company's warehouses to the customer. Additionally, the cost of its distribution facilities allocated to its retail operations is included in cost of sales.

For the Company’s wholesale operations, the cost of sales includes the actual product cost and the cost of transportation to the Company’s warehouses from suppliers.

Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling and administrative expenses include all operating costs of the Company excluding (i) those related to the transportation of products from the supplier to the warehouse, (ii) for its retail operations, those related to the transportation of products from the warehouse to the store and from the warehouse to the customer and (iii) costs of its distribution facilities which are allocated to its retail operations. Wholesale costs of distribution are included in selling and administrative expenses in the amounts of $5.8 million, $6.2 million and $9.6 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Gift Cards
The Company has a gift card program that began in calendar 1999 for its Lids Sports Group operations and calendar 2000 for its footwear operations. The gift cards issued to date do not expire. As such, the Company recognizes income when: (i) the gift card is redeemed by the customer; or (ii) the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the customer for the purchase of goods in the future is remote and there are no related escheat laws (referred to as “breakage”). The gift card breakage rate is based upon


Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

historical redemption patterns and income is recognized for unredeemed gift cards in proportion to those historical redemption patterns.

Gift card breakage is recognized in revenues each period for which financial statements are updated. Gift card breakage recognized as revenue was $1.6 million, $1.4 million and $1.2 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Consolidated Balance Sheets include an accrued liability for gift cards of $18.1 million and $17.7 million at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively.

Buying, Merchandising and Occupancy Costs
The Company records buying, merchandising and occupancy costs in selling and administrative expense. Because the Company does not include these costs in cost of sales, the Company’s gross margin may not be comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin. Retail occupancy costs recorded in selling and administrative expense were $467.4 million, $451.9 million and $432.9 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs related to inventory purchased from suppliers are included in the cost of inventory and are charged to cost of sales in the period that the inventory is sold. All other shipping and handling costs are charged to cost of sales in the period incurred except for wholesale costs of distribution and shipping costs for product shipped from stores, which are included in selling and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Preopening Costs
Costs associated with the opening of new stores are expensed as incurred, and are included in selling and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Store Closings and Exit Costs
From time to time, the Company makes strategic decisions to close stores or exit locations or activities. Under the provisions of the Property, Plant, and Equipment Topic of the Codification, the definition of a discontinued operation was amended. A discontinued operation may include a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity that represent a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operation or financial results. If stores or operating activities to be closed or exited constitute a component or group of components that represent a strategic shift in the Company's operations, these closures will be considered discontinued operations. The results of operations of discontinued operations are presented retroactively, net of tax, as a separate component on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. In each of the years presented, no store closings have met the discontinued operations criteria.

Assets related to planned store closures or other exit activities are reflected as assets held for sale and recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell when the required criteria, as
defined by the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the Codification, are satisfied. Depreciation ceases on the date that the held for sale criteria are met.



Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Assets related to planned store closures or other exit activities that do not meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale are evaluated for impairment in accordance with the Company’s normal impairment policy, but with consideration given to revised estimates of future cash flows. In any event, the remaining depreciable useful lives are evaluated and adjusted as necessary.

Exit costs related to anticipated lease termination costs, severance benefits and other expected charges are accrued for and recognized in accordance with the Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations Topic of the Codification.

Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are predominantly expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were $85.7 million, $76.7 million and $73.7 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Direct response advertising costs for catalogs are capitalized in accordance with the Other Assets and Deferred Costs Topic for Capitalized Advertising Costs of the Codification. Such costs are amortized over the estimated future period as revenues are realized from such advertising, not to exceed six months. The Consolidated Balance Sheets include prepaid assets for direct response advertising costs of $2.3 million at February 3, 2018 and $1.2 million at January 28, 2017.

Consideration to Resellers
In its wholesale businesses, the Company does not have any written buy-down programs with retailers, but the Company has provided certain retailers with markdown allowances for obsolete and slow moving products that are in the retailer’s inventory. The Company estimates these allowances and provides for them as reductions to revenues at the time revenues are recorded. Markdowns are negotiated with retailers and changes are made to the estimates as agreements are reached. Actual amounts for markdowns have not differed materially from estimates.

Cooperative Advertising
Cooperative advertising funds are made available to most of the Company’s wholesale footwear customers. In order for retailers to receive reimbursement under such programs, the retailer must meet specified advertising guidelines and provide appropriate documentation of expenses to be reimbursed. The Company’s cooperative advertising agreements require that wholesale customers present documentation or other evidence of specific advertisements or display materials used for the Company’s products by submitting the actual print advertisements presented in catalogs, newspaper inserts or other advertising circulars, or by permitting physical inspection of displays. Additionally, the Company’s cooperative advertising agreements require that the amount of reimbursement requested for such advertising or materials be supported by invoices or other evidence of the actual costs incurred by the retailer. The Company accounts for these cooperative advertising costs as selling and administrative expenses, in accordance with the Revenue Recognition Topic for Customer Payments and Incentives of the Codification.

Cooperative advertising costs recognized in selling and administrative expenses were $3.3 million, $3.6 million and $3.4 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s cooperative advertising reimbursements paid did not exceed the fair value of the benefits received under those agreements.

Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Vendor Allowances
From time to time, the Company negotiates allowances from its vendors for markdowns taken or expected to be taken. These markdowns are typically negotiated on specific merchandise and for specific amounts. These specific allowances are recognized as a reduction in cost of sales in the period in which the markdowns are taken. Markdown allowances not attached to specific inventory on hand or already sold are applied to concurrent or future purchases from each respective vendor.

The Company receives support from some of its vendors in the form of reimbursements for cooperative advertising and catalog costs for the launch and promotion of certain products. The reimbursements are agreed upon with vendors and represent specific, incremental, identifiable costs incurred by the Company in selling the vendor’s specific products. Such costs and the related reimbursements are accumulated and monitored on an individual vendor basis, pursuant to the respective cooperative advertising agreements with vendors. Such cooperative advertising reimbursements are recorded as a reduction of selling and administrative expenses in the same period in which the associated expense is incurred. If the amount of cash consideration received exceeds the costs being reimbursed, such excess amount would be recorded as a reduction of cost of sales.

Vendor reimbursements of cooperative advertising costs recognized as a reduction of selling and administrative expenses were $10.9 million, $8.5 million and $6.4 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s vendor reimbursements of cooperative advertising received were not in excess of the costs incurred.

Earnings Per Common Share
Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities to issue common stock were exercised or converted to common stock (see Note 11).

Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency of the Company's foreign operations is the applicable local currency. The translation of the applicable foreign currency into U.S. dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Income and expense accounts are translated at monthly average exchange rates. The unearned gains and losses resulting from such translation are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss within shareholders' equity. Gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions are reported as an item of income and resulted in a net (gain) loss of $0.0 million, $(1.2) million and $2.7 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Share-Based Compensation
The Company has share-based compensation covering certain members of management and non-employee directors. The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based payments based on the fair value of the awards as required by the Compensation - Stock Compensation Topic of the Codification. The Company has not granted any stock options since the first quarter of Fiscal 2008.

Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

The fair value of employee restricted stock is determined based on the closing price of the Company's stock on the date of grant. Forfeitures for restricted stock are recognized as they occur (see Note 12).

Other Comprehensive Income
ASC 220 requires, among other things, the Company’s pension liability adjustment, postretirement liability adjustment and foreign currency translation adjustments to be included in other comprehensive income net of tax. Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 3, 2018 consisted of $6.2 million of cumulative pension liability adjustment, net of tax, a cumulative post retirement liability adjustment of $2.2 million, net of tax, and a cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment of $20.8 million.

The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the year ended February 3, 2018:

  Foreign Currency TranslationUnrecognized Pension/Postretirement Benefit CostsTotal Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)    
Balance January 28, 2017 $(40,329)$(10,963)$(51,292)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:    
  Foreign currency translation adjustment 18,024

18,024
  Gain on intra-entity foreign currency transactions    
    (long-term investment nature) 1,497

1,497
  Net actuarial gain 
5,654
5,654
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:    
  Amortization of net actuarial loss (1) 
973
973
  Stranded tax effect from tax reform (2) 
(2,234)(2,234)
Income tax expense 
1,814
1,814
Current period other comprehensive income, net of tax 19,521
2,579
22,100
Balance February 3, 2018 $(20,808)$(8,384)$(29,192)

(1) Amount is included in net periodic benefit cost, which is recorded in selling and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) Amount reclassed to retained earnings.

Business Segments
As required by ASC 280, companies should disclose “operating segments” based on the way management disaggregates the Company’s operations for making internal operating decisions (see Note 14).



Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASC 220, which allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Act. This guidance is effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in ASC 220 should be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Act is recognized. The Company adopted ASC 220 in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2018 and reclassed $2.2 million to retained earnings for the impact of stranded tax effects resulting from the Act.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04. ASU 2017-04 simplifies the measurement of goodwill by eliminating the second step from the goodwill impairment test, which requires the comparison of the implied fair value of goodwill with the current carrying amount of goodwill. Instead, under the amendments in this guidance, an entity shall perform a goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount and an impairment charge is to be recorded for the amount, if any, in which the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. This guidance should be applied prospectively and is effective for public business entities that are United States Securities and Exchange Commission filers for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed after January 1, 2017. The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018, and the Company measured goodwill impairment in the third quarter of Fiscal 2018 under the provisions of ASU 2017-04.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASC 718. The update addresses several aspects of the accounting for share-based compensation transactions including: (a) income tax consequences when awards vest or are settled, (b) classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, (c) a policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur rather than on an estimated basis and (d) classification of excess tax impacts on the statement of cash flows. The inclusion of excess tax benefits and deficiencies as a component of the Company's income tax expense will increase volatility within its provision for income taxes as the amount of excess tax benefits or deficiencies from share-based compensation awards is dependent on the Company's stock price at the date the awards are exercised or settled which is primarily in the second quarter of each fiscal year. The Company adopted ASC 718 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018. The Company recorded an excess tax deficiency of $2.2 million as an increase in income tax expense related to share-based compensation for vested awards in Fiscal 2018. Earnings per share decreased $0.11 per share for Fiscal 2018 due to the impact of ASC 718. The Company reclassified $3.4 million and $4.4 million from operating activities to financing activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Fiscal 2017 and 2016, respectively, representing the value of the shares withheld for taxes on the vesting of restricted stock. If the Company had adopted the standard in Fiscal 2017, reported earnings per share would have decreased $0.03 per share for Fiscal 2017.





Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17. ASU 2015-17 requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The Company adopted ASU 2015-17 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018 under the retrospective approach and, as such, the Company reclassified $21.2 million of deferred taxes from current to noncurrent on its Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 28, 2017.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASC 330. ASC 330 requires an entity that determines the cost of inventory by methods other than last-in, first-out and the retail inventory method to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The Company adopted ASC 330 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018 and it did not have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In January 2018, the FASB released guidance on the accounting for tax on the GILTI provisions of the Act. The GILTI provisions impose a tax on foreign income in excess of a deemed return on tangible assets of foreign corporations. The guidance indicates that either accounting for deferred taxes related to GILTI inclusions or to treat any taxes on GILTI inclusions as period costs are both acceptable methods subject to an accounting policy election. The Company has not yet made an accounting policy election in regards to the GILTI provisions under the Act. The Company will make its GILTI accounting policy election during the one-year measurement period as allowed by the SEC. No amounts have been recorded in the Company's Fiscal 2018 financial statements for the impact of GILTI provisions.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASC 715. The standard requires the sponsors of benefit plans to present service cost in the same line item or items as other current employee compensation costs, and present the remaining components of net benefit cost in one or more separate line items outside of income from operations, while also limiting the components of net benefit cost eligible to be capitalized to service cost. The standard will require the Company to present the non-service pension costs as a component of expense below operating income. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02. The standard's core principle is to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, which would be the beginning of our Fiscal 2020 or February 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and is expecting a material impact because the Company is party to a significant number of lease contracts.




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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASC 606. ASC 606 amends the guidance for revenue recognition to replace numerous, industry-specific requirements and merges areas under this topic with those of the International Financial Reporting Standards. ASC 606 implements a five-step process for customer contract revenue recognition that focuses on transfer of control, as opposed to transfer of risk and rewards. The amendment also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows from contracts with customers. ASC 606 was originally effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, however, in August 2015, the FASB deferred this standard for one year, which would be the beginning of our Fiscal 2019, or February 2018. The amendment is to be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial adoption as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings.

Based on an evaluation of the standard as a whole, the Company has identified certain changes that are expected to be made to its accounting policies, including: the timing of recognition of direct response advertising expenses, whereby certain expenses that are currently amortized over their expected period of future benefit will be expensed as incurred; and the timing of recognition of gift card breakage, in that it will be recognized in revenue based on and in proportion to historical redemption patterns, rather than the current practice of recognizing gift card breakage when the likelihood of redemption is considered remote. The Company is continuing to assess all the impacts of the new standard and the design of internal control over financial reporting; however, based upon the materiality of the transactions that are impacted by the standard, adoption is not expected to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. The Company will adopt this guidance in the first quarter of Fiscal 2019 using the modified retrospective approach.


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Note 2
Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other Intangible Assets and Sale of Businesses

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows:

(In Thousands)Lids Sports GroupSchuh GroupJourneys GroupTotal Goodwill
Balance, January 28, 2017$181,628
$79,769$9,825$271,222
Impairment charge(182,211)

(182,211)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates583
10,146
568
$11,297
Balance, February 3, 2018$
$89,915
10,393
$100,308

As required under ASC 350, the Company annually assesses its goodwill and indefinite lived trade names for impairment and on an interim basis if indicators of impairment are present. The Company’s annual assessment date of goodwill and indefinite lived trade names is the first day of the fourth quarter.

During the third quarter of Fiscal 2018, the Company identified qualitative indicators of impairment, including a significant decline in the Company's stock price and market capitalization for a sustained period since the last consideration of indicators of impairment in the second quarter of Fiscal 2018, underperformance relative to projected operating results, particularly in the Lids Sports Group reporting unit, and an increased competitive environment in the licensed sports business.

In accordance with ASC 350, when indicators of impairment are present on an interim basis, the Company must assess whether it is “more likely than not” (i.e., a greater than 50% chance) that an impairment has occurred. In our Fiscal 2017 annual evaluation of goodwill, the Company determined that the fair value of the Lids Sports Group and Schuh Group reporting units exceeded the carrying value of the reporting units’ assets by approximately 15% and 28%, respectively. Due to the identified indicators of impairment during the the third quarter of Fiscal 2018, the Company determined that it was "more likely than not" that an impairment had occurred and performed a full valuation of its reporting units as required under ASC 350 and reconciled the aggregate fair values of the individual reporting units to the Company’s market capitalization.

Based upon the results of these analyses, the Company concluded the goodwill attributed to Lids Sports Group was fully impaired. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $182.2 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2018.

In addition, as a result of the factors noted above, the Company evaluated the fair value of its trademarks during the third quarter of Fiscal 2018. The fair value of trademarks was determined based on the royalty savings approach. This analysis did not result in any trademark impairment.




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Note 2
Goodwill, Acquisitions, Intangible Assets and Sale of Businesses, Continued

Acquisitions
During Fiscal 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of Little Burgundy, a small retail footwear chain in Canada for a total purchase price of $35.1 million. The stores acquired are operated within the Journeys Group.
Other Intangible Assets
Other intangibles by major classes were as follows:
 LeasesCustomer ListsOther*Total
In thousandsFeb. 3, 2018
Jan. 28,
2017

Feb. 3, 2018
Jan. 28,
2017

Feb. 3, 2018
Jan. 28,
2017

Feb. 3, 2018
Jan. 28,
2017

Gross other intangibles$14,981
$14,625
$2,130
$1,958
$2,122
$2,009
$19,233
$18,592
Accumulated amortization(13,714)(12,938)(2,130)(1,956)(1,595)(1,306)(17,439)(16,200)
Net Other Intangibles$1,267
$1,687
$
$2
$527
$703
$1,794
$2,392
*Includes non-compete agreements, vendor contract and backlog.

The amortization of intangibles, including trademarks, was $0.2 million, $0.9 million and $2.9 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The amortization of intangibles, including trademarks, will be $0.2 million for Fiscal 2019 and less than $0.1 million for Fiscal 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Sale of Businesses
On December 25, 2016, the Company completed the sale of all the stock of the Company's subsidiary, Keuka Footwear, Inc., which operated the SureGrip occupational, slip-resistant footwear business within the Licensed Brands Group, to Shoes for Crews, LLC. The Company recognized a gain on the sale, in Fiscal 2017, of $(12.3) million, net of transaction-related expenses before tax.
On January 19, 2016, the Company completed the sale of the assets of the Lids Team Sports business, which had operated within its Lids Sports Group segment, to BSN Sports, LLC. The Company recognized a gain on the sale in Fiscal 2016 of $(4.7) million, net of transaction-related expenses before tax. In Fiscal 2017, the Company recognized an additional pretax gain of $(2.4) million on the sale of Lids Team Sports related to final working capital adjustments.
The sales of SureGrip Footwear and Lids Team Sports were not strategic shifts that would have a major effect on operations and financial results, and therefore the businesses were not presented as discontinued operations in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Note 3
Asset Impairments and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations

Asset Impairments and Other Charges
In accordance with Company policy, assets are determined to be impaired when the impairment indicators are identified and estimated future cash flows are insufficient to recover the carrying costs. Impairment charges represent the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of those assets.
Asset impairment charges are reflected as a reduction of the net carrying value of property and equipment, and in asset impairment and other, net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $8.8 million in Fiscal 2018, including $5.2 million in licensing termination expenses, $2.7 million for retail store asset impairments and $0.9 million for hurricane losses.

The Company recorded a pretax gain to earnings of $(0.8) million in Fiscal 2017, including a gain of $(8.9) million for network intrusion expenses as a result of a litigation settlement and a gain of $(0.7) million for other legal matters, partially offset by $6.4 million for retail store asset impairments and $2.5 million for pension settlement expense.
The Company recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $7.9 million in Fiscal 2016, including $3.1 million for retail store asset impairments, $2.5 million for asset write-downs, $2.2 million for network intrusion expenses and $0.1 million for other legal matters.
Discontinued Operations
In Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, the Company recorded an additional charge to earnings of $0.6 million ($0.4 million net of tax), $0.7 million ($0.4 million net of tax) and $1.3 million ($0.8 million net of tax), respectively, reflected in discontinued operations, primarily for anticipated costs of environmental remedial alternatives related to former facilities operated by the Company (see Note 13).


















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Note 3
Asset Impairments and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations, Continued


Accrued Provision for Discontinued Operations 
In thousands
Facility
Shutdown
Costs

Balance January 31, 2015$14,759
Additional provision Fiscal 20161,333
Charges and adjustments, net(473)
Balance January 30, 201615,619
Additional provision Fiscal 2017701
Charges and adjustments, net(11,277)
Balance January 28, 20175,043
Additional provision Fiscal 2018552
Charges and adjustments, net(1,986)
Balance February 3, 2018*3,609
Current provision for discontinued operations1,902
Total Noncurrent Provision for Discontinued Operations    
$1,707
*Includes a $3.0 million environmental provision, including $1.9 million in current provision for discontinued operations.

Note 4
Inventories
In thousandsFebruary 3, 2018
 January 28, 2017
Raw materials$
 $389
Wholesale finished goods52,924
 61,575
Retail merchandise489,701
 501,713
Total Inventories$542,625
 $563,677


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 5
Fair Value

The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the Codification defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Topic defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

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 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 the assets or liabilities.

A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized upon satisfaction of all contractual performance obligations and transfer of control to the customer.  Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for corresponding goods.  The following table presentsmajority of our sales are single performance obligation arrangements for retail sale transactions for which the transaction price is equivalent to the stated price of the product, net of any stated discounts applicable at a point in time. Each sales transaction results in an implicit contract with the customer to deliver a product at the point of sale. Revenue from retail sales is recognized at the point of sale, is net of estimated returns, and excludes sales and value added taxes. Revenue from catalog and internet sales is recognized at estimated time of delivery to the customer, is net of estimated returns, and excludes sales and value added taxes.  Wholesale revenue is recorded net of estimated returns and allowances for markdowns, damages and miscellaneous claims when the related goods have been shipped and legal title has passed to the customer.  Actual amounts of markdowns have not differed materially from estimates. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in net sales. We exclude sales and value added tax collected on behalf of third parties from transaction price.

A provision for estimated returns is provided through a reduction of sales and cost of goods sold in the period that the related sales are recorded.  Estimated returns are based on historical returns and claims.  Actual returns and claims in any future period may differ from historical experience.  Revenue from gift cards is deferred and recognized upon the redemption of the cards. These cards have no expiration date. Income from unredeemed cards is recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Operations within net sales in proportion to the pattern of rights exercised by the customer in future periods. We perform an evaluation of historical redemption patterns from the date of original issuance to estimate future period redemption activity.

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Note 1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Our Consolidated Balance Sheets include an accrued liability for gift cards of $5.0 million in each of the years ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020.  Gift card breakage recognized as revenue was $0.8 million, $1.0 million and $0.8 million for Fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  During Fiscal 2021, we recognized $3.0 million of gift card redemptions and gift card breakage revenue that were included in the gift card liability as of February 1, 2020.

Cost of Sales

For our retail operations, the cost of sales includes actual product cost, the cost of transportation to our warehouses from suppliers, the cost of transportation from our warehouses to the stores and the cost of transportation from our warehouses to the customer.  Additionally, the cost of our distribution facilities allocated to our retail operations is included in cost of sales.

For our wholesale operations, the cost of sales includes the actual product cost and the cost of transportation to the Company’s assetswarehouses from suppliers.

Selling and liabilities measuredAdministrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses include all operating costs excluding (i) those related to the transportation of products from the supplier to the warehouse, (ii) for our retail operations, those related to the transportation of products from the warehouse to the store and from the warehouse to the customer and (iii) costs of our distribution facilities which are allocated to our retail operations. Wholesale costs of distribution are included in selling and administrative expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Operations in the amounts of $10.1 million, $5.6 million and $5.6 million for Fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

We record buying, merchandising and occupancy costs in selling and administrative expense.   Because we do not include these costs in cost of sales, our gross margin may not be comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin.  Retail occupancy costs recorded in selling and administrative expense were $269.8 million, $334.4 million and $334.3 million for Fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and handling costs related to inventory purchased from suppliers are included in the cost of inventory and are charged to cost of sales in the period that the inventory is sold.  All other shipping and handling costs are charged to cost of sales in the period incurred except for wholesale costs of distribution and shipping costs for product shipped from stores, which are included in selling and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are predominantly expensed as incurred.   Advertising costs were $80.1 million, $72.3 million and $68.3 million for Fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Consideration to Resellers

In our wholesale businesses, we do not have any written buy-down programs with retailers, but we have provided certain retailers with markdown allowances for obsolete and slow-moving products that are in the retailer’s inventory.  We estimate these allowances and provide for them as reductions to revenues at the time revenues are recorded.  Markdowns are negotiated with retailers and changes are made to the estimates as agreements are reached.  Actual amounts for markdowns have not differed materially from estimates.

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Note 1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Cooperative Advertising

Cooperative advertising funds are made available to most of our wholesale footwear customers.  In order for retailers to receive reimbursement under such programs, the retailer must meet specified advertising guidelines and provide appropriate documentation of expenses to be reimbursed.  Our cooperative advertising agreements require that wholesale customers present documentation or other evidence of specific advertisements or display materials used for our products by submitting the actual print advertisements presented in catalogs, newspaper inserts or other advertising circulars, or by permitting physical inspection of displays. Additionally, our cooperative advertising agreements require that the amount of reimbursement requested for such advertising or materials be supported by invoices or other evidence of the actual costs incurred by the retailer.

Vendor Allowances

From time to time, we negotiate allowances from our vendors for markdowns taken or expected to be taken.  These markdowns are typically negotiated on specific merchandise and for specific amounts.  These specific allowances are recognized as a reduction in cost of sales in the period in which the markdowns are taken.  Markdown allowances not attached to specific inventory on hand or already sold are applied to concurrent or future purchases from each respective vendor.

We receive support from some of our vendors in the form of reimbursements for cooperative advertising and catalog costs for the launch and promotion of certain products.  The reimbursements are agreed upon with vendors and represent specific, incremental, identifiable costs incurred by us to sell the vendor’s specific products.  Such costs and the related reimbursements are accumulated and monitored on an individual vendor basis, pursuant to the respective cooperative advertising agreements with vendors.  Such cooperative advertising reimbursements are recorded as a reduction of selling and administrative expenses in the same period in which the associated expense is incurred.  If the amount of cash consideration received exceeds the costs being reimbursed, such excess amount would be recorded as a reduction of cost of sales.

Vendor reimbursements of cooperative advertising costs recognized as a reduction of selling and administrative expenses were $5.7 million, $8.0 million and $7.8 million for Fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  During Fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, our vendor reimbursements of cooperative advertising received were not in excess of the costs incurred.

Foreign Currency Translation

The functional currency of our foreign operations is the applicable local currency.  The translation of the applicable foreign currency into U.S. dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date.  Income and expense accounts are translated at monthly average exchange rates.  The unearned gains and losses resulting from such translation are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss within shareholders' equity.  Gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions were not material for Fiscal 2021, 2020 or 2019.

Commitments

As a result of the Togast acquisition, we also have a commitment to Samsung C&T America, Inc. (“Samsung��) related to the ultimate sale and valuation of related inventories owned by Samsung.  If the product is sold below Samsung’s cost, we are committed to Samsung for the difference between the sales price and its cost.  At January 30, 2021, the related inventory owned by Samsung had a historical cost of $22.8 million.  As of January 30, 2021, we believe that we have appropriately accounted for any differences between the fair value on a nonrecurring basisof the Samsung inventory and Samsung’s historical cost.

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Note 2

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted

We adopted ASU 2016-02, " Leases (Topic 842)", ("ASC 842"), as of February 3, 2018 aggregated2019, using the optional transition method provided by ASU 2018-11, "Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements".  The optional transition approach provides a method for recording existing leases at adoption by allowing a cumulative effect adjustment to the levelopening balance of retained earnings in the fairperiod of adoption, as opposed to the modified or full retrospective transition methods that require restating prior comparative periods.  Additionally, we elected the “package of practical expedients”, which permits us to not reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs.  We also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for our store and equipment leases.

Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional net operating lease right of use assets and operating lease liabilities of $795.6 million and $855.3 million, respectively, as of February 3, 2019.  The operating lease right of use asset is inclusive of the impairments recorded upon adoption for store operating lease right of use assets, which totaled $4.8 million and resulted in a decrease to retained earnings of $4.2 million, net of tax.  Right of use assets are recorded based upon the present value hierarchy within which those measurements fall (in thousands):

 
Long-Lived Assets
Held and Used

 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
 Impairment Charges
Measured as of April 29, 2017$14
 $
 $
 $14
 $119
Measured as of July 29, 2017
 
 
 
 58
Measured as of October 28, 2017251
 
 
 251
 510
Measured as of February 3, 2018494
 
 
 494
 1,983
Total Asset Impairment Fiscal 2018        $2,670

Inof the remaining operating lease payments, discounted using an incremental borrowing rate based on the initial lease term, adjusted for deferred rent, including tenant allowances from landlords.  ASC 842 did not materially impact net earnings or liquidity and did not have an impact on covenant compliance under our current debt agreements.  Financial results for reporting periods beginning after February 3, 2019 are presented in accordance with ASC 842, while prior periods will continue to be reported in accordance with our historical accounting for leases under ASC 840: "Leases (Topic 840)" and therefore have not been adjusted to conform to Topic 842.  For additional information regarding leases, see Note 10.

In August 2018, the Property, PlantFASB issued ASU 2018-15, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Equipment TopicOther-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract", (ASU 2018-15").  The standard requires that issuers follow the internal-use software guidance in ASC 350-40 to determine which costs to capitalize as assets or expense as incurred. The ASC 350-40 guidance requires that certain costs incurred during the application development stage be capitalized and other costs incurred during the preliminary project and post-implementation stages be expensed as they are incurred. ASU 2018-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019.  We adopted this standard effective August 4, 2019 and elected to apply the prospective transition approach with no material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.  We did not capitalize any material implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement service contract during Fiscal 2021 or Fiscal 2020.

We adopted ASC 606 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2019 using the modified retrospective method by recognizing the cumulative effect of $4.4 million as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings at February 4, 2018.  The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments", which requires entities to use a forward-looking approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables. The FASB has subsequently issued updates to the standard to provide additional clarification on specific topics. We adopted ASU No. 2016-13 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2021.  This guidance did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Note 2

New Accounting Pronouncements, Continued

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, “Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”.  This guidance aims to simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles within the current guidance and by clarifying and amending the current guidance. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2020. We do not expect the guidance to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Note 3

COVID-19

In March 2020, the World Health Organization categorized the outbreak of COVID-19 as a pandemic. To help control the spread of the Codification,virus and protect the Company recorded $2.7 millionhealth and safety of our employees and customers, we began temporarily closing or modifying operating models and hours of our retail stores in North America, the United Kingdom and the ROI both in response to governmental requirements including “stay-at-home” orders and similar mandates and voluntarily, beyond the requirements of local government authorities, during Fiscal 2021.

Changes made in our operations, including temporary closures, combined with reduced customer traffic due to concerns over COVID-19, resulted in material reductions in revenues and operating income during Fiscal 2021. This prompted us to update our impairment charges asanalyses of our retail store portfolios and related lease right-of-use assets. For certain lower-performing stores, we compared the carrying value of store assets to undiscounted cash flows with updated assumptions on near-term profitability. As a result, of the fair value measurement of its long-lived assets held and used and tested on a nonrecurring basis during the twelve months ended February 3, 2018. These charges are reflected inwe recorded an incremental $11.0 million asset impairment charge within asset impairments and other, net on theour Consolidated Statements of Operations during Fiscal 2021.

We evaluated our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for indicators of impairment at the end of the first three quarters of this year and our annual assessment of impairment on the first day of our fourth quarter for Fiscal 2021.  During the first quarter, such evaluation caused us to determine that, when considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, indicators of impairment existed relating to the goodwill associated with Schuh Group and certain other trademarks.  Therefore, we updated the goodwill impairment analysis for Schuh Group, and as a result, recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $79.3 million during the quarter ended May 2, 2020.  In addition, we updated our impairment analysis for other intangible assets and, as a result, recorded a trademark impairment charge of $5.3 million during the quarter ended May 2, 2020.  

We evaluated our remaining assets, particularly accounts receivable and inventory. Our wholesale businesses sell primarily to independent retailers and department stores across the United States. Receivables arising from these sales are not collateralized. Customer credit risk is affected by conditions or occurrences within the economy and the retail industry, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as by customer specific factors. We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information.

We also record reserves for obsolete and slow-moving inventory and for estimated shrinkage between physical inventory counts. We recorded incremental inventory reserve provisions as a result of excess inventory due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on retail traffic and demand for certain products. Depending on the pace of reopening our stores as well as future customer behavior, among other factors, we may incur additional inventory reserve provisions.

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COVID-19, Continued

Since the first quarter of Fiscal 2021, we have withheld certain contractual rent payments generally correlating with time periods when our stores were closed and/or correlating with sales declines from Fiscal 2020. We continue to recognize rent expense in accordance with the contractual terms.  We have been working with landlords in various markets seeking commercially reasonable lease concessions given the current environment, and while some agreements have been reached, a number of negotiations remain ongoing.  In cases where the agreements do not result in a substantial increase in the rights of the lessor or the obligation of the lessee such that the total cash flows of the modified lease are substantially the same or less than the total cash flows of the existing lease, we have not reevaluated the contract terms.  For these lease agreements, we have recognized a reduction in variable rent expense in the period that the concession was granted.

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which among other things, provides employer payroll tax credits for wages paid to employees who are unable to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and options to defer payroll tax payments. Based on our evaluation of the CARES Act, we qualify for certain employer payroll tax credits as well as the deferral of payroll and other tax payments in the future, which will be treated as government subsidies to offset related operating expenses. During Fiscal 2021, qualified payroll tax credits reduced our selling and administrative expenses by approximately $13.8 million on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We also deferred $9.5 million of qualified payroll taxes in the U.S. that will be repaid in equal installments by December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022.  Savings from the government program in the U.K. has also provided property tax relief of approximately $13.3 million in Fiscal 2021.  Additionally, we recorded a tax receivable of $107.2 million in our U.S. federal jurisdiction as a result of a carryback of our Fiscal 2021 federal tax losses to prior tax periods under the CARES Act.  Due to a higher tax rate in prior tax periods than the current U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21%, the carryback claim creates a permanent tax benefit of $46.4 million.

We recorded our income tax expense, deferred tax assets and related liabilities based on our best estimates. As part of this process, we assessed the likelihood of realizing the benefits of our deferred tax assets. During Fiscal 2021, based on available evidence, we recorded an additional valuation allowance against previously recorded deferred tax assets in our U.K. jurisdiction of $2.6 million and our Irish jurisdiction of $0.2 million. We will continue to monitor the realizability of our deferred tax assets, particularly in certain foreign jurisdictions where the COVID-19 pandemic has started to create significant net operating losses. Our ability to recover these deferred tax assets depends on several factors, including our results of operations and our ability to project future taxable income in those jurisdictions.  

The COVID-19 pandemic remains a rapidly evolving situation. The continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, its economic impact and actions taken in response thereto may result in prolonged or recurring periods of store closures and modified operating schedules and may result in changes in customer behaviors, including a potential reduction in consumer discretionary spending in our stores. These may lead to increased asset recovery and valuation risks, such as impairment of our store and other assets and an inability to realize deferred tax assets due to sustaining losses in certain jurisdictions. The uncertainties in the global economy have and are likely to continue to impact the financial viability of our suppliers, and other business partners, which may interrupt our supply chain, limit our ability to collect receivables and require other changes to our operations. These and other factors have and will continue to adversely impact our net revenues, gross margins, operating income and earnings per share financial measures.

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Note 4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Effective January 1, 2020, we completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets, and assumption of certain liabilities, of Togast for an aggregate base purchase price of $33.5 million, which was paid in full in cash at the closing. Togast specializes in the design, sourcing and sale of licensed footwear.  We also entered into a new U.S. footwear license agreement with Levi Strauss & Co. for the license of Levi's® footwear for men, women, and children in the U.S.  The Togast purchase includes footwear licenses for Bass® and FUBU, among others.  Togast operates within the Licensed Brands segment.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows:

(In thousands)

 

Schuh

Group

 

 

Journeys

Group

 

 

Licensed

Brands

Group

 

 

Total

Goodwill

 

Balance, February 1, 2020

 

$

84,069

 

 

$

9,730

 

 

$

28,385

 

 

$

122,184

 

Change in opening balance sheet

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

83

 

 

 

83

 

Impairment

 

 

(79,259

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(79,259

)

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates

 

 

(4,810

)

 

 

352

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(4,458

)

Balance, January 30, 2021

 

$

0

 

 

$

10,082

 

 

$

28,468

 

 

$

38,550

 

During the first quarter of Fiscal 2021, we identified qualitative indicators of impairment, including a significant decline in our stock price and market capitalization resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, since the last consideration of indicators of impairment in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2020 for our Schuh Group reporting unit.  When indicators of impairment are present on an interim basis, we must assess whether it is “more likely than not” (i.e., a greater than 50% chance) that an impairment has occurred.  In our Fiscal 2020 annual evaluation of goodwill, we determined the Schuh Group reporting unit was valued at approximately $8.2 million in excess of its carrying value.  Due to the identified indicators of impairment in the first quarter of Fiscal 2021, we determined that it was “more likely than not” that an impairment had occurred and performed a full valuation of our Schuh Group reporting.  Based upon the results of these analyses, we concluded the goodwill attributed to Schuh Group was fully impaired.  As a result, we recorded an impairment charge of $79.3 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2021.

Goodwill Valuation (Schuh Group)

We estimated the fair value of our Schuh reporting unit in the first quarter of Fiscal 2021 using a discounted cash flow method (income approach) weighted 50% and a guideline public company method (market approach) weighted 50%.  The key assumptions used under the income approach include the following:

Future cash flow assumptions - Our projections for the Schuh reporting unit were based on organic growth and were derived from historical experience and assumptions regarding future growth and profitability trends, including considerations for the impact from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our analysis incorporated an assumed period of cash flows of seven years with a terminal value.

Discount rate - The discount rate was based on an estimated weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”) for the reporting unit. The components of WACC are the cost of equity and the cost of debt, each of which requires judgment by management to estimate. We developed our cost of equity estimate based on perceived risks and predictability of future cash flows. The WACC used to estimate the fair values of the Schuh reporting unit was 16%.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Continued

The Companyguideline company method involves analyzing transaction and financial data of publicly traded companies to develop multiples, which are adjusted to account for differences in growth prospects and risk profiles of the reporting unit and comparable companies.

Other Intangible Assets

Trademark Valuation

In addition, as a result of the factors noted above, we evaluated the fair value of our trademarks during the first quarter of Fiscal 2021.  The fair value of trademarks was determined based on the royalty savings approach.  This analysis indicated trademark

impairment in our JourneysGroup and Johnston & Murphy Group.  As a result, we recorded a trademark impairment of $5.3 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2021.  This charge is included in asset impairment and other, net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Key assumptions included in the estimation of the fair value for trademarks include the following:

Future cash flow assumptions - Future cash flow assumptions include retail sales from our retail store operations and ecommerce retail sales. Sales were based on organic growth and were derived from historical experience and assumptions regarding future growth, including considerations for the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Our analysis incorporated an assumed period of cash flows of five years with a terminal value.

Royalty rate - The royalty rate used to estimate the fair values of our reporting units’ trademarks was 1%.

Discount rate - The discount rate was based on an estimated WACC for each business. The components of WACC are the cost of equity and the cost of debt, each of which requires judgment by management to estimate. The WACC used to estimate the fair values of our reporting units’ trademarks was approximately 15%.

Other intangibles by major classes were as follows:

 

 

Trademarks(1)

 

 

Customer Lists(2)

 

 

Other(3)

 

 

Total

 

(In thousands)

 

Jan. 30,

2021

 

 

Feb. 1,

2020

 

 

Jan. 30,

2021

 

 

Feb. 1,

2020

 

 

Jan. 30,

2021

 

 

Feb. 1,

2020

 

 

Jan. 30,

2021

 

 

Feb. 1,

2020

 

Gross other intangibles

 

$

26,443

 

 

$

31,023

 

 

$

6,617

 

 

$

6,562

 

 

$

400

 

 

$

767

 

 

$

33,460

 

 

$

38,352

 

Accumulated amortization

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(2,131

)

 

 

(1,509

)

 

 

(400

)

 

 

(479

)

 

 

(2,531

)

 

 

(1,988

)

Other Intangibles, net

 

$

26,443

 

 

$

31,023

 

 

$

4,486

 

 

$

5,053

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

288

 

 

$

30,929

 

 

$

36,364

 

(1)    Includes a $23.1 million trademark at January 30, 2021 related to Schuh Group and $3.4 million related to Journeys Group.

(2)Includes $5.1 million for the Togast acquisition.

(3)

Backlog for Togast.

The amortization of intangibles was $0.9 million and $0.2 million for Fiscal 2021 and Fiscal 2020, respectively, and less than $0.1 million for Fiscal 2019. Currently, amortization of intangibles is expected to be $0.6 million for each of the next five years.

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Asset Impairments and Other Charges

Asset impairment charges are reflected as a reduction of the net carrying value of property and equipment, and in asset impairment and other, net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

We recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $18.7 million in Fiscal 2021, including $13.8 million for retail store asset impairments and $5.3 million for a trademark impairment, partially offset by a $(0.4) million gain for the release of an earnout related to the Togast acquisition.

We recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $13.4 million in Fiscal 2020, including $11.5 million pension settlement expense and $3.1 million for retail store asset impairments, partially offset by a $(0.6) million gain on the sale of the Lids Sports Group headquarters building, a $(0.4) million gain for lease terminations and a $(0.2) million gain related to Hurricane Maria.

We recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $3.2 million in Fiscal 2019, including $4.2 million for retail store asset impairments, $0.3 million for legal and other matters and $0.1 for hurricane losses, partially offset by a $(1.4) million gain related to Hurricane Maria.

Note 6

Inventories

(In thousands)

 

January 30, 2021

 

 

February 1,

2020

 

Wholesale finished goods

 

$

27,851

 

 

$

34,271

 

Retail merchandise

 

 

263,115

 

 

 

330,998

 

Total Inventories

 

$

290,966

 

 

$

365,269

 

Note 7

Property and Equipment and Other Current Accrued Liabilities

(In thousands)

January 30, 2021

 

 

February 1, 2020

 

Land

$

7,451

 

 

$

7,360

 

Buildings and building equipment

 

74,617

 

 

 

63,493

 

Computer hardware, software and equipment

 

138,516

 

 

 

140,503

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

127,635

 

 

 

128,542

 

Construction in progress

 

14,422

 

 

 

9,593

 

Improvements to leased property

 

334,267

 

 

 

342,592

 

Property and equipment, at cost

 

696,908

 

 

 

692,083

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

(489,066

)

 

 

(453,763

)

Total Property and Equipment, net

$

207,842

 

 

$

238,320

 

(In thousands)

 

January 30, 2021

 

 

February 1, 2020

 

Accrued employee compensation

 

$

11,025

 

 

$

31,579

 

Accrued other taxes

 

 

15,578

 

 

 

11,583

 

Accrued income taxes

 

 

674

 

 

 

190

 

Provision for discontinued operations

 

 

527

 

 

 

495

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

51,187

 

 

 

39,609

 

Total Other Current Accrued Liabilities

 

$

78,991

 

 

$

83,456

 

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Fair Value

The carrying amounts and fair values of our financial instruments at January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020 are:

(In thousands)

 

January 30, 2021

 

 

February 1, 2020

 

 

 

Carrying

Amount

 

 

Fair

Value

 

 

Carrying

Amount

 

 

Fair

Value

 

U.S. Revolver Borrowings

 

$

32,986

 

 

$

33,612

 

 

$

14,393

 

 

$

14,056

 

Debt fair values were determined using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market interest rates for similar types of financial instruments and would be classified in Level 2 as defined in Note 1.

Carrying amounts reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash, cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.

As of January 30, 2021, we have $13.2 million of long-lived assets held and used which were measured using Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy.  We used a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of these long-lived assets.  Discount rate and growth rate assumptions are derived from current economic conditions, expectations of management and projected trends of current operating results. As a result, the Company haswe have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value itsour long-lived assets held and used are unobservable inputs that fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.



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Note 6

9

Long-Term Debt

In thousandsFebruary 3, 2018 January 28, 2017
U.S. Revolver borrowings$69,372
 $49,879
UK term loans11,479
 19,345
UK revolver borrowings7,594
 13,796
Deferred note expense on term loans(60) (115)
Total long-term debt88,385
 82,905
Current portion1,766
 9,175
Total Noncurrent Portion of Long-Term Debt$86,619
 $73,730

Long-term debt maturing during each of the next five fiscal years is $1.8 million, $17.2 million, $0.0 million, $0.0 million and $69.4 million, respectively.

The Company had $69.4 million of revolver borrowings outstanding under the

Credit Facility at February 3, 2018, which includes $14.8 million (£10.5 million) related to Genesco (UK) Limited and $36.7 million (C$45.4 million) related to GCO Canada, and had $11.5 million (£8.1 million) in term loans outstanding and $7.6 million (€6.1 million) in revolver loans outstanding under the U.K. Credit Facilities (described below) at February 3, 2018. The Company had outstanding letters of credit of $11.3 million under the Credit Facility at February 3, 2018. These letters of credit support lease and insurance indemnifications.

U. S. Credit Facility:

On January 31, 2018, the CompanyJune 5, 2020, we entered into the a Second Amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to our Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (thedated as of January 31, 2018 between us and the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A. as agent (as amended, the “Credit Facility” or the “Credit Agreement”), to, among other things, increase the Total Commitments (as defined in the Credit Facility) for the revolving loans from $275.0 million to $332.5 million, establish a first-in, last-out (“FILO”) tranche of indebtedness of $17.5 million, for $350.0 million of total capacity, increase pricing on the revolving loans and modify certain covenant and reporting terms. The Credit Facility continues to be secured by and amongcertain assets of the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company, party thereto, as other borrowers, with the lenders party thereto (the "Lenders")including accounts receivable, inventory, payment intangibles, and Bank of America, N.A., as agent (the "Agent").deposit accounts and specifically excludes equity interests, equipment, and most leasehold interests. The Second Amendment to our Credit Facility added a security interest in certain intellectual property.  The Second Amendment also provides revolving credit infor the aggregate principal amountborrowing base expansion to include real estate as those assets are added as collateral.  In addition, the Second Amendment adds customary real estate covenants to the Credit Facility.  The current outstanding long-term debt balance of $400.0$33.0 million bears interest at an average rate of 4.05% and replaces the previous $400.0 million revolving credit facility. The Credit Facility expiresmatures January 31, 2023.


Deferred financing costs incurred of $1.4$1.1 million related to the amended Credit Facility were capitalized and are being amortized over five years.the remaining term of the agreement.  The remaining balance of deferred financing costs incurred related to the Credit Facility are being amortized over the remaining term of the agreement. These costs are included in other non-current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.


The material terms of  In connection with an amendment to the Credit Facility in Fiscal 2019, deferred financing costs of $0.6 million were written off.  Those costs are as follows:

Availability
included in loss on early retirement of debt on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in Fiscal 2019.

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Long-Term Debt, Continued

The Credit Facility is a revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of $400.0$332.5 million,, including (i) for the Company and the other borrowers formed in the U.S., a $70.0$70.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a domestic swingline subfacility of up to $45.0 million, (ii) for GCO Canada Inc.,ULC, a revolving credit subfacility in an aggregate amount not to exceed $70.0 million, which includes a $5.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a swingline subfacility of up to $5.0 million, and (iii) for Genesco (UK) Limited, a revolving credit subfacility in an aggregate


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Note 6
Long-Term Debt, Continued

amount not to exceed $100.0 million, which includes a $10.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a swingline subfacility of up to $10.0 million.  Any swingline loans and any letters of credit and borrowings under the Canadian and UKU.K. subfacilities will reduce the availability under the Credit Facility on a dollar-for-dollardollar for dollar basis.
The Company has  We have the option, from time to time, to increase the availability under the Credit Facility by an aggregate amount of up to $200.0$200.0 million subject to, among other things, the receipt of commitments for the increased amount.  In connection with this increased facility, the Canadian revolving credit subfacility may be increased by no more than $15.0$15.0 million and the UK revolving credit subfacility may be increased by no more than $100.0 million.
$100.0 million.  The aggregate amount of the loans made and letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility shall at no time exceedare limited to the lesser of the facility amount ($400.0($332.5 million or, if increased as described above, up to $600.0 million)$532.5 million) or the "Borrowing Base", which generally is based on 90% of eligible inventory (increased to 92.5% during fiscal months September through November) plus 85% of eligible wholesale receivables plus 90% of eligible credit card and debit card receivables of the Company and the other borrowers formedas defined in the U.S. and GCO Canada Inc. less applicable reserves (the "Loan Cap"). If requested by the Company and Genesco (UK) Limited and agreed to by the required percentage of Lenders, the relevant assets of Genesco (UK) Limited will be included in the Borrowing Base, provided that amounts borrowed by Genesco (UK) Limited based solely on its own borrowing base will be limited to $100.0 million, subject to the increased facility as described above. At no time can the total loans outstanding to Genesco (UK) Limited and to GCO Canada Inc. exceed 50% of the Loan Cap. In the event that the availability for GCO Canada Inc. to borrow loans based solely on its own borrowing base is completely utilized, GCO Canada Inc. will have the ability, subject to certain terms and conditions, to obtain additional loans (but not to exceed its total revolving credit subfacility amount) to the extent of the then unused portion of the domestic Loan Cap.
The Credit Facility also provides that a first-in, last-out tranche could be added to the revolving credit facility at the option of the Company subject to, among other things, the receipt of commitments for such tranche.
Collateral
The loans and other obligations under the Credit FacilityAgreement.

We are secured by a perfected first priority lien on, and security interest in certain assets of the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company, including accounts receivable, inventory, payment intangibles, and deposit accounts and specifically excludes intellectual property, equity interests, equipment, real estate and leaseholds interests. The assets of Genesco (UK) Limited will not be pledged as collateral unless the UK borrowing base is established and once pledged, will only serve to secure the obligations of GCO Canada Inc. and Genesco (UK) Limited and their respective subsidiaries.

Interest and Fees
The Company’s borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at varying rates that, at the Company’s option, can be based on:


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Note 6
Long-Term Debt, Continued
Domestic Facility:
(a) LIBOR (not to be less than zero) plus the applicable margin (based on average Excess Availability (as defined below) during the prior quarter), or (b) the domestic Base Rate (defined as the highest of (i) the Bank of America prime rate, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% or (iii) LIBOR for an interest period of thirty days plus 1.0%) plus the applicable margin.
Canadian SubFacility:
For loans made in Canadian dollars, (a) the bankers’ acceptances (“BA”) rate (not to be less than zero) plus the applicable margin, or (b) the Canadian Prime Rate (not to be less than zero) (defined as the highest of the (i) Bank of America Canadian Prime Rate, and (ii) the BA rate for a one month interest period plus 1.0%) plus the applicable margin.

For loans made in U.S. dollars, (a) LIBOR plus the applicable margin, or (b) the U.S. Index Rate (not to be less than zero) (defined as the highest of the (i) Bank of America (Canada branch) U.S. dollar base rate, (ii) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, and (iii) LIBOR for an interest period of thirty days plus 1.0%) plus the applicable margin.

UK Sub-Facility:
LIBOR (not to be less than zero) plus the applicable margin.

Swingline Loans:
Domestic swingline loans - domestic Base Rate plus the applicable margin.
UK swingline loans - UK Base Rate (being the "base rate" of the local Bank of America branch in the jurisdiction of the currency chosen) plus the applicable margin.
Canadian swingline loans - Canadian Prime Rate or U.S. Index Rate, plus the applicable margin.

The initial applicable margin for domestic Base Rate loans (including domestic swingline loans), U.S. Index rate loans (including Canadian swingline loans) and Canadian Prime Rate loans (including Canadian swingline loans) is 0.50% and the initial applicable margin for LIBOR loans, BA equivalent loans and UK swingline loans is 1.50%. Thereafter, the applicable margin is subject to adjustment based on “Excess Availability” for the prior quarter. The term “Excess Availability” means, as of any given date, the excess (if any) of the Loan Cap over the outstanding credit extensions under the Credit Facility.

Interest on the Company’s borrowings is payable monthly in arrears for domestic Base Rate loans (including domestic swingline loans), U.S. Index rate loans (including Canadian swingline loans), Canadian Prime Rate loans (including Canadian swingline loans) and UK swingline loans and at the end of each interest rate period (but not less often than quarterly) for LIBOR loans and BA equivalent loans.

The Company is also required to pay a commitment fee on the actual daily unused portions of the Credit Facility at a rate of 0.25% per annum.



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Note 6
Long-Term Debt, Continued

Currency
Loans to GCO Canada, Inc. may be made in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars. Loans to Genesco (UK) Limited may be made in U.S. dollars, Euros, Pounds Sterling or any other freely transferable currencies approved by the Agent and applicable lenders.
Certain Covenants
The Company is not required to comply with any financial covenants unless Excess Availability is less than the greater of $25.0 million or 10% of the Loan Cap. If and during such time as Excess Availability is less than the greater of $25.0 million or 10% of the Loan Cap, the Credit Facility requires the
Company to meet a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of (a) an amount equal to consolidated EBITDA less capital expenditures and taxes paid in cash, in each case for such period, to (b) fixed charges for such period, of not less than 1.0:1.0. Excess Availability was $263.3 million at February 3, 2018. Because Excess Availability exceeded $25.0 million or 10% of the Loan Cap, the Company was not required to comply with this financial covenant at February 3, 2018.

The Credit Facility also permits the Companyus to incur senior debt in an amount up to the greater of $500.0$500.0 million or an amount that would not cause the Company'sour ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA to exceed 5.0:1.0 provided that certain terms and conditions are met.


In addition, the Credit Facility contains certain covenants that, among other things, restrict additional indebtedness, liens and encumbrances, loans and investments, acquisitions, dividends and other restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, asset dispositions, mergers and consolidations, prepayments or material amendments to certain material documents and other matterscustomarily restricted in such agreements.

Cash Dominion

The Credit Facility also contains cash dominion provisions that applydoes not require us to comply with any financial covenants unless Excess Availability, as defined in the event thatCredit Agreement, is less than the Company’sgreater of $22.5 million or 10% of the Loan Cap.  If and during such time as Excess Availability is less than the greater of $30.0$22.5 million or 12.5%10% of the Loan Cap, for three consecutive business days or if certain events of default occur under the Credit Facility.

Events of Default
Facility requires us to meet a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio.  Excess Availability was $147.1 million at January 30, 2021.  

The Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, payment defaults, breacheswhich if any of representationsthem occurs, would permit or require the principal of and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to certain other material indebtedness in excess of specified amounts and to agreements which would have a material adverse effect if breached, certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, certain ERISA events, judgments in excess of specified amounts and change in control.


Certain of the lenders underinterest on the Credit Facility or their affiliates have provided,to be declared due and may in the future provide, certain commercial banking, financial advisory, and investment banking services in the ordinary course of business for the Company, its subsidiaries and certain of its affiliates, for which they receive customary fees and commissions.


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Note 6
Long-Term Debt, Continued
U.K. Credit Facility
In April 2017, Schuh Group Limited entered into an Amendment and Restatement Agreement which amended the Form of Amended and Restated Facilities Agreement and Working Capital Facility Letter ("UK Credit Facilities") dated May 2015. The amendment includes a new Facility A of £1.0 million, a Facility B of £9.4 million, a Facility C revolving credit agreement of £16.5 million, a working capital facility of £2.5 million and an additional revolving credit facility, Facility D, of €7.2 million for its operations in Ireland and Germany. The Facility A loan was paid off in April 2017. The Facility B loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.5% per annum with quarterly payments through September 2019. The Facility C bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.2% per annum and expires in September 2019. The Facility D bears interest at EURIBOR plus 2.2% per annum and expires in September 2019.

The UK Credit Facilities contain certain covenants at the Schuh level including a minimum interest coverage covenant of 4.50x and a maximum leverage covenant of 1.75x. The Company waspayable as applicable.

We were in compliance with all the relevant terms and conditions of the Credit Facility as of January 30, 2021.

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Long-Term Debt, Continued

U.K. Credit Agreement

On October 9, 2020, Schuh entered into a facility letter (the "Facility Letter") with Lloyds Bank (“Lloyds”) under the U.K.'s Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme pursuant to which Lloyds made available a revolving capital facility (the "RCF") of £19.0 million for the purpose of refinancing Schuh's existing indebtedness with Lloyds. The RCF expires in October 2023 and bears interest at 2.5% over the Bank of England Base Rate. The Facility Letter includes certain financial covenants at February 3, 2018.tested against Schuh, which take effect in the second quarter of Fiscal 2022. Following certain customary events of default outlined in the Facility Letter, payment of outstanding amounts due under the RCF may be accelerated or the commitments may be terminated. The UK Credit Facilities areRCF is secured by a pledgecharges over all of all the assets of Schuh, and Schuh's subsidiary, Schuh (ROI) Limited. Pursuant to a Guarantee in favor of Lloyds in its subsidiaries.capacity as security trustee, Genesco Inc. has guaranteed the obligations of Schuh under the Facility Letter and certain existing ancillary facilities on an unsecured basis.

We were in compliance with all the relevant terms and conditions of the Facility Letter as of January 30, 2021.

(In thousands)

 

January 30, 2021

 

 

February 1,

2020

 

U.S. Revolver borrowings

 

$

32,986

 

 

$

14,393

 

U.K. revolver borrowings

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Total long-term debt

 

 

32,986

 

 

 

14,393

 

Current portion

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Total Noncurrent Portion of Long-Term Debt

 

$

32,986

 

 

$

14,393

 



The revolver borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility at January 30, 2021 included $17.5 million U.S. revolver borrowings and $15.5 million (£11.3 million) related to Genesco (UK) Limited.  We had outstanding letters of credit of $9.8 million under the Credit Facility at January 30, 2021. These letters of credit support lease and insurance indemnifications.

Note 7

Commitments Under Long-Term 10

Leases

Operating Leases
The Company leases its

We lease our office space and all of itsour retail store locations, certain distribution centerstransportation equipment and transportationother equipment under various noncancelable operating leases. The leases have varying terms and expire at various dates through 2031.2034. The store leases in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada typically have initial terms of approximately 10 years. The storesstore leases in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and GermanyROI typically have initial terms of between 10 and 15 years.  Our lease portfolio includes leases with fixed base rental payments, rental payments based on a percentage of retail sales over contractual amounts and others with predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rentals based on a defined consumer price index or percentage.  Generally, most of the leases require the Companyus to pay taxes, insurance, maintenance costs and contingent rentals based on sales.  We evaluate renewal options and break options at lease inception and on an ongoing basis, and include renewal options and break options that we are reasonably certain to exercise in our expected lease terms for calculations of our right-of-use assets and liabilities. Approximately 2% of the Company’sour leases contain renewal options.

Rental expense under operating leases Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

The lease on our Nashville office expires in April 2022.  On February 10, 2020, we announced plans for our new corporate headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. We entered into a lease agreement, which was subsequently amended, for approximately 182,000 square feet of continuing operations was:

In thousands2018 2017 2016
Minimum rentals$278,197
 $264,129
 $255,083
Contingent rentals9,443
 9,957
 11,044
Sublease rentals(1,276) (1,863) (825)
Total Rental Expense$286,364
 $272,223
 $265,302









office space which will replace our current corporate headquarters office lease. The term of the lease is 15 years, with 2 options to extend for an additional period of five years each.

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Leases, Continued


Minimum

Under ASC 842, for store, office and equipment leases beginning in Fiscal 2020 and later, we have elected to not separate fixed lease components and non-lease components.  Accordingly, we include fixed rental commitments payablepayments, common area maintenance costs, promotional advertising costs and other fixed costs in future years are:

Fiscal YearsIn thousands
2019$256,249
2020229,434
2021207,630
2022185,644
2023161,945
Later years412,601
Total Minimum Rental Commitments$1,453,503

our measurement of lease liabilities.

Our leases do not provide an implicit rate, so the incremental borrowing rate, based on the information available at commencement or modification date, is used in determining the present value of lease payments.  The incremental borrowing rate represents an estimate of the interest rate we would incur at lease commencement to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over the term of a lease within a particular currency environment. For operating leases that contain predetermined fixed escalationscommenced prior to the date of adoption of the minimum rentals,new lease accounting guidance, we used the related rental expense is recognized on a straight-line basisincremental borrowing rate that corresponded to the initial lease term as of the date of adoption.

Net lease costs are included within selling and the cumulative expense recognizedadministrative expenses on the straight-line basisConsolidated Statements of Operations.  The table below presents the components of lease cost for operating leases for the years ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020.

(In thousands)

 

Fiscal 2021

 

Fiscal 2020

 

Operating lease cost

 

$

160,973

 

$

184,428

 

Variable lease cost

 

 

9,562

 

 

12,176

 

Less:  Sublease income

 

 

(165

)

 

(307

)

Net Lease Cost

 

$

170,370

 

$

196,297

 

Prior to the adoption of ASC 842 as of February 3, 2019 (our Fiscal 2020), rent expense was calculated in excessaccordance with ASC 840, “Leases”.  Total rent expense was $202.6 million for Fiscal 2019.  Total contingent rent was not material for Fiscal 2019.

The following table reconciles the maturities of the cumulative payments is included in deferred rent and other long-termundiscounted cash flows to our operating lease liabilities recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company occasionally receives reimbursements from landlords to be used towards constructionSheets at January 30, 2021:

Fiscal Years

 

(In thousands)

 

2022

 

$

204,457

 

2023

 

 

159,030

 

2024

 

 

132,869

 

2025

 

 

105,026

 

2026

 

 

85,379

 

Thereafter

 

 

114,201

 

Total undiscounted future minimum lease payments

 

 

800,962

 

Less: Amounts representing interest

 

 

(99,908

)

Total Present Value of Operating Lease Liabilities

 

$

701,054

 

Our weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rate for operating leases as of the store the Company intends to lease.


Leasehold improvements are recorded at their gross costs including items reimbursed by landlords. The reimbursements are recorded as deferred rentJanuary 30, 2021 and amortized as a reductionFebruary 1, 2020 are:

 

 

January 30,

2021

 

February 1, 2020

 

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

 

5.5 years

 

6.2 years

 

Weighted-average discount rate

 

5.1%

 

5.2%

 

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Table of rent expense over the initial lease term. Tenant allowances of $29.0 million and $25.4 million at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively, and deferred rent of $59.3 million and $51.9 million at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively, are included in deferred rent and other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.



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Note 10

Leases, Continued

As of January 30, 2021, we have additional operating leases that have not yet commenced with estimated right of use liabilities of $68.8 million, primarily related to the new headquarters building lease.  These leases will commence between 2021 and 2022 with lease terms of 8

to 15 years, with the 15 year lease being for the new headquarters building.

Beginning in March 2020, we suspended rent payments under the leases for our temporarily closed stores and initiated discussions with landlords to obtain lease concessions. We have considered the FASB’s recent guidance regarding lease concessions as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and have elected to account for lease concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic consistent with how those concessions would be accounted for under Topic 842 and Topic 840 as though enforceable rights and obligations for those concessions existed (regardless of whether those enforceable rights and obligations for the concessions explicitly exist in the contract).  Also, in accordance with the FASB’s guidance, we apply this election for concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that do not result in a substantial increase in our obligations or in the rights of the landlord.  We continued to recognize contractual rent expense while lease concessions are under negotiation with the respective landlord.  The rent concessions are recognized in the period when the amendment is executed. COVID-19 related lease concessions decreased our contractual rent expense by approximately $34 million during Fiscal 2021.  As of January 30, 2021, we had an accrued liability for unpaid rent related to the closed stores of $26.9 million.  We continue to negotiate lease concessions with our landlords.

Note 11

Equity

Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

 

Amounts in Thousands

 

Class

 

Shares

Authorized

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Employees’ Subordinated Convertible

   Preferred

 

 

5,000,000

 

 

 

34,425

 

 

 

34,440

 

 

 

36,147

 

 

$

1,033

 

 

$

1,033

 

 

$

1,084

 

Stated Value of Issued Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,033

 

 

 

1,033

 

 

 

1,084

 

Employees’ Preferred Stock Purchase

   Accounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(24

)

 

 

(24

)

 

 

(24

)

Total Non-Redeemable Preferred

   Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,009

 

 

$

1,009

 

 

$

1,060

 

  
Shares
Authorized
 Number of Shares Amounts in Thousands 
Class  2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 
Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred 5,000,000  36,671 37,646 38,196
 $1,100
 $1,129
 $1,146
 
Stated Value of Issued Shares         1,100
 1,129
 1,146
 
Employees’ Preferred Stock Purchase Accounts         (48) (69) (69) 
Total Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock         $1,052
 $1,060
 $1,077
 

Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock:


The Company's

Our charter permits the Board of Directors to issue Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock (3,000,000 shares, in aggregate, are authorized) in as many series, each with as many shares and such rights and preferences as the board may designate.  The Company hasWe have shares authorized for $2.30 Series 1, $4.75 Series 3, $4.75 Series 4, Series 6 and $1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred stocks in amounts of 64,368 shares, 40,449 shares, 53,764 shares, 800,000 shares and 5,000,000 shares, respectively.  All of these preferred stocks were mandatorily redeemed by the Companyus in Fiscal 2014.  As a result, there are no outstanding shares for any preferred issues of stock other than Employees' Subordinated Convertible Preferred stock shown in the table above.

Preferred Stock Transactions
In thousands 
Non-Redeemable
Employees’
Preferred Stock
 
Employees’
Preferred
Stock
Purchase
Accounts
 
Total
Non-Redeemable
Preferred Stock
Balance January 31, 2015 $1,345
 $(71) $1,274
Other stock conversions (199) 2
 (197)
Balance January 30, 2016 1,146
 (69) 1,077
Other stock conversions (17) 
 (17)
Balance January 28, 2017 1,129
 (69) 1,060
Other stock conversions (29) 21
 (8)
Balance February 3, 2018 $1,100
 $(48) $1,052





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Note 8
Equity, Continued

Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock:

Stated and liquidation values are 88 times the average quarterly per share dividend paid on common stock for the previous eight quarters (if any), but in no event less than $30$30 per share.  Each share of this issue of preferred stock is convertible into one1 share of common stock and has one1 vote per share.

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Common Stock:

Common stock-$1 par value. Authorized: 80,000,000 shares; issued: January 30, 2021 – 15,438,338 shares; February 3, 2018 – 20,392,253 shares; January 28, 2017 –20,354,2721, 2020 –15,185,670 shares. There were 488,464 shares held in treasury at January 30, 2021 and February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017.1, 2020. Each outstanding share is entitled to one1 vote. At February 3, 2018,January 30, 2021, common shares were reserved as follows: 36,67134,425 shares for conversion of preferred stock and 1,831,0171,261,501 shares for the 2020 Genesco Inc. Equity Incentive Plan (the "2020 Plan").

For the year ended January 30, 2021, 428,362 shares of common stock were issued as restricted shares as part of the Second Amended and Restated 2009 Genesco Inc. Equity Incentive Plan (the "2009 Plan"“2009 Plan”).


; 38,723 shares were issued to directors in exchange for their services; 64,382 shares were withheld for taxes on restricted stock vested in Fiscal 2021; 150,050 shares of restricted stock were forfeited in Fiscal 2021; and 15 shares were issued in miscellaneous conversions of Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock.  We did 0t repurchase any shares of common stock in Fiscal 2021.  We have $89.7 million remaining under our current $100.0 million share repurchase authorization.

For the year ended February 3, 2018, 356,2241, 2020, 270,173 shares of common stock were issued as restricted shares as part of the 2009 Plan; 30,62025,368 shares were issued to directors in exchange for their services; 50,95755,598 shares were withheld for taxes on restricted stock vested in Fiscal 2018; 23,5812020; 77,013 shares of restricted stock were forfeited in Fiscal 2018;2020; and 9751,707 shares were issued in miscellaneous conversions of Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock. In addition, the Company repurchased and retired 275,3004,570,015 shares of common stock at an average weighted market price of $58.71$41.44 for a total of $16.2$189.4 million.


For the year ended January 28, 2017, 26,696 shares of common stock were issued for the exercise of stock options at an average weighted exercise price of $38.13, for a total of $1.0 million; 236,364February 2, 2019, 353,633 shares of common stock were issued as restricted shares as part of the 2009 Plan; 23,25236,421 shares were issued to directors in exchange for their services; 55,56369,762 shares were withheld for taxes on restricted stock vested in Fiscal 2017; 43,9982019; 153,646 shares of restricted stock were forfeited in Fiscal 2017;2019; and 591524 shares were issued in miscellaneous conversions of Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock.  In addition, the Company repurchased and retired 2,155,869968,375 shares of common stock at an average weighted market price of $61.81$47.45 for a total of $133.3$45.9 million.


For the year ended January 30, 2016, 35,542 shares of common stock were issued for the exercise of stock options at an average weighted exercise price of $36.81, for a total of $1.3 million; 219,404 shares of common stock were issued as restricted shares as part of the 2009 Plan; 2,470 shares of common stock were issued for the purchase of shares under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan at an average weighted market price of $54.22, for a total of $0.1 million; 19,769 shares were issued to directors in exchange for their services; 65,783 shares were withheld for taxes on restricted stock vested in Fiscal 2016; 27,221 shares of restricted stock were forfeited in Fiscal 2016; and 6,640 shares were issued in miscellaneous conversions of Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock. In addition, the Company repurchased and retired 2,383,384 shares of common stock at an average weighted market price of $60.79 for a total of $144.9 million.




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Note 8
Equity, Continued

Restrictions on Dividends and Redemptions of Capital Stock:


The Company’s

Our charter provides that no dividends may be paid and no shares of capital stock acquired for value if there are dividend or redemption arrearages on any senior or equally ranked stock. Exchanges of subordinated serial preferred stock for common stock or other stock junior to such exchanged stock are permitted.


The Company’s Credit Facility prohibits the payment of dividends unless as of the date of the making of any such Restricted Payment (as defined in the Credit Facility), (a) no Default (as defined in the Credit Facility) or Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Facility) exists or would arise after giving effect to such Restricted Payment, and (b) either (i) the Borrowers (as defined in the Credit Facility) have pro forma Excess Availability (as defined in the Credit Facility) for the prior 60 day period equal to or greater than 20% of the Loan Cap (as defined in the Credit Facility), after giving pro forma effect to such Restricted Payment, or (ii) (A) the Borrowers have pro forma Excess Availability for the prior 60 day period of less than 20% of the Loan Cap but equal to or greater than 15% of the Loan Cap, after giving pro forma effect to the Restricted Payment, and (B) the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility), on a pro forma basis for the twelve months preceding such Restricted Payment, will be equal to or greater than 1.0:1.0, and (c) after giving effect to such Restricted Payment, the Borrowers are Solvent (as defined in the Credit Facility). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may make cash dividends on preferred stock up to $0.5 million in any fiscal year absent a continuing Event of Default. The Company’s management does not expect availability under the Credit Facility to fall below the requirements listed above during Fiscal 2019.






















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Note 8

Equity, Continued
Changes in the Shares of the Company’s Capital Stock
 
Common
Stock
 
Employees’
Preferred
Stock
Issued at January 31, 201524,515,362
 44,836
Exercise of options35,542
 
Issue restricted stock219,404
 
Issue shares—Employee Stock Purchase Plan2,470
 
Shares repurchased(2,383,384) 
Other(66,595) (6,640)
Issued at January 30, 201622,322,799
 38,196
Exercise of options26,696
 
Issue restricted stock236,364
 
Shares repurchased(2,155,869) 
Other(75,718) (550)
Issued at January 28, 201720,354,272
 37,646
Issue restricted stock356,224
 
Shares repurchased(275,300) 
Other(42,943) (975)
Issued at February 3, 201820,392,253
 36,671
Less shares repurchased and held in treasury488,464
 
Outstanding at February 3, 201819,903,789
 36,671


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Note 9
12

Income Taxes


On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted in the United States. The Act includes a number of changes to existing U.S. tax laws that impact the Companyus including the reduction of the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. The Act also provides for a one-time transition tax on indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings and the acceleration of depreciation for certain assets placed into service after September 27, 2017, as well as prospective changes beginning in 2018, including the elimination of certain domestic deductions and credits and additional limitations on the deductibility of executive compensation.


The Company recognized the income tax effects of  While we consider our accounting for the Act in its financial statements for the year ended February 3, 2018 in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 ("SAB 118"), which provides SEC staff guidance for the application of ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"), in the reporting period in which the Act was signed into law. As such, the Company’s financial results reflect the income tax effects of the Act for which accounting under ASC 740 is incomplete but a reasonable estimate could be determined. The Company did not identify items for which the income tax effects of the Act have not been completed and a reasonable estimate could not be determined as of February 3, 2018.

The changes to existing U.S. tax laws as a result of the Act, which have the most significant impact on the Company’s provision for income taxes as of February 3, 2018 are as follows:

Reduction of the U.S. Corporate Income Tax Rate
The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will apply in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or paid. Accordingly, the Company’s deferred tax assetscomplete, we continue to evaluate new guidance and liabilities were adjusted to reflect the reduction in the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, resulting in a $5.3 million increase in income tax expense for the year ended February 3, 2018 and a corresponding $5.3 million decrease in net deferred tax assetslegislation as it is issued.

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Transition Tax on Foreign Earnings
The Company recognized a provisional income tax expense of $4.5 million for the year ended February 3, 2018 related to the one-time transition tax on indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings. The determination of the transition tax requires further analysis regarding the amount and composition of the Company’s historical foreign earnings, the amount of foreign tax credits available and the ability to utilize certain foreign tax credits, which is expected to be completed in the fiscal year ending February 2, 2019.

The adjustments to the deferred tax assets and liabilities and the liability for the transition tax on indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings, including the analysis of the Company's ability to fully utilize foreign tax credits associated with the transition tax, are provisional amounts estimated based on information reviewed as of February 3, 2018. As the Company completes the analysis of the Act, reviews all information, collects and prepares necessary data, and interprets any additional guidance, adjustments may be made to the provisional amounts recorded as of February 3, 2018 that may materially



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Income Taxes, Continued


impact the provision for income taxes. Any subsequent adjustment will be recorded to current income tax expense in the fiscal year ending February 2, 2019 when the analysis is completed.

The components of earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes is comprised of the following:

(In thousands)

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

United States

 

$

(3,123

)

 

$

83,871

 

 

$

84,807

 

Foreign

 

 

(108,546

)

 

 

(1,436

)

 

 

(6,548

)

Total Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes

 

$

(111,669

)

 

$

82,435

 

 

$

78,259

 


In thousands2018 2017 2016
United States$(105,267) $129,819
 $136,178
Foreign3,606
 21,595
 15,355
Total Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes$(101,661) $151,414
 $151,533

Income tax expense from continuing operations is comprised of the following:

(In thousands)

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. federal

 

$

(106,397

)

 

$

16,313

 

 

$

13,657

 

International

 

 

1,391

 

 

 

322

 

 

 

1,649

 

State

 

 

10,223

 

 

 

3,383

 

 

 

4,029

 

Total Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

 

 

(94,783

)

 

 

20,018

 

 

 

19,335

 

Deferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. federal

 

 

48,511

 

 

 

(463

)

 

 

3,632

 

International

 

 

2,773

 

 

 

1,145

 

 

 

2,594

 

State

 

 

(12,142

)

 

 

(22

)

 

 

1,474

 

Total Deferred Income Tax Expense

 

 

39,142

 

 

 

660

 

 

 

7,700

 

Total Income Tax Expense (Benefit) – Continuing Operations

 

$

(55,641

)

 

$

20,678

 

 

$

27,035

 

In thousands2018 2017 2016
Current     
U.S. federal$17,835
 $36,998
 $46,515
International3,635
 5,245
 3,542
State3,883
 5,918
 8,220
Total Current Income Tax Expense25,353
 48,161
 58,277
Deferred     
U.S. federal(8,721) 2,980
 (1,249)
International(3,498) 1,182
 868
State(3,365) 1,232
 (1,744)
Total Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)(15,584) 5,394
 (2,125)
Total Income Tax Expense – Continuing Operations$9,769
 $53,555
 $56,152

Discontinued operations were recorded net of income tax expense (benefit) of approximately $(0.2) million, $(0.3) million and $(0.5) million in Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

As a result

Reconciliation of the exerciseUnited States federal statutory rate to our effective tax rate from continuing operations is as follows:

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

U. S. federal statutory rate of tax

 

 

21.00

%

 

 

21.00

%

 

 

21.00

%

State taxes (net of federal tax benefit)

 

 

1.35

 

 

 

3.62

 

 

 

5.67

 

Foreign rate differential

 

 

(0.25

)

 

 

(2.21

)

 

 

(2.56

)

Change in valuation allowance

 

 

(10.70

)

 

 

3.64

 

 

 

11.51

 

Credits

 

 

0.44

 

 

 

(0.93

)

 

 

(2.65

)

Permanent items

 

 

(0.66

)

 

 

1.72

 

 

 

2.27

 

Uncertain federal, state and foreign tax positions

 

 

0

 

 

 

(2.01

)

 

 

(1.68

)

Transition tax

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

2.23

 

CARES Act

 

 

41.53

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Outside Basis Difference - IRC Section 165(g) 3

 

 

10.34

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Goodwill Impairment

 

 

(13.50

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Other

 

 

0.28

 

 

 

0.25

 

 

 

(1.24

)

Effective Tax Rate

 

 

49.83

%

 

 

25.08

%

 

 

34.55

%

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Table of stock options and vesting of restricted stock during Fiscal 2017 and 2016, the Company realized an additional income tax benefit of approximately $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively. These tax benefits are reflected as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital prior to Fiscal 2018. In Fiscal 2018, the Company recognized additional income tax expense of $2.2 million due to the write-off of deferred tax assets in excess of the benefits of the tax deduction resulting from share-based compensation for vested awards as a component of the provision for income taxes following the adoption of ASC 718 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018.




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Income Taxes, Continued

The Fiscal 2021 effective tax rate reflects the favorable impact of the CARES Act, enacted on March 27, 2020.  Due to the net operating loss provisions of the CARES Act, we realized a $46.4 million tax benefit in Fiscal 2021.  A change to our international operations that took effect in January 2021 resulted in an additional $12.8 million tax benefit in Fiscal 2021.  These tax benefits were offset partially by an increase in the valuation allowance in foreign jurisdictions and a non-deductible goodwill impairment charge.

We are subject to a tax on global intangible low-tax income (“GILTI”).  GILTI taxes foreign income in excess of deemed return on tangible assets of a foreign corporation and we elected to treat this tax as a period cost.  Because of tax losses in foreign jurisdictions, there was no liability for GILTI in any period.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following:

 

 

January 30,

 

 

February 1,

 

(In thousands)

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Pensions

 

$

229

 

 

$

332

 

Lease obligation

 

 

175,113

 

 

 

188,590

 

Book over tax depreciation

 

 

13,528

 

 

 

4,558

 

Expense accruals

 

 

10,388

 

 

 

7,386

 

Uniform capitalization costs

 

 

4,886

 

 

 

7,292

 

Provisions for discontinued operations and restructurings

 

 

650

 

 

 

674

 

Inventory valuation

 

 

2,242

 

 

 

810

 

Tax net operating loss and credit carryforwards

 

 

39,829

 

 

 

11,972

 

Allowances for bad debts and notes

 

 

888

 

 

 

181

 

Deferred compensation and restricted stock

 

 

2,945

 

 

 

3,344

 

Identified intangibles

 

 

1,586

 

 

 

0

 

Other

 

 

34

 

 

 

144

 

Gross deferred tax assets

 

 

252,318

 

 

 

225,283

 

Deferred tax asset valuation allowance

 

 

(36,561

)

 

 

(23,333

)

Deferred tax asset net of valuation allowance

 

 

215,757

 

 

 

201,950

 

Identified intangibles

 

 

(4,677

)

 

 

(3,616

)

Prepaids

 

 

(1,765

)

 

 

(1,929

)

Right of use asset

 

 

(163,674

)

 

 

(176,930

)

Tax over book depreciation

 

 

(64,009

)

 

 

0

 

Other

 

 

(1,120

)

 

 

0

 

Gross deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(235,245

)

 

 

(182,475

)

Net Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)

 

$

(19,488

)

 

$

19,475

 

 February 3, January 28,
In thousands2018 2017
Identified intangibles$(4,821) $(31,079)
Prepaids(2,226) (3,274)
Convertible bonds(372) (1,196)
Tax over book depreciation(6,167) (16,241)
Gross deferred tax liabilities(13,586) (51,790)
Deferred rent14,214
 18,715
Pensions562
 3,396
Expense accruals6,896
 10,413
Uniform capitalization costs9,549
 16,361
Provisions for discontinued operations and restructurings1,045
 2,179
Inventory valuation1,798
 3,728
Tax net operating loss and credit carryforwards3,682
 2,450
Allowances for bad debts and notes382
 491
Deferred compensation and restricted stock4,709
 7,147
Other2,177
 4,458
Gross deferred tax assets45,014
 69,338
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance(6,351) (4,305)
Deferred tax asset net of valuation allowance38,663
 65,033
Net Deferred Tax Assets$25,077
 $13,243

We have an income tax receivable of $108.6 million included in prepaids and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 30, 2021.

The deferred tax balances have been classified in theour Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Net non-current asset

 

$

0

 

 

$

19,475

 

Net non-current liability

 

 

(19,488

)

 

 

0

 

Net Deferred Tax Assets

 

$

(19,488

)

 

$

19,475

 

 2018 2017
Net non-current asset$25,077
 $13,372
Net non-current liability
 (129)
Net Deferred Tax Assets$25,077
 $13,243














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and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 9

12

Income Taxes, Continued

Reconciliation of the United States federal statutory rate to the Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations is as follows:
 2018 2017 2016
U. S. federal statutory rate of tax33.72 % 35.00 % 35.00 %
State taxes (net of federal tax benefit)(0.31) 3.46
 2.82
Foreign rate differential3.37
 (2.93) (2.60)
Change in valuation allowance(1.32) 0.88
 (0.58)
Impact of statutory rate change(5.25) 
 
Goodwill impairment(35.69) 
 
Permanent items(2.30) 1.11
 2.19
Uncertain federal, state and foreign tax positions0.92
 (0.90) 1.23
Transition tax(4.39) 
 
Other1.64
 (1.25) (1.00)
Effective Tax Rate(9.61)% 35.37 % 37.06 %

The provision for income taxes resulted in an effective tax rate for continuing operations of (9.61)% for Fiscal 2018, compared with an effective tax rate of 35.37% for Fiscal 2017. The tax rate for Fiscal 2018 was higher primarily due to the impact of the non-deductibility of a significant portion of the goodwill impairment and by $9.8 million of one-time income tax expense related to the passage of the Act.

As of January 30, 2016, the Company had a federal net operating loss carryforward, which was assumed in one of the prior year acquisitions, of $1.0 million. The loss carryforward related to the sale of SureGrip Footwear, which was sold on December 25, 2016.


As of2021 and February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016, the Company1, 2020, we had state net operating loss carryforwards of $0.9$22.4 million, $0.4 and $3.4 million, respectively.  We provided a valuation allowance against these attributes of $3.2 million as of January 30, 2021 and $0.5 million, respectively, whichFebruary 1, 2020.  The attributes expire in fiscal years 20212022 through 2038.

2039.

As of February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016, the Company2021 and February 1, 2020, we had state tax credits of $0.4 million, $0.4$0.5 million and $0.6$0.6 million,, respectively.  These credits expire in fiscal years 20192022 through 2024.


2026.

As of February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016, the Company2021 and February 1, 2020, we had foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $10.4$57.6 million $7.3 millionand $7.4$29.5 million, respectively, which have no expiration.


a carryforward period at least 18 years.

As of February 3, 2018, the Company hasJanuary 30, 2021, we have provided a total valuation allowance of approximately $6.4$36.6 million on deferred tax assets associated primarily with foreign fixed assetsand state net operating losses for which management has determined it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The $2.1$13.3 million




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and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 9
Income Taxes, Continued

net increase in the valuation allowance during Fiscal 20182021 from the $4.3$23.3 million provided for as of January 28, 2017February 1, 2020 relates primarily to increases of $1.1 million in foreign net operating losses and increases of $1.0 million in fixed asset-related deferred tax assets that will likely never be realized.attributes.  Management believes that it is more likely than not that the remaining deferred tax assets will be fully realized.

Because

As of January 30, 2021, no deferred taxes have been provided on the transition tax onaccumulated undistributed earnings of our foreign operations beyond the amounts recorded for deemed repatriation of such earnings, as required byin the Act, the Company has beenAct.  An actual repatriation of earnings from our foreign operations could still be subject to tax in Fiscal 2018 on the entire amount of its previously undistributed earnings fromadditional foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2017. Beginning in 2018, the Act will generally provide a 100% deduction for U.S. federal tax purposes of dividends received by the Company from its foreign subsidiaries. However, the Company is currently evaluating the potential foreignwithholding and U.S. state tax liabilities thattaxes.  Based upon evaluation of our foreign operations, undistributed earnings are intended to remain permanently reinvested to finance anticipated future growth and expansion, and accordingly, deferred taxes have not been provided.  If undistributed earnings of our foreign operations were not considered permanently reinvested as of January 30, 2021, an immaterial amount of additional deferred taxes would result from future repatriations, if any, and how the Act will affect the Company's existing accounting position with regard to the indefinite reinvestment of undistributed foreign earnings. The Company expects to complete this evaluation and determine the impact which the legislation may have on its indefinite reinvestment assertion within the measurement period provided by SAB 118.


The Act establishes new tax rules designed to tax U.S. companies on GILTI earned by foreign subsidiaries. Because of the complexity of the new GILTI tax rules, the Company is continuing to evaluate this provision of the Act and the application of ASC 740. Therefore, the Company has not made any adjustments related to potential GILTI tax in its Fiscal 2018 financial statements.

The methodology in ASC 740 prescribes that a company should use a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold based on the technical merits of the tax position taken. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be measured in order to determine the tax benefit to be recognized in the financial statements.
been provided.

The following is a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits for Fiscal 2018, 20172021, 2020 and 2016.2019.

(In thousands)

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Unrecognized Tax Benefit – Beginning of Period

 

$

178

 

 

$

1,835

 

 

$

3,701

 

Gross Increases (Decreases) – Tax Positions in a Current Period

 

 

0

 

 

 

178

 

 

 

(638

)

Settlements

 

 

0

 

 

 

(931

)

 

 

0

 

Lapse of Statutes of Limitations

 

 

0

 

 

 

(904

)

 

 

(1,228

)

Unrecognized Tax Benefit – End of Period

 

$

178

 

 

$

178

 

 

$

1,835

 

In thousands2018 2017 2016
Unrecognized Tax Benefit – Beginning of Period$5,622
 $14,639
 $3,997
Gross Increases (Decreases) – Tax Positions in a Prior Period(15) (7,585) 9,328
Gross Increases (Decreases) – Tax Positions in a Current Period(166) 491
 1,403
Settlements
 (742) 
Lapse of Statutes of Limitations(1,740) (1,181) (89)
Unrecognized Tax Benefit – End of Period$3,701
 $5,622
 $14,639

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017 and January 30, 20162021, February 1, 2020 and February 2, 2019 which would impact the annual effective rate if recognized were $0.6$0.2 million,, $2.5 $0.2 million and $3.9$0.6 million,, respectively.  The amount of unrecognized tax benefits may change during the next twelve months but the Company doeswe do not believe the change, if any, will be material to the Company'sour consolidated financial position or results of operations.




Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 9
Income Taxes, Continued

The Company recognizes

We recognize interest expense and penalties related to the above unrecognized tax benefits within income tax expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Related to the uncertain tax benefits noted above, the Company recorded interestOperations and penalties of approximately $0.2 million

benefit and $0.0 million benefit, respectively, duringit was not material for Fiscal 2018, $0.8 million benefit and $0.0 million benefit, respectively, during Fiscal 2017 and $0.6 million expense and $0.0 million benefit, respectively,
during Fiscal 2016. The Company recognized a liability for accrued interest and penalties of $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, as of February 3, 2018, $0.6 million and $0.1 million, respectively, as of January 28, 2017, and $1.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively, as of January 30, 2016. The long-term portion of the unrecognized tax benefits and related accrued interest and penalties are included in deferred rent and other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Income tax reserves are determined using the methodology required by ASC 740.

The Company and its subsidiaries2021, 2020 or 2019.

We file income tax returns in federal and in many state and local jurisdictions as well as foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company'sour state and local income tax returns for fiscal years ended January 31, 20152018 and beyond remain subject to examination.  In addition, the Company haswe have subsidiaries in various foreign jurisdictions that have statutes of limitation generally ranging from two to six years.  The Company'sOur US federal income tax returns for the fiscal years ended January 31, 20152018 and beyond remain subject to examination.


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Note 10
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The Company previously sponsored a non-contributory, defined benefit pension plan. AsTable of January 1, 1996, the Company amended the plan to change the pension benefit formula to a cash balance formula from the then existing benefit calculation based upon years of service and final average pay. The benefits accrued under the old formula were frozen as of December 31, 1995. Upon retirement, the participant will receive this accrued benefit payable as an annuity. In addition, the participant will receive as a lump sum (or annuity if desired) the amount credited to the participant’s cash balance account under the new formula. Effective January 1, 2005, the Company froze the defined benefit cash balance plan which prevents any new entrants into the plan as of that date as well as affects the amounts credited to the participants’ accounts as discussed below.

Under the cash balance formula, beginning January 1, 1996, the Company credits each participants’ account annually with an amount equal to 4% of the participant’s compensation plus 4% of the participant’s compensation in excess of the Social Security taxable wage base. Beginning December 31, 1996 and annually thereafter, the account balance of each active participant was credited with 7% interest calculated on the sum of the balance as of the beginning of the plan year and 50% of the amounts credited to the account, other than interest, for the plan year. The account balance of each participant who was inactive would be credited with interest at the lesser of 7% or the 30 year Treasury rate. Under the frozen plan, each participants’ cash balance plan account will be credited annually only with interest



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Defined Benefit Pension Plans and 13

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Continued


at the 30 year Treasury rate, not to exceed 7%, until the participant retires. The amount credited each year will be based on the rate at the end of the prior year.

In June 2016, the Company's board of directors authorized an offer to vested former employees and active employees over the age of 62 in the Company's defined benefits pension plan to buy out their future benefits under the plan for a lump sum cash payment. The Company made the buyout offer in
the third quarter of Fiscal 2017, and completed it in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017. The Company incurred a one-time charge to earnings of $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017 in connection with the pension plan buyout.

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
The Company provides

We provide health care benefits for early retirees that meet certain age and years of service criteria and life insurance benefits for certain retirees not covered by collective bargaining agreements.retirees. Under the health care plan, early retirees are eligible for benefits until age 65.65. Employees who meetmet certain requirements are eligible for life insurance benefits upon retirement. The Company accruesbenefits. We accrue such benefits during the period in which the employee renders service.

Obligations and Funded Status

The measurement date of the assets and liabilities for the defined benefit pension plan and postretirement medical and life insurance plans is the month-end date that is closest to the Company'sour fiscal year end.

Change in Benefit Obligation

 

 

Other Benefits

 

(In thousands)

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

7,025

 

 

$

4,525

 

Service cost

 

 

89

 

 

 

89

 

Interest cost

 

 

124

 

 

 

151

 

Plan participants’ contributions

 

 

134

 

 

 

111

 

Asset transfer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(550

)

 

 

(591

)

Actuarial (gain) loss

 

 

(1,216

)

 

 

2,740

 

Benefit Obligation at End of Year

 

$

5,606

 

 

$

7,025

 

Funded Status at End of Year

 

$

(5,606

)

 

$

(7,025

)

 Pension Benefits Other Benefits
In thousands2018 2017 2018 2017
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$86,947
 $100,290
 $8,943
 $6,826
Service cost550
 550
 903
 704
Interest cost3,277
 4,118
 354
 286
Plan participants’ contributions
 
 159
 158
Plan settlements
 (13,862) 
 
Benefits paid(7,811) (8,308) (403) (257)
Actuarial loss2,072
 4,159
 628
 1,226
Benefit Obligation at End of Year$85,035
 $86,947
 $10,584
 $8,943







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and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 10
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued
Change in Plan Assets
 Pension Benefits Other Benefits
In thousands2018 2017 2018 2017
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$80,682
 $90,333
 $
 $
Actual gain on plan assets12,859
 12,531
 
 
Plan settlements
 (13,874) 
 
Employer contributions
 
 244
 99
Plan participants’ contributions
 
 159
 158
Benefits paid(7,811) (8,308) (403) (257)
Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year$85,730
 $80,682
 
 
Funded Status at End of Year$695
 $(6,265) $(10,584) $(8,943)

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:

 

 

Other Benefits

 

(In thousands)

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Current liabilities

 

$

(708

)

 

$

(603

)

Noncurrent liabilities

 

 

(4,898

)

 

 

(6,422

)

Net Amount Recognized

 

$

(5,606

)

 

$

(7,025

)

 Pension Benefits Other Benefits
In thousands2018 2017 2018 2017
Noncurrent assets$695
 $
 $
 $
Current liabilities
 
 (393) (343)
Noncurrent liabilities
 (6,265) (10,191) (8,600)
Net Amount Recognized$695
 $(6,265) $(10,584) $(8,943)

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:

 

 

Other Benefits

 

(In thousands)

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Prior service cost

 

$

(322

)

 

$

(1,244

)

Net loss (gain)

 

 

1,040

 

 

 

2,384

 

Total Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

$

718

 

 

$

1,140

 

 Pension Benefits Other Benefits
In thousands2018 2017 2018 2017
Net loss$8,314
 $15,430
 $3,008
 $2,518
Total Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss$8,314
 $15,430
 $3,008
 $2,518
Amounts for projected and accumulated benefit obligation and fair value

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Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

 

 

Other Benefits

 

(In thousands)

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Service cost

 

$

89

 

 

$

89

 

 

$

409

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest cost

 

 

124

 

 

 

151

 

 

 

214

 

Amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior service cost

 

 

(921

)

 

 

(921

)

 

 

(231

)

Losses

 

 

128

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

37

 

Net amortization

 

 

(793

)

 

 

(899

)

 

 

(194

)

Other components of net periodic benefit cost

 

$

(669

)

 

$

(748

)

 

$

20

 

Net Periodic Benefit Cost - Ongoing Operations

 

$

(580

)

 

$

(659

)

 

$

429

 

Net Periodic Benefit Cost - Discontinued

   Operations

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(877

)

 Pension Benefits Other Benefits
In thousands2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016
Service cost$550
 $550
 $450
 $903
 $704
 $821
Interest cost3,277
 4,118
 4,263
 354
 286
 245
Expected return on plan assets(4,505) (5,641) (5,785) 
 
 
Settlement loss recognized
 2,456
 
 
 
 
Amortization:           
Losses834
 810
 4,948
 139
 125
 189
Net amortization$834
 $810
 $4,948
 $139
 $125
 $189
Net Periodic Benefit Cost$156
 $2,293
 $3,876
 $1,396
 $1,115
 $1,255

Reconciliation of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

 

Other Benefits

 

(In thousands)

 

2021

 

Net (gain) loss

 

$

(1,216

)

Amortization of prior service cost

 

 

921

 

Amortization of net actuarial loss

 

 

(128

)

Total Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

 

$

(423

)

Total Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income

 

$

(1,003

)

 Pension Benefits Other Benefits
In thousands2018 2018
Net (gain) loss$(6,282) $628
Amortization of net actuarial loss(834) (139)
Total Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income$(7,116) $489
Total Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income$(6,960) $1,885

The estimated net loss and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year
are $0.8 million and $0.0 million, respectively. The estimated net loss for the other postretirement benefit plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $0.1 million.

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations

 

 

Other Benefits

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Discount rate

 

 

1.49

%

 

 

2.21

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

NA

 

 

NA

 

 Pension Benefits Other Benefits
  
2018 2017 2018 2017
Discount rate3.70% 3.95% 3.67% 3.98%
Rate of compensation increaseNA
 NA
 
 

For Fiscal 20182021 and 2017,2020, the discount rate was based on a yield curve of high qualityhigh-quality corporate bonds with cash flows matching the Company’sour planned expected benefit payments.


The decrease in the discount rate for Fiscal 2018 increased the accumulated benefit obligation by $1.9 million and increased the projected benefit obligation by $1.9 million. The decrease in the discount rate for Fiscal 2017 increased the accumulated benefit obligation by $3.2 million and increased the projected benefit obligation by $3.2 million.

Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 10
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs

 

 

Other Benefits

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Discount rate

 

 

1.49

%

 

 

3.48

%

 

 

3.67

%

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

 

NA

 

 

NA

 

 

NA

 

Rate of compensation increase

 

NA

 

 

NA

 

 

NA

 

 Pension Benefits Other Benefits
 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016
Discount rate3.95% 4.30% 3.55% 3.98% 4.04% 3.31%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets6.05% 6.35% 6.35% 
 
 
Rate of compensation increaseNA
 NA
 NA
 
 
 

To develop the expected long-term rate

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and future expectations. Considering this information, the Company selected a 6.05% long-term rate of return on assets assumption.

Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 13

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued

Assumed health care cost trend rates

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year

 

 

6.25

%

 

 

7.25

%

Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)

 

 

5.75

%

 

 

6.25

%

Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 2018 2017
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year8.0% 8.0%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)5% 5%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate2028
 2027
The effect on disclosed information of one percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rate for each future year is shown below.
In thousands
1% Increase
in Rates
 
1% Decrease
in Rates
Aggregated service and interest cost$274
 $222
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation$1,654
 $1,470
Plan Assets
The Company’s pension plan weighted average asset allocations as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, by asset category are as follows:
 Plan Assets
 February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017
Asset Category   
Cash2% %
Equity securities64% 65%
Debt securities34% 35%
Total100% 100%




Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 10
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued

The investment strategy of the trust is to ensure over the long-term an asset pool, that when combined with Company contributions, will support benefit obligations to participants, retirees and beneficiaries. Investment management responsibilities of plan assets are delegated to outside investment advisers
and overseen by an Investment Committee comprised of members of the Company’s senior management that are appointed by the Board of Directors. The Company has an investment policy that provides direction on the implementation of this strategy.

The investment policy establishes a target allocation for each asset class and investment manager. The actual asset allocation versus the established target is reviewed at least quarterly and is maintained within a +/- 5% range of the target asset allocation. Target allocations are 50% domestic equity, 13% international equity, 35% fixed income and 2% cash investments.

All investments are made solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries for the exclusive purposes of providing benefits to such participants and their beneficiaries and defraying the expenses related to administering the trust as determined by the Investment Committee. All assets shall be properly
diversified to reduce the potential of a single security or single sector of securities having a disproportionate impact on the portfolio.

The Committee utilizes an outside investment consultant and investment managers to implement its various investment strategies. Performance of the managers is reviewed quarterly and the investment objectives are consistently evaluated.

At February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, there were no Company related assets in the plan.

For level 1 securities in the fair value hierarchy, quoted market prices are used to value pension plan assets. Equities, some fixed income securities, publicly traded investment funds and U.S. government obligations are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual security is traded. For level 2 securities in the fair value hierarchy, the Company's pension assets are invested principally in commingled funds. Commingled funds represent investment funds comprising multiple individual financial instruments. The commingled funds held consist of securities such as equity or debt. All underlying positions in these commingled funds are either exchange traded or measured using observable inputs for similar instruments. The fair value of commingled funds is based on net asset value ("NAV") per fund share (the unit of account), derived from the prices of the underlying securities in the funds. These commingled funds can be redeemed at the measurement date NAV.










Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 10
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued

The following tables present the pension plan assets by level within the fair value hierarchy as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017. 

February 3, 2018 (In thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Equity Securities:       
International Securities$
 $11,076
 $
 $11,076
U.S. Securities
 44,013
 
 44,013
Fixed Income Securities
 28,795
 
 28,795
Other:       
Cash Equivalents1,893
 
 
 1,893
Other (includes receivables and payables)(47) 
 
 (47)
Total Pension Plan Assets$1,846
 $83,884
 $
 $85,730
January 28, 2017 (In thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Equity Securities:       
International Securities$10,367
 $
 $
 $10,367
U.S. Securities42,041
 
 
 42,041
Fixed Income Securities27,987
 
 
 27,987
Other:       
Cash Equivalents426
 
 
 426
Other (includes receivables and payables)(139) 
 
 (139)
Total Pension Plan Assets$80,682
 $
 $
 $80,682
Cash Flows
Return of Assets
There was no return of assets from the plan to the Company in Fiscal 2018 and no plan assets are projected to be returned to the Company in Fiscal 2019.
Contributions
There was no Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA") cash requirement for the plan in 2017 and none is projected to be required in 2018. It is the Company’s policy to contribute enough cash to maintain at least an 80% funding level.






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and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 10
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

Expected benefit payments for other postretirement benefits, paid from the employee benefit trust, including future service and pay, are as follows:

Estimated future payments

 

Other

Benefits

($ in millions)

 

2021

 

$

0.7

 

2022

 

 

0.6

 

2023

 

 

0.6

 

2024

 

 

0.5

 

2025

 

 

0.5

 

2026 – 2030

 

 

2.0

 

Estimated future payments
Pension
Benefits
($ in millions)
 
Other
Benefits
($ in millions)
2019$7.2
 $0.4
20206.9
 0.4
20216.7
 0.5
20226.4
 0.5
20236.3
 0.5
2024 – 202828.3
 2.7

Section 401(k) Savings Plan

The Company has

We have a Section 401(k) Savings Plan available to all employees, including retail employees who have completed one full year500 hours of service within the first six months of employment, and are age 2118 or older.


Since January 1, 2005, the Company haswe have matched 100% of each employee’s contribution of up to 3% of salary and 50% of the next 2% of salary. In addition, for those employees hired before December 31, 2004, who were eligible for the Company’sour cash balance retirement plan before it was frozen, the Companywe annually makesmake an additional contribution of 2 1/2 % of salary to each employee’s account.

In calendar 2005 and future years, participants  Participants are immediately vested in their contributions and the Company’sour matching contribution plus actual earnings thereon. TheOur contribution expense to the Company for the matching program was approximately $6.1$2.9 million for Fiscal 2018, $5.52021, $5.3 million for Fiscal 20172020 and $6.0$5.6 million for Fiscal 2016.


2019.  As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we suspended our match of employee contributions as of May 1, 2020.  The match was reinstated on January 1, 2021.

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Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities to issue common stock were exercised or converted to common stock.

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Earnings Per Share


 
For the Year Ended
February 3, 2018
 
For the Year Ended
January 28, 2017
 
For the Year Ended
January 30, 2016
(In thousands, except
per share amounts)
Income
(Numerator)
 
Shares
(Denominator)
 
Per-Share
Amount
 
Income
(Numerator)
 
Shares
(Denominator)
 
Per-Share
Amount
 
Income
(Numerator)
 
Shares
(Denominator)
 
Per-Share
Amount
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations$(111,430)     $97,859
     $95,381
    
Basic EPS from continuing operations                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders(111,430) 19,218
 $(5.80) 97,859
 20,076
 $4.87
 95,381
 22,880
 $4.17
Effect of Dilutive Securities from continuing operations                 
Dilutive
share-based
awards(1)
  
     58
     76
  
Employees’
preferred
stock(2)
  
     38
     44
  
Diluted EPS from continuing operations                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions$(111,430) 19,218
 $(5.80) $97,859
 20,172
 $4.85
 $95,381
 23,000
 $4.15

(1)Due to the loss from continuing operations in Fiscal 2018, restricted share-based awards are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation, Continued

Weighted-average number of shares used for Fiscal 2018.


(2)The Company’s Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible one for one to the Company’s common stock. Due to the loss from continuing operations in Fiscal 2018, these shares are not assumed to be converted for Fiscal 2018. Because there are no dividends paid on this stock, these shares are assumed to be converted for Fiscal 2017 and 2016.

There were no outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock at the end of Fiscal 2018 and 2017. All outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock at the end of Fiscal 2016 were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share becauseis as follows:

 

 

Fiscal Year

 

(Shares in thousands)

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Weighted-average number of shares - basic

 

 

14,216

 

 

 

15,544

 

 

 

19,351

 

Common stock equivalents

 

 

0

 

 

 

127

 

 

 

144

 

Weighted-average number of shares - diluted

 

 

14,216

 

 

 

15,671

 

 

 

19,495

 

Common stock equivalents are excluded in Fiscal 2021 due to the impact of doing so was dilutive.


The weighted shares outstanding reflects the effect of the Company's Board-approved share repurchase program. The Company repurchased 275,300 shares at a cost of $16.2 million during Fiscal 2018. The Company has $24.0 million remaining under its current $100.0 million share repurchase authorization. The Company repurchased 2,155,869 shares at a cost of $133.3 million during Fiscal 2017. The Company repurchased 2,383,384 shares at a cost of $144.9 million during Fiscal 2016.


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loss from continuing operations.

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15

Share-Based Compensation Plans


We have share-based compensation covering certain members of management and non-employee directors.  The Company’s stock-based compensation plans, asfair value of February 3, 2018, are described below. The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based paymentsemployee restricted stock is determined based on the fair valueclosing price of our stock on the awardsdate of grant.  Forfeitures for restricted stock are recognized as required by ASC 718.


they occur.

Stock and Cash Incentive Plan

Plans

Under the 20092020 Plan, which was originallybecame effective June 22, 2011, the Company25, 2020, we may grant options, restricted shares, performance awards and other stock-based awards to itsour key employees, consultantsnon-employee directors and directorsconsultants for up to 2.61.8 million shares of common stock.  UnderThe 2020 Plan replaced our Second Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2009 Plan”).  There will be no future awards under the 2009 Plan,Plan.  Under both plans, the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company’sour stock on the date of grant, and an option’s maximum term is 10 years. Options granted under the plan primarily vest 25% per year over four years.  Restricted share grants deplete the shares available for future grants at a ratio of 2.0 shares per restricted share grant.


In addition, we established the 2020 Restricted Cash Incentive Program (the “Program”) in Fiscal 2021 to attract and retain executive officers and key employees.  Total cash of $2.7 million was granted in June 2020 under this Program.  Cash granted under the Program will primarily vest 25%  per year over four years.  Only employees that were employed as of the grant date were eligible for the Program.  The compensation paid under the Program is taxable and subject to applicable tax withholding requirements.  Compensation expense recognized in selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, for this cash grant was $0.4 million for Fiscal 2021.

On February 5, 2020, our new chief executive officer was issued a one-time grant of stock options under the 2009 Plan of 26,620 shares with a grant date fair value of $500,000.  The fair value of the one-time stock option is recognized as compensation expense ratably over the vesting period.  We estimated the fair value of the stock option award as of the date of the grant by applying a Black-Scholes pricing valuation model.  The application of this valuation model involves assumptions that are judgmental and highly sensitive in the determination of compensation expense.  The key assumptions used in determining the fair value of the stock option award granted during Fiscal 2021 were expected price volatility of 45.0%, a risk-free rate of 1.52% and a weighted average term of 6.25 years.  This resulted in a fair value of $18.78 per share for this one-time stock option.

We recognized $0.1 million of stock option related share-based compensation in Fiscal 2021 in selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of January 30, 2021, there was $0.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to these stock options under the 2009 Plan.  For Fiscal 2018, 20172020 and 2016, the Company2019, we did not0t recognize any stock option related share-based compensation for itsour stock incentive planplans as all such amounts were fully recognized in earlier periods. The CompanyWe did not0t capitalize any share-based compensation cost.


The Company did not grant any stock options in Fiscal 2018, 2017 or 2016.
A summaryexpense.

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Table of stock option activity and changes for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 is presented below:

 Options 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding, January 31, 201562,238
 $37.38
 
Granted
 
 
Exercised(35,542) 36.81
 
Forfeited
 
 
Outstanding, January 30, 201626,696
 $38.13
 
Granted
 
 
Exercised(26,696) 38.13
 
Forfeited
 
 
Outstanding, January 28, 2017
 $
 
Granted
 
 
Exercised
 
 
Forfeited
 
 
Outstanding, February 3, 2018
 $
 
Exercisable, February 3, 2018
 $
 








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The total intrinsic value, which represents the difference between the underlying stock’s market price and the option’s exercise price, of options exercised during Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $0.0 million, $0.7 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

As of February 3, 2018, the Company does not have any options outstanding under its stock incentive plan.
As of February 3, 2018, there was no unrecognized compensation costs related to stock options under the 2009 Plan. Cash received from option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $0.0 million, $1.0 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

Restricted Stock Incentive Plans

Director Restricted Stock

The 20092020 Plan permits grants to non-employee directors on such terms as the Board of Directors may approve.  Restricted stock awards were made to independent directors on the date of the annual meeting of shareholders in each of Fiscal 2018, 20172021, 2020 and 2016.2019. The shares granted in each award vested on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date and the date of the next annual meeting of shareholders, subject to the director's continued service through that date.  The Board of Directors also approved a grant of 760 additional shares inFor awards made prior to Fiscal 2017 to two newly elected directors on the annual meeting date in Fiscal 2017 on the same terms as the Fiscal 2017 grant to all

independent directors. In all cases,2021, the director is restricted from selling, transferring, pledging or assigning the shares for three years from the grant date unless he or she earlier leaves the board.

The grants for Fiscal 2018 grant was valued at $107,500 for the year, per director2021, 2020 and Fiscal 2017 and 2016 grants2019 were valued at $97,500$91,375 for each year, per director, with the exception of two new directors with a grant valued at $106,605 each in Fiscal 2019, based on the average closing price of the stock for the first five5 trading days of the month in which they were granted and vested on the first anniversary of the grant date.  In addition, we issued 1,338 shares to a newly elected director in Fiscal 2021.  For Fiscal 2018, 20172021, 2020 and 2016, the Company2019, we issued 22,18528,266 shares, 13,73414,455 shares and 12,97822,042 shares, respectively, of director restricted stock.


In addition, the 2009 Plan permitspermitted an outside director to elect irrevocably to receive all or a specified portion of his annual retainers for board membership and any committee chairmanship for the following fiscal year in a number of shares of restricted stock (the "Retainer Stock").  Shares of the Retainer Stock arewere granted as of the first business day of the fiscal year as to which the election iswas effective, subject to forfeiture to the extent not earned upon the outside director's ceasing to serve as a director or committee chairman during such fiscal year.  Once the shares arewere earned, the director is restricted from selling, transferring, pledging or assigning the shares for an additional three years.  The 2020 Plan does not permit the issuance of retainer stock.  For Fiscal 2018, 20172021, 2020 and 2016, the Company2019, we issued 8,43510,457 shares, 8,75810,913 shares and 6,79114,379 shares, respectively, of Retainer Stock.


For  Director retainer fees were reduced during Fiscal 2018, 20172021 primarily related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  In connection with the fee reduction, 2,965 shares of Retainer Stock were forfeited during Fiscal 2021.  

We recognized $0.9 million, $1.3 million and 2016, the Company recognized $1.3$1.3 million, $1.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively, of director restricted stock related share-based compensation in Fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019 in selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.






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Employee Restricted Stock

Under the 2009 Plan, the Companywe issued 356,224427,741 shares, 236,364269,816 shares and 219,404352,060 shares of employee restricted stock in Fiscal 2018, 20172021, 2020 and 2016,2019, respectively.  Shares of employee restricted stock issued in Fiscal 2018, 20172021, 2020 and 20162019 primarily vest 25% per year over four years, provided that on such date the grantee has remained continuously employed by the Company since the date of grant.  In addition, the Companywe issued 4,947621, 1,800 and 2,5234,388 restricted stock units in Fiscal 20182021, 2020 and 2017,2019, respectively, to certain employees at no cost that vest over three years. The fair value of employee restricted stock is charged against income as compensation costexpense over the vesting period. Compensation costexpense recognized in selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for these shares was $12.2$7.4 million,, $12.1 $8.8 million and $12.4$12.1 million for Fiscal 2018, 20172021, 2020 and 2016, respectively.

2019, respectively, and is inclusive of discontinued operations of $2.0 million in Fiscal 2019.

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A summary of the status of the Company’sour nonvested shares of itsour employee restricted stock as of February 3, 2018January 30, 2021 is presented below:

Nonvested Restricted Shares

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Grant-Date

Fair Value

 

Nonvested at February 3, 2018

 

 

640,080

 

 

$

48.37

 

Granted

 

 

352,060

 

 

 

40.90

 

Vested

 

 

(177,394

)

 

 

54.12

 

Withheld for federal taxes

 

 

(69,762

)

 

 

54.26

 

Forfeited

 

 

(153,646

)

 

 

42.66

 

Nonvested at February 2, 2019

 

 

591,338

 

 

 

42.99

 

Granted

 

 

269,816

 

 

 

42.48

 

Vested

 

 

(138,765

)

 

 

47.56

 

Withheld for federal taxes

 

 

(55,598

)

 

 

46.51

 

Forfeited

 

 

(77,013

)

 

 

42.19

 

Nonvested at February 1, 2020

 

 

589,778

 

 

 

41.46

 

Granted

 

 

427,741

 

 

 

19.62

 

Vested

 

 

(139,962

)

 

 

50.35

 

Withheld for federal taxes

 

 

(64,382

)

 

 

50.29

 

Forfeited

 

 

(147,085

)

 

 

36.62

 

Nonvested at January 30, 2021

 

 

666,090

 

 

$

27.98

 

Nonvested Restricted SharesShares 
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at January 31, 2015486,994
 $66.70
Granted219,404
 66.43
Vested(141,795) 60.08
Withheld for federal taxes(65,783) 60.62
Forfeited(27,221) 69.31
Nonvested at January 30, 2016471,599
 69.26
Granted236,364
 65.99
Vested(125,347) 67.23
Withheld for federal taxes(55,563) 67.52
Forfeited(43,051) 70.60
Nonvested at January 28, 2017484,002
 68.27
Granted356,224
 32.00
Vested(125,190) 68.94
Withheld for federal taxes(50,957) 68.87
Forfeited(23,999) 55.90
Nonvested at February 3, 2018640,080
 $48.37

As of February 3, 2018, there was $23.8January 30, 2021, we had $14.5 million of total unrecognized compensation costsexpense related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements for restricted stock discussed above. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.701.77 years.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Company ended the ESPP in Fiscal 2016. The shares issued under the ESPP for Fiscal 2016 were the last shares issued under the ESPP. Under the ESPP, the Company was authorized to issue up to 1.0 million shares of common stock to qualifying full-time employees whose total annual base salary was less than $90,000. Under the ESPP, the Company sold 2,470 shares to employees in Fiscal 2016.


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16

Legal Proceedings


Environmental Matters

New York State Environmental Matters

In August 1997, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) and the Company entered into a consent order whereby the Companywe assumed responsibility for conducting a remedial investigation and feasibility study (“RIFS”) and implementing an interim remedial measure (“IRM”) with regard to the site of a knitting mill operated by a former subsidiary of the Companyours from 1965 to 1969.  The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), which assumed primary regulatory responsibility for the site from NYSDEC, issued a Record of Decision in September 2007.  The Record of Decision specified a remedy of a combination of groundwater extraction and treatment and in-situ chemical oxidation.


In September 2015, the EPA adopted an amendment to the Record of Decision eliminating the separate ground-water extraction and treatment systems and the use of in-situ oxidation from the remedy adopted in the Record of Decision.  The amendment provides for the continued operation and maintenance of the existing wellhead treatment systems on wells operated by the Village

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of Garden City, New York (the "Village").  It also requires the Companyus to perform certain ongoing monitoring, operation and maintenance activities and to reimburse EPA's future oversight cost, involving future costs to the Companyus estimated atto be between $1.7 million toand $2.0 million, and to reimburse EPA for approximately $1.25 million of interim oversight costs.  On August 15, 2016, the Court entered a Consent Judgment implementing the remedy provided for by the amendment.


The Village additionally asserted that the Company iswe are liable for the costs associated with enhanced treatment required by the impact of the groundwater plume from the site on two2 public water supply wells, including historical total costs ranging from approximately $1.8 million to in excess of $2.5 million, and future operation and maintenance costs which the Village estimated at $126,400 annually while the enhanced treatment continues.  On December 14, 2007, the Village filed a complaint (the "Village Lawsuit") against the Companyus and the owner of the property under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) as well as a number of state law theories in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, seeking an injunction requiring the defendants to remediate contamination from the site and to establish their liability for future costs that may be incurred in connection with it.


In June 2016 the Company and the Villagewe reached an agreement with the Village providing for the Village to continue to operate and maintain the well head treatment systems in accordance with the Record of Decision and to release its claims against the Companyus asserted in the Village Lawsuit in exchange for a lump-sum payment of $10.0 million by the Company.us.  On August 25, 2016, the Village Lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice.  The cost of the settlement with the Village and the estimated costs associated with the Company'sour compliance with the Consent Judgment were covered by the Company'sour existing provision for the site.  The settlement with the Village did not have, and the Company expectswe expect that the Consent Judgment will not have, a material effect on itsour financial condition or results of operations.




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Legal Proceedings, Continued

In April 2015, the Companywe received from EPA a Notice of Potential Liability and Demand for Costs (the "Notice") pursuant to CERCLA regarding the site in Gloversville, New York of a former leather tannery operated by the Companyus and by other, unrelated parties.  The Notice demanded payment of approximately $2.2 million of response costs claimed by EPA to have been incurred to conduct assessments and removal activities at the site. In February 2017, the Company and EPAwe entered into a settlement agreement with EPA resolving EPA'stheir claim for past response costs in exchange for a payment by the Companyus of $1.5 million which was paid in May 2017.  The Company'sOur environmental insurance carrier has reimbursed the Companyus for 75% of the settlement amount, subject to a $500,000 self-insured retention. The Company doesWe do not expect thatany additional cost related to the matter will have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations.


matter.

Whitehall Environmental Matters

The Company has

We have performed sampling and analysis of soil, sediments, surface water, groundwater and waste management areas at the Company'sour former Volunteer Leather Company facility in Whitehall, Michigan.


In October 2010, the Company andwe entered into a Consent Decree with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment entered into a Consent Decree providing for implementation of a remedial Work Plan for the facility site designed to bring the site into compliance with applicable regulatory standards.  The Work Plan's implementation is substantially complete and the Company expects,we expect, based on itsour present understanding of the condition of the site, that itsour future obligations with respect to the site will be limited to periodic monitoring and that future costs related to the site should not have a material effect on itsour financial condition or results of operations.


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Accrual for Environmental Contingencies

Related to all outstanding environmental contingencies, the Companywe had accrued $3.0 million as of February 3, 2018, $4.4 million as of January 28, 2017 and $14.5$1.5 million as of January 30, 2016.2021, $1.5 million as of February 1, 2020 and $1.8 million as of February 2, 2019.  All such provisions reflect the Company'sour estimates of the most likely cost (undiscounted, including both current and noncurrent portions) of resolving the contingencies, based on facts and circumstances as of the time they were made. The Company paid $10.0 million of the accrued total at January 30, 2016 in August 2016.  There is no assurance that relevant facts and circumstances will not change, necessitating future changes to the provisions.  Such contingent liabilities are included in the liability arising from provision for discontinued operations on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets because it relates to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company hasus. We have made pretax accruals for certain of these contingencies, including approximately $0.6$0.3 million in Fiscal 2018, $0.62021, $0.4 million in Fiscal 20172020 and $0.8$0.7 million in Fiscal 2016.2019. These charges are included in provision forloss from discontinued operations, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and represent changes in estimates.


Other Matters
On February 22, 2017, a former employee of a subsidiary of the Company filed a putative class and collective action, Shumate v. Genesco, Inc., et al., in the U.S District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, alleging violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and Ohio wages and hours law including failure to pay minimum wages and overtime to the subsidiary's store managers and seeking back pay, damages, penalties, and declaratory and injunctive relief. On April 21, 2017, a

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Legal Proceedings, Continued

former employee of the same subsidiary filed a putative class and collective action, Ward v. Hat World, Inc., in the Superior Court for the State of Washington, alleging violations of the FLSA and certain Washington wages and hours laws, including, among others, failure to pay overtime to certain loss prevention investigators, and seeking back pay, damages, attorneys' fees and other relief. A total of seven loss prevention investigators elected to join the suit at the expiration of the opt-in period. The Company has removed the case to federal court and the court has approved its transfer to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. On May 19, 2017, two former employees of the same subsidiary filed a putative class and collective action, Chen and Salas v. Genesco Inc., et al., in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging violations of the FLSA and certain Illinois and New York wages and hours laws, including, among others, failure to pay overtime to store managers, and also seeking back pay, damages, statutory penalties, and declaratory and injunctive relief. On March 8, 2018, the court granted the Company's motion to transfer venue to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. On March 9, 2018, a former employee of the same subsidiary filed a putative class action in the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts claiming violations of the Massachusetts Overtime Law, M.G.L.C. 151§1A, by failing to pay overtime to employees classified as store managers, and seeking restitution, an incentive award, treble damages, interest, attorneys fees and costs. The Company disputes the material allegations in each of these complaints and intends to defend the matters.

On April 30, 2015, an employee of a subsidiary of the Company filed an action, Stewart v. Hat World, Inc., et al., under the California Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act on behalf of herself, the State of California, and other non-exempt, hourly-paid employees of the subsidiary in California, seeking unspecified damages and penalties for various alleged violations of the California Labor Code, including failure to pay for all hours worked, minimum wage and overtime violations, failure to provide
required meal and rest periods, failure to timely pay wages, failure to provide complete and accurate wage statements, and failure to provide full reimbursement of business-related costs and expenses incurred in the course of employment. On March 5, 2018, the court issued a proposed statement of decision in the first phase of the case, tentatively finding that the plaintiff is an "aggrieved employee" with regard to meal period and rest break claims only, and not with respect to any other violations alleged in the complaint and that she can represent other employees only with respect to meal and rest break claims. The Company disputes the material allegations in the complaint and intends to continue defending the matter.

In addition to the matters specifically described in this Note, the Company iswe are a party to other legal and regulatory proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of itsour business. While management does not believe that the Company'sour liability with respect to any of these other matters is likely to have

a material effect on itsour financial statements, legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable rulings could have a material adverse impact on the Company'sour financial statements.

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17

Business Segment Information


During Fiscal 2018, the Company operated five reportable business segments (not including corporate): (i) Journeys Group, comprised of the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys and Little Burgundy retail footwear chains, e-commerce operations and catalog; (ii) Schuh Group, comprised of the Schuh retail footwear chain and e-commerce operations; (iii) Lids Sports Group, comprised primarily of the Lids retail headwear stores, the Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse fan shops (operated under various trade names), licensed team merchandise departments in Macy's department stores operated under the name of Locker Room by Lids under a license agreement with Macy's, and certain e-commerce operations; (iv) Johnston & Murphy Group, comprised of Johnston & Murphy retail operations, e-commerce operations, catalog and wholesale distribution of products under the Johnston & Murphy® and H.S. Trask® brands; and (v) Licensed Brands, comprised of Dockers® Footwear, sourced and marketed under a license from Levi Strauss & Company; SureGrip® Footwear, which was sold in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017; G. H. Bass Footwear operated under a license from G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., which was terminated in January 2018; and other brands.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.


The Company's

Our reportable segments are based on management's organization of the segments in order to make operating decisions and assess performance along types of products sold.  Journeys Group Schuh Group and Lids SportsSchuh Group sell primarily branded products from other companies while Johnston & Murphy Group and Licensed Brands sell primarily the Company'sour owned and licensed

brands.

Corporate assets include cash, domestic prepaid rent expense, prepaid income taxes, pension asset, deferred income taxes, deferred note expense on revolver debt and corporate fixed assets. The Company charges allocated retail costs of distribution to each segment. The Company doesassets, including the former Lids Sports Group headquarters building in Fiscal 2019, and miscellaneous investments.  We do not allocate certain costs to each segment in order to make decisions and assess performance.  These costs include corporate overhead, bank fees, interest expense, interest income, goodwill impairment, asset impairment charges and other, including a pension settlement charge, major litigation and major lease terminations and goodwill impairment charges.



















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Fiscal 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Journeys

Group

 

 

Schuh

Group

 

 

Johnston

&

Murphy

Group

 

 

Licensed

Brands

 

 

Corporate

& Other

 

 

Consolidated

 

Sales

 

$

1,227,954

 

 

$

305,941

 

 

$

152,941

 

 

$

101,287

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

1,788,123

 

Intercompany sales

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,593

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,593

)

Net sales to external customers

 

$

1,227,954

 

 

$

305,941

 

 

$

152,941

 

 

$

99,694

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,786,530

 

Segment operating income (loss)

 

$

76,896

 

 

$

(11,602

)

 

$

(47,624

)

 

$

(5,430

)

 

$

(21,548

)

 

$

(9,308

)

Goodwill impairment(1)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(79,259

)

 

 

(79,259

)

Asset impairments and other(2)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(18,682

)

 

 

(18,682

)

Operating income (loss)

 

 

76,896

 

 

 

(11,602

)

 

 

(47,624

)

 

 

(5,430

)

 

 

(119,489

)

 

 

(107,249

)

Other components of net periodic benefit income

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

670

 

 

 

670

 

Interest expense

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(5,342

)

 

 

(5,342

)

Interest income

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

252

 

 

 

252

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

$

76,896

 

 

$

(11,602

)

 

$

(47,624

)

 

$

(5,430

)

 

$

(123,909

)

 

$

(111,669

)

Total assets(3)

 

$

767,535

 

 

$

232,681

 

 

$

159,027

 

 

$

58,320

 

 

$

369,805

 

 

$

1,587,368

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

29,326

 

 

 

8,885

 

 

 

5,487

 

 

 

1,317

 

 

 

1,484

 

 

 

46,499

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

16,188

 

 

 

2,794

 

 

 

4,064

 

 

 

356

 

 

 

728

 

 

 

24,130

 

(1)

Goodwill impairment of $79.3 million is related to Schuh Group.

(2)

Asset Impairments and other includes a $13.8 million charge for retail store asset impairments, of which $7.0 million is in the Johnston & Murphy Group, $4.1 million is in the Journeys Group and $2.7 million is in the Schuh Group, and a $5.3 million charge for trademark impairment, partially offset by a $(0.4) million gain for the release of an earnout related to the Togast acquisition.

(3)

Of our $829.6 million of long-lived assets, $140.9 million and $35.1 million relate to long-lived assets in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively.

Fiscal 2018             
 
Journeys
Group    
 Schuh Group 
Lids Sports
Group
 
Johnston
& Murphy
Group
 
Licensed
Brands
 
Corporate
& Other
 Consolidated
In thousands      
Sales$1,329,460
 $403,698
 $779,469
 $304,160
 $89,812
 $420
 $2,907,019
Intercompany sales


 
 
 (3) 
 (3)
Net sales to external customers$1,329,460
 $403,698
 $779,469
 $304,160
 $89,809
 $420
 $2,907,016
Segment operating income (loss)$76,094
 $20,104
 $11,684
 $20,047
 $(163) $(32,963) $94,803
Goodwill impairment*
 
 
 
 
 (182,211) (182,211)
Asset impairments and other**
 
 
 
 
 (8,841) (8,841)
Earnings (loss) from operations76,094
 20,104
 11,684
 20,047
 (163) (224,015) (96,249)
Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 (5,420) (5,420)
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 8
 8
Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes
$76,094
 $20,104
 $11,684
 $20,047
 $(163) $(229,427) $(101,661)
              
Total assets***$443,066
 $239,479
 $324,186
 $127,178
 $32,331
 $149,113
 $1,315,353
Depreciation and amortization26,490
 13,769
 27,576
 6,418
 688
 3,385
 78,326
Capital expenditures79,532
 10,968
 29,319
 6,163
 421
 1,450
 127,853

*Goodwill impairment charge

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 **Asset Impairments and other includes a $5.2 million charge for a licensing termination expense related to the Licensed Brands Group and a $2.7 million charge for asset impairments, of which $1.0 million is in the Lids Sports Group, $1.0 million is in the Schuh Group and $0.7 million is in the Journeys Group, and a $0.9 million charge for hurricane losses.

***Total assets for the Schuh Group and Journeys Group include $89.9 million and $10.4 million of goodwill, respectively. Goodwill for Schuh Group and Journeys Group increased $10.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively, from January 28, 2017 due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Of the Company's $382.6 million of long-lived assets, $57.5 million and $22.7 million relate to long-lived assets in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively.

















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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 14

17

Business Segment Information, Continued

Fiscal 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Journeys

Group

 

 

Schuh

Group

 

 

Johnston

& Murphy

Group

 

 

Licensed

Brands

 

 

Corporate

& Other

 

 

Consolidated

 

Sales

 

$

1,460,253

 

 

$

373,930

 

 

$

300,850

 

 

$

61,859

 

 

$

174

 

 

$

2,197,066

 

Intercompany sales

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

Net sales to external customers

 

$

1,460,253

 

 

$

373,930

 

 

$

300,850

 

 

$

61,859

 

 

$

174

 

 

$

2,197,066

 

Segment operating income (loss)

 

$

114,945

 

 

$

4,659

 

 

$

17,702

 

 

$

(698

)

 

$

(39,916

)

 

$

96,692

 

Asset impairments and other(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(13,374

)

 

 

(13,374

)

Operating income

 

 

114,945

 

 

 

4,659

 

 

 

17,702

 

 

 

(698

)

 

 

(53,290

)

 

 

83,318

 

Other components of net periodic benefit income

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

395

 

 

 

395

 

Interest expense

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(3,339

)

 

 

(3,339

)

Interest income

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

2,061

 

 

 

2,061

 

Earnings from continuing operations

   before income taxes

 

$

114,945

 

 

$

4,659

 

 

$

17,702

 

 

$

(698

)

 

$

(54,173

)

 

$

82,435

 

Total assets(2)

 

$

908,312

 

 

$

363,205

 

 

$

197,670

 

 

$

63,385

 

 

$

147,906

 

 

$

1,680,478

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

29,122

 

 

 

11,466

 

 

 

6,091

 

 

 

660

 

 

 

2,235

 

 

 

49,574

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

17,920

 

 

 

4,890

 

 

 

5,540

 

 

 

428

 

 

 

989

 

 

 

29,767

 

Fiscal 2017             
 
Journeys
Group    
 Schuh Group 
Lids Sports
Group
 
Johnston
& Murphy
Group
 
Licensed
Brands
 
Corporate
& Other
 Consolidated
In thousands      
Sales$1,251,646
 $372,872
 $847,510
 $289,324
 $107,210
 $617
 $2,869,179
Intercompany sales
 
 
 
 (838) 
 (838)
Net sales to external customers$1,251,646
 $372,872
 $847,510
 $289,324
 $106,372
 $617
 $2,868,341
Segment operating income (loss)$85,875
 $20,530
 $41,563
 $19,682
 $4,566
 $(31,058) $141,158
Asset impairments and other*
 
 
 
 
 802
 802
Earnings (loss) from operations85,875
 20,530
 41,563
 19,682
 4,566
 (30,256) 141,960
Gain on sale of SureGrip Footwear
 
 
 
 
 12,297
 12,297
Gain on sale of Lids Team Sports
 
 
 
 
 2,404
 2,404
Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 (5,294) (5,294)
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 47
 47
Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes
$85,875
 $20,530
 $41,563
 $19,682
 $4,566
 $(20,802) $151,414
Total assets**$404,773
 $214,886
 $519,912
 $126,559
 $40,357
 $134,512
 $1,440,999
Depreciation and amortization24,235
 14,003
 26,533
 5,987
 995
 4,015
 75,768
Capital expenditures50,259
 11,236
 21,123
 9,221
 760
 1,371
 93,970

*Asset Impairments and other includes an $(8.9)

(1)

Asset Impairments and other includes an $11.5 million pension settlement expense and a $3.1 million charge for retail store asset impairments, of which $1.2 million gain for network intrusion expenses as a result of a litigation settlement and a $(0.7) million gain for other legal matters, partially offset by a $6.4 million charge for asset impairments, of which $5.1 million is in the Johnston & Murphy Group, $1.2 million is in the Schuh Group and $0.7 million is in the Journeys Group, partially offset by a $(0.6) million gain on the sale of the Lids Sports Group headquarters building, a $(0.4) million gain for lease terminations and a $(0.2) million gain related to Hurricane Maria.

(2)

Of our $973.4 million of long-lived assets, $174.4 million and $46.2 million relate to long-lived assets in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively.

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Fiscal 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Journeys

Group

 

 

Schuh

Group

 

 

Johnston

& Murphy

Group

 

 

Licensed

Brands

 

 

Corporate

& Other

 

 

Consolidated

 

Sales

 

$

1,419,993

 

 

$

382,591

 

 

$

313,134

 

 

$

72,576

 

 

$

271

 

 

$

2,188,565

 

Intercompany sales

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

 

 

 

(12

)

Net sales to external customers

 

$

1,419,993

 

 

$

382,591

 

 

$

313,134

 

 

$

72,564

 

 

$

271

 

 

$

2,188,553

 

Segment operating income (loss)

 

$

100,799

 

 

$

3,765

 

 

$

20,385

 

 

$

(488

)

 

$

(39,481

)

 

$

84,980

 

Asset impairments and other(1)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(3,163

)

 

 

(3,163

)

Operating income

 

 

100,799

 

 

 

3,765

 

 

 

20,385

 

 

 

(488

)

 

 

(42,644

)

 

 

81,817

 

Loss on early retirement of debt

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(597

)

 

 

(597

)

Other components of net periodic benefit income

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

380

 

 

 

380

 

Interest expense

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(4,115

)

 

 

(4,115

)

Interest income

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

774

 

 

 

774

 

Earnings from continuing operations

   before income taxes

 

$

100,799

 

 

$

3,765

 

 

$

20,385

 

 

$

(488

)

 

$

(46,202

)

 

$

78,259

 

Total assets(2)

 

$

425,842

 

 

$

211,983

 

 

$

128,525

 

 

$

24,004

 

 

$

390,727

 

 

$

1,181,081

 

Depreciation and amortization(3)

 

 

28,121

 

 

 

14,193

 

 

 

6,517

 

 

 

637

 

 

 

2,693

 

 

 

52,161

 

Capital expenditures(4)

 

 

26,114

 

 

 

7,226

 

 

 

6,526

 

 

 

162

 

 

 

1,752

 

 

 

41,780

 

(1)

Asset Impairments and other includes a $4.2 million charge for retail store asset impairments, of which $2.4 million is in the Schuh Group, $1.6 million is in the Journeys Group and $0.2 million is in the Johnston & Murphy Group, a $0.3 million charge for legal and other matters and a $0.1 million charge for hurricane losses, partially offset by a $(1.4) million gain related to Hurricane Maria.

(2)

Of our $277.4 million of long-lived assets, $44.6 million and $12.8 million relate to long-lived assets in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively.

(3)

Excludes $24.8 million of depreciation and amortization related to Lids Sports Group.  This amount is included in depreciation and amortization in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as we did not segregate cash flows related to discontinued operations.

(4)

Excludes $15.4 million of capital expenditures related to Lids Sports Group.  This amount is included in capital expenditures in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as we did not segregate cash flows related to discontinued operations.

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Note 18

Discontinued Operations

On December 14, 2018, we entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of Lids Sports Group $0.8to FanzzLids Holdings, LLC (the "Purchaser"), a holding company controlled and operated by affiliates of Ames Watson Capital, LLC.  The sale was completed on February 2, 2019 for $93.8 million is in the Schuh Group and $0.5 million is in the Journeys Group, andcash which consisted of a $2.5 million charge for pension settlement expenses.


**Total assets for the Lids Sports Group, Schuh Group and Journeys Group include $181.6 million, $79.8 million and $9.8 millionsales price of goodwill, respectively. Goodwill for Lids Sports Group and Journeys Group increased $0.7$100.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively, from January 30, 2016 due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Goodwill for Schuh Group decreased by $10.5 million from January 30, 2016 due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Goodwill for Licensed Brands decreased $0.8 million from January 30, 2016 dueworking capital adjustments of $6.2 million. We provided various transition services to the salePurchaser for a period of SureGrip Footwear inup to six months under a separate agreement after the closing.

During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017. Of2019, we recorded a loss on the Company's $330.6sale of Lids Sports Group of $98.3 million, net of long-livedtax, on the sale of these assets, $54.3 million and $21.0 million relate to long-lived assets inrepresenting the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively.



Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 14
Business Segment Information, Continued
Fiscal 2016             
 
Journeys
Group    
 Schuh Group 
Lids Sports
Group
 
Johnston
& Murphy
Group
 
Licensed
Brands
 
Corporate
& Other
 Consolidated
In thousands      
Sales$1,251,637
 $405,674
 $976,372
 $278,681
 $110,655
 $912
 $3,023,931
Intercompany sales
 
 (868) 
 (829) 
 (1,697)
Net sales to external customers$1,251,637
 $405,674
 $975,504
 $278,681
 $109,826
 $912
 $3,022,234
Segment operating income (loss)$126,248
 $19,124
 $17,040
 $17,761
 $9,236
 $(30,265) $159,144
Asset impairments and other*
 
 
 
 
 (7,893) (7,893)
Earnings (loss) from operations126,248
 19,124
 17,040
 17,761
 9,236
 (38,158) 151,251
Gain on sale of Lids Team Sports
 
 
 
 
 4,685
 4,685
Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 (4,414) (4,414)
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 11
 11
Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes
$126,248
 $19,124
 $17,040
 $17,761
 $9,236
 $(37,876) $151,533
Total assets**$349,021
 $241,924
 $517,284
 $118,913
 $50,718
 $262,197
 $1,540,057
Depreciation and amortization22,504
 14,814
 30,196
 5,677
 911
 4,909
 79,011
Capital expenditures33,251
 19,065
 37,396
 7,796
 774
 2,370
 100,652

*Asset Impairments and other includes a $3.1 million charge for asset impairments,sales price less the value of which $2.7 million is in the Lids Sports Group assets sold and $0.4 million isother miscellaneous charges, including divestiture transaction costs, offset by a tax benefit on the loss.  Included in the Schuhloss on the sale is a $48.7 million write-off of trademarks. The tax benefit associated with discontinued operations differs from the effective rate due to the mix of earnings and loss in the various jurisdictions, the impact of permanent items and other factors.

As a result of the sale, we met the requirements of ASC 360 to report the results of Lids Sports Group a $2.5 million chargeas discontinued operations.  We have presented operating results of Lids Sports Group and the loss on the sale of Lids Sports Group in loss from discontinued operations, net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for asset write-downs, a $2.2 million charge for network intrusion expensesFiscal 2019.  Certain corporate overhead costs and a $0.1 million charge for other legal matters.


**Total assets forallocated costs previously allocated to the Lids Sports Group Schuh Group, Journeys Groupbusiness for segment reporting purposes did not qualify for classification within discontinued operations and Licensed Brands include $180.9 million, $90.3 million, $9.4 millionhave been reallocated to continuing operations whereas bank fees and $0.8 million of goodwill, respectively. Goodwill forcertain legal fees related to the Lids Sports Group decreased $19.2business segment previously excluded from segment earnings were reclassified to discontinued operations.  The costs of the Lids Sports Group headquarters building, which was not included in the sale, was reclassified to corporate and other in segment earnings. In addition, the third quarter Fiscal 2019 trademark impairment charge of $5.7 million from January 31, 2015 due related to the sale of Lids Team Sports in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016. Goodwill for Schuh Group decreased by $5.7 million from January 31, 2015 due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Goodwill for Journeys Group increased $9.4 million from January 31, 2015 due to the acquisition of Little Burgundy in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016. Of the Company's $323.3 million of long-lived assets, $64.7 million and $18.3 million relate to long-lived assets in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively.


Note 15
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
(In thousands,  1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Fiscal Year
except per share amounts) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 
2018(a)
 2017 
2018(b)
 2017
Net sales $643,368
  $648,793
  $616,506
  $625,557
  $716,759
  $710,822
  $930,383
  $883,169
  $2,907,016
 $2,868,341
Gross margin 318,913
  329,697
  306,507
  314,737
  353,998
  355,635
  436,704
  417,457
  1,416,122
 1,417,526
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 1,617
(1) 
16,760
(3) 
(3,259)
(5) 
21,199
(7) 
(153,856)
(9) 
38,860
(10) 
53,837
(11) 
74,595
(13) 
(101,661) 151,414
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 997
   
10,564
  (3,875)
   
14,504
 (164,806)
   
25,948
  56,254
  46,843
  (111,430) 97,859
Net earnings (loss) 885
(2) 
10,410
(4) 
(3,948)
(6)  
14,578
(8) 
(164,821) 25,895
 56,045
(12) 
46,548
(14) 
(111,839) 97,431
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:                    
Continuing operations 0.05
  0.50
  (0.20)  0.72
 (8.55)  1.30
  2.91
  2.40
  (5.80) 4.85
Net earnings (loss) 0.05
  0.50
  (0.21) 0.72
 (8.56)  1.30
  2.90
  2.39
  (5.82) 4.83
(1)
Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $0.1 million (see Note 3). (a) 14 week period vs. 13
(2)
Includes a loss of $0.1 million, net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3). weeks in prior period
(3)
Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $3.5 million (see Note 3). (b) 53 week period vs. 52
(4)
Includes a loss of $0.2 million, net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3). weeks in prior period
(5)
Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $0.1 million (see Note 3).
(6)Includes a loss of $0.1 million, net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3).
(7)
Includes a net asset impairment and other credit of $(7.9) million (see Note 3) and a gain of (2.5) million on the sale of Lids Team Sports (see Note 2).
(8)Includes a gain of $(0.1) million, net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3).
(9)Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $1.4 million (see Note 3) and a goodwill impairment charge of $182.2 million (see Note 2).
(10)Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $0.6 million (see Note 3).
(11)
Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $7.2 million (see Note 3).
(12)
Includes a loss of $0.2 million, net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3).
(13)
Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $3.0 million (see Note 3) and a loss of $0.1 million on the sale of Lids Team Sports and a gain of $(12.3) million on the sale of SureGrip Footwear (see Note 2).
(14)
Includes a loss of $0.3 million, net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3).


Note 16
Subsequent Event

The potential sale of Lids Sports Group
The Company announced business segment, that was previously excluded from the calculation of segment earnings, was reclassified to discontinued operations.

As part of the Lids Sports Group sales transaction, the Purchaser has agreed to indemnify and hold us harmless in connection with continuing obligations and any guarantees of ours in place as of February it is initiating a formal process to explore2, 2019 in respect of post-closing or assumed liabilities or obligations of the sale of its Lids Sports Group business.  The Company's board of directors concluded through a strategic review process that it is in the best interestPurchaser has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to have any guarantees by, or continuing obligations of, the Company released.  However, we are contingently liable in the event of a breach by the Purchaser of any such obligation to a third-party. In addition, we are a guarantor for 20 Lids Sports Group leases with lease expirations through November of 2025 and its shareholdersestimated maximum future payments totaling $14.1 million as of January 30, 2021.  We do not believe the fair value of the guarantees is material to focusour Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Note 18

Discontinued Operations, Continued

Components of amounts reflected in loss from discontinued operations, net of tax on its industry-leading footwear businesses, which it believesthe Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended February 2, 2019 is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Fiscal Year

 

 

 

2019

 

Net sales

 

$

723,125

 

Cost of sales

 

 

348,038

 

Selling and administrative expenses

 

 

370,480

 

Goodwill and trademark impairment

 

 

5,736

 

Asset impairments and other, net

 

 

2,394

 

Loss on sale of Lids Sports Group

 

 

(126,321

)

Other components of net periodic benefit cost

 

 

(23

)

Provision for discontinued operations(1)

 

 

(743

)

Loss from discontinued operations before taxes

 

 

(130,610

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

(27,456

)

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

$

(103,154

)

(1)

Expenses primarily for anticipated costs of environmental remedial alternatives related to former facilities operated by us (see Note 16).

The cash flows related to discontinued operations have not been segregated and are included in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.  The following table summarizes depreciation and amortization, capital expenditures and the optimal platform to deliver enhanced shareholder value over the long term. significant operating noncash items from discontinued operations for Fiscal 2019:

 

 

Fiscal Year

 

(In thousands)

 

2019

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

24,778

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

15,450

 

Impairment of intangible assets

 

 

5,736

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

1,670

 



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ITEM 9, CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.


ITEM 9A, CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the Company,us, including itsour consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to the officers who certify the Company'sour financial reports and to other members of senior management and Board of Directors.

Based on their evaluation as of February 3, 2018,January 30, 2021, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Company have concluded that the Company'sour disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Companyus in the reports that it fileswe file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company'sour management, including the principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management’s annual report on internal control over financial reporting.

Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. The Company’sOur internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’sour internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2018.January 30, 2021.  In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) drafted by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).  Based on this assessment, management believes that, as of February 3, 2018, the Company’sJanuary 30, 2021, our internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.

Ernst & Young LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm who also audited the Company’sour Consolidated Financial Statements, has issued an attestation report on the Company’s effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting which is included herein.  The report by Ernst & Young LLP is included in Item 8.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting.

There were no changes in the Company'sour internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company'sour last fiscal quarter that have materially affected or are reasonable likely to materially affect the Company'sour internal control over financial reporting.


ITEM 9B, OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.



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PART III


ITEM 10, DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Certain information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the sections entitled “Election of Directors,” “Corporate Governance” and “Section“Delinquent Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance”Reports” in the Company’sour definitive proxy statement for itsour annual meeting of shareholders to be held June 28, 2018,24, 2021, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pursuant to General Instruction G(3), certain information concerning theour executive officers of the Company appears under Part I, Item 4A, “Executive Officers of the Registrant” in this report following Item 4, "Mine Safety Disclosures" of Part I.

The Company hasreport.

We have a code of ethics (the “Code of Ethics”) that applies to all of itsour directors, officers (including itsour chief executive officer, chief financial officer and chief accounting officer) and employees. The Company hasWe have made the Code of Ethics available and intendsintend to post any legally required amendments to, or waivers of, such Code of Ethics on itsour website at http://www.genesco.com. Our website address is provided as an inactive textual reference only. The information provided on our website is not a part of this report, and therefore is not incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 11, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the sections entitled “Director Compensation,” “Compensation Committee Report” and “Executive Compensation” in the Company’sour definitive proxy statement for itsour annual meeting of shareholders to be held June 28, 2018,24, 2021, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


ITEM 12, SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS


Certain information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section entitled “Security Ownership of Officers, Directors and Principal Shareholders” in the Company’sour definitive proxy statement for itsour annual meeting of shareholders to be held June 28, 2018,24, 2021, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


The following table provides certain information as of February 3, 2018January 30, 2021 with respect to our equity compensation plans:

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION*

Plan Category

 

(a)

Number of

securities to

be issued

upon exercise of

outstanding options,

warrants and

rights(1)

 

 

(b)

Weighted-average

exercise price of

outstanding

options, warrants

and rights

 

 

(c)

Number of

securities

remaining available

for future issuance

under equity

compensation

plans (excluding

securities reflected

in column (a)) (2)

 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

 

 

621

 

 

$

 

 

 

1,261,501

 

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

621

 

 

$

 

 

 

1,261,501

 

Plan Category
(a)
Number of
securities
to be issued
upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights(1)
 
(b)
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
 
(c)
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under  equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a)) (2)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders4,907
 $
 1,831,017
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
 
 
Total4,907
 $
 1,831,017

(1)

(1)

Restricted stock units issued to certain employees at no cost.

(2)

(2)

Such shares may be issued as restricted shares or other forms of stock-based compensation pursuant to our stock incentive plans.

*

*

For additional information concerning our equity compensation plans, see the discussion in Note 1 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies–Share-Based Compensation and Note 1215 Share-Based Compensation Plans.


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The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section entitled “Election of Directors” in the Company’sour definitive proxy statement for itsour annual meeting of shareholders to be held June 28, 2018,24, 2021, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


ITEM 14, PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section entitled “Audit Matters” in the Company’sour definitive proxy statement for itsour annual meeting of shareholders to be held June 28, 2018,24, 2021, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


ITEM 15, EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Financial Statements

The following consolidated financial statements of Genesco Inc. and Subsidiaries are filed as part of this report under Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets, January 30, 2021 and February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017

1, 2020

Consolidated Statements of Operations, each of the three fiscal years ended 2018, 20172021, 2020 and 2016

2019

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, each of the three fiscal years ended 2018, 20172021, 2020 and 2016

2019

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, each of the three fiscal years ended 2018, 20172021, 2020 and 2016

2019

Consolidated Statements of Equity, each of the three fiscal years ended 2018, 20172021, 2020 and 2016

2019

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Financial Statement Schedules

Schedule 2 — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts, each of the three fiscal years ended 2018, 20172021, 2020 and 2016

2019

All other schedules are omitted because the required information is either not applicable or is presented in the financial statements or related notes. These schedules begin on page 120.

94.

Exhibits

(3)   

(2)

a.

b.

Asset Purchase Agreement dated December 18, 2019, by and among Genesco Brands NY, LLC, Togast LLC, Togast Direct, LLC, TGB Design, LLC, Quanzhou TGB Footwear Co. Ltd and Anthony LoConte. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed December 18, 2019 (File No. 1-3083).

c.

Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement dated September 30, 2020, by and among Genesco Brands NY, LLC, Togast LLC, Togast Direct, LLC, TGB Design, LLC, Quanzhou TGB Footwear Co. Ltd and Anthony LoConte.

(3)

a.

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Genesco Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the current report on Form 8-K filed November 12, 2015 (File No. 1-3083).

b.

(4)

a.

(10)  

a.

b.

Description of Securities.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (4)b to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020. (File No. 1-3083).

(10)

a.

Cooperation Agreement dated April 24, 2018, among Genesco Inc., Legion Partners Asset Management, LLC, 4010 Capital, LLC and each of the persons listed on the signature page thereto.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed April 25, 2018 (File No. 1-3083).

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b.

Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2018, by and among Genesco Inc., certain subsidiaries of Genesco Inc. party thereto, as other Other Domestic Borrowers, GCO Canada Inc., Genesco (UK) Limited, the Lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as Agent.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed February 2, 20183, 2018.

c.

First Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2019, by and among Genesco Inc., certain subsidiaries of Genesco Inc. party thereto, as other Other Domestic Borrowers, GCO Canada Inc., Genesco (UK) Limited, the Lender party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as Agent.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed February 5, 2019 (File No. 1-3083).

b.

d.

e.

Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated April 28, 2017March 19, 2020, between Schuh Group Limited, as parentParent, and others as Borrowers and Guarantors and Lloyds Bank PLC, as Arranger, Agent and Security Trustee. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10) a.10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Reportcurrent report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 29, 20178-K filed March 24, 2020 (File No. 1-3083).

c.

f.

d.

g.

e.

h.

f.

i.


j.

Genesco Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Pan. Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to Genesco Inc.’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed May 15, 2020. (File No. 1-3083).

g.

k.

h.

l.

i.

m.

j.

n.

k.

o.

l.

p.

Form of Indemnification Agreement For Directors. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)m to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1993 (File No.1-3083).

m.

q.

n.

r.

o.

s.

p.

t.

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q.

u.

r.
s.
t.
u.

v.

w.

x.

y.

Basic Form of Exchange Agreement (Restricted Stock). Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed April 29, 2009 (File No. 1-3083).

y.

z.

z.

aa.


bb.

aa.

(21)

cc.

dd.

Terms and Conditions to Trademark License Agreement dated December 17, 2019, between Levi Strauss & Co. and Genesco Inc.* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)bb to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020. (File No. 1-3083).

ee.

Schedule to Trademark License Agreement (Levi’s® Brand) dated December 17, 2019, between Levi Strauss & Co. and Genesco Inc.* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)cc to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020. (File No. 1-3083).

ff.

Schedule to Trademark License Agreement (Dockers® Brand) dated December 17, 2019, between Levi Strauss & Co. and Genesco Inc.* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)dd to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020. (File No. 1-3083).

gg.

Amendment No. 1 to Trademark License Agreement, dated December 17, 2019, between Levi Strauss & Co. and Genesco Inc.* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)ee to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020. (File No. 1-3083).

hh.

Facility Letter, dated October 9, 2020, between Schuh Limited and Lloyds Bank plc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed October 14, 2020. (File No. 1-3083).

(21)

Subsidiaries of the Company

(23)

.

(24)

(31.1)

(31.2)

(32.1)

(32.2)

101.INS

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101.SCH

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101.CAL

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Exhibits (10)cf through (10)k,o, (10)os through (10)px and (10)v through (10)wcc are Management Contracts or Compensatory Plans or Arrangements required to be filed as Exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

*

*

Certain information hasportions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been granted with respectpursuant to the omitted portion.a request for confidential treatment.

A copy of any of the above described exhibits will be furnished to the shareholders upon written request, addressed to Director, Corporate Relations, Genesco Inc., Genesco Park, Room 498, P.O. Box 731, Nashville, Tennessee 37202-0731, accompanied by a check in the amount of $15.00 payable to Genesco Inc.


ITEM 16, FORM 10-K SUMMARY

None.



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We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1) Registration statement (Form S-8 No. 333-08463) of Genesco Inc.,

(2) Registration statement (Form S-8 No. 333-104908) of Genesco Inc.,

(3) Registration statement (Form S-8 No. 333-40249) of Genesco Inc.,

(4) Registration statement (Form S-8 No. 333-128201) of Genesco Inc.,

(5) Registration statement (Form S-8 No. 333-160339) of Genesco Inc.,

(6) Registration statement (Form S-8 No. 333-180463) of Genesco Inc., and

(7) Registration statement (Form S-8 No. 333-281670)333-218670) of Genesco Inc.

, and

(8) Registration statement (Form S-8 No. 333-248715) of Genesco Inc.,

of our reports dated April 4, 2018,March 31, 2021, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Genesco Inc. and Subsidiaries and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Genesco Inc. and Subsidiaries and included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Genesco Inc. for the year ended February 3, 2018.


January 30, 2021.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Nashville, Tennessee

April 4, 2018

March 31, 2021



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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

GENESCO INC.

GENESCO INC.

By:

/s/Thomas A. George

Thomas A. George

By:

/s/Mimi Eckel Vaughn
Mimi Eckel Vaughn

Senior Vice President – Finance and

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 4, 2018

March 31, 2021

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 8th16th day of February, 2018.

March, 2021.

/s/Mimi Eckel Vaughn

/s/Robert J. DennisChairman,

Board Chair, President, Chief Executive Officer

Robert J. Dennis

Mimi Eckel Vaughn

and a Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/Mimi Eckel VaughnThomas A. George

Senior Vice President – Finance and

Mimi Eckel Vaughn

Thomas A. George

Interim Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/s/Paul D. WilliamsBrently G. Baxter

Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Paul D. Williams

Brently G. Baxter

(Principal Accounting Officer)

Directors:

Joanna Barsh*

Thurgood Marshall, Jr. *

Leonard L. Berry *

Matthew C. Diamond*

Kathleen Mason *Mason*

James W. Bradford*Kevin P. McDermott*
Matthew C. Diamond *David M. Tehle*

Marty G. Dickens *

Kevin P. McDermott*

John F. Lambros*

*By

/s/Scott E. Becker

Scott E. Becker

*By

/s/Roger G. Sisson    

Attorney-In-Fact

Roger G. Sisson

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Genesco Inc.

Attorney-In-Fact

and Subsidiaries

Financial Statement Schedule

January 30, 2021





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Schedule 2

Genesco Inc.

and Subsidiaries

Financial Statement Schedule
February 3, 2018

Schedule 2
Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Year Ended February 3, 2018
In Thousands
Beginning
Balance
 
Charged
to Profit
and Loss
 Additions (Reductions) 
Ending
Balance
Allowances deducted from assets in the balance sheet:       
Accounts Receivable Allowances$3,073
 $853
 $667
  $4,593
Markdown Allowance (1)$12,866
 $3,058
 $(2,660) $13,264
Year Ended January 28, 2017
In Thousands
Beginning
Balance
 
Charged
to Profit
and Loss
 Reductions 
Ending
Balance
Allowances deducted from assets in the balance sheet:       
Accounts Receivable Allowances$2,960
 $442
 $(329) $3,073
Markdown Allowance (1)$11,632
 $3,322
 $(2,088) $12,866

Year Ended January 30, 20162021

(In thousands)

 

Beginning

Balance

 

 

Charged

to Profit

and Loss

 

 

Additions

(Reductions)

 

 

Ending

Balance

 

Allowances deducted from assets in the balance sheet:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts Receivable Allowances

 

$

2,940

 

 

$

2,606

 

 

$

(531

)

 

$

5,015

 

Markdown Allowance (1)

 

$

5,559

 

 

$

11,080

 

 

$

(1,688

)

 

$

14,951

 

Year Ended February 1, 2020

(In thousands)

 

Beginning

Balance

 

 

Charged

to Profit

and Loss

 

 

Reductions

 

 

Ending

Balance

 

Allowances deducted from assets in the balance sheet:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts Receivable Allowances

 

$

2,894

 

 

$

133

 

 

$

(87

)

 

$

2,940

 

Markdown Allowance (1)

 

$

7,019

 

 

$

1,579

 

 

$

(3,039

)

 

$

5,559

 

Year Ended February 2, 2019

(In thousands)

 

Beginning

Balance

 

 

Charged

to Profit

and Loss

 

 

Reductions

 

 

Ending

Balance

 

Allowances deducted from assets in the balance sheet:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts Receivable Allowances

 

$

4,593

 

 

$

40

 

 

$

(1,739

)

 

$

2,894

 

Markdown Allowance (1)

 

$

6,498

 

 

$

4,297

 

 

$

(3,776

)

 

$

7,019

 

(1)

Reflects adjustment of merchandise inventories to realizable value.  Charged to Profit and Loss column represents increases to the allowance and the Reductions column represents decreases to the allowance based on quarterly assessments of the allowance.

In Thousands
Beginning
Balance
 
Charged
to Profit
and Loss
 Reductions 
Ending
Balance
Allowances deducted from assets in the balance sheet:       
Accounts Receivable Allowances$4,191
 $637
 $(1,868) $2,960
Markdown Allowance (1)$10,246
 $6,560
 $(5,174) $11,632

(1) Reflects adjustment of merchandise inventories to realizable value. Charged to Profit and Loss column represents increases to the allowance and the Reductions column represents decreases to the allowance based on quarterly assessments of the allowance, except for Fiscal 2016, which also reflects $4.7 million write-off of Lids Team Sports markdown allowance due to its sale in January 2016.




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