FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The FASB has established a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. As of October 3, 2015 , the Company held financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These included cash equivalents and available for sale securities. Cash equivalents consist of money market funds. Short term available for sale securities consist of certificates of deposit. Long term available for sale securities consist of ARS. These ARS consist of federally insured student loan backed securities. The Company determined the estimated fair value of its investment in ARS as of October 3, 2015 by reviewing trading activity for similar securities in secondary markets as well as by using a discounted cash flow model. The assumptions used in preparing the discounted cash flow model include estimates for liquidity (average of LIBOR + 5.64% ), interest rates (weighted average of 0.2% ), timing (range from 10 – 14 years), credit ratings and amount of cash flows and expected holding periods of the ARS and recent trading activity in the secondary marketplace. The following items are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 3, 2015 : Description October 3, Using Quoted Prices Significant Significant (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Fair value measurements at reporting date (In thousands) Cash equivalents $ 426 $ 426 $ — $ — Current available for sale securities 15,454 — 15,454 — Non-current available for sale securities 5,290 — — 5,290 Total $ 21,170 $ 426 $ 15,454 $ 5,290 The following items are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 4, 2014 : Description October 4, 2014 Using Quoted Prices Significant Significant (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Fair value measurements at reporting date (In thousands) Cash equivalents $ 36,400 $ 36,400 $ — $ — Current available for sale securities 17,841 — 17,841 — Long term auction rate securities 5,403 — — 5,403 Total $ 59,644 $ 36,400 $ 17,841 $ 5,403 During the quarter ended October 3, 2015 , there were no transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 (quoted prices in active markets for identical assets) and Level 2 (significant other observable inputs) of the fair value measurement hierarchy. An impairment charge has been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income that reduces the carrying amount of the applicable non-current assets of $9.0 million to their fair value of $5.3 million as of October 3, 2015 . The following table presents the Company’s activity for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended October 3, 2015 : Three Months Ended (In thousands) Balance at beginning of period $ 5,241 Total gains or (losses) (realized or unrealized) Included in net loss — Included in accumulated other comprehensive income 49 Balance at end of period $ 5,290 Non-Financial Assets: The Company measures certain non-financial assets and liabilities, including long-lived assets, at fair value on a non-recurring basis. During the three months ended October 3, 2015 and October 4, 2014 , the Company recorded impairment charges of approximately $1.5 million and $0.0 million , respectively, related to under-performing stores. The following table presents the Company’s considerations of at-risk assets for the three month periods ended October 3, 2015 and October 4, 2014 , respectively: Three Months Ended October 3, 2015 October 4, 2014 (dollar amounts in millions) Number of stores identified as at risk and evaluated for impairment 11 18 Number of stores identified as at risk, but not impaired (5 ) — Number of stores identified as at risk with impairment 6 18 Total carrying amount of stores identified as at risk prior to any impairment charges taken $ 2.3 $ 2.2 Total carrying amount of stores identified as at risk, but not impaired (0.8 ) (2.2 ) Total carrying amount of stores identified for impairment 1.5 — Impairment charges recorded during the period $ 1.5 $ — The fair market value of these assets was determined using the income approach and level 3 inputs, which require management to make significant estimates about future operating plans and projected cash flows. Management estimates the amount and timing of future cash flows based on its experience and knowledge of the retail market in which each store operates. The assumptions used in preparing the discounted cash flow model and the related sensitivity analysis around the discounted cash flow model include estimates for weighted average cost of capital 11.0% and annual revenue growth rates (range from (4.0)% – 5.0% ). The stores not impaired had undiscounted cash flows that exceeded their net carrying amount at a weighted average of 52% for the three month period ended October 3, 2015 . For the three months ended October 4, 2014 , the stores not impaired had undiscounted cash flows that exceeded their net carrying amount at a weighted average of 280% . The impairment charge is included in selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The Company was not required to measure any other significant non-financial assets and liabilities at fair value. |