Big 5 Sporting Goods (BGFV) 10-Q 30 Apr 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Apr. 22, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Mar-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Trading Symbol	'BGFV	'
Entity Registrant Name	'BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORP	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001156388	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-28	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	22,400,122

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash	$5,902	$9,400
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $85 and $105, respectively	9,860	16,301
Merchandise inventories, net	294,071	300,952
Prepaid expenses	14,690	6,356
Deferred income taxes	10,153	12,000
Total current assets	334,676	345,009
Property and equipment, net	73,564	75,608
Deferred income taxes	13,348	13,564
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $935 and $891, respectively	3,192	3,274
Goodwill	4,433	4,433
Total assets	429,213	441,888
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	96,334	104,826
Accrued expenses	56,598	69,923
Current portion of capital lease obligations	1,386	1,567
Total current liabilities	154,318	176,316
Deferred rent, less current portion	20,220	21,078
Capital lease obligations, less current portion	1,429	1,595
Long-term debt	54,219	43,018
Other long-term liabilities	9,468	9,111
Total liabilities	239,654	251,118
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued 24,441,150 and 24,339,537 shares, respectively; outstanding 22,370,802 and 22,297,701 shares, respectively	244	244
Additional paid-in capital	109,285	109,901
Retained earnings	106,395	106,565
Less: Treasury stock, at cost; 2,070,348 and 2,041,836 shares, respectively	-26,365	-25,940
Total stockholders' equity	189,559	190,770
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$429,213	$441,888

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat1

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current	$85	$105
Accumulated amortization on other assets	$935	$891
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	24,441,150	24,339,537
Common stock, shares outstanding	22,370,802	22,297,701
Treasury stock, shares	2,070,348	2,041,836

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat2

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	$231,263	$246,266
Cost of sales	158,585	165,791
Gross profit	72,678	80,475
Selling and administrative expense	68,904	67,928
Operating income	3,774	12,547
Interest expense	434	453
Income before income taxes	3,340	12,094
Income taxes	1,280	4,580
Net income	$2,060	$7,514
Earnings per share:	'	'
Basic	$0.09	$0.35
Diluted	$0.09	$0.34
Dividends per share	$0.10	$0.10
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:	'	'
Basic	21,980	21,453
Diluted	22,231	21,822

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock, At Cost [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data
Beginning Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	$164,420	$238	$102,658	$87,464	($25,940)
Beginning Balance, Shares at Dec. 30, 2012	'	21,741,248	'	'	'
Net income	7,514	'	'	7,514	'
Dividends on common stock ($0.10 per share)	-2,179	'	'	-2,179	'
Issuance of nonvested share awards	'	1	-1	'	'
Issuance of nonvested share awards, Shares	'	121,020	'	'	'
Exercise of share option awards	544	1	543	'	'
Exercise of share option awards, Shares	'	72,975	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	449	'	449	'	'
Tax benefit deficiency from share-based awards activity	297	'	297	'	'
Forfeiture of nonvested share awards, Shares	'	-900	'	'	'
Retirement of common stock for payment of withholding tax	-641	'	-641	'	'
Retirement of common stock for payment of withholding tax, Shares	'	-41,812	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2013	170,404	240	103,305	92,799	-25,940
Ending Balance, Shares at Mar. 31, 2013	'	21,892,531	'	'	'
Beginning Balance at Dec. 29, 2013	190,770	244	109,901	106,565	-25,940
Beginning Balance, Shares at Dec. 29, 2013	'	22,297,701	'	'	'
Net income	2,060	'	'	2,060	'
Dividends on common stock ($0.10 per share)	-2,230	'	'	-2,230	'
Issuance of nonvested share awards	'	1	-1	'	'
Issuance of nonvested share awards, Shares	'	146,920	'	'	'
Exercise of share option awards	48	'	48	'	'
Exercise of share option awards, Shares	'	7,900	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	512	'	512	'	'
Tax benefit deficiency from share-based awards activity	-367	'	-367	'	'
Forfeiture of nonvested share awards, Shares	'	-280	'	'	'
Retirement of common stock for payment of withholding tax	-809	-1	-808	'	'
Retirement of common stock for payment of withholding tax, Shares	-52,927	-52,927	'	'	'
Purchases of treasury stock	-425	'	'	'	-425
Purchases of treasury stock, Shares	'	-28,512	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Mar. 30, 2014	$189,559	$244	$109,285	$106,395	($26,365)
Ending Balance, Shares at Mar. 30, 2014	'	22,370,802	'	'	'

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Dividends per share	$0.10	$0.10
Retained Earnings [Member]	'	'
Dividends per share	$0.10	$0.10

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$2,060	$7,514
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	5,226	4,812
Share-based compensation	512	449
Excess tax benefit related to share-based awards	-177	-287
Amortization of debt issuance costs	44	63
Deferred income taxes	2,063	638
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	6,541	4,743
Merchandise inventories, net	6,881	-1,521
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-8,663	36
Accounts payable	934	16,392
Accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities	-12,020	-9,056
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,401	23,783
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-3,810	-3,219
Net cash used in investing activities	-3,810	-3,219
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Principal borrowings under revolving credit facility	58,534	48,976
Principal payments under revolving credit facility	-47,333	-64,490
Changes in book overdraft	-10,689	-4,802
Principal payments under capital lease obligations	-407	-431
Proceeds from exercise of share option awards	48	544
Excess tax benefit related to share-based awards	177	287
Purchases of treasury stock	-299	-75
Tax withholding payments for share-based compensation	-809	-641
Dividends paid	-2,311	-2,210
Net cash used in financing activities	-3,089	-22,842
Net decrease in cash	-3,498	-2,278
Cash at beginning of period	9,400	7,635
Cash at end of period	5,902	5,357
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'
Property and equipment acquired under capital leases	60	263
Property and equipment additions unpaid	2,289	1,242
Treasury stock purchases accrued but unpaid	126	'
Solar energy rebate receivable	100	'
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:	'	'
Interest paid	397	405
Income taxes paid	$4,330	$3,618

Description_of_Business

Description of Business	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Description of Business	'
	(1) Description of Business
	Business
	Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (the “Company”) is a leading sporting goods retailer in the western United States, operating 425 stores in 12 states as of March 30, 2014. The Company provides a full-line product offering in a traditional sporting goods store format that averages approximately 11,000 square feet. The Company’s product mix includes athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, as well as a broad selection of outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, winter and summer recreation and roller sports. The Company is a holding company that operates as one reportable segment through Big 5 Corp., its wholly-owned subsidiary, and Big 5 Services Corp., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Big 5 Corp. Big 5 Services Corp. provides a centralized operation for the issuance and administration of gift cards.
	The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (“Interim Financial Statements”) of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these Interim Financial Statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. These Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2013 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, the Interim Financial Statements included herein contain all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
	The operating results and cash flows of the interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or the full year.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Consolidation
	The accompanying Interim Financial Statements include the accounts of Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, Big 5 Corp. and Big 5 Services Corp. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Reporting Period
	The Company follows the concept of a 52-53 week fiscal year, which ends on the Sunday nearest December 31. Fiscal year 2014 is comprised of 52 weeks and ends on December 28, 2014. Fiscal year 2013 was comprised of 52 weeks and ended on December 29, 2013. The fiscal interim periods in fiscal 2014 and 2013 are each comprised of 13 weeks.
	Recently Issued Accounting Updates
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360)—Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which includes amendments that change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations and require additional disclosures about discontinued operations. Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations that have, or will have, a major effect on the organization’s operations and financial results should be presented as discontinued operations. Additionally, ASU No. 2014-08 requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide financial statement users with more information about the assets, liabilities, income, and expenses of discontinued operations. The amendments in ASU No. 2014-08 will be applied prospectively to annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU No. 2014-08 in the first quarter of 2014, which did not have a material impact on the Company’s Interim Financial Statements.
	There have been no other recently issued accounting updates that had a material impact on the Company’s Interim Financial Statements.
	Use of Estimates
	Management has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Interim Financial Statements and reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period to prepare these Interim Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP. Certain items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying amount of merchandise inventories, property and equipment, and goodwill; valuation allowances for receivables, sales returns and deferred income tax assets; estimates related to gift card breakage and the valuation of share-based compensation awards; and obligations related to asset retirements, litigation, self-insurance liabilities and employee benefits. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company earns revenue by selling merchandise primarily through its retail stores. Revenue is recognized when merchandise is sold and delivered to the customer and is shown net of estimated returns during the relevant period. The allowance for sales returns is estimated based upon historical experience.
	Cash received from the sale of gift cards is recorded as a liability, and revenue is recognized upon the redemption of the gift card or when it is determined that the likelihood of redemption is remote (“gift card breakage”) and no liability to relevant jurisdictions exists. The Company determines the gift card breakage rate based upon historical redemption patterns and recognizes gift card breakage on a straight-line basis over the estimated gift card redemption period (20 quarters as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2014). The Company recognized approximately $108,000 and $104,000 in gift card breakage revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The Company records sales tax collected from its customers on a net basis, and therefore excludes it from revenue as defined in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, Revenue Recognition.
	Share-Based Compensation
	The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. The Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period using the fair-value method for share option awards, nonvested share awards and nonvested share unit awards granted with service-only conditions. See Note 9 to the Interim Financial Statements for a further discussion on share-based compensation.
	Valuation of Merchandise Inventories, Net
	The Company’s merchandise inventories are made up of finished goods and are valued at the lower of cost or market using the weighted-average cost method that approximates the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Average cost includes the direct purchase price of merchandise inventory, net of certain vendor allowances and cash discounts, in-bound freight-related expense and allocated overhead expense associated with the Company’s distribution center.
	Management regularly reviews inventories and records valuation reserves for damaged and defective merchandise, merchandise items with slow-moving or obsolescence exposure and merchandise that has a carrying value that exceeds market value. Because of its merchandise mix, the Company has not historically experienced significant occurrences of obsolescence.
	Inventory shrinkage is accrued as a percentage of merchandise sales based on historical inventory shrinkage trends. The Company performs physical inventories of its stores at least once per year and cycle counts inventories at its distribution center throughout the year. The reserve for inventory shrinkage represents an estimate for inventory shrinkage for each store since the last physical inventory date through the reporting date.
	These reserves are estimates, which could vary significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from actual results if future economic conditions, consumer demand and competitive environments differ from expectations.
	Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
	Long-lived assets are reviewed for recoverability at the lowest level in which there are identifiable cash flows (“asset group”), usually at the store level. Each store typically requires investments of approximately $0.4 million in long-lived assets to be held and used, subject to recoverability testing. The carrying amount of an asset group is not considered recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset group. If the asset group is determined not to be recoverable, then an impairment charge will be recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value, determined using discounted cash flow valuation techniques, as defined in ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment.
	The Company determines the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the asset group by projecting future revenue, gross profit and operating expense for each store under consideration for impairment. The estimates of future cash flows involve management judgment and are based upon assumptions about expected future operating performance. Assumptions used in these forecasts are consistent with internal planning, and take into consideration, among other factors, the current economic environment and future expectations, competitive factors in the various markets and inflation. The actual cash flows could differ from management’s estimates due to changes in business conditions, operating performance and economic conditions.
	Leases and Deferred Rent
	The Company accounts for its leases under the provisions of ASC 840, Leases.
	The Company evaluates and classifies its leases as either operating or capital leases for financial reporting purposes. Operating lease commitments consist principally of leases for the Company’s retail store facilities, distribution center and corporate office. Capital lease obligations consist principally of leases for some of the Company’s distribution center delivery tractors, management information systems hardware and point-of-sale equipment for the Company’s stores.
	Certain of the leases for the Company’s retail store facilities provide for payments based on future sales volumes at the leased location, which are not measurable at the inception of the lease. These contingent rents are expensed as they accrue.
	Deferred rent represents the difference between rent paid and the amounts expensed for operating leases. Certain leases have scheduled rent increases, and certain leases include an initial period of free or reduced rent as an inducement to enter into the lease agreement (“rent holidays”). The Company recognizes rent expense for rent increases and rent holidays on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying leases, without regard to when rent payments are made. The calculation of straight-line rent is based on the “reasonably assured” lease term as defined in ASC 840 and may exceed the initial non-cancelable lease term.
	Landlord allowances for tenant improvements, or lease incentives, are recorded as deferred rent and amortized on a straight-line basis over the “reasonably assured” lease term as a component of rent expense.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	(3) Fair Value Measurements
	The carrying values of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate the fair values of these instruments due to their short-term nature. The carrying amount for borrowings under the revolving credit facility approximates fair value because of the variable market interest rate charged to the Company for these borrowings. When the Company recognizes impairment on certain of its underperforming stores, the carrying values of these stores are reduced to their estimated fair values.

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	(4) Accrued Expenses
	The major components of accrued expenses are as follows:
		March 30,		December 29,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Payroll and related expense	$	20,205	$	23,240
	Occupancy expense		8,960		9,392
	Sales tax		7,686		10,110
	Self-insurance liabilities		4,426		4,357
	Advertising		3,145		5,734
	Other		12,176		17,090
	Accrued expenses	$	56,598	$	69,923

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	(5) Long-Term Debt
	On October 18, 2010, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as administrative agent, and a syndicate of other lenders, which was amended on October 31, 2011 and December 19, 2013 (as so amended, the “Credit Agreement”). The maturity date of the Credit Agreement is December 19, 2018.
	The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with an aggregate committed availability of up to $140.0 million, which amount may be increased at the Company’s option up to a maximum of $165.0 million. The Company may also request additional increases in aggregate availability, up to a maximum of $200.0 million, in which case the existing lenders under the Credit Agreement will have the option to increase their commitments to accommodate the requested increase. If such existing lenders do not exercise that option, the Company may (with the consent of Wells Fargo, not to be unreasonably withheld) seek other lenders willing to provide such commitments. The Credit Facility includes a $50.0 million sublimit for issuances of letters of credit and a $20.0 million sublimit for swingline loans.
	The Company may borrow under the Credit Facility from time to time, provided the amounts outstanding will not exceed the lesser of the then aggregate availability (as discussed above) and the Borrowing Base (such lesser amount being referred to as the “Loan Cap”). The “Borrowing Base” generally is comprised of the sum, at the time of calculation, of (a) 90.00% of eligible credit card receivables; plus (b) the cost of eligible inventory (other than eligible in-transit inventory), net of inventory reserves, multiplied by 90.00% of the appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory (expressed as a percentage of the cost of eligible inventory); plus (c) the lesser of (i) the cost of eligible in-transit inventory, net of inventory reserves, multiplied by 90.00% of the appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible in-transit inventory (expressed as a percentage of the cost of eligible in-transit inventory), or (ii) $10.0 million, minus (d) certain reserves established by Wells Fargo in its role as the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion.
	Generally, the Company may designate specific borrowings under the Credit Facility as either base rate loans or LIBO rate loans. The applicable interest rate on the Company’s borrowings is a function of the daily average, over the preceding fiscal quarter, of the excess of the Loan Cap over amounts borrowed (such amount being referred to as the “Average Daily Excess Availability”).
	On October 31, 2011, the Company entered into a First Amendment to Credit Agreement (“First Amendment”) and amended certain provisions of the Credit Agreement. After the First Amendment, those loans designated as LIBO rate loans bore interest at a rate equal to the then applicable LIBO rate plus an applicable margin as shown in the table below. Those loans designated as base rate loans bore interest at a rate equal to the applicable margin for base rate loans (as shown below) plus the highest of (a) the Federal funds rate, as in effect from time to time, plus one-half of one percent (0.50%), (b) the LIBO rate, as adjusted to account for statutory reserves, plus one percent (1.00%), or (c) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Wells Fargo as its “prime rate.” The applicable margin for all loans was as set forth below as a function of Average Daily Excess Availability for the preceding fiscal quarter.
	Level	Average Daily Excess Availability	LIBO Rate			Base Rate
			Applicable			Applicable
			Margin			Margin
	I	Greater than or equal to $70,000,000		1.5	%		0.5	%
	II	Greater than or equal to $40,000,000		1.75	%		0.75	%
	III	Less than $40,000,000		2	%		1	%
	The First Amendment reduced the commitment fee assessed on the unused portion of the Credit Facility to 0.375% per annum.
	On December 19, 2013, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to Credit Agreement (“Second Amendment”) and amended certain provisions of the Credit Agreement. Following the Second Amendment, those loans designated as LIBO rate loans bear interest at a rate equal to the then applicable LIBO rate plus an applicable margin as shown in the table below. Those loans designated as base rate loans bear interest at a rate equal to the applicable margin for base rate loans (as shown below) plus the highest of (a) the Federal funds rate, as in effect from time to time, plus one-half of one percent (0.50%), (b) the LIBO rate, as adjusted to account for statutory reserves, plus one percent (1.00%), or (c) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Wells Fargo as its “prime rate.” The applicable margin for all loans is as set forth below as a function of Average Daily Excess Availability for the preceding fiscal quarter.
	Level	Average Daily Excess Availability	LIBO Rate			Base Rate
			Applicable			Applicable
			Margin			Margin
	I	Greater than or equal to $100,000,000		1.25	%		0.25	%
	II	Less than $100,000,000 but greater than or equal to $40,000,000		1.5	%		0.5	%
	III	Less than $40,000,000		1.75	%		0.75	%
	The Second Amendment further reduced the commitment fee assessed on the unused portion of the Credit Facility to 0.25% per annum, and reduced certain fees for letters of credit.
	Obligations under the Credit Facility are secured by a general lien and perfected security interest in substantially all of the Company’s assets. The Credit Agreement contains covenants that require the Company to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.0:1.0 in certain circumstances, and limit the ability to, among other things, incur liens, incur additional indebtedness, transfer or dispose of assets, change the nature of the business, guarantee obligations, pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase stock, and make advances, loans or investments. The Company may declare or pay cash dividends or repurchase stock only if, among other things, no default or event of default then exists or would arise from such dividend or repurchase of stock and, after giving effect to such dividend or repurchase, certain availability and/or fixed charge coverage ratio requirements are satisfied. The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, failure to pay when due principal amounts with respect to the Credit Facility, failure to pay any interest or other amounts under the Credit Facility for five days after becoming due, failure to comply with certain agreements or covenants contained in the Credit Agreement, failure to satisfy certain judgments against the Company, failure to pay when due (or any other default which does or may lead to the acceleration of) certain other material indebtedness in principal amount in excess of $5.0 million, and certain insolvency and bankruptcy events.
	The Company had long-term revolving credit borrowings of $54.2 million and $43.0 million as of March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively. Total remaining borrowing availability, after subtracting letters of credit, was $85.2 million and $96.1 million as of March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	(6) Income Taxes
	Under the asset and liability method prescribed under ASC 740, Income Taxes, the Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be realized or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The realizability of deferred tax assets is assessed throughout the year and a valuation allowance is recorded if necessary to reduce net deferred tax assets to the amount more likely than not to be realized. As of March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013, there was no valuation allowance as the deferred income tax assets were more likely than not to be realized.
	The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return and files tax returns in various state and local jurisdictions. The statutes of limitations for consolidated federal income tax returns are open for fiscal years 2010 and after, and state and local income tax returns are open for fiscal years 2009 and after.
	Effective January 2, 2013, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was enacted, which contained provisions that retroactively reinstated the work opportunity tax credit (“WOTC”) and the 15-year cost recovery life of qualified leasehold improvements from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. As a result of this legislation, the Company applied WOTC of approximately $0.3 million to its fiscal 2013 first quarter tax provision for amounts generated in 2012, resulting in a reduction to its estimated effective tax rate for the 2013 first quarter of 137 basis points. Also as a result of this legislation, the Company increased its 2012 federal depreciation deduction by approximately $2.8 million, which resulted in a reduction to deferred tax assets and income taxes payable by approximately $1.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.
	As of March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective income tax rate over the next 12 months. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expense. As of March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013, the Company had no accrued interest or penalties.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	(7) Earnings Per Share
	The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, which requires a dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, reduced by shares repurchased and held in treasury, during the period. Diluted earnings per share represents basic earnings per share adjusted to include the potentially dilutive effect of outstanding share option awards, nonvested share awards and nonvested share unit awards.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:
		13 Weeks Ended
		March 30, 2014		March 31, 2013
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	2,060	$	7,514
	Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:
	Basic		21,980		21,453
	Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents arising from share option, nonvested share and nonvested share unit awards		251		369
	Diluted		22,231		21,822
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.09	$	0.35
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.09	$	0.34
	The computation of diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013 does not include share option awards in the amounts of 601,308 and 813,521, respectively, that were outstanding and antidilutive (i.e., including such share option awards would result in higher earnings per share), since the exercise prices of these share option awards exceeded the average market price of the Company’s common shares.
	Additionally, the computation of diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 does not include nonvested share awards and nonvested share unit awards in the amount of 23,938 shares that were outstanding and antidilutive, since the grant date fair values of these nonvested share awards exceeded the average market price of the Company’s common shares. No nonvested share awards and nonvested share unit awards were antidilutive for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	(8) Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company was served on the following dates with the following nine complaints, each of which was brought as a purported class action on behalf of persons who made purchases at the Company’s stores in California using credit cards and were requested or required to provide personal identification information at the time of the transaction: (1) on February 22, 2011, a complaint filed in the California Superior Court in the County of Los Angeles, entitled Maria Eugenia Saenz Valiente v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, et al., Case No. BC455049; (2) on February 22, 2011, a complaint filed in the California Superior Court in the County of Los Angeles, entitled Scott Mossler v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, et al., Case No. BC455477; (3) on February 28, 2011, a complaint filed in the California Superior Court in the County of Los Angeles, entitled Yelena Matatova v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, et al., Case No. BC455459; (4) on March 8, 2011, a complaint filed in the California Superior Court in the County of Los Angeles, entitled Neal T. Wiener v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, et al., Case No. BC456300; (5) on March 22, 2011, a complaint filed in the California Superior Court in the County of San Francisco, entitled Donna Motta v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, et al., Case No. CGC-11-509228; (6) on March 30, 2011, a complaint filed in the California Superior Court in the County of Alameda, entitled Steve Holmes v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, et al., Case No. RG11563123; (7) on March 30, 2011, a complaint filed in the California Superior Court in the County of San Francisco, entitled Robin Nelson v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, et al., Case No. CGC-11-508829; (8) on April 8, 2011, a complaint filed in the California Superior Court in the County of San Joaquin, entitled Pamela B. Smith v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, et al., Case No. 39-2011-00261014-CU-BT-STK; and (9) on May 31, 2011, a complaint filed in the California Superior Court in the County of Los Angeles, entitled Deena Gabriel v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, et al., Case No. BC462213. On June 16, 2011, the Judicial Council of California issued an Order Assigning Coordination Trial Judge designating the California Superior Court in the County of Los Angeles as having jurisdiction to coordinate and to hear all nine of the cases as Case No. JCCP4667. On October 21, 2011, the plaintiffs collectively filed a Consolidated Amended Complaint, alleging violations of the California Civil Code, negligence, invasion of privacy and unlawful intrusion. The plaintiffs allege, among other things, that customers making purchases with credit cards at the Company’s stores in California were improperly requested to provide their zip code at the time of such purchases. The plaintiffs seek, on behalf of the class members, the following: statutory penalties; attorneys’ fees; expenses; restitution of property; disgorgement of profits; and injunctive relief. In an effort to negotiate a settlement of this litigation, the Company and plaintiffs engaged in Mandatory Settlement Conferences conducted by the court on February 6, 2013, February 19, 2013, April 2, 2013, September 12, 2013, and September 20, 2013, and also engaged in mediation conducted by a third party mediator on July 15, 2013. As a result of the foregoing, the parties agreed to settle the lawsuit. On March 23, 2014, the court granted preliminary approval of the settlement. The court has scheduled a hearing for October 1, 2014, to consider granting final approval of the settlement. Under the terms of the settlement, the Company agreed that class members who submit valid and timely claim forms will receive either a $25 gift card (with proof of purchase) or a $10 merchandise voucher (without proof of purchase). Additionally, the Company agreed to pay plaintiff’s attorneys’ fees and costs awarded by the court, enhancement payments to the class representatives and claims administrator’s fees. Under the settlement, if the total amount paid by the Company for the class payout, class representative enhancement payments and claims administrator’s fees is less than $1.0 million, then the Company will issue merchandise vouchers to a charity for the balance of the deficiency in the manner provided in the settlement agreement. The Company’s estimated total cost pursuant to this settlement is reflected in a legal settlement accrual recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The Company admitted no liability or wrongdoing with respect to the claims set forth in the lawsuit. Once final approval is granted, the settlement will constitute a full and complete settlement and release of all claims related to the lawsuit. Based on the terms of the settlement agreement, the Company currently believes that settlement of this litigation will not have a material negative impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition. However, if the settlement is not finally approved by the court, the Company intends to defend this litigation vigorously. If the settlement is not finally approved by the court and this litigation is settled or resolved unfavorably to the Company, this litigation and the costs of defending it could have a material negative impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.
	The Company is involved in various other claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

Sharebased_Compensation

Share-based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-based Compensation	'
	(9) Share-based Compensation
	At its discretion, the Company grants share option awards, nonvested share awards and nonvested share unit awards to certain employees, as defined by ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, under the Company’s 2007 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan, as amended and restated on June 14, 2011 (the “Plan”), and accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718. The Company recognized $0.5 million and $0.4 million in share-based compensation expense for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Share Option Awards
	Share option awards granted by the Company generally vest and become exercisable in four equal annual installments of 25% per year with a maximum life of ten years. The exercise price of share option awards is equal to the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company granted 2,500 share option awards. The weighted-average grant-date fair value per option for share option awards granted in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 was $7.33. No share option awards were granted in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.
	As of March 30, 2014, there was $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested share option awards granted. That expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.
	Nonvested Share Awards and Nonvested Share Unit Awards
	Nonvested share awards and nonvested share unit awards granted by the Company vest from the date of grant in four equal annual installments of 25% per year. Nonvested share awards are delivered to the recipient upon their vesting. With respect to nonvested share unit awards, vested shares will be delivered to the recipient on the tenth business day of January following the year in which the recipient’s service to the Company is terminated. The total fair value of nonvested share awards which vested during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013 was $2.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively. No nonvested share unit awards vested during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013.
	The Company granted 146,920 and 121,020 nonvested share awards in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share of the Company’s nonvested share awards granted in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013 was $15.27 and $15.32, respectively. In the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Company granted no nonvested share unit awards.
	The following table details the Company’s nonvested share awards activity for the 13 weeks ended March 30, 2014:
		Shares			Weighted-
					Average
					Grant-Date
					Fair Value
	Balance as of December 29, 2013		333,770		$	12.38
	Granted		146,920			15.27
	Vested		(131,615	)		12.64
	Forfeited		(280	)		15.32
	Balance as of March 30, 2014		348,795		$	13.5
	To satisfy employee minimum statutory tax withholding requirements for nonvested share awards that vest, the Company withholds and retires a portion of the vesting common shares, unless an employee elects to pay cash. In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company withheld 52,927 common shares with a total value of $0.8 million. This amount is presented as a cash outflow from financing activities in the accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
	As of March 30, 2014, there was $4.3 million and $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested share awards and nonvested share unit awards, respectively. That expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.0 years and 2.5 years for nonvested share awards and nonvested share unit awards, respectively.
	The weighted-average grant-date fair value of nonvested share awards and nonvested share unit awards is the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Event	'
	(10) Subsequent Event
	In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of outstanding common stock, which will be paid on June 13, 2014 to stockholders of record as of May 30, 2014.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Consolidation	'
	Consolidation
	The accompanying Interim Financial Statements include the accounts of Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, Big 5 Corp. and Big 5 Services Corp. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Reporting Period	'
	Reporting Period
	The Company follows the concept of a 52-53 week fiscal year, which ends on the Sunday nearest December 31. Fiscal year 2014 is comprised of 52 weeks and ends on December 28, 2014. Fiscal year 2013 was comprised of 52 weeks and ended on December 29, 2013. The fiscal interim periods in fiscal 2014 and 2013 are each comprised of 13 weeks.
Recently Issued Accounting Updates	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Updates
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360)—Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which includes amendments that change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations and require additional disclosures about discontinued operations. Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations that have, or will have, a major effect on the organization’s operations and financial results should be presented as discontinued operations. Additionally, ASU No. 2014-08 requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide financial statement users with more information about the assets, liabilities, income, and expenses of discontinued operations. The amendments in ASU No. 2014-08 will be applied prospectively to annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU No. 2014-08 in the first quarter of 2014, which did not have a material impact on the Company’s Interim Financial Statements.
	There have been no other recently issued accounting updates that had a material impact on the Company’s Interim Financial Statements.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	Management has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Interim Financial Statements and reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period to prepare these Interim Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP. Certain items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying amount of merchandise inventories, property and equipment, and goodwill; valuation allowances for receivables, sales returns and deferred income tax assets; estimates related to gift card breakage and the valuation of share-based compensation awards; and obligations related to asset retirements, litigation, self-insurance liabilities and employee benefits. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company earns revenue by selling merchandise primarily through its retail stores. Revenue is recognized when merchandise is sold and delivered to the customer and is shown net of estimated returns during the relevant period. The allowance for sales returns is estimated based upon historical experience.
	Cash received from the sale of gift cards is recorded as a liability, and revenue is recognized upon the redemption of the gift card or when it is determined that the likelihood of redemption is remote (“gift card breakage”) and no liability to relevant jurisdictions exists. The Company determines the gift card breakage rate based upon historical redemption patterns and recognizes gift card breakage on a straight-line basis over the estimated gift card redemption period (20 quarters as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2014). The Company recognized approximately $108,000 and $104,000 in gift card breakage revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The Company records sales tax collected from its customers on a net basis, and therefore excludes it from revenue as defined in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, Revenue Recognition.
Share-Based Compensation	'
	Share-Based Compensation
	The Company accounts for its share-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. The Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period using the fair-value method for share option awards, nonvested share awards and nonvested share unit awards granted with service-only conditions. See Note 9 to the Interim Financial Statements for a further discussion on share-based compensation.
Valuation of Merchandise Inventories, Net	'
	Valuation of Merchandise Inventories, Net
	The Company’s merchandise inventories are made up of finished goods and are valued at the lower of cost or market using the weighted-average cost method that approximates the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Average cost includes the direct purchase price of merchandise inventory, net of certain vendor allowances and cash discounts, in-bound freight-related expense and allocated overhead expense associated with the Company’s distribution center.
	Management regularly reviews inventories and records valuation reserves for damaged and defective merchandise, merchandise items with slow-moving or obsolescence exposure and merchandise that has a carrying value that exceeds market value. Because of its merchandise mix, the Company has not historically experienced significant occurrences of obsolescence.
	Inventory shrinkage is accrued as a percentage of merchandise sales based on historical inventory shrinkage trends. The Company performs physical inventories of its stores at least once per year and cycle counts inventories at its distribution center throughout the year. The reserve for inventory shrinkage represents an estimate for inventory shrinkage for each store since the last physical inventory date through the reporting date.
	These reserves are estimates, which could vary significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from actual results if future economic conditions, consumer demand and competitive environments differ from expectations.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets	'
	Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
	Long-lived assets are reviewed for recoverability at the lowest level in which there are identifiable cash flows (“asset group”), usually at the store level. Each store typically requires investments of approximately $0.4 million in long-lived assets to be held and used, subject to recoverability testing. The carrying amount of an asset group is not considered recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset group. If the asset group is determined not to be recoverable, then an impairment charge will be recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value, determined using discounted cash flow valuation techniques, as defined in ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment.
	The Company determines the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the asset group by projecting future revenue, gross profit and operating expense for each store under consideration for impairment. The estimates of future cash flows involve management judgment and are based upon assumptions about expected future operating performance. Assumptions used in these forecasts are consistent with internal planning, and take into consideration, among other factors, the current economic environment and future expectations, competitive factors in the various markets and inflation. The actual cash flows could differ from management’s estimates due to changes in business conditions, operating performance and economic conditions.
Leases and Deferred Rent	'
	Leases and Deferred Rent
	The Company accounts for its leases under the provisions of ASC 840, Leases.
	The Company evaluates and classifies its leases as either operating or capital leases for financial reporting purposes. Operating lease commitments consist principally of leases for the Company’s retail store facilities, distribution center and corporate office. Capital lease obligations consist principally of leases for some of the Company’s distribution center delivery tractors, management information systems hardware and point-of-sale equipment for the Company’s stores.
	Certain of the leases for the Company’s retail store facilities provide for payments based on future sales volumes at the leased location, which are not measurable at the inception of the lease. These contingent rents are expensed as they accrue.
	Deferred rent represents the difference between rent paid and the amounts expensed for operating leases. Certain leases have scheduled rent increases, and certain leases include an initial period of free or reduced rent as an inducement to enter into the lease agreement (“rent holidays”). The Company recognizes rent expense for rent increases and rent holidays on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying leases, without regard to when rent payments are made. The calculation of straight-line rent is based on the “reasonably assured” lease term as defined in ASC 840 and may exceed the initial non-cancelable lease term.
	Landlord allowances for tenant improvements, or lease incentives, are recorded as deferred rent and amortized on a straight-line basis over the “reasonably assured” lease term as a component of rent expense.

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]	'
Summary of Accrued Expenses	'
	The major components of accrued expenses are as follows:
		March 30,		December 29,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Payroll and related expense	$	20,205	$	23,240
	Occupancy expense		8,960		9,392
	Sales tax		7,686		10,110
	Self-insurance liabilities		4,426		4,357
	Advertising		3,145		5,734
	Other		12,176		17,090
	Accrued expenses	$	56,598	$	69,923

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
First Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member]	'
Average Daily Excess Availability for Preceding Fiscal Quarter	'
	The applicable margin for all loans was as set forth below as a function of Average Daily Excess Availability for the preceding fiscal quarter.
	Level	Average Daily Excess Availability	LIBO Rate			Base Rate
			Applicable			Applicable
			Margin			Margin
	I	Greater than or equal to $70,000,000		1.5	%		0.5	%
	II	Greater than or equal to $40,000,000		1.75	%		0.75	%
	III	Less than $40,000,000		2	%		1	%
Second Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member]	'
Average Daily Excess Availability for Preceding Fiscal Quarter	'
	The applicable margin for all loans is as set forth below as a function of Average Daily Excess Availability for the preceding fiscal quarter.
	Level	Average Daily Excess Availability	LIBO Rate			Base Rate
			Applicable			Applicable
			Margin			Margin
	I	Greater than or equal to $100,000,000		1.25	%		0.25	%
	II	Less than $100,000,000 but greater than or equal to $40,000,000		1.5	%		0.5	%
	III	Less than $40,000,000		1.75	%		0.75	%

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:
		13 Weeks Ended
		March 30, 2014		March 31, 2013
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	2,060	$	7,514
	Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:
	Basic		21,980		21,453
	Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents arising from share option, nonvested share and nonvested share unit awards		251		369
	Diluted		22,231		21,822
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.09	$	0.35
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.09	$	0.34

Sharebased_Compensation_Tables

Share-based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Summary of Nonvested Share Awards Activity	'
	The following table details the Company’s nonvested share awards activity for the 13 weeks ended March 30, 2014:
		Shares			Weighted-
					Average
					Grant-Date
					Fair Value
	Balance as of December 29, 2013		333,770		$	12.38
	Granted		146,920			15.27
	Vested		(131,615	)		12.64
	Forfeited		(280	)		15.32
	Balance as of March 30, 2014		348,795		$	13.5

Description_of_Business_Additi

Description of Business - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
	Segment
	Store
	sqft
	State
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Number of operating stores	425
Number of states in which store operates	12
Area of traditional sporting goods store	11,000
Number of reportable segments	1

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
	Quarters
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'
Reporting period, minimum	'364 days	'
Reporting period, maximum	'371 days	'
Interim reporting periods	'91 days	'91 days
Recognized gift card breakage revenue	$108,000	$104,000
Estimated gift card redemption period	20	'
Long-lived assets to be held and used	$400,000	'

Accrued_Expenses_Summary_of_Ac

Accrued Expenses - Summary of Accrued Expenses (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]	'	'
Payroll and related expense	$20,205	$23,240
Occupancy expense	8,960	9,392
Sales tax	7,686	10,110
Self-insurance liabilities	4,426	4,357
Advertising	3,145	5,734
Other	12,176	17,090
Accrued expenses	$56,598	$69,923

LongTerm_Debt_Additional_Infor

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Credit Agreement description	'On October 18, 2010, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("Wells Fargo"), as administrative agent, and a syndicate of other lenders, which was amended on October 31, 2011 and December 19, 2013 (as so amended, the "Credit Agreement").	'
Revolving credit facility	$140,000,000	'
First tier of increase to the borrowing capacity	165,000,000	'
Maximum limit of credit facility	200,000,000	'
Sublimit for issuances of letters of credit	50,000,000	'
Sublimit for swingline loans	20,000,000	'
Percentage of eligible credit card accounts receivable	90.00%	'
Percentage of the value of eligible inventory	90.00%	'
Percentage of the value of eligible in-transit inventory	90.00%	'
Eligible in-transit inventory threshold	10,000,000	'
Debt instrument, covenant description	'Obligations under the Credit Facility are secured by a general lien and perfected security interest in substantially all of the Company's assets. The Credit Agreement contains covenants that require the Company to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.01.0 in certain circumstances, and limit the ability	'
Fixed charge coverage ratio	1	'
Events of default, description	'The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, failure to pay when due principal amounts with respect to the Credit Facility, failure to pay any interest or other amounts under the Credit Facility for five days after becoming due, failure to comply with certain agreements or covenants contained in the Credit Agreement, failure to satisfy certain judgments against the Company, failure to pay when due (or any other default which does or may lead to the acceleration of) certain other material indebtedness in principal amount in excess of $5.0 million, and certain insolvency and bankruptcy events.	'
Line of Credit Facility default debt minimum amount	5,000,000	'
Long-term borrowings	54,219,000	43,018,000
Remaining borrowing availability	85,200,000	96,100,000
Revolving Credit Borrowings [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term borrowings	$54,200,000	$43,000,000
First Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Credit agreement amendment date	31-Oct-11	'
Interest rate, description	'The applicable margin for base rate loans (as shown below) plus the highest of (a) the Federal funds rate, as in effect from time to time, plus one-half of one percent (0.50%), (b) the LIBO rate, as adjusted to account for statutory reserves, plus one percent (1.00%), or (c) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Wells Fargo as its "prime rate."	'
Commitment fee assessed	0.38%	'
First Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member] | Federal Funds Rate [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Applicable margin in addition to variable rate	0.50%	'
First Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member] | LIBO Rate [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Applicable margin in addition to variable rate	1.00%	'
Second Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Credit agreement amendment date	19-Dec-13	'
Maturity date of Credit Agreement	19-Dec-18	'
Interest rate, description	'The highest of (a) the Federal funds rate, as in effect from time to time, plus one-half of one percent (0.50%), (b) the LIBO rate, as adjusted to account for statutory reserves, plus one percent (1.00%), or (c) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Wells Fargo as its "prime rate."	'
Commitment fee assessed	0.25%	'
Second Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member] | Federal Funds Rate [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Applicable margin in addition to variable rate	0.50%	'
Second Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member] | LIBO Rate [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Applicable margin in addition to variable rate	1.00%	'

LongTerm_Debt_Average_Daily_Ex

Long-Term Debt - Average Daily Excess Availability for Preceding Fiscal Quarter (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
First Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member] | Level I [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Average Daily Excess Availability	'Greater than or equal to $70,000,000
LIBO Rate Applicable Margin	1.50%
Base Rate Applicable Margin	0.50%
First Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member] | Level II [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Average Daily Excess Availability	'Greater than or equal to $40,000,000
LIBO Rate Applicable Margin	1.75%
Base Rate Applicable Margin	0.75%
First Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member] | Level III [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Average Daily Excess Availability	'Less than $40,000,000
LIBO Rate Applicable Margin	2.00%
Base Rate Applicable Margin	1.00%
Second Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member] | Level I [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Average Daily Excess Availability	'Greater than or equal to $100,000,000
LIBO Rate Applicable Margin	1.25%
Base Rate Applicable Margin	0.25%
Second Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member] | Level II [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Average Daily Excess Availability	'Less than $100,000,000 but greater than or equal to $40,000,000
LIBO Rate Applicable Margin	1.50%
Base Rate Applicable Margin	0.50%
Second Amendment to Credit Agreement [Member] | Level III [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Average Daily Excess Availability	'Less than $40,000,000
LIBO Rate Applicable Margin	1.75%
Base Rate Applicable Margin	0.75%

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013
		BasisPoint
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance	$0	'	$0
Consolidated federal income tax returns in period	'Fiscal years 2010 and after	'	'
State and local income tax returns in period	'Fiscal years 2009 and after	'	'
Expected WOTC	'	300,000	'
Reduction to estimated effective tax rate	'	137	'
Change in federal depreciation deduction	'	2,800,000	'
Reclassification reducing deferred tax assets and income taxes payable	'	1,100,000	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	0	'	0
Unrecognized tax benefits, period	'over the next 12 months	'	'
Accrued interest or penalties	$0	'	$0
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'
Cost recovery life of qualified leasehold improvements	'15 years	'	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'
Net income	$2,060	$7,514
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:	'	'
Basic	21,980	21,453
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents arising from share option, nonvested share and nonvested share unit awards	251	369
Diluted	22,231	21,822
Basic earnings per share	$0.09	$0.35
Diluted earnings per share	$0.09	$0.34

Earnings_Per_Share_Additional_

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share Option Awards [Member]	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding and antidilutive awards	601,308	813,521
Nonvested Share Awards and Nonvested Share Unit Awards [Member]	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding and antidilutive awards	0	23,938

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
	Complaints
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Number of complaints	9
Gift card value	$25
Merchandise voucher value	10
Settlement amount	$1,000,000

Sharebased_Compensation_Additi

Share-based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	$500,000	$400,000
Shares withheld for tax requirements	52,927	'
Tax withholding payments for share-based compensation	809,000	641,000
Share Option Awards [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Vesting rights (as percentage)	25.00%	'
Maximum expiration period of share-based payment awards granted	'10 years	'
Granted shares	0	2,500
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share	$0	$7.33
Unrecognized compensation expense	300,000	'
Weighted-average period of recognition	'2 years 2 months 12 days	'
Nonvested Share Awards [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Vesting rights (as percentage)	25.00%	'
Weighted-average period of recognition	'3 years	'
Fair value of nonvested share awards	2,000,000	1,600,000
Granted shares	146,920	121,020
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share	$15.27	$15.32
Unrecognized compensation expenses	4,300,000	'
Nonvested Share Unit Awards [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-average period of recognition	'2 years 6 months	'
Vested, share units	0	0
Granted shares, units	0	0
Unrecognized compensation expenses	$300,000	'

Sharebased_Compensation_Summar

Share-based Compensation - Summary of Nonvested Share Awards Activity (Detail) (Nonvested Share Awards [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Nonvested Share Awards [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Nonvested Shares, beginning balance	333,770	'
Granted, Shares	146,920	121,020
Vested, Shares	-131,615	'
Forfeited, Shares	-280	'
Nonvested Shares, ending balance	348,795	'
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$12.38	'
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted	$15.27	'
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested	$12.64	'
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$15.32	'
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Ending Balance	$13.50	'

Subsequent_Event_Additional_In

Subsequent Event - Additional Information (Detail) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Subsequent Event [Member]	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Dividend per share	$0.10
Dividend declared per share, payable date	13-Jun-14
Dividend declared per share, record date	30-May-14