Neiman Marcus 10-K 22 Sep 15 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Sep. 22, 2015
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Entity Central Index Key	1,358,651
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-01
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Aug. 1, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		0
Membership Interest Description	The registrant is privately held. There is no trading in the registrant's membership units and therefore an aggregate market value based on the registrant's membership units is not determinable.
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	No
Entity Public Float	$ 0

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 72,974	$ 196,476
Merchandise inventories	1,154,844	1,069,632
Deferred income taxes	30,714	39,049
Other current assets	126,169	104,617
Total current assets	1,384,701	1,409,774
Property and equipment, net	1,477,886	1,390,266
Favorable lease commitments, net	1,040,440	1,094,767
Other definite-lived intangible assets, net	521,275	587,519
Tradenames	2,036,847	1,970,698
Goodwill	2,272,483	2,148,627
Other assets	142,130	160,075
Total assets	8,875,762	8,761,726
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	342,999	375,085
Accrued liabilities	465,402	452,172
Current portion of long-term debt	29,426	29,426
Total current liabilities	837,827	856,683
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	4,681,309	4,580,521
Deferred income taxes	1,471,091	1,540,076
Deferred real estate credits	45,772	4,460
Other long-term liabilities	426,019	347,392
Total long-term liabilities	6,624,191	6,472,449
Membership unit (1 unit issued and outstanding at August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014)	0	0
Members' Capital	1,584,106	1,584,106
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(51,228)	(17,429)
Accumulated deficit	(119,134)	(134,083)
Total member equity	1,413,744	1,432,594
Total liabilities and member equity	$ 8,875,762	$ 8,761,726

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - shares	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Membership units issued (shares)	1	1
Membership units outstanding (shares)	1	1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Revenues		$ 3,710,193	$ 5,095,087
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)		2,562,988	3,305,478
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation)		835,006	1,162,075
Income from credit card program		(40,672)	(52,769)
Depreciation expense		113,334	185,550
Amortization of intangible assets		108,052	82,953
Amortization of favorable lease commitments		40,574	54,327
Other expenses		82,080	39,474
Operating earnings		8,831	317,999
Interest expense, net		232,739	289,923
Earnings (loss) before income taxes		(223,908)	28,076
Income tax expense (benefit)		(89,825)	13,127
Net earnings (loss)		$ (134,083)	$ 14,949
Predecessor
Revenues	$ 1,129,138			$ 4,648,249
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)	685,408			2,995,363
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation)	266,388			1,047,796
Income from credit card program	(14,653)			(53,373)
Depreciation expense	34,239			141,515
Amortization of intangible assets	7,251			29,559
Amortization of favorable lease commitments	4,469			17,877
Other expenses	113,900			23,125
Operating earnings	32,136			446,387
Interest expense, net	37,315			168,955
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(5,179)			277,432
Income tax expense (benefit)	7,919			113,733
Net earnings (loss)	$ (13,098)			$ 163,699

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) EARNINGS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Net earnings (loss)	$ (32,882)	$ 19,820	$ 27,815	$ 196	$ (42,056)	$ (8,004)	$ (84,023)		$ (134,083)	$ 14,949	$ (147,181)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax									0	(16,886)
Change in unrealized loss on financial instruments, net of tax									(954)	(1,872)
Reclassification of realized loss on financial instruments to earnings, net of tax									0	0
Change in unrealized loss on unfunded benefit obligations, net of tax									(16,475)	(15,041)
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax									(17,429)	(33,799)
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)									$ (151,512)	$ (18,850)
Predecessor
Net earnings (loss)								$ (13,098)				$ 163,699
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax								0				0
Change in unrealized loss on financial instruments, net of tax								610				(513)
Reclassification of realized loss on financial instruments to earnings, net of tax								224				2,106
Change in unrealized loss on unfunded benefit obligations, net of tax								490				39,670
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax								1,324				41,263
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)								$ (11,774)				$ 204,962

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
CASH FLOWS-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)		$ (134,083)	$ 14,949
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense		279,077	347,390
Loss on debt extinguishment		7,882	0
Deferred income taxes		(117,874)	(69,736)
Non-cash charges related to acquisitions		145,062	13,994
Other		8,544	2,791
Net cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities		188,608	309,388
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding net assets acquired:
Merchandise inventories		88,832	(52,641)
Other current assets		74,480	(17,314)
Other assets		2,554	(7,415)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(57,638)	(45,756)
Deferred real estate credits		3,172	42,123
Payment of deferred compensation in connection with the Acquisition		(16,623)	0
Funding of defined benefit pension plan		0	0
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities		283,385	228,385
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures		(138,007)	(270,468)
Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer		35,000	0
Net cash used for investing activities		(3,491,592)	(452,195)
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility		170,000	530,000
Repayment of borrowings under senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility		(170,000)	(400,000)
Borrowings under senior secured term loan facility		2,950,000	0
Repayment of borrowings under senior secured term loan facility		(22,089)	(29,427)
Repayment of borrowings under senior subordinated notes		0	0
Debt issuance costs paid		(178,606)	(265)
Cash equity contributions		1,557,350	0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		3,288,559	100,308
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Increase (decrease) during the period		80,352	(123,502)
Beginning balance		116,124	196,476
Ending balance	$ 116,124	196,476	72,974
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest		159,335	267,368
Income taxes		(6,769)	85,203
Non-cash activities:
Equity contribution from management		26,756	0
Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility		0	0
Repayment of borrowings under senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility		(145,000)	0
Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under senior secured term loan facility		0	0
Repayment of borrowings under senior secured term loan facility		(2,433,096)	0
Cash Pay Notes
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes		960,000	0
PIK Toggle Notes
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes		600,000	0
Predecessor
CASH FLOWS-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)	(13,098)			$ 163,699
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	48,425			197,355
Loss on debt extinguishment	0			15,597
Deferred income taxes	(6,326)			(19,439)
Non-cash charges related to acquisitions	0			0
Other	6,525			18,758
Net cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities	35,526			375,970
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding net assets acquired:
Merchandise inventories	(142,417)			(79,022)
Other current assets	12,111			27,664
Other assets	(1,484)			2,495
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	107,091			42,604
Deferred real estate credits	1,484			4,697
Payment of deferred compensation in connection with the Acquisition	0			0
Funding of defined benefit pension plan	0			(25,049)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	12,311			349,359
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(35,959)			(146,505)
Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer	0			(10,000)
Net cash used for investing activities	(35,959)			(156,505)
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility	0			0
Repayment of borrowings under senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility	0			0
Borrowings under senior secured term loan facility	0			0
Repayment of borrowings under senior secured term loan facility	0			0
Repayment of borrowings under senior subordinated notes	0			(510,668)
Debt issuance costs paid	0			(9,763)
Cash equity contributions	0			0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	3,096			(105,431)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Increase (decrease) during the period	(20,552)			87,423
Beginning balance	136,676	116,124		49,253
Ending balance	116,124			136,676
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest	40,789			153,131
Income taxes	7,544			111,085
Non-cash activities:
Equity contribution from management	0			0
Predecessor | Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility	130,000			100,000
Repayment of borrowings under senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility	0			(185,000)
Predecessor | Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under senior secured term loan facility	0			500,000
Repayment of borrowings under senior secured term loan facility	(126,904)			0
Predecessor | Cash Pay Notes
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes	0			0
Predecessor | PIK Toggle Notes
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes	0			0
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business		(3,388,585)	0
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC | Predecessor
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business	0			0
MyTheresa
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business		0	(181,727)
Non-cash activities:
Contingent earn-out obligation incurred in connection with acquisition of MyTheresa		$ 0	$ 50,043
MyTheresa | Predecessor
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business	0			0
Non-cash activities:
Contingent earn-out obligation incurred in connection with acquisition of MyTheresa	$ 0			$ 0

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS'/ MEMBER EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)	Retained earnings (deficit)	Member capital
Beginning balance (Predecessor) at Jul. 28, 2012	$ 615,543	$ 10	$ 995,300	$ (148,792)	$ (230,975)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders'/Member Equity
Stock-based compensation expense | Predecessor	9,710		9,710
Stock option exercises and other | Predecessor	823		823
Net earnings (loss) | Predecessor	163,699				163,699
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $5,024 | Predecessor	0
Adjustments for fluctuations in fair market value of financial instruments, net of tax of $333, $(396), $616 and $1,204 for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2013, thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013, thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 and fiscal year ended August 1, 2015 | Predecessor	(513)			(513)
Reclassification to earnings, net of tax of $(1,369) and $(145) for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2013 and thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 | Predecessor	2,106			2,106
Change in unfunded benefit obligations, net of tax of $(25,792), $(319), $10,623 and $9,696 for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2013, thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013, thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 and fiscal year ended August 1, 2015 | Predecessor	39,670			39,670
Total comprehensive earnings (loss) | Predecessor	204,962
Ending balance (Predecessor) at Aug. 03, 2013	831,038	10	1,005,833	(107,529)	(67,276)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders'/Member Equity
Stock-based compensation expense | Predecessor	2,548		2,548
Stock option exercises and other | Predecessor	125		125
Net earnings (loss) | Predecessor	(13,098)				(13,098)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $5,024 | Predecessor	0
Adjustments for fluctuations in fair market value of financial instruments, net of tax of $333, $(396), $616 and $1,204 for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2013, thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013, thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 and fiscal year ended August 1, 2015 | Predecessor	610			610
Reclassification to earnings, net of tax of $(1,369) and $(145) for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2013 and thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 | Predecessor	224			224
Change in unfunded benefit obligations, net of tax of $(25,792), $(319), $10,623 and $9,696 for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2013, thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013, thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 and fiscal year ended August 1, 2015 | Predecessor	490			490
Total comprehensive earnings (loss) | Predecessor	(11,774)
Ending balance (Predecessor) at Nov. 02, 2013	821,937	10	1,008,506	(106,205)	(80,374)
Beginning balance (Predecessor) at Aug. 03, 2013	831,038	10	1,005,833	(107,529)	(67,276)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders'/Member Equity
Net earnings (loss)	(147,181)
Ending balance at Aug. 02, 2014	1,432,594			(17,429)	(134,083)	$ 1,584,106
Beginning balance (Predecessor) at Nov. 02, 2013	821,937	$ 10	1,008,506	(106,205)	(80,374)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders'/Member Equity
Equity contributions	1,584,106		$ 1,584,106
Net earnings (loss)	(134,083)				(134,083)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $5,024	0
Adjustments for fluctuations in fair market value of financial instruments, net of tax of $333, $(396), $616 and $1,204 for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2013, thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013, thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 and fiscal year ended August 1, 2015	(954)			(954)
Reclassification to earnings, net of tax of $(1,369) and $(145) for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2013 and thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013	0
Change in unfunded benefit obligations, net of tax of $(25,792), $(319), $10,623 and $9,696 for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2013, thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013, thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 and fiscal year ended August 1, 2015	(16,475)			(16,475)
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)	(151,512)
Ending balance at Aug. 02, 2014	1,432,594			(17,429)	(134,083)	1,584,106
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders'/Member Equity
Net earnings (loss)	14,949				14,949
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $5,024	(16,886)			(16,886)
Adjustments for fluctuations in fair market value of financial instruments, net of tax of $333, $(396), $616 and $1,204 for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2013, thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013, thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 and fiscal year ended August 1, 2015	(1,872)			(1,872)
Reclassification to earnings, net of tax of $(1,369) and $(145) for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2013 and thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013	0
Change in unfunded benefit obligations, net of tax of $(25,792), $(319), $10,623 and $9,696 for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2013, thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013, thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 and fiscal year ended August 1, 2015	(15,041)			(15,041)
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)	(18,850)
Ending balance at Aug. 01, 2015	$ 1,413,744			$ (51,228)	$ (119,134)	$ 1,584,106

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STO8

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS'/ MEMBER EQUITY (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax			$ 5,024
Adjustments for fluctuations in fair market value of financial instruments, tax		$ 616	1,204
Change in unfunded benefit obligations, tax		$ 10,623	$ 9,696
Predecessor
Adjustments for fluctuations in fair market value of financial instruments, tax	$ (396)			$ 333
Reclassification to earnings, tax	(145)			(1,369)
Change in unfunded benefit obligations, tax	$ (319)			$ (25,792)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PRESENTATION Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC (the Company) is a luxury retailer conducting operations principally under the Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and MyTheresa brand names. References to “we,” “our” and “us” are used to refer to the Company or collectively to the Company and its subsidiaries, as appropriate to the context. On October 25, 2013, the Company merged with and into Mariposa Merger Sub LLC (Mariposa) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 9, 2013, by and among Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. (f/k/a NM Mariposa Holdings, Inc.) (Parent), Mariposa and the Company, with the Company surviving the merger (the Acquisition). As a result of the Acquisition and the Conversion (as defined below), the Company is now a direct subsidiary of Mariposa Intermediate Holdings LLC (Holdings), which in turn is a direct subsidiary of Parent. Parent is owned by entities affiliated with Ares Management, L.P. and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (together, the Sponsors) and certain co-investors. Previously, the Company was a subsidiary of Newton Holding, LLC, which was controlled by investment funds affiliated with TPG Global, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, TPG) and Warburg Pincus LLC (together with TPG, the Former Sponsors). On October 28, 2013, the Company and NMG (as defined below) each converted from a Delaware corporation to a Delaware limited liability company (the Conversion). The Company’s operations are conducted through its direct wholly owned subsidiary, The Neiman Marcus Group LLC (NMG). In October 2014, we acquired MyTheresa, a luxury retailer headquartered in Munich, Germany. The operations of MyTheresa are conducted primarily through the mytheresa.com global luxury website. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements are presented as “Predecessor” or “Successor” to indicate whether they relate to the period preceding the Acquisition or the period succeeding the Acquisition, respectively. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to July 31. Like many other retailers, we follow a 4-5-4 reporting calendar, which means that each fiscal quarter consists of thirteen weeks divided into periods of four weeks, five weeks and four weeks. This resulted in an extra week in fiscal year 2013 (the 53 rd week). All references to (i) fiscal year 2015 relate to the fifty-two weeks ended August 1, 2015 of the Successor, (ii) fiscal year 2014 relate to the fifty-two weeks ended August 2, 2014 (consisting of the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 of the Successor and the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 of the Predecessor) and (iii) fiscal year 2013 relate to the fifty-three weeks ended August 3, 2013 of the Predecessor. Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. ESTIMATES AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES We are required to make estimates and assumptions about future events in preparing our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of gain and loss contingencies at the date of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements. While we believe that our past estimates and assumptions have been materially accurate, the amounts currently estimated are subject to change if different assumptions as to the outcome of future events were made. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and predicate those estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. We make adjustments to our estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Since future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements. Purchase Accounting. We account for acquisitions in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations , whereby the purchase price paid to effect the acquisitions was allocated to state the acquired assets and liabilities at fair value. The Acquisition and the allocation of the purchase price were recorded for accounting purposes as of November 2, 2013, the end of our first quarter of fiscal year 2014. The MyTheresa acquisition and the allocation of the purchase price were recorded for accounting purposes as of November 1, 2014, the end of our first quarter of fiscal year 2015. In connection with the allocations of the purchase price, we made estimates of the fair values of our long-lived and intangible assets based upon assumptions related to the future cash flows, discount rates and asset lives utilizing currently available information, and in some cases, valuation results from independent valuation specialists, which resulted in increases in the carrying value of our property and equipment and inventory, the revaluation of intangible assets for our tradenames, customer lists and favorable lease commitments, the revaluation of our long-term benefit plan obligations and, with respect to the MyTheresa acquisition, the recording of our contingent earn-out obligation at estimated fair value, among other things. Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of cash on hand in our stores, deposits with banks and overnight investments with banks and financial institutions. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. Our cash management system provides for the reimbursement of all major bank disbursement accounts on a daily basis. Accounts payable includes outstanding checks not yet presented for payment of $57.3 million at August 1, 2015 and $45.6 million at August 2, 2014 . Merchandise Inventories and Cost of Goods Sold. We utilize the retail inventory method of accounting. Under the retail inventory method, the valuation of inventories at cost and the resulting gross margins are determined by applying a calculated cost-to-retail ratio, for various groupings of similar items, to the retail value of our inventories. The cost of the inventory reflected on the Consolidated Financial Statements is decreased by charges to cost of goods sold at average cost and the retail value of the inventory is lowered through the use of markdowns. Earnings are negatively impacted when merchandise is marked down. As we adjust the retail value of our inventories through the use of markdowns to reflect market conditions, our merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The areas requiring significant management judgment related to the valuation of our inventories include (i) setting the original retail value for the merchandise held for sale, (ii) recognizing merchandise for which the customer’s perception of value has declined and appropriately marking the retail value of the merchandise down to the perceived value and (iii) estimating the shrinkage that has occurred between physical inventory counts. These judgments and estimates, coupled with the averaging processes within the retail method can, under certain circumstances, produce varying financial results. Factors that can lead to different financial results include (i) determination of original retail values for merchandise held for sale, (ii) identification of declines in perceived value of inventories and processing the appropriate retail value markdowns and (iii) overly optimistic or conservative estimation of shrinkage. In prior years, we have not made material changes to our estimates of shrinkage or markdown requirements on inventories held as of the end of our fiscal years. Consistent with industry business practice, we receive allowances from certain of our vendors in support of the merchandise we purchase for resale. Certain allowances are received to reimburse us for markdowns taken or to support the gross margins that we earn in connection with the sales of the vendor’s merchandise. These allowances result in an increase to gross margin when we earn the allowances and they are approved by the vendor. Other allowances we receive represent reductions to the amounts we pay to acquire the merchandise. These allowances reduce the cost of the acquired merchandise and are recognized at the time the goods are sold. The amounts of vendor allowances we receive fluctuate based on the level of markdowns taken and did not have a significant impact on the year-over-year change in gross margin during fiscal years 2015, 2014 or 2013. We received vendor allowances of $94.8 million in fiscal year 2015, $88.5 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $5.0 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $90.2 million in fiscal year 2013 . We obtain certain merchandise, primarily precious jewelry, on a consignment basis to expand our product assortment. Consignment merchandise held by us with a cost basis of $399.0 million at August 1, 2015 and $376.8 million at August 2, 2014 is not reflected in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Cost of goods sold also includes delivery charges we pay to third party carriers and other costs related to the fulfillment of customer orders not delivered at the point-of-sale. Long-lived Assets. Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. In connection with the Acquisition, the cost basis of the acquired property and equipment was adjusted to its estimated fair value. For financial reporting purposes, we compute depreciation principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over five to 30 years while fixtures and equipment are depreciated over three to 15 years . Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the asset life or the lease term (which may include renewal periods when exercise of the renewal option is at our discretion and exercise of the renewal option is considered reasonably assured). Costs incurred for the development of internal computer software are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over three to ten years . We assess the recoverability of the carrying values of our store assets, consisting of property and equipment, customer lists and favorable lease commitments, annually and upon the occurrence of certain events. The recoverability assessment requires judgment and estimates of future store generated cash flows. Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization. Prior to the Acquisition, Predecessor definite-lived intangible assets, primarily customer lists, were amortized over their estimated useful lives, ranging from four to 24 years (weighted average life of 13 years from the October 6, 2005 acquisition by the Former Sponsors). Predecessor favorable lease commitments were amortized over the remaining lives of the leases, ranging from nine to 49 years (weighted average life of 33 years from the October 6, 2005 acquisition by the Former Sponsors). Subsequent to the Acquisition and the MyTheresa acquisition, Successor definite-lived intangible assets, which primarily consist of customer lists, are amortized using accelerated methods which reflect the pattern in which we receive the economic benefit of the asset, currently estimated at six to 16 years (weighted average life of 13 years from the respective acquisition dates). Successor favorable lease commitments are amortized straight-line over the remaining lives of the leases, ranging from two to 55 years (weighted average life of 30 years from the acquisition dates). Total amortization of all intangible assets recorded in connection with acquisitions for the next five fiscal years is currently estimated as follows (in thousands): 2016 $ 111,681 2017 105,701 2018 99,755 2019 96,631 2020 89,970 Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill. Indefinite-lived intangible assets, such as our Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and MyTheresa tradenames and goodwill, are not subject to amortization. Rather, we assess the recoverability of indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year and upon the occurrence of certain events. The recoverability assessment with respect to each of our indefinite-lived intangible assets requires us to estimate the fair value of the asset as of the assessment date. Such determination is made using discounted cash flow techniques (Level 3 determination of fair value). Significant inputs to the valuation model include: • future revenue, cash flow and/or profitability projections; • growth assumptions for future revenues as well as future gross margin rates, expense rates, capital expenditures and other estimates; • estimated market royalty rates that could be derived from the licensing of our tradenames to third parties to establish the cash flows accruing to the benefit of the Company as a result of our ownership of our tradenames; and • rates, based on our estimated weighted average cost of capital, used to discount the estimated cash flow projections to their present value (or estimated fair value). If the recorded carrying value of the tradename exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded to write the tradename down to its estimated fair value. The assessment of the recoverability of the goodwill associated with our Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Last Call and MyTheresa reporting units involves a two-step process. The first step requires the comparison of the estimated enterprise fair value of each of our reporting units to its recorded carrying value. We estimate the enterprise fair value based on discounted cash flow techniques (Level 3 determination of fair value). If the recorded carrying value of a reporting unit were to exceed its estimated enterprise fair value in the first step, a second step would be performed in which we would allocate the enterprise fair value to the fair value of the reporting unit’s net assets. The second step of the impairment testing process would require, among other things, the estimation of the fair values of substantially all of our tangible and intangible assets. Any enterprise fair value in excess of amounts allocated to such net assets would represent the implied fair value of goodwill for that reporting unit. If the recorded goodwill balance for a reporting unit were to exceed the implied fair value of goodwill, an impairment charge would be recorded to write goodwill down to its fair value. The impairment testing process related to our indefinite-lived intangible assets is subject to inherent uncertainties and subjectivity. The use of different assumptions, estimates or judgments with respect to the estimation of the projected future cash flows and the determination of the discount rate used to reduce such projected future cash flows to their net present value could materially increase or decrease any related impairment charge. We believe our estimates are appropriate based upon current market conditions and the best information available at the assessment date. However, future impairment charges could be required if we do not achieve our current revenue and profitability projections or the weighted average cost of capital increases. No impairment charges related to our tradenames and goodwill were recorded in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 or 2013 . Leases. We lease certain retail stores and office facilities. Stores we own are often subject to ground leases. The terms of our real estate leases, including renewal options, range from three to 130 years. Most leases provide for monthly fixed minimum rentals or contingent rentals based upon sales in excess of stated amounts and normally require us to pay real estate taxes, insurance, common area maintenance costs and other occupancy costs. For leases that contain predetermined, fixed calculations of minimum rentals, we recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We recognize contingent rent expenses when it is probable that the sales thresholds will be reached during the year. We receive allowances from developers related to the construction of our stores. We record these allowances as deferred real estate credits, which we recognize as a reduction of rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term beginning with the date the Company takes possession of the leased asset. We received construction allowances aggregating $34.7 million in fiscal year 2015, $5.7 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, none for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $7.2 million in fiscal year 2013 . Benefit Plans. We sponsor a defined benefit pension plan (Pension Plan), an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan (SERP Plan) which provides certain employees additional pension benefits and a postretirement plan providing eligible employees limited postretirement health care benefits (Postretirement Plan). In calculating our obligations and related expense, we make various assumptions and estimates, after consulting with outside actuaries and advisors. The annual determination of expense involves calculating the estimated total benefits ultimately payable to plan participants. We use the traditional unit credit method in recognizing pension liabilities. The Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan are valued annually as of the end of each fiscal year. As of the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, benefits offered to all employees under our Pension Plan and SERP Plan were frozen. Significant assumptions related to the calculation of our obligations include the discount rates used to calculate the present value of benefit obligations to be paid in the future, the expected long-term rate of return on assets held by the Pension Plan and the health care cost trend rate for the Postretirement Plan, as more fully described in Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. We review these assumptions annually based upon currently available information, including information provided by our actuaries. Our obligations related to our employee benefit plans are included in other long-term liabilities. Self-insurance and Other Employee Benefit Reserves. We use estimates in the determination of the required accruals for general liability, workers’ compensation and health insurance. We base these estimates upon an examination of historical trends, industry claims experience and independent actuarial estimates. Although we do not expect that we will ultimately pay claims significantly different from our estimates, self-insurance reserves could be affected if future claims experience differs significantly from our historical trends and assumptions. Derivative Financial Instruments. We enter into derivative financial instruments, primarily interest rate cap agreements, to hedge the variability of our cash flows related to a portion of our floating rate indebtedness. The derivative financial instruments are recorded at estimated fair value at each balance sheet date and included in assets or liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenues. Revenues include sales of merchandise and services and delivery and processing revenues related to merchandise sold. Revenues are recognized at the later of the point of sale or the delivery of goods to the customer. Revenues associated with gift cards are recognized at the time of redemption by the customer. Revenues exclude sales taxes collected from our customers. Delivery and processing revenues were $50.1 million in fiscal year 2015, $38.0 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $14.8 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $75.1 million in fiscal year 2013. Revenues are reduced when customers return goods previously purchased. We maintain reserves for anticipated sales returns primarily based on our historical trends related to returns by our customers. Our reserves for anticipated sales returns were $44.0 million at August 1, 2015 and $38.9 million at August 2, 2014 . Between 2005 and 2014, we created and maintained e‑commerce websites pursuant to contractual arrangements with certain designers. Pursuant to these arrangements, we purchased and maintained inventory from such designers that was showcased on their respective websites and bore all responsibilities related to the fulfillment of goods purchased on such websites. All of these contractual arrangements expired by the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2015 and were not renewed. Revenues generated from the operation of the designer websites were $4.7 million in fiscal year 2015, $70.0 million for the thirty‑nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $13.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $66.5 million in fiscal year 2013. Buying and Occupancy Costs. Our buying costs consist primarily of salaries and expenses incurred by our merchandising and buying operations. Occupancy costs primarily include rent, property taxes and operating costs of our retail, distribution and support facilities and exclude depreciation expense. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (excluding depreciation). Selling, general and administrative expenses are comprised principally of the costs related to employee compensation and benefits in the selling and administrative support areas and advertising and marketing costs. We receive allowances from certain merchandise vendors in connection with compensation programs for employees who sell the vendors’ merchandise. These allowances are netted against the related compensation expenses that we incur. Amounts received from vendors related to compensation programs were $76.4 million in fiscal year 2015, $55.4 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $18.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $72.2 million in fiscal year 2013 . Consistent with industry practice, we receive advertising allowances from certain of our merchandise vendors. Substantially all the advertising allowances we receive represent reimbursements of direct, specific and incremental costs that we incur to promote the vendor’s merchandise in connection with our various advertising programs, primarily catalogs and other print media. Advertising allowances fluctuate based on the level of advertising expenses incurred and are recorded as a reduction of our advertising costs when earned. Advertising allowances were approximately $55.0 million in fiscal year 2015, $31.4 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $20.0 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $55.0 million in fiscal year 2013 . We incur costs to advertise and promote the merchandise assortment offered through our store and online operations. We expense advertising costs for print media costs and promotional materials mailed to our customers at the time of mailing to the customer. We amortize the costs of print catalogs during the periods we expect to generate revenues from such catalogs, generally three to six months . We expense the costs incurred to produce the photographic content on our websites, as well as website design and web marketing costs, as incurred. Net marketing and advertising expenses were $165.7 million in fiscal year 2015, $109.7 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $34.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $126.9 million in fiscal year 2013 . Stock Compensation. At the date of grant, the stock option exercise price equals or exceeds the fair market value of Parent's common stock. Because Parent is privately held and there is no public market for its common stock, the fair market value of Parent's common stock is determined by the Board of Directors of Parent (the Parent Board) or the Compensation Committee, as applicable, at the time option grants are awarded. The estimation of the fair market value of Parent's common stock utilizes both discounted cash flow techniques and the review of market data and involves assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables. Significant inputs to the common stock valuation model include: • future revenue, cash flow and/or profitability projections; • growth assumptions for future revenues as well as future gross margin rates, expense rates, capital expenditures and other estimates; • rates, based on our estimated weighted average cost of capital, used to discount the estimated cash flow projections to their present value (or estimated fair value); • recent transactions and valuation multiples for publicly held companies deemed similar to Parent; • economic conditions and other factors deemed material to the valuation process; and • valuations of Parent performed by third parties. Income from Credit Card Program . We maintain a proprietary credit card program through which credit is extended to customers and have a related marketing and servicing alliance with affiliates of Capital One Financial Corporation (Capital One). Pursuant to our agreement with Capital One (the Program Agreement), Capital One currently offers credit cards and non-card payment plans under both the "Neiman Marcus" and "Bergdorf Goodman" brand names. Effective July 1, 2013, we amended and extended the Program Agreement to July 2020 (renewable thereafter for three -year terms), subject to early termination provisions. We receive payments from Capital One based on sales transacted on our proprietary credit cards. We may receive additional payments based on the profitability of the portfolio as determined under the Program Agreement depending on a number of factors including credit losses. In addition, we receive payments from Capital One for marketing and servicing activities we provide to Capital One. We recognize income from our credit card program when earned. Gift Cards. The gift cards sold to our customers have no stated expiration dates and, in some cases, are subject to actual and/or potential escheatment rights in various of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Unredeemed gift cards were $43.0 million at August 1, 2015 and $43.1 million at August 2, 2014 . We recognized gift card breakage of $1.4 million in fiscal year 2015, $1.3 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $0.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $1.9 million in fiscal year 2013 as a component of revenues. Loyalty Program. We maintain a customer loyalty program in which customers earn points for qualifying purchases. Upon reaching specified levels, points are redeemed for awards, primarily gift cards. The estimates of the costs associated with the loyalty program require us to make assumptions related to customer purchasing levels and redemption rates. At the time the qualifying sales giving rise to the loyalty program points are made, we defer the portion of the revenues on the qualifying sales transactions equal to the estimated retail value of the gift cards to be redeemed upon conversion of the earned points to gift cards. We record the deferral of revenues related to gift card awards under our loyalty program as a reduction of revenues. Income Taxes. We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. We are routinely under audit by federal, state or local authorities in the area of income taxes. We regularly evaluate the likelihood of realization of tax benefits derived from positions we have taken in various federal and state filings after consideration of all relevant facts, circumstances and available information. If we believe it is more likely than not that our position will be sustained, we recognize the benefit we believe is cumulatively greater than 50% likely to be realized. Foreign Currency. We translate the assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars using weighted average exchange rates during the year. We record these translation adjustments as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Segments. We believe that our customers have allocated a higher portion of their luxury spending to online retailing in recent years and that our customers increasingly expect a seamless shopping experience across our in-store and online channels, and we expect these trends to continue for the foreseeable future. As a result, we have made investments and redesigned processes to integrate our shopping experience across channels so that it is consistent with our customers' shopping preferences and expectations. In particular, we have invested and continue to invest in technology and systems that further our omni-channel retailing capabilities, and in fiscal year 2014, we realigned the management and merchandising responsibilities for our Neiman Marcus brand on an omni-channel basis. With the acceleration of omni-channel retailing and our past and ongoing investments in our omni-channel retail model, we believe the growth in our total comparable revenues and results of operations are the best measures of our ongoing performance. As a result, effective August 3, 2014, we began viewing and reporting our specialty retail stores and online operations as a single, omni-channel reporting segment. Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB) issued guidance to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The standard outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes the most recent revenue recognition guidance. This new guidance is effective for us no earlier than the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 using one of two retrospective application methods. We are currently evaluating which application method to adopt and the impact of adopting this new accounting guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We do not expect that any other recently issued accounting pronouncements will have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

THE ACQUISITION

THE ACQUISITION	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
The Acquisition	THE ACQUISITION The Acquisition was completed on October 25, 2013 and was financed by: • borrowings of $75.0 million under the senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (as amended, the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility); • borrowings of $2,950.0 million under the senior secured term loan facility (as amended, the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility and, together with the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility, the Senior Secured Credit Facilities); • issuance of $960.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.00% senior cash pay notes due 2021 (the Cash Pay Notes); • issuance of $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.75% / 9.50% senior PIK toggle notes due 2021 (the PIK Toggle Notes); and • $1,584.1 million of equity investments from Parent funded by direct and indirect equity investments from the Sponsors, certain co-investors and management. The Acquisition occurred simultaneously with: • the closing of the financing transactions and equity investments described previously; • the termination of the former $700.0 million senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility); and • the termination of the former $2,560.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility and, together with the Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility, the Former Senior Secured Credit Facilities). We accounted for the Acquisition in accordance with the provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations , whereby the purchase price paid to effect the Acquisition was allocated to state the acquired assets and liabilities at fair value. In connection with the allocation of the purchase price, we made estimates of the fair values of our long-lived and intangible assets based upon assumptions related to the future cash flows, discount rates and asset lives utilizing currently available information, and in some cases, valuation results from independent valuation specialists. As of August 2, 2014, we recorded purchase accounting adjustments to increase the carrying value of our property and equipment and inventory, to revalue intangible assets for our tradenames, customer lists and favorable lease commitments and to revalue our long-term benefit plan obligations, among other things. The purchase price was allocated as follows (in millions): Consideration payable to former equity holders (including $26.8 million management rollover) $ 3,382.7 Capitalized transaction costs 32.7 Total consideration paid to effect the Acquisition 3,415.4 Net assets acquired at historical cost 821.9 Adjustments to state acquired assets at fair value: (1) Increase carrying value of merchandise inventories $ 129.6 (2) Increase carrying value of property and equipment 457.7 (3) Revalue intangible assets: Tradenames 739.3 Other definite-lived intangible assets, primarily customer lists 492.1 Favorable lease commitments 799.8 (4) Change in carrying values of other assets and liabilities (67.0 ) (5) Write-off of historical deferred lease credits 102.3 (6) Write-off of historical debt issuance costs (31.3 ) (7) Write-off of historical goodwill (1,263.4 ) (8) Settlement of unvested Predecessor stock options (Note 14) 51.5 (9) Tax impact of valuation adjustments and other tax benefits (965.7 ) Total adjustments to state acquired assets at fair value 444.9 Net assets acquired at fair value 1,266.8 Excess purchase price related to the Acquisition recorded as goodwill $ 2,148.6 Pro Forma Financial Information. The following unaudited pro forma results of operations assume that the Acquisition occurred on July 29, 2012. This unaudited pro forma information should not be relied upon as necessarily being indicative of the historical results that would have been obtained if the Acquisition had actually occurred on that date, nor the results that may be obtained in the future. Fiscal years ended (in thousands) August 2, August 3, Revenues $ 4,839,331 $ 4,648,249 Net earnings (loss) 36,501 (118,315 ) Pro forma adjustments for fiscal year 2014 consist primarily of (i) the reversal of $162.7 million of transaction costs incurred in connection with the Acquisition, (ii) the reversal of the historical non-cash charges of $129.6 million to cost of goods sold related to the sale of our acquired inventories that were valued at their fair values as of the Acquisition date and (iii) reductions in depreciation and amortization charges aggregating $26.5 million , partially offset by (iv) interest expense of $29.8 million . Pro forma adjustments for fiscal year 2013 consist primarily of (i) depreciation and amortization charges aggregating $159.8 million , (ii) interest expense of $130.9 million and (iii) non-cash charges of $129.6 million to cost of goods sold related to the step-up in carrying value of our inventories as of the Acquisition date. MYTHERESA ACQUISITION In October 2014, we acquired MyTheresa, a luxury retailer headquartered in Munich, Germany. The operations of MyTheresa are conducted primarily through the mytheresa.com global luxury website. As of the time of the acquisition, the annual revenues of MyTheresa were approximately $130 million . The purchase price paid to acquire MyTheresa, net of cash acquired, was $181.7 million , which was financed through a combination of cash and debt. In addition, the MyTheresa purchase agreement contains contingent earn-out payments of up to €27.5 million per year for operating performance for each of calendar years 2015 and 2016. Acquired intangible assets and the contingent earn-out obligation at fair value are as follows: (in millions) Acquisition Fair Value Customer lists $ 18.8 Tradenames 74.8 Goodwill 140.0 Contingent earn-out obligation 50.0 MyTheresa results of operations are included in our consolidated results of operations effective as of the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal year 2015.

MYTHERESA ACQUISITION

MYTHERESA ACQUISITION	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
MyTheresa Acquisition	THE ACQUISITION The Acquisition was completed on October 25, 2013 and was financed by: • borrowings of $75.0 million under the senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (as amended, the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility); • borrowings of $2,950.0 million under the senior secured term loan facility (as amended, the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility and, together with the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility, the Senior Secured Credit Facilities); • issuance of $960.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.00% senior cash pay notes due 2021 (the Cash Pay Notes); • issuance of $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.75% / 9.50% senior PIK toggle notes due 2021 (the PIK Toggle Notes); and • $1,584.1 million of equity investments from Parent funded by direct and indirect equity investments from the Sponsors, certain co-investors and management. The Acquisition occurred simultaneously with: • the closing of the financing transactions and equity investments described previously; • the termination of the former $700.0 million senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility); and • the termination of the former $2,560.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility and, together with the Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility, the Former Senior Secured Credit Facilities). We accounted for the Acquisition in accordance with the provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations , whereby the purchase price paid to effect the Acquisition was allocated to state the acquired assets and liabilities at fair value. In connection with the allocation of the purchase price, we made estimates of the fair values of our long-lived and intangible assets based upon assumptions related to the future cash flows, discount rates and asset lives utilizing currently available information, and in some cases, valuation results from independent valuation specialists. As of August 2, 2014, we recorded purchase accounting adjustments to increase the carrying value of our property and equipment and inventory, to revalue intangible assets for our tradenames, customer lists and favorable lease commitments and to revalue our long-term benefit plan obligations, among other things. The purchase price was allocated as follows (in millions): Consideration payable to former equity holders (including $26.8 million management rollover) $ 3,382.7 Capitalized transaction costs 32.7 Total consideration paid to effect the Acquisition 3,415.4 Net assets acquired at historical cost 821.9 Adjustments to state acquired assets at fair value: (1) Increase carrying value of merchandise inventories $ 129.6 (2) Increase carrying value of property and equipment 457.7 (3) Revalue intangible assets: Tradenames 739.3 Other definite-lived intangible assets, primarily customer lists 492.1 Favorable lease commitments 799.8 (4) Change in carrying values of other assets and liabilities (67.0 ) (5) Write-off of historical deferred lease credits 102.3 (6) Write-off of historical debt issuance costs (31.3 ) (7) Write-off of historical goodwill (1,263.4 ) (8) Settlement of unvested Predecessor stock options (Note 14) 51.5 (9) Tax impact of valuation adjustments and other tax benefits (965.7 ) Total adjustments to state acquired assets at fair value 444.9 Net assets acquired at fair value 1,266.8 Excess purchase price related to the Acquisition recorded as goodwill $ 2,148.6 Pro Forma Financial Information. The following unaudited pro forma results of operations assume that the Acquisition occurred on July 29, 2012. This unaudited pro forma information should not be relied upon as necessarily being indicative of the historical results that would have been obtained if the Acquisition had actually occurred on that date, nor the results that may be obtained in the future. Fiscal years ended (in thousands) August 2, August 3, Revenues $ 4,839,331 $ 4,648,249 Net earnings (loss) 36,501 (118,315 ) Pro forma adjustments for fiscal year 2014 consist primarily of (i) the reversal of $162.7 million of transaction costs incurred in connection with the Acquisition, (ii) the reversal of the historical non-cash charges of $129.6 million to cost of goods sold related to the sale of our acquired inventories that were valued at their fair values as of the Acquisition date and (iii) reductions in depreciation and amortization charges aggregating $26.5 million , partially offset by (iv) interest expense of $29.8 million . Pro forma adjustments for fiscal year 2013 consist primarily of (i) depreciation and amortization charges aggregating $159.8 million , (ii) interest expense of $130.9 million and (iii) non-cash charges of $129.6 million to cost of goods sold related to the step-up in carrying value of our inventories as of the Acquisition date. MYTHERESA ACQUISITION In October 2014, we acquired MyTheresa, a luxury retailer headquartered in Munich, Germany. The operations of MyTheresa are conducted primarily through the mytheresa.com global luxury website. As of the time of the acquisition, the annual revenues of MyTheresa were approximately $130 million . The purchase price paid to acquire MyTheresa, net of cash acquired, was $181.7 million , which was financed through a combination of cash and debt. In addition, the MyTheresa purchase agreement contains contingent earn-out payments of up to €27.5 million per year for operating performance for each of calendar years 2015 and 2016. Acquired intangible assets and the contingent earn-out obligation at fair value are as follows: (in millions) Acquisition Fair Value Customer lists $ 18.8 Tradenames 74.8 Goodwill 140.0 Contingent earn-out obligation 50.0 MyTheresa results of operations are included in our consolidated results of operations effective as of the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal year 2015.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair value is the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid upon transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and in the principal or most advantageous market for that asset or liability. Assets and liabilities are classified using a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value as follows: • Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets. • Level 2 — Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs corroborated by market data. • Level 3 — Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s estimates and assumptions. The following table shows the Company’s financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis in our Consolidated Balance Sheets: Fair Value Hierarchy August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Other long-term assets: Interest rate caps Level 2 $ 21 $ 1,132 Other long-term liabilities: Contingent earn-out obligation Level 3 $ 51,251 $ — The fair value of the interest rate caps are estimated using industry standard valuation models using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves. In addition, the fair value of the interest rate caps includes consideration of the counterparty’s non-performance risk. The fair value of the contingent earn-out obligation incurred in connection with the acquisition of MyTheresa was estimated as of the acquisition date using a valuation model that measured the present value of the probable cash payments based upon the forecasted operating performance of MyTheresa and a discount rate that captures the risk associated with the obligation. We update our assumptions based on new developments and adjust the carrying value of the obligation to its estimated fair value at each reporting date. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, credit card receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. We determine the fair value of our long-term debt on a non-recurring basis, which results are summarized as follows: August 1, 2015 (Successor) August 2, 2014 (in thousands) Fair Value Hierarchy Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Long-term debt: Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility Level 2 $ 130,000 $ 130,000 $ — $ — Senior Secured Term Loan Facility Level 2 2,898,485 2,887,616 2,927,912 2,907,797 Cash Pay Notes Level 2 960,000 1,021,200 960,000 994,800 PIK Toggle Notes Level 2 600,000 639,120 600,000 633,000 2028 Debentures Level 2 122,250 124,531 122,035 127,500 We estimated the fair value of long-term debt using (i) prevailing market rates for debt of similar remaining maturities and credit risk for our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and (ii) quoted market prices of the same or similar issues for the Cash Pay Notes, the PIK Toggle Notes and the $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.125% Debentures due 2028 (the 2028 Debentures and, together with the Cash Pay Notes and the PIK Toggle Notes, the Notes). In connection with purchase accounting, we made estimates of the fair value of our long-lived and intangible assets based upon assumptions related to the future cash flows, discount rates and asset lives utilizing currently available information, and in some cases, valuation results from independent valuation specialists (Level 3 determination of fair value). We also measure certain non-financial assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis, primarily long-lived assets, intangible assets and goodwill, in connection with our periodic evaluations of such assets for potential impairment.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, net	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET The significant components of our property and equipment, net are as follows: August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Land, buildings and improvements $ 1,126,848 $ 1,047,556 Fixtures and equipment 516,463 373,033 Construction in progress 131,966 83,395 1,775,277 1,503,984 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization 297,391 113,718 Property and equipment, net $ 1,477,886 $ 1,390,266

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS,

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET The significant components of our intangible assets and goodwill are as follows: (in thousands) Favorable Lease Commitments Other Definite-lived Intangible Assets Tradenames Goodwill Predecessor: Balance at August 3, 2013 $ 340,053 $ 210,690 $ 1,231,405 $ 1,263,433 Amortization (4,469 ) (7,251 ) — — Balance at November 2, 2013 $ 335,584 $ 203,439 $ 1,231,405 $ 1,263,433 Successor: Balance at November 2, 2013 $ 1,135,341 $ 695,571 $ 1,970,698 $ 2,148,627 Amortization (40,574 ) (108,052 ) — — Balance at August 2, 2014 1,094,767 587,519 1,970,698 2,148,627 Additions — 18,751 74,754 139,968 Amortization (54,327 ) (82,953 ) — — Foreign currency translation adjustment — (2,042 ) (8,605 ) (16,112 ) Balance at August 1, 2015 $ 1,040,440 $ 521,275 $ 2,036,847 $ 2,272,483 Total accumulated amortization at August 1, 2015 $ 95,046 $ 190,888

ACCRUED LIABILITIES

ACCRUED LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	ACCRUED LIABILITIES The significant components of accrued liabilities are as follows: August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Accrued salaries and related liabilities $ 67,913 $ 81,079 Amounts due customers 130,859 125,950 Self-insurance reserves 37,943 38,732 Interest payable 61,072 61,164 Sales returns reserves 44,046 38,869 Sales taxes 26,322 22,817 Other 97,247 83,561 Total $ 465,402 $ 452,172

LONG-TERM DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	LONG-TERM DEBT The significant components of our long-term debt are as follows: Interest Rate August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility variable $ 130,000 $ — Senior Secured Term Loan Facility variable 2,898,485 2,927,912 Cash Pay Notes 8.00% 960,000 960,000 PIK Toggle Notes 8.75%/9.50% 600,000 600,000 2028 Debentures 7.125% 122,250 122,035 Total debt 4,710,735 4,609,947 Less: current portion of Senior Secured Term Loan Facility (29,426 ) (29,426 ) Long-term debt $ 4,681,309 $ 4,580,521 Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility . On October 25, 2013, Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC entered into a credit agreement and related security and other agreements for a senior secured Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility. At August 1, 2015 , the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility provided for a maximum committed borrowing capacity of $900.0 million . The Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility matures on October 25, 2018. At August 1, 2015 , we had $130.0 million of borrowings outstanding under this facility, no outstanding letters of credit and $680.0 million of unused borrowing availability. Availability under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility is subject to a borrowing base. The Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility includes borrowing capacity available for letters of credit (up to $150.0 million , with any such issuance of letters of credit reducing the amount available under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility on a dollar-for-dollar basis) and for borrowings on same-day notice. The borrowing base is equal to at any time the sum of (a) 90% of the net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory, net of certain reserves, plus (b) 90% of the amounts owed by credit card processors in respect of eligible credit card accounts constituting proceeds from the sale or disposition of inventory, less certain reserves, plus (c) 100% of segregated cash held in a restricted deposit account. To the extent that excess availability is not equal to or greater than the greater of (a) 10% of the lesser of (1) the aggregate revolving commitments and (2) the borrowing base and (b) $50.0 million , we will be required to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio. The Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility permits us to increase commitments under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility or add one or more incremental term loans to the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility by an amount not to exceed $200.0 million . However, the lenders are under no obligation to provide any such additional commitments or loans, and any increase in commitments or incremental term loans will be subject to customary conditions precedent. If we were to request any such additional commitments and the existing lenders or new lenders were to agree to provide such commitments, the size of the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility could be increased to up to $1,100.0 million , but our ability to borrow would still be limited by the amount of the borrowing base. The cash proceeds of any incremental term loans may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. At August 1, 2015 , borrowings under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility bore interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option, either (a) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) the prime rate of Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch (the administrative agent), (2) the federal funds effective rate plus ½ of 1.00% and (3) the adjusted one-month LIBOR plus 1.00% or (b) LIBOR , subject to certain adjustments, in each case plus an applicable margin ( 1.25% at August 1, 2015 ). The applicable margin is up to 0.75% with respect to base rate borrowings and up to 1.75% with respect to LIBOR borrowings. The applicable margin is subject to adjustment based on the average historical excess availability under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility. The weighted average interest rate on the outstanding borrowings pursuant to the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility was 1.44% at August 1, 2015 . In addition, we are required to pay a commitment fee in respect of unused commitments at a rate of 0.25% per annum. We must also pay customary letter of credit fees and agency fees. If at any time the aggregate amount of outstanding revolving loans, unreimbursed letter of credit drawings and undrawn letters of credit under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility exceeds the lesser of (a) the aggregate revolving commitments and (b) the borrowing base, we will be required to repay outstanding loans or cash collateralize letters of credit in an aggregate amount equal to such excess, with no reduction of the commitment amount. If the excess availability under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility is less than the greater of (a) 10% of the lesser of (1) the aggregate revolving commitments and (2) the borrowing base and (b) $50.0 million for a period of five or more consecutive business days, funds held in a collection account maintained with the agent would be applied to repay the loans and other obligations and cash collateralize letters of credit. We would then be required to make daily deposits in the collection account maintained with the agent under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility. We may voluntarily reduce the unutilized portion of the commitment amount and repay outstanding loans at any time without premium or penalty other than customary breakage costs with respect to LIBOR loans. There is no scheduled amortization under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility; the principal amount of the revolving loans outstanding thereunder will be due and payable in full on October 25, 2018, unless extended. The Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by Holdings and each of our current and future direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries (subsidiary guarantors) other than (a) unrestricted subsidiaries, (b) certain immaterial subsidiaries, (c) foreign subsidiaries and any domestic subsidiary of a foreign subsidiary, (d) certain holding companies of foreign subsidiaries, (e) captive insurance subsidiaries, not for profit subsidiaries, or a subsidiary which is a special purpose entity for securitization transactions or like special purposes and (f) any subsidiary that is prohibited by applicable law or contractual obligation from acting as a guarantor or which would require governmental approval to provide a guarantee. At August 1, 2015 , the assets of non-guarantor subsidiaries, primarily NMG Germany GmbH (through which we conduct the operations of MyTheresa), were $269.0 million , or 3.0% of consolidated total assets. All obligations under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured, subject to certain significant exceptions, by substantially all of the assets of Holdings, the Company and the subsidiary guarantors, including: • a first-priority security interest in personal property consisting of inventory and related accounts, cash, deposit accounts, all payments received by the Company or the subsidiary guarantors from credit card clearinghouses and processors or otherwise in respect of all credit card charges for sales of inventory by the Company and the subsidiary guarantors, certain related assets and proceeds of the foregoing; • a second-priority pledge of 100% of the Company’s capital stock and certain of the capital stock held by Holdings, the Company or any subsidiary guarantor (which pledge, in the case of any foreign subsidiary is limited to 100% of the non-voting stock (if any) and 65% of the voting stock of such foreign subsidiary); and • a second-priority security interest in, and mortgages on, substantially all other tangible and intangible assets of Holdings, the Company and each subsidiary guarantor, including a significant portion of the Company’s owned real property and equipment. Capital stock and other securities of a subsidiary of the Company that are owned by the Company or any subsidiary guarantor will not constitute collateral under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility to the extent that such securities cannot secure the 2028 Debentures or other secured public debt obligations without requiring the preparation and filing of separate financial statements of such subsidiary in accordance with applicable SEC rules. As a result, the collateral under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility will include shares of capital stock or other securities of subsidiaries of the Company or any subsidiary guarantor only to the extent that the applicable value of such securities (on a subsidiary-by-subsidiary basis) is less than 20% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2028 Debentures or other secured public debt obligations of the Company. The Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility contains covenants limiting, among other things, dividends and other restricted payments, investments, loans, advances and acquisitions, and prepayments or redemptions of other indebtedness. These covenants permit such restricted actions in an unlimited amount, subject to the satisfaction of certain payment conditions, principally that we must have (x) pro forma excess availability under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility for each day of the 30 -day period prior to such actions, which exceeds the greater of $90.0 million or 15% of the lesser of (a) the revolving commitments under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility and (b) the borrowing base and (y) a pro forma fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.0 to 1.0, unless pro forma excess availability for each day of the 30 -day period prior to such actions under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility would exceed the greater of (1) $200.0 million and (2) 25% of the lesser of (i) the aggregate revolving commitments under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility and (ii) the borrowing base. The Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility also contains customary affirmative covenants and events of default, including a cross-default provision in respect of any other indebtedness that has an aggregate principal amount exceeding $50.0 million . Senior Secured Term Loan Facility . On October 25, 2013, Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC entered into a credit agreement and related security and other agreements for the $2,950.0 million Senior Secured Term Loan Facility. At August 1, 2015 (after giving effect to the Refinancing Amendment described below), the outstanding balance under the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility was $2,898.5 million . The principal amount of the loans outstanding is due and payable in full on October 25, 2020. The Senior Secured Term Loan Facility permits us to increase the term loans or add a separate tranche of term loans by an amount not to exceed $650.0 million plus an unlimited amount that would result (a) in the case of any incremental term loan facility to be secured equally and ratably with the term loans, a senior secured first lien net leverage ratio equal to or less than 4.25 to 1.00, and (b) in the case of any incremental term loan facility to be secured on a junior basis to the term loans, to be subordinated in right of payment to the term loans or unsecured and pari passu in right of payment with the term loans, a total net leverage ratio equal to or less than the total net leverage ratio as of October 25, 2013. On March 13, 2014, we entered into a refinancing amendment with respect to the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility (the Refinancing Amendment). The Refinancing Amendment provided for an immediate reduction in the interest rate margin applicable to the loans outstanding under the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility from (a) 4.00% to 3.25% for LIBOR borrowings and (b) 3.00% to 2.25% for base rate borrowings. In addition, the interest rate margin in the event of a step down based on our senior secured first lien net leverage, as defined in the credit agreement governing the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, was reduced from (1) 3.75% to 3.00% for LIBOR borrowings and (2) 2.75% to 2.00% for base rate borrowings. Substantially all other terms are consistent with the credit agreement governing the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility as of October 25, 2013, including the amortization schedule and maturity dates. In connection with the Refinancing Amendment, we incurred costs of $29.5 million , which were capitalized as debt issuance costs (included in other assets). In addition, we incurred a loss on debt extinguishment of $7.9 million , which primarily consisted of the write-off of debt issuance costs, previously incurred in connection with the initial issuance of the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, allocable to lenders that no longer participate in the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility subsequent to the refinancing. The loss on debt extinguishment was recorded in the third quarter of fiscal year 2014 as a component of interest expense. At August 1, 2015 , borrowings under the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility bore interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option, either (a) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) the prime rate of Credit Suisse AG (the administrative agent), (2) the federal funds effective rate plus ½ of 1.00% and (3) the adjusted one-month LIBOR plus 1.00% , or (b) an adjusted LIBOR (for a period equal to the relevant interest period, and in any event, never less than 1.00% ), subject to certain adjustments, in each case plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is up to 2.25% with respect to base rate borrowings and up to 3.25% with respect to LIBOR borrowings. The applicable margin is subject to adjustment based on our senior secured first lien net leverage ratio. The applicable margin with respect to outstanding LIBOR borrowings was 3.25% at August 1, 2015 . The interest rate on the outstanding borrowings pursuant to the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility was 4.25% at August 1, 2015 . Subject to certain exceptions and reinvestment rights, the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility requires that 100% of the net cash proceeds from certain asset sales and debt issuances and 50% (which percentage will be reduced to 25% if our senior secured first lien net leverage ratio, as defined in the credit agreement governing the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, is equal to or less than 4.0 to 1.0 but greater than 3.5 to 1.0 and will be reduced to 0% if our senior secured first lien net leverage ratio is equal to or less than 3.5 to 1.0) from excess cash flow, as defined in the credit agreement governing the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, for each of our fiscal years (commencing with the period ended July 26, 2015) must be used to prepay outstanding term loans under the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility at 100% of the principal amount to be prepaid, plus accrued and unpaid interest. We were not required to prepay any outstanding term loans pursuant to the annual excess cash flow requirements for fiscal years 2015 and 2014. We may repay all or any portion of the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility at any time, subject to redeployment costs in the case of prepayment of LIBOR borrowings other than the last day of the relevant interest period. The Senior Secured Term Loan Facility amortizes in equal quarterly installments in an amount equal to 1.00% per annum of the principal amount outstanding as of the Refinancing Amendment, less certain voluntary or mandatory prepayments, with the remaining balance due at final maturity. The Senior Secured Term Loan Facility is guaranteed by Holdings and each of our current and future subsidiary guarantors other than (a) unrestricted subsidiaries, (b) certain immaterial subsidiaries, (c) foreign subsidiaries and any domestic subsidiary of a foreign subsidiary, (d) certain holding companies of foreign subsidiaries, (e) captive insurance subsidiaries, not for profit subsidiaries, or a subsidiary which is a special purpose entity for securitization transactions or like special purposes and (f) any subsidiary that is prohibited by applicable law or contractual obligation from acting as a guarantor or which would require governmental approval to provide a guarantee. At August 1, 2015 , the assets of non-guarantor subsidiaries, primarily NMG Germany GmbH (through which we conduct the operations of MyTheresa), were $269.0 million , or 3.0% of consolidated total assets. All obligations under the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by substantially all of the assets of Holdings, the Company and the subsidiary guarantors, including: • a first-priority pledge of 100% of the Company's capital stock and certain of the capital stock held by the Company, Holdings or any subsidiary guarantor (which pledge, in the case of any foreign subsidiary is limited to 100% of the non-voting stock (if any) and 65% of the voting stock of such foreign subsidiary); • a first-priority security interest in, and mortgages on, substantially all other tangible and intangible assets of the Company, Holdings and each subsidiary guarantor, including a significant portion of the Company’s owned real property and equipment, but excluding, among other things, the collateral described in the following bullet point; and • a second-priority security interest in personal property consisting of inventory and related accounts, cash, deposit accounts, all payments received by the Company or the subsidiary guarantors from credit card clearinghouses and processors or otherwise in respect of all credit card charges for sales of inventory by the Company and the subsidiary guarantors, certain related assets and proceeds of the foregoing. Capital stock and other securities of a subsidiary of the Company that are owned by the Company or any subsidiary guarantor will not constitute collateral under the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility to the extent that such securities cannot secure the 2028 Debentures or other secured public debt obligations without requiring the preparation and filing of separate financial statements of such subsidiary in accordance with applicable SEC rules. As a result, the collateral under the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility will include shares of capital stock or other securities of subsidiaries of the Company or any subsidiary guarantor only to the extent that the applicable value of such securities (on a subsidiary-by-subsidiary basis) is less than 20% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2028 Debentures or other secured public debt obligations of the Company. The credit agreement governing the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility contains a number of negative covenants and covenants related to the security arrangements for the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility. The credit agreement also contains customary affirmative covenants and events of default, including a cross-default provision in respect of any other indebtedness that has an aggregate principal amount exceeding $50.0 million . Cash Pay Notes . In connection with the Acquisition, Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC, along with Mariposa Borrower, Inc. as co-issuer, incurred indebtedness in the form of $960.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.00% Senior Cash Pay Notes due 2021. Interest on the Cash Pay Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on each April 15 and October 15. The Cash Pay Notes are guaranteed by the same entities that guarantee the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, other than Holdings. The Cash Pay Notes are unsecured and the guarantees are full and unconditional. The Cash Pay Notes mature on October 15, 2021. We may redeem the Cash Pay Notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time prior to October 15, 2016, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Cash Pay Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest up to the redemption date plus the applicable premium. In addition, we may redeem up to 40% in the aggregate principal amount of the Cash Pay Notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at any time and from time to time before October 15, 2016 at a redemption price equal to 108.00% of the face amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to the date of redemption, so long as at least 50% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Cash Pay Notes remain outstanding after such redemption and such redemption occurs within 120 days of the equity offering. On and after October 15, 2016, we may redeem the Cash Pay Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture governing the Cash Pay Notes. The Cash Pay Notes include certain restrictive covenants that limit our ability to, among other things: (i) incur additional debt or issue certain preferred stock, (ii) pay dividends, redeem stock or make other distributions, (iii) make other restricted payments or investments, (iv) create liens on assets, (v) transfer or sell assets, (vi) create restrictions on payment of dividends or other amounts by us to our restricted subsidiaries, (vii) engage in mergers or consolidations, (viii) engage in certain transactions with affiliates and (ix) designate our subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries. The Cash Pay Notes also contain a cross-acceleration provision in respect of other indebtedness that has an aggregate principal amount exceeding $50.0 million . PIK Toggle Notes . In connection with the Acquisition, Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC, along with Mariposa Borrower, Inc. as co-issuer, incurred indebtedness in the form of $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.75% / 9.50% Senior PIK Toggle Notes due 2021. The PIK Toggle Notes are guaranteed by the same entities that guarantee the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, other than Holdings. The PIK Toggle Notes are unsecured and the guarantees are full and unconditional. The PIK Toggle Notes mature on October 15, 2021. Interest on the PIK Toggle Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on each April 15 and October 15. Interest on the PIK Toggle Notes was paid entirely in cash for the first two interest payments and now may be paid (i) entirely in cash (Cash Interest), (ii) entirely by increasing the principal amount of the PIK Toggle Notes by the relevant interest (PIK Interest), or (iii) 50% in Cash Interest and 50% in PIK Interest, subject to certain restrictions on the timing and number of elections of PIK Interest or partial PIK Interest payments. Cash Interest on the PIK Toggle Notes accrues at a rate of 8.75% per annum. PIK Interest on the PIK Toggle Notes accrues at a rate of 9.50% per annum. We may redeem the PIK Toggle Notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time prior to October 15, 2016, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the PIK Toggle Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest up to the redemption date plus the applicable premium. In addition, we may redeem up to 40% in the aggregate principal amount of the PIK Toggle Notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at any time and from time to time before October 15, 2016 at a redemption price equal to 108.75% of the face amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to the date of redemption, so long as at least 50% of the original aggregate principal amount of the PIK Toggle Notes remain outstanding after such redemption and such redemption occurs within 120 days of the equity offering. On and after October 15, 2016, we may redeem the PIK Toggle Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture governing the PIK Toggle Notes. The PIK Toggle Notes include certain restrictive covenants that limit our ability to, among other things: (i) incur additional debt or issue certain preferred stock, (ii) pay dividends, redeem stock or make other distributions, (iii) make other restricted payments or investments, (iv) create liens on assets, (v) transfer or sell assets, (vi) create restrictions on payment of dividends or other amounts by us to our restricted subsidiaries, (vii) engage in mergers or consolidations, (viii) engage in certain transactions with affiliates and (ix) designate our subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries. The PIK Toggle Notes also contain a cross-acceleration provision in respect of other indebtedness that has an aggregate principal amount exceeding $50.0 million . 2028 Debentures. NMG has outstanding $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 7.125% Senior Debentures due 2028. The 2028 Debentures are secured by a first lien security interest on certain collateral subject to liens granted under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities constituting (a) (1) 100% of the capital stock of certain of NMG’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries, and (2) 100% of the non-voting stock and 65% of the voting stock of certain of NMG’s existing and future foreign subsidiaries and (b) a significant portion of NMG's owned real property, in each case, to the extent required by the terms of the indenture governing the 2028 Debentures. The 2028 Debentures contain covenants that restrict NMG’s ability to create liens and enter into sale and lease back transactions. The collateral securing the 2028 Debentures will be released upon the release of liens on such collateral under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities and any other debt (other than the 2028 Debentures) secured by such collateral. Capital stock and other securities of a subsidiary of NMG that are owned by NMG or any subsidiary will not constitute collateral under the 2028 Debentures to the extent such property does not constitute collateral under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities as described above. The 2028 Debentures are guaranteed on an unsecured, senior basis by the Company. The guarantee is full and unconditional. The guarantee of the 2028 Debentures is subject to automatic release if the requirements for legal defeasance or covenant defeasance of the 2028 Debentures are satisfied, or if NMG’s obligations under the indenture governing the 2028 Debentures are discharged. At August 1, 2015 , our non-guarantor subsidiaries consisted principally of Bergdorf Goodman, Inc., through which we conduct the operations of our Bergdorf Goodman stores, NM Nevada Trust, which holds legal title to certain real property and intangible assets used by us in conducting our operations, and NMG Germany GmbH, through which we conduct the operations of MyTheresa. The 2028 Debentures include certain restrictive covenants and a cross-acceleration provision in respect of any other indebtedness that has an aggregate principal amount exceeding $15.0 million . The 2028 Debentures mature on June 1, 2028. Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility. In connection with the Acquisition, we repaid all outstanding obligations of $145.0 million under the Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility and terminated the facility on October 25, 2013. This facility was replaced by the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility. Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility . In connection with the Acquisition, we repaid the outstanding balance of $2,433.1 million under the Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility on October 25, 2013. This facility was replaced by the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility. Retirement of Previously Outstanding Senior Subordinated Notes. In November 2012, we repurchased and cancelled $294.2 million principal amount of Senior Subordinated Notes through a tender offer and redeemed the remaining $205.8 million principal amount of Senior Subordinated Notes on December 31, 2012 (after which no Senior Subordinated Notes remained outstanding). NMG’s payments to holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes in the tender offer and redemption (including transaction costs), taken together, were approximately $510.7 million . In connection with the retirement of the Senior Subordinated Notes, we incurred a loss on debt extinguishment of $15.6 million , which included (i) costs of $10.7 million related to the tender for and redemption of the Senior Subordinated Notes and (ii) the write-off of $4.9 million of debt issuance costs related to the initial issuance of the Senior Subordinated Notes. The total loss on debt extinguishment was recorded in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 as a component of interest expense. Maturities of Long-term Debt. At August 1, 2015 , annual maturities of long-term debt during the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows (in millions): 2016 $ 29.4 2017 29.4 2018 29.4 2019 159.4 2020 29.4 Thereafter 4,433.7 The previous table does not reflect future excess cash flow prepayments, if any, that may be required under the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility. Interest Expense. The significant components of interest expense are as follows: Fiscal year ended Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility $ 1,463 $ 311 $ 75 $ — Senior Secured Term Loan Facility 125,558 102,818 3,687 — Cash Pay Notes 76,800 57,556 2,773 — PIK Toggle Notes 52,500 39,344 1,896 — 2028 Debentures 8,906 6,680 2,226 9,004 Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility — — 477 1,453 Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility — — 22,521 108,489 Senior Subordinated Notes — — — 19,031 Amortization of debt issue costs 24,560 17,117 2,466 8,404 Other, net 136 1,031 1,194 6,977 $ 289,923 $ 224,857 $ 37,315 $ 153,358 Loss on debt extinguishment — 7,882 — 15,597 Interest expense, net $ 289,923 $ 232,739 $ 37,315 $ 168,955 We recorded interest expense of $8.4 million during the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 related to debt incurred as a result of the Acquisition.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS At August 1, 2015 , we had outstanding floating rate debt obligations of $3,028.5 million . In April 2014, we entered into interest rate cap agreements (at a cost of $2.0 million ) for an aggregate notional amount of $1,400.0 million to hedge the variability of our cash flows related to a portion of our floating rate indebtedness. The interest rate cap agreements effectively cap LIBOR at 3.00% from December 2014 through December 2016 with respect to the $1,400.0 million notional amount of such agreements. In the event LIBOR is less than 3.00% , we will pay interest at the lower LIBOR rate. In the event LIBOR is higher than 3.00% , we will pay interest at the capped rate of 3.00% . On August 1, 2015 , the fair value of our interest rate caps was negligible. Gains and losses realized due to the expiration of applicable portions of the interest rate caps are reclassified to interest expense at the time our quarterly interest payments are made. No gains or losses were realized in fiscal year 2015 or the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014. Losses of $0.4 million were realized in the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and losses of $3.5 million were realized in fiscal year 2013.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES The significant components of income tax expense (benefit) are as follows: Fiscal Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Current: Federal $ 73,928 $ 23,432 $ 12,100 $ 114,632 State 7,955 4,617 2,145 18,540 Foreign 980 — — — 82,863 28,049 14,245 133,172 Deferred: Federal (60,780 ) (98,443 ) (5,291 ) (18,648 ) State (6,080 ) (19,431 ) (1,035 ) (791 ) Foreign (2,876 ) — — — (69,736 ) (117,874 ) (6,326 ) (19,439 ) Income tax expense (benefit) $ 13,127 $ (89,825 ) $ 7,919 $ 113,733 The significant components of earnings (loss) before income taxes are as follows: Fiscal Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) United States $ 38,399 $ (223,908 ) $ (5,179 ) $ 277,432 Foreign (10,323 ) — — — Earnings (loss) before income taxes $ 28,076 $ (223,908 ) $ (5,179 ) $ 277,432 A reconciliation of income tax expense (benefit) to the amount calculated based on the federal and state statutory rates is as follows: Fiscal Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Income tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate $ 9,827 $ (78,365 ) $ (1,814 ) $ 97,101 State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 1,235 (9,256 ) 635 11,672 Impact of non-deductible expenses 3,330 (2,354 ) 8,514 683 Tax (benefit) expense related to tax settlements and other changes in tax liabilities (555 ) (1,101 ) 133 525 Impact of non-taxable income (3 ) (4 ) (10 ) (13 ) Impact of foreign tax differential (706 ) — — — Unbenefitted losses of foreign subsidiary — 1,265 533 4,594 Other (1 ) (10 ) (72 ) (829 ) Total $ 13,127 $ (89,825 ) $ 7,919 $ 113,733 Effective tax rate 46.8 % 40.1 % (152.9 )% 41.0 % Our effective income tax rate on the earnings for fiscal year 2015, the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 and fiscal year 2013 exceeded the federal statutory tax rate due primarily to the non-deductible portion of transaction and other costs incurred in connection with acquisitions and state income taxes. Our effective income tax rate on the loss for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 exceeded the federal statutory tax rate due primarily to the non-deductible portion of transaction costs incurred in connection with the Acquisition and state income taxes. While there are no undistributed earnings of the Company's foreign operations conducted by MyTheresa as of August 1, 2015, we intend to permanently reinvest any such earnings outside the U.S. and thus, no provision for federal or state income taxes are or will be provided. If our intentions change or if these funds are needed for our U.S. operations, we would be required to accrue or pay U.S. taxes on some or all of these undistributed earnings and our effective tax rate would increase. Determination of the unrecognized deferred tax liability that would be incurred if such amounts were repatriated is not practicable. Significant components of our net deferred income tax asset (liability) are as follows: August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Deferred income tax assets: Accruals and reserves $ 31,460 $ 32,675 Employee benefits 178,899 162,748 Other 27,197 30,316 Total deferred tax assets $ 237,556 $ 225,739 Deferred income tax liabilities: Inventory $ (10,094 ) $ (6,312 ) Depreciation and amortization (253,826 ) (272,796 ) Intangible assets (1,374,433 ) (1,405,933 ) Other (39,580 ) (41,725 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (1,677,933 ) (1,726,766 ) Net deferred income tax liability $ (1,440,377 ) $ (1,501,027 ) Net deferred income tax asset (liability): Current $ 30,714 $ 39,049 Non-current (1,471,091 ) (1,540,076 ) Total $ (1,440,377 ) $ (1,501,027 ) The net deferred tax liability of $1,440.4 million at August 1, 2015 decreased from $1,501.0 million at August 2, 2014 . This decrease was comprised primarily of (i) $31.5 million decrease in deferred tax liabilities related to intangible assets and (ii) $19.0 million decrease in deferred tax liabilities related to depreciation and amortization. We believe it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefits of our recorded deferred tax assets. At August 1, 2015 , the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $1.9 million , of which $1.2 million would impact our effective tax rate, if recognized. We classify interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense and our liability for accrued interest and penalties was $4.8 million at August 1, 2015 and $5.1 million at August 2, 2014 . A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Balance at beginning of fiscal year $ 2,543 $ 3,461 Gross amount of decreases for prior year tax positions (875 ) (1,072 ) Gross amount of increases for current year tax positions 186 154 Balance at ending of fiscal year $ 1,854 $ 2,543 We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is currently auditing our fiscal year 2012 and short-year 2013 federal income tax returns. With respect to state, local and foreign jurisdictions, with limited exceptions, we are no longer subject to income tax audits for fiscal years before 2011. We believe our recorded tax liabilities as of August 1, 2015 are sufficient to cover any potential assessments to be made by the IRS or other taxing authorities upon the completion of their examinations and we will continue to review our recorded tax liabilities for potential audit assessments based upon subsequent events, new information and future circumstances. We believe it is reasonably possible that additional adjustments in the amounts of our unrecognized tax benefits could occur within the next twelve months as a result of settlements with tax authorities or expiration of statutes of limitation. At this time, we do not believe such adjustments will have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Subsequent to the Acquisition, Parent and its subsidiaries, including the Company, file U.S. federal income taxes as a consolidated group. The Company has elected to be treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes and all operations of Parent are conducted through Holdings and its subsidiaries, including the Company. Income taxes are presented as if the Company and its subsidiaries are separate taxpayers from Parent. There are no differences between the Company's and Parent's current and deferred income taxes.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Description of Benefit Plans. We currently maintain defined contribution plans consisting of a retirement savings plan (RSP) and a defined contribution supplemental executive retirement plan (Defined Contribution SERP Plan). As of January 1, 2011, employees make contributions to the RSP and we match an employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 6% of the employee’s compensation subject to statutory limitations for a potential maximum match of 75% of employee contributions. We also sponsor an unfunded key employee deferred compensation plan, which provides certain employees with additional benefits. Our aggregate expense related to these plans was approximately $30.5 million in fiscal year 2015, $23.5 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $7.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $30.4 million in fiscal year 2013 . In addition, we sponsor a defined benefit pension plan (Pension Plan) and an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan (SERP Plan) which provides certain employees additional pension benefits. As of the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, benefits offered to all participants in our Pension Plan and SERP Plan were frozen. Retirees and active employees hired prior to March 1, 1989 are eligible for certain limited postretirement health care benefits (Postretirement Plan) if they meet certain service and minimum age requirements. Obligations for our employee benefit plans, included in other long-term liabilities, are as follows: August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Pension Plan $ 218,612 $ 189,890 SERP Plan 111,157 113,787 Postretirement Plan 9,121 10,945 338,890 314,622 Less: current portion (6,724 ) (6,602 ) Long-term portion of benefit obligations $ 332,166 $ 308,020 As of August 1, 2015 , we have $31.5 million (net of taxes of $20.3 million ) of adjustments to state such obligations at fair value recorded as increases to accumulated other comprehensive loss. Funding Policy and Status. Our policy is to fund the Pension Plan at or above the minimum level required by law. For fiscal years 2015 and 2014 , we were not required to make contributions to the Pension Plan. As of August 1, 2015 , we do not believe we will be required to make contributions to the Pension Plan for fiscal year 2016 . We will continue to evaluate voluntary contributions to our Pension Plan based upon the unfunded position of the Pension Plan, our available liquidity and other factors. The funded status of our Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan is as follows: Pension Plan SERP Plan Postretirement Plan Fiscal years Fiscal years Fiscal years 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) Projected benefit obligation $ 612,762 $ 592,918 $ 111,157 $ 113,787 $ 9,121 $ 10,945 Fair value of plan assets (394,150 ) (403,028 ) — — — — Accrued obligation $ 218,612 $ 189,890 $ 111,157 $ 113,787 $ 9,121 $ 10,945 Cost of Benefits. The components of the expenses we incurred under our Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan are as follows: Fiscal Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Pension Plan: Interest cost $ 25,527 $ 19,516 $ 5,781 $ 21,243 Expected return on plan assets (24,935 ) (18,499 ) (6,401 ) (26,381 ) Net amortization of losses — — 1,095 6,287 Pension Plan expense $ 592 $ 1,017 $ 475 $ 1,149 SERP Plan: Interest cost $ 4,505 $ 3,653 $ 1,104 $ 4,037 Net amortization of losses — — — 522 SERP Plan expense $ 4,505 $ 3,653 $ 1,104 $ 4,559 Postretirement Plan: Service cost $ 11 $ 19 $ 5 $ 34 Interest cost 451 520 142 650 Net amortization of prior service cost — — (321 ) (1,556 ) Net amortization of losses (gains) (372 ) — 35 589 Postretirement Plan expense (income) $ 90 $ 539 $ (139 ) $ (283 ) For purposes of determining pension expense, the expected return on plan assets is calculated using the market related value of plan assets. The market related value of plan assets does not immediately recognize realized gains and losses. Rather, these effects of realized gains and losses are deferred initially and amortized over three years in the determination of the market related value of plan assets. At August 1, 2015 , the market related value of plan assets exceeded the fair value by $3.5 million . Benefit Obligations. Our obligations for the Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan are valued annually as of the end of each fiscal year. Changes in our obligations pursuant to our Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan during fiscal years 2015 and 2014 are as follows: Pension Plan SERP Plan Postretirement Plan Fiscal years Fiscal years Fiscal years 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) Projected benefit obligations: Beginning of year $ 592,918 $ 489,856 $ 113,787 $ 103,854 $ 10,945 $ 12,429 Service cost — — — — 11 24 Interest cost 25,527 25,297 4,505 4,757 451 662 Actuarial loss (gain): Pre-Acquisition — 62,603 — 4,484 — 2,329 Post-Acquisition 15,764 36,837 (2,292 ) 5,044 (1,476 ) (3,765 ) Benefits paid, net (21,447 ) (21,675 ) (4,843 ) (4,352 ) (810 ) (734 ) End of year $ 612,762 $ 592,918 $ 111,157 $ 113,787 $ 9,121 $ 10,945 In connection with the Acquisition, the obligations and assets related to our benefit plans were valued at their fair values as of the date of the Acquisition, resulting in a $66.5 million increase in the carrying value of our long-term benefit obligations due primarily to changes in assumed mortality of plan participants. A summary of expected benefit payments related to our Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan is as follows: Pension SERP Postretirement (in thousands) Plan Plan Plan Fiscal year 2016 $ 23,988 $ 6,086 $ 638 Fiscal year 2017 25,592 6,485 633 Fiscal year 2018 27,207 6,755 643 Fiscal year 2019 28,702 6,840 585 Fiscal year 2020 30,109 6,989 561 Fiscal years 2021-2025 169,710 35,782 2,693 Pension Plan Assets and Investment Valuations. Assets held by our Pension Plan were $394.2 million at August 1, 2015 and $403.0 million at August 2, 2014 . The Pension Plan’s investments are stated at fair value or estimated fair value, as more fully described below. Purchases and sales of securities are recorded on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Assets held by our Pension Plan are invested in accordance with the provisions of our approved investment policy. The Pension Plan’s strategic asset allocation was structured to reduce volatility through diversification and enhance return to approximate the amounts and timing of the expected benefit payments. The asset allocation for our Pension Plan at the end of fiscal years 2015 and 2014 and the target allocation for fiscal year 2016 , by asset category, are as follows: Pension Plan Allocation at Allocation at Target July 31, 2015 July 31, Equity securities 60 % 62 % 60 % Fixed income securities 40 % 38 % 40 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % Changes in the assets held by our Pension Plan in fiscal years 2015 and 2014 are as follows: Fiscal years 2015 2014 (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Fair value of assets at beginning of year $ 403,028 $ 385,838 Actual return on assets 12,569 38,865 Benefits paid (21,447 ) (21,675 ) Fair value of assets at end of year $ 394,150 $ 403,028 Pension Plan investments in mutual funds and U.S. government securities are classified as Level 1 investments within the fair value hierarchy. Investments in mutual funds are valued at fair value based on quoted market prices, which represent the net asset value of the shares held by the Pension Plan at year-end. U.S. government securities are stated at fair value as determined by quoted market prices. Pension Plan investments in corporate debt securities, common/collective trusts and certain other investments are classified as Level 2 investments within the fair value hierarchy. Common/collective trusts are valued at net asset value based on the underlying investments of such trust as determined by the sponsor of the trust. Common/collective trusts can be redeemed daily. Other Level 2 investments are valued using updated quotes from market makers or broker-dealers recognized as market participants, information from market sources integrating relative credit information, observed market movements and sector news, all of which is applied to pricing applications and models. Pension Plan investments in hedge funds and limited partnership interests are classified as Level 3 investments within the fair value hierarchy. Hedge funds are valued at estimated fair value based on net asset value as determined by the respective fund manager based on the valuation of the underlying securities. Limited partnership interests in venture capital investments are valued at estimated fair value based on net asset value as determined by the respective fund investment manager. The hedge funds and limited partnerships allocate gains, losses and expenses to the Pension Plan as described in the agreements. Hedge funds and limited partnership interests are redeemable at net asset value to the extent provided in the documentation governing the investments. Redemption of these investments may be subject to restrictions including lock-up periods where no redemptions are allowed, restrictions on redemption frequency and advance notice periods for redemptions. As of August 1, 2015 , certain of these investments are subject to restrictions on redemption frequency, ranging from monthly to every three years and certain of these investments are subject to advance notice requirements, ranging from three-day notification to 180-day notification. Investment securities, in general, are exposed to various risks such as interest rate, credit and overall market volatility. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect the amounts reported in the statements of net assets available for benefits. The valuation methods previously described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realized value or reflective of future fair values. The following tables set forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Pension Plan’s assets at fair value as of August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 . August 1, 2015 (Successor) (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity securities: Common/collective trusts $ — $ 52,804 $ — $ 52,804 Hedge funds — — 186,457 186,457 Limited partnership interests — — 5,357 5,357 Fixed income securities: Corporate debt securities — 91,104 — 91,104 Mutual funds 27,963 — — 27,963 U.S. government securities 24,335 — — 24,335 Other — 6,130 — 6,130 Total investments $ 52,298 $ 150,038 $ 191,814 $ 394,150 August 2, 2014 (Successor) (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity securities: Common/collective trusts $ — $ 57,132 $ — $ 57,132 Hedge funds — — 180,681 180,681 Limited partnership interests — — 4,546 4,546 Fixed income securities: Corporate debt securities — 85,411 — 85,411 Mutual funds 39,331 — — 39,331 U.S. government securities 27,971 — — 27,971 Other — 7,956 — 7,956 Total investments $ 67,302 $ 150,499 $ 185,227 $ 403,028 The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of our Pension Plan’s Level 3 investment assets for fiscal years 2015 and 2014 . Fiscal years 2015 2014 (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Balance, beginning of year $ 185,227 $ 181,148 Purchases 59,390 80,529 Sales (63,492 ) (89,668 ) Realized gains 681 9,459 Unrealized gains (losses) relating to investments sold 1,175 (4,019 ) Unrealized gains relating to investments still held 8,833 7,778 Balance, end of year $ 191,814 $ 185,227 Assumptions. Significant assumptions related to the calculation of our obligations pursuant to our employee benefit plans include the discount rates used to calculate the present value of benefit obligations to be paid in the future, the expected long-term rate of return on assets held by our Pension Plan and the health care cost trend rate for the Postretirement Plan. We review these assumptions annually based upon currently available information. The assumptions we utilized in calculating the projected benefit obligations and periodic expense of our Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan are as follows: July 31, 2015 July 31, November 2, July 31, Pension Plan: Discount rate 4.30 % 4.35 % 4.80 % 4.70 % Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 6.00 % 6.50 % 6.50 % 6.50 % SERP Plan: Discount rate 4.15 % 4.20 % 4.60 % 4.50 % Postretirement Plan: Discount rate 4.15 % 4.25 % 4.80 % 4.70 % Initial health care cost trend rate 7.50 % 8.00 % 8.00 % 8.00 % Ultimate health care cost trend rate 5.00 % 5.00 % 8.00 % 8.00 % Discount rate. The assumed discount rate utilized is based on a broad sample of Moody’s high quality corporate bond yields as of the measurement date. The projected benefit payments are matched with the yields on these bonds to determine an appropriate discount rate for the plan. The discount rate is utilized principally in calculating the present values of our benefit obligations and related expenses. Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. The assumed expected long-term rate of return on assets is the weighted average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested by the Pension Plan to provide for the plan’s obligations. At August 1, 2015 , the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets was 6.0% . We estimate the expected average long-term rate of return on assets based on historical returns, our future asset performance expectations using currently available market and other data and the advice of our outside actuaries and advisors. To the extent the actual rate of return on assets realized over the course of a year is greater than the assumed rate, that year’s annual pension expense is not affected. Rather this gain reduces future pension expense over a period of approximately 25 years . To the extent the actual rate of return on assets is less than the assumed rate, that year’s annual pension expense is likewise not affected. Rather this loss increases pension expense over approximately 25 years . Health care cost trend rate. The assumed health care cost trend rate represents our estimate of the annual rates of change in the costs of the health care benefits currently provided by the Postretirement Plan. The health care cost trend rate implicitly considers estimates of health care inflation, changes in health care utilization and delivery patterns, technological advances and changes in the health status of the plan participants. We currently estimate that a 1% increase in the ultimate health care cost trend rate would (i) increase our projected benefit obligation by $1.1 million and (ii) increase our expense requirements by $0.1 million .

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Leases. We lease certain property and equipment under various operating leases. The leases provide for monthly fixed rentals and/or contingent rentals based upon sales in excess of stated amounts and normally require us to pay real estate taxes, insurance, common area maintenance costs and other occupancy costs. Generally, the leases have primary terms ranging from three to 99 years and include renewal options ranging from two to 80 years. Rent expense and related occupancy costs under operating leases is as follows: Fiscal Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Minimum rent $ 73,700 $ 47,800 $ 15,200 $ 60,100 Contingent rent 27,700 22,600 6,900 28,200 Other occupancy costs 16,500 9,400 4,000 16,300 Amortization of deferred real estate credits (800 ) (200 ) (2,000 ) (7,900 ) Total rent expense $ 117,100 $ 79,600 $ 24,100 $ 96,700 Future minimum rental commitments, excluding renewal options, under non-cancelable leases for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands): 2016 $ 81,200 2017 79,200 2018 77,700 2019 73,700 2020 66,400 Thereafter 1,736,600 Employment and Consumer Class Actions Litigation . On April 30, 2010, a Class Action Complaint for Injunction and Equitable Relief was filed against the Company, Newton Holding, LLC, TPG Capital, L.P. and Warburg Pincus LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California by Sheila Monjazeb, individually and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated. On July 12, 2010, all defendants except for the Company were dismissed without prejudice, and on August 20, 2010, this case was dismissed by Ms. Monjazeb and refiled in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County. This complaint, along with a similar class action lawsuit originally filed by Bernadette Tanguilig in 2007, sought monetary and injunctive relief and alleged that the Company has engaged in various violations of the California Labor Code and Business and Professions Code, including without limitation, by (i) asking employees to work “off the clock,” (ii) failing to provide meal and rest breaks to its employees, (iii) improperly calculating deductions on paychecks delivered to its employees and (iv) failing to provide a chair or allow employees to sit during shifts. The Monjazeb and Tanguilig class actions were deemed “related” cases and were then brought before the same trial court judge. On October 24, 2011, the court granted the Company’s motion to compel Ms. Monjazeb and Juan Carlos Pinela (a co-plaintiff in the Tanguilig case) to arbitrate their individual claims in accordance with the Company’s Mandatory Arbitration Agreement, foreclosing their ability to pursue a class action in court. However, the court’s order compelling arbitration did not apply to Ms. Tanguilig because she is not bound by the Mandatory Arbitration Agreement. Further, the court determined that Ms. Tanguilig could not be a class representative of employees who are subject to the Mandatory Arbitration Agreement, thereby limiting the putative class action to those associates who were employed between December 2003 and July 15, 2007 (the effective date of our Mandatory Arbitration Agreement). Following the court’s order, Ms. Monjazeb and Mr. Pinela filed demands for arbitration with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) seeking to arbitrate not only their individual claims, but also class claims, which the Company asserted violated the class action waiver in the Mandatory Arbitration Agreement. This led to further proceedings in the trial court, a stay of the arbitrations, and a decision by the trial court, on its own motion, to reconsider its order compelling arbitration. The trial court ultimately decided to vacate its order compelling arbitration due to a recent California appellate court decision. Following this ruling, the Company timely filed two separate appeals, one with respect to Mr. Pinela and one with respect to Ms. Monjazeb, with the California Court of Appeal, asserting that the trial court did not have jurisdiction to change its earlier determination of the enforceability of the arbitration agreement. The appeal with respect to Mr. Pinela has been fully briefed, and oral argument was held on June 9, 2015. On June 29, 2015, the California Court of Appeal issued its order affirming the trial court's denial of our motion to compel arbitration and awarding Mr. Pinela his costs of appeal. On July 13, 2015, we filed our petition for rehearing with the California Court of Appeal, which was denied on July 29, 2015. On August 10, 2015, we filed our petition for review with the California Supreme Court, and Mr. Pinela filed his answer on August 31, 2015. On September 16, 2015, the California Supreme Court denied our petition for review. The appeal with respect to Ms. Monjazeb was dismissed since final approval of the class action settlement (as described below) was granted. Notwithstanding the appeal, the trial court decided to set certain civil penalty claims asserted by Ms. Tanguilig for trial on April 1, 2014. In these claims, Ms. Tanguilig sought civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act based on the Company's alleged failure to provide employees with meal periods and rest breaks in compliance with California law. On December 10, 2013, the Company filed a motion to dismiss all of Ms. Tanguilig’s claims, including the civil penalty claims, based on her failure to bring her claims to trial within five years as required by California law. After several hearings, on February 28, 2014, the court dismissed all of Ms. Tanguilig’s claims in the case and vacated the April 1, 2014 trial date. The court has awarded the Company its costs of suit in connection with the defense of Ms. Tanguilig’s claims, but denied its request of an attorneys’ fees award from Ms. Tanguilig. Ms. Tanguilig filed a notice of appeal from the dismissal of all her claims, as well as a second notice of appeal from the award of costs, both of which are pending before the California Court of Appeal. Should the California Court of Appeal reverse the trial court’s dismissal of all of Ms. Tanguilig’s claims, the litigation will resume, and Ms. Tanguilig will seek class certification of the claims asserted in her Third Amended Complaint. If this occurs, the scope of her class claims will likely be reduced by the class action settlement and release in the Monjazeb case (as described below); however, that settlement does not cover claims asserted by Ms. Tanguilig for alleged Labor Code violations from approximately December 19, 2003 to August 20, 2006 (the beginning of the settlement class period in the Monjazeb case). Briefing on the appeals is underway, but no date has been set for oral argument. In Ms. Monjazeb's class action, a settlement was reached at a mediation held on January 25, 2014, and the court granted final approval of the settlement after the final approval hearing held on September 18, 2014. Notwithstanding the settlement of the Monjazeb class action, Ms. Tanguilig filed a motion on January 26, 2015 seeking to recover catalyst attorneys' fees from the Company. A hearing was held on February 24, 2015, and the court issued an order on February 25, 2015 allowing Ms. Tanguilig to proceed with her motion to recover catalyst attorneys' fees related to the Monjazeb settlement. On April 8, 2015, Ms. Tanguilig filed her motion for catalyst attorneys' fees. A hearing on the motion was held on July 23, 2015 and the motion was denied by the court on July 28, 2015. Based upon the settlement agreement with respect to Ms. Monjazeb's class action claims, we recorded our currently estimable liabilities with respect to both Ms. Monjazeb's and Ms. Tanguilig's employment class actions litigation claims in fiscal year 2014, which amount was not material to our financial condition or results of operations. With respect to the Monjazeb matter, the settlement funds have been paid by the Company and have been disbursed by the claims administrator in accordance with the settlement. We will continue to evaluate the Tanguilig matter, and our recorded reserve for such matter, based on subsequent events, new information and future circumstances. In addition to the foregoing matters, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been pursuing a complaint alleging that the Mandatory Arbitration Agreement’s class action prohibition violates employees’ rights to engage in concerted activity, which was submitted to an administrative law judge (ALJ) for determination on a stipulated record. Recently, the ALJ issued a recommended decision and order finding that the Company's Arbitration Agreement and class action waiver violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The matter was transferred to the NLRB for further consideration and decision. On August 4, 2015, the NLRB affirmed the ALJ's decision and ordered the Company not to maintain and/or enforce the provisions of the Arbitration Agreement found to violate the NLRA and to take affirmative steps to effectuate the NLRA's policies. On August 12, 2015, we filed our petition for review of the NLRB's order with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. On August 7, 2014, a putative class action complaint was filed against The Neiman Marcus Group LLC in Los Angeles County Superior Court by a customer, Linda Rubenstein, in connection with the Company's Last Call stores in California. Ms. Rubenstein alleges that the Company has violated various California consumer protection statutes by implementing a marketing and pricing strategy that suggests that clothing sold at Last Call stores in California was originally offered for sale at full-line Neiman Marcus stores when allegedly, it was not, and is allegedly of inferior quality to clothing sold at the full-line stores. Ms. Rubenstein also alleges that the Company lacks adequate information to support its comparative pricing labels. On September 12, 2014, we removed the case to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. On October 17, 2014, we filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, which the court granted on December 12, 2014. In its order dismissing the complaint, the court granted Ms. Rubenstein leave to file an amended complaint. Ms. Rubenstein filed her first amended complaint on December 22, 2014. On January 6, 2015, we filed a motion to dismiss the first amended complaint, which the court granted on March 2, 2015. In its order dismissing the first amended complaint, the court granted Ms. Rubenstein leave to file a second amended complaint, which she filed on March 17, 2015. On April 6, 2015, we filed a motion to dismiss the second amended complaint. On May 12, 2015, the court granted our motion to dismiss the second amended complaint in its entirety, without leave to amend, and on June 9, 2015, Ms. Rubenstein filed a notice to appeal the court's ruling. On February 2, 2015, a putative class action complaint was filed against Bergdorf Goodman, Inc. in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, by Marney Zaslav. Ms. Zaslav seeks monetary relief and alleges that she and other similarly situated individuals were misclassified as interns exempt from minimum wage requirements instead of as employees and, therefore, were not provided with proper compensation under the New York Labor Law. The Company is vigorously defending this matter. In addition, we are currently involved in various other legal actions and proceedings that arose in the ordinary course of business. With respect to the matters described above as well as all other current outstanding litigation involving us, we believe that any liability arising as a result of such litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Cyber-Attack Class Actions Litigation. Three class actions relating to a cyber-attack on our computer systems in 2013 (the Cyber-Attack) were filed in January 2014 and later voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiffs between February and April 2014. The plaintiffs had alleged negligence and other claims in connection with their purchases by payment cards and sought monetary and injunctive relief. Melissa Frank v. The Neiman Marcus Group, LLC, et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on January 13, 2014 but was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff on April 15, 2014, without prejudice to her right to re-file a complaint. Donna Clark v. Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on January 27, 2014 but was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff on March 11, 2014, without prejudice to her right to re-file a complaint. Christina Wong v. The Neiman Marcus Group, LLC, et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on January 29, 2014, but was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff on February 10, 2014, without prejudice to her right to re-file a complaint. Three additional putative class actions relating to the Cyber-Attack were filed in March and April 2014, also alleging negligence and other claims in connection with plaintiffs’ purchases by payment cards. Two of the cases, Katerina Chau v. Neiman Marcus Group LTD Inc., filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California on March 14, 2014, and Michael Shields v. The Neiman Marcus Group, LLC, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California on April 1, 2014, were voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice as to Chau and without prejudice as to Shields. The third case, Hilary Remijas v. The Neiman Marcus Group, LLC, was filed on March 12, 2014 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. On June 2, 2014, an amended complaint in the Remijas case was filed, which added three plaintiffs (Debbie Farnoush and Joanne Kao, California residents; and Melissa Frank, a New York resident) and asserted claims for negligence, implied contract, unjust enrichment, violation of various consumer protection statutes, invasion of privacy and violation of state data breach laws. The Company moved to dismiss the Remijas amended complaint on July 2, 2014. On September 16, 2014, the court granted the Company's motion to dismiss the Remijas case on the grounds that the plaintiffs lacked standing due to their failure to demonstrate an actionable injury. On September 25, 2014, plaintiffs appealed the district court's order dismissing the case to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Oral argument was held on January 23, 2015. On July 20, 2015, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court's ruling and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings. On August 3, 2015, we filed a petition for rehearing en banc. On September 17, 2015, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals denied our petition for rehearing. Andrew McClease v. The Neiman Marcus Group, LLC was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina on December 30, 2014, alleging negligence and other claims in connection with Mr. McClease's purchase by payment card. On March 9, 2015, the McClease case was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice by stipulation of the parties. In addition to class actions litigation, payment card companies and associations may require us to reimburse them for unauthorized card charges and costs to replace cards and may also impose fines or penalties in connection with the security incident, and enforcement authorities may also impose fines or other remedies against us. We have also incurred other costs associated with this security incident, including legal fees, investigative fees, costs of communications with customers and credit monitoring services provided to our customers. At this point, we are unable to predict the developments in, outcome of, and economic and other consequences of pending or future litigation or regulatory investigations related to, and other costs associated with, this matter. We will continue to evaluate these matters based on subsequent events, new information and future circumstances. Other. We had no outstanding irrevocable letters of credit relating to purchase commitments and insurance and other liabilities at August 1, 2015 . We had approximately $3.0 million in surety bonds at August 1, 2015 relating primarily to merchandise imports and state sales tax and utility requirements.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component (amounts are recorded net of related income taxes): (in thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Unrealized Losses on Financial Instruments Unfunded Benefit Obligations Total Balance, August 2, 2014 $ — $ (954 ) $ (16,475 ) $ (17,429 ) Other comprehensive loss (16,886 ) (1,872 ) (15,041 ) (33,799 ) Balance, August 1, 2015 $ (16,886 ) $ (2,826 ) $ (31,516 ) $ (51,228 )

STOCK-BASED AWARDS

STOCK-BASED AWARDS	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED AWARDS	STOCK-BASED AWARDS Predecessor Stock Options. Predecessor had equity-based management arrangements, which authorized equity awards to be granted to certain management employees. At the time of the Acquisition, Predecessor stock options for 101,730 shares were outstanding, consisting of vested options for 67,899 shares and unvested options for 33,831 shares. In connection with the Acquisition, previously unvested options became fully vested on October 25, 2013. All Predecessor stock options were subject to settlement in connection with the Acquisition in amounts equal to the excess of the per share merger consideration over the exercise prices of such options. The fair value of the consideration payable to holders of Predecessor stock options was $187.4 million . Of such amount, $135.9 million represented the fair value of previously vested options, which was included in the consideration paid by the Sponsors to acquire the Company. The remaining $51.5 million represented the fair value of previously unvested options. Such amount was expensed in the results of operations of the Successor for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014. We recognized compensation expense for Predecessor stock options on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. We recognized non-cash stock compensation expense of $2.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 and $9.7 million in fiscal year 2013, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Successor Stock Options. Subsequent to the Acquisition, Parent established various incentive plans pursuant to which eligible employees, consultants and non-employee directors are eligible to receive stock-based awards. Under the incentive plans, Parent is authorized to grant stock options, restricted stock and other types of awards that are valued in whole or in part by reference to, or are payable or otherwise based on, the shares of common stock of Parent. Charges with respect to options issued by Parent pursuant to the incentive plans are reflected by the Company in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements. Co-Invest Options. In connection with the Acquisition, certain executive officers of the Company rolled over a portion of the amounts otherwise payable in settlement of their Predecessor stock options into stock options of Parent representing a total of 56,979 shares of common stock of Parent (the Co-Invest Options). The number of Co-Invest Options issued upon conversion of Predecessor stock options was equal to the product of (a) the number of shares subject to the applicable Predecessor stock options multiplied by (b) the ratio of the per share merger consideration over the fair market value of a share of Parent, which was approximately 3.1 x (the Exchange Ratio). The exercise price of each Predecessor stock option was adjusted by dividing the original exercise price of the Predecessor stock option by the Exchange Ratio. Following the conversion, the exercise prices of the Co-Invest Options range from $180 to $644 per share. As of the date of the Acquisition, the aggregate intrinsic value of the Co-Invest Options equaled the intrinsic value of the rolled over Predecessor stock options. The Co-Invest Options are fully vested and are exercisable at any time prior to the applicable expiration dates related to the original grant of the Predecessor options. The Co-Invest Options contain sale and repurchase provisions. Non-Qualified Stock Options. Pursuant to the terms of the incentive plans, Parent granted time-vested and performance-vested non-qualified stock options to certain executive officers, employees and non-employee directors of the Company. These non-qualified stock options will expire no later than the tenth anniversary of the grant date and each grant consists of options to purchase an equal number of shares of Parent’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock. Accounting for Successor Stock Options. Prior to an initial public offering (IPO), Parent generally has the right to repurchase shares issued upon exercise of vested stock options at the fair market value and shares underlying vested unexercised stock options for the difference between the fair market value of the underlying share and the exercise price in the event the optionee ceases to be an employee of the Company. However, other than with respect to the Co-Invest Options, if the optionee voluntarily leaves the Company without good reason (as defined in the incentive plan agreements) or is terminated for cause, the repurchase price is the lesser of the exercise price of such options or the fair value of such awards at the employee termination date. For certain optionees, in the event of the retirement of the optionee, the repurchase price is the fair value at the retirement date. Parent's repurchase rights expire upon completion of an IPO, including with respect to the Co-Invest Options. As a result of Parent's repurchase rights prior to an IPO, we currently account for stock options issued to certain optionees who will become retirement eligible prior to the expiration of their stock options (Retirement Eligible Optionees) using the liability method. Under the liability method, we recognize the estimated liability for option awards held by Retirement Eligible Optionees over the vesting periods of such awards and the liability for the vested/earned options is adjusted to its estimated fair value through compensation expense at each balance sheet date. We recognized compensation expense of $0.1 million in fiscal year 2015 and $6.2 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. With respect to time-vested options held by non-Retirement Eligible Optionees, such options are effectively forfeited should the optionee voluntarily leave the Company without good reason or be terminated for cause prior to an IPO. As a result, we currently record no expense or liability with respect to such options. With respect to performance-vested options, such options are effectively forfeited should the optionee voluntarily leave the Company without good reason or be terminated for cause prior to achievement of the performance condition. As a result, we currently record no expense or liability with respect to such options. With respect to the Co-Invest Options, the fair value of such options at the Acquisition date was $36.3 million . Of such amount, $9.5 million represented the fair value of options held by Retirement Eligible Optionees for which a liability was established at the Acquisition date. The remaining value of $26.8 million represented the fair value of options held by non-Retirement Eligible Optionees and such amount was credited to Successor equity. Outstanding Stock Options. A summary of Successor stock option activity is as follows: Fiscal year ended August 1, 2015 Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) Outstanding at August 2, 2014 213,941 $ 858 Granted 20,243 1,166 Exercised (258 ) 613 Forfeited (10,698 ) 1,000 Outstanding at August 1, 2015 223,228 $ 880 7.2 Options exercisable at end of fiscal year 72,631 $ 584 4.4 At August 1, 2015 , the aggregate number of Co-Invest Options and time-vested options held by Retirement Eligible Optionees was 55,269 options and the recorded liability with respect to such options was $15.9 million . Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Options. At the date of grant, the stock option exercise price equals or exceeds the fair market value of Parent's common stock. Because Parent is privately held and there is no public market for its common stock, the fair market value of Parent's common stock is determined by the Parent Board or the Compensation Committee, as applicable, at the time option grants are awarded (Level 3 determination of fair value). In determining the fair market value of Parent's common stock, the Parent Board or the Compensation Committee, as applicable, considers such factors as any recent transactions involving Parent's common stock, the Company’s actual and projected financial results, the principal amount of the Company’s indebtedness, valuations of the Company performed by third parties and other factors it believes are material to the valuation process. We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of our options as of the date of grant. We used the following assumptions to estimate the fair value for stock options at grant date: Fiscal year ended Thirty-nine weeks ended August 1, August 2, (Successor) (Successor) Weighted average exercise price $ 1,166 $ 1,000 Weighted term in years 5 5 Weighted average volatility 30.20 % 45.12 % Risk-free interest rate 1.55% - 1.63% 1.39 % Dividend yield — — Weighted average fair value $ 343 $ 407 Expected volatility is based on estimates of implied volatility of our peer group.

REVENUES

REVENUES	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenues	REVENUES The following table represents our revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of revenues: Fiscal Thirty-nine weeks ended Thirteen weeks ended Fiscal August 1, August 2, 2014 November 2, 2013 August 3, (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Women’s Apparel 32 % 30 % 33 % 31 % Women’s Shoes, Handbags and Accessories 28 28 27 27 Men’s Apparel and Shoes 12 12 11 12 Cosmetics and Fragrances 11 11 12 11 Designer and Precious Jewelry 10 11 10 12 Home Furnishings and Decor 5 6 5 5 Other 2 2 2 2 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %

OTHER EXPENSES

OTHER EXPENSES	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Expenses	OTHER EXPENSES Other expenses consists of the following components: Fiscal Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Costs incurred in connection with the Acquisition: Change-in-control cash payments due to Former Sponsors and management $ — $ — $ 80,457 $ — Stock-based compensation for accelerated vesting of Predecessor stock options (including non-cash charges of $15.4 million) — 51,510 — — Other, primarily professional fees — 1,812 28,942 — Total Acquisition transaction costs — 53,322 109,399 — MyTheresa transaction costs 19,414 2,050 — — Expenses incurred in connection with strategic initiatives 11,644 5,733 155 — Expenses related to cyber-attack, net of insurance recovery 4,078 12,587 — — Equity in loss of Asian e-commerce retailer — 3,613 1,523 13,125 Management fee due to Former Sponsors — — 2,823 10,000 Other expenses 4,338 4,775 — — Total $ 39,474 $ 82,080 $ 113,900 $ 23,125 We discovered in January 2014 that malicious software (malware) was clandestinely installed on our computer systems. In fiscal year 2015 and the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, we incurred investigative, legal and other expenses in connection with a cyber-attack. We expect to incur ongoing costs related to the cyber-attack for the foreseeable future. Such expenses are not currently estimable but could be material to our future results of operations. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2014, we sold our prior investment in an Asian e-commerce retailer, which was previously accounted for under the equity method, for $35.0 million , which amount equaled the carrying value of our investment.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCI

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION 2028 Debentures. All of NMG’s obligations under the 2028 Debentures are guaranteed by the Company. The guarantee by the Company is full and unconditional and is subject to automatic release if the requirements for legal defeasance or covenant defeasance of the 2028 Debentures are satisfied, or if NMG’s obligations under the indenture governing the 2028 Debentures are discharged. Currently, the Company’s non-guarantor subsidiaries under the 2028 Debentures consist principally of (i) Bergdorf Goodman, Inc., through which we conduct the operations of our Bergdorf Goodman stores, (ii) NM Nevada Trust, which holds legal title to certain real property and intangible assets used by NMG in conducting its operations and (iii) NMG Germany GmbH, through which we conduct the operations of MyTheresa. The following condensed consolidating financial information represents the financial information of the Company and its non-guarantor subsidiaries under the 2028 Debentures, prepared on the equity basis of accounting. The information is presented in accordance with the requirements of Rule 3-10 under the SEC’s Regulation S-X. The financial information may not necessarily be indicative of results of operations, cash flows or financial position had the non-guarantor subsidiaries operated as independent entities. August 1, 2015 (Successor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 53,162 $ 19,812 $ — $ 72,974 Merchandise inventories — 970,295 184,549 — 1,154,844 Other current assets — 138,966 18,082 (165 ) 156,883 Total current assets — 1,162,423 222,443 (165 ) 1,384,701 Property and equipment, net — 1,359,118 118,768 — 1,477,886 Intangible assets, net — 625,937 2,972,625 — 3,598,562 Goodwill — 1,611,365 661,118 — 2,272,483 Other assets — 140,776 1,354 — 142,130 Intercompany notes receivable — 150,028 — (150,028 ) — Investments in subsidiaries 1,413,744 3,617,680 — (5,031,424 ) — Total assets $ 1,413,744 $ 8,667,327 $ 3,976,308 $ (5,181,617 ) $ 8,875,762 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ — $ 291,089 $ 51,910 $ — $ 342,999 Accrued liabilities — 380,255 85,312 (165 ) 465,402 Current portion of long-term debt — 29,426 — — 29,426 Total current liabilities — 700,770 137,222 (165 ) 837,827 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt — 4,681,309 — — 4,681,309 Intercompany notes payable — — 150,028 (150,028 ) — Deferred income taxes — 1,454,278 16,813 — 1,471,091 Other long-term liabilities — 417,226 54,565 — 471,791 Total long-term liabilities — 6,552,813 221,406 (150,028 ) 6,624,191 Total member equity 1,413,744 1,413,744 3,617,680 (5,031,424 ) 1,413,744 Total liabilities and member equity $ 1,413,744 $ 8,667,327 $ 3,976,308 $ (5,181,617 ) $ 8,875,762 August 2, 2014 (Successor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 195,004 $ 1,472 $ — $ 196,476 Merchandise inventories — 953,936 115,696 — 1,069,632 Other current assets — 131,894 11,772 — 143,666 Total current assets — 1,280,834 128,940 — 1,409,774 Property and equipment, net — 1,275,264 115,002 — 1,390,266 Intangible assets, net — 708,125 2,944,859 — 3,652,984 Goodwill — 1,669,364 479,263 — 2,148,627 Other assets — 158,637 1,438 — 160,075 Investments in subsidiaries 1,432,594 3,560,258 — (4,992,852 ) — Total assets $ 1,432,594 $ 8,652,482 $ 3,669,502 $ (4,992,852 ) $ 8,761,726 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ — $ 343,783 $ 31,302 $ — $ 375,085 Accrued liabilities — 375,640 76,532 — 452,172 Current portion of long-term debt — 29,426 — — 29,426 Total current liabilities — 748,849 107,834 — 856,683 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt — 4,580,521 — — 4,580,521 Deferred income taxes — 1,540,076 — — 1,540,076 Other long-term liabilities — 350,442 1,410 — 351,852 Total long-term liabilities — 6,471,039 1,410 — 6,472,449 Total member equity 1,432,594 1,432,594 3,560,258 (4,992,852 ) 1,432,594 Total liabilities and member equity $ 1,432,594 $ 8,652,482 $ 3,669,502 $ (4,992,852 ) $ 8,761,726 Fiscal year ended August 1, 2015 (Successor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ 4,127,954 $ 967,133 $ — $ 5,095,087 Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation) — 2,677,767 627,711 — 3,305,478 Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation) — 975,259 186,816 — 1,162,075 Income from credit card program — (47,434 ) (5,335 ) — (52,769 ) Depreciation expense — 163,737 21,813 — 185,550 Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments — 82,185 55,095 — 137,280 Other expenses — 31,881 7,593 — 39,474 Operating earnings — 244,559 73,440 — 317,999 Interest expense, net — 287,776 2,147 — 289,923 Intercompany royalty charges (income) — 148,678 (148,678 ) — — Foreign currency loss (gain) — — 18,351 (18,351 ) — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries (14,949 ) (208,540 ) — 223,489 — Earnings (loss) before income taxes 14,949 16,645 201,620 (205,138 ) 28,076 Income tax expense (benefit) — 15,023 (6,920 ) 5,024 13,127 Net earnings (loss) $ 14,949 $ 1,622 $ 208,540 $ (210,162 ) $ 14,949 Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax (33,799 ) (16,913 ) (3,558 ) 20,471 (33,799 ) Total comprehensive earnings (loss) $ (18,850 ) $ (15,291 ) $ 204,982 $ (189,691 ) $ (18,850 ) Thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 (Successor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ 3,103,810 $ 606,383 $ — $ 3,710,193 Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation) — 2,164,309 398,679 — 2,562,988 Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation) — 724,085 110,921 — 835,006 Income from credit card program — (36,795 ) (3,877 ) — (40,672 ) Depreciation expense — 100,097 13,237 — 113,334 Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments — 107,450 41,176 — 148,626 Other expenses — 78,467 3,613 — 82,080 Operating earnings (loss) — (33,803 ) 42,634 — 8,831 Interest expense, net — 232,739 — — 232,739 Intercompany royalty charges (income) — 106,783 (106,783 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries 134,083 (149,417 ) — 15,334 — Earnings (loss) before income taxes (134,083 ) (223,908 ) 149,417 (15,334 ) (223,908 ) Income tax benefit — (89,825 ) — — (89,825 ) Net earnings (loss) $ (134,083 ) $ (134,083 ) $ 149,417 $ (15,334 ) $ (134,083 ) Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax (17,429 ) (17,429 ) — 17,429 (17,429 ) Total comprehensive earnings (loss) $ (151,512 ) $ (151,512 ) $ 149,417 $ 2,095 $ (151,512 ) Thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 (Predecessor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ 926,436 $ 202,702 $ — $ 1,129,138 Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation) — 568,665 116,743 — 685,408 Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation) — 229,935 36,453 — 266,388 Income from credit card program — (13,271 ) (1,382 ) — (14,653 ) Depreciation expense — 31,057 3,182 — 34,239 Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments — 8,773 2,947 — 11,720 Other expenses — 112,377 1,523 — 113,900 Operating earnings (loss) — (11,100 ) 43,236 — 32,136 Interest expense, net — 37,315 — — 37,315 Intercompany royalty charges (income) — 32,907 (32,907 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries 13,098 (76,143 ) — 63,045 — Earnings (loss) before income taxes (13,098 ) (5,179 ) 76,143 (63,045 ) (5,179 ) Income tax expense — 7,919 — — 7,919 Net earnings (loss) $ (13,098 ) $ (13,098 ) $ 76,143 $ (63,045 ) $ (13,098 ) Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax 1,324 1,324 — (1,324 ) 1,324 Total comprehensive earnings (loss) $ (11,774 ) $ (11,774 ) $ 76,143 $ (64,369 ) $ (11,774 ) Fiscal year ended August 3, 2013 (Predecessor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ 3,875,580 $ 772,669 $ — $ 4,648,249 Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation) — 2,500,640 494,723 — 2,995,363 Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation) — 911,850 135,946 — 1,047,796 Income from credit card program — (48,635 ) (4,738 ) — (53,373 ) Depreciation expense — 127,606 13,909 — 141,515 Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments — 35,092 12,344 — 47,436 Other expenses — 10,000 13,125 — 23,125 Operating earnings — 339,027 107,360 — 446,387 Interest expense, net — 168,952 3 — 168,955 Intercompany royalty charges (income) — 130,459 (130,459 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries (163,699 ) (237,816 ) — 401,515 — Earnings (loss) before income taxes 163,699 277,432 237,816 (401,515 ) 277,432 Income tax expense — 113,733 — — 113,733 Net earnings (loss) $ 163,699 $ 163,699 $ 237,816 $ (401,515 ) $ 163,699 Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax 41,263 41,263 — (41,263 ) 41,263 Total comprehensive earnings (loss) $ 204,962 $ 204,962 $ 237,816 $ (442,778 ) $ 204,962 Fiscal year ended August 1, 2015 (Successor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated CASH FLOWS - OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net earnings (loss) $ 14,949 $ 1,622 $ 208,540 $ (210,162 ) $ 14,949 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization expense — 270,482 76,908 — 347,390 Deferred income taxes — (62,143 ) (7,593 ) — (69,736 ) Non-cash charges related to acquisitions — — 13,994 — 13,994 Other — (5,430 ) 21,548 (13,327 ) 2,791 Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable) — 148,678 (148,678 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries (14,949 ) (208,540 ) — 223,489 — Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net — 11,467 (92,470 ) — (81,003 ) Net cash provided by operating activities — 156,136 72,249 — 228,385 CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures — (248,286 ) (22,182 ) — (270,468 ) Acquisition of MyTheresa — — (181,727 ) — (181,727 ) Net cash used for investing activities — (248,286 ) (203,909 ) — (452,195 ) CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility — 530,000 — — 530,000 Repayment of borrowings — (429,427 ) — — (429,427 ) Intercompany notes payable (receivable) — (150,000 ) 150,000 — — Debt issuance costs paid — (265 ) — — (265 ) Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities — (49,692 ) 150,000 — 100,308 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Increase (decrease) during the period — (141,842 ) 18,340 — (123,502 ) Beginning balance — 195,004 1,472 — 196,476 Ending balance $ — $ 53,162 $ 19,812 $ — $ 72,974 Acquisition and Thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 (Successor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated CASH FLOWS—OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net earnings (loss) $ (134,083 ) $ (134,083 ) $ 149,417 $ (15,334 ) $ (134,083 ) Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization expense — 224,664 54,413 — 279,077 Loss on debt extinguishment — 7,882 — — 7,882 Deferred income taxes — (117,874 ) — — (117,874 ) Non-cash charges related to the Acquisition — 145,062 — — 145,062 Other — 4,878 3,666 — 8,544 Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable) — 106,783 (106,783 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries 134,083 (149,417 ) — 15,334 — Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net — 216,411 (121,634 ) — 94,777 Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities — 304,306 (20,921 ) — 283,385 CASH FLOWS—INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures — (124,321 ) (13,686 ) — (138,007 ) Acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC — (3,388,585 ) — — (3,388,585 ) Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer — — 35,000 — 35,000 Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities — (3,512,906 ) 21,314 — (3,491,592 ) CASH FLOWS—FINANCING ACTIVITIES Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility — 170,000 — — 170,000 Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility — 2,950,000 — — 2,950,000 Borrowings under Cash Pay Notes — 960,000 — — 960,000 Borrowings under PIK Toggle Notes — 600,000 — — 600,000 Repayment of borrowings — (2,770,185 ) — — (2,770,185 ) Debt issuance costs paid — (178,606 ) — — (178,606 ) Cash equity contributions — 1,557,350 — — 1,557,350 Net cash provided by financing activities — 3,288,559 — — 3,288,559 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Increase during the period — 79,959 393 — 80,352 Beginning balance — 115,045 1,079 — 116,124 Ending balance $ — $ 195,004 $ 1,472 $ — $ 196,476 Thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 (Predecessor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated CASH FLOWS—OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net earnings (loss) $ (13,098 ) $ (13,098 ) $ 76,143 $ (63,045 ) $ (13,098 ) Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization expense — 42,296 6,129 — 48,425 Deferred income taxes — (6,326 ) — — (6,326 ) Other — 5,068 1,457 — 6,525 Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable) — 32,907 (32,907 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries 13,098 (76,143 ) — 63,045 — Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net — 21,469 (44,684 ) — (23,215 ) Net cash provided by operating activities — 6,173 6,138 — 12,311 CASH FLOWS—INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures — (30,051 ) (5,908 ) — (35,959 ) Net cash used for investing activities — (30,051 ) (5,908 ) — (35,959 ) CASH FLOWS—FINANCING ACTIVITIES Borrowings under Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility — 130,000 — — 130,000 Repayment of borrowings — (126,904 ) — — (126,904 ) Net cash provided by financing activities — 3,096 — — 3,096 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Increase (decrease) during the period — (20,782 ) 230 — (20,552 ) Beginning balance — 135,827 849 — 136,676 Ending balance $ — $ 115,045 $ 1,079 $ — $ 116,124 Fiscal year ended August 3, 2013 (Predecessor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated CASH FLOWS - OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net earnings (loss) $ 163,699 $ 163,699 $ 237,816 $ (401,515 ) $ 163,699 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization expense — 171,102 26,253 — 197,355 Loss on debt extinguishment — 15,597 — — 15,597 Deferred income taxes — (19,439 ) — — (19,439 ) Other — 5,785 12,973 — 18,758 Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable) — 130,459 (130,459 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries (163,699 ) (237,816 ) — 401,515 — Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net — 95,260 (121,871 ) — (26,611 ) Net cash provided by operating activities — 324,647 24,712 — 349,359 CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures — (131,697 ) (14,808 ) — (146,505 ) Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer — — (10,000 ) — (10,000 ) Net cash used for investing activities — (131,697 ) (24,808 ) — (156,505 ) CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES Borrowings under Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility — 100,000 — — 100,000 Borrowings under Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility — 500,000 — — 500,000 Repayment of borrowings — (695,668 ) — — (695,668 ) Debt issuance costs paid — (9,763 ) — — (9,763 ) Net cash used for financing activities — (105,431 ) — — (105,431 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Increase (decrease) during the period — 87,519 (96 ) — 87,423 Beginning balance — 48,308 945 — 49,253 Ending balance $ — $ 135,827 $ 849 $ — $ 136,676

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) Fiscal year 2015 (Successor) (in millions) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total Revenues $ 1,186.5 $ 1,521.8 $ 1,220.1 $ 1,166.7 $ 5,095.1 Gross profit (1) 458.1 502.7 465.1 363.7 1,789.6 Net earnings (loss) 0.2 27.8 19.8 (32.9 ) 14.9 Fiscal year 2014 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total (Predecessor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) Revenues $ 1,129.1 $ 1,432.8 $ 1,164.7 $ 1,112.7 $ 4,839.3 Gross profit (1) 443.7 379.9 415.8 351.5 1,590.9 Net loss (2) (13.1 ) (84.0 ) (8.0 ) (42.1 ) (147.2 ) (1) Gross profit includes revenues less cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation). (2) For fiscal year 2014, net loss includes $162.7 million of transaction costs incurred in connection with the Acquisition and a $7.9 million pretax charge related to a loss on debt extinguishment recorded in the third quarter.

SCHEDULE II Valuation and Quali

SCHEDULE II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves	NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP LTD LLC VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES (in thousands) Three years ended August 1, 2015 Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Additions Description Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to Costs and Expenses Charged to Other Accounts Deductions Balance at End of Period Reserve for estimated sales returns Year ended August 1, 2015 (Successor) $ 38,869 $ 953,238 $ — $ (948,061 ) (A) $ 44,046 Thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 (Successor) $ 53,741 $ 597,721 $ — $ (612,593 ) (A) $ 38,869 Thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 (Predecessor) $ 37,370 $ 196,601 $ — $ (180,230 ) (A) $ 53,741 Year ended August 3, 2013 (Predecessor) $ 34,015 $ 739,968 $ — $ (736,613 ) (A) $ 37,370 Reserves for self-insurance Year ended August 1, 2015 (Successor) $ 38,732 $ 76,306 $ — $ (77,095 ) (B) $ 37,943 Thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 (Successor) $ 36,632 $ 58,064 $ — $ (55,964 ) (B) $ 38,732 Thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 (Predecessor) $ 37,626 $ 17,380 $ — $ (18,374 ) (B) $ 36,632 Year ended August 3, 2013 (Predecessor) $ 36,187 $ 74,643 $ — $ (73,204 ) (B) $ 37,626 (A) Gross margin on actual sales returns, net of commissions. (B) Claims and expenses paid, net of employee contributions.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	BASIS OF PRESENTATION Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC (the Company) is a luxury retailer conducting operations principally under the Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and MyTheresa brand names. References to “we,” “our” and “us” are used to refer to the Company or collectively to the Company and its subsidiaries, as appropriate to the context. On October 25, 2013, the Company merged with and into Mariposa Merger Sub LLC (Mariposa) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 9, 2013, by and among Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. (f/k/a NM Mariposa Holdings, Inc.) (Parent), Mariposa and the Company, with the Company surviving the merger (the Acquisition). As a result of the Acquisition and the Conversion (as defined below), the Company is now a direct subsidiary of Mariposa Intermediate Holdings LLC (Holdings), which in turn is a direct subsidiary of Parent. Parent is owned by entities affiliated with Ares Management, L.P. and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (together, the Sponsors) and certain co-investors. Previously, the Company was a subsidiary of Newton Holding, LLC, which was controlled by investment funds affiliated with TPG Global, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, TPG) and Warburg Pincus LLC (together with TPG, the Former Sponsors). On October 28, 2013, the Company and NMG (as defined below) each converted from a Delaware corporation to a Delaware limited liability company (the Conversion). The Company’s operations are conducted through its direct wholly owned subsidiary, The Neiman Marcus Group LLC (NMG). In October 2014, we acquired MyTheresa, a luxury retailer headquartered in Munich, Germany. The operations of MyTheresa are conducted primarily through the mytheresa.com global luxury website. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements are presented as “Predecessor” or “Successor” to indicate whether they relate to the period preceding the Acquisition or the period succeeding the Acquisition, respectively. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to July 31. Like many other retailers, we follow a 4-5-4 reporting calendar, which means that each fiscal quarter consists of thirteen weeks divided into periods of four weeks, five weeks and four weeks. This resulted in an extra week in fiscal year 2013 (the 53 rd week). All references to (i) fiscal year 2015 relate to the fifty-two weeks ended August 1, 2015 of the Successor, (ii) fiscal year 2014 relate to the fifty-two weeks ended August 2, 2014 (consisting of the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 of the Successor and the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 of the Predecessor) and (iii) fiscal year 2013 relate to the fifty-three weeks ended August 3, 2013 of the Predecessor. Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation
Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies	ESTIMATES AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES We are required to make estimates and assumptions about future events in preparing our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of gain and loss contingencies at the date of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements. While we believe that our past estimates and assumptions have been materially accurate, the amounts currently estimated are subject to change if different assumptions as to the outcome of future events were made. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and predicate those estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. We make adjustments to our estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Since future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.
Purchase Accounting	Purchase Accounting. We account for acquisitions in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations , whereby the purchase price paid to effect the acquisitions was allocated to state the acquired assets and liabilities at fair value. The Acquisition and the allocation of the purchase price were recorded for accounting purposes as of November 2, 2013, the end of our first quarter of fiscal year 2014. The MyTheresa acquisition and the allocation of the purchase price were recorded for accounting purposes as of November 1, 2014, the end of our first quarter of fiscal year 2015. In connection with the allocations of the purchase price, we made estimates of the fair values of our long-lived and intangible assets based upon assumptions related to the future cash flows, discount rates and asset lives utilizing currently available information, and in some cases, valuation results from independent valuation specialists, which resulted in increases in the carrying value of our property and equipment and inventory, the revaluation of intangible assets for our tradenames, customer lists and favorable lease commitments, the revaluation of our long-term benefit plan obligations and, with respect to the MyTheresa acquisition, the recording of our contingent earn-out obligation at estimated fair value, among other things.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of cash on hand in our stores, deposits with banks and overnight investments with banks and financial institutions. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. Our cash management system provides for the reimbursement of all major bank disbursement accounts on a daily basis. Accounts payable includes outstanding checks not yet presented for payment of $57.3 million at August 1, 2015 and $45.6 million at August 2, 2014 .
Merchandise Inventories and Cost of Goods Sold	Merchandise Inventories and Cost of Goods Sold. We utilize the retail inventory method of accounting. Under the retail inventory method, the valuation of inventories at cost and the resulting gross margins are determined by applying a calculated cost-to-retail ratio, for various groupings of similar items, to the retail value of our inventories. The cost of the inventory reflected on the Consolidated Financial Statements is decreased by charges to cost of goods sold at average cost and the retail value of the inventory is lowered through the use of markdowns. Earnings are negatively impacted when merchandise is marked down. As we adjust the retail value of our inventories through the use of markdowns to reflect market conditions, our merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The areas requiring significant management judgment related to the valuation of our inventories include (i) setting the original retail value for the merchandise held for sale, (ii) recognizing merchandise for which the customer’s perception of value has declined and appropriately marking the retail value of the merchandise down to the perceived value and (iii) estimating the shrinkage that has occurred between physical inventory counts. These judgments and estimates, coupled with the averaging processes within the retail method can, under certain circumstances, produce varying financial results. Factors that can lead to different financial results include (i) determination of original retail values for merchandise held for sale, (ii) identification of declines in perceived value of inventories and processing the appropriate retail value markdowns and (iii) overly optimistic or conservative estimation of shrinkage. In prior years, we have not made material changes to our estimates of shrinkage or markdown requirements on inventories held as of the end of our fiscal years. Consistent with industry business practice, we receive allowances from certain of our vendors in support of the merchandise we purchase for resale. Certain allowances are received to reimburse us for markdowns taken or to support the gross margins that we earn in connection with the sales of the vendor’s merchandise. These allowances result in an increase to gross margin when we earn the allowances and they are approved by the vendor. Other allowances we receive represent reductions to the amounts we pay to acquire the merchandise. These allowances reduce the cost of the acquired merchandise and are recognized at the time the goods are sold. The amounts of vendor allowances we receive fluctuate based on the level of markdowns taken and did not have a significant impact on the year-over-year change in gross margin during fiscal years 2015, 2014 or 2013. We received vendor allowances of $94.8 million in fiscal year 2015, $88.5 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $5.0 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $90.2 million in fiscal year 2013 . We obtain certain merchandise, primarily precious jewelry, on a consignment basis to expand our product assortment. Consignment merchandise held by us with a cost basis of $399.0 million at August 1, 2015 and $376.8 million at August 2, 2014 is not reflected in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Cost of goods sold also includes delivery charges we pay to third party carriers and other costs related to the fulfillment of customer orders not delivered at the point-of-sale.
Long-lived Assets	Long-lived Assets. Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. In connection with the Acquisition, the cost basis of the acquired property and equipment was adjusted to its estimated fair value. For financial reporting purposes, we compute depreciation principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over five to 30 years while fixtures and equipment are depreciated over three to 15 years . Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the asset life or the lease term (which may include renewal periods when exercise of the renewal option is at our discretion and exercise of the renewal option is considered reasonably assured). Costs incurred for the development of internal computer software are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over three to ten years . We assess the recoverability of the carrying values of our store assets, consisting of property and equipment, customer lists and favorable lease commitments, annually and upon the occurrence of certain events. The recoverability assessment requires judgment and estimates of future store generated cash flows.
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization. Prior to the Acquisition, Predecessor definite-lived intangible assets, primarily customer lists, were amortized over their estimated useful lives, ranging from four to 24 years (weighted average life of 13 years from the October 6, 2005 acquisition by the Former Sponsors). Predecessor favorable lease commitments were amortized over the remaining lives of the leases, ranging from nine to 49 years (weighted average life of 33 years from the October 6, 2005 acquisition by the Former Sponsors). Subsequent to the Acquisition and the MyTheresa acquisition, Successor definite-lived intangible assets, which primarily consist of customer lists, are amortized using accelerated methods which reflect the pattern in which we receive the economic benefit of the asset, currently estimated at six to 16 years (weighted average life of 13 years from the respective acquisition dates). Successor favorable lease commitments are amortized straight-line over the remaining lives of the leases, ranging from two to 55 years (weighted average life of 30 years from the acquisition dates). Total amortization of all intangible assets recorded in connection with acquisitions for the next five fiscal years is currently estimated as follows (in thousands): 2016 $ 111,681 2017 105,701 2018 99,755 2019 96,631 2020 89,970
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill. Indefinite-lived intangible assets, such as our Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and MyTheresa tradenames and goodwill, are not subject to amortization. Rather, we assess the recoverability of indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year and upon the occurrence of certain events. The recoverability assessment with respect to each of our indefinite-lived intangible assets requires us to estimate the fair value of the asset as of the assessment date. Such determination is made using discounted cash flow techniques (Level 3 determination of fair value). Significant inputs to the valuation model include: • future revenue, cash flow and/or profitability projections; • growth assumptions for future revenues as well as future gross margin rates, expense rates, capital expenditures and other estimates; • estimated market royalty rates that could be derived from the licensing of our tradenames to third parties to establish the cash flows accruing to the benefit of the Company as a result of our ownership of our tradenames; and • rates, based on our estimated weighted average cost of capital, used to discount the estimated cash flow projections to their present value (or estimated fair value). If the recorded carrying value of the tradename exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded to write the tradename down to its estimated fair value. The assessment of the recoverability of the goodwill associated with our Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Last Call and MyTheresa reporting units involves a two-step process. The first step requires the comparison of the estimated enterprise fair value of each of our reporting units to its recorded carrying value. We estimate the enterprise fair value based on discounted cash flow techniques (Level 3 determination of fair value). If the recorded carrying value of a reporting unit were to exceed its estimated enterprise fair value in the first step, a second step would be performed in which we would allocate the enterprise fair value to the fair value of the reporting unit’s net assets. The second step of the impairment testing process would require, among other things, the estimation of the fair values of substantially all of our tangible and intangible assets. Any enterprise fair value in excess of amounts allocated to such net assets would represent the implied fair value of goodwill for that reporting unit. If the recorded goodwill balance for a reporting unit were to exceed the implied fair value of goodwill, an impairment charge would be recorded to write goodwill down to its fair value. The impairment testing process related to our indefinite-lived intangible assets is subject to inherent uncertainties and subjectivity. The use of different assumptions, estimates or judgments with respect to the estimation of the projected future cash flows and the determination of the discount rate used to reduce such projected future cash flows to their net present value could materially increase or decrease any related impairment charge. We believe our estimates are appropriate based upon current market conditions and the best information available at the assessment date. However, future impairment charges could be required if we do not achieve our current revenue and profitability projections or the weighted average cost of capital increases. No impairment charges related to our tradenames and goodwill were recorded in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 or 2013 .
Leases	Leases. We lease certain retail stores and office facilities. Stores we own are often subject to ground leases. The terms of our real estate leases, including renewal options, range from three to 130 years. Most leases provide for monthly fixed minimum rentals or contingent rentals based upon sales in excess of stated amounts and normally require us to pay real estate taxes, insurance, common area maintenance costs and other occupancy costs. For leases that contain predetermined, fixed calculations of minimum rentals, we recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We recognize contingent rent expenses when it is probable that the sales thresholds will be reached during the year. We receive allowances from developers related to the construction of our stores. We record these allowances as deferred real estate credits, which we recognize as a reduction of rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term beginning with the date the Company takes possession of the leased asset. We received construction allowances aggregating $34.7 million in fiscal year 2015, $5.7 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, none for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $7.2 million in fiscal year 2013 .
Benefit Plans	Benefit Plans. We sponsor a defined benefit pension plan (Pension Plan), an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan (SERP Plan) which provides certain employees additional pension benefits and a postretirement plan providing eligible employees limited postretirement health care benefits (Postretirement Plan). In calculating our obligations and related expense, we make various assumptions and estimates, after consulting with outside actuaries and advisors. The annual determination of expense involves calculating the estimated total benefits ultimately payable to plan participants. We use the traditional unit credit method in recognizing pension liabilities. The Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan are valued annually as of the end of each fiscal year. As of the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, benefits offered to all employees under our Pension Plan and SERP Plan were frozen. Significant assumptions related to the calculation of our obligations include the discount rates used to calculate the present value of benefit obligations to be paid in the future, the expected long-term rate of return on assets held by the Pension Plan and the health care cost trend rate for the Postretirement Plan, as more fully described in Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. We review these assumptions annually based upon currently available information, including information provided by our actuaries. Our obligations related to our employee benefit plans are included in other long-term liabilities.
Self-insurance and Other Employee Benefit Reserves	Self-insurance and Other Employee Benefit Reserves. We use estimates in the determination of the required accruals for general liability, workers’ compensation and health insurance. We base these estimates upon an examination of historical trends, industry claims experience and independent actuarial estimates. Although we do not expect that we will ultimately pay claims significantly different from our estimates, self-insurance reserves could be affected if future claims experience differs significantly from our historical trends and assumptions.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments. We enter into derivative financial instruments, primarily interest rate cap agreements, to hedge the variability of our cash flows related to a portion of our floating rate indebtedness. The derivative financial instruments are recorded at estimated fair value at each balance sheet date and included in assets or liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Revenues	Revenues. Revenues include sales of merchandise and services and delivery and processing revenues related to merchandise sold. Revenues are recognized at the later of the point of sale or the delivery of goods to the customer. Revenues associated with gift cards are recognized at the time of redemption by the customer. Revenues exclude sales taxes collected from our customers. Delivery and processing revenues were $50.1 million in fiscal year 2015, $38.0 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $14.8 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $75.1 million in fiscal year 2013. Revenues are reduced when customers return goods previously purchased. We maintain reserves for anticipated sales returns primarily based on our historical trends related to returns by our customers. Our reserves for anticipated sales returns were $44.0 million at August 1, 2015 and $38.9 million at August 2, 2014 . Between 2005 and 2014, we created and maintained e‑commerce websites pursuant to contractual arrangements with certain designers. Pursuant to these arrangements, we purchased and maintained inventory from such designers that was showcased on their respective websites and bore all responsibilities related to the fulfillment of goods purchased on such websites. All of these contractual arrangements expired by the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2015 and were not renewed. Revenues generated from the operation of the designer websites were $4.7 million in fiscal year 2015, $70.0 million for the thirty‑nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $13.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $66.5 million in fiscal year 2013.
Buying and Occupancy Costs	Buying and Occupancy Costs. Our buying costs consist primarily of salaries and expenses incurred by our merchandising and buying operations. Occupancy costs primarily include rent, property taxes and operating costs of our retail, distribution and support facilities and exclude depreciation expense.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (excluding depreciation)	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (excluding depreciation). Selling, general and administrative expenses are comprised principally of the costs related to employee compensation and benefits in the selling and administrative support areas and advertising and marketing costs. We receive allowances from certain merchandise vendors in connection with compensation programs for employees who sell the vendors’ merchandise. These allowances are netted against the related compensation expenses that we incur. Amounts received from vendors related to compensation programs were $76.4 million in fiscal year 2015, $55.4 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $18.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $72.2 million in fiscal year 2013 . Consistent with industry practice, we receive advertising allowances from certain of our merchandise vendors. Substantially all the advertising allowances we receive represent reimbursements of direct, specific and incremental costs that we incur to promote the vendor’s merchandise in connection with our various advertising programs, primarily catalogs and other print media. Advertising allowances fluctuate based on the level of advertising expenses incurred and are recorded as a reduction of our advertising costs when earned. Advertising allowances were approximately $55.0 million in fiscal year 2015, $31.4 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $20.0 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $55.0 million in fiscal year 2013 . We incur costs to advertise and promote the merchandise assortment offered through our store and online operations. We expense advertising costs for print media costs and promotional materials mailed to our customers at the time of mailing to the customer. We amortize the costs of print catalogs during the periods we expect to generate revenues from such catalogs, generally three to six months . We expense the costs incurred to produce the photographic content on our websites, as well as website design and web marketing costs, as incurred. Net marketing and advertising expenses were $165.7 million in fiscal year 2015, $109.7 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $34.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $126.9 million in fiscal year 2013 .
Stock Compensation	Stock Compensation. At the date of grant, the stock option exercise price equals or exceeds the fair market value of Parent's common stock. Because Parent is privately held and there is no public market for its common stock, the fair market value of Parent's common stock is determined by the Board of Directors of Parent (the Parent Board) or the Compensation Committee, as applicable, at the time option grants are awarded. The estimation of the fair market value of Parent's common stock utilizes both discounted cash flow techniques and the review of market data and involves assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables. Significant inputs to the common stock valuation model include: • future revenue, cash flow and/or profitability projections; • growth assumptions for future revenues as well as future gross margin rates, expense rates, capital expenditures and other estimates; • rates, based on our estimated weighted average cost of capital, used to discount the estimated cash flow projections to their present value (or estimated fair value); • recent transactions and valuation multiples for publicly held companies deemed similar to Parent; • economic conditions and other factors deemed material to the valuation process; and • valuations of Parent performed by third parties.
Income from Credit Card Program	Income from Credit Card Program . We maintain a proprietary credit card program through which credit is extended to customers and have a related marketing and servicing alliance with affiliates of Capital One Financial Corporation (Capital One). Pursuant to our agreement with Capital One (the Program Agreement), Capital One currently offers credit cards and non-card payment plans under both the "Neiman Marcus" and "Bergdorf Goodman" brand names. Effective July 1, 2013, we amended and extended the Program Agreement to July 2020 (renewable thereafter for three -year terms), subject to early termination provisions. We receive payments from Capital One based on sales transacted on our proprietary credit cards. We may receive additional payments based on the profitability of the portfolio as determined under the Program Agreement depending on a number of factors including credit losses. In addition, we receive payments from Capital One for marketing and servicing activities we provide to Capital One. We recognize income from our credit card program when earned.
Gift Cards	Gift Cards. The gift cards sold to our customers have no stated expiration dates and, in some cases, are subject to actual and/or potential escheatment rights in various of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Unredeemed gift cards were $43.0 million at August 1, 2015 and $43.1 million at August 2, 2014 . We recognized gift card breakage of $1.4 million in fiscal year 2015, $1.3 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014, $0.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 and $1.9 million in fiscal year 2013 as a component of revenues.
Loyalty Programs	Loyalty Program. We maintain a customer loyalty program in which customers earn points for qualifying purchases. Upon reaching specified levels, points are redeemed for awards, primarily gift cards. The estimates of the costs associated with the loyalty program require us to make assumptions related to customer purchasing levels and redemption rates. At the time the qualifying sales giving rise to the loyalty program points are made, we defer the portion of the revenues on the qualifying sales transactions equal to the estimated retail value of the gift cards to be redeemed upon conversion of the earned points to gift cards. We record the deferral of revenues related to gift card awards under our loyalty program as a reduction of revenues.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes. We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. We are routinely under audit by federal, state or local authorities in the area of income taxes. We regularly evaluate the likelihood of realization of tax benefits derived from positions we have taken in various federal and state filings after consideration of all relevant facts, circumstances and available information. If we believe it is more likely than not that our position will be sustained, we recognize the benefit we believe is cumulatively greater than 50% likely to be realized.
Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency. We translate the assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars using weighted average exchange rates during the year. We record these translation adjustments as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Segments	Segments. We believe that our customers have allocated a higher portion of their luxury spending to online retailing in recent years and that our customers increasingly expect a seamless shopping experience across our in-store and online channels, and we expect these trends to continue for the foreseeable future. As a result, we have made investments and redesigned processes to integrate our shopping experience across channels so that it is consistent with our customers' shopping preferences and expectations. In particular, we have invested and continue to invest in technology and systems that further our omni-channel retailing capabilities, and in fiscal year 2014, we realigned the management and merchandising responsibilities for our Neiman Marcus brand on an omni-channel basis. With the acceleration of omni-channel retailing and our past and ongoing investments in our omni-channel retail model, we believe the growth in our total comparable revenues and results of operations are the best measures of our ongoing performance. As a result, effective August 3, 2014, we began viewing and reporting our specialty retail stores and online operations as a single, omni-channel reporting segment.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB) issued guidance to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The standard outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes the most recent revenue recognition guidance. This new guidance is effective for us no earlier than the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 using one of two retrospective application methods. We are currently evaluating which application method to adopt and the impact of adopting this new accounting guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We do not expect that any other recently issued accounting pronouncements will have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Total estimated amortization of all acquisition-related intangible assets for the next five fiscal years	Total amortization of all intangible assets recorded in connection with acquisitions for the next five fiscal years is currently estimated as follows (in thousands): 2016 $ 111,681 2017 105,701 2018 99,755 2019 96,631 2020 89,970

THE ACQUISITION (Tables)

THE ACQUISITION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	Consideration payable to former equity holders (including $26.8 million management rollover) $ 3,382.7 Capitalized transaction costs 32.7 Total consideration paid to effect the Acquisition 3,415.4 Net assets acquired at historical cost 821.9 Adjustments to state acquired assets at fair value: (1) Increase carrying value of merchandise inventories $ 129.6 (2) Increase carrying value of property and equipment 457.7 (3) Revalue intangible assets: Tradenames 739.3 Other definite-lived intangible assets, primarily customer lists 492.1 Favorable lease commitments 799.8 (4) Change in carrying values of other assets and liabilities (67.0 ) (5) Write-off of historical deferred lease credits 102.3 (6) Write-off of historical debt issuance costs (31.3 ) (7) Write-off of historical goodwill (1,263.4 ) (8) Settlement of unvested Predecessor stock options (Note 14) 51.5 (9) Tax impact of valuation adjustments and other tax benefits (965.7 ) Total adjustments to state acquired assets at fair value 444.9 Net assets acquired at fair value 1,266.8 Excess purchase price related to the Acquisition recorded as goodwill $ 2,148.6
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	The following unaudited pro forma results of operations assume that the Acquisition occurred on July 29, 2012. This unaudited pro forma information should not be relied upon as necessarily being indicative of the historical results that would have been obtained if the Acquisition had actually occurred on that date, nor the results that may be obtained in the future. Fiscal years ended (in thousands) August 2, August 3, Revenues $ 4,839,331 $ 4,648,249 Net earnings (loss) 36,501 (118,315 )

MYTHERESA ACQUISITION (Tables)

MYTHERESA ACQUISITION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition	Acquired intangible assets and the contingent earn-out obligation at fair value are as follows: (in millions) Acquisition Fair Value Customer lists $ 18.8 Tradenames 74.8 Goodwill 140.0 Contingent earn-out obligation 50.0

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of the Company's financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis	The following table shows the Company’s financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis in our Consolidated Balance Sheets: Fair Value Hierarchy August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Other long-term assets: Interest rate caps Level 2 $ 21 $ 1,132 Other long-term liabilities: Contingent earn-out obligation Level 3 $ 51,251 $ —
Schedule of fair value of long-term debt determined on a non-recurring basis	We determine the fair value of our long-term debt on a non-recurring basis, which results are summarized as follows: August 1, 2015 (Successor) August 2, 2014 (in thousands) Fair Value Hierarchy Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Long-term debt: Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility Level 2 $ 130,000 $ 130,000 $ — $ — Senior Secured Term Loan Facility Level 2 2,898,485 2,887,616 2,927,912 2,907,797 Cash Pay Notes Level 2 960,000 1,021,200 960,000 994,800 PIK Toggle Notes Level 2 600,000 639,120 600,000 633,000 2028 Debentures Level 2 122,250 124,531 122,035 127,500

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Ta

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Significant components of property and equipment, net	The significant components of our property and equipment, net are as follows: August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Land, buildings and improvements $ 1,126,848 $ 1,047,556 Fixtures and equipment 516,463 373,033 Construction in progress 131,966 83,395 1,775,277 1,503,984 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization 297,391 113,718 Property and equipment, net $ 1,477,886 $ 1,390,266

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Significant components of intangible assets and goodwill, by reportable operating segments	The significant components of our intangible assets and goodwill are as follows: (in thousands) Favorable Lease Commitments Other Definite-lived Intangible Assets Tradenames Goodwill Predecessor: Balance at August 3, 2013 $ 340,053 $ 210,690 $ 1,231,405 $ 1,263,433 Amortization (4,469 ) (7,251 ) — — Balance at November 2, 2013 $ 335,584 $ 203,439 $ 1,231,405 $ 1,263,433 Successor: Balance at November 2, 2013 $ 1,135,341 $ 695,571 $ 1,970,698 $ 2,148,627 Amortization (40,574 ) (108,052 ) — — Balance at August 2, 2014 1,094,767 587,519 1,970,698 2,148,627 Additions — 18,751 74,754 139,968 Amortization (54,327 ) (82,953 ) — — Foreign currency translation adjustment — (2,042 ) (8,605 ) (16,112 ) Balance at August 1, 2015 $ 1,040,440 $ 521,275 $ 2,036,847 $ 2,272,483 Total accumulated amortization at August 1, 2015 $ 95,046 $ 190,888

ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)

ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of significant components of accrued liabilities	The significant components of accrued liabilities are as follows: August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Accrued salaries and related liabilities $ 67,913 $ 81,079 Amounts due customers 130,859 125,950 Self-insurance reserves 37,943 38,732 Interest payable 61,072 61,164 Sales returns reserves 44,046 38,869 Sales taxes 26,322 22,817 Other 97,247 83,561 Total $ 465,402 $ 452,172

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of significant components of long-term debt	The significant components of our long-term debt are as follows: Interest Rate August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility variable $ 130,000 $ — Senior Secured Term Loan Facility variable 2,898,485 2,927,912 Cash Pay Notes 8.00% 960,000 960,000 PIK Toggle Notes 8.75%/9.50% 600,000 600,000 2028 Debentures 7.125% 122,250 122,035 Total debt 4,710,735 4,609,947 Less: current portion of Senior Secured Term Loan Facility (29,426 ) (29,426 ) Long-term debt $ 4,681,309 $ 4,580,521
Schedule of annual maturities of long-term debt during the next five fiscal years and thereafter	At August 1, 2015 , annual maturities of long-term debt during the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows (in millions): 2016 $ 29.4 2017 29.4 2018 29.4 2019 159.4 2020 29.4 Thereafter 4,433.7
Schedule of significant components of interest expense	The significant components of interest expense are as follows: Fiscal year ended Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility $ 1,463 $ 311 $ 75 $ — Senior Secured Term Loan Facility 125,558 102,818 3,687 — Cash Pay Notes 76,800 57,556 2,773 — PIK Toggle Notes 52,500 39,344 1,896 — 2028 Debentures 8,906 6,680 2,226 9,004 Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility — — 477 1,453 Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility — — 22,521 108,489 Senior Subordinated Notes — — — 19,031 Amortization of debt issue costs 24,560 17,117 2,466 8,404 Other, net 136 1,031 1,194 6,977 $ 289,923 $ 224,857 $ 37,315 $ 153,358 Loss on debt extinguishment — 7,882 — 15,597 Interest expense, net $ 289,923 $ 232,739 $ 37,315 $ 168,955

INCOME TAXES (Tables)

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of significant components of income tax expense	The significant components of income tax expense (benefit) are as follows: Fiscal Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Current: Federal $ 73,928 $ 23,432 $ 12,100 $ 114,632 State 7,955 4,617 2,145 18,540 Foreign 980 — — — 82,863 28,049 14,245 133,172 Deferred: Federal (60,780 ) (98,443 ) (5,291 ) (18,648 ) State (6,080 ) (19,431 ) (1,035 ) (791 ) Foreign (2,876 ) — — — (69,736 ) (117,874 ) (6,326 ) (19,439 ) Income tax expense (benefit) $ 13,127 $ (89,825 ) $ 7,919 $ 113,733
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	The significant components of earnings (loss) before income taxes are as follows: Fiscal Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) United States $ 38,399 $ (223,908 ) $ (5,179 ) $ 277,432 Foreign (10,323 ) — — — Earnings (loss) before income taxes $ 28,076 $ (223,908 ) $ (5,179 ) $ 277,432
Schedule of reconciliation of income tax expense to the amount calculated based on federal and state statutory rates	A reconciliation of income tax expense (benefit) to the amount calculated based on the federal and state statutory rates is as follows: Fiscal Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Income tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate $ 9,827 $ (78,365 ) $ (1,814 ) $ 97,101 State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 1,235 (9,256 ) 635 11,672 Impact of non-deductible expenses 3,330 (2,354 ) 8,514 683 Tax (benefit) expense related to tax settlements and other changes in tax liabilities (555 ) (1,101 ) 133 525 Impact of non-taxable income (3 ) (4 ) (10 ) (13 ) Impact of foreign tax differential (706 ) — — — Unbenefitted losses of foreign subsidiary — 1,265 533 4,594 Other (1 ) (10 ) (72 ) (829 ) Total $ 13,127 $ (89,825 ) $ 7,919 $ 113,733 Effective tax rate 46.8 % 40.1 % (152.9 )% 41.0 %
Schedule of significant components of net deferred income tax asset (liability)	Significant components of our net deferred income tax asset (liability) are as follows: August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Deferred income tax assets: Accruals and reserves $ 31,460 $ 32,675 Employee benefits 178,899 162,748 Other 27,197 30,316 Total deferred tax assets $ 237,556 $ 225,739 Deferred income tax liabilities: Inventory $ (10,094 ) $ (6,312 ) Depreciation and amortization (253,826 ) (272,796 ) Intangible assets (1,374,433 ) (1,405,933 ) Other (39,580 ) (41,725 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (1,677,933 ) (1,726,766 ) Net deferred income tax liability $ (1,440,377 ) $ (1,501,027 ) Net deferred income tax asset (liability): Current $ 30,714 $ 39,049 Non-current (1,471,091 ) (1,540,076 ) Total $ (1,440,377 ) $ (1,501,027 )
Schedule of reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Balance at beginning of fiscal year $ 2,543 $ 3,461 Gross amount of decreases for prior year tax positions (875 ) (1,072 ) Gross amount of increases for current year tax positions 186 154 Balance at ending of fiscal year $ 1,854 $ 2,543

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of obligations for employee benefit plans included in other long-term liabilities	Obligations for our employee benefit plans, included in other long-term liabilities, are as follows: August 1, August 2, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Pension Plan $ 218,612 $ 189,890 SERP Plan 111,157 113,787 Postretirement Plan 9,121 10,945 338,890 314,622 Less: current portion (6,724 ) (6,602 ) Long-term portion of benefit obligations $ 332,166 $ 308,020
Schedule of funded status	The funded status of our Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan is as follows: Pension Plan SERP Plan Postretirement Plan Fiscal years Fiscal years Fiscal years 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) Projected benefit obligation $ 612,762 $ 592,918 $ 111,157 $ 113,787 $ 9,121 $ 10,945 Fair value of plan assets (394,150 ) (403,028 ) — — — — Accrued obligation $ 218,612 $ 189,890 $ 111,157 $ 113,787 $ 9,121 $ 10,945
Schedule of components of the expenses incurred	The components of the expenses we incurred under our Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan are as follows: Fiscal Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Pension Plan: Interest cost $ 25,527 $ 19,516 $ 5,781 $ 21,243 Expected return on plan assets (24,935 ) (18,499 ) (6,401 ) (26,381 ) Net amortization of losses — — 1,095 6,287 Pension Plan expense $ 592 $ 1,017 $ 475 $ 1,149 SERP Plan: Interest cost $ 4,505 $ 3,653 $ 1,104 $ 4,037 Net amortization of losses — — — 522 SERP Plan expense $ 4,505 $ 3,653 $ 1,104 $ 4,559 Postretirement Plan: Service cost $ 11 $ 19 $ 5 $ 34 Interest cost 451 520 142 650 Net amortization of prior service cost — — (321 ) (1,556 ) Net amortization of losses (gains) (372 ) — 35 589 Postretirement Plan expense (income) $ 90 $ 539 $ (139 ) $ (283 )
Schedule of changes in obligations	Changes in our obligations pursuant to our Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan during fiscal years 2015 and 2014 are as follows: Pension Plan SERP Plan Postretirement Plan Fiscal years Fiscal years Fiscal years 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) Projected benefit obligations: Beginning of year $ 592,918 $ 489,856 $ 113,787 $ 103,854 $ 10,945 $ 12,429 Service cost — — — — 11 24 Interest cost 25,527 25,297 4,505 4,757 451 662 Actuarial loss (gain): Pre-Acquisition — 62,603 — 4,484 — 2,329 Post-Acquisition 15,764 36,837 (2,292 ) 5,044 (1,476 ) (3,765 ) Benefits paid, net (21,447 ) (21,675 ) (4,843 ) (4,352 ) (810 ) (734 ) End of year $ 612,762 $ 592,918 $ 111,157 $ 113,787 $ 9,121 $ 10,945
Summary of expected benefit payments	A summary of expected benefit payments related to our Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan is as follows: Pension SERP Postretirement (in thousands) Plan Plan Plan Fiscal year 2016 $ 23,988 $ 6,086 $ 638 Fiscal year 2017 25,592 6,485 633 Fiscal year 2018 27,207 6,755 643 Fiscal year 2019 28,702 6,840 585 Fiscal year 2020 30,109 6,989 561 Fiscal years 2021-2025 169,710 35,782 2,693
Schedule of asset allocation by asset category	The asset allocation for our Pension Plan at the end of fiscal years 2015 and 2014 and the target allocation for fiscal year 2016 , by asset category, are as follows: Pension Plan Allocation at Allocation at Target July 31, 2015 July 31, Equity securities 60 % 62 % 60 % Fixed income securities 40 % 38 % 40 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 %
Schedule of changes in assets held	Changes in the assets held by our Pension Plan in fiscal years 2015 and 2014 are as follows: Fiscal years 2015 2014 (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Fair value of assets at beginning of year $ 403,028 $ 385,838 Actual return on assets 12,569 38,865 Benefits paid (21,447 ) (21,675 ) Fair value of assets at end of year $ 394,150 $ 403,028
Schedule of fair value of plan assets by level within the fair value hierarchy	The following tables set forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Pension Plan’s assets at fair value as of August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 . August 1, 2015 (Successor) (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity securities: Common/collective trusts $ — $ 52,804 $ — $ 52,804 Hedge funds — — 186,457 186,457 Limited partnership interests — — 5,357 5,357 Fixed income securities: Corporate debt securities — 91,104 — 91,104 Mutual funds 27,963 — — 27,963 U.S. government securities 24,335 — — 24,335 Other — 6,130 — 6,130 Total investments $ 52,298 $ 150,038 $ 191,814 $ 394,150 August 2, 2014 (Successor) (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity securities: Common/collective trusts $ — $ 57,132 $ — $ 57,132 Hedge funds — — 180,681 180,681 Limited partnership interests — — 4,546 4,546 Fixed income securities: Corporate debt securities — 85,411 — 85,411 Mutual funds 39,331 — — 39,331 U.S. government securities 27,971 — — 27,971 Other — 7,956 — 7,956 Total investments $ 67,302 $ 150,499 $ 185,227 $ 403,028
Summary of changes in the fair value of plan's level 3 investment assets	The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of our Pension Plan’s Level 3 investment assets for fiscal years 2015 and 2014 . Fiscal years 2015 2014 (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) Balance, beginning of year $ 185,227 $ 181,148 Purchases 59,390 80,529 Sales (63,492 ) (89,668 ) Realized gains 681 9,459 Unrealized gains (losses) relating to investments sold 1,175 (4,019 ) Unrealized gains relating to investments still held 8,833 7,778 Balance, end of year $ 191,814 $ 185,227
Schedule of assumptions utilized in calculating projected benefit obligations and periodic expense of the entity's Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan	The assumptions we utilized in calculating the projected benefit obligations and periodic expense of our Pension Plan, SERP Plan and Postretirement Plan are as follows: July 31, 2015 July 31, November 2, July 31, Pension Plan: Discount rate 4.30 % 4.35 % 4.80 % 4.70 % Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 6.00 % 6.50 % 6.50 % 6.50 % SERP Plan: Discount rate 4.15 % 4.20 % 4.60 % 4.50 % Postretirement Plan: Discount rate 4.15 % 4.25 % 4.80 % 4.70 % Initial health care cost trend rate 7.50 % 8.00 % 8.00 % 8.00 % Ultimate health care cost trend rate 5.00 % 5.00 % 8.00 % 8.00 %

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of rent expense and related occupancy costs under operating leases	Rent expense and related occupancy costs under operating leases is as follows: Fiscal Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Minimum rent $ 73,700 $ 47,800 $ 15,200 $ 60,100 Contingent rent 27,700 22,600 6,900 28,200 Other occupancy costs 16,500 9,400 4,000 16,300 Amortization of deferred real estate credits (800 ) (200 ) (2,000 ) (7,900 ) Total rent expense $ 117,100 $ 79,600 $ 24,100 $ 96,700
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	Future minimum rental commitments, excluding renewal options, under non-cancelable leases for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands): 2016 $ 81,200 2017 79,200 2018 77,700 2019 73,700 2020 66,400 Thereafter 1,736,600

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI40

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component (amounts are recorded net of related income taxes): (in thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Unrealized Losses on Financial Instruments Unfunded Benefit Obligations Total Balance, August 2, 2014 $ — $ (954 ) $ (16,475 ) $ (17,429 ) Other comprehensive loss (16,886 ) (1,872 ) (15,041 ) (33,799 ) Balance, August 1, 2015 $ (16,886 ) $ (2,826 ) $ (31,516 ) $ (51,228 )

STOCK-BASED AWARDS (Tables)

STOCK-BASED AWARDS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Summary of stock option activity	A summary of Successor stock option activity is as follows: Fiscal year ended August 1, 2015 Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) Outstanding at August 2, 2014 213,941 $ 858 Granted 20,243 1,166 Exercised (258 ) 613 Forfeited (10,698 ) 1,000 Outstanding at August 1, 2015 223,228 $ 880 7.2 Options exercisable at end of fiscal year 72,631 $ 584 4.4
Schedule of assumptions used to estimate fair value for stock options at grant date	We used the following assumptions to estimate the fair value for stock options at grant date: Fiscal year ended Thirty-nine weeks ended August 1, August 2, (Successor) (Successor) Weighted average exercise price $ 1,166 $ 1,000 Weighted term in years 5 5 Weighted average volatility 30.20 % 45.12 % Risk-free interest rate 1.55% - 1.63% 1.39 % Dividend yield — — Weighted average fair value $ 343 $ 407

REVENUES (Tables)

REVENUES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales	The following table represents our revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of revenues: Fiscal Thirty-nine weeks ended Thirteen weeks ended Fiscal August 1, August 2, 2014 November 2, 2013 August 3, (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Women’s Apparel 32 % 30 % 33 % 31 % Women’s Shoes, Handbags and Accessories 28 28 27 27 Men’s Apparel and Shoes 12 12 11 12 Cosmetics and Fragrances 11 11 12 11 Designer and Precious Jewelry 10 11 10 12 Home Furnishings and Decor 5 6 5 5 Other 2 2 2 2 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %

OTHER EXPENSES (Tables)

OTHER EXPENSES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component	Other expenses consists of the following components: Fiscal Thirty-nine Thirteen Fiscal year ended August 1, August 2, November 2, August 3, (in thousands) (Successor) (Successor) (Predecessor) (Predecessor) Costs incurred in connection with the Acquisition: Change-in-control cash payments due to Former Sponsors and management $ — $ — $ 80,457 $ — Stock-based compensation for accelerated vesting of Predecessor stock options (including non-cash charges of $15.4 million) — 51,510 — — Other, primarily professional fees — 1,812 28,942 — Total Acquisition transaction costs — 53,322 109,399 — MyTheresa transaction costs 19,414 2,050 — — Expenses incurred in connection with strategic initiatives 11,644 5,733 155 — Expenses related to cyber-attack, net of insurance recovery 4,078 12,587 — — Equity in loss of Asian e-commerce retailer — 3,613 1,523 13,125 Management fee due to Former Sponsors — — 2,823 10,000 Other expenses 4,338 4,775 — — Total $ 39,474 $ 82,080 $ 113,900 $ 23,125

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN44

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of condensed balance sheets	August 1, 2015 (Successor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 53,162 $ 19,812 $ — $ 72,974 Merchandise inventories — 970,295 184,549 — 1,154,844 Other current assets — 138,966 18,082 (165 ) 156,883 Total current assets — 1,162,423 222,443 (165 ) 1,384,701 Property and equipment, net — 1,359,118 118,768 — 1,477,886 Intangible assets, net — 625,937 2,972,625 — 3,598,562 Goodwill — 1,611,365 661,118 — 2,272,483 Other assets — 140,776 1,354 — 142,130 Intercompany notes receivable — 150,028 — (150,028 ) — Investments in subsidiaries 1,413,744 3,617,680 — (5,031,424 ) — Total assets $ 1,413,744 $ 8,667,327 $ 3,976,308 $ (5,181,617 ) $ 8,875,762 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ — $ 291,089 $ 51,910 $ — $ 342,999 Accrued liabilities — 380,255 85,312 (165 ) 465,402 Current portion of long-term debt — 29,426 — — 29,426 Total current liabilities — 700,770 137,222 (165 ) 837,827 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt — 4,681,309 — — 4,681,309 Intercompany notes payable — — 150,028 (150,028 ) — Deferred income taxes — 1,454,278 16,813 — 1,471,091 Other long-term liabilities — 417,226 54,565 — 471,791 Total long-term liabilities — 6,552,813 221,406 (150,028 ) 6,624,191 Total member equity 1,413,744 1,413,744 3,617,680 (5,031,424 ) 1,413,744 Total liabilities and member equity $ 1,413,744 $ 8,667,327 $ 3,976,308 $ (5,181,617 ) $ 8,875,762 August 2, 2014 (Successor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 195,004 $ 1,472 $ — $ 196,476 Merchandise inventories — 953,936 115,696 — 1,069,632 Other current assets — 131,894 11,772 — 143,666 Total current assets — 1,280,834 128,940 — 1,409,774 Property and equipment, net — 1,275,264 115,002 — 1,390,266 Intangible assets, net — 708,125 2,944,859 — 3,652,984 Goodwill — 1,669,364 479,263 — 2,148,627 Other assets — 158,637 1,438 — 160,075 Investments in subsidiaries 1,432,594 3,560,258 — (4,992,852 ) — Total assets $ 1,432,594 $ 8,652,482 $ 3,669,502 $ (4,992,852 ) $ 8,761,726 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ — $ 343,783 $ 31,302 $ — $ 375,085 Accrued liabilities — 375,640 76,532 — 452,172 Current portion of long-term debt — 29,426 — — 29,426 Total current liabilities — 748,849 107,834 — 856,683 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt — 4,580,521 — — 4,580,521 Deferred income taxes — 1,540,076 — — 1,540,076 Other long-term liabilities — 350,442 1,410 — 351,852 Total long-term liabilities — 6,471,039 1,410 — 6,472,449 Total member equity 1,432,594 1,432,594 3,560,258 (4,992,852 ) 1,432,594 Total liabilities and member equity $ 1,432,594 $ 8,652,482 $ 3,669,502 $ (4,992,852 ) $ 8,761,726
Schedule of condensed statements of operations	Fiscal year ended August 1, 2015 (Successor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ 4,127,954 $ 967,133 $ — $ 5,095,087 Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation) — 2,677,767 627,711 — 3,305,478 Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation) — 975,259 186,816 — 1,162,075 Income from credit card program — (47,434 ) (5,335 ) — (52,769 ) Depreciation expense — 163,737 21,813 — 185,550 Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments — 82,185 55,095 — 137,280 Other expenses — 31,881 7,593 — 39,474 Operating earnings — 244,559 73,440 — 317,999 Interest expense, net — 287,776 2,147 — 289,923 Intercompany royalty charges (income) — 148,678 (148,678 ) — — Foreign currency loss (gain) — — 18,351 (18,351 ) — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries (14,949 ) (208,540 ) — 223,489 — Earnings (loss) before income taxes 14,949 16,645 201,620 (205,138 ) 28,076 Income tax expense (benefit) — 15,023 (6,920 ) 5,024 13,127 Net earnings (loss) $ 14,949 $ 1,622 $ 208,540 $ (210,162 ) $ 14,949 Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax (33,799 ) (16,913 ) (3,558 ) 20,471 (33,799 ) Total comprehensive earnings (loss) $ (18,850 ) $ (15,291 ) $ 204,982 $ (189,691 ) $ (18,850 ) Thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 (Successor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ 3,103,810 $ 606,383 $ — $ 3,710,193 Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation) — 2,164,309 398,679 — 2,562,988 Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation) — 724,085 110,921 — 835,006 Income from credit card program — (36,795 ) (3,877 ) — (40,672 ) Depreciation expense — 100,097 13,237 — 113,334 Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments — 107,450 41,176 — 148,626 Other expenses — 78,467 3,613 — 82,080 Operating earnings (loss) — (33,803 ) 42,634 — 8,831 Interest expense, net — 232,739 — — 232,739 Intercompany royalty charges (income) — 106,783 (106,783 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries 134,083 (149,417 ) — 15,334 — Earnings (loss) before income taxes (134,083 ) (223,908 ) 149,417 (15,334 ) (223,908 ) Income tax benefit — (89,825 ) — — (89,825 ) Net earnings (loss) $ (134,083 ) $ (134,083 ) $ 149,417 $ (15,334 ) $ (134,083 ) Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax (17,429 ) (17,429 ) — 17,429 (17,429 ) Total comprehensive earnings (loss) $ (151,512 ) $ (151,512 ) $ 149,417 $ 2,095 $ (151,512 ) Thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 (Predecessor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ 926,436 $ 202,702 $ — $ 1,129,138 Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation) — 568,665 116,743 — 685,408 Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation) — 229,935 36,453 — 266,388 Income from credit card program — (13,271 ) (1,382 ) — (14,653 ) Depreciation expense — 31,057 3,182 — 34,239 Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments — 8,773 2,947 — 11,720 Other expenses — 112,377 1,523 — 113,900 Operating earnings (loss) — (11,100 ) 43,236 — 32,136 Interest expense, net — 37,315 — — 37,315 Intercompany royalty charges (income) — 32,907 (32,907 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries 13,098 (76,143 ) — 63,045 — Earnings (loss) before income taxes (13,098 ) (5,179 ) 76,143 (63,045 ) (5,179 ) Income tax expense — 7,919 — — 7,919 Net earnings (loss) $ (13,098 ) $ (13,098 ) $ 76,143 $ (63,045 ) $ (13,098 ) Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax 1,324 1,324 — (1,324 ) 1,324 Total comprehensive earnings (loss) $ (11,774 ) $ (11,774 ) $ 76,143 $ (64,369 ) $ (11,774 ) Fiscal year ended August 3, 2013 (Predecessor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ 3,875,580 $ 772,669 $ — $ 4,648,249 Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation) — 2,500,640 494,723 — 2,995,363 Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation) — 911,850 135,946 — 1,047,796 Income from credit card program — (48,635 ) (4,738 ) — (53,373 ) Depreciation expense — 127,606 13,909 — 141,515 Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments — 35,092 12,344 — 47,436 Other expenses — 10,000 13,125 — 23,125 Operating earnings — 339,027 107,360 — 446,387 Interest expense, net — 168,952 3 — 168,955 Intercompany royalty charges (income) — 130,459 (130,459 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries (163,699 ) (237,816 ) — 401,515 — Earnings (loss) before income taxes 163,699 277,432 237,816 (401,515 ) 277,432 Income tax expense — 113,733 — — 113,733 Net earnings (loss) $ 163,699 $ 163,699 $ 237,816 $ (401,515 ) $ 163,699 Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax 41,263 41,263 — (41,263 ) 41,263 Total comprehensive earnings (loss) $ 204,962 $ 204,962 $ 237,816 $ (442,778 ) $ 204,962
Schedule of condensed statements of cash flows	Fiscal year ended August 1, 2015 (Successor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated CASH FLOWS - OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net earnings (loss) $ 14,949 $ 1,622 $ 208,540 $ (210,162 ) $ 14,949 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization expense — 270,482 76,908 — 347,390 Deferred income taxes — (62,143 ) (7,593 ) — (69,736 ) Non-cash charges related to acquisitions — — 13,994 — 13,994 Other — (5,430 ) 21,548 (13,327 ) 2,791 Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable) — 148,678 (148,678 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries (14,949 ) (208,540 ) — 223,489 — Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net — 11,467 (92,470 ) — (81,003 ) Net cash provided by operating activities — 156,136 72,249 — 228,385 CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures — (248,286 ) (22,182 ) — (270,468 ) Acquisition of MyTheresa — — (181,727 ) — (181,727 ) Net cash used for investing activities — (248,286 ) (203,909 ) — (452,195 ) CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility — 530,000 — — 530,000 Repayment of borrowings — (429,427 ) — — (429,427 ) Intercompany notes payable (receivable) — (150,000 ) 150,000 — — Debt issuance costs paid — (265 ) — — (265 ) Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities — (49,692 ) 150,000 — 100,308 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Increase (decrease) during the period — (141,842 ) 18,340 — (123,502 ) Beginning balance — 195,004 1,472 — 196,476 Ending balance $ — $ 53,162 $ 19,812 $ — $ 72,974 Acquisition and Thirty-nine weeks ended August 2, 2014 (Successor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated CASH FLOWS—OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net earnings (loss) $ (134,083 ) $ (134,083 ) $ 149,417 $ (15,334 ) $ (134,083 ) Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization expense — 224,664 54,413 — 279,077 Loss on debt extinguishment — 7,882 — — 7,882 Deferred income taxes — (117,874 ) — — (117,874 ) Non-cash charges related to the Acquisition — 145,062 — — 145,062 Other — 4,878 3,666 — 8,544 Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable) — 106,783 (106,783 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries 134,083 (149,417 ) — 15,334 — Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net — 216,411 (121,634 ) — 94,777 Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities — 304,306 (20,921 ) — 283,385 CASH FLOWS—INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures — (124,321 ) (13,686 ) — (138,007 ) Acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC — (3,388,585 ) — — (3,388,585 ) Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer — — 35,000 — 35,000 Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities — (3,512,906 ) 21,314 — (3,491,592 ) CASH FLOWS—FINANCING ACTIVITIES Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility — 170,000 — — 170,000 Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility — 2,950,000 — — 2,950,000 Borrowings under Cash Pay Notes — 960,000 — — 960,000 Borrowings under PIK Toggle Notes — 600,000 — — 600,000 Repayment of borrowings — (2,770,185 ) — — (2,770,185 ) Debt issuance costs paid — (178,606 ) — — (178,606 ) Cash equity contributions — 1,557,350 — — 1,557,350 Net cash provided by financing activities — 3,288,559 — — 3,288,559 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Increase during the period — 79,959 393 — 80,352 Beginning balance — 115,045 1,079 — 116,124 Ending balance $ — $ 195,004 $ 1,472 $ — $ 196,476 Thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013 (Predecessor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated CASH FLOWS—OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net earnings (loss) $ (13,098 ) $ (13,098 ) $ 76,143 $ (63,045 ) $ (13,098 ) Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization expense — 42,296 6,129 — 48,425 Deferred income taxes — (6,326 ) — — (6,326 ) Other — 5,068 1,457 — 6,525 Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable) — 32,907 (32,907 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries 13,098 (76,143 ) — 63,045 — Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net — 21,469 (44,684 ) — (23,215 ) Net cash provided by operating activities — 6,173 6,138 — 12,311 CASH FLOWS—INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures — (30,051 ) (5,908 ) — (35,959 ) Net cash used for investing activities — (30,051 ) (5,908 ) — (35,959 ) CASH FLOWS—FINANCING ACTIVITIES Borrowings under Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility — 130,000 — — 130,000 Repayment of borrowings — (126,904 ) — — (126,904 ) Net cash provided by financing activities — 3,096 — — 3,096 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Increase (decrease) during the period — (20,782 ) 230 — (20,552 ) Beginning balance — 135,827 849 — 136,676 Ending balance $ — $ 115,045 $ 1,079 $ — $ 116,124 Fiscal year ended August 3, 2013 (Predecessor) (in thousands) Company NMG Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated CASH FLOWS - OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net earnings (loss) $ 163,699 $ 163,699 $ 237,816 $ (401,515 ) $ 163,699 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization expense — 171,102 26,253 — 197,355 Loss on debt extinguishment — 15,597 — — 15,597 Deferred income taxes — (19,439 ) — — (19,439 ) Other — 5,785 12,973 — 18,758 Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable) — 130,459 (130,459 ) — — Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries (163,699 ) (237,816 ) — 401,515 — Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net — 95,260 (121,871 ) — (26,611 ) Net cash provided by operating activities — 324,647 24,712 — 349,359 CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures — (131,697 ) (14,808 ) — (146,505 ) Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer — — (10,000 ) — (10,000 ) Net cash used for investing activities — (131,697 ) (24,808 ) — (156,505 ) CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES Borrowings under Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility — 100,000 — — 100,000 Borrowings under Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility — 500,000 — — 500,000 Repayment of borrowings — (695,668 ) — — (695,668 ) Debt issuance costs paid — (9,763 ) — — (9,763 ) Net cash used for financing activities — (105,431 ) — — (105,431 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Increase (decrease) during the period — 87,519 (96 ) — 87,423 Beginning balance — 48,308 945 — 49,253 Ending balance $ — $ 135,827 $ 849 $ — $ 136,676

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATI45

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of quarterly financial information	Fiscal year 2015 (Successor) (in millions) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total Revenues $ 1,186.5 $ 1,521.8 $ 1,220.1 $ 1,166.7 $ 5,095.1 Gross profit (1) 458.1 502.7 465.1 363.7 1,789.6 Net earnings (loss) 0.2 27.8 19.8 (32.9 ) 14.9 Fiscal year 2014 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total (Predecessor) (Successor) (Successor) (Successor) Revenues $ 1,129.1 $ 1,432.8 $ 1,164.7 $ 1,112.7 $ 4,839.3 Gross profit (1) 443.7 379.9 415.8 351.5 1,590.9 Net loss (2) (13.1 ) (84.0 ) (8.0 ) (42.1 ) (147.2 ) (1) Gross profit includes revenues less cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation). (2) For fiscal year 2014, net loss includes $162.7 million of transaction costs incurred in connection with the Acquisition and a $7.9 million pretax charge related to a loss on debt extinguishment recorded in the third quarter.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN46

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Accounts payable related to outstanding checks not yet presented for payment		$ 45.6	$ 57.3
Merchandise Inventories and Cost of Goods Sold
Vendor allowances received	$ 5	88.5	94.8	$ 90.2
Consignment merchandise held with a cost basis		$ 376.8	$ 399

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN47

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Long-lived Assets
Estimated useful lives used to depreciate long-lived assets	5 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Long-lived Assets
Estimated useful lives used to depreciate long-lived assets	30 years
Furniture and Fixtures | Minimum
Long-lived Assets
Estimated useful lives used to depreciate long-lived assets	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures | Maximum
Long-lived Assets
Estimated useful lives used to depreciate long-lived assets	15 years
Leasehold Improvements
Long-lived Assets
Estimated useful life	shorter of the asset life or the lease term
Internal computer software | Minimum
Long-lived Assets
Estimated useful lives used to depreciate long-lived assets	3 years
Internal computer software | Maximum
Long-lived Assets
Estimated useful lives used to depreciate long-lived assets	10 years

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN48

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2013
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Weighted average life		13 years
Estimated amortization of all acquisition-related intangible assets
2,016		$ 111,681
2,017		105,701
2,018		99,755
2,019		96,631
2,020		$ 89,970
Minimum
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Estimated useful lives		6 years
Maximum
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Estimated useful lives		16 years
Favorable lease commitments
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Weighted average life		30 years
Favorable lease commitments | Minimum
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Estimated useful lives		2 years
Favorable lease commitments | Maximum
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Estimated useful lives		55 years
Predecessor | Other Definite-lived Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Weighted average life			13 years
Predecessor | Other Definite-lived Intangible Assets | Minimum
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Estimated useful lives	4 years
Predecessor | Other Definite-lived Intangible Assets | Maximum
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Estimated useful lives	24 years
Predecessor | Favorable lease commitments
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Weighted average life			33 years
Predecessor | Favorable lease commitments | Minimum
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Estimated useful lives	9 years
Predecessor | Favorable lease commitments | Maximum
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Estimated useful lives	49 years

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN49

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 4) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Goodwill impairment charge	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Tradenames
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Impairment charge	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN50

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 5) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Leases
Construction allowances received	$ 0	$ 5,700,000	$ 34,700,000	$ 7,200,000
Revenues
Delivery and processing revenues	14,800,000	38,000,000	50,100,000	75,100,000
Reserves for anticipated sales returns		38,869,000	44,046,000
Designer website contract revenue	13,500,000	70,000,000	4,700,000	66,500,000
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (excluding depreciation)
Allowances received from vendors related to compensation programs	18,500,000	55,400,000	76,400,000	72,200,000
Marketing and advertising	34,600,000	109,719,000	165,704,000	126,900,000
Cooperative advertising amount	20,000,000	31,400,000	$ 55,000,000	55,000,000
Renewable agreement term with Capital One (years)			3 years
Gift Cards
Unredeemed gift cards		43,100,000	$ 43,000,000
Gift card breakage recognized	$ 300,000	$ 1,300,000	$ 1,400,000	$ 1,900,000
Minimum
Leases
Operating leases, term of contract (in years)			3 years
Amortization period for costs of print catalogs
Amortization period for print catalog costs			3 months
Maximum
Leases
Operating leases, term of contract (in years)			130 years
Amortization period for costs of print catalogs
Amortization period for print catalog costs			6 months

THE ACQUISITION The Acquisition

THE ACQUISITION The Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 25, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015
Business Acquisition
Borrowings under senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility		$ 170,000	$ 530,000
Borrowings under senior secured term loan facility		2,950,000	0
Equity investments from parent		1,584,106
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Business Acquisition
Equity investments from parent	$ 1,584,100
Senior Secured Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Business Acquisition
Borrowings under senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility	75,000
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Business Acquisition
Borrowings under senior secured term loan facility	$ 2,950,000
Cash Pay Notes
Business Acquisition
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes		960,000	$ 0
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	8.00%		8.00%
Cash Pay Notes | Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Business Acquisition
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes	$ 960,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	8.00%
PIK Toggle Notes
Business Acquisition
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes		600,000	$ 0
PIK Toggle Notes | Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Business Acquisition
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes	$ 600,000
Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
Business Acquisition
Borrowings under senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility		0	0
Extinguishment of debt, amount	145,000
Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Business Acquisition
Extinguishment of debt, amount	700,000
Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
Business Acquisition
Borrowings under senior secured term loan facility		$ 0	$ 0
Extinguishment of debt, amount	2,433,100
Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Business Acquisition
Extinguishment of debt, amount	$ 2,560,000
Minimum | PIK Toggle Notes
Business Acquisition
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	8.75%		8.75%
Minimum | PIK Toggle Notes | Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Business Acquisition
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	8.75%
Maximum | PIK Toggle Notes
Business Acquisition
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	9.50%		9.50%
Maximum | PIK Toggle Notes | Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Business Acquisition
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	9.50%

THE ACQUISITION Schedule of Rec

THE ACQUISITION Schedule of Recognizable Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Business Acquisition
Equity contribution from management			$ 26,756	$ 0
Adjustments to State Acquired Assets at Fair Value [Abstract]
Settlement of unvested Predecessor stock options		$ 0	51,510	0	$ 0
Excess purchase price related to the Acquisition recorded as goodwill	$ 2,148,627	2,148,627	$ 2,148,627	$ 2,272,483
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Business Acquisition
Equity contribution from management	26,800
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Consideration payable to former equity holders (including $26.8 million management rollover)	3,382,700
Capitalized transaction costs	32,700	32,700
Total consideration paid to effect the Acquisition	3,415,400
Net assets acquired at historical cost	821,900	821,900
Adjustments to State Acquired Assets at Fair Value [Abstract]
Increase carrying value of merchandise inventories	129,600	129,600
Increase carrying value of property and equipment	457,700	457,700
Change in carrying values of other assets and liabilities	(67,000)	(67,000)
Write-off historical deferred lease credits	102,300
Write off historical debt issuance costs	(31,300)
Write-off historical goodwill	(1,263,400)
Settlement of unvested Predecessor stock options	51,500
Tax impact of valuation adjustments and other tax benefits	(965,700)
Total adjustments to state acquired assets at fair value	444,900
Net assets acquired at fair value	1,266,800	1,266,800
Excess purchase price related to the Acquisition recorded as goodwill	2,148,600	2,148,600
Tradenames | Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Adjustments to State Acquired Assets at Fair Value [Abstract]
Revalue intangible assets	739,300	739,300
Other Definite-lived Intangible Assets | Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Adjustments to State Acquired Assets at Fair Value [Abstract]
Revalue intangible assets	492,100	492,100
Favorable lease commitments | Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Adjustments to State Acquired Assets at Fair Value [Abstract]
Revalue intangible assets	$ 799,800	$ 799,800

THE ACQUISITION Business Acquis

THE ACQUISITION Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Business Acquisition
Acquisition related costs (reversal)				$ 162,700
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)		$ 2,562,988	$ 3,305,478
Interest expense, net		232,739	289,923
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Business Acquisition
Revenues				4,839,331	$ 4,648,249
Net earnings (loss)				36,501	(118,315)
Acquisition related costs (reversal)	$ 109,399	$ 53,322	$ 0		0
Acquisition-related Costs
Business Acquisition
Acquisition related costs (reversal)				162,700
Interest expense, net				29,800	130,900
Depreciation and amortization				26,500	159,800
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory
Business Acquisition
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)				$ 129,600	$ 129,600

MYTHERESA ACQUISITION (Details)

MYTHERESA ACQUISITION (Details) - MyTheresa $ in Thousands, € in Millions	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2014EUR (€)
Business Acquisition
Business acquisition, revenue reported by acquired entity for last annual period	$ 130,000
Total consideration paid to effect the acquisition	$ 181,700	$ 0	$ 181,727
Business combination, contingent consideration | €				€ 27.5

MYTHERESA ACQUISITION (Details

MYTHERESA ACQUISITION (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Business Acquisition
Goodwill	$ 2,272,483		$ 2,148,627	$ 2,148,627
MyTheresa
Business Acquisition
Customer lists		$ 18,800
Tradenames		74,800
Goodwill		140,000
Contingent earn-out obligation	$ 50,043	$ 50,000	$ 0

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Detail

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Long-term debt, carrying value	$ 4,710,735	$ 4,609,947
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Long-term debt, carrying value	130,000	0
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Long-term debt, carrying value	2,898,485	2,927,912
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 2,950,000
Cash Pay Notes
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Long-term debt, carrying value	$ 960,000	960,000
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 960,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	8.00%		8.00%
PIK Toggle Notes
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Long-term debt, carrying value	$ 600,000	600,000
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 600,000
2028 Debentures
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Long-term debt, carrying value	122,250	122,035
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 125,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	7.125%
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Interest rate caps | Fair Value
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Interest rate caps	$ 21	1,132
Recurring basis | Level 3 | Fair Value
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Contingent earn-out obligation	51,251	0
Non-recurring basis | Level 2 | Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Fair Value
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Long-term debt, fair value	130,000	0
Non-recurring basis | Level 2 | Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Fair Value
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Long-term debt, fair value	2,887,616	2,907,797
Non-recurring basis | Level 2 | Cash Pay Notes | Fair Value
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Long-term debt, fair value	1,021,200	994,800
Non-recurring basis | Level 2 | PIK Toggle Notes | Fair Value
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Long-term debt, fair value	639,120	633,000
Non-recurring basis | Level 2 | 2028 Debentures | Fair Value
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 124,531	$ 127,500

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (De

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, gross	$ 1,775,277	$ 1,503,984
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	297,391	113,718
Property and equipment, net	1,477,886	1,390,266
Land, buildings and improvements
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, gross	1,126,848	1,047,556
Furniture and Fixtures
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, gross	516,463	373,033
Construction in progress
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, gross	$ 131,966	$ 83,395

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET58

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Balance at beginning of period			$ 3,652,984
Amortization		$ (108,052)	(82,953)
Balance at end of the period		3,652,984	3,598,562
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period, Goodwill		2,148,627	2,148,627
Additions			139,968
Foreign currency translation adjustment			(16,112)
Balance at end of period, Goodwill	$ 2,148,627	2,148,627	2,272,483
Favorable Lease Commitments
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Balance at beginning of period		1,135,341	1,094,767
Amortization		(40,574)	(54,327)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			0
Balance at end of the period	1,135,341	1,094,767	1,040,440
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Total accumulated amortization at the end of the period			95,046
Other Definite-lived Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Balance at beginning of period		695,571	587,519
Additions			18,751
Amortization		(108,052)	(82,953)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			(2,042)
Balance at end of the period	695,571	587,519	521,275
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Total accumulated amortization at the end of the period			190,888
Tradenames
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Balance at beginning of period		1,970,698	1,970,698
Additions			74,754
Foreign currency translation adjustment			(8,605)
Balance at end of the period	1,970,698	1,970,698	$ 2,036,847
Predecessor
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Amortization	(7,251)			$ (29,559)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period, Goodwill	1,263,433	1,263,433
Balance at end of period, Goodwill	1,263,433			1,263,433
Predecessor | Favorable Lease Commitments
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Balance at beginning of period	340,053	335,584
Amortization	(4,469)
Balance at end of the period	335,584			340,053
Predecessor | Other Definite-lived Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Balance at beginning of period	210,690	203,439
Amortization	(7,251)
Balance at end of the period	203,439			210,690
Predecessor | Tradenames
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Balance at beginning of period	1,231,405	$ 1,231,405
Balance at end of the period	$ 1,231,405			$ 1,231,405

ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Details)

ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued salaries and related liabilities	$ 67,913	$ 81,079
Amounts due customers	130,859	125,950
Self-insurance reserves	37,943	38,732
Interest payable	61,072	61,164
Sales returns reserves	44,046	38,869
Sales taxes	26,322	22,817
Other	97,247	83,561
Total	$ 465,402	$ 452,172

Schedule of significant compone

Schedule of significant components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Long-term Debt
Total debt	$ 4,710,735	$ 4,609,947
Less: current portion of Senior Secured Term Loan Facility	(29,426)	(29,426)
Long-term debt	4,681,309	4,580,521
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
Long-term Debt
Total debt	130,000	0
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
Long-term Debt
Total debt	$ 2,898,485	2,927,912
Cash Pay Notes
Long-term Debt
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	8.00%		8.00%
Total debt	$ 960,000	960,000
PIK Toggle Notes
Long-term Debt
Total debt	$ 600,000	600,000
2028 Debentures
Long-term Debt
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	7.125%
Total debt	$ 122,250	$ 122,035
Minimum | PIK Toggle Notes
Long-term Debt
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	8.75%		8.75%
Maximum | PIK Toggle Notes
Long-term Debt
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	9.50%		9.50%

LONG-TERM DEBT Narrative (Detai

LONG-TERM DEBT Narrative (Details)	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)payment	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 14, 2014	Mar. 12, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2012USD ($)	May. 02, 2015USD ($)	May. 03, 2014USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2013USD ($)	Jan. 26, 2013USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)payment	Aug. 03, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012USD ($)
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt	$ 4,710,735,000	$ 4,609,947,000									$ 4,609,947,000	$ 4,609,947,000	$ 4,710,735,000
Outstanding letters of credit	0												0
Assets	8,875,762,000	8,761,726,000									8,761,726,000	8,761,726,000	8,875,762,000
Debt issuance costs											29,500,000
Loss on debt extinguishment							$ 7,900,000	$ 7,900,000				7,882,000	0
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
Long-term Debt
Maximum committed borrowing capacity	900,000,000												900,000,000
Long-term Debt	130,000,000	0									0	0	130,000,000
Unused borrowing availability	680,000,000												680,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity for available letters of credit	$ 150,000,000												$ 150,000,000
Percentage of net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory, net of certain reserves for determining borrowing base	90.00%												90.00%
Percentage of amounts owed by credit card processors for determining borrowing base	90.00%												90.00%
Percentage of segregated cash held in a restricted deposit account for determining borrowing base	100.00%												100.00%
Incremental borrowing capacity available under loan accordion feature	$ 200,000,000												$ 200,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity with uncommitted accordion feature	$ 1,100,000,000												$ 1,100,000,000
Debt, weighted average interest rate (percent)	1.44%												1.44%
Commitment fee for unused commitments (as percentage)	0.25%
Percentage of second priority pledge													100.00%
Percentage of second priority pledge in nonvoting stock													100.00%
Percentage of second priority pledge in voting stock of foreign subsidiary													65.00%
Minimum percentage amount of principal													20.00%
Restricted actions covenants allowed, payment conditions period													30 days
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Base rate
Long-term Debt
Variable interest rate basis	base rate
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Prime rate
Long-term Debt
Variable interest rate basis	prime rate
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Federal funds effective rate
Long-term Debt
Variable interest rate basis	federal funds
Interest rate margin (as a percent)													0.50%
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | One-month LIBOR
Long-term Debt
Variable interest rate basis	one-month LIBOR
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	1.00%
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR
Long-term Debt
Variable interest rate basis	LIBOR
Interest rate margin (as a percent)													1.25%
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum
Long-term Debt
Percentage of lesser of aggregate revolving commitments and borrowing base for maintaining excess availability provisions	10.00%												10.00%
Amount required for maintaining excess availability provisions	$ 50,000,000												$ 50,000,000
Percentage of lesser of aggregate revolving commitments and borrowing base as a condition for repaying outstanding loans	10.00%												10.00%
Amount as a condition for repaying outstanding loans	$ 50,000,000												$ 50,000,000
Amount of pro forma excess availability under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility required based on facility covenants	$ 90,000,000												$ 90,000,000
Percentage of lesser of aggregate revolving commitments and borrowing base for pro forma excess availability of credit facility	15.00%												15.00%
Debt instrument, covenant consolidate fixed charge coverage ratio													1
Aggregate principal amount having customary affirmative covenants and default provisions	$ 50,000,000												$ 50,000,000
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum
Long-term Debt
Amount of pro forma excess availability under the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility required based on facility covenants	$ 200,000,000												$ 200,000,000
Percentage of lesser of aggregate revolving commitments and borrowing base for pro forma excess availability of credit facility	25.00%												25.00%
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum | Base rate
Long-term Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	0.75%
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum | LIBOR
Long-term Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	1.75%
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt	$ 2,898,485,000	2,927,912,000									2,927,912,000	2,927,912,000	$ 2,898,485,000
Minimum percentage amount of principal	20.00%
Initial amount under the debt instrument					$ 2,950,000,000
Incremental borrowings available under debt	$ 650,000,000												$ 650,000,000
Interest rate on the outstanding borrowings (as a percent)	4.25%												4.25%
Percentage of proceeds from certain asset sales and debt issuances that must be used to repay debt	100.00%												100.00%
Percentage of proceeds from excess cash flow that must be used to repay debt	50.00%												50.00%
Mandatory prepayment as a percentage of proceeds from certain asset sales	100.00%												100.00%
Amortization of debt in equal quarterly installments as a percentage of outstanding principal amount as of the date term loans are so repaid, converted or replaced, less any prepayments													1.00%
Percentage of first priority pledge	100.00%
Percentage of first priority pledge in nonvoting stock	100.00%
Percentage of first priority pledge in voting stock of foreign subsidiary	65.00%
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Leverage ratio, option one
Long-term Debt
Mandatory prepayment as a percentage of excess cash flows	25.00%												25.00%
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Leverage ratio, option two
Long-term Debt
Mandatory prepayment as a percentage of excess cash flows	0.00%												0.00%
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Base rate
Long-term Debt
Variable interest rate basis	base rate
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Prime rate
Long-term Debt
Variable interest rate basis	prime rate
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Federal funds effective rate
Long-term Debt
Variable interest rate basis	federal funds
Interest rate margin (as a percent)													0.50%
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | One-month LIBOR
Long-term Debt
Variable interest rate basis	one-month LIBOR
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	1.00%
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | LIBOR
Long-term Debt
Variable interest rate basis	LIBOR
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Minimum
Long-term Debt
Aggregate principal amount having customary affirmative covenants and default provisions	$ 50,000,000												$ 50,000,000
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Minimum | Leverage ratio, option one
Long-term Debt
Secured leverage ratio													3.5
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Minimum | Base rate
Long-term Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)			2.00%	2.75%
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Minimum | LIBOR
Long-term Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	1.00%		3.00%	3.75%
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Maximum
Long-term Debt
Secured leverage ratio													4.25
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Maximum | Leverage ratio, option one
Long-term Debt
Secured leverage ratio													4
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Maximum | Leverage ratio, option two
Long-term Debt
Secured leverage ratio													3.5
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Maximum | Base rate
Long-term Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	2.25%		2.25%	3.00%
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Maximum | LIBOR
Long-term Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	3.25%		3.25%	4.00%
Cash Pay Notes
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt	$ 960,000,000	$ 960,000,000									960,000,000	960,000,000	$ 960,000,000
Initial amount under the debt instrument					$ 960,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	8.00%				8.00%								8.00%
Senior notes redemption period within equity offering													120 days
Cash Pay Notes | Prior to October 15, 2016
Long-term Debt
Redemption percentage price		100.00%
Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount redeemed		40.00%
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage with certain net equity offerings		108.00%
Minimum aggregate principal amount required after redemption		50.00%
Cash Pay Notes | Minimum
Long-term Debt
Aggregate principal amount having customary affirmative covenants and default provisions	$ 50,000,000												$ 50,000,000
PIK Toggle Notes
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt	$ 600,000,000	$ 600,000,000									600,000,000	600,000,000	$ 600,000,000
Initial amount under the debt instrument					$ 600,000,000
Senior notes redemption period within equity offering					120 days
Number of first interest payments for which interest on debt will be paid entirely in cash | payment	2												2
Percentage of interest to be paid after first two interest payments in Cash interest, option 3					50.00%
Percentage of interest to be paid after first two interest payments in PIK interest, option 3					50.00%
PIK Toggle Notes | Prior to October 15, 2016
Long-term Debt
Redemption percentage price					100.00%
Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount redeemed					40.00%
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage with certain net equity offerings					108.75%
Minimum aggregate principal amount required after redemption					50.00%
PIK Toggle Notes | Minimum
Long-term Debt
Aggregate principal amount having customary affirmative covenants and default provisions	$ 50,000,000												$ 50,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	8.75%				8.75%								8.75%
PIK Toggle Notes | Maximum
Long-term Debt
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	9.50%				9.50%								9.50%
2028 Debentures
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt	$ 122,250,000	122,035,000									122,035,000	122,035,000	$ 122,250,000
Initial amount under the debt instrument	$ 125,000,000												$ 125,000,000
Percentage of first priority pledge in nonvoting stock													100.00%
Percentage of first priority pledge in voting stock of foreign subsidiary													65.00%
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	7.125%												7.125%
Percentage of first priority pledge in capital stock													100.00%
2028 Debentures | Minimum
Long-term Debt
Aggregate principal amount having customary affirmative covenants and default provisions	$ 15,000,000												$ 15,000,000
Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
Long-term Debt
Termination of facility					$ 145,000,000
Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
Long-term Debt
Termination of facility					$ 2,433,100,000
Predecessor
Long-term Debt
Loss on debt extinguishment									$ 0	$ 15,600,000				$ 15,597,000
Predecessor | Senior Subordinated Notes
Long-term Debt
Debt repurchased and canceled						$ 294,200,000
Principal amount of debt repurchased or redeemed															$ 205,800,000
Amount remaining outstanding															$ 0
Amount remaining outstanding										510,700,000
Costs related to tender and redemption of debt										10,700,000
Write off of debt issuance cost										$ 4,900,000
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Long-term Debt
Assets	3,976,308,000	$ 3,669,502,000									$ 3,669,502,000	3,669,502,000	3,976,308,000
Loss on debt extinguishment												$ 0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
Long-term Debt
Assets	$ 269,000,000												$ 269,000,000
Assets of non-guarantor subsidiaries, percentage	3.00%												3.00%
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Predecessor
Long-term Debt
Loss on debt extinguishment														$ 0

LONG-TERM DEBT Maturities of Lo

LONG-TERM DEBT Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Details) $ in Millions	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2,016	$ 29.4
2,017	29.4
2,018	29.4
2,019	159.4
2,020	29.4
Thereafter	$ 4,433.7

Interest Expense (Details)

Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended					9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May. 02, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Jan. 26, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Interest expense
Amortization of debt issue costs						$ 17,117	$ 24,560
Other, net						1,031	136
Interest expense, gross						224,857	289,923
Loss on debt extinguishment	$ 7,900		$ 7,900			7,882	0
Interest expense, net						232,739	289,923
Interest expense related to debt incurred due to acquisition		$ 8,400
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
Interest expense
Interest expense						311	1,463
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
Interest expense
Interest expense						102,818	125,558
Cash Pay Notes
Interest expense
Interest expense						57,556	76,800
PIK Toggle Notes
Interest expense
Interest expense						39,344	52,500
2028 Debentures
Interest expense
Interest expense						6,680	8,906
Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
Interest expense
Interest expense						0	0
Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
Interest expense
Interest expense						0	0
Senior Subordinated Notes
Interest expense
Interest expense						$ 0	$ 0
Predecessor
Interest expense
Amortization of debt issue costs				$ 2,466				$ 8,404
Other, net				1,194				6,977
Interest expense, gross				37,315				153,358
Loss on debt extinguishment				0	$ 15,600			15,597
Interest expense, net				37,315				168,955
Predecessor | Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
Interest expense
Interest expense				75				0
Predecessor | Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
Interest expense
Interest expense				3,687				0
Predecessor | Cash Pay Notes
Interest expense
Interest expense				2,773				0
Predecessor | PIK Toggle Notes
Interest expense
Interest expense				1,896				0
Predecessor | 2028 Debentures
Interest expense
Interest expense				2,226				9,004
Predecessor | Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
Interest expense
Interest expense				477				1,453
Predecessor | Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
Interest expense
Interest expense				22,521				108,489
Predecessor | Senior Subordinated Notes
Interest expense
Interest expense				$ 0				$ 19,031

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME64

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013	Apr. 30, 2014
Derivative Financial Instruments
Outstanding floating rate debt obligations			$ 3,028,500,000
Interest Rate Caps
Derivative Financial Instruments
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain (loss) reclassified to earnings, net		$ 0	$ 0
Interest Rate Caps | Predecessor
Derivative Financial Instruments
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain (loss) reclassified to earnings, net	$ (400,000)			$ (3,500,000)
Interest Rate Caps | Derivative Contract Term December 2016
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative asset					$ 2,000,000
Derivative, notional amount					$ 1,400,000,000
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Interest Rate Caps | Derivative Contract Term December 2016
Derivative Financial Instruments
Interest rate cap (as a percent)					3.00%

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Current:
Federal		$ 23,432	$ 73,928
State		4,617	7,955
Foreign		0	980
Current income tax expense		28,049	82,863
Deferred:
Federal		(98,443)	(60,780)
State		(19,431)	(6,080)
Foreign	$ 0	0	(2,876)	$ 0
Deferred income tax expense		(117,874)	(69,736)
Income tax expense (benefit)		$ (89,825)	$ 13,127
Predecessor
Current:
Federal	12,100			114,632
State	2,145			18,540
Foreign	0			0
Current income tax expense	14,245			133,172
Deferred:
Federal	(5,291)			(18,648)
State	(1,035)			(791)
Deferred income tax expense	(6,326)			(19,439)
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 7,919			$ 113,733

INCOME TAXES (Details 2)

INCOME TAXES (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
United States		$ (223,908)	$ 38,399
Foreign		0	(10,323)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes		$ (223,908)	$ 28,076
Predecessor
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
United States	$ (5,179)			$ 277,432
Foreign	0			0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	$ (5,179)			$ 277,432

INCOME TAXES (Details 3)

INCOME TAXES (Details 3) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Reconciliation of income tax (benefit) expense to the amount calculated based on the federal and state statutory rates
Income tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate		$ (78,365,000)	$ 9,827,000
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit		(9,256,000)	1,235,000
Tax (benefit) expense related to tax settlements and other changes in tax liabilities		(1,101,000)	(555,000)
Impact of non-deductible expenses		(2,354,000)	3,330,000
Impact of non-taxable income		(4,000)	(3,000)
Impact of foreign tax differential		0	(706,000)
Unbenefitted losses of foreign subsidiary		1,265,000	0
Other		(10,000)	(1,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)		$ (89,825,000)	$ 13,127,000
Effective tax rate		40.10%	46.80%
Deferred income tax assets:
Accruals and reserves		$ 32,675,000	$ 31,460,000
Employee benefits		162,748,000	178,899,000
Other		30,316,000	27,197,000
Total deferred tax assets		225,739,000	237,556,000
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Inventory		(6,312,000)	(10,094,000)
Depreciation and amortization		(272,796,000)	(253,826,000)
Intangible assets		(1,405,933,000)	(1,374,433,000)
Other		(41,725,000)	(39,580,000)
Total deferred tax liabilities		(1,726,766,000)	(1,677,933,000)
Net deferred income tax liability		(1,501,027,000)	(1,440,377,000)
Net deferred income tax asset (liability):
Current		39,049,000	30,714,000
Non-current		(1,540,076,000)	(1,471,091,000)
Total		$ (1,501,027,000)	(1,440,377,000)
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries			0
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities, related to intangible assets			31,500,000
Decrease in deferred tax assets, related to depreciation and amortization			$ 19,000,000
Predecessor
Reconciliation of income tax (benefit) expense to the amount calculated based on the federal and state statutory rates
Income tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate	$ (1,814,000)			$ 97,101,000
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	635,000			11,672,000
Tax (benefit) expense related to tax settlements and other changes in tax liabilities	133,000			525,000
Impact of non-deductible expenses	8,514,000			683,000
Impact of non-taxable income	(10,000)			(13,000)
Impact of foreign tax differential	0			0
Unbenefitted losses of foreign subsidiary	533,000			4,594,000
Other	(72,000)			(829,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 7,919,000			$ 113,733,000
Effective tax rate	(152.90%)			41.00%

INCOME TAXES (Details 4)

INCOME TAXES (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Portion of unrecognized tax benefits which would impact effective tax rate, if recognized	$ 1,200
Liability for accrued interest and penalties	4,800	$ 5,100
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits
Balance at beginning of fiscal year	2,543	3,461
Gross amount of decreases for prior year tax positions	(875)	(1,072)
Gross amount of increases for current year tax positions	186	154
Balance at ending of fiscal year	$ 1,854	$ 2,543

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2011	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Defined contribution plans
Aggregate expense related to plans		$ 7.1	$ 23.5	$ 30.5	$ 30.4
RSP
Defined contribution plans
Maximum matching contribution as a percentage of employee's compensation	6.00%
Maximum | RSP
Defined contribution plans
Potential employer contribution (as a percent)	75.00%

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Detai70

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Obligations for employee benefit plans, included in other long-term liabilities
Benefit obligations, current and noncurrent	$ 338,890	$ 314,622
Less: current portion	(6,724)	(6,602)
Long-term portion of benefit obligations	332,166	308,020
Adjustments to benefit obligations recorded as increases to accumulated other comprehensive loss	31,500
Taxes adjustments to benefit obligations recorded as increases to accumulated other comprehensive loss	20,300
Pension Plan
Obligations for employee benefit plans, included in other long-term liabilities
Benefit obligations, current and noncurrent	218,612	189,890
SERP Plan
Obligations for employee benefit plans, included in other long-term liabilities
Benefit obligations, current and noncurrent	111,157	113,787
Postretirement Plan
Obligations for employee benefit plans, included in other long-term liabilities
Benefit obligations, current and noncurrent	$ 9,121	$ 10,945

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Detai71

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Funded status
Amortization period for deferred realized gains and losses on plan assets			3 years
Excess of market related value over fair value of plan assets			$ 3,500
Pension Plan
Funded status
Projected benefit obligation		$ 592,918	612,762	$ 592,918	$ 489,856
Fair value of plan assets		(403,028)	(394,150)	(403,028)	(385,838)
Accrued obligation		189,890	218,612	189,890
Service cost			0	0
Interest cost		19,516	25,527	25,297
Expected return on plan assets		(18,499)	(24,935)
Net amortization of losses (gains)		0	0
Expense (income) under plan		1,017	592
SERP Plan
Funded status
Projected benefit obligation		113,787	111,157	113,787	103,854
Fair value of plan assets		0	0	0
Accrued obligation		113,787	111,157	113,787
Service cost			0	0
Interest cost		3,653	4,505	4,757
Net amortization of losses (gains)		0	0
Expense (income) under plan		3,653	4,505
Postretirement Plan
Funded status
Projected benefit obligation		10,945	9,121	10,945	12,429
Fair value of plan assets		0	0	0
Accrued obligation		10,945	9,121	10,945
Service cost		19	11	24
Interest cost		520	451	$ 662
Net amortization of prior service cost		0	0
Net amortization of losses (gains)		0	(372)
Expense (income) under plan		$ 539	$ 90
Predecessor | Pension Plan
Funded status
Interest cost	$ 5,781				21,243
Expected return on plan assets	(6,401)				(26,381)
Net amortization of losses (gains)	1,095				6,287
Expense (income) under plan	475				1,149
Predecessor | SERP Plan
Funded status
Interest cost	1,104				4,037
Net amortization of losses (gains)	0				522
Expense (income) under plan	1,104				4,559
Predecessor | Postretirement Plan
Funded status
Service cost	5				34
Interest cost	142				650
Net amortization of prior service cost	(321)				(1,556)
Net amortization of losses (gains)	35				589
Expense (income) under plan	$ (139)				$ (283)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Detai72

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Pension Plan
Projected benefit obligations:
Beginning of year	$ 489,856		$ 592,918	$ 489,856
Service cost			0	0
Interest cost		$ 19,516	25,527	25,297
Actuarial loss (gain)	62,603	36,837	15,764
Benefits paid, net			(21,447)	(21,675)
End of year		592,918	612,762	592,918
Expected benefit payments
Fiscal year 2016			23,988
Fiscal year 2017			25,592
Fiscal year 2018			27,207
Fiscal year 2019			28,702
Fiscal year 2020			30,109
Fiscal years 2021-2025			$ 169,710
Asset and target allocation by asset category
Asset allocation (as a percent)					100.00%	100.00%
Target allocation for the next fiscal year (as a percent)			100.00%
Changes in assets held
Fair value of assets at beginning of year	385,838		$ 403,028	385,838
Actual return on assets			12,569	38,865
Benefits paid			(21,447)	(21,675)
Fair value of assets at end of year		403,028	$ 394,150	403,028
Pension Plan | Equity securities
Asset and target allocation by asset category
Asset allocation (as a percent)					62.00%	60.00%
Target allocation for the next fiscal year (as a percent)			60.00%
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities
Asset and target allocation by asset category
Asset allocation (as a percent)					38.00%	40.00%
Target allocation for the next fiscal year (as a percent)			40.00%
SERP Plan
Projected benefit obligations:
Beginning of year	103,854		$ 113,787	103,854
Service cost			0	0
Interest cost		3,653	4,505	4,757
Actuarial loss (gain)	4,484	5,044	(2,292)
Benefits paid, net			(4,843)	(4,352)
End of year		113,787	111,157	113,787
Expected benefit payments
Fiscal year 2016			6,086
Fiscal year 2017			6,485
Fiscal year 2018			6,755
Fiscal year 2019			6,840
Fiscal year 2020			6,989
Fiscal years 2021-2025			35,782
Changes in assets held
Fair value of assets at beginning of year			0
Benefits paid			(4,843)	(4,352)
Fair value of assets at end of year		0	0	0
Postretirement Plan
Projected benefit obligations:
Beginning of year	12,429		10,945	12,429
Service cost		19	11	24
Interest cost		520	451	662
Actuarial loss (gain)	$ 2,329	(3,765)	(1,476)
Benefits paid, net			(810)	(734)
End of year		10,945	9,121	10,945
Expected benefit payments
Fiscal year 2016			638
Fiscal year 2017			633
Fiscal year 2018			643
Fiscal year 2019			585
Fiscal year 2020			561
Fiscal years 2021-2025			2,693
Changes in assets held
Fair value of assets at beginning of year			0
Benefits paid			(810)	(734)
Fair value of assets at end of year		$ 0	0	$ 0
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Projected benefit obligations:
Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, benefit obligations			$ 66,500

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Detai73

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Minimum
Employee Benefit Plans
Investments redemption frequency	1 month
Advance notice period for redemption of investments	3 days
Maximum
Employee Benefit Plans
Investments redemption frequency	3 years
Advance notice period for redemption of investments	180 days
Pension Plan
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	$ 394,150	$ 403,028	$ 385,838
Pension Plan | Level 1
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	52,298	67,302
Pension Plan | Level 2
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	150,038	150,499
Pension Plan | Level 3
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	191,814	185,227	$ 181,148
Pension Plan | Equity securities: Common/collective trusts
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	52,804	57,132
Pension Plan | Equity securities: Common/collective trusts | Level 1
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Equity securities: Common/collective trusts | Level 2
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	52,804	57,132
Pension Plan | Equity securities: Common/collective trusts | Level 3
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Equity securities: Hedge funds
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	186,457	180,681
Pension Plan | Equity securities: Hedge funds | Level 1
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Equity securities: Hedge funds | Level 2
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Equity securities: Hedge funds | Level 3
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	186,457	180,681
Pension Plan | Equity securities: Limited partnership interests
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	5,357	4,546
Pension Plan | Equity securities: Limited partnership interests | Level 1
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Equity securities: Limited partnership interests | Level 2
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Equity securities: Limited partnership interests | Level 3
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	5,357	4,546
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities: Corporate debt securities
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	91,104	85,411
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities: Corporate debt securities | Level 1
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities: Corporate debt securities | Level 2
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	91,104	85,411
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities: Corporate debt securities | Level 3
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities: Mutual funds
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	27,963	39,331
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities: Mutual funds | Level 1
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	27,963	39,331
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities: Mutual funds | Level 2
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities: Mutual funds | Level 3
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities: U.S. government securities
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	24,335	27,971
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities: U.S. government securities | Level 1
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	24,335	27,971
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities: U.S. government securities | Level 2
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Fixed income securities: U.S. government securities | Level 3
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Other Investments
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	6,130	7,956
Pension Plan | Other Investments | Level 1
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	0	0
Pension Plan | Other Investments | Level 2
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	6,130	7,956
Pension Plan | Other Investments | Level 3
Fair value of plan assets by level, within the fair value hierarchy
Total investments	$ 0	$ 0

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Detai74

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 6) - Pension Plan - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Changes in fair value of Level 3 investment assets
Fair value of assets at beginning of year	$ 403,028	$ 385,838
Fair value of assets at end of year	394,150	403,028
Level 3
Changes in fair value of Level 3 investment assets
Fair value of assets at beginning of year	185,227	181,148
Purchases	59,390	80,529
Sales	(63,492)	(89,668)
Realized gains	681	9,459
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to investments sold	1,175	(4,019)
Unrealized gains relating to investments still held	8,833	7,778
Fair value of assets at end of year	$ 191,814	$ 185,227

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Detai75

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 7)	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Aug. 01, 2015
Pension Plan
Assumptions of defined benefit plan, periodic expense
Discount rate (as a percent)	4.30%	4.35%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (as a percent)	6.00%	6.50%			6.00%
Assumptions of defined benefit plan, health care cost trend rates
Period for increase or decrease in pension expense due to actual gain or loss on plan assets					25 years
SERP Plan
Assumptions of defined benefit plan, periodic expense
Discount rate (as a percent)	4.15%	4.20%
Postretirement Plan
Assumptions of defined benefit plan, periodic expense
Discount rate (as a percent)	4.15%	4.25%
Assumptions of defined benefit plan, health care cost trend rates
Initial health care cost trend rate (as a percent)	7.50%	8.00%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate (as a percent)	5.00%	5.00%
Predecessor | Pension Plan
Assumptions of defined benefit plan, periodic expense
Discount rate (as a percent)			4.80%	4.70%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (as a percent)			6.50%	6.50%
Predecessor | SERP Plan
Assumptions of defined benefit plan, periodic expense
Discount rate (as a percent)			4.60%	4.50%
Predecessor | Postretirement Plan
Assumptions of defined benefit plan, periodic expense
Discount rate (as a percent)			4.80%	4.70%
Assumptions of defined benefit plan, health care cost trend rates
Initial health care cost trend rate (as a percent)			8.00%	8.00%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate (as a percent)			8.00%	8.00%

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Detai76

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 8) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015
Actual Rate
Effect on projected benefit obligation of 1.00% increase in ultimate health care cost trend rate			$ 1.1
Effect on expense requirements of 1.00% increase in ultimate health care cost trend rate			$ 0.1
Pension Plan
Actual Rate
Discount rate, periodic expense (as a percent)	4.30%	4.35%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (as a percent)	6.00%	6.50%	6.00%
SERP Plan
Actual Rate
Discount rate, periodic expense (as a percent)	4.15%	4.20%
Postretirement Plan
Actual Rate
Discount rate, periodic expense (as a percent)	4.15%	4.25%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate (as a percent)	5.00%	5.00%

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES77

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details)	Dec. 10, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014claim	Apr. 30, 2014claim	Nov. 02, 2013USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 03, 2013USD ($)	Oct. 25, 2011appeal
Rent expense and related occupancy costs under operating leases
Minimum rent					$ 47,800,000	$ 73,700,000
Contingent rent					22,600,000	27,700,000
Other occupancy costs					9,400,000	16,500,000
Amortization of deferred real estate credits					(200,000)	(800,000)
Total rent expense					$ 79,600,000	117,100,000
Future minimum rental commitments, excluding renewal options, under non-cancelable leases
2,016						81,200,000
2,017						79,200,000
2,018						77,700,000
2,019						73,700,000
2,020						66,400,000
Thereafter						1,736,600,000
Litigation
Loss contingency, period to bring claims to trial	5 years
Other
Outstanding letters of credit						0
Surety bonds						$ 3,000,000
Minimum
Leases
Primary terms of leases						3 years
Renewable terms of leases						2 years
Maximum
Leases
Primary terms of leases						99 years
Renewable terms of leases						80 years
Predecessor
Rent expense and related occupancy costs under operating leases
Minimum rent				$ 15,200,000			$ 60,100,000
Contingent rent				6,900,000			28,200,000
Other occupancy costs				4,000,000			16,300,000
Amortization of deferred real estate credits				(2,000,000)			(7,900,000)
Total rent expense				$ 24,100,000			$ 96,700,000
Ms. Monjazeb and Mr. Pinela Case
Litigation
Loss contingency, number of appeals | appeal								2
Mr. Pinela Case
Litigation
Loss contingency, number of appeals | appeal								1
Ms. Monjazeb Case
Litigation
Loss contingency, number of appeals | appeal								1
The Cyber-Attack
Litigation
New claims filed | claim		3	3
Claims dismissed | claim			2

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI78

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	$ (17,429)
Other comprehensive loss	(33,799)
Ending balance	(51,228)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	0
Other comprehensive loss	(16,886)
Ending balance	(16,886)
Unrealized Losses on Financial Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	(954)
Other comprehensive loss	(1,872)
Ending balance	(2,826)
Unfunded Benefit Obligations
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	(16,475)
Other comprehensive loss	(15,041)
Ending balance	$ (31,516)

STOCK-BASED AWARDS (Details)

STOCK-BASED AWARDS (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Oct. 25, 2013USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Feb. 01, 2014USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2013USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Aug. 03, 2013USD ($)
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock-based compensation for accelerated vesting of Predecessor stock options (including non-cash charges of $15.4 million)			$ 0	$ 51,510	$ 0	$ 0
Non-cash stock compensation expense
Fair value of options held by non-retirement optionees recorded as equity				$ 26,756	$ 0
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) | shares					213,941
Granted (in shares) | shares					20,243
Exercised (shares) | shares					(258)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares					(10,698)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) | shares				213,941	223,228
Options exercisable at end of fiscal period (in shares) | shares					72,631
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares					$ 858
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares					1,166
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares					613
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares					1,000
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares				$ 858	880
Options exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares					$ 584
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Outstanding at the end of period					7 years 2 months
Options exercisable at the end of period					4 years 5 months
Assumptions used to estimate the fair value for stock options at grant date
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares				$ 1,000	$ 1,166
Weighted term				5 years	5 years
Weighted average volatility (as a percent)				45.12%	30.20%
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)				1.39%
Dividend yield (as a percent)				0.00%	0.00%
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares				$ 407	$ 343
Stock options
Non-cash stock compensation expense
Recognized non-cash stock compensation expense (in dollars)				$ 6,200	$ 100
NM Mariposa Holdings Inc
Non-cash stock compensation expense
Options held by retirement eligible optionees | shares					55,269
Recorded liability with respect to the options held by retirement eligible optionees					$ 15,900
NM Mariposa Holdings Inc | Co Invest Options
Non-cash stock compensation expense
Rolled over options that were converted (in shares) | shares	56,979
Exchange ratio	3.1
Exercise price, low end of range (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 180
Exercise price, high end of range (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 644
Fair value of co-invest options at the acquisition date	$ 36,300
Fair value of options held by retirement eligible optionees recorded as a liability	9,500
Fair value of options held by non-retirement optionees recorded as equity	$ 26,800
NM Mariposa Holdings Inc | Non Qualified Stock Option
Non-cash stock compensation expense
Expiration period of non-qualified stock options granted				10 years
Predecessor
Non-cash stock compensation expense
Fair value of options held by non-retirement optionees recorded as equity			0			0
Predecessor | Stock options
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Vested options (in shares) | shares	67,899
Unvested options (in shares) | shares	33,831
Consideration payable to holders of stock options under settlement	$ 187,400
Consideration payable in settlement of previously vested options	$ 135,900
Stock-based compensation for accelerated vesting of Predecessor stock options (including non-cash charges of $15.4 million)		$ 51,500
Non-cash stock compensation expense
Recognized non-cash stock compensation expense (in dollars)			$ 2,500			$ 9,700
Shares
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) | shares	101,730
Minimum
Assumptions used to estimate the fair value for stock options at grant date
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)					1.55%
Maximum
Assumptions used to estimate the fair value for stock options at grant date
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)					1.63%

REVENUES (Details)

REVENUES (Details)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales		100.00%	100.00%
Women’s Apparel
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales		30.00%	32.00%
Women’s Shoes, Handbags and Accessories
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales		28.00%	28.00%
Men’s Apparel and Shoes
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales		12.00%	12.00%
Cosmetics and Fragrances
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales		11.00%	11.00%
Designer and Precious Jewelry
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales		11.00%	10.00%
Home Furnishings and Decor
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales		6.00%	5.00%
Other
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales		2.00%	2.00%
Predecessor
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales	100.00%			100.00%
Predecessor | Women’s Apparel
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales	33.00%			31.00%
Predecessor | Women’s Shoes, Handbags and Accessories
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales	27.00%			27.00%
Predecessor | Men’s Apparel and Shoes
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales	11.00%			12.00%
Predecessor | Cosmetics and Fragrances
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales	12.00%			11.00%
Predecessor | Designer and Precious Jewelry
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales	10.00%			12.00%
Predecessor | Home Furnishings and Decor
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales	5.00%			5.00%
Predecessor | Other
Revenues by merchandise category as a percentage of net sales
Product revenue as a percentage of net sales	2.00%			2.00%

OTHER EXPENSES (Details)

OTHER EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 02, 2013	May. 03, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Other Expenses [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation for accelerated vesting of Predecessor stock options (including non-cash charges of $15.4 million)			$ 0	$ 51,510	$ 0		$ 0
Total transaction costs						$ 162,700
Expenses incurred in connection with strategic initiatives				5,733	11,644
Expenses related to cyber-attack, net of insurance recovery				12,587	4,078
Equity in loss of Asian e-commerce retailer				3,613	0
Management fee due to Former Sponsors				0	0
Other expenses				4,775	4,338
Total				82,080	39,474
Noncash portion of settlement of unvested stock options				15,400
Equity method investment, amount sold		$ 35,000
Carrying value of investment		$ 35,000
Predecessor
Other Expenses [Line Items]
Expenses incurred in connection with strategic initiatives			155				0
Expenses related to cyber-attack, net of insurance recovery			0				0
Equity in loss of Asian e-commerce retailer			1,523				13,125
Management fee due to Former Sponsors			2,823				10,000
Other expenses			0				0
Total			113,900				23,125
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
Other Expenses [Line Items]
Change-in-control cash payments due to Former Sponsors and management			80,457	0	0		0
Stock-based compensation for accelerated vesting of Predecessor stock options (including non-cash charges of $15.4 million)	$ 51,500
Other, primarily professional fees			28,942	1,812	0		0
Total transaction costs			109,399	53,322	0		0
MyTheresa
Other Expenses [Line Items]
Total transaction costs			$ 0	$ 2,050	$ 19,414		$ 0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN82

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 72,974	$ 196,476	$ 116,124
Merchandise inventories	1,154,844	1,069,632
Other current assets	156,883	143,666
Total current assets	1,384,701	1,409,774
Property and equipment, net	1,477,886	1,390,266
Intangible assets, net	3,598,562	3,652,984
Goodwill	2,272,483	2,148,627	2,148,627
Other assets	142,130	160,075
Intercompany notes receivable	0
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Total assets	8,875,762	8,761,726
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	342,999	375,085
Accrued liabilities	465,402	452,172
Current portion of long-term debt	29,426	29,426
Total current liabilities	837,827	856,683
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	4,681,309	4,580,521
Intercompany notes payable	0
Deferred income taxes	1,471,091	1,540,076
Other long-term liabilities	471,791	351,852
Total long-term liabilities	6,624,191	6,472,449
Total member equity	1,413,744	1,432,594
Total liabilities and member equity	8,875,762	8,761,726
Company
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Merchandise inventories	0	0
Other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	0	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other assets	0	0
Intercompany notes receivable	0
Investments in subsidiaries	1,413,744	1,432,594
Total assets	1,413,744	1,432,594
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued liabilities	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	0	0
Intercompany notes payable	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	0	0
Total long-term liabilities	0	0
Total member equity	1,413,744	1,432,594
Total liabilities and member equity	1,413,744	1,432,594
NMG
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	53,162	195,004	115,045
Merchandise inventories	970,295	953,936
Other current assets	138,966	131,894
Total current assets	1,162,423	1,280,834
Property and equipment, net	1,359,118	1,275,264
Intangible assets, net	625,937	708,125
Goodwill	1,611,365	1,669,364
Other assets	140,776	158,637
Intercompany notes receivable	150,028
Investments in subsidiaries	3,617,680	3,560,258
Total assets	8,667,327	8,652,482
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	291,089	343,783
Accrued liabilities	380,255	375,640
Current portion of long-term debt	29,426	29,426
Total current liabilities	700,770	748,849
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	4,681,309	4,580,521
Intercompany notes payable	0
Deferred income taxes	1,454,278	1,540,076
Other long-term liabilities	417,226	350,442
Total long-term liabilities	6,552,813	6,471,039
Total member equity	1,413,744	1,432,594
Total liabilities and member equity	8,667,327	8,652,482
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	19,812	1,472	1,079
Merchandise inventories	184,549	115,696
Other current assets	18,082	11,772
Total current assets	222,443	128,940
Property and equipment, net	118,768	115,002
Intangible assets, net	2,972,625	2,944,859
Goodwill	661,118	479,263
Other assets	1,354	1,438
Intercompany notes receivable	0
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Total assets	3,976,308	3,669,502
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	51,910	31,302
Accrued liabilities	85,312	76,532
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Total current liabilities	137,222	107,834
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	0	0
Intercompany notes payable	150,028
Deferred income taxes	16,813	0
Other long-term liabilities	54,565	1,410
Total long-term liabilities	221,406	1,410
Total member equity	3,617,680	3,560,258
Total liabilities and member equity	3,976,308	3,669,502
Eliminations
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Merchandise inventories	0	0
Other current assets	(165)	0
Total current assets	(165)	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other assets	0	0
Intercompany notes receivable	(150,028)
Investments in subsidiaries	(5,031,424)	(4,992,852)
Total assets	(5,181,617)	(4,992,852)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued liabilities	(165)	0
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Total current liabilities	(165)	0
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	0	0
Intercompany notes payable	(150,028)
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	0	0
Total long-term liabilities	(150,028)	0
Total member equity	(5,031,424)	(4,992,852)
Total liabilities and member equity	$ (5,181,617)	$ (4,992,852)
Predecessor
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			116,124	$ 136,676	$ 49,253
Goodwill			1,263,433	1,263,433
Predecessor | Company
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			0	0	0
Predecessor | NMG
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			115,045	135,827	48,308
Predecessor | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			1,079	849	945
Predecessor | Eliminations
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN83

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Revenues	$ 1,166,671	$ 1,220,100	$ 1,521,824	$ 1,186,492	$ 1,112,680	$ 1,164,720	$ 1,432,793		$ 3,710,193	$ 5,095,087	$ 4,839,331
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)									2,562,988	3,305,478
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation)									835,006	1,162,075
Income from credit card program									(40,672)	(52,769)
Depreciation expense									113,334	185,550
Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments									148,626	137,280
Other expenses									82,080	39,474
Operating earnings									8,831	317,999
Interest expense, net									232,739	289,923
Intercompany royalty charges (income)									0	0
Foreign currency loss (gain)										0
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries									0	0
(Loss) earnings before income taxes									223,908	(28,076)
Income tax (benefit) expense									(89,825)	13,127
Net earnings (loss)	$ (32,882)	$ 19,820	$ 27,815	$ 196	$ (42,056)	$ (8,004)	$ (84,023)		(134,083)	14,949	$ (147,181)
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax									(17,429)	(33,799)
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)									(151,512)	(18,850)
Company
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Revenues									0	0
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)									0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation)									0	0
Income from credit card program									0	0
Depreciation expense									0	0
Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments									0	0
Other expenses									0	0
Operating earnings									0	0
Interest expense, net									0	0
Intercompany royalty charges (income)									0	0
Foreign currency loss (gain)										0
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries									134,083	(14,949)
(Loss) earnings before income taxes									134,083	(14,949)
Income tax (benefit) expense									0	0
Net earnings (loss)									(134,083)	14,949
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax									(17,429)	(33,799)
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)									(151,512)	(18,850)
NMG
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Revenues									3,103,810	4,127,954
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)									2,164,309	2,677,767
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation)									724,085	975,259
Income from credit card program									(36,795)	(47,434)
Depreciation expense									100,097	163,737
Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments									107,450	82,185
Other expenses									78,467	31,881
Operating earnings									(33,803)	244,559
Interest expense, net									232,739	287,776
Intercompany royalty charges (income)									106,783	148,678
Foreign currency loss (gain)										0
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries									(149,417)	(208,540)
(Loss) earnings before income taxes									223,908	(16,645)
Income tax (benefit) expense									(89,825)	15,023
Net earnings (loss)									(134,083)	1,622
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax									(17,429)	(16,913)
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)									(151,512)	(15,291)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Revenues									606,383	967,133
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)									398,679	627,711
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation)									110,921	186,816
Income from credit card program									(3,877)	(5,335)
Depreciation expense									13,237	21,813
Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments									41,176	55,095
Other expenses									3,613	7,593
Operating earnings									42,634	73,440
Interest expense, net									0	2,147
Intercompany royalty charges (income)									(106,783)	(148,678)
Foreign currency loss (gain)										18,351
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries									0	0
(Loss) earnings before income taxes									(149,417)	(201,620)
Income tax (benefit) expense									0	(6,920)
Net earnings (loss)									149,417	208,540
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax									0	(3,558)
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)									149,417	204,982
Eliminations
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Revenues									0	0
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)									0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation)									0	0
Income from credit card program									0	0
Depreciation expense									0	0
Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments									0	0
Other expenses									0	0
Operating earnings									0	0
Interest expense, net									0	0
Intercompany royalty charges (income)									0	0
Foreign currency loss (gain)										(18,351)
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries									15,334	223,489
(Loss) earnings before income taxes									15,334	205,138
Income tax (benefit) expense									0	5,024
Net earnings (loss)									(15,334)	(210,162)
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax									17,429	20,471
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)									$ 2,095	$ (189,691)
Predecessor
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Revenues								$ 1,129,138				$ 4,648,249
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)								685,408				2,995,363
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation)								266,388				1,047,796
Income from credit card program								(14,653)				(53,373)
Depreciation expense								34,239				141,515
Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments								11,720				47,436
Other expenses								113,900				23,125
Operating earnings								32,136				446,387
Interest expense, net								37,315				168,955
Intercompany royalty charges (income)								0				0
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries								0				0
(Loss) earnings before income taxes								5,179				(277,432)
Income tax (benefit) expense								7,919				113,733
Net earnings (loss)								(13,098)				163,699
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax								1,324				41,263
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)								(11,774)				204,962
Predecessor | Company
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Revenues								0				0
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)								0				0
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation)								0				0
Income from credit card program								0				0
Depreciation expense								0				0
Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments								0				0
Other expenses								0				0
Operating earnings								0				0
Interest expense, net								0				0
Intercompany royalty charges (income)								0				0
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries								13,098				(163,699)
(Loss) earnings before income taxes								13,098				(163,699)
Income tax (benefit) expense								0				0
Net earnings (loss)								(13,098)				163,699
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax								1,324				41,263
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)								(11,774)				204,962
Predecessor | NMG
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Revenues								926,436				3,875,580
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)								568,665				2,500,640
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation)								229,935				911,850
Income from credit card program								(13,271)				(48,635)
Depreciation expense								31,057				127,606
Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments								8,773				35,092
Other expenses								112,377				10,000
Operating earnings								(11,100)				339,027
Interest expense, net								37,315				168,952
Intercompany royalty charges (income)								32,907				130,459
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries								(76,143)				(237,816)
(Loss) earnings before income taxes								5,179				(277,432)
Income tax (benefit) expense								7,919				113,733
Net earnings (loss)								(13,098)				163,699
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax								1,324				41,263
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)								(11,774)				204,962
Predecessor | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Revenues								202,702				772,669
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)								116,743				494,723
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation)								36,453				135,946
Income from credit card program								(1,382)				(4,738)
Depreciation expense								3,182				13,909
Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments								2,947				12,344
Other expenses								1,523				13,125
Operating earnings								43,236				107,360
Interest expense, net								0				3
Intercompany royalty charges (income)								(32,907)				(130,459)
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries								0				0
(Loss) earnings before income taxes								(76,143)				(237,816)
Income tax (benefit) expense								0				0
Net earnings (loss)								76,143				237,816
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax								0				0
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)								76,143				237,816
Predecessor | Eliminations
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Revenues								0				0
Cost of goods sold including buying and occupancy costs (excluding depreciation)								0				0
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation)								0				0
Income from credit card program								0				0
Depreciation expense								0				0
Amortization of intangible assets and favorable lease commitments								0				0
Other expenses								0				0
Operating earnings								0				0
Interest expense, net								0				0
Intercompany royalty charges (income)								0				0
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries								63,045				401,515
(Loss) earnings before income taxes								63,045				401,515
Income tax (benefit) expense								0				0
Net earnings (loss)								(63,045)				(401,515)
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax								(1,324)				(41,263)
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)								$ (64,369)				$ (442,778)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN84

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Jan. 26, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
CASH FLOWS-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)			$ (32,882)	$ 19,820	$ 27,815	$ 196	$ (42,056)	$ (8,004)	$ (84,023)			$ (134,083)	$ 14,949	$ (147,181)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense												279,077	347,390
Loss on debt extinguishment				$ 7,900				$ 7,900				7,882	0
Deferred income taxes												(117,874)	(69,736)
Non-cash charges related to acquisitions												145,062	13,994
Other												8,544	2,791
Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable)												0	0
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries												0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net												94,777	(81,003)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities												283,385	228,385
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures												(138,007)	(270,468)
Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer												35,000	0
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities												(3,491,592)	(452,195)
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility												170,000	530,000
Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility												2,950,000	0
Repayment of borrowings												(2,770,185)	(429,427)
Intercompany notes payable (receivable)													0
Debt issuance costs paid												(178,606)	(265)
Cash equity contributions												1,557,350	0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities												3,288,559	100,308
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Increase (decrease) during the period												80,352	(123,502)
Beginning balance						196,476			116,124			116,124	196,476
Ending balance			72,974				196,476			$ 116,124		196,476	72,974	196,476
Company
CASH FLOWS-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)												(134,083)	14,949
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense												0	0
Loss on debt extinguishment												0
Deferred income taxes												0	0
Non-cash charges related to acquisitions												0	0
Other												0	0
Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable)												0	0
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries												134,083	(14,949)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net												0	0
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities												0	0
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures												0	0
Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer												0
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities												0	0
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility												0	0
Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility												0
Repayment of borrowings												0	0
Intercompany notes payable (receivable)													0
Debt issuance costs paid												0	0
Cash equity contributions												0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities												0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Increase (decrease) during the period												0	0
Beginning balance						0			0			0	0
Ending balance			0				0			0		0	0	0
NMG
CASH FLOWS-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)												(134,083)	1,622
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense												224,664	270,482
Loss on debt extinguishment												7,882
Deferred income taxes												(117,874)	(62,143)
Non-cash charges related to acquisitions												145,062	0
Other												4,878	(5,430)
Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable)												106,783	148,678
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries												(149,417)	(208,540)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net												216,411	11,467
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities												304,306	156,136
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures												(124,321)	(248,286)
Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer												0
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities												(3,512,906)	(248,286)
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility												170,000	530,000
Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility												2,950,000
Repayment of borrowings												(2,770,185)	(429,427)
Intercompany notes payable (receivable)													(150,000)
Debt issuance costs paid												(178,606)	(265)
Cash equity contributions												1,557,350
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities												3,288,559	(49,692)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Increase (decrease) during the period												79,959	(141,842)
Beginning balance						195,004			115,045			115,045	195,004
Ending balance			53,162				195,004			115,045		195,004	53,162	195,004
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CASH FLOWS-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)												149,417	208,540
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense												54,413	76,908
Loss on debt extinguishment												0
Deferred income taxes												0	(7,593)
Non-cash charges related to acquisitions												0	13,994
Other												3,666	21,548
Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable)												(106,783)	(148,678)
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries												0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net												(121,634)	(92,470)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities												(20,921)	72,249
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures												(13,686)	(22,182)
Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer												35,000
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities												21,314	(203,909)
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility												0	0
Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility												0
Repayment of borrowings												0	0
Intercompany notes payable (receivable)													150,000
Debt issuance costs paid												0	0
Cash equity contributions												0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities												0	150,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Increase (decrease) during the period												393	18,340
Beginning balance						1,472			1,079			1,079	1,472
Ending balance			19,812				1,472			1,079		1,472	19,812	1,472
Eliminations
CASH FLOWS-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)												(15,334)	(210,162)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense												0	0
Loss on debt extinguishment												0
Deferred income taxes												0	0
Non-cash charges related to acquisitions												0	0
Other												0	(13,327)
Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable)												0	0
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries												15,334	223,489
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net												0	0
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities												0	0
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures												0	0
Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer												0
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities												0	0
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility												0	0
Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility												0
Repayment of borrowings												0	0
Intercompany notes payable (receivable)													0
Debt issuance costs paid												0	0
Cash equity contributions												0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities												0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Increase (decrease) during the period												0	0
Beginning balance						$ 0			0			0	0
Ending balance			$ 0				$ 0			0		0	0	0
Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility												0	0
Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility												0	0
PIK Toggle Notes
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes												600,000	0
PIK Toggle Notes | Company
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes												0
PIK Toggle Notes | NMG
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes												600,000
PIK Toggle Notes | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes												0
PIK Toggle Notes | Eliminations
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes												0
Cash Pay Notes
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes												960,000	0
Cash Pay Notes | Company
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes												0
Cash Pay Notes | NMG
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes												960,000
Cash Pay Notes | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes												0
Cash Pay Notes | Eliminations
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes												0
Predecessor
CASH FLOWS-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)										(13,098)					$ 163,699
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense										48,425					197,355
Loss on debt extinguishment										0	$ 15,600				15,597
Deferred income taxes										(6,326)					(19,439)
Non-cash charges related to acquisitions										0					0
Other										6,525					18,758
Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable)										0					0
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries										0					0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net										(23,215)					(26,611)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities										12,311					349,359
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures										(35,959)					(146,505)
Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer										0					(10,000)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities										(35,959)					(156,505)
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility										0					0
Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility										0					0
Repayment of borrowings										(126,904)					(695,668)
Debt issuance costs paid										0					(9,763)
Cash equity contributions										0					0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities										3,096					(105,431)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Increase (decrease) during the period										(20,552)					87,423
Beginning balance									116,124	136,676		116,124		136,676	49,253
Ending balance										116,124					136,676
Predecessor | Company
CASH FLOWS-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)										(13,098)					163,699
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense										0					0
Loss on debt extinguishment															0
Deferred income taxes										0					0
Other										0					0
Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable)										0					0
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries										13,098					(163,699)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net										0					0
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities										0					0
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures										0					0
Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer															0
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities										0					0
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of borrowings										0					0
Debt issuance costs paid															0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities										0					0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Increase (decrease) during the period										0					0
Beginning balance									0	0		0		0	0
Ending balance										0					0
Predecessor | NMG
CASH FLOWS-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)										(13,098)					163,699
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense										42,296					171,102
Loss on debt extinguishment															15,597
Deferred income taxes										(6,326)					(19,439)
Other										5,068					5,785
Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable)										32,907					130,459
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries										(76,143)					(237,816)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net										21,469					95,260
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities										6,173					324,647
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures										(30,051)					(131,697)
Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer															0
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities										(30,051)					(131,697)
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of borrowings										(126,904)					(695,668)
Debt issuance costs paid															(9,763)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities										3,096					(105,431)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Increase (decrease) during the period										(20,782)					87,519
Beginning balance									115,045	135,827		115,045		135,827	48,308
Ending balance										115,045					135,827
Predecessor | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CASH FLOWS-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)										76,143					237,816
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense										6,129					26,253
Loss on debt extinguishment															0
Deferred income taxes										0					0
Other										1,457					12,973
Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable)										(32,907)					(130,459)
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries										0					0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net										(44,684)					(121,871)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities										6,138					24,712
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures										(5,908)					(14,808)
Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer															(10,000)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities										(5,908)					(24,808)
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of borrowings										0					0
Debt issuance costs paid															0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities										0					0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Increase (decrease) during the period										230					(96)
Beginning balance									1,079	849		1,079		849	945
Ending balance										1,079					849
Predecessor | Eliminations
CASH FLOWS-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)										(63,045)					(401,515)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense										0					0
Loss on debt extinguishment															0
Deferred income taxes										0					0
Other										0					0
Intercompany royalty income payable (receivable)										0					0
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries										63,045					401,515
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net										0					0
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities										0					0
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures										0					0
Investment in Asian e-commerce retailer															0
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities										0					0
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of borrowings										0					0
Debt issuance costs paid															0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities										0					0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Increase (decrease) during the period										0					0
Beginning balance									$ 0	0		0		$ 0	0
Ending balance										0					0
Predecessor | Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility										130,000					100,000
Predecessor | Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Company
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility										0					0
Predecessor | Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | NMG
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility										130,000					100,000
Predecessor | Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility										0					0
Predecessor | Former Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility | Eliminations
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility										0					0
Predecessor | Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility										0					500,000
Predecessor | Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Company
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility															0
Predecessor | Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | NMG
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility															500,000
Predecessor | Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility															0
Predecessor | Former Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Eliminations
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under Senior Secured Term Loan Facility															0
Predecessor | PIK Toggle Notes
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes										0					0
Predecessor | Cash Pay Notes
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes										0					0
MyTheresa
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business		$ (181,700)										0	(181,727)
MyTheresa | Company
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business													0
MyTheresa | NMG
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business													0
MyTheresa | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business													(181,727)
MyTheresa | Eliminations
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business													0
MyTheresa | Predecessor
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business										0					0
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business												(3,388,585)	$ 0
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC | Company
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business												0
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC | NMG
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business												(3,388,585)
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business												0
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC | Eliminations
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business												$ 0
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC | PIK Toggle Notes
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes	$ 600,000
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC | Cash Pay Notes
CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under cash pay notes and PIK toggle notes	$ 960,000
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC | Predecessor
CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business										$ 0					$ 0

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATI85

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Jan. 26, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Quarterly financial information
Revenues	$ 1,166,671	$ 1,220,100	$ 1,521,824	$ 1,186,492	$ 1,112,680	$ 1,164,720	$ 1,432,793			$ 3,710,193	$ 5,095,087	$ 4,839,331
Gross profit	363,746	465,066	502,699	458,098	351,500	415,759	379,869				1,789,609	1,590,935
Net earnings (loss)	$ (32,882)	19,820	$ 27,815	$ 196	$ (42,056)	(8,004)	$ (84,023)			(134,083)	14,949	(147,181)
Transaction costs												$ 162,700
Loss on debt extinguishment		$ 7,900				$ 7,900				$ 7,882	$ 0
Predecessor
Quarterly financial information
Revenues								$ 1,129,138					$ 4,648,249
Gross profit								443,730
Net earnings (loss)								(13,098)					163,699
Loss on debt extinguishment								$ 0	$ 15,600				$ 15,597

SCHEDULE II Valuation and Qua86

SCHEDULE II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2013
Reserve for estimated sales returns
Changes in valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves
Balance at beginning of period		$ 53,741	$ 38,869
Additions, charged to costs and expenses		597,721	953,238
Additions, charged to other accounts		0	0
Deductions		(612,593)	(948,061)
Balance at end of period	$ 53,741	38,869	44,046
Reserves for self-insurance
Changes in valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves
Balance at beginning of period		36,632	38,732
Additions, charged to costs and expenses		58,064	76,306
Additions, charged to other accounts		0	0
Deductions		(55,964)	(77,095)
Balance at end of period	36,632	38,732	$ 37,943
Predecessor | Reserve for estimated sales returns
Changes in valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves
Balance at beginning of period	37,370	53,741		$ 34,015
Additions, charged to costs and expenses	196,601			739,968
Additions, charged to other accounts	0			0
Deductions	(180,230)			(736,613)
Balance at end of period	53,741			37,370
Predecessor | Reserves for self-insurance
Changes in valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves
Balance at beginning of period	37,626	$ 36,632		36,187
Additions, charged to costs and expenses	17,380			74,643
Additions, charged to other accounts	0			0
Deductions	(18,374)			(73,204)
Balance at end of period	$ 36,632			$ 37,626