Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores (SHOS) 10-Q 7 Sep 18 2018 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Sep. 06, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Aug. 4, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Registrant Name	Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,548,309
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-02
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		22,702,132

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
NET SALES	$ 431,032	$ 489,985	$ 812,313	$ 938,218
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of sales and occupancy	339,080	397,637	632,883	752,115
Selling and administrative	94,005	115,208	184,484	226,089
Depreciation and amortization	3,779	4,704	6,387	6,908
Total costs and expenses	436,864	517,549	823,754	985,112
Operating loss	(5,832)	(27,564)	(11,441)	(46,894)
Interest expense	(3,604)	(1,874)	(7,056)	(3,465)
Other income	156	231	256	550
Loss before income taxes	(9,280)	(29,207)	(18,241)	(49,809)
Income tax expense	(46)	(239)	(454)	(1,071)
NET LOSS	$ (9,326)	$ (29,446)	$ (18,695)	$ (50,880)
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.41)	$ (1.30)	$ (0.82)	$ (2.24)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.41)	$ (1.30)	$ (0.82)	$ (2.24)
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	22,702	22,702	22,702	22,702
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	22,702	22,702	22,702	22,702

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 04, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 13,805	$ 10,402	$ 18,287
Accounts and franchisee receivables, net	15,474	14,672	10,920
Merchandise inventories	306,658	336,294	356,893
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8,895	7,131	9,995
Total current assets	344,832	368,499	396,095
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	33,208	36,049	39,236
OTHER ASSETS, net	6,470	8,140	11,112
TOTAL ASSETS	384,510	412,688	446,443
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	96,300	137,900	112,400
Payable to Sears Holdings Corporation	21,501	28,082	24,764
Accounts payable	14,684	15,741	11,408
Other current liabilities	56,448	53,142	75,777
Total current liabilities	188,933	234,865	224,349
TERM LOAN, net	38,565	0	0
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	2,287	2,284	2,378
TOTAL LIABILITIES	229,785	237,149	226,727
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	154,725	175,539	219,716
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 384,510	$ 412,688	$ 446,443

Condensed Consolidated Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$ (18,695)	$ (50,880)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,387	6,908
Share-based compensation	0	(103)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	428	0
(Recoveries) provision for losses on franchisee receivables	(12)	5,701
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and franchisee receivables	(502)	676
Merchandise inventories	29,636	16,922
Payable to Sears Holdings Corporation	(6,581)	(55,960)
Accounts payable	(1,057)	(6,445)
Store closing accrual	(306)	1,714
Other operating assets and liabilities, net	1,206	4,781
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	10,504	(76,686)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment	(3,615)	(4,641)
Net cash used in investing activities	(3,615)	(4,641)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net short-term (payments) borrowings on senior ABL facility	(41,600)	85,600
Net payments of capital lease obligations	(23)	(90)
Proceeds from term loan agreement	40,000	0
Debt issuance costs	(1,863)	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(3,486)	85,510
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	3,403	4,183
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period	10,402	14,104
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period	13,805	18,287
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest	5,545	3,480
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 1,156	$ 572

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Accumulated Deficit
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jan. 28, 2017		22,716
Beginning balance at Jan. 28, 2017	$ 270,699	$ 227	$ 555,481	$ (285,009)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	(50,880)			(50,880)
Share-based compensation (in shares)		(14)
Share-based compensation	(103)		(103)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 29, 2017		22,702
Ending balance at Jul. 29, 2017	219,716	$ 227	555,378	(335,889)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cumulative effect adjustment from adoption of new accounting standards	(2,119)			(2,119)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Feb. 03, 2018		22,702
Beginning balance at Feb. 03, 2018	175,539	$ 227	555,378	(380,066)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	(18,695)			(18,695)
Ending balance (in shares) at Aug. 04, 2018		22,702
Ending balance at Aug. 04, 2018	$ 154,725	$ 227	$ 555,378	$ (400,880)

Background and Basis of Present

Background and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION	BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Background Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. is a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances, lawn and garden equipment, and tools. As of August 4, 2018 the Company or its dealers and franchisees operated a total of 783 stores across 49 states, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. In these notes and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “SHO,” and the “Company” refer to Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Our common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol “SHOS.” The Separation The Company separated from Sears Holdings Corporation (“Sears Holdings”) in October 2012 (the “Separation”). To our knowledge Sears Holdings does not own any shares of our common stock. The Company has specified rights to use the "Sears" name under a license agreement from Sears Holdings. Basis of Presentation These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year. These financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 (the "2017 10-K"). We operate through two segments--our Sears Hometown segment ("Hometown") and our Sears Outlet segment ("Outlet"). Our second fiscal-quarter end is the Saturday closest to July 31 unless the preceding fiscal year was a 53-week year. Fiscal 2017 was a 53-week year. For 2018 and 2017, our second fiscal quarters ended as follows: Fiscal Year Second Quarter Ended Weeks 2018 August 4, 2018 13 2017 July 29, 2017 13 Our fiscal year end is the Saturday closest to January 31. For 2018, our fiscal year ends February 2, 2019. Unless otherwise stated, references to specific years and quarters in these notes are to fiscal years and fiscal quarters, respectively. Reclassifications Certain amounts have been reclassified in order to conform to the current-period presentation. Revenue Recognition Revenues from contracts with customers include sales of merchandise, commissions on merchandise sales made through www.sears.com, Company websites, services and extended-service plans, financing programs, and delivery and handling revenues related to merchandise sold. Revenue is measured based on the amount of fixed consideration that we expect to receive, reduced by estimates for variable consideration such as returns. Revenue also excludes any amounts collected from customers and remitted or payable to governmental authorities. In arrangements where we have multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the relative stand-alone selling price. We recognize revenues from retail operations upon the transfer of control of goods to the customer. We satisfy our performance obligations at the point of sale for retail store transactions and upon delivery for online transactions. We defer revenue for retail store and online transactions including commissions on extended-service plans, where we have received consideration but have not transferred control of the goods to the customer at the end of the period. The performance obligation is generally satisfied in the following reporting period. The balance of deferred revenue was $17.8 million and $16.4 million at August 4, 2018 and February 3, 2018 , respectively. The change in deferred revenue represents additional revenue deferred during the first two quarters of 2018 . We recognize revenues from commissions on services, and delivery and handling revenues related to merchandise sold, at the point of sale as we are not the primary obligor with respect to such services and have no future obligations for future performance. The Company accepts Sears Holdings gift cards as tender for purchases and is reimbursed by Sears Holdings for gift cards tendered. Cost of Sales and Occupancy Cost of sales and occupancy is comprised principally of merchandise costs, warehousing and distribution (including receiving and store delivery) costs, retail store occupancy costs, home services and installation costs, warranty cost, royalties payable to Sears Holdings related to our sale of products branded with one of the KENMORE ® , CRAFTSMAN ® , and DIEHARD ® marks (the "KCD Marks," and products branded with one of the KCD Marks are referred to as the "KCD Products"), customer shipping and handling costs, vendor allowances, markdowns, and physical inventory losses. The KCD Marks are owned by, or licensed to, subsidiaries of Sears Holdings. Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowances Revenues from merchandise sales and services are reported net of estimated returns and allowances and exclude sales taxes. The typical return period is 30 days. The refund liability for returns is calculated as a percentage of sales based on historical return percentages. Estimated returns are recorded as a reduction of revenues. The reserve for returns and allowances was $3.9 million and $1.1 million at August 4, 2018 and February 3, 2018 , respectively. Refer to the Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements discussion below. Variable Interest Entities and Consolidation The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") has issued guidance on variable interest entities and consolidation for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity ("VIE") as well as the methods permitted for determining the primary beneficiary of a VIE. In addition, this guidance requires ongoing reassessments as to whether a reporting company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE and disclosures regarding the reporting company’s involvement with a VIE. On an ongoing basis the Company evaluates its business relationships, such as those with its independent dealers, independent franchisees, and suppliers, to identify potential VIE's. Generally, these businesses either qualify for a scope exception under the consolidation guidance or, where a variable interest exists, the Company does not possess the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these businesses. The Company has not consolidated any of such entities in the periods presented. Fair Value of Financial Instruments We determine the fair value of financial instruments in accordance with standards pertaining to fair value measurements. Such standards define fair value and establish a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP. Under fair value measurement accounting standards, fair value is considered to be the exchange price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability at the measurement date. We report the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on the fair value hierarchy prescribed by accounting standards for fair value measurements, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, as follows: Level 1 inputs —unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. An active market for the asset or liability is one in which transactions for the asset or liability occurs with sufficient frequency and volume to provide ongoing pricing information. Level 2 inputs —inputs other than quoted market prices included in Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include, but are not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest-rate curves and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, credit risks, and default rates. Level 3 inputs —unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Cash and cash equivalents, merchandise payables, accrued expenses (Level 1), accounts and franchisee notes receivable, and short-term debt (Level 2) are reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. For short-term borrowings and our Term Loan, the variable interest rates are a significant input in our fair value assessments and are consistent with the interest rates in the market. The carrying value of long-term notes receivable approximates fair value. We may be required, on a nonrecurring basis, to adjust the carrying value of the Company's long-lived assets. When necessary, these valuations are determined by the Company using Level 3 inputs. These assets are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances as when there is evidence that impairment may exist. The Company was not required to measure any other significant non-financial asset or liability at fair value as of August 4, 2018 . Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Recently issued accounting pronouncements that are not yet effective and that we have not discussed in the 2017 10-K or below are either inapplicable to us or, if applicable, we do not expect that they will have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial condition, or consolidated cash flows. ASU 2016-02 "Leases (Topic 842)" In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)". This ASU is a comprehensive new accounting standard with respect to leases that amends various aspects of existing guidance for leases and requires additional disclosures about leasing arrangements. It requires companies to record assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for leases that were formerly designated as operating leases as well as leases designated as financing leases. The provisions of the ASU predominately change the recognition of leases for lessees, but the provisions do not substantially change the accounting for lessors. This ASU will supersede the provisions of Topic 840 Leases. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, "Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements", which provides an optional transition method to apply ASU 2016-02 in the period of adoption and recognize a cumulative-effect opening transition adjustment to retained earnings, without applying the standard to comparative periods. This ASU also provides lessors with a practical expedient to account for lease and associated non-lease components as a single component when certain criteria are met. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is allowed; however, we will adopt the standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We are in the process of upgrading our existing third-party leasing software and identifying business processes, systems and controls to support adoption of the new standard. We have begun evaluating the impact that the new standard will have on the condensed consolidated financial statements. While we are unable to quantify the impact at this time, we expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a material increase in the assets and liabilities in the condensed consolidated financial statements. At this time, we do not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-02 to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated statements of operations as the majority of our leases will remain operating in nature. As such, expense recognition will be similar to previously required straight-line expense treatment. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements ASU 2014-09 , "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)" In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)", which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 605, Revenue Recognition . Several additional ASUs have subsequently been issued amending and clarifying the standard. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance provides a five-step process to achieve that core principle and to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The updates may be applied retrospectively for each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment at the date of adoption. We adopted this standard on February 4, 2018, using the modified retrospective approach. The impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our condensed consolidated financial statements is as follows: • Our revenue is primarily generated from the sales of merchandise to customers through the retail, e-commerce or wholesale channels. Our performance obligations underlying such sales, and the timing of revenue recognition related thereto, remain substantially unchanged following the adoption of this ASU. • The adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 requires that we recognize our sales return allowance on a gross basis rather than as a net liability. As such, we now recognize (i) a return asset for the right to recover the goods returned by the customer, measured at the former carrying amount of the goods, less any expected recovery costs (recorded as an increase to prepaid expenses and other current assets), (ii) a return liability for the amount of expected returns (recorded as an increase to other current liabilities) and (iii) deferred revenue for commissions earned on extended protection agreements (recorded as an increase to other current liabilities). We have made accounting policy elections to (1) exclude from the measurement of transaction price all taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and collected by us from a customer (sales tax, value added tax, etc.) and (2) account for shipping and handling activities performed after a customer obtains control of the good as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer the good. We applied ASU No. 2014-09 only to contracts that were not completed prior to fiscal 2018. The cumulative effect of initially applying ASU No. 2014-09 was a $2.1 million increase to the opening balance of accumulated deficit as of February 4, 2018. The comparative prior period information continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect during those periods. The effect of the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 on our consolidated balance sheet as of August 4, 2018 was as follows: Thousands As Reported ASU 2014-09 Effect Excluding ASU 2014-09 Effect Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 8,895 $ 1,226 $ 7,669 Other current liabilities 56,448 3,345 53,103 Accumulated deficit (400,880 ) (2,119 ) (398,761 )

Net Sales

Net Sales	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Net Sales	NET SALES During the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 , approximately 98% of our revenues were generated in the United States. Net sales of merchandise and services for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 were as follows: Thousands 13 Weeks Ended August 4, 2018 26 Weeks Ended August 4, 2018 Merchandise $ 399,636 $ 751,615 Services 23,968 46,779 Other 7,428 13,919 Net sales $ 431,032 $ 812,313

Accounts and Franchisee Receiva

Accounts and Franchisee Receivables and Other Assets	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
ACCOUNTS AND FRANCHISEE RECEIVABLES AND OTHER ASSETS	ACCOUNTS AND FRANCHISEE RECEIVABLES AND OTHER ASSETS Accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets consist of the following: Thousands August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 February 3, 2018 Short-term franchisee receivables $ 1,092 $ 1,584 $ 1,205 Miscellaneous receivables 15,219 10,363 14,314 Long-term franchisee receivables 7,301 11,260 7,962 Other assets 3,735 5,851 5,106 Allowance for losses on short-term franchisee receivables (1) (837 ) (1,027 ) (847 ) Allowance for losses on long-term franchisee receivables (1) (4,566 ) (5,999 ) (4,928 ) Net accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets $ 21,944 $ 22,032 $ 22,812 (1) The Company recognizes an allowance for losses on franchisee receivables (which consist primarily of franchisee promissory notes) in an amount equal to estimated probable losses net of recoveries. The allowance is based on an analysis of expected future write-offs and existing economic conditions and an assessment of specific identifiable franchisee promissory notes and other franchisee receivables considered at risk or uncollectible. The expense associated with the allowance for losses on franchisee receivables is recognized as selling and administrative expense. Most of our franchisee promissory notes authorize us to deduct debt service from our commissions otherwise due and payable to the franchisees, and we routinely make those deductions to the extent of available commissions payable.

Allowance for Losses on Franchi

Allowance for Losses on Franchisee Receivables	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES ON FRANCHISEE RECEIVABLES	ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES ON FRANCHISEE RECEIVABLES The allowance for losses on franchisee receivables consists of the following as of: 26 Weeks Ended Thousands August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 Allowance for losses on franchisee receivables, beginning of period $ 5,775 $ 8,242 (Recoveries) provisions during the period (12 ) 5,701 Write off of franchisee receivables (360 ) (6,917 ) Allowance for losses on franchisee receivables, end of period $ 5,403 $ 7,026

Other Current and Long-Term Lia

Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
OTHER CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	OTHER CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Other current and long-term liabilities consist of the following: Thousands August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 February 3, 2018 Customer deposits $ 18,379 $ 19,645 $ 16,655 Sales and other taxes 7,070 11,256 9,221 Accrued expenses 20,107 30,923 17,755 Payroll and related items 8,829 6,958 7,140 Store closing and severance costs 4,350 9,373 4,655 Other current and long-term liabilities $ 58,735 $ 78,155 $ 55,426

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES SHO and Sears Holdings entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement that governs the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to pre-Separation and post-Separation tax matters. Under the Tax Sharing Agreement, Sears Holdings generally is responsible for any federal, state, or foreign income tax liability relating to tax periods ending on or before the Separation. For all periods after the Separation, the Company generally is responsible for any federal, state, or foreign tax liability. Current income taxes payable for any federal, state, or foreign income taxes are reported in the period incurred. We account for uncertainties in income taxes according to accounting standards for uncertain tax positions. The Company is present in a large number of taxable jurisdictions and, at any point in time, can have tax audits underway at various stages of completion in one or more of these jurisdictions. We evaluate our tax positions and establish liabilities for uncertain tax positions that may be challenged by local authorities and may not be fully sustained, despite our belief that the underlying tax positions are fully supportable. Unrecognized tax benefits are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are adjusted in light of changing facts and circumstances, including progress of tax audits, developments in case law, and closings of statutes of limitation. Such adjustments are reflected in the tax provision as appropriate. For the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , no unrecognized tax benefits have been identified and reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We classify interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and interest income on tax overpayments as components of income tax expense. As no unrecognized tax benefits have been identified and reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, no interest or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets or Statements of Operations. Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate whether sufficient future taxable income will be generated to realize the benefit of the existing deferred tax assets. A significant piece of objective negative evidence evaluated was the cumulative loss for the three years ended February 3, 2018 . Such objective evidence limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence such as our projections for future income. On the basis of this analysis, management has established a full valuation allowance to offset the net deferred tax assets that are not expected to be realized. Management will continue to evaluate objective and subjective evidence for changes in circumstances that cause a change in judgment about the realizability of the deferred tax assets. We file federal, state, and city income tax returns in the United States and foreign tax returns in Puerto Rico. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has commenced an audit of the Company's federal income tax return for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016. SHO was also a part of the Sears Holdings' combined state returns for the fiscal years ended February 2, 2013 and February 1, 2014. Currently, the Company is under audit in one state for the years ended February 2, 2013 and February 1, 2014 as part of the Sears Holdings' combined return audits and one separate return state audit for the years ended February 1, 2014 through January 28, 2017. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Act reduced the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, eliminated corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT) and changed how existing credits can be realized, and enacted various other miscellaneous changes that were effective in fiscal 2017. The Tax Act also established other new tax laws that affect fiscal 2018, including a new limitation on deductible interest expense, limitations on the deductibility of certain executive compensation, limitations on the use of foreign tax credits to reduce the U.S. income tax liability, and limitations on net operating losses (NOLs) generated in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, to 80% of taxable income. We are applying the guidance in Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 when accounting for the enactment-date effects of the Act; however, in certain cases, as described below, aspects of our accounting are complete. Additionally, we have made a reasonable estimate of other effects. Currently, we have not adjusted our provisional amounts recorded at February 3, 2018 . We will continue to make and refine our calculations as additional analysis is completed. In connection with our initial analysis of the impact of the Tax Act, we recorded a discrete net tax benefit of $0.8 million in the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 . This net tax benefit consisted of a reduction in the valuation allowance by $0.8 million as a result of the elimination of the AMT credit as a deferred tax asset and corresponding establishment of a long-term receivable. The Tax Act reduced the corporate rate to 21%, effective January 1, 2018. Our net deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities decreased by $35.2 million with a corresponding net adjustment to the valuation allowance for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 . While we were able to make a reasonable estimate of the impact of the reduction in the corporate rate and valuation allowances, it may be affected by other analyses related to the Tax Act. Estimates for the applicable various new tax laws effective in fiscal 2018 were included in the second quarter tax provision analysis. Due to our NOLs and valuation allowance, no additional tax provision was recorded due to the Tax Act changes. We will continue to make and refine our calculations as additional information is known and added to the analysis throughout the year.

Related Party Agreements and Tr

Related Party Agreements and Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED-PARTY AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS	RELATED-PARTY AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS According to publicly available information ESL Investments, Inc. and investment affiliates including Edward S. Lampert (collectively, "ESL") beneficially own 58.8% of our outstanding shares of common stock and more than 50% of Sears Holdings' shares of common stock. SHO and Sears Holdings (and in some circumstances, its subsidiaries) have entered into various agreements (as amended, the "SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements") that, among other things, (1) govern specified aspects of our relationship with Sears Holdings, (2) establish terms under which subsidiaries of Sears Holdings provide services to us, and (3) establish terms pursuant to which subsidiaries of Sears Holdings obtain merchandise inventories for us. The terms of the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements were agreed to prior to the Separation (except for amendments entered into after the Separation that were approved by the Audit Committee of SHO's Board of Directors) in the context of a parent-subsidiary relationship and in the overall context of the Separation. The costs and allocations charged to the Company by Sears Holdings do not necessarily reflect the costs of obtaining the services from unaffiliated third parties or of the Company itself providing the applicable services. The Company has engaged in frequent discussions, and has resolved disputes, with Sears Holdings about the terms and conditions of the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements, the business relationships that are reflected in the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements, and the details of these business relationships, many of which details had not been addressed by the terms and conditions of the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements or, if addressed, in the past were, and in the future could be, in dispute as to their meaning or application in the context of the existing business relationships. Many of these discussions have resulted in adjustments to the relationships that the Company believes together are in the Company's best interests. The following is a summary of the nature of the related-party transactions between SHO and Sears Holdings: • We obtain a significant amount of our merchandise inventories from Sears Holdings. • We pay royalties related to our sale of products branded with the KCD Marks. The royalty rates vary but none exceeds 6% . • We pay fees for participation in Sears Holdings' SHOP YOUR WAY REWARDS ® program. • We pay fees to Sears Holdings for logistics, handling, warehouse, and transportation services, which fees are based generally on merchandise inventory units. • Sears Holdings provides the Company with specified corporate services. These services include accounting and finance, and information technology, among other services. Sears Holdings charges the Company for these corporate services based on actual usage or pro rata charges based upon sales or other measurements. • Sears Holdings leases stores and distribution/repair facilities to the Company, for which the Company pays rent and related occupancy charges to Sears Holdings. • SHO receives commissions from Sears Holdings for specified online sales, sales of extended service contracts, and sales of delivery and handling services, and commissions relating to the use in our stores of credit cards branded with the Sears name. For specified transactions SHO pays commissions to Sears Holdings. The following table summarizes the results of the transactions with Sears Holdings reflected in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements: 13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended Thousands August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 Net Commissions from Sears Holdings $ 16,172 $ 18,448 $ 31,311 $ 35,485 Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy 205,233 268,584 396,885 533,114 Services included in selling and administrative expense 13,720 17,370 27,249 33,903 We incur payables to Sears Holdings for merchandise inventory purchases and service and occupancy charges (net of commissions) based on the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements. Amounts due to or from Sears Holdings are non-interest bearing and, except as provided in the following sentences of this paragraph, are settled on a net basis and have payment terms of 10 days after the invoice date. In accordance with the SHO–Sears Holdings Agreements and at the request of Sears Holdings, the Company can pay invoices early and receive a deduction on invoices for early–payment discounts commensurate with the number of days paid early. The Company and Sears Holdings each can, in its sole discretion, revert to ten –day, no–discount payment terms at any time upon notice to the other. The discount received for payments made on accelerated terms, net of incremental interest expense, results in a net financial benefit to the Company. The Company paid most invoices early and received discounts of $0.7 million and $1.6 million for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 , respectively, and $1.5 million and $2.2 million for the 13 and 26 weeks ended ended July 29, 2017 , respectively, which are reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We recorded real estate occupancy payments of $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 , respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.6 million for the 13 and 26 weeks ended July 29, 2017 , respectively, to Seritage Growth Properties, a real estate investment trust. Edward S. Lampert is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Seritage.

Financing Arrangements

Financing Arrangements	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS	FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Senior ABL Facility In October 2012, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement with a syndicate of lenders, including Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, which provided (subject to availability under a borrowing base) for aggregate maximum borrowings of $250 million (the “Prior Facility”). Under the Prior Facility the Company initially borrowed $100 million which was used to pay a cash dividend to Sears Holdings prior to the Separation. On November 1, 2016, the Company and its primary operating subsidiaries, entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with a syndicate of lenders, including Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, which provides (subject to availability under a borrowing base) for aggregate maximum borrowings of $250 million (the “Senior ABL Facility”). The Senior ABL Facility, which amended and restated the Prior Facility in its entirety, provides for extended revolving credit commitments of specified lenders in an aggregate amount equal to $170 million (the “Extended Revolving Credit Commitments”) and provided for non-extended revolving credit commitments of specified lenders in an aggregate amount equal to $80 million (the “Non-Extended Revolving Credit Commitments”). The Extended Revolving Credit Commitments will mature on the earliest of (1) February 29, 2020, (2) six months prior to the expiration of specified agreements entered into with Sears Holdings and its subsidiaries in connection with the Separation (the “Subject Agreements”) unless they are extended to a date later than February 29, 2020 or terminated on a basis reasonably satisfactory to the administrative agent under the Senior ABL Facility, and (3) acceleration of the maturity date following an event of default in accordance with the Senior ABL Facility. The Non-Extended Revolving Credit Commitments matured on October 11, 2017 and the Company repaid in full all outstanding borrowings associated with these commitments. Unamortized debt costs related to the Senior ABL Facility of $2.5 million are included in Prepaid and Other current assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of August 4, 2018 and are being amortized over the remaining term of the Senior ABL Facility. As of August 4, 2018 , we had $96.3 million outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility, which approximated the fair value of these borrowings. Up to $75 million of the Senior ABL Facility is available for the issuance of letters of credit and up to $25 million is available for swingline loans. The Senior ABL Facility permits us to request commitment increases in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100 million . Availability under the Senior ABL Facility as of August 4, 2018 was $44.7 million , with $7.2 million of letters of credit outstanding under the facility. We continued our agreement with Sears Holdings whereby SHO paid Sears Holdings' invoices for merchandise and services on accelerated terms in exchange for a cash discount depending on the number of days we paid before the invoice due date (the SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements otherwise specify ten-day, no-discount payment terms). The Senior ABL Facility borrowings increased by $15.0 million as of August 4, 2018 , as a result of our accelerated payments. The discounts we received for the accelerated payments, less the incremental interest expense, resulted in a net financial benefit to the Company. The principal terms of the Senior ABL Facility are summarized below. Prepayments The Senior ABL Facility is subject to mandatory prepayment in amounts equal to the amount by which the outstanding extensions of credit exceed the lesser of the borrowing base and the commitments then in effect. Security and Guarantees The Senior ABL Facility is secured by a first lien security interest on substantially all the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, including, without limitation, accounts receivable, inventory, general intangibles, investment property, equipment, cash, cash equivalents, deposit accounts and securities accounts, as well as certain other assets (other than intellectual property and fee-owned interests in real property) ancillary to any of the foregoing and all proceeds of any of the foregoing, including cash proceeds and the proceeds of applicable insurance. The Senior ABL Facility is guaranteed by the Company and each of its existing and future direct and indirect wholly owned domestic subsidiaries (other than specified immaterial subsidiaries). Interest; Fees The interest rates per annum applicable to the loans under the Senior ABL Facility are based on a fluctuating rate of interest measured by reference to, at the Company’s election, either (1) an adjusted London inter-bank offered rate (LIBOR) plus a borrowing margin ranging from 3.50% to 4.50% , (the rate was approximately 6.00% at August 4, 2018 ), and in each case based on availability under the Senior ABL Facility, or (2) an alternate base rate plus a borrowing margin, ranging from 2.50% to 3.50% (the rate was approximately 8.00% at August 4, 2018 ), and in each case based on availability under the Senior ABL Facility. Customary fees are payable in respect of the Senior ABL Facility, including letter of credit fees and commitment fees. Covenants The Senior ABL Facility includes a number of negative covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries (including the guarantors) to, subject to certain exceptions, incur additional indebtedness (including guarantees), grant liens, make investments, make dividends or other distributions with respect to, or repurchase, the Company’s capital stock, make prepayments on other indebtedness, engage in mergers, and change the nature of the business of the Company and its subsidiaries (including the guarantors). The Senior ABL Facility also imposes various other requirements, which take effect if availability falls below designated thresholds, including a cash dominion requirement with additional borrowing base reporting requirements in addition to a requirement that the fixed charge ratio at the last day of any quarter be not less than 1.0 to 1.0. The Senior ABL Facility also contains affirmative covenants, including financial and other reporting requirements. Events of Default The Senior ABL Facility includes customary and other events of default including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross default to other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, invalidity or impairment of guarantees or security interests, material judgments, change of control, failure to perform a “Material Contract” (which includes specified SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements) to the extent required to maintain it in full force and effect, failure to enforce a Material Contract in accordance with its terms, or termination by Sears Holdings of specified “Separation Agreements” (which include specified SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements). Term Loan Agreement On February 16, 2018 the Company’s three operating subsidiaries, Sears Authorized Hometown Stores, LLC, Sears Home Appliance Showrooms, LLC, and Sears Outlet Stores, L.L.C., as borrowers, and the Company, as guarantor, entered into a Term Loan Credit Agreement with Gordon Brothers Finance Company, as agent, lead arranger, and sole bookrunner, and Gordon Brothers Finance Company, LLC, as lender (the “Term Loan Agreement”). The Term Loan Agreement provides for a $40 million term loan (the “Term Loan”), which amount the Company has borrowed, and is outstanding, in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of the Term Loan Agreement. The Company used the proceeds of the Term Loan to pay down borrowings under the Senior ABL Facility. The Term Loan will mature on the earliest of (1) the maturity date specified in the Senior ABL Facility, (2) February 16, 2023, and (3) acceleration of the maturity date following an event of default in accordance with the Term Loan Agreement. Unamortized debt costs of $1.4 million related to the Term Loan are netted against the Term Loan on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 4, 2018 and are being amortized over the remaining term of the Term Loan. The principal terms of the Term Loan Agreement are summarized below. Security and Guarantees The Term Loan Agreement is secured by a second lien security interest (subordinate only to the liens securing the Senior ABL Facility) on substantially all the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries (the same assets as the assets securing the Senior ABL Facility), including without limitation accounts receivable, inventory, general intangibles, investment property, equipment, cash, cash equivalents, deposit accounts and securities accounts, as well as other assets (other than intellectual property and fee-owned interests in real property) ancillary to any of the foregoing and all proceeds of any of the foregoing, including cash proceeds and the proceeds of applicable insurance. The Term Loan Agreement is guaranteed by the Company and each of its existing and future direct and indirect wholly owned domestic subsidiaries (other than specified immaterial subsidiaries). Prepayments The Term Loan is subject to mandatory prepayment in amounts equal to the amount by which the outstanding Term Loan exceeds the borrowing base specified in the Term Loan Agreement plus a reserve to be maintained against the borrowing base for the Senior ABL Facility (the “push-down reserve”), which reserve will be equal to total outstandings under the Term Loan Agreement that exceed the Term Loan Agreement’s borrowing base, if such excess were to arise. The Company may not reborrow amounts prepaid. Interest; Fees The interest rate applicable to the Term Loan under the Term Loan Agreement is a fluctuating rate of interest (payable and adjusted monthly) equal to the greater of (1) three-month LIBOR (the rate was approximately 2.34% at August 4, 2018 ) plus 8.5% per annum and (2) a minimum interest rate of 9.5% per annum. Customary fees are payable in respect of the Term Loan Agreement, including a commitment fee and an early prepayment fee. Covenants The Term Loan Agreement includes a number of negative covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the ability of the Company, the Borrowers, and the Company’s other subsidiaries to, subject to exceptions, incur additional indebtedness (including guarantees), grant liens, make investments, make dividends or other distributions with respect to, or repurchase, the Company’s capital stock, make prepayments on other indebtedness, engage in mergers, or change the nature of the business. In addition, upon excess availability falling below a specified level or the occurrence of an event of default the Company would be subject to a cash dominion requirement. The Term Loan Agreement also provides that the Borrowers will not permit availability under the Term Loan Agreement and the Senior ABL Facility to be less than 10% of a combined loan cap. The Term Loan Agreement also contains affirmative covenants including, among others, financial and other reporting and notification requirements, maintenance of properties, inspection rights, and physical inventories. The Company and the Borrowers also agree that the Company and the Borrowers will cause the push-down reserve to be established and maintained when and if required by the Term Loan Agreement. The Term Loan Agreement borrowing base generally means specified amounts of credit card receivables and inventory (net of reserves), minus the loan cap for the Senior ABL Facility and availability reserves. Events of Default The Term Loan Agreement includes customary events of default including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations or warranties in any material respect, cross default to the Senior ABL Facility and other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, invalidity or impairment of the Term Loan Agreement and the other related loan documents (including the guarantees or security interests provided therein), material judgments, and change of control.

Summary of Segment Data

Summary of Segment Data	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SEGMENT DATA	SUMMARY OF SEGMENT DATA Our two reportable segments are Hometown and Outlet. The Hometown reportable segment consists of the aggregation of our Hometown Stores, Hardware Stores, Home Appliance Showrooms and Buddy's Home Furnishings Stores business formats described in “Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Executive Overview" of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Outlet business format also represents a reportable segment. These segments are evaluated by our Chief Operating Decision Maker to make decisions about resource allocation and to assess performance. Each of these segments derives its revenues from the sale of merchandise and related services to customers, primarily in the U.S. Sales categories include appliances, lawn and garden, tools and other. 13 Weeks Ended August 4, 2018 Thousands Hometown Outlet Total Net sales Appliances $ 199,094 $ 105,620 $ 304,714 Lawn and garden 70,534 6,093 76,627 Tools 19,558 3,135 22,693 Other 14,051 12,947 26,998 Total 303,237 127,795 431,032 Costs and expenses Cost of sales and occupancy 246,631 92,449 339,080 Selling and administrative 67,845 26,160 94,005 Depreciation and amortization 1,882 1,897 3,779 Total 316,358 120,506 436,864 Operating (loss) income $ (13,121 ) $ 7,289 $ (5,832 ) Total assets $ 265,612 $ 118,898 $ 384,510 Capital expenditures $ 1,003 $ 342 $ 1,345 13 Weeks Ended July 29, 2017 Thousands Hometown Outlet Total Net sales Appliances $ 222,513 $ 116,655 $ 339,168 Lawn and garden 81,237 5,697 86,934 Tools 24,536 3,386 27,922 Other 19,354 16,607 35,961 Total 347,640 142,345 489,985 Costs and expenses Cost of sales and occupancy 280,126 117,511 397,637 Selling and administrative 75,759 39,449 115,208 Depreciation and amortization 1,890 2,814 4,704 Total 357,775 159,774 517,549 Operating loss $ (10,135 ) $ (17,429 ) $ (27,564 ) Total assets $ 297,553 $ 148,890 $ 446,443 Capital expenditures $ 1,096 $ 1,469 $ 2,565 26 Weeks Ended August 4, 2018 Thousands Hometown Outlet Total Net sales Appliances $ 371,654 $ 210,995 582,649 Lawn and garden 118,999 10,879 129,878 Tools 38,711 6,284 44,995 Other 27,577 27,214 54,791 Total 556,941 255,372 812,313 Costs and expenses Cost of sales and occupancy 445,359 187,524 632,883 Selling and administrative 132,855 51,629 184,484 Depreciation and amortization 3,206 3,181 6,387 Total 581,420 242,334 823,754 Operating (loss) income $ (24,479 ) $ 13,038 $ (11,441 ) Total assets $ 265,612 $ 118,898 $ 384,510 Capital expenditures $ 2,921 $ 694 $ 3,615 26 Weeks Ended July 29, 2017 Thousands Hometown Outlet Total Net sales Appliances $ 420,239 $ 242,520 $ 662,759 Lawn and garden 144,800 11,292 156,092 Tools 49,823 7,266 57,089 Other 29,992 32,286 62,278 Total 644,854 293,364 938,218 Costs and expenses Cost of sales and occupancy 510,000 242,115 752,115 Selling and administrative 150,176 75,913 226,089 Depreciation and amortization 2,745 4,163 6,908 Total 662,921 322,191 985,112 Operating loss $ (18,067 ) $ (28,827 ) $ (46,894 ) Total assets $ 297,553 $ 148,890 $ 446,443 Capital expenditures $ 2,351 $ 2,290 $ 4,641

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES We are subject to various legal and governmental proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of business, the outcome of which, individually and in the aggregate, in the opinion of management would not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Loss Per Common Share

Loss Per Common Share	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE	LOSS PER COMMON SHARE Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for each period. Diluted income per common share also includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares. In the periods where the Company records a net loss the diluted per share amount is equal to the basic per share amount. The following table sets forth the components used to calculate basic and diluted loss per share attributable to our stockholders. 13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended Thousands except income per common share August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 Basic weighted average shares 22,702 22,702 22,702 22,702 Diluted weighted average shares 22,702 22,702 22,702 22,702 Net loss $ (9,326 ) $ (29,446 ) $ (18,695 ) $ (50,880 ) Loss per common share: Basic $ (0.41 ) $ (1.30 ) $ (0.82 ) $ (2.24 ) Diluted $ (0.41 ) $ (1.30 ) $ (0.82 ) $ (2.24 )

Equity

Equity	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
EQUITY	EQUITY Stock-Based Compensation Under our stock-based employee compensation plan, referred to as the Company's Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan (the "Plan"), there are four million shares of stock reserved for issuance (less stock units that have vested and outstanding stock units that have not yet vested). We are authorized to grant restricted stock, stock units, stock options, and to make other awards pursuant to the Plan. A total of 14,000 shares of restricted stock were granted under the Plan to an eligible individual in the second quarter of 2015 and were forfeited in the first quarter of 2017. During 2015 the Company granted a total of 159,475 stock units under the Plan, which were payable solely in cash based on the Nasdaq stock price on the vesting date. As of April 13, 2018, 34,091 stock units had been forfeited and on that date the remaining 125,384 stock units vested in accordance with, and subject to the terms and conditions of, governing stock unit agreements and the Plan. During 2017 the Company granted a total of 262,788 stock units under the Plan, which are payable solely in cash based on the Nasdaq stock price on the vesting dates. On January 30, 2018, 76,485 of these stock units vested in accordance with, and subject to the terms and conditions of, governing stock unit agreements and the Plan and as of August 4, 2018 , 53,889 of these stock units had been forfeited. The remaining 132,414 stock units will vest, if at all, in two substantially equal installments on January 30 in 2019 and 2020 in accordance with, and subject to the terms and conditions of, governing stock unit agreements, including forfeiture conditions, and the Plan. The fair value of these awards varies based on changes in our Nasdaq stock price at the end of each reporting period. On January 18, 2018 the Company granted a total of 361,393 stock units under the Plan, which are payable solely in cash based on the Nasdaq stock price on the vesting dates. As of August 4, 2018, 27,412 of these stock units had been forfeited. The remaining 333,981 stock units will vest in three substantially equal installments on January 30 in 2019, 2020 and 2021 in accordance with, and subject to the terms and conditions of, governing stock unit agreements, including forfeiture conditions, and the Plan. The fair value of these awards varies based on changes in our Nasdaq stock price at the end of each reporting period. The shares of restricted stock referred to above constituted outstanding shares of the Company's common stock. The recipient of the restricted stock grant had full voting and dividend rights with respect to, but was unable to transfer or pledge, the shares of restricted stock prior to the applicable vesting date. The stock units referred to above, which were, and are, payable solely in cash based on the Nasdaq closing price of our common stock on the applicable vesting dates, do not constitute outstanding shares of the Company's common stock. The recipients of the stock unit grants have, with respect to their stock units, no rights to receive the Company's common stock or other securities of the Company, no rights as a stockholder of the Company, no dividend rights, and no voting rights. We are authorized to grant stock options and to make other awards (in addition to restricted stock and stock units) to eligible participants pursuant to the Plan. The Company has made no stock-option awards under the Plan. We do not currently have a broad-based program that provides for awards under the Plan on an annual basis. We account for stock-based compensation using the fair value method in accordance with accounting standards regarding share-based payment transactions. During the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 no stock-based compensation expense was recorded. During the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 we recorded $0.4 million and $0.9 million , respectively, in compensation cost related to the then outstanding stock units and at August 4, 2018 we had $1.9 million in total unrecognized compensation cost, which we expect to recognize over the next approximately 2.5 years. Share Repurchase Program On August 28, 2013 the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $25 million repurchase program for the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. The timing and amount of repurchases depend on various factors, including market conditions, the Company's capital position and internal cash generation, and other factors. The Company's repurchase program does not include specific price targets, may be executed through open-market, privately negotiated, and other transactions that may be available, and may include utilization of Rule 10b5-1 plans. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount, or any number of shares, of common stock. The repurchase program does not have a termination date, and the Company may suspend or terminate the repurchase program at any time. Shares that are repurchased by the Company pursuant to the repurchase program would be retired and would resume the status of authorized and unissued shares of common stock. No shares were repurchased during the 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 . At August 4, 2018 , we had $12.5 million of remaining authorization under the repurchase program. The Company has not repurchased any shares under the repurchase program since late 2013. The Senior ABL Facility and the Term Loan Agreement each limits the Company’s ability to declare and pay cash dividends and to repurchase its common stock and each would not have permitted the Company to pay cash dividends or to repurchase its common stock as of August 4, 2018 .

Store Closing Charges

Store Closing Charges	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
STORE CLOSING CHARGES	STORE CLOSING CHARGES Accelerated Closed Store Charges We continue to take proactive steps to reduce costs, make the best use of capital and improve our profitability by closing under-performing stores. The Company recorded a one-time charge of approximately $7.6 million during the second quarter of 2018 for inventory markdowns and write-offs and other store-closing costs related to commencing the closure of 109 Hometown store locations. As of August 4, 2018, the closure of 98 of these stores was complete, and the remaining eleven stores are expected to be closed in the third quarter. In accordance with accounting standards governing costs associated with exit or disposal activities, expenses related to future rent payments for which we no longer expect to receive any economic benefit are accrued when we cease to use the leased space and have been reduced for estimated sublease income. Accelerated (prior to lease expiration) store closure costs for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , respectively, were as follows: Thousands Lease Termination Costs (1) Inventory Related (1) Impairment and Accelerated Depreciation (2) Other Charges (3) Total Store Closing Costs 13 weeks ended August 4, 2018 $ (314 ) $ 6,656 $ 774 $ 524 $ 7,640 13 weeks ended July 29, 2017 $ 9,397 $ 1,796 $ 979 $ 386 $ 12,558 Thousands Lease Termination Costs (1) Inventory Related (1) Impairment and Accelerated Depreciation (2) Other Charges (3) Total Store Closing Costs 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 $ (235 ) $ 6,656 $ 774 $ 524 $ 7,719 26 weeks ended July 29, 2017 $ 8,447 $ 1,796 $ 979 $ 386 $ 11,608 (1) Recorded within cost of sales and occupancy in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Lease termination costs are net of estimated sublease income, and include the reversal of closed store reserves when a lease agreement is terminated for an amount less than the remaining reserve established for the store. (2) Recorded within depreciation and amortization in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. (3) Recorded within selling and administrative in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Closed Store Reserves The store closing and severance costs reserve consists of the following: 26 Weeks Ended Thousands August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 Store closing and severance costs reserve, beginning of period $ 4,655 $ 7,659 Store closing costs 6,945 8,833 Payments/utilization (7,250 ) (7,119 ) Store closing and severance costs reserve, end of period $ 4,350 $ 9,373

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	SUBSEQUENT EVENT On August 10, 2018, the Company completed the sale of a property included in Property and Equipment, Net in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of August 4, 2018. The sale price of the property was $2.8 million net of closing costs, and its carrying value was $1.5 million as of August 4, 2018. The Company expects to record a gain on sale of approximately $1.3 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2018.

Background and Basis of Prese20

Background and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year. These financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 (the "2017 10-K"). We operate through two segments--our Sears Hometown segment ("Hometown") and our Sears Outlet segment ("Outlet"). Our second fiscal-quarter end is the Saturday closest to July 31 unless the preceding fiscal year was a 53-week year. Fiscal 2017 was a 53-week year. For 2018 and 2017, our second fiscal quarters ended as follows: Fiscal Year Second Quarter Ended Weeks 2018 August 4, 2018 13 2017 July 29, 2017 13 Our fiscal year end is the Saturday closest to January 31. For 2018, our fiscal year ends February 2, 2019. Unless otherwise stated, references to specific years and quarters in these notes are to fiscal years and fiscal quarters, respectively.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications Certain amounts have been reclassified in order to conform to the current-period presentation.
Revenue Recognition, Cost of Sales and Occupancy, Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowances	Revenue Recognition Revenues from contracts with customers include sales of merchandise, commissions on merchandise sales made through www.sears.com, Company websites, services and extended-service plans, financing programs, and delivery and handling revenues related to merchandise sold. Revenue is measured based on the amount of fixed consideration that we expect to receive, reduced by estimates for variable consideration such as returns. Revenue also excludes any amounts collected from customers and remitted or payable to governmental authorities. In arrangements where we have multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the relative stand-alone selling price. We recognize revenues from retail operations upon the transfer of control of goods to the customer. We satisfy our performance obligations at the point of sale for retail store transactions and upon delivery for online transactions. We defer revenue for retail store and online transactions including commissions on extended-service plans, where we have received consideration but have not transferred control of the goods to the customer at the end of the period. The performance obligation is generally satisfied in the following reporting period. The balance of deferred revenue was $17.8 million and $16.4 million at August 4, 2018 and February 3, 2018 , respectively. The change in deferred revenue represents additional revenue deferred during the first two quarters of 2018 . We recognize revenues from commissions on services, and delivery and handling revenues related to merchandise sold, at the point of sale as we are not the primary obligor with respect to such services and have no future obligations for future performance. The Company accepts Sears Holdings gift cards as tender for purchases and is reimbursed by Sears Holdings for gift cards tendered. Cost of Sales and Occupancy Cost of sales and occupancy is comprised principally of merchandise costs, warehousing and distribution (including receiving and store delivery) costs, retail store occupancy costs, home services and installation costs, warranty cost, royalties payable to Sears Holdings related to our sale of products branded with one of the KENMORE ® , CRAFTSMAN ® , and DIEHARD ® marks (the "KCD Marks," and products branded with one of the KCD Marks are referred to as the "KCD Products"), customer shipping and handling costs, vendor allowances, markdowns, and physical inventory losses. The KCD Marks are owned by, or licensed to, subsidiaries of Sears Holdings. Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowances Revenues from merchandise sales and services are reported net of estimated returns and allowances and exclude sales taxes. The typical return period is 30 days. The refund liability for returns is calculated as a percentage of sales based on historical return percentages. Estimated returns are recorded as a reduction of revenues.
Variable Interest Entities and Consolidation	Variable Interest Entities and Consolidation The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") has issued guidance on variable interest entities and consolidation for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity ("VIE") as well as the methods permitted for determining the primary beneficiary of a VIE. In addition, this guidance requires ongoing reassessments as to whether a reporting company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE and disclosures regarding the reporting company’s involvement with a VIE. On an ongoing basis the Company evaluates its business relationships, such as those with its independent dealers, independent franchisees, and suppliers, to identify potential VIE's. Generally, these businesses either qualify for a scope exception under the consolidation guidance or, where a variable interest exists, the Company does not possess the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these businesses. The Company has not consolidated any of such entities in the periods presented.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments We determine the fair value of financial instruments in accordance with standards pertaining to fair value measurements. Such standards define fair value and establish a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP. Under fair value measurement accounting standards, fair value is considered to be the exchange price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability at the measurement date. We report the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on the fair value hierarchy prescribed by accounting standards for fair value measurements, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, as follows: Level 1 inputs —unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. An active market for the asset or liability is one in which transactions for the asset or liability occurs with sufficient frequency and volume to provide ongoing pricing information. Level 2 inputs —inputs other than quoted market prices included in Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include, but are not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest-rate curves and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, credit risks, and default rates. Level 3 inputs —unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Cash and cash equivalents, merchandise payables, accrued expenses (Level 1), accounts and franchisee notes receivable, and short-term debt (Level 2) are reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. For short-term borrowings and our Term Loan, the variable interest rates are a significant input in our fair value assessments and are consistent with the interest rates in the market. The carrying value of long-term notes receivable approximates fair value. We may be required, on a nonrecurring basis, to adjust the carrying value of the Company's long-lived assets. When necessary, these valuations are determined by the Company using Level 3 inputs. These assets are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances as when there is evidence that impairment may exist. The Company was not required to measure any other significant non-financial asset or liability at fair value as of August 4, 2018 .
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Recently issued accounting pronouncements that are not yet effective and that we have not discussed in the 2017 10-K or below are either inapplicable to us or, if applicable, we do not expect that they will have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial condition, or consolidated cash flows. ASU 2016-02 "Leases (Topic 842)" In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)". This ASU is a comprehensive new accounting standard with respect to leases that amends various aspects of existing guidance for leases and requires additional disclosures about leasing arrangements. It requires companies to record assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for leases that were formerly designated as operating leases as well as leases designated as financing leases. The provisions of the ASU predominately change the recognition of leases for lessees, but the provisions do not substantially change the accounting for lessors. This ASU will supersede the provisions of Topic 840 Leases. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, "Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements", which provides an optional transition method to apply ASU 2016-02 in the period of adoption and recognize a cumulative-effect opening transition adjustment to retained earnings, without applying the standard to comparative periods. This ASU also provides lessors with a practical expedient to account for lease and associated non-lease components as a single component when certain criteria are met. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is allowed; however, we will adopt the standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We are in the process of upgrading our existing third-party leasing software and identifying business processes, systems and controls to support adoption of the new standard. We have begun evaluating the impact that the new standard will have on the condensed consolidated financial statements. While we are unable to quantify the impact at this time, we expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a material increase in the assets and liabilities in the condensed consolidated financial statements. At this time, we do not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-02 to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated statements of operations as the majority of our leases will remain operating in nature. As such, expense recognition will be similar to previously required straight-line expense treatment. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements ASU 2014-09 , "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)" In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)", which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 605, Revenue Recognition . Several additional ASUs have subsequently been issued amending and clarifying the standard. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance provides a five-step process to achieve that core principle and to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The updates may be applied retrospectively for each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment at the date of adoption. We adopted this standard on February 4, 2018, using the modified retrospective approach. The impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our condensed consolidated financial statements is as follows: • Our revenue is primarily generated from the sales of merchandise to customers through the retail, e-commerce or wholesale channels. Our performance obligations underlying such sales, and the timing of revenue recognition related thereto, remain substantially unchanged following the adoption of this ASU. • The adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 requires that we recognize our sales return allowance on a gross basis rather than as a net liability. As such, we now recognize (i) a return asset for the right to recover the goods returned by the customer, measured at the former carrying amount of the goods, less any expected recovery costs (recorded as an increase to prepaid expenses and other current assets), (ii) a return liability for the amount of expected returns (recorded as an increase to other current liabilities) and (iii) deferred revenue for commissions earned on extended protection agreements (recorded as an increase to other current liabilities). We have made accounting policy elections to (1) exclude from the measurement of transaction price all taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and collected by us from a customer (sales tax, value added tax, etc.) and (2) account for shipping and handling activities performed after a customer obtains control of the good as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer the good. We applied ASU No. 2014-09 only to contracts that were not completed prior to fiscal 2018. The cumulative effect of initially applying ASU No. 2014-09 was a $2.1 million increase to the opening balance of accumulated deficit as of February 4, 2018. The comparative prior period information continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect during those periods. The effect of the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 on our consolidated balance sheet as of August 4, 2018 was as follows: Thousands As Reported ASU 2014-09 Effect Excluding ASU 2014-09 Effect Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 8,895 $ 1,226 $ 7,669 Other current liabilities 56,448 3,345 53,103 Accumulated deficit (400,880 ) (2,119 ) (398,761 )

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Background and Basis of Presentation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Fiscal Period	For 2018 and 2017, our second fiscal quarters ended as follows: Fiscal Year Second Quarter Ended Weeks 2018 August 4, 2018 13 2017 July 29, 2017 13
Schedule of Effect of the Adoption of ASU No. 2014-09	The effect of the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 on our consolidated balance sheet as of August 4, 2018 was as follows: Thousands As Reported ASU 2014-09 Effect Excluding ASU 2014-09 Effect Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 8,895 $ 1,226 $ 7,669 Other current liabilities 56,448 3,345 53,103 Accumulated deficit (400,880 ) (2,119 ) (398,761 )

Net Sales (Tables)

Net Sales (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of Disaggregated Net Sales	Net sales of merchandise and services for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 were as follows: Thousands 13 Weeks Ended August 4, 2018 26 Weeks Ended August 4, 2018 Merchandise $ 399,636 $ 751,615 Services 23,968 46,779 Other 7,428 13,919 Net sales $ 431,032 $ 812,313

Accounts and Franchisee Recei23

Accounts and Franchisee Receivables and Other Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts and Franchisee Receivables and Other Assets	Accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets consist of the following: Thousands August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 February 3, 2018 Short-term franchisee receivables $ 1,092 $ 1,584 $ 1,205 Miscellaneous receivables 15,219 10,363 14,314 Long-term franchisee receivables 7,301 11,260 7,962 Other assets 3,735 5,851 5,106 Allowance for losses on short-term franchisee receivables (1) (837 ) (1,027 ) (847 ) Allowance for losses on long-term franchisee receivables (1) (4,566 ) (5,999 ) (4,928 ) Net accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets $ 21,944 $ 22,032 $ 22,812 (1) The Company recognizes an allowance for losses on franchisee receivables (which consist primarily of franchisee promissory notes) in an amount equal to estimated probable losses net of recoveries. The allowance is based on an analysis of expected future write-offs and existing economic conditions and an assessment of specific identifiable franchisee promissory notes and other franchisee receivables considered at risk or uncollectible. The expense associated with the allowance for losses on franchisee receivables is recognized as selling and administrative expense. Most of our franchisee promissory notes authorize us to deduct debt service from our commissions otherwise due and payable to the franchisees, and we routinely make those deductions to the extent of available commissions payable.

Allowance for Losses on Franc24

Allowance for Losses on Franchisee Receivables (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Provision for Losses on Franchisee Receivables	The allowance for losses on franchisee receivables consists of the following as of: 26 Weeks Ended Thousands August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 Allowance for losses on franchisee receivables, beginning of period $ 5,775 $ 8,242 (Recoveries) provisions during the period (12 ) 5,701 Write off of franchisee receivables (360 ) (6,917 ) Allowance for losses on franchisee receivables, end of period $ 5,403 $ 7,026

Other Current and Long-Term L25

Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Long-term Liabilities	Other current and long-term liabilities consist of the following: Thousands August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 February 3, 2018 Customer deposits $ 18,379 $ 19,645 $ 16,655 Sales and other taxes 7,070 11,256 9,221 Accrued expenses 20,107 30,923 17,755 Payroll and related items 8,829 6,958 7,140 Store closing and severance costs 4,350 9,373 4,655 Other current and long-term liabilities $ 58,735 $ 78,155 $ 55,426

Related Party Agreements and 26

Related Party Agreements and Transactions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	The following table summarizes the results of the transactions with Sears Holdings reflected in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements: 13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended Thousands August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 Net Commissions from Sears Holdings $ 16,172 $ 18,448 $ 31,311 $ 35,485 Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy 205,233 268,584 396,885 533,114 Services included in selling and administrative expense 13,720 17,370 27,249 33,903

Summary of Segment Data (Tables

Summary of Segment Data (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Data	Sales categories include appliances, lawn and garden, tools and other. 13 Weeks Ended August 4, 2018 Thousands Hometown Outlet Total Net sales Appliances $ 199,094 $ 105,620 $ 304,714 Lawn and garden 70,534 6,093 76,627 Tools 19,558 3,135 22,693 Other 14,051 12,947 26,998 Total 303,237 127,795 431,032 Costs and expenses Cost of sales and occupancy 246,631 92,449 339,080 Selling and administrative 67,845 26,160 94,005 Depreciation and amortization 1,882 1,897 3,779 Total 316,358 120,506 436,864 Operating (loss) income $ (13,121 ) $ 7,289 $ (5,832 ) Total assets $ 265,612 $ 118,898 $ 384,510 Capital expenditures $ 1,003 $ 342 $ 1,345 13 Weeks Ended July 29, 2017 Thousands Hometown Outlet Total Net sales Appliances $ 222,513 $ 116,655 $ 339,168 Lawn and garden 81,237 5,697 86,934 Tools 24,536 3,386 27,922 Other 19,354 16,607 35,961 Total 347,640 142,345 489,985 Costs and expenses Cost of sales and occupancy 280,126 117,511 397,637 Selling and administrative 75,759 39,449 115,208 Depreciation and amortization 1,890 2,814 4,704 Total 357,775 159,774 517,549 Operating loss $ (10,135 ) $ (17,429 ) $ (27,564 ) Total assets $ 297,553 $ 148,890 $ 446,443 Capital expenditures $ 1,096 $ 1,469 $ 2,565 26 Weeks Ended August 4, 2018 Thousands Hometown Outlet Total Net sales Appliances $ 371,654 $ 210,995 582,649 Lawn and garden 118,999 10,879 129,878 Tools 38,711 6,284 44,995 Other 27,577 27,214 54,791 Total 556,941 255,372 812,313 Costs and expenses Cost of sales and occupancy 445,359 187,524 632,883 Selling and administrative 132,855 51,629 184,484 Depreciation and amortization 3,206 3,181 6,387 Total 581,420 242,334 823,754 Operating (loss) income $ (24,479 ) $ 13,038 $ (11,441 ) Total assets $ 265,612 $ 118,898 $ 384,510 Capital expenditures $ 2,921 $ 694 $ 3,615 26 Weeks Ended July 29, 2017 Thousands Hometown Outlet Total Net sales Appliances $ 420,239 $ 242,520 $ 662,759 Lawn and garden 144,800 11,292 156,092 Tools 49,823 7,266 57,089 Other 29,992 32,286 62,278 Total 644,854 293,364 938,218 Costs and expenses Cost of sales and occupancy 510,000 242,115 752,115 Selling and administrative 150,176 75,913 226,089 Depreciation and amortization 2,745 4,163 6,908 Total 662,921 322,191 985,112 Operating loss $ (18,067 ) $ (28,827 ) $ (46,894 ) Total assets $ 297,553 $ 148,890 $ 446,443 Capital expenditures $ 2,351 $ 2,290 $ 4,641

Loss Per Common Share (Tables)

Loss Per Common Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Loss Per Common Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table sets forth the components used to calculate basic and diluted loss per share attributable to our stockholders. 13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended Thousands except income per common share August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 Basic weighted average shares 22,702 22,702 22,702 22,702 Diluted weighted average shares 22,702 22,702 22,702 22,702 Net loss $ (9,326 ) $ (29,446 ) $ (18,695 ) $ (50,880 ) Loss per common share: Basic $ (0.41 ) $ (1.30 ) $ (0.82 ) $ (2.24 ) Diluted $ (0.41 ) $ (1.30 ) $ (0.82 ) $ (2.24 )

Store Closing Charges (Tables)

Store Closing Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Accelerated Store Closure Costs	Accelerated (prior to lease expiration) store closure costs for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , respectively, were as follows: Thousands Lease Termination Costs (1) Inventory Related (1) Impairment and Accelerated Depreciation (2) Other Charges (3) Total Store Closing Costs 13 weeks ended August 4, 2018 $ (314 ) $ 6,656 $ 774 $ 524 $ 7,640 13 weeks ended July 29, 2017 $ 9,397 $ 1,796 $ 979 $ 386 $ 12,558 Thousands Lease Termination Costs (1) Inventory Related (1) Impairment and Accelerated Depreciation (2) Other Charges (3) Total Store Closing Costs 26 weeks ended August 4, 2018 $ (235 ) $ 6,656 $ 774 $ 524 $ 7,719 26 weeks ended July 29, 2017 $ 8,447 $ 1,796 $ 979 $ 386 $ 11,608 (1) Recorded within cost of sales and occupancy in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Lease termination costs are net of estimated sublease income, and include the reversal of closed store reserves when a lease agreement is terminated for an amount less than the remaining reserve established for the store. (2) Recorded within depreciation and amortization in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. (3) Recorded within selling and administrative in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Schedule of Store Closing Reserves	The store closing and severance costs reserve consists of the following: 26 Weeks Ended Thousands August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017 Store closing and severance costs reserve, beginning of period $ 4,655 $ 7,659 Store closing costs 6,945 8,833 Payments/utilization (7,250 ) (7,119 ) Store closing and severance costs reserve, end of period $ 4,350 $ 9,373

Background and Basis of Prese30

Background and Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018USD ($)storesegmentstate	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Number of stores | store	783
Number of states in which the Company operates | state	49
Number of operating segments | segment	2
Deferred revenue	$ 17,800	$ 16,400
Reserve for returns and allowances	3,900	1,100
Cumulative effect of new accounting principle in period of adoption	400,880
ASU 2014-09 Effect | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect of new accounting principle in period of adoption	$ 2,119	$ 2,100

Background and Basis of Prese31

Background and Basis of Presentation (Schedule of Effect of the Adoption of ASU No. 2014-09) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 04, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 8,895	$ 7,131	$ 9,995
Other current liabilities	56,448	53,142	$ 75,777
Accumulated deficit	(400,880)
Excluding ASU 2014-09 Effect
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,669
Other current liabilities	53,103
Accumulated deficit	(398,761)
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | ASU 2014-09 Effect
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,226
Other current liabilities	3,345
Accumulated deficit	$ (2,119)	$ (2,100)

Net Sales - Narrative (Details)

Net Sales - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer | Geographic Concentration Risk | UNITED STATES
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales (in percent)	98.00%	98.00%

Net Sales - Schedule of Disaggr

Net Sales - Schedule of Disaggregated Net Sales (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 431,032	$ 812,313
Merchandise
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	399,636	751,615
Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	23,968	46,779
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 7,428	$ 13,919

Accounts and Franchisee Recei34

Accounts and Franchisee Receivables and Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 04, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Short-term franchisee receivables	$ 1,092	$ 1,205	$ 1,584
Miscellaneous receivables	15,219	14,314	10,363
Long-term franchisee receivables	7,301	7,962	11,260
Other assets	3,735	5,106	5,851
Allowance for losses on short-term franchisee receivables	(837)	(847)	(1,027)
Allowance for losses on long-term franchisee receivables	(4,566)	(4,928)	(5,999)
Net accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets	$ 21,944	$ 22,812	$ 22,032

Allowance for Losses on Franc35

Allowance for Losses on Franchisee Receivables (Details) - Franchise Receivable - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
Provision for Losses on Franchisee Receivables [Roll Forward]
Allowance for losses on franchisee receivables, beginning of period	$ 5,775	$ 8,242
(Recoveries) provisions during the period	(12)	5,701
Write off of franchisee receivables	(360)	(6,917)
Allowance for losses on franchisee receivables, end of period	$ 5,403	$ 7,026

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Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 04, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Customer deposits	$ 18,379	$ 16,655	$ 19,645
Sales and other taxes	7,070	9,221	11,256
Accrued expenses	20,107	17,755	30,923
Payroll and related items	8,829	7,140	6,958
Store closing and severance costs	4,350	4,655	9,373
Other current and long-term liabilities	$ 58,735	$ 55,426	$ 78,155

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Discrete net tax benefit	$ 0.8
Reduction in valuation allowance	0.8
Reduction in DTAs and DTLs	$ 35.2

Related Party Agreements and 38

Related Party Agreements and Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
ESL
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Beneficial interest acquired by related party, percentage	58.80%		58.80%
ESL | Sears Holdings
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Beneficial interest acquired by related party, percentage	50.00%		50.00%
Sears Holdings Corporation
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Maximum percentage of royalty rates			6.00%
Net Commissions from Sears Holdings	$ 16,172	$ 18,448	$ 31,311	$ 35,485
Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy	205,233	268,584	396,885	533,114
Services included in selling and administrative expense	13,720	17,370	$ 27,249	33,903
Invoice payment term			10 days
Discounts received	700	1,500	$ 1,600	2,200
Seritage Growth Properties
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Occupancy payments	$ 100	$ 300	$ 300	$ 600

Financing Arrangements (Details

Financing Arrangements (Details)	Feb. 16, 2018USD ($)subsidiary	Oct. 31, 2012USD ($)	Aug. 04, 2018USD ($)	May 05, 2018	Nov. 01, 2016USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt costs			$ 2,500,000
Number of operating subsidiaries | subsidiary	3
Senior ABL Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowings		$ 250,000,000			$ 250,000,000
Permitted increase in aggregate principal		$ 100,000,000	100,000,000
Short-term debt outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility			96,300,000
Remaining borrowing capacity			44,700,000
Credit facility borrowings increase			15,000,000
Fixed charge coverage ratio				1
Senior ABL Facility | Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowings			75,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity			7,200,000
Senior ABL Facility | Swingline Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowings			$ 25,000,000
Extended Revolving Credit Commitments
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowings					170,000,000
Extended Revolving Credit Commitments | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Blended interest rate			6.00%
Extended Revolving Credit Commitments | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Blended interest rate			8.00%
Extended Revolving Credit Commitments | Minimum | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			3.50%
Extended Revolving Credit Commitments | Minimum | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			2.50%
Extended Revolving Credit Commitments | Maximum | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			4.50%
Extended Revolving Credit Commitments | Maximum | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			3.50%
Non-Extended Revolving Credit Commitments
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowings					$ 80,000,000
Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowings	$ 40,000,000
Debt issuance costs			$ 1,400,000
Minimum percentage of loan cap			10.00%
Term Loan | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			8.50%
Blended interest rate			2.34%
Term Loan | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Blended interest rate			9.50%

Summary of Segment Data (Detail

Summary of Segment Data (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 29, 2017USD ($)	Aug. 04, 2018USD ($)segment	Jul. 29, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment			2
Net sales	$ 431,032	$ 489,985	$ 812,313	$ 938,218
Cost of sales and occupancy	339,080	397,637	632,883	752,115
Selling and administrative	94,005	115,208	184,484	226,089
Depreciation and amortization	3,779	4,704	6,387	6,908
Total costs and expenses	436,864	517,549	823,754	985,112
Operating loss	(5,832)	(27,564)	(11,441)	(46,894)
Total assets	384,510	446,443	384,510	446,443	$ 412,688
Capital expenditures	1,345	2,565	3,615	4,641
Appliances
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	304,714	339,168	582,649	662,759
Lawn and garden
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	76,627	86,934	129,878	156,092
Tools
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	22,693	27,922	44,995	57,089
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	26,998	35,961	54,791	62,278
Hometown
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	303,237	347,640	556,941	644,854
Cost of sales and occupancy	246,631	280,126	445,359	510,000
Selling and administrative	67,845	75,759	132,855	150,176
Depreciation and amortization	1,882	1,890	3,206	2,745
Total costs and expenses	316,358	357,775	581,420	662,921
Operating loss	(13,121)	(10,135)	(24,479)	(18,067)
Total assets	265,612	297,553	265,612	297,553
Capital expenditures	1,003	1,096	2,921	2,351
Hometown | Appliances
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	199,094	222,513	371,654	420,239
Hometown | Lawn and garden
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	70,534	81,237	118,999	144,800
Hometown | Tools
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	19,558	24,536	38,711	49,823
Hometown | Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	14,051	19,354	27,577	29,992
Outlet
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	127,795	142,345	255,372	293,364
Cost of sales and occupancy	92,449	117,511	187,524	242,115
Selling and administrative	26,160	39,449	51,629	75,913
Depreciation and amortization	1,897	2,814	3,181	4,163
Total costs and expenses	120,506	159,774	242,334	322,191
Operating loss	7,289	(17,429)	13,038	(28,827)
Total assets	118,898	148,890	118,898	148,890
Capital expenditures	342	1,469	694	2,290
Outlet | Appliances
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	105,620	116,655	210,995	242,520
Outlet | Lawn and garden
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	6,093	5,697	10,879	11,292
Outlet | Tools
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	3,135	3,386	6,284	7,266
Outlet | Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 12,947	$ 16,607	$ 27,214	$ 32,286

Loss Per Common Share (Details)

Loss Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic weighted average shares (in shares)	22,702	22,702	22,702	22,702
Diluted weighted average shares (in shares)	22,702	22,702	22,702	22,702
Net loss	$ (9,326)	$ (29,446)	$ (18,695)	$ (50,880)
Loss per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.41)	$ (1.30)	$ (0.82)	$ (2.24)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.41)	$ (1.30)	$ (0.82)	$ (2.24)

Equity (Details)

Equity (Details) - USD ($)	Apr. 13, 2018	Jan. 30, 2018	Jan. 18, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 04, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 04, 2018	Aug. 28, 2013
Stock-based Compensation
Shares reserved under plan (in shares)				4,000,000		4,000,000	4,000,000			4,000,000
Stock-based compensation cost				$ 0		$ 0
Share Repurchase Program
Authorized amount											$ 25,000,000
Stock repurchased (in shares)						0
Remaining authorized repurchase amount				$ 12,500,000		$ 12,500,000	$ 12,500,000			$ 12,500,000
Restricted Stock
Stock-based Compensation
Stock granted (in shares)					14,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Stock-based Compensation
Unvested (in shares)				132,414		132,414	132,414			132,414
Stock-based compensation cost				$ 400,000		$ 900,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost				$ 1,900,000		$ 1,900,000	$ 1,900,000			$ 1,900,000
Compensation to be recognized term						2 years 6 months
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Stock-based Compensation
Vesting installment percentage						33.00%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Stock-based Compensation
Vesting installment percentage						33.00%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Stock-based Compensation
Vesting installment percentage						33.00%
Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan (the 'Plan') | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Stock-based Compensation
Stock granted (in shares)			361,393					262,788	159,475
Forfeited in period (in shares)	34,091						27,412			53,889
2015 Grant | Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan (the 'Plan') | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Stock-based Compensation
Unvested (in shares)				125,384		125,384	125,384			125,384
2017 Grant | Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan (the 'Plan') | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Stock-based Compensation
Vested (in shares)		76,485
2018 Grant | Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan (the 'Plan') | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Stock-based Compensation
Unvested (in shares)				333,981		333,981	333,981			333,981

Store Closing Charges (Narrativ

Store Closing Charges (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018store	Aug. 04, 2018USD ($)store	Jul. 29, 2017USD ($)	Aug. 04, 2018USD ($)store	Jul. 29, 2017USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Store closing costs | $				$ 6,945	$ 8,833
Facility Closing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Store closing costs | $		$ 7,640	$ 12,558	$ 7,719	$ 11,608
Number of store closings | store		109		98
Scenario, Forecast | Facility Closing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of store closings | store	11

Store Closing Charges (Schedule

Store Closing Charges (Schedule of Store Closing Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Store Closing Costs			$ 6,945	$ 8,833
Facility Closing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Store Closing Costs	$ 7,640	$ 12,558	7,719	11,608
Cost of Sales and Occupancy | Facility Closing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Lease Termination Costs	(314)	9,397	(235)	8,447
Inventory Related	6,656	1,796	6,656	1,796
Depreciation and Amortization | Facility Closing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment and Accelerated Depreciation	774	979	774	979
Other Charges | Facility Closing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other Charges	$ 524	$ 386	$ 524	$ 386

Store Closing Charges (Schedu45

Store Closing Charges (Schedule of Store Closing Reserves) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Store closing and severance costs reserve, beginning of period	$ 4,655	$ 7,659
Store closing costs	6,945	8,833
Payments/utilization	(7,250)	(7,119)
Store closing and severance costs reserve, end of period	$ 4,350	$ 9,373

Subsequent Event (Details)

Subsequent Event (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Carrying value of property		$ 33,208	$ 36,049	$ 39,236
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Sale price of property, net of closing costs	$ 2,800
Land
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Carrying value of property		$ 1,500
Scenario, Forecast
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Gain on sale of property	$ 1,300