Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Basis of Presentation: |
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The consolidated financial statements of Holdings include the accounts of its wholly owned subsidiaries, and variable interest entities. See Note 12, “New Market Tax Credit” (NMTC) for the discussion of financing arrangements involving certain entities that are variable interest entities that are included in our consolidated financial statements. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of Estimates: |
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. The Company bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The amount of assets and liabilities reported on the Company's balance sheets and the amounts of income and expenses reported for each of the periods presented are affected by estimates and assumptions, which are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for revenue recognition and related reserves for sales returns, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, determining impairment on long-lived assets, valuation of inventory, determining liabilities associated with self-insured health and workers compensation risks, determining compensation expense on stock based compensation plans and accruals for incentive compensation. Actual results may differ from these estimates. |
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Reclassification: |
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Certain amounts in the prior year’s audited consolidated financial statements have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform to the current year’s presentation. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash and Cash Equivalents: |
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The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $5.8 million and $1.8 million at December 31, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity date of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. The Company accepts a range of debit and credit cards, and these transactions are generally transmitted to a bank for reimbursement within 24 hours. The payments due from the banks for these debit and credit card transactions are generally received, or settle, within 24 to 48 hours of the transmission date. The Company considers all debit and credit card transactions that settle in less than seven days to be cash and cash equivalents. Amounts due from the banks for these transactions classified as cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.9 million at December 31, 2014. |
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Trade Receivables: |
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Trade receivables are carried at original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful accounts. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts on a specific identification basis as well as by using historical experience applied to an aging of accounts. Trade receivables are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of trade receivables previously written off are recorded when received. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $69,500 and $74,500 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company does not accrue interest on accounts receivable. |
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Inventories: |
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Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined using the weighted average cost method) or market. Inventories consist primarily of merchandise held for sale. Inventories were comprised of the following at December 31, 2014 and 2013: |
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Finished goods | | $ | 58,323 | | | $ | 62,690 | |
Raw materials | | | 2,356 | | | | 1,370 | |
Finished goods in transit | | | 8,178 | | | | 3,696 | |
Total | | $ | 68,857 | | | $ | 67,756 | |
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The Company provides provisions for losses related to shrinkage and other amounts that are otherwise not expected to be fully recoverable. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income Taxes: |
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As a result of the Business Combination, beginning August 21, 2012, the Company’s results of operations are taxed as a C Corporation. Prior to the Business Combination, The Tile Shop’s operations were taxed as a limited liability company, whereby The Tile Shop elected to be taxed as a partnership and the income or loss was required to be reported by each respective member on their separate income tax returns. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes has been provided in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for periods prior to August 21, 2012. The provision recorded prior to August 21, 2012 represents income taxes primarily payable by The Tile Shop due to minimum fees in several states and income tax in the state of Michigan. |
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Subsequent to August 21, 2012, the Company has recognized deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company estimates the degree to which tax assets and credit carry forwards will result in a benefit based on expected profitability by tax jurisdiction. A valuation allowance for such tax assets and loss carry forwards is provided when it is determined to be more likely than not that the benefit of such deferred tax asset will not be realized in future periods. If it becomes more likely than not that a tax asset will be used, the related valuation allowance on such assets would be reduced. |
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In accordance with ASC 740-10, the Company records interest and penalties relating to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has not recognized any liabilities for uncertain tax positions nor have we accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. |
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition: |
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The Company recognizes sales at the time that the customer takes possession of the merchandise or when final delivery of the product has occurred. We recognize service revenue, which consists primarily of freight charges for home delivery, when the service has been rendered. The Company is required to charge and collect sales and other taxes on sales to our customers and remit these taxes back to government authorities. Sales and other taxes are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets but excluded from the consolidated statements of operations. Net sales are reduced by an allowance for anticipated sales returns that we estimate based on historical returns. The process to establish a sales return reserve contains uncertainties because it requires management to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate future sales returns and exchanges. The customer may receive a refund or exchange the original product for a replacement of equal or similar quality for a period of six months from the time of original purchase. Products received back under this policy are reconditioned pursuant to state laws and resold. |
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The Company generally requires customers to pay a deposit when purchasing inventory that is not regularly carried at the store location, or not currently in stock. These deposits are included in other accrued liabilities until the customer takes possession of the merchandise. |
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
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The following table illustrates the primary costs classified in each major expense category: |
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Cost of Goods Sold | | | | | | | | |
● Cost of product sold; | | | | | | | | |
● Freight expenses to bring products into our distribution centers; | | | | | | | | |
● Custom and duty expenses; | | | | | | | | |
● Customer shipping and handling expenses; | | | | | | | | |
● Physical inventory losses; | | | | | | | | |
● Labor costs incurred at distribution centers in connection with the receiving process; | | | | | | | | |
● Labor and overhead costs incurred to manufacture inventory | | | | | | | | |
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SG&A | | | | | | | | |
● All other payroll and benefit costs for retail, corporate and distribution employees; | | | | | | | | |
● Occupancy, utilities and maintenance costs of retail and corporate facilities; | | | | | | | | |
● Freight expenses to move inventory from our distribution centers to our stores; | | | | | | | | |
● Depreciation and amortization; | | | | | | | | |
● Advertising costs | | | | | | | | |
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] | Stock Based Compensation: |
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The Company records compensation expense associated with stock options and restricted stock awards in accordance with FASB ASC 718. The Company may issue incentive awards in the form of stock options, restricted stock awards and other equity awards to employees and non-employee directors. The Company recognizes expense for its stock-based compensation based on the fair value of the awards that are granted. Compensation expense is recognized only for those awards expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated at the date of grant based on historical experience and future expectations. Compensation cost is recognized ratably over the requisite service period of the entire related stock-based compensation award. |
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Concentration of Risk: |
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Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and bank deposits. By their nature, all such instruments involve risks including credit risks of non-performance by counterparties. A substantial portion of the Company's cash and cash equivalents and bank deposits are invested with banks with high investment grade credit ratings. |
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Segments: |
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The Company’s operations consist primarily of retail sales of manufactured and natural stone tiles, setting and maintenance materials, and related accessories in stores located in the United States and through its website. The Company’s chief operating decision maker only reviews the consolidated results of the Company and accordingly the Company has concluded it has one reportable segment. |
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Advertising Costs: |
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Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred. Advertising costs were $5.7 million, $6.2 million and $2.9 million, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Magazine advertisements, internet advertisements, media broadcasts and billboard advertising made up the majority of our advertising costs in all three years. |
Pre Opening Costs [Policy Text Block] | Pre-opening costs: |
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Our pre-opening costs are those typically associated with the openings of a new store and generally include rent expense, payroll costs and promotional costs. The company expenses pre-opening costs as incurred which are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company reported pre-opening costs of $1.5 million, $2.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively. |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Property, Plant and Equipment: |
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Property, plant equipment and leasehold improvements are recorded at cost. Improvements are capitalized while repairs and maintenance costs are charged to operations when incurred. Property, plant and equipment is depreciated or amortized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives. Assets purchased under a capital lease are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term (including renewal terms) or the estimated useful life of the asset. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term (including renewal terms) or the estimated useful life of the asset. The cost and accumulated depreciation of assets sold or otherwise disposed of are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss thereon is included in other income and expense. |
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Buildings and building improvements | | | 40 | | | | | |
Leasehold improvements | | | 26-Aug | | | | | |
Furniture and fixtures | | | 7-Feb | | | | | |
Machinery and equipment | | | 10-May | | | | | |
Computer equipment and software | | | 7-Mar | | | | | |
Vehicles | | | 5 | | | | | |
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Internal Use Software: |
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The Company capitalizes software development costs incurred during the application development stage related to new software or major enhancements to the functionality of existing software that is developed solely to meet the Company’s internal operational needs and when no substantive plans exist or are being developed to market the software externally. Costs capitalized include external direct costs of materials and services and internal payroll and payroll-related costs. Any costs during the preliminary project stage or related to training or maintenance are expensed as incurred. Capitalization ceases when the software project is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. The capitalization and ongoing assessment of recoverability of development costs requires considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors, including, but not limited to, technological and economic feasibility, and estimated economic life. As of December 31, 2014, $1.7 million was included in computer equipment and software. As of December 31, 2013, $0.6 million was included in construction in progress. The costs are amortized over estimated useful lives of three years. There was $0.3 million, $0 and $0 amortization expense related to capitalized software during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Leases: |
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The Company leases its store and corporate headquarters locations. Assets held under capital leases are included in property and equipment. Operating lease rentals are expensed on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease beginning on the date we take possession of the property. Tenant improvement allowances are amounts received from a lessor for improvements to leased properties and are amortized against rent expense over the life of the respective leases. At lease inception, the Company determines the lease term by assuming the exercise of those renewal options that are reasonably assured. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. The lease term is used to determine whether a lease is capital or operating and is used to calculate straight-line rent expense. Additionally, the depreciable life of leased assets and leasehold improvements is limited by the expected lease term. Rent expense is included in SG&A expenses. Certain leases require us to pay real estate taxes, insurance, maintenance and other operating expenses associated with the leased premises. These expenses are also classified in SG&A expenses. |
Self Insurance [Policy Text Block] | Self-Insurance: |
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The Company is self-insured for certain employee health benefit claims and workers compensation. The Company estimates a liability for aggregate losses below stop-loss coverage limits based on estimates of the ultimate costs to be incurred to settle known claims and claims not reported as of the balance sheet date. The estimated liability is not discounted and is based on a number of assumptions and factors including historical trends, and economic conditions. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, an accrual of $0.3 million and $0.1 million related to estimated employee health benefit claims was included in other current liabilities, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, an accrual of $0.4 million related to estimated workers compensation claims was included in other current liabilities. The Company was not self-insured for workers compensation for the year ended December 31, 2013. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | New Accounting Pronouncements |
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In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a final standard on revenue from contracts with customers. The new standard sets forth a single comprehensive model for recognizing and reporting revenue. The new standard is effective for the Company in its fiscal year 2017, and permits the use of either a retrospective or a cumulative effect transition method. The Company is currently assessing the impact of implementing the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements. |