Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Use of Estimates |
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The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make accounting estimates based on assumptions, judgments or projections of future results of operations and cash flows. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. The most critical estimates relate to the assumptions regarding the allowances for advertising, markdowns, customer returns and adjustments; allowance for doubtful accounts; inventory reserves; carrying values of long-lived assets, including goodwill and intangible assets; income taxes; liabilities for loss on lease obligations and stock-based compensation. Management bases its estimates, assumptions and judgments on a number of factors, including historical experience, recent events, existing conditions, internal budgets and forecasts and other data that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. |
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Principles of Consolidation |
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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The foreign currency transactional gains or losses related to the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are not significant to the consolidated financial statements. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Cash Equivalents |
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with initial maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company did not have cash invested in interest-bearing accounts. |
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Accounts Receivable |
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Accounts receivable are recorded net of allowances for advertising, markdowns, customer returns and adjustments, and an allowance for doubtful accounts that is based on expected collectibility. |
Revenue Recognition, Sales Returns [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Allowances for Advertising, Markdowns, Customer Returns and Adjustments |
The Company reserves for advertising allowances, customer returns, trade discounts and customer chargebacks, as well as sales and markdown allowances granted to customers at the end of the selling seasons, which enable customers to markdown the retail sales prices on closeout products. The estimates for these allowances and discounts are based on a number of factors, including historical experience, industry trends and specific agreements or negotiated amounts with customers. Charges and adjustments to these allowances are recorded as adjustments to gross sales and are reflected in Net sales in the consolidated statements of operations. |
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While the Company believes that it has negotiated all substantial sales and markdown allowances with its customers for the season recently completed, additional allowances for the spring season are anticipated and have been provided for goods shipped prior to year-end and others may be requested by customers for the concluded seasons. Likewise, should the performance of the Company’s products at retail establishments exceed historical performance levels and result in favorable settlements of previously reserved amounts, recorded allowances may be reduced. |
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance for Loan Losses Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |
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The Company extends credit to its customers that satisfy pre-defined credit criteria and performs ongoing evaluations of the credit worthiness of its customers. The Company estimates the allowance for doubtful accounts based upon an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, assessments of collectibility based on historic trends, customer-specific circumstances and an evaluation of economic conditions. Charges and adjustments to the allowance for doubtful accounts are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Actual write-off of receivables may differ from the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts due to changes in customer and economic circumstances. |
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Inventories |
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method for all purchased inventories and average cost for all raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods manufactured in the Honduran facility. |
Inventory Reserves Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
The Company analyzes obsolete, slow-moving, irregular, out-of-season and excess merchandise on an individual stock keeping unit, or SKU, basis to determine reserves, if any, that may be required to reduce the carrying value of such inventory to net realizable value. Additionally, the Company provides reserves for current season merchandise whose carrying value is expected, based on historical experience, to exceed its net realizable value. Factors considered in evaluating the requirement for reserves include product styling, color, current fashion trends, quantities on hand, orders on hand, projections of future demand and current market conditions. Some of the Company’s products are “classics” and remain saleable from one season to the next and therefore, no reserves are generally required on these products. The Company recognizes reserves on finished goods manufactured in its Honduran manufacturing facility that are not considered to be first quality. An estimate is made of the market value, less expense to dispose, of products whose value is determined to be impaired. If these products are subsequently expected to be sold at less than previously estimated amounts, additional reserves and related losses may be required. Charges to inventory reserves are included in Cost of goods sold in the consolidated statements of operations. |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Fixed Assets |
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets (or for leasehold improvements, over the remaining term of the related lease, if shorter) and the related expense is included in either Cost of goods sold or Selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Additions and major replacements or improvements are capitalized, while minor replacements and repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. The cost and accumulated depreciation of assets sold or retired are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the results of operations during the period of sale or disposal. |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Goodwill |
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In connection with the acquisition of Rio in 2011, the Company recorded goodwill, which represented the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired net of the liabilities assumed. |
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Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually. The Company reviews the carrying value of goodwill for impairment as of December 31 of each year or more frequently, if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount may be impaired. Impairment testing for goodwill is performed at a reporting unit level. A reporting unit is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. Since Rio represents an operating segment of the Company, Rio constitutes a reporting unit for purposes of testing goodwill for impairment and therefore, all of the goodwill that arose from the acquisition of Rio was allocated to the Rio reporting unit. |
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In accordance with GAAP, the Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a more detailed quantitative impairment test. If the Company is able to determine through the qualitative assessment that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, no further evaluation is necessary. However, if the Company concludes otherwise, then the Company is required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test by calculating the reporting unit’s fair value and comparing the fair value to the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill. If a reporting unit’s fair value exceeds its carrying value, the second step of the impairment test is not required and no impairment loss is recognized. If a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, the second step of the impairment test is performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss and an impairment charge is recorded equal to the difference between the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill and the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination where the excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the reporting unit is the implied fair value of goodwill. See Note 5 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net. |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets |
In connection with the acquisition of Rio, the Company recorded identifiable intangible assets with finite lives, which consisted of customer relationships and a non-compete agreement. Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets and the related expense is included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. |
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The unit of accounting for impairment testing for long-lived assets, including intangible assets, is its asset group. The Company reviews intangible assets and other long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset group may not be recoverable. When certain indicators that the carrying value of an asset group may not be recoverable are triggered, the Company evaluates the carrying value of the asset group in relation to its expected undiscounted future cash flows. If the carrying value of the asset group is greater than the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by the asset group, an impairment charge is recorded based on the excess of the asset group’s carrying value over its estimated fair value (based upon discounted future cash flows). If it is determined that the carrying value of an asset group is recoverable, the Company reviews and adjusts, as necessary, the estimated useful lives of the assets in the group. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Income Taxes |
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The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. The Company recognizes deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowances, for the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their tax basis and net operating loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income or loss in the period that includes the enactment date. |
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Management evaluates the recoverability of deferred tax assets on a regular basis for each taxable jurisdiction. In making this assessment, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers all available evidence, both positive and negative, in making this assessment. |
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If the Company determines that it expects to realize deferred tax assets in excess of the recorded net amounts, a reduction in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance would decrease income tax expense in the period such determination is made. |
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The Company assesses its income tax positions and records tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon its evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date. For those tax positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, the Company has recorded the largest amount of tax benefit that may potentially be realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the consolidated financial statements. See Note 10 – Income Taxes. |
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Liabilities for Loss on Lease Obligations |
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The Company recognizes liabilities for costs that will continue to be incurred under operating lease obligations for their remaining terms without economic benefit to the Company. The liabilities are measured and recorded at their fair values as of the cease-use date (the date the Company vacates the leased space and no longer derives economic benefit from the leases). The liabilities are included in Accrued expenses and other liabilities and Other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and the related expense is included in Loss on lease obligation and Selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. |
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The fair values of the liabilities are determined by discounting certain future cash flows related to the leases using a credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate as of the cease-use date. The future cash flows that are discounted include the remaining base rentals due under the leases, reduced by the estimated sublease rentals that could be reasonably obtained for the properties even if the Company has no intention to enter into a sublease. The estimate of sublease rentals may change, which would require future changes to the liabilities for loss on lease obligations. See Note 8 – Loss on Lease Obligations. |
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Liabilities for Deferred Rent |
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The Company is obligated under operating leases for premises. Rental expense relating to operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, after consideration of lease incentives and scheduled rent escalations. Differences between rental expense and actual rental payments are recorded as deferred rent liabilities, which are included in Accrued expenses and other liabilities and Other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The liabilities for deferred rent are reduced whenever leased space is vacated (as discussed above) by the amount of deferred rent recognized under the leases that is attributable to the space vacated as of the cease-use date. |
Treasury Stock Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Treasury Stock |
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The Company accounts for treasury shares using the cost method. Purchases of shares of common stock are recorded at cost and result in a reduction of stockholders’ equity. The Company holds repurchased shares in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under the Company’s stock-based plans and consideration for acquisitions. When treasury shares are reissued, the Company uses a weighted-average cost method. Purchase costs in excess of reissue price are treated as a reduction of retained earnings. Reissue price in excess of purchase costs is treated as additional paid-in capital. |
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Fair Value Measurements |
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GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date under current market conditions. In accordance with GAAP, the Company categorizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. This fair value hierarchy is as follows: |
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Level 1 - | | Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. |
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Level 2 - | | Valuations based on observable inputs, other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted interest or currency exchange rates. |
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Level 3 - | | Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, such as discounted cash flow methodologies based on internal cash flow forecasts. |
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The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used in the determination of fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, when required, maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. |
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As of December 31, 2013, the Company did not have any assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis that would require disclosure based on the fair value hierarchy. In addition, certain non-financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis (such as those in a business combination) but are not measured at fair value in subsequent periods, except when there is an indication of impairment of certain non-financial long-lived assets, including goodwill, intangible assets and fixed assets, which are recorded at fair value only when an impairment loss is recognized. See Note 5 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net. |
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Concentrations of Credit Risk |
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Financial instruments which potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. See Note 2 – Accounts Receivable, Net and Major Customers. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Financial Instruments |
The Company’s financial instruments primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, borrowings under the credit facility, accounts payable and long-term debt. The fair value of long-term debt is disclosed in Note 9 – Credit Facility. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amounts of the other financial instruments are considered a reasonable estimate of their fair value as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. |
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Revenue Recognition |
The Company recognizes revenues from product sales upon the transfer of title and risk of goods to the customer. At this point, the sales price is fixed and determinable and the Company is reasonably assured of the collectibility of the sale. The majority of Rio’s sales are shipped FOB destination point and revenue is recognized when the goods are received by the customer. The majority of the sales of Hampshire Brands are shipped FOB shipping point and revenue is recognized when the customer picks up the goods from a third-party warehouse. |
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Revenues are reported on a net sales basis, which is computed by deducting the following items from gross sales: (i) product returns, (ii) customer chargebacks, (iii) advertising, sales and markdown allowances and (iv) discounts and other adjustments. |
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Shipping and handling charges billed to customers are not included in Net sales as the related costs are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. |
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Cost of Goods Sold |
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Cost of goods sold includes the expenses incurred to acquire and produce inventory for sale, including product costs, inbound freight and duty, royalties under licensing agreements and the cost of operating the Company’s Honduran manufacturing facility, including labor, overhead and depreciation expense. |
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Shipping and Freight Costs |
Costs to ship products to customers are expensed as incurred and are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. These costs primarily consist of freight expenses, customs duties and fees incurred by third-party shippers to transport products to the Company’s customers. Total shipping and freight costs for continuing operations were approximately $3.9 million and $3.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Advertising Costs |
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Total advertising costs for continuing operations were approximately $0.9 million and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Stock-Based Compensation |
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Stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to the Company’s equity awards is measured at the grant-date fair value of the awards and recognized in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations over the requisite service periods using the accelerated attribution method. The Company’s stock plans are described more fully in Note 13 – Stock Plans, Incentive Plan and Retirement Savings Plan. |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Income (Loss) Per Share |
Basic income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of outstanding common shares. Diluted income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of outstanding common shares, as adjusted for the incremental shares attributable to the dilutive effects of potentially dilutive securities (such as stock options and restricted stock units). To calculate diluted net loss per share, no adjustments to the basic weighted-average number of outstanding common shares are made, since the impact of potentially dilutive securities would be antidilutive. |
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Contingent Liabilities |
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Liabilities for loss contingencies (including material legal costs expected to be incurred) are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Liabilities accrued for loss contingencies require judgments regarding the likelihood of projected outcomes, as well as potential ranges and probability of losses, based on historical experience and recommendations of legal counsel. Gain contingencies are not recognized until the contingency is resolved. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Recent Accounting Standards |
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No new accounting pronouncements, issued or effective during 2013, have had or are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |