Books A Million (BAMM) 10-Q 10 Sep 15 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Sep. 09, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Aug. 1, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Registrant Name	BOOKS A MILLION INC
Entity Central Index Key	891,919
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-30
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		15,409,112

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,965	$ 5,757
Accounts receivable	2,948	3,464
Related party receivables	205	31
Inventories	189,772	187,960
Prepayments and other assets	6,438	6,390
Total current assets	208,328	203,602
Property and equipment:
Gross property and equipment	283,239	281,835
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(201,706)	(197,078)
Property and equipment, net	81,533	84,757
Equity method investments	2,284	2,194
Other assets	4,059	3,698
Total assets	296,204	294,251
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	70,557	74,151
Related party accounts payable	6,639	6,639
Accrued expenses	35,476	38,858
Deferred income taxes	20,179	18,692
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	21,164	10,483
Total current liabilities	154,015	148,823
Long-term debt	32,407	23,143
Related party note payable	516	533
Deferred rent	5,537	6,039
Deferred income taxes	0	1,223
Liability for uncertain tax positions	109	106
Long-term capital lease obligation	922	1,120
Total non-current liabilities	39,491	32,164
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, 23,457,082 and 23,006,826 shares issued and 15,409,112 and 14,958,856 shares outstanding at August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015, respectively	235	230
Additional paid-in capital	97,765	96,976
Treasury stock, at cost, 8,047,970 shares repurchased at August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015	(55,089)	(55,089)
Retained earnings	57,274	68,825
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(7)	(82)
Total Books-A-Million stockholders’ equity	100,178	110,860
Noncontrolling interest	2,520	2,404
Total equity	102,698	113,264
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 296,204	$ 294,251

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	23,457,082	23,006,826
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	15,409,112	14,958,856
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	8,047,970	8,047,970

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Revenues
Net sales	$ 106,762	$ 107,572	$ 207,463	$ 210,730
Other revenue	1,160	712	2,267	1,331
Total revenues	107,922	108,284	209,730	212,061
Cost of products sold, including warehouse distribution and store occupancy costs	77,828	77,374	151,306	152,867
Gross profit	30,094	30,910	58,424	59,194
Operating, selling and administrative expenses	31,177	28,990	60,760	58,354
Depreciation and amortization	3,877	4,353	7,640	8,817
Operating loss	(4,960)	(2,433)	(9,976)	(7,977)
Interest expense, net	626	569	1,173	1,126
Loss before income taxes	(5,586)	(3,002)	(11,149)	(9,103)
Income tax (benefit) expense	142	17	(247)	34
Net loss before equity method investments	(5,728)	(3,019)	(10,902)	(9,137)
Net (loss) income on equity method investments	7	53	(72)	168
Net loss	(5,721)	(2,966)	(10,974)	(8,969)
Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	88	50	117	(374)
Net loss attributable to Books-A-Million	$ (5,809)	$ (3,016)	$ (11,091)	$ (8,595)
Basic and Diluted
Net loss per common share (usd per share)	$ (0.41)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.78)	$ (0.59)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	14,212	14,234	14,200	14,517

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (5,721)	$ (2,966)	$ (10,974)	$ (8,969)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	46	(2)	74	50
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	46	(2)	74	50
Total comprehensive loss	(5,675)	(2,968)	(10,900)	(8,919)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	88	50	117	(374)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Books-A-Million	$ (5,763)	$ (3,018)	$ (11,017)	$ (8,545)

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss	$ (10,974)	$ (8,969)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	7,640	8,817
Amortization of debt issuance costs	158	149
Amortization of lease rights	64	68
Stock-based compensation	541	403
Loss on impairment of assets	0	386
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	52	642
Deferred income taxes	(275)	0
Bad debt expense	(28)	(15)
Net loss (income) on equity method investment	72	(168)
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable	544	1,358
Related party receivables	(174)	(174)
Inventories	(1,812)	4,683
Prepayments and other assets	(48)	279
Noncurrent assets	4	(527)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	(3,594)	(17,371)
Related party accounts payable	0	3,556
Accrued expenses and deferred rent	(2,874)	(5,015)
Total adjustments	270	(2,929)
Net cash used in operating activities	(10,704)	(11,898)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(6,484)	(13,940)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	1,031	557
Acquisition of equity method investment	(88)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(5,541)	(13,383)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Short-term borrowings	110,191	109,695
Repayments of short-term borrowings	(99,876)	(89,375)
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	10,011	5,000
Debt issuance costs	(63)	0
Principal payments on debt	(380)	(268)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(252)	(252)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	53	55
Purchase of treasury stock	0	(2,074)
Dividends paid	(231)	(30)
Net cash provided by financing activities	19,453	22,751
Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	3,208	(2,530)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	5,757	9,926
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	8,965	7,396
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest	1,004	873
Net income taxes (refunds)	545	(392)
Supplemental Disclosures of Non Cash Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures in accrued expenses	$ 470	$ 903

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Books-A-Million, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). The Company consists of Books-A-Million, Inc. and its eleven subsidiaries: American Wholesale Book Company, Inc., booksamillion.com, inc., BAM Card Services, LLC, Preferred Growth Properties, LLC, PGP Florence, LLC, PGP Gardendale, LLC, PGP Fayetteville, LLC, PGP Jacksonville, LLC, Pickering Partners, LLC, PGP Jacksonville TC, LLC and Yogurt Mountain Holding, LLC. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation. For a discussion of the Company’s business segments, see Note 7, "Business Segments." The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and are presented pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain financial information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2015. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, and the results of its operations and cash flows, for the periods presented. Like many retailers, the Company's retail trade and electronic commerce segments are seasonal, with a large portion of sales and operating profit realized during the fourth fiscal quarter, which includes the holiday selling season. Thus, the quarterly results of operations are not necessarily indicative of annual results. Certain reclassifications for insignificant amounts are included in this report for prior periods where necessary to conform to the presentation of twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 . Stock-Based Compensation The Company’s pre-tax compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation was approximately $0.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended August 1, 2015 and approximately $0.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2014 . The Company's pre-tax compensation for stock-based employee compensation was approximately $0.5 million and $0.4 million for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014, respectively. 2005 Incentive Award Plan During 2005, the Company adopted and the Company’s stockholders approved the Books-A-Million, Inc. 2005 Incentive Award Plan (as amended, the "2005 Plan"). An aggregate of 3,500,000 shares of common stock may be awarded under the 2005 Plan. From June 1, 2005 through August 1, 2015 , equity awards under the 2005 Plan have consisted solely of awards of restricted stock. As of August 1, 2015 , the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2005 Plan for outstanding stock-based awards was 758,855 shares. A summary of the status of unvested restricted stock grants to employees and directors under the 2005 Plan for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 is as follows (shares in thousands): Twenty-Six Weeks Ended Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Shares at beginning of period 791 $ 2.48 Shares granted 459 2.65 Shares vested (22 ) 2.69 Shares forfeited (32 ) 2.52 Shares at end of period 1,196 $ 2.54 The Company’s unvested restricted stock participates in any dividends declared and retains voting rights for the granted shares. Other Information As of August 1, 2015 , the Company had approximately $1.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards granted under the 2005 Plan, which it expects to recognize over the following fiscal years: Fiscal Year Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense (in thousands) 2016 $ 644 2017 844 2018 277 2019 4 Total $ 1,769 The Company maintains an employee stock purchase plan (as amended, the "Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan") under which shares of the Company’s common stock are reserved for purchase by employees at 85% of the fair market value of the common stock at the lower of the market value for the Company’s stock as of the beginning of the fiscal year or the end of the fiscal year. Since its inception, an aggregate total of 600,000 shares have been made available for issuance under the Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan. As of August 1, 2015 , 499,231 shares have been issued. The Company received cash proceeds from issuances of stock under the Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan during each of the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 of $0.1 million . The impact of these cash receipts is included in financing activities in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Adoption of New Accounting Stan

Adoption of New Accounting Standards	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Adoption of New Accounting Standards	Adoption of New Accounting Standards In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810), Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis ("ASU 2015-02"). ASU 2015-02 will make changes to both the variable interest model and the voting model. This standard will affect all reporting entities that have variable interests in other legal entities. In some cases, consolidation conclusions will change. In other cases, reporting entities will need to provide additional disclosures about entities that are not currently considered variable interest entities ("VIEs") but will be considered VIEs under the new guidance, provided that they have a variable interest in those VIEs. ASU 2015-02 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. A reporting entity must apply the amendments using a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the period of adoption or apply the amendments retrospectively. The Company is in the process of determining the method of adoption and assessing the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30), Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03"). This update was issued as part of an initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards. To simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in this update require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from that debt liability, consistent with that of a debt discount. Guidance states that debt issuance costs are similar to debt discount and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate. Debt issuance costs are not assets because they provide no future economic benefit. ASU 2015-03 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. A reporting entity should apply the new guidance on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented should be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. The Company is in the process of determining the method of adoption and assessing the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.

Net Loss Per Common Share

Net Loss Per Common Share	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Loss Per Common Share	Net Loss Per Common Share Basic net loss per common share attributable to the Company is computed by dividing net loss, exclusive of noncontrolling interest, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In periods of profitability, diluted net loss per common share has been computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding, including the effect of outstanding share based payments, if dilutive. For the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , certain share based payments were outstanding but were excluded from the computation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding because their effect would have been anti-dilutive due to the net loss in all periods presented.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions Charles C. Anderson, Chairman Emeritus and a former director of the Company, Terry C. Anderson, a director of the Company, and Clyde B. Anderson, the Executive Chairman and a director of the Company, have controlling ownership interests in other entities with which the Company conducts business. Significant transactions between the Company and these various other entities are summarized in the following paragraphs. The Company purchases a portion of its in-store merchandise from a subsidiary of Anderson Media Corporation ("Anderson Media"), an affiliate of the Company through common ownership. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , purchases of these items from Anderson Media totaled $7.2 million and $11.1 million , respectively. Amounts payable to Anderson Media at both August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015 were $6.2 million . Amounts receivable from Anderson Media related to retail display allowances and shipping costs as of August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015 were $0.2 million and $0.1 million , respectively. The Company purchases certain of its collectibles, gifts and books from Anderson Press, Inc. ("Anderson Press"), an affiliate of the Company through common ownership. During each of the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , such purchases from Anderson Press totaled $0.3 million . Amounts payable to Anderson Press at August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015 were $0.1 million . The Company utilizes import sourcing and consolidation services from Anco Far East Importers, LTD ("Anco Far East"), an affiliate of the Company through common ownership. The total amount paid to Anco Far East was $1.0 million and $0.4 million during the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , respectively. These amounts paid to Anco Far East included the actual cost of the product, as well as fees for sourcing and consolidation services. All costs other than the sourcing and consolidation service fees were passed through from other vendors. Anco Far East fees, net of the passed-through costs, were $71 thousand and $30 thousand during the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , respectively. Amounts payable to Anco Far East were $0.1 million at August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015 . The Company leases its principal executive offices from a trust, which was established for the benefit of the grandchildren of Charles C. Anderson. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , the Company paid rent of $0.1 million to the trust under this lease. Anderson & Anderson LLC ("A&A"), an affiliate of the Company through common ownership, also leases two buildings to the Company. The Company’s leases with A&A expire on February 28, 2017 . During each of the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , the Company paid A&A a total of $0.2 million in connection with such leases. The total of minimum future rental payments under all of these related party leases was $1.8 million at August 1, 2015 . The Company also subleases a portion of its leased corporate office space in Birmingham, Alabama to Anderson Growth Partners, LLC ("Anderson Growth Partners"), an affiliate of the Company through common ownership. The sublease with Anderson Growth Partners will expire on May 23, 2020 . During the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , the Company received approximately $50 thousand in rental payments from Anderson Growth Partners. The total of minimum future rental payments to the Company under this lease was $0.5 million at August 1, 2015 . The Company leases property to Hibbett Sports, Inc. ("Hibbett"), a sporting goods retailer in the United States. The Company’s lease on the property with Hibbett expires in February 2017 . Terrance G. Finley, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, is a member of Hibbett’s Board of Directors. During each of the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , the Company received $56 thousand in rent payments from Hibbett. The total of minimum future rental payments under this related party lease was $0.2 million at August 1, 2015 . Until December 2014, the Company, A&A, American Promotional Events, Inc., Anderson Growth Partners and Anderson Press (collectively the "Co-ownership Group") co-owned two airplanes that were used by the Company in its business, with the Company owning a 19.7% interest in these airplanes. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2014 , the Company was billed $0.2 million by the Co-ownership Group under a cost sharing arrangement for the Company’s use of the airplanes. In conjunction with the acquisition of one of the previously mentioned airplanes, on July 31, 2013, the Company, along with other members of the Co-ownership Group, entered into a promissory note with Aircraft SPE 2013, LLC for the purpose of repaying the indebtedness incurred by Aircraft SPE 2013, LLC for the acquisition of the airplane. The original principal amount of the Company’s note was $0.6 million , which matures on September 1, 2018 , and the outstanding balance as of August 1, 2015 was approximately $550 thousand . The note bears interest equal to the thirty-day LIBOR rate plus 2.75% . The Company is required to make periodic payments of principal and interest over the term of the loan, with interest calculated as if the loan were outstanding over a 15 years term, with a balloon payment for any remaining principal and interest balance at the September 1, 2018 maturity date . In December 2014, the Co-ownership Group determined to sell the two airplanes. One was sold by the Co-ownership Group in December 2014, and the second was sold in March 2015. On January 26, 2015, the Co-ownership Group entered into a reverse 1031 exchange transaction, whereby the Co-ownership Group used the airplane sale proceeds and additional proceeds contributed by A&A to purchase a new airplane. As a result of the completion of the 1031 exchange, the Company now owns a 20.9% interest in the new airplane. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 , the Company was billed $0.1 million by the Co-ownership Group under a cost sharing arrangement for the Company's use of the new airplane. The expenses that the Company pays for airplane use cover all of the variable costs attributable to the Company’s use of the planes and a portion of the fixed costs. The Company and Anco Far East have equity interests in That Company Called IF, Limited ("IF") of 25% and 45% , respectively. See Note 12, "Equity Method Investments," for additional information regarding the Company’s investment in IF. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , the Company purchased items from IF in the amount of $0.5 million and $0.1 million , respectively. The Company had amounts payable to IF of $0.1 million at both August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015 . During the fiscal 2014, the Company sold 100 units of limited liability company interest of its Preferred Growth Properties, LLC ("PGP") subsidiary to four investors, three of whom serve as executive officers of the Company, Terrance G. Finley, Chief Executive Officer and President, R. Todd Noden, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and James F. Turner, Executive Vice President/Real Estate and Business Development. The units were valued at $10,000 each. Mr. Finley purchased 40 units for $0.4 million , 20 units were purchased by Mr. Noden for $0.2 million , 20 units were purchased by Mr. Turner for $0.2 million , and 20 units were purchased by a non-executive employee for $0.2 million . The 100 units equated to a 5.1% interest in PGP, with the Company owning the remaining 94.9% of PGP units. The equity of PGP owned by the four investors is presented as a component of noncontrolling interest within the condensed consolidated financial statements. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 , a $30 thousand dividend was paid to PGP unit holders collectively, representing dividends for the first and second quarters of fiscal 2016. The Company also had dividends payable to the related party investors in the aggregate amount of $30 thousand at August 1, 2015 .

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies The Company is a party to various legal proceedings incidental to its business. The Company accrues for costs related to these matters when a loss is probable and the amount of the ultimate liability can be reasonably estimated. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, there were no matters that required an accrual as of August 1, 2015 or January 31, 2015 , nor were there any asserted or unasserted claims for which material losses are reasonably possible. From time to time, the Company enters into certain types of agreements that require the Company to indemnify parties against third party claims. Generally, these agreements relate to: (a) agreements with vendors and suppliers, under which the Company may provide customary indemnification to its vendors and suppliers in respect of actions that they take at the Company’s request or otherwise on its behalf, (b) agreements with vendors who publish books or manufacture merchandise specifically for the Company to indemnify the vendors against trademark and copyright infringement claims concerning the books published or merchandise manufactured on behalf of the Company, (c) real estate leases, under which the Company may agree to indemnify the lessors for claims arising from the Company’s use of the property and (d) agreements with the Company’s directors, officers and employees, under which the Company may agree to indemnify such persons for liabilities arising out of their relationship with the Company. The Company has Directors and Officers Liability Insurance, which, subject to the policy’s conditions, provides coverage for indemnification amounts payable by the Company with respect to its directors and officers up to specified limits and subject to certain deductibles. The nature and terms of these types of indemnities vary. The events or circumstances that would require the Company to perform under these indemnities are transaction and circumstance specific. The overall maximum amount of possible obligations cannot be reasonably estimated. Historically, the Company has not incurred significant costs related to performance under these types of indemnities. No liabilities have been recorded for these obligations on the Company’s balance sheet at August 1, 2015 or January 31, 2015 , as such potential liabilities were not probable at such dates.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories The Company utilizes the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method of accounting for inventories. An actual valuation under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs and are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation. The cumulative difference between the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") cost and the stated LIFO cost was $4.8 million and $4.6 million as of August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015 , respectively. Inventory balances at August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015 were as follows (dollars in thousands): August 1, 2015 January 31, 2015 Inventories (at FIFO) $ 194,572 $ 192,605 LIFO reserve (4,800 ) (4,645 ) Net inventories $ 189,772 $ 187,960

Business Segments

Business Segments	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segments	Business Segments The Company has three reportable operating segments: retail trade; electronic commerce trade; and real estate development and management. These reportable operating segments reflect the manner in which the business is managed and how the Company allocates resources and assesses performance internally. The chief operating decision makers of the Company are the Company’s Executive Chairman and the Company's Chief Executive Officer and President. The Company’s three reportable segments are three distinct business units: a traditional retailer of book and related merchandise, a seller of book and related merchandise primarily over the Internet, and a real estate business that owns, develops and leases commercial retail real estate. The retail trade segment makes up the majority of the Company’s sales and includes the bookstore locations and its distribution center operations, as well as Yogurt Mountain owned stores and franchises. These businesses all share similar economic characteristics and, therefore, have been aggregated into the retail trade segment. Through the distribution center operations, the Company also sells books and general merchandise to outside parties on a wholesale basis. These wholesale sales are not material. The electronic commerce trade segment is managed separately from the retail trade segment due to divergent technology and marketing requirements. Both the retail trade segment and the electronic commerce trade segment derive revenues primarily from the sale of books, magazines and general merchandise, including gifts, cards, games, toys, collectibles, music, DVDs, electronic devices and accessories. The real estate development and management segment is managed separately from the retail trade and electronic commerce trade segments, with a focus on deriving revenues through developing and leasing commercial retail real estate for the purpose of earning rental income. Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 Segment Information (in thousands) Total Revenues Retail Trade $ 105,655 $ 106,324 $ 205,042 $ 208,177 Electronic Commerce Trade 4,255 4,402 9,024 9,322 Real Estate Development and Management 1,144 678 2,275 1,316 Intersegment Sales Elimination (3,132 ) (3,120 ) (6,611 ) (6,754 ) Total Revenues $ 107,922 $ 108,284 $ 209,730 $ 212,061 Operating Gain (Loss) Retail Trade $ (5,474 ) $ (4,072 ) $ (10,826 ) $ (8,368 ) Electronic Commerce Trade 120 417 127 227 Real Estate Development and Management 579 313 1,131 602 Intersegment Elimination of Certain Costs (185 ) 909 (408 ) (438 ) Total Operating Loss $ (4,960 ) $ (2,433 ) $ (9,976 ) $ (7,977 ) August 1, 2015 January 31, 2015 Assets Retail Trade $ 250,576 $ 252,546 Electronic Commerce Trade 1,008 1,043 Real Estate Development and Management 44,620 40,662 Total Assets $ 296,204 $ 294,251 A reconciliation of operating loss from reportable segments to loss from continuing operations before income taxes in the condensed consolidated financial statements is as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 Reportable segments operating loss $ (4,960 ) $ (2,433 ) $ (9,976 ) $ (7,977 ) Interest expense, net 626 569 1,173 1,126 Consolidated loss before income taxes $ (5,586 ) $ (3,002 ) $ (11,149 ) $ (9,103 ) For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , respectively, sales by merchandise category related to our retail trade and electronic commerce trade segments, as a percentage of total net sales, were as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 Books and magazines 69.7 % 71.6 % 69.0 % 71.2 % General merchandise 14.2 % 12.4 % 14.7 % 12.6 % Café and yogurt 5.8 % 5.7 % 5.7 % 5.7 % Electronics, eBooks and accessories 1.2 % 1.2 % 1.2 % 1.2 % Media 4.6 % 4.1 % 4.9 % 4.1 % Other 4.5 % 5.0 % 4.5 % 5.2 % Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % General merchandise consists of gifts, cards, games, toys, collectibles and similar types of products. Café and yogurt consists of coffee, tea, yogurt and other edible products, as well as gift items related to our Joe Muggs cafés. Media includes music, videos and software.

Short-term Borrowing and Long-t

Short-term Borrowing and Long-term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Short-term Borrowing and Long-term Debt	Short-term Borrowing and Long-term Debt The Company’s primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations, including credit terms from vendors, and borrowings under its credit facility. On March 21, 2011 , the Company entered into a credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") for a revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America"), as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Issuing Bank, and a group of participating financial institutions under which the Company may borrow up to the maximum principal amount of $150.0 million , which may be increased to $200.0 million under certain circumstances, and which was originally scheduled to mature on March 21, 2016 . On June 28, 2013, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America whereby the parties agreed, among other things, (i) to extend the maturity date of the Credit Agreement to June 27, 2018 , (ii) to lower the applicable margin to 1.50% - 2.00% for LIBOR loans and 0.50% - 1.00% on prime rate loans, and (iii) to lower the fee imposed on the unused portion of the loan to 0.25% . As of August 1, 2015 , the maximum principal amount available under the Credit Facility was $115.5 million , based on the calculated borrowing base availability at that time. Interest on borrowings under the Credit Facility is determined based upon the LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin (as specified in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement). Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, the participating financial institutions have agreed to make revolving loans to the Company and to issue, up to a $35.0 million sublimit, letters of credit for the Company. Under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, Bank of America, in its capacity as Swing Line Lender, has also agreed to make same day advances to the Company in the form of swing line loans up to a $15.0 million sublimit. The obligations of the Company under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are secured by the inventories, accounts receivable and certain other personal property of the Company, pursuant to the terms of a security agreement with Bank of America and the other lenders. Additionally, the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains certain non-financial covenants. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at August 1, 2015 . As of August 1, 2015 , there were outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility (excluding the face amount of letters of credit issued thereunder) of $20.1 million , which bear interest at variable rates (with a weighted average of 1.65% as of August 1, 2015 based on the 7-day LIBOR rate plus the applicable margin as of such date). The Company had $9.8 million in borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility (excluding the face amount of letters of credit issued thereunder) as of January 31, 2015. The face amount of letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility as of both August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015 was $5.6 million . The maximum and average outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility (excluding the face amount of letters of credit issued thereunder) during the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 were $40.0 million and $48.5 million , respectively. During fiscal 1996 and fiscal 1995, the Company acquired and constructed certain warehouse and distribution facilities with the proceeds of loans made pursuant to an industrial development revenue bond (the "Bond"). As of both August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015, there was $3.7 million outstanding under the Bond, which bears interest at a variable rate. The interest rate on the Bond was 1.25% at both August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015. The Bond is held by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("Wells Fargo"). Pursuant to an Amended and Restated Bond Agreement dated June 30, 2011, the Company’s subsidiary, American Wholesale Book Company, Inc. ("American Wholesale"), and Wells Fargo agreed, among other things, (i) to extend the period during which Wells Fargo will hold the Bond until March 13, 2016 , (ii) to replace the original guaranty with a new Continuing Guaranty executed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, including booksamillion.com, inc. and BAM Card Services, LLC, which obligation provides a maximum liability of $5,880,000 for the Company and its affiliates, jointly and severally, and (iii) that American Wholesale will maintain a standby letter of credit equal at all times to at least the outstanding principal amount of the Bond, which was $3.7 million and included in the aggregate letters of credit mentioned above as of August 1, 2015 , for the benefit of Wells Fargo. The Company is obligated to repurchase the Bond on March 13, 2016, unless Wells Fargo exercises the option to extend the Bond’s maturity date up to December 1, 2019 . On July 18, 2013, the Company, through its subsidiary PGP Florence, LLC ("PGP Florence"), entered into a $12.6 million loan agreement for the purpose of financing PGP Florence's real estate development and leasing operations. The loan matures on August 1, 2033 and bears a fixed interest rate of 4.0% . The Company is required to make periodic payments of principal and interest over the term of the loan. The loan is secured by PGP Florence's real estate property, the Renaissance City Center located in Florence, Alabama. The loan agreement contains certain non-financial covenants. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at August 1, 2015 . As of August 1, 2015 , the outstanding balance of the loan was $11.7 million , of which $0.5 million was classified as short-term borrowings. On May 30, 2014, PGP Gardendale, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company ("PGP Gardendale"), entered into a $17.3 million loan agreement for the purpose of financing PGP Gardendale's real estate development and leasing operations. The loan is funded in increments with a first funding, as of May 30, 2014, in the principal amount of $5.0 million . The loan included a Holdback Agreement that provided for additional funding up to $12.3 million based on the scope of the project. During the quarter ended November 1, 2014, the scope of the project was revised to qualify for the Reduced Holdback Amount of $10.0 million . The second funding from the Holdback Agreement was funded on May 19, 2015 increasing the total principal amount by $10.0 million to $15.0 million . The loan matures on June 1, 2034 and bears a fixed interest rate of 5.0% . The Company is required to make periodic payments of principal and interest over the term of the loan beginning on July 1, 2015. The loan is secured by PGP Gardendale’s real estate property, the Magnolia City Place located in Gardendale, Alabama. As of August 1, 2015 , the outstanding balance of the loan was $14.9 million , of which $0.5 million was classified as short-term borrowings. On August 18, 2014, PGP Fayetteville, LLC ("PGP Fayetteville"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a $3.2 million loan agreement for the purpose of financing PGP Fayetteville's real estate development and leasing operations. The loan matures on September 1, 2029 and bears a fixed interest rate of 4.625% . The Company is required to make periodic payments of principal and interest over the term of the loan beginning on October 1, 2014. The loan is secured by PGP Fayetteville’s real estate property, the La Fayette City Place located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. As of August 1, 2015 , the outstanding balance of the loan was $3.1 million , of which $0.2 million was classified as short-term borrowings.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company’s income tax (expense) benefit during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 1, 2015 were $(0.1) million and $0.2 million , respectively, on a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $5.6 million and $11.1 million , respectively, representing an effective tax rate of (2.5)% and 2.2% , respectively. In comparison, the Company’s income tax expense during the thirteen-week and twenty-six week periods ended August 2, 2014 was $17 thousand and $34 thousand on a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $3.0 million and $9.0 million , respectively, representing an effective tax rate of (0.6)% and (0.4)% , respectively. The effective tax rate of (2.5)% during the thirteen-week period ended August 1, 2015 primarily resulted from adjustments to tax depreciation deductions in prior periods. The effective tax rate of 2.2% during the twenty-six week period ended August 1, 2015 primarily resulted from the benefit associated with an available net operating loss carryback, partially offset by adjustments to tax depreciation deductions in prior periods. No income tax benefit was recognized for net increases in deferred tax assets in either period because the valuation allowance against the Company’s deferred tax assets was increased by $1.7 million and $3.6 million , respectively, in the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 1, 2015 . Such increases in the valuation allowance resulted in a full valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets at August 1, 2015 (exclusive of a deferred tax liability with an indefinite reversal pattern). A full valuation allowance was established because the Company has determined, based on the weight of all available positive and negative evidence, that it is not more likely than not that such deferred assets will be realized in the future. The effective tax rate of (0.6)% and (0.4)% during the thirteen and twenty-six-week periods ended August 2, 2014, respectively, primarily resulted from state income tax expense. No income tax benefit was recognized for net increases in deferred tax assets during these periods because the valuation allowance against the Company’s deferred tax assets was increased by $0.7 million and $3.0 million in the thirteen and twenty-six-week periods ended August 2, 2014, respectively. Such increases in the valuation allowance resulted in a full valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets, except for a deferred tax asset of approximately $0.9 million at August 2, 2014 associated with an increase in a deferred tax liability with an indefinite reversal pattern accounted for as a discrete item in the Company’s tax provision. The valuation allowance was increased because the Company has determined, based on the weight of all available positive and negative evidence, that it was not more likely than not that such deferred assets will be realized in the future. The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax, as well as income tax of multiple state jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years prior to fiscal 2012. With respect to state and local jurisdictions, with limited exceptions, the Company and its subsidiaries are no longer subject to income tax audits for fiscal years prior to fiscal 2011. As of August 1, 2015 , the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits, inclusive of estimated interest and penalties, due to uncertain tax positions was $0.1 million , all of which would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The Company recognizes accrued estimated interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company had approximately $60,000 in estimated interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits accrued as of August 1, 2015 .

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The carrying amounts of other financial instruments reported on the balance sheet for current assets and current liabilities, excluding our short-term borrowings consisting of amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility as discussed below, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments. At August 1, 2015 , there was $20.1 million outstanding under the Credit Facility (excluding the face amount of letters of credit issued under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement), $11.7 million outstanding under the PGP Florence commercial real estate debt, $14.9 million outstanding under the PGP Gardendale commercial real estate debt, $3.1 million outstanding under the PGP Fayetteville commercial real estate debt, $0.6 million outstanding in related party debt and $3.7 million outstanding under the Bond. Fair value approximates the carrying amount for the Credit Facility, the Bond and the related party debt, as the variable interest rates re-price frequently at observable current market rates, and as such their fair values are categorized as Level 2 (quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active) within the fair value hierarchy. The PGP Florence commercial real estate debt, the PGP Gardendale commercial real estate debt and the PGP Fayetteville commercial real estate debt had estimated fair values of $11.4 million , $15.3 million and $ 3.1 million , respectively, at August 1, 2015 . These estimated fair values are based on similar transactions and yields in an active market for similarly rated debt, thus categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Gift Card Revenue Recognition

Gift Card Revenue Recognition	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Gift Card Revenue Recognition	Gift Card Revenue Recognition The Company sells gift cards to its customers in its retail stores. The gift cards do not have an expiration date. Income is recognized from gift cards when: (1) the gift card is redeemed by the customer; or (2) the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the customer is remote based on historical trends (gift card breakage), and there is no legal obligation to remit the value of the unredeemed gift cards to the relevant jurisdictions. The gift card breakage rate is determined based upon historical redemption patterns. Based on this historical information, the likelihood of a gift card remaining unredeemed can be determined after 24 months of card inactivity. At that time, breakage income is recognized for those cards for which the likelihood of redemption is deemed to be remote and for which there is no legal obligation to remit the value of such unredeemed gift cards to the relevant jurisdictions. Breakage income for each of the thirteen weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 was $0.2 million and $0.3 million , respectively. Breakage income for each of the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 was $0.3 million and $0.4 million , respectively.

Equity Method Investments

Equity Method Investments	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments	Equity Method Investments The Company holds a 25% equity method investment in IF. IF is an established trade gift supplier of innovative gifts and book accessories to retailers in over 70 countries worldwide. The Company acquired its interest in IF for $1.8 million in April 2013. IF is a separate and distinct legal entity from the Company and has separate assets, liabilities and operations. The other ownership interests in IF of 45% and 30% are owned by Anco Far East and the principals of IF, respectively.

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]	Variable Interest Entities The Company increased its ownership percentage in Yogurt Mountain on December 23, 2014 from 50% to 50.1% , with the remaining 49.9% ownership held by Anderson Private Capital Partners I, L.P. On July 19, 2013, the Company increased its ownership from 40% to 50% . Prior to July 19, 2013, the Company accounted for this investment as an equity method investment. From July 19, 2013 to December 23, 2014, the company accounted for this investment as a VIE. Subsequent to December 23, 2014, the Company has also accounted for this investment as a voting interest entity. As both a VIE and a voting interest entity, the Company has consolidated Yogurt Mountain in its results of operations. The Company’s investment in Yogurt Mountain totaled approximately $2.9 million for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 , representing the Company’s maximum exposures to loss. The assets and liabilities of Yogurt Mountain were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Creditors of Yogurt Mountain do not have recourse against the general credit of the Company.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events In connection with the preparation of its financial statements for the thirteen weeks ended August 1, 2015 , the Company has evaluated events that occurred subsequent to August 1, 2015 through the date on which these financial statements were available to be issued to determine whether any of these events required disclosure in the financial statements. The Company is not aware of any subsequent events that would require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , net of tax (in thousands). Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment August 1, 2015 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment August 2, 2014 Beginning balance $ (82 ) $ 104 Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 74 50 Net current period other comprehensive income 74 50 Ending balance $ (8 ) $ 154

Basis of Presentation (Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Adoption of New Accounting Standards	Adoption of New Accounting Standards In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810), Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis ("ASU 2015-02"). ASU 2015-02 will make changes to both the variable interest model and the voting model. This standard will affect all reporting entities that have variable interests in other legal entities. In some cases, consolidation conclusions will change. In other cases, reporting entities will need to provide additional disclosures about entities that are not currently considered variable interest entities ("VIEs") but will be considered VIEs under the new guidance, provided that they have a variable interest in those VIEs. ASU 2015-02 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. A reporting entity must apply the amendments using a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the period of adoption or apply the amendments retrospectively. The Company is in the process of determining the method of adoption and assessing the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30), Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03"). This update was issued as part of an initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards. To simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in this update require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from that debt liability, consistent with that of a debt discount. Guidance states that debt issuance costs are similar to debt discount and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate. Debt issuance costs are not assets because they provide no future economic benefit. ASU 2015-03 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. A reporting entity should apply the new guidance on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented should be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. The Company is in the process of determining the method of adoption and assessing the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Presentation (Tables)

Basis of Presentation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Summary of Unvested Restricted Stock Grants to Employees and Directors	A summary of the status of unvested restricted stock grants to employees and directors under the 2005 Plan for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 is as follows (shares in thousands): Twenty-Six Weeks Ended Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Shares at beginning of period 791 $ 2.48 Shares granted 459 2.65 Shares vested (22 ) 2.69 Shares forfeited (32 ) 2.52 Shares at end of period 1,196 $ 2.54
Summary of Unrecognized Compensation Cost Related to Non-vested Awards Granted	As of August 1, 2015 , the Company had approximately $1.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards granted under the 2005 Plan, which it expects to recognize over the following fiscal years: Fiscal Year Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense (in thousands) 2016 $ 644 2017 844 2018 277 2019 4 Total $ 1,769

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Inventory Balances	Inventory balances at August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015 were as follows (dollars in thousands): August 1, 2015 January 31, 2015 Inventories (at FIFO) $ 194,572 $ 192,605 LIFO reserve (4,800 ) (4,645 ) Net inventories $ 189,772 $ 187,960

Business Segments (Tables)

Business Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 Segment Information (in thousands) Total Revenues Retail Trade $ 105,655 $ 106,324 $ 205,042 $ 208,177 Electronic Commerce Trade 4,255 4,402 9,024 9,322 Real Estate Development and Management 1,144 678 2,275 1,316 Intersegment Sales Elimination (3,132 ) (3,120 ) (6,611 ) (6,754 ) Total Revenues $ 107,922 $ 108,284 $ 209,730 $ 212,061 Operating Gain (Loss) Retail Trade $ (5,474 ) $ (4,072 ) $ (10,826 ) $ (8,368 ) Electronic Commerce Trade 120 417 127 227 Real Estate Development and Management 579 313 1,131 602 Intersegment Elimination of Certain Costs (185 ) 909 (408 ) (438 ) Total Operating Loss $ (4,960 ) $ (2,433 ) $ (9,976 ) $ (7,977 ) August 1, 2015 January 31, 2015 Assets Retail Trade $ 250,576 $ 252,546 Electronic Commerce Trade 1,008 1,043 Real Estate Development and Management 44,620 40,662 Total Assets $ 296,204 $ 294,251
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated	A reconciliation of operating loss from reportable segments to loss from continuing operations before income taxes in the condensed consolidated financial statements is as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 Reportable segments operating loss $ (4,960 ) $ (2,433 ) $ (9,976 ) $ (7,977 ) Interest expense, net 626 569 1,173 1,126 Consolidated loss before income taxes $ (5,586 ) $ (3,002 ) $ (11,149 ) $ (9,103 )
Schedule of Product Information	For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , respectively, sales by merchandise category related to our retail trade and electronic commerce trade segments, as a percentage of total net sales, were as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 Books and magazines 69.7 % 71.6 % 69.0 % 71.2 % General merchandise 14.2 % 12.4 % 14.7 % 12.6 % Café and yogurt 5.8 % 5.7 % 5.7 % 5.7 % Electronics, eBooks and accessories 1.2 % 1.2 % 1.2 % 1.2 % Media 4.6 % 4.1 % 4.9 % 4.1 % Other 4.5 % 5.0 % 4.5 % 5.2 % Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %

Accumulated Other Comprehensi26

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 , net of tax (in thousands). Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment August 1, 2015 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment August 2, 2014 Beginning balance $ (82 ) $ 104 Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 74 50 Net current period other comprehensive income 74 50 Ending balance $ (8 ) $ 154

Basis of Presentation - Additio

Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)shares	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)Subsidiaryshares	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of subsidiaries | Subsidiary			11
Pre-tax compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation | $	$ 300	$ 200	$ 500	$ 400
Total unrecognized compensation cost | $	$ 1,769		1,769
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan | $			$ 53	55
2005 Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock authorized (in shares)	3,500,000		3,500,000
Common stock reserved for issuance (in shares)	758,855		758,855
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock authorized (in shares)	600,000		600,000
Value of common stock purchase by employees			85.00%
Number of shares issued since inception	499,231		499,231
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan | $			$ 100	$ 100

Basis of Presentation - Summary

Basis of Presentation - Summary of Unvested Restricted Stock Grants to Employees and Directors (Detail) - 6 months ended Aug. 01, 2015 - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares shares in Thousands	Total
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Shares at beginning of period	791
Shares granted	459
Shares vested	(22)
Shares forfeited	(32)
Shares at end of period	1,196
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value, beginning balance (usd per share)	$ 2.48
Weighted average grant date fair value, granted (usd per share)	2.65
Weighted average grant date fair value, vested (usd per share)	2.69
Weighted average grant date fair value, forfeited (usd per share)	2.52
Weighted average grant date fair value, ending balance (usd per share)	$ 2.54

Basis of Presentation - Summa29

Basis of Presentation - Summary of Unrecognized Compensation Cost Related to Non-vested Awards Granted (Detail) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 1,769
2,016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	644
2,017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	844
2,018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	277
2,019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 4

Related Party Transactions - Ad

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 01, 2014Aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014Aircraft	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)Property	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)investor$ / sharesshares	Jul. 31, 2013USD ($)
PGP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common units issued (in shares) | shares					100
Limited liability company, number of investors | investor					4
Common unit issued, price per unit (usd per share) | $ / shares					$ 10,000
Percent ownership in subsidiary, non-controlling interest					5.10%
Percent ownership in subsidiary					94.90%
Payment of dividends to related parties			$ 30,000
Notes Payable [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Term for interest calculation			15 years
Anderson Media Corporation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from subsidiary company			$ 7,200,000	$ 11,100,000
Amount payable to subsidiary company			6,200,000		$ 6,200,000
Amounts receivable from subsidiary company			200,000		100,000
Anderson Press Corporation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from subsidiary company			300,000	300,000
Amount payable to subsidiary company			100,000		100,000
Anco Far East [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from subsidiary company			1,000,000	400,000
Amount payable to subsidiary company			100,000		100,000
Amount billed			71,000	30,000
Trust for the Benefit of grandchildren of Charles C Anderson and Anderson & Anderson LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Minimum future rental payments related party leases			1,800,000
Trust for the benefit of grandchildren of Charles C Anderson [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Rent paid to trust under lease			$ 100,000	100,000
Anderson and Anderson LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of lease buildings | Property			2
Anderson and Anderson LLC [Member] | Two Buildings [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Rent paid to trust under lease			$ 200,000	200,000
Anderson Growth Partners [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Minimum future rental payments related party leases			500,000
Amounts receivable from leases			$ 50,000	50,000
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of airplanes owned | Aircraft	2	2
Number of airplanes sold | Aircraft		1
Interest owned in Airplane	19.70%		20.90%
Amount billed			$ 100,000	200,000
IF [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest			25.00%
Percentage of equity interest by other company			45.00%
Items Purchased from related party			$ 500,000	100,000
Amount payable to related party for items purchases			100,000		$ 100,000
Hibbett Sports Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Minimum future rental payments related party leases			200,000
Amounts receivable from leases			56,000	$ 56,000
Executive Officer [Member] | PGP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited liability company, number of investors | investor					3
Dividends payable to related parties			$ 30,000
Chief Financial Officer [Member] | PGP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common units issued (in shares) | shares					20
Common unit issued, value					$ 200,000
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | PGP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common units issued (in shares) | shares					40
Common unit issued, value					$ 400,000
Executive Vice President [Member] | PGP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common units issued (in shares) | shares					20
Common unit issued, value					$ 200,000
Non-Executive Employee [Member] | PGP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common units issued (in shares) | shares					20
Common unit issued, value					$ 200,000
LIBOR [Member] | Notes Payable [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Line of credit facilities interest at variable rate			2.75%
Notes Payable [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member] | Related Party Debt Due September 1, 2018 [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount of note						$ 600,000
Outstanding loan amount			$ 550,000

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Indemnity obligation liability	$ 0	$ 0

Inventories - Additional Inform

Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Replacement and current cost of inventory over stated LIFO value	$ 4.8	$ 4.6

Inventories - Summary of Invent

Inventories - Summary of Inventory Balances (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories (at FIFO)	$ 194,572	$ 192,605
LIFO reserve	(4,800)	(4,645)
Net inventories	$ 189,772	$ 187,960

Business Segments - Additional

Business Segments - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	3
Number of operating segments	3

Business Segments - Summary of

Business Segments - Summary of Segment Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	$ 107,922	$ 108,284	$ 209,730	$ 212,061
Operating Gain (Loss)	(4,960)	(2,433)	(9,976)	(7,977)
Assets	296,204		296,204		$ 294,251
Retail Trade [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	250,576		250,576		252,546
Electronic Commerce Trade [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	1,008		1,008		1,043
Real Estate Development and Management [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	44,620		44,620		$ 40,662
Operating Segments [Member] | Retail Trade [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	105,655	106,324	205,042	208,177
Operating Gain (Loss)	(5,474)	(4,072)	(10,826)	(8,368)
Operating Segments [Member] | Electronic Commerce Trade [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	4,255	4,402	9,024	9,322
Operating Gain (Loss)	120	417	127	227
Operating Segments [Member] | Real Estate Development and Management [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	1,144	678	2,275	1,316
Operating Gain (Loss)	579	313	1,131	602
Intersegment Sales Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	(3,132)	(3,120)	(6,611)	(6,754)
Operating Gain (Loss)	$ (185)	$ 909	$ (408)	$ (438)

Business Segments - Reconciliat

Business Segments - Reconciliation of Operating Profit from Reportable Segments to Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reportable segments operating loss	$ (4,960)	$ (2,433)	$ (9,976)	$ (7,977)
Interest expense, net	626	569	1,173	1,126
Loss before income taxes	$ (5,586)	$ (3,002)	$ (11,149)	$ (9,103)

Business Segments - Summary o37

Business Segments - Summary of Sales by Merchandise Category Related to Retail Trade and Electronic Commerce Trade Segments (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Books and magazines [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	69.70%	71.60%	69.00%	71.20%
General Merchandise [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	14.20%	12.40%	14.70%	12.60%
Cafe and yogurt [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	5.80%	5.70%	5.70%	5.70%
Electronics, eBooks and Accessories [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	1.20%	1.20%	1.20%	1.20%
Media [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	4.60%	4.10%	4.90%	4.10%
Other [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	4.50%	5.00%	4.50%	5.20%

Short-term Borrowing and Long38

Short-term Borrowing and Long-term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	May. 19, 2015	May. 30, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 18, 2014	Jul. 18, 2013	Mar. 21, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum principal amount										$ 150,000,000
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity increased										$ 200,000,000
Maximum amount available under credit facility				$ 115,500,000
Maximum outstanding borrowing				40,000,000
Average outstanding borrowing				48,500,000
Loan classified as short term				21,164,000		$ 10,483,000
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt				10,011,000	$ 5,000,000
Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan agreement amount outstanding				$ 3,700,000		$ 3,700,000
Interest rate on bonds				1.25%		1.25%
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Subsidiaries maximum bond liability				$ 5,880,000
PGP Florence, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan agreement amount outstanding									$ 12,600,000
Fixed interest rate of loan									4.00%
Outstanding loan amount				11,700,000
Loan classified as short term				$ 500,000
PGP Gardendale, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan agreement amount outstanding		$ 17,300,000
Fixed interest rate of loan				5.00%
Outstanding loan amount				$ 14,900,000
Loan classified as short term				500,000
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	$ 10,000,000	5,000,000
Reduced holdback amount							$ 10,000,000
Principal amount funded to date	$ 15,000,000
PGP Fayetteville, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan agreement amount outstanding								$ 3,200,000
Fixed interest rate of loan								4.625%
Outstanding loan amount				3,100,000
Loan classified as short term				$ 200,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility restated commitment fee amount			0.25%
Weighted average of short term debt				1.65%
Fair value measurements outstanding under revolving line of credit				$ 20,100,000		$ 9,800,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facilities interest at variable rate			1.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facilities interest at variable rate			0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facilities interest at variable rate			2.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facilities interest at variable rate			1.00%
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum principal amount				35,000,000
Loan agreement amount outstanding				5,600,000		$ 5,600,000
Letter of Credit [Member] | Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan agreement amount outstanding				3,700,000
Swing Line Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum principal amount				$ 15,000,000
Loan Agreement with Protective Life Insurance [Member] | PGP Gardendale, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Holdback agreement additional funding amount		$ 12,300,000

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax (expense) benefit	$ (142)	$ (17)	$ 247	$ (34)
Pretax loss from continuing operations	$ 5,600	$ 3,000	$ 11,100	$ 9,000
Effective income tax rate	(2.50%)	(0.60%)	2.20%	(0.40%)
Deferred tax asset, change in valuation allowance	$ 1,700	$ 700	$ 3,600	$ 3,000
Deferred tax asset associated with an increase in a deferred tax liability accounted for as a discrete item for which a valuation allowance was not recognized		$ 900		$ 900
Unrecognized tax benefits inclusive of estimated interest and penalties	100		100
Unrecognized tax benefits, estimated interest and penalties accrued	$ 60		$ 60

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value measurements outstanding under revolving line of credit	$ 20.1
Outstanding under related party debt	0.6
Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value measurements outstanding under Bond	3.7
PGP Florence, LLC [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of commercial real estate debt	11.4
PGP Florence, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding loan amount	11.7
PGP Gardendale, LLC [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of commercial real estate debt	15.3
PGP Gardendale, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding loan amount	14.9
PGP Fayetteville, LLC [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of commercial real estate debt	3.1
PGP Fayetteville, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding loan amount	$ 3.1

Gift Card Revenue Recognition -

Gift Card Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Period for determining unredeemed point on inactive gift card			24 months
Breakage income	$ 0.2	$ 0.3	$ 0.3	$ 0.4

Equity Method Investments - Add

Equity Method Investments - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)Country	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2013USD ($)
Schedule Of Results Related To Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]
Acquired the equity interest	$ 2,284	$ 2,194
IF [Member]
Schedule Of Results Related To Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]
Percentage of equity method investment in company	25.00%
Number of countries (over) | Country	70
Acquired the equity interest			$ 1,800
Equity Interest One [Member] | IF [Member] | Anco Far East [Member]
Schedule Of Results Related To Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]
Percentage of equity method investment in company	45.00%
Equity Interest Two [Member] | IF [Member] | Principals of IF [Member]
Schedule Of Results Related To Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]
Percentage of equity method investment in company	30.00%

Variable Interest Entities - Ad

Variable Interest Entities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 23, 2014	Dec. 22, 2014	Jul. 19, 2013	Jul. 18, 2013	Aug. 01, 2015
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entity, new ownership percentage	50.10%	50.00%	50.00%	40.00%
Variable interest entity, ownership interest held by APCP	49.90%
Yogurt Mountain Holding LLC [Member] | Anderson Private Capital Partners I, L.P [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entity, investment amount					$ 2.9

Accumulated Other Comprehensi44

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			$ (82)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 46	$ (2)	74	$ 50
Ending balance	(7)		(7)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(82)	104
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			74	50
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			74	50
Ending balance	$ (8)	$ 154	$ (8)	$ 154