AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC, 10-Q filed on 12/2/2016
Quarterly Report
Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Nov. 29, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
 
 
Document Type
10-Q 
 
Amendment Flag
false 
 
Document Period End Date
Oct. 29, 2016 
 
Document Fiscal Year Focus
2016 
 
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Q3 
 
Trading Symbol
AEO 
 
Entity Registrant Name
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC 
 
Entity Central Index Key
0000919012 
 
Current Fiscal Year End Date
--01-28 
 
Entity Filer Category
Large Accelerated Filer 
 
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
 
181,879,272 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Oct. 29, 2016
Jan. 30, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 291,667 
$ 260,067 
$ 363,116 
Merchandise inventory
492,602 
305,178 
479,729 
Accounts receivable
74,812 
80,912 
63,775 
Prepaid expenses and other
77,768 
77,218 
78,091 
Total current assets
936,849 
723,375 
984,711 
Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation
708,488 
703,586 
709,261 
Intangible assets, at cost, net of accumulated amortization
49,993 
51,832 
46,756 
Goodwill
17,315 
17,186 
12,978 
Non-current deferred income taxes
49,627 
64,927 
82,688 
Other assets
60,268 
51,340 
51,442 
Total assets
1,822,540 
1,612,246 
1,887,836 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
314,111 
182,789 
304,989 
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes
56,939 
79,302 
66,466 
Accrued rent
79,255 
77,482 
77,892 
Accrued income and other taxes
29,373 
22,223 
43,721 
Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates
30,130 
48,274 
28,259 
Current portion of deferred lease credits
12,783 
12,711 
13,055 
Other liabilities and accrued expenses
40,288 
40,901 
43,761 
Total current liabilities
562,879 
463,682 
578,143 
Non-current liabilities:
 
 
 
Deferred lease credits
47,677 
50,104 
53,877 
Non-current accrued income taxes
4,573 
4,566 
4,876 
Other non-current liabilities
35,451 
42,518 
41,667 
Total non-current liabilities
87,701 
97,188 
100,420 
Commitments and contingencies
   
   
   
Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
   
   
   
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 600,000 shares authorized; 249,566 shares issued; 181,863, 180,135 and 194,438 shares outstanding, respectively
2,496 
2,496 
2,496 
Contributed capital
597,919 
590,820 
588,293 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(31,160)
(29,868)
(19,797)
Retained earnings
1,744,227 
1,659,267 
1,602,550 
Treasury stock, 67,703, 69,431 and 55,128 shares, respectively
(1,141,522)
(1,171,339)
(964,269)
Total stockholders’ equity
1,171,960 
1,051,376 
1,209,273 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 1,822,540 
$ 1,612,246 
$ 1,887,836 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)
Oct. 29, 2016
Jan. 30, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
 
 
 
Preferred stock, par value
$ 0.01 
$ 0.01 
$ 0.01 
Preferred stock, shares authorized
5,000,000 
5,000,000 
5,000,000 
Preferred stock, issued
Preferred stock, outstanding
Common stock, par value
$ 0.01 
$ 0.01 
$ 0.01 
Common stock, shares authorized
600,000,000 
600,000,000 
600,000,000 
Common stock, shares issued
249,566,000 
249,566,000 
249,566,000 
Common stock, shares outstanding
181,863,000 
180,135,000 
194,438,000 
Treasury stock, shares
67,703,000 
69,431,000 
55,128,000 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Total net revenue
$ 940,609 
$ 919,072 
$ 2,512,619 
$ 2,416,020 
Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses
562,793 
551,540 
1,534,194 
1,501,237 
Gross profit
377,816 
367,532 
978,425 
914,783 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
219,912 
220,798 
615,503 
601,680 
Depreciation and amortization expense
39,636 
37,623 
117,319 
108,861 
Operating income
118,268 
109,111 
245,603 
204,242 
Other income, net
603 
521 
2,403 
4,254 
Income before income taxes
118,871 
109,632 
248,006 
208,496 
Provision for income taxes
43,111 
40,367 
90,179 
76,915 
Income from continuing operations
75,760 
69,265 
157,827 
131,581 
Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
4,847 
 
4,847 
Net income
75,760 
74,112 
157,827 
136,428 
Basic income per common share:
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$ 0.41 
$ 0.35 
$ 0.86 
$ 0.67 
Gain from discontinued operations
 
$ 0.03 
 
$ 0.02 
Net income per basic share
$ 0.41 
$ 0.38 
$ 0.86 
$ 0.69 
Diluted income per common share:
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$ 0.41 
$ 0.35 
$ 0.86 
$ 0.67 
Gain from discontinued operations
 
$ 0.03 
 
$ 0.02 
Net income per diluted share
$ 0.41 
$ 0.38 
$ 0.86 
$ 0.69 
Cash dividends per common share
$ 0.125 
$ 0.125 
$ 0.375 
$ 0.375 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
181,819 
195,215 
181,196 
195,308 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
184,615 
197,478 
183,651 
197,017 
Retained earnings, beginning
1,693,371 
1,553,380 
1,659,267 
1,543,085 
Net income
75,760 
74,112 
157,827 
136,428 
Cash dividends and dividend equivalents
(23,349)
(24,925)
(69,754)
(74,991)
Reissuance of treasury stock
(1,555)
(17)
(3,113)
(1,972)
Retained earnings, ending
$ 1,744,227 
$ 1,602,550 
$ 1,744,227 
$ 1,602,550 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Net income
$ 75,760 
$ 74,112 
$ 157,827 
$ 136,428 
Other comprehensive loss:
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation loss
(1,805)
(1,419)
(1,287)
(9,853)
Other comprehensive loss:
(1,805)
(1,419)
(1,287)
(9,853)
Comprehensive income
$ 73,955 
$ 72,693 
$ 156,540 
$ 126,575 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Operating activities:
 
 
Net income
$ 157,827 
$ 136,428 
Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
4,847 
Income from continuing operations
157,827 
131,581 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
118,173 
109,382 
Share-based compensation
23,024 
32,531 
Deferred income taxes
14,647 
(12,914)
Foreign currency transaction gain
(806)
(564)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
Merchandise inventory
(186,594)
(203,759)
Accounts receivable
4,070 
2,528 
Prepaid expenses and other
(499)
(4,515)
Other assets
(5,893)
(16,156)
Accounts payable
117,967 
111,198 
Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates
(18,265)
(19,512)
Deferred lease credits
(2,577)
(328)
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes
(22,002)
21,975 
Accrued income and other taxes
7,038 
4,419 
Accrued liabilities
(3,256)
7,016 
Total adjustments
45,027 
31,301 
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations
202,854 
162,882 
Investing activities:
 
 
Capital expenditures for property and equipment
(107,616)
(108,680)
Acquisition of intangible assets
(1,215)
(2,158)
Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations
(108,831)
(110,838)
Financing activities:
 
 
Payments on capital leases
(5,604)
(5,306)
Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs
 
(15,459)
Repurchase of common stock from employees
(6,898)
(5,164)
Net proceeds from stock options exercised
16,177 
6,347 
Excess tax benefit from share-based payments
758 
653 
Cash dividends paid
(67,945)
(73,113)
Net cash used for financing activities from continuing operations
(63,512)
(92,042)
Effect of exchange rates changes on cash
1,089 
(777)
Cash flows of discontinued operations
 
 
Net cash used for operating activities
 
(6,805)
Net cash used for discontinued operations
 
(6,805)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
31,600 
(47,580)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
260,067 
410,696 
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
291,667 
363,116 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
77,562 
81,797 
Cash paid during the period for interest
$ 881 
$ 892 
Interim Financial Statements
Interim Financial Statements

1.  Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company”) at October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015 and for the 13 week and 39 week periods ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from the interim Consolidated Financial Statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Therefore, these Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Fiscal 2015 Annual Report. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and those described in the footnotes that follow) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The existence of subsequent events has been evaluated through the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

As used in this report, all references to “we,” “our” and the “Company” refer to American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. “American Eagle Outfitters,” “American Eagle,” “AEO” and the “AE Brand” refer to our American Eagle Outfitters stores. “Aerie” refers to our Aerie® by American Eagle® stores. “AEO Direct” refers to our e-commerce operations, ae.com and aerie.com.  “Tailgate” refers to the Tailgate Clothing Company that was acquired in Fiscal 2015.  Tailgate owns and operates the Tailgate and Todd Snyder New York brands.

Our business is affected by the pattern of seasonality common to most retail apparel businesses. Historically, a large portion of total net revenue and operating income occurs in the third and fourth fiscal quarters, reflecting increased demand during the back-to-school and year-end holiday selling seasons, respectively. The results for the current and prior periods are not necessarily indicative of future financial results.

 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  At October 29, 2016, the Company operated in one reportable segment.

Fiscal Year

The Company’s financial year is a 52/53 week year that ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, “Fiscal 2016” refers to the 52 week period ending January 28, 2017. “Fiscal 2015” refers to the 52 week period ended January 30, 2016.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of our contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, our management reviews the Company’s estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”).  ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that expands disclosure requirements and requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Originally, ASU 2014-09 was effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In July 2015, the FASB voted to approve amendments deferring the effective date by one year to be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Accordingly, the Company will adopt ASU 2014-09 on February 4, 2018. The Company does not expect a material impact of the adoption of this guidance to its Consolidated Financial Statements.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (“ASU 2015-17”), which requires entities to present deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet.  ASU 2015-17, may be applied prospectively or retrospectively. The Company adopted ASU 2015-17 on January 30, 2016, applied retrospectively.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016–02”) which replaces the existing guidance in ASC 840, Leases. The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement.   The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years and requires retrospective application. The Company will adopt in Fiscal 2019 and is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-02 to its Consolidated Financial Statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718) (“ASU 2016-09”).  ASU 2016-09 makes several modifications to Topic 718 related to the accounting for forfeitures, employer tax withholding on share-based compensation and the financial statement presentation of excess tax benefits or deficiencies. ASU 2016-09 also clarifies the statement of cash flows presentation for certain components of share-based awards. The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company will adopt in Fiscal 2017 and does not expect a material impact to its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Foreign Currency Translation

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 830, Foreign Currency Matters, assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies were translated into United States dollars (“USD”) (the reporting currency) at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies were translated into USD at the monthly average exchange rates for the period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the results of operations, whereas, related translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income in accordance with ASC 220, Comprehensive Income.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recorded for store sales upon the purchase of merchandise by customers. The Company’s e-commerce operation records revenue upon the estimated customer receipt date of the merchandise. Shipping and handling revenues are included in total net revenue. Sales tax collected from customers is excluded from revenue and is included as part of accrued income and other taxes on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Revenue is recorded net of estimated and actual sales returns and deductions for coupon redemptions and other promotions. The Company records the impact of adjustments to its sales return reserve quarterly within total net revenue and cost of sales. The sales return reserve reflects an estimate of sales returns based on projected merchandise returns determined through the use of historical average return percentages and recent trends.

Revenue is not recorded on the issuance of gift cards. A current liability is recorded upon issuance, and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise. Additionally, the Company recognizes revenue on unredeemed gift cards based on an estimate of the amounts that will not be redeemed (“gift card breakage”), determined through historical redemption trends. Gift card breakage revenue is recognized in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue. For further information on the Company’s gift card program, refer to the Gift Cards caption below.

The Company recognizes royalty revenue generated from its licensee or franchise agreements based on a percentage of merchandise sales by the licensee/franchisee.  This revenue is recorded as a component of total net revenue when earned.

Cost of Sales, Including Certain Buying, Occupancy and Warehousing Expenses

Cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, importing and inbound freight costs, as well as markdowns, shrinkage and certain promotional costs (collectively “merchandise costs”) and buying, occupancy and warehousing costs.

Design costs are related to the Company's Design Center operations and include compensation, travel, supplies and samples for our design teams, as well as rent and depreciation for our Design Center. These costs are included in cost of sales as the respective inventory is sold.

Buying, occupancy and warehousing costs consist of compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our buyers and certain senior merchandising executives; rent and utilities related to our stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and other office space; freight from our distribution centers to the stores; compensation and supplies for our distribution centers, including purchasing, receiving and inspection costs; and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operation. Gross profit is the difference between total net revenue and cost of sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses consist of compensation and employee benefit expenses, including salaries, incentives and related benefits associated with our stores and corporate headquarters. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include advertising costs, supplies for our stores and home office, communication costs, travel and entertainment, leasing costs and services purchased. Selling, general and administrative expenses do not include compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our design, sourcing and importing teams, our buyers and our distribution centers as these amounts are recorded in cost of sales.

Other Income, Net

Other income, net consists primarily of foreign currency transaction gain/loss, interest income/expense and investment gain/loss.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

As of October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015, the Company held no short or long term investments.

Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding cash and cash equivalents.

Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise inventory is valued at the lower of average cost or market, utilizing the retail method. Average cost includes merchandise design and sourcing costs and related expenses. The Company records merchandise receipts when both title and risk of loss for the merchandise have transferred to the Company.

The Company reviews its inventory levels to identify slow-moving merchandise and generally uses markdowns to clear merchandise. Additionally, the Company estimates a markdown reserve for future planned permanent markdowns related to current inventory. Markdowns may occur when inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of fashion items, competition, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell at its currently ticketed price. Such markdowns may have a material adverse impact on earnings, depending on the extent and amount of inventory affected. The Company also estimates a shrinkage reserve for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date. The estimate for the shrinkage reserve, based on historical results, can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shrinkage trends.

Income Taxes

The Company calculates income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires the use of the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the difference between the Consolidated Financial Statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases as computed pursuant to ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates, based on certain judgments regarding enacted tax laws and published guidance, in effect in the years when those temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred taxes may not be realized. Changes in the Company’s level and composition of earnings, tax laws or the deferred tax valuation allowance, as well as the results of tax audits, may materially impact the Company’s effective income tax rate.

The Company evaluates its income tax positions in accordance with ASC 740, which prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. Under ASC 740, a tax benefit from an uncertain position may be recognized only if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable based on its technical merits.

The calculation of the deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as the decision to recognize a tax benefit from an uncertain position and to establish a valuation allowance, require management to make estimates and assumptions. The Company believes that its assumptions and estimates are reasonable, although actual results may have a positive or negative material impact on the balances of deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances or net income.

Refer to Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding income taxes.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is recorded on the basis of cost, including costs to prepare the asset for use, with depreciation computed utilizing the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. The useful lives of our major classes of assets are as follows:

 

Buildings

 

25 years

Leasehold improvements

 

Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease

Fixtures, equipment and technology

 

5 years

 

In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment (“ASC 360”), the Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment at the individual store level, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified.  Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets are impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than their carrying amounts. When events such as these occur, the impaired assets are adjusted to their estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recorded. No long-lived asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 weeks or 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 or October 31, 2015.

Refer to Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding property and equipment.

Goodwill

The Company’s goodwill is related to the acquisition of its importing operations, Canada, Hong Kong and China businesses and the recent acquisition of Tailgate Clothing Co. in Fiscal 2015. In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), the Company evaluates goodwill for possible impairment on at least an annual basis and last performed an annual impairment test as of January 30, 2016.  As a result of the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test, the Company concluded that its goodwill was not impaired. The change in goodwill in the 13 weeks ended October 29, 2016 is due to the fluctuation in the foreign exchange spot rate at which the foreign goodwill balances are translated.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are recorded on the basis of cost with amortization computed utilizing the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives.  The Company’s intangible assets, which primarily include trademark assets, are generally amortized over 15 to 25 years.

The Company evaluates intangible assets for impairment in accordance with ASC 350 when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. Such an evaluation includes the estimation of undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by those assets. If the sum of the estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amounts of the assets, then the assets are impaired and are adjusted to their estimated fair value. No intangible asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 or 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 or October 31, 2015.

Refer to Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding intangible assets.

Gift Cards

The value of a gift card is recorded as a current liability upon issuance, and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise.  The Company estimates gift card breakage and recognizes revenue in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue. The Company determines an estimated gift card breakage rate by continuously evaluating historical redemption data and the time when there is a remote likelihood that a gift card will be redeemed. The Company recorded $1.5 million and $1.4 million of revenue related to gift card breakage during the 13 weeks ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively.  During the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015, the Company recorded $5.3 million and $4.6 million, respectively, of revenue related to gift card breakage.

Deferred Lease Credits

Deferred lease credits represent the unamortized portion of construction allowances received from landlords related to the Company’s retail stores. Construction allowances are generally comprised of cash amounts received by the Company from its landlords as part of the negotiated lease terms. The Company records a receivable and a deferred lease credit liability at the lease commencement date (date of initial possession of the store). The deferred lease credit is amortized on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the original lease (including the pre-opening build-out period). The receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the landlord.

Co-branded Credit Card and Customer Loyalty Program

The Company offers a co-branded credit card (the “AEO Visa Card”) and a private label credit card (the “AEO Credit Card”) under the AEO and Aerie brands. These credit cards are issued by a third-party bank (the “Bank”) in accordance with a credit card agreement (“the Agreement”). The Company has no liability to the Bank for bad debt expense, provided that purchases are made in accordance with the Bank’s procedures. We receive additional funding from the Bank based on the Agreement and card activity. We recognize revenue for the additional funding when the amounts are fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.  This revenue is recorded as a component of total net revenue.

Once a customer is approved to receive the AEO Visa Card or the AEO Credit Card and the card is activated, the customer is eligible to participate in the credit card rewards program. Customers who make purchases at AEO and Aerie earn discounts in the form of savings certificates when certain purchase levels are reached. Also, AEO Visa Card customers who make purchases at other retailers where the card is accepted earn additional discounts. Savings certificates are valid for 90 days from issuance.

Points earned under the credit card rewards program on purchases at AEO and Aerie are accounted for by analogy to ASC 605-25, Revenue Recognition, Multiple Element Arrangements  (“ASC 605-25”).  The Company believes that points earned under its point and loyalty programs represent deliverables in a multiple element arrangement rather than a rebate or refund of cash.  Accordingly, the portion of the sales revenue attributed to the award points is deferred and recognized when the award is redeemed or when the points expire. Additionally, credit card reward points earned on non-AEO or Aerie purchases are accounted for in accordance with ASC 605-25.  As the points are earned, a current liability is recorded for the estimated cost of the award, and the impact of adjustments is recorded in cost of sales.

The Company offers its customers the AEREWARDS® loyalty program (the “Program”).  Under the Program, customers accumulate points based on purchase activity and earn rewards by reaching certain point thresholds during three-month earning periods. Rewards earned during these periods are valid through the stated expiration date, which is approximately one month from the mailing date of the reward. These rewards can be redeemed for a discount on a purchase of merchandise. Rewards not redeemed during the one-month redemption period are forfeited.  The Company determined that rewards earned using the Program should be accounted for in accordance with ASC 605-25.  Accordingly, the portion of the sales revenue attributed to the award credits is deferred and recognized when the awards are redeemed or expire. 

Segment Information

In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), the Company has identified three operating segments (American Eagle Brand retail stores, Aerie retail stores and AEO Direct) that reflect the basis used internally to review performance and allocate resources. All of the operating segments have been aggregated and are presented as one reportable segment, as permitted by ASC 280.  

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments

3.  Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments

The following table summarizes the fair market values for the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, which are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

 

(In thousands)

 

October 29,

2016

 

 

January 30,

2016

 

 

October 31,

2015

 

Cash and cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

209,581

 

 

$

205,359

 

 

$

283,035

 

Interest Bearing Deposits and Money Market Funds

 

 

82,086

 

 

 

54,708

 

 

 

80,081

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

$

291,667

 

 

$

260,067

 

 

$

363,116

 

 

Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements

4.  Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as the exit price associated with the sale of an asset or transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Financial Instruments

Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  In addition, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.  These tiers include:

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs (i.e., projections, estimates, interpretations, etc.) that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

As of October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015, the Company held certain assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  These include cash and cash equivalents.

In accordance with ASC 820, the following table represents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for its financial assets (cash equivalents) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015:

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at October 29, 2016

 

(In thousands)

 

Carrying Amount

 

 

Quoted Market

Prices in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Cash and cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

209,581

 

 

$

209,581

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Bearing Deposits

 

 

82,086

 

 

 

82,086

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

$

291,667

 

 

$

291,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at October 31, 2015

 

(In thousands)

 

Carrying Amount

 

 

Quoted Market

Prices in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Cash and cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

283,035

 

 

$

283,035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Bearing Deposits and Money Market

   Funds

 

 

80,081

 

 

 

80,081

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

$

363,116

 

 

$

363,116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the event the Company holds Level 3 investments, a discounted cash flow model is used to value those investments. There were no Level 3 investments at October 29, 2016 or October 31, 2015.

Non-Financial Assets

The Company’s non-financial assets, which include goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  However, if certain triggering events occur, or if an annual impairment test is required, and the Company is required to evaluate the non-financial instrument for impairment, a resulting asset impairment would require that the non-financial asset be recorded at the estimated fair value.

 

Earnings per Share
Earnings per Share

5.  Earnings per Share

The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

13 Weeks Ended

 

 

39 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

October 29,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 29,

 

 

October 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic number of common shares outstanding

 

 

181,819

 

 

 

195,215

 

 

 

181,196

 

 

 

195,308

 

Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested

   restricted stock

 

 

2,796

 

 

 

2,263

 

 

 

2,455

 

 

 

1,709

 

Diluted number of common shares outstanding

 

 

184,615

 

 

 

197,478

 

 

 

183,651

 

 

 

197,017

 

 

Stock option awards to purchase 1.4 million shares of common stock during both the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016, respectively, and approximately 13,000 shares of common stock during both the 13 and 29 weeks ended October 31, 2015 were outstanding, but were not included in the computation of weighted average diluted common share amounts as the effect of doing so would be anti-dilutive.

Additionally, approximately 0.1 million shares of restricted stock units for the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016, respectively, were not included in the computation of weighted average diluted common share amounts because the number of shares ultimately issued is contingent on the Company’s performance compared to pre-established annual performance goals.

Refer to Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding share-based compensation.

Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment

6.  Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following:

 

 

 

October 29,

 

 

January 30,

 

 

October 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2016

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

Property and equipment, at cost

 

$

1,858,863

 

 

$

1,792,382

 

 

$

1,784,862

 

Less:  Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(1,150,375

)

 

 

(1,088,796

)

 

 

(1,075,601

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

708,488

 

 

$

703,586

 

 

$

709,261

 

 

Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets

7.  Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following:

 

 

 

October 29,

 

 

January 30,

 

 

October 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2016

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

Trademarks and other intangibles, at cost

 

$

68,611

 

 

$

67,398

 

 

$

61,543

 

Less:  Accumulated amortization

 

 

(18,618

)

 

 

(15,566

)

 

 

(14,787

)

Intangible assets, net

 

$

49,993

 

 

$

51,832

 

 

$

46,756

 

 

Other Credit Arrangements
Other Credit Arrangements

8.  Other Credit Arrangements

The Company currently participates in a Credit Agreement (“Credit Agreement”) consisting of five-year, syndicated, asset-based revolving credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”). The Credit Agreement provides senior secured revolving credit for loans and letters of credit up to $400 million, subject to customary borrowing base limitations. The Credit Facilities provide increased financial flexibility and take advantage of a favorable credit environment.

All obligations under the Credit Facilities are unconditionally guaranteed by certain subsidiaries. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by a first-priority security interest in certain working capital assets of the borrowers and guarantors, consisting primarily of cash, receivables, inventory and certain other assets, and have been further secured by first-priority mortgages on certain real property.

As of October 29, 2016, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement and had $8.0 million outstanding in stand-by letters of credit. No loans were outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of October 29, 2016.

Additionally, the Company has a borrowing agreement with one financial institution under which it may borrow an aggregate of $5.0 million USD for the purposes of trade letter of credit issuances. The availability of any future borrowings under the trade letter of credit facilities is subject to acceptance by the financial institution.

As of October 29, 2016, the Company had no outstanding trade letters of credit.

Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation

9.  Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for share-based compensation under the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), which requires companies to measure and recognize compensation expense for all share-based payments at fair value. Total share-based compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 was $6.3 million ($4.0 million, net of tax) and $23.0 million ($14.6 million, net of tax), respectively, and for the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 31, 2015 was $10.5  million ($6.5 million, net of tax) and $32.5 million ($20.0 million, net of tax), respectively.

Stock Option Grants

The Company grants both time-based and performance-based stock options. A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

Average

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Remaining

Contractual

 

 

Aggregate

 

 

 

Options

 

 

Exercise Price

 

 

Term

 

 

Intrinsic Value

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In years)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Outstanding - January 30, 2016

 

 

1,213

 

 

$

14.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

 

2,211

 

 

$

15.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised (1)

 

 

(1,068

)

 

$

14.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

(42

)

 

$

14.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding - October 29, 2016

 

 

2,314

 

 

$

15.33

 

 

 

6.3

 

 

 

3,640

 

Vested and expected to vest - October 29, 2016

 

 

2,133

 

 

$

15.33

 

 

 

6.3

 

 

 

3,361

 

Exercisable - October 29, 2016 (2)

 

 

90

 

 

$

14.22

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

240

 

 

(1)

Options exercised during the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 had exercise prices ranging from $11.51 to $15.81.

(2)

Options exercisable represent “in-the-money” vested options based upon the weighted-average exercise price of vested options compared to the Company’s stock price at October 29, 2016.

Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $16.2 million for the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 and $6.3 million for the 39 weeks ended October 31, 2015.  The actual tax detriment realized from stock option exercises totaled ($0.2) million for the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 and ($0.6) million for the 39 weeks ended October 31, 2015.

The fair value of stock options was estimated based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:    

 

 

 

39 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

October 29,

 

Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions

 

2016

 

Risk-free interest rate (1)

 

 

1.3

%

Dividend yield

 

 

3.0

%

Volatility factor (2)

 

 

35.4

%

Weighted-average expected term (3)

 

4.4 years

 

Expected forfeiture rate (4)

 

 

8.0

%

 

(1)

Based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with a term consistent with the expected life of our stock options.

 

(2)

Based on a combination of historical volatility of the Company’s common stock and implied volatility.

 

(3)

Represents the period of time options are expected to be outstanding, based on historical experience.

 

(4)

Based upon historical experience.

As of October 29, 2016 there was $6.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested time-based stock option awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.9 years.

Restricted Stock Grants

Time-based restricted stock awards are comprised of time-based restricted stock units.  These awards vest over three years.  Time-based restricted stock units receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional time-based restricted stock units, which are subject to the same restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award.

Performance-based restricted stock awards include performance-based restricted stock units.  These awards cliff vest at the end of a three year period based upon the Company’s achievement of pre-established goals throughout the term of the award.  Performance-based restricted stock units receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional performance-based restricted stock units, which are subject to the same restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award.

The grant date fair value of all restricted stock awards is based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock activity is presented in the following tables:

 

 

 

Time-Based Restricted

Stock Units

 

 

Performance-Based Restricted

Stock Units

 

 

 

39 Weeks Ended

 

 

39 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

October 29, 2016

 

 

October 29, 2016

 

(Shares in thousands)

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted

-Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted

-Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

Nonvested - January 30, 2016

 

 

1,935

 

 

$

15.17

 

 

 

2,609

 

 

$

16.02

 

Granted

 

 

966

 

 

$

16.04

 

 

 

1,082

 

 

$

15.71

 

Vested

 

 

(889

)

 

$

16.11

 

 

 

(195

)

 

$

14.82

 

Cancelled

 

 

(83

)

 

$

12.75

 

 

 

(701

)

 

$

19.73

 

Nonvested - October 29, 2016

 

 

1,929

 

 

$

15.28

 

 

 

2,795

 

 

$

15.05

 

 

As of October 29, 2016, there was $23.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested, time-based restricted stock unit awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.1 years. Based on current probable performance, $10.8 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance-based restricted stock unit awards which will be recognized as achievement of performance goals is probable over a one to three year period.

As of October 29, 2016, the Company had 3.5 million shares available for all equity grants.

 

Income Taxes
Income Taxes

10.  Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective income tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for discrete quarterly events. The effective income tax rate for the 13 weeks ended October 29, 2016 was 36.3% compared to 36.8% for the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2015.  The effective income tax rate for the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 was 36.4% compared to 36.9% for the 39 weeks ended October 31, 2015. The decrease in the effective income tax rate for the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 was primarily due to a decrease to the valuation allowance on foreign deferred tax assets.

The Company records accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company recognizes income tax liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with ASC 740 and adjusts these liabilities when its judgment changes as the result of the evaluation of new information not previously available. Unrecognized tax benefits did not change significantly during the 13 weeks ended October 29, 2016.  Over the next twelve months, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by approximately $3.8 million due to settlements, expiration of statute of limitations or other changes in unrecognized tax benefits.

 

Legal Proceedings
Legal Proceedings

11.  Legal Proceedings

The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims arising out of the conduct of its business. In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”), management records a reserve for estimated losses when the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of possible loss exists and no anticipated loss within the range is more likely than any other anticipated loss, the Company records a reserve at the low end of the range, in accordance with ASC 450.  As the Company believes that it has provided adequate reserves, it anticipates that the ultimate outcome of any matter currently pending against the Company will not materially affect the consolidated financial position or results of the operations of the Company.

Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations

12. Discontinued Operations

 

In Fiscal 2012, the Company exited the 77kids business. In connection with the exit of the 77kids business, the Company became secondarily liable for obligations under lease agreements for 21 store leases assumed by the third party purchaser. In Fiscal 2014, the third party purchaser did not fulfill its obligations under the leases, resulting in the Company becoming primarily liable. The Company was required to make rental and lease termination payments and received reimbursement from the $11.5 million stand-by letter of credit provided by the third party purchaser. The cash outflow for the remaining lease termination costs was paid in Fiscal 2015.

 

In accordance with ASC 460, Guarantees (“ASC 460”), as the Company became primarily liable under the leases upon the third party purchaser’s default, the estimated remaining amounts to terminate the lease agreements were accrued in our Consolidated Financial Statements related to these guarantees.

 

A rollforward of the liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets is as follows:

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

Accrued liability as of January 31, 2015

 

 

14,636

 

Add: Costs incurred

 

 

 

Less:  Cash payments

 

 

(6,805

)

Less:  Adjustments (1)

 

 

(7,831

)

Accrued liability as of October 31, 2015

 

 

 

 

(1)

Adjustments resulting from favorably settling lease termination obligations during the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2015.

 

 

The table below presents the significant components of 77kids’ results included in Gain from Discontinued Operations on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 31, 2015. During the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016, there were no costs associated with discontinued operations incurred on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

 

 

13 Weeks Ended

 

 

39 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2015

 

Total net revenue

 

$

 

 

$

 

Gain from discontinued operations, before income

   taxes

 

 

7,831

 

 

 

7,831

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(2,984

)

 

 

(2,984

)

Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

$

4,847

 

 

$

4,847

 

Gain per common share from discontinued

   operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.03

 

 

$

0.02

 

Diluted

 

$

0.03

 

 

$

0.02

 

 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

Principles of Consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  At October 29, 2016, the Company operated in one reportable segment.

Fiscal Year

The Company’s financial year is a 52/53 week year that ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, “Fiscal 2016” refers to the 52 week period ending January 28, 2017. “Fiscal 2015” refers to the 52 week period ended January 30, 2016.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of our contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, our management reviews the Company’s estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”).  ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that expands disclosure requirements and requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Originally, ASU 2014-09 was effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In July 2015, the FASB voted to approve amendments deferring the effective date by one year to be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Accordingly, the Company will adopt ASU 2014-09 on February 4, 2018. The Company does not expect a material impact of the adoption of this guidance to its Consolidated Financial Statements.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (“ASU 2015-17”), which requires entities to present deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet.  ASU 2015-17, may be applied prospectively or retrospectively. The Company adopted ASU 2015-17 on January 30, 2016, applied retrospectively.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016–02”) which replaces the existing guidance in ASC 840, Leases. The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement.   The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years and requires retrospective application. The Company will adopt in Fiscal 2019 and is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-02 to its Consolidated Financial Statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718) (“ASU 2016-09”).  ASU 2016-09 makes several modifications to Topic 718 related to the accounting for forfeitures, employer tax withholding on share-based compensation and the financial statement presentation of excess tax benefits or deficiencies. ASU 2016-09 also clarifies the statement of cash flows presentation for certain components of share-based awards. The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company will adopt in Fiscal 2017 and does not expect a material impact to its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Foreign Currency Translation

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 830, Foreign Currency Matters, assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies were translated into United States dollars (“USD”) (the reporting currency) at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies were translated into USD at the monthly average exchange rates for the period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the results of operations, whereas, related translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income in accordance with ASC 220, Comprehensive Income.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recorded for store sales upon the purchase of merchandise by customers. The Company’s e-commerce operation records revenue upon the estimated customer receipt date of the merchandise. Shipping and handling revenues are included in total net revenue. Sales tax collected from customers is excluded from revenue and is included as part of accrued income and other taxes on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Revenue is recorded net of estimated and actual sales returns and deductions for coupon redemptions and other promotions. The Company records the impact of adjustments to its sales return reserve quarterly within total net revenue and cost of sales. The sales return reserve reflects an estimate of sales returns based on projected merchandise returns determined through the use of historical average return percentages and recent trends.

Revenue is not recorded on the issuance of gift cards. A current liability is recorded upon issuance, and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise. Additionally, the Company recognizes revenue on unredeemed gift cards based on an estimate of the amounts that will not be redeemed (“gift card breakage”), determined through historical redemption trends. Gift card breakage revenue is recognized in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue. For further information on the Company’s gift card program, refer to the Gift Cards caption below.

The Company recognizes royalty revenue generated from its licensee or franchise agreements based on a percentage of merchandise sales by the licensee/franchisee.  This revenue is recorded as a component of total net revenue when earned.

Cost of Sales, Including Certain Buying, Occupancy and Warehousing Expenses

Cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, importing and inbound freight costs, as well as markdowns, shrinkage and certain promotional costs (collectively “merchandise costs”) and buying, occupancy and warehousing costs.

Design costs are related to the Company's Design Center operations and include compensation, travel, supplies and samples for our design teams, as well as rent and depreciation for our Design Center. These costs are included in cost of sales as the respective inventory is sold.

Buying, occupancy and warehousing costs consist of compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our buyers and certain senior merchandising executives; rent and utilities related to our stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and other office space; freight from our distribution centers to the stores; compensation and supplies for our distribution centers, including purchasing, receiving and inspection costs; and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operation. Gross profit is the difference between total net revenue and cost of sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses consist of compensation and employee benefit expenses, including salaries, incentives and related benefits associated with our stores and corporate headquarters. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include advertising costs, supplies for our stores and home office, communication costs, travel and entertainment, leasing costs and services purchased. Selling, general and administrative expenses do not include compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our design, sourcing and importing teams, our buyers and our distribution centers as these amounts are recorded in cost of sales.

Other Income, Net

Other income, net consists primarily of foreign currency transaction gain/loss, interest income/expense and investment gain/loss.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

As of October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015, the Company held no short or long term investments.

Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding cash and cash equivalents.

Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise inventory is valued at the lower of average cost or market, utilizing the retail method. Average cost includes merchandise design and sourcing costs and related expenses. The Company records merchandise receipts when both title and risk of loss for the merchandise have transferred to the Company.

The Company reviews its inventory levels to identify slow-moving merchandise and generally uses markdowns to clear merchandise. Additionally, the Company estimates a markdown reserve for future planned permanent markdowns related to current inventory. Markdowns may occur when inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of fashion items, competition, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell at its currently ticketed price. Such markdowns may have a material adverse impact on earnings, depending on the extent and amount of inventory affected. The Company also estimates a shrinkage reserve for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date. The estimate for the shrinkage reserve, based on historical results, can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shrinkage trends.

Income Taxes

The Company calculates income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires the use of the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the difference between the Consolidated Financial Statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases as computed pursuant to ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates, based on certain judgments regarding enacted tax laws and published guidance, in effect in the years when those temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred taxes may not be realized. Changes in the Company’s level and composition of earnings, tax laws or the deferred tax valuation allowance, as well as the results of tax audits, may materially impact the Company’s effective income tax rate.

The Company evaluates its income tax positions in accordance with ASC 740, which prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. Under ASC 740, a tax benefit from an uncertain position may be recognized only if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable based on its technical merits.

The calculation of the deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as the decision to recognize a tax benefit from an uncertain position and to establish a valuation allowance, require management to make estimates and assumptions. The Company believes that its assumptions and estimates are reasonable, although actual results may have a positive or negative material impact on the balances of deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances or net income.

Refer to Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding income taxes.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is recorded on the basis of cost, including costs to prepare the asset for use, with depreciation computed utilizing the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. The useful lives of our major classes of assets are as follows:

 

Buildings

 

25 years

Leasehold improvements

 

Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease

Fixtures, equipment and technology

 

5 years

 

In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment (“ASC 360”), the Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment at the individual store level, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified.  Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets are impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than their carrying amounts. When events such as these occur, the impaired assets are adjusted to their estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recorded. No long-lived asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 weeks or 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 or October 31, 2015.

Refer to Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding property and equipment.

Goodwill

The Company’s goodwill is related to the acquisition of its importing operations, Canada, Hong Kong and China businesses and the recent acquisition of Tailgate Clothing Co. in Fiscal 2015. In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), the Company evaluates goodwill for possible impairment on at least an annual basis and last performed an annual impairment test as of January 30, 2016.  As a result of the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test, the Company concluded that its goodwill was not impaired. The change in goodwill in the 13 weeks ended October 29, 2016 is due to the fluctuation in the foreign exchange spot rate at which the foreign goodwill balances are translated.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are recorded on the basis of cost with amortization computed utilizing the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives.  The Company’s intangible assets, which primarily include trademark assets, are generally amortized over 15 to 25 years.

The Company evaluates intangible assets for impairment in accordance with ASC 350 when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. Such an evaluation includes the estimation of undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by those assets. If the sum of the estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amounts of the assets, then the assets are impaired and are adjusted to their estimated fair value. No intangible asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 or 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 or October 31, 2015.

Refer to Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding intangible assets.

Gift Cards

The value of a gift card is recorded as a current liability upon issuance, and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise.  The Company estimates gift card breakage and recognizes revenue in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue. The Company determines an estimated gift card breakage rate by continuously evaluating historical redemption data and the time when there is a remote likelihood that a gift card will be redeemed. The Company recorded $1.5 million and $1.4 million of revenue related to gift card breakage during the 13 weeks ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively.  During the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015, the Company recorded $5.3 million and $4.6 million, respectively, of revenue related to gift card breakage.

Deferred Lease Credits

Deferred lease credits represent the unamortized portion of construction allowances received from landlords related to the Company’s retail stores. Construction allowances are generally comprised of cash amounts received by the Company from its landlords as part of the negotiated lease terms. The Company records a receivable and a deferred lease credit liability at the lease commencement date (date of initial possession of the store). The deferred lease credit is amortized on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the original lease (including the pre-opening build-out period). The receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the landlord.

Co-branded Credit Card and Customer Loyalty Program

The Company offers a co-branded credit card (the “AEO Visa Card”) and a private label credit card (the “AEO Credit Card”) under the AEO and Aerie brands. These credit cards are issued by a third-party bank (the “Bank”) in accordance with a credit card agreement (“the Agreement”). The Company has no liability to the Bank for bad debt expense, provided that purchases are made in accordance with the Bank’s procedures. We receive additional funding from the Bank based on the Agreement and card activity. We recognize revenue for the additional funding when the amounts are fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.  This revenue is recorded as a component of total net revenue.

Once a customer is approved to receive the AEO Visa Card or the AEO Credit Card and the card is activated, the customer is eligible to participate in the credit card rewards program. Customers who make purchases at AEO and Aerie earn discounts in the form of savings certificates when certain purchase levels are reached. Also, AEO Visa Card customers who make purchases at other retailers where the card is accepted earn additional discounts. Savings certificates are valid for 90 days from issuance.

Points earned under the credit card rewards program on purchases at AEO and Aerie are accounted for by analogy to ASC 605-25, Revenue Recognition, Multiple Element Arrangements  (“ASC 605-25”).  The Company believes that points earned under its point and loyalty programs represent deliverables in a multiple element arrangement rather than a rebate or refund of cash.  Accordingly, the portion of the sales revenue attributed to the award points is deferred and recognized when the award is redeemed or when the points expire. Additionally, credit card reward points earned on non-AEO or Aerie purchases are accounted for in accordance with ASC 605-25.  As the points are earned, a current liability is recorded for the estimated cost of the award, and the impact of adjustments is recorded in cost of sales.

The Company offers its customers the AEREWARDS® loyalty program (the “Program”).  Under the Program, customers accumulate points based on purchase activity and earn rewards by reaching certain point thresholds during three-month earning periods. Rewards earned during these periods are valid through the stated expiration date, which is approximately one month from the mailing date of the reward. These rewards can be redeemed for a discount on a purchase of merchandise. Rewards not redeemed during the one-month redemption period are forfeited.  The Company determined that rewards earned using the Program should be accounted for in accordance with ASC 605-25.  Accordingly, the portion of the sales revenue attributed to the award credits is deferred and recognized when the awards are redeemed or expire. 

Segment Information

In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), the Company has identified three operating segments (American Eagle Brand retail stores, Aerie retail stores and AEO Direct) that reflect the basis used internally to review performance and allocate resources. All of the operating segments have been aggregated and are presented as one reportable segment, as permitted by ASC 280.  

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
Useful Lives of Major Classes of Assets

The useful lives of our major classes of assets are as follows:

 

Buildings

 

25 years

Leasehold improvements

 

Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease

Fixtures, equipment and technology

 

5 years

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments (Tables)
Fair Market Values for Cash and Cash Equivalents

The following table summarizes the fair market values for the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, which are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

 

(In thousands)

 

October 29,

2016

 

 

January 30,

2016

 

 

October 31,

2015

 

Cash and cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

209,581

 

 

$

205,359

 

 

$

283,035

 

Interest Bearing Deposits and Money Market Funds

 

 

82,086

 

 

 

54,708

 

 

 

80,081

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

$

291,667

 

 

$

260,067

 

 

$

363,116

 

 

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
Fair Value Hierarchy for Financial Assets (Cash Equivalents) Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

In accordance with ASC 820, the following table represents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for its financial assets (cash equivalents) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015:

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at October 29, 2016

 

(In thousands)

 

Carrying Amount

 

 

Quoted Market

Prices in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Cash and cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

209,581

 

 

$

209,581

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Bearing Deposits

 

 

82,086

 

 

 

82,086

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

$

291,667

 

 

$

291,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at October 31, 2015

 

(In thousands)

 

Carrying Amount

 

 

Quoted Market

Prices in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Cash and cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

283,035

 

 

$

283,035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Bearing Deposits and Money Market

   Funds

 

 

80,081

 

 

 

80,081

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

$

363,116

 

 

$

363,116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per Share (Tables)
Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

13 Weeks Ended

 

 

39 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

October 29,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 29,

 

 

October 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic number of common shares outstanding

 

 

181,819

 

 

 

195,215

 

 

 

181,196

 

 

 

195,308

 

Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested

   restricted stock

 

 

2,796

 

 

 

2,263

 

 

 

2,455

 

 

 

1,709

 

Diluted number of common shares outstanding

 

 

184,615

 

 

 

197,478

 

 

 

183,651

 

 

 

197,017

 

 

Property and Equipment (Tables)
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following:

 

 

 

October 29,

 

 

January 30,

 

 

October 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2016

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

Property and equipment, at cost

 

$

1,858,863

 

 

$

1,792,382

 

 

$

1,784,862

 

Less:  Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(1,150,375

)

 

 

(1,088,796

)

 

 

(1,075,601

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

708,488

 

 

$

703,586

 

 

$

709,261

 

 

Intangible Assets (Tables)
Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following:

 

 

 

October 29,

 

 

January 30,

 

 

October 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2016

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

Trademarks and other intangibles, at cost

 

$

68,611

 

 

$

67,398

 

 

$

61,543

 

Less:  Accumulated amortization

 

 

(18,618

)

 

 

(15,566

)

 

 

(14,787

)

Intangible assets, net

 

$

49,993

 

 

$

51,832

 

 

$

46,756

 

 

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

Average

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Remaining

Contractual

 

 

Aggregate

 

 

 

Options

 

 

Exercise Price

 

 

Term

 

 

Intrinsic Value

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In years)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Outstanding - January 30, 2016

 

 

1,213

 

 

$

14.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

 

2,211

 

 

$

15.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised (1)

 

 

(1,068

)

 

$

14.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

(42

)

 

$

14.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding - October 29, 2016

 

 

2,314

 

 

$

15.33

 

 

 

6.3

 

 

 

3,640

 

Vested and expected to vest - October 29, 2016

 

 

2,133

 

 

$

15.33

 

 

 

6.3

 

 

 

3,361

 

Exercisable - October 29, 2016 (2)

 

 

90

 

 

$

14.22

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

240

 

 

(1)

Options exercised during the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 had exercise prices ranging from $11.51 to $15.81.

(2)

Options exercisable represent “in-the-money” vested options based upon the weighted-average exercise price of vested options compared to the Company’s stock price at October 29, 2016.

The fair value of stock options was estimated based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:    

 

 

 

39 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

October 29,

 

Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions

 

2016

 

Risk-free interest rate (1)

 

 

1.3

%

Dividend yield

 

 

3.0

%

Volatility factor (2)

 

 

35.4

%

Weighted-average expected term (3)

 

4.4 years

 

Expected forfeiture rate (4)

 

 

8.0

%

 

(1)

Based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with a term consistent with the expected life of our stock options.

 

(2)

Based on a combination of historical volatility of the Company’s common stock and implied volatility.

 

(3)

Represents the period of time options are expected to be outstanding, based on historical experience.

 

(4)

Based upon historical experience.

 

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock activity is presented in the following tables:

 

 

 

Time-Based Restricted

Stock Units

 

 

Performance-Based Restricted

Stock Units

 

 

 

39 Weeks Ended

 

 

39 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

October 29, 2016

 

 

October 29, 2016

 

(Shares in thousands)

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted

-Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted

-Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

Nonvested - January 30, 2016

 

 

1,935

 

 

$

15.17

 

 

 

2,609

 

 

$

16.02

 

Granted

 

 

966

 

 

$

16.04

 

 

 

1,082

 

 

$

15.71

 

Vested

 

 

(889

)

 

$

16.11

 

 

 

(195

)

 

$

14.82

 

Cancelled

 

 

(83

)

 

$

12.75

 

 

 

(701

)

 

$

19.73

 

Nonvested - October 29, 2016

 

 

1,929

 

 

$

15.28

 

 

 

2,795

 

 

$

15.05

 

 

Discontinued Operations (Tables)

The table below presents the significant components of 77kids’ results included in Gain from Discontinued Operations on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 31, 2015. During the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016, there were no costs associated with discontinued operations incurred on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

 

 

13 Weeks Ended

 

 

39 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2015

 

Total net revenue

 

$

 

 

$

 

Gain from discontinued operations, before income

   taxes

 

 

7,831

 

 

 

7,831

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(2,984

)

 

 

(2,984

)

Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

$

4,847

 

 

$

4,847

 

Gain per common share from discontinued

   operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.03

 

 

$

0.02

 

Diluted

 

$

0.03

 

 

$

0.02

 

 

A rollforward of the liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets is as follows:

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

Accrued liability as of January 31, 2015

 

 

14,636

 

Add: Costs incurred

 

 

 

Less:  Cash payments

 

 

(6,805

)

Less:  Adjustments (1)

 

 

(7,831

)

Accrued liability as of October 31, 2015

 

 

 

 

(1)

Adjustments resulting from favorably settling lease termination obligations during the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2015.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Oct. 29, 2016
Segment
Oct. 31, 2015
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Number of reportable segments
 
 
 
Investments
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
Long-lived asset impairment charges
Finite-lived impairment charges
Revenue related to gift card breakage
$ 1,500,000 
$ 1,400,000 
$ 5,300,000 
$ 4,600,000 
Number of operating segments
 
 
 
Minimum
 
 
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Finite lived intangibles, useful life
 
 
15 years 
 
Maximum
 
 
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Finite lived intangibles, useful life
 
 
25 years 
 
Useful Lives of Major Classes of Assets (Detail)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Buildings
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
 
Useful lives in asset class
25 years 
Leasehold Improvements
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
 
Useful lives in asset class
Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease 
Fixtures, Equipment and Technology
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
 
Useful lives in asset class
5 years 
Useful Lives of Major Classes of Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Maximum, Leasehold Improvements)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Maximum |
Leasehold Improvements
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
 
Useful lives in asset class
10 years 
Fair Market Values for Cash and Cash Equivalents (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Oct. 29, 2016
Jan. 30, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 291,667 
$ 260,067 
$ 363,116 
Cash
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
209,581 
205,359 
283,035 
Interest Bearing Deposits and Money Market Funds
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 82,086 
$ 54,708 
$ 80,081 
Fair Value Hierarchy for Financial Assets (Cash Equivalents) Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Oct. 29, 2016
Jan. 30, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 291,667 
$ 260,067 
$ 363,116 
Cash
 
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
209,581 
205,359 
283,035 
Interest Bearing Deposits and Money Market Funds
 
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
82,086 
54,708 
80,081 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |
Carrying Amount
 
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
291,667 
 
363,116 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |
Carrying Amount |
Cash
 
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
209,581 
 
283,035 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |
Carrying Amount |
Interest Bearing Deposits
 
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
82,086 
 
 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |
Carrying Amount |
Interest Bearing Deposits and Money Market Funds
 
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
80,081 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |
Fair Value |
Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
291,667 
 
363,116 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |
Fair Value |
Cash |
Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
209,581 
 
283,035 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |
Fair Value |
Interest Bearing Deposits |
Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
82,086 
 
 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |
Fair Value |
Interest Bearing Deposits and Money Market Funds |
Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
$ 80,081 
Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Detail)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
Basic number of common shares outstanding
181,819 
195,215 
181,196 
195,308 
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted stock
2,796 
2,263 
2,455 
1,709 
Diluted number of common shares outstanding
184,615 
197,478 
183,651 
197,017 
Earnings per Share - Additional Information (Detail)
3 Months Ended 7 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Oct. 31, 2015
Oct. 29, 2016
Common stock
 
 
 
 
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Shares that were not included in the computation of weighted average diluted common share amounts as the effect of doing so would have been anti-dilutive
1,400,000 
13,000 
13,000 
1,400,000 
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) |
Performance shares
 
 
 
 
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Shares that were not included in the computation of weighted average diluted common share amounts as the effect of doing so would have been anti-dilutive
100,000 
 
 
100,000 
Property and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Oct. 29, 2016
Jan. 30, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
 
 
 
Property and equipment, at cost
$ 1,858,863 
$ 1,792,382 
$ 1,784,862 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(1,150,375)
(1,088,796)
(1,075,601)
Property and equipment, net
$ 708,488 
$ 703,586 
$ 709,261 
Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Oct. 29, 2016
Jan. 30, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
 
 
 
Trademarks and other intangibles, at cost
$ 68,611 
$ 67,398 
$ 61,543 
Less: Accumulated amortization
(18,618)
(15,566)
(14,787)
Intangible assets, net
$ 49,993 
$ 51,832 
$ 46,756 
Other Credit Arrangements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
 
Borrowing agreement, number of financial institution
Credit Facilities |
Credit Agreement
 
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
 
Line of credit facility, expiration period
5 years 
Borrowing agreements with financial institutions
$ 400,000,000 
Stand-by Letters of Credit |
Credit Agreement
 
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
 
Letters of credit outstanding amount
8,000,000 
Credit Agreement Loans |
Credit Agreement
 
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
 
Outstanding borrowings
Demand letter of credit facilities |
Borrowing Agreements
 
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
 
Borrowing agreements with financial institutions
5,000,000 
Outstanding borrowings
$ 0 
Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Share-based compensation
$ 6,300,000 
$ 10,500,000 
$ 23,024,000 
$ 32,531,000 
Share-based compensation, net of tax
4,000,000 
6,500,000 
14,600,000 
20,000,000 
Net proceeds from stock options exercised
 
 
16,177,000 
6,347,000 
Tax detriment realized from stock option exercises
 
 
(200,000)
(600,000)
Shares available for all equity grants
3.5 
 
3.5 
 
Employee Stock Option
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized compensation expense, stock options
6,600,000 
 
6,600,000 
 
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period
 
 
2 years 10 months 24 days 
 
Time Based Restricted Stock Units
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period
 
 
2 years 1 month 6 days 
 
Vesting period
 
 
3 years 
 
Unrecognized compensation expense, restricted stock grants
23,400,000 
 
23,400,000 
 
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Vesting period
 
 
3 years 
 
Unrecognized compensation expense, restricted stock grants
$ 10,800,000 
 
$ 10,800,000 
 
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units |
Minimum
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period
 
 
1 year 
 
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units |
Maximum
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period
 
 
3 years 
 
Summary of Stock Option Activity (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Options
 
Outstanding - beginning of period
1,213 
Granted
2,211 
Exercised
(1,068)1
Cancelled
(42)
Outstanding- end of period
2,314 
Vested and expected to vest-end of period
2,133 
Exercisable-end of period
90 2
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
 
Outstanding-beginning of period
$ 14.83 
Granted
$ 15.35 
Exercised
$ 14.83 1
Cancelled
$ 14.50 
Outstanding-end of period
$ 15.33 
Vested and expected to vest-end of period
$ 15.33 
Exercisable-end of period
$ 14.22 2
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (In years)
 
Outstanding-end of period
6 years 3 months 18 days 
Vested and expected to vest-end of period
6 years 3 months 18 days 
Exercisable-end of period
7 months 6 days 2
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
 
Outstanding-end of period
$ 3,640 
Vested and expected to vest-end of period
3,361 
Exercisable-end of period
$ 240 2
Summary of Stock Option Activity (Parenthetical) (Detail)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
 
Options exercised, exercise price range, lower limit
$ 11.51 
Options exercised, exercise price range, upper limit
$ 15.81 
Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions (Detail)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
 
Risk-free interest rate
1.30% 1
Dividend yield
3.00% 
Volatility factor
35.40% 2
Weighted-average expected term
4 years 4 months 24 days 3
Expected forfeiture rate
8.00% 4
Summary of Restricted Stock Activity (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Time Based Restricted Stock Units
 
Shares
 
Nonvested - beginning of period
1,935 
Granted
966 
Vested
(889)
Cancelled
(83)
Nonvested - end of period
1,929 
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
Nonvested - beginning of period
$ 15.17 
Granted
$ 16.04 
Vested
$ 16.11 
Cancelled
$ 12.75 
Nonvested - end of period
$ 15.28 
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
 
Shares
 
Nonvested - beginning of period
2,609 
Granted
1,082 
Vested
(195)
Cancelled
(701)
Nonvested - end of period
2,795 
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
Nonvested - beginning of period
$ 16.02 
Granted
$ 15.71 
Vested
$ 14.82 
Cancelled
$ 19.73 
Nonvested - end of period
$ 15.05 
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Effective income tax rate
36.30% 
36.80% 
36.40% 
36.90% 
Reasonably possible amount of reduction in unrecognized tax benefit over the next twelve months
$ 3.8 
 
$ 3.8 
 
Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 29, 2016
Jan. 31, 2015
Segment, Discontinued Operations
Feb. 2, 2013
Segment, Discontinued Operations
Store
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Number of stores leases
 
 
 
21 
Reimbursement received
 
 
$ 11,500,000 
 
Costs associated with discontinued operations
$ 0 
$ 0 
 
 
Rollforward of Liabilities Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet Discontinued Operations (Detail) (Segment, Discontinued Operations, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2015
Segment, Discontinued Operations
 
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
 
Accrued liability as of January 31, 2015
$ 14,636 
Less: Cash payments
(6,805)
Less: Adjustments
$ (7,831)
Significant Components of 77kids Results Included in Gain from Discontinued Operations on Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total net revenue
$ 940,609 
$ 919,072 
$ 2,512,619 
$ 2,416,020 
Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
 
 
4,847 
Gain per common share from discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$ 0.03 
 
$ 0.02 
Diluted
 
$ 0.03 
 
$ 0.02 
Segment, Discontinued Operations
 
 
 
 
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Gain from discontinued operations, before income taxes
 
7,831 
 
7,831 
Income tax expense
 
(2,984)
 
(2,984)
Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
$ 4,847 
 
$ 4,847 
Gain per common share from discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$ 0.03 
 
$ 0.02 
Diluted
 
$ 0.03 
 
$ 0.02