TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/, 10-K filed on 2/23/2024
Annual Report
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Cover - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Jan. 27, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
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Document Period End Date Dec. 30, 2023    
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Entity File Number 000-23314    
Entity Registrant Name TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/    
Entity Incorporation, State DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-3139732    
Entity Address, Street Address 5401 Virginia Way    
Entity Address, City Brentwood    
Entity Address, State TN    
Entity Address, Zip Code 37027    
Local Phone Number 440-4000    
City Area Code 615    
Title of each class Common Stock, $.008 par value    
Name of each exchange on which registered NASDAQ    
Trading Symbol(s) TSCO    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 19.8
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   107,916,530  
Entity Central Index Key 0000916365    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-30    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location Nashville, Tennessee
Auditor Firm ID 42
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net Sales $ 14,555,741 $ 14,204,717 $ 12,731,105
Cost of Merchandise Sold 9,327,522 9,232,513 8,253,952
Gross profit 5,228,219 4,972,204 4,477,153
Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,356,258 3,194,199 2,900,297
Depreciation and amortization 393,049 343,062 270,158
Operating income 1,478,912 1,434,943 1,306,698
Interest expense, net 46,510 30,633 26,610
Income before income taxes 1,432,402 1,404,310 1,280,088
Income tax expense 325,176 315,598 282,974
Net income $ 1,107,226 $ 1,088,712 $ 997,114
Net income per share – basic $ 10.15 $ 9.78 $ 8.69
Net income per share – diluted $ 10.09 $ 9.71 $ 8.61
Weighted average shares outstanding      
Basic 109,096 111,336 114,794
Diluted 109,746 112,149 115,824
Dividends declared per common share outstanding $ 4.12 $ 3.68 $ 2.08
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 1,107,226 $ 1,088,712 $ 997,114
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes (4,482) 9,930 4,588
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total (4,482) 9,930 4,588
Total comprehensive income $ 1,102,744 $ 1,098,642 $ 1,001,702
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 397,071 $ 202,502
Inventories 2,645,854 2,709,597
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 218,553 245,676
Income taxes receivable 2,461 0
Total current assets 3,263,939 3,157,775
Property and equipment, net 2,437,184 2,083,616
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset 3,141,971 2,953,801
Goodwill and other intangible assets                                                                              269,520 253,262
Other assets 75,537 41,536
Total assets 9,188,151 8,489,990
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 1,179,803 1,398,288
Accrued employee compensation 91,478 120,302
Other accrued expenses 533,029 498,575
Finance Lease, Liability, Current 3,311 3,179
Operating Lease, Liability, Current 369,461 346,397
Income taxes payable 0 9,471
Total current liabilities 2,177,082 2,376,212
Long-term debt 1,728,964 1,164,056
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent 31,388 34,651
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent 2,902,858 2,721,877
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net 60,032 30,775
Other long-term liabilities 138,065 120,003
Total liabilities 7,038,389 6,447,574
Stockholders' equity:    
Preferred stock 0 0
Common stock 1,419 1,415
Additional paid-in capital 1,318,446 1,261,283
Treasury stock (5,458,855) (4,855,909)
Ending fiscal year AOCI balance 6,793 11,275
Retained earnings 6,281,959 5,624,352
Total stockholders' equity 2,149,762 2,042,416
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 9,188,151 $ 8,489,990
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]    
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized 40 40
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Preferred stock, issued (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 400,000 400,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.008 $ 0.008
Common stock, issued (in shares) 177,332 176,876
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 107,976 110,251
Treasury stock, at cost (in shares) 69,356 66,625
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Total
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Treasury Stock
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Retained Earnings
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 26, 2020     116,246        
Stockholders' equity at Dec. 26, 2020 $ 1,923,840   $ 1,401 $ 1,095,500 $ (3,356,953) $ (3,243) $ 4,187,135
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity              
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan, shares     1,243        
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan 82,249   $ 10 82,239      
Share-based compensation 47,649     47,649      
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (14,876) $ (14,876)          
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)     (4,364)        
Repurchase of common stock         (798,893)    
Repurchase of common stock (798,893)            
Cash dividends paid to stockholders (239,006)           (239,006)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax 4,588         4,588  
Net income 997,114           997,114
Stockholders' equity at Dec. 25, 2021 2,002,665   $ 1,411 1,210,512 (4,155,846) 1,345 4,945,243
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 25, 2021     113,125        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity              
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan, shares     504        
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan 25,535   $ 4 25,531      
Share-based compensation 53,832     53,832      
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (28,592) (28,592)          
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)     (3,378)        
Repurchase of common stock         (700,063)    
Repurchase of common stock (700,063)            
Cash dividends paid to stockholders (409,603)           (409,603)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax 9,930         9,930  
Net income 1,088,712           1,088,712
Stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2022 2,042,416   $ 1,415 1,261,283 (4,855,909) 11,275 5,624,352
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022     110,251        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity              
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan, shares     457        
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan 24,397   $ 4 24,393      
Share-based compensation 57,015     57,015      
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (24,245) $ (24,245)          
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)     (2,732)        
Repurchase of common stock         (602,946)    
Repurchase of common stock (594,390)            
Cash dividends paid to stockholders (449,619)           (449,619)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax (4,482)         (4,482)  
Net income 1,107,226           1,107,226
Stockholders' equity at Dec. 30, 2023 $ 2,149,762   $ 1,419 $ 1,318,446 $ (5,458,855) $ 6,793 $ 6,281,959
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 30, 2023     107,976        
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $ 1,107,226 $ 1,088,712 $ 997,114
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]      
Depreciation and amortization 393,049 343,062 270,158
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment (48,013) 2,158 4,045
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense 57,015 53,832 47,649
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) 6,172 51,693 29,149
Change in assets and liabilities      
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories 40,872 (349,742) (407,922)
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets 22,380 (64,060) (30,459)
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable (218,829) 162,335 179,534
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities (31,498) 6,433 (10,083)
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities (13,082) (13,137) 137,833
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable (11,931) 26,570 (37,038)
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net 30,672 49,123 (41,260)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Total 1,334,033 1,356,979 1,138,720
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment (753,883) (773,369) (628,431)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment 86,504 1,044 1,091
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired 0 (390,765) 0
Proceeds from sale of business assets 14,310 69,364 0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Total (653,069) (1,093,726) (627,340)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt 1,767,000 1,010,000 0
Repayments of Unsecured Debt (1,195,000) (832,000) 0
Debt discounts and issuance costs (9,729) 0 0
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations (4,808) (4,058) (4,580)
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (24,245) (28,592) (14,876)
Repurchase of common stock (594,390) (700,063) (798,893)
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised 24,397 25,535 82,249
Payments of Dividends (449,620) (409,603) (239,006)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Total (486,395) (938,781) (975,106)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect 194,569 (675,528) (463,726)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 202,502 878,030 1,341,756
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 397,071 202,502 878,030
Cash paid during the year for:      
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities 56,315 26,367 23,601
Income taxes 325,222 239,129 291,665
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash activities [Abstract]      
Non-cash accruals for construction in progress 60,055 45,742 24,408
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability 628,991 416,457 678,092
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability $ 450 $ 5,143 $ 3,675
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Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business

Founded in 1938, Tractor Supply Company (the “Company” or “Tractor Supply” or “we” or “our” or “us”) is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States (“U.S.”).  The Company is focused on supplying the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, and all those who enjoy living the rural lifestyle (which we refer to as the “Out Here” lifestyle). The Company's stores are located primarily in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. The Company also owns and operates Petsense, LLC (“Petsense by Tractor Supply”), a small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-sized communities, and offering a variety of pet products and services.  At December 30, 2023, the Company operated a total of 2,414 retail stores in 49 states (2,216 Tractor Supply retail stores and 198 Petsense by Tractor Supply retail stores) and also offered an expanded assortment of products through the Tractor Supply Company mobile application and online at TractorSupply.com and Petsense.com.

On October 12, 2022, the Company completed its acquisition of Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC (“Orscheln” or “Orscheln Farm and Home”). The Company acquired 166 Orscheln stores for approximately $393.4 million, exclusive of cash acquired. Concurrently with the closing of the acquisition, the Company divested 85 store locations to two buyers. Net proceeds from the store divestitures were approximately $69.4 million. In addition, Tractor Supply sold the Orscheln corporate headquarters and distribution center to Bomgaars Supply, Inc. for approximately $10.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The acquisition was financed with cash-on-hand and borrowings under the 2022 Senior Credit Facility (as defined below). The Company has rebranded all Orscheln stores to Tractor Supply stores by the end of fiscal 2023. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information surrounding the acquisition of Orscheln Farm and Home.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Fiscal Year

The Company’s fiscal year includes 52 or 53 weeks and ends on the last Saturday of the calendar year.  The fiscal years ended December 30, 2023 and December 25, 2021 each consisted of 52 weeks, while the year ended December 31, 2022 consisted of 53 weeks.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries.  All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Management Estimates

The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP inherently requires estimates and assumptions by management of the Company that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates and assumptions by management primarily impact the following key financial statement areas:

Inventory Valuation

Inventory Impairment Risk
The Company identifies potentially excess and slow-moving inventory by evaluating turn rates, historical and expected future sales trends, age of merchandise, overall inventory levels, current cost of inventory, and other benchmarks.  The Company has established an inventory valuation reserve to recognize the estimated impairment in value (i.e., an inability to realize the full carrying value) based on the Company’s aggregate assessment of these valuation indicators under prevailing market conditions and current merchandising strategies. The Company does not believe its merchandise inventories are subject to significant risk of obsolescence in the near term.  However, changes in market conditions or consumer purchasing patterns could result in the need for additional reserves.

Shrinkage
The Company typically performs physical inventories at least once a year for each store that has been open more than 12 months, and the Company has established a reserve for estimating inventory shrinkage between physical inventory counts.  The reserve is established by assessing the chain-wide average shrinkage experience rate, applied to the related periods’ sales volumes.  Such assessments are updated on a regular basis for the most recent individual store experiences.  The estimated store inventory shrink rate is based on historical experience.  The Company believes historical rates are a reasonably accurate reflection of future trends.

Vendor Funding
The Company receives funding from substantially all of its significant merchandise vendors, in support of its business initiatives, through a variety of programs and arrangements, including guaranteed vendor support funds (“vendor support”) and volume-based rebate funds (“volume rebates”).  The amounts received are subject to terms of vendor agreements, most of which are “evergreen,” reflecting the on-going relationship with our significant merchandise vendors. Certain of the Company’s agreements, primarily volume rebates, are renegotiated annually, based on expected annual purchases of the vendor’s product.  Vendor funding is initially deferred as a reduction of the purchase price of inventory, and then recognized as a reduction of cost of merchandise sold as the related inventory is sold.  

During interim periods, the amount of vendor support and volume rebates is estimated based upon initial commitments and anticipated purchase levels with applicable vendors.  The estimated purchase volume (and related vendor funding) is based on the Company’s current knowledge of inventory levels, sales trends and expected customer demand, as well as planned new store openings and relocations.  Although the Company believes it reasonably estimates purchase volumes and related volume rebates at interim periods, the amounts accrued and the related inventory valuation effects are adjusted at fiscal year end based on actual purchase volumes coinciding with calendar year vendor agreements. Such adjustments are not significant.

Self-Insurance Reserves

The Company self-insures a significant portion of its workers’ compensation and general liability (including product liability) insurance plans.  The Company has stop-loss insurance policies to protect it from individual losses over specified dollar values. Our deductible or self-insured retention, as applicable, for each claim involving workers’ compensation insurance and general liability insurance is limited to $500,000 and our Texas Work Injury Policy is limited to $500,000. Further, we maintain a commercially reasonable umbrella/excess policy that covers liabilities in excess of the primary insurance policy limits.

The full extent of certain workers’ compensation and general liability claims may not become fully determined for several years. Therefore, the Company estimates potential obligations based upon historical claims experience, loss development factors, severity factors, and other actuarial assumptions. Although the Company believes the reserves established for these obligations are reasonably estimated, any significant change in the number of claims or costs associated with claims made under these plans could have a material effect on the Company’s financial results.  At December 30, 2023, the Company had insurance reserves for workers' compensation of $78.8 million, compared to $74.0 million at December 31, 2022. Insurance reserves for general liability plans was $59.1 million at December 30, 2023 compared to $51.5 million at December 31, 2022. In addition, insurance receivables recorded in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for claims greater than our insurance stop-loss limits were $25.2 million and $18.4 million as of December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets, including lease right-of-use assets, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

When evaluating long-lived assets for potential impairment, the Company first compares the carrying value of the asset or asset group to its estimated undiscounted future cash flows. The evaluation for long-lived assets is performed at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, which is generally the individual store level.  The significant assumptions used to determine estimated undiscounted cash flows include cash inflows and outflows directly resulting from the use of those assets in operations, including margin on net sales, payroll and related items, occupancy costs, insurance allocations and other costs to operate a store.  If the estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the related asset, the Company calculates an impairment loss.  The impairment loss calculation compares the carrying value of the related asset or asset group to its estimated fair value, which may be based on an estimated future cash flow model, market valuation, or other valuation technique, as appropriate. The Company recognizes an impairment loss if the amount of the asset’s carrying value exceeds the asset’s estimated fair value. If the Company recognizes an impairment loss, the adjusted carrying amount of the asset becomes its new cost basis. For a depreciable long-lived asset, the new cost basis will be depreciated (amortized) over the remaining estimated useful life of that asset.

No significant impairment charges were recognized in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 related to long-lived assets.

Impairment of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are evaluated for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Our annual impairment evaluation is conducted on the first day of our fiscal fourth quarter.
In accordance with the accounting standards, an entity has the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill or an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If after such assessment an entity concludes that the asset is not impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to determine the fair value of the asset using a quantitative impairment test, and if impaired, the associated assets must be written down to fair value.

The quantitative impairment test for goodwill compares the fair value of a reporting unit with the carrying value of its net assets, including goodwill.  If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit, an impairment charge would be recorded to the Company’s operations for the amount in which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. We determine fair values for each reporting unit using the market approach, when available and appropriate, the income approach, or a combination of both. The income approach involves forecasting projected financial information (such as revenue growth rates, profit margins, tax rates, and capital expenditures) and selecting a discount rate that reflects the risk inherent in estimated future cash flows. Under the market approach, the fair value is based on observed market data. If multiple valuation methodologies are used, the results are weighted appropriately.

The quantitative impairment test for other indefinite-lived intangible assets involves comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the sum of the discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the implied fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value, an impairment charge would be recorded to the Company’s operations.

No impairment charges were recognized in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 related to indefinite-lived intangible assets.

Revenue Recognition and Sales Returns

The Company recognizes revenue at the time the customer takes possession of merchandise.  If the Company receives payment before completion of its customer obligations (as per the Company’s special order and layaway programs), the revenue is deferred until the customer takes possession of the merchandise and the sale is complete.

The Company is required to collect certain taxes and fees from customers on behalf of government agencies and remit such collections to the applicable governmental agency on a periodic basis.  These taxes and fees are collected from customers at the time of purchase but are not included in net sales.  The Company records a liability upon collection from the customer and relieves the liability when payments are remitted to the applicable governmental agency.
The Company estimates a liability for sales returns based on a rolling average of historical return trends, and the Company believes that its estimate for sales returns is an accurate reflection of future returns associated with past sales.  However, as with any estimate, refund activity may vary from estimated amounts.  The Company had a liability for sales returns of $17.5 million and $24.0 million as of December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The Company recognizes revenue when a gift card or merchandise return card is redeemed by the customer and recognizes income when the likelihood of the gift card or merchandise return card being redeemed by the customer is remote (referred to as “breakage”).  The gift cards and merchandise return card breakage rate is based upon historical redemption patterns and income is recognized for unredeemed gift cards and merchandise return cards in proportion to those historical redemption patterns.  The Company recognized breakage income of $4.6 million, $4.6 million, and $4.2 million in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

The Company offers a points-based Neighbor’s Club loyalty program to its customers. The points earned by customers can be redeemed for free services or discounts on future purchases. The Company defers the estimated standalone selling price of points related to the loyalty program as a reduction to revenue and establish a corresponding liability in deferred revenue on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The estimated selling price of each point is based on the standard value per point (1 point is generally equivalent to $0.01), net of points not expected to be redeemed, based on historical redemption. When points are relieved (redeemed, expired, cancelled, etc.), revenue is recognized with a corresponding reduction to the program liability. The Company had a liability for the loyalty program of $24.1 million and $19.2 million as of December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Cost of Merchandise Sold

Cost of merchandise sold includes the total cost of products sold; freight and duty expenses associated with moving merchandise inventories from vendors to distribution facilities, from distribution facilities to retail stores, from one distribution facility to another, and directly to our customers; tariffs on imported products; vendor support; damaged, junked or defective product; cash discounts from payments to merchandise vendors; and adjustments for shrinkage (physical inventory losses), lower of cost or net realizable value, slow moving product, and excess inventory quantities.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses include payroll and benefit costs for retail, distribution facility, and corporate team members; share-based compensation expenses; occupancy costs of retail, distribution, and corporate facilities; advertising; tender costs, including bank charges and costs associated with credit and debit card interchange fees; outside service fees; and other administrative costs, such as computer maintenance, supplies, travel, and lodging.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs consist of expenses incurred in connection with digital and social media offerings, television, newspaper circulars, and customer-targeted direct e-mail and direct mail, as well as limited events through radio and other media channels.  Costs are expensed when incurred with the exception of television advertising and circular and direct mail promotions, which are expensed upon first showing.  Advertising expenses were approximately $87.1 million, $94.6 million, and $95.4 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.  Prepaid advertising costs were approximately $1.3 million and $2.1 million as of December 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Warehousing and Distribution Facility Costs

Costs incurred at the Company’s distribution facilities for receiving, warehousing, and preparing product for delivery are expensed as incurred and are included in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.  Because the Company does not include these costs in cost of sales, the Company’s gross margin may not be comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin.  Distribution facility costs including depreciation were approximately $450.6 million, $424.1 million, and $367.4 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

Pre-Opening Costs

Non-capital expenditures incurred in connection with opening new stores, primarily payroll and rent, are expensed as incurred.  Pre-opening costs were approximately $13.2 million, $10.2 million, and $10.4 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Share-Based Compensation

The Company has share-based compensation plans covering certain members of management and non-employee directors, which include non-qualified stock options, restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted share units. Performance-based restricted share units are subject to performance conditions that include both Company and market performance. In addition, the Company offers an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) to eligible team members.

The Company estimates the fair value of its stock option awards at the date of grant utilizing a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of short-term traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. However, key assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model are adjusted to incorporate the unique characteristics of the Company’s stock option awards. Option pricing models and generally accepted valuation techniques require management to make subjective assumptions including expected stock price volatility, expected dividend yield, risk-free interest rate, expected term and forfeiture rates. The Company relies on historical volatility trends to estimate future volatility assumptions.  The risk-free interest rates used were actual U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity rates for bonds matching the expected term of the option on the date of grant. The expected term of the option on the date of grant was estimated based on the Company’s historical experience for similar options.

The forfeiture rate at the time of valuation was estimated based on historical experience for similar options and reduces expense ratably over the vesting period. The Company adjusts this estimate periodically, based on the extent to which actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from the previous estimate.

The fair value of the Company’s restricted stock units is the closing stock price of the Company’s common stock the day preceding the grant date, discounted for the expected dividend yield over the term of the award. The fair value of the Company's performance-based restricted share units is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model on the grant date. Key assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation include expected volatility, dividend yield and risk-free interest rate.

The Company believes its estimates are reasonable in the context of historical experience.  Future results will depend on, among other matters, levels of share-based compensation granted in the future, actual forfeiture rates, and the timing of option exercises.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation includes expenses related to all retail, distribution facility, and corporate assets.  Amortization includes expenses related to definite-lived intangible assets.

Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that are anticipated to be in effect when temporary differences reverse or are settled.  The effect of a tax rate change is recognized in the period in which the law is enacted in the provision for income taxes.  The Company records a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

Tax Contingencies

The Company’s income tax returns are periodically audited by U.S. federal and state tax authorities. These audits include questions regarding tax filing positions, including the timing and amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. At any time, multiple tax years are subject to audit by the various tax authorities. In evaluating the exposures associated with the Company’s various tax filing positions, the Company records a liability for uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  A number of years may elapse before a particular matter, for which the Company has established a reserve, is audited and fully resolved or clarified.  The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained.  Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized.  Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.  The Company adjusts its tax contingencies reserve and income tax provision in the period in which actual results of a settlement with tax authorities differs from the established reserve, the statute of limitations expires for the relevant tax authority to examine the tax position or when more information becomes available.
Sales Tax Audit Reserve

A portion of the Company’s sales are to tax-exempt customers, predominantly agricultural-based.  The Company obtains exemption information as a necessary part of each tax-exempt transaction.  Many of the states in which the Company conducts business will perform audits to verify the Company’s compliance with applicable sales tax laws.  The business activities of the Company’s customers and the intended use of the unique products sold by the Company create a challenging and complex tax compliance environment.  These circumstances also create some risk that the Company could be challenged as to the accuracy of the Company’s sales tax compliance.

The Company reviews past audit experience and assessments with applicable states to continually determine if it has potential exposure for non-compliance.  Any estimated liability is based on an initial assessment of compliance risk and historical experience with each state.  The Company continually reassesses the exposure based on historical audit results, changes in policies, preliminary and final assessments made by state sales tax auditors, and additional documentation that may be provided to reduce the assessment.  The reserve for these tax audits can fluctuate depending on numerous factors, including the complexity of agricultural-based exemptions, the ambiguity in state tax regulations, the number of ongoing audits, and the length of time required to settle with the state taxing authorities.

Net Income Per Share

The Company presents both basic and diluted net income per share on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average diluted shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive shares are computed using the treasury stock method for share-based awards. Performance-based restricted share units are included in diluted shares only if the related performance conditions have been considered satisfied as of the end of the reporting period.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Temporary cash investments, with a maturity of three months or less when purchased, are considered to be cash equivalents.  The majority of payments due from banks for customer credit cards are classified as cash and cash equivalents, as they generally settle within 24 - 48 hours.

Sales generated through the Company’s private label credit cards are not reflected as accounts receivable.  Under an agreement with Citi Cards, a division of Citigroup, consumer and business credit is extended directly to customers by Citigroup.  All credit program and related services are performed and controlled directly by Citigroup.  Payments due from Citigroup are classified as cash and cash equivalents as they generally settle within 24 - 48 hours.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company uses a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.  These tiers include:

Level 1 - defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2 - defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
Level 3 - defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term credit card receivables, trade payables, debt instruments, and interest rate swaps.  Due to their short-term nature, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, short-term credit card receivables, and trade payables approximate current fair value at each balance sheet date.

As described in further detail in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company had $1.75 billion and $1.18 billion in borrowings under its debt facilities at December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The fair value of the Company’s $150 million 3.70% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “3.70% Senior Notes”) and the borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) were determined based on market interest rates (Level 2
inputs). The carrying value of borrowings in the 3.70% Senior Notes and the Revolving Credit Facility approximate fair value for each period reported.

The fair value of the Company’s $650 million 1.750% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “1.75% Senior Notes”) and $750 million 5.250% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “5.25% Senior Notes”) are determined based on quoted prices in active markets, which are considered Level 1 inputs. The carrying value and the fair value of the 1.75% Senior Notes and the 5.25% Senior Notes, net of discounts, were as follows (in thousands):

December 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
1.75% Senior Notes$640,596 $533,013 $639,220 $500,065 
5.25% Senior Notes$740,880 $769,005 $— $— 

The Company's interest rate swap is carried at fair value, which is determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows using forward rate curves, which is considered a Level 2 input. In accordance with hedge accounting, the gains and losses on interest rate swaps that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of Other Comprehensive Income, net of related income taxes, and reclassified into earnings in the same income statement line and period in which the hedged transactions affect earnings. The fair value of the interest rate swap, excluding accrued interest, was as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements at
December 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Interest rate swap assets (Level 2), excluding accrued interest$9,099 $15,146 

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments in accordance with applicable accounting standards for such instruments and hedging activities, which require that all derivatives are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting.

Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge a certain portion of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply the hedge accounting standards.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, as determined by the average cost method, or net realizable value.  Inventory cost consists of the direct cost of merchandise including freight, duties, and tariffs.  Inventories are net of shrinkage, obsolescence, other valuations, and vendor allowances.
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are initially recorded at cost.  Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Improvements to leased premises are amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining term of the lease or the useful life of the improvement, whichever is less. The following table summarizes the Company's property and equipment balances and includes the estimated useful lives which are generally applied (in thousands, except estimated useful lives):
 Estimated Useful LivesDecember 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Land$93,319 $100,129 
Buildings and improvements
1 – 35 years
2,090,794 1,753,601 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
5 – 10 years
1,349,162 1,086,013 
Computer software and hardware
2 – 7 years
859,724 766,031 
Construction in progress335,713 394,143 
Property and equipment, gross4,728,712 4,099,917 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(2,291,528)(2,016,301)
Property and equipment, net$2,437,184 $2,083,616 

Capitalized Software Costs

The Company capitalizes certain costs related to the acquisition and development of software and amortizes these costs using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, which is two to seven years.  Computer software consists of software developed for internal-use and third-party software purchased for internal-use.  A subsequent addition, modification or upgrade to internal-use software is capitalized to the extent that it enhances the software’s functionality or extends its useful life.  These costs are included in property and equipment in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Certain software costs not meeting the criteria for capitalization are expensed as incurred.

Store Closing Costs

The Company regularly evaluates the performance of its stores and periodically closes those stores that are underperforming.  The Company records a liability for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity when the liability is incurred, usually in the period the store closes.  Store closing costs were not significant to the results of operations for any of the fiscal years presented.

Leases

Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date. Operating lease liabilities represent the present value of lease payments not yet paid. Operating lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset and are based upon the operating lease liabilities adjusted for prepayments or accrued lease payments, initial direct costs, lease incentives, and impairment, if any, of operating lease assets. To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, we estimate incremental borrowing rates corresponding to the reasonably certain lease term. As substantially all of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we estimate our collateralized incremental borrowing rate based upon a Company specific credit rating and yield curve analysis at commencement or modification date in determining the present value of lease payments.

Assets under finance leases are amortized in accordance with the Company’s normal depreciation policy for owned assets or over the lease term, if shorter, and the related charge to operations is included in depreciation expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Supplier Finance Program

The Company has an agreement with a third-party financial institution that allows certain participating suppliers the ability to finance payment obligations from the Company. The third-party financial institution has separate arrangements with the Company’s suppliers and provides them with the option to request early payment for invoices confirmed by the Company. The Company does not determine the terms or conditions of the arrangement between the third-party and its suppliers and receives no compensation from the third-party financial institution. The Company’s obligation to its suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment dates, are not impacted by the suppliers’ decisions to finance amounts under the arrangement. The
Company’s outstanding payment obligations under the supplier finance program, which are included in accounts payable on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $38.4 million and $24.2 million at December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2022-04, “Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations”. The ASU requires disclosure about an entity’s use of supplier finance programs, including the key terms of the program, amount of obligations outstanding at the end of the reporting period, and a rollforward of activity within the program during the period. The Company adopted this ASU in fiscal 2023, except for the disclosure of rollforward activity, which is effective on a prospective basis beginning in fiscal 2024.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures.” The ASU requires that an entity disclose specific categories in the effective tax rate reconciliation as well as provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. Further, the ASU requires certain disclosures of state versus federal income tax expense and taxes paid. The amendments in this ASU are required to be adopted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis although retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its financial disclosures.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures.” The amendment in the ASU is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and should be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its financial disclosures.
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Share Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
Share-based compensation expense Share-Based Compensation
Share-based compensation includes stock options, restricted stock units, performance-based restricted share units, and certain transactions under the Company’s ESPP.  Share-based compensation expense is recognized based on the grant date fair value of all stock options, restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted share units. Share based compensation expense is also recognized for the value of the 15% discount on shares purchased by employees as a part of the ESPP.  The discount under the ESPP represents the difference between the market value on the first day of the purchase period or the market value on the purchase date, whichever is lower, and the employee’s purchase price.

There were no significant modifications to the Company's share-based compensation plans since the adoption of the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”) on May 10, 2018, which replaced the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan. Following the adoption of the 2018 Plan, no further grants may be made under the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.

Under our share-based compensation plans, awards may be granted to officers, non-employee directors, and other employees. The per share exercise price of options granted shall not be less than the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant and such awards will expire no later than ten years from the date of grant. Vesting of awards commences at various anniversary dates following the dates of each grant. Performance-based awards will vest if established performance conditions are met subject to continued employment. Certain performance-based awards are also subject to a market condition such that the actual number of shares vest are further modified based on the achievement of a relative stockholder return modifier. At December 30, 2023, the Company had approximately 8.5 million shares available for future equity awards under the Company’s 2018 Plan.

Share-based compensation expense of awards was $57.0 million, $53.8 million, and $47.6 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Stock Options

The fair value is separately estimated for each option grant.  The fair value of each option is recognized as compensation expense ratably over the vesting period.  The Company has estimated the fair value of all stock option awards as of the date of the grant by applying a Black-Scholes pricing valuation model.  The application of this valuation model involves assumptions that are judgmental and highly sensitive in the determination of compensation expense.  The ranges of key assumptions used in determining the fair value of options granted during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, as well as a summary of the methodology applied to develop each assumption, are as follows:
 Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Expected price volatility
30.7% - 30.9%
29.9% - 31.3%
29.8% - 30.3%
Risk-free interest rate
3.5% - 4.5%
1.7% - 4.3%
0.3% - 1.0%
Weighted average expected lives (in years)4.24.14.3
Forfeiture rate6.9 %6.9 %7.0 %
Dividend yield1.7 %1.6 %1.5 %

Expected Price Volatility — This is a measure of the amount by which a price has fluctuated or is expected to fluctuate. The Company calculates the expected price volatility based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price, as well as implied volatility. To calculate historical changes in market value, the Company uses daily market value changes from the date of grant over a past period generally representative of the expected life of the options to determine volatility.  The Company believes the use of a blended volatility provides an appropriate indicator of future volatility. An increase in the expected volatility will increase compensation expense.

Risk-Free Interest Rate — This is the U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity rate over a term equal to the expected term of the option. An increase in the risk-free interest rate will increase compensation expense.

Weighted Average Expected Term — This is the period of time over which the options granted are expected to remain outstanding and is based on historical experience. Options granted generally have a maximum term of ten years. An increase in the expected term will increase compensation expense.

Forfeiture Rate — This is the estimated percentage of options granted that are expected to be forfeited or canceled before becoming fully vested. This estimate is based on historical experience. An increase in the forfeiture rate will decrease compensation expense.

Dividend Yield — This is the estimated dividend yield for the weighted average expected term of the option granted. An increase in the dividend yield will decrease compensation expense.

The Company issues shares for options when exercised. A summary of stock option activity is as follows:
Stock Option ActivityOptions
Weighted
Average Exercise
Price
Weighted Average Fair Value
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)
Outstanding at December 30, 20221,090,389 112.18 6.3$122,985 
Granted124,228 232.35 $60.19 
Exercised(185,904)87.67 
Canceled(13,836)166.07 
Outstanding at December 30, 20231,014,877 $130.65 5.9$88,596 
Exercisable at December 30, 2023738,256 $102.36 5.0$83,492 

The aggregate intrinsic values in the table above represent the total difference between the Company’s closing stock price at each year-end and the option exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options at each year-end. As of December 30, 2023, total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options was approximately $7.9 million with a weighted average expense recognition period of 1.8 years.
There were no material modifications to options in fiscal 2023, 2022, or 2021.

Other information relative to options activity during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Total fair value of stock options vested$7,070 $7,783 $8,478 
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised$26,092 $25,024 $90,532 

Restricted Stock Units

The Company issues shares for restricted stock units once vesting occurs and related restrictions lapse.  The fair value of the restricted stock units is the closing price of the Company’s common stock the day preceding the grant date, discounted for the expected dividend yield over the term of the award. The units generally vest over a one to three-year term. Some plan participants have elected to defer receipt of shares of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units, and as a result, those shares are not issued until a later date. A summary of restricted stock unit activity is presented below:
Restricted Stock Unit ActivityRestricted Stock UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted at December 31, 2022449,082 $155.24 
Granted225,067 223.85 
Vested(230,142)140.98 
Forfeited(34,011)205.21 
Restricted at December 30, 2023409,996 $196.87 

As of December 30, 2023, total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock units was approximately $48.1 million with a weighted average expense recognition period of 1.9 years.

There were no material modifications to restricted stock units in fiscal 2023, 2022, or 2021.

Other information relative to restricted stock unit activity during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Total grant date fair value of restricted stock units vested and issued$32,446 $26,031 $25,222 
Total intrinsic value of restricted stock units vested and issued$53,112 $50,532 $47,136 

Performance-Based Restricted Share Units

We issue performance-based restricted share units to senior executives that represent shares potentially issuable in the future, subject to the achievement of specified performance goals.  The performance metrics for the units are growth in net sales and growth in earnings per diluted share over a specified performance period. The performance metrics for the performance-based restricted share units also include a relative total shareholder return (“TSR”) modifier such that the actual number of shares that vest at the end of the respective three-year period is determined based on the Company's TSR performance relative to the constituents of the S&P 500 as well as the level of achievement of the performance goals. If the performance targets are achieved, the performance-based restricted share units will be issued based on the achievement level, inclusive of the relative TSR modifier and the grant date fair value, and will cliff vest in full on the third anniversary of the date of the grant. The fair value of the performance-based restricted share units is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model on the grant date. Key assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation for the performance shares with a TSR modifier granted during fiscal 2023 and during fiscal 2022 are presented below:
Fiscal Year
Assumption20232022
Expected volatility32.13 %30.91 %
Risk-free interest rate3.70 %1.53 %
Compounded dividend yield1.69 %1.63 %

A summary of performance-based restricted share unit activity is presented below:

Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit ActivityPerformance-Based Restricted Share UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted at December 31, 2022155,599 $155.02 
Granted (a)
53,879 237.42 
Performance Adjustment (b)
50,411 94.21 
Vested(100,822)94.21 
Forfeited(4,248)220.62 
Restricted at December 30, 2023154,819 $202.61 

(a) Assumes 100% target level achievement of the relative performance targets. The actual number of shares that will be issued, which may be higher or lower than the target, will be determined by the level of achievement of the relative performance targets, inclusive of the TSR modifier.
(b) Shares adjusted for performance-based restricted share unit awards settled during fiscal 2023 based on actual achievement of performance targets.

As of December 30, 2023, total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested performance-based restricted share units was approximately $14.5 million with a weighted average expense recognition period of 1.8 years.

There were no material modifications to performance-based restricted share units in fiscal 2023, 2022, or 2021.

Other information relative to performance-based restricted share unit activity during fiscal 2023 is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Total grant date fair value of performance-based restricted share units vested and issued$9,498 $14,104 $648 
Total intrinsic value of performance-based restricted share units vested and issued$23,155 $33,895 $1,538 
Shares Withheld to Satisfy Tax Withholding Requirements

For the majority of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted share units and certain stock options granted, the number of shares issued on the date the stock awards vest or the number of stock options being exercised is net of shares withheld by the Company to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements, which the Company pays on behalf of its employees.  The Company issued 226,988; 258,550; and 219,723 shares as a result of vested restricted stock units and performance-based restricted share units, as well as exercised stock options during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.  Although shares withheld are not issued, they are treated similar to common stock repurchases as they reduce the number of shares that would have been issued upon vesting.  The amounts are net of 106,273; 131,939; and 95,996 shares withheld to satisfy $24.4 million, $28.6 million, and $14.9 million of employees’ tax obligations during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The ESPP provides Company employees the opportunity to purchase, through payroll deductions, shares of common stock at a 15% discount.  Pursuant to the terms of the ESPP, the Company issued 45,158; 44,390; and 48,446 shares of common stock during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.  The total cost related to the ESPP, including the compensation expense calculations, was approximately $1.9 million, $1.8 million, and $1.4 million in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.  There is a maximum of 16.0 million shares of common stock that are reserved under the ESPP. At December 30, 2023, there were approximately 11.7 million remaining shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under the ESPP.
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Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Note 3 - Acquisition of Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC and Related Divestitures

On October 12, 2022, the Company completed its acquisition of Orscheln, which expands the Company's footprint in the Midwest part of the United States. Pursuant to the agreement governing the acquisition, the Company acquired 100% of the equity interest in Orscheln, inclusive of 166 Orscheln stores, the Orscheln corporate headquarters, and the Orscheln distribution center, for an all-cash purchase price of $393.4 million, exclusive of cash acquired. The acquisition was financed with cash-on-hand and Revolving Credit Facility borrowings under the 2022 Senior Credit Facility (as defined below).

In order to obtain regulatory approval for the Orscheln acquisition, the FTC required the Company to divest of 85 stores, which were sold to two buyers, Bomgaars Supply, Inc. (“Bomgaars”) (73 stores) and Buchheit Enterprises, Inc. (“Buchheit”) (12 stores) (collectively, the “Buyers”), on October 12, 2022, concurrently with the closing of the acquisition. Net proceeds of the store divestitures were $69.4 million. In addition, the Company sold the Orscheln corporate headquarters and distribution center to Bomgaars for $10.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023.

In conjunction with the store divestitures to Bomgaars and Buchheit, the Company entered into a transition services agreement with both Bomgaars and Buchheit, under which we provided certain transition services to Bomgaars and Buchheit, and such agreements remained in place until the date at which all stores have been converted to the Buyers' respective brands. Under the terms of the transition services agreements, the Company agreed to provide transition services to Bomgaars and Buchheit, both and each respectively, for information technology support and infrastructure, finance and accounting, tax, treasury, human resources, marketing, logistics, warehousing, and inventory replenishment. For the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023, the Company was reimbursed $11.8 million for such transition services, which is included in Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Such reimbursements largely offset related expenses incurred to service the transition services agreements.

Allocation of the Purchase Price

For the Orscheln acquisition, the Company has applied the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” with respect to the identifiable assets and liabilities of Orscheln, which have been measured at estimated fair value as of the date of the business combination.

The aggregate purchase price noted above was allocated to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the acquisition date, primarily using Level 2 and Level 3 inputs (see Note 1 for an explanation of Level 2 and Level 3 inputs). These fair value estimates represent management’s best estimate of future cash flows (including sales, cost of sales, income taxes, etc.), discount rates, competitive trends, market comparables, and other factors. Inputs used were generally determined from historical data supplemented by current and anticipated market conditions and growth rates.

The purchase consideration and fair value of Orscheln’s net assets acquired on October 12, 2022 are shown below (in thousands). The assets and liabilities of the 85 divested stores, along with the Orscheln corporate headquarters and the Orscheln distribution center, are shown as held for sale in the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
(in thousands)Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition DateMeasurement Period Adjustments
Amounts Recognized as of December 30, 2023
Fair value of assets acquired
Cash and cash equivalents$6,935 $— $6,935 
Accounts receivable277 — 277 
Inventories168,663 (22,871)145,792 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets7,222 (1,351)5,871 
Property and equipment13,328 1,804 15,132 
Lease right of use assets82,755 — 82,755 
Deferred income taxes18,481 8,852 27,333 
Assets held for sale173,554 — 173,554 
Other assets160 (14)146 
Less: liabilities assumed
Accounts payable80,323 344 80,667 
Accrued liabilities20,291 6,644 26,935 
Short-term lease liabilities5,986 — 5,986 
Long-term lease liabilities70,626 — 70,626 
Liabilities held for sale94,190 — 94,190 
Goodwill197,742 16,258 214,000 
Total fair value of considerations transferred$397,700 $(4,310)$393,390 
     Note: Amounts may not sum to totals due to rounding.
The $214.0 million goodwill shown above represents the expected synergies from combining the operations of Orscheln with Tractor Supply stores and the expanded footprint that Orscheln brings in the U.S. Midwest. Approximately $130.3 million of this goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes.

Transaction costs related to the Orscheln acquisition were expensed as incurred and are included in Selling, general, and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The results of operations of Orscheln have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements since the date of acquisition.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 30, 2023, December 31, 2022 and December 25, 2021 are as follows (in thousands):
Consolidated
Balance as of December 25, 2021
Gross goodwill$93,192 
Accumulated impairment losses(60,773)
Net goodwill$32,419 
Balance as of December 31, 2022
Gross goodwill$93,192 
Accumulated impairment losses(60,773)
Acquisition197,742 
Net goodwill$230,161 
Balance as of December 30, 2023
Gross goodwill$290,934 
Accumulated impairment losses(60,773)
Purchase price accounting adjustment16,258 
Net goodwill$246,419 

Goodwill is allocated to each identified reporting unit, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. Goodwill is not amortized but is evaluated for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. The Company's annual impairment evaluation is conducted on the first day of the fiscal fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company completed its annual impairment assessment of goodwill for all reporting units. As part of this analysis, the Company assessed the current environment to determine if there were any indicators of impairment and concluded, that while there have been events and circumstances in the macro-environment that have impacted the Company's business, there were not any entity-specific indicators of impairment of goodwill that would require the Company to perform a quantitative impairment assessment. Therefore, there were no impairment charges related to goodwill being recognized in fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021.

Other Intangible Assets

The Company had approximately $23.1 million of intangible assets other than goodwill at December 30, 2023, December 31, 2022 and December 25, 2021. The intangible asset balance represents the carrying value of the Petsense trade name, which is not subject to amortization as it has an indefinite useful life on the basis that it is expected to contribute cash flows beyond the foreseeable horizon. The trade name asset is evaluated for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. The Company's annual impairment evaluation is conducted on the first day of the fiscal fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, the Company completed its annual impairment assessment of intangible assets for all reporting units. As part of this analysis, the Company assessed the current environment to determine if there were any indicators of impairment and concluded there were no indicators of impairment of intangible assets that would require the Company to perform a quantitative impairment assessment. Therefore, there were no impairment charges related to intangible assets recognized in fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021.
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Debt
Dec. 25, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding debt as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
5.25% Senior Notes$750.0 $— 
1.75% Senior Notes650.0 650.0 
3.70% Senior Notes150.0 150.0 
Senior Credit Facility:
Revolving Credit Facility200.0 378.0 
Total outstanding borrowings1,750.0 1,178.0 
Less: unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs(21.0)(13.9)
Total debt1,729.0 1,164.1 
Less: current portion of long-term debt— — 
Long-term debt$1,729.0 $1,164.1 
Outstanding letters of credit$58.3 $52.6 

5.25% Senior Notes due 2033

On May 5, 2023, the Company completed the sale of $750 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.25% Senior Notes. The entire principal amount of the 5.25% Senior Notes is due in full on May 15, 2033. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each May 15 and November 15. The terms of the 5.25% Senior Notes are governed by an indenture dated as of October 30, 2020 between the Company and Regions Bank, as trustee, as amended and supplemented by a second supplemental indenture dated as of May 5, 2023 (the “Second Supplemental Indenture”) between the Company and Regions Bank, as trustee.

The 5.25% Senior Notes are senior unsecured debt obligations of the Company and rank equally with the Company’s other senior unsecured liabilities and senior to any future subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The 5.25% Senior Notes are subject to customary covenants restricting the Company’s ability, subject to certain exceptions, to incur debt secured by liens, to enter into sale and leaseback transactions or to merge or consolidate with another entity or sell substantially all of its assets to another person.

At any time prior to February 15, 2033 (three months prior to the maturity date of the 5.25% Senior Notes), the Company has the right, at its option, to redeem the 5.25% Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, by paying the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the 5.25% Senior Notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest through the par call date, plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of redemption. In addition, on or after February 15, 2033, the Company has the right, at its option, to redeem the 5.25% Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 5.25% Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of redemption.

If a Change of Control Triggering Event (as defined in the Second Supplemental Indenture) occurs, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem the 5.25% Senior Notes, holders of the 5.25% Senior Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or any part of such holder’s 5.25% Senior Notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on such 5.25% Senior Notes to, but not including, the purchase date. Upon the occurrence of an event of default with respect to the 5.25% Senior Notes, which includes payment defaults, defaults in the performance of certain covenants, cross defaults, and bankruptcy and insolvency related defaults, the Company’s obligations under the 5.25% Senior Notes may be accelerated, in which case the entire principal amount of the 5.25% Senior Notes would be due and payable immediately.

1.75% Senior Notes due 2030

On October 30, 2020, the Company issued and sold, in a public offering, $650 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due November 1, 2030 bearing interest at 1.75% per annum (the “1.75% Senior Notes”). The entire principal amount of the 1.75% Senior Notes is due in full on November 1, 2030. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each
November 1 and May 1. The terms of the 1.750% Notes are governed by an indenture dated as of October 30, 2020 (the “Base Indenture”) between the Company and Regions Bank, as trustee, as amended and supplemented by a first supplemental indenture dated as of October 30, 2020 (the “Supplemental Indenture”) between the Company and Regions Bank, as trustee.

The 1.75% Senior Notes are senior unsecured debt obligations of the Company and will rank equally with the Company’s other senior unsecured liabilities and senior to any future subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The 1.75% Senior Notes are subject to customary covenants restricting the Company’s ability, subject to certain exceptions, to incur debt secured by liens, to enter into sale and leaseback transactions or to merge or consolidate with another entity or sell substantially all of its assets to another person.

At any time prior to August 1, 2030, the Company will have the right, at its option, to redeem the 1.75% Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, by paying the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the 1.75% Senior Notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest through the par call date, plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of redemption. In addition, on or after August 1, 2030, the Company will have the right, at its option, to redeem the 1.75% Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 1.75% Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of redemption.

If a Change of Control Triggering Event (as defined in the Supplemental Indenture) occurs, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem the 1.75% Senior Notes, holders of the 1.75% Senior Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or any part of such holder’s 1.75% Senior Notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on such 1.75% Senior Notes to, but not including, the purchase date. Upon the occurrence of an event of default with respect to the 1.75% Senior Notes, which includes payment defaults, defaults in the performance of certain covenants, cross defaults, and bankruptcy and insolvency related defaults, the Company’s obligations under the 1.75% Senior Notes may be accelerated, in which case the entire principal amount of the 1.75% Senior Notes would be due and payable immediately.

Senior Note Facility (including 3.70% Senior Notes due 2029)

On August 14, 2017, the Company entered into a note purchase and private shelf agreement, by and among the Company, PGIM, Inc. (“Prudential”), and other holders of the notes (the “Note Purchase Agreement” and collectively as amended through November 2, 2022, the “Note Purchase Facility”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell, in a private placement, $150 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due August 14, 2029 bearing interest at 3.70% per annum (the “3.70% Senior Notes”). The entire principal amount of the 3.70% Senior Notes is due in full on August 14, 2029. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each annual and semi-annual anniversary of the issuance date. The obligations under the Note Purchase Facility are unsecured.

The Company may from time to time issue and sell additional senior unsecured notes (the “Shelf Notes”) pursuant to the Note Purchase Facility, in an aggregate principal amount of up to $300 million minus the aggregate principal amount of all notes outstanding and issued under the Note Purchase Facility.

Pursuant to the Note Purchase Facility, the 3.70% Senior Notes and any Shelf Notes (collectively, the “Senior Note Facility”) are redeemable by the Company, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Note Facility being redeemed, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon and a make whole amount calculated by discounting all remaining scheduled payments on the Senior Note Facility by the yield on the U.S. Treasury security with a maturity equal to the remaining average life of the Senior Note Facility plus 0.50%.

2022 Senior Credit Facility

On September 30, 2022 the Company entered into a new credit agreement, providing for a credit facility (the “2022 Senior Credit Facility”), consisting of a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) in the maximum principal amount of $1.20 billion (with a sublimit of $50.0 million for swingline loans and a sublimit of $150.0 million for letters of credit). In addition, the Company has an option to increase the Revolving Credit Facility or establish term loans in an amount not to exceed $500.0 million in the aggregate, subject to, among other things, the receipt of commitments for the increased amount. The 2022 Senior Credit Facility is unsecured and has a five-year term with two options to request that the lenders extend the maturity date of the obligations owed to each lender for one year (and the right to replace any lenders electing not to extend).

Borrowings for the Revolving Credit Facility will bear interest at either the bank’s base rate (8.500% at December 30, 2023) plus an additional margin ranging from 0.000% to 0.250% (0.000% at December 30, 2023) or adjusted Security Overnight
Financing Rate (“SOFR”) (5.355% at December 30, 2023) plus an additional margin ranging from 0.750% to 1.250% (1.000% at December 30, 2023) adjusted based on the Company's public credit ratings. SOFR is a broad measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight collateralized by treasury securities. The Company is also required to pay, quarterly in arrears, a commitment fee related to unused capacity ranging from 0.080% to 0.150% (0.100% at December 30, 2023) per annum, adjusted based on the Company's public credit ratings.

The 2022 Senior Credit Facility replaced the Company’s previous senior credit facility (the “Senior Credit Facility”). Proceeds from borrowings under the 2022 Senior Credit Facility were used to pay off the Senior Credit Facility.

In connection with the debt refinancing, the Company amended its interest rate swap agreement to convert the reference rate from one-month LIBOR to one-month term SOFR and elected the optional expedients offered under the Accounting Standards Codification 848, Reference Rate Reform, which allows the cash flow hedge to continue being recognized under hedge accounting without dedesignation.

Covenants and Default Provisions of the Debt Agreements

The 2022 Senior Credit Facility and the Note Purchase Facility (collectively, the “Debt Agreements”) require quarterly compliance with respect to two material covenants: a fixed charge coverage ratio and a leverage ratio.  Both ratios are calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis at the end of each fiscal quarter. The fixed charge coverage ratio compares earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation and rent expense (“consolidated EBITDAR”) to the sum of interest paid and rental expense (excluding any straight-line rent adjustments).  The fixed charge coverage ratio shall be greater than or equal to 2.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. The leverage ratio compares total funded debt to consolidated EBITDAR.  The leverage ratio shall be less than or equal to 4.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. The Debt Agreements also contain certain other restrictions regarding additional subsidiary indebtedness, business operations, subsidiary guarantees, mergers, consolidations and sales of assets, transactions with subsidiaries or affiliates, and liens.  As of December 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.

The Debt Agreements contain customary events of default, including payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to other material indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, material judgments, certain ERISA events and invalidity of loan documents. Upon certain changes of control, payment under the Debt Agreements could become due and payable. In addition, under the Note Purchase Facility, upon an event of default or change of control, the make whole payment described above may become due and payable.

The Note Purchase Facility also requires that, in the event the Company amends its Senior Credit Facility, or any subsequent credit facility of $100 million or greater, such that it contains covenant or default provisions that are not provided in the Note Purchase Facility or that are similar to those contained in the Note Purchase Facility but which contain percentages, amounts, formulas or grace periods that are more restrictive than those set forth in the Note Purchase Facility or are otherwise more beneficial to the lenders thereunder, the Note Purchase Facility shall be automatically amended to include such additional or amended covenants and/or default provisions.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Lessee, Operating Leases Leases
The Company leases the majority of its retail store locations, certain distribution sites, its Merchandise Innovation Center, and certain equipment under various non-cancellable operating leases. The leases have varying terms and expire at various dates through 2045.  Store leases typically have initial terms of between 10 years and 20 years, with two to four optional renewal periods of five years each.  The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. The Company has included lease renewal options in the lease term for calculations of its right-of-use assets and liabilities when it is reasonably certain that the Company plans to renew these leases. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

The Company accounts for lease components (e.g., fixed payments including rent, real estate taxes, and insurance costs) together with non-lease components (e.g., fixed payment common-area maintenance) as a single component for all classes of underlying assets. Certain lease agreements require variable payments based upon actual costs of common-area maintenance, real estate taxes, and insurance. Further, certain lease agreements require variable payments based upon store sales above agreed-upon sales levels for the year and others require payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Variable lease costs are expensed as incurred. As substantially all of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we estimate our collateralized incremental borrowing rate based upon a Company specific credit rating and yield curve analysis at commencement or modification date in determining the present value of lease payments.
The Company has elected not to recognize leases with an original term of one year or less on the balance sheet. Short-term lease cost during the periods presented was immaterial.

In addition to the operating lease right-of-use assets presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, assets, net of accumulated amortization, under finance leases of $29.2 million and $32.1 million are recorded within the Property and equipment, net line on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The following table summarizes the Company’s classification of lease cost (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ended
Statement of Income LocationDecember 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of lease assetsDepreciation and amortization$3,379 $3,351 
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense, net1,632 1,787 
Operating lease costSelling, general and administrative expenses465,850 434,313 
Variable lease costSelling, general and administrative expenses99,044 89,026 
Net lease cost$569,905 $528,477 

The following table summarizes the future maturities of the Company’s lease liabilities (in thousands):

Operating Leases (a)
Finance LeasesTotal
2024$491,956 $4,823 $496,779 
2025476,632 4,750 481,382 
2026446,2654,720450,985
2027414,9554,802419,757
2028377,5534,812382,365
After 20281,803,38518,5101,821,895
Total lease payments4,010,74642,4174,053,163
Less: Interest(738,428)(7,718)(746,146)
Present value of lease liabilities$3,272,318 $34,699 $3,307,017 

(a) Operating lease payments exclude $320.5 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed, but not yet commenced.

The following table summarizes the Company’s lease term and discount rate:
December 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):
Finance leases9.610.1
Operating leases10.110.1
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases4.7 %4.6 %
Operating leases4.1 %3.8 %
The following table summarizes the other information related to the Company’s lease liabilities (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ended
December 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Financing cash flows used for finance leases$4,808 $4,057 
Operating cash flows used for finance leases1,632 1,787 
Operating cash flows for operating leases466,748 430,396 

Sale-leaseback Transactions

During fiscal 2023, the Company completed its strategically planned sale-leaseback of 15 Tractor Supply store locations, resulting in proceeds of $82.0 million and a gain of $41.7 million, which is included in Selling, general, and administrative expenses. The Company intends to lease those properties for 15 years, with renewal options thereafter. The transactions met the accounting criteria for sale-leaseback treatment, and the resulting leases were accounted for as operating leases.
Lessee, Finance Leases Leases
The Company leases the majority of its retail store locations, certain distribution sites, its Merchandise Innovation Center, and certain equipment under various non-cancellable operating leases. The leases have varying terms and expire at various dates through 2045.  Store leases typically have initial terms of between 10 years and 20 years, with two to four optional renewal periods of five years each.  The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. The Company has included lease renewal options in the lease term for calculations of its right-of-use assets and liabilities when it is reasonably certain that the Company plans to renew these leases. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

The Company accounts for lease components (e.g., fixed payments including rent, real estate taxes, and insurance costs) together with non-lease components (e.g., fixed payment common-area maintenance) as a single component for all classes of underlying assets. Certain lease agreements require variable payments based upon actual costs of common-area maintenance, real estate taxes, and insurance. Further, certain lease agreements require variable payments based upon store sales above agreed-upon sales levels for the year and others require payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Variable lease costs are expensed as incurred. As substantially all of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we estimate our collateralized incremental borrowing rate based upon a Company specific credit rating and yield curve analysis at commencement or modification date in determining the present value of lease payments.
The Company has elected not to recognize leases with an original term of one year or less on the balance sheet. Short-term lease cost during the periods presented was immaterial.

In addition to the operating lease right-of-use assets presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, assets, net of accumulated amortization, under finance leases of $29.2 million and $32.1 million are recorded within the Property and equipment, net line on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The following table summarizes the Company’s classification of lease cost (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ended
Statement of Income LocationDecember 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of lease assetsDepreciation and amortization$3,379 $3,351 
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense, net1,632 1,787 
Operating lease costSelling, general and administrative expenses465,850 434,313 
Variable lease costSelling, general and administrative expenses99,044 89,026 
Net lease cost$569,905 $528,477 

The following table summarizes the future maturities of the Company’s lease liabilities (in thousands):

Operating Leases (a)
Finance LeasesTotal
2024$491,956 $4,823 $496,779 
2025476,632 4,750 481,382 
2026446,2654,720450,985
2027414,9554,802419,757
2028377,5534,812382,365
After 20281,803,38518,5101,821,895
Total lease payments4,010,74642,4174,053,163
Less: Interest(738,428)(7,718)(746,146)
Present value of lease liabilities$3,272,318 $34,699 $3,307,017 

(a) Operating lease payments exclude $320.5 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed, but not yet commenced.

The following table summarizes the Company’s lease term and discount rate:
December 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):
Finance leases9.610.1
Operating leases10.110.1
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases4.7 %4.6 %
Operating leases4.1 %3.8 %
The following table summarizes the other information related to the Company’s lease liabilities (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ended
December 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Financing cash flows used for finance leases$4,808 $4,057 
Operating cash flows used for finance leases1,632 1,787 
Operating cash flows for operating leases466,748 430,396 

Sale-leaseback Transactions

During fiscal 2023, the Company completed its strategically planned sale-leaseback of 15 Tractor Supply store locations, resulting in proceeds of $82.0 million and a gain of $41.7 million, which is included in Selling, general, and administrative expenses. The Company intends to lease those properties for 15 years, with renewal options thereafter. The transactions met the accounting criteria for sale-leaseback treatment, and the resulting leases were accounted for as operating leases.
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Capital Stock and Dividends
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Capital Stock and Dividends Capital Stock and Dividends
Capital Stock

The authorized capital stock of the Company consists of common stock and preferred stock. The Company is authorized to issue 400 million shares of common stock. The Company is also authorized to issue 40 thousand shares of preferred stock, with such designations, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Company’s Board of Directors.

Dividends

During fiscal 2023 and 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors declared the following cash dividends:
Date DeclaredDividend Amount
Per Share of Common Stock
Record DateDate Paid
November 8, 2023$1.03November 27, 2023December 12, 2023
August 9, 2023$1.03August 28, 2023September 12, 2023
May 10, 2023$1.03May 30, 2023June 13, 2023
February 8, 2023$1.03February 27, 2023March 14, 2023
November 2, 2022$0.92November 21, 2022December 6, 2022
August 4, 2022$0.92August 22, 2022September 7, 2022
May 10, 2022$0.92May 25, 2022June 8, 2022
January 26, 2022$0.92February 21, 2022March 8, 2022

It is the present intention of the Company’s Board of Directors to continue to pay a quarterly cash dividend; however, the declaration and payment amount of future dividends will be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors in its sole discretion and will depend upon the earnings, financial condition, and capital needs of the Company, along with any other factors which the Company’s Board of Directors deem relevant.
On February 5, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share of the Company’s outstanding common stock.  The dividend will be paid on March 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 26, 2024.
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Treasury Stock
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Treasury Stock Transactions, Excluding Value of Shares Reissued [Abstract]  
Treasury Stock Treasury Stock
The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized common stock repurchases under a share repurchase program which was announced in February 2007. As of December 30, 2023, the authorization amount of the program, which has been increased from time to time, was authorized for up to $6.50 billion, exclusive of any fees, commissions or other expenses related to such repurchases. The share repurchase program does not have an expiration date. The repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the program will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. Repurchased shares are accounted for at cost and will be held in treasury for future issuance. The program may be limited, temporarily paused, or terminated at any time without prior notice. As of December 30, 2023, the Company had remaining authorization under the share repurchase program of $1.05 billion, exclusive of any fees, commissions or other expenses.

The following table provides the number of shares repurchased, average price paid per share, and total costs of share repurchases in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively (in thousands, except per share amounts):  
Fiscal Year
202320222021
Total number of shares repurchased2,732 3,378 4,364 
Average price paid per share$218.54 $207.23 $183.07 
Total costs of share repurchases (a)
$602,947 $700,063 $798,893 
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Net Income Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income Per Share Net Income Per Share
Net income per share is calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Fiscal Year
 2023
 
Net
Income
Shares
Per Share
Amount
Basic net income per share:$1,107,226 109,096 $10.15 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards— 650 (0.06)
Diluted net income per share:$1,107,226 109,746 $10.09 
Fiscal Year
 2022
 
Net
Income
Shares
Per Share
Amount
Basic net income per share:$1,088,712 111,336 $9.78 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards— 813 (0.07)
Diluted net income per share:$1,088,712 112,149 $9.71 
Fiscal Year
 2021
 
Net
Income
Shares
Per Share
Amount
Basic net income per share:$997,114 114,794 $8.69 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards— 1,030 (0.08)
Diluted net income per share:$997,114 115,824 $8.61 
Anti-dilutive share-based awards excluded from the above calculations totaled approximately 0.2 million fiscal 2023, approximately 0.1 million in fiscal 2022 and less than 0.1 million fiscal 2021.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):
Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Current tax expense:   
Federal$270,024 $225,565 $221,152 
State45,093 41,748 34,238 
Total current315,117 267,313 255,390 
Deferred tax expense/(benefit):
Federal12,000 50,833 24,303 
State(1,941)(2,548)3,281 
Total deferred10,059 48,285 27,584 
Total provision$325,176 $315,598 $282,974 


Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
 December 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Tax assets:  
Inventory valuation$35,076 $30,599 
Accrued employee benefits costs17,461 24,544 
Operating lease liabilities812,357 763,729 
Deferred compensation15,308 13,459 
Workers' compensation insurance15,632 14,667 
Income tax credits14,075 13,131 
Amortization16,551 23,496 
Depreciation23,477 19,322 
Other51,816 41,384 
 1,001,753 944,331 
Tax liabilities: 
Finance lease assets
Operating lease right-of-use assets(773,433)(723,688)
Depreciation(229,751)(231,191)
Other(26,664)(20,227)
 (1,029,848)(975,106)
Net deferred tax liability$(28,095)$(30,775)
The Company has evaluated the need for a valuation allowance for all or a portion of the deferred tax assets.  The Company believes that all of the deferred tax assets will more likely than not be realized through future earnings.  The Company had state tax credit carryforwards of $15.7 million and $14.0 million as of December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, with varying dates of expiration through 2038.  The Company provided no valuation allowance as of December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 for state tax credit carryforwards, as the Company believes it is more likely than not that all of these credits will be utilized before their expiration dates.
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the amounts computed at the federal statutory rate is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Tax provision at statutory rate$300,804 $294,905 $268,819 
Tax effect of:
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefits41,757 41,235 36,116 
Tax credits, net of federal tax benefits(10,709)(15,616)(13,157)
Share-based compensation programs(10,442)(9,025)(13,368)
Other3,766 4,099 4,564 
Total income tax expense$325,176 $315,598 $282,974 

The Company and its affiliates file income tax returns in the U.S. and various state and local jurisdictions.  With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2019.  Various states have completed an examination of our income tax returns for 2017 through 2021 with minimal adjustments.

The total amount of unrecognized tax positions that, if recognized, would decrease the effective tax rate, is $7.6 million at December 30, 2023. In addition, the Company recognizes current interest and penalties accrued related to these uncertain tax positions as interest expense, and the amount is not material to the Consolidated Statements of Income.  The Company has considered the reasonably possible expected net change in uncertain tax positions during the next 12 months and does not expect any material changes to our liability for uncertain tax positions through December 28, 2024.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits (exclusive of interest and penalties) is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Balance at beginning of year$5,362 $3,749 $3,236 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year2,211 1,359 927 
Additions for tax positions of prior years2,038 760 51 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years(346)(506)(465)
Balance at end of year$9,265 $5,362 $3,749 
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Retirement Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Retirement Benefit Plans Retirement Benefit Plans
The Company has a defined contribution benefit plan, the Tractor Supply Company 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (the “401(k) Plan”), which provides retirement benefits for eligible employees.  The Company matches (in cash) 100% of the employee’s elective contributions up to 3% of eligible compensation plus 50% of the employee’s elective contributions from 3% to 6% of eligible compensation.  In no event shall the total Company match made on behalf of the employee exceed 4.5% of the employee’s eligible compensation.  All current contributions are immediately vested.  Company contributions to the 401(k) Plan were approximately $18.8 million, $17.2 million, and $15.3 million during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

The Company offers, through a deferred compensation program, the opportunity for certain qualifying employees to elect to defer a portion of their annual base salary and/or their annual incentive bonus.  Under the deferred compensation program, a percentage of the participants’ salary deferral is matched by the Company, limited to a maximum annual matching contribution of $4,500.  The Company’s contributions, including accrued interest, were $0.6 million, $0.6 million, and $0.3 million during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Contractual Commitments

At December 30, 2023, the Company had contractual commitments of approximately $44.8 million, of which $13.0 million is related to the construction of new distribution centers, and the remaining is related to purchase obligations such as inventory purchases and marketing-related contracts. The Company does not have material contractual commitments related to construction projects extending greater than twelve months. In addition, the Company had $320.5 million legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed, but not yet commenced.

Letters of Credit

At December 30, 2023, there were $58.3 million outstanding letters of credit.

Litigation

In March 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“U.S. Customs”) sent the Company a notice that proposed to classify certain of our imports from China as subject to anti-dumping and countervailing (“AD/CV”) duties. We responded to U.S. Customs outlining the reasons for our position that these imports are not subject to AD/CV duties. The case was dismissed during the fourth quarter of 2023 with no material impact to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company is involved in various litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes that, based upon information currently available, any estimated loss related to such matters has been adequately provided for in accrued liabilities to the extent probable and reasonably estimable. Accordingly, the Company currently expects these matters will be resolved without material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  However, litigation and other legal matters involve an element of uncertainty. Future developments in such matters, including adverse decisions or settlements or resulting required changes to the Company’s business operations, could affect our consolidated operating results when resolved in future periods or could result in liability or other amounts material to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Segment Reporting
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting Segment Reporting
The Company has one reportable segment which is the retail sale of products that support the rural lifestyle. The following table indicates the percentage of net sales represented by each major product category during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021:
 Percent of Net Sales
Fiscal Year
Product Category:202320222021
Livestock, Equine & Agriculture(a)
27 %28 %27 %
Companion Animal(b)
25 23 21 
Seasonal & Recreation(c)
22 22 23 
Truck, Tool, & Hardware(d)
16 16 18 
Clothing, Gift, & Décor(e)
10 11 11 
Total100 %100 %100 %
Note: Net sales by major product categories for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
(a) Includes livestock and equine feed & equipment, poultry, fencing, and sprayers & chemicals.
(b) Includes food, treats and equipment for dogs, cats, and other small animals as well as dog wellness.
(c) Includes tractor & rider, lawn & garden, bird feeding, power equipment, and other recreational products.
(d) Includes truck accessories, trailers, generators, lubricants, batteries, and hardware and tools.
(e) Includes clothing, footwear, toys, snacks, and decorative merchandise.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net income, basic $ 1,107,226 $ 1,088,712 $ 997,114
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
shares
Dec. 30, 2023
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Colin Yankee [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement   On November 10, 2023, Colin Yankee, the Company’s EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer, entered into a trading plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act (a “10b5-1 Plan”). Mr. Yankee’s 10b5-1 Plan provides for the potential sale of up to 9,316 shares of the Company’s common stock, including the sale of up to 4,753 shares of the Company’s common stock that Mr. Yankee may acquire upon exercise of options. The plan commences on February 28, 2024 and terminates on the earlier of the date all the shares under the plan are sold and October 30, 2024.
Name Colin Yankee  
Title EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date November 10, 2023  
Arrangement Duration 245 days  
Aggregate Available 9,316 9,316
Collin Yankee Trading Arrangement, Potential Shares Acquired Upon Exercise of Options [Member] | Colin Yankee [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 4,753 4,753
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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year

The Company’s fiscal year includes 52 or 53 weeks and ends on the last Saturday of the calendar year.  The fiscal years ended December 30, 2023 and December 25, 2021 each consisted of 52 weeks, while the year ended December 31, 2022 consisted of 53 weeks.
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries.  All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Management Estimates
Management Estimates

The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP inherently requires estimates and assumptions by management of the Company that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates and assumptions by management primarily impact the following key financial statement areas:
Inventory Impairment Risk
Inventory Valuation

Inventory Impairment Risk
The Company identifies potentially excess and slow-moving inventory by evaluating turn rates, historical and expected future sales trends, age of merchandise, overall inventory levels, current cost of inventory, and other benchmarks.  The Company has established an inventory valuation reserve to recognize the estimated impairment in value (i.e., an inability to realize the full carrying value) based on the Company’s aggregate assessment of these valuation indicators under prevailing market conditions and current merchandising strategies. The Company does not believe its merchandise inventories are subject to significant risk of obsolescence in the near term.  However, changes in market conditions or consumer purchasing patterns could result in the need for additional reserves.
Shrinkage
Shrinkage
The Company typically performs physical inventories at least once a year for each store that has been open more than 12 months, and the Company has established a reserve for estimating inventory shrinkage between physical inventory counts.  The reserve is established by assessing the chain-wide average shrinkage experience rate, applied to the related periods’ sales volumes.  Such assessments are updated on a regular basis for the most recent individual store experiences.  The estimated store inventory shrink rate is based on historical experience.  The Company believes historical rates are a reasonably accurate reflection of future trends.
Vendor Funding
Vendor Funding
The Company receives funding from substantially all of its significant merchandise vendors, in support of its business initiatives, through a variety of programs and arrangements, including guaranteed vendor support funds (“vendor support”) and volume-based rebate funds (“volume rebates”).  The amounts received are subject to terms of vendor agreements, most of which are “evergreen,” reflecting the on-going relationship with our significant merchandise vendors. Certain of the Company’s agreements, primarily volume rebates, are renegotiated annually, based on expected annual purchases of the vendor’s product.  Vendor funding is initially deferred as a reduction of the purchase price of inventory, and then recognized as a reduction of cost of merchandise sold as the related inventory is sold.  
During interim periods, the amount of vendor support and volume rebates is estimated based upon initial commitments and anticipated purchase levels with applicable vendors.  The estimated purchase volume (and related vendor funding) is based on the Company’s current knowledge of inventory levels, sales trends and expected customer demand, as well as planned new store openings and relocations.  Although the Company believes it reasonably estimates purchase volumes and related volume rebates at interim periods, the amounts accrued and the related inventory valuation effects are adjusted at fiscal year end based on actual purchase volumes coinciding with calendar year vendor agreements. Such adjustments are not significant.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets, including lease right-of-use assets, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

When evaluating long-lived assets for potential impairment, the Company first compares the carrying value of the asset or asset group to its estimated undiscounted future cash flows. The evaluation for long-lived assets is performed at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, which is generally the individual store level.  The significant assumptions used to determine estimated undiscounted cash flows include cash inflows and outflows directly resulting from the use of those assets in operations, including margin on net sales, payroll and related items, occupancy costs, insurance allocations and other costs to operate a store.  If the estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the related asset, the Company calculates an impairment loss.  The impairment loss calculation compares the carrying value of the related asset or asset group to its estimated fair value, which may be based on an estimated future cash flow model, market valuation, or other valuation technique, as appropriate. The Company recognizes an impairment loss if the amount of the asset’s carrying value exceeds the asset’s estimated fair value. If the Company recognizes an impairment loss, the adjusted carrying amount of the asset becomes its new cost basis. For a depreciable long-lived asset, the new cost basis will be depreciated (amortized) over the remaining estimated useful life of that asset.
No significant impairment charges were recognized in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 related to long-lived assets.
Impairement of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Impairment of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are evaluated for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Our annual impairment evaluation is conducted on the first day of our fiscal fourth quarter.
In accordance with the accounting standards, an entity has the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill or an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If after such assessment an entity concludes that the asset is not impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to determine the fair value of the asset using a quantitative impairment test, and if impaired, the associated assets must be written down to fair value.

The quantitative impairment test for goodwill compares the fair value of a reporting unit with the carrying value of its net assets, including goodwill.  If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit, an impairment charge would be recorded to the Company’s operations for the amount in which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. We determine fair values for each reporting unit using the market approach, when available and appropriate, the income approach, or a combination of both. The income approach involves forecasting projected financial information (such as revenue growth rates, profit margins, tax rates, and capital expenditures) and selecting a discount rate that reflects the risk inherent in estimated future cash flows. Under the market approach, the fair value is based on observed market data. If multiple valuation methodologies are used, the results are weighted appropriately.

The quantitative impairment test for other indefinite-lived intangible assets involves comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the sum of the discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the implied fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value, an impairment charge would be recorded to the Company’s operations.
No impairment charges were recognized in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 related to indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue at the time the customer takes possession of merchandise.  If the Company receives payment before completion of its customer obligations (as per the Company’s special order and layaway programs), the revenue is deferred until the customer takes possession of the merchandise and the sale is complete.
Sales Taxes
The Company is required to collect certain taxes and fees from customers on behalf of government agencies and remit such collections to the applicable governmental agency on a periodic basis.  These taxes and fees are collected from customers at the time of purchase but are not included in net sales.  The Company records a liability upon collection from the customer and relieves the liability when payments are remitted to the applicable governmental agency.
Revenue Recognition Sales Returns
The Company estimates a liability for sales returns based on a rolling average of historical return trends, and the Company believes that its estimate for sales returns is an accurate reflection of future returns associated with past sales.  However, as with any estimate, refund activity may vary from estimated amounts.  The Company had a liability for sales returns of $17.5 million and $24.0 million as of December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Revenue Recognition Gift Cards
The Company recognizes revenue when a gift card or merchandise return card is redeemed by the customer and recognizes income when the likelihood of the gift card or merchandise return card being redeemed by the customer is remote (referred to as “breakage”).  The gift cards and merchandise return card breakage rate is based upon historical redemption patterns and income is recognized for unredeemed gift cards and merchandise return cards in proportion to those historical redemption patterns.  The Company recognized breakage income of $4.6 million, $4.6 million, and $4.2 million in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

The Company offers a points-based Neighbor’s Club loyalty program to its customers. The points earned by customers can be redeemed for free services or discounts on future purchases. The Company defers the estimated standalone selling price of points related to the loyalty program as a reduction to revenue and establish a corresponding liability in deferred revenue on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The estimated selling price of each point is based on the standard value per point (1 point is generally equivalent to $0.01), net of points not expected to be redeemed, based on historical redemption. When points are relieved (redeemed, expired, cancelled, etc.), revenue is recognized with a corresponding reduction to the program liability. The Company had a liability for the loyalty program of $24.1 million and $19.2 million as of December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Cost of Merchandise Sold
Cost of Merchandise Sold

Cost of merchandise sold includes the total cost of products sold; freight and duty expenses associated with moving merchandise inventories from vendors to distribution facilities, from distribution facilities to retail stores, from one distribution facility to another, and directly to our customers; tariffs on imported products; vendor support; damaged, junked or defective product; cash discounts from payments to merchandise vendors; and adjustments for shrinkage (physical inventory losses), lower of cost or net realizable value, slow moving product, and excess inventory quantities.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses include payroll and benefit costs for retail, distribution facility, and corporate team members; share-based compensation expenses; occupancy costs of retail, distribution, and corporate facilities; advertising; tender costs, including bank charges and costs associated with credit and debit card interchange fees; outside service fees; and other administrative costs, such as computer maintenance, supplies, travel, and lodging.
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs

Advertising costs consist of expenses incurred in connection with digital and social media offerings, television, newspaper circulars, and customer-targeted direct e-mail and direct mail, as well as limited events through radio and other media channels.  Costs are expensed when incurred with the exception of television advertising and circular and direct mail promotions, which are expensed upon first showing.  Advertising expenses were approximately $87.1 million, $94.6 million, and $95.4 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.  Prepaid advertising costs were approximately $1.3 million and $2.1 million as of December 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Warehousing and Distribution Costs
Warehousing and Distribution Facility Costs

Costs incurred at the Company’s distribution facilities for receiving, warehousing, and preparing product for delivery are expensed as incurred and are included in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.  Because the Company does not include these costs in cost of sales, the Company’s gross margin may not be comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin.  Distribution facility costs including depreciation were approximately $450.6 million, $424.1 million, and $367.4 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Pre-opening Costs
Pre-Opening Costs

Non-capital expenditures incurred in connection with opening new stores, primarily payroll and rent, are expensed as incurred.  Pre-opening costs were approximately $13.2 million, $10.2 million, and $10.4 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Share-based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation

The Company has share-based compensation plans covering certain members of management and non-employee directors, which include non-qualified stock options, restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted share units. Performance-based restricted share units are subject to performance conditions that include both Company and market performance. In addition, the Company offers an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) to eligible team members.

The Company estimates the fair value of its stock option awards at the date of grant utilizing a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of short-term traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. However, key assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model are adjusted to incorporate the unique characteristics of the Company’s stock option awards. Option pricing models and generally accepted valuation techniques require management to make subjective assumptions including expected stock price volatility, expected dividend yield, risk-free interest rate, expected term and forfeiture rates. The Company relies on historical volatility trends to estimate future volatility assumptions.  The risk-free interest rates used were actual U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity rates for bonds matching the expected term of the option on the date of grant. The expected term of the option on the date of grant was estimated based on the Company’s historical experience for similar options.

The forfeiture rate at the time of valuation was estimated based on historical experience for similar options and reduces expense ratably over the vesting period. The Company adjusts this estimate periodically, based on the extent to which actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from the previous estimate.

The fair value of the Company’s restricted stock units is the closing stock price of the Company’s common stock the day preceding the grant date, discounted for the expected dividend yield over the term of the award. The fair value of the Company's performance-based restricted share units is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model on the grant date. Key assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation include expected volatility, dividend yield and risk-free interest rate.

The Company believes its estimates are reasonable in the context of historical experience.  Future results will depend on, among other matters, levels of share-based compensation granted in the future, actual forfeiture rates, and the timing of option exercises.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation includes expenses related to all retail, distribution facility, and corporate assets.  Amortization includes expenses related to definite-lived intangible assets.
Income Tax
Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that are anticipated to be in effect when temporary differences reverse or are settled.  The effect of a tax rate change is recognized in the period in which the law is enacted in the provision for income taxes.  The Company records a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Tax Contingencies
Tax Contingencies

The Company’s income tax returns are periodically audited by U.S. federal and state tax authorities. These audits include questions regarding tax filing positions, including the timing and amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. At any time, multiple tax years are subject to audit by the various tax authorities. In evaluating the exposures associated with the Company’s various tax filing positions, the Company records a liability for uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  A number of years may elapse before a particular matter, for which the Company has established a reserve, is audited and fully resolved or clarified.  The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained.  Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized.  Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.  The Company adjusts its tax contingencies reserve and income tax provision in the period in which actual results of a settlement with tax authorities differs from the established reserve, the statute of limitations expires for the relevant tax authority to examine the tax position or when more information becomes available.
Sales Tax Audit Reserve
Sales Tax Audit Reserve

A portion of the Company’s sales are to tax-exempt customers, predominantly agricultural-based.  The Company obtains exemption information as a necessary part of each tax-exempt transaction.  Many of the states in which the Company conducts business will perform audits to verify the Company’s compliance with applicable sales tax laws.  The business activities of the Company’s customers and the intended use of the unique products sold by the Company create a challenging and complex tax compliance environment.  These circumstances also create some risk that the Company could be challenged as to the accuracy of the Company’s sales tax compliance.

The Company reviews past audit experience and assessments with applicable states to continually determine if it has potential exposure for non-compliance.  Any estimated liability is based on an initial assessment of compliance risk and historical experience with each state.  The Company continually reassesses the exposure based on historical audit results, changes in policies, preliminary and final assessments made by state sales tax auditors, and additional documentation that may be provided to reduce the assessment.  The reserve for these tax audits can fluctuate depending on numerous factors, including the complexity of agricultural-based exemptions, the ambiguity in state tax regulations, the number of ongoing audits, and the length of time required to settle with the state taxing authorities.
Net Income Per Share
Net Income Per Share
The Company presents both basic and diluted net income per share on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average diluted shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive shares are computed using the treasury stock method for share-based awards. Performance-based restricted share units are included in diluted shares only if the related performance conditions have been considered satisfied as of the end of the reporting period.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents

Temporary cash investments, with a maturity of three months or less when purchased, are considered to be cash equivalents.  The majority of payments due from banks for customer credit cards are classified as cash and cash equivalents, as they generally settle within 24 - 48 hours.

Sales generated through the Company’s private label credit cards are not reflected as accounts receivable.  Under an agreement with Citi Cards, a division of Citigroup, consumer and business credit is extended directly to customers by Citigroup.  All credit program and related services are performed and controlled directly by Citigroup.  Payments due from Citigroup are classified as cash and cash equivalents as they generally settle within 24 - 48 hours.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company uses a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.  These tiers include:

Level 1 - defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2 - defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
Level 3 - defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term credit card receivables, trade payables, debt instruments, and interest rate swaps.  Due to their short-term nature, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, short-term credit card receivables, and trade payables approximate current fair value at each balance sheet date.

As described in further detail in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company had $1.75 billion and $1.18 billion in borrowings under its debt facilities at December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The fair value of the Company’s $150 million 3.70% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “3.70% Senior Notes”) and the borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) were determined based on market interest rates (Level 2
inputs). The carrying value of borrowings in the 3.70% Senior Notes and the Revolving Credit Facility approximate fair value for each period reported.

The fair value of the Company’s $650 million 1.750% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “1.75% Senior Notes”) and $750 million 5.250% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “5.25% Senior Notes”) are determined based on quoted prices in active markets, which are considered Level 1 inputs. The carrying value and the fair value of the 1.75% Senior Notes and the 5.25% Senior Notes, net of discounts, were as follows (in thousands):

December 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
1.75% Senior Notes$640,596 $533,013 $639,220 $500,065 
5.25% Senior Notes$740,880 $769,005 $— $— 

The Company's interest rate swap is carried at fair value, which is determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows using forward rate curves, which is considered a Level 2 input. In accordance with hedge accounting, the gains and losses on interest rate swaps that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of Other Comprehensive Income, net of related income taxes, and reclassified into earnings in the same income statement line and period in which the hedged transactions affect earnings. The fair value of the interest rate swap, excluding accrued interest, was as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements at
December 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Interest rate swap assets (Level 2), excluding accrued interest$9,099 $15,146 
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments in accordance with applicable accounting standards for such instruments and hedging activities, which require that all derivatives are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting.
Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge a certain portion of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply the hedge accounting standards.
Inventories
Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, as determined by the average cost method, or net realizable value.  Inventory cost consists of the direct cost of merchandise including freight, duties, and tariffs.  Inventories are net of shrinkage, obsolescence, other valuations, and vendor allowances.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are initially recorded at cost.  Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Improvements to leased premises are amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining term of the lease or the useful life of the improvement, whichever is less. The following table summarizes the Company's property and equipment balances and includes the estimated useful lives which are generally applied (in thousands, except estimated useful lives):
 Estimated Useful LivesDecember 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Land$93,319 $100,129 
Buildings and improvements
1 – 35 years
2,090,794 1,753,601 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
5 – 10 years
1,349,162 1,086,013 
Computer software and hardware
2 – 7 years
859,724 766,031 
Construction in progress335,713 394,143 
Property and equipment, gross4,728,712 4,099,917 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(2,291,528)(2,016,301)
Property and equipment, net$2,437,184 $2,083,616 
Capitalized Software Costs
Capitalized Software Costs

The Company capitalizes certain costs related to the acquisition and development of software and amortizes these costs using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, which is two to seven years.  Computer software consists of software developed for internal-use and third-party software purchased for internal-use.  A subsequent addition, modification or upgrade to internal-use software is capitalized to the extent that it enhances the software’s functionality or extends its useful life.  These costs are included in property and equipment in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Certain software costs not meeting the criteria for capitalization are expensed as incurred.
Store Closing Costs
Store Closing Costs

The Company regularly evaluates the performance of its stores and periodically closes those stores that are underperforming.  The Company records a liability for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity when the liability is incurred, usually in the period the store closes.  Store closing costs were not significant to the results of operations for any of the fiscal years presented.
Leases
Leases

Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date. Operating lease liabilities represent the present value of lease payments not yet paid. Operating lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset and are based upon the operating lease liabilities adjusted for prepayments or accrued lease payments, initial direct costs, lease incentives, and impairment, if any, of operating lease assets. To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, we estimate incremental borrowing rates corresponding to the reasonably certain lease term. As substantially all of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we estimate our collateralized incremental borrowing rate based upon a Company specific credit rating and yield curve analysis at commencement or modification date in determining the present value of lease payments.

Assets under finance leases are amortized in accordance with the Company’s normal depreciation policy for owned assets or over the lease term, if shorter, and the related charge to operations is included in depreciation expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Supplier Finance Program

The Company has an agreement with a third-party financial institution that allows certain participating suppliers the ability to finance payment obligations from the Company. The third-party financial institution has separate arrangements with the Company’s suppliers and provides them with the option to request early payment for invoices confirmed by the Company. The Company does not determine the terms or conditions of the arrangement between the third-party and its suppliers and receives no compensation from the third-party financial institution. The Company’s obligation to its suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment dates, are not impacted by the suppliers’ decisions to finance amounts under the arrangement. The
Company’s outstanding payment obligations under the supplier finance program, which are included in accounts payable on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $38.4 million and $24.2 million at December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
New accounting pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2022-04, “Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations”. The ASU requires disclosure about an entity’s use of supplier finance programs, including the key terms of the program, amount of obligations outstanding at the end of the reporting period, and a rollforward of activity within the program during the period. The Company adopted this ASU in fiscal 2023, except for the disclosure of rollforward activity, which is effective on a prospective basis beginning in fiscal 2024.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures.” The ASU requires that an entity disclose specific categories in the effective tax rate reconciliation as well as provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. Further, the ASU requires certain disclosures of state versus federal income tax expense and taxes paid. The amendments in this ASU are required to be adopted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis although retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its financial disclosures.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures.” The amendment in the ASU is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and should be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its financial disclosures.
Self Insurance Reserve
Self-Insurance Reserves

The Company self-insures a significant portion of its workers’ compensation and general liability (including product liability) insurance plans.  The Company has stop-loss insurance policies to protect it from individual losses over specified dollar values. Our deductible or self-insured retention, as applicable, for each claim involving workers’ compensation insurance and general liability insurance is limited to $500,000 and our Texas Work Injury Policy is limited to $500,000. Further, we maintain a commercially reasonable umbrella/excess policy that covers liabilities in excess of the primary insurance policy limits.
The full extent of certain workers’ compensation and general liability claims may not become fully determined for several years. Therefore, the Company estimates potential obligations based upon historical claims experience, loss development factors, severity factors, and other actuarial assumptions. Although the Company believes the reserves established for these obligations are reasonably estimated, any significant change in the number of claims or costs associated with claims made under these plans could have a material effect on the Company’s financial results.  At December 30, 2023, the Company had insurance reserves for workers' compensation of $78.8 million, compared to $74.0 million at December 31, 2022. Insurance reserves for general liability plans was $59.1 million at December 30, 2023 compared to $51.5 million at December 31, 2022. In addition, insurance receivables recorded in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for claims greater than our insurance stop-loss limits were $25.2 million and $18.4 million as of December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are initially recorded at cost.  Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Improvements to leased premises are amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining term of the lease or the useful life of the improvement, whichever is less. The following table summarizes the Company's property and equipment balances and includes the estimated useful lives which are generally applied (in thousands, except estimated useful lives):
 Estimated Useful LivesDecember 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Land$93,319 $100,129 
Buildings and improvements
1 – 35 years
2,090,794 1,753,601 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
5 – 10 years
1,349,162 1,086,013 
Computer software and hardware
2 – 7 years
859,724 766,031 
Construction in progress335,713 394,143 
Property and equipment, gross4,728,712 4,099,917 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(2,291,528)(2,016,301)
Property and equipment, net$2,437,184 $2,083,616 
v3.24.0.1
Share Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
Key assumptions in fair value determination The ranges of key assumptions used in determining the fair value of options granted during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, as well as a summary of the methodology applied to develop each assumption, are as follows:
 Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Expected price volatility
30.7% - 30.9%
29.9% - 31.3%
29.8% - 30.3%
Risk-free interest rate
3.5% - 4.5%
1.7% - 4.3%
0.3% - 1.0%
Weighted average expected lives (in years)4.24.14.3
Forfeiture rate6.9 %6.9 %7.0 %
Dividend yield1.7 %1.6 %1.5 %
Key assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation for the performance shares with a TSR modifier granted during fiscal 2023 and during fiscal 2022 are presented below:
Fiscal Year
Assumption20232022
Expected volatility32.13 %30.91 %
Risk-free interest rate3.70 %1.53 %
Compounded dividend yield1.69 %1.63 %
Summary of stock option activity A summary of stock option activity is as follows:
Stock Option ActivityOptions
Weighted
Average Exercise
Price
Weighted Average Fair Value
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)
Outstanding at December 30, 20221,090,389 112.18 6.3$122,985 
Granted124,228 232.35 $60.19 
Exercised(185,904)87.67 
Canceled(13,836)166.07 
Outstanding at December 30, 20231,014,877 $130.65 5.9$88,596 
Exercisable at December 30, 2023738,256 $102.36 5.0$83,492 
Other information relative to option activity
Other information relative to options activity during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Total fair value of stock options vested$7,070 $7,783 $8,478 
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised$26,092 $25,024 $90,532 
Restricted stock units activity A summary of restricted stock unit activity is presented below:
Restricted Stock Unit ActivityRestricted Stock UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted at December 31, 2022449,082 $155.24 
Granted225,067 223.85 
Vested(230,142)140.98 
Forfeited(34,011)205.21 
Restricted at December 30, 2023409,996 $196.87 
Performance-based Share Unit Activity
A summary of performance-based restricted share unit activity is presented below:

Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit ActivityPerformance-Based Restricted Share UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted at December 31, 2022155,599 $155.02 
Granted (a)
53,879 237.42 
Performance Adjustment (b)
50,411 94.21 
Vested(100,822)94.21 
Forfeited(4,248)220.62 
Restricted at December 30, 2023154,819 $202.61 

(a) Assumes 100% target level achievement of the relative performance targets. The actual number of shares that will be issued, which may be higher or lower than the target, will be determined by the level of achievement of the relative performance targets, inclusive of the TSR modifier.
(b) Shares adjusted for performance-based restricted share unit awards settled during fiscal 2023 based on actual achievement of performance targets.
Other information relative to restricted unit activity
Other information relative to restricted stock unit activity during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Total grant date fair value of restricted stock units vested and issued$32,446 $26,031 $25,222 
Total intrinsic value of restricted stock units vested and issued$53,112 $50,532 $47,136 
Other information relative to performance-based restricted share unit activity during fiscal 2023 is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Total grant date fair value of performance-based restricted share units vested and issued$9,498 $14,104 $648 
Total intrinsic value of performance-based restricted share units vested and issued$23,155 $33,895 $1,538 
v3.24.0.1
Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition
(in thousands)Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition DateMeasurement Period Adjustments
Amounts Recognized as of December 30, 2023
Fair value of assets acquired
Cash and cash equivalents$6,935 $— $6,935 
Accounts receivable277 — 277 
Inventories168,663 (22,871)145,792 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets7,222 (1,351)5,871 
Property and equipment13,328 1,804 15,132 
Lease right of use assets82,755 — 82,755 
Deferred income taxes18,481 8,852 27,333 
Assets held for sale173,554 — 173,554 
Other assets160 (14)146 
Less: liabilities assumed
Accounts payable80,323 344 80,667 
Accrued liabilities20,291 6,644 26,935 
Short-term lease liabilities5,986 — 5,986 
Long-term lease liabilities70,626 — 70,626 
Liabilities held for sale94,190 — 94,190 
Goodwill197,742 16,258 214,000 
Total fair value of considerations transferred$397,700 $(4,310)$393,390 
     Note: Amounts may not sum to totals due to rounding.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 30, 2023, December 31, 2022 and December 25, 2021 are as follows (in thousands):
Consolidated
Balance as of December 25, 2021
Gross goodwill$93,192 
Accumulated impairment losses(60,773)
Net goodwill$32,419 
Balance as of December 31, 2022
Gross goodwill$93,192 
Accumulated impairment losses(60,773)
Acquisition197,742 
Net goodwill$230,161 
Balance as of December 30, 2023
Gross goodwill$290,934 
Accumulated impairment losses(60,773)
Purchase price accounting adjustment16,258 
Net goodwill$246,419 
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Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt
The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding debt as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
5.25% Senior Notes$750.0 $— 
1.75% Senior Notes650.0 650.0 
3.70% Senior Notes150.0 150.0 
Senior Credit Facility:
Revolving Credit Facility200.0 378.0 
Total outstanding borrowings1,750.0 1,178.0 
Less: unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs(21.0)(13.9)
Total debt1,729.0 1,164.1 
Less: current portion of long-term debt— — 
Long-term debt$1,729.0 $1,164.1 
Outstanding letters of credit$58.3 $52.6 
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Leases, Supplemental Lease Liability (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease, Cost
The following table summarizes the Company’s classification of lease cost (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ended
Statement of Income LocationDecember 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of lease assetsDepreciation and amortization$3,379 $3,351 
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense, net1,632 1,787 
Operating lease costSelling, general and administrative expenses465,850 434,313 
Variable lease costSelling, general and administrative expenses99,044 89,026 
Net lease cost$569,905 $528,477 
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
The following table summarizes the future maturities of the Company’s lease liabilities (in thousands):

Operating Leases (a)
Finance LeasesTotal
2024$491,956 $4,823 $496,779 
2025476,632 4,750 481,382 
2026446,2654,720450,985
2027414,9554,802419,757
2028377,5534,812382,365
After 20281,803,38518,5101,821,895
Total lease payments4,010,74642,4174,053,163
Less: Interest(738,428)(7,718)(746,146)
Present value of lease liabilities$3,272,318 $34,699 $3,307,017 

(a) Operating lease payments exclude $320.5 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed, but not yet commenced.
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
The following table summarizes the other information related to the Company’s lease liabilities (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ended
December 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Financing cash flows used for finance leases$4,808 $4,057 
Operating cash flows used for finance leases1,632 1,787 
Operating cash flows for operating leases466,748 430,396 
Lessee, Operating Lease, Terms and Discount Rate
The following table summarizes the Company’s lease term and discount rate:
December 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):
Finance leases9.610.1
Operating leases10.110.1
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases4.7 %4.6 %
Operating leases4.1 %3.8 %
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Capital Stock and Dividends (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Dividends Payable
During fiscal 2023 and 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors declared the following cash dividends:
Date DeclaredDividend Amount
Per Share of Common Stock
Record DateDate Paid
November 8, 2023$1.03November 27, 2023December 12, 2023
August 9, 2023$1.03August 28, 2023September 12, 2023
May 10, 2023$1.03May 30, 2023June 13, 2023
February 8, 2023$1.03February 27, 2023March 14, 2023
November 2, 2022$0.92November 21, 2022December 6, 2022
August 4, 2022$0.92August 22, 2022September 7, 2022
May 10, 2022$0.92May 25, 2022June 8, 2022
January 26, 2022$0.92February 21, 2022March 8, 2022
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Net Income Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net income per share calculation
Net income per share is calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Fiscal Year
 2023
 
Net
Income
Shares
Per Share
Amount
Basic net income per share:$1,107,226 109,096 $10.15 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards— 650 (0.06)
Diluted net income per share:$1,107,226 109,746 $10.09 
Fiscal Year
 2022
 
Net
Income
Shares
Per Share
Amount
Basic net income per share:$1,088,712 111,336 $9.78 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards— 813 (0.07)
Diluted net income per share:$1,088,712 112,149 $9.71 
Fiscal Year
 2021
 
Net
Income
Shares
Per Share
Amount
Basic net income per share:$997,114 114,794 $8.69 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards— 1,030 (0.08)
Diluted net income per share:$997,114 115,824 $8.61 
Anti-dilutive share-based awards excluded from the above calculations totaled approximately 0.2 million fiscal 2023, approximately 0.1 million in fiscal 2022 and less than 0.1 million fiscal 2021.
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Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Provision for income taxes
The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):
Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Current tax expense:   
Federal$270,024 $225,565 $221,152 
State45,093 41,748 34,238 
Total current315,117 267,313 255,390 
Deferred tax expense/(benefit):
Federal12,000 50,833 24,303 
State(1,941)(2,548)3,281 
Total deferred10,059 48,285 27,584 
Total provision$325,176 $315,598 $282,974 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities Significant components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
 December 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Tax assets:  
Inventory valuation$35,076 $30,599 
Accrued employee benefits costs17,461 24,544 
Operating lease liabilities812,357 763,729 
Deferred compensation15,308 13,459 
Workers' compensation insurance15,632 14,667 
Income tax credits14,075 13,131 
Amortization16,551 23,496 
Depreciation23,477 19,322 
Other51,816 41,384 
 1,001,753 944,331 
Tax liabilities: 
Finance lease assets
Operating lease right-of-use assets(773,433)(723,688)
Depreciation(229,751)(231,191)
Other(26,664)(20,227)
 (1,029,848)(975,106)
Net deferred tax liability$(28,095)$(30,775)
Reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the amounts computed at the federal statutory rate
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the amounts computed at the federal statutory rate is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Tax provision at statutory rate$300,804 $294,905 $268,819 
Tax effect of:
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefits41,757 41,235 36,116 
Tax credits, net of federal tax benefits(10,709)(15,616)(13,157)
Share-based compensation programs(10,442)(9,025)(13,368)
Other3,766 4,099 4,564 
Total income tax expense$325,176 $315,598 $282,974 
Reconciliation of gross unrecognized tax benefits
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits (exclusive of interest and penalties) is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year
 202320222021
Balance at beginning of year$5,362 $3,749 $3,236 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year2,211 1,359 927 
Additions for tax positions of prior years2,038 760 51 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years(346)(506)(465)
Balance at end of year$9,265 $5,362 $3,749 
v3.24.0.1
Segment Reporting (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Average percentage of sales by product categories (in hundredths) The following table indicates the percentage of net sales represented by each major product category during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021:
 Percent of Net Sales
Fiscal Year
Product Category:202320222021
Livestock, Equine & Agriculture(a)
27 %28 %27 %
Companion Animal(b)
25 23 21 
Seasonal & Recreation(c)
22 22 23 
Truck, Tool, & Hardware(d)
16 16 18 
Clothing, Gift, & Décor(e)
10 11 11 
Total100 %100 %100 %
Note: Net sales by major product categories for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
(a) Includes livestock and equine feed & equipment, poultry, fencing, and sprayers & chemicals.
(b) Includes food, treats and equipment for dogs, cats, and other small animals as well as dog wellness.
(c) Includes tractor & rider, lawn & garden, bird feeding, power equipment, and other recreational products.
(d) Includes truck accessories, trailers, generators, lubricants, batteries, and hardware and tools.
(e) Includes clothing, footwear, toys, snacks, and decorative merchandise.
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Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 12, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 30, 2023
USD ($)
store
state
h
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 25, 2021
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
May 05, 2023
USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility            
Number of states in which rural lifestyle retail stores are operated by the company | state   49        
Workers compensation and general liability deductible   $ 500,000        
Allowance for Sales Returns   17,500,000 $ 24,000,000      
Revenue Recognition Gift Card   4,600,000 4,600,000 $ 4,200,000    
Customer Loyalty Program Liability, Current   24,100,000 19,200,000      
Advertising expenses   87,100,000 94,600,000 95,400,000    
Prepaid advertising costs   1,300,000 2,100,000      
Distribution Expense   450,600,000 424,100,000 367,400,000    
Pre-Opening Costs   $ 13,200,000 10,200,000 10,400,000    
Minimum processing timespayments due from banks customer credit card transactions | h   24        
Maximum processing time for payments due from banks for customer credit card transactions | h   48        
Unsecured Debt   $ 1,750,000,000 1,178,000,000      
Senior Notes   150,000,000        
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment   0 0 0    
Impairment charges   0 0 $ 0    
Supplier finance program, obligation   $ 38,400,000 $ 24,200,000      
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]   Accounts payable Accounts payable      
Software - Minimum            
Line of Credit Facility            
Property, plant and equipment, useful life   2 years        
Software Maximum            
Line of Credit Facility            
Property, plant and equipment, useful life   7 years        
3.70% Senior Notes | Senior Notes [Member]            
Line of Credit Facility            
Senior Notes   $ 150,000,000        
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Plus Stated Percentage   3.70%        
1.75% Senior Notes | Senior Notes [Member]            
Line of Credit Facility            
Senior Notes   $ 650,000,000        
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Plus Stated Percentage   1.75%        
5.25% Senior Notes            
Line of Credit Facility            
Senior Notes   $ 750,000,000.0 $ 0      
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Notes [Member]            
Line of Credit Facility            
Senior Notes   $ 750,000,000       $ 750,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Plus Stated Percentage   5.25%       5.25%
Workers' Compensation            
Line of Credit Facility            
Self-insurance reserves   $ 78,800,000 74,000,000      
General Liability            
Line of Credit Facility            
Self-insurance reserves   59,100,000 51,500,000      
Self-Insurance Claims            
Line of Credit Facility            
Other Assets   25,200,000 $ 18,400,000      
TEXAS            
Line of Credit Facility            
Workers compensation and general liability deductible   $ 500,000        
Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC            
Line of Credit Facility            
Consideration Transferred $ 393,400,000          
Orscheln Stores [Domain]            
Line of Credit Facility            
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration $ 69,400,000          
Orscheln Distribution Center and Headquarters            
Line of Credit Facility            
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration         $ 10,000,000  
TSCO stores [Domain]            
Line of Credit Facility            
Number of rural lifestyle retail stores operated by the company | store   2,216        
Petsense stores [Domain]            
Line of Credit Facility            
Number of rural lifestyle retail stores operated by the company | store   198        
Parent Company [Member]            
Line of Credit Facility            
Number of rural lifestyle retail stores operated by the company | store   2,414        
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Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
1.75% Senior Notes    
Line of Credit Facility    
Senior Notes $ 640,596 $ 639,220
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value 533,013 500,065
5.25% Senior Notes    
Line of Credit Facility    
Senior Notes 740,880 0
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value $ 769,005 $ 0
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Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value of the Interest Rate Swap (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value $ 9,099 $ 15,146
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Significant Accounting Policies Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Land $ 93,319 $ 100,129
Buildings and Improvements, Gross 2,090,794 1,753,601
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross 1,349,162 1,086,013
Computer software and hardware, gross 859,724 766,031
Construction in Progress, Gross 335,713 394,143
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 4,728,712 4,099,917
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment (2,291,528) (2,016,301)
Property and equipment, net $ 2,437,184 $ 2,083,616
Building improvements | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 1 year  
Building improvements | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 35 years  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 5 years  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 10 years  
Computer Software and Hardware | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 2 years  
Computer Software and Hardware | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 7 years  
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Share Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Employee stock purchase program discount percentage 15.00%    
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Contractual Term 10 years    
Number of shares available for future equity awards (in shares) 8,500,000    
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense $ 57,000 $ 53,800 $ 47,600
Vesting Term, Minimum 1 year    
Vesting Term, Maximum 3 years    
Shared-based Payment Arrangement, Amounts Withheld for Tax Withholding $ 24,400 28,600 14,900
Share-based compensation 57,015 $ 53,832 $ 47,649
Employee Stock Option      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Total unrecognized compensation $ 7,900    
Remaining weighted average expense recognition period (in years) 1 year 9 months 18 days    
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Total unrecognized compensation $ 48,100    
Remaining weighted average expense recognition period (in years) 1 year 10 months 24 days    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period 226,988 258,550 219,723
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation 106,273 131,939 95,996
Performance-Based Restricted Share Units      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Total unrecognized compensation $ 14,500    
Remaining weighted average expense recognition period (in years) 1 year 9 months 18 days    
Employee Stock Purchase Plan      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Discount rate of employee stock purchase plan (in hundredths) 15.00%    
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan, shares 45,158 44,390 48,446
Share-based compensation $ 1,900 $ 1,800 $ 1,400
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance 11,700,000    
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Maximum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance 16,000,000    
v3.24.0.1
Share Based Compensation - Assumptions (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Employee Stock Option      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Expected price volatility, minimum (in hundredths) 30.70% 29.90% 29.80%
Expected price volatility, maximum (in hundredths) 30.90% 31.30% 30.30%
Risk-free interest rate, minimum (in hundredths) 3.50% 1.70% 0.30%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum (in hundredths) 4.50% 4.30% 1.00%
Weighted average expected lives (in years) 4 years 2 months 12 days 4 years 1 month 6 days 4 years 3 months 18 days
Forfeiture rate, minimum (in hundredths) 6.90% 6.90% 7.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate 1.70% 1.60% 1.50%
Performance-Based Restricted Share Units      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate 1.69% 1.63%  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate 32.13% 30.91%  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate 3.70% 1.53%  
v3.24.0.1
Share Based Compensation - Share Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Stock options, additional disclosures    
Weighted average fair value, Granted (in dollars per share) $ 60.19  
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Outstanding, end of period (in years) 5 years 10 months 24 days 6 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Exercisable, end of period (in years) 5 years  
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding, beginning of period $ 122,985  
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding, end of period 88,596 $ 122,985
Aggregate intrinsic value, Exercisable at end of period $ 83,492  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One    
Restricted stock units    
Granted (in shares) 50,411  
Restricted stock units, additional disclosures    
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted (in dollars per share) $ 94.21  
Employee Stock Option    
Stock option activity    
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares) 1,090,389  
Granted (in shares) 124,228  
Exercised (in shares) (185,904)  
Canceled (in shares) (13,836)  
Outstanding, end of period (in shares) 1,014,877 1,090,389
Exercisable, end of period (in shares) 738,256  
Stock options, additional disclosures    
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 112.18  
Weighted average exercise price, Granted (in dollars per share) 232.35  
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised (in dollars per share) 87.67  
Weighted average exercise price, Cancelled (in dollars per share) 166.07  
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share) 130.65 $ 112.18
Weighted average exercise price, Exercisable, end of period (in dollars per share) $ 102.36  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]    
Restricted stock units    
Restricted, beginning of period (in shares) 449,082  
Granted (in shares) 225,067  
Exercised (in shares) (230,142)  
Forfeited (in shares) (34,011)  
Restricted, end of period (in shares) 409,996 449,082
Restricted stock units, additional disclosures    
Weighted average grant date fair value, Restricted, beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 155.24  
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted (in dollars per share) 223.85  
Weighted average grant date fair value, Exercised (in dollars per share) 140.98  
Weighted average grant date fair value, Forfeited (in dollars per share) 205.21  
Weighted average grant date fair value, Restricted, end of period (in dollars per share) $ 196.87 $ 155.24
Performance-Based Restricted Share Units    
Restricted stock units    
Restricted, beginning of period (in shares) 155,599  
Granted (in shares) 53,879  
Exercised (in shares) (100,822)  
Forfeited (in shares) (4,248)  
Restricted, end of period (in shares) 154,819 155,599
Restricted stock units, additional disclosures    
Weighted average grant date fair value, Restricted, beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 155.02  
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted (in dollars per share) 237.42  
Weighted average grant date fair value, Exercised (in dollars per share) 94.21  
Weighted average grant date fair value, Forfeited (in dollars per share) 220.62  
Weighted average grant date fair value, Restricted, end of period (in dollars per share) $ 202.61 $ 155.02
v3.24.0.1
Share Based Compensation - Other Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Employee Stock Option      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value $ 7,070 $ 7,783 $ 8,478
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised 26,092 25,024 90,532
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Total grant date fair value of restricted units vested and exercised 32,446 26,031 25,222
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested 53,112 50,532 47,136
Performance-Based Restricted Share Units      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Total grant date fair value of restricted units vested and exercised 9,498 14,104 648
Total intrinsic value of restricted units vested and exercised $ 23,155 $ 33,895 $ 1,538
v3.24.0.1
Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 12, 2022
Dec. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs   $ 11,800      
Goodwill   246,419   $ 230,161 $ 32,419
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount   130,300      
Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Consideration Transferred $ 393,400        
Goodwill   $ 214,000      
Orscheln Stores [Domain]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration $ 69,400        
Orscheln Distribution Center and Headquarters          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration     $ 10,000    
v3.24.0.1
Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Oct. 12, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,935      
Accounts receivable 277      
Inventories 145,792      
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,871      
Property and equipment 15,132      
Lease right of use assets 82,755      
Deferred income taxes 27,333      
Assets held for sale 173,554      
Other assets 146      
Accounts payable 80,667      
Accrued liabilities 26,935      
Short-term lease liabilities 5,986      
Long-term lease liabilities 70,626      
Liabilities held for sale 94,190      
Goodwill 246,419 $ 230,161   $ 32,419
Total fair value of considerations transferred 393,390      
Previously Reported        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents     $ 6,935  
Accounts receivable     277  
Inventories     168,663  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     7,222  
Property and equipment     13,328  
Lease right of use assets     82,755  
Deferred income taxes     18,481  
Assets held for sale     173,554  
Other assets     160  
Accounts payable     80,323  
Accrued liabilities     20,291  
Short-term lease liabilities     5,986  
Long-term lease liabilities     70,626  
Liabilities held for sale     94,190  
Total fair value of considerations transferred     397,700  
Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents 0      
Accounts receivable 0      
Inventories (22,871)      
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,351)      
Property and equipment 1,804      
Lease right of use assets 0      
Deferred income taxes 8,852      
Assets held for sale 0      
Other assets (14)      
Accounts payable 344      
Accrued liabilities 6,644      
Short-term lease liabilities 0      
Long-term lease liabilities 0      
Liabilities held for sale 0      
Total fair value of considerations transferred 4,310      
Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Goodwill 214,000      
Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC | Previously Reported        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Goodwill     $ 197,742  
Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC | Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Goodwill $ 16,258      
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Gross goodwill $ 290,934 $ 93,192 $ 93,192
Accumulated impairment losses (60,773) (60,773) (60,773)
Acquisition 16,258 197,742  
Net goodwill $ 246,419 $ 230,161 $ 32,419
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Goodwill, Impairment Loss $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) 23.1 23.1 23.1
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill) $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
v3.24.0.1
Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Line of Credit Facility    
Senior Notes $ 150,000  
Unsecured Debt 1,750,000 $ 1,178,000
Debt Issuance Costs, Net (21,000) (13,900)
Unsecured debt, net of debt issuance costs 1,729,000 1,164,100
Unsecured Debt, Current 0 0
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities 1,728,964 1,164,056
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount 58,300 52,600
2022 Senior Credit Facility [Member]    
Line of Credit Facility    
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount 200,000 378,000
5.25% Senior Notes    
Line of Credit Facility    
Senior Notes 750,000 0
1.75% Senior Notes    
Line of Credit Facility    
Senior Notes 650,000 650,000
Notes Payable to Banks    
Line of Credit Facility    
Senior Notes $ 150,000 $ 150,000
v3.24.0.1
Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Oct. 30, 2020
Aug. 14, 2017
Dec. 30, 2023
May 05, 2023
Line of Credit Facility          
Senior Notes       $ 150.0  
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed   101.00%      
Senior Notes - Maturity Date Aug. 14, 2029        
Senior Notes - Interest Rate       3.70%  
Shelf Notes - Amount       $ 300.0  
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemable 100.00%        
Shelf Notes - Additional Interest Rate 0.50        
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance       all  
Amount of incremental credit facility which will result in modification of debt covenants       100 million  
2022 Senior Credit Facility [Member]          
Line of Credit Facility          
Senior Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity       $ 1,200.0  
Swingline Loan, Maximum Borrowing Capacity       50.0  
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity       150.0  
Term Loan, Maximum Borrowing Capacity       $ 500.0  
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate       0.00%  
Commitment fee for unused capacity       0.10%  
2022 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum          
Line of Credit Facility          
Commitment fee for unused capacity       0.08%  
2022 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum          
Line of Credit Facility          
Commitment fee for unused capacity       0.15%  
2022 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate          
Line of Credit Facility          
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End       8.50%  
2022 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate | Minimum          
Line of Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate       0.00%  
2022 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate | Maximum          
Line of Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate       0.25%  
2022 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate          
Line of Credit Facility          
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End       5.355%  
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate       1.00%  
2022 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate | Minimum          
Line of Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate       0.75%  
2022 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate | Maximum          
Line of Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate       1.25%  
Number of Financial Covenants          
Line of Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description       two  
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Minimum Requirement          
Line of Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description       2.00  
Leverage Ratio Maximum Requirement          
Line of Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description       4.00  
5.25% Senior Notes          
Line of Credit Facility          
Senior Notes $ 0.0     $ 750.0  
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Notes [Member]          
Line of Credit Facility          
Senior Notes       $ 750.0 $ 750.0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Plus Stated Percentage       5.25% 5.25%
1.75% Senior Notes          
Line of Credit Facility          
Senior Notes $ 650.0     $ 650.0  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Plus Stated Percentage       1.75%  
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date   Oct. 30, 2020      
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date       Nov. 01, 2030  
Senior Notes [Member]          
Line of Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date     Aug. 14, 2017    
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
USD ($)
store
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Lease Term and Discount [Line Items]    
Lease Term Expiration Through Date 2045  
Store leases optional renewal periods, minimum 2 years  
Store leases optional renewal periods, maximum 4 years  
Store leases optional renewal periods 5 years  
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization $ 29,200 $ 32,100
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Property and equipment, net Property and equipment, net
Sale-Leaseback Transaction, Number Of Properties | store 15  
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Proceeds From Sale $ (82,000)  
Sale and Leaseback Transaction, Gain (Loss), Net $ 41,700  
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Lease Term 15 years  
Minimum    
Lease Term and Discount [Line Items]    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract 10 years  
Maximum    
Lease Term and Discount [Line Items]    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract 20 years  
v3.24.0.1
Leases, Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]    
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization $ 3,379 $ 3,351
Finance Lease, Interest Expense 1,632 1,787
Operating Lease, Cost 465,850 434,313
Variable Lease, Cost 99,044 89,026
Lease, Cost $ 569,905 $ 528,477
v3.24.0.1
Leases, Term and Discount (Details)
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]    
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term 9 years 7 months 6 days 10 years 1 month 6 days
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term 10 years 1 month 6 days 10 years 1 month 6 days
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent 4.70% 4.60%
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent 4.10% 3.80%
v3.24.0.1
Leases, Maturities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Combined Lease Maturities [Axis]    
Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months [Line Items] $ 496,779  
Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years [Line Items] 481,382  
Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years [Line Items] 450,985  
Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years [Line Items] 419,757  
Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years [Line Items] 382,365  
Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter [Line Items] 1,821,895  
Future Minimum Payments Due [Line Items] 4,053,163  
Future Minimum Payments, Interest [Line Items] (746,146)  
Lease Liability [Line Items] $ 3,307,017  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Description 320.5 million  
Finance Lease Maturities [Axis]    
Finance Lease, Liability, Current $ 3,311 $ 3,179
Finance Lease, Interest Expense Future Maturities [Line Items] (7,718)  
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due 42,417  
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five 18,510  
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five 4,812  
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four 4,802  
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three 4,720  
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two 4,750  
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months 4,823  
Finance Lease, Liability, Present Value 34,699  
Lease Maturities [Axis]    
2024 491,956  
2025 476,632  
2026 446,265  
2027 414,955  
2028 377,553  
After 2028 1,803,385  
Total lease payments 4,010,746  
Less: Interest (738,428)  
Present value of lease liabilities $ 3,272,318  
v3.24.0.1
Leases (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Lease Term [Line Items]    
Store leases optional renewal periods, maximum 4 years  
Store leases optional renewal periods, minimum 2 years  
Store leases optional renewal periods 5 years  
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Property and equipment, net Property and equipment, net
Maximum    
Lease Term [Line Items]    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract 20 years  
Minimum    
Lease Term [Line Items]    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract 10 years  
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Other Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]    
Finance Lease, Principal Payments $ 4,808 $ 4,057
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability 1,632 1,787
Operating Lease, Payments, Use $ 466,748 $ 430,396
v3.24.0.1
Capital Stock (Details) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Nov. 08, 2023
Aug. 09, 2023
May 10, 2023
Feb. 08, 2023
Nov. 02, 2022
Aug. 04, 2022
May 10, 2022
Jan. 26, 2022
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Equity [Abstract]                      
Common stock, shares authorized                 400,000 400,000  
Preferred stock, shares authorized                 40 40  
Dividends declared per common share outstanding $ 1.03 $ 1.03 $ 1.03 $ 1.03 $ 0.92 $ 0.92 $ 0.92 $ 0.92 $ 4.12 $ 3.68 $ 2.08
v3.24.0.1
Capital Stock and Dividends (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Feb. 05, 2024
Nov. 08, 2023
Aug. 09, 2023
May 10, 2023
Feb. 08, 2023
Nov. 02, 2022
Aug. 04, 2022
May 10, 2022
Jan. 26, 2022
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Dividends                        
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared   $ 1.03 $ 1.03 $ 1.03 $ 1.03 $ 0.92 $ 0.92 $ 0.92 $ 0.92 $ 4.12 $ 3.68 $ 2.08
Subsequent Event                        
Dividends                        
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared $ 1.10                      
v3.24.0.1
Treasury Stock (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Treasury Stock Transactions, Excluding Value of Shares Reissued [Abstract]      
Remaining authorization under the share repurchase program $ 1,050,000    
Repurchased shares under the share repurchase program (in shares) 2,732 3,378 4,364
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share $ 218.54 $ 207.23 $ 183.07
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value $ 602,947 $ 700,063 $ 798,893
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock (594,390) $ (700,063) $ (798,893)
Total amount of stock authorized under the repurchase program $ 6,500,000    
v3.24.0.1
Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Basic net income per share      
Net income, basic $ 1,107,226 $ 1,088,712 $ 997,114
Shares, basic 109,096 111,336 114,794
Per share amount, basic (in dollars per share) $ 10.15 $ 9.78 $ 8.69
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding, income $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding, shares 650 813 1,030
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding, per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.06) $ (0.07) $ (0.08)
Diluted net income per share      
Shares, diluted 109,746 112,149 115,824
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share) $ 10.09 $ 9.71 $ 8.61
Anitdilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share 200 100 100
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount $ 15,700,000 $ 14,000,000  
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance 0 0  
Current tax expense      
Federal 270,024,000 225,565,000 $ 221,152,000
State 45,093,000 41,748,000 34,238,000
Total current 315,117,000 267,313,000 255,390,000
Deferred tax expense (benefit)      
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) 12,000,000 50,833,000 24,303,000
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (1,941,000) (2,548,000) 3,281,000
Deferred income tax expense (benefit), net of tax expense of interest rate swap 10,059,000 48,285,000 27,584,000
Total income tax expense 325,176,000 315,598,000 282,974,000
Tax assets      
Inventory valuation 35,076,000 30,599,000  
Accrued employee benefits costs 17,461,000 24,544,000  
Deferred Tax Assets Long Term, Tax Effect of Operating Lease Liabilities 812,357,000 763,729,000  
Deferred compensation 15,308,000 13,459,000  
Workers' compensation insurance 15,632,000 14,667,000  
Income tax credits 14,075,000 13,131,000  
Deferred Tax Assets Long Term, Tax Effect of Amortization 16,551,000 23,496,000  
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment 23,477,000 19,322,000  
Other 51,816,000 41,384,000  
Total non current deferred tax asset 1,001,753,000 944,331,000  
Tax liabilities      
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Finance Lease Assets  
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets (773,433,000) (723,688,000)  
Depreciation (229,751,000) (231,191,000)  
Other (26,664,000) (20,227,000)  
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross 1,029,848,000 975,106,000  
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net (28,095,000) (30,775,000)  
Provision for income tax reconciliation to amounts computed at the federal statutory rate      
Tax provision at statutory rate 300,804,000 294,905,000 268,819,000
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefits 41,757,000 41,235,000 36,116,000
Tax credits, net of federal tax benefits (10,709,000) (15,616,000) (13,157,000)
Share-based compensation programs (10,442,000) (9,025,000) (13,368,000)
Other 3,766,000 4,099,000 4,564,000
Total income tax expense 325,176,000 315,598,000 282,974,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would Impact effective tax rate 7,600,000    
Reconciliation of gross unrecognized tax benefits      
Balance at beginning of period 5,362,000 3,749,000 3,236,000
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 2,211,000 1,359,000 927,000
Additions for tax positions of prior years 2,038,000 760,000 51,000
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (346,000) (506,000) (465,000)
Balance at end of year $ 9,265,000 $ 5,362,000 $ 3,749,000
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Retirement Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Schedule Defined Contribution Benefit Plan      
Percentage match by company applicable to first 3 percent of employee's contribution 100.00%    
Maximum percentage of employee's eligible compensation eligible for 100% match (in hundredths) 3.00%    
Percentage match by company applicable to next 3 percent of employee's contribution 50.00%    
Minimum percentage of employee's compensation eligible for 50% match 3.00%    
Maximum percentage of employee's compensation eligible for 50% match 6.00%    
Company maximum match as a percentage of eligible compensation (in hundredths) 4.50%    
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized $ 18.8 $ 17.2 $ 15.3
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Retirement Benefit Plans Deferred Compensation (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Schedule of Deferred Compensation      
Company's maximum match under employee deferred compensation program $ 4,500    
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, employer contribution $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 300,000
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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Other Commitments [Line Items]    
Purchase Obligation $ 44.8  
Purchase Obligation, Extending Greater Than Twelve Months $ 0.0  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Description 320.5 million  
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount $ 58.3 $ 52.6
New Distribution Center Construction    
Other Commitments [Line Items]    
Purchase Obligation $ 13.0  
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Segment Reporting (Details) - segment
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 25, 2021
Revenue from External Customer        
Number of Reportable Segments 1      
Livestock, Equine & Agriculture        
Revenue from External Customer        
Average percent of sales (in hundredths)   27.00% 28.00% 27.00%
Companion Animal        
Revenue from External Customer        
Average percent of sales (in hundredths)   25.00% 23.00% 21.00%
Seasonal & Recreation        
Revenue from External Customer        
Average percent of sales (in hundredths)   22.00% 22.00% 23.00%
Truck, Tool, & Hardware        
Revenue from External Customer        
Average percent of sales (in hundredths)   16.00% 16.00% 18.00%
Clothing, Gift, & Décor        
Revenue from External Customer        
Average percent of sales (in hundredths)   10.00% 11.00% 11.00%
Total        
Revenue from External Customer        
Average percent of sales (in hundredths)   100.00% 100.00% 100.00%