Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2021
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	Note 1 – Description of Business and Basis of Presentation Nature of Business — Kirkland’s, Inc. (the “Company”) is a specialty retailer of home décor in the United States operating 369 stores in 35 states as of July 31, 2021, as well as an e-commerce website, www.kirklands.com. Principles of consolidation — The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of Kirkland’s, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kirkland’s Stores, Inc., Kirkland’s DC, Inc., and Kirkland’s Texas, LLC. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Basis of presentation — The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and pursuant to the reporting and disclosure rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 26, 2021. Impact of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic — The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant public health concerns as well as economic disruption, uncertainty and volatility which has affected the Company’s business operations in fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021. The Company continues to closely monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all facets of its business, which includes the impact on its employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, business partners and supply chain networks. While the duration and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy remains uncertain, the Company expects that its business operations and results of operations, including its net sales, earnings and cash flows will continue to be materially impacted. Currently, the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the Company’s supply chain and staffing strategies. While inventory levels improved through the 26-week period ended July 31, 2021, the Company continues to run under its budgeted inventory levels with shortages in specific inventory categories due to global supply chain constrains and shipping delays. The Company is prioritizing the shipment of harvest and Christmas merchandise to try to protect this important upcoming selling season. As of August 1, 2020, inventory levels were significantly lower than normal due to the Company cancelling purchase orders and having lower inventory receipts due to the temporary store closures in the prior year period, while experiencing an increase in demand for home furnishings. The Company is also implementing new incentive programs and recruiting practices to hire and retain qualified workers at its stores and distribution centers for the harvest and Christmas selling seasons. Seasonality — The results of the Company’s operations for the 13 and 26-week periods ended July 31, 2021 are not indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or for the entire fiscal year due to seasonality factors. Fiscal year — The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31, resulting in years of either 52 or 53 weeks. Accordingly, fiscal 2021 represents the 52 weeks ending on January 29, 2022 and fiscal 2020 represents the 52 weeks ended on January 30, 2021. Use of estimates — The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used. It should be understood that accounting measurements at interim dates inherently involve greater reliance on estimates than those at fiscal year-end. Changes in estimates are recognized in the period when new information becomes available to management. Areas where the nature of the estimate makes it reasonably possible that actual results could materially differ from amounts estimated include, but are not limited to, impairment assessments of long-lived assets, inventory reserves, self-insurance reserves and deferred tax asset valuation allowances.

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2021

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Note 1 – Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Nature of Business — Kirkland’s, Inc. (the “Company”) is a specialty retailer of home décor in the United States operating 369 stores in 35 states as of July 31, 2021, as well as an e-commerce website, www.kirklands.com.

Principles of consolidation — The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of Kirkland’s, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kirkland’s Stores, Inc., Kirkland’s DC, Inc., and Kirkland’s Texas, LLC. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Basis of presentation — The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and pursuant to the reporting and disclosure rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 26, 2021.

Impact of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic — The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant public health concerns as well as economic disruption, uncertainty and volatility which has affected the Company’s business operations in fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021. The Company continues to closely monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all facets of its business, which includes the impact on its employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, business partners and supply chain networks. While the duration and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy remains uncertain, the Company expects that its business operations and results of operations, including its net sales, earnings and cash flows will continue to be materially impacted.

Currently, the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the Company’s supply chain and staffing strategies. While inventory levels improved through the 26-week period ended July 31, 2021, the Company continues to run under its budgeted inventory levels with shortages in specific inventory categories due to global supply chain constrains and shipping delays. The Company is prioritizing the shipment of harvest and Christmas merchandise to try to protect this important upcoming selling season. As of August 1, 2020, inventory levels were significantly lower than normal due to the Company cancelling purchase orders and having lower inventory receipts due to the temporary store closures in the prior year period, while experiencing an increase in demand for home furnishings. The Company is also implementing new incentive programs and recruiting practices to hire and retain qualified workers at its stores and distribution centers for the harvest and Christmas selling seasons.

Seasonality — The results of the Company’s operations for the 13 and 26-week periods ended July 31, 2021 are not indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or for the entire fiscal year due to seasonality factors.

Fiscal year — The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31, resulting in years of either 52 or 53 weeks. Accordingly, fiscal 2021 represents the 52 weeks ending on January 29, 2022 and fiscal 2020 represents the 52 weeks ended on January 30, 2021.

Use of estimates — The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used. It should be understood that accounting measurements at interim dates inherently involve greater reliance on estimates than those at fiscal year-end.

Changes in estimates are recognized in the period when new information becomes available to management. Areas where the nature of the estimate makes it reasonably possible that actual results could materially differ from amounts estimated include, but are not limited to, impairment assessments of long-lived assets, inventory reserves, self-insurance reserves and deferred tax asset valuation allowances.