Charges and Credits

Charges and credits consisted of the following:



	Year Ended January 31,
(in thousands)	2017		2016		2015
Store and facility closure costs	$	1,089	$	637	$	3,646
Legal and professional fees related to the exploration of strategic alternative and securities-related litigation	101		3,153		1,135
Sales tax audit reserve	1,434		2,748		—
Executive management transition costs	234		1,506		—
Loss from retirement of leasehold improvement	1,986		—		—
Employee severance	1,634		—		909
	$	6,478	$	8,044	$	5,690

During fiscal year 2017, fiscal year 2016 and fiscal year 2015, we incurred legal and professional fees related to the exploration of strategic alternatives and securities-related litigation. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, we recorded a sales tax audit reserve based on an initial estimate of prior year and post-audit periods, which we subsequently adjusted in fiscal year 2017. In addition, during fiscal year 2016, we incurred transition costs due to changes in the executive management team and, during fiscal years 2017 and 2015, we incurred charges for severance. During fiscal year 2017, fiscal year 2016, and fiscal year 2015, we closed or relocated retail locations that were under-performing or did not align with our long-term retail objectives and recorded the related charges. In connection with our store and facility closures, or if otherwise necessary, we adjust the related lease obligations as more information becomes available.