Restructuring and Other Initiatives

9 Months Ended

Oct. 28, 2017

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note5 Restructuring and Other Initiatives

During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017, the Company incurred integration and reorganization costs, primarily for professional fees and severance expense, totaling $4.0 million ($2.6 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.06 per diluted share), related to the men's business. Of the $4.0 million in costs presented as restructuring and other special charges, net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017, $2.5 million is reflected within the Other category and $1.5 million is reflected within the Brand Portfolio segment. There were no restructuring charges incurred during the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2017 or the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016.