10-Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 29, 2014

OR

oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to            

Commission File Number: 0-10345

CACHE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware	59-1588181
(State or other jurisdiction of	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

256 West 38th Street, New York, New York	10018
(Address of principal executive offices)	(zip code)

212-575-3200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer o	Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o	Smaller reporting company x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

As of May 8, 2014, 21,901,447 common shares were outstanding.

CACHE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION		3
Item 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	3
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the thirteen-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the thirteen-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013	5
	Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	10
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	17
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	17
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION		17
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	17
Item 2.	Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	17
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	17
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosure	17
Item 5.	Other Information	17
Item 6.	Exhibits	17
SIGNATURES		18

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

CACHE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

				As adjusted			As adjusted
	March 29,2014			December 28,2013			March 30,2013
	(Unaudited)			(Audited)			(Unaudited)
				(See Note 1)			(See Note 1)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$	806,000		$	4,513,000		$	1,662,000
Certificates of deposit — restricted	—			—			3,000,000
Receivables, net	2,309,000			2,806,000			3,070,000
Inventories, net	26,815,000			24,941,000			26,712,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,920,000			1,272,000			2,131,000
Total current assets	31,850,000			33,532,000			36,575,000
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	19,123,000			18,221,000			19,810,000
Intangible assets, net	102,000			102,000			102,000
Other assets	1,330,000			1,384,000			641,000
Total assets	$	52,405,000		$	53,239,000		$	57,128,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Bank overdraft	$	772,000		$	—		$	—
Notes payable - bank	11,600,000			—			—
Accounts payable	10,279,000			10,856,000			14,524,000
Accrued compensation	2,480,000			4,317,000			2,109,000
Accrued liabilities	11,290,000			11,197,000			10,100,000
Total current liabilities	36,421,000			26,370,000			26,733,000
Other liabilities	8,343,000			8,818,000			9,869,000
Commitments and contingencies
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, par value $.01; authorized, 40,000,000 shares; issued 25,310,646, 25,220,092 and 17,062,565	253,000			252,000			171,000
Additional paid-in capital	61,226,000			60,830,000			48,907,000
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(14,043,000		)	(3,236,000		)	11,243,000
Treasury stock 3,682,199 shares, at cost	(39,795,000		)	(39,795,000		)	(39,795,000		)
Total stockholders’ equity	7,641,000			18,051,000			20,526,000
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	52,405,000		$	53,239,000		$	57,128,000

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CACHE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED

(Unaudited)

				As adjusted
	March 29, 2014			March 30, 2013
				(See Note 1)
Net sales	$	47,404,000		$	53,510,000
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy	34,472,000			36,559,000
Gross profit	12,932,000			16,951,000
Expenses:
Store operating expenses	18,071,000			18,503,000
General and administrative expenses	5,389,000			4,681,000
Employee separation charges	134,000			1,498,000
Total expenses	23,594,000			24,682,000
Operating loss	(10,662,000		)	(7,731,000		)
Other income (expense):
Amortization of deferred financing cost	(54,000		)	—
Interest income	1,000			8,000
Interest expense	(42,000		)	—
Total other income (expense)	(95,000		)	8,000
Loss before income taxes	(10,757,000		)	(7,723,000		)
Income tax provision	50,000			10,104,000
Net loss	$	(10,807,000	)	$	(17,827,000	)
Basic loss per share	$	(0.51	)	(1.33		)
Diluted loss per share	$	(0.51	)	$	(1.33	)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	21,130,000			13,405,000
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	21,130,000			13,405,000

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CACHE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED

(Unaudited)

				As adjusted
	March 29, 2014			March 30, 2013
				(See Note 1)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$	(10,807,000	)	$	(17,827,000	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,680,000			1,632,000
Stock-based compensation	310,000			137,000
Deferred income taxes	—			10,078,000
Gift card breakage	(59,000		)	(62,000		)
Amortization of deferred income for co-branded credit card	(60,000		)	(222,000		)
Amortization of deferred rent	(222,000		)	(328,000		)
Amortization of deferred financing costs	54,000			—
Change in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in receivables and income tax receivable	497,000			(686,000		)
Increase in inventories	(1,874,000		)	(6,203,000		)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets	(561,000		)	(596,000		)
Decrease (increase) in accounts payable	(577,000		)	2,127,000
Decrease in accrued liabilities, accrued compensation and other liabilities	(2,425,000		)	(33,000		)
Net cash used in operating activities	(14,044,000		)	(11,983,000		)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of marketable securities	—			(500,000		)
Maturities of marketable securities	—			3,513,000
Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements	(2,035,000		)	(1,728,000		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(2,035,000		)	1,285,000
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Bank Overdraft	772,000			—
Proceeds from notes payable - bank	11,600,000			—
Cash provided by financing activities	12,372,000			—
Net decrease in cash and equivalents	(3,707,000		)	(10,698,000		)
Cash and equivalents, at beginning of period	4,513,000			12,360,000
Cash and equivalents, at end of period	$	806,000		$	1,662,000
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid	$	—		$	6,000
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued fixed asset additions	$	809,000		$	300,000
Prepaid stock-based compensation	$	86,000		$	35,000

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CACHE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION

References to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” mean Cache, Inc., together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, except as expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires. Under the trade name “Cache”, we operated 242 women’s apparel specialty stores, as of March 29, 2014.

The following unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include all known adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These adjustments consist primarily of normal recurring accruals and estimates that impact the carrying value of assets and liabilities. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates.

These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 28, 2013, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K with respect to such period filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The December 28, 2013 condensed consolidated balance sheet amounts are derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as adjusted (see below).

The Company’s fiscal year (“fiscal year” or “fiscal”) refers to the applicable 52- or 53-week period. The year ended December 28, 2013 (“fiscal 2013”) was a 52-week year and the year ending January 3, 2015 (“fiscal 2014”) is a 53-week year.

Change in Accounting Principle

Effective December 29, 2013, the Company elected to change its method of accounting for its retail finished goods inventory from the retail inventory method (“RIM”) to the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out method. The RIM method does not track the valuation of inventory and the cost of goods sold at the individual item level, but instead calculates the valuation of inventory and cost of goods sold by applying a calculated cost to retail relationship to the value of retail inventories and cost of goods sold. The Company believes the method of tracking cost at the individual item level is a preferable method as it matches the actual merchandise costs with the respective revenues and is the method most widely used in the retail industry.  The cumulative effect of this accounting change as of December 30, 2012 was decreases of $737,000 in inventories, $123,000 in deferred tax assets and $860,000 in retained earnings.  The effect of this accounting change on the Company’s financial statements as of December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013 and for the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013 are presented below.

	As reported					As adjusted			As reported					As adjusted
	December 28,					December 28,			March 30,					March 30,
	2013			Adjustments		2013			2013		Adjustments			2013
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Inventories, net	$	23,673,000		$	1,268,000	$	24,941,000		$	26,894,000	$	(182,000	)	$	26,712,000
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(4,504,000		)	1,268,000		(3,236,000		)	11,425,000		(182,000		)	11,243,000

	As reported						As adjusted
	March 30,						March 30,
	2013			Adjustments			2013
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy	$	37,114,000		$	(555,000	)	$	36,559,000
Loss before income taxes	(8,278,000		)	555,000			(7,723,000		)
Income tax provision	10,227,000			(123,000		)	10,104,000
Net loss	(18,505,000		)	678,000			(17,827,000		)
Basic loss per share	(1.38		)				(1.33		)
Diluted loss per share	(1.38		)				(1.33		)

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	As reported						As adjusted
	March 30,						March 30,
	2013			Adjustments			2013
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Net loss	$	(18,505,000	)	$	678,000		$	(17,827,000	)
Deferred income taxes	10,201,000		)	(123,000		)	10,078,000		)
Inventories	(5,648,000		)	(555,000		)	(6,203,000		)

2.STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based awards programs, including grants of stock options, is recorded in accordance with “Compensation-Stock Compensation”, Topic 718 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”). During the 13-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, the Company recognized approximately $310,000 and $137,000, respectively, in stock-based compensation expense.  The grant date fair value for stock options is calculated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.

On February 5, 2013, the Company granted Jay Margolis (its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board) time-based stock options to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.34 which had a weighted average grant date fair value of $1.15.  These options vest in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date. No excess tax benefits were recognized from the exercise of stock options during the first fiscal quarters of 2014 and 2013.

The following assumptions were used during the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013:

Expected dividend rate	$	0.00
Expected volatility	50.72		%
Risk free interest rate	0.41		%
Expected lives (years)	3.00

During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, 24,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued for services to its board members. The total fair value of the issued common stock was approximately $115,000, of which approximately $29,000 was included in stock-based compensation expense for the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014. The remaining cost is expected to be recognized over the remainder of fiscal 2014.  Comparatively, during the first quarter of fiscal 2013, 40,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued for services to its board members. The total fair value of the issued common stock was approximately $94,000, of which approximately $59,000 was included in stock-based compensation expense for the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013.

During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014, the Company granted restricted stock awards representing 71,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which had a weighted-average grant date fair value of $5.48 per share. A portion of these restricted stock awards will contingently vest over a three-year period, based on the Company meeting performance goals, and a portion will vest over the requisite service period.  Comparatively, during the 13- week period ended March 30, 2013, the Company did not grant any stock awards.

3.BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic loss per share has been computed based upon the weighted average of common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per share also includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares (dilutive stock options and unvested restricted stock awards) outstanding during the period. Loss per common share has been computed as follows:

	13 Weeks Ended
				As adjusted
	March 29, 2014			March 30, 2013
				See Note 1
Net loss	$	(10,807,000	)	$	(17,827,000	)
Basic weighted number of average shares outstanding	21,130,000			13,405,000
Incremental shares from assumed issuances of stock options and restricted stock awards	—			—
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding	21,130,000			13,405,000
Net loss per share - Basic	$	(0.51	)	$	(1.33	)
- Diluted	$	(0.51	)	$	(1.33	)

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Options and unvested restricted common shares totaling 1,513,167 and 1,295,675 shares were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share for the 13-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, respectively, due to the net loss incurred by the Company.

4.RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360). ASU 2014-08 changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations for all public and nonpublic entities. The amendments also require new disclosures about discontinued operations and disposals of components of an entity that do not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. For public companies, the amendments are effective prospectively for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-08 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

5.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The carrying amounts of certificates of deposit, accounts receivable, and notes payable—bank approximate their estimated fair values due to their short-term nature or the variable interest rate.

6.RECEIVABLES

	March 29,		December 28,		March 30,
	2014		2013		2013
Construction allowances	$	105,000	$	430,000	$	73,000
Third party credit cards	1,752,000		1,674,000		2,553,000
Other	452,000		702,000		444,000
	$	2,309,000	$	2,806,000	$	3,070,000

7.INVENTORIES

			As adjusted		As adjusted
	March 29,		December 28,		March 30,
	2014		2013		2013
			(See Note 1)		(See Note 1)
Raw materials	$	926,000	$	935,000	$	1,343,000
Work in process	1,957,000		1,918,000		2,513,000
Finished goods	23,932,000		22,088,000		22,856,000
	$	26,815,000	$	24,941,000	$	26,712,000

As discussed in Note 1 the Company changed its accounting for finished goods inventory to the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out method. Inventories other than finished goods at retail stores, called production inventory, primarily consists of piece goods, trim and work-in-process. The Company has historically and continues to value its production inventory at the lower of cost or market value using first-in-first-out method. Market value is determined for our finished goods inventory and production inventory based on an estimate of the net realizable value. The Company determines net realizable value based on an analysis of historical results, age, obsolescence, potential use, market conditions, and estimates regarding future selling prices. Based on this analysis, the Company records an adjustment for any decline in its value. If the actual results or conditions are different than those projected by management, future period gross margin rates may be unfavorably or favorably affected.

8.EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS

	March 29,			December 28,			March 30,
	2014			2013			2013
Leasehold improvements	$	45,874,000		$	45,899,000		$	47,205,000
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	41,583,000			40,931,000			40,093,000
	87,457,000			86,830,000			87,298,000
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(68,334,000		)	(68,609,000		)	(67,488,000		)
	$	19,123,000		$	18,221,000		$	19,810,000

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9.ACCRUED LIABILITIES

	March 29,		December 28,		March 30,
	2014		2013		2013
Gift cards, merchandise credit cards and other customer deposits and credits	$	4,593,000	$	4,670,000	$	4,115,000
Taxes, including income taxes	1,959,000		2,418,000		1,875,000
Operating expenses	2,426,000		2,395,000		2,232,000
Fixed asset additions	809,000		262,000		300,000
Sales return reserve	729,000		660,000		766,000
Group insurance	530,000		556,000		604,000
Deferred income — co-branded credit card program	244,000		236,000		208,000
	$	11,290,000	$	11,197,000	$	10,100,000

10.OTHER LIABILITIES

	March 29, 2014		December 28, 2013		March 30, 2013
Deferred rent	$	7,143,000	$	7,525,000	$	8,043,000
Deferred income — co-branded credit card program	1,200,000		1,218,000		1,228,000
Severance	—		75,000		598,000
	$	8,343,000	$	8,818,000	$	9,869,000

11.CREDIT FACILITY

The Company had a $3.0 million credit facility with Bank of America, which expired May 31, 2013. The agreement allowed the Company to issue letters of credit up to $3.0 million and was collateralized by a security interest in various certificates of deposit held by the Company.  These certificates of deposit collateralized against this line of credit are reported as restricted funds.

On July 25, 2013, the Company entered into a new five year credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the “Bank”). The credit facility (“Credit Facility”) provides the Company with a line of credit of $25.0 million for short term borrowings and letters of credit with a sublimit of $5.0 million. Short term borrowings are limited to the lower of the line of credit available or the borrowing base available as defined in the Credit Agreement.  Borrowings under the Credit Facility are due and payable on July 25, 2018, at which time the facility terminates.

Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, either at the London interbank offering rate (“LIBOR”) Margin or at the Base Rate Margin. LIBOR Margin is equal to LIBOR plus a margin of 1.50% per annum when the average daily availability is equal to or greater than 50% of the borrowing base. When the average daily availability is less than 50% of the borrowing base, the LIBOR Margin is equal to LIBOR, plus a margin of 1.75% per annum. Base Rate Margin is equal to the base rate as defined below, plus a margin of 0.50% per annum when the average daily availability is equal to or greater than 50% of the borrowing base.  When the average daily availability is less than 50% the Base Rate Margin is equal to the base rate as defined below, plus a margin of 0.75% per annum.  The base rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, is a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest of (a) the U. S. federal funds rate, plus a margin of 0.50% per annum, (b) the adjusted LIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.00% or (c) the Bank prime rate in effect at that time.  At March 29, 2014 borrowings under our Credit Facility were at an average interest rate of approximately 2.7%.

The obligations of the Company under the Credit Facility are secured by liens on all assets of the Company. The Credit Agreement contains various customary covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations on indebtedness, liens, investments, dividends or other capital distributions, purchases or redemptions of stock, sales of assets or subsidiary stock, transactions with affiliates, line of business and accelerated payments of certain obligations and minimum availability requirement.

The Credit Agreement contains events of default customary for similar financings. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations under the Credit Facility may be accelerated and become due and payable immediately. In addition, if a certain change of control event occurs with respect to any loan party, the Lenders have the right to require the Company to repay any outstanding loans under the Credit Facility.

Under the Credit Facility, the Company had outstanding letters of credit of $1.2 million and $11.6 million of borrowings as of March 29, 2014.

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12.INCOME TAXES

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with “Income Taxes”, Topic 740 of the FASB ASC. This guidance requires the Company to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using applicable tax rates for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.  At December 28, 2013 the Company had federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $55.7 million, expiring from 2030 to 2033 of which the Company recorded a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets associated with these NOL carryforwards.  During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014 the Company recorded no income tax benefit as a result of a full valuation allowance.  During the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013, the Company recorded income tax expense of $10.1 million as a result of a full valuation allowance recorded against its remaining net deferred tax assets.  Federal valuation allowances totaled $27.9 million, $23.9 million and $18.6 million at March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013, respectively.  State valuation allowances totaled $5.0 million, $4.5 million and $3.7 million at March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013, respectively. The valuation allowances represent full valuation allowances for the possible non-utilization of net operating loss carry-forwards which may not be realized in future periods before they expire.

When tax contingencies become probable, a liability for the contingent amount is estimated based upon the Company’s best estimation of the potential exposures associated with the timing and amount of deductions, as well as various tax filing positions. As of March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013, the Company had no reserve recorded for potential tax contingencies.

13.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is exposed to a number of asserted and unasserted potential claims. Management does not believe it is reasonably possible that resolution of these matters will result in a material loss. The Company had no guarantees, subleases or assigned lease obligations as of March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 or March 30, 2013.

14.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - RIGHTS OFFERING

The Company commenced a rights offering with the existing holders of its common stock on May 9, 2014.  Upon completion of the rights offering, assuming the rights offering is fully subscribed, the Company expects to receive aggregate proceeds of approximately $15.0 million before expenses, subject to the reduction or cancellation by the Company in its sole discretion.

The rights offering will be made through the Company’s distribution to its existing stockholders of non-transferable subscription rights to purchase their pro rata portion of newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock at a subscription price of $2.00 per share.  The record date for the distribution of the rights is May 8, 2014 and the rights offering is currently set to expire on May 22, 2014

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the rights offering to for working capital.  However, the Company cannot assure any stockholders that the capital raised through the rights offering, if any, will be sufficient for this purpose.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Except for the historical information contained in this Form 10-Q, the matters addressed herein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  Forward-looking statements represent the Company’s expectation or belief concerning future events.  Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believes,” “thinks,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “expects” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  The Company cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, or otherwise, from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, macroeconomic factors that have affected the retail sector, including changes in national, regional or local economic conditions, employment levels and consumer spending patterns, factors specific to our Company and merchandise, such as demand for our merchandise and markdowns, and the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K, Forms 10-Q and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any weakening of the economy generally or in a number of our markets, or in demand for our merchandise specifically, could adversely affect our financial position and results of operations, cause us to slow our re-modeling of existing locations or cause us to increase store closings.  Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could harm the Company’s business, financial condition and results.  Consequently, there can be no assurance that actual results or

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developments anticipated by the Company will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.

Overview

The apparel retail environment was particularly difficult during our first quarter with overall mall traffic down coupled with adverse weather conditions. The Company sales decreased $6.1 million or 11.4% and as a result the Company had a significant loss during our first quarter. During the first quarter, we borrowed under our Credit Facility to fund our operations and as of March 29, 2014, we had notes payable to the Bank of $11.6 million.

As a result of the above, the Company commenced a rights offering with the existing holders of its common stock on May 9, 2014.  Upon completion of the rights offering, assuming the rights offering is fully subscribed, the Company expects to receive aggregate proceeds of approximately $15.0 million before expenses, subject to the reduction or cancellation by the Company in its sole discretion. See Note 14.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the rights offering for working capital.  However, the Company cannot assure any stockholders that the capital raised through the rights offering, if any, will be sufficient for this purpose.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth our results of operations for the 13-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, respectively, expressed as a percentage of net sales.

	13 Weeks Ended
	March 29,		As adjusted (1) March 30,
	2014		2013
Sales	100.0	%	100.0	%
Cost of sales	72.7		68.3
Gross profit	27.3		31.7
Store operating expenses	38.1		34.6
General and administrative expenses	11.4		8.7
Employee separation charges	0.3		2.8
Operating loss	(22.5	)	(14.4	)
Other income (expense)	(0.2	)	0.0
Loss before income taxes	(22.7	)	(14.4	)
Income tax provision	0.1		18.9
Net loss	(22.8	)%	(33.3	)%

(1) As more fully described in Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for retail finished goods inventory effective December 29, 2013.  Amounts throughout management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations have been adjusted based on this change.

We use a number of key indicators of financial condition and operating performance to evaluate the performance of our business, some of which are set forth in the following table:

	13 Weeks Ended
	March 29,			March 30,
	2014			2013
Total store count, at end of period	242			249
Net sales decrease	(11.4		)%	(4.5		)%
Comparable store sales decrease	(8.9		)%	(1.5		)%
Average sales per transaction increase (decrease)	11.46		%	(9.1		)%
Average number of transactions increase (decrease)	(19.1		)%	8.4		%
Net sales per average square foot	$	84		$	92
Total square footage, at end of period (in thousands)	489			503

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Net Sales

During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014, net sales decreased to $47.4 million from $53.5 million, a decrease of $6.1 million, or 11.4%, as compared to the same 13-week period last year.  This reflects a decrease in comparable store sales of approximately $4.2 million or 8.9% and a decrease in non-comparable store sales of $1.7 million.  Included in comparable store sales are e-commerce sales of $5.1 million during the current 13-week period as compared to $5.4 million in the prior year period. The decrease in net sales at our stores for the quarter reflected a 19.1% decrease in average number of transactions partially offset by an increase of 11.5% in average dollars per transaction. We believe the decrease in mall traffic, adverse weather conditions throughout the country, and the shift of Easter to the second quarter this year contributed to the decline in sales during the 13-week period this year as compared to the comparable period last year.

Gross Profit

During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014, gross profit decreased to $12.9 million from $17.0 million, a decrease of $4.1 million or 23.7%, as compared to the same 13-week period last year.  This decrease was primarily due to decrease in sales and an increase in occupancy costs over the comparable period in fiscal 2013.  As a percentage of net sales, gross profit decreased to 27.3% from 31.7% for the current 13-week period, as compared to the prior year period, primarily due to the leverage impact of occupancy costs on reduced sales.  The apparel retail environment was particularly difficult during our first quarter with overall mall traffic down coupled with adverse weather conditions resulting in an increase in promotional activity. There was no geographic concentration of markdowns in fiscal 2014 or in fiscal 2013.

Store Operating Expenses

During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014, store operating expenses decreased to $18.1 million from $18.5 million, a decrease of $432,000 or 2.3%, as compared to the same 13-week period last year. Store operating expenses decreased primarily due to a decrease in advertising expenses of $299,000, a decrease in payroll and payroll-related expenses of $161,000 partially offset by an increase in store selling supplies of $100,000. The decrease in advertising expense was primarily due to a decrease in print advertising. The decrease in payroll and payroll related costs was primarily attributable to fewer stores in operation. The increase in stores selling supplies was related to the updated Cache logo.  As a percentage of net sales, store operating expenses increased to 38.1% from 34.6% for the fiscal 2014 13-week period, as compared to the prior year period, primarily due to the decrease in net sales.

We did not perform impairment testing during the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014.  We have closed and also impaired the assets of our underperforming stores over the past several years.  Historically, our first quarter is less profitable than our second and fourth quarter and we believe those results should be considered when performing impairment tests.

General and Administrative Expenses

During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014, general and administrative expenses increased to $5.4 million from $4.7 million, an increase of $708,000, or 15.1%, as compared to the same 13-week period last year. General and administrative expenses increased primarily due to an increase in payroll and payroll related costs of $575,000 and a net increase in other miscellaneous items of $133,000. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative expenses increased to 11.4% from 8.7% during the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014 as compared to the comparable period last year, primarily due to an increase in general and administrative expenses as well as the decrease in sales.

Employee Separation Charges

During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014, employee separation charges decreased to $134,000 from $1.5 million, a decrease of $1.4 million or 91.1%, as compared to the same 13-week period last year. The decrease was primarily due the severance accrual of $1.5 million in connection with the separation agreement with the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer as well as severance for other corporate employees, during the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013.

Other Income/Expense

During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014, we recorded other expense of $95,000, as compared to other income of $8,000 in fiscal 2013, an increase of $103,000 as compared to the same 13-week period last year. This increase was primarily due to the

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amortization of deferred financing costs of $54,000, and interest expense of $42,000 in connection with our short term bank borrowings.

Income Taxes

During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014, an income tax provision of $50,000 was recorded as compared to an income tax provision of $10.1 million for the same 13-week period last year.  During the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013 as a result of the cumulative losses incurred over the past few years and the uncertainty of executing a turn around, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance against the remaining net deferred tax assets.

Net Loss

As a result of the factors discussed above, net losses of $10.8 million and $17.8 million were recorded during the 13-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our cash requirements are primarily for funding operations and remodeling of existing stores. We have satisfied our cash requirements principally through cash flow from operations and borrowings under the Credit Facility.  At March 29, 2014, we had a working capital deficiency of $4.6 million.

The following table sets forth our cash flows for the periods indicated:

	13 Weeks Ended
	March 29,2014			March 30,2013
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(14,044,000	)	$	(11,983,000	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(2,035,000		)	1,285,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	12,372,000			—
Net decrease in cash and equivalents	$	(3,707,000	)	$	(10,698,000	)

During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014, the $14.0 million of cash used in operating activities was primarily due to the net loss of $10.8 million, a decrease in accrued liabilities of $2.4 million, an increase in inventories of $1.9 million, and a decrease in accounts payable of $577,000. These decreases in cash were partially offset by depreciation and amortization of $1.7 million. The decrease in accrued liabilities was primarily due to a one week payroll accrual at quarter end compared to a two week accrual at year end.  The increase in inventories is due to our increasing inventory levels to accommodate the spring selling season which include Easter, prom and mother’s day.

The Company’s inventory turnover rate decreased approximately 13.6% during the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014 as compared to the comparable period in fiscal 2013. The Company’s days sell through was approximately 68 days during the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014 as compared to 59 days in the comparable period in fiscal 2013. The Company’s inventory as of March 29, 2014 was approximately the same as last year.  The decrease in our inventory turnover rate and the increase in our days sell through was primarily due to lower promotional activity as compared to last year. Our markdown rate has declined in the current 13-week period as compared to the comparable period last year. We anticipate that our markdown rate will continue to decline as the merchandise and inventory strategy being implemented continues to take effect.  Nevertheless, we expect markdowns to continue to put pressure on our working capital.

During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014, cash used by investing activities was $2.0 million as compared to cash used by investing activities of $1.3 million during the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013. The purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements of $2.0 million was primarily used for remodeling stores. Projected capital expenditures for fiscal 2014 to remodel existing stores and open approximately three outlet stores are approximately $6.0 to $7.0 million.

During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014 cash flows from financing activities were $12.4 million as compared to no cash flows from financing activities during the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013.  The Company had borrowings of $11.6 million as of March 29, 2014 in order to fund its operations.

On July 25, 2013, the Company entered into the Credit Agreement. The Credit Facility pursuant to the Credit Agreement provides the Company with a line of credit of $25.0 million for short term borrowings and letters of credit with a sublimit of $5 million. Short term borrowings are limited to the lower of the line of credit available or the borrowing base available as defined in the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are due and payable on July 25, 2018, at which time the facility terminates.

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Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, either at the London interbank offering rate (“LIBOR”) Margin or at the Base Rate Margin. LIBOR Margin is equal to LIBOR plus a margin of 1.50% per annum when the average daily availability is equal to or greater than 50% of the borrowing base. When the average daily availability is less than 50% of the borrowing base, the LIBOR Margin is equal to LIBOR, plus a margin of 1.75% per annum. Base Rate Margin is equal to the base rate as defined below, plus a margin of 0.50% per annum when the average daily availability is equal to or greater than 50% of the borrowing base. When the average daily availability is less than 50% the Base Rate Margin is equal to the base rate as defined below, plus a margin of 0.75% per annum. The Base Rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, is a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest of (a) the U. S. federal funds rate, plus a margin of 0.50% per annum, (b) the adjusted LIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.00% or (c) the Bank prime rate in effect at that time.  At March 29, 2014 borrowings under our Credit Facility were at an average interest rate of approximately 2.7%.

The obligations of the Company under the Credit Facility are secured by liens on all assets of the Company. The Credit Agreement contains various customary covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations on indebtedness, liens, investments, dividends or other capital distributions, purchases or redemptions of stock, sales of assets or subsidiary stock, transactions with affiliates, line of business and accelerated payments of certain obligations and minimum availability requirement.

The Credit Agreement contains events of default customary for similar financings. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations under the Credit Facility may be accelerated and become due and payable immediately. In addition, if a certain change of control event occurs with respect to any loan party, the lenders have the right to require the Company to repay any outstanding loans under the Credit Facility.

The Company had outstanding letters of credit of $1.2 million, $1.1 million and $2.6 million at March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013, respectively.

Although our cash flow from operations, our current available cash and the Credit Facility may not currently meet our working capital needs for the balance of this fiscal year, management believes that if a substantial portion of the potential proceeds of our rights offering is received, we will have sufficient working capital for the balance of this fiscal year. If we do not receive a substantial portion of the potential proceeds from our rights offering or we encounter unforeseen cash requirements, changes in vendor terms, negative changes in macroeconomic conditions, industry trends, competition or any of the other factors cited from time to time in our public filings, including the “Risk Factors” disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013, filed on March 25, 2014 (the “2013 Form 10-K”) this could result in a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity and financial condition.

Inflation

The Company does not believe that its sales revenue or operating results have been materially impacted by inflation during the past two fiscal years. There can be no assurance, however, that our sales revenue or operating results will not be impacted by inflation in the future.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements or transactions with unconsolidated, limited purpose entities. In the normal course of our business, we enter into operating leases for store locations and utilize letters of credit principally for the importation of merchandise. Other than operating lease commitments and letters of credit, we are not a party to any material off-balance sheet financing arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company’s accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our fiscal 2013 Form 10-K.  As disclosed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Since future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, actual results may differ from those estimates. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis, and predicate those estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results may differ from these under different assumptions or conditions.

The Company’s management believes the following critical accounting policies, among others, affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Inventories.  As discussed in Note 1 the Company changed its accounting for retail finished goods inventory to the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out method.  Inventories other than finished goods at retail stores, called production inventory, primarily consists of piece goods, trim and work-in-process The Company historically and continues to value its production inventory at the lower of cost or market value using first-in-first-out method.  Market is determined for our in finished goods inventory and production inventory based on an estimate of the net realizable value.  The Company determines net realizable value based on an analysis of historical results, age, obsolescence, potential use, market conditions, and estimates regarding future selling prices. Based on this analysis, the Company records an adjustment for any decline in its value.  If the actual results or conditions are different than those projected by management future period gross margin rates may be unfavorably or favorably affected.

Finite long-lived assets.  The Company’s judgment regarding the existence of impairment indicators is based on market and operational performance. We assess the impairment of long-lived assets, primarily fixed assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable and exceeds the fair market value. Factors we consider important which could trigger an impairment review include the following:

·significant changes in the manner of our use of assets or the strategy for our overall business;

·significant negative industry or economic trends;

·store closings; or

·underperforming business trends.

The Company evaluates finite long-lived assets in accordance with “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” under Topic 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment” of the Financial Accounting Standard Board’s Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”). Finite-lived assets are evaluated for recoverability in accordance with Topic 360 of the FASB ASC whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset may have been impaired. In evaluating an asset for recoverability, the Company estimates the future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. If the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss, equal to the excess of the carrying amount over the fair market value of the asset, is recognized. Various factors including future sales growth and profit margins are included in this analysis. To the extent these future projections or strategies change, the conclusion regarding impairment may differ from the current estimates. No impairment charges were recorded during the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.0 million for 27 underperforming stores during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.

Self Insurance. The Company is self-insured for losses and liabilities related primarily to employee health and welfare claims up to certain thresholds. Losses are accrued based upon our estimates of the aggregate liability for claims incurred using certain actuarial assumptions followed in the insurance industry and based on Company experience. Adjustments to earnings resulting from changes in historical loss trends were insignificant for the 13-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013.  Further, we do not anticipate any significant change in loss trends, settlements or other costs that would cause a significant change in our earnings. We maintain stop-loss insurance coverage, which covers us for benefits paid in excess of limits as defined in the plan.

Gift Cards, Gift Certificates and Credits. The Company sells gift cards and gift certificates (“Gift Cards”) and issues credits to its customers when merchandise is returned (“Merchandise Credits”), which do not expire. The Company recognizes sales from Gift Cards when they are redeemed by the customer and income when the likelihood of the Gift Card and Merchandise Credit being redeemed by the customer is remote (“Gift Card breakage”), since the Company has determined that it does not have a legal obligation to remit the unredeemed value to the relevant jurisdiction as abandoned property. The Company determines Gift Card breakage income based upon historical redemption patterns of its Merchandise Credits and Gift Cards.  The Company has determined based on these historical redemption rates that approximately 5% of its Merchandise Credits issued and approximately 3% of its Gift Cards issued will remain unredeemed.  The Company is recognizing the estimated unredeemed Merchandise Credits and Gift Cards over a fourteen-quarter period with 64% recognized in the first quarter to 0.03% in the fourteenth quarter subsequent to the issue date.  The Company has determined that redemption would be remote based on the fact that, by the fourteenth quarter since issue date, the redemption rate approximated 0%, indicating that the probability of such merchandise credits and gift cards being redeemed is remote. As such, we have recorded breakage income based upon the above criteria which is reviewed on a quarterly basis for propriety. Breakage income represents the balance of Gift Cards and Merchandise Credits for which the Company believes the likelihood of redemption by the customer is remote.

The Company recorded breakage income of $59,000 and $62,000 during the 13-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, respectively.

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Revenue Recognition.  Sales are recognized at the “point of sale,” which occurs when merchandise is sold in an “over-the-counter” transaction or upon receipt by a customer. Sales of merchandise via our website and the related amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling fees are recognized at the expected time of delivery to the customer. Our customers have the right to return merchandise. Sales are reported net of actual and estimated returns. We maintain a reserve for potential product returns and record, as a reduction to sales, a provision for estimated product returns, which is determined based on historical experience. Charges/(credits) to earnings resulting from revisions to estimates on our sales return provision were approximately $69,000 and $281,000 for the 13-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, respectively. Costs incurred for shipping and handling are included in cost of sales. The Company records revenues net of applicable sales tax.

The Company’s co-branded customer credit card program, which was introduced during fiscal 2007, entitles the Company to receive from the issuing bank a non-refundable credit card activation fee for each new account that is opened and activated. These fees are initially deferred and recognized in consolidated net sales as revenue over the life of the contract, which was amended on March 1, 2013 for a period of 7 years. During the 13-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, the Company recorded approximately $51,000 and $37,000, respectively, in connection with activated credit cards. The amount of fee income recorded in connection with activated credit cards was $60,000 and $222,000 for the 13-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, respectively.

The Company also receives from the issuing bank and Visa U.S.A. Inc. a sales royalty, which is based on a percentage of net purchases made by cardholders at the Company or other businesses. The Company has determined that since it has not incurred any significant or recurring costs in relation to the co-branded credit card program, the sales royalties earned in connection to the agreement will be recorded under net sales. The fees that are incurred by the Company are cardholder incentives, which are funded from the fees paid by the issuing bank and Visa U.S.A. Inc. The amount of sales royalty income recorded was $102,000 and $99,000 for the 13-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, respectively.

The Company also offers its card holders a program whereby points can be earned on net purchases made with the co-branded credit card. Five reward points are awarded for each dollar spent at the Company and one reward point is awarded for each dollar spent at other businesses.  A cardholder whose credit card account is not delinquent, in default or closed will be automatically eligible to receive a $25 Company gift card upon accrual of 2,500 reward points. Effective March 1, 2013, the issuing bank pays the Company 70% of the Company gift cards issued to the bank.  All other costs associated with the gift card reward program is the responsibility of the bank.

Income Taxes. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with “Income Taxes”, Topic 740 of the FASB ASC. This guidance requires the Company to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using applicable tax rates for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.  At December 28, 2013 the Company had federal net operating loss “NOL” carryforwards of approximately $55.7 million, expiring from 2030 to 2033 of which the Company recorded a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets associated with these NOL carryforwards.  During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014 the Company recorded no income tax benefit as a result of a full valuation allowance.  During the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013, the Company recorded income tax expense of $10.1 million as a result of a full valuation allowance recorded against its remaining net deferred tax assets.  Federal valuation allowances totaled $27.9 million, $23.9 million and $18.6 million at March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013, respectively.  State valuation allowances totaled $5.0 million, $4.5 million and $3.7 million at March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013, respectively. The valuation allowances represent full valuation allowances for the possible non-utilization of net operating loss carry-forwards which may not be realized in future periods before they expire.

When tax contingencies become probable, a liability for the contingent amount is estimated based upon the Company’s best estimation of the potential exposures associated with the timing and amount of deductions, as well as various tax filing positions. As of March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013, the Company had no reserve recorded for potential tax contingencies.

Seasonality. The Company experiences seasonal and quarterly fluctuations in net sales and operating income. Quarterly results of operations may fluctuate significantly as a result of a variety of factors, including fashion trends, shifts in timing of certain holidays, economic conditions and competition.  Our business is subject to seasonal influences, characterized by highest sales generally during the second and fourth quarter and lowest sales generally during the first and third quarter.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our market risk relates primarily to changes in interest rates as we borrow under the Credit Facility.  At March 29, 2014, we had borrowings of $11.6 million outstanding under the Credit Facility at an average interest rate of approximately 2.7%.  Based upon a sensitivity analysis a 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates from the levels at March 29, 2014  would not have had a material impact.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company is committed to maintaining disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control — Integrated Framework to evaluate the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures.  Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.  Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

During the 13-weeks ended March 29, 2014, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is exposed to a number of asserted and unasserted potential claims.  Management does not believe that the resolution of any of these matters will result in a material loss.  The Company had no guarantees, subleases or assigned lease obligations as of March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 or March 30, 2013.

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALE OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

18	Letter regarding change in accounting principle.
31.1	Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	The following materials from Cache Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 30, 2013 are furnished herewith, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated

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Balance Sheets as of March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Thirteen Weeks Ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Thirteen Weeks Ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: May 12, 2014
CACHE, INC.
BY:	/s/ Jay Margolis
	Jay Margolis
	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)
BY:	/s/ Anthony DiPippa
	Anthony DiPippa
	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
	Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

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EX-18

EXHIBIT 18

May 12, 2014

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Cache, Inc.

New York, NY

Gentlemen:

We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Cache, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 28, 2013, and have reported thereon under date of March 25, 2014. The aforementioned consolidated financial statements and our audit report thereon are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2013.

As stated in Note 1 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen-week period ended March 29, 2014, the Company elected to change its method of valuing retail finished goods inventory to the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method from the retail inventory method and states that the newly adopted accounting principle is preferable in the circumstances as the FIFO method of tracking cost at the individual item level better matches the actual merchandise costs with the respective revenues.  In accordance with your request, we have reviewed and discussed with Company officials the circumstances and business judgment and planning upon which the decision to make this change in the method of accounting was based.

With regard to the aforementioned accounting change, authoritative criteria have not been established for evaluating the preferability of one acceptable method of accounting over another acceptable method. Based on our review and discussion, with reliance on management’s business judgment and planning, we concur that the newly adopted method of accounting is preferable in the Company’s circumstances.

We have not audited any consolidated financial statements of the Company as of any date or for any period subsequent to December 28, 2013.  Therefore, we are unable to express, and do not express, an opinion on the facts set forth in the above mentioned Form 10-Q, on the related information furnished to us by officials of the Company, or on the financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company as of any date or for any period subsequent to December 28, 2013.

Yours truly,

/s/ Mayer Hoffman McCann CPAs

(The New York Practice of Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.)

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Jay Margolis, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Cache, Inc. (Cache);

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements are made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

a.designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

May 12, 2014	By:	/s/ Jay Margolis
		Jay Margolis
		Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Anthony DiPippa, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Cache, Inc. (Cache);

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements are made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

a.designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

May 12, 2014	By:	/s/ Anthony DiPippa
		Anthony DiPippa
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
		Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to, and solely for purposes of, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), each of the undersigned hereby certifies in the capacity and on the date indicated below that:

1.The Quarterly Report of Cache, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 29, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Cache, Inc.

May 12, 2014	By:	/s/ Jay Margolis
		Jay Margolis
		Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)
May 12, 2014	By:	/s/ Anthony DiPippa
		Anthony DiPippa
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
		Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

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INCOME TAXES (Details ) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013
Net operating loss carry-forward
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 50,000	$ 10,104,000
Income tax benefit as a result of full tax valuation allowance	0
Reserve recorded for potential tax contingencies	0	0	0
Federal
Net operating loss carry-forward
Net operating loss carry-forward			55,700,000
Valuation allowance	27,900,000	18,600,000	23,900,000
State
Net operating loss carry-forward
Valuation allowance	$ 5,000,000	$ 3,700,000	$ 4,500,000

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RECEIVABLES (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
Receivables
Receivables, net	$ 2,309,000	$ 2,806,000	$ 3,070,000
Construction allowances
Receivables
Receivables, net	105,000	430,000	73,000
Third party credit cards
Receivables
Receivables, net	1,752,000	1,674,000	2,553,000
Other
Receivables
Receivables, net	$ 452,000	$ 702,000	$ 444,000

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INVENTORIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

INVENTORIES

Schedule of inventories

			As adjusted		As adjusted
	March 29,		December 28,		March 30,
	2014		2013		2013
			(See Note 1)		(See Note 1)
Raw materials	$	926,000	$	935,000	$	1,343,000
Work in process	1,957,000		1,918,000		2,513,000
Finished goods	23,932,000		22,088,000		22,856,000
	$	26,815,000	$	24,941,000	$	26,712,000

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OTHER LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred rent	$ 7,143,000	$ 7,525,000	$ 8,043,000
Deferred income - co-branded credit card program	1,200,000	1,218,000	1,228,000
Severance		75,000	598,000
Other liabilities	$ 8,343,000	$ 8,818,000	$ 9,869,000

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

4. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360). ASU 2014-08 changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations for all public and nonpublic entities. The amendments also require new disclosures about discontinued operations and disposals of components of an entity that do not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. For public companies, the amendments are effective prospectively for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-08 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014 store	Dec. 28, 2013
Business
Number of women's apparel specialty stores operated	242
Basis of presentation
Length of fiscal year	371 days	364 days
Minimum
Basis of presentation
Length of fiscal year	364 days
Maximum
Basis of presentation
Length of fiscal year	371 days

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OTHER LIABILITIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

OTHER LIABILITIES

Schedule of other liabilities

	March 29, 2014		December 28, 2013		March 30, 2013
Deferred rent	$	7,143,000	$	7,525,000	$	8,043,000
Deferred income — co-branded credit card program	1,200,000		1,218,000		1,228,000
Severance	—		75,000		598,000
	$	8,343,000	$	8,818,000	$	9,869,000

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013 As reported	Dec. 28, 2013 As reported	Mar. 30, 2013 Change in inventory valuation method Adjustments	Dec. 28, 2013 Change in inventory valuation method Adjustments	Dec. 31, 2012 Change in inventory valuation method Adjustments
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Inventories, net	$ 26,815,000	$ 26,712,000	$ 24,941,000	$ 26,894,000	$ 23,673,000	$ (182,000)	$ 1,268,000	$ (737,000)
Deferred tax assets								(123,000)
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(14,043,000)	11,243,000	(3,236,000)	11,425,000	(4,504,000)	(182,000)	1,268,000	(860,000)
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy	34,472,000	36,559,000		37,114,000		(555,000)
Loss before income taxes	(10,757,000)	(7,723,000)		(8,278,000)		555,000
Income tax provision	50,000	10,104,000		10,227,000		(123,000)
Net loss	(10,807,000)	(17,827,000)		(18,505,000)		678,000
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.51)	$ (1.33)		$ (1.38)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.51)	$ (1.33)		$ (1.38)
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Net loss	(10,807,000)	(17,827,000)		(18,505,000)		678,000
Deferred income taxes		10,078,000		10,201,000		(123,000)
Inventories	$ (1,874,000)	$ (6,203,000)		$ (5,648,000)		$ (555,000)

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 05, 2013	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Stock-based compensation
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 310,000	$ 137,000
Board members
Stock-based compensation
Stock-based compensation expense		29,000	59,000
Shares of common stock issued		24,000	40,000
Total fair value of stock issued		115,000	94,000
Stock options
Assumptions used in calculating fair value of options
Expected dividend rate			0.00
Expected volatility (as a percent)			50.72%
Risk free interest rate (as a percent)			0.41%
Expected lives			3 years
Stock options | Jay Margolis | Time-based stock options
Stock-based compensation
Number of options granted (in shares)	1,000,000
Exercise price of options granted (in dollars per share)	$ 3.34
Options granted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.15
Excess tax benefits recognized from exercise of stock options		$ 0	$ 0
Restricted stock
Stock-based compensation
Number of restricted stock awards granted (in shares)		71,000
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)		$ 5.48
Vesting period		3 years

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BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

3. BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic loss per share has been computed based upon the weighted average of common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per share also includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares (dilutive stock options and unvested restricted stock awards) outstanding during the period. Loss per common share has been computed as follows:

	13 Weeks Ended
				As adjusted
	March 29, 2014			March 30, 2013
				See Note 1
Net loss	$	(10,807,000	)	$	(17,827,000	)
Basic weighted number of average shares outstanding	21,130,000			13,405,000
Incremental shares from assumed issuances of stock options and restricted stock awards	—			—
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding	21,130,000			13,405,000
Net loss per share - Basic	$	(0.51	)	$	(1.33	)
- Diluted	$	(0.51	)	$	(1.33	)

Options and unvested restricted common shares totaling 1,513,167 and 1,295,675 shares were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share for the 13-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, respectively, due to the net loss incurred by the Company.

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BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net loss	$ (10,807,000)	$ (17,827,000)
Basic weighted number of average shares outstanding	21,130,000	13,405,000
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding	21,130,000	13,405,000
Net loss per share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.51)	$ (1.33)
Net loss per share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.51)	$ (1.33)
Stock options
Anti-dilutive shares
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (in shares)	1,513,167	1,295,675

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Amount of guarantees, subleases or assigned lease obligations	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$ 806,000	$ 4,513,000	$ 1,662,000
Certificates of deposit - restricted			3,000,000
Receivables, net	2,309,000	2,806,000	3,070,000
Inventories, net	26,815,000	24,941,000	26,712,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,920,000	1,272,000	2,131,000
Total current assets	31,850,000	33,532,000	36,575,000
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	19,123,000	18,221,000	19,810,000
Intangible assets, net	102,000	102,000	102,000
Other assets	1,330,000	1,384,000	641,000
Total assets	52,405,000	53,239,000	57,128,000
Current liabilities:
Bank overdraft	772,000
Notes payable - bank	11,600,000
Accounts payable	10,279,000	10,856,000	14,524,000
Accrued compensation	2,480,000	4,317,000	2,109,000
Accrued liabilities	11,290,000	11,197,000	10,100,000
Total current liabilities	36,421,000	26,370,000	26,733,000
Other liabilities	8,343,000	8,818,000	9,869,000
Commitments and contingencies
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, par value $.01; authorized, 40,000,000 shares; issued 25,310,646, 25,220,092 and 17,062,565	253,000	252,000	171,000
Additional paid-in capital	61,226,000	60,830,000	48,907,000
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(14,043,000)	(3,236,000)	11,243,000
Treasury stock 3,682,199 shares, at cost	(39,795,000)	(39,795,000)	(39,795,000)
Total stockholders' equity	7,641,000	18,051,000	20,526,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 52,405,000	$ 53,239,000	$ 57,128,000

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

References to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” mean Cache, Inc., together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, except as expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires. Under the trade name “Cache”, we operated 242 women’s apparel specialty stores, as of March 29, 2014.

The following unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include all known adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These adjustments consist primarily of normal recurring accruals and estimates that impact the carrying value of assets and liabilities. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates.

These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 28, 2013, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K with respect to such period filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The December 28, 2013 condensed consolidated balance sheet amounts are derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as adjusted (see below).

The Company’s fiscal year (“fiscal year” or “fiscal”) refers to the applicable 52- or 53-week period. The year ended December 28, 2013 (“fiscal 2013”) was a 52-week year and the year ending January 3, 2015 (“fiscal 2014”) is a 53-week year.

Change in Accounting Principle

Effective December 29, 2013, the Company elected to change its method of accounting for its retail finished goods inventory from the retail inventory method (“RIM”) to the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out method. The RIM method does not track the valuation of inventory and the cost of goods sold at the individual item level, but instead calculates the valuation of inventory and cost of goods sold by applying a calculated cost to retail relationship to the value of retail inventories and cost of goods sold. The Company believes the method of tracking cost at the individual item level is a preferable method as it matches the actual merchandise costs with the respective revenues and is the method most widely used in the retail industry.  The cumulative effect of this accounting change as of December 30, 2012 was decreases of $737,000 in inventories, $123,000 in deferred tax assets and $860,000 in retained earnings.  The effect of this accounting change on the Company’s financial statements as of December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013 and for the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013 are presented below.

	As reported					As adjusted			As reported					As adjusted
	December 28,					December 28,			March 30,					March 30,
	2013			Adjustments		2013			2013		Adjustments			2013
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Inventories, net	$	23,673,000		$	1,268,000	$	24,941,000		$	26,894,000	$	(182,000	)	$	26,712,000
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(4,504,000		)	1,268,000		(3,236,000		)	11,425,000		(182,000		)	11,243,000

	As reported						As adjusted
	March 30,						March 30,
	2013			Adjustments			2013
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy	$	37,114,000		$	(555,000	)	$	36,559,000
Loss before income taxes	(8,278,000		)	555,000			(7,723,000		)
Income tax provision	10,227,000			(123,000		)	10,104,000
Net loss	(18,505,000		)	678,000			(17,827,000		)
Basic loss per share	(1.38		)				(1.33		)
Diluted loss per share	(1.38		)				(1.33		)

	As reported						As adjusted
	March 30,						March 30,
	2013			Adjustments			2013
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Net loss	$	(18,505,000	)	$	678,000		$	(17,827,000	)
Deferred income taxes	10,201,000		)	(123,000		)	10,078,000		)
Inventories	(5,648,000		)	(555,000		)	(6,203,000		)

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EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Equipment and leasehold improvements, gross	$ 87,457,000	$ 86,830,000	$ 87,298,000
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(68,334,000)	(68,609,000)	(67,488,000)
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	19,123,000	18,221,000	19,810,000
Leasehold improvements
Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Equipment and leasehold improvements, gross	45,874,000	45,899,000	47,205,000
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Equipment and leasehold improvements, gross	$ 41,583,000	$ 40,931,000	$ 40,093,000

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Schedule of assumptions used in estimation of fair value of each option grant on the date of grant using the Black Scholes option valuation model

Expected dividend rate	$	0.00
Expected volatility	50.72		%
Risk free interest rate	0.41		%
Expected lives (years)	3.00

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ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Gift cards, merchandise credit cards and other customer deposits and credits	$ 4,593,000	$ 4,115,000	$ 4,670,000
Taxes, including income taxes	1,959,000	1,875,000	2,418,000
Operating expenses	2,426,000	2,232,000	2,395,000
Fixed asset additions	809,000	300,000	262,000
Sales return reserve	729,000	766,000	660,000
Group insurance	530,000	604,000	556,000
Deferred income - co-branded credit card program	244,000	208,000	236,000
Accrued liabilities	$ 11,290,000	$ 10,100,000	$ 11,197,000

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RECEIVABLES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

RECEIVABLES

Schedule of accounts receivable of the entity

	March 29,		December 28,		March 30,
	2014		2013		2013
Construction allowances	$	105,000	$	430,000	$	73,000
Third party credit cards	1,752,000		1,674,000		2,553,000
Other	452,000		702,000		444,000
	$	2,309,000	$	2,806,000	$	3,070,000

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based awards programs, including grants of stock options, is recorded in accordance with “Compensation-Stock Compensation”, Topic 718 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”). During the 13-week periods ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013, the Company recognized approximately $310,000 and $137,000, respectively, in stock-based compensation expense.  The grant date fair value for stock options is calculated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.

On February 5, 2013, the Company granted Jay Margolis (its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board) time-based stock options to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.34 which had a weighted average grant date fair value of $1.15.  These options vest in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date. No excess tax benefits were recognized from the exercise of stock options during the first fiscal quarters of 2014 and 2013.

The following assumptions were used during the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013:

Expected dividend rate	$	0.00
Expected volatility	50.72		%
Risk free interest rate	0.41		%
Expected lives (years)	3.00

During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, 24,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued for services to its board members. The total fair value of the issued common stock was approximately $115,000, of which approximately $29,000 was included in stock-based compensation expense for the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014. The remaining cost is expected to be recognized over the remainder of fiscal 2014.  Comparatively, during the first quarter of fiscal 2013, 40,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued for services to its board members. The total fair value of the issued common stock was approximately $94,000, of which approximately $59,000 was included in stock-based compensation expense for the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013.

During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014, the Company granted restricted stock awards representing 71,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which had a weighted-average grant date fair value of $5.48 per share. A portion of these restricted stock awards will contingently vest over a three-year period, based on the Company meeting performance goals, and a portion will vest over the requisite service period.  Comparatively, during the 13- week period ended March 30, 2013, the Company did not grant any stock awards.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized shares	40,000,000	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	25,310,646	25,220,092	17,062,565
Treasury stock, shares	3,682,199	3,682,199	3,682,199

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INCOME TAXES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

12. INCOME TAXES

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with “Income Taxes”, Topic 740 of the FASB ASC. This guidance requires the Company to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using applicable tax rates for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.  At December 28, 2013 the Company had federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $55.7 million, expiring from 2030 to 2033 of which the Company recorded a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets associated with these NOL carryforwards.  During the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014 the Company recorded no income tax benefit as a result of a full valuation allowance.  During the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013, the Company recorded income tax expense of $10.1 million as a result of a full valuation allowance recorded against its remaining net deferred tax assets.  Federal valuation allowances totaled $27.9 million, $23.9 million and $18.6 million at March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013, respectively.  State valuation allowances totaled $5.0 million, $4.5 million and $3.7 million at March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013, respectively. The valuation allowances represent full valuation allowances for the possible non-utilization of net operating loss carry-forwards which may not be realized in future periods before they expire.

When tax contingencies become probable, a liability for the contingent amount is estimated based upon the Company’s best estimation of the potential exposures associated with the timing and amount of deductions, as well as various tax filing positions. As of March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013, the Company had no reserve recorded for potential tax contingencies.

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	May 08, 2014
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	CACHE INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000350199
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 29, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-03
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		21,901,447
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is exposed to a number of asserted and unasserted potential claims. Management does not believe it is reasonably possible that resolution of these matters will result in a material loss. The Company had no guarantees, subleases or assigned lease obligations as of March 29, 2014, December 28, 2013 or March 30, 2013.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales	$ 47,404,000	$ 53,510,000
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy	34,472,000	36,559,000
Gross profit	12,932,000	16,951,000
Expenses:
Store operating expenses	18,071,000	18,503,000
General and administrative expenses	5,389,000	4,681,000
Employee separation charges	134,000	1,498,000
Total expenses	23,594,000	24,682,000
Operating loss	(10,662,000)	(7,731,000)
Other income (expense):
Amortization of deferred financing cost	(54,000)
Interest income	1,000	8,000
Interest expense	(42,000)
Total other income (expense)	(95,000)	8,000
Loss before income taxes	(10,757,000)	(7,723,000)
Income tax provision	50,000	10,104,000
Net loss	$ (10,807,000)	$ (17,827,000)
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.51)	$ (1.33)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.51)	$ (1.33)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	21,130,000	13,405,000
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	21,130,000	13,405,000

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INVENTORIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES

7. INVENTORIES

			As adjusted		As adjusted
	March 29,		December 28,		March 30,
	2014		2013		2013
			(See Note 1)		(See Note 1)
Raw materials	$	926,000	$	935,000	$	1,343,000
Work in process	1,957,000		1,918,000		2,513,000
Finished goods	23,932,000		22,088,000		22,856,000
	$	26,815,000	$	24,941,000	$	26,712,000

As discussed in Note 1 the Company changed its accounting for finished goods inventory to the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out method. Inventories other than finished goods at retail stores, called production inventory, primarily consists of piece goods, trim and work-in-process. The Company has historically and continues to value its production inventory at the lower of cost or market value using first-in-first-out method. Market value is determined for our finished goods inventory and production inventory based on an estimate of the net realizable value. The Company determines net realizable value based on an analysis of historical results, age, obsolescence, potential use, market conditions, and estimates regarding future selling prices. Based on this analysis, the Company records an adjustment for any decline in its value. If the actual results or conditions are different than those projected by management, future period gross margin rates may be unfavorably or favorably affected.

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RECEIVABLES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

RECEIVABLES

RECEIVABLES

6. RECEIVABLES

	March 29,		December 28,		March 30,
	2014		2013		2013
Construction allowances	$	105,000	$	430,000	$	73,000
Third party credit cards	1,752,000		1,674,000		2,553,000
Other	452,000		702,000		444,000
	$	2,309,000	$	2,806,000	$	3,070,000

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BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

Schedule of computations of basic and diluted earnings per share

	13 Weeks Ended
				As adjusted
	March 29, 2014			March 30, 2013
				See Note 1
Net loss	$	(10,807,000	)	$	(17,827,000	)
Basic weighted number of average shares outstanding	21,130,000			13,405,000
Incremental shares from assumed issuances of stock options and restricted stock awards	—			—
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding	21,130,000			13,405,000
Net loss per share - Basic	$	(0.51	)	$	(1.33	)
- Diluted	$	(0.51	)	$	(1.33	)

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - RIGHTS OFFERING

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - RIGHTS OFFERING

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - RIGHTS OFFERING

14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - RIGHTS OFFERING

The Company commenced a rights offering with the existing holders of its common stock on May 9, 2014.  Upon completion of the rights offering, assuming the rights offering is fully subscribed, the Company expects to receive aggregate proceeds of approximately $15.0 million before expenses, subject to the reduction or cancellation by the Company in its sole discretion.

The rights offering will be made through the Company’s distribution to its existing stockholders of non-transferable subscription rights to purchase their pro rata portion of newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock at a subscription price of $2.00 per share.  The record date for the distribution of the rights is May 8, 2014 and the rights offering is currently set to expire on May 22, 2014

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the rights offering to for working capital.  However, the Company cannot assure any stockholders that the capital raised through the rights offering, if any, will be sufficient for this purpose.

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OTHER LIABILITIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

OTHER LIABILITIES

OTHER LIABILITIES

10. OTHER LIABILITIES

	March 29, 2014		December 28, 2013		March 30, 2013
Deferred rent	$	7,143,000	$	7,525,000	$	8,043,000
Deferred income — co-branded credit card program	1,200,000		1,218,000		1,228,000
Severance	—		75,000		598,000
	$	8,343,000	$	8,818,000	$	9,869,000

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EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS

EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS

8. EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS

	March 29,			December 28,			March 30,
	2014			2013			2013
Leasehold improvements	$	45,874,000		$	45,899,000		$	47,205,000
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	41,583,000			40,931,000			40,093,000
	87,457,000			86,830,000			87,298,000
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(68,334,000		)	(68,609,000		)	(67,488,000		)
	$	19,123,000		$	18,221,000		$	19,810,000

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ACCRUED LIABILITIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

ACCRUED LIABILITIES

ACCRUED LIABILITIES

9. ACCRUED LIABILITIES

	March 29,		December 28,		March 30,
	2014		2013		2013
Gift cards, merchandise credit cards and other customer deposits and credits	$	4,593,000	$	4,670,000	$	4,115,000
Taxes, including income taxes	1,959,000		2,418,000		1,875,000
Operating expenses	2,426,000		2,395,000		2,232,000
Fixed asset additions	809,000		262,000		300,000
Sales return reserve	729,000		660,000		766,000
Group insurance	530,000		556,000		604,000
Deferred income — co-branded credit card program	244,000		236,000		208,000
	$	11,290,000	$	11,197,000	$	10,100,000

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CREDIT FACILITY

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

CREDIT FACILITY

CREDIT FACILITY

11. CREDIT FACILITY

The Company had a $3.0 million credit facility with Bank of America, which expired May 31, 2013. The agreement allowed the Company to issue letters of credit up to $3.0 million and was collateralized by a security interest in various certificates of deposit held by the Company.  These certificates of deposit collateralized against this line of credit are reported as restricted funds.

On July 25, 2013, the Company entered into a new five year credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the “Bank”). The credit facility (“Credit Facility”) provides the Company with a line of credit of $25.0 million for short term borrowings and letters of credit with a sublimit of $5.0 million. Short term borrowings are limited to the lower of the line of credit available or the borrowing base available as defined in the Credit Agreement.  Borrowings under the Credit Facility are due and payable on July 25, 2018, at which time the facility terminates.

Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, either at the London interbank offering rate (“LIBOR”) Margin or at the Base Rate Margin. LIBOR Margin is equal to LIBOR plus a margin of 1.50% per annum when the average daily availability is equal to or greater than 50% of the borrowing base. When the average daily availability is less than 50% of the borrowing base, the LIBOR Margin is equal to LIBOR, plus a margin of 1.75% per annum. Base Rate Margin is equal to the base rate as defined below, plus a margin of 0.50% per annum when the average daily availability is equal to or greater than 50% of the borrowing base.  When the average daily availability is less than 50% the Base Rate Margin is equal to the base rate as defined below, plus a margin of 0.75% per annum.  The base rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, is a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest of (a) the U. S. federal funds rate, plus a margin of 0.50% per annum, (b) the adjusted LIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.00% or (c) the Bank prime rate in effect at that time.  At March 29, 2014 borrowings under our Credit Facility were at an average interest rate of approximately 2.7%.

The obligations of the Company under the Credit Facility are secured by liens on all assets of the Company. The Credit Agreement contains various customary covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations on indebtedness, liens, investments, dividends or other capital distributions, purchases or redemptions of stock, sales of assets or subsidiary stock, transactions with affiliates, line of business and accelerated payments of certain obligations and minimum availability requirement.

The Credit Agreement contains events of default customary for similar financings. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations under the Credit Facility may be accelerated and become due and payable immediately. In addition, if a certain change of control event occurs with respect to any loan party, the Lenders have the right to require the Company to repay any outstanding loans under the Credit Facility.

Under the Credit Facility, the Company had outstanding letters of credit of $1.2 million and $11.6 million of borrowings as of March 29, 2014.

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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
INVENTORIES
Raw materials	$ 926,000	$ 935,000	$ 1,343,000
Work-in-process	1,957,000	1,918,000	2,513,000
Finished goods	23,932,000	22,088,000	22,856,000
Inventories, net	$ 26,815,000	$ 24,941,000	$ 26,712,000

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Schedule of effect of accounting change on Company's financial statements

	As reported					As adjusted			As reported					As adjusted
	December 28,					December 28,			March 30,					March 30,
	2013			Adjustments		2013			2013		Adjustments			2013
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Inventories, net	$	23,673,000		$	1,268,000	$	24,941,000		$	26,894,000	$	(182,000	)	$	26,712,000
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(4,504,000		)	1,268,000		(3,236,000		)	11,425,000		(182,000		)	11,243,000

	As reported						As adjusted
	March 30,						March 30,
	2013			Adjustments			2013
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy	$	37,114,000		$	(555,000	)	$	36,559,000
Loss before income taxes	(8,278,000		)	555,000			(7,723,000		)
Income tax provision	10,227,000			(123,000		)	10,104,000
Net loss	(18,505,000		)	678,000			(17,827,000		)
Basic loss per share	(1.38		)				(1.33		)
Diluted loss per share	(1.38		)				(1.33		)

	As reported						As adjusted
	March 30,						March 30,
	2013			Adjustments			2013
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Net loss	$	(18,505,000	)	$	678,000		$	(17,827,000	)
Deferred income taxes	10,201,000		)	(123,000		)	10,078,000		)
Inventories	(5,648,000		)	(555,000		)	(6,203,000		)

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EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS

Schedule of equipment and leasehold improvements

	March 29,			December 28,			March 30,
	2014			2013			2013
Leasehold improvements	$	45,874,000		$	45,899,000		$	47,205,000
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	41,583,000			40,931,000			40,093,000
	87,457,000			86,830,000			87,298,000
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(68,334,000		)	(68,609,000		)	(67,488,000		)
	$	19,123,000		$	18,221,000		$	19,810,000

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - RIGHTS OFFERING (Details) (Subsequent events, Forecast, USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	May 09, 2014
Subsequent events | Forecast
Subsequent Events - Rights Offering
Aggregate proceeds received upon completion of rights offering	$ 15.0
Subscription price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.00

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (10,807,000)	$ (17,827,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,680,000	1,632,000
Stock-based compensation	310,000	137,000
Deferred income taxes		10,078,000
Gift card breakage	(59,000)	(62,000)
Amortization of deferred income for co-branded credit card	(60,000)	(222,000)
Amortization of deferred rent	(222,000)	(328,000)
Amortization of deferred financing costs	54,000
Change in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in receivables and income tax receivable	497,000	(686,000)
Increase in inventories	(1,874,000)	(6,203,000)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets	(561,000)	(596,000)
Decrease (increase) in accounts payable	(577,000)	2,127,000
Decrease in accrued liabilities, accrued compensation and other liabilities	(2,425,000)	(33,000)
Net cash used in operating activities	(14,044,000)	(11,983,000)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of marketable securities		(500,000)
Maturities of marketable securities		3,513,000
Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements	(2,035,000)	(1,728,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(2,035,000)	1,285,000
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Bank Overdraft	772,000
Proceeds from notes payable - bank	11,600,000
Cash provided by financing activities	12,372,000
Net decrease in cash and equivalents	(3,707,000)	(10,698,000)
Cash and equivalents, at beginning of period	4,513,000	12,360,000
Cash and equivalents, at end of period	806,000	1,662,000
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid		6,000
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued fixed asset additions	809,000	300,000
Prepaid stock-based compensation	$ 86,000	$ 35,000

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The carrying amounts of certificates of deposit, accounts receivable, and notes payable—bank approximate their estimated fair values due to their short-term nature or the variable interest rate.

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ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Schedule of accrued liabilities

	March 29,		December 28,		March 30,
	2014		2013		2013
Gift cards, merchandise credit cards and other customer deposits and credits	$	4,593,000	$	4,670,000	$	4,115,000
Taxes, including income taxes	1,959,000		2,418,000		1,875,000
Operating expenses	2,426,000		2,395,000		2,232,000
Fixed asset additions	809,000		262,000		300,000
Sales return reserve	729,000		660,000		766,000
Group insurance	530,000		556,000		604,000
Deferred income — co-branded credit card program	244,000		236,000		208,000
	$	11,290,000	$	11,197,000	$	10,100,000

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CREDIT FACILITY (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Jul. 25, 2013 Credit Facility Wells Fargo Bank	Mar. 29, 2014 Credit Facility Wells Fargo Bank	Mar. 29, 2014 Credit Facility Wells Fargo Bank Average	Jul. 25, 2013 Credit Facility Wells Fargo Bank LIBOR Average daily availability equal to or greater than 50% of the borrowing base	Jul. 25, 2013 Credit Facility Wells Fargo Bank LIBOR Average daily availability less than 50% of the borrowing base	Jul. 25, 2013 Credit Facility Wells Fargo Bank Base rate Average daily availability equal to or greater than 50% of the borrowing base	Jul. 25, 2013 Credit Facility Wells Fargo Bank Base rate Average daily availability less than 50% of the borrowing base	Jul. 25, 2013 Credit Facility Wells Fargo Bank U. S. federal funds rate	Jul. 25, 2013 Credit Facility Wells Fargo Bank Adjusted LIBOR rate	May 31, 2013 Letters of Credit Bank of America	Jul. 25, 2013 Letters of Credit Wells Fargo Bank
Bank debt
Borrowing capacity	$ 25.0									$ 3.0	$ 5.0
Letters of credit collateralized by security interest in certificates of deposit										3.0
Term of credit facility	5 years
Reference rate				LIBOR	LIBOR	base rate	base rate	federal funds rate	adjusted LIBOR rate
Interest rate margin (as a percent)				1.50%	1.75%	0.50%	0.75%	0.50%	1.00%
Interest rate (as a percent)			2.70%
Amount of outstanding letters of credit		1.2
Amount of outstanding borrowings		$ 11.6

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

References to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” mean Cache, Inc., together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, except as expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires. Under the trade name “Cache”, we operated 242 women’s apparel specialty stores, as of March 29, 2014.

The following unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include all known adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These adjustments consist primarily of normal recurring accruals and estimates that impact the carrying value of assets and liabilities. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates.

These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 28, 2013, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K with respect to such period filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The December 28, 2013 condensed consolidated balance sheet amounts are derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as adjusted (see below).

Fiscal Reporting Period

The Company’s fiscal year (“fiscal year” or “fiscal”) refers to the applicable 52- or 53-week period. The year ended December 28, 2013 (“fiscal 2013”) was a 52-week year and the year ending January 3, 2015 (“fiscal 2014”) is a 53-week year.

Inventories

Effective December 29, 2013, the Company elected to change its method of accounting for its retail finished goods inventory from the retail inventory method (“RIM”) to the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out method. The RIM method does not track the valuation of inventory and the cost of goods sold at the individual item level, but instead calculates the valuation of inventory and cost of goods sold by applying a calculated cost to retail relationship to the value of retail inventories and cost of goods sold. The Company believes the method of tracking cost at the individual item level is a preferable method as it matches the actual merchandise costs with the respective revenues and is the method most widely used in the retail industry.  The cumulative effect of this accounting change as of December 30, 2012 was decreases of $737,000 in inventories, $123,000 in deferred tax assets and $860,000 in retained earnings.  The effect of this accounting change on the Company’s financial statements as of December 28, 2013 and March 30, 2013 and for the 13-week period ended March 30, 2013 are presented below.

	As reported					As adjusted			As reported					As adjusted
	December 28,					December 28,			March 30,					March 30,
	2013			Adjustments		2013			2013		Adjustments			2013
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Inventories, net	$	23,673,000		$	1,268,000	$	24,941,000		$	26,894,000	$	(182,000	)	$	26,712,000
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(4,504,000		)	1,268,000		(3,236,000		)	11,425,000		(182,000		)	11,243,000

	As reported						As adjusted
	March 30,						March 30,
	2013			Adjustments			2013
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy	$	37,114,000		$	(555,000	)	$	36,559,000
Loss before income taxes	(8,278,000		)	555,000			(7,723,000		)
Income tax provision	10,227,000			(123,000		)	10,104,000
Net loss	(18,505,000		)	678,000			(17,827,000		)
Basic loss per share	(1.38		)				(1.33		)
Diluted loss per share	(1.38		)				(1.33		)

	As reported						As adjusted
	March 30,						March 30,
	2013			Adjustments			2013
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Net loss	$	(18,505,000	)	$	678,000		$	(17,827,000	)
Deferred income taxes	10,201,000		)	(123,000		)	10,078,000		)
Inventories	(5,648,000		)	(555,000		)	(6,203,000		)