INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Nov. 03, 2012

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

10.INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate was 35.5% and 35.3% for the third quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The effective income tax rate was 34.8% and 34.2% for the first three quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The effective tax rate for the third quarters of 2012 and 2011 approximate the federal statutory rate.  The effective income tax rate for the first three quarters of 2012 and 2011 differed from the federal statutory rate primarily due to the favorable resolution of certain tax issues, partially offset by the effect of state income taxes.