Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Operating activities
Net income (loss)	$ (3,178)	$ (3,855)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,130	1,071
Provision for doubtful accounts	15	20
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment	(8)	0
Deferred income taxes	23	0
Stock-based compensation	122	133
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss for pension plans, net of tax	495	321
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	801	(438)
Other receivables	4	(23)
Inventories	(15,572)	(13,812)
Income taxes	12	(46)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(840)	(191)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	6,973	5,569
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(10,023)	(11,251)
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(1,200)	(667)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	8	0
Net investment in life insurance	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(1,192)	(667)
Financing activities
Proceeds from long-term debt	22,300	20,586
Repayment of long-term debt	(10,975)	(8,248)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	11,325	12,338
Net increase (decrease) in cash	110	420
Cash at beginning of year	470	1,051
Cash at end of year	$ 580	$ 1,471