Fixed Assets

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 2. Fixed Assets

Fixed assets consist of the following:

	February 2,			January 28,
	2013			2012
	($ in thousands)
Buildings and improvements	$	9,938		$	17,288
Fixtures and equipment		117,874			118,334
Leasehold improvements		31,346			30,943
Fixed assets		159,158			166,565
Allowances for depreciation and amortization		(150,101	)		(149,914)
Fixed assets, net	$	9,057		$	16,651

Depreciation of fixed assets is included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows:

	Fiscal Year
	2012		2011		2010
	($ in thousands)
Cost of sales	$	496	$	536	$	1,143
Selling, general and administrative expenses		3,941		6,094		11,054
Total	$	4,437	$	6,630	$	12,197

Depreciation expense related to the Company’s distribution center facility and related equipment is included in cost of sales. All other depreciation and amortization of fixed assets is included in SG&A expenses.