Fixed Assets

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 2. Fixed Assets

Fixed assets consist of the following:

	January 30,			January 31,
	2016			2015
	($ in thousands)
Buildings and improvements	$	11,838		$	11,838
Fixtures and equipment		113,660			117,523
Leasehold improvements		42,794			36,417
Total fixed assets		168,292			165,778
Allowances for depreciation and amortization		(137,626	)		(150,009	)
Fixed assets, net	$	30,666		$	15,769

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

	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
	($ in thousands)
Cost of sales	$	523	$	483	$	474
Selling, general and administrative expenses		4,668		3,905		3,830
Total	$	5,191	$	4,388	$	4,304

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.