Acquisition of G.H. Bass

3 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2014

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisition of G.H. Bass

Note 2 – Acquisition of G.H. Bass

On November 4, 2013, G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, AM Retail Group, Inc (“AM Retail Group”) entered into an asset purchase agreement with PVH Retail Stores LLC, PVH Corp. and PVH of Puerto Rico, Inc., providing for the sale to AM Retail Group of substantially all of the assets of the G.H. Bass & Co. (“G.H. Bass”) business, including approximately 160 G.H. Bass & Co. outlet stores. The purchase price was $49.2 million in cash.

G.H. Bass & Co. is a well-known heritage brand that embodies classic American style. The Company sells G.H. Bass & Co. footwear, apparel and accessories primarily through approximately 160 outlet stores located in the United States. The Company also licenses the brand for the wholesale distribution of men’s and women’s footwear and men’s sportswear.

The results of G.H. Bass have been included in these consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.