Segment and Enterprise Wide Disclosures

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment and Enterprise Wide Disclosures [Abstract]

SEGMENT AND ENTERPRISE WIDE DISCLOSURES

21. SEGMENT AND ENTERPRISE WIDE DISCLOSURES

Operating Segment.    For purposes of the disclosure requirements for segments of a business enterprise, the Company has determined that its business is comprised of one operating segment: the design, manufacture and sale of maternity apparel and related accessories. While the Company offers a wide range of products for sale, the substantial portion of its products are initially distributed through the same distribution facilities, many of the Company’s products are manufactured at common contract manufacturer production facilities, the Company’s products are marketed through a common marketing department, and these products are sold to a similar customer base, consisting of expectant mothers.

Geographic Information.    Information concerning the Company’s operations by geographic area is as follows (in thousands):

	Year Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2010
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
United States	$	514,779	$	520,023	$	505,621
Foreign		26,697		25,371		25,571

	September 30, 2012		September 30, 2011
Long-Lived Assets, Net
United States	$	51,449	$	55,497
Foreign		976		1,605

Major Customers.    For the periods presented, the Company did not have any one customer who represented more than 10% of its net sales.