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Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
9 Months Ended
Oct. 30, 2022
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Abstract]  
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation 1.    NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

A.    Nature of Operations

Duluth Holdings Inc. (“Duluth Trading” or the “Company”), a Wisconsin corporation, is a lifestyle brand of men’s and women’s casual wear, workwear and accessories sold primarily through the Company’s own omnichannel platform. The Company’s products are marketed under the Duluth Trading name, with the majority of products being exclusively developed and sold as Duluth Trading branded merchandise.

The Company identifies its operating segments according to how its business activities are managed and evaluated. The Company continues to report one reportable external segment, consistent with the Company’s omnichannel business approach. The Company’s revenues generated outside the United States were insignificant.

The Company has two classes of authorized common stock: Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The rights of holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are identical, except for voting and conversion rights. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to ten votes per share and is convertible at any time into one share of Class B common stock. Each share of Class B common stock is entitled to one vote per share. The Company’s Class B common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “DLTH.”

B.    Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company consolidates TRI Holdings, LLC (“TRI”) as a variable interest entity (see Note 6 “Variable Interest Entity” for further information). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest to January 31 of the following year. Fiscal 2022 is a 52-week period and ends on January 29, 2023. Fiscal 2021 was a 52-week period and ended on January 30, 2022. The three months of fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 represent the Company’s 13-week periods ended October 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended October 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021 have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and, in the opinion of the Company, include all adjustments (which are normal and recurring in nature) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations as of and for the three and nine months ended October 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2022.

C.    Impairment Analysis

As of October 30, 2022 and for the three and nine months ended, no triggering events or indicators of asset impairment were noted.

D.    Inventory

Inventory, consisting of purchased product, is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, under the first-in, first-out method. The significant estimates used in inventory valuation are obsolescence (including excess and slow-moving inventory and lower of cost or market reserves) and estimates of inventory shrinkage. Both estimates have calculations that require the Company to make assumptions and apply judgment regarding a number of factors, including market conditions, the selling environment, historical results and current inventory trends. Inventory is adjusted periodically to reflect current market conditions, which requires management’s judgment that may significantly affect the ending inventory valuation, as well as gross margin.

The reserve for inventory shrinkage is adjusted to reflect the trend of historical physical inventory count results. The Company performs its retail store physical inventory counts in July and the difference between actual and estimated shrinkage, recorded in Cost of goods sold, may cause fluctuations in second fiscal quarter results.

E.    Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

Prepaid expenses and other assets consist of the following:

October 30, 2022

January 30, 2022

(in thousands)

Prepaid expenses & other current assets

Pending returns inventory, net

$

2,292

$

2,235

Current software hosting implementation costs, net

1,872

1,475

Other prepaid expenses

13,800

13,623

Prepaid expenses & other current assets

$

17,964

$

17,333

Other assets, net

Goodwill

$

402

$

402

Intangible assets, net

455

246

Non-current software hosting implementation costs

3,744

2,949

Other assets, net

1,845

1,756

Other assets, net

$

6,446

$

5,353

F.    Seasonality of Business

The Company’s business is affected by the pattern of seasonality common to most apparel businesses. Historically, the Company has recognized a significant portion of its revenue and operating profit in the fourth fiscal quarter of each year due to increased sales during the holiday season.

G.    Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Amounts receivable from credit card issuers are typically converted to cash within 2 to 4 days of the original sales transaction and are considered to be cash equivalents.

H.    Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no significant changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies as described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2022.