Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2026	Jan. 31, 2026
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 35,115	$ 16,788
Short-term investments	58,650	56,859
Restricted cash	2,675	2,675
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for customer credit losses of $690 and $682 at August 1, 2026 and January 31, 2026, respectively	20,459	25,462
Merchandise inventories	82,487	83,696
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,077	7,787
Total Current Assets	208,463	193,267
Property and equipment - net	51,730	53,748
Other assets	20,942	20,471
Right-of-Use assets - net	142,303	153,933
Total Assets	423,438	421,419
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	73,758	64,958
Accrued expenses	31,830	37,101
Accrued bonus and benefits	0	326
Accrued income taxes	52	0
Current lease liability	47,835	53,507
Total Current Liabilities	153,475	155,892
Other noncurrent liabilities	11,264	11,272
Lease liability	90,794	96,941
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $100 par value per share, 100,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	132,384	131,347
Retained earnings	35,066	25,026
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(217)	274
Total Stockholders' Equity	167,905	157,314
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	423,438	421,419
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock	613	608
Convertible Class B Common Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock	$ 59	$ 59

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