The following table presents our selected financial data. The table should be read in conjunction with Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Fiscal year ended(1)
January 28, 2012
January 29, 2011
January 30, 2010
January 31, 2009
February 2, 2008
(In thousands, except per share and per square foot data)
Our fiscal year-end is the Saturday closest to January 31 based on a 52/53-week year. Each fiscal year consists of four 13-week quarters, with an extra week added onto the fourth quarter every five or six years.
(2)
Comparable store sales increase reflects sales for stores beginning on the first day of the 14th month of operation. Remodeled stores are included in comparable store sales unless the store was closed for a portion of the current or comparable prior year.
(3)
Total square footage per store is calculated by dividing total square footage at end of year by number of stores at end of year.
(4)
Average total square footage represents a weighted average which reflects the effect of opening stores in different months throughout the year.
(5)
Net sales per average total square foot was calculated by dividing net sales for the year by the average square footage for those stores open during each year.