Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 30, 2023

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 30, 2023, December 31, 2022 and December 25, 2021 are as follows (in thousands):


	Consolidated
Balance as of December 25, 2021
Gross goodwill	$	93,192
Accumulated impairment losses	(60,773)
Net goodwill	$	32,419

Balance as of December 31, 2022
Gross goodwill	$	93,192
Accumulated impairment losses	(60,773)
Acquisition	197,742
Net goodwill	$	230,161

Balance as of December 30, 2023
Gross goodwill	$	290,934
Accumulated impairment losses	(60,773)
Purchase price accounting adjustment	16,258
Net goodwill	$	246,419

Goodwill is allocated to each identified reporting unit, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. Goodwill is not amortized but is evaluated for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. The Company's annual impairment evaluation is conducted on the first day of the fiscal fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company completed its annual impairment assessment of goodwill for all reporting units. As part of this analysis, the Company assessed the current environment to determine if there were any indicators of impairment and concluded, that while there have been events and circumstances in the macro-environment that have impacted the Company's business, there were not any entity-specific indicators of impairment of goodwill that would require the Company to perform a quantitative impairment assessment. Therefore, there were no impairment charges related to goodwill being recognized in fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021.

Other Intangible Assets

The Company had approximately $23.1 million of intangible assets other than goodwill at December 30, 2023, December 31, 2022 and December 25, 2021. The intangible asset balance represents the carrying value of the Petsense trade name, which is not subject to amortization as it has an indefinite useful life on the basis that it is expected to contribute cash flows beyond the foreseeable horizon. The trade name asset is evaluated for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. The Company's annual impairment evaluation is conducted on the first day of the fiscal fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, the Company completed its annual impairment assessment of intangible assets for all reporting units. As part of this analysis, the Company assessed the current environment to determine if there were any indicators of impairment and concluded there were no indicators of impairment of intangible assets that would require the Company to perform a quantitative impairment assessment. Therefore, there were no impairment charges related to intangible assets recognized in fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021.