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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 01, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Fiscal Year – The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to the end of January. Fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011 ended on February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively. All fiscal years presented include 52 weeks of operations except fiscal 2012, which includes 53 weeks.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation – The Consolidated Financial Statements include Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents / Cash Management

Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. Cash equivalents are considered Level 1 investments and totaled $91.9 million and $259.0 million at February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively. Interest income from cash equivalents was $0.2 million, $1.0 million and $0.3 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Cash Management – The Company's cash management system provides for the reimbursement of all major bank disbursement accounts on a daily basis. Accounts payable at February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 include $135.2 million and $91.7 million, respectively, of checks drawn in excess of cash balances not yet presented for payment.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable consist principally of amounts receivable from vendors and landlords. The

allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $3.1 million and $2.7 million as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively.

Inventories

Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or market. Inventory costs consist of the direct cost of merchandise including freight. Inventories are net of shrinkage, obsolescence, other valuation accounts and vendor allowances totaling $82.6 million and $78.5 million at February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment – Property and equipment are recorded at cost and include capitalized leases. For financial reporting purposes, depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:



Buildings		40 years
Leasehold improvements		10-25 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		3-7 years

For leasehold improvements and property and equipment under capital lease agreements, depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease term. Leasehold improvements made significantly after the initial lease term are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term, including renewal periods, if reasonably assured. Depreciation expense was $151.5 million, $123.3 million and $111.7 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Renewals and betterments are capitalized and repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Closed Store Reserves

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Closed Store Reserves – The Company evaluates its long-lived assets to assess whether the carrying values have been impaired whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable based on estimated undiscounted future cash flows. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus eventual net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset (if any) are less than the carrying value of the asset. When an impairment loss is recognized, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value as determined based on quoted market prices or through the use of other valuation techniques.

The Company recognizes a liability for costs associated with closed or relocated premises when the Company ceases to use the location. The calculation of accrued lease termination and other costs primarily includes future minimum lease payments, maintenance costs and taxes from the date of closure or relocation to the end of the remaining lease term, net of contractual or estimated sublease income. The liability is discounted using a credit-adjusted risk-free rate of interest. The assumptions used in the calculation of the accrued lease termination and other costs are evaluated each quarter.

Goodwill

Goodwill – Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets of acquired entities. The Company assesses the carrying value of goodwill annually or whenever circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred. When evaluating goodwill for impairment, the Company first performs a qualitative assessment to determine if the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying value. If so, the Company proceeds to step one of the two-step goodwill impairment test, in which the Company compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. If not, then performance of the two-step goodwill impairment test is not necessary. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the implied estimated fair value, an impairment charge to current operations is recorded to reduce the carrying value to the implied estimated fair value. A reporting unit is the operating segment, or a business unit one level below that operating segment, for which discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by management.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets – Intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks and acquired trade names with indefinite lives, which are tested for impairment annually or whenever circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred. The Company's finite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of favorable lease assets and other acquisition related assets. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful economic lives and are reviewed for impairment when factors indicate that an impairment may have occurred.

Gain on Sale of Investment

Gain on Sale of Investment – During fiscal 2011, the Company realized a pre-tax gain of $13.9 million resulting from the sale of its remaining available-for-sale securities held in GSI Commerce, Inc. ("GSI"), in connection with GSI's acquisition by eBay, Inc. Prior to the sale, the investment was carried at fair value within other assets and unrealized holding gains and losses on the stock were included in other comprehensive income and reflected as a component of stockholders' equity.

Self-Insurance

Self-Insurance – The Company is self-insured for certain losses related to health, workers' compensation and general liability insurance, although we maintain stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our liability exposure. Liabilities associated with these losses are estimated in part by considering historical claims experience, industry factors, severity factors and other actuarial assumptions.

Pre-opening Expenses

Pre-opening Expenses – Pre-opening expenses, which consist primarily of rent, marketing, payroll and recruiting costs, are expensed as incurred.

Earnings Per Common Share

Earnings Per Common Share – Basic earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock, plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period, using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options, restricted stock and warrants.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation – The Company has the ability to grant restricted shares of common stock, restricted stock units and stock options to purchase common stock under the Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan. The Company records stock-based compensation expenses based on the fair value of stock awards at the grant date and recognizes the expense over the related service period.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes – The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes and provides deferred income taxes for temporary differences between the amounts reported for assets and liabilities for financial statement purposes and for income tax reporting purposes, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the relevant taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that will more likely than not be realized upon ultimate settlement. Interest and penalties related to income tax matters are recognized in income tax expense.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition – Revenue from retail sales is recognized at the point of sale, net of sales tax. Revenue from eCommerce sales is recognized upon shipment of merchandise. Service-related revenue is recognized as the services are performed. A provision for anticipated merchandise returns is provided through a reduction of sales and cost of goods sold in the period that the related sales are recorded. Revenue from gift cards and returned merchandise credits (collectively the "cards") are deferred and recognized upon the redemption of the cards. These cards have no expiration date. Income from unredeemed cards is recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Income within selling, general and administrative expenses at the point at which redemption becomes remote. The Company performs an evaluation of the aging of the unredeemed cards, based on the elapsed time from the date of original issuance, to determine when redemption becomes remote.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of Goods Sold – Cost of goods sold includes the cost of merchandise, inventory shrinkage and obsolescence, freight, distribution, shipping and store occupancy costs. Store occupancy costs include rent, common area maintenance charges, real estate and other asset-based taxes, general maintenance, utilities, depreciation, fixture lease expenses and certain insurance expenses.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses – Selling, general and administrative expenses include store and field support payroll and fringe benefits, advertising, bank card charges, information systems, marketing, legal, accounting, other store expenses and all expenses associated with operating the Company's corporate headquarters.

Advertising Costs

Advertising Costs – Production costs of advertising and the costs to run the advertisements are expensed the first time the advertisement takes place. Advertising expense, net of cooperative advertising, was $223.9 million, $201.0 million and $187.4 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Vendor Allowances

Vendor Allowances – Vendor allowances include allowances, rebates and cooperative advertising funds received from vendors. These funds are determined for each fiscal year and the majority are based on various quantitative contract terms. Amounts expected to be received from vendors relating to the purchase of merchandise inventories are recognized as a reduction of cost of goods sold as the merchandise is sold. Amounts that represent a reimbursement of costs incurred, such as advertising, are recorded as a reduction to the related expense in the period that the related expense is incurred. The Company records an estimate of earned allowances based on the latest projected purchase volumes and advertising forecasts. On an annual basis at the end of the fiscal year, the Company confirms earned allowances with vendors to determine that the amounts are recorded in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Segment Information

Segment Information – The Company is a specialty omni-channel retailer that offers a broad range of products in its specialty retail stores primarily in the eastern United States. Given the economic characteristics of the store formats, the similar nature of the products sold, the type of customer and method of distribution, the Company's operating segments are aggregated within one reportable segment. The following table sets forth the approximate amount of net sales attributable to hardlines, apparel and footwear for the periods presented (dollars in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2013		2012		2011
Hardlines	$	3,030	$	2,964	$	2,695
Apparel	1,867		1,685		1,504
Footwear	1,273		1,150		982
Other	43		37		31
Total net sales	$	6,213	$	5,836	$	5,212

Construction Allowances

Construction Allowances – All of the Company's store locations are leased. The Company may receive reimbursement from a landlord for some of the cost of the structure, subject to satisfactory fulfillment of applicable lease provisions. These reimbursements may be referred to as tenant allowances, construction allowances or landlord reimbursements ("construction allowances").

The Company's accounting for construction allowances differs if the Company is deemed to be the owner of the asset during the construction period. Some of the Company's leases have a cap on the construction allowance, which places the Company at risk for cost overruns and causes the Company to be deemed the owner during the construction period. In cases where the Company is deemed to be the owner during the construction period, a sale and leaseback of the asset occurs when construction of the asset is complete and the lease term begins, if relevant sale-leaseback accounting criteria are met. Any gain or loss from the transaction is included within deferred revenue and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and deferred and amortized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The Company reports the amount of cash received for the construction allowance as construction allowance receipts within the financing activities section of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows when such allowances are received prior to completion of the sale-leaseback transaction. The Company reports the amount of cash received from construction allowances as proceeds from sale leaseback transactions within the investing activities section of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows when such amounts are received after the sale-leaseback accounting criteria have been achieved.

In instances where the Company is not deemed to be the owner during the construction period, reimbursement from a landlord for tenant improvements is classified as an incentive and included within deferred revenue and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The deferred rent credit is amortized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Landlord reimbursements from these transactions are included in cash flows from operating activities as a change in deferred construction allowances.