Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 13,492	$ 11,122
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	3,081	2,617
Share-based compensation	2,162	1,497
Non-cash contribution for 401(k) plan	1,772	1,718
Provision for doubtful accounts	520	915
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	(148)	(725)
Other, net	424	601
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(12,234)	21,213
Inventories	(67,083)	(110,907)
Accounts payable and other liabilities	68,067	28,922
Other, net	(600)	(1,899)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	9,453	(44,926)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(3,883)	(1,692)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	71	57
Net cash used in investing activities	(3,812)	(1,635)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends on Common and Class B common stock	(20,470)	(16,938)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	(6,630)	(12,926)
Return of capital contribution to noncontrolling interest		(32,000)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) long-term obligations	14	(11)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	148	725
Net proceeds from issuances of common stock	1,181	2,648
Net borrowings under revolving credit agreements	22,500	14,100
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,257)	(44,402)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,384	(90,963)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	15,673	126,498
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 18,057	$ 35,535

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).