XML 25 R9.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v3.8.0.1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended
--- | ---
Dec. 31, 2017
Basis of Reporting [Abstract] |
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | [1] Organization: Steven Madden, Ltd. a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries, design, source, market and sell name brand and private label women's, men's and children's shoes, worldwide through its wholesale and retail channels under the Steve Madden Women's, Steve Madden Men's, Madden, Madden Girl, Steven, FREEBIRD by Steven, Superga (under license), Dolce Vita and Betsey Johnson brand names and through its wholesale channels under the Stevies, Report, B Brian Atwood, Mad Love and Blondo brand names and, under license, the Kate Spade and Avec Les Filles brand names. The Company had a design and production agreement with Rebecca Minkoff and a joint venture with Alice & Olivia, both of which were terminated as of December 31, 2017. In addition, the Company designs, sources, markets and sells name brand and private label handbags and accessories to customers worldwide through its Wholesale Accessories segment, including the Big Buddha, Betsey Johnson, Madden Girl, Betseyville, Cejon, Steve Madden, Steven by Steve Madden, Luv Betsey, B Brian Atwood, DKNY (under license) and Donna Karan (under license) accessories brands. Revenue is generated predominantly through the sale of the Company's brand name and private label merchandise and certain licensed products. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company operated 206 (including four e-commerce websites) and 189 (including four e-commerce websites) retail stores, respectively. Revenue is subject to seasonal fluctuations. See Note O for operating segment information. [2] Principles of consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Steven Madden, Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Steven Madden Retail, Inc., Diva Acquisition Corp., Diva International, Inc., Madden Direct, Inc., Adesso Madden, Inc., Stevies, Inc., Daniel M. Friedman and Associates, Inc., Big Buddha, Inc., the Topline Corporation, Cejon, Inc., SML Holdings S.a.r.l., SML Canada Acquisition Corp., Madden International Ltd., DMF International Ltd., Asean Corporation Ltd., Dolce Vita Holdings, Inc., Trendy Imports S.A de C.V., Comercial Diecesiette S.A. de C.V., Maximus Designer Shoes S.A. de C.V., BA Brand Holdings LLC, BAI Holding, LLC, Mad Love LLC (formerly a joint venture in which the Company acquired the remaining minority interest in 2016) and Schwartz & Benjamin, Inc. (collectively the "Company"). The accounts of (i) Dexascope Proprietary Ltd., a joint venture in South Africa in which the Company is the majority owner, (ii) BA Brand Holdings LLC, a joint venture in which the Company is the majority owner, (iii) SPM Shoetrade Holding B.V., a joint venture in certain regions of Europe in which the Company is the majority owner, (iv) SM (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., a joint venture in which the Company controls all of the significant participating rights and (v) SM Dolce Limited, a joint venture in which the Company is the majority interest holder, are included in the consolidated financial statements with the other members' interests reflected in “Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests” in the Consolidated Statements of Income and “Non-controlling interests” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications were made to prior years' amounts to conform to the 2017 presentation. [3] Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant areas involving management estimates include allowances for bad debts, returns and customer chargebacks, inventory valuation, valuation of intangible assets, litigation reserves and contingent payment liabilities. The Company provides reserves on trade accounts receivables and factor receivables for future customer chargebacks and markdown allowances, discounts, returns and other miscellaneous compliance-related deductions that relate to the current period sales. The Company evaluates anticipated chargebacks by reviewing several performance indicators of its major customers. Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) These performance indicators, which include retailers’ inventory levels, sell-through rates and gross margin levels, are analyzed by management to estimate the amount of the anticipated customer allowance. [4] Cash equivalents: Cash equivalents at December 31, 2017 and 2016 amounted to approximately $58,436 and $3,309, respectively, and consisted of money market accounts. The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. [5] Marketable securities: Marketable securities consist primarily of certificates of deposit and corporate bonds with maturities greater than three months and up to four years at the time of purchase. These securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of any tax effect, reported in stockholders' equity as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). These securities are classified as current and non-current marketable securities based upon their maturities. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the amortization of bond premiums totaled $983 and $1,234, respectively. The values of these securities may fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates and credit risk. The schedule of maturities at December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:
| Maturities as of December 31, 2017 |  | Maturities as of December 31, 2016
| 1 Year or Less |  | 1 to 4 Years |  | 1 Year or Less |  | 1 to 4 Years
Corporate bonds | $ | 11,979 |  |  | $ | 29,523 |  |  | $ | 11,527 |  |  | $ | 70,559 |
Certificates of deposit | 52,048 |  |  | — |  |  | 27,968 |  |  | — |
Total | $ | 64,027 |  |  | $ | 29,523 |  |  | $ | 39,495 |  |  | $ | 70,559 |
For the year ended December 31, 2017, gains of $5 were reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Other Income as compared to losses of $661 for the year ended December 31, 2016. At December 31, 2017, current marketable securities included unrealized losses of $106 and unrealized gains of $1 while long-term marketable securities included unrealized gains of $3 and unrealized losses of $90. At December 31, 2016, current marketable securities included unrealized losses of $279 and long-term marketable securities included unrealized gains of $89 and unrealized losses of $118. [6] Inventories: Inventories, which consist of finished goods on hand and in transit, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. [7] Property and equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed utilizing the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives ranging from three to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term. Impairment losses are recognized for long-lived assets, including definite-lived intangibles, used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are not sufficient to recover the assets' carrying amount. Impairment losses are measured by comparing the fair value of the assets to their carrying amount. Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) [8] Goodwill and intangible assets: The Company's goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized, rather they are tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more often if events or circumstances change that could cause these assets to become impaired. In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” (Topic 350) “Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment”. Under the amendments in this update, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill are assessed for impairment by performing a qualitative assessment which evaluates relevant events or circumstances in order to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an intangible asset or reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The factors that are considered include historical financial performance, macroeconomic and industry conditions and legal and regulatory environment. If it is more likely than not that the fair value of the intangible asset or reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the fair value of the intangible asset or reporting unit is compared with its carrying amount and, if the fair value of the intangible asset or reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, an impairment is recognized equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the intangible asset or reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount. The guidance is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company adopted the new guidance in the second quarter of 2017. During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $1,000 related to the Wild Pair trademark. The impairment was triggered by a loss of future anticipated cash flows. The Company completed its annual impairment tests on goodwill and its remaining indefinite-lived intangible assets during the third quarter of 2017, and no other impairments were recognized. The Company amortizes its intangible assets with definite useful lives over their estimated useful lives and reviews these assets for impairment when there is a triggering event. The Company is currently amortizing its acquired intangible assets with definite useful lives over periods typically from two to ten years using the straight-line method. [9] Net Income Per Share of Common Stock: Basic net income per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, which does not include unvested restricted common stock subject to forfeiture. Diluted net income per share reflects: a) the potential dilution assuming shares of common stock were issued upon the exercise of outstanding in-the-money options and the proceeds thereof were used to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at the average market price during the period, and b) the vesting of granted nonvested restricted stock awards for which the assumed proceeds upon vesting are deemed to be the amount of compensation cost not yet recognized attributable to future services using the treasury stock method, to the extent dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, options to purchase approximately 9,000, 374,000 and 26,000 shares of common stock, respectively, have been excluded in the calculation of diluted income per share as the result would have been anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, all unvested restricted stock awards were dilutive. [10] Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income is the total of net earnings and all other non-owner changes in equity. Comprehensive income for the Company includes net income, foreign currency translation adjustments, cash flow hedging and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities. The accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive loss attributable to the Company are as follows: Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
|  | 2017 |  | 2016
Currency translation adjustment |  | $ | (24,798 | ) |  | $ | (31,634 | )
Cash flow hedges, net of tax |  | (623 | ) |  | 191 |
Unrealized loss on securities, net of tax |  | (192 | ) |  | (308 | )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |  | $ | (25,613 | ) |  | $ | (31,751 | )
[11] Advertising costs: The Company expenses costs of print, radio and billboard advertisements as incurred. Advertising expenses included in operating expenses amounted to approximately $19,629 in 2017, $16,024 in 2016 and $14,892 in 2015. [12] Revenue Recognition: The Company recognizes revenue on wholesale sales when (i) products are shipped pursuant to its standard terms, which are freight on board (“FOB”) Company warehouse, or when products are delivered to the consolidators, or any other destination, as per the terms of the customers’ purchase order, (ii) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (iii) the price is fixed and determinable and (iv) collection is reasonably assured. Sales reductions on wholesale sales for anticipated discounts, allowances and other deductions are recognized during the period when sales are recorded. With the exception of our cold weather accessories and Blondo businesses, normally we do not accept returns from our wholesale customers unless there are product quality issues, which we charge back to the vendors at cost. Sales of cold weather accessories and Blondo products to wholesale customers are recorded net of returns, which are estimated based on historical experience. Such amounts have historically not been material. Retail sales are recognized when the payment is received from customers and are recorded net of estimated returns. The Company generates commission income acting as a buying agent by arranging to manufacture private label shoes to the specifications of its customers. The Company’s commission revenue also includes fees charged for its design, product and development services provided to certain suppliers in connection with the Company’s private label business. Commission revenue and product and development fees are recognized as earned when title to the product transfers from the manufacturer to the customer and collections are reasonably assured and are reported on a net basis after deducting related operating expenses. The Company licenses its Steve Madden®, Steven by Steve Madden® and Madden Girl® trademarks for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of outerwear, hosiery, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, hair accessories, umbrellas, bedding, luggage, and men’s leather accessories. We license the Stevies® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of outerwear exclusively to Target. In addition, the Company licenses the Betsey Johnson® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of women's and children’s apparel, hosiery, swimwear, fragrance and beauty, sleepwear, activewear, jewelry, watches, bedding, luggage, stationary, umbrellas and household goods. The Company also licenses the Dolce Vita® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of women's and children's apparel. The license agreements require the licensee to pay the Company a royalty and, in substantially all of the agreements, an advertising fee based on the higher of a minimum or a net sales percentage as defined in the various agreements. In addition, under the terms of retail selling agreements, most of the Company’s international distributors are required to pay the Company a royalty based on a percentage of net sales, in addition to a commission and a design fee on the purchases of the Company’s products. In substantially all of the Company’s license agreements, the minimum guaranteed royalty is earned and receivable on a quarterly basis. Licensing revenue is recognized on the basis of net sales reported by the licensees, or the minimum guaranteed royalties, if higher. Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) [13] Taxes Collected From Customers: The Company accounts for certain taxes collected from its customers in accordance with the accounting guidance which permits companies to adopt a policy of presenting taxes in the income statement on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or a net basis (excluded from revenues). Taxes within the scope of this accounting guidance would include taxes that are imposed on a revenue transaction between a seller and a customer, for example, sales taxes, use taxes, value-added taxes and some types of excise taxes. The Company records all taxes on a net basis. [14] Sales Deductions: The Company supports retailers’ initiatives to maximize sales of the Company’s products on the retail floor by subsidizing the co-op advertising programs of such retailers, providing them with inventory markdown allowances and participating in various other marketing initiatives of its major customers. In addition, the Company accepts returns for damaged products for which the Company’s costs are normally charged back to the responsible third-party factory. Such expenses are reflected in the consolidated financial statements as deductions to arrive at net sales. [15] Cost of Sales: All costs incurred to bring finished products to the Company’s distribution center or to the customers’ freight forwarder and, in the Retail segment, the costs to bring products to the Company’s stores, are included in the cost of sales line on the Consolidated Statements of Income. These include the cost of finished products, purchase commissions, letter of credit fees, brokerage fees, sample expenses, custom duty, inbound freight, royalty payments on licensed products, labels and product packaging. All warehouse and distribution costs related to the Wholesale segments and freight to customers, if any, are included in the operating expenses line item of the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company’s gross margins may not be comparable to those of other companies in the industry because some companies may include warehouse and distribution costs, as well as other costs excluded from cost of sales by the Company, as a component of cost of sales, while other companies report on the same basis as the Company and include them in operating expenses. [16] Warehouse and shipping costs: The Company includes all warehouse and shipping costs for the Wholesale segment in the Operating Expenses line on the Consolidated Statements of Income. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the total warehouse and distribution costs included in Operating Expenses were $32,395, $27,079 and $24,176 respectively. Since the Company's standard terms of sales are “FOB Steve Madden warehouse,” the Company's wholesale customers absorb most shipping costs. Shipping costs to wholesale customers incurred by the Company are not considered significant and are included in the Operating Expense line in the Consolidated Statements of Income. [17] Employee benefit plan: The Company maintains a tax-qualified 401(k) plan which is available to each of the Company's eligible employees who elect to participate after meeting certain length-of-service requirements. The Company made discretionary matching contributions of 50% of employees' contributions up to a maximum of 6% of employees' compensation which vest to the employees over a period of time. Total matching contributions to the plan for 2017, 2016 and 2015 were approximately $1,819, $1,633 and $1,602, respectively. Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) [18] Derivative Instruments: The Company uses derivative instruments to manage its exposure to cash-flow variability from foreign currency risk. Derivatives are carried on the balance sheet at fair value and included in prepaid expenses and other current assets or accrued expenses. The Company applies cash flow hedge accounting for its derivative instruments. Net derivative gains and losses attributable to derivatives subject to cash flow hedge accounting reside in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and will be reclassified to earnings in future periods as the economic transactions to which the derivatives relate affect earnings. See Note K - Derivative Instruments. [19] Income Taxes: The provision for income taxes is computed using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those tax assets are expected to be realized or settled. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. See Note M - Income Taxes. [20] Share-based Compensation: The Company recognizes expense related to share-based payment transactions in which it receives employee services in exchange for equity instruments of the Company. Share-based compensation cost for restricted stock units (“RSUs”) is measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Share-based compensation cost for stock options is measured at the grant date, based on the fair-value as calculated by the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model. The BSM option-pricing model incorporates various assumptions including expected volatility, estimated expected life and interest rates. The Company recognizes share-based compensation cost over the award’s requisite service period. The Company recognizes a benefit from share-based compensation in the Consolidated Statements of Income if an incremental tax benefit is realized. See Note H - Stock- Based Compensation.

X
- Definition Basis of Reporting [Abstract] + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | shoo_BasisOfReportingAbstract
Namespace Prefix: | shoo_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The entire disclosure for all significant accounting policies of the reporting entity. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 235 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/topic&trid=2122369 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_SignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | nonnum:textBlockItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration