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Note 3. Goodwill
6 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2011
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
3. Goodwill

Goodwill is accounted for in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Section 350-20 and is reported as a component of the Company’s retail segment.  The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill for the twenty-six weeks ended July 2, 2011 (in thousands):

       
Balance as of January 1, 2011
  $ 32,407  
Effect of foreign currency translation
    1,135  
Balance as of July 2, 2011
  $ 33,542  

Goodwill is not subject to amortization and is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.  This testing requires comparison of carrying values to fair values, and when appropriate, the carrying value of impaired assets is reduced to fair value.  Goodwill will be tested for impairment no later than December 31, 2011.