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Note 3. Goodwill
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
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 thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2012 (in thousands):

Balance as of December 31, 2011
  $ 32,306  
Effect of foreign currency translation
    1,117  
Balance as of March 31, 2012
  $ 33,423  

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 29, 2012.