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NOTE 18 - CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK	12 Months Ended
NOTE 18 - CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK	Jan. 29, 2017
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 18 – CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK Imported Products Sourcing We source imported products through multiple vendors, located in five countries. Because of the large number and diverse nature of the foreign factories from which we can source our imported products, we have some flexibility in the placement of products in any particular factory or country. Factories located in Vietnam and China are a critical resource for Hooker Furniture. In fiscal 2017, imported products sourced from Vietnam and China accounted for nearly all of our import purchases and our top five suppliers in those countries accounted for over half of our fiscal 2017 import purchases. A disruption in our supply chain from Vietnam or China could significantly impact our ability to fill customer orders for products manufactured at that factory or in that country. Raw Materials Sourcing for Domestic Upholstery Manufacturing Our five largest domestic upholstery suppliers accounted for approximately 37% of our raw materials supply purchases for domestic upholstered furniture manufacturing operations in fiscal 2017. One supplier accounted for 16% of our raw material purchases in fiscal 2017. Should disruptions with these suppliers occur, we believe we could successfully source these products from other suppliers without significant disruption to our operations. Concentration of Sales and Accounts Receivable Sales to Costco Wholesale Corporation accounted for approximately 10% of our consolidated sales in fiscal 2017. Our top five customers accounted for nearly one-third of our fiscal 2017 consolidated sales. The loss of any one or more of these customers could adversely affect our earnings, financial condition and liquidity. At January 29, 2017, nearly 40% of our consolidated accounts receivable is concentrated in our top five customers. Should any one of these receivables become uncollectible, it would have an immediate and material adverse impact on our financial condition and liquidity.