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NOTE 17 - CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2018
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]  
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
NOTE 17 – 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 2018, 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 approximately half of our fiscal 2018 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 34% of our raw materials supply purchases for domestic upholstered furniture manufacturing operations in fiscal 2018. One supplier accounted for 12% of our raw material purchases in fiscal 2018. 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

No customers accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated sales in fiscal 2018. Our top five customers accounted for nearly one-third of our fiscal 2018 consolidated sales. The loss of any one or more of these customers could adversely affect our earnings, financial condition and liquidity. At January 28, 2018, nearly half 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.