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Note 10 - Fair Value Measurements
6 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2011
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements

GAAP defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. GAAP also established a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. As of July 2, 2011, the Company did not have any assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis that would require disclosure based on the fair value hierarchy of valuation techniques.

In addition, certain of our non-financial assets and liabilities are to be initially measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. This includes items such as non-financial assets and liabilities initially measured at fair value in a business combination (but not measured at fair value in subsequent periods) and non-financial, long-lived assets measured at fair value for an impairment assessment. In general, non-financial assets and liabilities including goodwill and property and equipment are measured at fair value when there is an indication of impairment and are recorded at fair value only when impairment is recognized.

The Company’s goodwill is tested for impairment at least on an annual basis and otherwise when warranted. As of July 2, 2011, the Company determined that based on the operating results of scott jamestm for the first six months of 2011, an indicator of impairment was present. The impairment test involves a comparison of the fair value of its reporting unit as defined under GAAP to carrying amounts. If the reporting unit’s aggregated carrying amount exceeds its fair value, then an indication exists that the reporting unit’s goodwill may be impaired. The impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the reporting unit being measured exceeds its fair value, up to the total amount of its assets. Based upon present value tests performed during the second quarter, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.2 million in connection with the goodwill related to scott jamestm.