TILLY'S, INC.
For the period ended Feb 1, 2025. Filed Apr 10, 2025.
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FY2025 · Filed Apr 10, 2025
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Period ended 2024-02-03; filed 2024-04-11.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-02-01; filed 2025-04-10.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
We believe the combined impacts of persistent inflation, tariffs, decreases in consumer confidence levels and concerns about a potential economic recession in the current economic environment could negatively impact consumer spending generally and our customer base, in particular, which has had and may in the future have a significant, adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition.
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We expect our effective income tax rate to be near zero on an annual basis until such time that we are able to return to generating operating profits on a consistent basis, due to maintaining a full valuation allowance on all deferred tax assets as a result of our recent operating losses.
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Our comparable net sales have declined in each of the past three fiscal years. A continuation of decreases in our comparable net sales results at rates equal to or greater than the 8% decrease we produced in fiscal 2024 may result in us having to initiate borrowing under our asset-backed credit facility to finance our operations during fiscal 2025.
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Fiscal 2025 Preliminary Capital Expenditure Plans
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We currently expect that our total capital expenditures for fiscal 2025 will be in the range of approximately $5 million to $10 million for a limited number of new store openings and upgrades to certain store, online and infrastructure technologies. The Company currently expects to close at least eight stores during the first half of fiscal 2025.
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•our ability to source, distribute and allocate products efficiently;
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•Total net sales were $569.5 million, a decrease of 8.6% from fiscal 2023, which included an extra week in the fiscal calendar that accounted for $5.7 million in total net sales in that prior fiscal year. Total comparable net sales, including both physical stores and e-com, decreased by 8.0% relative to the comparable 52-week period ended February 3, 2024.
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Gross profit including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs, was $149.7 million, or 26.3% of net sales, compared to $165.7 million, or 26.6% of net sales, last year. Product margins improved by 150 basis points primarily due to improved initial markups, partially offset by increased inventory valuation reserves. Buying, distribution, and occupancy costs deleveraged by 180 basis points collectively, despite being $2.8 million lower than last year, primarily due to carrying these costs against lower net sales this year.
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Operating Loss
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Operating loss was $49.8 million, or 8.8% of net sales, compared to $31.0 million, or 5.0% of net sales, last year, primarily due to our net sales decrease.
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Net Loss and Loss Per Share
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Credit Agreement
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In connection with the entry into the Credit Agreement, on April 27, 2023, we entered into certain ancillary agreements including (i) a security agreement in favor of the Bank, and (ii) a guarantee by us in favor of the Bank.
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On March 25, 2025, we entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as lender, to extend the maturity date thereunder to June 25, 2027.
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Economic Trends
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Preliminary Fiscal 2024 New Store Openings and Capital Expenditure Plans
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During fiscal 2024, we currently expect to open five new stores. We currently expect that our total capital expenditures for fiscal 2024 will not exceed $15 million, inclusive of our new store plans and upgrades to certain distribution and information technology infrastructure systems.
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•our ability to source and distribute products efficiently;
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Total net sales were $623.1 million, a decrease of $49.2 million, or 7.3%, compared to $672.3 million last year.
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Gross profit was $165.7 million, or 26.6% of net sales compared to $202.7 million or 30.2% of net sales, last year. Buying, distribution and occupancy costs increased by $1.8 million and deleveraged by 210 basis points as a percentage of net sales collectively, primarily due to increased occupancy costs, partially offset by a decrease in distribution costs arising from reduced freight costs associated with lower net sales. Product margins declined by 150 basis points primarily due to increased markdowns utilized to manage inventory levels.
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Operating (Loss) Income
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Operating loss was $(31.0) million or (5.0)% of net sales, compared to operating income of $11.2 million or 1.7% of net sales, last year.
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Other Income, Net
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Other income was $5.2 million compared to $2.0 million last year, primarily attributable to earning significantly higher rates of return on our marketable securities.
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Net (Loss) Income and (Loss) Earnings Per Share
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Net Cash (Used In) Provided by Operating Activities
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Asset-Backed Credit Agreement
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You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes and the information contained in other sections of this report, particularly under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Business”. This discussion and analysis is based on the beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. The statements in this discussion and analysis concerning expectations regarding our future performance, liquidity and capital resources, as well as other non-historical statements in this discussion and analysis, are forward-looking statements. See “Forward-Looking Statements”. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those described under “Risk Factors”. Our actual results could differ materially from those suggested or implied by any forward-looking statements.
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You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes and the information contained in other sections of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, or this "Report", particularly under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Business”. This discussion and analysis is based on the beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. The statements in this discussion and analysis concerning expectations regarding our future performance, liquidity and capital resources, as well as other non-historical statements in this discussion and analysis, are forward-looking statements. See “Forward-Looking Statements”. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those described under “Risk Factors”. Our actual results could differ materially from those suggested or implied by any forward-looking statements.
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We operate on a fiscal calendar widely used by the retail industry that results in a given fiscal year consisting of a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to January 31 of the following year. References to "fiscal year 2023" or "fiscal 2023" refer to the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024, references to "fiscal year 2022" or "fiscal 2022" refer to the fiscal year ended January 28, 2023 and references to "fiscal year 2021” or "fiscal 2021” refer to the fiscal year ended January 29, 2022. Fiscal year 2023 consisted of a 53-week period, and fiscal years 2022, and 2021 each consisted of a 52-week period.
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We operate on a fiscal calendar widely used by the retail industry that results in a given fiscal year consisting of a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to January 31 of the following year. References to "fiscal year 2024" or "fiscal 2024" refer to the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025, references to "fiscal year 2023" or "fiscal 2023" refer to the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 and references to "fiscal year 2022” or "fiscal 2022” refer to the fiscal year ended January 28, 2023. Fiscal year 2024 consisted of a 52-week period, fiscal year 2023 consisted of a 53-week period, and fiscal year 2022 consisted of a 52-week period.
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The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022 appears below. As permitted by SEC rules, we have omitted the discussion and analysis of our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations for fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021. See Item 7,“Management’s Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2023, for this discussion.
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The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023 appears below. As permitted by SEC rules, we have omitted the discussion and analysis of our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022. See Item 7,“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 2024, for this discussion.
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Tillys is a leading destination specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men, young women, boys and girls. We believe we bring together an unparalleled selection of iconic global, emerging and proprietary brands rooted in an active and outdoor lifestyle. The Tillys concept began in 1982 when our co-founders, Hezy Shaked and Tilly Levine, opened our first store in Orange County, California. As of February 3, 2024, we operated 248 stores in 33 states, averaging approximately 7,300 square feet per store. We also sell our products through our e-commerce website, www.tillys.com.
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Tillys is a leading destination specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men, young women, boys and girls. We believe we bring together an unparalleled selection of iconic global, emerging and proprietary brands rooted in an active and outdoor lifestyle. The Tillys concept began in 1982 when our co-founders, Hezy Shaked and Tilly Levine, opened our first store in Orange County, California. As of February 1, 2025, we operated 240 stores in 33 states, averaging approximately 7,210 square feet per store. We also sell our products through our website, www.tillys.com.
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We believe the uncertain and inflationary economic environment, significant levels of credit card debt with much higher interest rates, and a shift in consumer preferences for experiences over goods following the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and is likely to continue to have, a significant, adverse impact on our consumers' spending and, by extension, our operating results. Persistent inflation has also resulted in increased costs for many products and services that are necessary for the operation of our business, such as product costs, labor costs, shipping costs, and digital marketing costs, among others. For example, store payroll and payroll related expenses represented approximately 47% of our total selling, general and administrative expenses for fiscal 2023. Our average hourly rate for store payroll for fiscal 2023 was 26% higher than in the pre-pandemic year of fiscal 2019 and 7% higher than in fiscal 2022. Minimum wage increases are estimated to cost us an additional $2 million during fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023. These and other cost increases may continue to have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition into fiscal 2024, particularly if the broader economy is negatively impacted by recessionary impacts for an extended period of time.
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Inflation has resulted in increased costs for many products and services that are necessary for the operation of our business, such as product costs, labor costs, shipping costs, and digital marketing costs, among others. For example, store payroll and payroll-related expenses represented approximately 46% of our total selling, general and administrative expense in fiscal 2024. Our average hourly rate for store payroll in fiscal 2025 is estimated to be approximately 35% higher than in pre-pandemic fiscal 2019 and approximately 4%, or $1.7 million, higher than in fiscal 2024. These and other cost increases may continue to have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition in fiscal 2025, particularly if we are unable to generate net sales growth.
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Net sales reflect revenue from the sale of our merchandise at store locations and through e-commerce, net of sales taxes. Store sales are reflected in sales when the merchandise is received by the customer. For e-commerce sales, we recognize revenue, and the related cost of goods sold at the time the merchandise is shipped to the customer. Net sales also include shipping and handling fees for e-commerce shipments that have been shipped to the customer. Net sales are net of returns on sales during the period as well as an estimate of returns expected in the future stemming from current period sales. We recognize revenue from gift cards as they are redeemed for merchandise. Prior to redemption, we maintain a current liability for unredeemed gift card balances. Our gift cards do not have expiration dates and in most cases there is no legal obligation to remit unredeemed gift cards to relevant jurisdictions. Based on actual historical redemption patterns, we determined that a small percentage of gift cards are unlikely to be redeemed (which we refer to as gift card “breakage”). Based on our historical gift card breakage rate, we recognize breakage revenue over the redemption period in proportion to actual gift card redemptions.
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Net sales reflect revenue from the sale of our merchandise at store locations and through e-com, net of sales taxes. Store sales are reflected in sales when the merchandise is received by the customer. For e-com sales, we recognize revenue, and the related cost of goods sold at the time the merchandise is shipped to the customer. Net sales also include shipping and handling fees for e-com shipments that have been shipped to the customer. Net sales are net of returns on sales during the period as well as an estimate of returns expected in the future stemming from current period sales. We recognize revenue from gift cards as they are redeemed for merchandise. Prior to redemption, we maintain a current liability for unredeemed gift card balances. Our gift cards do not have expiration dates and in most cases there is no legal obligation to remit unredeemed gift cards to relevant jurisdictions. Based on actual historical redemption patterns, we determined that a small percentage of gift cards are unlikely to be redeemed (which we refer to as gift card “breakage”). Based on our historical gift card breakage rate, we recognize breakage revenue over the redemption period in proportion to actual gift card redemptions.
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Our comparable store sales are defined as sales from our e-commerce platform and stores open on a daily basis compared to the same respective fiscal dates of the prior year. A remodeled, relocated or refreshed store is included in comparable store sales, both during and after construction, if the square footage of the store used to sell merchandise was not changed by more than 20% in any fiscal month. We include sales from our e-commerce platform as part of comparable store sales as we manage and analyze our business on a single omni-channel basis and have substantially integrated our investments and operations for our stores and e-commerce platform to give our customers seamless access and increased ease of shopping. Comparable store sales exclude gift card breakage income and e-commerce shipping and handling fee revenue. Some of our competitors and other retailers may calculate comparable or “same store” sales differently than we do. As a result, data in this Report regarding our comparable store sales may not be comparable to similar data made available by other retailers.
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Our comparable store sales are defined as sales from our e-com platform and stores open on a daily basis compared to the same respective fiscal dates of the prior year. A remodeled, relocated or refreshed store is included in comparable store sales, both during and after construction, if the square footage of the store used to sell merchandise was not changed by more than 20% in any fiscal month. We include sales from our e-com platform as part of comparable store sales as we manage and analyze our business on a single omni-channel basis and have substantially integrated our investments and operations for our stores and e-com platform to give our customers seamless access and increased ease of shopping. Comparable store sales exclude gift card breakage income and e-com shipping and handling fee revenue. Some of our competitors and other retailers may calculate comparable or “same store” sales differently than we do. As a result, data in this Report regarding our comparable store sales may not be comparable to similar data made available by other retailers.
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Gross profit is equal to our net sales less our cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold reflects the direct cost of purchased merchandise as well as buying, distribution and occupancy costs. Buying costs include compensation and benefit expense for our internal buying organization. Distribution costs include costs for receiving, processing and warehousing our store merchandise, and shipping of merchandise to or from our distribution and e-commerce fulfillment centers and to our e-commerce customers and between store locations. Occupancy costs include the rent, common area maintenance, utilities, property taxes, security and depreciation costs of all store locations. These costs are significant and can be expected to continue to increase as our store count grows over time. The components of our reported cost of goods sold may not be comparable to those of other retail companies.
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Gross profit is equal to our net sales less our cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold reflects the direct cost of purchased merchandise as well as buying, distribution and occupancy costs. Buying costs include compensation and benefit expense for our internal buying organization. Distribution costs include costs for receiving, processing and warehousing our store merchandise, and shipping of merchandise to or from our distribution and e-com fulfillment centers and to our e-com customers and between store locations. Occupancy costs include the rent, common area maintenance, utilities, property taxes, security and depreciation costs of all store locations. These costs are significant and can be expected to continue to increase to the extent our store count grows over time. The components of our reported cost of goods sold may not be comparable to those of other retail companies.
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Our selling, general and administrative, or SG&A, expenses are comprised of store selling expenses and corporate-level general and administrative expenses. Store selling expenses include store and regional support costs, including personnel, advertising and debit and credit card processing costs, e-commerce receiving and processing costs and store supplies costs. General and administrative expenses include the payroll and support costs of corporate functions such as executive management, legal, accounting, information systems, human resources, impairment charges and other centralized services. Store selling expenses generally vary proportionately with net sales and store growth. In contrast, general and administrative expenses are generally not directly proportional to net sales and store growth, but will be expected to increase over time to support the needs of our business as our store count grows over time. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales are usually higher in lower volume periods and lower in higher volume periods.
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Our selling, general and administrative, or SG&A, expenses are comprised of store selling expenses and corporate-level general and administrative expenses. Store selling expenses include store and regional support costs, including personnel, advertising and debit and credit card processing costs, e-com receiving and processing costs and store supplies costs. General and administrative expenses include the payroll and support costs of corporate functions such as executive management, legal, accounting, information systems, human resources, impairment charges and other centralized services. Store selling expenses generally vary proportionately with net sales and store growth. In contrast, general and administrative expenses are generally not directly proportional to net sales and store growth, but may be expected to increase over time to support the needs of our business to the extent our store count grows over time. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales are usually higher in lower volume periods and lower in higher volume periods.
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(1)The fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 included 53 weeks. The fiscal years ended January 28, 2023, and January 29, 2022 each included 52 weeks.
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(1)The fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 included 53 weeks. Each of the fiscal years ended February 1, 2025 and January 28, 2023 included 52 weeks.
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(2)Our comparable store net sales are defined as sales from our e-commerce platform and stores open on a daily basis compared to the same respective fiscal dates of the prior year. A remodeled or relocated store is included in comparable store net sales, both during and after construction, if the square footage of the store used to sell merchandise was not changed by more than 20% in any fiscal month. We include sales from our e-commerce platform as part of our comparable store net sales as we manage and analyze our business on an omni-channel basis and have substantially integrated our investments and operations for our stores and e-commerce platform to give our customers seamless access and increased ease of shopping. Comparable store net sales exclude gift card breakage income and e-commerce shipping and handling fee revenue. The comparable store sales change for the period ended February 3, 2024 includes the 53rd week in fiscal year 2023.
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(2)Our comparable store net sales are defined as sales from our e-com platform and stores open on a daily basis compared to the same respective fiscal dates of the prior year. A remodeled or relocated store is included in comparable store net sales, both during and after construction, if the square footage of the store used to sell merchandise was not changed by more than 20% in any fiscal month. We include sales from our e-com platform as part of our comparable store net sales as we manage and analyze our business on an omni-channel basis and have substantially integrated our investments and operations for our stores and e-com platform to give our customers seamless access and increased ease of shopping. Comparable store net sales exclude gift card breakage income and e-com shipping and handling fee revenue. The comparable store sales change for the period ended February 3, 2024 includes the 53rd week in fiscal year 2023.
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(3)The number of stores and the amount of square footage reflect the number of days during the period that stores were open. E-commerce sales, e-commerce shipping and handling fee revenue and gift card breakage income are excluded from net sales in deriving average net sales per retail store and average net sales per square foot.
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(3)The number of stores and the amount of square footage reflect the number of days during the period that stores were open. E-com sales, e-com shipping and handling fee revenue and gift card breakage income are excluded from net sales in deriving average net sales per retail store and average net sales per square foot.
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(4)E-commerce net sales include e-commerce sales and e-commerce shipping and handling fee revenue.
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(4)E-com net sales include e-com sales and e-com shipping and handling fee revenue.
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◦Net sales from physical stores were $485.6 million, a decrease of $45.5 million or 8.6%, compared to $531.1 million last year with a comparable store net sales decrease of 12.2%. Net sales from physical stores represented 77.9% of total net sales compared to 79.0% of total net sales last year. We ended fiscal 2023 with 248 total stores compared to 249 total stores at the end of fiscal 2022.
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◦Net sales from physical stores were $444.7 million, a decrease of 8.4%. Comparable store net sales decreased 8.0% relative to the comparable 52-week period ended February 3, 2024. Net sales from physical stores represented 78.1% of total net sales this year compared to 77.9% of total net sales last year.
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◦Net sales from e-commerce were $137.5 million, a decrease of $3.7 million or 2.6%, compared to $141.1 million last year. E-commerce net sales represented 22.1% of total net sales compared to 21.0% to total net sales last year.
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◦Net sales from e-com were $124.7 million, a decrease of 9.3%. E-com net sales decreased 8.0% relative to the comparable 52-week period ended February 3, 2024. E-com net sales represented 21.9% of total net sales this year compared to 22.1% of total net sales last year.
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SG&A expenses were $196.6 million, or 31.6% of net sales, compared to $191.6 million or 28.5% of net sales, last year. The primary components of the SG&A variances, both in terms of percentage of net sales and total dollars, were as follows:
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SG&A expenses were $199.5 million, or 35.0% of net sales, compared to $196.6 million, or 31.6% of net sales, last year.
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Income tax expense was $8.7 million or 33.8% of pre-tax loss, compared to $3.5 million or 26.5%, of pre-tax income last year. The increase in the effective income tax rate was primarily attributable to a $15.4 million non-cash deferred tax asset valuation allowance recorded during fiscal 2023.
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Income tax expense was $0.2 million or 0.5% of pre-tax loss, compared to income tax expense of $8.7 million, or 33.8% of pre-tax loss, last year, which included a full, non-cash deferred tax asset valuation allowance (the "valuation allowance") charge of $15.4 million. The decrease in the effective income tax rate was due to the continuing impact of the valuation allowance.
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Net loss was $(34.5) million or $(1.16) loss per share, compared to net income of $9.7 million or $0.32 per diluted share, last year.
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Net loss was $46.2 million, or $1.54 net loss per share, compared to net loss of $34.5 million, or $1.16 net loss per share, last year, which included the valuation allowance.
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Our business relies on cash flows from operating activities as well as cash on hand as our primary sources of liquidity. We currently expect to finance company operations, store growth and remodels, and all of our planned capital expenditures with existing cash on hand, marketable securities and cash flows from operations.
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Our business relies on cash flows from operating activities as well as cash on hand as our primary sources of liquidity. We currently expect to finance company operations, store growth and remodels, and all of our planned capital expenditures with existing cash on hand, marketable securities and cash flows from operations. However, if our comparable net sales decrease in fiscal 2025 at a rate equal to or greater than the 8% decrease we produced in fiscal 2024, we may be required to begin borrowing under our asset-backed credit facility to finance our day-to-day operations.
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Working capital at February 3, 2024, was $71.5 million compared to $94.1 million at January 28, 2023, a decrease of $22.6 million. The changes in our working capital during fiscal 2023 were as follows:
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Working capital at February 1, 2025, was $31.6 million compared to $71.5 million at February 3, 2024, a decrease of $39.9 million. The changes in our working capital during fiscal 2024 were as follows:
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Net cash used in operating activities was $6.7 million this year compared to $1.4 million last year. The $5.3 million increase in net cash used in operating activities compared to last year was due primarily to lower net sales.
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Net cash used in operating activities was $42.0 million this year compared to $6.7 million last year. The $35.3 million increase in net cash used in operating activities compared to last year was due primarily to lower net sales.
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Net cash used in investing activities was $20.0 million this year compared to net cash provided of $42.8 million last year. Net cash used in investing activities in fiscal 2023 consisted of purchases of marketable securities of $121.0 million and capital expenditures totaling $14.0 million, partially offset by maturities of marketable securities of $115.0 million. Net cash provided by investing activities in fiscal 2022 consisted of maturities of marketable securities of $147.3 million, partially offset by purchases of marketable securities of $89.3 million and capital expenditures totaling $15.1 million.
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Net cash provided by investing activities was $15.8 million this year compared to net cash used in investing activities of $20.0 million last year. Net cash provided by investing activities in fiscal 2024 consisted of maturities of marketable securities of $98.5 million, partially offset by purchases of marketable securities of $74.5 million and capital expenditures totaling $8.2 million. Net cash used in investing activities in fiscal 2023 consisted of purchases of marketable securities of $121.0 million and capital expenditures totaling $14.0 million, partially offset by maturities of marketable securities of $115.0 million.
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.2 million this year resulting from the proceeds of employee exercises of stock options of $0.4 million, partially offset by taxes paid on a short swing profits disgorgement payment to us of $0.2 million. Net cash used in financing activities of $10.1 million last year was attributable to the repurchase of shares of our common stock of $10.9 million, partially offset by a short-swing profits disgorgement payment to us of $0.7 million and proceeds of employee exercises of stock options of $0.2 million.
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.3 million this year resulting from the proceeds of employee exercises of stock options. Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.2 million last year resulting from the proceeds of employee exercises of stock options of $0.4 million, partially offset by taxes paid on a short swing profits disgorgement payment to us of $0.2 million.
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On April 27, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), we entered into an asset-backed credit agreement and revolving line of credit note (the "Note" and, collectively, the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as lender (the “Bank”). The Credit Agreement provides for an asset-based, senior secured revolving credit facility (“Revolving Facility”) of up to $65.0 million (“Revolving Commitment”) consisting of revolving loans, letters of credit and swing line loans, with a sub-limit on letters of credit outstanding at any time of $10.0 million and a sub-limit for swing line loans of $7.5 million, which replaced our previous senior unsecured credit agreement. The Credit Agreement also includes an uncommitted accordion feature whereby we may increase the Revolving Commitment by an aggregate amount not to exceed $12.5 million, subject to certain conditions. The Revolving Facility matures on April 27, 2026. The payment and performance in full of the secured obligations under the Revolving Facility are secured by a lien on and security interest in all of our assets.
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On April 27, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), we entered into an asset-backed credit agreement and revolving line of credit note (the "Note" and, collectively, the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as lender (the “Bank”). The Credit Agreement provides for an asset-based, senior secured revolving credit facility (“Revolving Facility”) of up to $65.0 million (“Revolving Commitment”) consisting of revolving loans, letters of credit and swing line loans, with a sub-limit on letters of credit outstanding at any time of $10.0 million and a sub-limit for swing line loans of $7.5 million, which replaced our previous senior secured credit agreement. The Credit Agreement also includes an uncommitted accordion feature whereby we may increase the Revolving Commitment by an aggregate amount not to exceed $12.5 million, subject to certain conditions. As of February 1, 2025, the Revolving Facility was set to expire on April 27, 2026. The payment and performance in full of the secured obligations under the Revolving Facility are secured by a lien on and security interest in all of our assets.
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Under the Credit Agreement, we are subject to a variety of affirmative and negative covenants customary in an asset-based lending facility, including a financial covenant relating to availability (which is required to remain above the greater of: (i) ten percent (10%) of the Loan Cap (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and (ii) $6.0 million). Prior to the first anniversary of the Closing Date, we are prohibited from declaring or paying any cash dividends to our stockholders or repurchasing our common stock. Thereafter, we are permitted to declare or pay cash dividends and/or repurchase our common stock provided, among other things, no default or event of default exists as of the date of any such payment and after giving effect thereto and certain minimum availability and minimum projected availability tests are satisfied.
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Under the Credit Agreement, we are subject to a variety of affirmative and negative covenants customary in an asset-based lending facility, including a financial covenant relating to availability (which is required to remain above the greater of: (i) ten percent (10%) of the Loan Cap (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and (ii) $6.0 million). We are permitted to declare or pay cash dividends and/or repurchase our common stock provided, among other things, no default or event of default exists as of the date of any such payment and after giving effect thereto and certain minimum availability and minimum projected availability tests are satisfied.
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As of February 3, 2024, we were in compliance with all of our covenants, were eligible to borrow up to a total of $42.4 million, and had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The only utilization of the letters of credit sub-limit under the Credit Agreement was a $2.025 million irrevocable standby letter of credit.
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As of February 1, 2025, we were in compliance with all of our covenants, were eligible to borrow up to a total of $48.0 million, and had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The only utilization of the letters of credit sub-limit under the Credit Agreement was a $2.0 million irrevocable standby letter of credit.
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We lease approximately 172,000 square feet for our corporate headquarters and distribution center from a company that is owned by the co-founders of Tillys, one of which is currently our Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. These buildings are located at 10 and 12 Whatney, Irvine, California. The lease is accounted for as an operating lease and expires on December 31, 2027.
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We lease approximately 172,000 square feet for our corporate headquarters and distribution center from a company that is owned by the co-founders of Tillys, one of which is currently our President and Chief Executive Officer. These buildings are located at 10 and 12 Whatney, Irvine, California. The lease is accounted for as an operating lease and expires on December 31, 2027.
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We lease approximately 26,000 square feet of office and warehouse space from a company that is owned by one of the co-founders of Tillys who is currently our Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. This building is located at 11 Whatney, Irvine, California. The lease is accounted for as an operating lease and expires on June 30, 2032.
Current wording
We lease approximately 26,000 square feet of office and warehouse space from a company that is owned by one of the co-founders of Tillys who is currently our President and Chief Executive Officer. This building is located at 11 Whatney, Irvine, California. The lease is accounted for as an operating lease and expires on June 30, 2032.
Previous wording
We lease approximately 81,000 square feet for our e-commerce distribution center from a company that is owned by one of the co-founders of Tillys who is currently our Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. This building is located at 17 Pasteur, Irvine, California. The lease is accounted for as an operating lease and expires on October 31, 2031.
Current wording
We lease approximately 81,000 square feet for our e-com distribution center from a company that is owned by one of the co-founders of Tillys who is currently our President and Chief Executive Officer. This building is located at 17 Pasteur, Irvine, California. The lease is accounted for as an operating lease and expires on October 31, 2031.
Previous wording
The policies and estimates discussed below involve the selection or application of alternative accounting policies that are material to our consolidated financial statements. With respect to critical accounting policies, even a relatively minor variance between actual and expected experience can potentially have a materially favorable or unfavorable impact on subsequent results of operations. However, our historical results for the periods presented in the consolidated financial statements have not been materially impacted by such variances. This summary should be read in conjunction with the more complete discussion of our accounting policies and procedures included in "Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting policies and estimates with our Board of Directors.
Current wording
The policies and estimates discussed below involve the selection or application of alternative accounting policies that are material to our consolidated financial statements. With respect to critical accounting policies, even a relatively minor variance between actual and expected outcomes can potentially have a materially favorable or unfavorable impact on subsequent results of operations. However, our historical results for the periods presented in the consolidated financial statements have not been materially impacted by such variances. This summary should be read in conjunction with the more complete discussion of our accounting policies and procedures included in "Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting policies and estimates with our Board of Directors.
Previous wording
For a description of recently-issued accounting standards not yet adopted, refer to Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Current wording
For a description of recently-issued accounting standards not yet adopted, refer to Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
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