Segment Information
Tillys operates in one, consolidated operating and reportable segment, which is as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, accessories, and hardgoods (the "retail segment"). Our chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is our Co-Founder, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer. Our CODM reviews financial information on a consolidated basis for the purposes of evaluating financial performance, allocating resources and making operational decisions.
The retail segment derives revenues from our stores located in a variety of retail centers in the United States and via our website. We identified one reportable segment based on the similar nature of products sold, production, merchandising and distribution processes involved, target customers, and economic characteristics.
The CODM measures performance for the segment primarily based on operating (loss) income. The CODM uses operating (loss) income to evaluate operating performance and determine allocation of resources to attempt to drive improved performance.
The measure of segment assets is reported as total assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The accounting policies of the retail segment are the same as those described in "Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies".
Financial information, including segment revenue, significant expenses, and operating (loss) income for fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 were as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ended
February 1,
2025
February 3,
2024
January 28,
2023
Net sales$569,453 $623,083 $672,280 
Product COGS (1)
268,985 303,830 317,785 
Occupancy (2)
101,002 103,942 99,626 
Other COGS (3)
49,769 49,654 52,121 
Gross profit149,697 165,657 202,748 
Store payroll77,292 77,172 76,096 
Marketing23,996 24,407 23,157 
Other selling costs (4)
38,900 37,697 39,918 
Office costs (5)
59,358 57,363 52,390 
Operating (loss) income(49,849)(30,982)11,187 
Other income, net3,837 5,199 1,980 
Income tax expense217 8,709 3,490 
Net (loss) income$(46,229)$(34,492)$9,677 
(1) Product COGS consists of branded and private label merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, and inbound freight costs.
(2) Occupancy consists of store operating lease charges and depreciation.
(3) Other COGS consists of buying, and distribution costs, including but not limited to outbound shipping costs, buying and distribution payroll and related benefits, depreciation, and temporary labor.
(4) Other selling costs consists primarily of e-com fulfillment labor, credit card processing fees, store supplies and equipment, and other store services.
(5) Office costs consists primarily of corporate office payroll and related benefits, computer services, non-cash asset impairment charges, consulting and professional services, and insurance.

About Segments Disclosures

Segment disclosures break a company into its reportable operating units, revealing revenue, profit, and asset allocation that consolidated financial statements obscure. Under ASC 280, segments must match how the chief operating decision maker views the business, providing a window into internal management structure and resource allocation priorities.

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