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| NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS     | 15. NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONSDuring the thirteen weeks ended May 1, 2011 and May 2, 2010, the Company recorded increases to goodwill of $11,690 and $9,425, respectively, related to liabilities incurred for contingent purchase price payments to Mr. Calvin Klein. Such amounts are not due or paid in cash until 45 days subsequent to the Company’s applicable quarter end. As such, during the thirteen weeks ended May 1, 2011 and May 2, 2010, the Company paid $12,970 and $11,245, respectively, in cash related to contingent purchase price payments to Mr. Calvin Klein that were recorded as additions to goodwill during the periods the liabilities were incurred.During the thirteen weeks ended May 1, 2011, the Company recorded a loss of $12,876 to write-off previously capitalized debt issuance costs in connection with the amendment and restatement of its senior secured credit facility. |

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