also included in net income for the fiscal year is an estimated tax benefit of approximately $ 77.4 million ( $ 2.62 per share ) related to the tax cuts and jobs act of 2017. during fiscal 2018 , the company repurchased $ 127.9 million , or 1.8 million shares , of class a common stock under the company 's stock repurchase plans , with $ 406.9 million in authorization remaining under the march 2018 stock plan at february 2 , 2019. as of february 2 , 2019 , we had working capital of $ 837.0 million ( including cash and cash equivalents of $ 123.5 million ) and $ 565.6 million of total debt outstanding , excluding capital lease obligations , with no scheduled maturities in fiscal 2019. we operated 265 dillard 's locations , 26 clearance centers and one internet store as of february 2 , 2019 . 18 key performance indicators we use a number of key indicators of financial condition and operating performance to evaluate the performance of our business , including the following : replace_table_token_7_th * based upon the 52 weeks ended february 2 , 2019 and the 52 weeks ended february 3 , 2018 * * based upon the 52 weeks ended january 27 , 2018 and the 52 weeks ended january 28 , 2017. trends and uncertainties fluctuations in the following key trends and uncertainties may have a material effect on our operating results . cash flow—cash from operating activities is a primary source of our liquidity that is adversely affected when the retail industry faces economic challenges . furthermore , operating cash flow can be negatively affected by competitive factors . pricing—if our customers do not purchase our merchandise offerings in sufficient quantities , we respond by taking markdowns . if we have to reduce our retail selling prices , the cost of sales on our consolidated statement of income will correspondingly rise , thus reducing our net income and cash flow . success of brand—the success of our exclusive brand merchandise as well as merchandise we source from national vendors is dependent upon customer fashion preferences and how well we can predict and anticipate trends . sourcing—our store merchandise selection is dependent upon our ability to acquire appealing products from a number of sources . our ability to attract and retain compelling vendors as well as in-house design talent , the adequacy and stable availability of materials and production facilities from which we source our merchandise and the speed at which we can respond to customer trends and preferences all have a significant impact on our merchandise mix and , thus , our ability to sell merchandise at profitable prices . store growth—our ability to open new stores is dependent upon a number of factors , such as the identification of suitable markets and locations and the availability of shopping developments , especially in a weak economic environment . store growth can be further hindered by mall attrition and subsequent closure of underperforming properties . seasonality and inflation our business , like many other retailers , is subject to seasonal influences , with a significant portion of sales and income typically realized during the last quarter of our fiscal year due to the holiday season . because of the seasonality of our business , results from any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year . we do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our results during the periods presented ; however , our business could be affected by such in the future . 19 2019 guidance a summary of management 's estimates of certain financial measures for fiscal 2019 is shown below . replace_table_token_8_th general net sales . net sales includes merchandise sales of comparable and non-comparable stores and revenue recognized on contracts of cdi contractors , llc ( “ cdi ” ) , the company 's general contracting construction company . comparable store sales includes sales for those stores which were in operation for a full period in both the current quarter and the corresponding quarter for the prior fiscal year . comparable store sales excludes changes in the allowance for sales returns . non-comparable store sales includes : sales in the current fiscal year from stores opened during the previous fiscal year before they are considered comparable stores ; sales from new stores opened during the current fiscal year ; sales in the previous fiscal year for stores closed during the current or previous fiscal year that are no longer considered comparable stores ; sales in clearance centers ; and changes in the allowance for sales returns . service charges and other income . service charges and other income includes income generated through the long-term marketing and servicing alliance with wells fargo bank , n.a . ( “ wells fargo alliance ” ) . other income includes rental income , shipping and handling fees , gift card breakage and lease income on leased departments . cost of sales . cost of sales includes the cost of merchandise sold ( net of purchase discounts , non-specific margin maintenance allowances and merchandise margin maintenance allowances ) , bankcard fees , freight to the distribution centers , employee and promotional discounts , shipping to customers and direct payroll for salon personnel . cost of sales also includes cdi contract costs , which comprise all direct material and labor costs , subcontract costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance , such as indirect labor , employee benefits and insurance program costs . selling , general and administrative expenses . selling , general and administrative expenses include buying , occupancy , selling , distribution , warehousing , store and corporate expenses ( including payroll and employee benefits ) , insurance , employment taxes , advertising , management information systems , legal and other corporate level expenses . story_separator_special_tag net sales from the construction segment increased $ 81.9 million or 53.4 % during fiscal 2018 as compared to fiscal 2017 due to an increase in construction projects . the backlog of awarded construction contracts at february 2 , 2019 totaled $ 335.1 million , increasing approximately 5 % from february 3 , 2018 . 2017 compared to 2016 net sales from the retail operations segment increased $ 36.6 million during the 53-week period ended february 3 , 2018 compared to the 52-week period ended january 28 , 2017 , increasing 1 % in total stores . sales in comparable stores remained unchanged on a percentage basis for the 52-week period ended january 27 , 2018 compared to the 52-week period ended january 28 , 2017. during the same 52-week periods , sales of ladies ' apparel increased moderately , and sales of juniors ' and children 's apparel increased slightly . sales of men 's apparel and accessories remained essentially flat . sales of ladies ' accessories and lingerie decreased slightly , while sales of cosmetics , shoes and home and furniture decreased moderately . the number of sales transactions during the 52-week period ended january 27 , 2018 decreased 3 % over the 52-week period ended january 28 , 2017 while the average dollars per sales transaction increased 2 % . 25 net sales from the construction segment decreased $ 32.1 million or 17.3 % during fiscal 2017 as compared to fiscal 2016 due to a decrease in construction projects . the backlog of awarded construction contracts at february 3 , 2018 totaled $ 319.7 million , increasing approximately 36 % from january 28 , 2017. exclusive brand merchandise sales penetration of exclusive brand merchandise for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 was 20.7 % , 21.4 % and 21.7 % of total net sales , respectively . service charges and other income replace_table_token_12_th 2018 compared to 2017 service charges and other income is composed primarily of income from the wells fargo alliance . income from the alliances decreased $ 7.7 million in fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017 primarily due to an increase in funding costs in 2018 and a sales tax settlement from the former synchrony alliance during fiscal 2017. shipping and handling income decreased in fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017 primarily due to an increase in online orders qualifying for free shipping . 2017 compared to 2016 service charges and other income is composed primarily of income from the wells fargo alliance and former synchrony alliance . income from the alliances decreased $ 2.2 million in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016 primarily due to a decrease in finance charge income and an increase in funding costs , partially offset by a sales tax settlement from the former synchrony alliance . leased department income is primarily earned from an upscale women 's apparel vendor in certain stores . during fiscal 2017 , the vendor filed for bankruptcy ; however , the vendor was subsequently acquired , and the operations of the business remained intact . gross profit replace_table_token_13_th 26 2018 compared to 2017 gross profit as a percentage of net sales declined 45 basis points of sales during fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017. gross profit from retail operations was flat as a percentage of segment net sales during the same periods . during fiscal 2018 , gross margin increased slightly in men 's apparel and shoes . gross margin remained essentially flat in ladies ' apparel , juniors ' and children 's apparel and home and furniture . gross margin declined slightly in ladies ' accessories and lingerie and cosmetics . gross profit from the construction segment decreased 78 basis points of segment net sales . the basis point decrease was due to a decrease in fees for external contracts . retail store inventory increased 4 % at february 2 , 2019 compared to february 3 , 2018 . 2017 compared to 2016 gross profit as a percentage of net sales declined 48 basis points of sales during fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016. gross profit from retail operations declined 65 basis points of segment net sales during the same periods primarily due to increased markdowns . during fiscal 2017 , gross margin declined slightly in ladies ' apparel , cosmetics and juniors ' and children 's apparel . gross margin declined moderately in ladies ' accessories and lingerie . gross margin remained essentially flat in shoes and home and furniture . gross margin increased slightly in men 's apparel and accessories . gross profit from the construction segment decreased $ 2.0 million and 31 basis points of segment net sales . the basis point decrease was due to a decrease in fees for external contracts . retail store inventory increased 4 % at february 3 , 2018 compared to january 28 , 2017. selling , general and administrative expenses ( `` sg & a `` ) replace_table_token_14_th 2018 compared to 2017 sg & a increased $ 6.3 million and decreased 30 basis points of sales during the 52 weeks ended february 2 , 2019 compared to the 53 weeks ended february 3 , 2018. the dollar increase in expenses was primarily driven by payroll , primarily selling payroll , and services purchased . 2017 compared to 2016 sg & a increased $ 38.1 million and 59 basis points of sales during the 53 weeks ended february 3 , 2018 compared to the 52 weeks ended january 28 , 2017. the dollar increase in expenses was primarily driven by payroll due to the additional week of operations during the 2017 reporting period . 27 depreciation and amortization replace_table_token_15_th 2018 compared to 2017 depreciation and amortization expense decreased $ 7.8 million during fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017 , primarily due to the timing and composition of capital expenditures . 2017 compared to 2016 depreciation and amortization expense decreased $ 12.1 million during fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016 , primarily due to

liquidity and capital resources the company 's current non-operating priorities for its use of cash are strategic investments to enhance the value of existing properties , stock repurchases and dividend payments to stockholders . cash flows for the company 's most recent three fiscal years were as follows : replace_table_token_19_th operating activities the primary source of the company 's liquidity is cash flows from operations . due to the seasonality of the company 's business , we have historically realized a significant portion of the cash flows from operating activities during the second half of the fiscal year . retail operations sales are the key operating cash component , providing 94.1 % , 95.1 % and 94.6 % of total revenues in fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively . operating cash inflows also include the company 's income and reimbursements from the wells fargo alliance and cash distributions from joint ventures ( excluding returns of investments ) . operating cash outflows include payments to vendors for inventory , services and supplies , payments to employees and payments of interest and taxes . wells fargo owns and manages the dillard 's private label cards under the wells fargo alliance . under the wells fargo alliance , wells fargo establishes and owns private label card accounts for our customers , retains the benefits and risks associated with the ownership of the accounts , provides key customer service functions , including new account openings , transaction authorization , billing adjustments and customer inquiries , receives the finance charge income and incurs the bad debts associated with those accounts . pursuant to the wells fargo alliance , we receive on-going cash compensation from wells fargo based upon the portfolio 's earnings . the compensation received from the portfolio is determined monthly and has no recourse provisions .


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     ```liquidity and capital resources the company 's current non-operating priorities for its use of cash are strategic investments to enhance the value of existing properties , stock repurchases and dividend payments to stockholders . cash flows for the company 's most recent three fiscal years were as follows : replace_table_token_19_th operating activities the primary source of the company 's liquidity is cash flows from operations . due to the seasonality of the company 's business , we have historically realized a significant portion of the cash flows from operating activities during the second half of the fiscal year . retail operations sales are the key operating cash component , providing 94.1 % , 95.1 % and 94.6 % of total revenues in fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively . operating cash inflows also include the company 's income and reimbursements from the wells fargo alliance and cash distributions from joint ventures ( excluding returns of investments ) . operating cash outflows include payments to vendors for inventory , services and supplies , payments to employees and payments of interest and taxes . wells fargo owns and manages the dillard 's private label cards under the wells fargo alliance . under the wells fargo alliance , wells fargo establishes and owns private label card accounts for our customers , retains the benefits and risks associated with the ownership of the accounts , provides key customer service functions , including new account openings , transaction authorization , billing adjustments and customer inquiries , receives the finance charge income and incurs the bad debts associated with those accounts . pursuant to the wells fargo alliance , we receive on-going cash compensation from wells fargo based upon the portfolio 's earnings . the compensation received from the portfolio is determined monthly and has no recourse provisions .
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 Suspicious Activity Report : also included in net income for the fiscal year is an estimated tax benefit of approximately $ 77.4 million ( $ 2.62 per share ) related to the tax cuts and jobs act of 2017. during fiscal 2018 , the company repurchased $ 127.9 million , or 1.8 million shares , of class a common stock under the company 's stock repurchase plans , with $ 406.9 million in authorization remaining under the march 2018 stock plan at february 2 , 2019. as of february 2 , 2019 , we had working capital of $ 837.0 million ( including cash and cash equivalents of $ 123.5 million ) and $ 565.6 million of total debt outstanding , excluding capital lease obligations , with no scheduled maturities in fiscal 2019. we operated 265 dillard 's locations , 26 clearance centers and one internet store as of february 2 , 2019 . 18 key performance indicators we use a number of key indicators of financial condition and operating performance to evaluate the performance of our business , including the following : replace_table_token_7_th * based upon the 52 weeks ended february 2 , 2019 and the 52 weeks ended february 3 , 2018 * * based upon the 52 weeks ended january 27 , 2018 and the 52 weeks ended january 28 , 2017. trends and uncertainties fluctuations in the following key trends and uncertainties may have a material effect on our operating results . cash flow—cash from operating activities is a primary source of our liquidity that is adversely affected when the retail industry faces economic challenges . furthermore , operating cash flow can be negatively affected by competitive factors . pricing—if our customers do not purchase our merchandise offerings in sufficient quantities , we respond by taking markdowns . if we have to reduce our retail selling prices , the cost of sales on our consolidated statement of income will correspondingly rise , thus reducing our net income and cash flow . success of brand—the success of our exclusive brand merchandise as well as merchandise we source from national vendors is dependent upon customer fashion preferences and how well we can predict and anticipate trends . sourcing—our store merchandise selection is dependent upon our ability to acquire appealing products from a number of sources . our ability to attract and retain compelling vendors as well as in-house design talent , the adequacy and stable availability of materials and production facilities from which we source our merchandise and the speed at which we can respond to customer trends and preferences all have a significant impact on our merchandise mix and , thus , our ability to sell merchandise at profitable prices . store growth—our ability to open new stores is dependent upon a number of factors , such as the identification of suitable markets and locations and the availability of shopping developments , especially in a weak economic environment . store growth can be further hindered by mall attrition and subsequent closure of underperforming properties . seasonality and inflation our business , like many other retailers , is subject to seasonal influences , with a significant portion of sales and income typically realized during the last quarter of our fiscal year due to the holiday season . because of the seasonality of our business , results from any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year . we do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our results during the periods presented ; however , our business could be affected by such in the future . 19 2019 guidance a summary of management 's estimates of certain financial measures for fiscal 2019 is shown below . replace_table_token_8_th general net sales . net sales includes merchandise sales of comparable and non-comparable stores and revenue recognized on contracts of cdi contractors , llc ( “ cdi ” ) , the company 's general contracting construction company . comparable store sales includes sales for those stores which were in operation for a full period in both the current quarter and the corresponding quarter for the prior fiscal year . comparable store sales excludes changes in the allowance for sales returns . non-comparable store sales includes : sales in the current fiscal year from stores opened during the previous fiscal year before they are considered comparable stores ; sales from new stores opened during the current fiscal year ; sales in the previous fiscal year for stores closed during the current or previous fiscal year that are no longer considered comparable stores ; sales in clearance centers ; and changes in the allowance for sales returns . service charges and other income . service charges and other income includes income generated through the long-term marketing and servicing alliance with wells fargo bank , n.a . ( “ wells fargo alliance ” ) . other income includes rental income , shipping and handling fees , gift card breakage and lease income on leased departments . cost of sales . cost of sales includes the cost of merchandise sold ( net of purchase discounts , non-specific margin maintenance allowances and merchandise margin maintenance allowances ) , bankcard fees , freight to the distribution centers , employee and promotional discounts , shipping to customers and direct payroll for salon personnel . cost of sales also includes cdi contract costs , which comprise all direct material and labor costs , subcontract costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance , such as indirect labor , employee benefits and insurance program costs . selling , general and administrative expenses . selling , general and administrative expenses include buying , occupancy , selling , distribution , warehousing , store and corporate expenses ( including payroll and employee benefits ) , insurance , employment taxes , advertising , management information systems , legal and other corporate level expenses . story_separator_special_tag net sales from the construction segment increased $ 81.9 million or 53.4 % during fiscal 2018 as compared to fiscal 2017 due to an increase in construction projects . the backlog of awarded construction contracts at february 2 , 2019 totaled $ 335.1 million , increasing approximately 5 % from february 3 , 2018 . 2017 compared to 2016 net sales from the retail operations segment increased $ 36.6 million during the 53-week period ended february 3 , 2018 compared to the 52-week period ended january 28 , 2017 , increasing 1 % in total stores . sales in comparable stores remained unchanged on a percentage basis for the 52-week period ended january 27 , 2018 compared to the 52-week period ended january 28 , 2017. during the same 52-week periods , sales of ladies ' apparel increased moderately , and sales of juniors ' and children 's apparel increased slightly . sales of men 's apparel and accessories remained essentially flat . sales of ladies ' accessories and lingerie decreased slightly , while sales of cosmetics , shoes and home and furniture decreased moderately . the number of sales transactions during the 52-week period ended january 27 , 2018 decreased 3 % over the 52-week period ended january 28 , 2017 while the average dollars per sales transaction increased 2 % . 25 net sales from the construction segment decreased $ 32.1 million or 17.3 % during fiscal 2017 as compared to fiscal 2016 due to a decrease in construction projects . the backlog of awarded construction contracts at february 3 , 2018 totaled $ 319.7 million , increasing approximately 36 % from january 28 , 2017. exclusive brand merchandise sales penetration of exclusive brand merchandise for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 was 20.7 % , 21.4 % and 21.7 % of total net sales , respectively . service charges and other income replace_table_token_12_th 2018 compared to 2017 service charges and other income is composed primarily of income from the wells fargo alliance . income from the alliances decreased $ 7.7 million in fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017 primarily due to an increase in funding costs in 2018 and a sales tax settlement from the former synchrony alliance during fiscal 2017. shipping and handling income decreased in fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017 primarily due to an increase in online orders qualifying for free shipping . 2017 compared to 2016 service charges and other income is composed primarily of income from the wells fargo alliance and former synchrony alliance . income from the alliances decreased $ 2.2 million in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016 primarily due to a decrease in finance charge income and an increase in funding costs , partially offset by a sales tax settlement from the former synchrony alliance . leased department income is primarily earned from an upscale women 's apparel vendor in certain stores . during fiscal 2017 , the vendor filed for bankruptcy ; however , the vendor was subsequently acquired , and the operations of the business remained intact . gross profit replace_table_token_13_th 26 2018 compared to 2017 gross profit as a percentage of net sales declined 45 basis points of sales during fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017. gross profit from retail operations was flat as a percentage of segment net sales during the same periods . during fiscal 2018 , gross margin increased slightly in men 's apparel and shoes . gross margin remained essentially flat in ladies ' apparel , juniors ' and children 's apparel and home and furniture . gross margin declined slightly in ladies ' accessories and lingerie and cosmetics . gross profit from the construction segment decreased 78 basis points of segment net sales . the basis point decrease was due to a decrease in fees for external contracts . retail store inventory increased 4 % at february 2 , 2019 compared to february 3 , 2018 . 2017 compared to 2016 gross profit as a percentage of net sales declined 48 basis points of sales during fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016. gross profit from retail operations declined 65 basis points of segment net sales during the same periods primarily due to increased markdowns . during fiscal 2017 , gross margin declined slightly in ladies ' apparel , cosmetics and juniors ' and children 's apparel . gross margin declined moderately in ladies ' accessories and lingerie . gross margin remained essentially flat in shoes and home and furniture . gross margin increased slightly in men 's apparel and accessories . gross profit from the construction segment decreased $ 2.0 million and 31 basis points of segment net sales . the basis point decrease was due to a decrease in fees for external contracts . retail store inventory increased 4 % at february 3 , 2018 compared to january 28 , 2017. selling , general and administrative expenses ( `` sg & a `` ) replace_table_token_14_th 2018 compared to 2017 sg & a increased $ 6.3 million and decreased 30 basis points of sales during the 52 weeks ended february 2 , 2019 compared to the 53 weeks ended february 3 , 2018. the dollar increase in expenses was primarily driven by payroll , primarily selling payroll , and services purchased . 2017 compared to 2016 sg & a increased $ 38.1 million and 59 basis points of sales during the 53 weeks ended february 3 , 2018 compared to the 52 weeks ended january 28 , 2017. the dollar increase in expenses was primarily driven by payroll due to the additional week of operations during the 2017 reporting period . 27 depreciation and amortization replace_table_token_15_th 2018 compared to 2017 depreciation and amortization expense decreased $ 7.8 million during fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017 , primarily due to the timing and composition of capital expenditures . 2017 compared to 2016 depreciation and amortization expense decreased $ 12.1 million during fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016 , primarily due to

