J Crew (JCG) 10-Q 4 Dec 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 28, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	1-Nov-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Entity Registrant Name	'J CREW GROUP INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001051251	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	1,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$79,575	$156,649
Merchandise inventories	449,678	353,976
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	62,667	56,434
Prepaid income taxes	'	2,782
Deferred income taxes, net	13,607	11,831
Total current assets	605,527	581,672
Property and equipment, net	406,706	375,092
Favorable lease commitments, net	21,852	26,560
Deferred financing costs, net	23,295	41,911
Intangible assets, net	816,178	966,175
Goodwill	1,150,715	1,686,915
Other assets	4,459	3,895
Total assets	3,028,732	3,682,220
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	273,057	237,019
Other current liabilities	167,676	154,796
Interest payable	5,466	18,065
Income taxes payable	17,280	'
Current portion of long-term debt	15,670	12,000
Total current liabilities	479,149	421,880
Long-term debt, net	1,536,406	1,555,000
Unfavorable lease commitments and deferred credits, net	113,472	93,788
Deferred income taxes, net	315,518	389,403
Other liabilities	32,840	31,729
Total liabilities	2,477,385	2,491,800
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Common stock $0.01 par value; 1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	1,013,472	1,008,984
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-3,864	-15,184
Retained earnings	-458,261	196,620
Total stockholders’ equity	551,347	1,190,420
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$3,028,732	$3,682,220

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000	1,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$645,592	$610,029	$1,846,107	$1,717,329
Other	9,565	8,798	28,248	24,711
Total revenues	655,157	618,827	1,874,355	1,742,040
Cost of goods sold, including buying and occupancy costs	391,846	347,332	1,146,957	988,537
Gross profit	263,311	271,495	727,398	753,503
Selling, general and administrative expenses	215,669	188,583	609,724	540,534
Impairment losses	683,985	'	683,985	673
Income (loss) from operations	-636,343	82,912	-566,311	212,296
Interest expense, net of interest income	17,724	26,467	57,142	78,386
Loss on refinancing	'	'	58,786	'
Income (loss) before income taxes	-654,067	56,445	-682,239	133,910
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	-46,218	21,017	-55,058	51,703
Net income (loss)	-607,849	35,428	-627,181	82,207
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Reclassification of losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax, to earnings	'	1,917	13,652	5,052
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax	-3,760	-289	-3,760	-527
Foreign currency translation adjustments	366	647	1,428	-330
Comprehensive income (loss)	($611,243)	$37,703	($615,861)	$86,402

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive loss
In Thousands, except Share data	USD ($)		USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)
Beginning Balance at Feb. 02, 2013	$1,091,491	'	$1,003,184	$108,496	($20,189)
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013	'	1,000	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	88,124	'	'	88,124	'
Share-based compensation	5,784	'	5,784	'	'
Excess tax benefit from share-based awards	728	'	728	'	'
Contribution to Parent, net	-712	'	-712	'	'
Reclassification of losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax, to earnings	7,339	'	'	'	7,339
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax	-802	'	'	'	-802
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-1,532	'	'	'	-1,532
Ending Balance at Feb. 01, 2014	1,190,420	'	1,008,984	196,620	-15,184
Ending Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014	'	1,000	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-627,181	'	'	-627,181	'
Share-based compensation	4,518	'	4,518	'	'
Dividend and contribution to Parent	-27,730	'	-30	-27,700	'
Reclassification of losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax, to earnings	13,652	'	'	'	13,652
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax	-3,760	'	'	'	-3,760
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,428	'	'	'	1,428
Ending Balance at Nov. 01, 2014	$551,347	'	$1,013,472	($458,261)	($3,864)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Nov. 01, 2014	'	1,000	'	'	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net income (loss)	($627,181)	$82,207
Adjustments to reconcile to cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Impairment losses	683,985	673
Depreciation of property and equipment	68,141	56,865
Loss on refinancing	58,786	'
Amortization of intangible assets	6,975	7,017
Amortization of favorable lease commitments	4,708	6,492
Share-based compensation	4,518	4,359
Amortization of deferred financing costs	4,375	7,455
Reclassification of hedging losses to earnings	'	8,635
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Merchandise inventories	-95,510	-152,905
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-6,174	-16,663
Other assets	-563	-1,702
Accounts payable and other liabilities	38,385	103,346
Federal and state income taxes	-58,226	16,038
Net cash provided by operating activities	82,219	121,817
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-102,381	-102,637
Other investing activities	-1,978	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-104,359	-102,637
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from Term Loan Facility, net of discount	1,559,165	'
Repayment of former term loan	-1,167,000	-9,000
Redemption of Senior Notes	-400,000	'
Costs paid in connection with refinancing of debt	-21,419	'
Dividend and contribution to Parent	-19,082	-563
Principal repayments of Term Loan Facility	-7,835	'
Net cash used in financing activities	-56,171	-9,563
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	1,237	-123
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-77,074	9,494
Beginning balance	156,649	68,399
Ending balance	79,575	77,893
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'
Income taxes paid	3,918	38,821
Interest paid	$73,953	$76,550

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	1. Basis of Presentation
	J.Crew Group, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Company” or “Group”) were acquired (the “Acquisition”) on March 7, 2011 through a merger with a subsidiary of Chinos Holdings, Inc. (the “Parent”). The Parent was formed by investment funds affiliated with TPG Capital, L.P. (“TPG”) and Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (“LGP” and together with TPG, the “Sponsors”). Subsequent to the Acquisition, Group became an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, which is owned by affiliates of the Sponsors, co-investors and members of management. Prior to March 7, 2011, the Company operated as a public company with its common stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014.
	The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. All references to “fiscal 2014” represent the 52-week fiscal year that will end on January 31, 2015, and to “fiscal 2013” represent the 52-week fiscal year that ended February 1, 2014.
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly in all material respects the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the applicable interim periods. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. The results of operations for these periods are not necessarily comparable to, or indicative of, results of any other interim period or for the fiscal year as a whole.
	Management is required to make estimates and assumptions about future events in preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of loss contingencies at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. While management believes that past estimates and assumptions have been materially accurate, current estimates are subject to change if different assumptions as to the outcome of future events are made. Management evaluates estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis and predicates those estimates and judgments on historical experience and on reasonable factors. Since future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, actual results may differ from the estimates used in preparing the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Management_Services_Agreement

Management Services Agreement	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Management Services Agreement	'
	2. Management Services Agreement
	Pursuant to a management services agreement entered into in connection with the Acquisition, and in exchange for ongoing consulting and management advisory services, the Sponsors receive an aggregate annual monitoring fee prepaid quarterly equal to the greater of (i) 40 basis points of consolidated annual revenues or (ii) $8 million. The Sponsors also receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with services provided pursuant to the agreement. The Company recorded an expense of $7.7 million and $7.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, respectively, for monitoring fees and out-of-pocket expenses, included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	3. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	The significant components of intangible assets and goodwill are as follows:
		Loyalty Program			Favorable Lease			Madewell			J.Crew			Goodwill
		and Customer Lists			Commitments			Trade Name			Trade Name
	Balance at February 1, 2014	$	10,833		$	26,560		$	70,042		$	885,300		$	1,686,915
	Amortization expense		(1,300	)		(1,569	)		(1,025	)		—			—
	Balance at May 3, 2014		9,533			24,991			69,017			885,300			1,686,915
	Amortization expense		(1,300	)		(1,570	)		(1,025	)		—			—
	Balance at August 2, 2014		8,233			23,421			67,992			885,300			1,686,915
	Amortization expense		(1,300	)		(1,569	)		(1,025	)		—			—
	Impairment losses		—			—			—			(145,000	)		(536,200	)
	Balance at November 1, 2014	$	6,933		$	21,852		$	66,967		$	740,300		$	1,150,715
	Total accumulated amortization at	$	(20,077	)	$	(39,158	)	$	(15,033	)
	1-Nov-14
	As noted in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2014, the Company determined that there was substantial deterioration in the excess of fair value over the carrying value of its Stores reporting unit.   During the third quarter, the Company saw a further significant reduction in the profitability of its Stores reporting unit, primarily driven by performance of women’s apparel and accessories in stores, which the Company expects to continue at least through the first quarter of fiscal 2015. As a result of current and expected future operating results, the Company concluded that the carrying value of the Stores reporting unit exceeded its fair value and recorded an estimated non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $536 million.  There has been no deterioration of the excess of fair value over the carrying value of its Direct reporting unit.  Additionally, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $145 million to write down the intangible asset related to the J.Crew trade name.
	After recording the non-cash goodwill charge of $536 million, the carrying value of goodwill is $405 million in the Stores reporting unit and $746 million in the Direct reporting unit.  After recording the non-cash intangible asset charge of $145 million, the carrying value of the J.Crew trade name is $740 million.  If operating results continue to decline below the Company’s expectations, additional impairment charges may be recorded in the future.
	The impairment losses were the result of the write-down of the following assets:
		For the			For the
		Thirty-nine Weeks Ended			Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 2,
		November 1,			2013
		2014
	Goodwill allocated to the Stores reporting unit	$	536,200		$	—
	Intangible asset related to the J.Crew trade name		145,000			—
	Store leasehold improvements (see note 7)		2,785			673
	Impairment losses	$	683,985		$	673
	Due to the complexity of the goodwill impairment analysis, which involves completion of fair value analyses that contemplate significant assumptions, the Company will finalize this goodwill impairment charge in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
	4. Share-Based Compensation
	Chinos Holdings, Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan
	During the first nine months of fiscal 2014, the Parent granted 5,630,000 options to certain members of management, including (i) 4,455,000 options with a weighted average exercise price of $0.54 that become exercisable over a period of five years and (ii) 1,175,000 options with a weighted average exercise price of $0.52 that only become exercisable when certain owners of the Parent receive a specified level of cash proceeds, as defined in the equity incentive plan, from the sale of their initial investment. The options have terms of up to ten years. The weighted average grant-date fair value of the time-based awards granted in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 was $0.37 per share. Expense associated with the options exercisable when certain owners of the Parent receive a specified level of cash proceeds will not be recognized until the occurrence of the event is probable.
	A summary of share-based compensation recorded in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:
		For the			For the
		Thirty-nine			Thirty-nine
		Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended
		1-Nov-14			2-Nov-13
	Share-based compensation	$	4,518		$	4,359
	A summary of shares available for grant as stock options or other share-based awards is as follows:
		Shares
	Available for grant at February 1, 2014		16,665,058
	Granted		(5,752,988	)
	Forfeited and available for reissuance		1,541,000
	Available for grant at November 1, 2014		12,453,070

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Agree

Long-Term Debt and Credit Agreements	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-term Debt and Credit Agreements	'
	5. Long-Term Debt and Credit Agreements
	A summary of the components of long-term debt is as follows:
		November 1,			February 1,
		2014			2014
	Term Loan Facility (refinanced on March 5, 2014)	$	1,559,165		$	1,167,000
	Less current portion		(15,670	)		(12,000	)
	Less discount		(7,089	)		—
	Term Loan Facility, net		1,536,406			1,155,000
	Senior Notes		—			400,000
	Long-term debt, net	$	1,536,406		$	1,555,000
	ABL Facility Loans	$	—		$	—
	ABL Facility
	The ABL Facility is governed by a credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and the other agents and lenders, which provides for a $250 million senior secured asset-based revolving line of credit (which may be increased up to $75 million in certain circumstances), subject to a borrowing base limitation. The ABL Facility provides for borrowing capacity in the form of loans or letters of credit up to the entire amount of the facility, and up to $25 million in U.S. dollars for loans on same-day notice, referred to as swingline loans, and is available in U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars and Euros. Any amounts outstanding under the ABL Facility are due and payable in full on October 11, 2017. On March 5, 2014, the ABL Facility was amended to, among other things, permit (i) the incurrence of additional secured indebtedness under the Term Loan Facility and (ii) the redemption in full of the Senior Notes.
	On November 1, 2014, outstanding standby letters of credit were $10.9 million, excess availability, as defined, was $239.1 million, and there were no borrowings outstanding. Average short-term borrowings under the ABL Facility were $1.4 million and $3.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, respectively.
	Demand Letter of Credit Facility
	The Company has an unsecured demand letter of credit facility with HSBC which provides for the issuance of up to $35 million of documentary letters of credit on a no fee basis. On November 1, 2014, outstanding documentary letters of credit were $16.6 million and availability was $18.4 million under this facility.
	Term Loan Facility
	On March 5, 2014, the Company refinanced its Term Loan Facility, the proceeds of which were used to (i) refinance amounts outstanding under the former term loan facility of $1,167 million and (ii) together with cash on hand, redeem in full outstanding Senior Notes of $400 million, and to pay fees, call premiums and accrued interest to the date of redemption, pursuant to the Senior Notes Indenture. The maturity date of the Term Loan Facility is March 5, 2021.
	Borrowings under the Term Loan Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to an applicable margin plus, at Group’s option, either (a) LIBOR determined by reference to the costs of funds for U.S. dollar deposits for an interest period of one month adjusted for certain additional costs (subject to a floor) or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) the prime rate of Bank of America, N.A., (2) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (3) a LIBOR determined by reference to the costs of funds for U.S. dollar deposits for an interest period of one month adjusted for certain additional costs, plus 1.00%. The applicable margin with respect to base rate borrowings is 2.00% and the LIBOR floor and applicable margin with respect to LIBOR borrowings are 1.00% and 3.00%, respectively. In addition, the Term Loan Facility provides for an incremental 0.25% reduction in applicable margin when Group’s corporate family rating, as publicly announced by Moody’s, is B1 or better.
	The Company is required to make principal repayments equal to 0.25% of the $1,567 million refinanced under the Term Loan Facility, or $3.9 million, on the last business day of January, April, July, and October. The Company is also required to repay the term loan based on annual excess cash flow, as defined in the agreement, beginning in fiscal 2014.
	The interest rate on the outstanding amounts under the Term Loan Facility was 4.00% on November 1, 2014.
	Interest expense
	A summary of the components of interest expense is as follows:
		For the			For the
		Thirty-nine			Thirty-nine
		Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended
		1-Nov-14			2-Nov-13
	Term Loan Facility	$	46,113		$	36,935
	Senior Notes (redeemed on March 5, 2014)		5,314			24,375
	Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount		4,375			7,455
	Hedging losses		676			8,635
	Other interest, net of interest income		664			986
	Interest expense, net	$	57,142		$	78,386
	Loss on refinancing
	A summary of the components of the loss on refinancing is as follows:
		For the
		Thirty-nine
		Weeks Ended
		1-Nov-14
	Prior unrealized losses on cash flow hedge (see note 6)	$	22,380
	Call premium on Senior Notes (redeemed on March 5, 2014)		16,252
	Write-off of deferred financing costs		15,623
	Other financing costs		4,531
	Loss on refinancing	$	58,786
	Additionally, in connection with the refinancing, the Company paid costs of $8.5 million, of which $7.8 million were recorded as debt discount.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	6. Derivative Financial Instruments
	August 2014 Interest Rate Caps and Swaps
	In August 2014, the Company entered into new interest rate cap and swap agreements, which together with the existing interest rate swaps, limit exposure to interest rate increases on a portion of the Company’s floating rate indebtedness. The interest rate cap agreements cover notional amounts of $400 million and cap LIBOR at 2.00% from March 2015 to March 2016. The interest rate swap agreements cover a notional amount of $800 million from March 2016 to March 2019 and carry a fixed rate of 2.56% plus the applicable margin.
	The Company designated the interest rate cap and swap agreements as cash flow hedges. As cash flow hedges, unrealized gains will be recognized as assets while unrealized losses will be recognized as liabilities. The effective portion of such gains or losses will be recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, while the ineffective portion of such gains or losses will be recorded as a component of interest expense. Future realized gains and losses in connection with each required interest payment will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss to interest expense.
	April 2011 Interest Rate Swaps
	In April 2011, the Company entered into floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements effective in March 2013 for an aggregate notional amount of $600 million, which reduces by $100 million annually for the term of the agreements. As of November 1, 2014, the Company had interest rate swaps covering a notional amount of $500 million. These instruments limit exposure to interest rate increases on a portion of the Company’s floating rate indebtedness through the expiration of the agreements in March 2016. Under the terms of these agreements, the Company’s effective fixed interest rate on the notional amount of indebtedness is 3.56% plus the applicable margin.
	Fair Value
	Prior to the refinancing of the Term Loan Facility, on March 5, 2014, the Company designated the April 2011 interest rate swap agreements as cash flow hedges, and recorded the effective portion of unrealized gains or losses as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. However, the refinancing resulted in the discontinuance of the designation of the April 2011 interest rate swaps as a cash flow hedge. As a result, prior unrealized losses of $22 million were reclassified to earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 as a component of the loss on refinancing. Unrealized gains and losses of $0.5 million were recorded as interest expense.
	The fair values of the interest rate cap and swap agreements are estimated using industry standard valuation models using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves (level 2 inputs). A summary of the recorded assets (liabilities) included in the condensed consolidated balance sheet is as follows:
		November 1,			November 2,
		2014			2013
	Interest rate caps (included in other assets)	$	36		$	—
	Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)	$	(21,062	)	$	(26,985	)

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	7. Fair Value Measurements
	The Company uses a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
	—	Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	—	Level 2 – Observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
	—	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.
	Financial assets and liabilities
	The fair value of the Company’s debt is $1,505 million and $1,598 million at November, 2014 and February 1, 2014 based on quoted market prices of the debt (level 1 inputs).
	The Company’s interest rate cap and swap agreements are measured in the financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis. See note 6 for more information regarding the fair value of this financial liability.
	The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and other current liabilities approximate fair value because of their short-term nature.
	Non-financial assets and liabilities
	Certain non-financial assets, including goodwill, the intangible asset for the J.Crew trade name, and certain store leasehold improvements have been written down and measured in the financial statements at fair value. The Company does not have any other non-financial assets or liabilities as of November 1, 2014 or February 1, 2014 that are measured in the financial statements at fair value.
	The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets whenever there are indicators of impairment, or at least annually in the fourth quarter. If the recorded carrying value of an intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the Company records a charge to write down the intangible asset to its fair value. Impairment charges of goodwill are based on fair value measurements derived using a combination of an income approach, specifically the discounted cash flow, a market approach, and a transaction approach. Impairment charges of intangible assets are based on fair value measurements derived using an income approach, specifically relief from royalty method; a revenue and royalty rate approach. The valuation methodologies incorporate unobservable inputs reflecting significant estimates and assumptions made by management (level 3 inputs). During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $536 million and an intangible asset impairment charge of $145 million. For more information, see note 3.
	The Company performs impairment tests of long-lived assets whenever there are indicators of impairment. These tests typically contemplate assets at a store level (e.g. leasehold improvements). The Company recognizes an impairment loss when the carrying value of a long-lived asset is not recoverable in light of the undiscounted future cash flows and measures an impairment loss as the difference between the carrying amount and fair value of the asset based on discounted future cash flows. The Company has determined that the future cash flow approach (level 3 inputs) provides the most relevant and reliable means by which to determine fair value in this circumstance. The carrying value of long-lived assets written down to fair value was $2,785 and $673 in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	8. Income Taxes
	The Parent files a consolidated federal income tax return, which includes Group and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries. Each subsidiary files separate, or combined where required, state or local tax returns in required jurisdictions.
	The federal tax returns for the periods ended January 2012 and January 2013 are currently under examination. Various state and local jurisdiction tax authorities are in the process of examining income tax returns or hearing appeals for certain tax years ranging from 2009 to 2012. The results of these audits and appeals are not expected to have a significant effect on the results of operations or financial position.
	The difference between the U.S. statutory income tax rate of 35% and the effective tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014 of 8% is primarily driven by the non-cash impairment charge related to the write off of goodwill, which is not tax deductible, and therefore has no tax benefit. Other items impacting the effective rate include state and local income taxes, and the recognition of certain foreign valuation allowances. The difference between the U.S. statutory income tax rate of 35% and the effective tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2013 of 39% is primarily driven by state and local income taxes, offset by certain federal tax credits.
	While the Company expects the amount of unrecognized tax benefits to change in the next twelve months, the change is not expected to have a significant effect on the estimated effective annual tax rate, the results of operations or financial position. However, the outcome of tax matters is uncertain and unforeseen results can occur.

Legal_Proceedings

Legal Proceedings	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Legal Proceedings	'
	9. Legal Proceedings
	On June 20, 2013, a purported class action complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts by an individual claiming that the Company collected her ZIP code unlawfully in connection with a retail purchase she made at a Massachusetts store. That action, captioned Miller v. J.Crew Group, Inc., 13-cv-11487 (the “Miller Action”), purports to be brought on behalf of a class of customers whose ZIP codes were collected and recorded at Company stores in Massachusetts in connection with credit card purchases, and claims that the Company used the collected ZIP code data to obtain customers’ addresses for purposes of mailing them unwanted advertising material. The Miller Action seeks money damages pursuant to a claim under Chapter 93A of the General Laws of Massachusetts and a claim for unjust enrichment. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the unjust enrichment claim, and on April 22, 2014, the Court denied that motion without prejudice to the Company’s ability to re-file it later in the litigation. On May 15, 2014, the Company answered the plaintiff’s complaint. On June 1, 2014, the parties to the Miller Action entered into a settlement agreement and release (the “Settlement Agreement”). The Court granted preliminary approval of the Settlement Agreement on June 27, 2014. Notice of the settlement was sent to class members on July 25, 2014. The Settlement Agreement was approved by the Court on October 15, 2014. The resolution of the Miller Action did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	The Company is also subject to various legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Management does not expect that the results of any of these legal proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Related_Party_Transaction

Related Party Transaction	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transaction	'
	10. Related Party Transaction
	On November 4, 2013, Chinos Intermediate Holdings A, Inc. (the “Issuer”), an indirect parent holding company of Group, issued $500 million aggregate principal of 7.75/8.50% Senior PIK Toggle Notes due May 1, 2019 (the “PIK Notes”).
	The PIK Notes are (i) senior unsecured obligations of the Issuer, (ii) structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of the Issuers’ subsidiaries, and (iii) not guaranteed by any of the Issuers’ subsidiaries, and therefore are not recorded in the financial statements of the Company. The Company declared dividends to the Issuer in the first and third quarters of fiscal 2014 to fund the semi-annual interest payments due May 1, 2014 and November 3, 2014. Additionally, while not required, the Company intends to pay dividends to fund future interest payments, which would aggregate to $174 million through the remainder of the term if all interest on the PIK Notes is paid in cash.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	11. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, a pronouncement was issued that provided guidance related to the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit, specifically when to present as a reduction of deferred taxes or as a liability, when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company adopted this pronouncement on February 2, 2014, which did not have a significant impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, a pronouncement was issued that clarified the principles of revenue recognition, which standardizes a comprehensive model for recognizing revenue arising from contracts with customers. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new pronouncement on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Certain non-financial assets, including goodwill, the intangible asset for the J.Crew trade name, and certain store leasehold improvements have been written down and measured in the financial statements at fair value. The Company does not have any other non-financial assets or liabilities as of November 1, 2014 or February 1, 2014 that are measured in the financial statements at fair value.
	The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets whenever there are indicators of impairment, or at least annually in the fourth quarter. If the recorded carrying value of an intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the Company records a charge to write down the intangible asset to its fair value. Impairment charges of goodwill are based on fair value measurements derived using a combination of an income approach, specifically the discounted cash flow, a market approach, and a transaction approach. Impairment charges of intangible assets are based on fair value measurements derived using an income approach, specifically relief from royalty method; a revenue and royalty rate approach. The valuation methodologies incorporate unobservable inputs reflecting significant estimates and assumptions made by management (level 3 inputs). During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $536 million and an intangible asset impairment charge of $145 million. For more information, see note 3.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	The Company performs impairment tests of long-lived assets whenever there are indicators of impairment. These tests typically contemplate assets at a store level (e.g. leasehold improvements). The Company recognizes an impairment loss when the carrying value of a long-lived asset is not recoverable in light of the undiscounted future cash flows and measures an impairment loss as the difference between the carrying amount and fair value of the asset based on discounted future cash flows. The Company has determined that the future cash flow approach (level 3 inputs) provides the most relevant and reliable means by which to determine fair value in this circumstance. The carrying value of long-lived assets written down to fair value was $2,785 and $673 in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Significant Components of Intangible Assets and Goodwill	'
	The significant components of intangible assets and goodwill are as follows:
		Loyalty Program			Favorable Lease			Madewell			J.Crew			Goodwill
		and Customer Lists			Commitments			Trade Name			Trade Name
	Balance at February 1, 2014	$	10,833		$	26,560		$	70,042		$	885,300		$	1,686,915
	Amortization expense		(1,300	)		(1,569	)		(1,025	)		—			—
	Balance at May 3, 2014		9,533			24,991			69,017			885,300			1,686,915
	Amortization expense		(1,300	)		(1,570	)		(1,025	)		—			—
	Balance at August 2, 2014		8,233			23,421			67,992			885,300			1,686,915
	Amortization expense		(1,300	)		(1,569	)		(1,025	)		—			—
	Impairment losses		—			—			—			(145,000	)		(536,200	)
	Balance at November 1, 2014	$	6,933		$	21,852		$	66,967		$	740,300		$	1,150,715
	Total accumulated amortization at	$	(20,077	)	$	(39,158	)	$	(15,033	)
	1-Nov-14
Summary of Impairment Losses	'
	The impairment losses were the result of the write-down of the following assets:
		For the			For the
		Thirty-nine Weeks Ended			Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 2,
		November 1,			2013
		2014
	Goodwill allocated to the Stores reporting unit	$	536,200		$	—
	Intangible asset related to the J.Crew trade name		145,000			—
	Store leasehold improvements (see note 7)		2,785			673
	Impairment losses	$	683,985		$	673

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation Recorded in Statements of Operations	'
	A summary of share-based compensation recorded in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:
		For the			For the
		Thirty-nine			Thirty-nine
		Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended
		1-Nov-14			2-Nov-13
	Share-based compensation	$	4,518		$	4,359
Shares Available for Grant as Stock Options or Other Share-Based Awards	'
	A summary of shares available for grant as stock options or other share-based awards is as follows:
		Shares
	Available for grant at February 1, 2014		16,665,058
	Granted		(5,752,988	)
	Forfeited and available for reissuance		1,541,000
	Available for grant at November 1, 2014		12,453,070

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Agree1

Long-Term Debt and Credit Agreements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	A summary of the components of long-term debt is as follows:
		November 1,			February 1,
		2014			2014
	Term Loan Facility (refinanced on March 5, 2014)	$	1,559,165		$	1,167,000
	Less current portion		(15,670	)		(12,000	)
	Less discount		(7,089	)		—
	Term Loan Facility, net		1,536,406			1,155,000
	Senior Notes		—			400,000
	Long-term debt, net	$	1,536,406		$	1,555,000
	ABL Facility Loans	$	—		$	—
Interest Expense	'
	A summary of the components of interest expense is as follows:
		For the			For the
		Thirty-nine			Thirty-nine
		Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended
		1-Nov-14			2-Nov-13
	Term Loan Facility	$	46,113		$	36,935
	Senior Notes (redeemed on March 5, 2014)		5,314			24,375
	Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount		4,375			7,455
	Hedging losses		676			8,635
	Other interest, net of interest income		664			986
	Interest expense, net	$	57,142		$	78,386
Summary of Components of Loss on Refinancing	'
	A summary of the components of the loss on refinancing is as follows:
		For the
		Thirty-nine
		Weeks Ended
		1-Nov-14
	Prior unrealized losses on cash flow hedge (see note 6)	$	22,380
	Call premium on Senior Notes (redeemed on March 5, 2014)		16,252
	Write-off of deferred financing costs		15,623
	Other financing costs		4,531
	Loss on refinancing	$	58,786

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Recorded Amounts Included in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	'
	A summary of the recorded assets (liabilities) included in the condensed consolidated balance sheet is as follows:
		November 1,			November 2,
		2014			2013
	Interest rate caps (included in other assets)	$	36		$	—
	Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)	$	(21,062	)	$	(26,985	)

Management_Services_Agreement_

Management Services Agreement - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
Sponsor fees, description	'Pursuant to a management services agreement entered into in connection with the Acquisition, and in exchange for ongoing consulting and management advisory services, the Sponsors receive an aggregate annual monitoring fee prepaid quarterly equal to the greater of (i) 40 basis points of consolidated annual revenues or (ii) $8 million. The Sponsors also receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with services provided pursuant to the agreement.	'
Monitoring fees, included in selling, general and administrative expenses	$7.70	$7.40
Management Revenue Scenario One	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
Consolidation annual revenue in basis points	0.40%	'
Management Revenue Scenario Two	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
Annual monitoring fee	$8	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Significant Components of Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

3-May-14

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

3-May-14

Nov. 01, 2014

Aug. 02, 2014

3-May-14

Nov. 01, 2014

Aug. 02, 2014

3-May-14

Nov. 01, 2014

Aug. 02, 2014

3-May-14

J.Crew Trade Name

J.Crew Trade Name

J.Crew Trade Name

Loyalty Program And Customer Lists

Loyalty Program And Customer Lists

Loyalty Program And Customer Lists

Favorable Lease Commitments

Favorable Lease Commitments

Favorable Lease Commitments

Madewell Trade Name

Madewell Trade Name

Madewell Trade Name

Intangible Assets Goodwill [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Beginning balance

'

$966,175

'

'

$885,300

$885,300

$885,300

$8,233

$9,533

$10,833

$23,421

$24,991

$26,560

$67,992

$69,017

$70,042

Amortization expense

'

-6,975

-7,017

'

'

'

'

-1,300

-1,300

-1,300

-1,569

-1,570

-1,569

-1,025

-1,025

-1,025

Ending balance

816,178

816,178

'

'

740,300

740,300

885,300

6,933

8,233

9,533

21,852

23,421

24,991

66,967

67,992

69,017

Impairment losses, intangible

-145,000

'

'

'

-145,000

-145,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total accumulated amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-20,077

'

'

-39,158

'

'

-15,033

'

'

Goodwill, Beginning balance

1,686,915

1,686,915

'

1,686,915

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill, Ending balance

1,150,715

1,150,715

'

1,686,915

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment losses, goodwill

($536,200)

($536,200)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014
Intangible Assets Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment losses, goodwill	$536,200	$536,200	'	'	'
Impairment losses, intangible	145,000	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	1,150,715	1,150,715	1,686,915	1,686,915	1,686,915
Intangible assets, net	816,178	816,178	'	'	966,175
Stores	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible Assets Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment losses, goodwill	'	536,200	'	'	'
Goodwill	405,000	405,000	'	'	'
J.Crew Trade Name	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible Assets Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment losses, intangible	145,000	145,000	'	'	'
Intangible assets, net	740,300	740,300	885,300	885,300	885,300
Direct reporting	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible Assets Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	$746,000	$746,000	'	'	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Impairment Losses (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Intangible Assets Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'
Impairment losses, goodwill	$536,200	$536,200	'
Impairment losses, intangible	145,000	'	'
Store leasehold improvements	'	2,785	673
Impairment losses	683,985	683,985	673
Stores	'	'	'
Intangible Assets Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'
Impairment losses, goodwill	'	536,200	'
J.Crew Trade Name	'	'	'
Intangible Assets Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'
Impairment losses, intangible	145,000	145,000	'
Store Leasehold Improvements	'	'	'
Intangible Assets Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'
Store leasehold improvements	'	$2,785	$673

ShareBased_Compensation_Additi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Equity awards options granted	5,752,988
Chinos Holdings Inc 2011 Equity Incentive Plan	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Equity awards options granted	5,630,000
Chinos Holdings Inc 2011 Equity Incentive Plan | Options without exercise conditions	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Equity awards options granted	4,455,000
Stock options weighted average exercise price	0.54
Stock option plans expiration period	'5 years
Chinos Holdings Inc 2011 Equity Incentive Plan | Options exercisable when certain owners receive a specified level of cash proceeds from sale of initial investment	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Equity awards options granted	1,175,000
Stock options weighted average exercise price	0.52
Chinos Holdings Inc 2011 Equity Incentive Plan | Time-based awards	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Weighted average grant-date fair value of time-base awards	0.37
Chinos Holdings Inc 2011 Equity Incentive Plan | Maximum | Options exercisable when certain owners receive a specified level of cash proceeds from sale of initial investment	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Stock option plans expiration period	'10 years

ShareBased_Compensation_ShareB

Share-Based Compensation - Share-Based Compensation Recorded in Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'	'
Share-based compensation	$4,518	$4,359

ShareBased_Compensation_Shares

Share-Based Compensation - Shares Available for Grants as Stock Options or Other Share-Based Awards (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Available for grant beginning balance	16,665,058
Granted	-5,752,988
Forfeited and available for reissuance	1,541,000
Available for grant ending balance	12,453,070

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Agree2

Long-Term Debt and Credit Agreements - Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Mar. 05, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Less current portion	($15,670)	'	($12,000)
Long-term debt, net	1,536,406	'	1,555,000
Senior Notes	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-term debt, net	'	'	400,000
Term Loan Facility	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Term Loan Facility (refinanced on March 5, 2014)	1,559,165	1,167,000	1,167,000
Less current portion	-15,670	'	-12,000
Less discount	-7,089	'	'
Long-term debt, net	1,536,406	'	1,155,000
ABL Credit Facility	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
ABL Facility Loans	$0	'	$0

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Agree3

Long-Term Debt and Credit Agreements - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Mar. 05, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

ABL Credit Facility

ABL Credit Facility

ABL Credit Facility

Documentary Letters Of Credit

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Letter of Credit

Base Rate Borrowings

Federal Funds Effective Rate

LIBOR Borrowings

LIBOR Borrowings

LIBOR Borrowings

Maximum

Minimum

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility borrowing capacity

'

'

$250,000,000

'

$25,000,000

$35,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit facility, additional borrowing capacity

'

'

75,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility, expiration date

'

'

11-Oct-17

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding stand-by letters of credit

'

'

10,900,000

'

'

16,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letters of credit, remaining borrowing capacity

'

'

239,100,000

'

'

18,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Average short-term borrowings under the ABL Facility

'

'

1,400,000

3,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term Loan Facility (refinanced on March 5, 2014)

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,167,000,000

1,559,165,000

1,167,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Senior notes, redeem in full

400,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

400,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt, maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

5-Mar-21

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate margin

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

0.50%

1.00%

3.00%

1.00%

Percentage reduction in interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage

'

'

0.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term Loan Facility (refinanced on March 5, 2014)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,567,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt, quarterly principal payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred financing costs, net

23,295,000

41,911,000

'

'

'

'

'

8,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt, discount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$7,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Agree4

Long-Term Debt and Credit Agreements - Interest Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net of interest income	$17,724	$26,467	$57,142	$78,386
Term Loan Facility	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net of interest income	'	'	46,113	36,935
Senior Notes	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net of interest income	'	'	5,314	24,375
Hedging losses	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net of interest income	'	'	676	8,635
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net of interest income	'	'	4,375	7,455
Other interest, net of interest income	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net of interest income	'	'	$664	$986

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Agree5

Long-Term Debt and Credit Agreements - Summary of Components of Loss on Refinancing (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Prior unrealized losses on cash flow hedge (see note 6)	$22,000	$22,380
Call premium on Senior Notes (redeemed on March 5, 2014)	'	16,252
Write-off of deferred financing costs	'	15,623
Other financing costs	'	4,531
Loss on refinancing	'	$58,786

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014	Apr. 30, 2011	3-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014
			Interest Rate Swap	Interest Rate Swap	Interest Rate Swap	Interest Rate Caps And Swaps March 2015 To March 2016	Interest Rate Caps And Swaps March 2015 To March 2016	Interest Rate Cap And Swap March2016 To March2019	Interest Rate Cap And Swap March2016 To March2019
							London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)		Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Aggregate notional amount of interest rate derivative	'	'	$600,000,000	'	$500,000,000	$400,000,000	'	$800,000,000	'
Interest rate cap agreements, cap LIBOR	'	'	'	'	'	'	2.00%	'	'
Interest rate derivative, fixed interest rate	'	'	3.56%	'	'	'	'	'	2.56%
Interest rate derivative, expiration date	'	'	31-Mar-16	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative instrument reduction in notional amount	'	'	100,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification of unrealized losses, net of tax recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss	22,000,000	22,380,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	'	'	'	$500,000	'	'	'	'	'

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments - Recorded Amounts Included in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Interest rate caps (included in other assets)	$36	'
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)	($21,062)	($26,985)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Additi

Fair Value Measurements - Additional information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
				Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated fair value of debt	'	'	'	$1,505,000,000	$1,598,000,000
Goodwill impairment charge	536,200,000	536,200,000	'	'	'
Intangible asset impairment charge	145,000,000	'	'	'	'
Carrying value of long-lived assets written down to fair value	'	$2,785,000	$673,000	'	'

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
U.S. statutory income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%
Effective tax rate	8.00%	39.00%

Related_Party_Transactions_Add

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details) (Payment in Kind (PIK) Note, USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 04, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Credit facility, borrowing capacity	'	$500
Debt, maturity date	1-May-19	'
Interest payments through maturity	$174	'
Minimum	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt, interest rate	'	7.75%
Maximum	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt, interest rate	'	8.50%