ARO Liquidation (AROP) 10-Q 8 Dec 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Dec. 04, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'AEROPOSTALE INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001168213	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	79,122,539
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	1-Nov-14	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$109,198	$106,517	$68,018
Merchandise inventory	211,136	172,311	262,587
Income taxes receivable	9,198	50,388	42,021
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	47,958	47,405	60,552
Total current assets	377,490	376,621	433,178
Fixtures, equipment and improvements, net	151,196	235,401	274,402
Goodwill	13,919	13,919	13,919
Intangible assets, net	14,097	14,661	14,849
Other assets	21,622	7,039	5,965
TOTAL ASSETS	578,324	647,641	742,313
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts payable	143,354	138,245	179,821
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	99,319	102,116	86,644
Total current liabilities	242,673	240,361	266,465
Indebtedness to related party - non-current (See Note 3)	136,042	0	0
Other non-current liabilities	95,766	126,588	128,981
Commitments and contingent liabilities (See Notes 3, 5, 10, 11, 12 and 13)	'	'	'
Stockholders’ Equity:	'	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; 1; 0 and 0 shares issued or outstanding	0	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000 shares authorized; 79,568; 78,616 and 78,608 shares issued	796	786	786
Additional paid-in capital	244,910	231,202	225,843
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	2,640	-1,183	20
Accumulated (deficit) earnings	-141,431	51,493	121,799
Treasury stock 472; 118 and 114 shares, at cost	-3,072	-1,606	-1,581
Total stockholders’ equity	103,843	280,692	346,867
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$578,324	$647,641	$742,313

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Stockholders’ Equity:	'	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000	5,000	5,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	1	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	1	0	0
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000	200,000	200,000
Common stock, shares issued	79,568	78,616	78,608
Treasury stock, shares at cost	472	118	114

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Net sales	$452,889		$514,588		$1,244,902		$1,420,895
Cost of sales (includes certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses)	384,011		426,699		1,042,977		1,150,400
Gross profit	68,878		87,889		201,925		270,495
Selling, general and administrative expenses	121,250		128,923		361,877		375,827
Restructuring charges	1,713		0		39,221		0
Loss from operations	-54,085		-41,034		-199,173		-105,332
Interest expense	3,035	[1]	314	[1]	5,808	[1]	705	[1]
Loss before income taxes	-57,120		-41,348		-204,981		-106,037
Income tax benefit	-4,797		-15,725		-12,057		-34,512
Net loss	($52,323)		($25,623)		($192,924)		($71,525)
Basic loss per share	($0.66)		($0.33)		($2.45)		($0.91)
Diluted loss per share	($0.66)		($0.33)		($2.45)		($0.91)
Weighted average basic shares	79,015		78,488		78,775		78,442
Weighted average diluted shares	79,015		78,488		78,775		78,442
[1]	Includes interest expense to related party of $2.7 million during the third quarter of 2014 and $4.8 million for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014.

Recovered_Sheet1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
Related party interest expense	$2.70	$4.80

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net loss	($52,323)	($25,623)	($192,924)	($71,525)
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Pension liability, net of income taxes of $0, $561, $0 and $645, respectively	3,658	840	3,758	968
Foreign currency translation adjustment (See Note 6)	-31	-64	65	-1,138
Other comprehensive income (loss)	3,627	776	3,823	-170
Comprehensive loss	($48,696)	($24,847)	($189,101)	($71,695)

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Pension liability, income taxes	$0	$561	$0	$645

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3

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 loss	($192,924)	($71,525)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	39,388	47,281
Asset impairment charges	64,612	13,624
Amortization of intangible assets	564	564
Stock-based compensation	11,495	11,857
Other	-1,325	-4,733
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Merchandise inventory	-39,013	-107,564
Income taxes receivable and other assets	29,604	-48,302
Accounts payable	5,136	90,030
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	-19,090	-24,723
Net cash used in operating activities	-101,553	-93,491
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-21,127	-68,013
Change in restricted cash	-2,210	0
Final working capital adjustment related to the acquisition of GoJane.com, Inc.	0	-381
Net cash used in investing activities	-23,337	-68,394
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	219
Net proceeds from financing transaction with related party	137,648	0
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	75,500	0
Repayments under revolving credit facility	-75,500	0
Fees related to financing transaction with related party	-6,165	0
GoJane contingent consideration payment	-1,531	0
Financing fees related to revolving credit facility	-687	0
Purchase of treasury stock	-1,466	-1,581
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	127,799	-1,362
Effect of exchange rate changes	-228	-236
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,681	-163,483
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	106,517	231,501
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$109,198	$68,018

Description_of_Business

Description of Business	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Description of Business	'
	Description of Business
	Aéropostale, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company” or “Aéropostale”) is a primarily mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men through its Aéropostale stores and 4 to 12 year-olds through its P.S. from Aéropostale stores.  We provide customers with a focused selection of high quality fashion and fashion basic merchandise at compelling values in an exciting and customer friendly store environment.  Aéropostale maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, sourcing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise.  Aéropostale products can be purchased in Aéropostale stores and online at www.aeropostale.com (this and any other references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to www.aeropostale.com or www.ps4u.com are solely references to a uniform resource locator, or URL, and are inactive textual references only, not intended to incorporate the websites into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).  P.S. from Aéropostale products can be purchased in P.S. from Aéropostale stores, certain Aéropostale stores and online at www.ps4u.com.  As of November 1, 2014, we operated 911 Aéropostale stores, consisting of 842 stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, 69 stores in Canada, as well as 141 P.S. from Aéropostale stores in 32 states and Puerto Rico. Since November 2012, our Company acquired and now operates GoJane.com, Inc. (“GoJane”), an online women's fashion footwear and apparel retailer. In addition, pursuant to various licensing agreements, our licensees operated 220 Aéropostale locations and one Aéropostale and P.S. from Aéropostale combination location in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America as of November 1, 2014. We recently signed licensing agreements in Chile for both Aéropostale and P.S. from Aéropostale locations. Additionally, we recently signed a licensing agreement in Mexico that will allow our licensee to operate P.S. from Aéropostale locations.

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, in the opinion of our management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods have been made. These adjustments consist primarily of normal recurring accruals and estimates that impact the carrying value of assets and liabilities. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates.
	Our business is highly seasonal, and historically, we have realized a significant portion of our sales and cash flows in the second half of the year, attributable to the impact of the back-to-school selling season in the third quarter and the holiday selling season in the fourth quarter.  As a result, our working capital requirements fluctuate during the year, increasing in mid-summer in anticipation of the third and fourth quarters. Our business is also subject, at certain times, to calendar shifts which may occur during key selling times such as school holidays, Easter and regional fluctuations in the calendar during the back-to-school selling season. Therefore, our interim period unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements may not be indicative of our full-year results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.  These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 (“Fiscal 2013 10-K”).
	References to “2014” or “fiscal 2014” mean the 52-week period ending January 31, 2015 and references to “2013” or “fiscal 2013” mean the 52-week period ended February 1, 2014.  References to “the third quarter of 2014” mean the thirteen-week period ended November 1, 2014 and references to “the third quarter of 2013” mean the thirteen-week period ended November 2, 2013.

Closing_of_1500_Million_Financ

Closing of $150.0 Million Financing Transaction	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Closing of $150.0 Million Financing Transaction	'
	Closing of $150.0 Million Financing Transaction
	On May 23, 2014, we entered into (i) a Loan and Security Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with affiliates of Sycamore Partners, (ii) a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Stock Purchase Agreement") with Aero Investors LLC, an affiliate of Sycamore Partners for the purchase of 1,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company, $0.01 par value (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), and (iii) an Investor Rights Agreement with Sycamore Partners.
	The Loan Agreement made available to us term loans in the principal amount of $150.0 million, consisting of two tranches: a five-year $100.0 million term loan facility (the "Tranche A Loan") and a 10-year $50.0 million term loan facility (the "Tranche B Loan" and, together with the Tranche A Loan, the "Term Loans").
	Simultaneously with entering into the Loan Agreement, we amended our existing revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. to allow for the incurrence of the additional debt under the Loan Agreement.
	Sycamore Partners is considered a related party due to its ownership interest in us. As of May 23, 2014, Sycamore Partners owned approximately 8% of our outstanding common stock. Stefan Kaluzny, a managing director at Sycamore Partners, had joined our Board of Directors upon the closing of this transaction. In addition to Mr. Kaluzny, Sycamore Partners had received the right to appoint one additional member to our Board, and appointed Julian R. Geiger, who subsequently agreed to become our CEO on August 18, 2014. Additionally a third independent appointee was mutually agreed upon by Sycamore Partners and us.
	The accounting guidance related to multiple deliverables in an arrangement provides direction on determining if separate contracts should be evaluated as a single arrangement and if an arrangement involves a single unit of accounting or separate units of accounting. We determined that there were four units of accounting or elements of the arrangement which included Tranche A Loan, Tranche B Loan, Series B convertible preferred stock and the Sourcing Agreement (as hereinafter defined). We allocated the initial value based on the relative fair values of each element in the transaction. We estimated the fair values of Tranche A Loan and Tranche B Loan using the discounted cash flow method. Under this method, the projected interest and principal payments are projected through the life of each loan. These cash flows are then discounted to the present value at an appropriate market-derived discount rate, taking into account market yields at the date of issuance and an assessment of the credit rating applicable to us based on the consideration of various credit metrics along with the terms of each loan (such as duration, coupon rate, etc.) to derive an indication of fair value. These instruments are classified as a Level 3 measurement, as they are not publicly traded and we are therefore unable to obtain quoted market prices. The Series B Preferred Stock represents a convertible security that can be exchanged for shares of Company common stock upon the payment of a cash conversion price of $7.25 per common share equivalent.  Effectively, the Series B Preferred Stock has the characteristic of a warrant as each share represents an option to purchase 3,932.018 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $7.25 per common share, and there is no dividend or liquidation preference associated with the Series B Preferred Stock. Accordingly, the Black-Scholes model was used to determine the fair value of the Convertible Shares with an expected life of 10 years, a risk free interest rate of 2.54%, and expected volatility of 50%. The Sourcing Agreement was determined to be at fair value and therefore no proceeds were allocated to the agreement.
	On May 23, 2014, the Term Loans were disbursed in full and we received net proceeds of $137.6 million from an affiliate of Sycamore Partners, after deducting the first year interest payment and certain issuance fees.
	Loan Agreement
	The Tranche A Loan bears interest at an interest rate equal to 10% per annum and, at our election, up to 50% of the interest can be payable-in-kind during the first three years and up to 20% of the interest can be payable-in-kind during the final two years. The first year of interest under the Tranche A Facility in the amount of $10.0 million was prepaid in cash in full on May 23, 2014, and no other interest payments are required to be paid during the first year of the Tranche A Loan. The Tranche A Loan has no annual scheduled repayment requirements. The Tranche A Loan is scheduled to mature on May 23, 2019. The Tranche B Loan will not accrue any interest. The Tranche B Loan has no stated interest rate and will be repaid in equal annual installments of 10% per annum. The Tranche B Loan is scheduled to mature on the earlier of (a) tenth anniversary of the end of the Start-Up Period (as such term is defined in the Sourcing Agreement) and (b) the expiration or termination of the Sourcing Agreement described below.
	The Term Loans are guaranteed by certain of our domestic subsidiaries and secured by a second priority security interest in all assets of the Company and certain of our subsidiaries that were already pledged for the benefit of Bank of America, N.A., as agent, under its existing revolving credit facility, and a first priority security interest in our, and certain of our subsidiaries', remaining assets.
	The Loan Agreement contains representations, covenants and events of default that are substantially consistent with our existing revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. The Loan Agreement also contains a $70.0 million minimum liquidity covenant. The Company was in compliance with the minimum liquidity covenant and other covenants under the Loan Agreements at November 1, 2014.
	The proceeds of the Term Loans are to be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Prepayment of the Tranche A Loan will require payment of a premium of 10% of the principal amount prepaid on or before the one year anniversary of the closing, and 5% of the principal amount prepaid on or before the second anniversary of the closing. There is no prepayment penalty after the second anniversary of the closing. The Tranche B Loan may be prepaid at any time without premium or penalty.
	We recorded liabilities for the Term Loans using imputed interest based on our best estimate of its incremental borrowing rates. The effective interest rate used for Tranche A Loan was 7.19%, resulting in an initial present value of $101.7 million and a resulting debt premium of $1.7 million. The premium is being amortized to interest expense over the expected term of the debt using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate for Tranche B Loan used was 7.86%, resulting in an initial present value of $30.0 million and a debt discount of $20.0 million, which is also being amortized to interest expense over the expected term of the debt. Additionally, we recorded deferred financing fees of $5.9 million related to the Term Loans which are being amortized to interest expense over the expected terms of the debt.
	We had fair values of $136.0 million in borrowings outstanding under the Loan Agreement, with face value of $150.0 million, as of November 1, 2014. Fair value outstanding for Tranche A Loan was $105.0 million, with a face value of $100.0 million. Fair value outstanding for Tranche B Loan was $31.0 million, with a face value of $50.0 million. Fair values approximate carrying values. Total interest and fees expense associated with this transaction was $2.7 million for the third quarter of 2014 and $4.8 million for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014.
	Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
	Concurrent with, and as a condition to, entering into the Loan Agreement, we issued 1,000 shares of the Series B Preferred Stock to Investor at an aggregate offer price of $100,000. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock is convertible at any time at the option of the holder on or prior to May 23, 2024 into shares of common stock at an initial conversion rate of 3,932.018 for each share of Series B Preferred Stock. The common stock underlying the Series B Preferred Stock represents 5% of our issued and outstanding common stock as of May 23, 2014. The Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the common stock at an initial cash conversion price of $7.25 per share of the underlying common stock. The number of shares of Series B Preferred Stock or common stock to be issued upon exercise and the respective exercise prices are subject to adjustment for changes in the Series B Preferred Stock or common stock, such as stock dividends, stock splits, and similar changes. In the event of a change of control transaction, the Series B Preferred Stock will automatically convert into common stock subject to payment by the holder of such Series B Preferred of the aggregate cash conversion price then in effect, if such conversion price is lower than the per share consideration to be received in the change of control transaction. If the per share consideration to be received in the change of control transaction is less than or equal to the per share cash conversion price then in effect, the Series B Preferred will be automatically converted into a right to receive an amount per share equal to the par value of such share of Series B Preferred Stock.
	We analyzed the embedded conversion option for derivative accounting consideration under Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Subtopic 815-15, “Derivatives and Hedging” and determined that the conversion option should be classified as equity. We also analyzed the conversion option for beneficial conversion features consideration under ASC Subtopic 470-20 “Convertible Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features” and noted none. The Series B Preferred Stock was recorded in equity at a fair value of $5.9 million upon issuance, and was not recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet.
	Non-Exclusive Sourcing Agreement
	As a condition to funding the Tranche B Loan, we and one of our subsidiaries also entered into a non-exclusive Sourcing Agreement (the "Sourcing Agreement") with TSAM (Delaware) LLC (d/b/a MGF Sourcing US LLC), an affiliate of Sycamore Partners ("MGF"). The price of merchandise sold to us by MGF pursuant to the Sourcing Agreement is required to be competitive to market. We expect to commence sourcing goods with MGF pursuant to the Sourcing Agreement during the fourth quarter of 2014.
	We guarantee the obligations of our subsidiary under the Sourcing Agreement. The Sourcing Agreement requires us to purchase a minimum volume of product for a period of 10 years commencing on our first fiscal quarter of 2016 (such period, the "Minimum Volume Commitment Period"), of between $240.0 million and $280.0 million per annum depending on the year (the "Minimum Volume Commitment"). If we fail to purchase the applicable Minimum Volume Commitment in any given year, we will pay a shortfall commission to MGF, based on a scaled percentage of the applicable Minimum Volume Commitment shortfall during the applicable period.
	Under the Sourcing Agreement, MGF is required to pay to us an annual rebate equal to a fixed amount multiplied by the percentage of annual purchases made by us (including purchases deemed to be made by virtue of payment of the shortfall commission) relative to the Minimum Volume Commitment to be applied towards the payment of the required amortization on the Tranche B Loan. The Sourcing Agreement also provides for certain carryover credits if we purchase a volume of product above the Minimum Volume Commitment during the applicable Minimum Volume Commitment Period.
	We may terminate the Sourcing Agreement upon nine (9) months' notice at any time after the first three years of the Minimum Volume Commitment Period have elapsed, subject to payment of a termination fee scaled to the term remaining under the Sourcing Agreement.

Restructuring_Program

Restructuring Program	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Program	'
	Restructuring Program
	On April 30, 2014, following an assessment of changing consumer patterns, management and the Board of Directors approved a comprehensive plan to restructure the P.S. from Aéropostale business and to reduce costs. We plan to close approximately 125 mall-based P.S. from Aéropostale stores and streamline and improve the Company's expense structure. We plan to focus on sales channels with higher expectations for growth, including off-mall locations (including outlets), e-commerce and international licensing of P.S. from Aéropostale. We anticipate that substantially all of the planned store closures will be completed on or around the end of fiscal 2014. As of November 1, 2014, 11 mall-based P.S. from Aéropostale stores have been closed. The cost reduction program will also target direct and indirect spending across the organization. This has included the reduction of corporate headcount by eliminating approximately 100 open or occupied positions to align with our current business strategies.
	We estimate that we will incur pre-tax restructuring and impairment charges related to these actions totaling approximately $40.0 million to $65.0 million throughout fiscal 2014, of which approximately $25.0 million to $40.0 million are estimated to be cash expenses. Included in the estimate of total pre-tax charges are approximately:
	•	$5.5 million of consulting and severance expenses resulting from the announced corporate cost reduction initiatives, of which $0.4 million were recorded during the third quarter of 2014 and $5.1 million during the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014.
	•	$30.5 million of store asset impairments resulting primarily from the expected closures of the P.S. from Aéropostale stores, all of which were recorded during the first quarter of 2014.
	•	$4.0 million of additional severance resulting from the store closures, of which $1.2 million was recorded during the third quarter of 2014 and $2.5 million for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014. These costs are expected to be recorded through the remainder of fiscal 2014 until the stores are closed.
	•	The remainder of the charges relate to estimated lease costs in connection with the store closures, which are expected to be recorded during the remainder of fiscal 2014. We expect to pay significantly all lease costs during the fourth quarter of 2014 and first quarter of 2015.
	The charges are recognized in restructuring charges in the statement of operations.
	The following is a summary of expenses incurred during the third quarter of 2014 and the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014 associated with the above ongoing actions:
		13 weeks ended			39 weeks ended
		November 1, 2014
		(In thousands)
	Severance	$	1,236		$	3,749
	Lease costs	146			1,198
	Impairment	—			30,497
	Other exit costs	331			3,777
	Total	$	1,713		$	39,221
	The Company accrued liabilities for the above mentioned restructuring charges as of November 1, 2014, which are expected to be paid during fiscal 2014 as follows:
		Impairments			Severance			Lease Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total
		(In thousands)
	Liability/Charge at Program Inception	$	30,497		$	1,060		$	1,046		$	1,886		$	34,489
	Additions	—			2,689			152			1,891			4,732
	Paid or Utilized	(30,497		)	(1,435		)	(315		)	(3,754		)	(36,001		)
	Adjustments	—			—			—			—			—
	Liability as of November 1, 2014	$	—		$	2,314		$	883		$	23		$	3,220
	Of the above liabilities, $2.7 million is recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and the balance is included in non-current liabilities.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	We follow the guidance in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement” (“ASC 820”) as it relates to financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities. ASC 820 prioritizes inputs used in measuring fair value into a hierarchy of three levels:
	Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
	Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.
	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available.
	In accordance with the fair value hierarchy described above, the following table shows the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that are required to be remeasured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Level 1										Level 2								Level 3
		November 1,				February 1,			November 2,			November 1,			February 1,			November 2,		November 1,		February 1,		November 2,
		2014				2014			2013			2014			2014			2013		2014		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents 1	$	80,005			$	82,378		$	36,265		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Total	$	80,005			$	82,378		$	36,265		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities:
	GoJane performance plan liability 2	$	—			$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	5,915	$	7,416	$	7,350
	Exit costs obligation 3	—				—			—			—			—			—		2,889		—		—
	Total	$	—			$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	8,804	$	7,416	$	7,350
	1 Cash and cash equivalents include money market investments valued as Level 1 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates their carrying value due to their short-term maturities.
	2 Under the terms of the fiscal 2012 GoJane acquisition agreement, the purchase price also includes contingent cash payments of up to an aggregate of $8.0 million if certain financial metrics are achieved by the GoJane business during the five year period beginning on the acquisition date (the "GJ Performance Plan"). These performance payments are not contingent upon continuous employment by the two individual stockholders. The GJ Performance Plan liability is measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs as defined in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the contingent payments as of the acquisition date was estimated to be $7.0 million. This was based on a weighted average expected achievement probability and a discount rate over the expected payment stream. Each quarter, we remeasure the GJ Performance Plan liability at fair value.
	3 In accordance with the lease assignment for the 34th Street store, we placed $2.4 million in escrow for payment of real estate taxes. We recorded an exit cost obligation related to the real estate taxes at fair value of $2.0 million on the cease-use date. Additionally, the above exit costs obligation includes $1.0 million of lease costs related to four P.S. from Aéropostale stores with previously executed leases that will not open in connection with our restructuring program. These exit cost liabilities are measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs as defined in the fair value hierarchy. This was based on a discount rate over the expected payment streams. Each quarter we remeasure these liabilities at fair value.
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the GJ Performance Plan measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
			39 weeks ended
			November 1, 2014				November 2, 2013
			(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period		$	7,416			$	7,019
	Accretion of interest expense		99				331
	GoJane consideration payment		(1,600		)		—
	Balance at end of period		$	5,915			$	7,350
	The $5.9 million liability as of November 1, 2014 was included in non-current liabilities. Of the $7.4 million liability as of November 2, 2013, $1.6 million was included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and the balance was included in non-current liabilities.
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Exit Cost Obligations measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
			39 weeks ended
			November 1, 2014				November 2, 2013
			(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period		$	—			$	—
	Fair value of exit costs obligations at cease-use date		3,009				—
	Accretion of rent expense		245				—
	Payments		(365		)		—
	Balance at end of period		$	2,889			$	—
	Of the $2.9 million liability as of November 1, 2014, $0.8 million was included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and the balance was included in non-current liabilities.
	Non-Financial Assets
	Our non-financial assets, which include fixtures, equipment and improvements and intangible assets, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  However, if certain triggering events occur, or if an impairment test is required and we are required to evaluate the non-financial asset for impairment, a resulting asset impairment would require that the non-financial asset be recorded at a new cost based on its measured fair value.
	We recorded asset impairment charges, all of which was included in the cost of sales, of approximately $12.5 million during the third quarter of 2014 primarily for 59 stores. We recorded asset impairment charges of approximately $64.6 million during the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014 for primarily 277 stores. Of these charges, $34.1 million was included in cost of sales. The remaining $30.5 million was included in restructuring charges, as it related to the P.S. from Aéropostale stores to be exited. We recorded store asset impairment charges of approximately $5.1 million during the third quarter of 2013 for primarily 25 stores and $13.6 million during the first thirty-nine weeks of 2013 for primarily 72 stores. These charges were included in cost of sales.  These amounts included the write-down of long-lived assets at stores that were assessed for impairment because of (a) changes in circumstances that indicated the carrying value of assets may not be recoverable, or (b) management’s intention to relocate or close stores.  Impairment charges were primarily related to revenues and/or gross margins not meeting targeted levels at the respective stores as a result of macroeconomic conditions, location related conditions and other factors that are negatively impacting the sales and cash flows of these locations.
	Long-lived assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis for purposes of calculating impairment using Level 3 inputs as defined in the fair value hierarchy.  The fair value of long-lived assets is determined by estimating the amount and timing of net future discounted cash flows.  We estimate future cash flows based on our experience, current trends and local market conditions. Based upon future results of operations at the store level, additional impairment charges may be recorded in future periods if loss trends continue and/or the current cash flow projections are not achieved.
	The table below sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the fair value of long-lived assets for which impairment was recognized for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014 and the first thirty-nine weeks of 2013:
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)						Total Losses
													Total Fair Value
			(In thousands)
	November 1, 2014:
	Long-lived assets held and used		$	—			$	—		$	6,488		$	6,488		$	64,611
	November 2, 2013:
	Long-lived assets held and used		$	—			$	—		$	5,431		$	5,431		$	13,624

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	Stockholders’ Equity
	Stockholders Rights Plan
	On November 26, 2013, we entered into a Rights Agreement with American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (the “Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company, among other things, issued one right (a “Right”) for each outstanding share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (the “Rights Plan”). By its terms, the Rights Plan provided that, among other things, the Rights would expire upon the close of business on the earliest to occur of: (i) November 26, 2014, (ii) the date on which the rights are redeemed or exchanged by the Company in accordance with the Rights Agreement and (iii) the date of the Company’s 2014 annual meeting of stockholders if requisite stockholder approval of the Rights Agreement is not obtained at such meeting. The Board determined not to seek stockholder approval of the Rights Plan at the 2014 Annual Meeting which occurred on June 30, 2014. Consequently, pursuant to the terms of the Rights Plan, and without any further action, as of the date of the Annual Meeting, the right to exercise the Rights terminated, each Right is null and void and the Rights Plan expired.
	Stock Repurchase Program
	We have the ability to repurchase our common stock under a stock repurchase program, which was announced on December 9, 2003. The repurchase program may be modified or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time and there is no expiration date for the program. The extent and timing of repurchases will depend upon general business and market conditions, stock prices, opening and closing of the stock trading window, and liquidity and capital resource requirements going forward.
	We did not repurchase shares of our common stock during the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014 or 2013 under the stock repurchase program.  We have repurchased 60.1 million shares of our common stock for $1.0 billion under the program to date.  As of November 1, 2014, we have approximately $104.4 million of repurchase authorization remaining under our $1.15 billion share repurchase program.
	In addition to the above program, we withheld 354,000 shares for minimum statutory withholding taxes of $1.5 million related to the vesting of stock awards during the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014.
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	The following table sets forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:
		November 1,				February 1,				November 2,
		2014				2014				2013
		(In thousands)
	Pension liability, net of tax	$	1,751			$	(2,007	)		$	(1,573	)
	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment 1	889				824				1,593
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	2,640			$	(1,183	)		$	20
	1 Foreign currency translation adjustments are not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to a permanent investment in our subsidiary in Canada.
	The changes in components in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income are as follows:
		39 weeks ended
		November 1, 2014
		Pension Liability				Foreign Currency Translation				Total
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance at February 2, 2014	$	(2,007	)		$	824			$	(1,183	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	—				65				65
	Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	3,758				—				3,758
	Tax effect on pension liability	—				—				—
	Net current-period other comprehensive income	$	3,758			$	65			$	3,823
	Ending balance at November 1, 2014	$	1,751			$	889			$	2,640
		39 weeks ended
		November 2, 2013
		Pension Liability				Foreign Currency Translation				Total
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance at February 3, 2013	$	(2,541	)		$	2,731			$	190
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	—				(1,138		)		(1,138		)
	Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1,613				—				1,613
	Tax effect on pension liability	(645		)		—				(645		)
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	$	968			$	(1,138	)		$	(170	)
	Ending balance at November 2, 2013	$	(1,573	)		$	1,593			$	20
	The details related to the reclassifications out of accumulated comprehensive loss are as follows:
		13 weeks ended
		November 1, 2014				November 2, 2013
		(In thousands)
	Amortization of defined benefit plan items:
	Net gain	$	3,633		1	$	739		1
	Amortization of loss	$	6		1	68			1
	Amortization of prior service cost	18			1	18			1
	Settlement loss	—			1	577			1
	Total before tax	$	3,657			$	1,402
	Tax expense	—				(561		)
	Net of tax	$	3,657			$	841
		39 weeks ended
		November 1, 2014				November 2, 2013
		(In thousands)
	Amortization of defined benefit plan items:
	Net gain	$	3,633		1	$	739		1
	Amortization of loss	69			1	241			1
	Amortization of prior service cost	56			1	56			1
	Settlement loss	—			1	577			1
	Total before tax	$	3,758			$	1,613
	Tax expense	—				(645		)
	Net of tax	$	3,758			$	968
	1 These accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 11).

Loss_Per_Share

Loss Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Loss Per Share	'
	Loss Per Share
	The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted loss per share:
		13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
		November 1,			November 2,			November 1,			November 2,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net loss	$	(52,323	)	$	(25,623	)	$	(192,924	)	$	(71,525	)
	Weighted average basic shares	79,015			78,488			78,775			78,442
	Impact of dilutive securities	—			—			—			—
	Weighted average diluted shares	79,015			78,488			78,775			78,442
	Basic loss per share	$	(0.66	)	$	(0.33	)	$	(2.45	)	$	(0.91	)
	Diluted loss per share	$	(0.66	)	$	(0.33	)	$	(2.45	)	$	(0.91	)
	All options to purchase shares, in addition to restricted, performance shares and convertible preferred shares, were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive during fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013.

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Cur

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities	'
	Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:
		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
		(In thousands)
	Accrued gift cards	$	17,030	$	27,783	$	21,076
	Accrued compensation and retirement benefit plan liabilities	22,014		16,939		10,928
	Current portion of tenant allowances	14,057		—		—
	Other	46,218		57,394		54,640
	Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	99,319	$	102,116	$	86,644

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities

Other Non-current Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Non-current Liabilities	'
	Other Non-current Liabilities
	Other non-current liabilities consist of the following:
		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
		(In thousands)
	Deferred rent	$	43,685	$	46,831	$	47,153
	Deferred tenant allowance	29,515		51,189		54,613
	Retirement benefit plan liabilities	5,841		14,339		14,172
	Uncertain tax contingency liabilities	2,075		3,702		3,343
	Other	14,650		10,527		9,700
	Total other non-current liabilities	$	95,766	$	126,588	$	128,981

Revolving_Credit_Facility

Revolving Credit Facility	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]	'
Revolving Credit Facility	'
	Revolving Credit Facility
	In September 2011, we entered into an amended and restated revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility originally provided for a revolving credit line up to $175.0 million. The Credit Facility is available for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Credit Facility is scheduled to expire on September 22, 2016, and is guaranteed by all of our domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”). No amounts were outstanding during fiscal 2013 or as of November 1, 2014 under the Credit Facility. During the first twenty-six weeks of 2014, we borrowed and repaid $75.5 million. During the third quarter of 2014, we had no borrowings. Management has no reason at this time to believe that the participating institutions will be unable to fulfill their obligations to provide financing in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement in the event of our election to draw funds in the foreseeable future.
	On February 21, 2014, the Company, certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including GoJane LLC, the Lenders party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as agent for the ratable benefit of the Credit Parties (in such capacity, the “Agent”), entered into a Joinder and First Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement and Amendment to Certain Other Loan Documents (the “First Amendment”). The First Amendment amended the Credit Facility, among other things, to increase from $175.0 million to $230.0 million the aggregate amount of loans and other extensions of credit available to the Borrower under the Credit Facility by (i) the addition of a $30.0 million first-in, last-out revolving loan facility based on the appraised value of certain intellectual property of the Company, and (ii) an increase in the Company’s existing revolving credit facility by $25.0 million, from $175.0 million to $200.0 million (which continues to include a $40.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit). In addition, the accordion feature of the Credit Facility, under which the Company may request an increase in the commitments of the Lenders thereunder from time to time, was reduced from $75.0 million to $50.0 million. GoJane LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, also joined the Credit Facility as a new guarantor.
	On May 23, 2014, we entered into $150.0 million senior secured credit facilities with Sycamore Partners. In connection with this agreement, we amended the revolving credit facility with Bank of America N.A. to allow for the incurrence of this additional debt under the Loan Agreement (see Note 3).
	Loans under the Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of our assets and are guaranteed by the Guarantors. Upon the occurrence of a Suspension Event (which is defined in the Credit Facility as an event of default or any occurrence, circumstance or state of facts which would become an event of default after notice, or lapse of time, or both) or, in certain circumstances, a Cash Dominion Event (which is defined in the Credit Facility as either any event of default or failure to maintain availability in an amount greater than 12.5% of the lesser of the borrowing base and facility commitment), our ability to borrow funds, make investments, pay dividends and repurchase shares of our common stock may be limited, among other limitations. Direct borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a margin over either LIBOR or at the Prime Rate (as each such term is defined in the Credit Facility).
	The Credit Facility also contains covenants that, subject to specified exceptions, restrict our ability to, among other things:
	•	incur additional debt or encumber assets of the Company;
	•	merge with or acquire other companies, liquidate or dissolve;
	•	sell, transfer, lease or dispose of assets; and
	•	make loans or guarantees.
	Events of default under the Credit Facility include, but not limited to, and subject to grace periods and notice provisions in certain circumstances, failure to pay principal amounts when due, breaches of covenants, misrepresentation, default on leases or other indebtedness, excess uninsured casualty loss, excess uninsured judgment or restraint of business, failure to maintain specified availability levels, business failure or application for bankruptcy, legal challenges to loan documents and a change in control. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Facility, the Lenders may take action, including but not limited to, cease making loans, termination of the Credit Facility and declaration that all amounts outstanding are immediately due and payable, and taking possession of and selling all assets that have been used as collateral.
	The Company is subject to a restriction requiring the maintenance of minimum availability levels based upon the lesser of 10% of the borrowing base or commitments, as defined in the Credit Facility.
	Availability under the Credit Facility is based on a borrowing base consisting of merchandise inventory, certain intellectual property and receivables. As of November 1, 2014, we had no borrowings and our remaining availability was $173.6 million. During fiscal 2013 and as of February 1, 2014, we had no outstanding balances under the Credit Facility. In June 2012, Bank of America, N.A. issued a stand-by letter of credit. As of November 1, 2014, the outstanding letter of credit was $0.2 million and expires on June 30, 2015. We do not have any other stand-by or commercial letters of credit outstanding as of November 1, 2014 under the Credit Facility.
	As of November 1, 2014, we are not aware of any instances of noncompliance with any financial covenants.

Retirement_Benefit_Plans

Retirement Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Retirement Benefit Plans	'
	Retirement Benefit Plans
	Retirement benefit plan liabilities consisted of the following:
		November 1,		February 1,		November 2,
		2014		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”)	$	7,511	$	10,551	$	10,434
	Other retirement plan liabilities	4,140		4,050		3,738
	Total	$	11,651	$	14,601	$	14,172
	Less amount classified in accrued expenses related to SERP	5,810		—		—
	Less amount classified in accrued expenses related to other retirement plan liabilities	—		262		—
	Long-term retirement benefit plan liabilities	$	5,841	$	14,339	$	14,172
	401(k) Plan
	We maintain a qualified, defined contribution retirement plan with a 401(k) salary deferral feature that covers substantially all of our employees who meet certain requirements.  Under the terms of the plan, employees may contribute, subject to statutory limitations, up to 100% of gross earnings and historically, including fiscal 2013, we have provided a matching contribution of 50% of the first 5% of gross earnings contributed by the participants.  We also have the option to make additional contributions or to suspend the employer contribution at any time. The employer's matching contributions vest over a five-year service period with 20% vesting after two years and 50% vesting after year three.  Vesting increases thereafter at a rate of 25% per year so that participants will be fully vested after five years of service. We also have separate defined contribution plans for eligible employees in both Canada and Puerto Rico who meet certain requirements. We have suspended the Company's matching contribution under the plan in the U.S. and Canada for fiscal 2014. Contribution expense for all plans was not material to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for any period presented.
	Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
	We maintain a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, or SERP, which is a non-qualified defined benefit plan for certain executives.  The plan is non-contributory and not funded and provides benefits based on years of service and compensation during employment.  Participants are fully vested upon entrance in the plan. Pension expense is determined using the projected unit credit cost method to estimate the total benefits ultimately payable to officers and this cost is allocated to service periods.  The actuarial assumptions used to calculate pension costs are reviewed annually.
	The components of net periodic pension benefit cost are as follows:
		13 weeks ended				39 weeks ended
		November 1,		November 2,		November 1,		November 2,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Service cost	$	55	$	131	$	314	$	397
	Interest cost	76		108		279		328
	Amortization of prior experience cost	18		18		55		56
	Amortization of net loss	6		69		68		241
	Net periodic pension benefit cost	$	155	$	326	$	716	$	1,022
	We expect to make a payment to Thomas P. Johnson, our former Chief Executive Officer, from our Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) of approximately $5.8 million, subject to interest rate fluctuations, during the first quarter of 2015. Accordingly, the SERP liability related to Mr. Johnson has been classified as a current liability in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of November 1, 2014. Such amount will be paid from our cash flows from operations. At the date of payment to Mr. Johnson, we will record a benefit estimated to be approximately $0.9 million in selling, general and administrative expenses, with a corresponding amount recorded to relieve accumulated other comprehensive loss included in our stockholders' equity. This accounting treatment is in accordance with settlement accounting procedures under the provisions of ASC Topic 715, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits".
	During September 2013, we made a payment of approximately $2.2 million to our former President from our SERP. Such amount was paid from our cash flows from operations. In connection with this payment, during the third quarter of 2013, we recorded a charge of $0.6 million of the net actuarial loss (the "settlement loss") as a charge in SG&A, with a corresponding amount recorded to relieve accumulated other comprehensive loss included in our stockholders' equity ($0.4 million, net of tax).
	Other Retirement Plan Liabilities
	We have a long-term incentive deferred compensation plan established for the purpose of providing long-term incentives to a select group of management. The plan is a non-qualified, non-contributory defined contribution plan and is not funded. Participants in this plan include all employees designated by us as Vice President, or other higher-ranking positions that are not participants in the SERP. We record annual monetary credits to each participant's account based on compensation levels and years as a participant in the plan. Annual interest credits are applied to the balance of each participant's account based upon established benchmarks. Each annual credit is subject to a three-year cliff-vesting schedule, and participants' accounts will be fully vested upon retirement after completing five years of service and attaining age 55. The liability related to this plan was $4.0 million as of November 1, 2014, $3.9 million as of February 1, 2014 and $3.6 million as of November 2, 2013. Compensation expense related to this plan was not material to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for any period presented.
	We maintain a postretirement benefit plan for certain executives that provides retiree medical and dental benefits. The plan is an other post-employment benefit plan, or OPEB, and is not funded. Pension expense and the liability related to this plan were not material to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for any period presented.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	Under the provisions of ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”), all forms of share-based payment to employees and directors, including stock options, must be treated as compensation and recognized in the statement of operations.
	On May 8, 2014, the Board unanimously approved the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”), which is an amendment and restatement of our Second Amended and Restated 2002 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2002 Plan”). The Omnibus Plan became effective upon stockholder approval at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 30, 2014 (the “Omnibus Plan Effective Date”). The Omnibus Plan includes the following key modifications, effective upon the 2014 Omnibus Plan Effective Date:
	•	Increase of the Aggregate Share Reserve. The aggregate share reserve increased by an additional 5,900,000 shares of common stock for a total share reserve of 6,113,891 shares of common stock under the Omnibus Plan. As of November 1, 2014, there were 4,863,305 shares outstanding under the Omnibus Plan.
	•	Cash Performance Awards. The Omnibus Plan includes Cash Performance Awards that may be granted with the intent to comply with the “performance-based compensation” exception under Section 162(m) of the Code. Because Cash Performance Awards may be made in addition to stock-based awards, the 2002 Plan has been renamed the “2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan.”
	•	Term Extension. We extended the term of the Omnibus Plan until May 8, 2024 (the 2002 Plan was scheduled to expire on June 16, 2021).
	Restricted Stock Units
	Beginning in fiscal 2013, certain of our employees have been awarded restricted stock units, pursuant to restricted stock unit agreements. The restricted stock units awarded to employees cliff vest at varying times, most typically following between one and three years of continuous service from the award date. Certain shares awarded may also vest upon a qualified retirement at or following age 65, or upon a qualified early retirement under the provisions adopted in 2012 whereby the awardee completes 10 years of service, attains age 55 and retires. All restricted stock units immediately vest upon a change in control of the Company.
	The following table summarizes share-settled restricted stock units outstanding as of November 1, 2014:
		Shares		Weighted Average
				Grant-Date Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	230		$	9.05
	Granted	322		4.81
	Vested	(419	)	6.02
	Canceled	—		—
	Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	133		$	8.34
	Total compensation expense is being amortized over the shorter of the achievement of retirement or early retirement status, or the vesting period.  Compensation expense related to restricted units activity was $0.2 million for the third quarter of 2014 and $1.9 million for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014. There was no compensation expense related to restricted units for the third quarter of 2013 or the first thirty-nine weeks of 2013. As of November 1, 2014, there was $0.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of one year.  The total fair value of units vested was $2.4 million during the third quarter of 2014 and $2.5 million during the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014. No units vested during the third quarter 2013 or the first thirty-nine weeks of 2013.
	Additionally, beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, certain of our employees have been awarded cash-settled restricted stock units, pursuant to cash-settled restricted stock unit agreements. The cash-settled restricted stock units awarded to employees cliff vest at varying times up to approximately three years of continuous service. Certain shares awarded may also vest upon a qualified retirement at or following age 65, or upon a qualified early retirement under the provisions adopted in 2013 whereby the awardee completes 10 years of service, attains age 55 and retires. All cash-settled restricted stock units immediately vest upon a change in control of the Company.  We may, in our sole discretion, at any time during the term, convert the cash-settled restricted stock units for stock-settled restricted stock units. Currently, we do not have the intent to convert the cash-settled restricted stock units for stock-settled restricted stock units and as a result it is classified as a liability. The cash-settled restricted stock units are treated as liability awards in accordance with ASC 718.
	The following table summarizes cash-settled restricted stock units outstanding as of November 1, 2014:
		Shares		Weighted Average
				Grant-Date Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	—		$	—
	Granted	1,219		3.01
	Vested	—		—
	Canceled	(103	)	3.01
	Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	1,116		$	3.01
	Total compensation expense is being amortized over the shorter of the achievement of retirement or early retirement status, or the vesting period.  Compensation expense related to restricted shares activity was $0.4 million for the third quarter of 2014 and $1.1 million for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014. As of November 1, 2014, there was $2.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to cash-settled restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of two years.
	Restricted Shares
	Certain of our employees and all of our directors have been awarded non-vested stock (restricted shares), pursuant to restricted stock award agreements. The restricted shares awarded to employees generally cliff vest after up to three years of continuous service.  Beginning in November 2012, certain shares awarded after such date may also vest upon a qualified retirement at age 65, or upon a qualified early retirement under the provisions adopted in 2012 whereby an awardee completes 10 years of service, attains age 55 and retires. All restricted shares immediately vest upon a change in control of the Company.  Grants of restricted shares awarded to directors vest in full after one year.
	The following table summarizes non-vested shares of stock outstanding as of November 1, 2014:
		Shares		Weighted Average
				Grant-Date Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	1,856		$	14.82
	Granted	299		4.5
	Vested	(533	)	18.44
	Canceled	(109	)	12.07
	Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	1,513		$	11.7
	Total compensation expense is being amortized over the shorter of the achievement of retirement or early retirement status, or the vesting period.  Compensation expense related to restricted shares activity was $2.0 million for the third quarter of 2014 and $2.4 million for the third quarter of 2013.  Compensation expense related to restricted shares activity was $5.7 million for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014 and $10.0 million for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2013. As of November 1, 2014, there was $6.9 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted shares awards that is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of one year.  The total fair value of shares vested was $1.5 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 and $0.1 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The total fair value of shares vested was $9.8 million for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014 and $7.7 million for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2013.
	In connection with the GoJane acquisition, we granted restricted shares to the two individual stockholders of GoJane, with compensation expense recognized over the three year cliff vesting period. If the aggregate dollar value of the restricted shares on the vesting date is less than $8.0 million, then we shall pay to the two individual stockholders an amount in cash equal to the difference between $8.0 million and the fair market value of the restricted shares on the vesting date. As of the third quarter of 2014, we recorded additional compensation expense of $0.6 million and a corresponding liability of $4.0 million based on the Company's stock price as of November 1, 2014. As of the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014, we recorded additional compensation expense of $2.6 million. As of the third quarter of 2013 and the first thirty-nine weeks of 2013, we recorded additional compensation expense and a corresponding liability of $0.7 million as of November 2, 2013.
	On October 31, 2013, we entered into Restricted Stock Award Rescission Agreements with certain executives to rescind 229,760 aggregate shares of restricted stock granted on March 29, 2013 under the Aéropostale, Inc. 2002 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The rescission did not have a material impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for any period presented and we recorded $1.0 million of compensation cost during the third quarter of 2013 as a result of rescinding such restricted stock awards.
	Performance Shares
	Certain of our executives have been awarded performance shares, pursuant to performance share agreements. The performance shares cliff vest at the end of three years of continuous service with us. The shares awarded during fiscal 2013 are contingent upon meeting various separate performance conditions based upon consolidated earnings targets or market conditions based upon total shareholder return targets. All performance shares immediately vest upon a change in control of the Company (as communicated to the executives awarded performance shares). Compensation cost for the performance shares with performance conditions related to consolidated earnings targets is periodically reviewed and adjusted based upon the probability of achieving certain performance targets. If the probability of achieving targets changes, compensation cost will be adjusted in the period that the probability of achievement changes. The fair value of performance based awards is based upon the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. For market based awards that vest based upon total shareholder return targets, the effect of the market conditions is reflected in the fair value of the awards on the date of grant using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. A Monte-Carlo simulation model estimates the fair value of the market based award based upon the expected term, risk-free interest rate, expected dividend yield and expected volatility measure for the Company and its peer group. Compensation expense for market based awards is recognized over the vesting period regardless of whether the market conditions are expected to be achieved.
	The following table summarizes performance shares of stock outstanding as of November 1, 2014:
		Performance-based					Market-based
		Performance Shares					Performance Shares
		Shares		Weighted Average			Shares			Weighted Average
				Grant-Date Fair Value						Grant-Date Fair Value
		(In thousands)					(In thousands)
	Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	—		$	—		391			$	20.01
	Granted	—		—			676			5.34
	Vested	—		—			—			—
	Canceled	—		—			(528	)		11.06
	Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	—		$	—		539			$	10.37
	Total compensation expense is being amortized over the vesting period. Compensation expense related to the market-based performance shares was a benefit of $1.5 million for the third quarter of 2014 and expense of $0.6 million for the third quarter of 2013. Compensation expense related to the market-based performance shares was expense of $0.2 million for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014 and expense of $1.4 million for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2013. Certain of our performance-based performance shares did not achieve a grant date and therefore are not reflected in the table. As a result of the departure of Mr. Johnson after the end of the second quarter of 2014, we recognized a benefit of $2.0 million during the third quarter of 2014 resulting from the reversal of the related stock-based compensation expense.
	The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation cost and the weighted-average years expected to be recognized related to performance share awards outstanding as of November 1, 2014:
		Performance-based			Market-based
		Performance Shares			Performance Shares
	Total unrecognized compensation (in millions)	$	—		$	3.2
	Weighted-average years expected to be recognized over (years)	0			2
	Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights ("CSARs")
In conjunction with the execution of the employment agreement with Mr. Johnson on May 3, 2013, we granted him an award of CSARs, with an award date value of $5.6 million. The number of CSARs granted was determined in accordance with the agreement by dividing $5.6 million by the Black Scholes value of the closing price of a share of the Company's common stock on the award date. The CSARs are currently being treated as a liability based award. For the third quarter of 2014, our expected volatility was 64%, expected term was 0.8 years, risk-free interest rate was 0.09% and expected forfeiture rate was 0%. The CSARs have a term of seven years and will vest in equal 1/3 increments over three years. Additionally, we may, in our sole discretion, at any time during the term, exchange a CSAR for another form of equity which is of equal value to the CSAR at the time of the exchange. For the third quarter of 2014, we recorded less than $0.1 million of benefit related to this incentive award and $0.3 million of benefit during the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014. For the third quarter of 2013, we recorded less than $0.1 million of benefit related to this award and $0.4 million of expense during the first thirty-nine weeks of 2013. As of November 1, 2014, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to CSARs.  As a result of the departure of Mr. Johnson after the end of the second quarter of 2014, 2/3 of these CSARs were forfeited. The remaining vested shares will expire within a year from Mr. Johnson's departure date.
Performance Based Bonus
The Employment Agreement with Julian R. Geiger, our Chief Executive Officer, provides for a special performance based bonus. If, during any consecutive 90 calendar day period during the 3rd year of the term of the Employment Agreement the average closing price per share of the Company’s common stock is $15.93 or higher, Mr. Geiger will be entitled to a performance-based cash bonus equal to 2% of the amount, if any, by which the Company’s average market capitalization during the period with the highest 90 day average stock price during the 3rd year of the term of the Employment Agreement exceeds $255,360,600 (the “Effective Date Market Cap”). If prior to the achievement of such performance metric (but not during the first 90 days of the term of the agreement), Mr. Geiger’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause, by Mr. Geiger for Good Reason, upon Mr. Geiger’s death or by the Company due to his Disability, or there is a Change of Control (each a “Qualifying Event”), and as of the date of such Qualifying Event the common stock price exceeds $3.24, then, the amount of the performance-based cash bonus will instead be 2% of the amount, if any, by which the Company’s average market capitalization over the 30 calendar day period immediately preceding the Qualifying Event exceeds the Effective Date Market Cap.
This bonus is a market and service based liability award that is required to be marked-to-market under ASC 718. The fair value of this award is estimated using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. A Monte-Carlo simulation model estimates the fair value of a market based award based upon the expected term, risk-free interest rate, expected dividend yield and expected volatility measure for the Company. Compensation expense for this award is recognized over the vesting period regardless of whether the market condition is expected to be achieved. We have recorded a liability for this award that was immaterial to the unaudited condensed financial statements as of November 1, 2014.
Stock Options
We have an Omnibus Incentive Plan under which we may grant qualified and non-qualified stock options to purchase shares of our common stock to executives, consultants, directors, or other key employees.  Stock options may not be granted at less than the fair market value at the date of grant. Stock options generally vest over four years on a pro-rata basis and expire after eight years. All outstanding stock options immediately vest upon (i) a change in control of the Company (as defined in the plan) and (ii) termination of the employee within one year of such change of control.
The fair value of options granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes model requires certain assumptions, including estimating the length of time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (“expected term”), the estimated volatility of our common stock price over the expected term and the number of options that will ultimately not complete their vesting requirements (“forfeitures”). For the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014, our expected volatility was 52.8% to 56.1%, expected term was 3.96 to 5.00 years, risk-free interest rate was 1.17% to 1.58% and expected forfeiture rate was 0%. Changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate of fair value of stock-based compensation and consequently, the related amount recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The effects of applying the provisions of ASC 718 and the results obtained through the use of the Black-Scholes option-pricing model are not necessarily indicative of future values.
The following table summarizes stock option transactions for common stock during the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014:
	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In millions)
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	377		$	16.61
Granted	2,030		3.24
Exercised	—		—
Canceled1	(110	)	13.84
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	2,297		$	4.93		2.63		$	—
Options vested as of November 1, 2014 and expected to vest2	2,297		$	4.93		2.63		$	—
Exercisable as of November 1, 2014	262		$	17.78		0.75		$	—
1 The number of options canceled includes approximately 105,000 expired shares.
2 The number of options expected to vest takes into consideration estimated expected forfeitures.
Included in the table above and in connection with his employment agreement, Mr. Geiger was granted an award of options to purchase 2.0 million shares of our common stock. These stock options have a strike price of $3.24 per share, vest over three years on a pro-rata basis, and have a seven year life.
We recognized $0.2 million in compensation expense related to stock options during the third quarter of 2014 and less than $0.1 million during the third quarter of 2013.   We recognized $0.2 million in compensation expense related to stock options during the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014 and less than $0.1 million during the first thirty-nine weeks of 2013. For the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014 and thirty-nine weeks of 2013, the intrinsic value of options exercised was zero.
The following table summarizes information regarding non-vested outstanding stock options as of November 1, 2014:
			Weighted Average
	Shares		Grant-Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Non-vested as of February 2, 2014	10		$	6.41
Granted	2,030		3.24
Vested	—		—
Canceled	(5	)	6.43
Non-vested as of November 1, 2014	2,035		$	3.25
As of November 1, 2014, there was $2.8 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options that we expect to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of three years.

Commitments_and_Contingent_Lia

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	'
	Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
	Legal Proceedings - In October 2011, Aéropostale, Inc. and senior executive officers Thomas P. Johnson and Marc D. Miller were named as defendants in an action amended in February 2012, City of Providence v. Aéropostale, Inc., et al., No. 11-7132, a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the federal securities laws.  The lawsuit was filed in New York federal court on behalf of purchasers of Aéropostale securities between March 11, 2011 and August 18, 2011.  The lawsuit alleges that the defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business and prospects and failed to disclose that Aéropostale was experiencing declining demand for its women's fashion division and increasing inventory.  A motion to dismiss was denied on March 25, 2013.  Aéropostale and the plaintiffs have entered into a settlement agreement resolving the claims made in this action, without any admission of liability, for the amount of $15 million, all of which was funded with insurance proceeds. The settlement received final court approval on May 9, 2014.
	Also in October 2011, current and former Aéropostale directors and/or senior executive officers Julian R. Geiger, Ronald R. Beegle, Robert B. Chavez, Michael J. Cunningham, Evelyn Dilsaver, John Haugh, Karin Hirtler-Garvey, John D. Howard, Thomas P. Johnson, and David B. Vermylen were named as defendants in Bell v. Geiger, et al., No. 652931/2011, a shareholder derivative lawsuit filed in New York state court seeking relief derivatively on behalf of Aéropostale.  The action alleged that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to Aéropostale between February 3, 2011 and August 3, 2011 by failing to establish and maintain internal controls that would have prevented the Company from disseminating allegedly false and misleading and inaccurate statements and other information to shareholders, and to manage and oversee the Company.  As a result, plaintiff alleged that the defendants exposed the Company to potential liability in the federal securities class action lawsuit described above.
	In February 2012, current and former Aéropostale directors and/or senior executive officers Mindy Meads, Bodil Arlander, Julian Geiger, Karin Hirtler-Garvey, Ronald Beegle, Robert Chavez, Michael Cunningham, Evelyn Dilsaver, John Haugh, John Howard, Thomas Johnson, Arthur Rubinfeld, and David Vermylen were named as defendants in The Booth Family Trust v. Meads, et al., No. 650594/2012, a shareholder derivative lawsuit filed in New York state court, seeking relief derivatively on behalf of Aéropostale.  As in Bell, this action alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to Aéropostale by failing to establish and maintain internal controls that would have prevented the Company from disseminating allegedly false and misleading and inaccurate statements and other information to shareholders, and to manage and oversee the Company.  As a result, and as in Bell, plaintiff alleges that the defendants have exposed the Company to losses and damages, including civil liability from the securities class action suit described above.
	On April 24, 2012, the New York Supreme Court, New York County, issued an Order consolidating and staying the Bell and Booth actions pending a ruling on the motion to dismiss filed in the City of Providence federal securities class action. Following denial of the motion to dismiss in the federal securities class action, plaintiff filed an amended complaint in the consolidated Bell/Booth action. Defendants have moved to dismiss that complaint. A hearing on the motion to dismiss the Bell/Booth action occurred on January 7, 2014 and at that hearing the court granted the Defendants motion to dismiss the complaint. The plaintiffs have not appealed and the court's decision is final.
	During February 2014, we settled litigations related to California wage and hour matters. During the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014, we made settlement payments of $3.6 million. In addition, we have remaining liabilities previously recorded of $0.8 million as of November 1, 2014 related to these settlements.
	We are also party to various litigation matters and proceedings in the ordinary course of business.  In the opinion of our management, dispositions of these matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Contingencies - On May 23, 2014, we entered into $150.0 million senior secured credit facilities with affiliates of Sycamore Partners. In connection with this agreement, we entered into an exclusive sourcing agreement with an affiliate of Sycamore Partners that requires us to purchase a minimum volume of product for 10 years. This purchase commitment will commence during the first quarter of fiscal 2016, and is between $240.0 million and $280.0 million per annum depending on the year (see Note 3).
	In June 2012, Bank of America, N.A. issued a stand-by letter of credit. As of November 1, 2014, the outstanding letter of credit was $0.2 million and expires on June 30, 2015. We do not have any other stand-by or commercial letters of credit as of November 1, 2014.
	We have various product license agreements that obligate us to pay the licensee at least the guaranteed minimum royalty amount based on sales of their products.
	We have not issued any third party guarantees or commercial commitments as of November 1, 2014.
	Executive Severance Plan - On November 12, 2013, we adopted a Change of Control Severance Plan ("the Plan"), which entitles certain executive level employees to receive certain payments upon a termination of employment after a change of control (as defined in the Plan) of the Company. The adoption of the Plan did not have any impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for any periods presented.
	Employment Agreement - On August 18, 2014, we entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Geiger pursuant to which he will serve as our Chief Executive Officer. The Employment Agreement, which has a three-year term, provides for an annual salary of $1.5 million in addition to a performance based bonus (see Note 12).

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	We review the annual effective tax rate on a quarterly basis and make necessary changes if information or events merit.  The estimated annual effective tax rate is forecasted quarterly using actual historical information and forward-looking estimates.  The estimated annual effective tax rate may fluctuate due to changes in forecasted annual operating income; changes to the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets; changes to actual or forecasted permanent book to tax differences (non-deductible expenses); impacts from future tax settlements with state, federal or foreign tax authorities (such changes would be recorded discretely in the quarter in which they occur), or impacts from tax law changes.  To the extent such changes impact our deferred tax assets/liabilities, these changes would generally be recorded discretely in the quarter in which they occur. During the third quarter of 2014, we recorded a tax benefit of approximately $7.1 million related to the carryback of certain NOL’s due to tax accounting method changes filed in the third quarter and the release of reserves for uncertain tax benefits due to a favorable audit resolution. During the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014, we recorded a net discrete benefit of approximately $2.7 million. This net tax benefit was the result of tax expense of approximately $4.4 million to reduce certain state deferred tax assets, primarily resulting from the planned closures of the mall-based P.S. from Aéropostale stores offset by the above mentioned $7.1 million in discrete tax benefit recorded in the third quarter which is discussed above.
	We follow the provisions of ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes”, which includes the accounting and disclosure for uncertainty in income taxes.  We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Uncertain tax positions, inclusive of interest and penalties were $8.2 million as of November 1, 2014, $9.9 million at February 1, 2014, and $3.3 million at November 2, 2013.  Of these amounts, $6.2 million was recorded as a direct reduction of the related deferred tax assets as of November 1, 2014 and February 1, 2014. During the third quarter of 2014 we released $0.8 million of reserves due to a favorable audit resolution within the quarter. This reversal of uncertain tax positions, along with reversal of related deferred tax assets, favorably impacts our effective tax rate. These uncertain tax positions are subject to change based on future events, the timing of which is uncertain, however the Company does not anticipate that the balance of such uncertain tax positions will significantly decrease during the next twelve months.
	We file income tax returns in the U.S. and in various states, Canada and Puerto Rico. All tax returns remain open for examination generally for our 2010 through 2013 tax years by various taxing authorities. However, certain states may keep their statute open for six to ten years.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting” establishes standards for reporting information about a company’s operating segments. In the fourth quarter of 2013, management concluded that we have two reportable segments: a) retail stores and e-commerce; and b) international licensing. As a result, prior year segment information has been recasted to conform to the current year presentation. These reportable segments were identified based on how our business is managed and evaluated. The reportable segments represent the Company’s activities for which separate financial information is available and which is utilized on a regular basis by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) to evaluate performance and allocate resources. The retail stores and e-commerce segment includes Aéropostale U.S., Aéropostale Canada, P.S. from Aéropostale and GoJane. In identifying our reportable segments, the Company considers economic characteristics, as well as products, customers, sales growth potential and long-term profitability. The accounting policies of the Company’s reportable segments are consistent with those described in Note 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014. All intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation. We do not rely on any major customers as a source of revenue.
	The following tables provide summary financial data for each of our segments (in thousands):
		13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
		November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
	Net sales:
	Retail stores and e-commerce	$	442,906		$	508,813		$	1,219,668		$	1,407,700
	International licensing	9,983			5,775			25,234			13,195
	Total net sales	$	452,889		$	514,588		$	1,244,902		$	1,420,895
		13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
		November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
	Loss from operations:
	Retail stores and e-commerce 1	$	(43,839	)	$	(41,369	)	$	(140,191	)	$	(101,118	)
	International licensing	9,253			5,388			23,048			12,070
	Other 2	(19,499		)	(5,053		)	(82,030		)	(16,284		)
	Total loss from operations	$	(54,085	)	$	(41,034	)	$	(199,173	)	$	(105,332	)
	1 Such amounts include all corporate overhead and shared service function costs. We have not allocated a portion of these costs to international licensing in this presentation to be consistent with how the CODM reviews the results.
	2 Other items for the third quarter and first thirty-nine weeks of 2014, which are all related to the retail stores and e-commerce segment, included restructuring charges (See Note 3), store asset impairment charges (See Note 4) and other income (charges) that are not included in the segment income (loss) from operations reviewed by the CODM. Other items for the third quarter of 2013 and first thirty-nine weeks of 2013 included store asset impairment and other charges.
	Depreciation expense and capital expenditures have not been separately disclosed as the amounts primarily relate to the retail stores and e-commerce segment. Such amounts are not material for the international licensing segment.
		November 1, 2014			February 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
	Total assets:
	Retail stores and e-commerce	$	567,032		$	637,927		$	734,083
	International licensing	11,292			9,714			8,230
	Total assets	$	578,324		$	647,641		$	742,313

Recent_Accounting_Developments

Recent Accounting Developments	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Developments	'
	Recent Accounting Developments
	In August, 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern ("ASU 2014-15"). It addresses financial reporting considerations about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Under ASU 2014-15, management is required to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date the financial statements are issued. An entity must provide certain disclosures if “conditions or events raise substantial doubt about [the] entity’s ability to continue as a going concern.” The new standard applies to all entities and is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted. Management is still assessing the impact of the adoption to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). It outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.” ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods. Management is still assessing the impact of the adoption to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity ("ASU 2014-08"). Under ASU 2014-08, only disposals that represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the entity’s results and operations would qualify as discontinued operations. In addition, the ASU expands the disclosure requirements for disposals that meet the definition of a discontinued operation, requires entities to disclose information about disposals of individually significant components and defines “discontinued operations” similarly to how it is defined under International Financial Reporting Standards 5, Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations. The ASU is effective prospectively for all disposals (except disposals classified as held for sale before the adoption date) or components initially classified as held for sale in periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. Management is still assessing the impact of the adoption to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Restructuring_Program_Tables

Restructuring Program (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Costs	'
	The following is a summary of expenses incurred during the third quarter of 2014 and the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014 associated with the above ongoing actions:
		13 weeks ended			39 weeks ended
		November 1, 2014
		(In thousands)
	Severance	$	1,236		$	3,749
	Lease costs	146			1,198
	Impairment	—			30,497
	Other exit costs	331			3,777
	Total	$	1,713		$	39,221
	The Company accrued liabilities for the above mentioned restructuring charges as of November 1, 2014, which are expected to be paid during fiscal 2014 as follows:
		Impairments			Severance			Lease Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total
		(In thousands)
	Liability/Charge at Program Inception	$	30,497		$	1,060		$	1,046		$	1,886		$	34,489
	Additions	—			2,689			152			1,891			4,732
	Paid or Utilized	(30,497		)	(1,435		)	(315		)	(3,754		)	(36,001		)
	Adjustments	—			—			—			—			—
	Liability as of November 1, 2014	$	—		$	2,314		$	883		$	23		$	3,220

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	'
	In accordance with the fair value hierarchy described above, the following table shows the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that are required to be remeasured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Level 1										Level 2								Level 3
		November 1,				February 1,			November 2,			November 1,			February 1,			November 2,		November 1,		February 1,		November 2,
		2014				2014			2013			2014			2014			2013		2014		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents 1	$	80,005			$	82,378		$	36,265		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Total	$	80,005			$	82,378		$	36,265		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities:
	GoJane performance plan liability 2	$	—			$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	5,915	$	7,416	$	7,350
	Exit costs obligation 3	—				—			—			—			—			—		2,889		—		—
	Total	$	—			$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	8,804	$	7,416	$	7,350
	1 Cash and cash equivalents include money market investments valued as Level 1 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates their carrying value due to their short-term maturities.
	2 Under the terms of the fiscal 2012 GoJane acquisition agreement, the purchase price also includes contingent cash payments of up to an aggregate of $8.0 million if certain financial metrics are achieved by the GoJane business during the five year period beginning on the acquisition date (the "GJ Performance Plan"). These performance payments are not contingent upon continuous employment by the two individual stockholders. The GJ Performance Plan liability is measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs as defined in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the contingent payments as of the acquisition date was estimated to be $7.0 million. This was based on a weighted average expected achievement probability and a discount rate over the expected payment stream. Each quarter, we remeasure the GJ Performance Plan liability at fair value.
	3 In accordance with the lease assignment for the 34th Street store, we placed $2.4 million in escrow for payment of real estate taxes. We recorded an exit cost obligation related to the real estate taxes at fair value of $2.0 million on the cease-use date. Additionally, the above exit costs obligation includes $1.0 million of lease costs related to four P.S. from Aéropostale stores with previously executed leases that will not open in connection with our restructuring program. These exit cost liabilities are measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs as defined in the fair value hierarchy. This was based on a discount rate over the expected payment streams. Each quarter we remeasure these liabilities at fair value.
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	'
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Exit Cost Obligations measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
			39 weeks ended
			November 1, 2014				November 2, 2013
			(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period		$	—			$	—
	Fair value of exit costs obligations at cease-use date		3,009				—
	Accretion of rent expense		245				—
	Payments		(365		)		—
	Balance at end of period		$	2,889			$	—
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the GJ Performance Plan measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
			39 weeks ended
			November 1, 2014				November 2, 2013
			(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period		$	7,416			$	7,019
	Accretion of interest expense		99				331
	GoJane consideration payment		(1,600		)		—
	Balance at end of period		$	5,915			$	7,350
Fair Value of Long-Lived Assets Impaired	'
	The table below sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the fair value of long-lived assets for which impairment was recognized for the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014 and the first thirty-nine weeks of 2013:
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)						Total Losses
													Total Fair Value
			(In thousands)
	November 1, 2014:
	Long-lived assets held and used		$	—			$	—		$	6,488		$	6,488		$	64,611
	November 2, 2013:
	Long-lived assets held and used		$	—			$	—		$	5,431		$	5,431		$	13,624

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'
	The following table sets forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:
		November 1,				February 1,				November 2,
		2014				2014				2013
		(In thousands)
	Pension liability, net of tax	$	1,751			$	(2,007	)		$	(1,573	)
	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment 1	889				824				1,593
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	2,640			$	(1,183	)		$	20
	1 Foreign currency translation adjustments are not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to a permanent investment in our subsidiary in Canada.
	The changes in components in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income are as follows:
		39 weeks ended
		November 1, 2014
		Pension Liability				Foreign Currency Translation				Total
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance at February 2, 2014	$	(2,007	)		$	824			$	(1,183	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	—				65				65
	Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	3,758				—				3,758
	Tax effect on pension liability	—				—				—
	Net current-period other comprehensive income	$	3,758			$	65			$	3,823
	Ending balance at November 1, 2014	$	1,751			$	889			$	2,640
		39 weeks ended
		November 2, 2013
		Pension Liability				Foreign Currency Translation				Total
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance at February 3, 2013	$	(2,541	)		$	2,731			$	190
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	—				(1,138		)		(1,138		)
	Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1,613				—				1,613
	Tax effect on pension liability	(645		)		—				(645		)
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	$	968			$	(1,138	)		$	(170	)
	Ending balance at November 2, 2013	$	(1,573	)		$	1,593			$	20
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	The details related to the reclassifications out of accumulated comprehensive loss are as follows:
		13 weeks ended
		November 1, 2014				November 2, 2013
		(In thousands)
	Amortization of defined benefit plan items:
	Net gain	$	3,633		1	$	739		1
	Amortization of loss	$	6		1	68			1
	Amortization of prior service cost	18			1	18			1
	Settlement loss	—			1	577			1
	Total before tax	$	3,657			$	1,402
	Tax expense	—				(561		)
	Net of tax	$	3,657			$	841
		39 weeks ended
		November 1, 2014				November 2, 2013
		(In thousands)
	Amortization of defined benefit plan items:
	Net gain	$	3,633		1	$	739		1
	Amortization of loss	69			1	241			1
	Amortization of prior service cost	56			1	56			1
	Settlement loss	—			1	577			1
	Total before tax	$	3,758			$	1,613
	Tax expense	—				(645		)
	Net of tax	$	3,758			$	968
	1 These accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 11).

Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Loss Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Computations of basic and diluted earnings per share	'
	The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted loss per share:
		13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
		November 1,			November 2,			November 1,			November 2,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net loss	$	(52,323	)	$	(25,623	)	$	(192,924	)	$	(71,525	)
	Weighted average basic shares	79,015			78,488			78,775			78,442
	Impact of dilutive securities	—			—			—			—
	Weighted average diluted shares	79,015			78,488			78,775			78,442
	Basic loss per share	$	(0.66	)	$	(0.33	)	$	(2.45	)	$	(0.91	)
	Diluted loss per share	$	(0.66	)	$	(0.33	)	$	(2.45	)	$	(0.91	)

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Cur1

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of accrued expenses and other current liabilities	'
	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:
		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
		(In thousands)
	Accrued gift cards	$	17,030	$	27,783	$	21,076
	Accrued compensation and retirement benefit plan liabilities	22,014		16,939		10,928
	Current portion of tenant allowances	14,057		—		—
	Other	46,218		57,394		54,640
	Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	99,319	$	102,116	$	86,644

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities_T

Other Non-current Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Non-current Liabilities	'
	Other non-current liabilities consist of the following:
		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
		(In thousands)
	Deferred rent	$	43,685	$	46,831	$	47,153
	Deferred tenant allowance	29,515		51,189		54,613
	Retirement benefit plan liabilities	5,841		14,339		14,172
	Uncertain tax contingency liabilities	2,075		3,702		3,343
	Other	14,650		10,527		9,700
	Total other non-current liabilities	$	95,766	$	126,588	$	128,981

Retirement_Benefit_Plans_Table

Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Retirement Benefit Plan Liabilities	'
	Retirement benefit plan liabilities consisted of the following:
		November 1,		February 1,		November 2,
		2014		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”)	$	7,511	$	10,551	$	10,434
	Other retirement plan liabilities	4,140		4,050		3,738
	Total	$	11,651	$	14,601	$	14,172
	Less amount classified in accrued expenses related to SERP	5,810		—		—
	Less amount classified in accrued expenses related to other retirement plan liabilities	—		262		—
	Long-term retirement benefit plan liabilities	$	5,841	$	14,339	$	14,172
Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost	'
	The components of net periodic pension benefit cost are as follows:
		13 weeks ended				39 weeks ended
		November 1,		November 2,		November 1,		November 2,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Service cost	$	55	$	131	$	314	$	397
	Interest cost	76		108		279		328
	Amortization of prior experience cost	18		18		55		56
	Amortization of net loss	6		69		68		241
	Net periodic pension benefit cost	$	155	$	326	$	716	$	1,022

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of share-settled restricted stock units	'
	The following table summarizes share-settled restricted stock units outstanding as of November 1, 2014:
		Shares		Weighted Average
				Grant-Date Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	230		$	9.05
	Granted	322		4.81
	Vested	(419	)	6.02
	Canceled	—		—
	Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	133		$	8.34
Schedule of cash-settled restricted stock units	'
	The following table summarizes cash-settled restricted stock units outstanding as of November 1, 2014:
		Shares		Weighted Average
				Grant-Date Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	—		$	—
	Granted	1,219		3.01
	Vested	—		—
	Canceled	(103	)	3.01
	Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	1,116		$	3.01
Summary of non-vested shares of stock outstanding	'
	The following table summarizes non-vested shares of stock outstanding as of November 1, 2014:
		Shares		Weighted Average
				Grant-Date Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	1,856		$	14.82
	Granted	299		4.5
	Vested	(533	)	18.44
	Canceled	(109	)	12.07
	Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	1,513		$	11.7
Summary of performance shares of stock outstanding	'
	The following table summarizes performance shares of stock outstanding as of November 1, 2014:
		Performance-based					Market-based
		Performance Shares					Performance Shares
		Shares		Weighted Average			Shares			Weighted Average
				Grant-Date Fair Value						Grant-Date Fair Value
		(In thousands)					(In thousands)
	Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	—		$	—		391			$	20.01
	Granted	—		—			676			5.34
	Vested	—		—			—			—
	Canceled	—		—			(528	)		11.06
	Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	—		$	—		539			$	10.37
Schedule of unrecognized compensation for performance shares	'
	The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation cost and the weighted-average years expected to be recognized related to performance share awards outstanding as of November 1, 2014:
		Performance-based			Market-based
		Performance Shares			Performance Shares
	Total unrecognized compensation (in millions)	$	—		$	3.2
	Weighted-average years expected to be recognized over (years)	0			2
Stock options activity table	'
	The following table summarizes stock option transactions for common stock during the first thirty-nine weeks of 2014:
		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
		(In thousands)					(In years)		(In millions)
	Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	377		$	16.61
	Granted	2,030		3.24
	Exercised	—		—
	Canceled1	(110	)	13.84
	Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	2,297		$	4.93		2.63		$	—
	Options vested as of November 1, 2014 and expected to vest2	2,297		$	4.93		2.63		$	—
	Exercisable as of November 1, 2014	262		$	17.78		0.75		$	—
	1 The number of options canceled includes approximately 105,000 expired shares.
	2 The number of options expected to vest takes into consideration estimated expected forfeitures.
Summary of information regarding non-vested outstanding options	'
	The following table summarizes information regarding non-vested outstanding stock options as of November 1, 2014:
				Weighted Average
		Shares		Grant-Date Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Non-vested as of February 2, 2014	10		$	6.41
	Granted	2,030		3.24
	Vested	—		—
	Canceled	(5	)	6.43
	Non-vested as of November 1, 2014	2,035		$	3.25

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of net sales by segment	'
	The following tables provide summary financial data for each of our segments (in thousands):
		13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
		November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
	Net sales:
	Retail stores and e-commerce	$	442,906		$	508,813		$	1,219,668		$	1,407,700
	International licensing	9,983			5,775			25,234			13,195
	Total net sales	$	452,889		$	514,588		$	1,244,902		$	1,420,895
Schedule of (loss) income from operations by segment	'
		13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
		November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
	Loss from operations:
	Retail stores and e-commerce 1	$	(43,839	)	$	(41,369	)	$	(140,191	)	$	(101,118	)
	International licensing	9,253			5,388			23,048			12,070
	Other 2	(19,499		)	(5,053		)	(82,030		)	(16,284		)
	Total loss from operations	$	(54,085	)	$	(41,034	)	$	(199,173	)	$	(105,332	)
	1 Such amounts include all corporate overhead and shared service function costs. We have not allocated a portion of these costs to international licensing in this presentation to be consistent with how the CODM reviews the results.
	2 Other items for the third quarter and first thirty-nine weeks of 2014, which are all related to the retail stores and e-commerce segment, included restructuring charges (See Note 3), store asset impairment charges (See Note 4) and other income (charges) that are not included in the segment income (loss) from operations reviewed by the CODM. Other items for the third quarter of 2013 and first thirty-nine weeks of 2013 included store asset impairment and other charges.
Schedule of assets by segment	'
		November 1, 2014			February 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
	Total assets:
	Retail stores and e-commerce	$	567,032		$	637,927		$	734,083
	International licensing	11,292			9,714			8,230
	Total assets	$	578,324		$	647,641		$	742,313

Description_of_Business_Detail

Description of Business (Details)	Nov. 01, 2014
	state
	Stores
Aeropostale Stores	'
Nature of Operations [Line Items]	'
Number of stores	911
Number of states in which entity operates	50
Aeropostale Stores | United States and Puerto Rico	'
Nature of Operations [Line Items]	'
Number of stores	842
Aeropostale Stores | CANADA	'
Nature of Operations [Line Items]	'
Number of stores	69
Aeropostale Stores | Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America	'
Nature of Operations [Line Items]	'
Number of stores	220
P.S. from Aeropostale Stores	'
Nature of Operations [Line Items]	'
Number of stores	141
P.S. from Aeropostale Stores | United States and Puerto Rico	'
Nature of Operations [Line Items]	'
Number of states in which entity operates	32
Aeropostale and PS Combination Store | Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America	'
Nature of Operations [Line Items]	'
Number of stores	1

Closing_of_1500_Million_Financ1

Closing of $150.0 Million Financing Transaction (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	23-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
	unit_of_accounting
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	'	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Number of units of accounting or elements included in arrangement	4	'	'	'	'
Net proceeds from financing transaction with related party	'	'	$137,648,000	$0	'
Indebtedness to related party - non-current (See Note 3)	'	136,042,000	136,042,000	0	0
Related party interest expense	'	2,700,000	4,800,000	'	'
Loan Agreement	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Face amount of debt	'	150,000,000	150,000,000	'	'
Net proceeds from financing transaction with related party	137,600,000	'	'	'	'
Loan Agreement | Tranche A Facility	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Face amount of debt	'	100,000,000	100,000,000	'	'
Expiration period	'5 years	'	'	'	'
Percent of principal amount prepaid on or before first anniversary of the closing date	10.00%	'	'	'	'
Prepayment requirement percent of principal amount prepaid on or before second anniversary of the closing date	5.00%	'	'	'	'
Indebtedness to related party - non-current (See Note 3)	'	105,000,000	105,000,000	'	'
Loan Agreement | Tranche B Facility	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Face amount of debt	'	50,000,000	50,000,000	'	'
Expiration period	'10 years	'	'	'	'
Percent of loan to be repaid in equal annual installments	10.00%	'	'	'	'
Indebtedness to related party - non-current (See Note 3)	'	31,000,000	31,000,000	'	'
Series B Preferred Stock	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock issued during period (shares)	1,000	'	'	'	'
Conversion rate	3,932.02	'	'	'	'
Expected term	'10 years	'	'	'	'
Risk free interest rate	2.54%	'	'	'	'
Expected volatility rate	50.00%	'	'	'	'
Value of new shares issued	100,000	'	'	'	'
Fair value of preferred stock	5,900,000	'	'	'	'
Affiliated Entity	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock ownership percentage by related party	8.00%	'	'	'	'

Closing_of_1500_Million_Financ2

Closing of $150.0 Million Financing Transaction Non-Exclusive Sourcing Agreement (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	23-May-14
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]	'
Term of purchase obligation	'10 years
Notice period of sourcing agreement termination	'9 months
Minimum period before sourcing agreement can be terminated	'3 years
Maximum	'
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]	'
Amount of guaranteed minimum product purchase commitment	280,000,000
Minimum	'
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]	'
Amount of guaranteed minimum product purchase commitment	240,000,000

Restructuring_Program_Narrativ

Restructuring Program - Narrative (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Apr. 30, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

3-May-14

Apr. 30, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

position

Stores

Stores

Stores

Stores

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Consulting and severance

Consulting and severance

Consulting and severance

Impairment

Impairment

Impairment

Additional severance resulting from store closures

Additional severance resulting from store closures

Additional severance resulting from store closures

Minimum

Minimum

Maximum

Maximum

Stores

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected stores closed

'

'

'

'

'

'

125

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of stores closed, inception to date

'

11

'

11

11

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Positions eliminated

100

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$5,500,000

'

$30,500,000

'

'

'

$4,000,000

'

$40,000,000

'

$65,000,000

Expected cost in cash

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25,000,000

'

40,000,000

'

Restructuring charges

'

1,713,000

0

4,732,000

39,221,000

0

'

'

400,000

5,100,000

'

0

'

'

1,200,000

2,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring liability

'

$3,220,000

'

$3,220,000

$3,220,000

'

$34,489,000

$2,700,000

'

'

'

$0

'

$30,497,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring_Program_Summary_

Restructuring Program - Summary of Expenses Incurred (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	$1,713	$0	$4,732	$39,221	$0
Restructuring Charges	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	1,713	'	'	39,221	'
Severance	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	'	'	2,689	'	'
Severance | Restructuring Charges	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	1,236	'	'	3,749	'
Lease costs	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	'	'	152	'	'
Lease costs | Restructuring Charges	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	146	'	'	1,198	'
Impairment	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	'	'	0	'	'
Impairment | Restructuring Charges	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	0	'	'	30,497	'
Other exit costs	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	'	'	1,891	'	'
Other exit costs | Restructuring Charges	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	$331	'	'	$3,777	'

Restructuring_Program_Accrued_

Restructuring Program - Accrued Liabilities for Restructuring (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Liability/Charge at Program Inception	'	'	$34,489	'	'
Additions	1,713	0	4,732	39,221	0
Paid or Utilized	'	'	-36,001	'	'
Adjustments	'	'	0	'	'
Liability as of November 1, 2014	3,220	'	3,220	3,220	'
Impairments	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Liability/Charge at Program Inception	'	'	30,497	'	'
Additions	'	'	0	'	'
Paid or Utilized	'	'	-30,497	'	'
Adjustments	'	'	0	'	'
Liability as of November 1, 2014	0	'	0	0	'
Severance	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Liability/Charge at Program Inception	'	'	1,060	'	'
Additions	'	'	2,689	'	'
Paid or Utilized	'	'	-1,435	'	'
Adjustments	'	'	0	'	'
Liability as of November 1, 2014	2,314	'	2,314	2,314	'
Lease Costs	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Liability/Charge at Program Inception	'	'	1,046	'	'
Additions	'	'	152	'	'
Paid or Utilized	'	'	-315	'	'
Adjustments	'	'	0	'	'
Liability as of November 1, 2014	883	'	883	883	'
Other Exit Costs	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Liability/Charge at Program Inception	'	'	1,886	'	'
Additions	'	'	1,891	'	'
Paid or Utilized	'	'	-3,754	'	'
Adjustments	'	'	0	'	'
Liability as of November 1, 2014	$23	'	$23	$23	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 13, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Stores

Stores

Stores

Stores

Restructuring Charges

Cost of Sales

Cost of Sales

GoJane.com, Inc.

GJ Performance Plan

GJ Performance Plan

GJ Performance Plan

GJ Performance Plan

GJ Performance Plan

Exit Costs Obligations

Exit Costs Obligations

Exit Costs Obligations

Exit Costs Obligations

Exit Costs Obligations

stockholders

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business acquisition, cost of contingent consideration

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$8,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Duration for contingent consideration

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of individual stockholders of acquired business

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Contingent consideration recognized

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Escrow deposit

2,400,000

'

2,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exit cost obligation related to the real estate taxes at fair value

2,000,000

'

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exit cost obligation on lease costs

1,000,000

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Liability value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,416,000

7,350,000

7,019,000

1,600,000

5,915,000

2,889,000

0

0

0

800,000

Long-lived assets held and used, total losses

'

$5,100,000

$64,611,000

$13,624,000

$30,500,000

$12,500,000

$34,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of stores impaired

59

25

277

72

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Schedu

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'
Cash equivalents	$80,005	$82,378	$36,265
Total	80,005	82,378	36,265
Liabilities:	'	'	'
Go Jane performance plan liability	0	0	0
Exit costs obligation	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'
Cash equivalents	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0
Liabilities:	'	'	'
Go Jane performance plan liability	0	0	0
Exit costs obligation	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'
Cash equivalents	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0
Liabilities:	'	'	'
Go Jane performance plan liability	5,915	7,416	7,350
Exit costs obligation	2,889	0	0
Total	$8,804	$7,416	$7,350

Fair_Value_Measurements_Signif

Fair Value Measurements - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
GJ Performance Plan	'	'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$7,416	$7,019
Accretion of interest expense	99	331
GoJane consideration payment	-1,600	0
Balance at end of period	'	7,350
Exit Costs Obligations	'	'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	0	0
Fair value of exit costs obligations at cease-use date	3,009	0
Accretion of rent expense	245	0
Payments	-365	0
Balance at end of period	$2,889	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V

Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value of Long-Lived Assets, Impairment Recognized (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets held and used, total losses	$5,100	$64,611	$13,624
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets held and used, total fair value	5,431	6,488	5,431
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets held and used, total fair value	0	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets held and used, total fair value	0	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets held and used, total fair value	$5,431	$6,488	$5,431

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 26, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of rights issued for each common stock share	'	'	'	1	'
Common stock par value (usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01	'
Stock repurchased during period (shares)	0	0	'	'	'
Total number of shares repurchased (in shares)	60,100,000	'	'	'	'
Total amount paid for common stock repurchased under the plan to date	$1,000,000,000	'	'	'	'
Amount of remaining authorization under repurchase program	104,400,000	'	'	'	'
Total share repurchase authorized	1,150,000,000	'	'	'	'
Minimum statutory withholding taxes (in shares)	354,000	'	'	'	'
Minimum statutory withholding taxes	1,500,000	'	'	'	'
Pension liability, net of tax	1,751,000	-1,573,000	-2,007,000	'	'
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	889,000	1,593,000	824,000	'	'
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$2,640,000	$20,000	($1,183,000)	'	$190,000

Stockholders_Equity_Components

Stockholders' Equity - Components of Accumulated other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (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
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	'	($1,183)	$190
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	'	'	65	-1,138
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	3,758	1,613
Tax effect on pension liability	'	'	0	-645
Other comprehensive income (loss)	3,627	776	3,823	-170
Ending balance	2,640	20	2,640	20
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	'	-2,007	-2,541
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	'	'	0	0
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	3,758	1,613
Tax effect on pension liability	'	'	0	-645
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	3,758	968
Ending balance	1,751	-1,573	1,751	-1,573
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	'	824	2,731
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	'	'	65	-1,138
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	0	0
Tax effect on pension liability	'	'	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	65	-1,138
Ending balance	$889	$1,593	$889	$1,593

Stockholders_Equity_Reclassifi

Stockholders' Equity - Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (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
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax expense	'	'	$0	($645)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax expense	'	'	0	-645
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net gain	3,633	739	3,633	739
Amortization of loss	6	68	69	241
Amortization of prior service cost	18	18	56	56
Settlement loss	0	577	0	577
Total before tax	3,657	1,402	3,758	1,613
Tax expense	0	-561	0	-645
Net of tax	$3,657	$841	$3,758	$968

Loss_Per_Share_Details

Loss Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net loss	($52,323)	($25,623)	($192,924)	($71,525)
Weighted average basic shares	79,015	78,488	78,775	78,442
Impact of dilutive securities	0	0	0	0
Weighted average diluted shares	79,015	78,488	78,775	78,442
Basic loss per share (usd per share)	($0.66)	($0.33)	($2.45)	($0.91)
Diluted loss per share (usd per share)	($0.66)	($0.33)	($2.45)	($0.91)

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Cur2

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accrued gift cards	$17,030	$27,783	$21,076
Accrued compensation and retirement benefit plan liabilities	22,014	16,939	10,928
Current portion of tenant allowances	14,057	0	0
Other	46,218	57,394	54,640
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$99,319	$102,116	$86,644

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities_D

Other Non-current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Deferred rent	$43,685	$46,831	$47,153
Deferred tenant allowance	29,515	51,189	54,613
Retirement benefit plan liabilities	5,841	14,339	14,172
Uncertain tax contingency liabilities	2,075	3,702	3,343
Other	14,650	10,527	9,700
Total other non-current liabilities	$95,766	$126,588	$128,981

Revolving_Credit_Facility_Deta

Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Sep. 30, 2011

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 21, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 21, 2014

Feb. 21, 2014

Feb. 21, 2014

Feb. 21, 2014

Sep. 30, 2011

Feb. 21, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

23-May-14

Standby Letter of Credit

Standby Letter of Credit

Previous Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

First Amendment to Facility

First-In, Last-Out Revolving Loan Facility

Increase in Existing Facility

Letter of Credit

Previous Accordion Feature

Accordion Feature

Loan Agreement

Loan Agreement

Bank of America Credit Facility

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity on revolving credit line

'

'

'

'

'

$175,000,000

'

$200,000,000

'

$230,000,000

$30,000,000

$25,000,000

$40,000,000

$75,000,000

$50,000,000

'

'

Repayments under revolving credit facility

75,500,000

0

'

'

'

'

75,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Face amount of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

150,000,000

150,000,000

Credit availability threshold

12.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maintenance minimum percent of borrowing base or commitments

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount outstanding under revolving credit facility

0

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining borrowing capacity

173,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding letter of credit

'

'

'

$200,000

$200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Retirement_Benefit_Plans_Benef

Retirement Benefit Plans Benefit plan liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Retirement benefit plan liabilities	$11,651	$14,601	$14,172
Long-term retirement benefit plan liabilities	5,841	14,339	14,172
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Retirement benefit plan liabilities	7,511	10,551	10,434
Amount classified in accrued expenses	5,810	0	0
Other Retirement Plans	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Retirement benefit plan liabilities	4,140	4,050	3,738
Amount classified in accrued expenses	$0	$262	$0

Retirement_Benefit_Plans_Detai

Retirement Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

2-May-15

2-May-15

Defined Contribution Pension [Member]

Deferred Compensation, Excluding Share-based Payments and Retirement Benefits [Member]

Deferred Compensation, Excluding Share-based Payments and Retirement Benefits [Member]

Deferred Compensation, Excluding Share-based Payments and Retirement Benefits [Member]

Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan

Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan

Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan

Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Forecast

Forecast

Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan

Chief Executive Officer

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan

Chief Executive Officer

Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of employee gross earnings that may be contributed to plan, maximum

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employer matching contribution

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of employee gross earnings that employer will provide a match for, maximum

'

'

'

5.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Defined contribution plan employer matching contribution vesting period maximum

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting percentage after two years

'

'

'

20.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting percentage after three years

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of vesting increase per year thereafter until fully vested

'

'

'

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Period of service in which participants become fully vested upon retirement (in years)

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Benefits paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$5,800,000

'

Estimated benefit recorded after payment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

900,000

Cost recognized

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,200,000

600,000

'

'

400,000

'

'

Vesting period for incentive deferred compensation plan (in years)

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum age of participant becoming fully vested (in years)

'

'

'

'

'55 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Retirement benefit plan liabilities

$11,651,000

$14,601,000

$14,172,000

'

$4,000,000

$3,900,000

$3,600,000

'

$10,434,000

$7,511,000

$10,551,000

'

'

'

Retirement_Benefit_Plans_Net_p

Retirement Benefit Plans Net periodic pension benefit cost (Details) (Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$55	$131	$314	$397
Interest cost	76	108	279	328
Amortization of prior experience cost	18	18	55	56
Amortization of net loss	6	69	68	241
Net periodic pension benefit cost	$155	$326	$716	$1,022

StockBased_Compensation_StockB

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Nov. 13, 2012

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 13, 2012

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Aug. 02, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

3-May-13

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

GoJane.com, Inc.

GoJane.com, Inc.

GoJane.com, Inc.

GoJane.com, Inc.

GoJane.com, Inc.

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units

Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units

Non-vested stock

Non-vested stock

Non-vested stock

Non-vested stock

Non-vested stock

Performance Shares

Performance-based Performance Shares

Market-based Performance Shares

Market-based Performance Shares

Market-based Performance Shares

Market-based Performance Shares

Employee Stock Option

Employee Stock Option

Employee Stock Option

Employee Stock Option

Employee Stock Option

Employee Stock Option

Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights (CSARs)

Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights (CSARs)

Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights (CSARs)

Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights (CSARs)

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

stockholders

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Market-based Performance Shares

Employee Stock Option

Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights (CSARs)

Standard Performance Bonus Award

Qualifying Event Performance Bonus Award

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share reserve increase for incentive plan (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock total shares reserved for incentive plan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,113,891

'

'

'

'

'

Shares outstanding under incentive plan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,863,305

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments granted

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$5,600,000

'

'

Vesting period of subsequent grants of non-vested stock to directors (in years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

0

1,900,000

0

'

'

400,000

1,100,000

2,000,000

2,400,000

5,700,000

10,000,000

'

'

'

-1,500,000

600,000

200,000

1,400,000

200,000

100,000

200,000

100,000

'

'

-100,000

-100,000

-300,000

400,000

'

'

-2,000,000

'

'

'

'

Performance based bonus, threshold consecutive trading days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'90 days

'30 days

Performance based bonus, stock price trigger

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$15.93

$3.24

Performance based bonus, percent of average market capitalization during period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

2.00%

Share-based Compensation, Effective Date Market Capitalization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

255,360,600

'

Forfeited awards

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

66.66%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrecognized compensation cost

'

'

'

'

'

400,000

'

400,000

'

'

'

2,200,000

2,200,000

6,900,000

'

6,900,000

'

'

'

0

3,200,000

'

3,200,000

'

2,800,000

'

2,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Recognition period for unrecognized compensation cost

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'0 years

'

'

'2 years

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of shares vested of other-than-option awards

'

'

'

'

'

2,400,000

0

2,500,000

0

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

100,000

9,800,000

7,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting period

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'3 years

'

'3 years

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'4 years

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

Minimum qualified retirement age

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'65 years

'

'

'

'

'65 years

'

'

'65 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Years of service required for early retirement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum qualified early retirement age

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'55 years

'

'

'

'

'55 years

'

'

'55 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Award term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'8 years

'

'

'

'7 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'7 years

'

'

'

Award vesting percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

33.33%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business acquisition, contingent consideration, restricted shares

8,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisition restricted shares expense

'

600,000

2,600,000

700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Compensation liability

'

4,000,000

4,000,000

700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Rescission in Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

229,760

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Rescission Value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of individual stockholders of acquired business

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Award vesting after change in control of Company, period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of expired shares included in cancelled options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

105,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Granted

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,030,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000,000

'

'

'

Granted, weighted average price per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$3.24

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$3.24

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected volatility rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

52.80%

56.10%

64.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected term (in years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years 11 months 16 days

'5 years

'9 months 26 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Risk free interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.17%

1.58%

0.09%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeiture rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.00%

'

'

'

0.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

StockBased_Compensation_Shares

Stock-Based Compensation (Shares of Stock Outstanding) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	'
Shares	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	230
Granted	322
Vested	-419
Canceled	0
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	133
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	$9.05
Granted	$4.81
Vested	$6.02
Canceled	$0
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	$8.34
Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units	'
Shares	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	0
Granted	1,219
Vested	0
Canceled	-103
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	1,116
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	$0
Granted	$3.01
Vested	$0
Canceled	$3.01
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	$3.01
Non-vested stock	'
Shares	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	1,856
Granted	299
Vested	-533
Canceled	-109
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	1,513
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	$14.82
Granted	$4.50
Vested	$18.44
Canceled	$12.07
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	$11.70
Performance-based Performance Shares	'
Shares	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	0
Granted	0
Vested	0
Canceled	0
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	0
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	$0
Granted	$0
Vested	$0
Canceled	$0
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	$0
Market-based Performance Shares	'
Shares	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	391
Granted	676
Vested	0
Canceled	-528
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	539
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	$20.01
Granted	$5.34
Vested	$0
Canceled	$11.06
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	$10.37

StockBased_Compensation_Stock_

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Option Transactions for Common Stock) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014
Employee Stock Option	'
Number of Shares	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	377
Granted	2,030
Exercised	0
Canceled	-110
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	2,297
Options vested and expected to vest (in shares)	2,297
Exercisable (in shares)	262
Weighted Average Exercise Price	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	$16.61
Granted	$3.24
Exercised	$0
Canceled	$13.84
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	$4.93
Weighted average exercise price, options vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share)	$4.93
Weighted average exercisable (in dollars per share)	$17.78
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	'2 years 7 months 17 days
Options vested as of November 1, 2014 and expected to vest	'2 years 7 months 17 days
Exercisable as of November 1, 2014	'9 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	'
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	$0
Options vested as of November 1, 2014 and expected to vest	0
Exercisable as of November 1, 2014	$0
Non-vested Stock Options	'
Number of Shares	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	10
Granted	2,030
Vested	0
Canceled	-5
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	2,035
Weighted Average Exercise Price	'
Outstanding as of February 2, 2014	$6.41
Granted	$3.24
Vested	$0
Canceled	$6.43
Outstanding as of November 1, 2014	$3.25

Commitments_and_Contingent_Lia1

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended			9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	23-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014	23-May-14	23-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014	23-May-14	Aug. 18, 2014
			Minimum	Maximum	Standby Letter of Credit	California Wage and Hour Matters [Member]	Loan Agreement	Loan Agreement	Chief Executive Officer
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Litigation settlement charges	'	$15,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payment for legal settlement	'	'	'	'	'	3,600,000	'	'	'
Estimated litigation liability	'	'	'	'	'	800,000	'	'	'
Face amount of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	150,000,000	150,000,000	'
Term of purchase obligation	'10 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amount of guaranteed minimum product purchase commitment	'	'	240,000,000	280,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding letter of credit	'	'	'	'	200,000	'	'	'	'
Employment agreement contract term	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'3 years
Employment agreement annual salary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,500,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Cumulative tax effect of change in tax method	$7.10	'	'	'
Income tax benefit	'	2.7	'	'
Recorded deferred tax expense	'	4.4	'	'
Uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties, that would favorably impact effective tax rate	8.2	8.2	9.9	3.3
Uncertain tax positions, amount recorded as a direct reduction to deferred tax assets	'	6.2	6.2	'
Tax effect of favorable audit resolution	$0.80	'	'	'
Minimum number of years certain states keep their statute open (in years)	'	'6 years	'	'
Maximum number of years certain states keep their statute open (in years)	'	'10 years	'	'

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (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	Feb. 01, 2014
			segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of reportable segments	'	'	2	'	'
Total net sales	$452,889	$514,588	$1,244,902	$1,420,895	'
Total loss from operations	-54,085	-41,034	-199,173	-105,332	'
Total assets	578,324	742,313	578,324	742,313	647,641
Retail stores and e-commerce	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	442,906	508,813	1,219,668	1,407,700	'
Total loss from operations	-43,839	-41,369	-140,191	-101,118	'
Total assets	567,032	734,083	567,032	734,083	637,927
International licensing	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	9,983	5,775	25,234	13,195	'
Total loss from operations	9,253	5,388	23,048	12,070	'
Total assets	11,292	8,230	11,292	8,230	9,714
Other	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Total loss from operations	($19,499)	($5,053)	($82,030)	($16,284)	'