ARO Liquidation (AROP) 10-Q 8 Sep 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Sep. 02, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	AEROPOSTALE INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,168,213
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-30
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		79,606,758
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Aug. 1, 2015

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 86,515	$ 151,750	$ 152,274
Merchandise inventory	170,679	130,474	213,016
Income taxes receivable	4,006	18,306	9,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,340	48,757	43,967
Total current assets	303,540	349,287	418,257
Fixtures, equipment and improvements, net	118,941	130,109	170,504
Goodwill	13,919	13,919	13,919
Intangible assets, net	8,432	8,809	14,285
Other assets	8,551	10,065	17,817
TOTAL ASSETS	453,383	512,189	634,782
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	136,236	88,289	137,307
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	81,185	110,560	109,556
Total current liabilities	217,421	198,849	246,863
Indebtedness to related party - non-current	142,687	138,540	133,590
Other non-current liabilities	$ 84,421	$ 81,248	$ 101,828
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; 1; 1 and 1 shares issued and outstanding	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000 shares authorized; 80,221; 79,640 and 79,080 shares issued	802	796	791
Additional paid-in capital	252,258	247,775	243,992
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3,239	3,098	(987)
Accumulated deficit	(243,892)	(154,965)	(89,108)
Treasury stock 615; 498 and 265 shares, at cost	(3,553)	(3,152)	(2,187)
Total stockholders’ equity	8,854	93,552	152,501
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 453,383	$ 512,189	$ 634,782

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	1,000	1,000	1,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	1,000	1,000	1,000
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	80,221,000	79,640,000	79,080,000
Treasury stock, shares at cost	615,000	498,000	265,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015		Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015		Aug. 02, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 326,861		$ 396,155	$ 645,504		$ 792,013
Cost of sales (includes certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses)	268,532	[1]	333,605	528,052	[1]	658,966
Gross profit	58,329		62,550	117,452		133,047
Selling, general and administrative expenses	101,826		121,182	201,347		240,627
Restructuring (benefit) charges	(6,066)		3,019	(6,008)		37,508
Loss from operations	(37,431)		(61,651)	(77,887)		(145,088)
Interest expense	2,848	[2]	2,424	6,235	[2]	2,773
Loss before income taxes	(40,279)		(64,075)	(84,122)		(147,861)
Income tax expense (benefit)	3,380		(256)	4,805		(7,260)
Net loss	$ (43,659)		$ (63,819)	$ (88,927)		$ (140,601)
Basic loss per share (usd per share)	$ (0.55)		$ (0.81)	$ (1.12)		$ (1.79)
Diluted loss per share (usd per share)	$ (0.55)		$ (0.81)	$ (1.12)		$ (1.79)
Weighted average basic shares (shares)	79,570		78,753	79,423		78,655
Weighted average diluted shares (shares)	79,570		78,753	79,423		78,655
[1]	Includes cost of merchandise from related party of $12.6 million during the second quarter of 2015 and $19.6 million during the first twenty-six weeks of 2015.
[2]	Includes interest expense to related party of $2.7 million during the second quarter of 2015 and $5.2 million during the first twenty-six weeks of 2015.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - Aug. 01, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Total
Income Statement [Abstract]
Related party costs of merchandise	$ 12.6	$ 19.6
Related party interest expense	$ 2.7	$ 5.2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (43,659)	$ (63,819)	$ (88,927)	$ (140,601)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Pension liability, net of income taxes of $0 for all periods presented	16	70	(917)	101
Foreign currency translation adjustment (See Note 6)	1,236	37	1,058	95
Other comprehensive income	1,252	107	141	196
Comprehensive loss	$ (42,407)	$ (63,712)	$ (88,786)	$ (140,405)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Pension liability, income taxes	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME8

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (88,927)	$ (140,601)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	19,882	27,924
Asset impairment charges	0	52,133
Amortization of intangible assets	377	376
Stock-based compensation	5,982	9,620
Other	813	(880)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventory	(41,545)	(40,573)
Income taxes receivable and other assets	20,745	38,039
Accounts payable	48,055	(1,022)
Advance volume purchase discount	17,500	0
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(38,885)	(10,535)
Net cash used in operating activities	(56,003)	(65,519)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(8,546)	(15,189)
Change in restricted cash	0	(2,210)
Net cash used in investing activities	(8,546)	(17,399)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from financing transaction with related party	0	137,648
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	0	75,500
Repayments under revolving credit facility	0	(75,500)
Fees related to financing transaction with related party	0	(6,165)
GoJane contingent consideration payment	0	(1,531)
Financing fees related to revolving credit facility	0	(683)
Purchase of treasury stock	(401)	(580)
Net cash provided by financing activities	(401)	128,689
Effect of exchange rate changes	(285)	(14)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(65,235)	45,757
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	151,750	106,517
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 86,515	$ 152,274

Description of Business

Description of Business	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
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 specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men through its Aéropostale stores and website and 4 to 12 year-olds through its P.S. from Aéropostale stores and website. 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, other than in licensed stores. 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, www.ps4u.com or www.gojane.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, in certain Aéropostale stores and online at www.ps4u.com and www.aeropostale.com . We also operate GoJane.com, an online women's fashion footwear and apparel retailer. GoJane products can be purchased online at www.gojane.com . As of August 1, 2015 , we operated 826 stores, consisting of 759 Aéropostale stores in all 50 states and in Puerto Rico, 41 Aéropostale stores in Canada, as well as 26 P.S. from Aéropostale stores in 12 states. In addition, pursuant to various licensing agreements, our licensees operated 286 Aéropostale and P.S. from Aéropostale locations in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America as of August 1, 2015 . We recently announced new licensing agreements to bring stores to India, Indonesia and the Republic of Ireland.

Basis of Presentation and Liqui

Basis of Presentation and Liquidity	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Liquidity	Basis of Presentation and Liquidity 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 differ materially from these estimates. The consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2015 was derived from audited financial statements. 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 January 31, 2015 (“Fiscal 2014 10-K”). Declining mall traffic, a highly promotional and competitive teen retail environment and a shift in customer demand away from logo-based product have contributed to our unfavorable financial performance. We have experienced declining store sales and incurred net losses from operations. This has led to cash outflows from operations of $55.7 million in fiscal 2014 and $38.4 million in fiscal 2013. We took steps to enhance our liquidity position, including amending our Credit Facility (as defined in Note 11) on August 18, 2015, to increase borrowing availability and extend the maturity date, among other things (see Note 11). Additionally, we have obtained financing from affiliates of Sycamore Partners, (see Note 4), reduced our corporate headcount, restructured our P.S. from Aéropostale business, closed under-performing Aéropostale stores (see Note 5) and taken various other strategic actions directed toward improving our profitability. Our ability to fund operations and capital expenditures in the future will be dependent on our ability to generate cash from operations, maintain or improve margins, decrease significantly the rate of decline in store sales and to borrow funds available under our loan agreements. Our ability to borrow funds is dependent, in part, on our ability to meet all covenants, including a financial covenant in our loan agreement with affiliates of Sycamore Partners which requires a minimum liquidity coverage of $70.0 million of cash and availability under the revolving credit facility. At August 1, 2015 , we had working capital of $86.1 million , including cash and cash equivalents of $86.5 million , and our revolving credit facility had availability of $181.1 million with no borrowings outstanding. Our cash on hand and availability under the revolving credit facility exceeded the $70.0 million minimum availability covenant by $197.6 million . We believe that cash on hand and availability under our revolving credit facility will be sufficient to fund operations and cash flow requirements for the next twelve months. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve our strategic initiatives or obtain additional funding on favorable terms in the future which would have a significant adverse effect on our operations. If we do not generate sufficient cash flow from operations to fund our working capital needs and planned capital expenditures, and our cash reserves are depleted, and our revolving credit facility is fully drawn, we may need to take various further actions, such as down-sizing and/or eliminating certain operations, which could include exit costs, or reducing or delaying capital expenditures, strategic investments or other actions. References to “ 2015 ” or “fiscal 2015 ” mean the 52 -week period ending January 30, 2016 and references to “ 2014 ” or “fiscal 2014 ” mean the 52 -week period ended January 31, 2015 . References to “the second quarter of 2015 ” mean the thirteen-week period ended August 1, 2015 and references to “the second quarter of 2014 ” mean the thirteen-week period ended August 2, 2014 .

Supplier Agreement

Supplier Agreement	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Supplier Agreement	Supplier Agreement On February 2, 2015, we revised and renewed a master sourcing agreement (“Supplier Agreement”) with one of our suppliers. Under the ten -year agreement, we received an advance volume purchase discount equivalent to approximately $1.75 million per annum throughout the life of the Supplier Agreement, or a total cash payment of $17.5 million , in return for a commitment of meeting certain minimum thresholds. The Supplier Agreement requires us to meet an annual purchase minimum threshold that approximates 23% of our fiscal 2014 consolidated cost of sales. Should we fail to meet the annual purchase minimum thresholds we would be required to make a shortfall payment to the supplier based on a scaled percentage of the applicable annual purchase minimum shortfall during the applicable period. If we exceed certain minimum purchase thresholds, we would have an opportunity to receive additional advance volume purchase discounts.

Closing of $150.0 Million Finan

Closing of $150.0 Million Financing Transaction	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Closing of $150.0 Million Financing Transaction	Related Parties During May 2014, we entered into a strategic sourcing relationship with an affiliate of Sycamore Partners, which included $150.0 million in secured credit facilities (see Note 4 for a further discussion). As of May 23, 2014 and August 1, 2015 , Lemur LLC, an affiliate of Sycamore Partners owned approximately 8% of our outstanding common stock. Sycamore Partners and its affiliates are considered related parties due to the agreements described above combined with their ownership interest in us. In addition to the related party transactions presented on the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the second quarter of 2015 and the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 , we had the following transactions with these related parties during that period: • Merchandise purchased from an affiliate of Sycamore Partners was $16.1 million during the second quarter of 2015 and $28.3 million during the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 , of which $12.8 million that was included in our merchandise inventories as of August 1, 2015 , • Accounts payable of $10.6 million to an affiliate of Sycamore Partners as of August 1, 2015 , and • Payments of $21.9 million to an affiliate of Sycamore Partners during the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 . Additionally, Scopia Capital Management, LLC owned approximately 12.4% of our common stock and Fidelity Management & Research Company owned approximately 10.6% of our common stock as of August 1, 2015 . Both are considered related parties due to their ownership interest in us. We did not have any transactions with either of these related parties during the second quarter of 2015 or the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 .
Sycamore Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
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. As of May 23, 2014 and August 1, 2015 , Lemur LLC, an affiliate of Sycamore Partners, owned approximately 8% of our outstanding common stock. Stefan Kaluzny, a managing director at Sycamore Partners, joined our Board of Directors upon the closing of this transaction. In addition to Mr. Kaluzny, Sycamore Partners 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. Mr. Kaluzny did not stand for re-election to our Board of Directors at our 2015 Annual Meeting. Sycamore Partners and its affiliates and Mr. Kaluzny are considered related parties due to their ownership interest in us (see Note 17 for a further discussion). On August 13, 2015, Kent A. Kleeberger, a Sycamore Partners appointee, joined our Board of Directors. The Loan Agreement made term loans available to us 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. 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 therefore, we are 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 affiliates 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 were 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) the 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 under the Loan Agreements at August 1, 2015 . The proceeds of the Term Loans were 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 $142.7 million in borrowings outstanding under the Loan Agreement, with face value of $150.0 million as of August 1, 2015 . Fair value outstanding for Tranche A Loan was $109.8 million , with a face value of $100.0 million . Fair value outstanding for Tranche B Loan was $32.9 million , with a face value of $50.0 million . Total interest associated with this transaction was $2.7 million for the second quarter of 2015 and $5.2 million for the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 . Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Concurrent with, and as a condition to, entering into the Loan Agreement, we issued 1,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock to affiliates of Sycamore Partners at an aggregate offer price of $0.1 million . 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 Stock 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 Stock 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 FASB 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 commenced 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 would be required to 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 months' prior 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	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Program	Restructuring Program On April 30, 2014, following an assessment of changing consumer shopping patterns, management and the Board of Directors approved a comprehensive plan to restructure the P.S. from Aéropostale business by the end of fiscal 2014, which is included in our retail store and e-commerce segment, and to reduce costs. As of January 31, 2015, we closed 126 P.S. from Aéropostale stores, primarily in mall locations, and streamlined and improved the Company's expense structure. We also continue to focus on sales channels with higher expectations for growth, including off-mall locations, e-commerce and international licensing of P.S. from Aéropostale. The cost reduction program also targeted direct and indirect spending across the organization during fiscal 2014. This has included the reduction of corporate headcount by eliminating approximately 100 open or occupied positions during fiscal 2014 to align with our current business strategies. The following is a summary of (benefit) expense recognized in restructuring charges in the statement of operations associated with this program: 13 weeks ended 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 (In thousands) Asset impairment charges $ — $ — $ — $ 30,497 Severance costs — 1,453 — 2,513 Lease costs, net of liability reversals (6,149 ) 6 (6,386 ) 1,052 Other exit costs 83 1,560 378 3,446 Total $ (6,066 ) $ 3,019 $ (6,008 ) $ 37,508 The Company accrued liabilities for the above mentioned restructuring charges as of August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 as follows: Severance Lease Costs Other Exit Costs Total (In thousands) Liability as of February 1, 2015 $ 28 $ 12,593 $ — $ 12,621 Additions — — 254 254 Paid or Utilized (28 ) (6,234 ) (254 ) (6,516 ) Adjustments — (6,262 ) — (6,262 ) Liability as of August 1, 2015 $ — $ 97 $ — $ 97 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 — 1,453 6 1,560 3,019 Paid or Utilized (30,497 ) (1,176 ) (77 ) (3,420 ) (35,170 ) Liability as of August 2, 2014 $ — $ 1,337 $ 975 $ 26 $ 2,338 The above liabilities as of August 1, 2015 include $0.1 million recorded in non-current liabilities. The above liabilities as of August 2, 2014 include $0.6 million recorded in non-current liabilities and the balance is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities. We closed 115 P.S. from Aéropostale stores during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 related to the above mentioned restructuring program. We have elected to early adopt the provisions of ASU 2014-08, "Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity", as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. We assessed the disposal group under this guidance and concluded the closure of the disposal group to be a "strategic shift". However, this strategic shift was not determined to be a "major" strategic shift based on the portion of our consolidated business that the disposal group represented. Accordingly the disposal group was not presented in the financial statements as discontinued operations. However, we have concluded that this disposal group was an individually significant disposal group. Pretax losses for this disposal group of stores were $ 3.2 million for the second quarter of 2014 and $ 36.7 million for the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 . The pretax loss included asset impairment charges of $ 30.1 million for the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 . There were no asset impairment charges in the second quarter of 2014.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
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 August 1, January 31, August 2, August 1, January 31, August 2, August 1, January 31, August 2, (In thousands) Assets: Cash equivalents 1 $ 41,060 $ 110,022 $ 105,750 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Total $ 41,060 $ 110,022 $ 105,750 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Liabilities: GoJane performance plan liability 2 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,490 $ 1,446 $ 5,850 Total $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,490 $ 1,446 $ 5,850 1 Cash equivalents include money market investments valued as Level 1 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of 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 former stockholders of GoJane. 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. During the fourth quarter of 2014, we remeasured the liability and reversed $4.5 million based on the probability of achieving the payment targets. 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): 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 (In thousands) Balance at beginning of period $ 1,446 $ 7,416 Accretion of interest expense 44 34 GoJane consideration payment — (1,600 ) Balance at end of period $ 1,490 $ 5,850 The $1.5 million liability as of August 1, 2015 was included in non-current liabilities. The $5.9 million liability as of August 2, 2014 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, we would record an impairment charge if the carrying value of the non-financial asset exceeds its fair value. We did not record asset impairment charges during the second quarter of 2015 and the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 . We recorded asset impairment charges of approximately $19.0 million during the second quarter of 2014 primarily for 130 retail stores. Of these charges, $19.0 million was included in cost of sales. We recorded asset impairment charges of $52.1 million during the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 primarily for 218 retail stores. Of these charges, $21.6 million was included in cost of sales and $30.5 million was included in restructuring charges for the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 . 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 were 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 net cash flows. We estimate future net 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 net 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 twenty-six weeks of 2014 : Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Fair Value Total Losses (In thousands) August 2, 2014: Long-lived assets held and used $ — $ — $ 3,356 $ 3,356 $ 52,133

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The following table sets forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): August 1, January 31, August 2, (In thousands) Pension liability, net of tax $ 1,020 $ 1,937 $ (1,906 ) Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment 2,219 1,161 919 Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ 3,239 $ 3,098 $ (987 ) The changes in components in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows: 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015 Pension Liability Foreign Currency Translation Total (In thousands) Beginning balance at February 1, 2015 $ 1,937 $ 1,161 $ 3,098 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (917 ) — (917 ) Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — 1,058 1,058 Net current-period other comprehensive loss $ (917 ) $ 1,058 $ 141 Ending balance at August 1, 2015 $ 1,020 $ 2,219 $ 3,239 26 weeks ended August 2, 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 — 95 95 Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 101 — 101 Net current-period other comprehensive income $ 101 $ 95 $ 196 Ending balance at August 2, 2014 $ (1,906 ) $ 919 $ (987 ) Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 are not material to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 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. During the first twenty-six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, we did not repurchase shares of our common stock under our stock repurchase program. Under the program to date, we have repurchased 60.1 million shares of our common stock for $1.0 billion . As of August 1, 2015 , 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 0.1 million shares for minimum statutory withholding taxes of $0.4 million related to the vesting of stock awards during the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 and 0.1 million shares for minimum statutory withholding taxes of $0.6 million during the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 .

Loss Per Share

Loss Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
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 26 weeks ended August 1, August 2, August 1, August 2, (In thousands, except per share data) Net loss $ (43,659 ) $ (63,819 ) $ (88,927 ) $ (140,601 ) Weighted average basic shares 79,570 78,753 79,423 78,655 Impact of dilutive securities — — — — Weighted average diluted shares 79,570 78,753 79,423 78,655 Basic loss per share $ (0.55 ) $ (0.81 ) $ (1.12 ) $ (1.79 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.55 ) $ (0.81 ) $ (1.12 ) $ (1.79 ) 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 2015 and fiscal 2014 .

Accrued Expenses and Other Curr

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
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: August 1, 2015 January 31, 2015 August 2, 2014 (In thousands) Accrued gift cards $ 17,288 $ 22,164 $ 18,794 Accrued compensation and retirement benefit plan liabilities 14,937 25,814 26,026 Current portion of exit cost obligations 1,692 10,771 755 Other 47,268 51,811 63,981 Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 81,185 $ 110,560 $ 109,556

Other Non-current Liabilities

Other Non-current Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Non-current Liabilities	Other Non-Current Liabilities Other non-current liabilities consist of the following: August 1, 2015 January 31, 2015 August 2, 2014 (In thousands) Deferred rent $ 37,647 $ 38,407 $ 44,454 Deferred tenant allowance 20,259 25,262 31,141 Advance volume purchase discount 12,626 — — Non-current portion of exit cost obligations 2,645 6,277 2,212 Retirement benefit plan liabilities 5,131 5,060 9,130 Uncertain tax contingency liabilities 1,915 1,917 2,889 Other 4,198 4,325 12,002 Total other non-current liabilities $ 84,421 $ 81,248 $ 101,828

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Revolving Credit Facility	Revolving Credit Facility In September 2011, we entered into the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (as amended, 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 was scheduled to expire on September 22, 2016, and is guaranteed by all of our domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”). 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 Company 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 continued 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 secured credit facilities with affiliates of Sycamore Partners. In connection with this agreement, we further amended the Credit Facility to allow for the incurrence of this additional debt under the Loan Agreement (see Note 4). On August 18, 2015, the Company entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Credit Facility and Amendment to Certain Other Loan Documents (the “Fourth Amendment”). Among other things, the Fourth Amendment extends the maturity date of the Credit Facility, until at least February 21, 2019, with automatic extensions, under certain circumstances set forth in the Fourth Amendment, to August 18, 2020; provides for a reduction in the maximum principal amount of extensions of credit that may be made under the Credit Facility from $230 million to $215 million ; provides for a seasonal increase in the advance rate on inventory under the borrowing base formula for the revolving credit facility contained in the Credit Facility; increases to $40 million the maximum aggregate principal amount of loans that may be borrowed under the FILO loan facility contained in the Credit Facility and provides for an annual decrease, commencing in 2017, in the advance rate under the borrowing base formula for FILO loans; and reflects the addition of General Electric Capital Corporation as an additional lender under the Credit Facility. The reduction in the maximum principal amount of extensions of credit under the Credit Facility was primarily driven by the Company’s strategic decision to close underperforming stores over the last eighteen months, thus reducing inventory levels. 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 (any event of default or failure to maintain availability in an amount greater than 12.5% of the lesser of the Borrowing Base (Revolving Credit) and Commitments (Revolving Credit) (as such terms are defined in the Credit Facility)), 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 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, without limitation 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 or a change in control. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Facility, the Lenders may, including but not limited to, cease making loans, terminate the Credit Facility and declare that all amounts outstanding are immediately due and payable, and take possession of and sell all assets that have been used as collateral. The Company is subject to a fixed charge coverage ratio if availability levels are lower than the lesser of 10% of the Borrowing Base (Revolving Credit) or Dollar Commitments (Revolving Credit), 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 August 1, 2015 , January 31, 2015 and August 2, 2014 we had no borrowings under the Credit Facility. Our remaining availability was $181.1 million as of August 1, 2015 . In June 2012, Bank of America, N.A. issued a stand-by letter of credit under the Credit Facility. As of August 1, 2015 , the outstanding letter of credit was immaterial and expires on June 30, 2016. We do not have any other stand-by or commercial letters of credit outstanding as of August 1, 2015 under the Credit Facility. As of August 1, 2015 , we are not aware of any instances of noncompliance with any financial covenants.

Retirement Benefit Plans

Retirement Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Benefit Plans	Retirement Benefit Plans Retirement benefit plan liabilities consisted of the following: August 1, January 31, August 2, (In thousands) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) $ 1,439 $ 7,531 $ 11,013 Other retirement plan liabilities 4,374 4,226 4,396 Total $ 5,813 $ 11,757 $ 15,409 Less amount classified in accrued expenses related to SERP — 6,044 5,740 Less amount classified in accrued expenses related to other retirement plan liabilities 682 653 539 Long-term retirement benefit plan liabilities $ 5,131 $ 5,060 $ 9,130 401(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, 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 suspended the Company's matching contribution under the plan for fiscal 2014 and have re-instated it for fiscal 2015. During fiscal 2011, we established separate defined contribution plans for eligible employees in both Canada and Puerto Rico who meet certain requirements. 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". This plan is a non-qualified defined benefit plan for one remaining executive. 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. We expect to make contributions to the SERP when the remaining participant ceases employment with us. The amount of cash contributions we are required to make to the plan could increase or decrease depending on when the remaining employee makes a retirement election and other factors which are not in the control of the Company. Our expected cash contributions to the plan are equal to the expected benefit payments. The liabilities related to the SERP were $1.4 million as of August 1, 2015 , $7.5 million as of January 31, 2015 and $11.0 million as of August 2, 2014 . During March 2015, we paid Thomas P. Johnson, our former Chief Executive Officer, $6.0 million from our SERP. Accordingly, the SERP liability related to Mr. Johnson was classified as a current liability in our consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2015 . In conjunction with the payment to Mr. Johnson, we recorded a benefit of $1.0 million in SG&A, 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". This plan was not material to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 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 liabilities related to this plan were $4.3 million as of August 1, 2015 , $4.2 million as of January 31, 2015 and $4.2 million as of August 2, 2014 . 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.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation Under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") 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 Stockholders on June 30, 2014. Stock-based compensation awarded after June 30, 2014 is awarded under the Omnibus Plan. Restricted Stock Units 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 awarded under the 2002 Plan immediately vest upon a change in control of the Company. The following table summarizes restricted stock units outstanding as of August 1, 2015 : Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (In thousands) Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 398 $ 4.60 Granted 795 3.14 Vested (272 ) 2.96 Cancelled (86 ) 3.16 Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 835 $ 3.89 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 stock unit activity was $0.2 million for the second quarter of 2015 and $0.2 million for the second quarter of 2014 . Compensation expense related to restricted stock unit activity was $0.8 million for the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 and $1.8 million for the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 . As of August 1, 2015 , there was $1.7 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of two years . No restricted stock units vested during the second quarters of 2015 and 2014 . The total fair value of restricted stock units vested was $0.8 million during the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 and less than $0.1 million during the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 . Additionally, 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 2012 whereby the awardee completes 10 years of service, attains age 55 and retires. All cash-settled restricted stock units awarded under the 2002 Plan 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 into stock-settled restricted stock units. The cash-settled restricted stock units are treated as liability awards in accordance with ASC 718. During January 2015, we converted 262,000 shares of cash-settled restricted stock units to stock-settled restricted stock units. The following table summarizes cash-settled restricted stock units outstanding as of August 1, 2015 : Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (In thousands) Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 747 $ 2.44 Granted — — Vested (46 ) 3.63 Cancelled (98 ) 2.20 Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 603 $ 1.51 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 a benefit of $0.4 million for the second quarter of 2015 and an expense of $0.4 million for the second quarter of 2014 . Compensation expense related to restricted shares activity was $0.1 million for the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 and $0.7 million for the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 . As of August 1, 2015 , there was $0.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to cash-settled restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of 1.7 years. Restricted Shares Certain of our employees and all of our directors have been awarded non-vested common stock (restricted shares), pursuant to non-vested stock agreements. The restricted shares awarded to employees generally cliff vest after up to 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 2012 whereby an awardee completes 10 years of service, attains age 55 and retires. All restricted shares awarded under the 2002 Plan immediately vest upon a change in control of the Company. Grants of restricted shares awarded to directors vest in full after one year after the date of the grant. The following table summarizes non-vested shares of stock outstanding as of August 1, 2015 : Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (In thousands) Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 1,451 $ 11.61 Granted 372 3.17 Vested (286 ) 5.58 Cancelled (109 ) 13.66 Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 1,428 $ 10.46 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 $0.5 million for the second quarter of 2015 and $1.9 million for the second quarter of 2014 . Compensation expense related to restricted shares activity was $2.0 million for the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 and $3.7 million for the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 . As of August 1, 2015 , there was $2.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted share awards that is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of less than one year. The total fair value of shares vested was $0.3 million during the second quarter of 2015 and $4.5 million during the second quarter of 2014 . The total fair value of shares vested was $1.6 million during the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 and $8.3 million during the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 . In connection with the GoJane acquisition, we granted restricted shares to the two individual former 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 former 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. For the second quarter of 2015 , we recorded additional compensation expense of $1.4 million and have a corresponding liability of $6.4 million based on the Company's stock price as of August 1, 2015 . For the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 , we recorded additional compensation expense of $1.6 million . For the second quarter of 2014 , we recorded additional compensation expense of $1.1 million and had a corresponding liability of $3.4 million based on the Company's stock price as of August 2, 2014 . For the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 , we recorded additional compensation expense of $2.0 million . 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 and 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 awarded under the 2002 Plan immediately vest upon a change in control of the Company. 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. The annual grant issued during the first quarter of 2015 included performance conditions with both a consolidated earnings target and a total shareholder return target. 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 August 1, 2015 : Performance-based Market-based Performance Shares Performance Shares Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (In thousands) (In thousands) Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 — $ — 489 $ 10.25 Granted 820 4.44 — — Vested — — — — Cancelled (324 ) 4.22 (145 ) 10.03 Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 496 $ 4.59 344 $ 10.34 Total compensation expense is being amortized over the vesting period. Compensation expense related to the market-based performance shares which we granted was a benefit of $0.4 million for the second quarter of 2015 and an expense of $1.0 million for the second quarter of 2014 . Compensation expense related to the market-based performance shares which we granted was a benefit of $0.1 million for the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 and an expense of $1.7 million for the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 . We recognized compensation expense of $0.2 million related to performance-based performance shares during the second quarter of 2015 and $0.4 million for the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 based on our determination of the likelihood of achieving the performance conditions associated with the respective 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 August 1, 2015 : Performance-based Market-based Performance Shares Performance Shares Total unrecognized compensation (in thousands) $ 2,133 $ 1,155 Weighted-average years expected to recognize compensation cost (years) 2 1 Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights ("CSARs") In conjunction with the execution of the employment agreement with Mr. Johnson, our former CEO, 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. For the second quarter of 2015 , we did not record any expense or benefit related to this incentive award. For the second quarter of 2014 , this incentive award did not have a material impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. As of August 1, 2015 , 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 expired on August 29, 2015. The CSARs were treated as a liability based award, our expected volatility was 51% , expected term was 0.1 years, risk-free interest rate was 0.04% and expected forfeiture rate was 0% . 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 third 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 third year of the term of the Employment Agreement exceeds $255.4 million (the “Effective Date Market Cap”). If prior to the achievement of such performance metric, 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 August 1, 2015 . Stock Options Under the Omnibus Plan, 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 twenty-six weeks of 2015 , our expected volatility was 61.4% , expected term was 4.70 years, risk-free interest rate was 1.40% and expected forfeiture rate was 0% . No stock options were granted during the second quarter of 2015. 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 second quarter of 2015 : 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 1, 2015 2,247 $ 4.62 Granted 1,500 3.17 Exercised — — Cancelled 1 (159 ) 18.00 Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 3,588 $ 3.42 6.23 $ — Options vested as of August 1, 2015 and expected to vest 3,588 $ 3.42 6.23 $ — Exercisable as of August 1, 2015 63 $ 14.74 1.68 $ — 1 The number of options cancelled includes approximately 150,000 expired shares. In accordance with his employment agreement, Mr. Geiger was granted an award of options to purchase 1.5 million shares of our common stock during the first quarter of 2015. These stock options have a strike price of $3.17 per share, vest over two years on a pro-rata basis, and have a seven year life. During the third quarter of 2014, and also in accordance with his employment agreement, Mr. Geiger was granted an award of options to purchase 2.0 million shares, that had a strike price of $3.24 and vest over three years on a pro-rata basis with a seven year life. We recognized $0.7 million in compensation expense related to stock options during the second quarter of 2015 and less than $0.1 million during the second quarter of 2014 . We recognized $1.2 million in compensation expense related to stock options during the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 and less than $0.1 million during the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 . For the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 and the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 , the intrinsic value of options exercised was zero. The following table summarizes information regarding non-vested outstanding stock options as of August 1, 2015 : Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (In thousands) Non-vested as of February 1, 2015 2,035 $ 1.52 Granted 1,500 1.62 Vested (10 ) 2.70 Canceled — — Non-vested as of August 1, 2015 3,525 $ 1.56 As of August 1, 2015 , there was $3.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options that we expect will be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of two years.

Commitments and Contingent Liab

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Legal Proceedings - In October 2011, Aéropostale, Inc. and former and current 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 alleged 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 entered into a settlement agreement resolving the claims made in this action, without any admission of liability, for the amount of $15.0 million , all of which was funded with insurance proceeds. The settlement received final court approval on May 9, 2014. An individual stockholder filed an appeal of the May 9, 2014 court order approving the settlement, which appeal was denied on June 10, 2015. During February 2014, we settled litigations related to California wage and hour matters. We made settlement payments of $3.6 million in fiscal 2014 and $0.5 million during the first twenty-six weeks of 2015. In addition, we have remaining liabilities previously recorded of $0.3 million as of August 1, 2015 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 - During May 2014, we entered into a $150.0 million secured credit facility with affiliates of Sycamore Partners. In connection with this agreement, we also entered into a 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 4). On February 2, 2015, we revised and renewed a Supplier Agreement with one of our suppliers. Should we fail to meet annual purchase minimum thresholds in this agreement we would be liable to make certain agreed upon shortfall payments to this supplier (see Note 3). In June 2012, Bank of America, N.A. issued a stand-by letter of credit under the Credit Facility. As of August 1, 2015 , the outstanding letter of credit was immaterial and expires on June 30, 2016. We do not have any other stand-by or commercial letters of credit as of August 1, 2015 . We have a product license agreement that obligates us to pay the licensor 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 August 1, 2015 . Executive Severance Plan - We have 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.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
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 second quarter of 2015 , we recorded an unfavorable tax provision related to expected utilization of our estimated net operating losses. 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 $7.2 million as of August 1, 2015 , $7.2 million at January 31, 2015 , and $9.0 million at August 2, 2014 . Of these amounts, $5.3 million was recorded as a direct reduction of the related deferred tax assets as of August 1, 2015 and January 31, 2015 and $6.2 million was recorded as of August 2, 2014 . Reversal of uncertain tax positions, net of related deferred tax assets, would favorably impact 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 change 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 2011 through 2014 tax years by various taxing authorities. However, certain states may keep their statute of limitations open for six to ten years. Our U.S. federal filings for the years 2010 to 2013 are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information FASB ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting” (“ASC 280”) , establishes standards for reporting information about a company’s operating segments. We have two reportable segments: a) retail stores and e-commerce; and b) international licensing. Our reportable segments were identified based on how our business is managed and evaluated. The reportable segments represent the Company’s activities for which discrete financial information is available and which is utilized on a regular basis by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), our Chief Executive Officer, to evaluate performance and allocate resources. The retail stores and e-commerce segment includes the aggregation of the Aéropostale U.S., Aéropostale Canada, P.S. from Aéropostale and GoJane operating segments. 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 January 31, 2015 . All intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation. We do not rely on any customer as a major source of revenue. The following tables provide summary financial data for each of our segments (in thousands): 13 weeks ended 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 Net sales: Retail stores and e-commerce net sales $ 316,687 $ 388,441 $ 627,583 $ 776,762 International licensing revenue 10,174 7,714 17,921 15,251 Total net sales $ 326,861 $ 396,155 $ 645,504 $ 792,013 13 weeks ended 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 (Loss) income from operations: Retail stores and e-commerce 1 $ (41,757 ) $ (43,444 ) $ (87,583 ) $ (96,384 ) International licensing 9,195 6,892 15,771 13,795 Other 2 (4,869 ) (25,099 ) (6,075 ) (62,499 ) Total loss from operations $ (37,431 ) $ (61,651 ) $ (77,887 ) $ (145,088 ) 1 Such amounts include all corporate overhead and shared service function costs and we have not allocated a portion of these costs to international licensing in this presentation. 2 Other items for all periods presented above, which are all related to the retail stores and e-commerce segment, included store closing costs, restructuring charges (See Note 5) and other income (charges) that are not included in the segment income (loss) from operations reviewed by the CODM. Other items for the second quarter of 2014 and the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 also included store asset impairment 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. August 1, 2015 January 31, 2015 August 2, 2014 Total assets: Retail stores and e-commerce $ 440,085 $ 496,220 $ 624,708 International licensing 13,298 15,969 10,074 Total assets $ 453,383 $ 512,189 $ 634,782

Related Parties

Related Parties	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Parties	Related Parties During May 2014, we entered into a strategic sourcing relationship with an affiliate of Sycamore Partners, which included $150.0 million in secured credit facilities (see Note 4 for a further discussion). As of May 23, 2014 and August 1, 2015 , Lemur LLC, an affiliate of Sycamore Partners owned approximately 8% of our outstanding common stock. Sycamore Partners and its affiliates are considered related parties due to the agreements described above combined with their ownership interest in us. In addition to the related party transactions presented on the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the second quarter of 2015 and the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 , we had the following transactions with these related parties during that period: • Merchandise purchased from an affiliate of Sycamore Partners was $16.1 million during the second quarter of 2015 and $28.3 million during the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 , of which $12.8 million that was included in our merchandise inventories as of August 1, 2015 , • Accounts payable of $10.6 million to an affiliate of Sycamore Partners as of August 1, 2015 , and • Payments of $21.9 million to an affiliate of Sycamore Partners during the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 . Additionally, Scopia Capital Management, LLC owned approximately 12.4% of our common stock and Fidelity Management & Research Company owned approximately 10.6% of our common stock as of August 1, 2015 . Both are considered related parties due to their ownership interest in us. We did not have any transactions with either of these related parties during the second quarter of 2015 or the first twenty-six weeks of 2015 .

Recent Accounting Developments

Recent Accounting Developments	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Developments	Recent Accounting Developments In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-05, Customers' Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement ("ASU 2015-05"). ASU 2015-05 will help entities evaluate the accounting for fees paid by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement by providing guidance as to whether an arrangement includes the sale or license of software. ASU 2015-05 is effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of ASU 2015-05 is not expected to have a material effect on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-04, Compensation—Retirement Benefits (Topic 715) ("ASU 2015-04"). This update provides a practical expedient for employers with fiscal year-ends that do not fall on a month-end by permitting those employers to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the month-end that is closest to the entity's fiscal year-end. ASU 2015-04 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of ASU 2015-04 is not expected to have a material effect on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest ("ASU 2015-03"). ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of debt liability, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. ASU 2015-03 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 is not expected to have a material effect on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 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") . 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. The adoption of ASU 2014-15 is not expected to have a material effect on 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 our 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. We elected to early adopt this guidance effective as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event On August 18, 2015, the Company entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Facility (see Note 11 for a further discussion).

Restructuring Program (Tables)

Restructuring Program (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The following is a summary of (benefit) expense recognized in restructuring charges in the statement of operations associated with this program: 13 weeks ended 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 (In thousands) Asset impairment charges $ — $ — $ — $ 30,497 Severance costs — 1,453 — 2,513 Lease costs, net of liability reversals (6,149 ) 6 (6,386 ) 1,052 Other exit costs 83 1,560 378 3,446 Total $ (6,066 ) $ 3,019 $ (6,008 ) $ 37,508 The Company accrued liabilities for the above mentioned restructuring charges as of August 1, 2015 and August 2, 2014 as follows: Severance Lease Costs Other Exit Costs Total (In thousands) Liability as of February 1, 2015 $ 28 $ 12,593 $ — $ 12,621 Additions — — 254 254 Paid or Utilized (28 ) (6,234 ) (254 ) (6,516 ) Adjustments — (6,262 ) — (6,262 ) Liability as of August 1, 2015 $ — $ 97 $ — $ 97 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 — 1,453 6 1,560 3,019 Paid or Utilized (30,497 ) (1,176 ) (77 ) (3,420 ) (35,170 ) Liability as of August 2, 2014 $ — $ 1,337 $ 975 $ 26 $ 2,338

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
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 August 1, January 31, August 2, August 1, January 31, August 2, August 1, January 31, August 2, (In thousands) Assets: Cash equivalents 1 $ 41,060 $ 110,022 $ 105,750 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Total $ 41,060 $ 110,022 $ 105,750 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Liabilities: GoJane performance plan liability 2 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,490 $ 1,446 $ 5,850 Total $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,490 $ 1,446 $ 5,850 1 Cash equivalents include money market investments valued as Level 1 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of 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 former stockholders of GoJane. 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. During the fourth quarter of 2014, we remeasured the liability and reversed $4.5 million based on the probability of achieving the payment targets.
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	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): 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 (In thousands) Balance at beginning of period $ 1,446 $ 7,416 Accretion of interest expense 44 34 GoJane consideration payment — (1,600 ) Balance at end of period $ 1,490 $ 5,850
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 twenty-six weeks of 2014 : Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Fair Value Total Losses (In thousands) August 2, 2014: Long-lived assets held and used $ — $ — $ 3,356 $ 3,356 $ 52,133

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	The following table sets forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): August 1, January 31, August 2, (In thousands) Pension liability, net of tax $ 1,020 $ 1,937 $ (1,906 ) Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment 2,219 1,161 919 Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ 3,239 $ 3,098 $ (987 ) The changes in components in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows: 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015 Pension Liability Foreign Currency Translation Total (In thousands) Beginning balance at February 1, 2015 $ 1,937 $ 1,161 $ 3,098 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (917 ) — (917 ) Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — 1,058 1,058 Net current-period other comprehensive loss $ (917 ) $ 1,058 $ 141 Ending balance at August 1, 2015 $ 1,020 $ 2,219 $ 3,239 26 weeks ended August 2, 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 — 95 95 Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 101 — 101 Net current-period other comprehensive income $ 101 $ 95 $ 196 Ending balance at August 2, 2014 $ (1,906 ) $ 919 $ (987 )

Loss Per Share (Tables)

Loss Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
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 26 weeks ended August 1, August 2, August 1, August 2, (In thousands, except per share data) Net loss $ (43,659 ) $ (63,819 ) $ (88,927 ) $ (140,601 ) Weighted average basic shares 79,570 78,753 79,423 78,655 Impact of dilutive securities — — — — Weighted average diluted shares 79,570 78,753 79,423 78,655 Basic loss per share $ (0.55 ) $ (0.81 ) $ (1.12 ) $ (1.79 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.55 ) $ (0.81 ) $ (1.12 ) $ (1.79 )

Accrued Expenses and Other Cu32

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule of accrued expenses and other current liabilities	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following: August 1, 2015 January 31, 2015 August 2, 2014 (In thousands) Accrued gift cards $ 17,288 $ 22,164 $ 18,794 Accrued compensation and retirement benefit plan liabilities 14,937 25,814 26,026 Current portion of exit cost obligations 1,692 10,771 755 Other 47,268 51,811 63,981 Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 81,185 $ 110,560 $ 109,556

Other Non-current Liabilities (

Other Non-current Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Non-current Liabilities	Other non-current liabilities consist of the following: August 1, 2015 January 31, 2015 August 2, 2014 (In thousands) Deferred rent $ 37,647 $ 38,407 $ 44,454 Deferred tenant allowance 20,259 25,262 31,141 Advance volume purchase discount 12,626 — — Non-current portion of exit cost obligations 2,645 6,277 2,212 Retirement benefit plan liabilities 5,131 5,060 9,130 Uncertain tax contingency liabilities 1,915 1,917 2,889 Other 4,198 4,325 12,002 Total other non-current liabilities $ 84,421 $ 81,248 $ 101,828

Retirement Benefit Plans (Table

Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Benefit Plan Liabilities	Retirement benefit plan liabilities consisted of the following: August 1, January 31, August 2, (In thousands) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) $ 1,439 $ 7,531 $ 11,013 Other retirement plan liabilities 4,374 4,226 4,396 Total $ 5,813 $ 11,757 $ 15,409 Less amount classified in accrued expenses related to SERP — 6,044 5,740 Less amount classified in accrued expenses related to other retirement plan liabilities 682 653 539 Long-term retirement benefit plan liabilities $ 5,131 $ 5,060 $ 9,130

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of share-settled restricted stock units	The following table summarizes restricted stock units outstanding as of August 1, 2015 : Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (In thousands) Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 398 $ 4.60 Granted 795 3.14 Vested (272 ) 2.96 Cancelled (86 ) 3.16 Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 835 $ 3.89
Schedule of cash-settled restricted stock units	The following table summarizes cash-settled restricted stock units outstanding as of August 1, 2015 : Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (In thousands) Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 747 $ 2.44 Granted — — Vested (46 ) 3.63 Cancelled (98 ) 2.20 Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 603 $ 1.51
Summary of non-vested shares of stock outstanding	The following table summarizes non-vested shares of stock outstanding as of August 1, 2015 : Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (In thousands) Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 1,451 $ 11.61 Granted 372 3.17 Vested (286 ) 5.58 Cancelled (109 ) 13.66 Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 1,428 $ 10.46
Summary of performance shares of stock outstanding	The following table summarizes performance shares of stock outstanding as of August 1, 2015 : Performance-based Market-based Performance Shares Performance Shares Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (In thousands) (In thousands) Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 — $ — 489 $ 10.25 Granted 820 4.44 — — Vested — — — — Cancelled (324 ) 4.22 (145 ) 10.03 Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 496 $ 4.59 344 $ 10.34
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 August 1, 2015 : Performance-based Market-based Performance Shares Performance Shares Total unrecognized compensation (in thousands) $ 2,133 $ 1,155 Weighted-average years expected to recognize compensation cost (years) 2 1
Stock options activity table	The following table summarizes stock option transactions for common stock during the second quarter of 2015 : 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 1, 2015 2,247 $ 4.62 Granted 1,500 3.17 Exercised — — Cancelled 1 (159 ) 18.00 Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 3,588 $ 3.42 6.23 $ — Options vested as of August 1, 2015 and expected to vest 3,588 $ 3.42 6.23 $ — Exercisable as of August 1, 2015 63 $ 14.74 1.68 $ — 1 The number of options cancelled includes approximately 150,000 expired shares.
Summary of information regarding non-vested outstanding options	The following table summarizes information regarding non-vested outstanding stock options as of August 1, 2015 : Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (In thousands) Non-vested as of February 1, 2015 2,035 $ 1.52 Granted 1,500 1.62 Vested (10 ) 2.70 Canceled — — Non-vested as of August 1, 2015 3,525 $ 1.56

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
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 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 Net sales: Retail stores and e-commerce net sales $ 316,687 $ 388,441 $ 627,583 $ 776,762 International licensing revenue 10,174 7,714 17,921 15,251 Total net sales $ 326,861 $ 396,155 $ 645,504 $ 792,013
Schedule of (loss) income from operations by segment	13 weeks ended 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 August 1, 2015 August 2, 2014 (Loss) income from operations: Retail stores and e-commerce 1 $ (41,757 ) $ (43,444 ) $ (87,583 ) $ (96,384 ) International licensing 9,195 6,892 15,771 13,795 Other 2 (4,869 ) (25,099 ) (6,075 ) (62,499 ) Total loss from operations $ (37,431 ) $ (61,651 ) $ (77,887 ) $ (145,088 ) 1 Such amounts include all corporate overhead and shared service function costs and we have not allocated a portion of these costs to international licensing in this presentation. 2 Other items for all periods presented above, which are all related to the retail stores and e-commerce segment, included store closing costs, restructuring charges (See Note 5) and other income (charges) that are not included in the segment income (loss) from operations reviewed by the CODM. Other items for the second quarter of 2014 and the first twenty-six weeks of 2014 also included store asset impairment charges.
Schedule of assets by segment	August 1, 2015 January 31, 2015 August 2, 2014 Total assets: Retail stores and e-commerce $ 440,085 $ 496,220 $ 624,708 International licensing 13,298 15,969 10,074 Total assets $ 453,383 $ 512,189 $ 634,782

Description of Business (Detail

Description of Business (Details) - Aug. 01, 2015	statestore
Nature of Operations [Line Items]
Number of stores	826
Aeropostale Stores | United States
Nature of Operations [Line Items]
Number of stores	759
Number of states in which entity operates | state	50
Aeropostale Stores | CANADA
Nature of Operations [Line Items]
Number of stores	41
Aeropostale Stores | Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America
Nature of Operations [Line Items]
Number of stores	286
P.S. from Aeropostale Stores | United States
Nature of Operations [Line Items]
Number of stores	26
Number of states in which entity operates | state	12

Basis of Presentation and Liq38

Basis of Presentation and Liquidity Basis of Presentation and Liquidity (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	May. 23, 2014
Nature of Operations [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	$ 56,003,000	$ 65,519,000	$ 55,700,000	$ 38,400,000
Minimum liquidity covenant	70,000,000
Other working capital	86,100,000
Cash and cash equivalents	86,515,000	152,274,000	151,750,000	$ 106,517,000
Remaining borrowing capacity	181,100,000
Amount outstanding under revolving credit facility	0	$ 0	$ 0
Cash available in excess of minimum liquidity coverage	197,600,000
Loan Agreement
Nature of Operations [Line Items]
Minimum liquidity covenant	$ 70,000,000				$ 70,000,000

Supplier Agreement (Details)

Supplier Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Term of master sourcing agreement	10 years
Advance volume purchase discount per annum	$ 1,750
Proceeds from advance volume purchase discount	$ 17,500	$ 17,500	$ 0
Annual purchase requirement to cost of sales	23.00%

Closing of $150.0 Million Fin40

Closing of $150.0 Million Financing Transaction Financing Transaction (Details)	May. 23, 2014USD ($)tranche$ / sharesshares	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)$ / shares	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)$ / shares	Jan. 31, 2015$ / shares
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share) | $ / shares		$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Net proceeds from financing transaction with related party		$ 0	$ 137,648,000
Loan Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt	$ 150,000,000	150,000,000
Number of Tranches | tranche	2
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
Loan Agreement | Tranche B Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt	$ 50,000,000	$ 50,000,000
Expiration period	10 years
Series B Preferred Stock
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stock issued during period (shares) | shares	1,000
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.01
Conversion price (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 7.25
Conversion ratio	3,932.018
Expected term	10 years
Risk free interest rate	2.54%
Expected volatility rate	50.00%
Affiliated Entity
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Common stock ownership percentage by related party	8.00%	8.00%

Closing of $150.0 Million Fin41

Closing of $150.0 Million Financing Transaction Loan Agreement (Details) - USD ($)	May. 23, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Minimum liquidity covenant		$ 70,000,000	$ 70,000,000
Fair value of borrowings outstanding		142,687,000	142,687,000	$ 138,540,000	$ 133,590,000
Related party interest expense		2,700,000	5,200,000
Loan Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Minimum liquidity covenant	$ 70,000,000	70,000,000	70,000,000
Gross deferred financing costs	5,900,000
Face amount of debt	$ 150,000,000	150,000,000	150,000,000
Loan Agreement | Tranche A Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	10.00%
Interest rate, first three years, can be paid-in-kind	50.00%
Interest Rate, after two years, paid-in-kind	20.00%
Prepaid interest	$ 10,000,000
Prepayment requirement, 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%
Effective interest rate	7.19%
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 101,700,000
Unamortized premium	1,700,000
Fair value of borrowings outstanding		109,800,000	109,800,000
Face amount of debt	$ 100,000,000	100,000,000	100,000,000
Loan Agreement | Tranche B Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Effective interest rate	7.86%
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 30,000,000
Unamortized discount	20,000,000
Fair value of borrowings outstanding		32,900,000	32,900,000
Face amount of debt	$ 50,000,000	$ 50,000,000	$ 50,000,000

Closing of $150.0 Million Fin42

Closing of $150.0 Million Financing Transaction Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (Details) - Series B Preferred Stock $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	May. 23, 2014USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock issued during period (shares) | shares	1,000
Shares issued, aggregate share price	$ 0.1
Conversion ratio	3,932.018
Percent of common shares available for conversion	5.00%
Conversion price (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 7.25
Adjustment to additional paid in capital, preferred stock, fair value		$ 5.9

Closing of $150.0 Million Fin43

Closing of $150.0 Million Financing Transaction Non-Exclusive Sourcing Agreement (Details) - May. 23, 2014 - USD ($)	Total
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
Minimum
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Amount of guaranteed minimum product purchase commitment	$ 240,000,000
Maximum
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Amount of guaranteed minimum product purchase commitment	$ 280,000,000

Restructuring Program - Narrati

Restructuring Program - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)store	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)storeposition	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2014USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of stores closed, inception to date | store	126			126
Number of positions eliminated | position				100
Restructuring reserve	$ 12,621,000	$ 2,338,000	$ 2,338,000	$ 12,621,000	$ 97,000	$ 34,489,000
P.S. from Aeropostale
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of stores closed | store	115
Pretax losses for disposal group		3,200,000	36,700,000
Asset impairment charges		0	30,100,000
Noncurrent Liabilities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve		$ 600,000	$ 600,000		$ 100,000

Restructuring Program - Summary

Restructuring Program - Summary of Expenses Incurred (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring (benefit) charges	$ (6,066)	$ 3,019	$ (6,008)	$ 37,508
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring (benefit) charges	(6,066)	3,019	(6,008)	37,508
Asset impairment charges | Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring (benefit) charges	0	0	0	30,497
Severance costs | Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring (benefit) charges	0	1,453	0	2,513
Lease costs, net of liability reversals | Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring (benefit) charges	(6,149)	6	(6,386)	1,052
Other exit costs | Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring (benefit) charges	$ 83	$ 1,560	$ 378	$ 3,446

Restructuring Program - Accrued

Restructuring Program - Accrued Liabilities for Restructuring (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Liability, beginning balance	$ 34,489	$ 12,621
Additions	3,019	254
Paid or Utilized	(35,170)	(6,516)
Adjustments		(6,262)
Liability, ending balance	2,338	97
Impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Liability, beginning balance	30,497
Additions	0
Paid or Utilized	(30,497)
Liability, ending balance	0
Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Liability, beginning balance	1,060	28
Additions	1,453	0
Paid or Utilized	(1,176)	(28)
Adjustments		0
Liability, ending balance	1,337	0
Lease Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Liability, beginning balance	1,046	12,593
Additions	6	0
Paid or Utilized	(77)	(6,234)
Adjustments		(6,262)
Liability, ending balance	975	97
Other Exit Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Liability, beginning balance	1,886	0
Additions	1,560	254
Paid or Utilized	(3,420)	(254)
Adjustments		0
Liability, ending balance	$ 26	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Narra

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)store	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)store	Feb. 02, 2013USD ($)stockholder	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2014USD ($)	Nov. 13, 2012stockholder
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held and used, total losses			$ 52,133,000
Number of stores impaired | store		130	218
GoJane.com, Inc.
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 | stockholder				2			2
Contingent consideration recognized				$ 7,000,000
GJ Performance Plan
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities arising from contingencies, Decrease in liabilities arising from contingencies	$ 4,500,000
Liability value	$ 1,446,000	$ 5,850,000	$ 5,850,000		$ 1,490,000	$ 7,416,000
GJ Performance Plan | Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability value		5,900,000	5,900,000		$ 1,500,000
Impairments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held and used, total losses		19,000,000	52,100,000
Impairments | Cost of Sales
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held and used, total losses		$ 19,000,000	21,600,000
Impairments | Restructuring Charges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held and used, total losses			$ 30,500,000

Fair Value Measurements - Sched

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$ 41,060	$ 110,022	$ 105,750
Total	41,060	110,022	105,750
Liabilities:
Go Jane performance plan liability	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
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	1,490	1,446	5,850
Total	$ 1,490	$ 1,446	$ 5,850

Fair Value Measurements - Signi

Fair Value Measurements - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (Details) - GJ Performance Plan - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1,446	$ 7,416
Accretion of interest expense	44	34
GoJane consideration payment	0	(1,600)
Balance at end of period	$ 1,490	$ 5,850

Fair Value Measurements - Fair

Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value of Long-Lived Assets, Impairment Recognized (Details) - Aug. 02, 2014 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held and used, total losses	$ 52,133
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	3,356
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
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
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	$ 3,356

Stockholders' Equity - Componen

Stockholders' Equity - Components of Accumulated other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			$ 3,098	$ (1,183)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			(917)	95
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			1,058	101
Other comprehensive income	$ 1,252	$ 107	141	196
Ending balance	3,239	(987)	3,239	(987)
Pension Liability
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			1,937	(2,007)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			(917)	0
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			0	101
Other comprehensive income			(917)	101
Ending balance	1,020	(1,906)	1,020	(1,906)
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			1,161	824
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			0	95
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			1,058	0
Other comprehensive income			1,058	95
Ending balance	$ 2,219	$ 919	$ 2,219	$ 919

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	6 Months Ended		140 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Pension liability, net of tax	$ 1,020	$ (1,906)	$ 1,020	$ 1,937
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	2,219	919	2,219	1,161
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3,239	$ (987)	$ 3,239	$ 3,098	$ (1,183)
Total number of shares repurchased (in shares)			60.1
Total amount paid for common stock repurchased under the plan to date			$ 1,000,000
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	104,400		104,400
Authorized amount	$ 1,150,000		$ 1,150,000
Number of shares withheld for minimum statutory withholding taxes.	0.1	0.1
Purchase of treasury stock	$ 401	$ 580

Loss Per Share (Details)

Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (43,659)	$ (63,819)	$ (88,927)	$ (140,601)
Weighted average basic shares (shares)	79,570	78,753	79,423	78,655
Impact of dilutive securities (shares)	0	0	0	0
Weighted average diluted shares (shares)	79,570	78,753	79,423	78,655
Basic loss per share (usd per share)	$ (0.55)	$ (0.81)	$ (1.12)	$ (1.79)
Diluted loss per share (usd per share)	$ (0.55)	$ (0.81)	$ (1.12)	$ (1.79)

Accrued Expenses and Other Cu54

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued gift cards	$ 17,288	$ 22,164	$ 18,794
Accrued compensation and retirement benefit plan liabilities	14,937	25,814	26,026
Current portion of exit cost obligations	1,692	10,771	755
Other	47,268	51,811	63,981
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 81,185	$ 110,560	$ 109,556

Other Non-current Liabilities55

Other Non-current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred rent	$ 37,647	$ 38,407	$ 44,454
Deferred tenant allowance	20,259	25,262	31,141
Advance volume purchase discount	12,626	0	0
Non-current portion of exit cost obligations	2,645	6,277	2,212
Retirement benefit plan liabilities	5,131	5,060	9,130
Uncertain tax contingency liabilities	1,915	1,917	2,889
Other	4,198	4,325	12,002
Total other non-current liabilities	$ 84,421	$ 81,248	$ 101,828

Revolving Credit Facility (Deta

Revolving Credit Facility (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 18, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 23, 2014	Feb. 21, 2014	Sep. 30, 2011
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit availability threshold		12.50%
Maintenance minimum percent of borrowing base or commitments		10.00%
Amount outstanding under revolving credit facility		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Remaining borrowing capacity		181,100,000
Previous Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity on revolving credit line							$ 175,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity on revolving credit line						$ 200,000,000
First Amendment to Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity on revolving credit line						230,000,000
First-In, Last-Out Revolving Loan Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity on revolving credit line						30,000,000
Increase in Existing Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity on revolving credit line						25,000,000
Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity on revolving credit line						40,000,000
Previous Accordion Feature
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity on revolving credit line							$ 75,000,000
Accordion Feature
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity on revolving credit line						50,000,000
Fourth Amendment to Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity on revolving credit line						$ 230,000,000
Loan Agreement
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Face amount of debt		$ 150,000,000			$ 150,000,000
Subsequent Event | First-In, Last-Out Revolving Loan Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Increase in borrowing capacity	$ 40,000,000
Subsequent Event | Fourth Amendment to Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity on revolving credit line	$ 215,000,000

Retirement Benefit Plans Benefi

Retirement Benefit Plans Benefit plan liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Retirement benefit plan liabilities	$ 5,813	$ 11,757	$ 15,409
Long-term retirement benefit plan liabilities	5,131	5,060	9,130
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Retirement benefit plan liabilities	1,439	7,531	11,013
Amount classified in accrued expenses	0	6,044	5,740
Other Retirement Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Retirement benefit plan liabilities	4,374	4,226	4,396
Amount classified in accrued expenses	$ 682	$ 653	$ 539

Retirement Benefit Plans Narrat

Retirement Benefit Plans Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)executive	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Retirement benefit plan liabilities		$ 5,813	$ 11,757	$ 15,409
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Retirement benefit plan liabilities		$ 1,439	7,531	11,013
Chief Executive Officer | Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefits paid	$ 6,000
Executive Officer | Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of employees covered | executive		1
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | Chief Executive Officer | Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated benefit recorded after payment	$ 1,000
Deferred Compensation, Excluding Share-based Payments and Retirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Period of service in which participants become fully vested upon retirement (in years)		5 years
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		$ 4,300	$ 4,200	$ 4,200
Defined Contribution Pension
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%

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands	May. 03, 2013USD ($)	Nov. 13, 2012USD ($)stockholder	Jan. 31, 2015shares	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)	May. 02, 2015$ / sharesshares	Nov. 01, 2014$ / sharesshares	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2013stockholder
GoJane.com, Inc.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum vesting period		3 years
Number of individual stockholders of acquired business | stockholder		2								2
Business acquisition, contingent consideration, restricted shares		$ 8,000,000
Acquisition restricted shares expense				$ 1,400,000			$ 1,100,000	$ 1,600,000	$ 2,000,000
Compensation liability				6,400,000			3,400,000	6,400,000	3,400,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense (benefit)				200,000			200,000	800,000	1,800,000
Unrecognized compensation cost				1,700,000				$ 1,700,000
Recognition period for unrecognized compensation cost								2 years
Fair value of shares vested of other-than-option awards				0			0	$ 800,000	100,000
Minimum qualified retirement age								65 years
Years of service required for early retirement								10 years
Minimum qualified early retirement age								55 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum vesting period								1 year
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum vesting period								3 years
Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum vesting period								3 years
Compensation expense (benefit)				(400,000)			400,000	$ 100,000	700,000
Unrecognized compensation cost				400,000				$ 400,000
Recognition period for unrecognized compensation cost								1 year 8 months 12 days
Minimum qualified retirement age								65 years
Years of service required for early retirement								10 years
Minimum qualified early retirement age								55 years
Shares converted | shares			262
Non-vested stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum vesting period								3 years
Compensation expense (benefit)				500,000			1,900,000	$ 2,000,000	3,700,000
Unrecognized compensation cost				2,700,000				$ 2,700,000
Recognition period for unrecognized compensation cost								1 year
Fair value of shares vested of other-than-option awards				300,000			4,500,000	$ 1,600,000	8,300,000
Minimum qualified retirement age								65 years
Years of service required for early retirement								10 years
Minimum qualified early retirement age								55 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Vesting period of subsequent grants of non-vested stock to directors (in years)								1 year
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum vesting period								3 years
Performance-based Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense (benefit)				200,000				$ 400,000
Unrecognized compensation cost				2,133,000				$ 2,133,000
Recognition period for unrecognized compensation cost								2 years
Market-based Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense (benefit)				(400,000)			1,000,000	$ (100,000)	1,700,000
Unrecognized compensation cost				1,155,000				$ 1,155,000
Recognition period for unrecognized compensation cost								1 year
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum vesting period								4 years
Compensation expense (benefit)				700,000			$ 100,000	$ 1,200,000	$ 100,000
Unrecognized compensation cost				$ 3,800,000				$ 3,800,000
Recognition period for unrecognized compensation cost								2 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Expected volatility rate				61.40%
Expected term (in years)				4 years 8 months 12 days
Risk free interest rate				1.40%
Forfeiture rate				0.00%
Award term								8 years
Award vesting after change in control of Company, period								1 year
Number of expired shares included in cancelled options | shares								150
Granted (shares) | shares								1,500
Granted, weighted average price per share (usd per share) | $ / shares								$ 3.17
Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights (CSARs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost				$ 0				$ 0
Chief Executive Officer | Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum vesting period					2 years	3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Award term					7 years	7 years
Granted (shares) | shares					1,500	2,000
Granted, weighted average price per share (usd per share) | $ / shares					$ 3.17	$ 3.24
Chief Executive Officer | Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights (CSARs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments granted	$ 5,600,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Expected volatility rate				51.00%
Expected term (in years)				28 days
Risk free interest rate				0.04%
Forfeiture rate				0.00%
Award vesting percentage								33.33%
Forfeited awards							66.66%
Chief Executive Officer | Standard Performance Bonus Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Performance based bonus, threshold consecutive trading days								90 days
Performance based bonus, stock price trigger | $ / shares								$ 15.93
Performance based bonus, percent of average market capitalization during period								2.00%
Share-based Compensation, Effective Date Market Capitalization								$ 255,400,000
Chief Executive Officer | Qualifying Event Performance Bonus Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Performance based bonus, threshold consecutive trading days								30 days
Performance based bonus, stock price trigger | $ / shares								$ 3.24
Performance based bonus, percent of average market capitalization during period								2.00%

Stock-Based Compensation (Share

Stock-Based Compensation (Shares of Stock Outstanding) (Details) - 6 months ended Aug. 01, 2015 - $ / shares shares in Thousands	Total
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Shares
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (shares)	398
Granted (shares)	795
Vested (shares)	(272)
Canceled (shares)	(86)
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (shares)	835
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 4.60
Granted (usd per share)	3.14
Vested (usd per share)	2.96
Canceled (usd per share)	3.16
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 3.89
Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units
Shares
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (shares)	747
Granted (shares)	0
Vested (shares)	(46)
Canceled (shares)	(98)
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (shares)	603
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 2.44
Granted (usd per share)	0
Vested (usd per share)	3.63
Canceled (usd per share)	2.20
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 1.51
Non-vested stock
Shares
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (shares)	1,451
Granted (shares)	372
Vested (shares)	(286)
Canceled (shares)	(109)
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (shares)	1,428
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 11.61
Granted (usd per share)	3.17
Vested (usd per share)	5.58
Canceled (usd per share)	13.66
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 10.46
Performance-based Performance Shares
Shares
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (shares)	0
Granted (shares)	820
Vested (shares)	0
Canceled (shares)	(324)
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (shares)	496
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 0
Granted (usd per share)	4.44
Vested (usd per share)	0
Canceled (usd per share)	4.22
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 4.59
Market-based Performance Shares
Shares
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (shares)	489
Granted (shares)	0
Vested (shares)	0
Canceled (shares)	(145)
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (shares)	344
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 10.25
Granted (usd per share)	0
Vested (usd per share)	0
Canceled (usd per share)	10.03
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 10.34

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Option Transactions for Common Stock) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015
Employee Stock Option
Number of Shares
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (shares)	2,247
Granted (shares)	1,500
Exercised (shares)	0
Canceled (shares)	(159)
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (shares)	3,588
Options vested and expected to vest (in shares)	3,588
Exercisable (in shares)	63
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 4.62
Granted (usd per share)	3.17
Exercised (usd per share)	0
Canceled (usd per share)	18
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (usd per share)	3.42
Weighted average exercise price, options vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share)	3.42
Weighted average exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 14.74
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015	6 years 2 months 23 days
Options vested as of August 1, 2015 and expected to vest	6 years 2 months 23 days
Exercisable as of August 1, 2015	1 year 8 months 5 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015	$ 0
Options vested as of August 1, 2015 and expected to vest	0
Exercisable as of August 1, 2015	$ 0
Non-vested Stock Options
Number of Shares
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (shares)	2,035
Granted (shares)	1,500
Vested (shares)	(10)
Canceled (shares)	0
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (shares)	3,525
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding as of February 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 1.52
Granted (usd per share)	1.62
Vested (usd per share)	2.70
Canceled (usd per share)	0
Outstanding as of August 1, 2015 (usd per share)	$ 1.56

Commitments and Contingent Li62

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)	May. 23, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Litigation settlement charges		$ 15,000,000
Term of purchase obligation	10 years
Minimum
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Amount of guaranteed minimum product purchase commitment	$ 240,000,000
Maximum
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Amount of guaranteed minimum product purchase commitment	280,000,000
California Wage and Hour Matters
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Payment for legal settlement			$ 3,600,000
Estimated litigation liability		300,000
Loan Agreement
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Face amount of debt	$ 150,000,000	$ 150,000,000

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties, that would favorably impact effective tax rate	$ 7.2	$ 9	$ 7.2
Uncertain tax positions, amount recorded as a direct reduction to deferred tax assets	$ 5.3	$ 6.2	$ 5.3
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) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)segment	Aug. 02, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment			2
Total net sales	$ 326,861	$ 396,155	$ 645,504	$ 792,013
(Loss) income from operations	(37,431)	(61,651)	(77,887)	(145,088)
Total assets	453,383	634,782	453,383	634,782	$ 512,189
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	326,861	396,155	645,504	792,013
(Loss) income from operations	(37,431)	(61,651)	(77,887)	(145,088)
Total assets	453,383	634,782	453,383	634,782	512,189
Operating Segments | Retail stores and e-commerce
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	316,687	388,441	627,583	776,762
(Loss) income from operations	(41,757)	(43,444)	(87,583)	(96,384)
Total assets	440,085	624,708	440,085	624,708	496,220
Operating Segments | International licensing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	10,174	7,714	17,921	15,251
(Loss) income from operations	9,195	6,892	15,771	13,795
Total assets	13,298	10,074	13,298	10,074	$ 15,969
Operating Segments | Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
(Loss) income from operations	$ (4,869)	$ (25,099)	$ (6,075)	$ (62,499)

Related Parties (Details)

Related Parties (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 23, 2014
Affiliated Entity
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock ownership percentage by related party	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Affiliate of Sycamore Partners
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Inventory on hand from related party	$ 16,100,000	$ 28,300,000
Accounts payable, related parties	$ 10,600,000	10,600,000
Payments to related party		$ 21,900,000
Scopia Capital Management
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock ownership percentage by related party	12.40%	12.40%
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock ownership percentage by related party	10.60%	10.60%
Loan Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Face amount of debt	$ 150,000,000	$ 150,000,000	$ 150,000,000
Inventory | Affiliate of Sycamore Partners
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Inventory on hand from related party		$ 12,800,000