Designer Brands (DBI) 10-Q 5 Dec 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 29, 2014	Nov. 29, 2014
		Class A Common Shares	Class B Common Shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'DSW Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001319947	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Document Period End Date	1-Nov-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	80,493,690	7,733,177
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Net sales	$669,872	$632,976	$1,855,915	$1,796,401
Cost of sales	-451,315	-420,106	-1,277,449	-1,217,092
Operating expenses	-138,860	-124,614	-384,208	-382,786
Operating profit	79,697	88,256	194,258	196,523
Interest expense	-190	-93	-355	-517
Interest income	790	1,129	2,548	2,374
Interest income, net	600	1,036	2,193	1,857
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from Town Shoes	80,297	89,292	196,451	198,380
Income tax provision	-31,792	-34,331	-76,186	-75,184
Income from Town Shoes	1,049	0	1,898	0
Income from continuing operations	49,554	54,961	122,163	123,196
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0	358	0
Net income	49,554	54,961	122,521	123,196
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]:	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$0.56	$0.61	$1.36	$1.36
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$0.55	$0.60	$1.34	$1.34
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations	$0	$0	$0	$0
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations	$0	$0	$0	$0
Basic earnings per share	$0.56	$0.61	$1.36	$1.36
Diluted earnings per share	$0.55	$0.60	$1.35	$1.34
Shares used in per share calculations [Abstract]:	'	'	'	'
Basic shares	88,781	90,645	89,909	90,380
Diluted shares	89,810	92,090	91,014	91,813
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax [Abstract]:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-1,072	0	-1,161	0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	0	0	0	8,758
Comprehensive income	$48,482	$54,961	$121,360	$131,954

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	$0	$0	$0	($5,289)

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	$96,394	$112,021	$86,909
Short-term investments	128,381	224,098	195,248
Accounts receivable, net	26,528	26,593	23,833
Accounts receivable from related parties	82	53	20
Inventories	486,260	397,768	424,066
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	26,566	34,072	39,949
Prepaid rent to related parties	0	29	1,137
Deferred income taxes	23,486	18,130	24,343
Total current assets	787,697	812,764	795,505
Property and equipment, net	338,227	318,620	316,542
Long-term investments	202,259	243,188	234,748
Goodwill	25,899	25,899	25,899
Deferred income taxes	14,643	11,587	10,562
Prepaid Expense, Noncurrent	758	514	0
Equity Method Investments	24,838	0	0
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	47,819	0	0
Other assets	8,092	8,672	8,518
Total assets	1,450,232	1,421,244	1,391,774
Liabilities and Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Accounts payable	185,181	167,949	146,418
Accounts payable to related parties	750	756	682
Accrued expenses	125,885	115,697	130,612
Total current liabilities	311,816	284,402	277,712
Non-current liabilities	142,540	138,298	132,844
Commitments and Contingencies	0	0	0
Shareholdersb equity [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock	902,440	890,698	888,575
Preferred Shares, no par value; 100,000 authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	0	0	0
Treasury Stock, Value	-86,938	-1,600	0
Retained earnings	206,528	134,439	117,636
Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity	-24,993	-24,993	-24,993
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-1,161	0	0
Total shareholdersb equity	995,876	998,544	981,218
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	1,450,232	1,421,244	1,391,774
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	'	'	'
Shareholdersb equity [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Total shareholdersb equity	902,440	890,698	888,575
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	'	'	'
Shareholdersb equity [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Total shareholdersb equity	($1,161)	$0	$0

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Preferred Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0
Preferred Shares, authorized (in shares)	100,000	100,000	100,000
Preferred Shares, issued (in shares)	0	0	0
Preferred Shares, outstanding (in shares)	0	0	0
Class A Common Shares	'	'	'
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Common Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0
Common Shares, authorized (in shares)	250,000	250,000	250,000
Common Shares, issued (in shares)	83,484	83,071	75,255
Common Shares, outstanding (in shares)	80,448	83,033	75,255
Class B Common Shares	'	'	'
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Common Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0
Common Shares, authorized (in shares)	100,000	100,000	100,000
Common Shares, issued (in shares)	7,733	7,733	15,466
Common Shares, outstanding (in shares)	7,733	7,733	15,466
Treasury Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Common Shares, outstanding (in shares)	3,036	38	0
Treasury Stock, Shares	3,036	38	0

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Class A Common Shares	Class B Common Shares	Treasury Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings	Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity	Accumulated other comprehensive loss
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)			USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)
Balance at Feb. 02, 2013	$858,579	'	'	$0	$872,026	$16,991	($21,680)	($8,758)
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013	'	72,564	17,460	0	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	123,196	'	'	'	0	123,196	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense, before related tax effects	6,243	'	'	'	6,243	0	0	0
Stock units granted	1,109	'	'	'	1,109	0	0	0
Stock units granted (in shares)	'	32	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	6,009	'	'	'	6,009	0	0	0
Exercise of stock options, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)	'	586	'	'	'	'	'	'
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes	-1,620	'	'	'	-1,620	0	0	0
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)	'	79	'	'	'	'	'	'
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation	4,808	'	'	'	4,808	0	0	0
Tax Effect of Basis Difference Related to Acquisition of Common Control Entity	-3,313	'	'	'	'	'	-3,313	'
Exchange of Class A Common Shares for Class B Common Shares	'	-606	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exchange of Class A for Class B shares	'	'	606	'	'	'	'	'
Value of stock transferred from Class A Common Shares to Class B Common Shares.	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exchange of Class B Shares for Class A Shares (in shares)	'	2,600	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exchange of Class B for Class A (in shares)	'	'	-2,600	'	'	'	'	'
Value of stock transferred from Class B Common Shares to Class A Common Shares.	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid	-22,551	'	'	'	'	-22,551	'	'
Settlement of pension plan, net of taxes of $5,289	8,935	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,935
Foreign currency translation	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Change in minimum pension liability	-177	'	'	'	'	'	'	-177
Balance at Nov. 02, 2013	981,218	'	'	0	888,575	117,636	-24,993	0
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 02, 2013	'	75,255	15,466	0	'	'	'	'
Balance at Feb. 01, 2014	998,544	'	'	-1,600	890,698	134,439	-24,993	0
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014	'	83,033	7,733	38	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	122,521	'	'	'	0	122,521	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense, before related tax effects	7,261	'	'	'	7,261	0	0	0
Stock units granted	1,205	'	'	'	1,205	0	0	0
Stock units granted (in shares)	'	49	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	3,280	'	'	'	3,280	0	0	0
Exercise of stock options, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)	'	290	'	'	'	'	'	'
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes	-1,649	'	'	'	-1,649	0	0	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	'	-2,998	'	'	'	'	'	'
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	'	'	'	2,998	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	-85,338	'	'	-85,338	'	'	'	'
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)	'	74	'	'	'	'	'	'
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation	1,645	'	'	'	1,645	0	0	0
Transfer From Class B Common Shares To Class A Common Shares Value	'	'	'	'	0	'	'	'
Exchange of Class B Shares for Class A Shares (in shares)	'	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exchange of Class B for Class A (in shares)	'	'	0	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid	-50,432	'	'	'	'	-50,432	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-1,161	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,161
Balance at Nov. 01, 2014	$995,876	'	'	($86,938)	$902,440	$206,528	($24,993)	($1,161)
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 01, 2014	'	80,448	7,733	3,036	'	'	'	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Dividends paid (in dollars per share)	$0.56	$0.25
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	$0	($5,289)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$122,521	$123,196
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	358	0
Income from continuing operations	122,163	123,196
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash and equivalents provided by operating activities from continuing operations:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	50,762	48,881
Share-based compensation expense	8,466	7,352
Deferred income taxes	-8,412	36,646
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	-1,898	0
Loss on disposal of long-lived assets	821	759
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	4,975	0
Amortization of investment discounts and premiums	7,413	7,620
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation	-1,645	-4,808
Settlement of pension	0	14,224
Change in working capital, other assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	36	2,930
Inventories	-88,492	-30,272
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,189	-14,648
Accounts payable	15,340	-4,441
Accrued expenses	10,244	16,299
Other	4,529	423
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	131,491	204,161
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Cash paid for property and equipment	-72,399	-67,480
Purchases of available-for-sale investments	-4,805	-4,590
Purchases of held-to-maturity investments	-78,622	-300,260
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale investments	26,855	28,870
Maturities of held-to-maturity investments	185,805	167,157
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash	102	-5,800
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	-25,322	0
Origination of Notes Receivable from Related Parties	-46,596	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	-14,982	-182,103
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	3,280	6,009
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	-1,649	-1,620
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	-85,338	0
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	0	-242
Dividends paid	-50,432	-22,551
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation	1,645	4,808
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	-132,494	-13,596
Net (decrease) increase in cash and equivalents from continuing operations	-15,985	8,462
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period	112,021	81,097
Cash and equivalents, end of period	96,394	86,909
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	358	-2,650
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations	358	-2,650
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	62,554	35,483
Proceeds from construction and tenant allowances	13,599	18,396
Non-cash operating, investing and financing activities:	'	'
Balance of accounts payable and accrued expenses due to property and equipment purchases	$9,116	$5,389

Business_Operations_and_Basis_

Business Operations and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Business Operations and Basis of Presentation	'
	BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	Business Operations- DSW and its wholly owned subsidiaries are herein referred to collectively as DSW or the “Company”. DSW’s Class A Common Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “DSW”. DSW Class B Common Shares are not listed on a stock exchange but are exchangeable for Class A Common Shares at the election of the shareholder.
	DSW has two reportable segments: the DSW segment, which includes DSW stores and dsw.com, and the Affiliated Business Group ("ABG") segment. DSW offers a wide assortment of brand name dress, casual and athletic footwear and accessories for women, men and kids. As of November 1, 2014, DSW operated a total of 431 DSW stores located in 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and dsw.com. During the nine months ended November 1, 2014, DSW opened 37 new DSW stores.
	DSW, through its ABG segment, also partners with four other retailers to help build and optimize their footwear businesses. As of November 1, 2014, ABG supplied merchandise to 267 Stein Mart stores and the Stein Mart e-commerce website, 98 Gordmans stores, and one Frugal Fannie’s store. During the nine months ended November 1, 2014, ABG added 24 new shoe departments and ceased operations in 11 shoe departments. In April 2014, ABG announced that it will conceptualize, design and operate Yellow Box retail stores, which will offer core fashion sandals, flats, dress shoes, boots and exclusive products. ABG plans to open Yellow Box stores in premier shopping destinations throughout the United States, with the initial phase commencing with four store openings in 2014. During the nine months ended November 1, 2014, ABG opened three Yellow Box stores.
	Basis of Presentation- The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with DSW’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014 (the “2013 Annual Report”). In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of DSW and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All amounts are in United States Dollars ("USD"), unless otherwise noted.

Investment_in_Town_Shoes_Limit

Investment in Town Shoes Limited	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	INVESTMENT IN TOWN SHOES LIMITED
	On May 12, 2014, DSW completed its initial closing of its equity investment in Town Shoes Limited ("Town Shoes"), the largest branded footwear and accessories retailer in Canada, for $75.1 million Canadian dollars ("CAD") ($68.9 million USD). DSW acquired a 49.2% interest in Town Shoes from certain clients of Alberta Investment Management Corporation and other minority shareholders. DSW's initial stake provides 50% voting control and board representation equal to the primary remaining shareholder, Callisto Capital. Additionally, DSW will have the right to purchase the balance of Town Shoes from the remaining shareholders, including Callisto Capital, after four years at a pre-determined earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") multiple. Callisto, on behalf of itself and the remaining shareholders, has the right to put the balance of the company to DSW after three years at a pre-determined EBITDA multiple.
	Equity Method Investment in Town Shoes- DSW accounts for its investment in Town Shoes, where it exercises significant influence, but does not have control, using the equity method. Under the equity method of accounting, DSW recognizes its share of Town Shoes' net income or loss. The difference between DSW's purchase price and DSW's interest in Town Shoes' underlying net equity is comprised of intangible assets with both definite and indefinite lives. The definite lived assets are favorable and unfavorable leases that are being amortized over the lives of the leases. DSW’s share of net income or loss of Town Shoes, DSW's payment-in-kind interest from the note receivable from Town Shoes and amortization of the definite lived intangible assets are included in Income from Town Shoes on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Related income tax effects are included in the provision for income taxes. DSW’s investment in Town Shoes is required to be tested for impairment if there is determined to be an other than temporary loss in value.
	DSW's investment in Town Shoes includes the cash paid for Town Shoes of $22.3 million and the transaction costs related to the investment of $3.0 million for total cash paid of $25.3 million. The investment in Town Shoes was reduced by DSW's portion of Town Shoes' net income or loss for the quarter and the amount of amortization of the definite lived intangible assets for the third quarter of fiscal 2014. The note receivable was purchased for $46.6 million and includes the payment-in-kind interest accrued to date, including the interest income for the second and third quarters of fiscal 2014 and foreign currency remeasurement. The note is an unsecured subordinated note that was issued on February 14, 2012 that earns payment-in-kind interest at 12% and matures on February 14, 2022.
	License Agreement- In May 2014, DSW entered into a licensing agreement with Town Shoes, which allows Town Shoes to use the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse tradename for their new larger concept Canadian stores. Town Shoes pays DSW a royalty fee based on a percentage of net sales. The first two Canadian DSW stores opened in August 2014.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	A description of DSW's significant accounting policies is included in DSW's 2013 Annual Report. The following policies represent new or updates to significant accounting policies.
	Co-Branded Credit Card- On April 30, 2014, DSW began to issue co-branded credit cards under a seven year agreement with an issuing bank, which allows members to earn points through purchases at DSW stores and anywhere that Visa is accepted. DSW provides marketing support for the co-branded credit card program. The issuing bank is the sole owner of the credit card accounts.
	The revenue under this agreement is recorded in net sales. DSW received an upfront signing bonus from the issuing bank, which is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the relationship. DSW receives ongoing payments from the issuing bank for new accounts activated as well as payments for usage of the cards, which will be recognized over the life of the relationship on a cumulative catch-up basis.
	Consistent with the current accounting for the customer loyalty program, costs associated with rewards points and certificates are accrued as the points are earned by the cardholder and are recorded in cost of sales. Administrative costs related to the co-branded credit card program, including payroll, store expenses, marketing expenses, depreciation and other direct costs, are recorded in operating expenses.
	Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement- In anticipation of the equity investment in Town Shoes, DSW purchased $75 million CAD, which equated to approximately $69 million USD at the purchase date. As DSW's functional currency is USD, the purchase of CAD resulted in a foreign currency exchange gain of $0.6 million at the purchase date of Town Shoes. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in operating expenses, whereas translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income, both of which are included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
	The note receivable and the payment-in-kind interest from Town Shoes are denominated in CAD. The functional and reporting currency of Town Shoes is CAD. As USD is the functional currency of the entity that holds DSW's investment in and note receivable from Town Shoes, DSW is required to remeasure these balances into USD balances. Each quarter, the income or loss from Town Shoes is remeasured into USD at the average exchange rate for the period. The note receivable from Town Shoes is remeasured in USD at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. As DSW has designated the note receivable from Town Shoes as an investment of a long-term investment nature, DSW records gains and losses arising from changes in exchange rates in comprehensive income.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements- In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and the International Accounting Standards Board released a standard on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers that is designed to create greater comparability for financial statement users across industries and jurisdictions. Under the new standard, companies will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the payment to which a company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard also will require enhanced disclosures and provide more comprehensive guidance for transactions such as service revenue and contract modifications. The standard will take effect for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods. DSW is currently in process of evaluating the impact of the new standard on its financial statements and disclosures.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued final guidance that a performance target that affects vesting of a share-based payment and that could be achieved after the requisite service period is a performance condition under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 718, Stock Compensation. As a result, the target is not reflected in the estimation of the award's grant date fair value. Compensation costs for such an award would be recognized over the required service period, if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved. The guidance is effective for all entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance should be applied on a prospective basis to awards that are granted or modified on or after the effective date. DSW will not be affected by this guidance as DSW currently accounts for these awards in a manner consistent with the new guidance.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	Schottenstein Affiliates- As of November 1, 2014, the Schottenstein Affiliates, entities owned by or controlled by Jay L. Schottenstein, the executive chairman of the DSW Board of Directors, and members of his family, owned approximately 17% of DSW’s outstanding Common Shares representing approximately 49% of the combined voting power of DSW’s outstanding Common Shares. As of November 1, 2014, the Schottenstein Affiliates beneficially owned 7.6 million Class A Common Shares and 7.7 million Class B Common Shares.
	DSW leases certain store locations owned by Schottenstein Affiliates and purchases services and products from Schottenstein Affiliates. Accounts receivable from and payable to affiliates principally result from commercial transactions or affiliate transactions and normally settle in the form of cash in 30 to 60 days. Related party balances are disclosed on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Earnings_per_Share_and_Shareho

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity	'
	EARNINGS PER SHARE AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Earnings per Share- Basic earnings per share is based on net income and a simple weighted average of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of common shares adjusted for outstanding DSW stock options, restricted stock units ("RSU") and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSU") calculated using the treasury stock method. The following table is a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share computations for the periods presented:
		Three months ended		Nine months ended
		November 1, 2014	November 2, 2013	November 1, 2014	November 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Basic shares	88,781	90,645	89,909	90,380
	Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options	846	1,216	915	1,211
	Assumed exercise of dilutive RSUs and PSUs	183	229	190	222
	Diluted shares	89,810	92,090	91,014	91,813
	Options, RSUs and PSUs- For the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, the number of potential common shares that were not included in the computation of dilutive earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive was approximately 1.3 million and 0.4 million for the three months ended, respectively, and 1.3 million and 0.8 million for the nine months ended, respectively.
	Shareholders' Equity- On May 29, 2013, DSW announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the Company to extend the share repurchase program of up to $100 million of DSW Common Shares. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time, and the Company has no obligation to repurchase any amount of its common shares under the program. During the nine months ended November 1, 2014, DSW repurchased 3.0 million Class A Common Shares at a cost of $85.3 million. Life to date, DSW has repurchased a total of 3.0 million Class A Common Shares at a cost of $86.9 million. See Note 17 for discussion of the additional authorization that was approved in November 2014.
	Two-for-One Stock Split- On October 14, 2013, the shareholders of DSW approved a two-for-one stock split of DSW's Common Shares. The stock split became effective on November 4, 2013 and provided for the issuance of one Class A Common Share for each Class A and Class B Common Share outstanding.

Stockbased_Compensation

Stock-based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-based Compensation	'
	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	The DSW 2005 Equity Incentive Plan ("the 2005 Plan") provides for the issuance of equity awards up to 11.2 million DSW Common Shares. The 2005 Plan covers stock options, RSUs, PSUs and director stock units. Eligible recipients include key employees of DSW and affiliates, as well as directors of DSW. Options generally vest 20% per year on a cumulative basis. Options granted under the 2005 Plan generally remain exercisable for a period of ten years from the date of grant. In June 2014, DSW shareholders approved the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan ("the 2014 Plan") which provides for the issuance of an additional 8.5 million shares of DSW Class A Common Shares. DSW will begin issuing shares under the 2014 Plan after the 2005 Plan expires in fiscal 2015.
	Stock-Based Compensation Expense- The following table summarizes DSW's stock-based compensation expense:
		Nine months ended
		November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Stock Options	$	4,606		$	4,529
	Restricted Stock Units	1,724			1,358
	Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units	931			356
	Director Stock Units	1,205			1,109
	Total	$	8,466		$	7,352
	Stock Options- The following table summarizes DSW’s stock option activity:
		Nine months ended
		November 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Outstanding, beginning of period	3,347
	Granted	502
	Exercised	(289	)
	Forfeited	(135	)
	Outstanding, end of period	3,425
	Exercisable, end of period	1,897
	As of November 1, 2014, the total compensation cost related to nonvested DSW stock options not yet recognized was approximately $14.2 million with a weighted average expense recognition period remaining of 2.0 years. The following table illustrates the weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing model for DSW stock options granted in each of the periods presented:
		Nine months ended
	Assumptions:	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
	Risk-free interest rate	1.80%		0.70%
	Expected volatility of DSW common stock	44.50%		53.40%
	Expected option term	5.4 years		4.7 years
	Expected dividend yield	2.30%		1.30%
	Other Data:
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$11.82		$12.85
	Restricted Stock Units ("RSU")- The following table summarizes DSW’s RSU activity:
		Nine months ended
		November 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Outstanding, beginning of period	381
	Granted	99
	Vested	(118	)
	Forfeited	(29	)
	Outstanding, end of period	333
	As of November 1, 2014, the total compensation cost related to nonvested RSUs not yet recognized was approximately $5.7 million with a weighted average expense recognition period remaining of 1.9 years.
	Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units ("PSU")- The following table summarizes DSW’s PSU activity:
		Nine months ended
		November 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Outstanding, beginning of period	69
	Granted	110
	Vested	—
	Forfeited	(5	)
	Outstanding, end of period	174
	As of November 1, 2014, the total compensation cost related to nonvested PSUs not yet recognized was approximately $4.4 million with a weighted average expense recognition period remaining of 1.9 years.
	Director Stock Units- DSW issues stock units to directors who are not employees of DSW. The following table summarizes DSW’s director stock unit activity:
		Nine months ended
		November 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Outstanding, beginning of period	330
	Granted	49
	Exercised	(21	)
	Outstanding, end of period	358
	Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”)- The 2005 Plan also covers the issuance of SARs. DSW entered into a SARs agreement with a non-employee on June 16, 2014, whereas DSW granted a total of 0.5 million SARs in two equal tranches with respect to DSW’s Class A Common Shares. The SARs have an expiration date of June 15, 2017, and will vest and become exercisable on the earlier of the one year anniversary of contract termination or the second anniversary of the Grant Date. Each SAR entitles the participant to receive, upon exercise, an amount in cash equal to the excess of the reported closing price of a Class A Common Share on the date of exercise over the applicable exercise price. The exercise price per the First Tranche SAR is $25.24 and the exercise price per the Second Tranche SAR is $27.38. For the nine months ended November 1, 2014, the total expense related to SARs was approximately $0.6 million.
	The fair value of the SARs was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions for the period presented:
	Assumptions:	As of November 1, 2014
	Risk-free interest rate	0.70%
	Expected volatility of DSW common stock	26.70%
Expected term	2.6 years
Expected dividend yield	2.30%
Under ASC 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees, share-based payment transactions with non-employees shall be measured at the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued. DSW estimated the initial fair value of the SARs using the Black-Scholes model and remeasures the SARs each period using the Black-Scholes model. The SARs are classified as share-based liabilities as the instruments are required to be settled in cash. The instruments are not included in diluted shares for the purposes of calculating earnings per share. The compensation expense of the SARs will be recognized over the vesting period as that is the period that DSW is receiving the services. After the vesting period is complete, DSW will continue to remeasure the SARs using the Black-Scholes model as the instruments become subject to ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging.

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Investments [Abstract]	'
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	INVESTMENTS
	The majority of DSW’s available-for-sale investments were primarily municipal bonds with renewal dates of every 7 days. Held-to-maturity investments are primarily corporate bonds, municipal bonds and municipal term notes and are held at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Long-term investments have maturities longer than one year but shorter than three years and are classified as held-to-maturity. DSW accounts for its purchases of investments on the trade date of the investment. The following table discloses the major categories of DSW’s investments as of the periods presented:
		Short-term investments						Long-term investments
		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
	Available-for-sale:	(in thousands)
	Bonds	—		$	22,050	—		—		—		—
	Held-to-maturity:
	Term notes and bonds	$	128,381	202,048		$	195,248	$	202,259	$	243,188	$	234,748
	Total investments	$	128,381	$	224,098	$	195,248	$	202,259	$	243,188	$	234,748
	As of November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, short-term investments had gross holding gains of $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, and gross holding losses of $0.1 million, $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively. As of November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, long-term investments had gross holding gains of $0.4 million, $0.6 million and $0.3 million, respectively, and gross holding losses of $0.3 million, $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Therefore, fair value is a market-based measurement based on assumptions of the market participants. As a basis for these assumptions, DSW classifies its fair value measurements under the following fair value hierarchy:
	•	Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are publicly accessible. Active markets have frequent transactions with enough volume to provide ongoing pricing information.
	•	Level 2 inputs are other than level 1 inputs that are directly or indirectly observable. These can include unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets or other observable inputs.
	•	Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs.
	Financial Assets- The following table presents financial assets at fair value as of the periods presented:
		As of November 1, 2014						As of February 1, 2014						As of November 2, 2013
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2
	Financial assets:	(in thousands)
	Cash and equivalents (a)	$	96,394	$	96,394	—		$	112,021	$	112,021	—		$	86,909	$	86,909	—
	Short-term investments (b)	128,408		—		$	128,408	224,167		—		$	224,167	195,254		—		$	195,254
	Long-term investments (b)	202,355		—		202,355		243,373		—		243,373		234,554		—		234,554
	Note receivable from Town Shoes (c)	47,819		—		47,819		—		—		—		—		—		—
	Total financial assets	$	474,976	$	96,394	$	378,582	$	579,561	$	112,021	$	467,540	$	516,717	$	86,909	$	429,808
	There are no financial assets valued using level 3 inputs for the periods presented.
	(a) Cash and equivalents primarily represent cash deposits and investments in money market funds held with financial institutions, as well as credit card receivables that generally settle within three days. The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the relatively short average maturity of the instruments.
	(b) Available-for-sale and held-to maturity investments are valued using a market-based approach using level 2 inputs such as prices of similar assets in active markets.
	(c) The shareholder note is valued based on similar assets in active markets.
	Non-Financial Assets- DSW periodically evaluates the carrying amount of its long-lived assets, primarily property and equipment, and finite-lived intangible assets when events and circumstances warrant such a review to ascertain if any assets have been impaired. For the nine months ended November 1, 2014, there were impairments of $5.0 million recorded in cost of sales related to seven stores, where the future expected cash flows will not recover the carrying amount of their long-lived assets. For these seven stores, DSW recorded a full impairment, net of the related tenant allowances. There were no significant non-recurring fair value measurements recorded for the nine months ended November 2, 2013.

Debt_Obligations

Debt Obligations	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Obligations and Warrant Liabilities	'
	DEBT OBLIGATIONS
	DSW $50 Million Secured Credit Facility- On August 2, 2013, DSW entered into a $50 million secured revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Facility"), which has a term of 5 years and will expire on July 31, 2018. The Credit Facility may be increased by up to $100 million upon DSW's request and the increase would be subject to lender availability, DSW's financial condition and compliance with covenants. The Credit Facility, together with the Letter of Credit Agreement (defined below), amended and restated DSW's prior credit facility, dated June 30, 2010. The Credit Facility is secured by a lien on substantially all of DSW's personal property assets and its subsidiaries with certain exclusions and may be used to provide funds for general corporate purposes, to provide for DSW's ongoing working capital requirements and to make permitted acquisitions. The Credit Facility contains restrictive covenants relating to DSW's management and the operation of DSW's business. These covenants, among other things, limit or restrict DSW's ability to grant liens on its assets, limit its ability to incur additional indebtedness, limit its ability to enter into transactions with affiliates and limit its ability to merge or consolidate with another entity. The Credit Facility also requires that DSW meet the minimum cash and short-term investments requirement of $125 million, as defined in the Credit Facility. An additional covenant limits payments for capital expenditures to $200 million in any fiscal year. DSW paid $72.4 million for capital expenditures for the nine months ended November 1, 2014.
	As of November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, DSW had no outstanding borrowings under the facility and had availability under the facility of $50.0 million, $49.4 million and $49.2 million, respectively. DSW had no outstanding letters of credit under the credit facility as of November 1, 2014, and DSW had outstanding letters of credit of $0.6 million and $0.8 million under the credit facility as of February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively.
	DSW $50 Million Letter of Credit Agreement- Also on August 2, 2013, DSW entered into a letter of credit agreement (the “Letter of Credit Agreement”). The Letter of Credit Agreement provides for the issuance of letters of credit up to $50 million, with a term of five years that will expire on August 2, 2018. The facility for the issuance of letters of credit is secured by a cash collateral account containing cash in an amount equal to 103% of the face amount of any letter of credit extension (105% for extensions denominated in foreign currency) and is used for general corporate purposes.
	As of November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, DSW had $4.5 million, $5.6 million and $4.9 million, respectively, in outstanding letters of credit and $6.0 million, $6.1 million and $5.2 million, respectively, in restricted cash on deposit under the Letter of Credit Agreement. The restricted cash balance is recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Property_and_Equipment_Net

Property and Equipment, Net	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property and equipment, net	'
	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
	The balance sheet caption "Property and equipment, net" was comprised of the following for the periods presented:
		November 1, 2014			February 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Land	$	1,110		$	1,110		$	1,110
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	428,319			387,913			379,648
	Buildings, building and leasehold improvements	345,562			325,340			316,011
	Total property and equipment	774,991			714,363			696,769
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(436,764		)	(395,743		)	(380,227		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	338,227		$	318,620		$	316,542

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	ACCRUED EXPENSES
	The balance sheet caption "Accrued expenses" was comprised of the following for the periods presented:
		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Gift cards and merchandise credits	$	31,859	$	37,651	$	28,945
	Compensation	14,199		18,043		21,884
	Taxes	31,406		13,581		22,621
	Customer loyalty program	15,718		19,547		21,194
	Other	32,703		26,875		35,968
	Total accrued expenses	$	125,885	$	115,697	$	130,612

NonCurrent_Liabilities

Non-Current Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Non-Current Liabilities	'
	NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
	The balance sheet caption "Non-current liabilities" was comprised of the following for the periods presented:
		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Construction and tenant allowances	$	85,363	$	84,464	$	79,012
	Deferred rent	38,449		37,985		38,224
	Other	18,728		15,849		15,608
	Total non-current liabilities	$	142,540	$	138,298	$	132,844

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	SEGMENT REPORTING
	The reportable segments are the DSW segment, which includes DSW stores and dsw.com, and the ABG segment. DSW has identified such segments based on internal management reporting and responsibilities and measures segment profit as gross profit, which is defined as net sales less cost of sales. All operations are located in the United States and its territories. The goodwill balance of $25.9 million as of November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013 is recorded in the DSW segment related to the DSW stores. In order to reconcile to the condensed consolidated financial statements, DSW includes Other, which consists of assets, liabilities and expenses of the former Retail Ventures, Inc. ("Retail Ventures" or "RVI") (see Note 15) and the equity investment in Town Shoes (see Note 2).
		DSW segment		ABG segment		Other		Total
		(in thousands)
	Three months ended November 1, 2014
	Net sales	$	632,774	$	37,098	—		$	669,872
	Gross profit	211,863		6,694		—		218,557
	Capital expenditures	26,622		1,147		—		27,769
	Three months ended November 2, 2013
	Net sales	$	597,274	$	35,702	—		$	632,976
	Gross profit	204,935		7,935		—		212,870
	Capital expenditures	21,993		291		—		22,284
	Nine months ended November 1, 2014
	Net sales	$	1,745,454	$	110,461	—		$	1,855,915
	Gross profit	556,194		22,272		—		578,466
	Capital expenditures	73,404		2,501		—		75,905
	Nine months ended November 2, 2013
	Net sales	$	1,691,119	$	105,282	—		$	1,796,401
	Gross profit	556,396		22,913		—		579,309
	Capital expenditures	64,973		529		—		65,502
	Total Assets
	As of November 1, 2014	$	1,279,852	$	97,346	$	73,034	$	1,450,232
	As of February 1, 2014	1,340,629		80,221		394		1,421,244
	As of November 2, 2013	1,289,896		101,484		394		1,391,774

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	INCOME TAXES
	The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for quarterly events. For the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014, the effective tax rate of 39.1% and 38.4%, respectively, reflects the impact of federal, state and local, and foreign taxes. For the three and nine months ended November 2, 2013, the effective tax rate of 38.4% and 37.9%, respectively, reflects the impact of federal, state and local taxes.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Legal Proceedings- DSW is involved in various legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of its business. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the eventual outcome of any litigation, in the opinion of management, the amount of any potential liability with respect to current legal proceedings will not be material to DSW’s results of operations or financial condition. As additional information becomes available, DSW will assess the potential liability related to its pending litigation and revise the estimates as needed.
	Merger with Retail Ventures, Inc. ("the Merger")- On May 26, 2011, Retail Ventures merged with and into DSW MS LLC (“Merger Sub”), with Merger Sub surviving the Merger and continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of DSW. Upon the closing of the Merger, each outstanding RVI common share was converted into 0.435 DSW Class A Common Shares, unless the holder of each outstanding RVI common share properly and timely elected to receive a like number of DSW Class B Common Shares.
	As of the effective time of the Merger, a subsidiary of DSW assumed the obligations under RVI’s guarantees related to the discontinued operations of Filene's Basement and Value City Department Stores. In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company received $1.1 million from the final distribution from the Filene's Basement bankruptcy debtor's estates related to Filene's Basement's bankruptcy in 2009, a portion of which was related to discontinued operations. DSW may become subject to various risks related to guarantees and in certain circumstances may be responsible for certain other liabilities related to these discontinued operations. DSW records its best estimate of a loss when the loss is considered probable. When a liability is probable and there is a range of estimated loss, DSW records the most likely estimated liability related to the guarantee. Additionally, if the underlying obligations are paid down or otherwise liquidated by the primary obligor, subject to certain statutory requirements, DSW will recognize a reduction of the associated liability.
	Filene’s Basement- Following the Merger, a subsidiary of DSW, Merger Sub, assumed RVI’s obligations under lease guarantees for certain Filene’s Basement retail store locations for leases assumed by Syms Corp in its purchase of Filene’s Basement in fiscal 2009. As of November 1, 2014, the estimated liability was $3.2 million for the one remaining guarantee, which is described in more detail below:
	Union Square, NY- RVI guaranteed Filene’s Basement’s obligations for the Union Square location when RVI owned Filene’s Basement, and the landlord at the Union Square location brought a lawsuit against Merger Sub in the Supreme Court of the State of New York ("the Court") seeking payment under the guarantee. In April 2012, the landlord advised Merger Sub that it had signed a lease with a tenant and asserted that Merger Sub is responsible for shortfalls and rent while the space was unoccupied. The landlord filed a motion for summary judgment that the guarantee is enforceable as a matter of law. In April 2013, the Court denied the landlord's motion for summary judgment. The landlord appealed the court's denial of summary judgment. Oral arguments for the appeal were held in February 2014. In September 2014, the appellate court reversed the Court ruling and determined that the guarantee is enforceable, and ordered that a referee determine the amount of the landlord's damages. A hearing with a referee is scheduled for January 12, 2015. The expected range of loss is from zero to $7.0 million.
	Contractual Obligations- As of November 1, 2014, DSW has entered into various construction commitments, including capital items to be purchased for projects that were under construction, or for which a lease has been signed. DSW’s obligations under these commitments were $1.8 million as of November 1, 2014. In addition, DSW has signed lease agreements for 25 new DSW store locations, expected to be opened in fiscal 2015 and 2016, and one Yellow Box store location, expected to be opened in fiscal 2014, with total annual rent of $7.0 million. In connection with the new lease agreements, DSW will receive a total of $10.2 million of construction and tenant allowance reimbursements for expenditures at these locations.

Pension_and_Other_PostRetireme

Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	PENSION PLAN
	Merger Sub was responsible for the Filene’s Basement defined benefit pension plan (the "plan") that RVI assumed as part of its sale of Filene's Basement in fiscal 2009. On December 1, 2011, DSW adopted a plan amendment to terminate the plan with a proposed termination date of March 11, 2012. In April 2013, DSW received a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service, began the process of obtaining participant settlement elections and was required to disburse the funds within 120 days of the receipt of the favorable determination letter. DSW contributed a final contribution of $5 million to fully fund the plan. In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, DSW distributed all plan assets to participants through lump-sum distributions and a nonparticipating annuity contract. The settlement of the pension plan resulted in a settlement loss of $8.9 million, which is net of a tax benefit of $5.3 million, which was reclassified from other comprehensive loss to net income in the second quarter of fiscal 2013.
	The following table provides additional detail regarding the composition of and reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the period presented:
		Nine months ended November 2, 2013			Location on Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income
		(in thousands)
	Beginning Balance	$	(8,758	)
	Reclassification to net income due to	14,224			Operating expenses
	settlement of the pension plan
	Tax benefit of the settlement of the	(5,289		)	Income tax provision
	pension plan
	Change in minimum pension liability	(177		)	Operating expenses
	Ending balance	$	—

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	Dividends- On November 25, 2014, DSW announced that the DSW Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1875 per share. The quarterly dividend will be paid on December 31, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 19, 2014.
	Share Repurchase Program- On November 21, 2014, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $50 million of DSW Common Shares under the Company's share repurchase program.

Business_Operations_and_Basis_1

Business Operations and Basis of Presentation Business Operations and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Business Operations and Basis of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Basis of Presentation- The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with DSW’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014 (the “2013 Annual Report”). In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of DSW and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All amounts are in United States Dollars ("USD"), unless otherwise noted.

Investment_in_Town_Shoes_Limit1

Investment in Town Shoes Limited Investment in Town Shoes Limited (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Equity Method Investment in Town Shoes- DSW accounts for its investment in Town Shoes, where it exercises significant influence, but does not have control, using the equity method. Under the equity method of accounting, DSW recognizes its share of Town Shoes' net income or loss. The difference between DSW's purchase price and DSW's interest in Town Shoes' underlying net equity is comprised of intangible assets with both definite and indefinite lives. The definite lived assets are favorable and unfavorable leases that are being amortized over the lives of the leases. DSW’s share of net income or loss of Town Shoes, DSW's payment-in-kind interest from the note receivable from Town Shoes and amortization of the definite lived intangible assets are included in Income from Town Shoes on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Related income tax effects are included in the provision for income taxes. DSW’s investment in Town Shoes is required to be tested for impairment if there is determined to be an other than temporary loss in value.

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block]	'
	Co-Branded Credit Card- On April 30, 2014, DSW began to issue co-branded credit cards under a seven year agreement with an issuing bank, which allows members to earn points through purchases at DSW stores and anywhere that Visa is accepted. DSW provides marketing support for the co-branded credit card program. The issuing bank is the sole owner of the credit card accounts.
	The revenue under this agreement is recorded in net sales. DSW received an upfront signing bonus from the issuing bank, which is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the relationship. DSW receives ongoing payments from the issuing bank for new accounts activated as well as payments for usage of the cards, which will be recognized over the life of the relationship on a cumulative catch-up basis.
	Consistent with the current accounting for the customer loyalty program, costs associated with rewards points and certificates are accrued as the points are earned by the cardholder and are recorded in cost of sales. Administrative costs related to the co-branded credit card program, including payroll, store expenses, marketing expenses, depreciation and other direct costs, are recorded in operating expenses.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement- In anticipation of the equity investment in Town Shoes, DSW purchased $75 million CAD, which equated to approximately $69 million USD at the purchase date. As DSW's functional currency is USD, the purchase of CAD resulted in a foreign currency exchange gain of $0.6 million at the purchase date of Town Shoes. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in operating expenses, whereas translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income, both of which are included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
	The note receivable and the payment-in-kind interest from Town Shoes are denominated in CAD. The functional and reporting currency of Town Shoes is CAD. As USD is the functional currency of the entity that holds DSW's investment in and note receivable from Town Shoes, DSW is required to remeasure these balances into USD balances. Each quarter, the income or loss from Town Shoes is remeasured into USD at the average exchange rate for the period. The note receivable from Town Shoes is remeasured in USD at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. As DSW has designated the note receivable from Town Shoes as an investment of a long-term investment nature, DSW records gains and losses arising from changes in exchange rates in comprehensive income.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements- In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and the International Accounting Standards Board released a standard on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers that is designed to create greater comparability for financial statement users across industries and jurisdictions. Under the new standard, companies will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the payment to which a company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard also will require enhanced disclosures and provide more comprehensive guidance for transactions such as service revenue and contract modifications. The standard will take effect for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods. DSW is currently in process of evaluating the impact of the new standard on its financial statements and disclosures.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued final guidance that a performance target that affects vesting of a share-based payment and that could be achieved after the requisite service period is a performance condition under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 718, Stock Compensation. As a result, the target is not reflected in the estimation of the award's grant date fair value. Compensation costs for such an award would be recognized over the required service period, if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved. The guidance is effective for all entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance should be applied on a prospective basis to awards that are granted or modified on or after the effective date. DSW will not be affected by this guidance as DSW currently accounts for these awards in a manner consistent with the new guidance.

Earnings_per_Share_and_Shareho1

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Basic earnings per share is based on net income and a simple weighted average of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of common shares adjusted for outstanding DSW stock options, restricted stock units ("RSU") and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSU") calculated using the treasury stock method.

Stockbased_Compensation_Stockb

Stock-based Compensation Stock-based Compensation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans, Director Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	The DSW 2005 Equity Incentive Plan ("the 2005 Plan") provides for the issuance of equity awards up to 11.2 million DSW Common Shares. The 2005 Plan covers stock options, RSUs, PSUs and director stock units. Eligible recipients include key employees of DSW and affiliates, as well as directors of DSW. Options generally vest 20% per year on a cumulative basis. Options granted under the 2005 Plan generally remain exercisable for a period of ten years from the date of grant. In June 2014, DSW shareholders approved the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan ("the 2014 Plan") which provides for the issuance of an additional 8.5 million shares of DSW Class A Common Shares. DSW will begin issuing shares under the 2014 Plan after the 2005 Plan expires in fiscal 2015.
Stock Appreciation Rights [Policy Text Block]	'
	Under ASC 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees, share-based payment transactions with non-employees shall be measured at the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued. DSW estimated the initial fair value of the SARs using the Black-Scholes model and remeasures the SARs each period using the Black-Scholes model. The SARs are classified as share-based liabilities as the instruments are required to be settled in cash. The instruments are not included in diluted shares for the purposes of calculating earnings per share. The compensation expense of the SARs will be recognized over the vesting period as that is the period that DSW is receiving the services. After the vesting period is complete, DSW will continue to remeasure the SARs using the Black-Scholes model as the instruments become subject to ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging.

Investments_Investments_Polici

Investments Investments (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Investments [Abstract]	'
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	The majority of DSW’s available-for-sale investments were primarily municipal bonds with renewal dates of every 7 days. Held-to-maturity investments are primarily corporate bonds, municipal bonds and municipal term notes and are held at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Long-term investments have maturities longer than one year but shorter than three years and are classified as held-to-maturity. DSW accounts for its purchases of investments on the trade date of the investment.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Therefore, fair value is a market-based measurement based on assumptions of the market participants. As a basis for these assumptions, DSW classifies its fair value measurements under the following fair value hierarchy:
	•	Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are publicly accessible. Active markets have frequent transactions with enough volume to provide ongoing pricing information.
	•	Level 2 inputs are other than level 1 inputs that are directly or indirectly observable. These can include unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets or other observable inputs.
	•	Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs.

Segment_Reporting_Policies

Segment Reporting (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	DSW has identified such segments based on internal management reporting and responsibilities and measures segment profit as gross profit, which is defined as net sales less cost of sales.

Income_Taxes_Policies

Income Taxes (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for quarterly events.

Earnings_per_Share_and_Shareho2

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of the Number of Shares Used in the Calculation of Diluted Earnings per Share	'
	The following table is a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share computations for the periods presented:
		Three months ended		Nine months ended
		November 1, 2014	November 2, 2013	November 1, 2014	November 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Basic shares	88,781	90,645	89,909	90,380
	Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options	846	1,216	915	1,211
	Assumed exercise of dilutive RSUs and PSUs	183	229	190	222
	Diluted shares	89,810	92,090	91,014	91,813

Stockbased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes DSW's stock-based compensation expense:
		Nine months ended
		November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Stock Options	$	4,606		$	4,529
	Restricted Stock Units	1,724			1,358
	Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units	931			356
	Director Stock Units	1,205			1,109
	Total	$	8,466		$	7,352
Stock Option Plan Activity	'
	The following table summarizes DSW’s stock option activity:
		Nine months ended
		November 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Outstanding, beginning of period	3,347
	Granted	502
	Exercised	(289	)
	Forfeited	(135	)
	Outstanding, end of period	3,425
	Exercisable, end of period	1,897
Weighted-average Assumptions Used for Options Granted	'
	The following table illustrates the weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing model for DSW stock options granted in each of the periods presented:
		Nine months ended
	Assumptions:	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
	Risk-free interest rate	1.80%		0.70%
	Expected volatility of DSW common stock	44.50%		53.40%
	Expected option term	5.4 years		4.7 years
	Expected dividend yield	2.30%		1.30%
	Other Data:
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$11.82		$12.85
Restricted Stock Unit Activity	'
	The following table summarizes DSW’s RSU activity:
		Nine months ended
		November 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Outstanding, beginning of period	381
	Granted	99
	Vested	(118	)
	Forfeited	(29	)
	Outstanding, end of period	333
Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes DSW’s PSU activity:
		Nine months ended
		November 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Outstanding, beginning of period	69
	Granted	110
	Vested	—
	Forfeited	(5	)
	Outstanding, end of period	174
Director Stock Unit Activity	'
	The following table summarizes DSW’s director stock unit activity:
		Nine months ended
		November 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Outstanding, beginning of period	330
	Granted	49
	Exercised	(21	)
	Outstanding, end of period	358
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair value of the SARs was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions for the period presented:
	Assumptions:	As of November 1, 2014
	Risk-free interest rate	0.70%
	Expected volatility of DSW common stock	26.70%
	Expected term	2.6 years
	Expected dividend yield	2.30%

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Investments [Abstract]	'
Investments	'
	The following table discloses the major categories of DSW’s investments as of the periods presented:
		Short-term investments						Long-term investments
		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
	Available-for-sale:	(in thousands)
	Bonds	—		$	22,050	—		—		—		—
	Held-to-maturity:
	Term notes and bonds	$	128,381	202,048		$	195,248	$	202,259	$	243,188	$	234,748
	Total investments	$	128,381	$	224,098	$	195,248	$	202,259	$	243,188	$	234,748

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
	The following table presents financial assets at fair value as of the periods presented:
		As of November 1, 2014						As of February 1, 2014						As of November 2, 2013
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2
	Financial assets:	(in thousands)
	Cash and equivalents (a)	$	96,394	$	96,394	—		$	112,021	$	112,021	—		$	86,909	$	86,909	—
	Short-term investments (b)	128,408		—		$	128,408	224,167		—		$	224,167	195,254		—		$	195,254
	Long-term investments (b)	202,355		—		202,355		243,373		—		243,373		234,554		—		234,554
	Note receivable from Town Shoes (c)	47,819		—		47,819		—		—		—		—		—		—
	Total financial assets	$	474,976	$	96,394	$	378,582	$	579,561	$	112,021	$	467,540	$	516,717	$	86,909	$	429,808

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Tab

Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property and Equipment, Net	'
	The balance sheet caption "Property and equipment, net" was comprised of the following for the periods presented:
		November 1, 2014			February 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Land	$	1,110		$	1,110		$	1,110
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	428,319			387,913			379,648
	Buildings, building and leasehold improvements	345,562			325,340			316,011
	Total property and equipment	774,991			714,363			696,769
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(436,764		)	(395,743		)	(380,227		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	338,227		$	318,620		$	316,542

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	The balance sheet caption "Accrued expenses" was comprised of the following for the periods presented:
		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Gift cards and merchandise credits	$	31,859	$	37,651	$	28,945
	Compensation	14,199		18,043		21,884
	Taxes	31,406		13,581		22,621
	Customer loyalty program	15,718		19,547		21,194
	Other	32,703		26,875		35,968
	Total accrued expenses	$	125,885	$	115,697	$	130,612

NonCurrent_LiabilitiesTables

Non-Current Liabilities(Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Non-current Liabilities	'
	The balance sheet caption "Non-current liabilities" was comprised of the following for the periods presented:
		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Construction and tenant allowances	$	85,363	$	84,464	$	79,012
	Deferred rent	38,449		37,985		38,224
	Other	18,728		15,849		15,608
	Total non-current liabilities	$	142,540	$	138,298	$	132,844

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
		DSW segment		ABG segment		Other		Total
		(in thousands)
	Three months ended November 1, 2014
	Net sales	$	632,774	$	37,098	—		$	669,872
	Gross profit	211,863		6,694		—		218,557
	Capital expenditures	26,622		1,147		—		27,769
	Three months ended November 2, 2013
	Net sales	$	597,274	$	35,702	—		$	632,976
	Gross profit	204,935		7,935		—		212,870
	Capital expenditures	21,993		291		—		22,284
	Nine months ended November 1, 2014
	Net sales	$	1,745,454	$	110,461	—		$	1,855,915
	Gross profit	556,194		22,272		—		578,466
	Capital expenditures	73,404		2,501		—		75,905
	Nine months ended November 2, 2013
	Net sales	$	1,691,119	$	105,282	—		$	1,796,401
	Gross profit	556,396		22,913		—		579,309
	Capital expenditures	64,973		529		—		65,502
	Total Assets
	As of November 1, 2014	$	1,279,852	$	97,346	$	73,034	$	1,450,232
	As of February 1, 2014	1,340,629		80,221		394		1,421,244
	As of November 2, 2013	1,289,896		101,484		394		1,391,774

Pension_and_Other_PostRetireme1

Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosures [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides additional detail regarding the composition of and reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the period presented:
		Nine months ended November 2, 2013			Location on Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income
		(in thousands)
	Beginning Balance	$	(8,758	)
	Reclassification to net income due to	14,224			Operating expenses
	settlement of the pension plan
	Tax benefit of the settlement of the	(5,289		)	Income tax provision
	pension plan
	Change in minimum pension liability	(177		)	Operating expenses
	Ending balance	$	—

Business_Operations_Store_Data

Business Operations Store Data (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Schedule of Stores Supplied With Merchandise [Line Items]	'
Number of Reportable Segments	2
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]	'
Number of retailers operated as leased departments	4
Number of new leased departments added	24
Number of leased departments ceased	11
DSW Segment [Abstract]	'
Number of States in which Entity Operates	42
Number of Stores	431
Number of new stores opened	37
Stein Mart Stores [Member]	'
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]	'
Number of stores supplied by the entity	267
Gordmans Stores [Member]	'
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]	'
Number of stores supplied by the entity	98
Frugal Fannie's Stores [Member]	'
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]	'
Number of stores supplied by the entity	1
Yellow Box [Member]	'
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]	'
Number of stores supplied by the entity	3

Investment_in_Town_Shoes_Limit2

Investment in Town Shoes Limited (Details)	9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	9-May-14	9-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	CAD	Cash Distribution [Member]	Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
					USD ($)	USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Town Shoe Acquisition, Purchase Price for Ownership Interest (CAD)	'	'	'	75,100,000	'	'
Origination of Notes Receivable from Related Parties	46,596,000	0	'	'	'	'
Town Shoe Acquisition, Purchase Price for Ownership Interest (USD)	'	'	68,900,000	'	'	'
Town Shoe Acquisition, Ownership Interest Acquired	'	'	49.20%	49.20%	'	'
Town Shoe Acquisition, Voting Control Interest Acquired	'	'	50.00%	50.00%	'	'
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	$25,322,000	$0	'	'	($22,300,000)	$3,000,000
Shareholder Note, Interest Rate	'	'	12.00%	12.00%	'	'

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	9-May-14	9-May-14
	USD ($)	USD ($)	CAD
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Town Shoe Acquisition, Purchase Price for Ownership Interest (CAD)	'	'	75.1
Town Shoe Acquisition, Purchase Price for Ownership Interest (USD)	'	68.9	'
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash	$0.60	'	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details)	Nov. 01, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schottenstein Affiliates [Abstract]	'
Related party transaction Outstanding common shares owned (in hundredths)	17.00%
Related party transaction Combined voting power of outstanding common shares (in hundredths)	49.00%
Class A Common Shares	'
Schottenstein Affiliates [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transaction, Number of shares owned by related party (in shares)	7.6
Class B Common Shares	'
Schottenstein Affiliates [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transaction, Number of shares owned by related party (in shares)	7.7

Earnings_per_Share_and_Shareho3

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity Calculation of Earnings per Share (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Basic shares	88,781	90,645	89,909	90,380
Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options	846	1,216	915	1,211
Assumed exercise of dilutive RSUs and PSUs	183	229	190	222
Diluted shares	89,810	92,090	91,014	91,813

Earnings_per_Share_and_Shareho4

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity Anti-Dilutive Securities (Details) (Options, RSUs and PSUs [Member])	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Options, RSUs and PSUs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Securities outstanding not included in computation of diluted earnings per share	1.3	0.4	1.3	0.8

Earnings_per_Share_and_Shareho5

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Amount authorized under the share repurchase program	$100,000,000	'	'
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	85,338,000	'	'
Treasury Stock, Value	($86,938,000)	($1,600,000)	$0
Treasury Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	2,998	'	'
Treasury Stock, Shares	3,036	'	'

Stockbased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-based Compensation (Details) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Employee Stock Option [Member]

Employee Stock Option [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Performance Shares [Member]

Performance Shares [Member]

Director Stock Units [Member]

Director Stock Units [Member]

Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]

Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]

Stock Compensation Plan [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

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

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number

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500,000

500,000

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Exercise Price

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$25.24

$27.38

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DSW Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]

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8,500,000

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11,200,000

Annual vesting percentage (in hundredths)

20.00%

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Stock Option Activity [Roll Forward]

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Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)

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3,347,000

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502,000

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-289,000

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-135,000

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Outstanding, end of period (in shares)

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3,425,000

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1,897,000

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Additional Disclosures [Abstract]

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Compensation cost not yet recognized related to nonvested awards

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$14,200,000

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Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options

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5,700,000

'

4,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average expense recognition period (in years)

'

'

'2 years 0 months

'

'

'

'1 year 11 months

'

'1 year 11 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)

'

'

$11.82

$12.85

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based compensation expense

$8,466,000

$7,352,000

$4,606,000

$4,529,000

'

$600,000

$1,724,000

$1,358,000

$931,000

$356,000

$1,205,000

$1,109,000

'

'

'

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

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Risk-free interest rate

'

'

1.80%

0.70%

0.70%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected volatility of DSW common stock

'

'

44.50%

53.40%

26.70%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected option term

'

'

'5 years 5 months

'4 years 8 months

'2 years 7 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected dividend yield

'

'

2.30%

1.30%

2.30%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity instruments other than options [Roll forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding, beginning of period (in units)

'

'

'

'

'

'

381,000

'

69,000

'

330,000

'

'

'

'

Granted (in units)

'

'

'

'

'

'

99,000

'

110,000

'

49,000

'

'

'

'

Vested (in units)

'

'

'

'

'

'

-118,000

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeited (in units)

'

'

'

'

'

'

-29,000

'

-5,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercised

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-21,000

'

'

'

'

Outstanding, end of period (in units)

'

'

'

'

'

'

333,000

'

174,000

'

358,000

'

'

'

'

Investments_Details

Investments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Schedule of Investments, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]	'	'	'
Short-term investments	$128,381,000	$224,098,000	$195,248,000
Long-term investments	202,259,000	243,188,000	234,748,000
Investment disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Gross unrealized gains on short-term investments	100,000	200,000	100,000
Current Held to Maturity Securities Unrecognized Holding Loss	100,000	100,000	100,000
Gross unrealized gains from long-term held-to-maturity investments	400,000	600,000	300,000
Gross unrealized losses on long-term held-to-maturity investments	300,000	400,000	500,000
Bonds | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Investments, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]	'	'	'
Short-term investments	0	22,050,000	0
Long-term investments	0	0	0
Term notes and bonds | Held-to-maturity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Investments, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]	'	'	'
Short-term investments	128,381,000	202,048,000	195,248,000
Long-term investments	$202,259,000	$243,188,000	$234,748,000

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
Assets:	'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	$96,394,000	$86,909,000	$112,021,000
Short-term investments (b)	128,408,000	195,254,000	224,167,000
Long-term investments (b)	202,355,000	234,554,000	243,373,000
Note receivable from Town Shoes (c)	47,819,000	0	0
Total assets	474,976,000	516,717,000	579,561,000
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Alternative [Abstract]	'	'	'
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	4,975,000	0	'
Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	96,394,000	86,909,000	112,021,000
Short-term investments (b)	0	0	0
Long-term investments (b)	0	0	0
Note receivable from Town Shoes (c)	0	0	0
Total assets	96,394,000	86,909,000	112,021,000
Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	0	0	0
Short-term investments (b)	128,408,000	195,254,000	224,167,000
Long-term investments (b)	202,355,000	234,554,000	243,373,000
Note receivable from Town Shoes (c)	47,819,000	0	0
Total assets	$378,582,000	$429,808,000	$467,540,000

Credit_Facility_Details

Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
Credit Facility [Abstract]	'	'	'
Initiation date	2-Aug-13	'	'
Prior Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date	30-Jun-10	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	31-Jul-18	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Length of Term	'5 years 0 months	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms	'The Credit Facility contains restrictive covenants relating to DSW's management and the operation of DSW's business. These covenants, among other things, limit or restrict DSW's ability to grant liens on its assets, limit its ability to incur additional indebtedness, limit its ability to enter into transactions with affiliates and limit its ability to merge or consolidate with another entity.	'	'
Cash and short term investment requirement	$125,000,000	'	'
Limitation of capital expenditures	200,000,000	'	'
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	72,399,000	67,480,000	'
Credit Facility, available capacity	50,000,000	49,200,000	49,400,000
Credit Facility, amount outstanding	'	800,000	600,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	50,000,000	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity	$100,000,000	'	'

Letter_of_Credit_Agreement_Det

Letter of Credit Agreement (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Letter of Credit [Line Items]	'	'	'
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$4.50	$5.60	$4.90
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current	6	6.1	5.2
Letter of Credit Agreement, initiation date	2-Aug-13	'	'
Letter of Credit Agreement, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$50	'	'
Letter of Credit Agreement, expiration date	2-Aug-18	'	'
Letter of Credit Agreement, cash collateral account requirement	103.00%	'	'
Letter of Credit Agreement, cash collateral account (foreign currency)	105.00%	'	'

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Det

Property and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property and equipment [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Land	$1,110	$1,110	$1,110
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	428,319	387,913	379,648
Buildings, building and leasehold improvements	345,562	325,340	316,011
Total property and equipment	774,991	714,363	696,769
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-436,764	-395,743	-380,227
Property and equipment, net	$338,227	$318,620	$316,542

Accrued_Expenses_Details

Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gift cards and merchandise credits	$31,859	$37,651	$28,945
Compensation	14,199	18,043	21,884
Taxes	31,406	13,581	22,621
Customer loyalty program	15,718	19,547	21,194
Other	32,703	26,875	35,968
Total accrued expenses	$125,885	$115,697	$130,612

NonCurrent_Liabilities_Details

Non-Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Construction and tenant allowances	$85,363	$84,464	$79,012
Deferred rent	38,449	37,985	38,224
Other	18,728	15,849	15,608
Total non-current liabilities	$142,540	$138,298	$132,844

Segment_Reporting_Details

Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$669,872	$632,976	$1,855,915	$1,796,401	'
Gross profit	218,557	212,870	578,466	579,309	'
Capital Expenditures	27,769	22,284	75,905	65,502	'
Total assets	1,450,232	1,391,774	1,450,232	1,391,774	1,421,244
Goodwill	25,899	25,899	25,899	25,899	25,899
Number of Reportable Segments	'	'	2	'	'
Affiliated Business Group segment [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	37,098	35,702	110,461	105,282	'
Gross profit	6,694	7,935	22,272	22,913	'
Capital Expenditures	1,147	291	2,501	529	'
Total assets	97,346	101,484	97,346	101,484	80,221
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	0	0	0	0	'
Gross profit	0	0	0	0	'
Capital Expenditures	0	0	0	0	'
Total assets	73,034	394	73,034	394	394
DSW [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	632,774	597,274	1,745,454	1,691,119	'
Gross profit	211,863	204,935	556,194	556,396	'
Capital Expenditures	26,622	21,993	73,404	64,973	'
Total assets	$1,279,852	$1,289,896	$1,279,852	$1,289,896	$1,340,629

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	39.10%	38.40%	38.40%	37.90%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 28, 2012	Nov. 01, 2014
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]	'	'
Stockholders Equity Reverse Stock Split Conversion Ratio	0.435	'
Contractual Obligations [Abstract]	'	'
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	'	$1.80
New store locations for which lease agreements signed, number	'	25
Operating Leases, future minimum payments due, current, new stores	'	7
Incentive to Lessee	'	$10.20
Yellow Box [Member]	'	'
Contractual Obligations [Abstract]	'	'
New store locations for which lease agreements signed, number	'	1

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies Guarantees Related to Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Jan. 28, 2012
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]	'	'
Stockholders Equity Reverse Stock Split Conversion Ratio	'	0.435
Receipt of cash from bankruptcy claim	$1,100,000	'
Estimated guarantee liability	3,200,000	'
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]	'	'
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]	'	'
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum	0	'
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum	$7,000,000	'

Pension_and_Other_PostRetireme2

Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Settlement of pension	'	'	$0	$14,224,000
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	0	0	0	-5,289,000
Change in minimum pension liability	'	'	'	-177,000
Pension Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pension Expense	'	'	'	8,900,000
Pension Contributions	'	'	'	5,000,000
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	'	'	'	-8,758,000
Settlement of pension	'	'	'	14,224,000
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	'	'	'	-5,289,000
Change in minimum pension liability	'	'	'	-177,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	'	$0	'	$0

Subsequent_Events_Dividend_Dec

Subsequent Events Dividend Declaration (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$0.19
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid	31-Dec-14
Dividends Payable, Date of Record	19-Dec-14

Subsequent_Events_Share_Repurc

Subsequent Events Share Repurchase Program (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 21, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified		Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'
Amount authorized under the share repurchase program	$100	$50