Designer Brands (DBI) 10-K 26 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Mar. 20, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	DSW Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1319947
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Jan-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float		$2,133,836,092
Class A Common Shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding			80,669,324
Class B Common Shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding			7,732,807

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Net sales	$2,496,092	$2,368,668	$2,257,778
Cost of sales	-1,741,071	-1,629,381	-1,533,058
Operating expenses	-512,889	-497,899	-481,797
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	0	0	-6,121
Operating profit	242,132	241,388	236,802
Interest Expense	-490	-598	-894
Interest income	3,285	3,217	4,705
Interest income, net	2,795	2,619	3,811
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from Town Shoes	244,927	244,007	240,613
Income tax provision	-95,713	-92,705	-95,427
Income from Town Shoes	3,813	0	0
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	153,027	151,302	145,186
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	272	0	1,253
Total income from discontinued operations, net of tax		0
Net income	$153,299	$151,302	$146,439
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]:
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$1.71	$1.67	$1.63
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$1.69	$1.65	$1.60
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations	$0	$0	$0.01
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations	$0	$0	$0.01
Basic earnings per share	$1.71	$1.67	$1.65
Diluted earnings per share	$1.69	$1.65	$1.62
Shares used in per share calculations [Abstract]:
Basic shares	89,499	90,472	88,846
Diluted shares	90,612	91,901	90,606

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Net income	$153,299	$151,302	$146,439
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax [Abstract]:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-6,454	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax	0	8,758	-413
Unrealized gains on securities	0	0	141
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	-6,454	8,758	-272
Total comprehensive income	$146,845	$160,060	$146,167

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	$0	$5,289	$839

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS [Abstract]:
Cash and equivalents	$59,171	$112,021
Short-term investments	171,201	224,098
Accounts receivable, net	24,400	26,593
Accounts receivable from related parties	7	53
Inventories	450,836	397,768
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	43,108	34,072
Prepaid expenses to related parties	0	29
Deferred income taxes	19,747	18,130
Total current assets	768,470	812,764
Property and equipment, net	337,903	318,620
Long-term investments	216,756	243,188
Goodwill	25,899	25,899
Deferred income taxes	11,332	11,587
Prepaid expenses to related parties, non-current	794	514
Equity Method Investments	25,887	0
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	43,304	0
Other assets	7,898	8,672
Total assets	1,438,243	1,421,244
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY [Abstract]:
Accounts payable	169,518	167,949
Accounts payable to related parties	1,092	756
Accrued Liabilities, Current	113,180	115,697
Total current liabilities	283,790	284,402
Non-current liabilities	143,333	138,298
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
Shareholders’ equity [Abstract]:
Common Shares	908,679	890,698
Preferred shares, no par value; 100,000 authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	0	0
Treasury Stock, Value	-86,938	-1,600
Retained earnings	220,826	134,439
Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity	-24,993	-24,993
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-6,454	0
Total shareholders’ equity	1,011,120	998,544
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$1,438,243	$1,421,244

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Preferred Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0
Preferred Shares, authorized (in shares)	100,000	100,000
Preferred Shares, issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred Shares, outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Class A Common Shares
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Common Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0
Common Shares, authorized (in shares)	250,000	250,000
Common Shares, issued (in shares)	83,702	83,071
Common Shares, outstanding (in shares)	80,666	83,033
Class B Common Shares
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Common Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0
Common Shares, authorized (in shares)	100,000	100,000
Common Shares, issued (in shares)	7,733	7,733
Common Shares, outstanding (in shares)	7,733	7,733
Treasury Shares
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Common Shares, outstanding (in shares)	3,036	38

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Other Additional Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Shares	Class A Common Shares	Class B Common Shares	Treasury Shares
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)
Balance at Jan. 28, 2012	$786,587		($8,486)	$796,812	($1,739)	$0
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 28, 2012							64,244	22,340	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	146,439				146,439
Change in minimum pension liability, net of tax benefit	-413		-413
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax	141		141
Exercise of warrants	43,216			43,216
Exercise of warrants (in shares)								1,506
DSW stock-based compensation expense, before related tax effects	6,970			6,970
Exercise of DSW stock options, net of settlement of taxes	11,202			11,202
Exercise of DSW stock options, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)							1,738
Stock units granted	1,110			1,110
Stock units granted (in shares)							54
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes	-2,057			-2,057
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)							142
Excess tax benefits related to stock exercises	14,773			14,773
Common Control Asset Purchase	-21,680	-21,680
Exchange of Class B Common Shares for Class A Common Shares	0
Exchange of Class B Common Shares for Class A Common Shares (in shares)							6,386
Exchange of Class B for Class A (in shares)								-6,386
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0
Dividends paid	-127,709				-127,709
Balance at Feb. 02, 2013	858,579	-21,680	-8,758	872,026	16,991	0
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013							72,564	17,460	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	151,302				151,302
Change in minimum pension liability, net of tax benefit	8,935		8,935
DSW stock-based compensation expense, before related tax effects	8,191			8,191
Exercise of DSW stock options, net of settlement of taxes	4,776			4,776
Exercise of DSW stock options, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)							665
Stock units granted	1,151			1,151
Stock units granted (in shares)							34
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes	-1,682			-1,682
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)							81
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	-1,600					-1,600
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares							-38
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired									38
Excess tax benefits related to stock exercises	6,236			6,236
Common Control Asset Purchase	-3,313	-3,313
Exchange of Class B Common Shares for Class A Common Shares	0
Exchange of Class B for Class A (in shares)							2,600	-2,600
Exchange of Class A Common Shares for Class B Common Shares							-606	606
Value of stock transferred from Class A Common Shares to Class B Common Shares.	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0
Dividends paid	-33,854				-33,854
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments and Tax	-177		-177
Class A Common Share Adjustment to Reflect Stock Split Impact on Voting Control (in shares)	0						7,733	-7,733
Balance at Feb. 01, 2014	998,544	-24,993	0	890,698	134,439	-1,600
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014						38	83,033	7,733	38
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	153,299				153,299
DSW stock-based compensation expense, before related tax effects	9,248			9,248
Exercise of DSW stock options, net of settlement of taxes	5,120			5,120
Exercise of DSW stock options, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)							505
Stock units granted	1,247			1,247
Stock units granted (in shares)							52
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes	-1,649			-1,649
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)							74
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	-85,338					-85,338	-85,300
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	-3,000						-2,998
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired									2,998
Excess tax benefits related to stock exercises	4,015			4,015
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-6,454		-6,454
Dividends paid	-66,912				-66,912
Balance at Jan. 31, 2015	$1,011,120	($24,993)	($6,454)	$908,679	$220,826	($86,938)
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2015							80,666	7,733	3,036

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha1

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$0.75	$0.38	$1.44
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	$0	$5,289	$839
Tax Effect of Common Control Asset purchase	$0	$0	$17,877

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$153,299	$151,302	$146,439
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	272	0	1,253
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	153,027	151,302	145,186
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and equivalents provided by operating activities from continuing operations:
Depreciation and amortization	68,243	64,237	58,002
Stock-based compensation expense	10,495	9,342	8,080
Deferred income taxes	-1,361	41,834	85,168
Income from Town Shoes	-3,813	0	0
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	0	0	6,121
Loss on disposal of long-lived assets	1,149	1,902	1,943
Impairment of long-lived assets	5,095	809	0
Impairment of lease	0	0	5,984
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation	-4,015	-6,236	-14,773
Amortization of investment discounts and premiums	9,525	10,357	6,834
Settlement of pension plan	0	14,224	0
Change in working capital, other assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	2,239	138	-9,382
Inventories	-53,068	-3,974	-59,404
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-3,959	-7,831	3,811
Accounts payable	7,083	15,957	2,793
Accrued expenses	908	3,766	-3,157
Other	5,490	5,548	21,358
Net cash and equivalents provided by operating activities from continuing operations	197,038	301,375	258,564
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Cash paid for property and equipment	-98,126	-86,412	-102,034
Common Control Assets Acquired Investing Cash Flows Impact	0	0	-32,443
Purchases of available-for-sale investments	-43,687	-34,720	-44,790
Purchases of held-to-maturity investments	-132,765	-379,438	-309,032
Sales of available-for-sale investments	48,590	36,950	160,332
Maturities of held-to-maturity investments	197,666	228,358	207,408
Activity related to investment - related party	0	0	1,151
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash	-5,328	-6,147	0
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	-25,236	0	0
Origination of Notes Receivable from Related Parties	-46,596	0	0
Net cash and equivalents used in investing activities from continuing operations	-105,482	-241,409	-119,408
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	5,120	6,251	15,556
Cash paid for income taxes for shares withheld	-1,649	-3,157	-6,411
Debt issuance costs	0	-268	0
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	-85,338	-1,600	0
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants	0	0	7,792
Dividends paid	-66,912	-33,854	-129,215
Common Control Assets Acquired Financing Cash Flows Impact	0	0	-39,557
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation	4,015	6,236	14,773
Net cash and equivalents used in financing activities from continuing operations	-144,764	-26,392	-137,062
Cash flows from (used in) discontinued operations:
Operating activities	358	-2,650	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents from discontinued operations	358	-2,650	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and equivalents from continuing operations	-53,208	33,574	2,094
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period	112,021	81,097	79,003
Cash and equivalents, end of period	59,171	112,021	81,097
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	91,727	55,031	8,583
Proceeds from construction and tenant allowances	18,512	21,138	16,421
Non-cash operating, investing and financing activities:
Balance of accounts payable and accrued expenses due to property and equipment purchases	5,178	5,642	7,388
Additional paid in capital transferred from warrant liability due to warrant exercises	$0	$0	$35,424

Business_Operations

Business Operations	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION	BUSINESS OPERATIONS
	Business Operations- DSW Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries are herein referred to collectively as DSW Inc. 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 Inc. 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 January 31, 2015, DSW operated a total of 431 stores located in 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and dsw.com. During fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, DSW opened 37, 30 and 39 new DSW stores, respectively, and during 2012, closed 1 DSW store.
	DSW separates its merchandise into four primary categories: women's footwear; men's footwear; athletic footwear; and accessories and other. The following table sets forth the approximate percentage of DSW segment sales attributable to each merchandise category for the periods presented:
		Fiscal
	Category	2014	2013	2012
	Women's footwear	61%	62%	65%
	Men's footwear	18%	17%	16%
	Athletic footwear	12%	12%	12%
	Accessories and Other	9%	9%	7%
	DSW Inc., through its ABG segment, also partners with four other retailers to help build and optimize their footwear businesses. As of January 31, 2015, ABG supplied merchandise to 269 Stein Mart stores and Steinmart.com, 97 Gordmans stores and one Frugal Fannie’s store. During fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, ABG added 27, 18 and 19 new shoe departments, respectively, and ceased operations in 12, 6 and 11 shoe departments, respectively. In fiscal 2014, ABG opened four Yellow Box retail stores, which offer core fashion sandals, flats, dress shoes, boots and exclusive products in premier shopping destinations throughout the United States. Affiliated Business Group segment sales represented 5.8%, 5.8% and 5.9% of total DSW Inc. net sales for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Basis_of_Presentation_Notes

Basis of Presentation (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	Fiscal Year- DSW Inc.’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. The periods presented in these financial statements are the fiscal years ended January 31, 2015 ("fiscal 2014"), February 1, 2014 ("fiscal 2013") and February 2, 2013 ("fiscal 2012"). Fiscal 2014 and 2013 each consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal 2012 consisted of 53 weeks. Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this report relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.
	Use of Estimates- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates are required as a part of inventory valuation, depreciation, amortization, customer loyalty program reserve, recoverability of long-lived assets and intangible assets, litigation reserves, exit and disposal obligations and establishing reserves for self-insurance. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, actual results could differ from these estimates.
	Principles of Consolidation- The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DSW Inc. 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.
	Merger with Retail Ventures, Inc. (the "Merger")- On May 26, 2011, Retail Ventures, Inc. (“Retail Ventures” or “RVI”) merged with and into DSW MS LLC (“Merger Sub”), with Merger Sub surviving the Merger and continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of DSW Inc. 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 amount of DSW Class B Common Shares.
	The Merger was accounted for as a reverse merger with RVI as the accounting acquirer and DSW Inc. (the surviving legal entity) as the accounting acquiree. As this was a transaction between entities under common control under ASC 805, Business Combinations, the Merger was accounted for as an equity transaction in accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation, as the acquisition of a noncontrolling interest, and purchase accounting was not applied. As a result, there was no adjustment to RVI's historical cost carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. Pre-merger financial information presented in the DSW Inc. consolidated financial statements represents consolidated RVI financial information. References to Retail Ventures or RVI refer to the pre-merger entity.

Investment_in_Town_Shoes_Limit

Investment in Town Shoes Limited	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
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 Inc. 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 Inc. acquired a 49% interest in Town Shoes from certain clients of Alberta Investment Management Corporation and other minority shareholders. DSW Inc.'s initial stake provides 50% voting control and board representation equal to the primary remaining shareholder, Callisto Capital. Additionally, DSW Inc. 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 Capital, on behalf of itself and the remaining shareholders, has the right to put the balance of the company to DSW Inc. after three years at a pre-determined EBITDA multiple.
	Equity Method Investment in Town Shoes- DSW Inc. 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 Inc. recognizes its share of Town Shoes' net income or loss. The difference between the purchase price and the Company'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 Inc.’s share of net income or loss of Town Shoes, DSW Inc.'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. The investment and note receivable in Town Shoes is required to be tested for impairment if there is determined to be an other than temporary loss in value.
	Presented below is activity related to our portion of Town Shoes included in our consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of comprehensive income as of and for the year ended January 31, 2015.
		Fiscal
		2014
		(in thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period	$	—
	Initial investment	22,339
	Acquisition costs	2,897
	DSW Inc.'s portion of Town Shoes net income	178
	Foreign currency translation adjustments included in "Other comprehensive income"	729
	Amortization of purchase price adjustments	(256		)
	Balance at end of period	$	25,887
			Fiscal
			2014
			(in thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period		$	—
	Purchase of note receivable		46,596
	Payment-in-kind interest		3,891
	Foreign currency translation adjustments included in "Other comprehensive income"		(7,183		)
	Balance at end of period		$	43,304
	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.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Sales and Revenue Recognition- Revenues from merchandise sales are recognized upon customer receipt of merchandise, are net of returns through period end, exclude sales tax and are not recognized until collectibility is reasonably assured. Merchandise can be demanded from a store, dsw.com or m.dsw.com. The demand can be fulfilled from a store, the dsw.com fulfillment center or drop shipped from a supplier's warehouse. If the product is shipped to a customer from a store, the dsw.com fulfillment center or a supplier's warehouse, DSW Inc. defers revenue for a period of time representing a lag for shipments to be received by the customer. Revenue from shipping and handling is recorded in net sales while the related costs are included in cost of sales. Revenue from gift cards is deferred and recognized upon redemption of the gift card. The Company's policy is to recognize income from breakage of gift cards when the likelihood of redemption of the gift card is remote.
	As of January 31, 2015, ABG supplies footwear, under supply arrangements, to four other retailers. Sales for these affiliated businesses are net of returns through period end and exclude sales tax, and are included in net sales.
	Cost of Sales- In addition to the cost of merchandise, which includes markdowns and shrinkage, the Company includes in cost of sales expenses associated with distribution and fulfillment (including depreciation) and store occupancy (excluding depreciation and including store impairments). Distribution and fulfillment expenses are comprised of labor costs, rent, depreciation, insurance, utilities, maintenance and other operating costs associated with the operations of the distribution and fulfillment centers. Distribution and fulfillment expenses also include the transportation of merchandise to the distribution and fulfillment centers, from the distribution center to stores and from the fulfillment center and from stores to the customer. Store occupancy expenses include rent, utilities, repairs, maintenance, insurance, janitorial costs and occupancy-related taxes, which are primarily real estate taxes passed to the Company by its landlords.
	Operating Expenses- Operating expenses include expenses related to store management and store payroll costs, advertising, ABG operations, store depreciation and amortization, new store advertising and other new store costs (which are expensed as incurred) and corporate expenses. Corporate expenses include expenses related to buying, information technology, depreciation expense for corporate cost centers, marketing, legal, finance, outside professional services, customer service center expenses, payroll and benefits for associates and payroll taxes.
	Stock-Based Compensation- The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock option awards, time-based restricted stock awards and performance-based restricted stock awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award for the awards that vest in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. For stock options, the fair value of options granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model. This model assumes that the estimated fair value of options is amortized over the options’ vesting periods. The compensation costs, net of estimated forfeitures, are included in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
	The company grants performance-based restricted stock units and restricted stock units. Compensation cost is measured at fair value on the grant date and recorded over the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures. Fair value is determined by multiplying the number of units granted by the grant date closing market price.
	In fiscal 2014, the Company granted Stock Appreciation Rights ("SARs") to a non-employee. 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. Beginning in fiscal 2014, the Company 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 the Company is receiving the services. After the vesting period is complete, the Company will continue to remeasure the SARs using the Black-Scholes model as the instruments become subject to ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging.
	New Store Costs- Costs associated with the opening of stores are expensed as incurred. New store costs, primarily pre-opening rent and marketing expenses, were $8.7 million, $7.9 million and $16.0 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. New store costs primarily fluctuate with changes in the number of store openings.
	Marketing Expense- The production cost of advertising is expensed when the advertising first takes place. All other marketing costs are expensed as incurred. Marketing costs were $59.9 million, $56.2 million and $55.9 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Other Operating Income- Other operating income consists primarily of income from consignment sales, rental income, income from gift card breakage and insurance proceeds and is included in operating expenses in the statement of operations. The amount recorded in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $17.3 million, $14.1 million and $14.5 million, respectively. Rental income was $4.5 million, $5.1 million and $1.2 million for fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively. An award of damages of $5.3 million is included in other operating income in fiscal 2012. See Note 16 for a discussion of the award of damages.
	Income Taxes- Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. The Company is required to determine the aggregate amount of income tax expense to accrue and the amount which will be currently payable based upon tax statutes of each jurisdiction in which the Company does business. In making these estimates, income is adjusted based on a determination of GAAP for items that are treated differently by the applicable taxing authorities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities, as a result of these differences, are reflected on the balance sheet for temporary differences that will reverse in subsequent years. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. U.S. deferred income taxes are not provided on undistributed income of foreign subsidiaries where such earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested for the foreseeable future.
	Consistent with its historical financial reporting, the Company has elected to classify interest expense related to income tax liabilities, when applicable, as part of interest expense in its consolidated statements of operations rather than as part of income tax expense. The Company classifies income tax penalties as part of operating expenses in its consolidated statements of operations.
	Discontinued Operations- As a result of RVI’s disposition of Filene’s Basement during fiscal 2009, any changes to the gain on disposal of Filene’s Basement operations are included in discontinued operations. Any changes in the carrying value of assets with residual interest in the discontinued business are classified within continuing operations. See Note 16 for a discussion of discontinued operations.
	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 stock options, restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units. In previous periods, there was also potential dilution of common shares from warrants. See Note 6 for a detailed discussion of earnings per share.
	Financial Instruments- The following assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments:
	Cash and Equivalents- Cash and equivalents represent cash, money market funds and credit card receivables that generally settle within three days. Amounts due from banks for credit card transactions totaled $16.1 million and $13.2 million as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively. The carrying amounts of cash and equivalents approximate fair value. The Company also reviews cash balances on a bank by bank basis to identify book overdrafts. Book overdrafts occur when the amount of outstanding checks exceed the cash deposited at a bank. The Company reclassifies book overdrafts, if any, to accounts payable.
	Restricted Cash- Restricted cash represents cash that is restricted as to withdrawal or usage. The carrying amount of restricted cash approximates fair value. The restricted cash balance is recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets and primarily consists of a mandatory cash deposit with the lender for outstanding letters of credit, as detailed in Note 10.
	Investments- The Company determines the balance sheet classification of its investments at the time of purchase and evaluates the classification at each balance sheet date. If the Company has the intent and ability to hold the investments to maturity, investments are classified as held-to-maturity. Held-to-maturity securities are stated at amortized cost plus accrued interest. Otherwise, investments are classified as available-for-sale. All income generated from these investments is recorded as interest income. The company evaluates its investments for impairment and whether impairment is other-than-temporary at each balance sheet date. See Note 8 for additional discussion of investments.
	Accounts and Notes Receivable- Accounts receivable are classified as current assets because the average collection period is generally shorter than one year. Accounts receivable are primarily construction and tenant allowance receivables from landlords and receivables from DSW Inc.'s affiliated business partners. The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the relatively short average collection period. The shareholder note receivable for Town Shoes is valued based on similar assets in active markets. The note receivable is classified as long-term as it is due in 2022.
	Concentration of Credit Risk- Financial instruments, which principally subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist of cash and equivalents and investments. The Company invests excess cash when available through financial institutions in money market accounts and short-term and long-term investments. At times, such amounts invested through banks may be in excess of FDIC insurance limits, and the Company mitigates the risk by utilizing multiple banks.
	Concentration of Vendor Risk- During fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, merchandise supplied by three key vendors accounted for approximately 18%, 19% and 18% of net sales, respectively.
	Fair Value- 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, the Company 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.
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts- The Company monitors its exposure for credit losses and records related allowances for doubtful accounts. Allowances are estimated based upon specific accounts receivable balances, where a risk of default has been identified. For the fiscal years ended January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, the ending balance was $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
	Inventories- Merchandise inventories are stated at lower of cost or market, determined using the retail inventory method. The retail inventory method is used in the retail industry due to its practicality. Under the retail inventory method, the valuation of inventories at cost and the resulting gross profits are determined by applying a calculated cost to retail ratio to the retail value of inventories. The cost of the inventory reflected on the balance sheet is decreased by charges to cost of sales at the time the retail value of the inventory is lowered through the use of markdowns, which are reductions in prices due to customers’ perception of value. Hence, earnings are negatively impacted as the merchandise is marked down prior to sale. Markdowns establish a new cost basis for inventory. Changes in facts or circumstances do not result in the reversal of previously recorded markdowns or an increase in the newly established cost basis. Markdowns require management to make assumptions regarding customer preferences, fashion trends and consumer demand.
	Inherent in the calculation of inventories are certain significant management judgments and estimates, including setting the original merchandise retail value, markdowns, and estimates of losses between physical inventory counts, or shrinkage, which combined with the averaging process within the retail inventory method, can significantly impact the ending inventory valuation at cost and the resulting gross profit. The Company records a reduction to inventories and a charge to cost of sales for shrinkage. Shrinkage is calculated as a percentage of sales from the last physical inventory date. Estimates are based on both historical experience as well as recent physical inventory results. Stores physical inventory counts are taken on an annual basis and have supported shrinkage estimates.
	Property and Equipment- Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation determined by the straight-line method over the expected useful life of assets. The straight-line method is used to amortize such capitalized costs over the lesser of the expected useful life of the asset or the life of the lease. The estimated useful lives by class of asset are:
	Buildings	39 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 to 10 years
	Building and leasehold improvements	3 to 20 years or the lease term if that is shorter than the normal life of the asset
	Asset Impairment and Long-Lived Assets- The Company 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. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset or asset group is considered impaired when the carrying value of the asset or asset group exceeds the expected future cash flows from the asset or asset group. The reviews are conducted at the lowest identifiable level, which has been identified as a store. The impairment loss recognized is the excess of the carrying value of the asset or asset group over its fair value, based on a discounted cash flow analysis using a discount rate determined by management. Should an impairment loss be realized, it will generally be included in cost of sales. The Company expensed $5.1 million and $0.8 million in fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively, for assets where the recorded value could not be supported by projected future cash flows. The impairment charges in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 were recorded in the DSW segment. There were no impairment charges in fiscal 2012.
	Goodwill- Goodwill represents the excess cost over the estimated fair values of net assets including identifiable intangible assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually. Management evaluates fair value using market-based analysis to review market capitalization as well as reviewing a discounted cash flow analysis using management’s assumptions. Several factors could result in an impairment charge, such as failure to achieve sufficient levels of cash flow or a significant and sustained decline in stock price. Significant judgment is necessary to determine the underlying cause of the decline and whether stock price declines are related to the market or specifically to DSW Inc. The Company has never recorded a goodwill impairment. As of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, the balance of goodwill related to DSW was $25.9 million.
	Self-insurance Reserves- The Company records estimates for certain health and welfare, workers' compensation and casualty insurance costs that are self-insured programs. Self-insurance reserves include actuarial estimates of both claims filed, carried at their expected ultimate settlement value, and claims incurred but not yet reported. The liability represents an estimate of the ultimate cost of claims incurred as of the balance sheet date. Estimates for health and welfare, workers’ compensation and general liability are calculated utilizing claims development estimates based on historical experience and other factors. The Company has purchased stop loss insurance to limit its exposure on a per person basis for health and welfare and on a per claim basis for workers' compensation and general liability, as well as on an aggregate annual basis. The self-insurance reserves were $4.0 million and $3.0 million as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively.
	Customer Loyalty Program- The Company maintains a customer loyalty program for DSW in which program members earn reward certificates that result in discounts on future purchases. Upon reaching the target-earned threshold, the members receive reward certificates for these discounts which expire three months after being issued. The Company accrues the anticipated redemptions of the discount earned at the time of the initial purchase. To estimate these costs, the Company makes assumptions related to customer purchase levels and redemption rates based on historical experience.
	Legal Proceedings and Claims- The Company is involved in various legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of its business. The Company estimates the range of liability related to pending litigation where the amount of the range of loss can be estimated. The Company records its best estimate of a loss when the loss is considered probable, including an estimate of legal fees to be incurred. When a liability is probable and there is a range of estimated loss, the Company records an estimate of the amount of the liability related to the claim. See Note 16 for a discussion of legal proceedings.
	Deferred Rent- Many of the Company’s operating leases contain predetermined fixed increases of the minimum rentals during the initial lease terms. For these leases, the Company recognizes the related rental expense on a straight-line basis over the noncancelable terms of the lease. The Company records the difference between the amounts charged to expense and the rent paid as deferred rent and begins amortizing such deferred rent upon the delivery of the lease location by the lessor. Deferred rent is included in non-current liabilities.
	Construction and Tenant Allowances- The Company receives cash allowances from landlords, which are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the noncancelable terms of the lease as a reduction of rent expense. Construction and tenant allowances are included in non-current liabilities.
	Exit and Disposal Obligations- The Company records a reserve when a store or office facility is abandoned due to closure or relocation. Using its credit-adjusted risk-free rate to present value the liability, the Company estimates future lease obligations based on remaining lease payments, estimated or actual sublease payments and any other relevant factors. On a quarterly basis, the Company reassesses the reserve based on current market conditions. See Note 16 for a discussion of exit and disposal obligations.
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss- Accumulated other comprehensive loss is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Fiscal 2014 included foreign currency translation adjustments.
	Co-Branded Credit Card- On April 30, 2014, the Company began to offer co-branded credit cards under a seven year agreement with an issuing bank, which allows members to earn points through purchases at DSW 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. The Company received an upfront signing bonus from the issuing bank, which is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the relationship. The Company 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 method investment in Town Shoes, the Company purchased $75 million CAD, which equated to approximately $69 million USD at the transaction date. As the Company'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 in the consolidated statement of operations, whereas translation adjustments are reported as an element of other 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, the Company 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 the Company has designated the note receivable from Town Shoes as an investment of a long-term investment nature, the Company records the translation gains and losses arising from changes in exchange rates in comprehensive income.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued standard No. 2014-08, which amends the requirement for reporting discontinued operations in ASC Subtopic 205-20 Discontinued Operations. The amendments in this Update improve the definition of discontinued operations by limiting discontinued operations reporting to disposals of components of an entity that represent strategic shifts that have (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. Under current U.S. GAAP, many disposals, some of which may be routine in nature and not a change in an entity's strategy, are reported in discontinued operations.The amendments in this Update require expanded disclosures for discontinued operations. Those disclosures should provide users of financial statements with more information about the assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses of discontinued operations. The Company does not expect that its financial statements or disclosures will be impacted.
	In May 2014, the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board released standard No. 2014-09 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. The Company is currently in process of evaluating the impact of the new standard on its financial statements and disclosures.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued standard No. 2014-12, which provided 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 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. The Company will not be affected by this guidance as the Company currently accounts for these awards in a manner consistent with the new guidance.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	Schottenstein Affiliates- As of January 31, 2015, 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, beneficially owned approximately 17% of outstanding DSW Common Shares representing approximately 49% of the combined voting power of outstanding DSW Common Shares. As of January 31, 2015, the Schottenstein Affiliates beneficially owned 7.3 million Class A Common Shares and 7.7 million Class B Common Shares.
	The Company leases certain store locations owned by Schottenstein Affiliates and purchases services and products from Schottenstein Affiliates. Accounts receivable from and payables 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 consolidated balance sheets.
	Corporate Office Headquarters and Distribution Center Acquisition- In fiscal 2012, DSW Inc. acquired 810 AC LLC, an Ohio limited liability company from certain Schottenstein affiliates, which owned property that was previously leased by DSW Inc. for its corporate office headquarters, its distribution center and a trailer parking lot. DSW Inc. leases certain portions of the properties to unrelated and related parties. DSW Inc. paid to sellers $72 million in cash, subject to credits and adjustments, for 810 AC LLC. As this was a transaction between entities under common control, as provided by ASC 805, there was no adjustment to the historical cost carrying amounts of assets transferred to DSW Inc. The difference between the historical cost carrying amounts and the consideration of $72 million transferred was an equity transaction. DSW Inc. also reduced the cost basis of the assets by the balance of tenant allowances and deferred rent recorded related to the properties. DSW Inc. received a step-up of tax basis to $72 million and the resulting tax effect, the difference between the financial reporting basis and tax basis, was also recorded to equity. In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, DSW Inc. recorded an adjustment to the tax impact of $3.3 million as a prior period adjustment between non-current deferred tax assets and basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity.
	On November 1, 2012, in connection the acquisition, 4300 East Fifth Avenue LLC, a Schottenstein affiliate, and DSW Inc.'s new wholly owned subsidiary, 810 AC LLC, entered into a cost sharing agreement (the “Cost Sharing Agreement”). In fiscal 2013, DSW Inc. contributed $3 million to replace the roof of one of the 810 AC LLC properties.
	Also on November 1, 2012, 810 AC LLC and Schottenstein Property Group, LLC (“SPG”), a Schottenstein affiliate, entered into a management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) pursuant to which SPG provides management and landlord, operation, repair, maintenance, replacement, and supervision services with respect to the properties owned by 810 AC LLC. As compensation, DSW Inc. pays SPG 4% of rents, or approximately $0.2 million on an annual basis. The term of the Management Agreement is three years, with automatic one year extensions after the initial term. The Management Agreement can be terminated by either party with 60 days notice.
	Consistent with DSW Inc.'s related party transaction policy, the audit committee of DSW Inc.'s board of directors reviewed and approved the transactions mentioned above. The following table highlights the key financial statement line items impacted by the transaction:
	Impact on Consolidated Financial Statements	Fiscal 2012			Financial Statement Section/Line item
	Impact on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows:	(in thousands)
	Historical cost carrying amount	$	(32,443	)	Net cash and equivalents used in investing activities from continuing operations
	Equity impact of Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center Acquisition	(39,557		)	Net cash and equivalents used in financing activities from continuing operations
	Total cash transferred to the sellers	$	(72,000	)
	Impact on the Consolidated Balance Sheet:
	Historical cost carrying amount	$	32,443
	Less: Tenant allowances and deferred rent	(8,310		)
	Total net book value of assets recorded	$	24,133		Property and equipment, net
	Impact on the Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity:
	Equity impact of Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center Acquisition	$	(39,557	)
	Tax impact of Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center Acquisition	17,877
	Adjustment to the tax impact of basis difference of Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center Acquisition	(3,313		)
	Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity	$	(24,993	)	Acquisition of commonly controlled entity
	Prior to the transfer of the buildings to DSW Inc., lease payments by DSW Inc. for the buildings were $2.6 million for fiscal 2012.
	Equity Investment- In fiscal 2012, DSW received a return of capital of $1.2 million when the investment, which was majority held by a Schottenstein Affiliate, was sold to a third party.
	Other- Purchases and services from related parties were $0.9 million, $0.9 million and $1.3 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In fiscal 2013 and 2012, $1.8 million and $0.2 million, respectively, were reimbursements to a Schottenstein Affiliate in connection with DSW Inc.'s test sale of luxury merchandise, which were then primarily paid to unrelated vendors.
	License Agreement with Town Shoes- In May 2014, DSW Inc. 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 Inc. a royalty fee based on a percentage of net sales. The first two Canadian DSW stores opened in August 2014.

Earnings_per_Share_and_Shareho

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
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 stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") and warrants (through exercise date) calculated using the treasury stock method.
	The following is a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share computations for the periods presented:
		Fiscal
		2014	2013	2012
		(in thousands)
	Weighted average shares outstanding	89,499	90,472	88,846
	Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options	910	1,202	1,504
	Assumed exercise of dilutive RSUs and PSUs	203	227	256
	Number of shares for computation of diluted earnings per share	90,612	91,901	90,606
	Options, RSUs and PSUs- For fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, the amount of potential shares that were not included in the computation of dilutive earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive was approximately 1.1 million, 0.8 million and 0.6 million, respectively.
	Warrants- For fiscal 2012, the assumed exercise of warrants for 0.2 million common shares were not included in the calculation of shares as the effect would have been anti-dilutive. There were no warrants outstanding as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014.
	Shareholders' Equity- On November 21, 2014, DSW Inc. announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the Company to increase the $100 million share repurchase program by an additional $50 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 fiscal 2014, the Company repurchased 3.0 million Class A Common Shares at a cost of $85.3 million. Life to date, the Company has repurchased a total of 3.0 million Class A Common Shares at a cost of $86.9 million.

Stockbased_Compensation

Stock-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	The DSW Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (“the 2005 Plan”) provides for the issuance of equity awards to purchase 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 Inc. and affiliates, as well as directors. 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, 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. The Company will begin issuing shares under the 2014 Plan after the 2005 Plan expires in fiscal 2015.
	Stock-Based Compensation Expense- The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense for the periods presented:
		Fiscal
		2014				2013				2012
		(in thousands)
	Stock Options	$	5,827			$	5,891			$	5,459
	Restricted Stock Units	2,097				1,797				1,511
	Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units	1,324				503				—
	Director Stock Units	1,247				1,151				1,110
	Total	$	10,495			$	9,342			$	8,080
	Stock Options- The majority of the stock-based compensation awards are granted on an annual basis in the first quarter of each year. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield for U.S. Treasury securities for the expected term of the options at the grant date. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the DSW Common Shares. The expected term of options granted is derived from historical data on DSW Inc.'s stock option exercises. The dividend yield assumption is based on DSW Inc.'s expectation of future dividend payouts. Forfeitures of options are estimated at the grant date based on historical rates of DSW Inc.’s stock option activity and reduce the compensation expense recognized.
	The following table illustrates the weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing model for options granted in each of the periods presented:
		Fiscal
	Assumptions:	2014		2013		2012
	Risk-free interest rate	1.80%		0.70%		1.20%
	Annual volatility of DSW Common Shares	44.50%		53.40%		56.20%
	Expected option term	5.4 years		4.7 years		5.5 years
	Dividend yield	2.30%		1.30%		1.20%
	Other Data:
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$11.82		$12.85		$12.59
	As of January 31, 2015, the total compensation cost related to unvested options not yet recognized was approximately $12.5 million, with a weighted average expense recognition period remaining of 1.9 years. For the periods presented, the following tables summarize stock option activity, related per share weighted average exercise prices (“WAEP”), weighted average remaining contract life and aggregate intrinsic value (shares and intrinsic value in thousands):
		Fiscal
		2014							2013					2012
		Shares			WAEP				Shares			WAEP		Shares		WAEP
	Outstanding beginning of year	3,347			$	17.62			3,694			$	14.5	5,016		$	11.22
	Granted	502			$	34.49			492			$	31.75	674		$	27.47
	Increase in options from dividend adjustment	—			—				—			—		128		—
	Exercised	(505	)		$	10.22			(748	)		$	10.99	(2,004	)	$	9.62
	Forfeited	(188	)		$	27.32			(91	)		$	21.79	(120	)	$	15.82
	Outstanding end of year	3,156			$	20.91			3,347			$	17.62	3,694		$	14.5
	Options exercisable end of year	1,682			$	15.16			1,430			$	13.08	1,260		$	12.76
	As of January 31, 2015:		Shares			WAEP				Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Options exercisable		1,682			$	15.16			4.3 years		$	34,316
	Options expected to vest		1,285			$	27.65			7.7 years		10,177
	Options vested and expected to vest		2,967			$	20.57			5.8 years		$	44,493
	Year of Grant		Range of Exercise Prices								Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life		Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
			Min				Max						Options Outstanding	WAEP			Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Options Exercisable	WAEP		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	2005 - expire 2015		$	8.84			$	8.84			0.4 years		109	$	8.84		$	2,908	109	$	8.84	$	2,908
	2006 - expire 2016		$	12.93			$	14.5			1.6 years		93	$	12.99		2,110		93	$	12.99	2,110
	2007 - expire 2017		$	10.42			$	19.94			2.2 years		301	$	19.83		4,735		301	$	19.83	4,735
	2008 - expire 2018		$	6.01			$	9.15			3.2 years		170	$	6.19		5,006		170	$	6.19	5,006
	2009 - expire 2019		$	4.65			$	7			4.2 years		176	$	4.76		5,415		176	$	4.76	5,415
	2010 - expire 2020		$	12.34			$	12.38			5.1 years		503	$	12.37		11,659		352	$	12.37	8,170
	2011 - expire 2021		$	17.43			$	22.71			6.1 years		428	$	17.49		7,737		221	$	17.48	3,996
	2012 - expire 2022		$	26.66			$	27.18			7.2 years		519	$	26.67		4,611		194	$	26.67	1,721
	2013 - expire 2023		$	31.68			$	31.68			8.1 years		392	$	31.68		1,520		66	$	31.68	255
	2014 - expire 2024		$	25.24			$	37.88			9.3 years		465	$	34.4		539		0	$	—	—
	Total		$	4.65			$	37.88			5.9 years		3,156	$	20.91		$	46,240	1,682	$	15.16	$	34,316
	The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the amount by which the fair value of the underlying common shares exceeds the option exercise price. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $11.9 million, $20.9 million and $41.7 million, respectively. The total fair value of options that vested during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $2.5 million, $3.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively.
	Restricted Stock Units ("RSU")- Beginning in fiscal 2013, RSUs granted generally cliff vest over three years, and prior to fiscal 2013, RSUs granted cliff vest over four years. The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the amount by which the fair value of the underlying common shares exceeds the exercise price. The total intrinsic value of RSUs that vested during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $3.7 million, $4.0 million and $5.6 million, respectively. The total fair value of RSUs that vested during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $1.4 million, $0.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively. As of January 31, 2015, the total compensation cost related to nonvested RSUs not yet recognized was approximately $5.0 million with a weighted average expense recognition period remaining of 1.7 years. The weighted average exercise price for all RSUs is zero.
	For the periods presented, the following tables summarize RSU activity, weighted average grant date fair value (“GDFV”) and aggregate intrinsic value (units and intrinsic value in thousands):
		Fiscal
		2014							2013					2012
		Units			GDFV				Units			GDFV		Units		GDFV
	Outstanding beginning of year	377			$	23.41			436			$	15.39	546		$	9.33
	Granted	103			$	34.53			92			$	35.5	114		$	27.48
	Vested	(114	)		$	14.11			(136	)		$	5.51	(208	)	$	5.86
	Forfeited	(46	)		$	29.55			(15	)		$	29.46	(16	)	$	16.82
	Outstanding end of year	320			$	29.21			377			$	23.41	436		$	15.39
										Weighted Average		Aggregate
										Remaining		Intrinsic
	As of January 31, 2015:		Units			GDFV				Contract Life		Value
	RSUs expected to vest		255			$	29.4			1.3 years		$	9,066
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units ("PSU")- The Company granted PSUs beginning in fiscal 2013. These awards cliff vest at the end of a three-year period based upon achievement of pre-established goals as of the end of the first year of the term. PSUs receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional PSUs, which are subject to the same restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award. Consistent with RSUs, the grant date fair value of PSUs is based on the closing market price of DSW Class A Common Shares on the date of grant. As of January 31, 2015, the total compensation cost related to nonvested PSUs not yet recognized was approximately $3.9 million with a weighted average expense recognition period remaining of 2.0 years. The weighted average exercise price for all PSUs is zero.
For the periods presented, the following tables summarize PSU activity, GDFV and aggregate intrinsic value (units and intrinsic value in thousands):
	Fiscal
	2014							2013
	Units			GDFV				Units			GDFV
Outstanding beginning of year	69			$	31.76			—			$	—
Granted	111			$	34.52			69			$	31.76
Vested	—			—				—			$	—
Forfeited	(7	)		$	32.74			—			$	—
Outstanding end of year	173			$	33.5			69			$	31.76
									Weighted Average		Aggregate
									Remaining		Intrinsic
As of January 31, 2015:		Units			GDFV				Contract Life		Value
PSUs expected to vest		142			$	33.5			1.9 years		$	5,052
Director Stock Units- The Company issues stock units to directors who are not employees. Stock units are automatically granted to each non-employee director on the date of each annual meeting of shareholders based on the fair market value of DSW Class A Common Shares. In addition, each director eligible to receive compensation for board service may elect to have the cash portion of such directors’ compensation paid in the form of stock units. Stock units granted to directors vest immediately and are settled upon the director terminating service from the board. For grants beginning in fiscal 2012, directors were given the option to exercise their units at a specified point in the future or upon completion of service. Stock units granted to directors, which are not subject to forfeiture, are considered to be outstanding for the purposes of computing basic earnings per share. The exercise price of the director stock units is zero. The following table summarizes director stock unit activity (units in thousands):
	Fiscal
	2014			2013			2012
Outstanding beginning of year	330			316			384
Granted	52			34			54
Exercised	(22	)		(20	)		(122	)
Outstanding end of year	360			330			316
Stock Appreciation Rights ("SARs")- The 2005 Plan also covers the issuance of SARs. DSW Inc. entered into a SARs agreement with a non-employee on June 16, 2014, wherein DSW Inc. granted a total of 0.5 million SARs in two equal tranches with respect to DSW 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 year ended January 31, 2015, the total expense related to SARs was approximately $1.7 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 January 31, 2015
Risk-free interest rate	0.60%
Expected volatility of DSW Common Shares	24.90%
Expected term	2.3 years
Expected dividend yield	2.30%

Investments

Investments	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Investments [Abstract]
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]	INVESTMENTS
	The majority of the Company’s available-for-sale investments are primarily municipal bonds with renewal dates of every 7 days. For the available-for-sale bonds, the carrying value equals the fair value. 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. The following table discloses the major categories of the Company’s investments as of the periods presented:
		Short-term investments				Long-term investments
		January 31, 2015		February 1, 2014		January 31, 2015		February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Available-for-sale:
	Bonds	$	17,147	$	22,050	—		—
	Held-to-maturity:
	Term notes and bonds	$	154,054	202,048		$	216,756	$	243,188
	Total investments	$	171,201	$	224,098	$	216,756	$	243,188
	Gross holding gains	$	117	$	151	$	371	$	561
	Gross holding losses	$	50	$	82	$	317	$	376

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Financial Assets- The following table presents financial assets at fair value as of the periods presented:
		31-Jan-15								1-Feb-14
		Total			Level 1			Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2
		(in thousands)
	Financial Assets:
	Cash and equivalents	$	59,171		$	59,171		—		$	112,021	$	112,021	—
	Short-term investments(a)	171,268			—			$	171,268	224,167		—		$	224,167
	Long-term investments(a)	216,810			—			216,810		243,373		—		243,373
	Note receivable from Town Shoes (b)	43,304			—			43,304		—		—		—
	Total Financial Assets	$	490,553		$	59,171		$	431,382	$	579,561	$	112,021	$	467,540
	(a) Short-term and long-term investments include available-for-sale and held-to maturity investments, which are valued using a market-based approach using level 2 inputs such as prices of similar assets in active markets.
	(b) The shareholder note is valued based on similar assets in active markets.
	Non-Financial Assets- The Company 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.
	In fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, the Company recognized impairment losses on leasehold improvements used in DSW stores. The Company determined that the carrying value exceeded the expected future cash flows and recorded an impairment after determining fair value based on the discounted future cash flow analysis using a discount rate determined by management based on historical performance and expectations of future performance. The following table presents the activity related to the fair value of assets held and used that realized an impairment loss for the periods presented:
										Total Losses
		As of January 31, 2015								Fiscal
		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Fair Value as of the Impairment Date	2014		2013
		(in thousands)								(in thousands)
	Assets held and used	—		—			—		—	$	5,095	$	809

Debt_Obligations_and_Warrant_L

Debt Obligations and Warrant Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Obligations and Warrant Liabilities
		DEBT OBLIGATIONS AND DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
	$50 Million Secured Credit Facility- On August 2, 2013, the Company entered into a secured revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility, together with the Letter of Credit Agreement (defined below), amended and restated the prior credit facility, dated June 30, 2010. The Credit Facility reduced the amount of revolving credit commitments from $100 million to $50 million, allowed DSW to transfer its outstanding letters of credit and has a term of five years that will expire on July 31, 2018. The Credit Facility may be increased by up to $100 million upon the Company's request and the increase would be subject to lender availability, DSW Inc.'s financial condition and compliance with covenants. The Credit Facility is secured by a lien on substantially all of DSW Inc.'s personal property assets and its subsidiaries with certain exclusions and may be used to provide funds for general corporate purposes, to provide for ongoing working capital requirements and to make permitted acquisitions. Revolving credit loans bear interest under the Credit Facility at the Company's option under: (a) a base rate option at a rate per annum equal to the highest of (i) the Federal Funds Open Rate (as defined in the Credit Facility), plus 0.5%, (ii) the Lender's prime rate, and (iii) the Daily LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Facility) plus 1.0%, plus in each instance an applicable margin, which is between 1.00 and 1.25, based upon revolving credit availability; or (b) a LIBOR option at a rate equal to the LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Facility), plus an applicable margin based upon the Company's revolving credit availability. In addition, the Credit Facility contains restrictive covenants relating to management and the operation of DSW Inc.'s business. These covenants, among other things, limit or restrict DSW Inc.'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 Inc. 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. The Company paid $98.1 million for capital expenditures in fiscal 2014.
	As of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility and had availability under the facility of $50.0 million and $49.4 million, respectively. As of February 1, 2014, the Company had outstanding letters of credit of $0.6 million under the Credit Facility.
	Total interest expense related to the Credit Facility for fiscal 2013 and 2012 included fees, such as commitment and line of credit fees of $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Interest expense related to the Credit Facility for fiscal 2014 was less than $0.1 million.
	$50 Million Letter of Credit Agreement- Also on August 2, 2013, the Company 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. The Letter of Credit Agreement requires compliance with conditions precedent that must be satisfied prior to issuing any letter of credit or extension. In addition, the Letter of Credit Agreement contains restrictive covenants relating to the Company's management and the operation of the Company's business. These covenants, among other things, limit or restrict the Company'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. An event of default may cause the applicable interest rate and fees to increase by 2% per annum.
	As of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, the Company had $9.3 million and $5.6 million, respectively, in outstanding letters of credit under the Letter of Credit Agreement, and $11.5 million and $6.1 million, respectively, in restricted cash on deposit as collateral under the Letter of Credit Agreement. The restricted cash balance is recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
	Warrants- The warrants originally issued by RVI on September 26, 2002 and updated on July 5, 2005 in connection with previously paid credit facilities qualified as derivatives under ASC 815. In fiscal 2012, the Company issued 1.5 million of its Class B Common Shares, without par value, to the Schottenstein Affiliates in connection with the exercise of its outstanding warrants. The Common Shares were issued at an exercise price of $5.17 per share, for an aggregate cash purchase price of $7.8 million, and the Company paid accrued dividends of $1.5 million related to the special dividend issued on September 30, 2011. In connection with this exercise and in addition to the purchase price, the Company reclassified $35.4 million from the warrant liability to paid in capital during fiscal 2012. The change in fair value of derivative instruments on the Company's consolidated statements of operations was $6.1 million for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013.

Property_and_Equipment_Net

Property and Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
	The balance sheet caption "Property and equipment, net" was comprised of the following as of the periods presented:
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Property and equipment:
	Land	$	1,110		$	1,110
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	437,745			387,913
	Buildings, building and leasehold improvements	353,283			325,340
	Total property and equipment	792,138			714,363
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(454,235		)	(395,743		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	337,903		$	318,620

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
ACCRUED EXPENSES	ACCRUED EXPENSES
	The balance sheet caption "Accrued expenses" was comprised of the following as of the periods presented:
		January 31, 2015		February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Gift cards and merchandise credits	$	40,313	$	37,651
	Compensation	11,317		18,043
	Taxes	16,798		13,581
	Customer loyalty program	14,788		19,547
	Other(1)	29,964		26,875
	Total accrued expenses	$	113,180	$	115,697
	(1) Other is comprised of deferred revenue, guarantees, sales return allowance and various other accrued expenses including advertising expenses, professional fees and rent.

NonCurrent_Liabilities

Non-Current Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
	The balance sheet caption "Non-current liabilities" was comprised of the following as of the periods presented:
		January 31, 2015		February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Construction and tenant allowances	$	85,244	$	84,464
	Deferred rent	38,021		37,985
	Other(1)	20,068		15,849
	Total non-current liabilities	$	143,333	$	138,298
	(1) Other is comprised of a loss under an operating lease, income tax reserves and deferred compensation.
	The Company estimated its future liability under a lease of an office building assumed in the merger based on its current lease payments and executory costs, net of estimated sublease rentals. The Company estimated inflationary increases in its executory costs (utilities and real estate taxes) and used its credit-adjusted risk-free rate to present value its liability. The non-cash impairment charges were included in operating expenses in fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011. The liability is currently $10.9 million and is included in other non-current liabilities.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	LEASES
	The Company leases stores, its fulfillment center and other facilities under various arrangements with related and unrelated parties. Such leases expire through 2028 and in most cases provide for renewal options. Generally, the Company is required to pay base rent, real estate taxes, maintenance, insurance and contingent rentals based on sales in excess of specified levels. Under supply agreements, the Company pays contingent rents based on sales for the shoe departments it operates through ABG. As of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, the Company had no capital leases.
	As of January 31, 2015, the Company leased or had other agreements with entities affiliated with Schottenstein Affiliates for 19 store locations and its fulfillment center for a total annual minimum rent for fiscal 2014 of $9.2 million. The Company leased a portion of its corporate office headquarters to a Schottenstein Affiliate for annual rent of $0.2 million. On December 6, 2014, this lease was terminated. Related party rental income for fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 was $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.
	The following table presents future minimum lease payments required under the aforementioned leases, excluding real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, as of January 31, 2015:
		Total		Unrelated		Related
				Party		Party
	Fiscal years	(in thousands)
	2015	$	183,635	$	174,196	$	9,439
	2016	172,263		163,308		8,955
	2017	151,361		143,153		8,208
	2018	130,171		125,780		4,391
	2019	112,854		109,039		3,815
	Future years	378,699		371,577		7,122
	Total minimum lease payments (1)	$	1,128,983	$	1,087,053	$	41,930
	(1) Minimum payments have been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $1.4 million due in the future under noncancelable subleases.
	The following table presents the composition of rental expense for the periods presented:
		Fiscal
		2014		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	Minimum rentals:
	Unrelated parties	$	147,771	$	137,602	$	127,061
	Related parties	9,189		10,486		12,855
	Contingent rentals:
	Unrelated parties	31,499		29,639		26,502
	Total	$	188,459	$	177,727	$	166,418

Benefit_Plans

Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
PENSION PLAN	BENEFIT PLANS
	Filene's Basement Defined Benefit 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, the Company adopted a plan amendment to terminate the plan with a proposed termination date of March 11, 2012. In April 2013, the Company 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. The Company contributed a final contribution of $5.0 million to fully fund the plan. In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company 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 an income tax benefit of $5.3 million, which was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the statement of operations 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 periods presented:
			Fiscal
			2013				2012			Location on Consolidated Statements of Operations
			(in thousands)
	Beginning Balance		$	(8,758	)		$	(8,486	)
	Reclassification adjustments:
	Reclassification to net income due to settlement of the pension plan		14,224				—			Operating expenses
	Tax benefit of the settlement of the pension plan		(5,289		)		—			Income tax provision
	Other changes to accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Change in minimum pension liability		(177		)		(413		)
	Unrealized gains on securities		—				141
	Ending Balance		$	—			$	(8,758	)
	The following table provides a reconciliation of projected benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of the plan as of the period presented:
			February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year		$	23,005
	Interest cost		843
	Benefits paid		(23,218		)
	Settlement gain		(270		)
	Actuarial gain		(360		)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year		—
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair market value at beginning of year		18,461
	Actual loss on plan assets		(97		)
	Employer contributions		5,027
	Benefits paid		(23,218		)
	Other		(173		)
	Fair market value at end of year		$	—
	The components of net periodic benefit cost are comprised of the following for the periods presented:
		Fiscal
		2013				2012
		(in thousands)
	Interest cost	$	843			$	919
	Expected return on plan assets	(808		)		(1,208		)
	Loss recognized due to settlements	14,224				67
	Amortization of net loss	494				398
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	14,753			$	176
	For the periods presented, other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in net periodic cost and other comprehensive income loss consist of:
		Fiscal
		2013				2012
		(in thousands)
	Net actuarial loss	$	671			$	1,717
	Loss recognized due to settlements	(14,224		)		(67		)
	Amortization of net loss	(494		)		(398		)
	Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss	(14,047		)		1,252
	Net periodic benefit cost	14,753				176
	Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	$	706			$	1,428
	Other Benefit Plans
	401(k) Plan- The Company sponsors a 401(k) Plan (the "Plan"). Eligible employees may contribute up to fifty percent of their compensation to the 401(k) Plan, on a pre-tax basis, subject to Internal Revenue Service limitations. As of the first day of the month following an employee’s completion of six months and 500 hours of service as defined under the terms of the 401(k) Plan, the Company matches employee deferrals, 100% on the first 3% of eligible compensation deferred and 50% on the next 2% of eligible compensation deferred. Additionally, the Company may contribute a discretionary profit sharing amount to the Plan each year but has not for the past three fiscal years. The Company incurred costs associated with the Plan of $3.2 million, $3.1 million and $2.4 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Deferred Compensation Plan- The Company sponsors a non-qualified deferred compensation plan for certain executives and non-employee members of the Board of Directors that is intended to defer the receipt of compensation. As of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, the plan liability was $2.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Legal Proceedings- The Company 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 results of operations or financial condition. As additional information becomes available, the Company will assess the potential liability related to its pending litigation and revise the estimates as needed.
	As previously reported, on March 8, 2005, RVI announced that it had learned of the theft of credit card and other information from a portion of DSW's customers. In fiscal 2005, DSW Inc. incurred a loss of approximately $6.0 million related to this incident. DSW Inc. filed a claim for coverage with its insurance carrier, which the insurance carrier denied. DSW Inc. brought suit in federal district court and won a ruling that coverage applied and was awarded $6.8 million in damages. The insurance company appealed that decision, and oral arguments on the appeal occurred in July 2012. On August 23, 2012, DSW Inc. received notification from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that the damages award was affirmed, and in September 2012, DSW Inc. received $7.2 million from the insurance carrier, $1.9 million of which represented accrued interest on the award. As this was a gain contingency resulting from a litigation, DSW Inc. recognized the award at the time of receipt of cash from the insurance carrier. In the statement of operations, $5.3 million was classified as other operating income, which was included in operating expenses, and $1.9 million related to interest was classified as interest income.
	Guarantees and Liabilities related to Discontinued Operations- As of the effective time of the Merger, a subsidiary of DSW Inc. assumed the obligations under RVI’s guarantees related to discontinued operations. DSW Inc. may become subject to various risks related to guarantees and in certain circumstances may be responsible for certain other liabilities related to discontinued operations. Changes in the amount of guarantees and liabilities related to discontinued operations are included in the loss from discontinued operations on the statements of operations. When a liability is probable and there is a range of estimated loss, the Company records its 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, the Company will recognize a reduction of the associated liability.
	Filene’s Basement- Following the Merger, a subsidiary of DSW Inc., Merger Sub, assumed RVI’s obligations under lease guarantees for three Filene’s Basement retail store locations for leases assumed by Syms in its purchase of Filene’s Basement in fiscal 2009. In fiscal 2011, Syms and Filene’s Basement filed for bankruptcy protection ("2011 Syms and Filene's Basement bankruptcy") and liquidated all of their stores in December 2011. DSW Inc. recorded a liability of $9.0 million related to lease guarantees for two locations in fiscal 2011, and in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 adjusted the liability to $7.0 million based on current information available to DSW Inc., which resulted in an update of DSW Inc.'s most likely estimated liability. DSW Inc. assumed the lease for the third location in fiscal 2011 and is operating a store at this location. In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, DSW Inc. settled the dispute over the guarantee for the Bergen, New Jersey location, and the case was dismissed. As of January 31, 2015, the estimated liability was $3.1 million for the 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 has 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 is 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 was enforceable, and ordered that a referee determine the amount of the landlord's damages. On February 27, 2015, the parties jointly entered into a Stipulation and Settlement Agreement that provides for the settlement and release of the guaranty litigation and certain claims arising from the Filenes/Syms bankruptcy. The settlement approximated the accrual. The guaranty remains in effect for the term until 2024.
	During fiscal 2012, income from discontinued operations, net of tax, was due to reduction in the estimate of liability under lease guarantees for Filene's Basement.
	Contractual Obligations- As of January 31, 2015, the Company 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. The Company’s obligations under these commitments were approximately $6.9 million as of January 31, 2015. In addition, the Company has entered into various noncancelable purchase and service agreements. These agreements expire over the next two years, and the obligations under these agreements were $2.6 million as of January 31, 2015. The Company has also signed lease agreements for 34 new store locations expected to be opened in fiscal 2015 and 2016 with total annual rent of approximately $9.6 million. In connection with the new lease agreements, the Company will receive a total of $13.6 million of construction and tenant allowance reimbursements for expenditures at these locations.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT REPORTING	SEGMENT REPORTING
	The reportable segments are the DSW segment, which includes DSW stores and dsw.com, and the Affiliated Business Group segment. The Company 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 January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 is recorded in the DSW segment. In order to reconcile to the consolidated financial statements, the Company includes Other, which consists of assets, liabilities and expenses of the former RVI (see Note 2) and the equity investment in Town Shoes (see Note 3). The settlement of the pension plan in fiscal 2013 was recorded in Other.
		DSW		Affiliated Business Group		Other		DSW Inc.
		(in thousands)
	As of and for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2015
	Net sales	$	2,352,464	$	143,628	—		$	2,496,092
	Gross profit	726,630		28,391		—		755,021
	Capital expenditures	90,215		3,099		—		93,314
	Total assets	1,263,577		104,897		$	69,769	1,438,243
	As of and for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014
	Net sales	$	2,230,996	$	137,672	—		$	2,368,668
	Gross profit	710,972		28,315		—		739,287
	Capital expenditures	83,231		569		—		83,800
	Total assets	1,340,629		80,221		$	394	1,421,244
	As of and for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013
	Net sales	$	2,125,262	$	132,516	—		$	2,257,778
	Gross profit	696,854		27,866		—		724,720
	Capital expenditures	99,326		426		—		99,752

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES
	Income Tax Provision- The following table presents the composition of the provision for income taxes for continuing operations for the periods presented:
		Fiscal
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
	Current:	(in thousands)
	Federal	$	80,205		$	36,407		$	14,070
	Foreign	717			22			—
	State and local	16,152			14,817			9,193
	Total current tax expense	97,074			51,246			23,263
	Deferred:
	Federal	(1,616		)	42,557			70,158
	State and local	255			(1,098		)	2,006
	Total deferred tax expense	(1,361		)	41,459			72,164
	Income tax provision	$	95,713		$	92,705		$	95,427
	Rate Reconciliation- The following table presents a reconciliation of the expected income taxes for continuing operations based upon the statutory federal income tax rate:
		Fiscal
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Income tax expense at federal statutory rate	$	87,059		$	85,402		$	84,215
	State and local taxes-net	8,808			8,532			7,631
	Warrants	—			—			2,142
	Other	(154		)	(1,229		)	1,439
	Income tax provision	$	95,713		$	92,705		$	95,427
	Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities- The following tables present the deferred tax assets and liabilities and the components of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the periods presented:
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Current deferred tax assets	$	19,747		$	18,130
	Non-current deferred tax assets	11,332			11,587
	Total net deferred tax asset	$	31,079		$	29,717
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Deferred tax assets:
	State net operating loss and tax credits	$	701		$	332
	Inventory	7,562			5,826
	Construction and tenant allowances	6,074			7,441
	Stock-based compensation	9,624			7,457
	Benefit from uncertain tax positions	100			58
	Guarantees	1,185			1,347
	Accrued expenses	1,890			961
	Accrued rewards	5,918			7,756
	Accrued rent	15,395			14,790
	Other	14,317			13,068
	Total deferred tax assets, gross of valuation allowance	62,766			59,036
	Less: valuation allowance	(1,246		)	(860		)
	Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	61,520			58,176
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property and equipment	(27,236		)	(24,214		)
	Prepaid expenses	(1,113		)	(957		)
	Other	(2,092		)	(3,288		)
	Total deferred tax liabilities	(30,441		)	(28,459		)
	Total – net deferred tax asset	$	31,079		$	29,717
	The federal net operating loss and state net operating loss and tax credits were fully utilized in 2013. The Company establishes valuation allowances for deferred tax assets when the amount of expected future taxable income is not likely to support the use of the deduction or credit. The valuation allowance as of January 31, 2015 is related to a capital loss carryforward, state income tax credits and state income tax refunds. The valuation allowance as of February 1, 2014 was related to a capital loss carryforward and state income tax credits.
	As of January 31, 2015, U.S. taxes have not been provided on unremitted earnings of subsidiaries operating outside of the United States. These earnings, which are considered to be invested indefinitely, would become subject to income tax if the Company elects to distribute these foreign earnings in the future. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liability on these unremitted earnings is not practicable because such liability, if any, is dependent on circumstances existing if and when remittance occurs.
	Uncertain Tax Positions- As of January 31, 2015, February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, unrecognized tax benefits of $3.4 million, $1.8 million and $1.3 million, respectively, of the total unrecognized tax benefits would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The following table presents the reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of the periods presented:
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	1,838		$	1,253		$	2,315
	Additions for tax positions taken in the current year	1,621			1,184			400
	Reductions for tax positions taken in prior years:
	Changes in judgment	—			(69		)	(345		)
	Lapses of applicable statutes of limitations	—			(530		)	(755		)
	Settlements during the year	(73		)	—			(362		)
	Ending balance	$	3,386		$	1,838		$	1,253
	While it is expected that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next 12 months, any changes are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
As of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, $0.5 million and $0.2 million, respectively, was accrued for the payment of interest and penalties.
DSW Inc. is no longer subject to U.S federal income tax examination and state income tax examinations for years prior to 2010. DSW Inc. estimates the range of possible changes that may result from any current and future tax examinations to be insignificant at this time.

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
	In the Company’s opinion, the unaudited quarterly financial information reflects all normal and recurring accruals and adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of net income for interim periods. Quarterly results are not necessarily indicative of a full year’s operations because of various factors. The following tables present unaudited quarterly financial information for the periods presented:
		Thirteen weeks ended
		May 3, 2014			August 2, 2014			November 1, 2014			January 31, 2015
		(in thousands, except per share data)
	Net sales	$	598,947		$	587,096		$	669,872		$	640,177
	Cost of sales	(410,942		)	(415,192		)	(451,315		)	(463,622		)
	Operating expenses	(126,754		)	(118,594		)	(138,860		)	(128,681		)
	Operating profit	61,251			53,310			79,697			47,874
	Interest income, net	958			635			600			602
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from Town Shoes	62,209			53,945			80,297			48,476
	Income tax provision	(23,570		)	(20,824		)	(31,792		)	(19,527		)
	Income from Town Shoes	—			849			1,049			1,915
	Income from continuing operations	38,639			33,970			49,554			30,864
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			358			—			(86		)
	Net income	$	38,639		$	34,328		$	49,554		$	30,778
	Diluted earnings per share(1):	$	0.42		$	0.38		$	0.55		$	0.34
		Thirteen weeks ended
		4-May-13			3-Aug-13			2-Nov-13			1-Feb-14
		(in thousands, except per share data)
	Net sales	$	601,362		$	562,063		$	632,976		$	572,267
	Cost of sales	(418,365		)	(378,621		)	(420,106		)	(412,289		)
	Operating expenses	(128,711		)	(129,461		)	(124,614		)	(115,113		)
	Operating profit	54,286			53,981			88,256			44,865
	Interest income, net	340			481			1,036			762
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	54,626			54,462			89,292			45,627
	Income tax provision	(20,111		)	(20,742		)	(34,331		)	(17,521		)
	Net income	$	34,515		$	33,720		$	54,961		$	28,106
	Diluted earnings per share(1):	$	0.38		$	0.37		$	0.6		$	0.3
	(1) The earnings per share calculations for each quarter are based upon the applicable weighted average shares outstanding for each period and may not necessarily be equal to the full year share amount.

Subsequent_Event_Notes

Subsequent Event (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	Dividends- On February 17, 2015, DSW Inc.'s Board of Directors increased the Company's quarterly cash dividend from $0.1875 per share to $0.20 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 20, 2015.
	Union Square- See Note 16 for a subsequent event related to litigation related to Union Square.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation- The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DSW Inc. 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.
	Merger with Retail Ventures, Inc. (the "Merger")- On May 26, 2011, Retail Ventures, Inc. (“Retail Ventures” or “RVI”) merged with and into DSW MS LLC (“Merger Sub”), with Merger Sub surviving the Merger and continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of DSW Inc. 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 amount of DSW Class B Common Shares.
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fiscal Year- DSW Inc.’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. The periods presented in these financial statements are the fiscal years ended January 31, 2015 ("fiscal 2014"), February 1, 2014 ("fiscal 2013") and February 2, 2013 ("fiscal 2012"). Fiscal 2014 and 2013 each consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal 2012 consisted of 53 weeks. Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this report relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates are required as a part of inventory valuation, depreciation, amortization, customer loyalty program reserve, recoverability of long-lived assets and intangible assets, litigation reserves, exit and disposal obligations and establishing reserves for self-insurance. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, actual results could differ from these estimates.

Investment_in_Town_Shoes_Limit1

Investment in Town Shoes Limited Investment in Town Shoes Limited (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Investment in Town Shoes Limited [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Equity Method Investment in Town Shoes- DSW Inc. 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 Inc. recognizes its share of Town Shoes' net income or loss. The difference between the purchase price and the Company'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 Inc.’s share of net income or loss of Town Shoes, DSW Inc.'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. The investment and note receivable 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)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Sales and Revenue Recognition- Revenues from merchandise sales are recognized upon customer receipt of merchandise, are net of returns through period end, exclude sales tax and are not recognized until collectibility is reasonably assured. Merchandise can be demanded from a store, dsw.com or m.dsw.com. The demand can be fulfilled from a store, the dsw.com fulfillment center or drop shipped from a supplier's warehouse. If the product is shipped to a customer from a store, the dsw.com fulfillment center or a supplier's warehouse, DSW Inc. defers revenue for a period of time representing a lag for shipments to be received by the customer.
Shipping and Handling Cost	Revenue from shipping and handling is recorded in net sales while the related costs are included in cost of sales.
Gift Cards	Revenue from gift cards is deferred and recognized upon redemption of the gift card. The Company's policy is to recognize income from breakage of gift cards when the likelihood of redemption of the gift card is remote.
Revenue Recognition Accounting Policy, Gross and Net Revenue Disclosure [Policy Text Block]	As of January 31, 2015, ABG supplies footwear, under supply arrangements, to four other retailers. Sales for these affiliated businesses are net of returns through period end and exclude sales tax, and are included in net sales.
Cost of Sales	Cost of Sales- In addition to the cost of merchandise, which includes markdowns and shrinkage, the Company includes in cost of sales expenses associated with distribution and fulfillment (including depreciation) and store occupancy (excluding depreciation and including store impairments). Distribution and fulfillment expenses are comprised of labor costs, rent, depreciation, insurance, utilities, maintenance and other operating costs associated with the operations of the distribution and fulfillment centers. Distribution and fulfillment expenses also include the transportation of merchandise to the distribution and fulfillment centers, from the distribution center to stores and from the fulfillment center and from stores to the customer. Store occupancy expenses include rent, utilities, repairs, maintenance, insurance, janitorial costs and occupancy-related taxes, which are primarily real estate taxes passed to the Company by its landlords.
Operating Expenses	Operating Expenses- Operating expenses include expenses related to store management and store payroll costs, advertising, ABG operations, store depreciation and amortization, new store advertising and other new store costs (which are expensed as incurred) and corporate expenses. Corporate expenses include expenses related to buying, information technology, depreciation expense for corporate cost centers, marketing, legal, finance, outside professional services, customer service center expenses, payroll and benefits for associates and payroll taxes.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Stock-Based Compensation- The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock option awards, time-based restricted stock awards and performance-based restricted stock awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award for the awards that vest in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. For stock options, the fair value of options granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model. This model assumes that the estimated fair value of options is amortized over the options’ vesting periods. The compensation costs, net of estimated forfeitures, are included in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
	The company grants performance-based restricted stock units and restricted stock units. Compensation cost is measured at fair value on the grant date and recorded over the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures. Fair value is determined by multiplying the number of units granted by the grant date closing market price.
Stock Appreciation Rights [Policy Text Block]	In fiscal 2014, the Company granted Stock Appreciation Rights ("SARs") to a non-employee. 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. Beginning in fiscal 2014, the Company 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 the Company is receiving the services. After the vesting period is complete, the Company will continue to remeasure the SARs using the Black-Scholes model as the instruments become subject to ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging.
Start-up Activities, Cost Policy [Policy Text Block]	New Store Costs- Costs associated with the opening of stores are expensed as incurred.
Advertising Cost, Policy, Expensed Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]	Marketing Expense- The production cost of advertising is expensed when the advertising first takes place. All other marketing costs are expensed as incurred.
Other Operating Income [Policy Text Block]	Other Operating Income- Other operating income consists primarily of income from consignment sales, rental income, income from gift card breakage and insurance proceeds and is included in operating expenses in the statement of operations.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes- Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. The Company is required to determine the aggregate amount of income tax expense to accrue and the amount which will be currently payable based upon tax statutes of each jurisdiction in which the Company does business. In making these estimates, income is adjusted based on a determination of GAAP for items that are treated differently by the applicable taxing authorities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities, as a result of these differences, are reflected on the balance sheet for temporary differences that will reverse in subsequent years. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. U.S. deferred income taxes are not provided on undistributed income of foreign subsidiaries where such earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested for the foreseeable future.
	Consistent with its historical financial reporting, the Company has elected to classify interest expense related to income tax liabilities, when applicable, as part of interest expense in its consolidated statements of operations rather than as part of income tax expense. The Company classifies income tax penalties as part of operating expenses in its consolidated statements of operations.
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Discontinued Operations- As a result of RVI’s disposition of Filene’s Basement during fiscal 2009, any changes to the gain on disposal of Filene’s Basement operations are included in discontinued operations. Any changes in the carrying value of assets with residual interest in the discontinued business are classified within continuing operations. See Note 16 for a discussion of discontinued operations.
Earnings Per Share	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 stock options, restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units. In previous periods, there was also potential dilution of common shares from warrants.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Equivalents- Cash and equivalents represent cash, money market funds and credit card receivables that generally settle within three days. Amounts due from banks for credit card transactions totaled $16.1 million and $13.2 million as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively. The carrying amounts of cash and equivalents approximate fair value. The Company also reviews cash balances on a bank by bank basis to identify book overdrafts. Book overdrafts occur when the amount of outstanding checks exceed the cash deposited at a bank. The Company reclassifies book overdrafts, if any, to accounts payable.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Restricted Cash- Restricted cash represents cash that is restricted as to withdrawal or usage. The carrying amount of restricted cash approximates fair value. The restricted cash balance is recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets and primarily consists of a mandatory cash deposit with the lender for outstanding letters of credit, as detailed in Note 10.
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Investments- The Company determines the balance sheet classification of its investments at the time of purchase and evaluates the classification at each balance sheet date. If the Company has the intent and ability to hold the investments to maturity, investments are classified as held-to-maturity. Held-to-maturity securities are stated at amortized cost plus accrued interest. Otherwise, investments are classified as available-for-sale. All income generated from these investments is recorded as interest income. The company evaluates its investments for impairment and whether impairment is other-than-temporary at each balance sheet date.
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accounts and Notes Receivable- Accounts receivable are classified as current assets because the average collection period is generally shorter than one year. Accounts receivable are primarily construction and tenant allowance receivables from landlords and receivables from DSW Inc.'s affiliated business partners. The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the relatively short average collection period. The shareholder note receivable for Town Shoes is valued based on similar assets in active markets. The note receivable is classified as long-term as it is due in 2022.
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Concentration of Credit Risk- Financial instruments, which principally subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist of cash and equivalents and investments. The Company invests excess cash when available through financial institutions in money market accounts and short-term and long-term investments. At times, such amounts invested through banks may be in excess of FDIC insurance limits, and the Company mitigates the risk by utilizing multiple banks.
Concentration Risk, Vendor Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Concentration of Vendor Risk- During fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, merchandise supplied by three key vendors accounted for approximately 18%, 19% and 18% of net sales, respectively.
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair Value- 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, the Company 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.
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts- The Company monitors its exposure for credit losses and records related allowances for doubtful accounts. Allowances are estimated based upon specific accounts receivable balances, where a risk of default has been identified.
Inventories	Inventories- Merchandise inventories are stated at lower of cost or market, determined using the retail inventory method. The retail inventory method is used in the retail industry due to its practicality. Under the retail inventory method, the valuation of inventories at cost and the resulting gross profits are determined by applying a calculated cost to retail ratio to the retail value of inventories. The cost of the inventory reflected on the balance sheet is decreased by charges to cost of sales at the time the retail value of the inventory is lowered through the use of markdowns, which are reductions in prices due to customers’ perception of value. Hence, earnings are negatively impacted as the merchandise is marked down prior to sale. Markdowns establish a new cost basis for inventory. Changes in facts or circumstances do not result in the reversal of previously recorded markdowns or an increase in the newly established cost basis. Markdowns require management to make assumptions regarding customer preferences, fashion trends and consumer demand.
	Inherent in the calculation of inventories are certain significant management judgments and estimates, including setting the original merchandise retail value, markdowns, and estimates of losses between physical inventory counts, or shrinkage, which combined with the averaging process within the retail inventory method, can significantly impact the ending inventory valuation at cost and the resulting gross profit. The Company records a reduction to inventories and a charge to cost of sales for shrinkage. Shrinkage is calculated as a percentage of sales from the last physical inventory date. Estimates are based on both historical experience as well as recent physical inventory results. Stores physical inventory counts are taken on an annual basis and have supported shrinkage estimates.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property and Equipment- Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation determined by the straight-line method over the expected useful life of assets. The straight-line method is used to amortize such capitalized costs over the lesser of the expected useful life of the asset or the life of the lease. The estimated useful lives by class of asset are:
	Buildings	39 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 to 10 years
	Building and leasehold improvements	3 to 20 years or the lease term if that is shorter than the normal life of the asset
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets	Asset Impairment and Long-Lived Assets- The Company 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. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset or asset group is considered impaired when the carrying value of the asset or asset group exceeds the expected future cash flows from the asset or asset group. The reviews are conducted at the lowest identifiable level, which has been identified as a store. The impairment loss recognized is the excess of the carrying value of the asset or asset group over its fair value, based on a discounted cash flow analysis using a discount rate determined by management. Should an impairment loss be realized, it will generally be included in cost of sales. The Company expensed $5.1 million and $0.8 million in fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively, for assets where the recorded value could not be supported by projected future cash flows. The impairment charges in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 were recorded in the DSW segment. There were no impairment charges in fiscal 2012.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill- Goodwill represents the excess cost over the estimated fair values of net assets including identifiable intangible assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually. Management evaluates fair value using market-based analysis to review market capitalization as well as reviewing a discounted cash flow analysis using management’s assumptions. Several factors could result in an impairment charge, such as failure to achieve sufficient levels of cash flow or a significant and sustained decline in stock price. Significant judgment is necessary to determine the underlying cause of the decline and whether stock price declines are related to the market or specifically to DSW Inc. The Company has never recorded a goodwill impairment. As of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, the balance of goodwill related to DSW was $25.9 million.
Liability Reserve Estimate, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Self-insurance Reserves- The Company records estimates for certain health and welfare, workers' compensation and casualty insurance costs that are self-insured programs. Self-insurance reserves include actuarial estimates of both claims filed, carried at their expected ultimate settlement value, and claims incurred but not yet reported. The liability represents an estimate of the ultimate cost of claims incurred as of the balance sheet date. Estimates for health and welfare, workers’ compensation and general liability are calculated utilizing claims development estimates based on historical experience and other factors. The Company has purchased stop loss insurance to limit its exposure on a per person basis for health and welfare and on a per claim basis for workers' compensation and general liability, as well as on an aggregate annual basis.
Customer Loyalty Program	Customer Loyalty Program- The Company maintains a customer loyalty program for DSW in which program members earn reward certificates that result in discounts on future purchases. Upon reaching the target-earned threshold, the members receive reward certificates for these discounts which expire three months after being issued. The Company accrues the anticipated redemptions of the discount earned at the time of the initial purchase. To estimate these costs, the Company makes assumptions related to customer purchase levels and redemption rates based on historical experience.
Commitments and Contingencies	Legal Proceedings and Claims- The Company is involved in various legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of its business. The Company estimates the range of liability related to pending litigation where the amount of the range of loss can be estimated. The Company records its best estimate of a loss when the loss is considered probable, including an estimate of legal fees to be incurred. When a liability is probable and there is a range of estimated loss, the Company records an estimate of the amount of the liability related to the claim.
Deferred Rent	Deferred Rent- Many of the Company’s operating leases contain predetermined fixed increases of the minimum rentals during the initial lease terms. For these leases, the Company recognizes the related rental expense on a straight-line basis over the noncancelable terms of the lease. The Company records the difference between the amounts charged to expense and the rent paid as deferred rent and begins amortizing such deferred rent upon the delivery of the lease location by the lessor. Deferred rent is included in non-current liabilities.
Construction and Tenant Allowances	Construction and Tenant Allowances- The Company receives cash allowances from landlords, which are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the noncancelable terms of the lease as a reduction of rent expense. Construction and tenant allowances are included in non-current liabilities.
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Exit and Disposal Obligations- The Company records a reserve when a store or office facility is abandoned due to closure or relocation. Using its credit-adjusted risk-free rate to present value the liability, the Company estimates future lease obligations based on remaining lease payments, estimated or actual sublease payments and any other relevant factors. On a quarterly basis, the Company reassesses the reserve based on current market conditions. See Note 16 for a discussion of exit and disposal obligations.
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss- Accumulated other comprehensive loss is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Fiscal 2014 included foreign currency translation adjustments
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block]	Co-Branded Credit Card- On April 30, 2014, the Company began to offer co-branded credit cards under a seven year agreement with an issuing bank, which allows members to earn points through purchases at DSW 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. The Company received an upfront signing bonus from the issuing bank, which is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the relationship. The Company 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 method investment in Town Shoes, the Company purchased $75 million CAD, which equated to approximately $69 million USD at the transaction date. As the Company'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 in the consolidated statement of operations, whereas translation adjustments are reported as an element of other 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, the Company 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 the Company has designated the note receivable from Town Shoes as an investment of a long-term investment nature, the Company records the translation gains and losses arising from changes in exchange rates in comprehensive income.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued standard No. 2014-08, which amends the requirement for reporting discontinued operations in ASC Subtopic 205-20 Discontinued Operations. The amendments in this Update improve the definition of discontinued operations by limiting discontinued operations reporting to disposals of components of an entity that represent strategic shifts that have (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. Under current U.S. GAAP, many disposals, some of which may be routine in nature and not a change in an entity's strategy, are reported in discontinued operations.The amendments in this Update require expanded disclosures for discontinued operations. Those disclosures should provide users of financial statements with more information about the assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses of discontinued operations. The Company does not expect that its financial statements or disclosures will be impacted.
	In May 2014, the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board released standard No. 2014-09 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. The Company is currently in process of evaluating the impact of the new standard on its financial statements and disclosures.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued standard No. 2014-12, which provided 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 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. The Company will not be affected by this guidance as the Company currently accounts for these awards in a manner consistent with the new guidance.

Segment_Reporting_Policies

Segment Reporting (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	The reportable segments are the DSW segment, which includes DSW stores and dsw.com, and the Affiliated Business Group segment. The Company 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.

Business_Operations_Tables

Business Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Percentage of sales attributable to each merchandise category [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the approximate percentage of DSW segment sales attributable to each merchandise category for the periods presented:
		Fiscal
	Category	2014	2013	2012
	Women's footwear	61%	62%	65%
	Men's footwear	18%	17%	16%
	Athletic footwear	12%	12%	12%
	Accessories and Other	9%	9%	7%

Investment_in_Town_Shoes_Limit2

Investment in Town Shoes Limited (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]	Presented below is activity related to our portion of Town Shoes included in our consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of comprehensive income as of and for the year ended January 31, 2015.
		Fiscal
		2014
		(in thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period	$	—
	Initial investment	22,339
	Acquisition costs	2,897
	DSW Inc.'s portion of Town Shoes net income	178
	Foreign currency translation adjustments included in "Other comprehensive income"	729
	Amortization of purchase price adjustments	(256		)
	Balance at end of period	$	25,887
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
			Fiscal
			2014
			(in thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period		$	—
	Purchase of note receivable		46,596
	Payment-in-kind interest		3,891
	Foreign currency translation adjustments included in "Other comprehensive income"		(7,183		)
	Balance at end of period		$	43,304

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Estimated Useful Lives PPE [Table Text Block]	The estimated useful lives by class of asset are:
	Buildings	39 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 to 10 years
	Building and leasehold improvements	3 to 20 years or the lease term if that is shorter than the normal life of the asset

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]	The following table highlights the key financial statement line items impacted by the transaction:
	Impact on Consolidated Financial Statements	Fiscal 2012			Financial Statement Section/Line item
	Impact on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows:	(in thousands)
	Historical cost carrying amount	$	(32,443	)	Net cash and equivalents used in investing activities from continuing operations
	Equity impact of Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center Acquisition	(39,557		)	Net cash and equivalents used in financing activities from continuing operations
	Total cash transferred to the sellers	$	(72,000	)
	Impact on the Consolidated Balance Sheet:
	Historical cost carrying amount	$	32,443
	Less: Tenant allowances and deferred rent	(8,310		)
	Total net book value of assets recorded	$	24,133		Property and equipment, net
	Impact on the Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity:
	Equity impact of Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center Acquisition	$	(39,557	)
	Tax impact of Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center Acquisition	17,877
	Adjustment to the tax impact of basis difference of Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center Acquisition	(3,313		)
	Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity	$	(24,993	)	Acquisition of commonly controlled entity

Earnings_per_Share_and_Shareho1

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	The following is a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share computations for the periods presented:
		Fiscal
		2014	2013	2012
		(in thousands)
	Weighted average shares outstanding	89,499	90,472	88,846
	Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options	910	1,202	1,504
	Assumed exercise of dilutive RSUs and PSUs	203	227	256
	Number of shares for computation of diluted earnings per share	90,612	91,901	90,606

Stockbased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and 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 January 31, 2015
	Risk-free interest rate	0.60%
	Expected volatility of DSW Common Shares	24.90%
	Expected term	2.3 years
	Expected dividend yield	2.30%
Stock Option Plan Activity	the following tables summarize stock option activity, related per share weighted average exercise prices (“WAEP”), weighted average remaining contract life and aggregate intrinsic value (shares and intrinsic value in thousands):
		Fiscal
		2014							2013					2012
		Shares			WAEP				Shares			WAEP		Shares		WAEP
	Outstanding beginning of year	3,347			$	17.62			3,694			$	14.5	5,016		$	11.22
	Granted	502			$	34.49			492			$	31.75	674		$	27.47
	Increase in options from dividend adjustment	—			—				—			—		128		—
	Exercised	(505	)		$	10.22			(748	)		$	10.99	(2,004	)	$	9.62
	Forfeited	(188	)		$	27.32			(91	)		$	21.79	(120	)	$	15.82
	Outstanding end of year	3,156			$	20.91			3,347			$	17.62	3,694		$	14.5
	Options exercisable end of year	1,682			$	15.16			1,430			$	13.08	1,260		$	12.76
Weighted-average Assumptions Used for Options Granted	The following table illustrates the weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing model for options granted in each of the periods presented:
		Fiscal
	Assumptions:	2014		2013		2012
	Risk-free interest rate	1.80%		0.70%		1.20%
	Annual volatility of DSW Common Shares	44.50%		53.40%		56.20%
	Expected option term	5.4 years		4.7 years		5.5 years
	Dividend yield	2.30%		1.30%		1.20%
	Other Data:
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$11.82		$12.85		$12.59
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable [Table Text Block]
	As of January 31, 2015:		Shares			WAEP				Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Options exercisable		1,682			$	15.16			4.3 years		$	34,316
	Options expected to vest		1,285			$	27.65			7.7 years		10,177
	Options vested and expected to vest		2,967			$	20.57			5.8 years		$	44,493
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
	Year of Grant		Range of Exercise Prices								Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life		Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
			Min				Max						Options Outstanding	WAEP			Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Options Exercisable	WAEP		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	2005 - expire 2015		$	8.84			$	8.84			0.4 years		109	$	8.84		$	2,908	109	$	8.84	$	2,908
	2006 - expire 2016		$	12.93			$	14.5			1.6 years		93	$	12.99		2,110		93	$	12.99	2,110
	2007 - expire 2017		$	10.42			$	19.94			2.2 years		301	$	19.83		4,735		301	$	19.83	4,735
	2008 - expire 2018		$	6.01			$	9.15			3.2 years		170	$	6.19		5,006		170	$	6.19	5,006
	2009 - expire 2019		$	4.65			$	7			4.2 years		176	$	4.76		5,415		176	$	4.76	5,415
	2010 - expire 2020		$	12.34			$	12.38			5.1 years		503	$	12.37		11,659		352	$	12.37	8,170
	2011 - expire 2021		$	17.43			$	22.71			6.1 years		428	$	17.49		7,737		221	$	17.48	3,996
	2012 - expire 2022		$	26.66			$	27.18			7.2 years		519	$	26.67		4,611		194	$	26.67	1,721
	2013 - expire 2023		$	31.68			$	31.68			8.1 years		392	$	31.68		1,520		66	$	31.68	255
	2014 - expire 2024		$	25.24			$	37.88			9.3 years		465	$	34.4		539		0	$	—	—
	Total		$	4.65			$	37.88			5.9 years		3,156	$	20.91		$	46,240	1,682	$	15.16	$	34,316
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Restricted Stock Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
										Weighted Average		Aggregate
										Remaining		Intrinsic
	As of January 31, 2015:		Units			GDFV				Contract Life		Value
	RSUs expected to vest		255			$	29.4			1.3 years		$	9,066
Restricted Stock Unit Activity	the following tables summarize RSU activity, weighted average grant date fair value (“GDFV”) and aggregate intrinsic value (units and intrinsic value in thousands):
		Fiscal
		2014							2013					2012
		Units			GDFV				Units			GDFV		Units		GDFV
	Outstanding beginning of year	377			$	23.41			436			$	15.39	546		$	9.33
	Granted	103			$	34.53			92			$	35.5	114		$	27.48
	Vested	(114	)		$	14.11			(136	)		$	5.51	(208	)	$	5.86
	Forfeited	(46	)		$	29.55			(15	)		$	29.46	(16	)	$	16.82
	Outstanding end of year	320			$	29.21			377			$	23.41	436		$	15.39
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
										Weighted Average		Aggregate
										Remaining		Intrinsic
	As of January 31, 2015:		Units			GDFV				Contract Life		Value
	PSUs expected to vest		142			$	33.5			1.9 years		$	5,052
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	the following tables summarize PSU activity, GDFV and aggregate intrinsic value (units and intrinsic value in thousands):
		Fiscal
		2014							2013
		Units			GDFV				Units			GDFV
	Outstanding beginning of year	69			$	31.76			—			$	—
	Granted	111			$	34.52			69			$	31.76
	Vested	—			—				—			$	—
	Forfeited	(7	)		$	32.74			—			$	—
	Outstanding end of year	173			$	33.5			69			$	31.76
Director Stock Unit Activity	The following table summarizes director stock unit activity (units in thousands):
		Fiscal
		2014			2013			2012
	Outstanding beginning of year	330			316			384
	Granted	52			34			54
	Exercised	(22	)		(20	)		(122	)
	Outstanding end of year	360			330			316
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense for the periods presented:
		Fiscal
		2014				2013				2012
		(in thousands)
	Stock Options	$	5,827			$	5,891			$	5,459
	Restricted Stock Units	2,097				1,797				1,511
	Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units	1,324				503				—
	Director Stock Units	1,247				1,151				1,110
	Total	$	10,495			$	9,342			$	8,080

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	The following table discloses the major categories of the Company’s investments as of the periods presented:
		Short-term investments				Long-term investments
		January 31, 2015		February 1, 2014		January 31, 2015		February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Available-for-sale:
	Bonds	$	17,147	$	22,050	—		—
	Held-to-maturity:
	Term notes and bonds	$	154,054	202,048		$	216,756	$	243,188
	Total investments	$	171,201	$	224,098	$	216,756	$	243,188
	Gross holding gains	$	117	$	151	$	371	$	561
	Gross holding losses	$	50	$	82	$	317	$	376

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
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:
		31-Jan-15								1-Feb-14
		Total			Level 1			Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2
		(in thousands)
	Financial Assets:
	Cash and equivalents	$	59,171		$	59,171		—		$	112,021	$	112,021	—
	Short-term investments(a)	171,268			—			$	171,268	224,167		—		$	224,167
	Long-term investments(a)	216,810			—			216,810		243,373		—		243,373
	Note receivable from Town Shoes (b)	43,304			—			43,304		—		—		—
	Total Financial Assets	$	490,553		$	59,171		$	431,382	$	579,561	$	112,021	$	467,540
Activity Related to the Fair Value of Assets Held	The following table presents the activity related to the fair value of assets held and used that realized an impairment loss for the periods presented:
										Total Losses
		As of January 31, 2015								Fiscal
		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Fair Value as of the Impairment Date	2014		2013
		(in thousands)								(in thousands)
	Assets held and used	—		—			—		—	$	5,095	$	809

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Tab

Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, Net	The balance sheet caption "Property and equipment, net" was comprised of the following as of the periods presented:
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Property and equipment:
	Land	$	1,110		$	1,110
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	437,745			387,913
	Buildings, building and leasehold improvements	353,283			325,340
	Total property and equipment	792,138			714,363
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(454,235		)	(395,743		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	337,903		$	318,620

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	The balance sheet caption "Accrued expenses" was comprised of the following as of the periods presented:
		January 31, 2015		February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Gift cards and merchandise credits	$	40,313	$	37,651
	Compensation	11,317		18,043
	Taxes	16,798		13,581
	Customer loyalty program	14,788		19,547
	Other(1)	29,964		26,875
	Total accrued expenses	$	113,180	$	115,697

NonCurrent_LiabilitiesTables

Non-Current Liabilities(Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Non-current Liabilities	The balance sheet caption "Non-current liabilities" was comprised of the following as of the periods presented:
		January 31, 2015		February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Construction and tenant allowances	$	85,244	$	84,464
	Deferred rent	38,021		37,985
	Other(1)	20,068		15,849
	Total non-current liabilities	$	143,333	$	138,298

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	The following table presents future minimum lease payments required under the aforementioned leases, excluding real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, as of January 31, 2015:
		Total		Unrelated		Related
				Party		Party
	Fiscal years	(in thousands)
	2015	$	183,635	$	174,196	$	9,439
	2016	172,263		163,308		8,955
	2017	151,361		143,153		8,208
	2018	130,171		125,780		4,391
	2019	112,854		109,039		3,815
	Future years	378,699		371,577		7,122
	Total minimum lease payments (1)	$	1,128,983	$	1,087,053	$	41,930
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the composition of rental expense for the periods presented:
		Fiscal
		2014		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	Minimum rentals:
	Unrelated parties	$	147,771	$	137,602	$	127,061
	Related parties	9,189		10,486		12,855
	Contingent rentals:
	Unrelated parties	31,499		29,639		26,502
	Total	$	188,459	$	177,727	$	166,418

Benefit_Plans_Tables

Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	The following table provides additional detail regarding the composition of and reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the periods presented:
			Fiscal
			2013				2012			Location on Consolidated Statements of Operations
			(in thousands)
	Beginning Balance		$	(8,758	)		$	(8,486	)
	Reclassification adjustments:
	Reclassification to net income due to settlement of the pension plan		14,224				—			Operating expenses
	Tax benefit of the settlement of the pension plan		(5,289		)		—			Income tax provision
	Other changes to accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Change in minimum pension liability		(177		)		(413		)
	Unrealized gains on securities		—				141
	Ending Balance		$	—			$	(8,758	)
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]	The following table provides a reconciliation of projected benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of the plan as of the period presented:
			February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year		$	23,005
	Interest cost		843
	Benefits paid		(23,218		)
	Settlement gain		(270		)
	Actuarial gain		(360		)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year		—
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair market value at beginning of year		18,461
	Actual loss on plan assets		(97		)
	Employer contributions		5,027
	Benefits paid		(23,218		)
	Other		(173		)
	Fair market value at end of year		$	—
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	The components of net periodic benefit cost are comprised of the following for the periods presented:
		Fiscal
		2013				2012
		(in thousands)
	Interest cost	$	843			$	919
	Expected return on plan assets	(808		)		(1,208		)
	Loss recognized due to settlements	14,224				67
	Amortization of net loss	494				398
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	14,753			$	176
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	For the periods presented, other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in net periodic cost and other comprehensive income loss consist of:
		Fiscal
		2013				2012
		(in thousands)
	Net actuarial loss	$	671			$	1,717
	Loss recognized due to settlements	(14,224		)		(67		)
	Amortization of net loss	(494		)		(398		)
	Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss	(14,047		)		1,252
	Net periodic benefit cost	14,753				176
	Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	$	706			$	1,428

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
		DSW		Affiliated Business Group		Other		DSW Inc.
		(in thousands)
	As of and for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2015
	Net sales	$	2,352,464	$	143,628	—		$	2,496,092
	Gross profit	726,630		28,391		—		755,021
	Capital expenditures	90,215		3,099		—		93,314
	Total assets	1,263,577		104,897		$	69,769	1,438,243
	As of and for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014
	Net sales	$	2,230,996	$	137,672	—		$	2,368,668
	Gross profit	710,972		28,315		—		739,287
	Capital expenditures	83,231		569		—		83,800
	Total assets	1,340,629		80,221		$	394	1,421,244
	As of and for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013
	Net sales	$	2,125,262	$	132,516	—		$	2,257,778
	Gross profit	696,854		27,866		—		724,720
	Capital expenditures	99,326		426		—		99,752

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Income Tax Provision- The following table presents the composition of the provision for income taxes for continuing operations for the periods presented:
		Fiscal
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
	Current:	(in thousands)
	Federal	$	80,205		$	36,407		$	14,070
	Foreign	717			22			—
	State and local	16,152			14,817			9,193
	Total current tax expense	97,074			51,246			23,263
	Deferred:
	Federal	(1,616		)	42,557			70,158
	State and local	255			(1,098		)	2,006
	Total deferred tax expense	(1,361		)	41,459			72,164
	Income tax provision	$	95,713		$	92,705		$	95,427
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Rate Reconciliation- The following table presents a reconciliation of the expected income taxes for continuing operations based upon the statutory federal income tax rate:
		Fiscal
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Income tax expense at federal statutory rate	$	87,059		$	85,402		$	84,215
	State and local taxes-net	8,808			8,532			7,631
	Warrants	—			—			2,142
	Other	(154		)	(1,229		)	1,439
	Income tax provision	$	95,713		$	92,705		$	95,427
Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities- The following tables present the deferred tax assets and liabilities and the components of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the periods presented:
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Current deferred tax assets	$	19,747		$	18,130
	Non-current deferred tax assets	11,332			11,587
	Total net deferred tax asset	$	31,079		$	29,717
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Deferred tax assets:
	State net operating loss and tax credits	$	701		$	332
	Inventory	7,562			5,826
	Construction and tenant allowances	6,074			7,441
	Stock-based compensation	9,624			7,457
	Benefit from uncertain tax positions	100			58
	Guarantees	1,185			1,347
	Accrued expenses	1,890			961
	Accrued rewards	5,918			7,756
	Accrued rent	15,395			14,790
	Other	14,317			13,068
	Total deferred tax assets, gross of valuation allowance	62,766			59,036
	Less: valuation allowance	(1,246		)	(860		)
	Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	61,520			58,176
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property and equipment	(27,236		)	(24,214		)
	Prepaid expenses	(1,113		)	(957		)
	Other	(2,092		)	(3,288		)
	Total deferred tax liabilities	(30,441		)	(28,459		)
	Total – net deferred tax asset	$	31,079		$	29,717
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of the periods presented:
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	1,838		$	1,253		$	2,315
	Additions for tax positions taken in the current year	1,621			1,184			400
	Reductions for tax positions taken in prior years:
	Changes in judgment	—			(69		)	(345		)
	Lapses of applicable statutes of limitations	—			(530		)	(755		)
	Settlements during the year	(73		)	—			(362		)
	Ending balance	$	3,386		$	1,838		$	1,253

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud1

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	In the Company’s opinion, the unaudited quarterly financial information reflects all normal and recurring accruals and adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of net income for interim periods. Quarterly results are not necessarily indicative of a full year’s operations because of various factors. The following tables present unaudited quarterly financial information for the periods presented:
		Thirteen weeks ended
		May 3, 2014			August 2, 2014			November 1, 2014			January 31, 2015
		(in thousands, except per share data)
	Net sales	$	598,947		$	587,096		$	669,872		$	640,177
	Cost of sales	(410,942		)	(415,192		)	(451,315		)	(463,622		)
	Operating expenses	(126,754		)	(118,594		)	(138,860		)	(128,681		)
	Operating profit	61,251			53,310			79,697			47,874
	Interest income, net	958			635			600			602
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from Town Shoes	62,209			53,945			80,297			48,476
	Income tax provision	(23,570		)	(20,824		)	(31,792		)	(19,527		)
	Income from Town Shoes	—			849			1,049			1,915
	Income from continuing operations	38,639			33,970			49,554			30,864
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			358			—			(86		)
	Net income	$	38,639		$	34,328		$	49,554		$	30,778
	Diluted earnings per share(1):	$	0.42		$	0.38		$	0.55		$	0.34
		Thirteen weeks ended
		4-May-13			3-Aug-13			2-Nov-13			1-Feb-14
		(in thousands, except per share data)
	Net sales	$	601,362		$	562,063		$	632,976		$	572,267
	Cost of sales	(418,365		)	(378,621		)	(420,106		)	(412,289		)
	Operating expenses	(128,711		)	(129,461		)	(124,614		)	(115,113		)
	Operating profit	54,286			53,981			88,256			44,865
	Interest income, net	340			481			1,036			762
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	54,626			54,462			89,292			45,627
	Income tax provision	(20,111		)	(20,742		)	(34,331		)	(17,521		)
	Net income	$	34,515		$	33,720		$	54,961		$	28,106
	Diluted earnings per share(1):	$	0.38		$	0.37		$	0.6		$	0.3

Business_Operations_Sales_by_C

Business Operations Sales by Category (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Womens' [Member]
Percentage of revenue by merchandise category [Abstract]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	61.00%	62.00%	65.00%
Men's [Member]
Percentage of revenue by merchandise category [Abstract]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	18.00%	17.00%	16.00%
Athletic [Member]
Percentage of revenue by merchandise category [Abstract]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	12.00%	12.00%	12.00%
Accessories and Other [Member]
Percentage of revenue by merchandise category [Abstract]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	9.00%	9.00%	7.00%

Business_Operations_Store_Data

Business Operations Store Data (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Schedule of Stores Supplied With Merchandise [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments	2
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]
Number of new leased departments added	27	18	19
Number of leased departments ceased	12	6	11
DSW Segment [Abstract]
Number of States in which Entity Operates	42
Number of Stores	431
Number of new stores opened	37	30	39
Number of stores closed			1
Stein Mart Stores [Member]
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]
Number of stores supplied by the entity	269
Gordmans Stores [Member]
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]
Number of stores supplied by the entity	97
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	4
Affiliated Business Group segment [Member]
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	5.80%	5.80%	5.90%

Basis_of_Presentation_Merger_w

Basis of Presentation Merger with Retail Ventures, Inc. (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012
Merger with RVI [Abstract]
Stockholders Equity Reverse Stock Split Conversion Ratio	0.435

Investment_in_Town_Shoes_Limit3

Investment in Town Shoes Limited (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	9-May-14
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$0
Initial investment	22,339,000
Acquisition Costs, Period Cost	2,897,000
DSW Inc.'s portion of Town Shoes net income	178,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments included in Other comprehensive income	729,000
Amortization of purchase price adjustments	-256,000
Balance at end of period	25,887,000	0
Balance at beginning of period	0
Purchase of note receivable	46,596,000	0	0
Payment-in-kind interest	3,891,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments included in Other comprehensive income	-7,183,000
Balance at end of period	43,304,000	0
Shareholder Note, Interest Rate				12.00%
Town Shoe Acquisition, Purchase Price for Ownership Interest (CAD)				75,100,000
Town Shoe Acquisition, Purchase Price for Ownership Interest (USD)				$68,900,000
Town Shoe Acquisition, Ownership Interest Acquired				49.00%
Town Shoe Acquisition, Voting Control Interest Acquired				50.00%

Significant_Accounting_Policie3

Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	9-May-14
New Store Costs [Abstract]
Pre-Opening Costs	$8,700,000	$7,900,000	$16,000,000
Marketing Expense [Abstract]
Marketing Expense	59,900,000	56,200,000	55,900,000
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Operating Income	17,300,000	14,100,000	14,500,000
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Credit and Debit Card Receivables, at Carrying Value	16,100,000	13,200,000
Concentration of Vendor Risk [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	39 years
Asset Impairment and Long-lived Assets [Abstract]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	5,095,000	809,000	0
Self-insurance Reserves [Abstract]
Self Insurance Reserve	4,000,000	3,000,000
Town Shoe Acquisition, Purchase Price for Ownership Interest (CAD)				75,100,000
Town Shoe Acquisition, Purchase Price for Ownership Interest (USD)				68,900,000
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash	600,000
Rental Income [Member]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net	4,500,000	5,100,000	1,200,000
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration of Vendor Risk [Abstract]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	18.00%	19.00%	18.00%
Minimum [Member] | Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Concentration of Vendor Risk [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Concentration of Vendor Risk [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Maximum [Member] | Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Concentration of Vendor Risk [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Concentration of Vendor Risk [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Insurance Claims [Member]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net			$5,300,000
Yellow Box [Member]
Number of stores supplied by the entity	4

Significant_Accounting_Policie4

Significant Accounting Policies Intangible Assets, Goodwill and Long-lived Assets (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$25,899	$25,899

Significant_Accounting_Policie5

Significant Accounting Policies Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	$0.10	$0.30

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2012
Schottenstein Affiliates [Abstract]
Outstanding common shares owned (in hundredths)	17.00%
Combined voting power of outstanding common shares (in hundredths)	49.00%
Number of Class A Common Shares owned by Schottenstein Affiliates (in shares)	7.3
Number of Class B Common Shares owned by Schottenstein Affiliates (in shares)	7.7
Purchase of Corporate Office and Distribution Center [Abstract]
Contribution to cost for replacing the roof of building				$3,000,000
Management fee paid to Schottenstein Affiliate, percentage (in hundredths)	4.00%
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	200,000
Payments for Rent			2,600,000
Common Control Assets Acquired Investing Cash Flows Impact	0	0	32,443,000
Common Control Assets Acquired Financing Cash Flows Impact	0	0	-39,557,000
Asset acquisition, cash paid				-72,000,000
Less: Tenant allowances and deferred rent				-8,310,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Net				24,133,000
Tax Effect of Common Control Asset purchase	0	0	17,877,000
Tax Effect of Basis Difference Related to Acquisition of Common Control Entity		-3,300,000	-3,313,000
Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity	-24,993,000	-24,993,000
Related Party Investment [Abstract]
Return of Capital from Related Party Investment			1,200,000
Other Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party	900,000	900,000	1,300,000
Reimbursements received from related parties		$1,800,000	$200,000

Earnings_per_Share_and_Shareho2

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity Anti-Dilutive Securities (Details)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Diluted earnings per share [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1.1	0.8	0.6
Warrants [Member]
Diluted earnings per share [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount			0.2

Earnings_per_Share_and_Shareho3

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity Calculation of Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Nov. 21, 2014
Reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]
Basic shares	89,499,000	90,472,000	88,846,000
Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options	910,000	1,202,000	1,504,000
Assumed exercise of dilutive RSUs and PSUs	203,000	227,000	256,000
Diluted shares	90,612,000	91,901,000	90,606,000
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Amount authorized under the share repurchase program		$100,000,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Authorization				50,000,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	-85,338,000	-1,600,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	3,000,000
Treasury Stock, Value	-86,938,000	-1,600,000
Class A Common Shares
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	($85,300,000)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	2,998,000	38,000
Treasury Shares
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Treasury Stock, Shares	3,000,000

Stockbased_Compensation_Option

Stock-based Compensation Options (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 31, 2015
DSW Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)	8,500,000			8,500,000
Annual vesting percentage (in hundredths)	20.00%
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$10,495,000	$9,342,000	$8,080,000
Stock options activity [Roll forward]
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$20.91			20.91
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$15.16			15.16
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest [Abstract]
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	34,316,000			34,316,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	46,240,000			46,240,000
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	1,682,000			1,682,000
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate				0.62%
Annual volatility of DSW Common Shares				24.91%
Expected option term				2 years 3 months
Dividend yield				2.29%
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	1,700,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number	500,000			500,000
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units (PSUs) [Member]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	1,324,000	503,000	0
Stock options activity [Roll forward]
Outstanding, end of period (in units)	173,000	69,000	0	173,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Weighted average expense recognition period (in years)	2 years 0 months
Stock Options [Member]
DSW Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)	11,200,000			11,200,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate	1.81%	0.70%	1.20%
Annual volatility of DSW Common Shares	44.50%	53.40%	56.20%
Expected option term	5 years 5 months	4 years 8 months	5 years 6 months
Dividend yield	2.26%	1.30%	1.20%
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$11.82	$12.85	$12.59
Share-based compensation expense	5,827,000	5,891,000	5,459,000
Stock options activity [Roll forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)	3,347,000	3,694,000	5,016,000
Granted	502,000	492,000	674,000
Increase in options from dividend adjustment	0	0	128,000
Exercised	-505,000	-748,000	-2,004,000
Forfeited	-188,000	-91,000	-120,000
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	3,156,000	3,347,000	3,694,000	3,156,000
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$17.62	$14.50	$11.22
Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$34.49	$31.75	$27.47
Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$10.22	$10.99	$9.62
Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$27.32	$21.79	$15.82
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$20.91	$17.62	$14.50	20.91
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$15.16	$13.08	$12.76	15.16
Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	2,500,000	3,800,000	4,800,000
Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	11,900,000	20,900,000	41,700,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest [Abstract]
Options exercisable end of year	1,682,000	1,430,000	1,260,000	1,682,000
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 3 months
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	34,316,000			34,316,000
Options expected to vest (in shares)	1,285,000			1,285,000
Options Expected to Vest WAEP	$27.65			27.65
Options Expected to Vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7 years 8 months
Options Expected to Vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	10,177,000			10,177,000
Options vested and expected to vest (in shares)	2,967,000			2,967,000
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$20.57			20.57
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 9 months
Options vested and expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	44,493,000			44,493,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Compensation cost not yet recognized related to nonvested awards	$12,500,000			12,500,000
Weighted average expense recognition period (in years)	1 year 10 months 24 days
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Exercise Price	$25.24			25.24
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Exercise Price	$27.38			27.38

Stockbased_Compensation_Option1

Stock-based Compensation Options - Range of Exercise Prices (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$4.65
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$37.88
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 10 months 24 days
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	3,156
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$20.91
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$46,240
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	1,682
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$15.16
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	34,316
Range 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$8.84
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$8.84
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	0 years 5 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	109
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$8.84
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	2,908
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	109
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$8.84
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	2,908
Range 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$12.93
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$14.50
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year 7 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	93
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.99
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	2,110
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	93
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.99
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	2,110
Range 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$10.42
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$19.94
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 2 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	301
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$19.83
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	4,735
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	301
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$19.83
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	4,735
Range 4 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$6.01
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$9.15
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 2 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	170
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$6.19
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	5,006
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	170
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$6.19
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	5,006
Range 5 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$4.65
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$7
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 2 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	176
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$4.76
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	5,415
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	176
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$4.76
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	5,415
Range 6 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$12.34
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$12.38
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 1 month
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	503
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.37
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	11,659
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	352
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.37
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	8,170
Range 7 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$17.43
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$22.71
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	6 years 1 month
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	428
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$17.49
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	7,737
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	221
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$17.48
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	3,996
2012 - expire in 2022 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$26.66
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$27.18
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7 years 2 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	519
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.67
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	4,611
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	194
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.67
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	1,721
2013 - expire in 2023 [Member] [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$31.68
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$31.68
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	8 years 1 month
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	392
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$31.68
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	1,520
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	66
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$31.68
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	255
2014 - expire 2024 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$25.24
Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$37.88
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	9 years 3 months
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	465
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$34.40
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	539
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	0
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0
Options exercisable, Aggregate Instrinsic Value	$0

Stockbased_Compensation_Restri

Stock-based Compensation Restricted Stock Units, Performance Based Restricted Stock Units and Director Stock Units (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$10,495,000	$9,342,000	$8,080,000
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units (PSUs) [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	3,900,000
Weighted average expense recognition period (in years)	2 years 0 months
Equity instruments other than options [Roll forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in units)	69	0
Granted (in units)	111	69
Vested (in units)	0	0
Forfeited (in units)	-7	0
Outstanding, end of period (in units)	173	69	0
Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$31.76	$0
Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$34.52	$31.76
Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$0	$0
Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$32.74	$0
Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$33.50	$31.76	$0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	1,324,000	503,000	0
Share Based Compensation by Share Based Payment Award Other Than Option Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0
Restricted Units Expected to Vest [Abstract]
RSUs expected to vest	142
Restricted stock units weighted average grant date fair value	$33.50
Restricted stock units expected to vest Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life	1 year 10 months 24 days
Restricted Stock Units Expected to Vest Aggregate Intrinsic Value	5,052,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	5,000,000
Weighted average expense recognition period (in years)	1 year 8 months
Equity instruments other than options [Roll forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in units)	377	436	546
Granted (in units)	103	92	114
Vested (in units)	-114	-136	-208
Forfeited (in units)	-46	-15	-16
Outstanding, end of period (in units)	320	377	436
Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$23.41	$15.39	$9.33
Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$34.53	$35.50	$27.48
Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$14.11	$5.51	$5.86
Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$29.55	$29.46	$16.82
Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$29.21	$23.41	$15.39
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	2,097,000	1,797,000	1,511,000
Intrinsic value other than options that vested during the period	3,700,000	4,000,000	5,600,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value	1,400,000	700,000	1,200,000
Restricted Units Expected to Vest [Abstract]
RSUs expected to vest	255
Restricted stock units weighted average grant date fair value	$29.40
Restricted stock units expected to vest Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life	1 year 3 months
Restricted Stock Units Expected to Vest Aggregate Intrinsic Value	9,066,000
Director Stock Units [Member]
Equity instruments other than options [Roll forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in units)	330	316	384
Granted (in units)	52	34	54
Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercised	-22	-20	-122
Outstanding, end of period (in units)	360	330	316
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$1,247,000	$1,151,000	$1,110,000
Share Based Compensation by Share Based Payment Award Other Than Option Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0

Investments_Details

Investments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Schedule of Investments, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$171,201	$224,098
Long-term investments	216,756	243,188
Investment disclosure [Abstract]
Gross unrealized gains on short-term investments	117	151
Gross unrealized losses on short-term investments	50	82
Gross unrealized gains from long-term held-to-maturity investments	371	561
Gross unrealized losses on long-term held-to-maturity investments	317	376
Held-to-maturity Securities [Member] | Term notes and bonds
Schedule of Investments, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Short-term investments	154,054	202,048
Long-term investments	216,756	243,188
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Bonds
Schedule of Investments, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Short-term investments	17,147	22,050
Long-term investments	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Financial Assets:
Cash and equivalents	$59,171	$112,021
Short-term investments(a)	171,268	224,167
Long-term investments(a)	216,810	243,373
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	43,304	0
Total assets	490,553	579,561
Activity related to fair value of assets held and used that realized an impairment loss [Abstract]
Assets held and used	0
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	5,095	809	0
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of		809
Level 1 [Member]
Financial Assets:
Cash and equivalents	59,171	112,021
Short-term investments(a)	0	0
Long-term investments(a)	0	0
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	0	0
Total assets	59,171	112,021
Level 2 [Member]
Financial Assets:
Cash and equivalents	0	0
Short-term investments(a)	171,268	224,167
Long-term investments(a)	216,810	243,373
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	43,304	0
Total assets	$431,382	$467,540

Debt_Obligations_and_Warrant_L1

Debt Obligations and Warrant Liabilities Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Credit Facility [Abstract]
Initiation date	2-Aug-13
Prior Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date	30-Jun-10
Prior Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$100,000,000
Credit Facility, maximum capacity	50,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description	Revolving credit loans bear interest under the Credit Facility at the Company's option under: (a) a base rate option at a rate per annum equal to the highest of (i) the Federal Funds Open Rate (as defined in the Credit Facility), plus 0.5%, (ii) the Lender's prime rate, and (iii) the Daily LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Facility) plus 1.0%, plus in each instance an applicable margin, which is between 1.00 and 1.25, based upon revolving credit availability; or (b) a LIBOR option at a rate equal to the LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Facility), plus an applicable margin based upon the Company's revolving credit availability.
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms	In addition, the Credit Facility contains restrictive covenants relating to management and the operation of DSW Inc.'s business. These covenants, among other things, limit or restrict DSW Inc.'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.
Credit Facility, Cash and Short Term Investment Requirement	125,000,000
Limitation of Capital Expenditures	200,000,000
Expiration date	31-Jul-18
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity	100,000,000
Capital expenditures	98,126,000	86,412,000	102,034,000
Credit Facility, available capacity	50,000,000	49,400,000
Credit Facility, amount outstanding		600,000
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs	$100,000	$300,000	$600,000

Debt_Obligations_and_Warrant_L2

Debt Obligations and Warrant Liabilities Letter or Credit Agreement (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letter of Credit, Expiration Date	2-Aug-18
Collateral Requirement (Domestic)	103.00%
Letter of Credit Agreement, Cash Collateral Requirement (Foreign Currency)	105.00%
Letter of Credit Facility, Initiation Date	2-Aug-13
Letter of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$50
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	9.3	5.6
Letters of credit outstanding, cash held on deposit	$11.50	$6.10

Debt_Obligations_and_Warrant_L3

Debt Obligations and Warrant Liabilities Warrants (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	31-May-12
Warrants [Abstract]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights					1.5
Exercise price per share per warrant					$5.17
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants	$7,800,000	$0	$0	$7,792,000
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock				1,500,000
Exercise of warrants	35,400,000			43,216,000
Change in fair value of derivative instruments		$0	$0	($6,121,000)

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Det

Property and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property and equipment [Abstract]:
Land	$1,110	$1,110
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	437,745	387,913
Buildings, building and leasehold improvements	353,283	325,340
Total property and equipment	792,138	714,363
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-454,235	-395,743
Property and equipment, net	$337,903	$318,620

Accrued_Expenses_Details

Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Gift cards and merchandise credits	$40,313	$37,651
Compensation	11,317	18,043
Taxes	16,798	13,581
Customer loyalty program	14,788	19,547
Other(1)	29,964	26,875
Total accrued expenses	$113,180	$115,697

NonCurrent_Liabilities_Details

Non-Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Asset Impairment Charges	$10,900,000
Construction and tenant allowances	85,244,000	84,464,000
Deferred rent	38,021,000	37,985,000
Other(1)	20,068,000	15,849,000
Total non-current liabilities	$143,333,000	$138,298,000

Leases_Details

Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Number of Stores	431
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Total	$188,459,000	$177,727,000	$166,418,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	183,635,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	172,263,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	151,361,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	130,171,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years	112,854,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	378,699,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	1,128,983,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Sublease Rental Income Reduction	1,400,000
Unrelated Party [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals	31,499,000	29,639,000	26,502,000
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals	147,771,000	137,602,000	127,061,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	174,196,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	163,308,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	143,153,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	125,780,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years	109,039,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	371,577,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	1,087,053,000
Schottenstein Affiliates [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Number of Stores	19
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals	9,189,000	10,486,000	12,855,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	9,439,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	8,955,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	8,208,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	4,391,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years	3,815,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	7,122,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	41,930,000
Annual Rental Income, Related Party	200,000
Rental Income, Related Party	$100,000	$200,000	$100,000

Benefit_Plans_Pension_Plan_Det

Benefit Plans Pension Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax		($8,935,000)	$413,000
Schedule of adjustments made to other comprehensive income (loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Beginning Balance			-8,758,000	-8,486,000
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	0	5,289,000	839,000
Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax		-177,000	-413,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax			141,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Ending Balance		0	-8,758,000
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	0	23,005,000
Interest cost		843,000	919,000
Benefits paid		-23,218,000
(Gain) on Settlement of Pension		-270,000
Actuarial gain		-360,000
Projected benefit obligation at end of year		0	23,005,000
Fair market value at beginning of year	0	18,461,000
Actual loss on plan assets		-97,000
Employer contributions		5,027,000
Benefits paid		-23,218,000
Other		-173,000
Fair market value at end of year		0	18,461,000
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Interest cost		843,000	919,000
Expected return on plan assets		-808,000	-1,208,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements		14,224,000	67,000
Amortization of net loss		494,000	398,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost		14,753,000	176,000
Amounts recognized in net period cost and other comprehensive income loss [Abstract]
Net actuarial loss		671,000	1,717,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Valuation, before Tax		-14,224,000	-67,000
Amortization of net loss		-494,000	-398,000
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss		-14,047,000	1,252,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost		14,753,000	176,000
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income		706,000	1,428,000
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension Contributions		5,000,000
Pension Expense		8,900,000
Schedule of adjustments made to other comprehensive income (loss) [Roll Forward]
Settlement of pension		14,224,000	0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax		-5,289,000	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Schedule of adjustments made to other comprehensive income (loss) [Roll Forward]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax		$0	$141,000

Benefit_Plans_Other_Benefit_Pl

Benefit Plans Other Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Description of Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans	As of the first day of the month following an employee’s completion of six months and 500 hours of service as defined under the terms of the 401(k) Plan, the Company matches employee deferrals, 100% on the first 3% of eligible compensation deferred and 50% on the next 2% of eligible compensation deferred.
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$3.20	$3.10	$2.40
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent	$2.20	$2.30

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Contractual Obligations [Abstract]
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	$6.90
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years	2.6
New store locations for which lease agreements signed, number	34
Operating Leases, future minimum payments due, current, new stores	9.6
Incentive to Lessee	$13.60

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies Guarantees and Liabilities related to Discontinued Operations (Details) (2011 Syms and Filene's Bankruptcy [Member], USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
2011 Syms and Filene's Bankruptcy [Member]
Syms and Filene's Basement Bankruptcy [Abstract]
Estimated guarantee liability	$3.10	$7	$9

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 02, 2013
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement [Abstract]
DSW loss	$6
Insurance Claims [Member]
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement [Abstract]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	6.8
Received insurance carrier		7.2
Accrued Interest		1.9
Interest Income, Operating		1.9
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net		$5.30

Segment_Reporting_Details

Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales	$640,177	$669,872	$587,096	$598,947	$572,267	$632,976	$562,063	$601,362	$2,496,092	$2,368,668	$2,257,778
Total assets	1,438,243				1,421,244				1,438,243	1,421,244
Goodwill	25,899				25,899				25,899	25,899
Number of Reportable Segments									2
DSW [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales									2,352,464	2,230,996	2,125,262
Gross profit									726,630	710,972	696,854
Capital Expenditures									90,215	83,231	99,326
Total assets	1,263,577				1,340,629				1,263,577	1,340,629
Affiliated Business Group segment [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales									143,628	137,672	132,516
Gross profit									28,391	28,315	27,866
Capital Expenditures									3,099	569	426
Total assets	104,897				80,221				104,897	80,221
Other [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Capital Expenditures									0	0	0
Total assets	69,769				394				69,769	394
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales									2,496,092	2,368,668	2,257,778
Gross profit									755,021	739,287	724,720
Capital Expenditures									93,314	83,800	99,752
Total assets	$1,438,243				$1,421,244				$1,438,243	$1,421,244

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Current:
Federal									$80,205	$36,407	$14,070
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)									717	22	0
State and local									16,152	14,817	9,193
Total current tax expense									97,074	51,246	23,263
Deferred:
Federal									-1,616	42,557	70,158
State and local									255	-1,098	2,006
Total deferred tax expense									-1,361	41,459	72,164
Income tax provision	19,527	31,792	20,824	23,570	17,521	34,331	20,742	20,111	95,713	92,705	95,427
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Income tax expense at federal statutory rate									87,059	85,402	84,215
State and local taxes-net									8,808	8,532	7,631
Warrants									0	0	2,142
Other									-154	-1,229	1,439
Income tax provision	19,527	31,792	20,824	23,570	17,521	34,331	20,742	20,111	95,713	92,705	95,427
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Current deferred tax assets	19,747				18,130				19,747	18,130
Non-current deferred tax assets	11,332				11,587				11,332	11,587
Deferred tax assets:
State net operating loss and tax credits	701				332				701	332
Inventory	7,562				5,826				7,562	5,826
Construction and tenant allowances	6,074				7,441				6,074	7,441
Stock-based compensation	9,624				7,457				9,624	7,457
Benefit from uncertain tax positions	100				58				100	58
Guarantees	1,185				1,347				1,185	1,347
Accrued expenses	1,890				961				1,890	961
Accrued rewards	5,918				7,756				5,918	7,756
Accrued rent	15,395				14,790				15,395	14,790
Other	14,317				13,068				14,317	13,068
Total deferred tax assets, gross of valuation allowance	62,766				59,036				62,766	59,036
Less: valuation allowance	-1,246				-860				-1,246	-860
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	61,520				58,176				61,520	58,176
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	-27,236				-24,214				-27,236	-24,214
Prepaid expenses	-1,113				-957				-1,113	-957
Other	-2,092				-3,288				-2,092	-3,288
Total deferred tax liabilities	-30,441				-28,459				-30,441	-28,459
Total – net deferred tax asset	$31,079				$29,717				$31,079	$29,717

Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Contin

Income Taxes Income Tax Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$3,400,000	$1,800,000	$1,300,000
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance	1,838,000	1,253,000	2,315,000
Settlements during the year	1,621,000	1,184,000	400,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)	0	-69,000	-345,000
Reductions for tax positions taken in prior years:	0	-530,000	-755,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities	-73,000	0	-362,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	3,386,000	1,838,000	1,253,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	$500,000	$200,000

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud2

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Net sales	$640,177	$669,872	$587,096	$598,947	$572,267	$632,976	$562,063	$601,362	$2,496,092	$2,368,668	$2,257,778
Cost of sales	-463,622	-451,315	-415,192	-410,942	-412,289	-420,106	-378,621	-418,365	-1,741,071	-1,629,381	-1,533,058
Operating expenses	-128,681	-138,860	-118,594	-126,754	-115,113	-124,614	-129,461	-128,711	-512,889	-497,899	-481,797
Operating profit	47,874	79,697	53,310	61,251	44,865	88,256	53,981	54,286	242,132	241,388	236,802
Interest income, net	602	600	635	958	762	1,036	481	340	2,795	2,619	3,811
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from Town Shoes	48,476	80,297	53,945	62,209	45,627	89,292	54,462	54,626	244,927	244,007	240,613
Income tax provision	-19,527	-31,792	-20,824	-23,570	-17,521	-34,331	-20,742	-20,111	-95,713	-92,705	-95,427
Income from Town Shoes	1,915	1,049	849	0					3,813	0	0
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	30,864	49,554	33,970	38,639	28,106	54,961	33,720	34,515	153,027	151,302	145,186
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	-86	0	358	0					272	0	1,253
Net income	$30,778	$49,554	$34,328	$38,639					$153,299	$151,302	$146,439
Diluted earnings per share [Abstract]
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations									$1.69	$1.65	$1.60
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations									$0	$0	$0.01
Diluted earnings per share	$0.34	$0.55	$0.38	$0.42	$0.30	$0.60	$0.37	$0.38	$1.69	$1.65	$1.62

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid		31-Mar-15
Dividends Payable, Date Declared		17-Feb-15
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$0.19	$0.20
Dividends Payable, Date of Record		20-Mar-15