Designer Brands (DBI) 10-Q 1 Sep 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 26, 2016
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	DSW Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,319,947
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jul. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Class A Common Shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		74,501,062
Class B Common Shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		7,732,807

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Net sales	$ 658,944	$ 627,206	$ 1,340,211	$ 1,282,692
Cost of sales	(472,083)	(435,904)	(948,993)	(878,332)
Operating expenses	(145,088)	(131,721)	(299,284)	(271,207)
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	(2,166)	0	(3,611)	0
Operating profit	39,607	59,581	88,323	133,153
Interest expense	(50)	(40)	(99)	(78)
Interest income	673	792	1,243	1,750
Interest income, net	623	752	1,144	1,672
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	100	(7)	264	3,305
Income before income taxes and income (loss) from Town Shoes	40,330	60,326	89,731	138,130
Income tax provision	(15,716)	(22,486)	(34,794)	(51,582)
Income (loss) from Town Shoes	418	(230)	109	(1,572)
Net income	$ 25,032	$ 37,610	$ 55,046	$ 84,976
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]:
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.31	$ 0.42	$ 0.67	$ 0.96
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.30	$ 0.42	$ 0.67	$ 0.95
Shares used in per share calculations [Abstract]:
Basic shares	82,053	88,713	82,003	88,619
Diluted shares	82,655	89,693	82,691	89,660
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax [Abstract]:
Foreign currency translation	$ (4,903)	$ (8,652)	$ 7,246	$ (6,838)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax	150	50	276	(311)
Total comprehensive income	$ 20,279	$ 29,008	$ 62,568	$ 77,827

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax	$ 14	$ 6	$ 130	$ 6

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Assets [Abstract]:
Cash and equivalents	$ 62,324	$ 32,495	$ 151,007
Short-term investments	103,467	226,027	140,821
Accounts receivable, net	18,848	15,437	18,533
Accounts receivable from related parties	81	27	63
Inventories	556,183	484,236	505,170
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	30,040	37,444	31,599
Prepaid Rent	12	2	0
Total current assets	770,955	795,668	847,193
Property and equipment, net	379,643	374,241	354,477
Long-term investments	77,901	71,953	179,305
Deferred income taxes	20,690	21,815	32,111
Prepaid Expense, Noncurrent	821	875	866
Equity Method Investments	17,261	21,188	21,986
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	50,200	44,170	44,627
Intangible Assets, Current	39,316	46	46
Other assets	21,145	13,254	7,554
Total assets	1,458,975	1,369,109	1,514,064
Liabilities and Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Accounts payable	198,584	214,893	190,382
Accounts payable to related parties	656	733	529
Accrued expenses	115,192	107,800	113,466
Total current liabilities	314,432	323,426	304,377
Non-current liabilities	143,562	140,759	144,029
Commitments and Contingencies	59,611	0	0
Liabilities	517,605	464,185	448,406
Shareholders’ equity [Abstract]:
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock	936,572	930,011	920,682
Preferred Shares, no par value; 100,000 authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	0	0	0
Treasury Stock, Value	(266,531)	(266,531)	(86,938)
Retained earnings	309,503	287,140	270,510
Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity	(24,993)	(24,993)	(24,993)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(13,181)	(20,703)	(13,603)
Total shareholders’ equity	941,370	904,924	1,065,658
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	1,458,975	1,369,109	1,514,064
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Shareholders’ equity [Abstract]:
Total shareholders’ equity	936,572	930,011	920,682
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Shareholders’ equity [Abstract]:
Total shareholders’ equity	$ (13,181)	$ (20,703)	$ (13,603)

Condensed Consolidated Balance5

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Thousands, $ / shares in Thousands	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Preferred Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred Shares, authorized (in shares)	100,000	100,000	100,000
Preferred Shares, issued (in shares)	0	0	0
Preferred Shares, outstanding (in shares)	0	0	0
Class A Common Shares
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Common Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Common Shares, authorized (in shares)	250,000	250,000	250,000
Common Shares, issued (in shares)	84,570	84,396	84,047
Common Shares, outstanding (in shares)	74,359	74,185	81,011
Class B Common Shares
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Common Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Common Shares, authorized (in shares)	100,000	100,000	100,000
Common Shares, issued (in shares)	7,733	7,733	7,733
Common Shares, outstanding (in shares)	7,733	7,733	7,733
Treasury Stock [Member]
Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Common Shares, outstanding (in shares)	10,211	10,211	3,036
Treasury Stock, Shares	10,211	10,211	3,036

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Class A Common Shares	Class B Common Shares	Treasury Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings	Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity	Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance at Jan. 31, 2015	$ 1,011,120			$ (86,938)	$ 908,679	$ 220,826	$ (24,993)	$ (6,454)
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2015		80,666	7,733	3,036
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	84,976				0	84,976	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense, before related tax effects	6,729				6,729	0	0	0
Stock units granted	926				926	0	0	0
Stock units granted (in shares)		31
Exercise of stock options	3,431				3,431	0	0	0
Exercise of stock options, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)		263
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes	(1,272)				(1,272)	0	0	0
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)		51
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation	2,189				2,189	0	0	0
Foreign currency translation	(6,838)							(6,838)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax	(311)							(311)
Dividends paid	(35,292)					(35,292)
Balance at Aug. 01, 2015	1,065,658			$ (86,938)	920,682	270,510	(24,993)	(13,603)
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 01, 2015		81,011	7,733	3,036
Balance at Jan. 30, 2016	904,924			$ (266,531)	930,011	287,140	(24,993)	(20,703)
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 30, 2016		74,185	7,733	10,211
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	55,046					55,046	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense, before related tax effects	6,326				6,326	0	0	0
Stock units granted	990				990	0	0	0
Stock units granted (in shares)		52
Exercise of stock options	429				429	0	0	0
Exercise of stock options, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)		37
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes	(1,104)				(1,104)	0	0	0
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes (in shares)		85
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation	(80)				(80)	0	0	0
Foreign currency translation	7,246							7,246
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax	276							276
Dividends paid	(32,683)					(32,683)
Balance at Jul. 30, 2016	$ 941,370			$ (266,531)	$ 936,572	$ 309,503	$ (24,993)	$ (13,181)
Balance (in shares) at Jul. 30, 2016		74,359	7,733	10,211

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Dividends paid (in dollars per share)	$ 0.40	$ 0.40
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax	$ 130	$ 6

Condensed Consolidated Stateme8

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2016USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 37,610	$ 55,046	$ 84,976
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash and equivalents provided by operating activities from continuing operations:
Depreciation and amortization		40,389	36,712
Share-based compensation expense		7,316	7,655
Deferred income taxes		1,125	(1,033)
Loss from Town Shoes	230	(109)	1,572
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	0	3,611	0
Loss on disposal of long-lived assets		702	292
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		0	418
Amortization of investment discounts and premiums		759	3,432
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation		0	(2,189)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax		0	(3,305)
Change in working capital, other assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		(1,842)	5,811
Inventories		(41,795)	(54,334)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		7,946	9,051
Accounts payable		(17,059)	17,693
Accrued expenses		3,256	1,984
Other		1,799	5,835
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations		61,144	114,570
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash paid for property and equipment		(51,934)	(50,979)
Purchases of available-for-sale investments		(57,484)	(105,572)
Sales of available-for-sale investments		178,980	163,808
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash		(467)	2,385
Origination of Notes Receivable from Related Parties		(6,641)	(4,737)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired		(60,411)	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations		2,043	4,905
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		429	3,431
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation		(1,104)	(1,272)
Dividends paid		(32,683)	(35,292)
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation		0	2,189
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations		(33,358)	(30,944)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents		0	3,305
Net increase in cash and equivalents		29,829	88,531
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period		32,495	59,171
Cash and equivalents, end of period	151,007	62,324	151,007
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	43,705	25,685
Proceeds from construction and tenant allowances	14,004	9,179
Non-cash operating, investing and financing activities:
Balance of accounts payable and accrued expenses due to property and equipment purchases	8,277	4,944
Commitments and Contingencies	0	$ 59,611	0
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ 0		$ 0

Business Operations and Basis o

Business Operations and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business Operations and Basis of Presentation	BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Business Operations- DSW Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries are herein referred to collectively as DSW Inc. or the “Company”. DSW refers to the DSW segment, which includes DSW stores and dsw.com. DSW Inc. Class A Common Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “DSW”. DSW Inc. 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 July 30, 2016 , DSW operated a total of 480 stores located in 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and dsw.com. During the six months ended July 30, 2016 , DSW opened 13 new DSW stores and closed one DSW store. DSW Inc., through its ABG segment, also partners with three other retailers to help build and optimize their footwear businesses. As of July 30, 2016 , ABG supplied merchandise to 281 Stein Mart stores and Steinmart.com, 103 Gordmans stores and Gordmans.com, and one Frugal Fannie’s store. During the six months ended July 30, 2016 , ABG added eight new shoe departments and ceased operations in two shoe departments. DSW Inc. also has an equity investment in Town Shoes Limited ("Town Shoes"). Town Shoes is the market leader in branded footwear in Canada. As of July 30, 2016 , Town Shoes operated 186 locations across Canada primarily under The Shoe Company, Shoe Warehouse, Town Shoes and DSW banners, as well as an e-commerce site. As of July 30, 2016 , there are 17 DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse stores in Canada operating under a licensing agreement. See Note 4 for further disclosure on the licensing agreement. On March 4, 2016 , the Company acquired Ebuys, Inc. ("Ebuys"), a leading off price footwear and accessories retailer operating in digital marketplaces. Ebuys sells products to customers located in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. The transaction supports DSW Inc.’s efforts to grow its market share within footwear and accessories domestically and internationally. Basis of Presentation- The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with DSW Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2016 (the “2015 Annual Report”). In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of DSW 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. Prior Period Reclassification- Certain prior period disclosure amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. Intangible assets are no longer included in other assets and are presented separately in the Company’s balance sheets. Software is no longer included in furniture, fixtures and equipment and is presented separately in the property, plant and equipment footnote (Note 10).

Acquisition and Equity Method I

Acquisition and Equity Method Investment	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	ACQUISITION AND EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT Town Shoes- On May 12, 2014, DSW Inc. acquired a 49.2% ownership interest in Town Shoes for $75.1 million Canadian dollars ("CAD") ( $68.9 million USD) at the purchase date. As of July 30, 2016 , DSW Inc.'s ownership interest is 46.3% . The dilution of the Company's ownership is due to Town Shoes' employee exercise of stock options. DSW Inc.'s initial stake provides 50% voting control and board representation equal to the co-investor. Additionally, the Town Shoe co-investor holds the option to sell the remaining portion of the company in fiscal 2017 to DSW Inc., and for the subsequent two years. DSW Inc. holds the option to purchase the remaining portion of the company in fiscal 2018, and for the subsequent two years, if the Town Shoe co-investor has not exercised their put option. DSW Inc. purchased $100 million CAD during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 (approximately $79 million USD at purchase date) to take advantage of the strength of the dollar and in anticipation of funding the future purchase of the remaining interest in Town Shoes. The funds are also available to fund other business opportunities or return to U.S. operations, if needed. As this was a cash transaction, the gains or losses related to the purchase of the CAD were recorded in the consolidated statement of operations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded $3.3 million in foreign currency exchange gains related to the purchase of CAD within non-operating income. The Company invested the CAD in available-for-sale securities in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. The accumulated comprehensive loss was impacted by an increase of $2.9 million for the three months ended July 30, 2016 and a decrease of $5.3 million for the six months ended July 30, 2016 . Ebuys- On March 4, 2016 , the Company acquired Ebuys, a digital marketplace and accessories retailer, for a total purchase price of $116.4 million . In addition to cash consideration of $62.5 million , less adjustments for working capital, the purchase price includes future payments that are contingent upon the achievement of specified milestones. The Company will revalue its contingent consideration obligation of $56.0 million each reporting period. Since the acquisition date, Ebuys has recognized revenues of $34.7 million , which is included in the consolidated statement of operations. Goodwill was calculated as the excess of the consideration paid over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits expected to arise from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill related to this acquisition is deductible for income tax purposes. The purchase price allocation for the Ebuys acquisition is preliminary and subject to change based on the finalization of the detailed valuations. The following table represents the estimate of the allocation of the purchase price (in thousands): Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation as of March 4, 2016 Adjustments Updated Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation as of July 30, 2016 Accounts and other receivables $ 1,623 $ (361 ) $ 1,262 Inventory 30,152 251 30,403 Other current assets 191 — 191 Property and equipment 1,221 22 1,243 Goodwill 54,785 359 55,144 Other intangible assets 41,301 (200 ) 41,101 Accounts payable and other long-term liabilities (12,862 ) (71 ) (12,933 ) Total preliminary purchase price $ 116,411 $ — $ 116,411 The preliminary fair value of intangible assets of $41.1 million includes $5.7 million for non-compete agreements, $24.4 million for customer and online retailer relationships, and $11.0 million for trade names. Per Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805, Business Combinations, the acquirer shall disclose pro-forma financial information as though the business combination had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period. For the acquisition of Ebuys in March 2016, pro-forma information was not practicable to obtain as of the time that financial statements were ready for issuance. In connection with the acquisition of Ebuys, the Company adopted or updated the following significant accounting policies: Business Combinations - In accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations , the Company recognizes assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, including contingent assets and liabilities, based on fair value estimates as of the date of acquisition. The purchase price allocation process requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions with respect to the fair value of any intangible assets acquired, deferred revenues assumed, or contingent consideration within the arrangement. Unanticipated events and circumstances may occur which may affect the accuracy or validity of such assumptions or estimates. Contingent Consideration - The Company agreed to pay additional amounts to the sellers contingent upon achievement of certain negotiated goals. The Company has recognized a liability for this contingent obligation based on its estimated fair value at the date of acquisition with any differences between the acquisition-date fair value and the ultimate settlement of the obligation being recognized as an adjustment to income from operations. For the three and six months ended July 30, 2016 , the change in fair value of contingent consideration was $2.2 million and $3.6 million , respectively, which is recognized within the statement of operations. Inventories - Merchandise inventories for Ebuys are accounted for using the cost method, where the cost is based on invoice cost.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS A description of the Company's significant accounting policies is included in the 2015 Annual Report. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") released Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 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. The standard will take effect for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods. The Company has completed an assessment identifying areas of impact for the business, including the Company's loyalty program and co-branded credit card. The Company is currently assessing and evaluating these results and developing an implementation plan, as well as evaluating the transition methods for adoption of the standard. In April 2015, the FASB released ASU 2015-05 to provide guidance to customers concerning whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. Under this new standard, (1) if a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the software license element of the arrangement should be accounted for in a manner consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses, or, (2) if the arrangement does not include a software license, the arrangement should be accounted for as a service contract. The standard took effect for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim reporting periods. The Company has adopted the new standard and is applying the new guidance prospectively. In January 2016, the FASB released ASU 2016-01, which aims to improve and achieve convergence of the FASB and IASB standards on the accounting for financial instruments. The ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity should apply the amendments by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values (including disclosure requirements) should be applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its financial statements and disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB released ASU 2016-02, which will increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. The standard will take effect for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods. Early application will be permitted for all entities upon issuance of the final standard. In addition, the FASB has decided to require a lessee to apply a modified retrospective transition approach for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements (the date of initial application). The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the date of initial application. The FASB decided to not permit a full retrospective transition approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its financial statements and disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB released ASU 2016-07, which will eliminate the requirement that when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence, an investor must adjust the investment, results of operations and retained earnings retroactively on a step-by-step basis as if the equity method had been in effect during all previous periods that the investment had been held. The ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods. The update should be applied prospectively upon effective date to increases in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence that result in the adoption of the equity method. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its financial statements and disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB released ASU 2016-09, which simplifies the guidance surrounding several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. 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 evaluating the impact of the standard on its financial statements and disclosures.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Schottenstein Affiliates- As of July 30, 2016 , the Schottenstein Affiliates (entities owned or controlled by Jay L. Schottenstein, the executive chairman of the DSW Inc. Board of Directors, and members of his family) beneficially owned approximately 18% of outstanding DSW Inc. Common Shares, representing approximately 51% of the combined voting power of outstanding DSW Inc. Common Shares. As of July 30, 2016 , the Schottenstein Affiliates beneficially owned 7.2 million Class A Common Shares and 7.7 million Class B Common Shares. The Company leases its fulfillment center and certain store locations owned by Schottenstein Affiliates and purchases services and products from Schottenstein Affiliates. Accounts receivable from and payable to affiliates principally result from commercial transactions or affiliate transactions and normally settle in the form of cash in 30 to 60 days. Related party balances are disclosed on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. License Agreement with Town Shoes- DSW Shoe Warehouse, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DSW Inc., licenses the use of its trade name and trademark, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, to its equity investee, Town Shoes, for a fee calculated as of a fixed percent of sales. The license is exclusive and non-transferable for use in Canada. Town Shoes pays DSW Inc. a percentage of net sales from its Canadian DSW stores on a monthly basis. The Canadian DSW stores operate in a manner similar to DSW stores in the United States and are required to maintain the standards and specifications that DSW uses to operate its own stores. DSW Inc. classifies the royalty fee as net sales.

Earnings per Share and Sharehol

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
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") and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") calculated using the treasury stock method. The following table is a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share computations for the periods presented: Three months ended Six months ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Weighted average shares outstanding 82,053 88,713 82,003 88,619 Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options 392 756 442 807 Assumed exercise of dilutive RSUs and PSUs 210 224 246 234 Number of shares for computation of diluted earnings per share 82,655 89,693 82,691 89,660 Options, RSUs and PSUs - The number of potential common shares that were not included in the computation of dilutive earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive was approximately 3.6 million and 2.0 million for the three months ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 , respectively, and 3.3 million and 1.5 million for the six months ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 , respectively.

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based Compensation	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The DSW Inc. 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("the 2014 Plan") provides for the issuance of equity awards to purchase up to 8.5 million DSW Inc. Common Shares. The Company began issuing shares under the 2014 Plan after the DSW Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan expired in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. The 2014 Plan covers stock options, RSUs, PSUs, director stock units ("DSUs") and stock appreciation rights ("SARs"). 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 2014 Plan generally remain exercisable for a period of ten years from the date of grant. Stock-Based Compensation Expense- The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense: Six months ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Stock options $ 3,224 $ 3,626 Restricted stock units 1,870 1,401 Performance-based restricted stock units 1,232 1,702 Director stock units 990 926 Total $ 7,316 $ 7,655 Stock Options, RSUs, PSUs and DSUs- The following table summarizes all stock-based compensation activity: Six months ended July 30, 2016 Stock Options RSUs PSUs DSUs (in thousands) Outstanding, beginning of period 3,849 372 293 305 Granted 835 181 112 52 Exercised/units vested (37 ) (83 ) (133 ) (58 ) Forfeited (251 ) (51 ) (27 ) — Outstanding, end of period 4,396 419 245 299 Exercisable, end of period 2,388 — — — The following table summarizes the total compensation cost related to nonvested shares not yet recognized and the weighted average expense recognition period remaining (amounts in thousands): Six months ended July 30, 2016 Stock Options RSUs PSUs Unrecognized compensation cost $ 14,781 $ 8,201 $ 4,952 Weighted average expense recognition period 2.2 years 2.0 years 2.1 years The following table illustrates the weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing model for options granted in each of the periods presented: Six months ended Assumptions: July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Risk-free interest rate 1.5% 1.4% Expected volatility of DSW Inc. Common Shares 36.0% 37.9% Expected option term 5.4 years 5.1 years Dividend yield 3.0% 2.1% Other Data: Weighted average grant date fair value $6.59 $10.22 Stock Appreciation Rights- 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. During the three and six months ended August 1, 2015 , DSW Inc. recorded a benefit of $1.9 million and expense of $1.6 million , respectively. During the three months ended April 30, 2016 DSW Inc. recorded a benefit of $0.3 million . The unexercised SARs expired in June 2016, and the Company reversed the remaining liability of $0.3 million .

Investments

Investments	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]	INVESTMENTS For the available-for-sale bonds and term notes, the carrying value, plus any unrealized gains or losses, equals the fair value. The unrealized holding gains or losses for the available-for-sale securities are reported in other comprehensive income. The Company accounts for its purchases and sales of investments on the trade date of the investment. The classification of available-for-sale securities is based on management's intention of the use of the investments. The Company used a portion of these investments for its acquisition of Ebuys (see Note 2 for additional discussion on the acquisition of Ebuys). The following table discloses the major categories of the Company's investments as of the dates presented: Short-term investments Long-term investments July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Available-for-sale securities: Carrying value $ 103,051 $ 225,985 $ 140,778 $ 78,068 $ 72,153 $ 179,659 Unrealized gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss 455 477 91 33 22 14 Unrealized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (39 ) (435 ) (48 ) (200 ) (222 ) (368 ) Total investments $ 103,467 $ 226,027 $ 140,821 $ 77,901 $ 71,953 $ 179,305

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Therefore, fair value is a market-based measurement based on assumptions of the market participants. As a basis for these assumptions, 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. Financial Assets and Liabilities- The following table presents financial assets and liabilities at fair value as of the dates presented: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (1) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 (in thousands) Financial assets: Cash and equivalents $ 62,324 $ 62,324 — — $ 32,495 $ 32,495 — — $ 151,007 $ 151,007 — Short-term investments (a) 103,467 120 $ 103,347 — 226,027 2,127 $ 223,900 — 140,821 — $ 140,821 Long-term investments (a) 77,901 314 77,587 — 71,953 181 71,772 — 179,305 — 179,305 Cost method investments (b) 7,250 — — $ 7,250 6,000 — — $ 6,000 — — — Note receivable from Town Shoes (c) 43,640 — 43,640 — 33,311 — 33,311 — 44,627 — 44,627 Total financial assets $ 294,582 $ 62,758 $ 224,574 $ 7,250 $ 369,786 $ 34,803 $ 328,983 $ 6,000 $ 515,760 $ 151,007 $ 364,753 Financial liabilities: Stock appreciation rights (d) — — — — $ 561 — $ 561 — $ 3,380 — $ 3,380 Contingent consideration (e) $ 59,611 — — $ 59,611 — — — — — — — Total financial liabilities $ 59,611 $ — $ — $ 59,611 $ 561 $ — $ 561 $ — $ 3,380 $ — $ 3,380 (1) There were no Level 3 measurements as of August 1, 2015. (a) Short-term and long-term investments are valued using a market-based approach using Level 2 inputs such as prices of similar assets in active markets. (b) Cost method investments are valued using Level 3 inputs. The fair value approximates the carrying value as there have been no triggering events that would indicate impairment. (c) The Company estimated the fair value of the note receivable based upon current interest rates offered on similar instruments. The change in fair value is based on the change in comparable rates on similar instruments. Based on the Company’s intention and ability to hold the note until maturity or the exercise of the put/call option (see Note 2), the carrying value is not other-than-temporarily impaired. (d) Stock appreciation rights are valued using the Black-Scholes model. See Note 6 for further disclosure on SARs. (e) Included in the Level 3 liabilities is the contingent consideration liability related to the Company's acquisition of Ebuys. The liability is adjusted to fair value each reporting period. The categorization of the framework used to price the liability is considered Level 3 due to the subjective nature of the unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value. Level 3 Measurements- Financial assets and liabilities are considered Level 3 when the fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable. The following table presents activity related to Level 3 fair value measurements for cost method investments for the periods presented: Fiscal period ended July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 (in thousands) Carrying value, beginning of period $ 6,000 — Additional cost method investment 1,250 $ 6,000 Carrying value, end of period $ 7,250 $ 6,000 The following table presents activity related to Level 3 fair value measurements for DSW Inc.'s contingent consideration liability for the period presented: Six months ended July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Balance, acquisition date of contingent consideration $ 56,000 Change in fair value of contingent consideration 3,611 Balance, end of period $ 59,611 Non-Financial Assets- The Company evaluates the carrying amount of its long-lived assets, primarily property and equipment, and finite-lived intangible assets when events and circumstances warrant such a review to ascertain if any assets have been impaired. For the six months ended July 30, 2016, there was no impairment. For the six months ended August 1, 2015, there was a full impairment related to one store in the ABG segment of $0.4 million , recorded in cost of sales, where the future expected cash flows would not recover the carrying amount of its long-lived assets.

Debt Obligations

Debt Obligations	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Obligations and Warrant Liabilities	DEBT OBLIGATIONS The Company has a $100 million Secured Credit Facility and a $50 million Letter of Credit Agreement, which are described more fully in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016 . As of July 30, 2016 , January 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 , the Company had no outstanding borrowings or letters of credit under the Credit Facility with availability of $100 million , $100 million and $50 million , respectively. As of July 30, 2016 , January 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 , the Company had $7.9 million , $7.1 million and $8.5 million , respectively, in outstanding letters of credit under the Letter of Credit Agreement, and $8.1 million , $7.7 million and $9.1 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 condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and Equipment, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET The balance sheet caption "Property and equipment, net" was comprised of the following as of the periods presented: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Land $ 1,110 $ 1,110 $ 1,110 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 404,626 385,780 357,255 Software 131,675 120,567 114,351 Buildings, building and leasehold improvements 394,702 385,861 368,976 Total property and equipment 932,113 893,318 841,692 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (552,470 ) (519,077 ) (487,215 ) Property and equipment, net $ 379,643 $ 374,241 $ 354,477

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	ACCRUED EXPENSES The balance sheet caption "Accrued expenses" was comprised of the following as of the periods presented: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Gift cards and merchandise credits $ 38,062 $ 43,446 $ 35,373 Compensation 15,184 8,042 15,862 Taxes 18,887 17,004 17,389 Customer loyalty program 11,401 10,084 15,113 Other accrued expenses (1) 31,658 29,224 29,729 Total accrued expenses $ 115,192 $ 107,800 $ 113,466 (1) Other accrued expenses is comprised of deferred revenue, sales return allowance, stock appreciation rights and various other accrued expenses, including advertising, professional fees and rent.

Non-Current Liabilities

Non-Current Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
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: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Construction and tenant allowances $ 89,460 $ 86,777 $ 88,998 Deferred rent 37,814 37,650 37,852 Other non-current liabilities (1) 16,288 16,332 17,179 Total non-current liabilities $ 143,562 $ 140,759 $ 144,029 (1) Other non-current liabilities is comprised of a reserve for a lease of an office facility assumed in the merger with Retail Ventures, Inc. ("RVI"), income tax reserves and deferred compensation. As of July 30, 2016 , the accrual related to the office facility was $8.6 million .

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	SEGMENT REPORTING The Company's operating segments are the DSW segment, which includes DSW stores and dsw.com, the ABG segment and Other, which includes Ebuys. 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. As of July 30, 2016 , the goodwill balance of $81.0 million is made up of $25.9 million recorded in the DSW segment (consistent with prior periods) and $55.1 million recorded in Other related to Ebuys. DSW segment ABG segment Other (1) Total (in thousands) Three months ended July 30, 2016 Net sales $ 603,927 $ 35,446 $ 19,571 $ 658,944 Gross profit 177,885 7,217 1,759 186,861 Capital expenditures 25,908 145 14 26,067 Three months ended August 1, 2015 Net sales $ 592,583 $ 34,623 $ — $ 627,206 Gross profit 184,738 6,564 — 191,302 Capital expenditures 26,338 111 — 26,449 Six months ended July 30, 2016 Net sales $ 1,226,959 $ 78,585 $ 34,667 $ 1,340,211 Gross profit 369,304 18,030 3,884 391,218 Capital expenditures 43,258 469 14 43,741 Six months ended August 1, 2015 Net sales $ 1,204,794 $ 77,898 $ — $ 1,282,692 Gross profit 388,800 15,560 — 404,360 Capital expenditures 53,573 218 — 53,791 Total Assets As of July 30, 2016 $ 1,077,789 $ 112,541 $ 268,645 $ 1,458,975 As of January 30, 2016 1,126,179 105,259 137,671 1,369,109 As of August 1, 2015 1,254,349 116,453 143,262 1,514,064 (1) Other includes assets, liabilities and expenses of the former RVI (see Note 15), the Company's investment in Town Shoes and Ebuys (see Note 2).

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for quarterly events. The effective tax rate reflects the impact of federal, state and local, and foreign taxes, as well as tax on the income or loss from Town Shoes. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended July 30, 2016 is 38.6% and 38.7% , respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended August 1, 2015 was 37.4% and 37.8% , respectively.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
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. Merger with Retail Ventures, Inc. ("the Merger")- 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 these discontinued operations. In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded a $2.0 million benefit from the final distribution from the bankruptcy debtor's estates related to Filene's Basement's bankruptcy in 2011 within the consolidated statement of operations. Contractual Obligations- As of July 30, 2016 , 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 $5.8 million as of July 30, 2016 . In addition, the Company has signed lease agreements for 28 new DSW store locations, expected to be opened in fiscal 2016 and 2017 , with total annualized rent of $7.9 million . In connection with the new lease agreements, the Company will receive a total of $11.5 million of construction and tenant allowance reimbursements for expenditures at these locations.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Dividends - On August 30, 2016 , DSW Inc.'s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.20 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 30, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2016 . The payment of any future dividends is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and is based on future earnings, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, changes in taxation laws, general economic condition and any other relevant factors. International Franchise Agreement - On August 2, 2016, DSW Inc. signed an agreement with Apparel Group as an exclusive franchise partner in the Middle East. The agreement will expand DSW by up to 40 stores across the territory, both in malls and on high street locations, with the first stores opening in fiscal 2017.

Business Operations and Basis25

Business Operations and Basis of Presentation Business Operations and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Business Operations and Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Presentation- The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with DSW Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2016 (the “2015 Annual Report”). In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of DSW 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.
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Prior Period Reclassification- Certain prior period disclosure amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. Intangible assets are no longer included in other assets and are presented separately in the Company’s balance sheets. Software is no longer included in furniture, fixtures and equipment and is presented separately in the property, plant and equipment footnote (Note 10).

Acquisition and Equity Method26

Acquisition and Equity Method Investment Acquisition and Equity Method Investment (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Business Combination Policy [Abstract]
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Business Combinations - In accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations , the Company recognizes assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, including contingent assets and liabilities, based on fair value estimates as of the date of acquisition. The purchase price allocation process requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions with respect to the fair value of any intangible assets acquired, deferred revenues assumed, or contingent consideration within the arrangement. Unanticipated events and circumstances may occur which may affect the accuracy or validity of such assumptions or estimates.
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Contingent Consideration - The Company agreed to pay additional amounts to the sellers contingent upon achievement of certain negotiated goals. The Company has recognized a liability for this contingent obligation based on its estimated fair value at the date of acquisition with any differences between the acquisition-date fair value and the ultimate settlement of the obligation being recognized as an adjustment to income from operations. For the three and six months ended July 30, 2016 , the change in fair value of contingent consideration was $2.2 million and $3.6 million , respectively, which is recognized within the statement of operations.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories - Merchandise inventories for Ebuys are accounted for using the cost method, where the cost is based on invoice cost.

Significant Accounting Polici27

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") released Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 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. The standard will take effect for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods. The Company has completed an assessment identifying areas of impact for the business, including the Company's loyalty program and co-branded credit card. The Company is currently assessing and evaluating these results and developing an implementation plan, as well as evaluating the transition methods for adoption of the standard. In April 2015, the FASB released ASU 2015-05 to provide guidance to customers concerning whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. Under this new standard, (1) if a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the software license element of the arrangement should be accounted for in a manner consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses, or, (2) if the arrangement does not include a software license, the arrangement should be accounted for as a service contract. The standard took effect for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim reporting periods. The Company has adopted the new standard and is applying the new guidance prospectively. In January 2016, the FASB released ASU 2016-01, which aims to improve and achieve convergence of the FASB and IASB standards on the accounting for financial instruments. The ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity should apply the amendments by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values (including disclosure requirements) should be applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its financial statements and disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB released ASU 2016-02, which will increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. The standard will take effect for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods. Early application will be permitted for all entities upon issuance of the final standard. In addition, the FASB has decided to require a lessee to apply a modified retrospective transition approach for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements (the date of initial application). The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the date of initial application. The FASB decided to not permit a full retrospective transition approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its financial statements and disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB released ASU 2016-07, which will eliminate the requirement that when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence, an investor must adjust the investment, results of operations and retained earnings retroactively on a step-by-step basis as if the equity method had been in effect during all previous periods that the investment had been held. The ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods. The update should be applied prospectively upon effective date to increases in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence that result in the adoption of the equity method. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its financial statements and disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB released ASU 2016-09, which simplifies the guidance surrounding several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. 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 evaluating the impact of the standard on its financial statements and disclosures.

Earnings per Share and Shareh28

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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") and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") calculated using the treasury stock method.

Stock-based Compensation Stock-

Stock-based Compensation Stock-based Compensation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans, Director Policy [Policy Text Block]	The DSW Inc. 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("the 2014 Plan") provides for the issuance of equity awards to purchase up to 8.5 million DSW Inc. Common Shares. The Company began issuing shares under the 2014 Plan after the DSW Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan expired in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. The 2014 Plan covers stock options, RSUs, PSUs, director stock units ("DSUs") and stock appreciation rights ("SARs"). 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 2014 Plan generally remain exercisable for a period of ten years from the date of grant.

Fair Value Measurements Fair Va

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Therefore, fair value is a market-based measurement based on assumptions of the market participants. As a basis for these assumptions, 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.

Segment Reporting (Policies)

Segment Reporting (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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.

Income Taxes (Policies)

Income Taxes (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for quarterly events.

Acquisition and Equity Method33

Acquisition and Equity Method Investment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	The following table represents the estimate of the allocation of the purchase price (in thousands): Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation as of March 4, 2016 Adjustments Updated Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation as of July 30, 2016 Accounts and other receivables $ 1,623 $ (361 ) $ 1,262 Inventory 30,152 251 30,403 Other current assets 191 — 191 Property and equipment 1,221 22 1,243 Goodwill 54,785 359 55,144 Other intangible assets 41,301 (200 ) 41,101 Accounts payable and other long-term liabilities (12,862 ) (71 ) (12,933 ) Total preliminary purchase price $ 116,411 $ — $ 116,411

Earnings per Share and Shareh34

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of the Number of Shares Used in the Calculation of Diluted Earnings per Share	The following table is a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share computations for the periods presented: Three months ended Six months ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Weighted average shares outstanding 82,053 88,713 82,003 88,619 Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options 392 756 442 807 Assumed exercise of dilutive RSUs and PSUs 210 224 246 234 Number of shares for computation of diluted earnings per share 82,655 89,693 82,691 89,660

Stock-based Compensation (Table

Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense: Six months ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Stock options $ 3,224 $ 3,626 Restricted stock units 1,870 1,401 Performance-based restricted stock units 1,232 1,702 Director stock units 990 926 Total $ 7,316 $ 7,655
Stock Option Plan Activity	The following table summarizes all stock-based compensation activity: Six months ended July 30, 2016 Stock Options RSUs PSUs DSUs (in thousands) Outstanding, beginning of period 3,849 372 293 305 Granted 835 181 112 52 Exercised/units vested (37 ) (83 ) (133 ) (58 ) Forfeited (251 ) (51 ) (27 ) — Outstanding, end of period 4,396 419 245 299 Exercisable, end of period 2,388 — — —
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the total compensation cost related to nonvested shares not yet recognized and the weighted average expense recognition period remaining (amounts in thousands): Six months ended July 30, 2016 Stock Options RSUs PSUs Unrecognized compensation cost $ 14,781 $ 8,201 $ 4,952 Weighted average expense recognition period 2.2 years 2.0 years 2.1 years
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: Six months ended Assumptions: July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Risk-free interest rate 1.5% 1.4% Expected volatility of DSW Inc. Common Shares 36.0% 37.9% Expected option term 5.4 years 5.1 years Dividend yield 3.0% 2.1% Other Data: Weighted average grant date fair value $6.59 $10.22

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	The following table discloses the major categories of the Company's investments as of the dates presented: Short-term investments Long-term investments July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Available-for-sale securities: Carrying value $ 103,051 $ 225,985 $ 140,778 $ 78,068 $ 72,153 $ 179,659 Unrealized gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss 455 477 91 33 22 14 Unrealized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (39 ) (435 ) (48 ) (200 ) (222 ) (368 ) Total investments $ 103,467 $ 226,027 $ 140,821 $ 77,901 $ 71,953 $ 179,305

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	The following table presents financial assets and liabilities at fair value as of the dates presented: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (1) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 (in thousands) Financial assets: Cash and equivalents $ 62,324 $ 62,324 — — $ 32,495 $ 32,495 — — $ 151,007 $ 151,007 — Short-term investments (a) 103,467 120 $ 103,347 — 226,027 2,127 $ 223,900 — 140,821 — $ 140,821 Long-term investments (a) 77,901 314 77,587 — 71,953 181 71,772 — 179,305 — 179,305 Cost method investments (b) 7,250 — — $ 7,250 6,000 — — $ 6,000 — — — Note receivable from Town Shoes (c) 43,640 — 43,640 — 33,311 — 33,311 — 44,627 — 44,627 Total financial assets $ 294,582 $ 62,758 $ 224,574 $ 7,250 $ 369,786 $ 34,803 $ 328,983 $ 6,000 $ 515,760 $ 151,007 $ 364,753 Financial liabilities: Stock appreciation rights (d) — — — — $ 561 — $ 561 — $ 3,380 — $ 3,380 Contingent consideration (e) $ 59,611 — — $ 59,611 — — — — — — — Total financial liabilities $ 59,611 $ — $ — $ 59,611 $ 561 $ — $ 561 $ — $ 3,380 $ — $ 3,380
Schedule of Cost Method Investments [Table Text Block]	The following table presents activity related to Level 3 fair value measurements for cost method investments for the periods presented: Fiscal period ended July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 (in thousands) Carrying value, beginning of period $ 6,000 — Additional cost method investment 1,250 $ 6,000 Carrying value, end of period $ 7,250 $ 6,000
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]	The following table presents activity related to Level 3 fair value measurements for DSW Inc.'s contingent consideration liability for the period presented: Six months ended July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Balance, acquisition date of contingent consideration $ 56,000 Change in fair value of contingent consideration 3,611 Balance, end of period $ 59,611

Property and Equipment, Net (Ta

Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
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: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Land $ 1,110 $ 1,110 $ 1,110 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 404,626 385,780 357,255 Software 131,675 120,567 114,351 Buildings, building and leasehold improvements 394,702 385,861 368,976 Total property and equipment 932,113 893,318 841,692 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (552,470 ) (519,077 ) (487,215 ) Property and equipment, net $ 379,643 $ 374,241 $ 354,477

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	The balance sheet caption "Accrued expenses" was comprised of the following as of the periods presented: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Gift cards and merchandise credits $ 38,062 $ 43,446 $ 35,373 Compensation 15,184 8,042 15,862 Taxes 18,887 17,004 17,389 Customer loyalty program 11,401 10,084 15,113 Other accrued expenses (1) 31,658 29,224 29,729 Total accrued expenses $ 115,192 $ 107,800 $ 113,466

Non-Current Liabilities(Tables)

Non-Current Liabilities(Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
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: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Construction and tenant allowances $ 89,460 $ 86,777 $ 88,998 Deferred rent 37,814 37,650 37,852 Other non-current liabilities (1) 16,288 16,332 17,179 Total non-current liabilities $ 143,562 $ 140,759 $ 144,029

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	DSW segment ABG segment Other (1) Total (in thousands) Three months ended July 30, 2016 Net sales $ 603,927 $ 35,446 $ 19,571 $ 658,944 Gross profit 177,885 7,217 1,759 186,861 Capital expenditures 25,908 145 14 26,067 Three months ended August 1, 2015 Net sales $ 592,583 $ 34,623 $ — $ 627,206 Gross profit 184,738 6,564 — 191,302 Capital expenditures 26,338 111 — 26,449 Six months ended July 30, 2016 Net sales $ 1,226,959 $ 78,585 $ 34,667 $ 1,340,211 Gross profit 369,304 18,030 3,884 391,218 Capital expenditures 43,258 469 14 43,741 Six months ended August 1, 2015 Net sales $ 1,204,794 $ 77,898 $ — $ 1,282,692 Gross profit 388,800 15,560 — 404,360 Capital expenditures 53,573 218 — 53,791 Total Assets As of July 30, 2016 $ 1,077,789 $ 112,541 $ 268,645 $ 1,458,975 As of January 30, 2016 1,126,179 105,259 137,671 1,369,109 As of August 1, 2015 1,254,349 116,453 143,262 1,514,064

Business Operations Store Data

Business Operations Store Data (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Schedule of Stores Supplied With Merchandise [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments	2
DSW Segment [Abstract]
Number of Stores	480
Number of States in which Entity Operates	42
Number of new stores opened	13
number of new stores closed	1
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]
Number of retailers operated as leased departments	3
Number of new leased departments added	8
Number of leased departments ceased	2
Stein Mart Stores [Member]
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]
Number of stores supplied by the entity	281
Gordmans Stores [Member]
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]
Number of stores supplied by the entity	103
Frugal Fannie's Stores [Member]
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]
Number of stores supplied by the entity	1
Town [Member]
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]
Number of stores supplied by the entity	186
Town DSW [Member]
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]
Number of stores supplied by the entity	17

Acquisition and Equity Method43

Acquisition and Equity Method Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 04, 2016	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	May 02, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016	May 09, 2014
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability		$ 2,166		$ 0		$ 3,611	$ 0
Town Shoe Acquisition, Purchase Price for Ownership Interest (CAD)									$ 75,100
Town Shoe Acquisition, Purchase Price for Ownership Interest (USD)									$ 68,900
Town Shoe Acquisition, Ownership Interest Acquired		46.30%				46.30%			49.20%
Town Shoe Acquisition, Voting Control Interest Acquired									50.00%
Foreign Currency Purchase (CAD)		$ 100,000				$ 100,000
Foreign Currency Purchase (USD)		79,000				79,000
Nonoperating Income (Expense)					$ 3,300	0	3,305
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized		2,900	$ 5,300
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 62,500
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	56,000		$ 56,000	0			0
Net sales		658,944		627,206		1,340,211	1,282,692
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables	1,623	1,262				1,262
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Assets		(361)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory	30,152	30,403				30,403
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory		251
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets	191	191				191
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred		0
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	1,221	1,243				1,243
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment		22
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net	54,785	55,144				55,144
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments		359
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles		(200)
Goodwill		81,043		25,899		81,043	25,899	$ 25,899
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill	41,301	41,101				41,101
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities	(12,862)	(12,933)				(12,933)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities		(71)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net	$ 116,411	116,411				116,411
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets						41,100
Non-Compete Agreement		5,700				5,700
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross		24,400				24,400
Finite-Lived Trade Names, Gross		11,000				11,000
Other [Member]
Net sales		19,571		$ 0		34,667	$ 0
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net		$ 55,100				$ 55,100

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) shares in Millions	Jul. 30, 2016shares
Schottenstein Affiliates [Abstract]
Related party transaction Outstanding common shares owned (in hundredths)	18.00%
Related party transaction Combined voting power of outstanding common shares (in hundredths)	51.00%
Class A Common Shares
Schottenstein Affiliates [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction, Number of shares owned by related party (in shares)	7.2
Class B Common Shares
Schottenstein Affiliates [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction, Number of shares owned by related party (in shares)	7.7

Earnings per Share and Shareh45

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity Calculation of Earnings per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]
Basic shares	82,053	88,713	82,003	88,619
Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options	392	756	442	807
Assumed exercise of dilutive RSUs and PSUs	210	224	246	234
Diluted shares	82,655	89,693	82,691	89,660

Earnings per Share and Shareh46

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity Anti-Dilutive Securities (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Options, RSUs and PSUs [Member]
Diluted earnings per share [Abstract]
Securities outstanding not included in computation of diluted earnings per share	3.6	2	3.3	1.5

Stock-based Compensation (Detai

Stock-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
DSW Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)	8,500			8,500
Annual vesting percentage (in hundredths)				20.00%
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense				$ 7,316	$ 7,655
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 14,781			$ 14,781
Stock Option Activity [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)		3,849		3,849
Granted				835
Exercised				(37)
Forfeited				(251)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	4,396			4,396
Exercisable, end of period (in shares)	2,388			2,388
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense				$ 3,224	$ 3,626
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate				1.50%	1.40%
Expected volatility of DSW Inc. Common Shares				36.00%	37.90%
Expected option term				5 years 5 months 1 day	5 years 1 month 4 days
Dividend yield				3.00%	2.10%
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)				$ 6.59	$ 10.22
Equity instruments other than options [Roll forward]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition				2 years 2 months
Stock Options [Member]
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 300	$ 300	$ 1,900		$ 1,600
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	$ 8,201			$ 8,201
Stock Option Activity [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)		372		372
Granted				181
Exercised				(83)
Forfeited				(51)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	419			419
Exercisable, end of period (in shares)	0			0
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense				$ 1,870	1,401
Equity instruments other than options [Roll forward]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition				2 years
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	$ 4,952			$ 4,952
Stock Option Activity [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)		293		293
Granted				112
Exercised				(133)
Forfeited				(27)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	245			245
Exercisable, end of period (in shares)	0			0
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense				$ 1,232	1,702
Equity instruments other than options [Roll forward]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition				2 years 1 month
Director Stock Units [Member]
Stock Option Activity [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)		305		305
Granted				52
Exercised				(58)
Forfeited				0
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	299			299
Exercisable, end of period (in shares)	0			0
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense				$ 990	$ 926

Investments (Details)

Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Schedule of Investments, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 103,467	$ 226,027	$ 140,821
Long-term investments	77,901	71,953	179,305
Current available for sale Securities Unrecognized Holding Gain	455	477	91
Long-Term Available for Sale Securities Unrecognized Holding Gain	33	22	14
Current Available for Sale Securities Unrecognized Holding Loss	(39)	(435)	(48)
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), Net of Tax	(200)	(222)	(368)
Investment disclosure [Abstract]
Short-term investments(a)	103,467	226,027	140,821
Carrying value | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Schedule of Investments, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Short-term investments	103,051	225,985	140,778
Long-term investments	$ 78,068	$ 72,153	$ 179,659

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Mar. 04, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Assets:
Cash and equivalents	$ 62,324,000	$ 151,007,000	$ 62,324,000	$ 151,007,000			$ 32,495,000
Short-term investments(a)	103,467,000	140,821,000	103,467,000	140,821,000			226,027,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	77,901,000	179,305,000	77,901,000	179,305,000			71,953,000
Cost-method Investments, Aggregate Carrying Amount, Not Evaluated for Impairment	7,250,000	0	7,250,000	0			6,000,000
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	43,640,000	44,627,000	43,640,000	44,627,000			33,311,000
Total assets	294,582,000	515,760,000	294,582,000	515,760,000			369,786,000
Cost Method Investments	1,250,000		1,250,000				6,000,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability		0		0	$ 56,000,000	$ 56,000,000
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	3,380,000	0	3,380,000			561,000
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	59,611,000	3,380,000	59,611,000	3,380,000			561,000
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Alternative [Abstract]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use			0	418,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	2,166,000	0	3,611,000	0
Commitments and Contingencies	59,611,000	0	59,611,000	0			0
Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Cash and equivalents	62,324,000	151,007,000	62,324,000	151,007,000			32,495,000
Short-term investments(a)	120,000	0	120,000	0			2,127,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	314,000	0	314,000	0			181,000
Cost-method Investments, Aggregate Carrying Amount, Not Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	0	0			0
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	0	0			0
Total assets	62,758,000	151,007,000	62,758,000	151,007,000			34,803,000
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	0	0			0
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	0	0			0
Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Cash and equivalents	0	0	0	0			0
Short-term investments(a)	103,347,000	140,821,000	103,347,000	140,821,000			223,900,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	77,587,000	179,305,000	77,587,000	179,305,000			71,772,000
Cost-method Investments, Aggregate Carrying Amount, Not Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	0	0			0
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	43,640,000	44,627,000	43,640,000	44,627,000			33,311,000
Total assets	224,574,000	364,753,000	224,574,000	364,753,000			328,983,000
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	3,380,000	0	3,380,000			561,000
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	$ 3,380,000	0	$ 3,380,000			561,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Cost-method Investments, Aggregate Carrying Amount, Not Evaluated for Impairment	7,250,000		7,250,000				6,000,000
Total assets	7,250,000		7,250,000				$ 6,000,000
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	59,611,000		59,611,000
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Alternative [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	$ 59,611,000		$ 59,611,000

Credit Facility (Details)

Credit Facility (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016
Credit Facility [Abstract]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ (51,934)	$ (50,979)
Credit Facility, available capacity	100,000	$ 50,000	$ 100,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 100,000

Letter of Credit Agreement (Det

Letter of Credit Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Letter of Credit [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 7.9	$ 7.1	$ 8.5
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current	8.1	$ 7.7	$ 9.1
Letter of Credit Agreement, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 50

Property and Equipment, Net (De

Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Property and equipment [Abstract]:
Land	$ 1,110	$ 1,110	$ 1,110
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	404,626	385,780	357,255
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross	131,675	120,567	114,351
Buildings, building and leasehold improvements	394,702	385,861	368,976
Total property and equipment	932,113	893,318	841,692
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(552,470)	(519,077)	(487,215)
Property and equipment, net	$ 379,643	$ 374,241	$ 354,477

Accrued Expenses (Details)

Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Line Items]
Gift cards and merchandise credits	$ 38,062	$ 43,446	$ 35,373
Compensation	15,184	8,042	15,862
Taxes	18,887	17,004	17,389
Customer loyalty program	11,401	10,084	15,113
Other accrued expenses (1)	31,658	29,224	29,729
Total accrued expenses	$ 115,192	$ 107,800	$ 113,466

Non-Current Liabilities (Detail

Non-Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Construction and tenant allowances	$ 89,460	$ 86,777	$ 88,998
Deferred rent	37,814	37,650	37,852
Other non-current liabilities (1)	16,288	16,332	17,179
Total non-current liabilities	143,562	$ 140,759	$ 144,029
Contractual Obligation	$ 8,600

Segment Reporting (Details)

Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Mar. 04, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 658,944	$ 627,206	$ 1,340,211	$ 1,282,692
Gross profit	186,861	191,302	391,218	404,360
Capital Expenditures	26,067	26,449	43,741	53,791
Total assets	1,458,975	1,514,064	1,458,975	1,514,064		$ 1,369,109
Goodwill	81,043	25,899	81,043	25,899		25,899
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net	55,144		55,144		$ 54,785
Affiliated Business Group segment [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales	35,446	34,623	78,585	77,898
Gross profit	7,217	6,564	18,030	15,560
Capital Expenditures	145	111	469	218
Total assets	112,541	116,453	112,541	116,453		105,259
Other [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales	19,571	0	34,667	0
Gross profit	1,759	0	3,884	0
Capital Expenditures	14	0	14	0
Total assets	268,645	143,262	268,645	143,262		137,671
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net	55,100		55,100
DSW [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales	603,927	592,583	1,226,959	1,204,794
Gross profit	177,885	184,738	369,304	388,800
Capital Expenditures	25,908	26,338	43,258	53,573
Total assets	1,077,789	$ 1,254,349	1,077,789	$ 1,254,349		$ 1,126,179
DSW [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 25,900		$ 25,900

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	38.60%	37.40%	38.70%	37.80%

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 30, 2016USD ($)
Contractual Obligations [Abstract]
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	$ 5.8
New store locations for which lease agreements signed, number	28
Operating Leases, future minimum payments due, current, new stores	$ 7.9
Incentive to Lessee	$ 11.5

Commitments and Contingencies G

Commitments and Contingencies Guarantees Related to Discontinued Operations (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2015USD ($)
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Receipt of cash from bankruptcy claim	$ 2

Subsequent Events Dividend Decl

Subsequent Events Dividend Declaration (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016$ / shares
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.20
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid	Sep. 30, 2016
Dividends Payable, Date of Record	Sep. 16, 2016

Subsequent Events International

Subsequent Events International Franchise Agreement (Details)	Jul. 30, 2016
Apparel Group [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of stores supplied by the entity	40