Designer Brands (DBI) 10-Q 25 Aug 17 2017 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Aug. 18, 2017
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	DSW Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,319,947
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-03
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jul. 29, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
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		72,616,519
Class B Common Shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		7,732,786

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Net sales	$ 680,409	$ 658,944	$ 1,371,511	$ 1,340,211
Cost of sales	(483,437)	(472,083)	(979,310)	(948,993)
Operating expenses	(149,057)	(145,088)	(302,321)	(299,284)
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	(1,168)	(2,166)	(2,252)	(3,611)
Operating profit	46,747	39,607	87,628	88,323
Interest expense	(47)	(50)	(94)	(99)
Interest income	708	673	1,316	1,243
Interest income, net	661	623	1,222	1,144
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(679)	100	(2,183)	264
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	46,729	40,330	86,667	89,731
Income tax provision	(18,349)	(15,716)	(34,014)	(34,794)
Income (loss) from Town Shoes	219	418	(1,087)	109
Net income	$ 28,599	$ 25,032	$ 51,566	$ 55,046
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]:
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.36	$ 0.31	$ 0.64	$ 0.67
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.35	$ 0.30	$ 0.64	$ 0.67
Shares used in per share calculations [Abstract]:
Basic shares	80,317	82,053	80,267	82,003
Diluted shares	80,714	82,655	80,729	82,691

Condensed Consolidated Comprehe

Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 28,599	$ 25,032	$ 51,566	$ 55,046
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax	10,657	(4,903)	6,537	7,246
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	(23)	150	33	276
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	527	0	2,107	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	11,161	(4,753)	8,677	7,522
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 39,760	$ 20,279	$ 60,243	$ 62,568

Condensed Consolidated Compreh4

Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statement Of Other Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax	$ 55	$ 14	$ 0	$ 130
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax	$ 65	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Assets [Abstract]:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 89,305	$ 110,657	$ 62,324
Short-term investments	182,062	98,530	103,467
Accounts receivable	16,596	18,456	18,848
Accounts receivable from related parties	1,146	550	81
Inventories	527,305	499,995	556,183
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	38,469	31,074	30,040
Prepaid expenses to related parties	3	4	12
Total current assets	854,886	759,266	770,955
Property and equipment, net	364,552	375,251	379,643
Long-term investments	0	77,904	77,901
Goodwill	79,689	79,689	81,043
Deferred income taxes	18,765	14,934	20,690
Prepaid expenses to related parties, non-current	715	768	821
Equity Method Investments	10,350	15,830	17,261
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	60,094	53,121	50,200
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	33,065	35,108	39,316
Other assets	17,429	16,605	21,145
Total assets	1,439,545	1,428,476	1,458,975
Liabilities and Shareholders' equity [Abstract]:
Accounts payable	164,659	185,497	198,584
Accounts payable to related parties	718	774	656
Accrued expenses	121,934	130,334	115,192
Total current liabilities	287,311	316,605	314,432
Non-current liabilities	142,499	141,179	143,562
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	36,456	33,204	59,611
Liabilities	466,266	490,988	517,605
Commitments and Contingencies	0	0	0
Shareholders’ equity [Abstract]:
Common Stock, Value, Issued	953,868	946,351	936,572
Preferred shares, no par value; 100,000 authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	0	0	0
Treasury Stock, Value	(316,531)	(316,531)	(266,531)
Retained earnings	366,199	346,602	309,503
Basis Difference Related to Acquisition of Commonly Controlled Entity	(24,993)	(24,993)	(24,993)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,264)	(13,941)	(13,181)
Total shareholders' equity	973,279	937,488	941,370
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,439,545	$ 1,428,476	$ 1,458,975

Condensed Consolidated Balance6

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Thousands, $ / shares in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
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)	85,201	85,038	84,570
Common Shares, outstanding (in shares)	72,610	72,447	74,359
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]:
Treasury Stock, Shares	12,591	12,591	10,211

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 51,566	$ 55,046
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash and equivalents provided by operating activities from continuing operations:
Depreciation and amortization	41,972	40,389
Share-based Compensation	7,851	7,316
Deferred income taxes	(3,831)	1,125
Loss from Town Shoes	1,087	(109)
Accretion Expense	2,252	3,611
Loss on disposal of long-lived assets	217	702
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax	2,161	0
Investment Income, Net, Amortization of Discount and Premium	314	759
Change in working capital, other assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,264	(1,842)
Inventories	(27,310)	(41,795)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(8,061)	7,946
Accounts payable	(18,949)	(17,059)
Accrued expenses	(9,016)	3,256
Other	3,120	1,799
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	44,637	61,144
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash paid for property and equipment	(28,139)	(51,934)
Purchases of available-for-sale investments	(83,872)	(57,484)
Sales of available-for-sale investments	82,436	178,980
Origination of Notes Receivable from Related Parties	(5,689)	(6,641)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	0	(60,411)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(35,264)	2,510
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	358	429
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	847	0
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	(692)	(1,104)
Dividends paid	(31,969)	(32,683)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	(31,456)	(33,358)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(22,083)	30,296
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, beginning of period	115,311	40,171
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, end of period	93,228	70,467
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	46,092	25,685
Non-cash operating, investing and financing activities:
Balance of accounts payable and accrued expenses due to property and equipment purchases	5,711	4,944
Preliminary Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Liability	$ 0	$ 56,000

Business Operations and Basis o

Business Operations and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Business Operations and Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Business Operations- DSW Inc., an Ohio corporation, together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is the destination for fabulous footwear brands and accessories at a great value every single day. We offer a wide assortment of brand name dress, casual and athletic footwear and accessories for women, men and kids. We conduct business in two reportable segments: the DSW segment ("DSW"), which includes DSW stores and dsw.com, and the Affiliated Business Group ("ABG") segment. The ABG segment partners with three other retailers to help build and optimize their in-store and online footwear businesses. ABG supplies merchandise for the shoe departments of Stein Mart, Gordmans, and Frugal Fannie's. On March 13, 2017 , Gordmans filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and announced its plan to liquidate inventory and other assets. Stage Stores, Inc. acquired 58 of the Gordmans' stores and we have signed an agreement to provide services for these stores through the end of fiscal 2017. We also have an equity investment in Town Shoes Limited ("Town Shoes"). Town Shoes is the market leader in Canada for the sale of branded footwear offered in stores and on e-commerce sites under the banners of The Shoe Company, Shoe Warehouse, Town Shoes and DSW. During fiscal 2016, we completed several transactions that supported our efforts to grow market share within footwear and accessories domestically and internationally. On March 4, 2016 , we 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. On August 2, 2016, we signed an agreement with the Apparel Group as an exclusive franchise partner in the Gulf Coast region of the Middle East. Under this franchise agreement, the first franchise store opened during the second quarter of fiscal 2017, and we plan to expand the DSW banner by up to 40 stores across the territory. Basis of Presentation- The accompanying unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, we do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in future periods. The balance sheet at January 28, 2017 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2017 , filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 23, 2017. Fiscal Year- Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. References to a fiscal year refer to the calendar year in which the fiscal year begins.

Acquisition and Equity Method I

Acquisition and Equity Method Investment	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	ACQUISITION AND EQUITY INVESTMENT Acquisition of Ebuys- On March 4, 2016 , we acquired 100% ownership of Ebuys for cash and future amounts to be paid to the sellers of Ebuys contingent upon achievement of certain milestones. During fiscal 2016 , we had purchase price adjustments based on working capital adjustments and measurement period adjustments of the contingent consideration liability, based on additional information about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date that were obtained after that date. We also made various measurement period adjustments for the assets and liabilities acquired. The preliminary and final purchase price and the allocation of the total consideration to the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired consisted of the following: Preliminary Purchase Price as of March 4, 2016 Adjustments Final Purchase Price as of January 28, 2017 (in thousands) Purchase price: Cash consideration $ 60,411 $ (635 ) $ 59,776 Contingent consideration 56,000 (2,645 ) 53,355 $ 116,411 $ (3,280 ) $ 113,131 Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired: Accounts and other receivables $ 1,623 $ (287 ) $ 1,336 Inventory 30,152 18 30,170 Other current assets 191 335 526 Property and equipment 1,221 22 1,243 Goodwill 54,785 (995 ) 53,790 Intangible assets 41,301 (2,600 ) 38,701 Accounts payable and other long-term liabilities (12,862 ) 227 (12,635 ) $ 116,411 $ (3,280 ) $ 113,131 The final fair value of intangible assets includes $22.3 million for online retailer and customer relationships based on using the excess earnings method, $11.0 million for tradenames based on using the relief from royalty method, and $5.4 million for non-compete agreements based on using the with-and-without method. The categorization of the fair value framework used for these methods are considered Level 3 due to the subjective nature of the unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value. The goodwill represents the intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition and is primarily the result of expected synergies, vertical integration as a market for selling aged inventory, online presence, and the acquired workforce. Goodwill related to this acquisition is deductible for income tax purposes. During fiscal 2016 and 2017, we also made adjustments to the contingent consideration liability based on Ebuys' results of operations and revised projections for the contingent periods and accretion in value. These adjustments were not considered measurement period adjustments and were recognized as an adjustment to income from operations. Equity Investment in Town Shoes- In May 2014, we acquired a 49.2% interest in Town Shoes for $75.1 million Canadian dollars ("CAD") ( $68.9 million United States dollars ("USD")), which included the purchase of an unsecured subordinated note from Town Shoes issued on February 14, 2012 that earns payment-in-kind interest at 12% and matures on February 14, 2022. As of July 29, 2017 , our ownership percentage was 46.3% . The dilution of our ownership is due to Town Shoes' employee exercise of stock options. Our ownership stake provides 50% voting control and board representation equal to the co-investor. Additionally, the Town Shoes co-investor holds a put option to sell the remaining interest in Town Shoes in fiscal 2017 to the Company and for the subsequent two years. We hold a call option to purchase the remaining interest in Town Shoes in fiscal 2018, and for the subsequent two years, if the Town Shoe co-investor has not exercised their put option. During fiscal 2015, we invested $100 million CAD in available-for-sale securities denominated in CAD in anticipation of funding the future purchase of the remaining interest in Town Shoes. As of July 29, 2017 , these available-for-sale securities are classified as short-term investments based on management's intent to exercise the call option to purchase the remaining interest in Town Shoes in the first half of fiscal 2018.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies - The complete summary of significant accounting policies is included in the notes to the consolidated financial statements as presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2017 . 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 USD, unless otherwise noted. Use of Estimates- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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 sales returns, depreciation, amortization, inventory valuation, contingent consideration liability, customer loyalty program reserve, recoverability of long-lived assets and intangible assets, legal reserves, accrual for lease 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. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash - Cash and cash equivalents represent cash, money market funds and credit card receivables that generally settle within three days. Restricted cash represents cash that is restricted as to withdrawal or usage and consists of a mandatory cash deposit with the lender for outstanding letters of credit. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows: July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 89,305 $ 110,657 $ 62,324 Restricted cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,923 4,654 8,143 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows $ 93,228 $ 115,311 $ 70,467 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. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are categorized using defined hierarchical levels related to the subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair value measurements as follows: • Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. • Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable. • Level 3 - Unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)- Changes for the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows (all amounts are net of tax): Six months ended July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 Foreign Currency Translation Available-for-Sale Securities Total Foreign Currency Translation Available-for-Sale Securities Total (in thousands) Accumulated other comprehensive loss - beginning of period $ (13,699 ) $ (242 ) $ (13,941 ) $ (20,530 ) $ (173 ) $ (20,703 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 6,537 33 6,570 7,246 276 7,522 Amounts reclassified to non-operating income 2,161 (54 ) 2,107 — — — Other comprehensive income (loss) 8,698 (21 ) 8,677 7,246 276 7,522 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - end of period $ (5,001 ) $ (263 ) $ (5,264 ) $ (13,284 ) $ 103 $ (13,181 ) Adopted Accounting Standards- In the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which eliminated the requirement to recognize excess tax benefits in common shares paid-in capital and the requirement to evaluate tax deficiencies for common shares paid-in capital or income tax expense classification, and provides for these benefits or deficiencies to be recorded as an income tax expense or benefit on a prospective basis. For the consolidated statements of cash flows, excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation is no longer presented, on a retroactive basis, as a financing activity cash inflow and as an operating activity cash outflow. As we did not have any excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation during the six months ended July 30, 2016 , the adoption of ASU 2016-09 did not result in a change in the activity presented in the statements of cash flows. In the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we early adopted ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows - Restricted Cash, which requires that the consolidated statements of cash flows provides the change in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. As a result of this adoption, we no longer show the changes in restricted cash balances as a component of cash flows from investing activities but instead include the balances of restricted cash together with cash and cash equivalents for the beginning and end of the periods presented. As a result of adopting ASU 2016-18, we adjusted the statements of cash flows on a retroactive basis as follows: Six Months Ended (in thousands) Net cash provided by investing activities, as previously reported $ 2,043 Eliminated the impact of the increase in restricted cash 467 Net cash provided by investing activities, as adjusted $ 2,510 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, as previously reported $ 29,829 Eliminated the impact of the increase in restricted cash 467 Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as adjusted $ 30,296 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period, as previously reported $ 32,495 Included restricted cash 7,676 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period, as adjusted $ 40,171 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period, as previously reported $ 62,324 Included restricted cash 8,143 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period, as adjusted $ 70,467 Recent Accounting Pronouncements- In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which provides a single comprehensive accounting standard for revenue recognition for contracts with customers and supersedes current guidance. Under ASU 2014-09, 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 is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, which we plan to adopt using the full retrospective method where each prior period presented is restated. We have completed an assessment identifying areas of impact to our financial statements, including sales returns, licensing arrangements, gift cards, and our loyalty and co-branded credit card programs. The adoption of the new standard will result in changes in classification between net sales, other revenues, cost of sales, and operating expenses. For income from breakage of gift cards, which is currently recognized as a reduction to operating expenses when the redemption of the gift card is deemed remote, the new standard will require classification within net sales recognized proportionately over the expected redemption period. Also upon adoption of the standard, we will no longer use the incremental cost method and record to cost of sales for our loyalty program, rather we will use a deferred revenue model. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have a material impact to our reported net sales, operating profit, net income, shareholders’ equity or cash flows, with the primary impacts of adopting the new standard relating to changes in classification of amounts shown on the consolidated financial statements and additional disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases , which will change how lessees account for leases. For most leases, a liability will be recorded on the balance sheet based on the present value of future lease obligations with a corresponding right-of-use asset. Primarily for those leases currently classified by us as operating leases, we will recognize a single lease cost on a straight-line basis based on the combined amortization of the lease obligation and the right-of-use asset. Other leases will be required to be accounted for as financing arrangements similar to current accounting for capital leases. Upon transition, we will recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The standard is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 with early adoption permitted. We will not early adopt ASU 2016-02 and we expect the standard will have a material impact to our consolidated balance sheets. We are continuing to assess and evaluate the full impact of the standard on our financial statements and we are developing an implementation plan. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment , which simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating the requirement to determine the implied fair value of goodwill to measure an impairment of goodwill. Rather, goodwill impairment charges will be calculated as the amount by which a reporting unit's carrying amount exceeds its fair value. The standard is effective for us for our annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests during fiscal 2020 and early adoption is permitted. We intend to early adopt ASU 2017-04 for our annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests during fiscal 2017.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Accounts receivable, accounts payable, and prepaid expenses associated with related parties are separately presented on the consolidated balance sheets. Accounts receivable from and payables to related parties normally settle in the form of cash in 30 to 60 days. Schottenstein Affiliates As of July 29, 2017 , the Schottenstein Affiliates, entities owned or controlled by Jay L. Schottenstein, the executive chairman of our Board of Directors, and members of his family, beneficially owned approximately 19% of the Company's outstanding Common Shares, representing approximately 51% of the combined voting power. As of July 29, 2017 , the Schottenstein Affiliates beneficially owned 7.3 million Class A Common Shares and 7.7 million Class B Common Shares. Leases with Related Parties- We lease our fulfillment center and certain store locations owned by Schottenstein Affiliates. During the three months ended July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016 , we recorded rent expense from leases with Schottenstein Affiliates of $2.3 million and $2.0 million , respectively. During the six months ended July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016 , we recorded rent expense from leases with Schottenstein Affiliates of $4.6 million and $4.1 million , respectively. Basis Difference Related to Acquisition of Commonly Controlled Entity- The basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity balance, as shown on our consolidated balance sheets, relates to a legal entity acquisition in fiscal 2012 from certain Schottenstein Affiliates. The legal entity owned property that was previously leased by us. As this was a transaction between entities under common control, there was no adjustment to the historical cost carrying amounts of assets transferred to the Company. The difference between the historical cost carrying amounts and the consideration transferred was reflected as an equity transaction. Other Purchases and Services- During the three months ended July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016 , we had other purchases and services from Schottenstein Affiliates of $0.4 million and $0.3 million , respectively. During the six months ended July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016 , we had other purchases and services from Schottenstein Affiliates of $0.7 million and $0.6 million , respectively. Town Shoes Our ownership percentage in Town Shoes is 46.3% , which provides us a 50% voting control and board representation equal to the co-investor, and is treated as an equity investment. Management Agreement- We have a management agreement with Town Shoes under which we provide certain information technology and management services. During the three and six months ended July 29, 2017 , we recognized income of $0.3 million and $0.6 million , respectively. During the three and six months ended July 30, 2016 , no services were provided. License Agreement- We license the use of our tradename and trademark, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, to Town Shoes for a royalty fee based on a percentage of net sales from its Canadian DSW stores, which are included in net sales. The license is exclusive and non-transferable for use in Canada. During the three months ended July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016 , we recognized royalty income of $0.2 million and $0.1 million , respectively. During the six months ended July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016 , we recognized royalty income of $0.3 million and $0.2 million , respectively. Other Purchases and Services- During the three and six months ended July 29, 2017 , Town had other purchases and services from us of $0.7 million and $1.6 million , respectively. During the three and six months ended July 30, 2016 , no other purchases and services were provided. David Duong, CEO of Ebuys On March 4, 2016 , we acquired 100% ownership of Ebuys from its co-founders, including David Duong, who continues to serve on the board of directors of Ebuys, for cash and future amounts to be paid to the co-founders contingent upon achievement of certain milestones. See Note 13 , Commitments and Contingencies , for the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liability and changes recognized. Mr. Duong will receive 50% of any future payments of the contingent consideration.

Earnings per Share and Sharehol

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity	EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share is based on net income and the weighted average of Class A and Class B 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 director stock units ("DSUs") calculated using the treasury stock method. The following is a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of earnings per share: Three months ended Six months ended July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic shares 80,317 82,053 80,267 82,003 Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards 397 602 462 688 Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted shares 80,714 82,655 80,729 82,691 For the three months ended July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016 , the number of potential shares that were not included in the computation of dilutive earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive was approximately 4.6 million and 3.6 million , respectively. For the six months ended July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016 , the number of potential shares that were not included in the computation of dilutive earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive was approximately 4.3 million and 3.3 million , respectively.

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based Compensation	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Stock-based compensation expense consisted of the following: Three months ended Six months ended July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Stock options $ 1,586 $ 1,547 $ 3,337 $ 3,224 Restricted stock units 655 640 1,485 1,870 Performance-based restricted stock units 970 550 1,947 1,232 Director stock units 1,031 922 1,082 990 $ 4,242 $ 3,659 $ 7,851 $ 7,316 The fair value for stock option awards was estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for the options granted: Six months ended July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 Assumptions: Risk-free interest rate 1.9% 1.5% Expected volatility 34.4% 36.0% Expected option term 5.5 years 5.4 years Dividend yield 3.9% 3.0% Other data: Weighted average grant date fair value $4.17 $6.59 The following table summarizes the stock-based compensation award activity: Six months ended July 29, 2017 Stock Options RSUs PSUs DSUs (in thousands) Outstanding - beginning of period 3,799 351 250 311 Granted 1,756 285 258 71 Exercised / vested (35 ) (58 ) (34 ) (45 ) Forfeited / expired (327 ) (63 ) (3 ) — Outstanding - end of period 5,193 515 471 337 As of July 29, 2017 , 4.7 million shares of Class A Common Shares remain available for future stock-based compensation grants under the 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

Investments

Investments	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Investments [Abstract]
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]	INVESTMENTS We hold available-for-sale investments primarily in bonds and term notes. Investments consisted of the following: Short-term Investments Long-term Investments July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Available-for-sale investments: Carrying value $ 182,325 $ 98,793 $ 103,051 $ — $ 77,882 $ 78,068 Unrealized gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss 99 101 455 — 133 33 Unrealized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (362 ) (364 ) (39 ) — (111 ) (200 ) Total investments $ 182,062 $ 98,530 $ 103,467 $ — $ 77,904 $ 77,901

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Financial Assets and Liabilities- Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following: July 29, 2017 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 89,305 $ 89,305 — — Short-term investments 182,062 2,265 $ 179,797 — $ 271,367 $ 91,570 $ 179,797 $ — Financial liabilities - Contingent consideration liability $ 36,456 — — $ 36,456 $ 36,456 $ — $ — $ 36,456 January 28, 2017 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 110,657 $ 110,657 — — Short-term investments 98,530 2,446 $ 96,084 — Long-term investments 77,904 431 77,473 — $ 287,091 $ 113,534 $ 173,557 $ — Financial liabilities - Contingent consideration liability $ 33,204 — — $ 33,204 $ 33,204 $ — $ — $ 33,204 July 30, 2016 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 62,324 $ 62,324 — Short-term investments 103,467 120 $ 103,347 Long-term investments 77,901 314 77,587 $ 243,692 $ 62,758 $ 180,934 $ — Financial liabilities - Contingent consideration liability $ 59,611 — — $ 59,611 $ 59,611 $ — $ — $ 59,611 The short-term and long-term investments categorized as Level 2 were valued using a market-based approach using inputs such as prices of similar assets in active markets. See Note 13 , Commitments and Contingencies , for the estimated fair value (categorized as Level 3) of the contingent consideration liability and changes recognized. We have financial assets and liabilities not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, which primarily consist of accounts receivables, note receivable from Town Shoes, and accounts payables. The carrying value of accounts receivables and accounts payables approximated their fair values due to their short-term nature. As of July 29, 2017 , January 28, 2017 and July 30, 2016 , the fair value of the note receivable from Town Shoes was $52.5 million , $45.7 million and $43.6 million , respectively, compared to the carrying value of $60.1 million , $53.1 million and $50.2 million , respectively. We 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 our intention and ability to hold the note until maturity or the exercise of the put/call option, the carrying value is not other-than-temporarily impaired.

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and Equipment, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property and equipment consisted of the following: July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Land $ 1,110 $ 1,110 $ 1,110 Buildings 12,485 12,485 12,485 Building and leasehold improvements 398,129 393,505 378,355 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 417,226 408,653 382,687 Software 135,844 123,460 121,848 Construction in progress (1) 28,008 27,456 35,628 Total property and equipment 992,802 966,669 932,113 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (628,250 ) (591,418 ) (552,470 ) Property and equipment, net $ 364,552 $ 375,251 $ 379,643 (1) Construction in progress is comprised primarily of the construction of leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures related to unopened stores and internal-use software under development.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	ACCRUED EXPENSES Accrued expenses consisted of the following: July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Gift cards and merchandise credits $ 40,327 $ 45,743 $ 38,062 Compensation 14,830 17,132 15,184 Taxes 17,182 21,764 18,887 Customer loyalty program 12,410 11,502 11,401 Other (1) 37,185 34,193 31,658 $ 121,934 $ 130,334 $ 115,192 (1) Other is comprised of deferred revenue, sales return allowance, and various other accrued expenses, including amounts owed under our vendor payment program described below. To better facilitate the processing efficiency of certain vendor payments, during fiscal 2016 we entered into a vendor payment program with a payment processing intermediary. Under the vendor payment program, the intermediary makes regularly-scheduled payments to participating vendors and we, in turn, settle monthly with the intermediary. The net change in the outstanding balance is reflected as a financing activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Non-Current Liabilities

Non-Current Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Non-Current Liabilities	NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Non-current liabilities consisted of the following: July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Construction and tenant allowances $ 84,002 $ 87,886 $ 89,460 Deferred rent 38,187 37,779 37,814 Accrual for lease obligations 7,328 7,283 8,584 Other (1) 12,982 8,231 7,704 $ 142,499 $ 141,179 $ 143,562 (1) Other is comprised of various other accrued expenses that we expect will settle beyond one year from the end of the period.

Debt Obligations

Debt Obligations	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Obligations and Warrant Liabilities	DEBT Credit Facility - On August 2, 2013 , we entered into a secured revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Facility") that provides revolving credit up to $100 million . 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 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 our 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 our revolving credit availability. In addition, the Credit Facility contains restrictive covenants relating to the management and operation of our business. These covenants, among other things, limit or restrict our ability to grant liens on our assets, limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, limit our ability to enter into transactions with affiliates and limit our ability to merge or consolidate with another entity. Our Credit Facility allows the payment of dividends by us or our subsidiaries, provided that we meet the minimum cash and 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. As of July 29, 2017 , we had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility with availability of $100 million and we were in compliance with all covenants. Interest expense related to the Credit Facility includes fees, such as commitment and line of credit fees. Letter of Credit Agreement- Also on August 2, 2013 , we 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 . 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 management and operation of our business. These covenants, among other things, limit or restrict our ability to grant liens on our assets, limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, limit our ability to enter into transactions with affiliates and limit our 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 July 29, 2017 , we were in compliance with all covenants. As of July 29, 2017 , January 28, 2017 and July 30, 2016 , we had outstanding letters of credit under the Letter of Credit Agreement of $3.6 million , $3.8 million , and $7.9 million , respectively.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Contingent Consideration Liability- The contingent consideration liability resulted from the acquisition of Ebuys and is based on a defined earnings performance measure for fiscal years 2017, 2018 and 2019 with no defined maximum earn-out. The contingent consideration liability is based on our estimated fair value with any differences between the final acquisition-date fair value and the estimated settlement of the obligation, as remeasured each reporting period, being recognized as an adjustment to income from operations. Activity for the contingent consideration liability was as follows: Six months ended July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Contingent consideration liability - beginning of period $ 33,204 $ — Preliminary purchase price — 56,000 Accretion in value 2,252 3,611 Other adjustments 1,000 — Contingent consideration liability - end of period $ 36,456 $ 59,611 Legal Proceedings- We are involved in various legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of our business. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the eventual outcome of any litigation, we believe the amount of any potential liability with respect to current legal proceedings will not be material to the results of operations or financial condition. As additional information becomes available, we will assess any potential liability related to pending litigation and revise the estimates as needed. Guarantee- As a result of a previous merger, we provided a guarantee for a lease commitment that is scheduled to expire in 2024 of a location that has been leased to a third party. If the third party does not pay the rent or vacates the premise, we may be required to make full rent payments to the landlord. Contractual Obligations- As of July 29, 2017 , we have 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. Our obligations under these commitments were $0.7 million as of July 29, 2017 . In addition, we have entered into various noncancelable purchase and service agreements. The obligations under these agreements were approximately $13.0 million as of July 29, 2017 .

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	SEGMENT REPORTING Our two reportable segments, which are also operating segments, are the DSW segment, which includes DSW stores and dsw.com, and the ABG segment. Other includes Ebuys and franchise activity with the Apparel Group. The following provides certain financial data by segment reconciled to the consolidated financial statements: DSW segment ABG segment Other Total (in thousands) Three months ended July 29, 2017 Net sales $ 628,379 31,330 20,700 $ 680,409 Gross profit $ 192,538 6,438 (2,004 ) $ 196,972 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 Six months ended July 29, 2017 Net sales $ 1,253,166 75,318 43,027 $ 1,371,511 Gross profit $ 377,188 16,936 (1,923 ) $ 392,201 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

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On August 17, 2017 , the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500 million of DSW Common Shares under our share repurchase program. On August 22, 2017 , the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.20 per share for both Class A and Class B Common Shares. The dividend will be paid on September 29, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 19, 2017 . On August 25, 2017 , we entered into a new senior unsecured revolving credit agreement (the "New Credit Facility") with a maturity date of August 25, 2022 that provides a revolving line of credit up to $300 million , with sub-limits for the issuance of up to $50 million in letters of credit, swing loan advances of up to $15 million , and the issuance of up to $75 million in foreign currency revolving loans and letters of credit. The New Credit Facility replaces the Credit Facility and the Letter of Credit Agreement dated August 2, 2013 . The New Credit Facility may be further increased by up to $100 million subject to agreed upon terms and conditions. The New Credit Facility may be used to provide funds for ongoing and seasonal working capital, capital expenditures, dividends and share repurchases, other expenditures, and permitted acquisitions (as defined). The interest rates and fees under the New Credit Facility fluctuate based on our leverage ratio. The New Credit Facility allows us to select our interest rate for each borrowing from multiple interest rate options that are generally derived from the prime rate or LIBOR. In addition, the New Credit Facility contains financial and other covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations on indebtedness, liens and investments, as well as the maintenance of a leverage ratio not to exceed 3.25:1 and a fixed charge coverage ratio not to be less than 1.75:1 . A violation of any of the covenants could result in a default under the New Credit Facility that would permit the lenders to restrict our ability to further access the New Credit Facility for loans and letters of credit and require the immediate repayment of any outstanding loans under the New Credit Facility. As of August 25, 2017 , we were in compliance with the covenants of the New Credit Facility.

Business Operations and Basis23

Business Operations and Basis of Presentation Business Operations and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Presentation- The accompanying unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, we do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in future periods. The balance sheet at January 28, 2017 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2017 , filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 23, 2017.
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fiscal Year- Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. References to a fiscal year refer to the calendar year in which the fiscal year begins.

Significant Accounting Polici24

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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 USD, unless otherwise noted.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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 sales returns, depreciation, amortization, inventory valuation, contingent consideration liability, customer loyalty program reserve, recoverability of long-lived assets and intangible assets, legal reserves, accrual for lease 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.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash - Cash and cash equivalents represent cash, money market funds and credit card receivables that generally settle within three days. Restricted cash represents cash that is restricted as to withdrawal or usage and consists of a mandatory cash deposit with the lender for outstanding letters of credit. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows: July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 89,305 $ 110,657 $ 62,324 Restricted cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,923 4,654 8,143 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows $ 93,228 $ 115,311 $ 70,467
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. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are categorized using defined hierarchical levels related to the subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair value measurements as follows: • Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. • Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable. • Level 3 - Unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists.
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)- Changes for the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows (all amounts are net of tax): Six months ended July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 Foreign Currency Translation Available-for-Sale Securities Total Foreign Currency Translation Available-for-Sale Securities Total (in thousands) Accumulated other comprehensive loss - beginning of period $ (13,699 ) $ (242 ) $ (13,941 ) $ (20,530 ) $ (173 ) $ (20,703 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 6,537 33 6,570 7,246 276 7,522 Amounts reclassified to non-operating income 2,161 (54 ) 2,107 — — — Other comprehensive income (loss) 8,698 (21 ) 8,677 7,246 276 7,522 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - end of period $ (5,001 ) $ (263 ) $ (5,264 ) $ (13,284 ) $ 103 $ (13,181 )
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	Adopted Accounting Standards- In the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which eliminated the requirement to recognize excess tax benefits in common shares paid-in capital and the requirement to evaluate tax deficiencies for common shares paid-in capital or income tax expense classification, and provides for these benefits or deficiencies to be recorded as an income tax expense or benefit on a prospective basis. For the consolidated statements of cash flows, excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation is no longer presented, on a retroactive basis, as a financing activity cash inflow and as an operating activity cash outflow. As we did not have any excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation during the six months ended July 30, 2016 , the adoption of ASU 2016-09 did not result in a change in the activity presented in the statements of cash flows. In the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we early adopted ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows - Restricted Cash, which requires that the consolidated statements of cash flows provides the change in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. As a result of this adoption, we no longer show the changes in restricted cash balances as a component of cash flows from investing activities but instead include the balances of restricted cash together with cash and cash equivalents for the beginning and end of the periods presented. As a result of adopting ASU 2016-18, we adjusted the statements of cash flows on a retroactive basis as follows: Six Months Ended (in thousands) Net cash provided by investing activities, as previously reported $ 2,043 Eliminated the impact of the increase in restricted cash 467 Net cash provided by investing activities, as adjusted $ 2,510 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, as previously reported $ 29,829 Eliminated the impact of the increase in restricted cash 467 Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as adjusted $ 30,296 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period, as previously reported $ 32,495 Included restricted cash 7,676 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period, as adjusted $ 40,171 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period, as previously reported $ 62,324 Included restricted cash 8,143 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period, as adjusted $ 70,467
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements- In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which provides a single comprehensive accounting standard for revenue recognition for contracts with customers and supersedes current guidance. Under ASU 2014-09, 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 is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, which we plan to adopt using the full retrospective method where each prior period presented is restated. We have completed an assessment identifying areas of impact to our financial statements, including sales returns, licensing arrangements, gift cards, and our loyalty and co-branded credit card programs. The adoption of the new standard will result in changes in classification between net sales, other revenues, cost of sales, and operating expenses. For income from breakage of gift cards, which is currently recognized as a reduction to operating expenses when the redemption of the gift card is deemed remote, the new standard will require classification within net sales recognized proportionately over the expected redemption period. Also upon adoption of the standard, we will no longer use the incremental cost method and record to cost of sales for our loyalty program, rather we will use a deferred revenue model. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have a material impact to our reported net sales, operating profit, net income, shareholders’ equity or cash flows, with the primary impacts of adopting the new standard relating to changes in classification of amounts shown on the consolidated financial statements and additional disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases , which will change how lessees account for leases. For most leases, a liability will be recorded on the balance sheet based on the present value of future lease obligations with a corresponding right-of-use asset. Primarily for those leases currently classified by us as operating leases, we will recognize a single lease cost on a straight-line basis based on the combined amortization of the lease obligation and the right-of-use asset. Other leases will be required to be accounted for as financing arrangements similar to current accounting for capital leases. Upon transition, we will recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The standard is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 with early adoption permitted. We will not early adopt ASU 2016-02 and we expect the standard will have a material impact to our consolidated balance sheets. We are continuing to assess and evaluate the full impact of the standard on our financial statements and we are developing an implementation plan. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment , which simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating the requirement to determine the implied fair value of goodwill to measure an impairment of goodwill. Rather, goodwill impairment charges will be calculated as the amount by which a reporting unit's carrying amount exceeds its fair value. The standard is effective for us for our annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests during fiscal 2020 and early adoption is permitted. We intend to early adopt ASU 2017-04 for our annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests during fiscal 2017.

Earnings per Share and Shareh25

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basic earnings per share is based on net income and the weighted average of Class A and Class B 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 director stock units ("DSUs") calculated using the treasury stock method.

Segment Reporting (Policies)

Segment Reporting (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Our two reportable segments, which are also operating segments, are the DSW segment, which includes DSW stores and dsw.com, and the ABG segment. Other includes Ebuys and franchise activity with the Apparel Group.

Acquisition and Equity Method27

Acquisition and Equity Method Investment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	The preliminary and final purchase price and the allocation of the total consideration to the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired consisted of the following: Preliminary Purchase Price as of March 4, 2016 Adjustments Final Purchase Price as of January 28, 2017 (in thousands) Purchase price: Cash consideration $ 60,411 $ (635 ) $ 59,776 Contingent consideration 56,000 (2,645 ) 53,355 $ 116,411 $ (3,280 ) $ 113,131 Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired: Accounts and other receivables $ 1,623 $ (287 ) $ 1,336 Inventory 30,152 18 30,170 Other current assets 191 335 526 Property and equipment 1,221 22 1,243 Goodwill 54,785 (995 ) 53,790 Intangible assets 41,301 (2,600 ) 38,701 Accounts payable and other long-term liabilities (12,862 ) 227 (12,635 ) $ 116,411 $ (3,280 ) $ 113,131

Significant Accounting Polici28

Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Schedule of Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash [Abstract]
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]	The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows: July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 89,305 $ 110,657 $ 62,324 Restricted cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,923 4,654 8,143 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows $ 93,228 $ 115,311 $ 70,467
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Changes for the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows (all amounts are net of tax): Six months ended July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 Foreign Currency Translation Available-for-Sale Securities Total Foreign Currency Translation Available-for-Sale Securities Total (in thousands) Accumulated other comprehensive loss - beginning of period $ (13,699 ) $ (242 ) $ (13,941 ) $ (20,530 ) $ (173 ) $ (20,703 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 6,537 33 6,570 7,246 276 7,522 Amounts reclassified to non-operating income 2,161 (54 ) 2,107 — — — Other comprehensive income (loss) 8,698 (21 ) 8,677 7,246 276 7,522 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - end of period $ (5,001 ) $ (263 ) $ (5,264 ) $ (13,284 ) $ 103 $ (13,181 )
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table Text Block]	As a result of adopting ASU 2016-18, we adjusted the statements of cash flows on a retroactive basis as follows: Six Months Ended (in thousands) Net cash provided by investing activities, as previously reported $ 2,043 Eliminated the impact of the increase in restricted cash 467 Net cash provided by investing activities, as adjusted $ 2,510 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, as previously reported $ 29,829 Eliminated the impact of the increase in restricted cash 467 Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as adjusted $ 30,296 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period, as previously reported $ 32,495 Included restricted cash 7,676 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period, as adjusted $ 40,171 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period, as previously reported $ 62,324 Included restricted cash 8,143 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period, as adjusted $ 70,467

Earnings per Share and Shareh29

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of the Number of Shares Used in the Calculation of Diluted Earnings per Share	The following is a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of earnings per share: Three months ended Six months ended July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic shares 80,317 82,053 80,267 82,003 Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards 397 602 462 688 Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted shares 80,714 82,655 80,729 82,691

Stock-based Compensation (Table

Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]	Stock-based compensation expense consisted of the following: Three months ended Six months ended July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Stock options $ 1,586 $ 1,547 $ 3,337 $ 3,224 Restricted stock units 655 640 1,485 1,870 Performance-based restricted stock units 970 550 1,947 1,232 Director stock units 1,031 922 1,082 990 $ 4,242 $ 3,659 $ 7,851 $ 7,316
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	The fair value for stock option awards was estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for the options granted: Six months ended July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 Assumptions: Risk-free interest rate 1.9% 1.5% Expected volatility 34.4% 36.0% Expected option term 5.5 years 5.4 years Dividend yield 3.9% 3.0% Other data: Weighted average grant date fair value $4.17 $6.59
Stock Option Plan Activity	The following table summarizes the stock-based compensation award activity: Six months ended July 29, 2017 Stock Options RSUs PSUs DSUs (in thousands) Outstanding - beginning of period 3,799 351 250 311 Granted 1,756 285 258 71 Exercised / vested (35 ) (58 ) (34 ) (45 ) Forfeited / expired (327 ) (63 ) (3 ) — Outstanding - end of period 5,193 515 471 337

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Investments [Abstract]
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]	We hold available-for-sale investments primarily in bonds and term notes. Investments consisted of the following: Short-term Investments Long-term Investments July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Available-for-sale investments: Carrying value $ 182,325 $ 98,793 $ 103,051 $ — $ 77,882 $ 78,068 Unrealized gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss 99 101 455 — 133 33 Unrealized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (362 ) (364 ) (39 ) — (111 ) (200 ) Total investments $ 182,062 $ 98,530 $ 103,467 $ — $ 77,904 $ 77,901

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following: July 29, 2017 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 89,305 $ 89,305 — — Short-term investments 182,062 2,265 $ 179,797 — $ 271,367 $ 91,570 $ 179,797 $ — Financial liabilities - Contingent consideration liability $ 36,456 — — $ 36,456 $ 36,456 $ — $ — $ 36,456 January 28, 2017 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 110,657 $ 110,657 — — Short-term investments 98,530 2,446 $ 96,084 — Long-term investments 77,904 431 77,473 — $ 287,091 $ 113,534 $ 173,557 $ — Financial liabilities - Contingent consideration liability $ 33,204 — — $ 33,204 $ 33,204 $ — $ — $ 33,204 July 30, 2016 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 62,324 $ 62,324 — Short-term investments 103,467 120 $ 103,347 Long-term investments 77,901 314 77,587 $ 243,692 $ 62,758 $ 180,934 $ — Financial liabilities - Contingent consideration liability $ 59,611 — — $ 59,611 $ 59,611 $ — $ — $ 59,611

Property and Equipment, Net (Ta

Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, Net	Property and equipment consisted of the following: July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Land $ 1,110 $ 1,110 $ 1,110 Buildings 12,485 12,485 12,485 Building and leasehold improvements 398,129 393,505 378,355 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 417,226 408,653 382,687 Software 135,844 123,460 121,848 Construction in progress (1) 28,008 27,456 35,628 Total property and equipment 992,802 966,669 932,113 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (628,250 ) (591,418 ) (552,470 ) Property and equipment, net $ 364,552 $ 375,251 $ 379,643

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	Accrued expenses consisted of the following: July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Gift cards and merchandise credits $ 40,327 $ 45,743 $ 38,062 Compensation 14,830 17,132 15,184 Taxes 17,182 21,764 18,887 Customer loyalty program 12,410 11,502 11,401 Other (1) 37,185 34,193 31,658 $ 121,934 $ 130,334 $ 115,192

Non-Current Liabilities(Tables)

Non-Current Liabilities(Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Non-current Liabilities	Non-current liabilities consisted of the following: July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Construction and tenant allowances $ 84,002 $ 87,886 $ 89,460 Deferred rent 38,187 37,779 37,814 Accrual for lease obligations 7,328 7,283 8,584 Other (1) 12,982 8,231 7,704 $ 142,499 $ 141,179 $ 143,562

Commitments and Contingencies S

Commitments and Contingencies Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Contingent Consideration (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]	Activity for the contingent consideration liability was as follows: Six months ended July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Contingent consideration liability - beginning of period $ 33,204 $ — Preliminary purchase price — 56,000 Accretion in value 2,252 3,611 Other adjustments 1,000 — Contingent consideration liability - end of period $ 36,456 $ 59,611

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	The following provides certain financial data by segment reconciled to the consolidated financial statements: DSW segment ABG segment Other Total (in thousands) Three months ended July 29, 2017 Net sales $ 628,379 31,330 20,700 $ 680,409 Gross profit $ 192,538 6,438 (2,004 ) $ 196,972 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 Six months ended July 29, 2017 Net sales $ 1,253,166 75,318 43,027 $ 1,371,511 Gross profit $ 377,188 16,936 (1,923 ) $ 392,201 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

Business Operations Store Data

Business Operations Store Data (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017
Schedule of Stores Supplied With Merchandise [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments	2
Number of retailers operated as leased departments	3
Apparel Group [Member]
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]
Number of stores supplied by the entity	40
Gordmans Stores [Member]
Affiliated Business Group [Abstract]
Stores acquired	58

Acquisition and Equity Method39

Acquisition and Equity Method Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 04, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	May 09, 2014
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 60,411	$ 59,776
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred		(635)
Preliminary Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Liability	56,000		$ 0	$ 56,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other		(2,645)
Contingent Consideration Liability Final Acquisition Date Fair Value		53,355
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables	1,623	1,336
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Assets		(287)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory	30,152	30,170
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory		18
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets	191	526
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments Related to Previous Period		335
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	1,221	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	53,790
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments		(995)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill	41,301	38,701
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles		(2,600)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities	(12,862)	(12,635)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities		227
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net	$ 116,411	113,131
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments		$ (3,280)
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%			49.20%
Shareholder Note, Interest Rate						12.00%
Town Shoe Acquisition, Voting Control Interest Acquired						50.00%
Foreign Currency Purchase (CAD)					$ 100,000
Online retailer relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			$ 22,300
Tradename [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			11,000
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			$ 5,400

Significant Accounting Polici40

Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Schedule of Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 89,305	$ 110,657	$ 62,324
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	3,923	4,654	8,143
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 93,228	$ 115,311	$ 70,467

Significant Accounting Polici41

Significant Accounting Policies Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax	$ 10,657	$ (4,903)	$ 6,537	$ 7,246
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax			33	276
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassification adjustment			6,570	7,522
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax			2,161	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax			(54)	0
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	527	0	2,107	0
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax			8,698	7,246
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax			(263)	103	$ (242)	$ (173)
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	973,279	941,370	973,279	941,370	937,488
Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax			(21)	276
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax			8,677	7,522
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax			(5,001)	(13,284)	(13,699)	(20,530)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (5,264)	$ (13,181)	$ (5,264)	$ (13,181)	$ (13,941)	$ (20,703)

Significant Accounting Polici42

Significant Accounting Policies Significant accounting policies Accounting changes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations	$ (22,083)	$ 30,296
Cash and cash equivalents	89,305	62,324	$ 110,657
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	93,228	70,467	115,311
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	$ 3,923	8,143	$ 4,654
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations		2,043
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations		29,829
Cash and cash equivalents		62,324		$ 32,495
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations		2,510
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations		30,296
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents		70,467		40,171
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current		8,143		$ 7,676
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash		$ 467

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	May 09, 2014
Schottenstein Affiliates [Abstract]
Related party transaction Outstanding common shares owned (in hundredths)	19.00%		19.00%
Related party transaction Combined voting power of outstanding common shares (in hundredths)	51.00%		51.00%
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals	$ 2.3	$ 2	$ 4.6	$ 4.1
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party	$ 0.4	0.3	$ 0.7	0.6
Town Shoe Acquisition, Ownership Interest Acquired	46.30%		46.30%		49.20%
Town Shoe Acquisition, Voting Control Interest Acquired					50.00%
Management Fees, Base Revenue	$ 0.3		$ 0.6
Proceeds from Royalties Received	0.2	$ 0.1	0.3	$ 0.2
Due from Other Related Parties	$ 0.7		$ 1.6
Class A Common Shares
Schottenstein Affiliates [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction, Number of shares owned by related party (in shares)	7.3		7.3
Class B Common Shares
Schottenstein Affiliates [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction, Number of shares owned by related party (in shares)	7.7		7.7

Earnings per Share and Shareh44

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity Calculation of Earnings per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]
Basic shares	80,317	82,053	80,267	82,003
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards	397	602	462	688
Diluted shares	80,714	82,655	80,729	82,691

Earnings per Share and Shareh45

Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity Anti-Dilutive Securities (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Diluted earnings per share [Abstract]
Securities outstanding not included in computation of diluted earnings per share	4.6	3.6	4.3	3.3

Stock-based Compensation (Detai

Stock-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
DSW Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 4,242	$ 3,659	$ 7,851	$ 7,316
Equity instruments other than options [Roll forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	4,700		4,700
Employee Stock Option [Member]
DSW Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 1,586	1,547	$ 3,337	$ 3,224
Stock Option Activity [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)			3,799
Granted			1,756
Exercised			(35)
Forfeited			(327)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	5,193		5,193
Equity instruments other than options [Roll forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate			1.90%	1.50%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate			34.40%	36.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term			5 years 5 months 30 days	5 years 4 months 30 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate			3.90%	3.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 4.17	$ 6.59
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
DSW Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 655	640	$ 1,485	$ 1,870
Stock Option Activity [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)			351
Granted			285
Exercised			(58)
Forfeited			(63)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	515		515
Performance Shares [Member]
DSW Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 970	550	$ 1,947	1,232
Stock Option Activity [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)			250
Granted			258
Exercised			(34)
Forfeited			(3)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	471		471
Director Stock Units [Member]
DSW Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 1,031	$ 922	$ 1,082	$ 990
Stock Option Activity [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)			311
Granted			71
Exercised			(45)
Forfeited			0
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	337		337

Investments (Details)

Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017
Schedule of Investments, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 182,062	$ 103,467	$ 98,530
Long-term investments	0	77,901	77,904
Current available for sale Securities Unrecognized Holding Gain	99	455	101
Long-Term Available for Sale Securities Unrecognized Holding Gain	0	33	133
Current Available for Sale Securities Unrecognized Holding Loss	(362)	(39)	(364)
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), Net of Tax	0	(200)	(111)
Carrying value | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Schedule of Investments, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Short-term investments	182,325	103,051	98,793
Long-term investments	$ 0	$ 78,068	$ 77,882

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Assets:
Cash and equivalents	$ 89,305	$ 110,657	$ 62,324
Short Term Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	182,062	98,530	103,467
Long Term Investments, Fair Value Disclosure		77,904	77,901
Total assets	271,367	287,091	243,692
Commitments, Fair Value Disclosure	36,456	33,204	59,611
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	36,456	33,204	59,611
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	52,500	45,700	43,600
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	60,094	53,121	50,200
Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Cash and equivalents	89,305	110,657	62,324
Short Term Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	2,265	2,446	120
Long Term Investments, Fair Value Disclosure		431	314
Total assets	91,570	113,534	62,758
Commitments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	0
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	0
Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Cash and equivalents	0	0	0
Short Term Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	179,797	96,084	103,347
Long Term Investments, Fair Value Disclosure		77,473	77,587
Total assets	179,797	173,557	180,934
Commitments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	0
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Total assets	0	0	0
Commitments, Fair Value Disclosure	36,456	33,204	59,611
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 36,456	$ 33,204	$ 59,611

Property and Equipment, Net (De

Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Property and equipment [Abstract]:
Land	$ 1,110	$ 1,110	$ 1,110
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	12,485	12,485	12,485
Leasehold Improvements, Gross	398,129	393,505	378,355
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross	417,226	408,653	382,687
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross	135,844	123,460	121,848
Construction in Progress, Gross	28,008	27,456	35,628
Total property and equipment	992,802	966,669	932,113
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(628,250)	(591,418)	(552,470)
Property and equipment, net	$ 364,552	$ 375,251	$ 379,643

Accrued Expenses (Details)

Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Line Items]
Gift cards and merchandise credits	$ 40,327	$ 45,743	$ 38,062
Compensation	14,830	17,132	15,184
Taxes	17,182	21,764	18,887
Customer loyalty program	12,410	11,502	11,401
Other (1)	37,185	34,193	31,658
Total accrued expenses	$ 121,934	$ 130,334	$ 115,192

Non-Current Liabilities (Detail

Non-Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Construction and tenant allowances	$ 84,002	$ 87,886	$ 89,460
Deferred rent	38,187	37,779	37,814
Restructuring Reserve	7,328	7,283	8,584
Other (1)	12,982	8,231	7,704
Total non-current liabilities	$ 142,499	$ 141,179	$ 143,562

Credit Facility (Details)

Credit Facility (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 02, 2013	Jun. 30, 2010	Jul. 29, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date	Aug. 2, 2013	Jun. 30, 2010
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			$ 100
Credit Facility [Abstract]
Credit Facility, Cash and Short Term Investment Requirement			125
Limitation of Capital Expenditures			200
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity			$ 100

Letter of Credit Agreement (Det

Letter of Credit Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 02, 2013	Jul. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Letter of Credit [Line Items]
Letter of Credit Facility, Initiation Date	Aug. 2, 2013
Letter of Credit Agreement, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 50
Collateral Requirement (Domestic)		103.00%
Letter of Credit Agreement, Cash Collateral Requirement (Foreign Currency)		105.00%
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		$ 3.6	$ 3.8	$ 7.9

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017	Mar. 04, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]
Preliminary Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Liability	$ 0	$ 56,000		$ 56,000
Accretion Expense	2,252	3,611
Contingent Consideration Other Adjustments	1,000	0
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	36,456	$ 59,611	$ 33,204		$ 0
Contractual Obligations [Abstract]
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	700
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years	$ 13,000

Segment Reporting (Details)

Segment Reporting (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 29, 2017USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2016USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments			2
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 680,409	$ 658,944	$ 1,371,511	$ 1,340,211
Gross profit	196,972	186,861	392,201	391,218
Other Segments [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales	20,700	19,571	43,027	34,667
Gross profit	(2,004)	1,759	(1,923)	3,884
Affiliated Business Group segment [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales	31,330	35,446	75,318	78,585
Gross profit	6,438	7,217	16,936	18,030
DSW [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Net sales	628,379	603,927	1,253,166	1,226,959
Gross profit	$ 192,538	$ 177,885	$ 377,188	$ 369,304

Subsequent Events Dividend Decl

Subsequent Events Dividend Declaration (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2017	Sep. 19, 2017	Aug. 22, 2017	Aug. 02, 2013	Jun. 30, 2010	Aug. 25, 2022	Aug. 25, 2017	Aug. 17, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date				Aug. 2, 2013	Jun. 30, 2010
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity									$ 100
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount								$ 500
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared			$ 0.20
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid	Sep. 29, 2017
Dividends Payable, Date of Record		Sep. 19, 2017
Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date						Aug. 25, 2017
Line of Credit, additional borrowing capacity							$ 100
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date						Aug. 25, 2022
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity							300
Letter of Credit Sublimits							50
Swing Loan Advances							15
foreign currency revolving loan							$ 75
Maximum [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Supplementary Leverage Ratio							3.25%
Minimum [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, coverage ratio							1.75%