Significant Accounting Policies | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Business Operations- On March 19, 2019, DSW Inc. changed its name to Designer Brands Inc. References to "DSW" refer to the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banner unless otherwise stated. The Company is a leading North American footwear and accessories designer, producer and retailer. On May 10, 2018 , we acquired the remaining interest in Town Shoes Limited ("TSL") that we did not previously own. Beginning with our second quarter of fiscal 2018, TSL ceased being accounted for under the equity method of accounting and was accounted for as a consolidated wholly-owned subsidiary. As a result of this acquisition, we now operate a Canadian business that is a retailer of branded footwear under The Shoe Company, Shoe Warehouse, and DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banners, as well as related e-commerce sites. Subsequent to the acquisition, and as a result of our strategic review, we exited the Town Shoes banner in Canada during fiscal 2018. On November 5, 2018 , we completed the acquisition of Camuto LLC, doing business as Camuto Group ("Camuto Group"), a footwear design and brand development organization, from Camuto Group LLC (the "Sellers"). The Camuto Group acquisition provides us a global production, sourcing and design infrastructure, including operations in Brazil and China, a new state-of-the-art distribution center in New Jersey, footwear licenses of brands, including Jessica Simpson and Lucky Brand, and branded e-commerce sites. Camuto Group earns revenue from the sale of wholesale products to retailers, commissions for serving retailers as the design and buying agent for products under private labels ("First Cost"), and the sale of branded products on direct-to-consumer e-commerce sites. Additionally, in partnership with Authentic Brands Group LLC, a global brand management and marketing company, we formed ABG-Camuto, LLC ("ABG-Camuto"), a joint venture in which we have a 40% interest. This joint venture acquired several intellectual property rights from the Sellers, including Vince Camuto, Louise et Cie, Sole Society, CC Corso Como, Enzo Angiolini and others, and focuses on licensing and developing new category extensions to support the global growth of these brands. We have entered into a licensing agreement with ABG-Camuto whereby we pay royalties on our net sales from the brands owned by ABG-Camuto. Our Affiliated Business Group ("ABG") partners with other retailers to help build and optimize their in-store and online footwear businesses by leveraging our sourcing network to produce a merchandise assortment that meets their needs. ABG currently provides services to Stein Mart stores, Steinmart.com, and a Frugal Fannie's store through ongoing supply arrangements. On March 4, 2016 , we acquired Ebuys, Inc. ("Ebuys"), an off-price footwear and accessories retailer operating in digital marketplaces. Due to recurring operating losses incurred by Ebuys since its acquisition, as well as increased competitive pressures in the digital marketplace, we decided to exit the business and ended all operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. 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. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, we provided our termination notice to the Apparel Group in accordance with the terms of the agreement and we are winding down the franchise operations during fiscal 2019. We present three reportable segments: the U.S. Retail segment, the Canada Retail segment, and the Brand Portfolio segment. The U.S. Retail segment, which was previously presented as the DSW segment, includes stores operated in the U.S. under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banner and its related e-commerce site. The Canada Retail segment, which is the result of the TSL acquisition, includes stores operated in Canada under The Shoe Company, Shoe Warehouse, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banners and related e-commerce sites. The Brand Portfolio segment, which is the result of the Camuto Group acquisition, includes sales from wholesale, First Cost, and direct-to-consumer branded e-commerce sites. Our other operating segments, ABG and Ebuys, are below the quantitative and qualitative thresholds for reportable segments and are aggregated into Other for segment reporting purposes. 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 February 2, 2019 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 February 2, 2019 , filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 26, 2019. 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. 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 February 2, 2019 . Variable Interest Entities- We have certain joint ventures ("JVs") where each joint venture licenses brands and contracts with Camuto Group to provide design, buying and sourcing services. Under the JVs, Camuto Group is responsible for managing all aspects of the brands and the JVs pay royalties, commissions, or consulting fees to the other parties. We are responsible for providing all funding to support the working capital needs of the JVs. As a result, we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary of the JVs and consolidate the JVs within our financial statements. Assets and liabilities of the JVs in the aggregate are immaterial. Principles of Consolidation- The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Designer Brands Inc. and its subsidiaries, including the JVs. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All amounts are in United States dollars ("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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates are required as a part of sales returns allowances, customer allowances and discounts, gift card breakage income, deferred revenue associated with loyalty programs, valuation of inventories, depreciation and amortization, impairments of long-lived assets, intangibles and goodwill, lease accounting, legal reserves, foreign tax contingent liabilities, income taxes, self-insurance reserves, and valuations used to account for acquisitions. 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. Income Taxes- Our effective tax rate changed from 31.9% for the three months ended May 5, 2018 to 25.4% for the three months ended May 4, 2019 . The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily driven by additional valuation allowances and the impact of nondeductible charges associated with the Ebuys exit during the three months ended May 5, 2018 . 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 consisted of a mandatory cash deposit for certain 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: (in thousands) May 4, 2019 February 2, 2019 May 5, 2018 Cash and cash equivalents $ 70,671 $ 99,369 $ 197,162 Restricted cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,633 1,199 — Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows $ 72,304 $ 100,568 $ 197,162 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. We measure available-for-sale investments at fair value on a recurring basis. These investments are measured using a market-based approach using inputs such as prices of similar assets in active markets (categorized as Level 2). The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables and accounts payables approximated their fair values due to their short-term nature. Prior Period Reclassifications- Certain prior period reclassifications were made to conform to the current period presentation. Franchise costs was reclassified to operating expenses, accounts receivable from related parties was reclassified to accounts receivable, net, and accounts payable to related parties was reclassified to accounts payable. Adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases- During the first quarter of fiscal 2019 , we adopted the new accounting standard for leases, Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02 and the related amendments. We elected to initially apply ASU 2016-02 as of February 3, 2019 , with the recognition of $1.0 billion of lease assets and $1.1 billion of lease liabilities and a cumulative-effect adjustment that decreased retained earnings by $9.6 million for transition impairments related to previously impaired leased locations. Periods prior to February 3, 2019 were not restated. Upon transition to ASU 2016-02, we recognized lease liabilities based on the present value of the remaining future fixed lease commitments, net of outstanding tenant allowance receivables, with corresponding lease assets. Amounts for prepaid expenses, deferred rent, deferred construction and tenant allowances, the accrual for lease obligations, and favorable and unfavorable leasehold interests were netted against the lease assets. At transition, we elected the package of practical expedients, which allows us to carry forward the historical lease classification and not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are leases or contain leases. We did not elect the use of hindsight to determine the term of our leases at transition. A lease liability for new leases is recorded based on the present value of future fixed lease commitments with a corresponding lease asset. For leases classified as operating leases, we recognize a single lease cost on a straight-line basis based on the combined amortization of the lease liability and the lease asset. Other leases will be accounted for as finance arrangements. For real estate leases, we are generally required to pay base rent, real estate taxes, and insurance, which are considered lease components, and maintenance, which is a non-lease component. As provided for under ASU 2016-02, we have elected to not separate non-lease payment components from the associated lease component for all new real estate leases. We determine the discount rate for each lease by estimating the rate that we would be required to pay on a secured borrowing for an amount equal to the lease payments over the lease term. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-02, we recognized rent expense on a straight-line basis over the noncancelable terms of the lease. For leases with fixed increases of the minimum rentals during the noncancelable term, we recorded the difference between the amounts charged to expense and the rent paid as deferred rent and amortized such deferred rent upon the delivery of the lease location by the lessor. In addition, cash allowances received from landlords were deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the noncancelable terms of the lease as a reduction of rent expense. Deferred rent and construction and tenant allowances are included in non-current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets for periods prior to February 3, 2019 . Also, we recorded reserves for leased spaces that were abandoned due to closure. Using a credit-adjusted risk-free rate to calculate the present value of the liability, we estimated future lease obligations based on remaining fixed lease payments, estimated or actual sublease income, and any other relevant factors. Adoption of ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software- Also during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 , we early adopted ASU 2018-15 on a prospective basis, which aligned the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or acquire internal-use software. The adoption of ASU 2018-15 did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. |