GameStop (GME) 10-Q 9 Jun 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15	Jun. 02, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	2-May-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	GME
Entity Registrant Name	GameStop Corp.
Entity Central Index Key	1326380
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-29
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		106,719,962

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015	3-May-14
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$369.80	$610.10	$208.90
Receivables, net	99.5	113.5	86
Merchandise inventories, net	1,076.70	1,144.80	1,200.10
Deferred income taxes — current	65.6	65.6	57.2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	145.2	128.5	90.2
Total current assets	1,756.80	2,062.50	1,642.40
Property and equipment:
Land	18.5	18.3	21
Buildings and leasehold improvements	617.6	609.2	620.8
Fixtures and equipment	903.9	888.2	852.3
Total property and equipment	1,540	1,515.70	1,494.10
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	1,091.80	1,061.50	1,029.80
Net property and equipment	448.2	454.2	464.3
Goodwill	1,393.10	1,390.40	1,422.70
Other intangible assets, net	241.8	237.8	218.7
Other noncurrent assets	106.7	101.4	59.4
Total noncurrent assets	2,189.80	2,183.80	2,165.10
Total assets	3,946.60	4,246.30	3,807.50
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	585.1	815.6	612.3
Accrued liabilities	709.2	803.6	717.3
Income taxes payable	49.3	15.4	17.2
Current portion of debt	2.1	5.1	77.7
Total current liabilities	1,345.70	1,639.70	1,424.50
Deferred income taxes	96	95.9	39.4
Long-term debt	350	350.6	0.9
Other long-term liabilities	82.2	92.4	75.5
Total long-term liabilities	528.2	538.9	115.8
Total liabilities	1,873.90	2,178.60	1,540.30
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock — authorized 5.0 shares; no shares issued or outstanding	0	0	0
Class A common stock — $.001 par value; authorized 300.0 shares; 107.1, 114.5 and 107.7 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	0.1	0.1	0.1
Additional paid-in-capital	0	0	130.3
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-15	-25.4	111.7
Retained earnings	2,087.60	2,093	2,025.10
Total stockholders’ equity	2,072.70	2,067.70	2,267.20
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$3,946.60	$4,246.30	$3,807.50

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015	3-May-14
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0	0
Class A common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Class A common stock, shares authorized	300,000,000	300,000,000	300,000,000
Class A common stock, shares issued	107,100,000	107,700,000	114,500,000
Class A common stock, shares outstanding	107,100,000	107,700,000	114,500,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$2,060.60	$1,996.30
Cost of sales	1,421.60	1,369.90
Gross profit	639	626.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses	479.3	481
Depreciation and amortization	35.8	39.5
Operating earnings	123.9	105.9
Interest income	-0.2	-0.2
Interest expense	5.6	0.8
Earnings before income tax expense	118.5	105.3
Income tax expense	44.7	37.3
Net income	$73.80	$68
Basic net income per common share	$0.68	$0.59
Diluted net income per common share	$0.68	$0.59
Dividends per common share	$0.36	$0.33
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding — basic	107.8	115.1
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding — diluted	108.4	115.9

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$73.80	$68
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	10.4	29.2
Total comprehensive income	$84.20	$97.20

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Stockholders' Equity (USD $)		Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Retained Earnings
In Millions
Beginning Balance at Feb. 01, 2014		$2,251.40	$0.10	$172.90	$82.50	$1,995.90
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014			115.3
Net income		68				68
Foreign currency translation		29.2			29.2
Dividends	[1]	-38.8				-38.8
Stock-based compensation		5.9		5.9
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)			-1.3
Purchase of treasury stock		-52.2		-52.2
Exercise of stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants (in shares)			0.5
Exercise of stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants		3.7		3.7
Ending Balance at May. 03, 2014		2,267.20	0.1	130.3	111.7	2,025.10
Ending Balance (in shares) at May. 03, 2014			114.5
Beginning Balance at Jan. 31, 2015		2,067.70	0.1	0	-25.4	2,093
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2015			107.7
Net income		73.8				73.8
Foreign currency translation		10.4			10.4
Dividends	[2]	-39.4				-39.4
Stock-based compensation		10.3		10.3
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)			-1.2
Purchase of treasury stock		-46.5		-6.7		-39.8
Exercise of stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants (in shares)			0.6
Exercise of stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants		-3.6		-3.6
Ending Balance at May. 02, 2015		$2,072.70	$0.10	$0	($15)	$2,087.60
Ending Balance (in shares) at May. 02, 2015			107.1
[1]	Dividends declared per common share were $0.33 in the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2014.
[2]	Dividends declared per common share were $0.36 in the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Tax benefit for exercise of employee stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants	$5.80	$2.90
Dividends declared per common share	$0.36	$0.33
Common Stock
Dividends declared per common share	$0.36	$0.33

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$73.80	$68
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization (including amounts in cost of sales)	36.3	40.1
Stock-based compensation expense	10.3	5.9
Deferred income taxes	0	-9.9
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based awards	-5.8	-3
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	1.4	0.3
Other	2.7	5.9
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Receivables, net	14.1	-0.5
Merchandise inventories	64	8.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-7.2	-10.7
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes payable	14.7	-45.9
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-328.6	-335.5
Changes in other long-term liabilities	-4.3	-0.8
Net cash flows used in operating activities	-128.6	-277.2
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	-27.8	-24.6
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $— and $2.2 million, respectively	-10.9	-27.6
Other	0.5	-0.1
Net cash flows used in investing activities	-38.2	-52.3
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common shares	-42.9	-48.6
Dividends paid	-38.8	-38.2
Borrowings from the revolver	0	75
Repayments of revolver borrowings	0
Payments of financing costs	0	-1.3
Issuance of common stock, net of share repurchases for withholdings taxes	-4.2	-4.7
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based awards	5.8	3
Net cash flows used in financing activities	-80.1	-14.8
Exchange rate effect on cash and cash equivalents	6.6	17
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-240.3	-327.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	610.1	536.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$369.80	$208.90

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash Acquired from Acquisition	$0	$2.20

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	1	Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Background
	GameStop Corp. (“GameStop,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple. As the world's largest multichannel video game retailer, we sell new and pre-owned video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, video game accessories, as well as new and pre-owned mobile and consumer electronics products and other merchandise primarily through our GameStopTM, EB GamesTM and Micromania stores. As of May 2, 2015, we operated 6,715 stores, in the United States, Australia, Canada and Europe, which are primarily located in major shopping malls and strip centers. We also operate the electronic commerce websites www.gamestop.com, www.ebgames.com.au, www.ebgames.co.nz, www.gamestop.ca, www.gamestop.it, www.gamestop.ie, www.gamestop.de, www.gamestop.co.uk and www.micromania.fr. Our network also includes: www.kongregate.com, a leading browser-based game site; Game InformerTM magazine, the world's leading print and digital video game publication; and iOS and Android mobile applications. We also own and operate Spring Mobile©, an authorized AT&T® reseller operating AT&T branded wireless retail stores and pre-paid wireless stores under the name Cricket WirelessTM (an AT&T brand) in the United States, as well as a certified Apple© reseller selling Apple consumer electronic products in the United States under the name Simply Mac©. We operate our business in four Video Game Brands segments: United States, Canada, Australia and Europe; and a Technology Brands segment, which includes the operations of our Spring Mobile managed AT&T and Cricket Wireless branded stores and our Simply Mac business.
	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments) which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the information as of and for the periods presented. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all disclosures required under GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our annual report on Form 10-K for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 2015 (the “2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In preparing these financial statements, we have made our best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. Changes in the estimates and assumptions used by us could have a significant impact on our financial results. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, the results of operations for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the 52 weeks ending January 30, 2016 (“fiscal 2015”).
	Restricted Cash
	Restricted cash of $12.0 million, $16.3 million and $12.7 million as of May 2, 2015, May 3, 2014 and January 31, 2015, respectively, consists primarily of bank deposits serving as collateral for bank guarantees issued on behalf of our foreign subsidiaries and is included in other noncurrent assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-05, "Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement." This standard provides guidance about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license and is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." This standard requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early application permitted. This standard will be applied retrospectively, and we do not expect the adoption of this standard to materially impact our consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, as part of its ongoing efforts to assist in the convergence of U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 related to revenue recognition. The new guidance sets forth a new five-step revenue recognition model which replaces the prior revenue recognition guidance in its entirety and is intended to eliminate numerous industry-specific pieces of revenue recognition guidance that have historically existed in U.S. GAAP. The underlying principle of the new standard is that a business or other organization will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. The standard also requires more detailed disclosures and provides additional guidance for transactions that were not addressed completely in the prior accounting guidance. The ASU provides alternative methods of initial adoption and is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods. On April 1, 2015, the FASB proposed deferring the effective date by one year to December 15, 2017. The FASB has also proposed permitting early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact that adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements as well as the appropriate method of adoption.

Acquisitions_Notes

Acquisitions (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
	2	Acquisitions
	Technology Brands
	During the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015, in connection with the continued expansion of our Technology Brands segment, Spring Mobile completed acquisitions of certain AT&T resellers and Simply Mac completed an acquisition of an authorized Apple retailer for total combined consideration of $10.9 million (net of cash acquired). We recorded $1.1 million of goodwill related to these acquisitions. The operating results of these acquisitions are included in our consolidated financial statements beginning on the respective closing dates of each acquisition and are reported in our Technology Brands segment. The pro forma effect assuming these acquisitions were made at the beginning of the prior year presented herein is not material to our consolidated financial statements. As of May 2, 2015, we had not completed the final fair value assignments and continue to analyze certain matters related to the valuation of intangible assets.
	We continue to believe that our Spring Mobile and Simply Mac businesses represent important strategic growth opportunities for us within the specialty retail marketplace and also provide avenues for diversification relative to our core operations in the video game retail marketplace.

Accounting_for_StockBased_Comp

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
	3	Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
	The following is a summary of the stock-based awards granted during the periods indicated:
			13 Weeks Ended May 2, 2015					13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2014
			Shares		Weighted Average			Shares	Weighted Average
					Grant Date Fair				Grant Date Fair
					Value				Value
			(In thousands, except per share data)
	Stock options – time-vested		—		$	—		283	$	12.37
	Restricted stock awards – time-vested		428		40.16			406	38.52
	Restricted stock awards – performance-based		189		40.16			182	38.52
	Total stock-based awards		617					871
	For restricted stock awards and stock options granted, we record stock-based compensation expense in earnings based on the grant-date fair value. The fair value of each restricted stock award grant is based on the closing price of our Class A Common Stock on the grant date. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. This valuation model requires the use of subjective assumptions, including expected option life, expected volatility, expected dividend yield and expected employee forfeiture rate. We use historical data to estimate the option life, dividend yield and the employee forfeiture rate, and use historical volatility when estimating the stock price volatility. No stock options were granted during the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015.
	The following assumptions were used with respect to the stock options granted for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2014:
			13 Weeks Ended
			May 3,
			2014
	Volatility		46.5	%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.7	%
	Expected term (years)		5.5
	Expected dividend yield		3.4	%
	During the first quarter of 2015, we recorded additional compensation expense of $3.8 million related to employees whose equity based long-term incentive awards are subject to certain accelerated vesting provisions, based on age and years of service, as a result of the Company's retirement policy, which became effective in February 2015. Total stock-based compensation recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses was as follows for the periods indicated:
			13 Weeks Ended
			May 2,			May 3,
			2015			2014
			(In millions)
	Stock-based compensation expense		$	10.3		$	5.9
	As of May 2, 2015, the unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested portion of our stock options was $2.4 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.5 years, and the unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted shares was $40.3 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years.

Computation_of_Net_Income_Loss

Computation of Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
	4	Computation of Net Income per Common Share
	Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing the net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is computed by dividing the net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period. Under the treasury stock method, potentially dilutive securities include stock options and unvested restricted stock outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computations of diluted earnings per share if their effect would be antidilutive.
	A reconciliation of shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share is as follows:
			13 Weeks Ended
			May 2, 2015		May 3, 2014
		(In millions, except per share data)
	Net income		$	73.8	$	68
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		107.8		115.1
	Dilutive effect of options and restricted shares on common stock(1)		0.6		0.8
	Common shares and dilutive potential common shares		108.4		115.9
	Net income per common share:
	Basic		$	0.68	$	0.59
	Diluted		$	0.68	$	0.59
	___________________
	-1	Excludes 0.9 million and 1.8 million stock-based awards for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2014, respectively, because their effects were antidilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Fi

Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments
	5	Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Financial Instruments
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value accounting guidance applies to our foreign currency contracts, which include forward exchange contracts, foreign currency options and cross-currency swaps, our Company-owned life insurance policies with a cash surrender value and certain nonqualified deferred compensation liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in periods subsequent to initial recognition.
	Fair value accounting guidance requires disclosures that categorize assets and liabilities measured at fair value into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for similar or identical instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability reflecting our assumptions about pricing by market participants.
	We classify our foreign currency contracts, Company-owned life insurance policies with cash surrender values and certain nonqualified deferred compensation liabilities within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as their fair values are derived using quotes provided by major market news services, such as Bloomberg, and industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices, time value, volatility factors, and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures, all of which are observable in active markets. When appropriate, valuations are adjusted to reflect credit considerations, generally based on available market evidence.
	The following table provides the fair value of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recorded in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
			2-May-15			3-May-14			31-Jan-15
			Level 2			Level 2			Level 2
	Assets
	Foreign currency contracts
	Other current assets		$	33		$	0.9		$	32
	Other noncurrent assets		16.7			0.9			22.7
	Company-owned life insurance(1)		8.9			7.1			8.7
	Total assets		$	58.6		$	8.9		$	63.4
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency contracts
	Accrued liabilities		$	19.4		$	16.4		$	23.3
	Other long-term liabilities		6.3			1.3			13
	Nonqualified deferred compensation(2)		1.2			1.1			1.2
	Total liabilities		$	26.9		$	18.8		$	37.5
	___________________
	-1	Recognized in other non-current assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	-2	Recognized in accrued liabilities in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	We use foreign currency contracts to manage currency risk primarily related to intercompany loans denominated in non-functional currencies and certain foreign currency assets and liabilities. These foreign currency contracts are not designated as hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair values of these derivatives are recognized in earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the remeasurement of related intercompany loans and foreign currency assets and liabilities. The total gross notional value of derivatives related to our foreign currency contracts was $989.0 million, $542.8 million and $1,128.5 million as of May 2, 2015, May 3, 2014 and January 31, 2015, respectively.
	Activity related to derivative instruments and the offsetting impact of related intercompany loans and foreign currency assets and liabilities recognized in selling, general and administrative expense is as follows (in millions):
			13 Weeks Ended
			May 2,			May 3,
			2015			2014
	Gains on the change in fair value of derivative instruments		$	7		$	1.3
	Losses on the remeasurement of related intercompany loans and foreign currency assets and liabilities		(7.0		)	(0.7		)
	Total		$	—		$	0.6
	We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We are exposed to counterparty credit risk on all of our derivative financial instruments and cash equivalent investments. We manage counterparty risk according to the guidelines and controls established under our comprehensive risk management and investment policies. We continuously monitor our counterparty credit risk and utilize a number of different counterparties to minimize our exposure to potential defaults. We do not require collateral under derivative or investment agreements.
	Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
	In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, we record certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as required by GAAP. Generally, assets are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as a result of impairment charges. We did not record any significant impairment charges related to assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 or May 3, 2014, respectively.
	Other Fair Value Disclosures
	The carrying values of our cash equivalents, receivables, net and accounts payable approximate the fair value due to their short-term maturities.
	As of May 2, 2015, our 5.50% Senior Notes due 2019 had a carrying value of $350.0 million and a fair value of $362.0 million. The fair value of the Senior Notes was determined based on quoted market prices obtained through an external pricing source which derives its price valuations from daily marketplace transactions, with adjustments to reflect the spreads of benchmark bonds, credit risk and certain other variables. We have determined this to be a Level 2 measurement as all significant inputs into the quote provided by our external pricing source are observable in active markets.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt
	6	Debt
	Issuance of 5.50% Senior Notes due 2019. On September 24, 2014, we issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured 5.50% senior notes due October 1, 2019 (the "Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes bear interest at the rate of 5.50% per annum with interest payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year beginning on April 1, 2015. The Senior Notes were sold in a private placement and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933. The Senior Notes were offered in the U.S. to “qualified institutional buyers” pursuant to the exemption from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act and in exempted offshore transactions pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The outstanding balance of the Senior Notes at May 2, 2015 was $350.0 million.
	The indenture governing the Senior Notes does not contain financial covenants but does contain covenants which place certain restrictions on us and our subsidiaries, including limitations on asset sales, additional liens, investments, stock repurchases, dividends, distributions, the incurrence of additional debt and the repurchase of debt that is junior to the Senior Notes. These covenants are subject to certain exceptions and qualifications.
	The indenture contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, breaches of covenants, failure to pay certain judgments and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the principal amount of the Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, may be declared immediately due and payable. These amounts automatically become due and payable if an event of default relating to certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization occurs.
	Revolving Credit Facility. On January 4, 2011, we entered into a $400 million credit agreement, which we amended and restated on March 25, 2014 and further amended on September 15, 2014 (the “Revolver”). The Revolver is a five-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of our assets and the assets of our domestic subsidiaries. Availability under the Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. The Revolver includes a $50 million letter of credit sublimit. The amendments extended the maturity date to March 25, 2019; increased the expansion feature under the Revolver from $150 million to $200 million, subject to certain conditions; and revised certain other terms, including a reduction of the fee we are required to pay on the unused portion of the total commitment amount.
	Borrowing availability under the Revolver is limited to a borrowing base which allows us to borrow up to 90% of the appraisal value of the inventory, in each case plus 90% of eligible credit card receivables, net of certain reserves. The borrowing base provides for borrowing of up to 92.5% of the appraisal value during the fiscal months of August through October. Letters of credit reduce the amount available to borrow under the Revolver by an amount equal to the face value of the letters of credit. Our ability to pay cash dividends, redeem options and repurchase shares is generally permitted, except under certain circumstances, including if either 1) excess availability under the Revolver is less than 30%, or is projected to be within 12 months after such payment or 2) if excess availability under the Revolver is less than 15%, or is projected to be within 12 months after such payment, and the fixed charge coverage ratio, as calculated on a pro-forma basis for the prior 12 months is 1.1:1.0 or less. In the event that excess availability under the Revolver is at any time less than the greater of (1) $30 million or (2) 10% of the lesser of the total commitment or the borrowing base, we will be subject to a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant of 1.0:1.0.
	The Revolver places certain restrictions on us and our subsidiaries, including limitations on asset sales, additional liens, investments, loans, guarantees, acquisitions and the incurrence of additional indebtedness. Absent consent from our lenders, we may not incur more than $1 billion of senior secured debt and $750 million of additional unsecured indebtedness to be limited to $250 million in general unsecured obligations and $500 million in unsecured obligations to finance acquisitions valued at $500 million or more.
	The per annum interest rate under the Revolver is variable and is calculated by applying a margin (1) for prime rate loans of 0.25% to 0.75% above the highest of (a) the prime rate of the administrative agent, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% or (c) the London Interbank Offered (“LIBO”) rate for a 30-day interest period as determined on such day plus 1.00%, and (2) for LIBO rate loans of 1.25% to 1.75% above the LIBO rate. The applicable margin is determined quarterly as a function of our average daily excess availability under the facility. In addition, we are required to pay a commitment fee of 0.25% for any unused portion of the total commitment under the Revolver. As of May 2, 2015, the applicable margin was 0.25% for prime rate loans and 1.25% for LIBO rate loans.
	The Revolver provides for customary events of default with corresponding grace periods, including failure to pay any principal or interest when due, failure to comply with covenants, any material representation or warranty made by us or the borrowers proving to be false in any material respect, certain bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership events affecting us or our subsidiaries, defaults relating to certain other indebtedness, imposition of certain judgments and mergers or the liquidation of the Company or certain of its subsidiaries. During the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015, we had no borrowings or repayments under the Revolver. As of May 2, 2015, total availability under the Revolver was $391.7 million, with no outstanding borrowings and outstanding standby letters of credit of $8.3 million.
	In September 2007, our Luxembourg subsidiary entered into a discretionary $20 million Uncommitted Line of Credit (the “Line of Credit”) with Bank of America. There is no term associated with the Line of Credit and Bank of America may withdraw the facility at any time without notice. The Line of Credit is available to our foreign subsidiaries for use primarily as a bank overdraft facility for short-term liquidity needs and for the issuance of bank guarantees and letters of credit to support operations. As of May 2, 2015, there were no cash overdrafts outstanding under the Line of Credit and bank guarantees outstanding totaled $2.3 million.
	We are currently in compliance with all covenants under our indenture governing the Senior Notes and our credit agreement.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
	7	Commitments and Contingencies
	In the ordinary course of business, we are, from time to time, subject to various legal proceedings, including matters involving wage and hour employee class actions and consumer class actions. We may enter into discussions regarding settlement of these and other types of lawsuits, and may enter into settlement agreements, if we believe settlement is in the best interest of our stockholders. We do not believe that any such existing legal proceedings or settlements, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Significant_Products

Significant Products	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Text Block [Abstract]
Significant Products
	8	Significant Products
	The following tables set forth net sales (in millions), percentages of total net sales, gross profit (in millions) and gross profit percentages by significant product category for the periods indicated:
			13 Weeks Ended
			May 2, 2015				May 3, 2014
			Net		Percent		Net		Percent
			Sales		of Total		Sales		of Total
	Net Sales:
	New video game hardware(1)		$	439.7	21.3	%	$	438	21.9	%
	New video game software		613.6		29.8	%	559.9		28	%
	Pre-owned and value video game products		582.4		28.3	%	602.9		30.2	%
	Video game accessories		150.5		7.3	%	145.1		7.3	%
	Digital		46		2.2	%	56.1		2.8	%
	Mobile and consumer electronics		136.8		6.6	%	102.2		5.1	%
	Other(2)		91.6		4.5	%	92.1		4.7	%
	Total		$	2,060.60	100	%	$	1,996.30	100	%
			13 Weeks Ended
			May 2, 2015				May 3, 2014
			Gross		Gross		Gross		Gross
			Profit		Profit		Profit		Profit
					Percent				Percent
	Gross Profit:
	New video game hardware(1)		$	37.2	8.5	%	$	44.7	10.2	%
	New video game software		138.7		22.6	%	127.2		22.7	%
	Pre-owned and value video game products		286		49.1	%	298.4		49.5	%
	Video game accessories		55.8		37.1	%	55		37.9	%
	Digital		35.4		77	%	35.8		63.8	%
	Mobile and consumer electronics		54.5		39.8	%	37		36.2	%
	Other(2)		31.4		34.3	%	28.3		30.7	%
	Total		$	639	31	%	$	626.4	31.4	%
	___________________
	-1	Includes sales of hardware bundles, in which physical hardware and digital or physical software are sold together as a single SKU.
	-2	Other products include revenues from the sales of PC entertainment software, interactive toys and licensed merchandise, strategy guides and revenues from PowerUp Pro loyalty members receiving Game Informer magazine in physical form.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
	9	Segment Information
	We operate our business in four Video Game Brands segments: United States, Canada, Australia and Europe; and a Technology Brands segment, which includes the operations of our Spring Mobile managed AT&T and Cricket Wireless branded stores and our Simply Mac business. We identify segments based on a combination of geographic areas and management responsibility. Each of the segments includes significant retail operations with all Video Game Brands stores engaged in the sale of new and pre-owned video game systems and software and related accessories and Technology Brands stores engaged in the sale of wireless products and services and other consumer electronics. Segment results for the United States include retail operations in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico; our electronic commerce website www.gamestop.com; Game Informer magazine; and Kongregate, our leading web and mobile gaming platform. Segment results for Canada include retail and e-commerce operations in Canada and segment results for Australia include retail and e-commerce operations in Australia and New Zealand. Segment results for Europe include retail operations in 10 European countries and e-commerce operations in five countries. The Technology Brands segment includes retail operations in the United States. We measure segment profit using operating earnings, which is defined as income from continuing operations before intercompany royalty fees, net interest expense and income taxes. Transactions between reportable segments consist primarily of royalties, management fees, intersegment loans and related interest. There were no intersegment sales during the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014.
	The reconciliation of segment profit to earnings before income taxes for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, respectively, is as follows (in millions):
	13 weeks ended May 2, 2015		United		Canada		Australia		Europe			Technology Brands		Consolidated
			States
	Net sales		$	1,492.70	$	89.7	$	112	$	264		$	102.2	$	2,060.60
	Segment operating earnings (loss)		120.5		3.7		1.7		(5.1		)	3.1		123.9
	Interest income													0.2
	Interest expense													(5.6		)
	Earnings before income taxes													$	118.5
	13 weeks ended May 3, 2014		United		Canada		Australia		Europe			Technology Brands		Consolidated
			States
	Net sales		$	1,397.70	$	90.3	$	116.5	$	331.6		$	60.2	$	1,996.30
	Segment operating earnings (loss)		106.6		2.4		1.7		(10.8		)	6		105.9
	Interest income													0.2
	Interest expense													(0.8		)
	Earnings before income taxes													$	105.3

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
	10	Subsequent Events
	Dividend
	On May 26, 2015, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend to our stockholders of $0.36 per share of Class A Common Stock payable on June 23, 2015 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 10, 2015. Future dividends will be subject to approval by our Board of Directors.
	Share Repurchases
	As of June 2, 2015, we have purchased an additional 0.5 million shares of our Class A Common Stock for an average price per share of $40.01 since May 2, 2015.
	Geeknet Acquisition
	On June 2, 2015, we announced our entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Geeknet, Inc. ("Geeknet"). Geeknet is an online retailer and sells collectibles, apparel, gadgets, electronics, toys and other retail products for technology enthusiasts and general consumers. The addition of Geeknet provides an expansion of our global multichannel platform and enables us to broaden our product offering in the collectibles category and deepen relationships with our existing customer base. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, we will commence a tender offer for all outstanding common shares of Geeknet at $20.00 per share in cash, or approximately $140 million in the aggregate. The transaction is subject to the completion of customary conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Background
	GameStop Corp. (“GameStop,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple. As the world's largest multichannel video game retailer, we sell new and pre-owned video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, video game accessories, as well as new and pre-owned mobile and consumer electronics products and other merchandise primarily through our GameStopTM, EB GamesTM and Micromania stores. As of May 2, 2015, we operated 6,715 stores, in the United States, Australia, Canada and Europe, which are primarily located in major shopping malls and strip centers. We also operate the electronic commerce websites www.gamestop.com, www.ebgames.com.au, www.ebgames.co.nz, www.gamestop.ca, www.gamestop.it, www.gamestop.ie, www.gamestop.de, www.gamestop.co.uk and www.micromania.fr. Our network also includes: www.kongregate.com, a leading browser-based game site; Game InformerTM magazine, the world's leading print and digital video game publication; and iOS and Android mobile applications. We also own and operate Spring Mobile©, an authorized AT&T® reseller operating AT&T branded wireless retail stores and pre-paid wireless stores under the name Cricket WirelessTM (an AT&T brand) in the United States, as well as a certified Apple© reseller selling Apple consumer electronic products in the United States under the name Simply Mac©. We operate our business in four Video Game Brands segments: United States, Canada, Australia and Europe; and a Technology Brands segment, which includes the operations of our Spring Mobile managed AT&T and Cricket Wireless branded stores and our Simply Mac business.
	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments) which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the information as of and for the periods presented. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all disclosures required under GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our annual report on Form 10-K for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 2015 (the “2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In preparing these financial statements, we have made our best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. Changes in the estimates and assumptions used by us could have a significant impact on our financial results. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, the results of operations for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the 52 weeks ending January 30, 2016 (“fiscal 2015”).
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash
	Restricted cash of $12.0 million, $16.3 million and $12.7 million as of May 2, 2015, May 3, 2014 and January 31, 2015, respectively, consists primarily of bank deposits serving as collateral for bank guarantees issued on behalf of our foreign subsidiaries and is included in other noncurrent assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-05, "Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement." This standard provides guidance about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license and is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." This standard requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early application permitted. This standard will be applied retrospectively, and we do not expect the adoption of this standard to materially impact our consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, as part of its ongoing efforts to assist in the convergence of U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 related to revenue recognition. The new guidance sets forth a new five-step revenue recognition model which replaces the prior revenue recognition guidance in its entirety and is intended to eliminate numerous industry-specific pieces of revenue recognition guidance that have historically existed in U.S. GAAP. The underlying principle of the new standard is that a business or other organization will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. The standard also requires more detailed disclosures and provides additional guidance for transactions that were not addressed completely in the prior accounting guidance. The ASU provides alternative methods of initial adoption and is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods. On April 1, 2015, the FASB proposed deferring the effective date by one year to December 15, 2017. The FASB has also proposed permitting early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact that adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements as well as the appropriate method of adoption.

Accounting_for_StockBased_Comp1

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Summary of Stock-Based Awards Granted	The following is a summary of the stock-based awards granted during the periods indicated:
		13 Weeks Ended May 2, 2015					13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2014
		Shares		Weighted Average			Shares	Weighted Average
				Grant Date Fair				Grant Date Fair
				Value				Value
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Stock options – time-vested	—		$	—		283	$	12.37
	Restricted stock awards – time-vested	428		40.16			406	38.52
	Restricted stock awards – performance-based	189		40.16			182	38.52
	Total stock-based awards	617					871
Assumptions used on Stock Options Granted	The following assumptions were used with respect to the stock options granted for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2014:
		13 Weeks Ended
		May 3,
		2014
	Volatility	46.5	%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.7	%
	Expected term (years)	5.5
	Expected dividend yield	3.4	%
Stock-Based Compensation Recognized in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	Total stock-based compensation recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses was as follows for the periods indicated:
		13 Weeks Ended
		May 2,			May 3,
		2015			2014
		(In millions)
	Stock-based compensation expense	$	10.3		$	5.9

Computation_of_Net_Income_Loss1

Computation of Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share	A reconciliation of shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share is as follows:
			13 Weeks Ended
			May 2, 2015		May 3, 2014
		(In millions, except per share data)
	Net income		$	73.8	$	68
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		107.8		115.1
	Dilutive effect of options and restricted shares on common stock(1)		0.6		0.8
	Common shares and dilutive potential common shares		108.4		115.9
	Net income per common share:
	Basic		$	0.68	$	0.59
	Diluted		$	0.68	$	0.59
	___________________
	-1	Excludes 0.9 million and 1.8 million stock-based awards for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2014, respectively, because their effects were antidilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Fi1

Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	The following table provides the fair value of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recorded in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
		2-May-15			3-May-14			31-Jan-15
		Level 2			Level 2			Level 2
	Assets
	Foreign currency contracts
	Other current assets	$	33		$	0.9		$	32
	Other noncurrent assets	16.7			0.9			22.7
	Company-owned life insurance(1)	8.9			7.1			8.7
	Total assets	$	58.6		$	8.9		$	63.4
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency contracts
	Accrued liabilities	$	19.4		$	16.4		$	23.3
	Other long-term liabilities	6.3			1.3			13
	Nonqualified deferred compensation(2)	1.2			1.1			1.2
	Total liabilities	$	26.9		$	18.8		$	37.5
Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments and Foreign Currency Transaction	Activity related to derivative instruments and the offsetting impact of related intercompany loans and foreign currency assets and liabilities recognized in selling, general and administrative expense is as follows (in millions):
		13 Weeks Ended
		May 2,			May 3,
		2015			2014
	Gains on the change in fair value of derivative instruments	$	7		$	1.3
	Losses on the remeasurement of related intercompany loans and foreign currency assets and liabilities	(7.0		)	(0.7		)
	Total	$	—		$	0.6

Significant_Products_Tables

Significant Products (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Text Block [Abstract]
Sales and Percentage of Total Net Sales by Significant Product Category	The following tables set forth net sales (in millions), percentages of total net sales, gross profit (in millions) and gross profit percentages by significant product category for the periods indicated:
		13 Weeks Ended
		May 2, 2015				May 3, 2014
		Net		Percent		Net		Percent
		Sales		of Total		Sales		of Total
	Net Sales:
	New video game hardware(1)	$	439.7	21.3	%	$	438	21.9	%
	New video game software	613.6		29.8	%	559.9		28	%
	Pre-owned and value video game products	582.4		28.3	%	602.9		30.2	%
	Video game accessories	150.5		7.3	%	145.1		7.3	%
	Digital	46		2.2	%	56.1		2.8	%
	Mobile and consumer electronics	136.8		6.6	%	102.2		5.1	%
	Other(2)	91.6		4.5	%	92.1		4.7	%
	Total	$	2,060.60	100	%	$	1,996.30	100	%
Gross Profit and Gross Profit Percentages by Significant Product Category
		13 Weeks Ended
		May 2, 2015				May 3, 2014
		Gross		Gross		Gross		Gross
		Profit		Profit		Profit		Profit
				Percent				Percent
	Gross Profit:
	New video game hardware(1)	$	37.2	8.5	%	$	44.7	10.2	%
	New video game software	138.7		22.6	%	127.2		22.7	%
	Pre-owned and value video game products	286		49.1	%	298.4		49.5	%
	Video game accessories	55.8		37.1	%	55		37.9	%
	Digital	35.4		77	%	35.8		63.8	%
	Mobile and consumer electronics	54.5		39.8	%	37		36.2	%
	Other(2)	31.4		34.3	%	28.3		30.7	%
	Total	$	639	31	%	$	626.4	31.4	%

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Sales by Segment	The reconciliation of segment profit to earnings before income taxes for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, respectively, is as follows (in millions):
	13 weeks ended May 2, 2015	United		Canada		Australia		Europe			Technology Brands		Consolidated
		States
	Net sales	$	1,492.70	$	89.7	$	112	$	264		$	102.2	$	2,060.60
	Segment operating earnings (loss)	120.5		3.7		1.7		(5.1		)	3.1		123.9
	Interest income												0.2
	Interest expense												(5.6		)
	Earnings before income taxes												$	118.5
	13 weeks ended May 3, 2014	United		Canada		Australia		Europe			Technology Brands		Consolidated
		States
	Net sales	$	1,397.70	$	90.3	$	116.5	$	331.6		$	60.2	$	1,996.30
	Segment operating earnings (loss)	106.6		2.4		1.7		(10.8		)	6		105.9
	Interest income												0.2
	Interest expense												(0.8		)
	Earnings before income taxes												$	105.3

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015	3-May-14
	Segment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of Stores	6,715
Restricted cash	12	$12.70	$16.30
Video Game Brands
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments	4

Acquisitions_Narrative_Details

Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration paid, net of cash received	$10.90	$27.60
Technology Brands [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration paid, net of cash received	10.9
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$1.10

Accounting_for_StockBased_Comp2

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock-Based Awards Granted (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total Stock-Based Awards	617	871
Stock options - time-vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Options	0	283
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Options	0	12.37
Time-vested Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted Stock Awards	428	406
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Awards Other than Options	40.16	38.52
Restricted stock awards - performance-based
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted Stock Awards	189	182
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Awards Other than Options	40.16	38.52

Accounting_for_StockBased_Comp3

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Assumptions used on Stock Options Granted (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Volatility	46.50%
Risk-free interest rate	1.70%
Expected term (years)	5 years 6 months
Expected dividend yield	3.40%

Accounting_for_StockBased_Comp4

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-Based Compensation Recognized in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$10.30	$5.90
Restricted Stock [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense	40.3
Weighted average period related to unrecognized compensation expense	2 years 1 month 6 days
Retirement Policy Acceleration [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$3.80

Accounting_for_StockBased_Comp5

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Detail) (Stock options - time-vested, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15
Stock options - time-vested
Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments Disclosure [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense	$2.40
Weighted average period related to unrecognized compensation expense	1 year 6 months

Computation_of_Net_Income_Loss2

Computation of Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Reconciliation of Common Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Equity [Abstract]
Net income	$73.80	$68
Weighted average common shares outstanding	107.8	115.1
Dilutive effect of options and restricted shares on common stock(1)	0.6	0.8
Common shares and dilutive potential common shares	108.4	115.9
Net income (loss) per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$0.68	$0.59
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$0.68	$0.59

Computation_of_Net_Income_Loss3

Computation of Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Reconciliation of Common Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Detail)(1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Equity [Abstract]
Net income	$73.80	$68
Antidilutive restricted shares and options excluded from computation of EPS	0.9	1.8
Weighted average common shares outstanding	107.8	115.1
Dilutive effect of options and restricted shares on common stock(1)	0.6	0.8
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding — diluted	108.4	115.9
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$0.68	$0.59
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$0.68	$0.59

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Fi2

Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	2-May-15		Jan. 31, 2015		3-May-14
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Company-owned life insurance	$8.90	[1]	$8.70	[1]	$7.10	[1]
Total assets	58.6		63.4		8.9
Liabilities
Nonqualified deferred compensation	1.2	[2]	1.2	[2]	1.1	[2]
Total liabilities	26.9		37.5		18.8
Other current assets
Assets
Foreign Currency Contracts	33		32		0.9
Other noncurrent assets
Assets
Foreign Currency Contracts	16.7		22.7		0.9
Accrued liabilities
Liabilities
Foreign Currency Contracts	19.4		23.3		16.4
Other long-term liabilities
Liabilities
Foreign Currency Contracts	$6.30		$13		$1.30
[1]	(1) Recognized in other non-current assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
[2]	(2) Recognized in accrued liabilities in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Fi3

Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments and Foreign Currency Transaction (Detail) (Selling, General and Administrative Expense, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Fair Value Derivative Contract Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Gain Loss Included In Earnings [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on the changes in fair value of derivative instruments	$7	$1.30
Gains (losses) on the re-measurement of related intercompany loans and foreign currency assets and liabilities	-7	-0.7
Total	$0	$0.60

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Fi4

Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015	3-May-14
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notional value of foreign currency derivatives gross	$989	$1,128.50	$542.80
Unsecured Debt | Senior Notes 5.5% due 2019 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	350
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$362

Debt_Narrative_Detail

Debt - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	2-May-15	3-May-14	Sep. 30, 2007	Mar. 25, 2014	Jan. 04, 2011	Sep. 24, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Borrowings from the revolver	$0	$75,000,000
Repayments of revolver borrowings	0
Outstanding balance under revolving credit Facility	0
Total availability under the revolver	391,700,000
Letters of credit outstanding	8,300,000
Line of Credit Facility, Average Outstanding Amount	0
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period	0.00%
LUXEMBOURG
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Line of credit, current borrowing capacity			20,000,000
Credit agreement, date			2007-09
Cash overdrafts outstanding	0
Bank guarantees outstanding	2,300,000
Five Year Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Line of credit, current borrowing capacity					400,000,000
Line of credit facility additional borrowing capacity				150,000,000
Line of credit facility maturity date	2019-03
Line of credit facility, asset restrictions	Availability to borrow under the Revolver is limited to a borrowing base which allows us to borrow up to 90% of the appraisal value of the inventory, in each case plus 90% of eligible credit card receivables, net of certain reserves. Letters of credit reduce the amount available to borrow under the Revolver by an amount equal to the face value of the letters of credit.
Line of credit facility, dividend restrictions	Our ability to pay cash dividends, redeem options and repurchase shares is generally permitted, except under certain circumstances, including if Revolver excess availability is less than 20%, or is projected to be within 12 months after such payment.
Line of credit facility, covenant terms	In the event that excess availability under the Revolver is at any time less than the greater of (1) $40.0 million or (2) 12.5% of the lesser of the total commitment or the borrowing base, we will be subject to a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant of 1.11.0.
Outstanding balance under revolving credit Facility	0
Amended Five Year Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Line of credit, term				5 years
Line of credit facility additional borrowing capacity				200,000,000
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity percentage				90.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Credit Card Receivables, Percentage				90.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity, Expected Percentage				92.50%
Threshold for revolver excess availability				30.00%
Projected revolver usage percentage of the borrowing base during the prospective 12-month period, which is subject to meeting a fixed charge coverage ratio				15.00%
Pro Forma, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio				1.1
Fixed charge coverage ratio				1
Commitment or the borrowing base, amount				30,000,000
Lesser of the total commitment or the borrowing base, percentage				10.00%
Amended Five Year Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Line of credit facility unused capacity commitment fee percentage				0.25%
Amended Five Year Revolving Credit Facility | Secured Debt
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity				1,000,000,000
Amended Five Year Revolving Credit Facility | Unsecured Debt
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity				750,000,000
Line Of Credit facility, for general unsecured obligations				250,000,000
Line Of credit facility, available for finance acquisitions				500,000,000
Amended Five Year Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit, sublimit
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity				50,000,000
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Five Year Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Applicable margin rate	1.25%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Amended Five Year Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage in addition to the effective rate				1.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Amended Five Year Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest Rate Margin				1.25%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Amended Five Year Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest Rate Margin				1.75%
Prime Rate | Five Year Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Applicable margin rate	0.25%
Prime Rate | Amended Five Year Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest Rate Margin				0.25%
Prime Rate | Amended Five Year Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest Rate Margin				0.75%
Federal Funds Rate | Amended Five Year Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage in addition to the effective rate				0.50%
Senior Notes 5.5% due 2019 [Member] | Unsecured Debt
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Senior Notes	350,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$350,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						5.50%

Significant_Products_Sales_and

Significant Products - Sales and Percentage of Total Net Sales by Significant Product Category (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$2,060.60	$1,996.30
Percent of Total	100.00%	100.00%
New Video Game Hardware
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	439.7	438
Percent of Total	21.30%	21.90%
New Video Game Software
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	613.6	559.9
Percent of Total	29.80%	28.00%
Pre-Owned Video Game Products
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	582.4	602.9
Percent of Total	28.30%	30.20%
Video Game Accessories
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	150.5	145.1
Percent of Total	7.30%	7.30%
Digital
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	46	56.1
Percent of Total	2.20%	2.80%
Mobile and Consumer Electronics
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	136.8	102.2
Percent of Total	6.60%	5.10%
Other
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$91.60	$92.10
Percent of Total	4.50%	4.70%

Significant_Products_Gross_Pro

Significant Products - Gross Profit and Gross Profit Percentages by Significant Product Category (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Product Information [Line Items]
Gross Profit	$639	$626.40
Gross Profit Percent	31.00%	31.40%
New Video Game Hardware
Product Information [Line Items]
Gross Profit	37.2	44.7
Gross Profit Percent	8.50%	10.20%
New Video Game Software
Product Information [Line Items]
Gross Profit	138.7	127.2
Gross Profit Percent	22.60%	22.70%
Pre-Owned Video Game Products
Product Information [Line Items]
Gross Profit	286	298.4
Gross Profit Percent	49.10%	49.50%
Video Game Accessories
Product Information [Line Items]
Gross Profit	55.8	55
Gross Profit Percent	37.10%	37.90%
Digital
Product Information [Line Items]
Gross Profit	35.4	35.8
Gross Profit Percent	77.00%	63.80%
Mobile and Consumer Electronics
Product Information [Line Items]
Gross Profit	54.5	37
Gross Profit Percent	39.80%	36.20%
Other
Product Information [Line Items]
Gross Profit	$31.40	$28.30
Gross Profit Percent	34.30%	30.70%

Segment_Information_Sales_by_S

Segment Information - Sales by Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$2,060.60	$1,996.30
Segment operating earnings (loss)	123.9	105.9
Interest income	0.2	0.2
Interest expense	5.6	0.8
Earnings before income taxes	118.5	105.3
Intersegment Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	0
Technology Brands [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	102.2	60.2
Segment operating earnings (loss)	$3.10	$6

Segment_Information_Narrative_

Segment Information - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net sales	$2,060.60	$1,996.30
Segment Reporting Description Of Segments	Segment results for the United States include retail operations in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico; the electronic commerce Web site www.gamestop.com; Game Informer magazine; the online video gaming Web site www.kongregate.com; a digital PC game distribution platform available at www.gamestop.com/pcgames; and an online consumer electronics marketplace available at www.buymytronics.com.
Segment operating earnings (loss)	123.9	105.9
Interest income	0.2	0.2
Interest expense	5.6	0.8
Earnings before income taxes	118.5	105.3
Technology Brands [Member]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net sales	102.2	60.2
Segment operating earnings (loss)	3.1	6
United States
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net sales	1,492.70	1,397.70
Number of states the entity operates	50
Segment operating earnings (loss)	120.5	106.6
Europe
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net sales	264	331.6
Segment operating earnings (loss)	-5.1	-10.8
Europe | Retail Site
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of countries in which the entity operates	10
Europe | E- Commerce
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of countries in which the entity operates	5
CANADA
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net sales	89.7	90.3
Segment operating earnings (loss)	3.7	2.4
Australia And New Zealand [Member]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net sales	112	116.5
Segment operating earnings (loss)	$1.70	$1.70

Subsequent_Events_Narrative_De

Subsequent Events - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14	Jun. 02, 2015	Jun. 03, 2015	26-May-15
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividend, per share	$0.36	$0.33
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividend, per share					$0.36
Cash dividend, payment date					23-Jun-15
Cash dividend, date of record					10-Jun-15
Share repurchase, shares			0.5
Share repurchase, average Price Per Share			$40.01
Business Acquisition, Share Price			$20
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred				$140