Caleres (CAL) 10-Q 8 Jun 16 2016 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 27, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CALERES INC
Entity Central Index Key	14,707
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Apr. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		43,396,318

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 149,534	$ 118,151	$ 66,330
Receivables, net	116,961	153,664	126,512
Inventories, net	487,876	546,745	498,513
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	39,809	56,505	41,003
Total current assets	794,180	875,065	732,358
Other assets	116,347	118,349	141,969
Goodwill	13,954	13,954	13,954
Intangible assets, net	116,025	116,945	119,703
Property and equipment	484,280	475,750	442,273
Allowance for depreciation	(298,694)	(296,740)	(288,923)
Net property and equipment	185,586	179,010	153,350
Total assets	1,226,092	1,303,323	1,161,334
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	189,154	237,802	172,116
Other accrued expenses	125,405	152,497	137,732
Total current liabilities	314,559	390,299	309,848
Other liabilities:
Long-term debt	196,659	196,544	196,904
Deferred rent	46,728	46,506	41,441
Other liabilities	60,169	67,502	58,821
Total other liabilities	303,556	310,552	297,166
Equity:
Common stock	434	437	437
Additional paid-in capital	127,755	138,881	134,373
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(4,054)	(5,864)	3,672
Retained earnings	482,744	468,030	414,992
Total Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	606,879	601,484	553,474
Noncontrolling interests	1,098	988	846
Total equity	607,977	602,472	554,320
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,226,092	$ 1,303,323	$ 1,161,334

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 584,733	$ 602,283
Cost of goods sold	336,940	353,757
Gross profit	247,793	248,526
Selling and administrative expenses	219,050	218,190
Operating earnings	28,743	30,336
Interest expense	(3,610)	(4,463)
Interest income	247	304
Earnings before income taxes	25,380	26,177
Income tax provision	(7,502)	(6,786)
Net earnings	17,878	19,391
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	96	130
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ 17,782	$ 19,261
Basic earnings per common share:
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 0.41	$ 0.44
Diluted earnings per common share:
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	0.41	0.44
Dividends per common share	$ 0.07	$ 0.07

Condensed Consolidated Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 17,878	$ 19,391
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	2,310	1,392
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments	(288)	(215)
Derivative financial instruments	(212)	(217)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,810	960
Comprehensive income	19,688	20,351
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	110	134
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ 19,578	$ 20,217

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 17,878	$ 19,391
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	9,019	8,558
Amortization of capitalized software	3,161	3,094
Amortization of intangible assets	920	930
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount	432	301
Share-based compensation expense	1,987	1,687
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	(3,163)	(2,401)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	79	213
Impairment charges for property and equipment	465	374
Deferred rent	222	1,699
Provision for doubtful accounts	182	(88)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	36,522	10,224
Inventories	60,532	45,312
Prepaid expenses and other current and noncurrent assets	16,438	(2,365)
Trade accounts payable	(48,648)	(43,918)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(31,631)	(21,468)
Other, net	765	371
Net cash provided by operating activities	65,160	21,914
Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(16,367)	(12,905)
Capitalized software	(1,820)	(955)
Net cash used for investing activities	(18,187)	(13,860)
Financing Activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	103,000	86,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(103,000)	(86,000)
Dividends paid	(3,068)	(3,073)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(12,130)	(4,921)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,149)	(3,751)
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,163	2,401
Net cash used for financing activities	(16,184)	(9,344)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	594	217
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	31,383	(1,073)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	118,151	67,403
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 149,534	$ 66,330

Basis Of Presentation

Basis Of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	Note 1 Basis of Presentation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and reflect all adjustments and accruals of a normal recurring nature, which management believes are necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows of Caleres, Inc. (the "Company"). These statements, however, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. The Company’s business is seasonal in nature due to consumer spending patterns, with higher back-to-school and Christmas holiday season sales. Traditionally, the third fiscal quarter accounts for a substantial portion of the Company’s earnings for the year. Interim results may not necessarily be indicative of results which may be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a whole. Certain prior period amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not affect net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2016 .

Impact Of New Accounting Pronou

Impact Of New Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Impact Of New Accounting Pronouncements	Note 2 Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), and subsequently issued ASU 2015-14 to defer the effective date and ASUs 2016-08 and 2016-10 to clarify the implementation guidance in ASU 2014-09 . Topic 606 provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized, based upon the core principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The ASUs are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of these ASUs on its condensed consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires entities to measure inventory at "the lower of cost and net realizable value", simplifying the current guidance under which entities must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory measured using LIFO. The ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize most leases on the balance sheet. The ASU also eliminates the real estate-specific provisions in the current standard. For lessors, ASU 2016-02 modifies the classification criteria and the accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Due to the large number of retail operating leases to which the Company is a party, the Company anticipates that the impact to its condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption in the first quarter of 2019 will be significant. However, the adoption of the ASU is not expected to trigger non-compliance with any covenant or other restriction under the provisions of any of the Company’s debt obligations. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which simplifies accounting for certain aspects of share-based payments to employees, including income taxes, forfeitures and statutory income tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Note 3 Earnings Per Share The Company uses the two-class method to compute basic and diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders. In periods of net loss, no effect is given to the Company’s participating securities since they do not contractually participate in the losses of the Company. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders for the periods ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 : Thirteen Weeks Ended ($ thousands, except per share amounts) April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 NUMERATOR Net earnings $ 17,878 $ 19,391 Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests (96 ) (130 ) Net earnings allocated to participating securities (486 ) (654 ) Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities $ 17,296 $ 18,607 DENOMINATOR Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders 42,433 42,313 Dilutive effect of share-based awards 163 145 Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders 42,596 42,458 Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ 0.41 $ 0.44 Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ 0.41 $ 0.44 Options to purchase 66,165 and 62,997 shares of common stock for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , respectively, were not included in the denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders because the effect would be antidilutive.

Long-Term and Short-Term Financ

Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 4 Long-term and Short-term Financing Arrangements Credit Agreement On December 18, 2014, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Loan Parties”) entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which was further amended on July 20, 2015 to release all of the Company’s subsidiaries that were borrowers under or that guaranteed the Credit Agreement other than Sidney Rich Associates, Inc. and BG Retail, LLC (as so amended, the “Credit Agreement”). After giving effect to the amendment, the Company is the lead borrower, and Sidney Rich Associates, Inc. and BG Retail, LLC are each co-borrowers and guarantors under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement matures on December 18, 2019 and provides for a revolving credit facility in an aggregate amount of up to $600.0 million , subject to the calculated borrowing base restrictions, and provides for an increase at the Company’s option by up to $150.0 million from time to time during the term of the Credit Agreement, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions and the consent of existing or new lenders to assume the increase. Borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement is limited to the lesser of the total commitments and the borrowing base ("Loan Cap"), which is based on stated percentages of the sum of eligible accounts receivable, eligible inventory and eligible credit card receivables, as defined, less applicable reserves. Under the Credit Agreement, the Loan Parties’ obligations are secured by a first-priority security interest in all accounts receivable, inventory and certain other collateral. Interest on borrowings is at variable rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the prime rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, plus a spread. The interest rate and fees for letters of credit vary based upon the level of excess availability under the Credit Agreement. There is an unused line fee payable on the unused portion under the facility and a letter of credit fee payable on the outstanding face amount under letters of credit. The Credit Agreement limits the Company’s ability to create, incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness and liens, make investments or specified payments, give guarantees, pay dividends, make capital expenditures and merge or acquire or sell assets. In addition, certain additional covenants would be triggered if excess availability were to fall below specified levels, including fixed charge coverage ratio requirements. Furthermore, if excess availability falls below 12.5% of the Loan Cap for three consecutive business days or an event of default occurs, the lenders may assume dominion and control over the Company’s cash (a “cash dominion event”) until such event of default is cured or waived or the excess availability exceeds such amount for 30 consecutive days, provided that a cash dominion event shall be deemed continuing (even if an event of default is no longer continuing and/or excess availability exceeds the required amount for 30 consecutive business days) after a cash dominion event has occurred and been discontinued on two occasions in any twelve-month period. The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to other material indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, judgment defaults in excess of a certain threshold, the failure of any guaranty or security document supporting the agreement to be in full force and effect, and a change of control event. In addition, if the excess availability falls below the greater of (i) 10.0% of the lesser of the Loan Cap and (ii) $50.0 million , and the fixed charge coverage ratio is less than 1.0 to 1.0, the Company would be in default under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also contains certain other covenants and restrictions. The Company was in compliance with all covenants and restrictions under the Credit Agreement as of April 30, 2016 . At April 30, 2016 , the Company had no borrowings outstanding and $6.5 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Total borrowing availability was $485.5 million at April 30, 2016 . $200 Million Senior Notes Due 2019 On May 11, 2011, the Company closed on an offering of $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.125% Senior Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Senior Notes”). The 2019 Senior Notes were guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of its subsidiaries that was an obligor under the Credit Agreement, prior to the July 20, 2015 amendment. Interest on the 2019 Senior Notes was payable on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The 2019 Senior Notes were scheduled to mature on May 15, 2019 but were callable at specified redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest. On July 20, 2015, the Company commenced a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase any and all of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 2019 Senior Notes. Upon expiration of the Tender Offer on July 24, 2015, $160.7 million aggregate principal amount of the 2019 Senior Notes were validly tendered at the redemption price of 103.950% , representing the specified redemption price and a tender premium. On August 26, 2015, the remaining outstanding $39.3 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 2019 Senior Notes were redeemed at the redemption price of 103.563% . $200 Million Senior Notes Due 2023 On July 27, 2015, the Company issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "2023 Senior Notes") in a private placement. On October 22, 2015, the Company commenced an offer to exchange its 2023 Senior Notes outstanding for substantially identical debt securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The exchange offer was completed on November 23, 2015 and did not affect the amount of the Company's indebtedness outstanding. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2023 Senior Notes were approximately $196.3 million after deducting fees and expenses associated with the offering. The Company used the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem the outstanding 2019 Senior Notes. The 2023 Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company's subsidiaries that is a borrower or guarantor under the Credit Agreement. Interest on the 2023 Senior Notes is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning on February 15, 2016. The 2023 Senior Notes will mature on August 15, 2023 . Prior to August 15, 2018, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2023 Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2023 Senior Notes plus a "make-whole" premium (as defined in the 2023 Senior Notes indenture) and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. After August 15, 2018, the Company may redeem all or a part of the 2023 Senior Notes at the redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest, and Additional Interest (as defined in the 2023 Senior Notes indenture), if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on August 15 of the years indicated below: Year Percentage 2018 104.688 % 2019 103.125 % 2020 101.563 % 2021 and thereafter 100.000 % If the Company experiences specific kinds of changes of control, it would be required to offer to purchase the 2023 Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of repurchase. The 2023 Senior Notes also contain other covenants and restrictions that limit certain activities including, among other things, levels of indebtedness, payments of dividends, the guarantee or pledge of assets, certain investments, common stock repurchases, mergers and acquisitions and sales of assets. As of April 30, 2016 , the Company was in compliance with all covenants and restrictions relating to the 2023 Senior Notes.

Business Segment Information

Business Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segment Information	Note 5 Business Segment Information Following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the Company’s business segments for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 . Famous Footwear Brand Portfolio ($ thousands) Other Total Thirteen Weeks Ended April 30, 2016 External sales $ 364,596 $ 220,137 $ — $ 584,733 Intersegment sales — 15,563 — 15,563 Operating earnings (loss) 25,753 9,623 (6,633 ) 28,743 Segment assets 540,914 428,077 257,101 1,226,092 Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2015 External sales $ 360,020 $ 242,263 $ — $ 602,283 Intersegment sales — 17,326 — 17,326 Operating earnings (loss) 27,960 11,060 (8,684 ) 30,336 Segment assets 486,585 450,600 224,149 1,161,334 The Other category includes corporate assets, administrative expenses and other costs and recoveries, which are not allocated to the operating segments. Following is a reconciliation of operating earnings to earnings before income taxes: Thirteen Weeks Ended ($ thousands) April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 Operating earnings $ 28,743 $ 30,336 Interest expense (3,610 ) (4,463 ) Interest income 247 304 Earnings before income taxes $ 25,380 $ 26,177

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Goodwill And Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets	Note 6 Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and intangible assets were as follows: ($ thousands) April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 January 30, 2016 Intangible Assets Famous Footwear $ 2,800 $ 2,800 $ 2,800 Brand Portfolio 183,068 183,068 183,068 Total intangible assets 185,868 185,868 185,868 Accumulated amortization (69,843 ) (66,165 ) (68,923 ) Total intangible assets, net 116,025 119,703 116,945 Goodwill Brand Portfolio 13,954 13,954 13,954 Total goodwill 13,954 13,954 13,954 Goodwill and intangible assets, net $ 129,979 $ 133,657 $ 130,899 Intangible assets consist primarily of owned and licensed trademarks, of which $20.8 million as of April 30, 2016 , May 2, 2015 and January 30, 2016 , are not subject to amortization. The remaining intangible assets are subject to amortization and have useful lives ranging from 15 to 40 years as of April 30, 2016 . Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $0.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 .

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Note 7 Shareholders’ Equity The following tables set forth the changes in Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , respectively: ($ thousands) Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity Noncontrolling Interests Total Equity Equity at January 30, 2016 $ 601,484 $ 988 $ 602,472 Net earnings 17,782 96 17,878 Other comprehensive income 1,810 14 1,824 Dividends paid (3,068 ) — (3,068 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (12,130 ) — (12,130 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (4,149 ) — (4,149 ) Tax benefit related to share-based plans 3,163 — 3,163 Share-based compensation expense 1,987 — 1,987 Equity at April 30, 2016 $ 606,879 $ 1,098 $ 607,977 ($ thousands) Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity Noncontrolling Interests Total Equity Equity at January 31, 2015 $ 540,910 $ 712 $ 541,622 Net earnings 19,261 130 19,391 Other comprehensive income 960 4 964 Dividends paid (3,073 ) — (3,073 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (4,921 ) — (4,921 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (3,751 ) — (3,751 ) Tax benefit related to share-based plans 2,401 — 2,401 Share-based compensation expense 1,687 — 1,687 Equity at May 2, 2015 $ 553,474 $ 846 $ 554,320 Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income by component for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 : ($ thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions (1) Derivative Financial Instrument Transactions (2) Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Balance January 30, 2016 $ (900 ) $ (5,356 ) $ 392 $ (5,864 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 2,310 — (288 ) 2,022 Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income — (477 ) 123 (354 ) Tax provision (benefit) — 189 (47 ) 142 Net reclassifications — (288 ) 76 (212 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 2,310 (288 ) (212 ) 1,810 Balance April 30, 2016 $ 1,410 $ (5,644 ) $ 180 $ (4,054 ) Balance January 31, 2015 $ (745 ) $ 3,233 $ 224 $ 2,712 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1,392 — (260 ) 1,132 Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income — (357 ) 71 (286 ) Tax provision (benefit) — 142 (28 ) 114 Net reclassifications — (215 ) 43 (172 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 1,392 (215 ) (217 ) 960 Balance May 2, 2015 $ 647 $ 3,018 $ 7 $ 3,672 (1) Amounts reclassified are included in selling and administrative expenses. See Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to pension and other postretirement benefits. (2) Amounts reclassified are included in net sales, costs of goods sold and selling and administrative expenses. See Notes 10 and 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to derivative financial instruments.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Note 8 Share-Based Compensation The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $2.0 million and $1.7 million during the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , respectively. In addition to share-based compensation expense, the Company recognized cash-based expense related to performance share units and cash awards granted under the performance share plans of $0.8 million and $1.7 million during the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , respectively. The Company issued 387,605 and 344,679 shares of common stock during thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , respectively, for stock-based awards, stock options exercised and directors' fees. The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 : Thirteen Weeks Ended April 30, 2016 Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2015 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Number of Restricted Shares Total Number of Restricted Shares January 30, 2016 1,262,449 $ 19.55 January 31, 2015 1,562,470 $ 15.61 Granted 336,800 26.64 Granted 285,421 30.06 Forfeited (29,250 ) 20.53 Forfeited (34,850 ) 21.01 Vested (419,250 ) 9.18 Vested (350,625 ) 14.58 April 30, 2016 1,150,749 $ 25.38 May 2, 2015 1,462,416 $ 18.57 Of the 336,800 restricted shares granted during the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 , all of the shares will vest in four years . Of the 285,421 restricted shares granted during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 , 272,921 will vest in four years and the remaining 12,500 restricted shares will vest in five years . Share-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the respective vesting periods. During the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , the Company granted performance share awards for a targeted 159,000 and 177,921 shares, respectively, with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $26.64 and $30.12 , respectively. Vesting of performance-based awards is dependent upon the financial performance of the Company and the attainment of certain financial goals during the three -year period following the grant. At the end of the vesting period, the employee will have earned an amount of shares or units between 0% and 200% of the targeted award, depending on the achievement of the specified financial goals for the service period. Compensation expense is recognized based on the fair value of the award and the anticipated number of shares or units to be awarded in accordance with the vesting schedule of the units over the three -year service period. The performance share units are settled in cash and their fair value is based on the unadjusted quoted market price for the Company’s common stock on each measurement date. The following table summarizes stock option activity for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 : Thirteen Weeks Ended April 30, 2016 Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2015 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Number of Stock Options Total Number of Stock Options January 30, 2016 301,295 $ 8.95 January 31, 2015 416,803 $ 8.42 Granted — — Granted 16,667 12.81 Exercised (50,066 ) 7.17 Exercised (58,633 ) 6.98 Forfeited (7,499 ) 15.94 Forfeited (1,500 ) 15.94 Expired (14,625 ) 10.75 Expired (36,451 ) 6.95 April 30, 2016 229,105 $ 8.99 May 2, 2015 336,886 $ 9.01 Of the 16,667 stock options granted during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 , 8,333 will vest in four years and 8,334 will vest in five years. The Company also granted 853 and 704 restricted stock units to non-employee directors during the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , respectively, with weighted-average grant date fair values of $28.09 and $32.30 , respectively. All restricted stock units for dividend equivalents vested immediately and compensation expense was fully recognized during the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 .

Retirement And Other Benefit Pl

Retirement And Other Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement and Other Benefit Plans	Note 9 Retirement and Other Benefit Plans The following table sets forth the components of net periodic benefit income for the Company, including domestic and Canadian plans: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended ($ thousands) April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 Service cost $ 2,263 $ 3,329 $ — $ — Interest cost 3,861 3,586 15 15 Expected return on assets (7,223 ) (7,655 ) — — Amortization of: Actuarial loss (gain) 38 166 (55 ) (48 ) Prior service income (460 ) (475 ) — — Total net periodic benefit income $ (1,521 ) $ (1,049 ) $ (40 ) $ (33 )

Risk Management And Derivatives

Risk Management And Derivatives	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Risk Management And Derivatives	Note 10 Risk Management and Derivatives In the normal course of business, the Company’s financial results are impacted by currency rate movements in foreign currency denominated assets, liabilities and cash flows as it makes a portion of its purchases and sales in local currencies. The Company has established policies and business practices that are intended to mitigate a portion of the effect of these exposures. The Company uses derivative financial instruments, primarily forward contracts, to manage its currency exposures. These derivative instruments are viewed as risk management tools and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. Derivatives entered into by the Company are designated as cash flow hedges of forecasted foreign currency transactions. Derivative financial instruments expose the Company to credit and market risk. The market risk associated with these instruments resulting from currency exchange movements is expected to offset the market risk of the underlying transactions being hedged. The Company does not believe there is a significant risk of loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties associated with these instruments because these transactions are executed with major international financial institutions and have varying maturities through April 2017 . Credit risk is managed through the continuous monitoring of exposures to such counterparties. The Company’s hedging strategy uses foreign currency forward contracts as cash flow hedging instruments, which are recorded in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value. The effective portion of gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these hedge instruments are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income and reclassified to earnings in the period that the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. Hedge ineffectiveness is evaluated using the hypothetical derivative method. The amount of hedge ineffectiveness for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 was not material. As of April 30, 2016 , May 2, 2015 and January 30, 2016 , the Company had forward contracts maturing at various dates through April 2017 , April 2016 and January 2017 , respectively. The contract notional amount represents the net amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency. Contract Notional Amount (U.S. $ equivalent in thousands) April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 January 30, 2016 Financial Instruments U.S. dollars (purchased by the Company’s Canadian division with Canadian dollars) $ 15,767 $ 17,635 $ 14,118 Euro 15,182 16,449 15,499 Chinese yuan 14,066 10,978 14,623 Japanese yen 1,152 1,483 1,159 United Arab Emirates dirham 900 932 930 New Taiwanese dollars 514 528 570 Other currencies 170 — 219 Total financial instruments $ 47,751 $ 48,005 $ 47,118 The classification and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2016 , May 2, 2015 and January 30, 2016 are as follows: Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives ($ thousands) Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Foreign exchange forward contracts: April 30, 2016 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 615 Other accrued expenses $ 962 May 2, 2015 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 973 Other accrued expenses 1,032 January 30, 2016 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,000 Other accrued expenses 846 For the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , the effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings was as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended ($ thousands) April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 Foreign exchange forward contracts: Income Statement Classification (Losses) Gains - Realized (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Loss) Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings Net sales $ (164 ) $ (36 ) $ 25 $ 54 Cost of goods sold (113 ) 83 (201 ) (129 ) Selling and administrative expenses 51 (170 ) (88 ) 4 Interest expense (38 ) — (22 ) — All gains and losses currently included within accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income associated with the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts are expected to be reclassified into net earnings within the next 12 months. Additional information related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments are disclosed within Note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 11 Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy Fair value measurement disclosure requirements specify a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (“observable inputs”) or reflect the Company’s own assumptions of market participant valuation (“unobservable inputs”). In accordance with the fair value guidance, the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value are categorized into three levels based on the reliability of the inputs as follows: • Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities; • Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly; and • Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. In determining fair value, the Company uses valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value. Classification of the financial or non-financial asset or liability within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Measurement of Fair Value The Company measures fair value as an exit price, the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, using the procedures described below for all financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value. Money Market Funds The Company has cash equivalents consisting of short-term money market funds backed by U.S. Treasury securities. The primary objective of these investing activities is to preserve the Company’s capital for the purpose of funding operations and it does not enter into money market funds for trading or speculative purposes. The fair value is based on unadjusted quoted market prices for the funds in active markets with sufficient volume and frequency (Level 1). Deferred Compensation Plan Assets and Liabilities The Company maintains a non-qualified deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”) for the benefit of certain management employees. The investment funds offered to the participants generally correspond to the funds offered in the Company’s 401(k) plan, and the account balance fluctuates with the investment returns on those funds. The Deferred Compensation Plan permits the deferral of up to 50% of base salary and 100% of compensation received under the Company’s annual incentive plan. The deferrals are held in a separate trust, which has been established by the Company to administer the Deferred Compensation Plan. The assets of the trust are subject to the claims of the Company’s creditors in the event that the Company becomes insolvent. Consequently, the trust qualifies as a grantor trust for income tax purposes (i.e., a “Rabbi Trust”). The liabilities of the Deferred Compensation Plan are presented in other accrued expenses and the assets held by the trust are classified as trading securities within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities are charged to selling and administrative expenses. The fair value is based on unadjusted quoted market prices for the funds in active markets with sufficient volume and frequency (Level 1). Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors Non-employee directors are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan with deferred amounts valued as if invested in the Company’s common stock through the use of phantom stock units (“PSUs”). Under the plan, each participating director’s account is credited with the number of PSUs that is equal to the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that the participant could purchase or receive with the amount of the deferred compensation, based upon the average of the high and low prices of the Company’s common stock on the last trading day of the fiscal quarter when the cash compensation was earned. Dividend equivalents are paid on PSUs at the same rate as dividends on the Company’s common stock and are re-invested in additional PSUs at the next fiscal quarter-end. The liabilities of the plan are based on the fair value of the outstanding PSUs and are presented in other accrued expenses (current portion) or other liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of the PSUs are presented in selling and administrative expenses in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of earnings. The fair value of each PSU is based on an unadjusted quoted market price for the Company’s common stock in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency on each measurement date (Level 1). Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors Under the Company’s incentive compensation plans, cash-equivalent restricted stock units (“RSUs”) of the Company may be granted at no cost to non-employee directors. The RSUs are subject to a vesting requirement (usually one year), earn dividend-equivalent units, and are settled in cash on the date the director terminates service or such earlier date as a director may elect, subject to restrictions, based on the then current fair value of the Company’s common stock. The fair value of each RSU is based on an unadjusted quoted market price for the Company’s common stock in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency on each measurement date (Level 1). Additional information related to restricted stock units for non-employee directors is disclosed in Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. Performance Share Units Under the Company’s incentive compensation plans, common stock or cash may be awarded at the end of the performance period at no cost to certain officers and key employees if certain financial goals are met. Under the plan, employees are granted performance share awards at a target number of shares or units, which generally vest over a three -year service period. At the end of the vesting period, the employee will have earned an amount of shares or units between 0% and 200% of the targeted award, depending on the achievement of specified financial goals for the service period. The fair value of each performance share unit is based on an unadjusted quoted market price of the Company’s common stock in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency on each measurement date (Level 1). Additional information related to performance share units is disclosed in Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. Derivative Financial Instruments The Company uses derivative financial instruments, primarily foreign exchange contracts, to reduce its exposure to market risks from changes in foreign exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are measured at fair value using quoted forward foreign exchange prices from counterparties corroborated by market-based pricing (Level 2). Additional information related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments is disclosed within Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. Secured Convertible Note The Company received a $7.5 million face value secured convertible note as partial consideration for the December 2014 disposition of Shoes.com. The convertible note requires installments over four years with the first payment of $1.25 million due on July 1, 2017 and quarterly installments of $0.6 million thereafter, plus accrued interest, until it matures on December 12, 2019 . Interest accrues at an annual rate of 6% until December 11, 2016, 7% until December 11, 2017, 8% until December 11, 2018, and 9% until the maturity date. The principal and outstanding accrued interest is convertible into common stock of an affiliate of ShoeMe Technologies Limited ("the Purchaser") at a specified conversion price per share, at the Company's option, or automatically upon a qualified initial public offering ("IPO") by the Purchaser at the IPO price. The convertible note is measured at fair value using unobservable inputs (Level 3). The fair value of the convertible note of $7.2 million , $7.0 million and $7.1 million at April 30, 2016 , May 2, 2015 and January 30, 2016 , respectively, is included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The change in fair value during the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 reflects interest income of $0.1 million for the respective periods. The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at April 30, 2016 , May 2, 2015 and January 30, 2016 . The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2015 or the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 . Fair Value Measurements ($ thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Asset (Liability) As of April 30, 2016: Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 129,576 $ 129,576 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 4,557 4,557 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (4,557 ) (4,557 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (1,657 ) (1,657 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (8,576 ) (8,576 ) — — Performance share units (1,838 ) (1,838 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net (347 ) — (347 ) — Secured convertible note 7,153 — — 7,153 As of May 2, 2015: Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 50,602 $ 50,602 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 3,795 3,795 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (3,795 ) (3,795 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (2,200 ) (2,200 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (9,683 ) (9,683 ) — — Performance share units (2,526 ) (2,526 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net (59 ) — (59 ) — Secured convertible note 7,049 — — 7,049 As of January 30, 2016: Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 100,694 $ 100,694 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 3,383 3,383 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (3,383 ) (3,383 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (1,728 ) (1,728 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (8,879 ) (8,879 ) — — Performance share units (3,780 ) (3,780 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net 154 — 154 — Secured convertible note 7,117 — — 7,117 Impairment Charges The Company assesses the impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors the Company considers important that could trigger an impairment review include underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results, a significant change in the manner of the use of the asset, or a negative industry or economic trend. When the Company determines that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the aforementioned factors, impairment is measured based on a projected discounted cash flow method. Certain factors, such as estimated store sales and expenses, used for this nonrecurring fair value measurement are considered Level 3 inputs as defined by FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement . Long-lived assets held and used with a carrying amount of $95.6 million were assessed for indicators of impairment and written down to their fair value, resulting in impairment charges included in selling and administrative expenses of $0.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 . Of the $0.5 million impairment charges, $0.3 million related to the Famous Footwear segment and $0.2 million related to the Brand Portfolio segment. Long-lived assets held and used with a carrying amount of $86.4 million were assessed for indicators of impairment and written down to their fair value, resulting in impairment charges included in selling and administrative expenses of $0.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 . Of the $0.4 million impairment charges, $0.3 million related to the Famous Footwear segment and $0.1 million related to the Brand Portfolio segment. Fair Value of the Company’s Other Financial Instruments The fair values of cash and cash equivalents (excluding money market funds discussed above), receivables and trade accounts payable approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's other financial instruments subject to fair value disclosures are as follows: April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 January 30, 2016 Carrying (1) Fair Carrying (1) Fair Carrying (1) Fair ($ thousands) Value Value Value Value Value Value Long-term debt - 2023 Senior Notes $ 196,659 $ 205,000 $ — $ — $ 196,544 $ 196,000 Long-term debt - 2019 Senior Notes — — 196,904 207,500 — — Total debt $ 196,659 $ 205,000 $ 196,904 $ 207,500 $ 196,544 $ 196,000 (1) The carrying value of the long-term debt is net of deferred issuance costs of $3.3 million, $2.3 million and $3.5 million as of April 30, 2016, May 2, 2015 and January 30, 2016, respectively, as a result of the adoption of ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs , during the fourth quarter of 2015. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was based upon quoted prices in an inactive market as of the end of the respective periods (Level 2).

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 12 Income Taxes The Company’s effective tax rate can vary considerably from period to period, depending on a number of factors. The Company’s consolidated effective tax rates were 29.6% and 25.9% for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , respectively. During the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 , the Company recognized a discrete tax benefit of $0.7 million reflecting the settlement of a federal tax audit issue. During the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 , the Company recognized discrete tax benefits of $1.6 million following the conversion of one of its primary operating subsidiaries to a limited liability company. As a result of that conversion, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $1.5 million upon the reversal of valuation allowances that had been previously fully reserved for certain operating loss carryforwards. If these discrete tax benefits had not been recognized during the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , the Company's effective tax rates would have been 32.3% and 32.1% , respectively.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Note 13 Related Party Transactions C. banner International Holdings Limited The Company has a joint venture agreement with a subsidiary of C. banner International Holdings Limited (“CBI”) to market Naturalizer footwear in China, effective through August 2017. The Company is a 51% owner of the joint venture (“B&H Footwear”), with CBI owning the other 49% . B&H Footwear sells Naturalizer footwear to a retail affiliate of CBI on a wholesale basis, which in turn sells the Naturalizer products through department store shops and free-standing stores in China. During the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , the Company, through its consolidated subsidiary, B&H Footwear, sold $2.2 million and $2.6 million , respectively, of Naturalizer footwear on a wholesale basis to CBI.

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	Note 14 Commitments and Contingencies Environmental Remediation Prior operations included numerous manufacturing and other facilities for which the Company may have responsibility under various environmental laws for the remediation of conditions that may be identified in the future. The Company is involved in environmental remediation and ongoing compliance activities at several sites and has been notified that it is or may be a potentially responsible party at several other sites. Redfield The Company is remediating, under the oversight of Colorado authorities, the groundwater and indoor air at its owned facility in Colorado (the “Redfield site” or, when referring to remediation activities at or under the facility, the “on-site remediation”) and residential neighborhoods adjacent to and near the property (the “off-site remediation”) that have been affected by solvents previously used at the facility. The current on-site remediation calls for the operation of a pump and treat system (which prevents migration of contaminated groundwater off the property) as the final remedy for the site, subject to monitoring and periodic review of the on-site conditions and other remedial technologies that may be developed in the future. In May 2016, the Company submitted a revised plan to address on-site conditions, including direct treatment of source areas, and expects, subject to the approval of the oversight authorities, to begin implementing the revised plan later in 2016. As the treatment of the on-site source areas progresses, the Company expects to convert the pump and treat system to a passive treatment barrier system. Off-site groundwater concentrations have been reducing over time since installation of the pump and treat system in 2000 and injection of clean water beginning in 2003. However, localized areas of contaminated bedrock just beyond the property line continue to impact off-site groundwater. The modified workplan for addressing this condition includes converting the off-site bioremediation system into a monitoring well network and employing different remediation methods in these recalcitrant areas. In accordance with the workplan, a pilot test was conducted of certain groundwater remediation methods and the results of that test were used to develop more detailed plans for remedial activities in the off-site areas, which were approved by the authorities and are being implemented in a phased manner. The results of groundwater monitoring are being used to evaluate the effectiveness of these activities. In 2014, the Company submitted a proposed expanded remedy workplan ("Expanded Remedy Workplan") that was accepted by the oversight authorities during 2015. The Company continues to implement the Expanded Remedy Workplan. The cumulative expenditures for both on-site and off-site remediation through April 30, 2016 were $28.0 million . The Company has recovered a portion of these expenditures from insurers and other third parties. The reserve for the anticipated future remediation activities at April 30, 2016 is $9.9 million , of which $9.1 million is recorded within other liabilities and $0.8 million is recorded within other accrued expenses. Of the total $ 9.9 million reserve, $5.0 million is for on-site remediation and $4.9 million is for off-site remediation. The liability for the on-site remediation was discounted at 4.8% . On an undiscounted basis, the on-site remediation liability would be $15.1 million as of April 30, 2016 . The Company expects to spend approximately $ 0.4 million , $0.3 million , $0.1 million , $0.1 million and $0.2 million during 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and $14.0 million in the aggregate thereafter related to the on-site remediation. Other The Company has completed its remediation efforts at its closed New York tannery and two associated landfills. In 1995, state environmental authorities reclassified the status of these sites as being properly closed and requiring only continued maintenance and monitoring through 2024. The Company has an accrued liability of $1.2 million at April 30, 2016 to complete the cleanup, maintenance and monitoring at these sites, which has been discounted at 6.4% . Of the $1.2 million reserve, $1.0 million is recorded in other liabilities and $0.2 million is recorded in other accrued expenses. On an undiscounted basis, this liability would be $1.4 million . The Company expects to spend approximately $0.2 million in each of the next five years and $0.4 million in the aggregate thereafter related to these sites. In addition, various federal and state authorities have identified the Company as a potentially responsible party for remediation at certain other sites. However, the Company does not currently believe that its liability for such sites, if any, would be material. The Company continues to evaluate its estimated costs in conjunction with its environmental consultants and records its best estimate of such liabilities. However, future actions and the associated costs are subject to oversight and approval of various governmental authorities. Accordingly, the ultimate costs may vary, and it is possible costs may exceed the recorded amounts. Litigation The Company is involved in legal proceedings and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such ordinary course of business proceedings and litigation currently pending is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position. Legal costs associated with litigation are generally expensed as incurred.

Financial Information For The C

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries	Note 15 Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries The Company's 2023 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by all of its existing and future subsidiaries that are guarantors under the Credit Agreement, as further discussed in Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. The following tables present the condensed consolidating financial information for each of Caleres, Inc. (“Parent”), the Guarantors, and subsidiaries of the Parent that are not Guarantors (the “Non-Guarantors”), together with consolidating eliminations, as of and for the periods indicated. Guarantors are 100% owned by the Parent. The condensed consolidating financial statements have been prepared using the equity method of accounting in accordance with the requirements for presentation of such information. Management believes that the information, presented in lieu of complete financial statements for each of the Guarantors, provides meaningful information to allow investors to determine the nature of the assets held by, and operations and cash flows of, each of the consolidated groups. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF APRIL 30, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 47,611 $ 4,104 $ 97,819 $ — $ 149,534 Receivables, net 99,021 761 17,179 — 116,961 Inventories, net 96,450 370,114 21,312 — 487,876 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,950 21,546 5,313 — 39,809 Intercompany receivable – current 571 185 10,084 (10,840 ) — Total current assets 256,603 396,710 151,707 (10,840 ) 794,180 Other assets 95,244 13,253 7,850 — 116,347 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 115,002 2,800 12,177 — 129,979 Property and equipment, net 31,473 144,427 9,686 — 185,586 Investment in subsidiaries 1,040,178 — (20,061 ) (1,020,117 ) — Intercompany receivable – noncurrent 462,382 375,975 561,419 (1,399,776 ) — Total assets $ 2,000,882 $ 933,165 $ 722,778 $ (2,430,733 ) $ 1,226,092 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities Trade accounts payable $ 42,121 $ 131,783 $ 15,250 $ — $ 189,154 Other accrued expenses 41,347 69,268 14,790 — 125,405 Intercompany payable – current 2,228 — 8,612 (10,840 ) — Total current liabilities 85,696 201,051 38,652 (10,840 ) 314,559 Other liabilities Long-term debt 196,659 — — — 196,659 Other liabilities 36,925 66,321 3,651 — 106,897 Intercompany payable – noncurrent 1,074,723 38,518 286,535 (1,399,776 ) — Total other liabilities 1,308,307 104,839 290,186 (1,399,776 ) 303,556 Equity Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 606,879 627,275 392,842 (1,020,117 ) 606,879 Noncontrolling interests — — 1,098 — 1,098 Total equity 606,879 627,275 393,940 (1,020,117 ) 607,977 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,000,882 $ 933,165 $ 722,778 $ (2,430,733 ) $ 1,226,092 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED APRIL 30, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 187,187 $ 383,046 $ 38,796 $ (24,296 ) $ 584,733 Cost of goods sold 129,909 204,627 22,894 (20,490 ) 336,940 Gross profit 57,278 178,419 15,902 (3,806 ) 247,793 Selling and administrative expenses 49,542 157,103 16,211 (3,806 ) 219,050 Operating earnings (loss) 7,736 21,316 (309 ) — 28,743 Interest expense (3,608 ) (2 ) — — (3,610 ) Interest income 157 — 90 — 247 Intercompany interest income (expense) 2,254 (2,301 ) 47 — — Earnings (loss) before income taxes 6,539 19,013 (172 ) — 25,380 Income tax provision (866 ) (6,304 ) (332 ) — (7,502 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 12,109 — (537 ) (11,572 ) — Net earnings (loss) 17,782 12,709 (1,041 ) (11,572 ) 17,878 Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 96 — 96 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 17,782 $ 12,709 $ (1,137 ) $ (11,572 ) $ 17,782 Comprehensive income $ 19,578 $ 12,709 $ 228 $ (12,827 ) $ 19,688 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 110 — 110 Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 19,578 $ 12,709 $ 118 $ (12,827 ) $ 19,578 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED APRIL 30, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 14,658 $ 42,360 $ 8,142 $ — $ 65,160 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (590 ) (15,434 ) (343 ) — (16,367 ) Capitalized software (1,097 ) (723 ) — — (1,820 ) Intercompany investing (2,815 ) 2,815 — — — Net cash used for investing activities (4,502 ) (13,342 ) (343 ) — (18,187 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 103,000 — — — 103,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (103,000 ) — — — (103,000 ) Dividends paid (3,068 ) — — — (3,068 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (12,130 ) — — — (12,130 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (4,149 ) — — — (4,149 ) Tax benefit related to share-based plans 3,163 — — — 3,163 Intercompany financing 22,639 (24,914 ) 2,275 — — Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 6,455 (24,914 ) 2,275 — (16,184 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 594 — 594 Increase in cash and cash equivalents 16,611 4,104 10,668 — 31,383 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 31,000 — 87,151 — 118,151 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 47,611 $ 4,104 $ 97,819 $ — $ 149,534 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF JANUARY 30, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,000 $ — $ 87,151 $ — $ 118,151 Receivables, net 110,235 2,290 41,139 — 153,664 Inventories, net 151,704 371,538 23,503 — 546,745 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 29,765 24,597 8,109 (5,966 ) 56,505 Intercompany receivable – current 650 176 6,877 (7,703 ) — Total current assets 323,354 398,601 166,779 (13,669 ) 875,065 Other assets 94,767 15,772 7,810 — 118,349 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 115,558 2,800 12,541 — 130,899 Property and equipment, net 32,538 136,223 10,249 — 179,010 Investment in subsidiaries 1,028,143 — (19,524 ) (1,008,619 ) — Intercompany receivable – noncurrent 431,523 354,038 556,259 (1,341,820 ) — Total assets $ 2,025,883 $ 907,434 $ 734,114 $ (2,364,108 ) $ 1,303,323 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities Trade accounts payable $ 78,332 $ 123,274 $ 36,196 $ — $ 237,802 Other accrued expenses 80,053 62,729 15,681 (5,966 ) 152,497 Intercompany payable – current 4,394 — 3,309 (7,703 ) — Total current liabilities 162,779 186,003 55,186 (13,669 ) 390,299 Other liabilities Long-term debt 196,544 — — — 196,544 Other liabilities 44,011 66,302 3,695 — 114,008 Intercompany payable – noncurrent 1,021,065 39,175 281,580 (1,341,820 ) — Total other liabilities 1,261,620 105,477 285,275 (1,341,820 ) 310,552 Equity Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 601,484 615,954 392,665 (1,008,619 ) 601,484 Noncontrolling interests — — 988 — 988 Total equity 601,484 615,954 393,653 (1,008,619 ) 602,472 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,025,883 $ 907,434 $ 734,114 $ (2,364,108 ) $ 1,303,323 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF MAY 2, 2015 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,564 $ — $ 62,766 $ — $ 66,330 Receivables, net 101,968 1,570 22,974 — 126,512 Inventories, net 95,948 380,104 22,461 — 498,513 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,519 22,119 6,365 — 41,003 Intercompany receivable – current 1,082 432 15,800 (17,314 ) — Total current assets 215,081 404,225 130,366 (17,314 ) 732,358 Other assets 121,441 13,551 6,977 — 141,969 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 117,226 2,800 13,631 — 133,657 Property and equipment, net 34,186 108,866 10,298 — 153,350 Investment in subsidiaries 955,609 — (18,924 ) (936,685 ) — Intercompany receivable – noncurrent 431,964 353,117 517,634 (1,302,715 ) — Total assets $ 1,875,507 $ 882,559 $ 659,982 $ (2,256,714 ) $ 1,161,334 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities Trade accounts payable $ 3,417 $ 145,328 $ 23,371 $ — $ 172,116 Other accrued expenses 66,847 59,140 11,745 — 137,732 Intercompany payable – current 2,034 — 15,280 (17,314 ) — Total current liabilities 72,298 204,468 50,396 (17,314 ) 309,848 Other liabilities Long-term debt 196,904 — — — 196,904 Other liabilities 34,689 61,678 3,895 — 100,262 Intercompany payable – noncurrent 1,018,142 37,477 247,096 (1,302,715 ) — Total other liabilities 1,249,735 99,155 250,991 (1,302,715 ) 297,166 Equity Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 553,474 578,936 357,749 (936,685 ) 553,474 Noncontrolling interests — — 846 — 846 Total equity 553,474 578,936 358,595 (936,685 ) 554,320 Total liabilities and equity $ 1,875,507 $ 882,559 $ 659,982 $ (2,256,714 ) $ 1,161,334 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 2, 2015 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 192,351 $ 380,189 $ 54,981 $ (25,238 ) $ 602,283 Cost of goods sold 137,594 201,583 36,962 (22,382 ) 353,757 Gross profit 54,757 178,606 18,019 (2,856 ) 248,526 Selling and administrative expenses 52,936 152,246 15,864 (2,856 ) 218,190 Operating earnings 1,821 26,360 2,155 — 30,336 Interest expense (4,462 ) (1 ) — — (4,463 ) Interest income 251 — 53 — 304 Intercompany interest income (expense) 3,678 (3,722 ) 44 — — Earnings before income taxes 1,288 22,637 2,252 — 26,177 Income tax benefit (provision) 1,300 (7,724 ) (362 ) — (6,786 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 16,673 — (15 ) (16,658 ) — Net earnings 19,261 14,913 1,875 (16,658 ) 19,391 Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 130 — 130 Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 19,261 $ 14,913 $ 1,745 $ (16,658 ) $ 19,261 Comprehensive income $ 20,217 $ 14,913 $ 2,604 $ (17,383 ) $ 20,351 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 134 — 134 Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 20,217 $ 14,913 $ 2,470 $ (17,383 ) $ 20,217 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 2, 2015 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities $ (41,223 ) $ 46,835 $ 16,302 $ — $ 21,914 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (6,328 ) (6,302 ) (275 ) — (12,905 ) Capitalized software (750 ) (205 ) — — (955 ) Intercompany investing (151 ) 151 — — — Net cash used for investing activities (7,229 ) (6,356 ) (275 ) — (13,860 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 86,000 — — — 86,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (86,000 ) — — — (86,000 ) Dividends paid (3,073 ) — — — (3,073 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (4,921 ) — — — (4,921 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (3,751 ) — — — (3,751 ) Tax benefit related to share-based plans 2,401 — — — 2,401 Intercompany financing 47,469 (40,479 ) (6,990 ) — — Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 38,125 (40,479 ) (6,990 ) — (9,344 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 217 — 217 (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (10,327 ) — 9,254 — (1,073 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 13,891 — 53,512 — 67,403 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,564 $ — $ 62,766 $ — $ 66,330

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders for the periods ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 : Thirteen Weeks Ended ($ thousands, except per share amounts) April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 NUMERATOR Net earnings $ 17,878 $ 19,391 Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests (96 ) (130 ) Net earnings allocated to participating securities (486 ) (654 ) Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities $ 17,296 $ 18,607 DENOMINATOR Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders 42,433 42,313 Dilutive effect of share-based awards 163 145 Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders 42,596 42,458 Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ 0.41 $ 0.44 Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ 0.41 $ 0.44

Long-Term and Short-Term Fina22

Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Schedule Of Redemption Price Percentage [Table Text Block]	After August 15, 2018, the Company may redeem all or a part of the 2023 Senior Notes at the redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest, and Additional Interest (as defined in the 2023 Senior Notes indenture), if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on August 15 of the years indicated below: Year Percentage 2018 104.688 % 2019 103.125 % 2020 101.563 % 2021 and thereafter 100.000 %

Business Segment Information (T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Business Segment Information	Following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the Company’s business segments for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 . Famous Footwear Brand Portfolio ($ thousands) Other Total Thirteen Weeks Ended April 30, 2016 External sales $ 364,596 $ 220,137 $ — $ 584,733 Intersegment sales — 15,563 — 15,563 Operating earnings (loss) 25,753 9,623 (6,633 ) 28,743 Segment assets 540,914 428,077 257,101 1,226,092 Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2015 External sales $ 360,020 $ 242,263 $ — $ 602,283 Intersegment sales — 17,326 — 17,326 Operating earnings (loss) 27,960 11,060 (8,684 ) 30,336 Segment assets 486,585 450,600 224,149 1,161,334
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Operating Earnings Before Income Taxes From Continuing Operations	Following is a reconciliation of operating earnings to earnings before income taxes: Thirteen Weeks Ended ($ thousands) April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 Operating earnings $ 28,743 $ 30,336 Interest expense (3,610 ) (4,463 ) Interest income 247 304 Earnings before income taxes $ 25,380 $ 26,177

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets	Goodwill and intangible assets were as follows: ($ thousands) April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 January 30, 2016 Intangible Assets Famous Footwear $ 2,800 $ 2,800 $ 2,800 Brand Portfolio 183,068 183,068 183,068 Total intangible assets 185,868 185,868 185,868 Accumulated amortization (69,843 ) (66,165 ) (68,923 ) Total intangible assets, net 116,025 119,703 116,945 Goodwill Brand Portfolio 13,954 13,954 13,954 Total goodwill 13,954 13,954 13,954 Goodwill and intangible assets, net $ 129,979 $ 133,657 $ 130,899

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Shareholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interests	The following tables set forth the changes in Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , respectively: ($ thousands) Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity Noncontrolling Interests Total Equity Equity at January 30, 2016 $ 601,484 $ 988 $ 602,472 Net earnings 17,782 96 17,878 Other comprehensive income 1,810 14 1,824 Dividends paid (3,068 ) — (3,068 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (12,130 ) — (12,130 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (4,149 ) — (4,149 ) Tax benefit related to share-based plans 3,163 — 3,163 Share-based compensation expense 1,987 — 1,987 Equity at April 30, 2016 $ 606,879 $ 1,098 $ 607,977 ($ thousands) Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity Noncontrolling Interests Total Equity Equity at January 31, 2015 $ 540,910 $ 712 $ 541,622 Net earnings 19,261 130 19,391 Other comprehensive income 960 4 964 Dividends paid (3,073 ) — (3,073 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (4,921 ) — (4,921 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (3,751 ) — (3,751 ) Tax benefit related to share-based plans 2,401 — 2,401 Share-based compensation expense 1,687 — 1,687 Equity at May 2, 2015 $ 553,474 $ 846 $ 554,320
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income by component for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 : ($ thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions (1) Derivative Financial Instrument Transactions (2) Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Balance January 30, 2016 $ (900 ) $ (5,356 ) $ 392 $ (5,864 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 2,310 — (288 ) 2,022 Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income — (477 ) 123 (354 ) Tax provision (benefit) — 189 (47 ) 142 Net reclassifications — (288 ) 76 (212 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 2,310 (288 ) (212 ) 1,810 Balance April 30, 2016 $ 1,410 $ (5,644 ) $ 180 $ (4,054 ) Balance January 31, 2015 $ (745 ) $ 3,233 $ 224 $ 2,712 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1,392 — (260 ) 1,132 Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income — (357 ) 71 (286 ) Tax provision (benefit) — 142 (28 ) 114 Net reclassifications — (215 ) 43 (172 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 1,392 (215 ) (217 ) 960 Balance May 2, 2015 $ 647 $ 3,018 $ 7 $ 3,672 (1) Amounts reclassified are included in selling and administrative expenses. See Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to pension and other postretirement benefits. (2) Amounts reclassified are included in net sales, costs of goods sold and selling and administrative expenses. See Notes 10 and 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to derivative financial instruments.

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 : Thirteen Weeks Ended April 30, 2016 Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2015 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Number of Stock Options Total Number of Stock Options January 30, 2016 301,295 $ 8.95 January 31, 2015 416,803 $ 8.42 Granted — — Granted 16,667 12.81 Exercised (50,066 ) 7.17 Exercised (58,633 ) 6.98 Forfeited (7,499 ) 15.94 Forfeited (1,500 ) 15.94 Expired (14,625 ) 10.75 Expired (36,451 ) 6.95 April 30, 2016 229,105 $ 8.99 May 2, 2015 336,886 $ 9.01
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock, Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 : Thirteen Weeks Ended April 30, 2016 Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2015 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Number of Restricted Shares Total Number of Restricted Shares January 30, 2016 1,262,449 $ 19.55 January 31, 2015 1,562,470 $ 15.61 Granted 336,800 26.64 Granted 285,421 30.06 Forfeited (29,250 ) 20.53 Forfeited (34,850 ) 21.01 Vested (419,250 ) 9.18 Vested (350,625 ) 14.58 April 30, 2016 1,150,749 $ 25.38 May 2, 2015 1,462,416 $ 18.57

Retirement And Other Benefit 27

Retirement And Other Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Income	The following table sets forth the components of net periodic benefit income for the Company, including domestic and Canadian plans: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended ($ thousands) April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 Service cost $ 2,263 $ 3,329 $ — $ — Interest cost 3,861 3,586 15 15 Expected return on assets (7,223 ) (7,655 ) — — Amortization of: Actuarial loss (gain) 38 166 (55 ) (48 ) Prior service income (460 ) (475 ) — — Total net periodic benefit income $ (1,521 ) $ (1,049 ) $ (40 ) $ (33 )

Risk Management And Derivativ28

Risk Management And Derivatives (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Contract Notional Amount Of All Purchase And Sale Contracts Of A Foreign Currency	As of April 30, 2016 , May 2, 2015 and January 30, 2016 , the Company had forward contracts maturing at various dates through April 2017 , April 2016 and January 2017 , respectively. The contract notional amount represents the net amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency. Contract Notional Amount (U.S. $ equivalent in thousands) April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 January 30, 2016 Financial Instruments U.S. dollars (purchased by the Company’s Canadian division with Canadian dollars) $ 15,767 $ 17,635 $ 14,118 Euro 15,182 16,449 15,499 Chinese yuan 14,066 10,978 14,623 Japanese yen 1,152 1,483 1,159 United Arab Emirates dirham 900 932 930 New Taiwanese dollars 514 528 570 Other currencies 170 — 219 Total financial instruments $ 47,751 $ 48,005 $ 47,118
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]	The classification and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2016 , May 2, 2015 and January 30, 2016 are as follows: Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives ($ thousands) Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Foreign exchange forward contracts: April 30, 2016 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 615 Other accrued expenses $ 962 May 2, 2015 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 973 Other accrued expenses 1,032 January 30, 2016 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,000 Other accrued expenses 846
Schedule Of Effect Of Derivative Instruments In Cash Flow Hedging Relationships On Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings And Balance Sheet	For the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 , the effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings was as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended ($ thousands) April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 Foreign exchange forward contracts: Income Statement Classification (Losses) Gains - Realized (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Loss) Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings Net sales $ (164 ) $ (36 ) $ 25 $ 54 Cost of goods sold (113 ) 83 (201 ) (129 ) Selling and administrative expenses 51 (170 ) (88 ) 4 Interest expense (38 ) — (22 ) —

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis	The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at April 30, 2016 , May 2, 2015 and January 30, 2016 . The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2015 or the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2016 . Fair Value Measurements ($ thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Asset (Liability) As of April 30, 2016: Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 129,576 $ 129,576 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 4,557 4,557 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (4,557 ) (4,557 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (1,657 ) (1,657 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (8,576 ) (8,576 ) — — Performance share units (1,838 ) (1,838 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net (347 ) — (347 ) — Secured convertible note 7,153 — — 7,153 As of May 2, 2015: Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 50,602 $ 50,602 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 3,795 3,795 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (3,795 ) (3,795 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (2,200 ) (2,200 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (9,683 ) (9,683 ) — — Performance share units (2,526 ) (2,526 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net (59 ) — (59 ) — Secured convertible note 7,049 — — 7,049 As of January 30, 2016: Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 100,694 $ 100,694 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 3,383 3,383 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (3,383 ) (3,383 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (1,728 ) (1,728 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (8,879 ) (8,879 ) — — Performance share units (3,780 ) (3,780 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net 154 — 154 — Secured convertible note 7,117 — — 7,117
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	The fair values of cash and cash equivalents (excluding money market funds discussed above), receivables and trade accounts payable approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's other financial instruments subject to fair value disclosures are as follows: April 30, 2016 May 2, 2015 January 30, 2016 Carrying (1) Fair Carrying (1) Fair Carrying (1) Fair ($ thousands) Value Value Value Value Value Value Long-term debt - 2023 Senior Notes $ 196,659 $ 205,000 $ — $ — $ 196,544 $ 196,000 Long-term debt - 2019 Senior Notes — — 196,904 207,500 — — Total debt $ 196,659 $ 205,000 $ 196,904 $ 207,500 $ 196,544 $ 196,000

Financial Information For The30

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF JANUARY 30, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,000 $ — $ 87,151 $ — $ 118,151 Receivables, net 110,235 2,290 41,139 — 153,664 Inventories, net 151,704 371,538 23,503 — 546,745 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 29,765 24,597 8,109 (5,966 ) 56,505 Intercompany receivable – current 650 176 6,877 (7,703 ) — Total current assets 323,354 398,601 166,779 (13,669 ) 875,065 Other assets 94,767 15,772 7,810 — 118,349 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 115,558 2,800 12,541 — 130,899 Property and equipment, net 32,538 136,223 10,249 — 179,010 Investment in subsidiaries 1,028,143 — (19,524 ) (1,008,619 ) — Intercompany receivable – noncurrent 431,523 354,038 556,259 (1,341,820 ) — Total assets $ 2,025,883 $ 907,434 $ 734,114 $ (2,364,108 ) $ 1,303,323 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities Trade accounts payable $ 78,332 $ 123,274 $ 36,196 $ — $ 237,802 Other accrued expenses 80,053 62,729 15,681 (5,966 ) 152,497 Intercompany payable – current 4,394 — 3,309 (7,703 ) — Total current liabilities 162,779 186,003 55,186 (13,669 ) 390,299 Other liabilities Long-term debt 196,544 — — — 196,544 Other liabilities 44,011 66,302 3,695 — 114,008 Intercompany payable – noncurrent 1,021,065 39,175 281,580 (1,341,820 ) — Total other liabilities 1,261,620 105,477 285,275 (1,341,820 ) 310,552 Equity Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 601,484 615,954 392,665 (1,008,619 ) 601,484 Noncontrolling interests — — 988 — 988 Total equity 601,484 615,954 393,653 (1,008,619 ) 602,472 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,025,883 $ 907,434 $ 734,114 $ (2,364,108 ) $ 1,303,323 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF APRIL 30, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 47,611 $ 4,104 $ 97,819 $ — $ 149,534 Receivables, net 99,021 761 17,179 — 116,961 Inventories, net 96,450 370,114 21,312 — 487,876 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,950 21,546 5,313 — 39,809 Intercompany receivable – current 571 185 10,084 (10,840 ) — Total current assets 256,603 396,710 151,707 (10,840 ) 794,180 Other assets 95,244 13,253 7,850 — 116,347 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 115,002 2,800 12,177 — 129,979 Property and equipment, net 31,473 144,427 9,686 — 185,586 Investment in subsidiaries 1,040,178 — (20,061 ) (1,020,117 ) — Intercompany receivable – noncurrent 462,382 375,975 561,419 (1,399,776 ) — Total assets $ 2,000,882 $ 933,165 $ 722,778 $ (2,430,733 ) $ 1,226,092 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities Trade accounts payable $ 42,121 $ 131,783 $ 15,250 $ — $ 189,154 Other accrued expenses 41,347 69,268 14,790 — 125,405 Intercompany payable – current 2,228 — 8,612 (10,840 ) — Total current liabilities 85,696 201,051 38,652 (10,840 ) 314,559 Other liabilities Long-term debt 196,659 — — — 196,659 Other liabilities 36,925 66,321 3,651 — 106,897 Intercompany payable – noncurrent 1,074,723 38,518 286,535 (1,399,776 ) — Total other liabilities 1,308,307 104,839 290,186 (1,399,776 ) 303,556 Equity Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 606,879 627,275 392,842 (1,020,117 ) 606,879 Noncontrolling interests — — 1,098 — 1,098 Total equity 606,879 627,275 393,940 (1,020,117 ) 607,977 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,000,882 $ 933,165 $ 722,778 $ (2,430,733 ) $ 1,226,092 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF MAY 2, 2015 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,564 $ — $ 62,766 $ — $ 66,330 Receivables, net 101,968 1,570 22,974 — 126,512 Inventories, net 95,948 380,104 22,461 — 498,513 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,519 22,119 6,365 — 41,003 Intercompany receivable – current 1,082 432 15,800 (17,314 ) — Total current assets 215,081 404,225 130,366 (17,314 ) 732,358 Other assets 121,441 13,551 6,977 — 141,969 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 117,226 2,800 13,631 — 133,657 Property and equipment, net 34,186 108,866 10,298 — 153,350 Investment in subsidiaries 955,609 — (18,924 ) (936,685 ) — Intercompany receivable – noncurrent 431,964 353,117 517,634 (1,302,715 ) — Total assets $ 1,875,507 $ 882,559 $ 659,982 $ (2,256,714 ) $ 1,161,334 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities Trade accounts payable $ 3,417 $ 145,328 $ 23,371 $ — $ 172,116 Other accrued expenses 66,847 59,140 11,745 — 137,732 Intercompany payable – current 2,034 — 15,280 (17,314 ) — Total current liabilities 72,298 204,468 50,396 (17,314 ) 309,848 Other liabilities Long-term debt 196,904 — — — 196,904 Other liabilities 34,689 61,678 3,895 — 100,262 Intercompany payable – noncurrent 1,018,142 37,477 247,096 (1,302,715 ) — Total other liabilities 1,249,735 99,155 250,991 (1,302,715 ) 297,166 Equity Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 553,474 578,936 357,749 (936,685 ) 553,474 Noncontrolling interests — — 846 — 846 Total equity 553,474 578,936 358,595 (936,685 ) 554,320 Total liabilities and equity $ 1,875,507 $ 882,559 $ 659,982 $ (2,256,714 ) $ 1,161,334
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Comprehensive Income	UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED APRIL 30, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 187,187 $ 383,046 $ 38,796 $ (24,296 ) $ 584,733 Cost of goods sold 129,909 204,627 22,894 (20,490 ) 336,940 Gross profit 57,278 178,419 15,902 (3,806 ) 247,793 Selling and administrative expenses 49,542 157,103 16,211 (3,806 ) 219,050 Operating earnings (loss) 7,736 21,316 (309 ) — 28,743 Interest expense (3,608 ) (2 ) — — (3,610 ) Interest income 157 — 90 — 247 Intercompany interest income (expense) 2,254 (2,301 ) 47 — — Earnings (loss) before income taxes 6,539 19,013 (172 ) — 25,380 Income tax provision (866 ) (6,304 ) (332 ) — (7,502 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 12,109 — (537 ) (11,572 ) — Net earnings (loss) 17,782 12,709 (1,041 ) (11,572 ) 17,878 Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 96 — 96 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 17,782 $ 12,709 $ (1,137 ) $ (11,572 ) $ 17,782 Comprehensive income $ 19,578 $ 12,709 $ 228 $ (12,827 ) $ 19,688 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 110 — 110 Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 19,578 $ 12,709 $ 118 $ (12,827 ) $ 19,578 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 2, 2015 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 192,351 $ 380,189 $ 54,981 $ (25,238 ) $ 602,283 Cost of goods sold 137,594 201,583 36,962 (22,382 ) 353,757 Gross profit 54,757 178,606 18,019 (2,856 ) 248,526 Selling and administrative expenses 52,936 152,246 15,864 (2,856 ) 218,190 Operating earnings 1,821 26,360 2,155 — 30,336 Interest expense (4,462 ) (1 ) — — (4,463 ) Interest income 251 — 53 — 304 Intercompany interest income (expense) 3,678 (3,722 ) 44 — — Earnings before income taxes 1,288 22,637 2,252 — 26,177 Income tax benefit (provision) 1,300 (7,724 ) (362 ) — (6,786 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 16,673 — (15 ) (16,658 ) — Net earnings 19,261 14,913 1,875 (16,658 ) 19,391 Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 130 — 130 Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 19,261 $ 14,913 $ 1,745 $ (16,658 ) $ 19,261 Comprehensive income $ 20,217 $ 14,913 $ 2,604 $ (17,383 ) $ 20,351 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 134 — 134 Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 20,217 $ 14,913 $ 2,470 $ (17,383 ) $ 20,217
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows	UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED APRIL 30, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 14,658 $ 42,360 $ 8,142 $ — $ 65,160 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (590 ) (15,434 ) (343 ) — (16,367 ) Capitalized software (1,097 ) (723 ) — — (1,820 ) Intercompany investing (2,815 ) 2,815 — — — Net cash used for investing activities (4,502 ) (13,342 ) (343 ) — (18,187 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 103,000 — — — 103,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (103,000 ) — — — (103,000 ) Dividends paid (3,068 ) — — — (3,068 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (12,130 ) — — — (12,130 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (4,149 ) — — — (4,149 ) Tax benefit related to share-based plans 3,163 — — — 3,163 Intercompany financing 22,639 (24,914 ) 2,275 — — Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 6,455 (24,914 ) 2,275 — (16,184 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 594 — 594 Increase in cash and cash equivalents 16,611 4,104 10,668 — 31,383 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 31,000 — 87,151 — 118,151 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 47,611 $ 4,104 $ 97,819 $ — $ 149,534 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 2, 2015 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities $ (41,223 ) $ 46,835 $ 16,302 $ — $ 21,914 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (6,328 ) (6,302 ) (275 ) — (12,905 ) Capitalized software (750 ) (205 ) — — (955 ) Intercompany investing (151 ) 151 — — — Net cash used for investing activities (7,229 ) (6,356 ) (275 ) — (13,860 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 86,000 — — — 86,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (86,000 ) — — — (86,000 ) Dividends paid (3,073 ) — — — (3,073 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (4,921 ) — — — (4,921 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (3,751 ) — — — (3,751 ) Tax benefit related to share-based plans 2,401 — — — 2,401 Intercompany financing 47,469 (40,479 ) (6,990 ) — — Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 38,125 (40,479 ) (6,990 ) — (9,344 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 217 — 217 (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (10,327 ) — 9,254 — (1,073 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 13,891 — 53,512 — 67,403 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,564 $ — $ 62,766 $ — $ 66,330

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	66,165	62,997

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
NUMERATOR
Net earnings	$ 17,878	$ 19,391
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(96)	(130)
Net earnings allocated to participating securities	(486)	(654)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities	$ 17,296	$ 18,607
DENOMINATOR
Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	42,433	42,313
Dilutive effect of share-based awards	163	145
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	42,596	42,458
Basic earnings per common share:
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 0.41	$ 0.44
Diluted earnings per common share:
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 0.41	$ 0.44

Long-Term and Short-Term Fina33

Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2015	Jul. 24, 2015	Dec. 18, 2014	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 11, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date				Dec. 18, 2019
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				$ 600,000
Line Of Credit Borrowing Capacity Increase Option				$ 150,000
Line Of Credit Facility Percentage Of Borrowing Base Under Condition One				12.50%
Number of consecutive business days for borrowing base availability over minimum under condition one				30 days
Line Of Credit Facility Percentage Of Borrowing Base Under Condition Two				10.00%
Line Of Credit Facility Borrowing Base Availability Under Condition Two				$ 50,000
Line of Credit, Current					$ 0
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount					6,500
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity					$ 485,500
Two Thousand Nineteen Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 200,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						7.125%
Principal Amount Redeemed in Tender Offer	$ 39,300		$ 160,700
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	103.563%		103.95%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 200,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		6.25%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage					101.00%
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt		$ 196,300
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Aug. 15, 2023

Long-Term and Short-Term Fina34

Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements (Schedule of Senior Notes Redemption Prices) (Details)	Aug. 26, 2015	Jul. 24, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016
Two Thousand Nineteen Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	103.563%	103.95%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			101.00%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member] | 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			104.688%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member] | 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			103.125%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member] | 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			101.563%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member] | 2021 and thereafter [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			100.00%

Business Segment Information (S

Business Segment Information (Schedule Of Business Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	$ 584,733	$ 602,283
Intersegment sales	15,563	17,326
Operating earnings (loss)	28,743	30,336
Segment assets	1,226,092	1,161,334	$ 1,303,323
Famous Footwear [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	364,596	360,020
Intersegment sales	0	0
Operating earnings (loss)	25,753	27,960
Segment assets	540,914	486,585
Brand Portfolio [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	220,137	242,263
Intersegment sales	15,563	17,326
Operating earnings (loss)	9,623	11,060
Segment assets	428,077	450,600
Other Category [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	0	0
Intersegment sales	0	0
Operating earnings (loss)	(6,633)	(8,684)
Segment assets	$ 257,101	$ 224,149

Business Segment Information 36

Business Segment Information (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Operating Earnings Before Income Taxes From Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating earnings	$ 28,743	$ 30,336
Interest expense	(3,610)	(4,463)
Interest income	247	304
Earnings before income taxes	$ 25,380	$ 26,177

Goodwill And Intangible Asset37

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets not subject to amortization	$ 20,800	$ 20,800	$ 20,800
Amortization expense related to intangible assets	920	930
Primarily Owned And Licensed Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense related to intangible assets	$ 920	$ 930
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives	15 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives	40 years

Goodwill And Intangible Asset38

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 185,868	$ 185,868	$ 185,868
Accumulated amortization	(69,843)	(68,923)	(66,165)
Total intangible assets, net	116,025	116,945	119,703
Goodwill	13,954	13,954	13,954
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	129,979	130,899	133,657
Famous Footwear [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	2,800	2,800	2,800
Brand Portfolio [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	183,068	183,068	183,068
Goodwill	$ 13,954	$ 13,954	$ 13,954

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Changes in Shareholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning balance	$ 602,472
Net earnings	17,878	$ 19,391
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,810	960
Issuance Of Common Stock Under Share Based Plans Net	(4,149)	(3,751)
Share-based compensation expense	1,987	1,687
Equity, ending balance	607,977	554,320
Caleres, Inc. Shareholders' Equity [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning balance	601,484	540,910
Net earnings	17,782	19,261
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,810	960
Dividends paid	(3,068)	(3,073)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(12,130)	(4,921)
Issuance Of Common Stock Under Share Based Plans Net	(4,149)	(3,751)
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,163	2,401
Share-based compensation expense	1,987	1,687
Equity, ending balance	606,879	553,474
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning balance	988	712
Net earnings	96	130
Other comprehensive income (loss)	14	4
Dividends paid	0	0
Acquisition of treasury stock	0	0
Issuance Of Common Stock Under Share Based Plans Net	0	0
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	0	0
Equity, ending balance	1,098	846
Total Equity [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning balance	602,472	541,622
Net earnings	17,878	19,391
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,824	964
Dividends paid	(3,068)	(3,073)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(12,130)	(4,921)
Issuance Of Common Stock Under Share Based Plans Net	(4,149)	(3,751)
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,163	2,401
Share-based compensation expense	1,987	1,687
Equity, ending balance	$ 607,977	$ 554,320

Shareholders' Equity (Schedul40

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	$ (5,864)
Tax provision (benefit)	7,502	$ 6,786
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,810	960
Balance, ending	(4,054)	3,672
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	(900)	(745)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	2,310	1,392
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,310	1,392
Balance, ending	1,410	647
Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	(5,356)	3,233
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(477)	(357)
Tax provision (benefit)	189	142
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(288)	(215)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(288)	(215)
Balance, ending	(5,644)	3,018
Derivative Transactions [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	392	224
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(288)	(260)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	123	71
Tax provision (benefit)	(47)	(28)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	76	43
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(212)	(217)
Balance, ending	180	7
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	(5,864)	2,712
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	2,022	1,132
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(354)	(286)
Tax provision (benefit)	142	114
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(212)	(172)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,810	960
Balance, ending	$ (4,054)	$ 3,672

Share-Based Compensation (Narra

Share-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 2	$ 1.7
Shares of common stock issued during the period	387,605	344,679
Performance Share Plan Cash Based Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 0.8	$ 1.7
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock shares granted	336,800	285,421
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock	$ 26.64	$ 30.06
Performance share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock	$ 26.64	$ 30.12
Minimum pay out percentage	0.00%
Maximum pay out percentage	200.00%
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	0	16,667
Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock shares granted	853	704
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Non Vested Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 28.09	$ 32.30
Four Year Vesting Period | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock shares granted		272,921
Four Year Vesting Period | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross		8,333
Five Year Vesting Period | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock shares granted		12,500
Five Year Vesting Period | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross		8,334
Three Year Vesting Period | Performance share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock shares granted	159,000	177,921

Share-based Compensation (Sched

Share-based Compensation (Schedule of Restricted Stock Activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	1,150,749	1,462,416	1,262,449	1,562,470
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 25.38	$ 18.57	$ 19.55	$ 15.61
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	336,800	285,421
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 26.64	$ 30.06
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	(29,250)	(34,850)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 20.53	$ 21.01
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	(419,250)	(350,625)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 9.18	$ 14.58

Share-based Compensation (Sch43

Share-based Compensation (Schedule of Stock Option Activity) (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member] - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	229,105	336,886	301,295	416,803
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 8.99	$ 9.01	$ 8.95	$ 8.42
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	0	16,667
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 0	$ 12.81
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	50,066	58,633
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 7.17	$ 6.98
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period	7,499	1,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 15.94	$ 15.94
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period	14,625	36,451
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 10.75	$ 6.95

Retirement And Other Benefit 44

Retirement And Other Benefit Plans (Shedule of Net Benefit Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 2,263	$ 3,329
Interest cost	3,861	3,586
Expected return on assets	(7,223)	(7,655)
Amortization of:
Actuarial loss (gain)	38	166
Prior service income	(460)	(475)
Total net periodic benefit income	(1,521)	(1,049)
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	15	15
Expected return on assets	0	0
Amortization of:
Actuarial loss (gain)	(55)	(48)
Prior service income	0	0
Total net periodic benefit income	$ (40)	$ (33)

Risk Management And Derivativ45

Risk Management And Derivatives (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Maturity Date	Apr. 28, 2017
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Maturity Date	Apr. 28, 2017	Apr. 29, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017

Risk Management And Derivativ46

Risk Management And Derivatives (Schedule Of Contract Notional Amount Of All Purchase And Sale Contracts Of A Foreign Currency) (Details) - Forward Contracts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	$ 47,751	$ 47,118	$ 48,005
U.S. Dollars (Purchased By The Company's Canadian Division With Canadian Dollars) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	15,767	14,118	17,635
Euro [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	15,182	15,499	16,449
Chinese Yuan [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	14,066	14,623	10,978
Japanese Yen [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	1,152	1,159	1,483
United Arab Emirates, Dirhams
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	900	930	932
Taiwan, New Dollars
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	514	570	528
Other Currencies [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	$ 170	$ 219	$ 0

Risk Management And Derivativ47

Risk Management And Derivatives (Schedule Of Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments Designated As Hedging Instruments Included Within The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 615	$ 1,000	$ 973
Other Accrued Expenses [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 962	$ 846	$ 1,032

Risk Management And Derivativ48

Risk Management And Derivatives (Schedule Of Effect Of Derivative Instruments In Cash Flow Hedging Relationships On The Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Net Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	$ (164)	$ 25
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	(36)	54
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	(113)	(201)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	83	(129)
Selling and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	51	(88)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	(170)	4
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	(38)	(22)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 12, 2014	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferral percentage of base salary		50.00%
Percentage component of compensation allowed as deferral under deferred compensation plan		100.00%
Long-lived assets held for use		$ 95,600	$ 86,400
Selling and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charge of long-lived assets		500	400
Selling and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Famous Footwear [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charge of long-lived assets		300	300
Selling and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Brand Portfolio [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charge of long-lived assets		$ 200	100
Performance share units
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Requisite service period		3 years
Minimum pay out percentage		0.00%
Maximum pay out percentage		200.00%
Shoes.com [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Note receivable	$ 7,500
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Notes Receivable, First Periodic Payment Due	1,250
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Notes Receivable, Periodic Payment Due After First installment	$ 600
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Due Date	Dec. 12, 2019
Promissory note interest rate	6.00%
Promissory note interest rate, 1 year after	7.00%
Promissory note interest rate, 2 year after	8.00%
Promissory note interest rate, 3 years after	9.00%
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 7,200	7,000	$ 7,100
Interest Income, Other			$ 100

Fair Value Measurements (Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	$ 129,576	$ 100,694	$ 50,602
Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	129,576	100,694	50,602
Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0	0
Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0	0
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	4,557	3,383	3,795
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	4,557	3,383	3,795
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0	0
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments Net [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value		154
Derivative Financial Instruments Net [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value		0
Derivative Financial Instruments Net [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value		154
Derivative Financial Instruments Net [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value		0
Secured Convertible Note [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	7,153	7,117	7,049
Secured Convertible Note [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0	0
Secured Convertible Note [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0	0
Secured Convertible Note [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	7,153	7,117	7,049
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(4,557)	(3,383)	(3,795)
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(4,557)	(3,383)	(3,795)
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities For Non Employee Directors [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(1,657)	(1,728)	(2,200)
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities For Non Employee Directors [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(1,657)	(1,728)	(2,200)
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities For Non Employee Directors [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities For Non Employee Directors [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(8,576)	(8,879)	(9,683)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(8,576)	(8,879)	(9,683)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Performance share units
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(1,838)	(3,780)	(2,526)
Performance share units | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(1,838)	(3,780)	(2,526)
Performance share units | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Performance share units | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	$ 0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments Net [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(347)		(59)
Derivative Financial Instruments Net [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0		0
Derivative Financial Instruments Net [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(347)		(59)
Derivative Financial Instruments Net [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	$ 0		$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Sche51

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	$ 3,300	$ 3,500	$ 2,300
Long-term debt – Senior Notes, Carrying Amount	196,659	196,544	196,904
Two Thousand Nineteen Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt – Senior Notes, Carrying Amount			196,904
Long-term debt – Senior Notes, Fair Value			$ 207,500
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt – Senior Notes, Carrying Amount	196,659	196,544
Long-term debt – Senior Notes, Fair Value	$ 205,000	$ 196,000

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Consolidated effective tax rate	29.60%	25.90%
Discrete Tax Benefit	$ 700	$ 1,500
Discrete tax benefit		$ 1,600
Effective tax rate if discrete tax benefits had not been recognized	32.30%	32.10%

Related Party Transactions (Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Caleres, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Joint venture, ownership percentage	51.00%
Hongguo International Holdings Limited [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Joint venture, ownership percentage	49.00%
B&H Footwear [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Sales to related parties	$ 2.2	$ 2.6

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016USD ($)landfill
Redfield Site [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cumulative expenditures for both on-site and off-site remediation	$ 28
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities	9.9
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities for on-site remediation	5
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities for off-site remediation	$ 4.9
Liability for on-site remediation, discounted rate	4.80%
On-site remediation liability, undiscounted basis	$ 15.1
Expected on-site remediation liability, year one	0.4
Expected on-site remediation liability, year two	0.3
Expected on-site remediation liability, year three	0.1
Expected on-site remediation liability, year four	0.1
Expected on-site remediation liability, year five	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, thereafter	14
Redfield Site Other Liabilities [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies in other liabilities	9.1
Redfield Site Other Accrued Expense [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies in other accrued expenses	0.8
New York Tannery And Two Associated Landfills [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies in other liabilities	1
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies in other accrued expenses	$ 0.2
Liability for on-site remediation, discounted rate	6.40%
Expected on-site remediation liability, year one	$ 0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year two	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year three	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year four	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year five	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, thereafter	$ 0.4
Number of associated landfills for which remediation efforts are completed | landfill	2
Accrued liability to complete the cleanup, maintenance and monitoring at all sites	$ 1.2
Accrued liability on an undiscounted basis	$ 1.4

Financial Information For The55

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Guarantors, ownership percentage by parent	100.00%

Financial Information For The56

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 149,534	$ 118,151	$ 66,330	$ 67,403
Receivables, net	116,961	153,664	126,512
Inventories, net	487,876	546,745	498,513
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	39,809	56,505	41,003
Total current assets	794,180	875,065	732,358
Other assets	116,347	118,349	141,969
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	129,979	130,899	133,657
Property and equipment, net	185,586	179,010	153,350
Total assets	1,226,092	1,303,323	1,161,334
Liabilities and Equity
Trade accounts payable	189,154	237,802	172,116
Other accrued expenses	125,405	152,497	137,732
Total current liabilities	314,559	390,299	309,848
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	196,659	196,544	196,904
Other liabilities	106,897	114,008	100,262
Total other liabilities	303,556	310,552	297,166
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	606,879	601,484	553,474
Noncontrolling interests	1,098	988	846
Total equity	607,977	602,472	554,320
Total liabilities and equity	1,226,092	1,303,323	1,161,334
Parent [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	47,611	31,000	3,564	13,891
Receivables, net	99,021	110,235	101,968
Inventories, net	96,450	151,704	95,948
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12,950	29,765	12,519
Intercompany receivable – current	571	650	1,082
Total current assets	256,603	323,354	215,081
Other assets	95,244	94,767	121,441
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	115,002	115,558	117,226
Property and equipment, net	31,473	32,538	34,186
Investment in subsidiaries	1,040,178	1,028,143	955,609
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	462,382	431,523	431,964
Total assets	2,000,882	2,025,883	1,875,507
Liabilities and Equity
Trade accounts payable	42,121	78,332	3,417
Other accrued expenses	41,347	80,053	66,847
Intercompany payable – current	2,228	4,394	2,034
Total current liabilities	85,696	162,779	72,298
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	196,659	196,544	196,904
Other liabilities	36,925	44,011	34,689
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	1,074,723	1,021,065	1,018,142
Total other liabilities	1,308,307	1,261,620	1,249,735
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	606,879	601,484	553,474
Total equity	606,879	601,484	553,474
Total liabilities and equity	2,000,882	2,025,883	1,875,507
Guarantors [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	4,104	0	0	0
Receivables, net	761	2,290	1,570
Inventories, net	370,114	371,538	380,104
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	21,546	24,597	22,119
Intercompany receivable – current	185	176	432
Total current assets	396,710	398,601	404,225
Other assets	13,253	15,772	13,551
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	2,800	2,800	2,800
Property and equipment, net	144,427	136,223	108,866
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	0
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	375,975	354,038	353,117
Total assets	933,165	907,434	882,559
Liabilities and Equity
Trade accounts payable	131,783	123,274	145,328
Other accrued expenses	69,268	62,729	59,140
Intercompany payable – current	0	0	0
Total current liabilities	201,051	186,003	204,468
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	0	0	0
Other liabilities	66,321	66,302	61,678
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	38,518	39,175	37,477
Total other liabilities	104,839	105,477	99,155
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	627,275	615,954	578,936
Total equity	627,275	615,954	578,936
Total liabilities and equity	933,165	907,434	882,559
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	97,819	87,151	62,766	$ 53,512
Receivables, net	17,179	41,139	22,974
Inventories, net	21,312	23,503	22,461
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,313	8,109	6,365
Intercompany receivable – current	10,084	6,877	15,800
Total current assets	151,707	166,779	130,366
Other assets	7,850	7,810	6,977
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	12,177	12,541	13,631
Property and equipment, net	9,686	10,249	10,298
Investment in subsidiaries	(20,061)	(19,524)	(18,924)
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	561,419	556,259	517,634
Total assets	722,778	734,114	659,982
Liabilities and Equity
Trade accounts payable	15,250	36,196	23,371
Other accrued expenses	14,790	15,681	11,745
Intercompany payable – current	8,612	3,309	15,280
Total current liabilities	38,652	55,186	50,396
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	0	0	0
Other liabilities	3,651	3,695	3,895
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	286,535	281,580	247,096
Total other liabilities	290,186	285,275	250,991
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	392,842	392,665	357,749
Noncontrolling interests	1,098	988	846
Total equity	393,940	393,653	358,595
Total liabilities and equity	722,778	734,114	659,982
Eliminations [Member]
Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	(5,966)
Intercompany receivable – current	(10,840)	(7,703)	(17,314)
Total current assets	(10,840)	(13,669)	(17,314)
Investment in subsidiaries	(1,020,117)	(1,008,619)	(936,685)
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	(1,399,776)	(1,341,820)	(1,302,715)
Total assets	(2,430,733)	(2,364,108)	(2,256,714)
Liabilities and Equity
Other accrued expenses	0	(5,966)	0
Intercompany payable – current	(10,840)	(7,703)	(17,314)
Total current liabilities	(10,840)	(13,669)	(17,314)
Other liabilities
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	(1,399,776)	(1,341,820)	(1,302,715)
Total other liabilities	(1,399,776)	(1,341,820)	(1,302,715)
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	(1,020,117)	(1,008,619)	(936,685)
Total equity	(1,020,117)	(1,008,619)	(936,685)
Total liabilities and equity	$ (2,430,733)	$ (2,364,108)	$ (2,256,714)

Financial Information For The57

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 584,733	$ 602,283
Cost of goods sold	336,940	353,757
Gross profit	247,793	248,526
Selling and administrative expenses	219,050	218,190
Operating earnings (loss)	28,743	30,336
Interest expense	(3,610)	(4,463)
Interest income	247	304
Intercompany interest income (expense)	0	0
Earnings before income taxes	25,380	26,177
Income tax benefit (provision)	(7,502)	(6,786)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	0
Net earnings	17,878	19,391
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	96	130
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	17,782	19,261
Comprehensive income	19,688	20,351
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	110	134
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	19,578	20,217
Parent [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	187,187	192,351
Cost of goods sold	129,909	137,594
Gross profit	57,278	54,757
Selling and administrative expenses	49,542	52,936
Operating earnings (loss)	7,736	1,821
Interest expense	(3,608)	(4,462)
Interest income	157	251
Intercompany interest income (expense)	2,254	3,678
Earnings before income taxes	6,539	1,288
Income tax benefit (provision)	(866)	1,300
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	12,109	16,673
Net earnings	17,782	19,261
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	0
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	17,782	19,261
Comprehensive income	19,578	20,217
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	19,578	20,217
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	383,046	380,189
Cost of goods sold	204,627	201,583
Gross profit	178,419	178,606
Selling and administrative expenses	157,103	152,246
Operating earnings (loss)	21,316	26,360
Interest expense	(2)	(1)
Interest income	0	0
Intercompany interest income (expense)	(2,301)	(3,722)
Earnings before income taxes	19,013	22,637
Income tax benefit (provision)	(6,304)	(7,724)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	0	0
Net earnings	12,709	14,913
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	0
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	12,709	14,913
Comprehensive income	12,709	14,913
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	12,709	14,913
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	38,796	54,981
Cost of goods sold	22,894	36,962
Gross profit	15,902	18,019
Selling and administrative expenses	16,211	15,864
Operating earnings (loss)	(309)	2,155
Interest expense	0	0
Interest income	90	53
Intercompany interest income (expense)	47	44
Earnings before income taxes	(172)	2,252
Income tax benefit (provision)	(332)	(362)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	(537)	(15)
Net earnings	(1,041)	1,875
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	96	130
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	(1,137)	1,745
Comprehensive income	228	2,604
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	110	134
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	118	2,470
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	(24,296)	(25,238)
Cost of goods sold	(20,490)	(22,382)
Gross profit	(3,806)	(2,856)
Selling and administrative expenses	(3,806)	(2,856)
Operating earnings (loss)	0
Interest expense	0
Interest income	0
Intercompany interest income (expense)	0
Earnings before income taxes	0
Income tax benefit (provision)	0
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	(11,572)	(16,658)
Net earnings	(11,572)	(16,658)
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	0
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	(11,572)	(16,658)
Comprehensive income	(12,827)	(17,383)
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ (12,827)	$ (17,383)

Financial Information For The58

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 65,160	$ 21,914
Purchases of property and equipment	(16,367)	(12,905)
Capitalized software	(1,820)	(955)
Intercompany investing	0	0
Net cash used for investing activities	(18,187)	(13,860)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	103,000	86,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(103,000)	(86,000)
Dividends paid	(3,068)	(3,073)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(12,130)	(4,921)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,149)	(3,751)
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,163	2,401
Intercompany financing	0
Net cash used for financing activities	(16,184)	(9,344)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	594	217
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	31,383	(1,073)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	118,151	67,403
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	149,534	66,330
Parent [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	14,658	(41,223)
Purchases of property and equipment	(590)	(6,328)
Capitalized software	(1,097)	(750)
Intercompany investing	(2,815)	(151)
Net cash used for investing activities	(4,502)	(7,229)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	103,000	86,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(103,000)	(86,000)
Dividends paid	(3,068)	(3,073)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(12,130)	(4,921)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,149)	(3,751)
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,163	2,401
Intercompany financing	22,639	47,469
Net cash used for financing activities	6,455	38,125
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	16,611	(10,327)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	31,000	13,891
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	47,611	3,564
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	42,360	46,835
Purchases of property and equipment	(15,434)	(6,302)
Capitalized software	(723)	(205)
Intercompany investing	2,815	151
Net cash used for investing activities	(13,342)	(6,356)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	0	0
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0
Acquisition of treasury stock	0	0
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	0	0
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	0	0
Intercompany financing	(24,914)	(40,479)
Net cash used for financing activities	(24,914)	(40,479)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	4,104	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	4,104	0
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	8,142	16,302
Purchases of property and equipment	(343)	(275)
Capitalized software	0	0
Intercompany investing	0	0
Net cash used for investing activities	(343)	(275)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	0	0
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0
Acquisition of treasury stock	0	0
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	0	0
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	0	0
Intercompany financing	2,275	(6,990)
Net cash used for financing activities	2,275	(6,990)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	594	217
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	10,668	9,254
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	87,151	53,512
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 97,819	$ 62,766