Caleres (CAL) 10-Q 6 Dec 17 2017 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 24, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CALERES INC
Entity Central Index Key	14,707
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-03
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 28, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		42,979,137

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 31,379	$ 55,332	$ 173,435
Receivables, net	132,942	153,121	139,475
Inventories, net	598,365	585,764	524,823
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,982	49,528	31,716
Total current assets	803,668	843,745	869,449
Other assets	68,316	68,574	114,851
Goodwill	127,081	127,098	13,954
Intangible assets, net	213,101	216,660	114,187
Property and equipment	535,149	531,104	497,486
Allowance for depreciation	(320,167)	(311,908)	(305,732)
Property and equipment, net	214,982	219,196	191,754
Total assets	1,427,148	1,475,273	1,304,195
Current liabilities:
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	20,000	110,000	0
Trade accounts payable	223,832	266,370	212,088
Other accrued expenses	173,487	151,225	141,886
Total current liabilities	417,319	527,595	353,974
Other liabilities:
Long-term debt	197,348	197,003	196,888
Deferred rent	50,814	51,124	48,696
Other liabilities	86,580	85,065	57,574
Total other liabilities	334,742	333,192	303,158
Equity:
Common stock	430	430	429
Additional paid-in capital	127,454	121,537	120,775
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(28,122)	(30,434)	(6,310)
Retained earnings	573,883	521,584	531,216
Total Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	673,645	613,117	646,110
Noncontrolling interests	1,442	1,369	953
Total equity	675,087	614,486	647,063
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,427,148	$ 1,475,273	$ 1,304,195

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 774,656	$ 732,230	$ 2,083,119	$ 1,939,900
Cost of goods sold	457,771	438,459	1,207,865	1,138,781
Gross profit	316,885	293,771	875,254	801,119
Selling and administrative expenses	264,015	238,319	761,590	684,666
Restructuring and other special charges, net	0	0	3,973	0
Operating earnings	52,870	55,452	109,691	116,453
Interest expense	(4,141)	(3,475)	(13,822)	(10,564)
Interest income	95	350	592	907
Earnings before income taxes	48,824	52,327	96,461	106,796
Income tax provision	(14,451)	(17,601)	(29,530)	(34,514)
Net earnings	34,373	34,726	66,931	72,282
Net (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(14)	(4)	47	2
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ 34,387	$ 34,730	$ 66,884	$ 72,280
Basic earnings per common share:
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 0.80	$ 0.81	$ 1.56	$ 1.67
Diluted earnings per common share:
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	0.80	0.81	1.55	1.67
Dividends per common share	$ 0.07	$ 0.07	$ 0.21	$ 0.21

Condensed Consolidated Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 34,373	$ 34,726	$ 66,931	$ 72,282
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(633)	(545)	647	961
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments	379	(289)	1,106	(865)
Derivative financial instruments	183	(101)	559	(542)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(71)	(935)	2,312	(446)
Comprehensive income	34,302	33,791	69,243	71,836
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3)	(25)	73	(35)
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ 34,305	$ 33,816	$ 69,170	$ 71,871

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net earnings	$ 66,931	$ 72,282
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	34,354	28,131
Amortization of capitalized software	10,786	9,589
Amortization of intangible assets	3,059	2,758
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount	1,296	1,295
Share-based compensation expense	8,394	5,966
Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans	0	(3,264)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	1,004	872
Impairment charges for property and equipment	2,995	913
Deferred rent	(310)	2,190
Provision for doubtful accounts	352	564
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	19,826	13,626
Inventories	(11,541)	22,587
Prepaid expenses and other current and noncurrent assets	890	22,119
Trade accounts payable	(42,702)	(25,870)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	26,588	(17,419)
Other, net	339	664
Net cash provided by operating activities	122,261	137,003
Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(34,364)	(43,019)
Capitalized software	(4,531)	(5,672)
Net cash used for investing activities	(38,895)	(48,691)
Financing Activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	450,000	103,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(540,000)	(103,000)
Dividends paid	(9,033)	(9,094)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(5,993)	(23,139)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(2,477)	(4,205)
Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans	0	3,264
Net cash used for financing activities	(107,503)	(33,174)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	184	146
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(23,953)	55,284
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	55,332	118,151
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 31,379	$ 173,435

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
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 28, 2017 .

Impact of New Accounting Pronou

Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
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. Several ASUs to clarify the implementation guidance in ASU 2014-09 have also been issued . 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. The Company plans to adopt the ASUs in the first quarter of 2018 using the modified retrospective method. The Company has completed its assessment of the policy changes required for each of the revenue streams and is finalizing its assessment of the financial statement impacts of the ASUs, as well as drafting the financial statement disclosures. The area most significantly impacted by the ASUs will be the value assigned to loyalty points issued under the Company's loyalty program for the Famous Footwear segment. The new standards will require a deferral of revenue associated with loyalty points using a relative stand-alone selling price method rather than the incremental cost approach the Company uses under the current standard. The standards allow entities to elect various practical expedients. The Company expects to elect the practical expedient to disregard the effect of the time value of money in a significant financing component when its payment terms are less than one year. The Company will also elect the practical expedient to exclude sales and similar taxes collected from consumers from the measurement of the transaction price for its retail sales. Although adoption of the ASUs will result in a significant initial adjustment to deferred revenue related to loyalty points and require certain changes in presentation to the Company's consolidated balance sheets, it is not anticipated to significantly impact the Company's condensed consolidated statements of earnings on an ongoing basis. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (Topic 330), 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 the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. The Company adopted the ASU during the first quarter of 2017, which did not have a material impact on the 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 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018 using a modified retrospective approach, with early adoption permitted. The Company's implementation team is developing and executing the plan to adopt the ASU. The Company has upgraded its accounting systems to comply with the requirements of the new standard and the Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the standard on its leases and processes. The Company anticipates electing the package of practical expedients permitted within the ASU, as well as the hindsight practical expedient. 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 material. However, the adoption of the ASU is not expected to trigger non-compliance with any covenant or other restrictions 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 (Topic 718) , 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 Company adopted the ASU during the first quarter of 2017, which had the following impact to the condensed consolidated financial statements: • The Company recognized excess tax benefits of $1.2 million related to share-based plans during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 , which are required to be recognized in the statements of earnings on a prospective basis. Prior to the adoption of the ASU, the excess tax benefit related to share-based plans was recorded in additional paid-in-capital. • The Company elected to adopt the provision of the ASU to account for forfeitures as they occur. This election was applied on a modified retrospective basis, resulting in a net increase to Caleres, Inc. shareholders' equity of $0.4 million . • The ASU requires cash flows from excess tax benefits related to share-based payments to be reported as operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company elected to adopt this provision on a prospective basis and as a result, the excess tax benefit related to share-based plans for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 is presented as a financing activity, while the benefit for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 is presented as an operating activity. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory, which requires the recognition of the income tax effects of intercompany sales and intra-entity transfers of assets, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. The ASU will be adopted during the first quarter of 2018 using a modified retrospective approach. While the Company is finalizing its assessment of the impact of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements, the adoption of the ASU is expected to result in a cumulative adjustment to deferred taxes and retained earnings related to intra-entity transfers of intangible assets that occurred prior to adoption. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment by eliminating the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill. Under the ASU, goodwill impairment will be measured as the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying value of goodwill. The ASU is effective prospectively for annual and interim impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the ASU during the third quarter of 2017, which had no impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements, as the Company performs its goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. The ASU amends ASC 715, Compensation — Retirement Benefits , to require employers that present a measure of operating income in their statements of earnings to include only the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in operating expenses (together with other employee compensation costs). The other components of net benefit cost, including amortization of prior service cost/credit, and settlement and curtailment effects, are to be included in non-operating expenses. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Upon adoption of the ASU during the first quarter of 2018, the Company will separately present the components of net periodic benefit cost or income, excluding the service cost component, in non-operating expenses on a retrospective basis. Net periodic benefit income, excluding the service cost component, was $2.5 million and $7.6 million for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 , respectively. In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Scope of Modification Accounting. The ASU clarifies when changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as a modification. Entities will apply modification accounting if the value, vesting conditions or classification of the award changes. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The guidance will be applied prospectively to awards modified after the Company adopts the ASU in the first quarter of 2018. In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , which amends the hedge accounting model in ASC 815 to better portray the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements and simplifies the application of hedge accounting in certain situations. The ASU eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness. ASU 2017-12 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt the ASU in the first quarter of 2018. The ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Acquisition

Acquisition	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3 Acquisition On December 13, 2016 , the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Apollo Investors, LLC (the "Seller") and Apollo Buyer Holding Company, Inc. (the "Holding Company"), pursuant to which the Company acquired all outstanding capital stock of Allen Edmonds ("Allen Edmonds"). The aggregate purchase price for the Allen Edmonds stock was $259.9 million , net of cash received of $0.7 million . The purchase was funded with cash and funds available under the Company's revolving credit agreement. The operating results of Allen Edmonds have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements within the Brand Portfolio segment since December 13, 2016 . The assets and liabilities of Allen Edmonds were recorded at their estimated fair values and the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including identified intangible assets, was recorded as goodwill during the fourth quarter of 2016. The Company’s purchase price allocation contains uncertainties because it required management to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities. A single estimate of fair value results from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and relies heavily on estimates and assumptions. The judgments the Company used in estimating the fair values assigned to each class of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities could materially affect the results of its operations. Management estimated the fair value of the assets and liabilities based upon quoted market prices, the carrying value of the acquired assets and widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flows. Unanticipated events or circumstances may occur, which could affect the accuracy of the Company’s fair value estimates, including assumptions regarding industry economic factors and business strategies. As of October 28, 2017 , the purchase price allocation is complete. During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 , the Company recognized $4.9 million in cost of goods sold ( $3.0 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.07 per diluted share) related to the amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting. The inventory fair value adjustment was fully amortized as of July 29, 2017. As further discussed in Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company also incurred integration costs during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 .

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Note 4 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 October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 : Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended ($ thousands, except per share amounts) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 NUMERATOR Net earnings $ 34,373 $ 34,726 $ 66,931 $ 72,282 Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests 14 4 (47 ) (2 ) Net earnings allocated to participating securities (949 ) (910 ) (1,841 ) (1,933 ) Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities $ 33,438 $ 33,820 $ 65,043 $ 70,347 DENOMINATOR Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders 41,788 41,802 41,801 42,093 Dilutive effect of share-based awards 182 137 173 144 Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders 41,970 41,939 41,974 42,237 Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ 0.80 $ 0.81 $ 1.56 $ 1.67 Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ 0.80 $ 0.81 $ 1.55 $ 1.67 Options to purchase 16,667 shares of common stock for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 and 63,915 shares of common stock for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 were not included in the denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders because the effect would be anti-dilutive. During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 , the Company repurchased zero and 225,000 shares, respectively, under the publicly announced share repurchase program, which permits repurchases of up to 2.5 million shares. The Company repurchased zero and 900,000 shares during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively. As of October 28, 2017 , the Company has repurchased a total of 1.3 million shares under this program.

Restructuring and Other Initiat

Restructuring and Other Initiatives	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 5 Restructuring and Other Initiatives During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 , the Company incurred integration and reorganization costs, primarily for professional fees and severance expense, totaling $4.0 million ( $2.6 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.06 per diluted share), related to the men's business. Of the $4.0 million in costs presented as restructuring and other special charges, net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 , $2.5 million is reflected within the Other category and $1.5 million is reflected within the Brand Portfolio segment. There were no restructuring charges incurred during the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2017 or the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 .

Business Segment Information

Business Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segment Information	Note 6 Business Segment Information Following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the Company’s business segments for the periods ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 : Famous Footwear Brand Portfolio ($ thousands) Other Total Thirteen Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 External sales $ 473,118 $ 301,538 $ — $ 774,656 Intersegment sales — 15,218 — 15,218 Operating earnings (loss) 33,747 24,281 (5,158 ) 52,870 Segment assets 544,280 781,421 101,447 1,427,148 Thirteen Weeks Ended October 29, 2016 External sales $ 467,816 $ 264,414 $ — $ 732,230 Intersegment sales — 20,234 — 20,234 Operating earnings (loss) 32,709 30,454 (7,711 ) 55,452 Segment assets 555,934 471,329 276,932 1,304,195 Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 External sales $ 1,244,542 $ 838,577 $ — $ 2,083,119 Intersegment sales — 59,768 — 59,768 Operating earnings (loss) 79,137 53,511 (22,957 ) 109,691 Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 29, 2016 External sales $ 1,222,535 $ 717,365 $ — $ 1,939,900 Intersegment sales — 66,386 — 66,386 Operating earnings (loss) 81,067 57,539 (22,153 ) 116,453 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 Thirty-nine Weeks Ended ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Operating earnings $ 52,870 $ 55,452 $ 109,691 $ 116,453 Interest expense (4,141 ) (3,475 ) (13,822 ) (10,564 ) Interest income 95 350 592 907 Earnings before income taxes $ 48,824 $ 52,327 $ 96,461 $ 106,796

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Note 7 Inventories The Company's net inventory balance was comprised of the following: ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 January 28, 2017 Raw materials $ 19,091 $ 942 $ 15,378 Work-in-process 897 — 1,093 Finished goods 578,377 523,881 569,293 Inventories, net $ 598,365 $ 524,823 $ 585,764

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Note 8 Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and intangible assets were as follows: ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 January 28, 2017 Intangible Assets Famous Footwear $ 2,800 $ 2,800 $ 2,800 Brand Portfolio 285,988 183,068 286,488 Total intangible assets 288,788 185,868 289,288 Accumulated amortization (75,687 ) (71,681 ) (72,628 ) Total intangible assets, net 213,101 114,187 216,660 Goodwill Brand Portfolio 127,081 13,954 127,098 Total goodwill 127,081 13,954 127,098 Goodwill and intangible assets, net $ 340,182 $ 128,141 $ 343,758 As further described in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company acquired Allen Edmonds on December 13, 2016 . The allocation of the purchase price resulted in incremental intangible assets of $102.9 million , consisting of trademarks and customer relationships of $97.5 million and $5.4 million , respectively, and incremental goodwill of $113.1 million . The Company's intangible assets as of October 28, 2017 , October 29, 2016 and January 28, 2017 were as follows: ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 165,288 $ 75,372 $ 89,916 Trademarks Indefinite 118,100 (1) — 118,100 Customer relationships 15 years 5,400 (1) 315 5,085 $ 288,788 $ 75,687 $ 213,101 October 29, 2016 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 165,068 $ 71,681 $ 93,387 Trademarks Indefinite 20,800 — 20,800 $ 185,868 $ 71,681 $ 114,187 January 28, 2017 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 165,288 $ 72,604 $ 92,684 Trademarks Indefinite 117,900 (1) — 117,900 Customer relationships 15 years 6,100 (1) 24 6,076 $ 289,288 $ 72,628 $ 216,660 (1) The Allen Edmonds trademark and customer relationships intangible assets were acquired in the Allen Edmonds acquisition, as further discussed in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. Immaterial adjustments attributable to the purchase price allocation were recorded during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017, resulting in an adjustment to the original cost. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $1.0 million and $0.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , respectively, and $3.1 million and $2.8 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , respectively.

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Note 9 Shareholders’ Equity The following tables set forth the changes in Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 : ($ thousands) Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity Noncontrolling Interests Total Equity Equity at January 28, 2017 $ 613,117 $ 1,369 $ 614,486 Net earnings 66,884 47 66,931 Other comprehensive income 2,312 26 2,338 Dividends paid (9,033 ) — (9,033 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (5,993 ) — (5,993 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (2,477 ) — (2,477 ) Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2016-09 441 — 441 Share-based compensation expense 8,394 — 8,394 Equity at October 28, 2017 $ 673,645 $ 1,442 $ 675,087 ($ thousands) Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity Noncontrolling Interests Total Equity Equity at January 30, 2016 $ 601,484 $ 988 $ 602,472 Net earnings 72,280 2 72,282 Other comprehensive income (loss) (446 ) (37 ) (483 ) Dividends paid (9,094 ) — (9,094 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (23,139 ) — (23,139 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (4,205 ) — (4,205 ) Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans 3,264 — 3,264 Share-based compensation expense 5,966 — 5,966 Equity at October 29, 2016 $ 646,110 $ 953 $ 647,063 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (OCL) by component for the periods ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 : ($ thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions (1) Derivative Financial Instrument Transactions (2) Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Balance July 29, 2017 $ 1,472 $ (29,357 ) $ (166 ) $ (28,051 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (633 ) — 258 (375 ) Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 615 (118 ) 497 Tax (benefit) provision — (236 ) 43 (193 ) Net reclassifications — 379 (75 ) 304 Other comprehensive (loss) income (633 ) 379 183 (71 ) Balance October 28, 2017 $ 839 $ (28,978 ) $ 17 $ (28,122 ) Balance July 30, 2016 $ 606 $ (5,932 ) $ (49 ) $ (5,375 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (545 ) — (150 ) (695 ) Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — (478 ) 79 (399 ) Tax provision (benefit) — 189 (30 ) 159 Net reclassifications — (289 ) 49 (240 ) Other comprehensive loss (545 ) (289 ) (101 ) (935 ) Balance October 29, 2016 $ 61 $ (6,221 ) $ (150 ) $ (6,310 ) Balance January 28, 2017 $ 192 $ (30,084 ) $ (542 ) (30,434 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 647 — 716 1,363 Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 1,794 (235 ) 1,559 Tax (benefit) provision — (688 ) 78 (610 ) Net reclassifications — 1,106 (157 ) 949 Other comprehensive income 647 1,106 559 2,312 Balance October 28, 2017 $ 839 $ (28,978 ) $ 17 $ (28,122 ) Balance January 30, 2016 $ (900 ) $ (5,356 ) $ 392 $ (5,864 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 961 — (789 ) 172 Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — (1,432 ) 392 (1,040 ) Tax provision (benefit) — 567 (145 ) 422 Net reclassifications — (865 ) 247 (618 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 961 (865 ) (542 ) (446 ) Balance October 29, 2016 $ 61 $ (6,221 ) $ (150 ) $ (6,310 ) (1) Amounts reclassified are included in selling and administrative expenses. See Note 11 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, selling and administrative expenses and interest expense. See Notes 12 and 13 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to derivative financial instruments.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Note 10 Share-Based Compensation The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $2.6 million and $1.6 million during the thirteen weeks and $8.4 million and $6.0 million during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , 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 zero and $0.4 million during the thirteen weeks and $0.1 million and $1.9 million during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , respectively. The Company had net issuances (repurchases) of 9,832 and (22,233) shares of common stock during the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , respectively, for restricted stock grants, stock performance awards issued to employees, stock options exercised and common and restricted stock grants issued to directors, net of forfeitures and shares withheld to satisfy the minimum tax withholding requirement. During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , the Company issued 251,718 and 158,592 shares of common stock, respectively, related to these share-based plans. Restricted Stock The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the periods ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 : Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Number of Restricted Shares Total Number of Restricted Shares July 29, 2017 1,194,326 $ 28.03 July 30, 2016 1,139,299 $ 25.42 Granted 25,000 27.13 Granted 6,500 25.18 Forfeited (19,050 ) 31.86 Forfeited (29,500 ) 24.87 Vested (800 ) 22.90 Vested — — October 28, 2017 1,199,476 $ 27.95 October 29, 2016 1,116,299 $ 25.43 Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Number of Restricted Shares Total Number of Restricted Shares January 28, 2017 1,128,049 $ 25.85 January 30, 2016 1,262,449 $ 19.55 Granted 381,312 26.92 Granted 357,100 26.54 Forfeited (49,050 ) 29.35 Forfeited (78,000 ) 23.67 Vested (260,835 ) 17.09 Vested (425,250 ) 9.22 October 28, 2017 1,199,476 $ 27.95 October 29, 2016 1,116,299 $ 25.43 All of the restricted shares granted during the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2017 have a cliff-vesting term of four years. Of the 381,312 restricted shares granted during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 , 4,492 shares have a cliff-vesting term of one year, 12,000 shares have a graded-vesting term of four years and 364,820 shares have a cliff-vesting term of four years . All of the restricted shares granted during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 have a cliff-vesting term of four years . Share-based compensation expense for cliff-vesting grants is recognized on a straight-line basis over the respective vesting periods and expense for graded-vesting grants is recognized ratably over the vesting period. Performance Share Awards During the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , the Company granted no performance share awards. During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , the Company granted performance share awards for a targeted 169,500 and 159,000 shares, respectively, with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $26.90 and $26.64 , 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 for each tranche in accordance with the vesting schedule of the units over the three -year service period. During the first quarter of 2017, the Company's remaining performance share awards granted in units vested and were settled in cash at fair value. Refer to Note 13 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion regarding performance share units. Stock Options The following table summarizes stock option activity for the periods ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 : Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Number of Stock Options Total Number of Stock Options July 29, 2017 92,042 $ 6.42 July 30, 2016 222,790 $ 8.98 Granted — — Granted — — Exercised (6,000 ) 6.41 Exercised — — Forfeited — — Forfeited (2,250 ) 15.94 Expired (1,000 ) 8.33 Expired (15,000 ) 9.82 October 28, 2017 85,042 $ 6.39 October 29, 2016 205,540 $ 8.85 Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Number of Stock Options Total Number of Stock Options January 28, 2017 150,540 $ 9.36 January 30, 2016 301,295 $ 8.95 Granted — — Granted — — Exercised (17,250 ) 5.97 Exercised (56,381 ) 7.41 Forfeited — — Forfeited (9,749 ) 15.94 Expired (48,248 ) 15.79 Expired (29,625 ) 10.27 October 28, 2017 85,042 $ 6.39 October 29, 2016 205,540 $ 8.85 Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors Equity-based grants may be made to non-employee directors in the form of cash-equivalent restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The RSUs earn dividend equivalents at the same rate as dividends on the Company's common stock. The dividend equivalents, which vest immediately, are automatically re-invested in additional RSUs. Expense is recognized at fair value when the dividend equivalents are granted. The Company granted 838 and 1,086 RSUs to non-employee directors for dividend equivalents during the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , respectively, with weighted-average grant date fair values of $30.68 and $24.98 , respectively. The Company granted 47,550 and 55,250 RSUs, including 2,630 and 3,050 RSUs for dividend equivalents, during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , respectively, with weighted-average grant date fair values of $27.86 and $21.78 , respectively.

Retirement and Other Benefit Pl

Retirement and Other Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement and Other Benefit Plans	Note 11 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) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Service cost $ 2,426 $ 2,084 $ — $ — Interest cost 3,736 3,835 17 15 Expected return on assets (6,896 ) (7,237 ) — — Amortization of: Actuarial loss (gain) 1,090 38 (36 ) (55 ) Prior service income (439 ) (461 ) — — Curtailment cost 36 — — — Total net periodic benefit income $ (47 ) $ (1,741 ) $ (19 ) $ (40 ) Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Thirty-nine Weeks Ended Thirty-nine Weeks Ended ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Service cost $ 7,276 $ 6,251 $ — $ — Interest cost 11,210 11,506 51 45 Expected return on assets (20,689 ) (21,712 ) — — Amortization of: Actuarial loss (gain) 3,238 115 (109 ) (165 ) Prior service income (1,335 ) (1,382 ) — — Settlement cost — 250 — — Curtailment cost 36 — — — Total net periodic benefit income $ (264 ) $ (4,972 ) $ (58 ) $ (120 )

Risk Management and Derivatives

Risk Management and Derivatives	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Risk Management And Derivatives	Note 12 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 financial 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 November 2018 . Credit risk is managed through the continuous monitoring of exposures to such counterparties. The Company’s hedging strategy uses 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 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 and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 was not material. As of October 28, 2017 , October 29, 2016 and January 28, 2017 , the Company had forward contracts maturing at various dates through November 2018 , October 2017 and February 2018 , respectively. The contract amounts in the following table represent the net notional amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency. (U.S. $ equivalent in thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 January 28, 2017 Financial Instruments U.S. dollars (purchased by the Company’s Canadian division with Canadian dollars) $ 18,242 $ 17,229 $ 18,826 Euro 18,815 10,854 13,297 Chinese yuan 12,613 13,038 7,723 New Taiwanese dollars 580 538 526 United Arab Emirates dirham — 1,143 823 Japanese yen — 1,145 769 Other currencies — 206 124 Total financial instruments $ 50,250 $ 44,153 $ 42,088 The classification and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 28, 2017 , October 29, 2016 and January 28, 2017 are as follows: Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives ($ thousands) Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts October 28, 2017 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 760 Other accrued expenses $ 564 October 29, 2016 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 362 Other accrued expenses 570 January 28, 2017 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 234 Other accrued expenses 874 For the periods ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , 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) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts: Income Statement Classification (Losses) Gains - Realized (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCL on Derivatives Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into Earnings Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCL on Derivatives Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into Earnings Net sales $ (4 ) $ 6 $ 16 $ (55 ) Cost of goods sold (42 ) 3 (181 ) (8 ) Selling and administrative expenses 364 109 (97 ) (15 ) Interest expense 6 — 5 (1 ) Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts: Income Statement Classification (Losses) Gains - Realized (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCL on Derivatives Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into Earnings Loss Recognized in OCL on Derivatives (Loss) Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into Earnings Net sales $ (44 ) $ 30 $ (173 ) $ (127 ) Cost of goods sold 695 164 (766 ) 109 Selling and administrative expenses 480 42 (121 ) (373 ) Interest expense (4 ) (1 ) (19 ) (1 ) All gains and losses currently included within accumulated other comprehensive loss 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 13 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 13 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 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 statements 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 RSUs for non-employee directors is disclosed in Note 10 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). During the first quarter of 2017, the Company's remaining performance share awards granted in units vested and were settled in cash at fair value. Additional information related to the Company's performance share awards is disclosed in Note 10 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 in Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. Secured Convertible Note The Company received a secured convertible note as partial consideration for the 2014 disposition of Shoes.com, and the convertible note was measured at fair value using unobservable inputs (Level 3). During the fourth quarter of 2016, the convertible note was fully impaired. The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at October 28, 2017 , October 29, 2016 and January 28, 2017 . The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 or October 29, 2016 . Fair Value Measurements ($ thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Asset (Liability) October 28, 2017: Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 14,967 $ 14,967 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 6,000 6,000 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (6,000 ) (6,000 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (2,350 ) (2,350 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (10,118 ) (10,118 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net 196 — 196 — October 29, 2016: Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 152,700 $ 152,700 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 4,747 4,747 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (4,747 ) (4,747 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (1,596 ) (1,596 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (8,726 ) (8,726 ) — — Performance share units (2,446 ) (2,446 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net (208 ) — (208 ) — Secured convertible note 7,227 — — 7,227 January 28, 2017: Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 27,530 $ 27,530 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 5,051 5,051 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (5,051 ) (5,051 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (1,909 ) (1,909 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (9,390 ) (9,390 ) — — Performance share units (3,352 ) (3,352 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net (640 ) — (640 ) — 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 $115.8 million and $100.4 million at October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , respectively, were assessed for indicators of impairment and written down to their fair value. This assessment resulted in the following impairment charges, primarily for leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures in the Company's retail stores, which were included in selling and administrative expenses for the respective periods. Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Impairment Charges Famous Footwear $ 150 $ 128 $ 450 $ 262 Brand Portfolio 726 248 2,545 651 Total impairment charges $ 876 $ 376 $ 2,995 $ 913 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: October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 January 28, 2017 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Carrying Fair ($ thousands) Value Value Value Value Value Value Borrowings under revolving credit agreement $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ — $ — $ 110,000 $ 110,000 Long-term debt 197,348 209,000 196,888 209,000 197,003 209,000 Total debt $ 217,348 $ 229,000 $ 196,888 $ 209,000 $ 307,003 $ 319,000 The fair value of borrowings under the revolving credit agreement approximates its carrying value due to its short-term nature (Level 1). 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	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 14 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 33.6% for the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , respectively. During the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2017 , the Company recognized discrete tax benefits of $0.9 million , reflecting greater deductibility of certain 2016 expenses than originally estimated. During the thirteen weeks ended October 29, 2016 , the Company recognized a discrete tax benefit of $0.3 million , reflecting the settlement of a federal tax audit issue. If these discrete tax benefits had not been recognized during the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , the Company's effective tax rates would have been 31.5% and 34.1% , respectively. Excluding the discrete tax items, the Company's tax rate is lower for the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2017 , reflecting a higher mix of international earnings in the Company's lowest tax rate jurisdictions. For the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 30.6% and 32.3% , respectively. Discrete tax benefits of $2.0 million were recognized during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 , including a discrete tax benefit of $1.2 million related to share-based compensation as a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 during the first quarter of 2017, which requires prospective recognition of excess tax benefits and deficiencies in the statement of earnings. Discrete tax benefits of $1.1 million were recognized during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , reflecting the settlement of a federal tax audit issue. If these discrete tax benefits had not been recognized during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , the Company's effective tax rates would have been 32.7% and 33.4% , respectively. Excluding the discrete tax items, the Company's tax rate is lower for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 , reflecting a higher mix of international earnings in the Company's lowest tax rate jurisdictions.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Note 15 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. The Company is a 51% owner of the joint venture (“B&H Footwear”), with CBI owning the other 49% . The license enabling the joint venture to market the footwear expired in August 2017 and the parties are in the process of dissolving their joint venture arrangements. B&H Footwear sold Naturalizer footwear to a retail affiliate of CBI on a wholesale basis, which in turn sold the Naturalizer products through department store shops and free-standing stores in China. The Company, through its consolidated subsidiary, B&H Footwear, sold Naturalizer footwear on a wholesale basis to CBI totaling $1.3 million and $5.1 million for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively, with no corresponding sales during 2017.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	Note 16 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 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 received approval from the oversight authorities to begin implementing the revised plan. 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 work plan 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 work plan, 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 work plan that was accepted by the oversight authorities during 2015. The Company continues to implement the expanded remedy work plan. The cumulative expenditures for both on-site and off-site remediation through October 28, 2017 were $29.7 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 October 28, 2017 is $9.6 million , of which $8.7 million is recorded within other liabilities and $0.9 million is recorded within other accrued expenses. Of the total $ 9.6 million reserve, $4.6 million is for on-site remediation and $5.0 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 $14.1 million as of October 28, 2017 . The Company expects to spend approximately $ 0.1 million in each of the following four years, $0.2 million in the fifth year and $13.5 million in the aggregate thereafter related to the on-site remediation. Other 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	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries	Note 17 Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries The Company issued senior notes, which are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by all of its existing and future subsidiaries that are guarantors under our revolving credit facility ("Credit Agreement"). 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. On December 13, 2016 , Allen Edmonds was joined to the Credit Agreement as a guarantor. After giving effect to the joinder, the Company is the lead borrower, and Sidney Rich Associates, Inc., BG Retail, LLC and Allen Edmonds are each co-borrowers and guarantors under the Credit Agreement. 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 OCTOBER 28, 2017 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,155 $ 7,947 $ 15,277 $ — $ 31,379 Receivables, net 116,974 3,987 11,981 — 132,942 Inventories, net 127,142 441,683 29,540 — 598,365 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 20,642 17,872 7,263 (4,795 ) 40,982 Intercompany receivable – current 1,597 123 20,677 (22,397 ) — Total current assets 274,510 471,612 84,738 (27,192 ) 803,668 Other assets 50,565 16,877 874 — 68,316 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 111,665 40,937 187,580 — 340,182 Property and equipment, net 32,684 169,604 12,694 — 214,982 Investment in subsidiaries 1,288,128 — (23,180 ) (1,264,948 ) — Intercompany receivable – noncurrent 744,127 527,670 677,419 (1,949,216 ) — Total assets $ 2,501,679 $ 1,226,700 $ 940,125 $ (3,241,356 ) $ 1,427,148 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement $ 20,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 20,000 Trade accounts payable 65,604 139,219 19,009 — 223,832 Other accrued expenses 64,525 95,817 17,940 (4,795 ) 173,487 Intercompany payable – current 12,833 — 9,564 (22,397 ) — Total current liabilities 162,962 235,036 46,513 (27,192 ) 417,319 Other liabilities Long-term debt 197,348 — — — 197,348 Other liabilities 93,029 39,150 5,215 — 137,394 Intercompany payable – noncurrent 1,374,695 121,683 452,838 (1,949,216 ) — Total other liabilities 1,665,072 160,833 458,053 (1,949,216 ) 334,742 Equity Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 673,645 830,831 434,117 (1,264,948 ) 673,645 Noncontrolling interests — — 1,442 — 1,442 Total equity 673,645 830,831 435,559 (1,264,948 ) 675,087 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,501,679 $ 1,226,700 $ 940,125 $ (3,241,356 ) $ 1,427,148 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 28, 2017 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 226,019 $ 541,007 $ 47,765 $ (40,135 ) $ 774,656 Cost of goods sold 152,714 313,646 23,351 (31,940 ) 457,771 Gross profit 73,305 227,361 24,414 (8,195 ) 316,885 Selling and administrative expenses 59,335 197,481 15,394 (8,195 ) 264,015 Operating earnings 13,970 29,880 9,020 — 52,870 Interest expense (4,140 ) (1 ) — — (4,141 ) Interest income 47 — 48 — 95 Intercompany interest income (expense) 1,981 (2,003 ) 22 — — Earnings before income taxes 11,858 27,876 9,090 — 48,824 Income tax provision (3,963 ) (9,479 ) (1,009 ) — (14,451 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 26,492 — (457 ) (26,035 ) — Net earnings 34,387 18,397 7,624 (26,035 ) 34,373 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (14 ) — (14 ) Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 34,387 $ 18,397 $ 7,638 $ (26,035 ) $ 34,387 Comprehensive income $ 34,305 $ 18,397 $ 7,457 $ (25,857 ) $ 34,302 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (3 ) — (3 ) Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 34,305 $ 18,397 $ 7,460 $ (25,857 ) $ 34,305 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 28, 2017 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 614,764 $ 1,451,191 $ 148,985 $ (131,821 ) $ 2,083,119 Cost of goods sold 423,224 815,980 74,424 (105,763 ) 1,207,865 Gross profit 191,540 635,211 74,561 (26,058 ) 875,254 Selling and administrative expenses 172,122 570,272 45,254 (26,058 ) 761,590 Restructuring and other special charges, net 3,769 37 167 — 3,973 Operating earnings 15,649 64,902 29,140 — 109,691 Interest expense (13,809 ) (13 ) — — (13,822 ) Interest income 220 — 372 — 592 Intercompany interest income (expense) 6,085 (6,516 ) 431 — — Earnings before income taxes 8,145 58,373 29,943 — 96,461 Income tax provision (2,124 ) (21,407 ) (5,999 ) — (29,530 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 60,863 — (1,234 ) (59,629 ) — Net earnings 66,884 36,966 22,710 (59,629 ) 66,931 Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 47 — 47 Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 66,884 $ 36,966 $ 22,663 $ (59,629 ) $ 66,884 Comprehensive income $ 69,170 $ 36,966 $ 23,212 $ (60,105 ) $ 69,243 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 73 — 73 Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 69,170 $ 36,966 $ 23,139 $ (60,105 ) $ 69,170 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 28, 2017 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities $ (13,179 ) $ 97,443 $ 37,997 $ — $ 122,261 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (5,340 ) (25,377 ) (3,647 ) — (34,364 ) Capitalized software (4,079 ) (452 ) — — (4,531 ) Intercompany investing (20,058 ) 197,763 (177,705 ) — — Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities (29,477 ) 171,934 (181,352 ) — (38,895 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 450,000 — — — 450,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (540,000 ) — — — (540,000 ) Dividends paid (9,033 ) — — — (9,033 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (5,993 ) — — — (5,993 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (2,477 ) — — — (2,477 ) Intercompany financing 134,315 (270,459 ) 136,144 — — Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 26,812 (270,459 ) 136,144 — (107,503 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 184 — 184 Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (15,844 ) (1,082 ) (7,027 ) — (23,953 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 23,999 9,029 22,304 — 55,332 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 8,155 $ 7,947 $ 15,277 $ — $ 31,379 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET OCTOBER 29, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 50,463 $ 5,897 $ 117,075 $ — $ 173,435 Receivables, net 123,345 856 15,274 — 139,475 Inventories, net 114,180 387,688 22,955 — 524,823 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,766 13,649 5,301 — 31,716 Intercompany receivable – current 823 327 15,766 (16,916 ) — Total current assets 301,577 408,417 176,371 (16,916 ) 869,449 Other assets 92,895 14,106 7,850 — 114,851 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 113,889 2,800 11,452 — 128,141 Property and equipment, net 30,902 149,680 11,172 — 191,754 Investment in subsidiaries 1,076,592 — (21,068 ) (1,055,524 ) — Intercompany receivable – noncurrent 485,403 384,452 573,308 (1,443,163 ) — Total assets $ 2,101,258 $ 959,455 $ 759,085 $ (2,515,603 ) $ 1,304,195 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities Trade accounts payable $ 70,501 $ 123,003 $ 18,584 $ — $ 212,088 Other accrued expenses 48,614 75,797 17,475 — 141,886 Intercompany payable – current 5,145 — 11,771 (16,916 ) — Total current liabilities 124,260 198,800 47,830 (16,916 ) 353,974 Other liabilities Long-term debt 196,888 — — — 196,888 Other liabilities 34,463 68,146 3,661 — 106,270 Intercompany payable – noncurrent 1,099,537 41,933 301,693 (1,443,163 ) — Total other liabilities 1,330,888 110,079 305,354 (1,443,163 ) 303,158 Equity Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 646,110 650,576 404,948 (1,055,524 ) 646,110 Noncontrolling interests — — 953 — 953 Total equity 646,110 650,576 405,901 (1,055,524 ) 647,063 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,101,258 $ 959,455 $ 759,085 $ (2,515,603 ) $ 1,304,195 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 29, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 235,094 $ 487,558 $ 48,055 $ (38,477 ) $ 732,230 Cost of goods sold 162,629 281,926 25,669 (31,765 ) 438,459 Gross profit 72,465 205,632 22,386 (6,712 ) 293,771 Selling and administrative expenses 53,225 177,466 14,340 (6,712 ) 238,319 Operating earnings 19,240 28,166 8,046 — 55,452 Interest expense (3,472 ) (3 ) — — (3,475 ) Interest income 200 — 150 — 350 Intercompany interest income (expense) 2,083 (2,107 ) 24 — — Earnings before income taxes 18,051 26,056 8,220 — 52,327 Income tax provision (6,193 ) (9,743 ) (1,665 ) — (17,601 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 22,872 — (499 ) (22,373 ) — Net earnings 34,730 16,313 6,056 (22,373 ) 34,726 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (4 ) — (4 ) Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 34,730 $ 16,313 $ 6,060 $ (22,373 ) $ 34,730 Comprehensive income $ 33,816 $ 16,313 $ 5,661 $ (21,999 ) $ 33,791 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (25 ) — (25 ) Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 33,816 $ 16,313 $ 5,686 $ (21,999 ) $ 33,816 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 29, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 617,177 $ 1,279,080 $ 156,649 $ (113,006 ) $ 1,939,900 Cost of goods sold 434,833 707,584 87,688 (91,324 ) 1,138,781 Gross profit 182,344 571,496 68,961 (21,682 ) 801,119 Selling and administrative expenses 155,608 505,032 45,708 (21,682 ) 684,666 Operating earnings 26,736 66,464 23,253 — 116,453 Interest expense (10,561 ) (3 ) — — (10,564 ) Interest income 531 — 376 — 907 Intercompany interest income (expense) 6,590 (6,685 ) 95 — — Earnings before income taxes 23,296 59,776 23,724 — 106,796 Income tax provision (7,369 ) (22,483 ) (4,662 ) — (34,514 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 56,353 — (1,545 ) (54,808 ) — Net earnings 72,280 37,293 17,517 (54,808 ) 72,282 Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 2 — 2 Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 72,280 $ 37,293 $ 17,515 $ (54,808 ) $ 72,280 Comprehensive income $ 71,871 $ 37,293 $ 17,692 $ (55,020 ) $ 71,836 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (35 ) — (35 ) Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 71,871 $ 37,293 $ 17,727 $ (55,020 ) $ 71,871 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 29, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 23,770 $ 83,584 $ 29,649 $ — $ 137,003 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (2,748 ) (37,154 ) (3,117 ) — (43,019 ) Capitalized software (3,859 ) (1,783 ) (30 ) — (5,672 ) Intercompany investing (3,129 ) 3,129 — — — Net cash used for investing activities (9,736 ) (35,808 ) (3,147 ) — (48,691 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 103,000 — — — 103,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (103,000 ) — — — (103,000 ) Dividends paid (9,094 ) — — — (9,094 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (23,139 ) — — — (23,139 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (4,205 ) — — — (4,205 ) Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans 3,264 — — — 3,264 Intercompany financing 38,603 (41,879 ) 3,276 — — Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 5,429 (41,879 ) 3,276 — (33,174 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 146 — 146 Increase in cash and cash equivalents 19,463 5,897 29,924 — 55,284 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 31,000 — 87,151 — 118,151 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 50,463 $ 5,897 $ 117,075 $ — $ 173,435 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET JANUARY 28, 2017 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 23,999 $ 9,029 $ 22,304 $ — $ 55,332 Receivables, net 118,746 5,414 28,961 — 153,121 Inventories, net 150,098 410,867 24,799 — 585,764 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 24,293 23,040 8,058 (5,863 ) 49,528 Intercompany receivable – current 695 263 22,091 (23,049 ) — Total current assets 317,831 448,613 106,213 (28,912 ) 843,745 Other assets 51,181 16,567 826 — 68,574 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 113,333 219,337 11,088 — 343,758 Property and equipment, net 31,424 176,358 11,414 — 219,196 Investment in subsidiaries 1,343,954 — (21,946 ) (1,322,008 ) — Intercompany receivable – noncurrent 568,541 366,902 581,624 (1,517,067 ) — Total assets $ 2,426,264 $ 1,227,777 $ 689,219 $ (2,867,987 ) $ 1,475,273 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement $ 110,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 110,000 Trade accounts payable 116,783 112,434 37,153 — 266,370 Other accrued expenses 74,941 65,228 16,919 (5,863 ) 151,225 Intercompany payable – current 12,794 — 10,255 (23,049 ) — Total current liabilities 314,518 177,662 64,327 (28,912 ) 527,595 Other liabilities Long-term debt 197,003 — — — 197,003 Other liabilities 91,683 40,507 3,999 — 136,189 Intercompany payable – noncurrent 1,209,943 98,982 208,142 (1,517,067 ) — Total other liabilities 1,498,629 139,489 212,141 (1,517,067 ) 333,192 Equity Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 613,117 910,626 411,382 (1,322,008 ) 613,117 Noncontrolling interests — — 1,369 — 1,369 Total equity 613,117 910,626 412,751 (1,322,008 ) 614,486 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,426,264 $ 1,227,777 $ 689,219 $ (2,867,987 ) $ 1,475,273

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
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 October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 : Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended ($ thousands, except per share amounts) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 NUMERATOR Net earnings $ 34,373 $ 34,726 $ 66,931 $ 72,282 Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests 14 4 (47 ) (2 ) Net earnings allocated to participating securities (949 ) (910 ) (1,841 ) (1,933 ) Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities $ 33,438 $ 33,820 $ 65,043 $ 70,347 DENOMINATOR Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders 41,788 41,802 41,801 42,093 Dilutive effect of share-based awards 182 137 173 144 Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders 41,970 41,939 41,974 42,237 Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ 0.80 $ 0.81 $ 1.56 $ 1.67 Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ 0.80 $ 0.81 $ 1.55 $ 1.67

Business Segment Information (T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
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 periods ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 : Famous Footwear Brand Portfolio ($ thousands) Other Total Thirteen Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 External sales $ 473,118 $ 301,538 $ — $ 774,656 Intersegment sales — 15,218 — 15,218 Operating earnings (loss) 33,747 24,281 (5,158 ) 52,870 Segment assets 544,280 781,421 101,447 1,427,148 Thirteen Weeks Ended October 29, 2016 External sales $ 467,816 $ 264,414 $ — $ 732,230 Intersegment sales — 20,234 — 20,234 Operating earnings (loss) 32,709 30,454 (7,711 ) 55,452 Segment assets 555,934 471,329 276,932 1,304,195 Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 External sales $ 1,244,542 $ 838,577 $ — $ 2,083,119 Intersegment sales — 59,768 — 59,768 Operating earnings (loss) 79,137 53,511 (22,957 ) 109,691 Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 29, 2016 External sales $ 1,222,535 $ 717,365 $ — $ 1,939,900 Intersegment sales — 66,386 — 66,386 Operating earnings (loss) 81,067 57,539 (22,153 ) 116,453
Schedule of Reconciliation of Operating Earnings Before Income Taxes	Following is a reconciliation of operating earnings to earnings before income taxes: Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-nine Weeks Ended ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Operating earnings $ 52,870 $ 55,452 $ 109,691 $ 116,453 Interest expense (4,141 ) (3,475 ) (13,822 ) (10,564 ) Interest income 95 350 592 907 Earnings before income taxes $ 48,824 $ 52,327 $ 96,461 $ 106,796

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	The Company's net inventory balance was comprised of the following: ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 January 28, 2017 Raw materials $ 19,091 $ 942 $ 15,378 Work-in-process 897 — 1,093 Finished goods 578,377 523,881 569,293 Inventories, net $ 598,365 $ 524,823 $ 585,764

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and intangible assets were as follows: ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 January 28, 2017 Intangible Assets Famous Footwear $ 2,800 $ 2,800 $ 2,800 Brand Portfolio 285,988 183,068 286,488 Total intangible assets 288,788 185,868 289,288 Accumulated amortization (75,687 ) (71,681 ) (72,628 ) Total intangible assets, net 213,101 114,187 216,660 Goodwill Brand Portfolio 127,081 13,954 127,098 Total goodwill 127,081 13,954 127,098 Goodwill and intangible assets, net $ 340,182 $ 128,141 $ 343,758
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The Company's intangible assets as of October 28, 2017 , October 29, 2016 and January 28, 2017 were as follows: ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 165,288 $ 75,372 $ 89,916 Trademarks Indefinite 118,100 (1) — 118,100 Customer relationships 15 years 5,400 (1) 315 5,085 $ 288,788 $ 75,687 $ 213,101 October 29, 2016 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 165,068 $ 71,681 $ 93,387 Trademarks Indefinite 20,800 — 20,800 $ 185,868 $ 71,681 $ 114,187 January 28, 2017 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 165,288 $ 72,604 $ 92,684 Trademarks Indefinite 117,900 (1) — 117,900 Customer relationships 15 years 6,100 (1) 24 6,076 $ 289,288 $ 72,628 $ 216,660 (1) The Allen Edmonds trademark and customer relationships intangible assets were acquired in the Allen Edmonds acquisition, as further discussed in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. Immaterial adjustments attributable to the purchase price allocation were recorded during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017, resulting in an adjustment to the original cost.
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	The Company's intangible assets as of October 28, 2017 , October 29, 2016 and January 28, 2017 were as follows: ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 165,288 $ 75,372 $ 89,916 Trademarks Indefinite 118,100 (1) — 118,100 Customer relationships 15 years 5,400 (1) 315 5,085 $ 288,788 $ 75,687 $ 213,101 October 29, 2016 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 165,068 $ 71,681 $ 93,387 Trademarks Indefinite 20,800 — 20,800 $ 185,868 $ 71,681 $ 114,187 January 28, 2017 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 165,288 $ 72,604 $ 92,684 Trademarks Indefinite 117,900 (1) — 117,900 Customer relationships 15 years 6,100 (1) 24 6,076 $ 289,288 $ 72,628 $ 216,660 (1) The Allen Edmonds trademark and customer relationships intangible assets were acquired in the Allen Edmonds acquisition, as further discussed in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. Immaterial adjustments attributable to the purchase price allocation were recorded during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017, resulting in an adjustment to the original cost.

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
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 thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 : ($ thousands) Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity Noncontrolling Interests Total Equity Equity at January 28, 2017 $ 613,117 $ 1,369 $ 614,486 Net earnings 66,884 47 66,931 Other comprehensive income 2,312 26 2,338 Dividends paid (9,033 ) — (9,033 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (5,993 ) — (5,993 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (2,477 ) — (2,477 ) Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2016-09 441 — 441 Share-based compensation expense 8,394 — 8,394 Equity at October 28, 2017 $ 673,645 $ 1,442 $ 675,087 ($ thousands) Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity Noncontrolling Interests Total Equity Equity at January 30, 2016 $ 601,484 $ 988 $ 602,472 Net earnings 72,280 2 72,282 Other comprehensive income (loss) (446 ) (37 ) (483 ) Dividends paid (9,094 ) — (9,094 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (23,139 ) — (23,139 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (4,205 ) — (4,205 ) Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans 3,264 — 3,264 Share-based compensation expense 5,966 — 5,966 Equity at October 29, 2016 $ 646,110 $ 953 $ 647,063
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (OCL) by component for the periods ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 : ($ thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions (1) Derivative Financial Instrument Transactions (2) Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Balance July 29, 2017 $ 1,472 $ (29,357 ) $ (166 ) $ (28,051 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (633 ) — 258 (375 ) Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 615 (118 ) 497 Tax (benefit) provision — (236 ) 43 (193 ) Net reclassifications — 379 (75 ) 304 Other comprehensive (loss) income (633 ) 379 183 (71 ) Balance October 28, 2017 $ 839 $ (28,978 ) $ 17 $ (28,122 ) Balance July 30, 2016 $ 606 $ (5,932 ) $ (49 ) $ (5,375 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (545 ) — (150 ) (695 ) Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — (478 ) 79 (399 ) Tax provision (benefit) — 189 (30 ) 159 Net reclassifications — (289 ) 49 (240 ) Other comprehensive loss (545 ) (289 ) (101 ) (935 ) Balance October 29, 2016 $ 61 $ (6,221 ) $ (150 ) $ (6,310 ) Balance January 28, 2017 $ 192 $ (30,084 ) $ (542 ) (30,434 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 647 — 716 1,363 Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 1,794 (235 ) 1,559 Tax (benefit) provision — (688 ) 78 (610 ) Net reclassifications — 1,106 (157 ) 949 Other comprehensive income 647 1,106 559 2,312 Balance October 28, 2017 $ 839 $ (28,978 ) $ 17 $ (28,122 ) Balance January 30, 2016 $ (900 ) $ (5,356 ) $ 392 $ (5,864 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 961 — (789 ) 172 Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — (1,432 ) 392 (1,040 ) Tax provision (benefit) — 567 (145 ) 422 Net reclassifications — (865 ) 247 (618 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 961 (865 ) (542 ) (446 ) Balance October 29, 2016 $ 61 $ (6,221 ) $ (150 ) $ (6,310 ) (1) Amounts reclassified are included in selling and administrative expenses. See Note 11 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, selling and administrative expenses and interest expense. See Notes 12 and 13 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to derivative financial instruments.

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock, Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the periods ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 : Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Number of Restricted Shares Total Number of Restricted Shares July 29, 2017 1,194,326 $ 28.03 July 30, 2016 1,139,299 $ 25.42 Granted 25,000 27.13 Granted 6,500 25.18 Forfeited (19,050 ) 31.86 Forfeited (29,500 ) 24.87 Vested (800 ) 22.90 Vested — — October 28, 2017 1,199,476 $ 27.95 October 29, 2016 1,116,299 $ 25.43 Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Number of Restricted Shares Total Number of Restricted Shares January 28, 2017 1,128,049 $ 25.85 January 30, 2016 1,262,449 $ 19.55 Granted 381,312 26.92 Granted 357,100 26.54 Forfeited (49,050 ) 29.35 Forfeited (78,000 ) 23.67 Vested (260,835 ) 17.09 Vested (425,250 ) 9.22 October 28, 2017 1,199,476 $ 27.95 October 29, 2016 1,116,299 $ 25.43
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the periods ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 : Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Number of Stock Options Total Number of Stock Options July 29, 2017 92,042 $ 6.42 July 30, 2016 222,790 $ 8.98 Granted — — Granted — — Exercised (6,000 ) 6.41 Exercised — — Forfeited — — Forfeited (2,250 ) 15.94 Expired (1,000 ) 8.33 Expired (15,000 ) 9.82 October 28, 2017 85,042 $ 6.39 October 29, 2016 205,540 $ 8.85 Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Number of Stock Options Total Number of Stock Options January 28, 2017 150,540 $ 9.36 January 30, 2016 301,295 $ 8.95 Granted — — Granted — — Exercised (17,250 ) 5.97 Exercised (56,381 ) 7.41 Forfeited — — Forfeited (9,749 ) 15.94 Expired (48,248 ) 15.79 Expired (29,625 ) 10.27 October 28, 2017 85,042 $ 6.39 October 29, 2016 205,540 $ 8.85

Retirement and Other Benefit 29

Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
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) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Service cost $ 2,426 $ 2,084 $ — $ — Interest cost 3,736 3,835 17 15 Expected return on assets (6,896 ) (7,237 ) — — Amortization of: Actuarial loss (gain) 1,090 38 (36 ) (55 ) Prior service income (439 ) (461 ) — — Curtailment cost 36 — — — Total net periodic benefit income $ (47 ) $ (1,741 ) $ (19 ) $ (40 ) Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Thirty-nine Weeks Ended Thirty-nine Weeks Ended ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Service cost $ 7,276 $ 6,251 $ — $ — Interest cost 11,210 11,506 51 45 Expected return on assets (20,689 ) (21,712 ) — — Amortization of: Actuarial loss (gain) 3,238 115 (109 ) (165 ) Prior service income (1,335 ) (1,382 ) — — Settlement cost — 250 — — Curtailment cost 36 — — — Total net periodic benefit income $ (264 ) $ (4,972 ) $ (58 ) $ (120 )

Risk Management and Derivativ30

Risk Management and Derivatives (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
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 October 28, 2017 , October 29, 2016 and January 28, 2017 , the Company had forward contracts maturing at various dates through November 2018 , October 2017 and February 2018 , respectively. The contract amounts in the following table represent the net notional amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency. (U.S. $ equivalent in thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 January 28, 2017 Financial Instruments U.S. dollars (purchased by the Company’s Canadian division with Canadian dollars) $ 18,242 $ 17,229 $ 18,826 Euro 18,815 10,854 13,297 Chinese yuan 12,613 13,038 7,723 New Taiwanese dollars 580 538 526 United Arab Emirates dirham — 1,143 823 Japanese yen — 1,145 769 Other currencies — 206 124 Total financial instruments $ 50,250 $ 44,153 $ 42,088
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	The classification and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 28, 2017 , October 29, 2016 and January 28, 2017 are as follows: Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives ($ thousands) Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts October 28, 2017 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 760 Other accrued expenses $ 564 October 29, 2016 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 362 Other accrued expenses 570 January 28, 2017 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 234 Other accrued expenses 874
Schedule of Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings	For the periods ended October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 , 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) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts: Income Statement Classification (Losses) Gains - Realized (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCL on Derivatives Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into Earnings Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCL on Derivatives Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into Earnings Net sales $ (4 ) $ 6 $ 16 $ (55 ) Cost of goods sold (42 ) 3 (181 ) (8 ) Selling and administrative expenses 364 109 (97 ) (15 ) Interest expense 6 — 5 (1 ) Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts: Income Statement Classification (Losses) Gains - Realized (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCL on Derivatives Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into Earnings Loss Recognized in OCL on Derivatives (Loss) Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into Earnings Net sales $ (44 ) $ 30 $ (173 ) $ (127 ) Cost of goods sold 695 164 (766 ) 109 Selling and administrative expenses 480 42 (121 ) (373 ) Interest expense (4 ) (1 ) (19 ) (1 )

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
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 October 28, 2017 , October 29, 2016 and January 28, 2017 . The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 or October 29, 2016 . Fair Value Measurements ($ thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Asset (Liability) October 28, 2017: Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 14,967 $ 14,967 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 6,000 6,000 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (6,000 ) (6,000 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (2,350 ) (2,350 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (10,118 ) (10,118 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net 196 — 196 — October 29, 2016: Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 152,700 $ 152,700 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 4,747 4,747 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (4,747 ) (4,747 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (1,596 ) (1,596 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (8,726 ) (8,726 ) — — Performance share units (2,446 ) (2,446 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net (208 ) — (208 ) — Secured convertible note 7,227 — — 7,227 January 28, 2017: Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 27,530 $ 27,530 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 5,051 5,051 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (5,051 ) (5,051 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (1,909 ) (1,909 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (9,390 ) (9,390 ) — — Performance share units (3,352 ) (3,352 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net (640 ) — (640 ) —
Schedule of Impairment Charges by Segment	This assessment resulted in the following impairment charges, primarily for leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures in the Company's retail stores, which were included in selling and administrative expenses for the respective periods. Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended ($ thousands) October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 Impairment Charges Famous Footwear $ 150 $ 128 $ 450 $ 262 Brand Portfolio 726 248 2,545 651 Total impairment charges $ 876 $ 376 $ 2,995 $ 913
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: October 28, 2017 October 29, 2016 January 28, 2017 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Carrying Fair ($ thousands) Value Value Value Value Value Value Borrowings under revolving credit agreement $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ — $ — $ 110,000 $ 110,000 Long-term debt 197,348 209,000 196,888 209,000 197,003 209,000 Total debt $ 217,348 $ 229,000 $ 196,888 $ 209,000 $ 307,003 $ 319,000

Financial Information for the32

Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET OCTOBER 29, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 50,463 $ 5,897 $ 117,075 $ — $ 173,435 Receivables, net 123,345 856 15,274 — 139,475 Inventories, net 114,180 387,688 22,955 — 524,823 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,766 13,649 5,301 — 31,716 Intercompany receivable – current 823 327 15,766 (16,916 ) — Total current assets 301,577 408,417 176,371 (16,916 ) 869,449 Other assets 92,895 14,106 7,850 — 114,851 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 113,889 2,800 11,452 — 128,141 Property and equipment, net 30,902 149,680 11,172 — 191,754 Investment in subsidiaries 1,076,592 — (21,068 ) (1,055,524 ) — Intercompany receivable – noncurrent 485,403 384,452 573,308 (1,443,163 ) — Total assets $ 2,101,258 $ 959,455 $ 759,085 $ (2,515,603 ) $ 1,304,195 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities Trade accounts payable $ 70,501 $ 123,003 $ 18,584 $ — $ 212,088 Other accrued expenses 48,614 75,797 17,475 — 141,886 Intercompany payable – current 5,145 — 11,771 (16,916 ) — Total current liabilities 124,260 198,800 47,830 (16,916 ) 353,974 Other liabilities Long-term debt 196,888 — — — 196,888 Other liabilities 34,463 68,146 3,661 — 106,270 Intercompany payable – noncurrent 1,099,537 41,933 301,693 (1,443,163 ) — Total other liabilities 1,330,888 110,079 305,354 (1,443,163 ) 303,158 Equity Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 646,110 650,576 404,948 (1,055,524 ) 646,110 Noncontrolling interests — — 953 — 953 Total equity 646,110 650,576 405,901 (1,055,524 ) 647,063 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,101,258 $ 959,455 $ 759,085 $ (2,515,603 ) $ 1,304,195 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET JANUARY 28, 2017 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 23,999 $ 9,029 $ 22,304 $ — $ 55,332 Receivables, net 118,746 5,414 28,961 — 153,121 Inventories, net 150,098 410,867 24,799 — 585,764 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 24,293 23,040 8,058 (5,863 ) 49,528 Intercompany receivable – current 695 263 22,091 (23,049 ) — Total current assets 317,831 448,613 106,213 (28,912 ) 843,745 Other assets 51,181 16,567 826 — 68,574 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 113,333 219,337 11,088 — 343,758 Property and equipment, net 31,424 176,358 11,414 — 219,196 Investment in subsidiaries 1,343,954 — (21,946 ) (1,322,008 ) — Intercompany receivable – noncurrent 568,541 366,902 581,624 (1,517,067 ) — Total assets $ 2,426,264 $ 1,227,777 $ 689,219 $ (2,867,987 ) $ 1,475,273 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement $ 110,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 110,000 Trade accounts payable 116,783 112,434 37,153 — 266,370 Other accrued expenses 74,941 65,228 16,919 (5,863 ) 151,225 Intercompany payable – current 12,794 — 10,255 (23,049 ) — Total current liabilities 314,518 177,662 64,327 (28,912 ) 527,595 Other liabilities Long-term debt 197,003 — — — 197,003 Other liabilities 91,683 40,507 3,999 — 136,189 Intercompany payable – noncurrent 1,209,943 98,982 208,142 (1,517,067 ) — Total other liabilities 1,498,629 139,489 212,141 (1,517,067 ) 333,192 Equity Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 613,117 910,626 411,382 (1,322,008 ) 613,117 Noncontrolling interests — — 1,369 — 1,369 Total equity 613,117 910,626 412,751 (1,322,008 ) 614,486 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,426,264 $ 1,227,777 $ 689,219 $ (2,867,987 ) $ 1,475,273 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET OCTOBER 28, 2017 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,155 $ 7,947 $ 15,277 $ — $ 31,379 Receivables, net 116,974 3,987 11,981 — 132,942 Inventories, net 127,142 441,683 29,540 — 598,365 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 20,642 17,872 7,263 (4,795 ) 40,982 Intercompany receivable – current 1,597 123 20,677 (22,397 ) — Total current assets 274,510 471,612 84,738 (27,192 ) 803,668 Other assets 50,565 16,877 874 — 68,316 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 111,665 40,937 187,580 — 340,182 Property and equipment, net 32,684 169,604 12,694 — 214,982 Investment in subsidiaries 1,288,128 — (23,180 ) (1,264,948 ) — Intercompany receivable – noncurrent 744,127 527,670 677,419 (1,949,216 ) — Total assets $ 2,501,679 $ 1,226,700 $ 940,125 $ (3,241,356 ) $ 1,427,148 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement $ 20,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 20,000 Trade accounts payable 65,604 139,219 19,009 — 223,832 Other accrued expenses 64,525 95,817 17,940 (4,795 ) 173,487 Intercompany payable – current 12,833 — 9,564 (22,397 ) — Total current liabilities 162,962 235,036 46,513 (27,192 ) 417,319 Other liabilities Long-term debt 197,348 — — — 197,348 Other liabilities 93,029 39,150 5,215 — 137,394 Intercompany payable – noncurrent 1,374,695 121,683 452,838 (1,949,216 ) — Total other liabilities 1,665,072 160,833 458,053 (1,949,216 ) 334,742 Equity Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 673,645 830,831 434,117 (1,264,948 ) 673,645 Noncontrolling interests — — 1,442 — 1,442 Total equity 673,645 830,831 435,559 (1,264,948 ) 675,087 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,501,679 $ 1,226,700 $ 940,125 $ (3,241,356 ) $ 1,427,148
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income	UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 29, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 235,094 $ 487,558 $ 48,055 $ (38,477 ) $ 732,230 Cost of goods sold 162,629 281,926 25,669 (31,765 ) 438,459 Gross profit 72,465 205,632 22,386 (6,712 ) 293,771 Selling and administrative expenses 53,225 177,466 14,340 (6,712 ) 238,319 Operating earnings 19,240 28,166 8,046 — 55,452 Interest expense (3,472 ) (3 ) — — (3,475 ) Interest income 200 — 150 — 350 Intercompany interest income (expense) 2,083 (2,107 ) 24 — — Earnings before income taxes 18,051 26,056 8,220 — 52,327 Income tax provision (6,193 ) (9,743 ) (1,665 ) — (17,601 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 22,872 — (499 ) (22,373 ) — Net earnings 34,730 16,313 6,056 (22,373 ) 34,726 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (4 ) — (4 ) Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 34,730 $ 16,313 $ 6,060 $ (22,373 ) $ 34,730 Comprehensive income $ 33,816 $ 16,313 $ 5,661 $ (21,999 ) $ 33,791 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (25 ) — (25 ) Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 33,816 $ 16,313 $ 5,686 $ (21,999 ) $ 33,816 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 29, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 617,177 $ 1,279,080 $ 156,649 $ (113,006 ) $ 1,939,900 Cost of goods sold 434,833 707,584 87,688 (91,324 ) 1,138,781 Gross profit 182,344 571,496 68,961 (21,682 ) 801,119 Selling and administrative expenses 155,608 505,032 45,708 (21,682 ) 684,666 Operating earnings 26,736 66,464 23,253 — 116,453 Interest expense (10,561 ) (3 ) — — (10,564 ) Interest income 531 — 376 — 907 Intercompany interest income (expense) 6,590 (6,685 ) 95 — — Earnings before income taxes 23,296 59,776 23,724 — 106,796 Income tax provision (7,369 ) (22,483 ) (4,662 ) — (34,514 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 56,353 — (1,545 ) (54,808 ) — Net earnings 72,280 37,293 17,517 (54,808 ) 72,282 Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 2 — 2 Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 72,280 $ 37,293 $ 17,515 $ (54,808 ) $ 72,280 Comprehensive income $ 71,871 $ 37,293 $ 17,692 $ (55,020 ) $ 71,836 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (35 ) — (35 ) Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 71,871 $ 37,293 $ 17,727 $ (55,020 ) $ 71,871 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 28, 2017 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 226,019 $ 541,007 $ 47,765 $ (40,135 ) $ 774,656 Cost of goods sold 152,714 313,646 23,351 (31,940 ) 457,771 Gross profit 73,305 227,361 24,414 (8,195 ) 316,885 Selling and administrative expenses 59,335 197,481 15,394 (8,195 ) 264,015 Operating earnings 13,970 29,880 9,020 — 52,870 Interest expense (4,140 ) (1 ) — — (4,141 ) Interest income 47 — 48 — 95 Intercompany interest income (expense) 1,981 (2,003 ) 22 — — Earnings before income taxes 11,858 27,876 9,090 — 48,824 Income tax provision (3,963 ) (9,479 ) (1,009 ) — (14,451 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 26,492 — (457 ) (26,035 ) — Net earnings 34,387 18,397 7,624 (26,035 ) 34,373 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (14 ) — (14 ) Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 34,387 $ 18,397 $ 7,638 $ (26,035 ) $ 34,387 Comprehensive income $ 34,305 $ 18,397 $ 7,457 $ (25,857 ) $ 34,302 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (3 ) — (3 ) Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 34,305 $ 18,397 $ 7,460 $ (25,857 ) $ 34,305 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 28, 2017 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 614,764 $ 1,451,191 $ 148,985 $ (131,821 ) $ 2,083,119 Cost of goods sold 423,224 815,980 74,424 (105,763 ) 1,207,865 Gross profit 191,540 635,211 74,561 (26,058 ) 875,254 Selling and administrative expenses 172,122 570,272 45,254 (26,058 ) 761,590 Restructuring and other special charges, net 3,769 37 167 — 3,973 Operating earnings 15,649 64,902 29,140 — 109,691 Interest expense (13,809 ) (13 ) — — (13,822 ) Interest income 220 — 372 — 592 Intercompany interest income (expense) 6,085 (6,516 ) 431 — — Earnings before income taxes 8,145 58,373 29,943 — 96,461 Income tax provision (2,124 ) (21,407 ) (5,999 ) — (29,530 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 60,863 — (1,234 ) (59,629 ) — Net earnings 66,884 36,966 22,710 (59,629 ) 66,931 Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 47 — 47 Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 66,884 $ 36,966 $ 22,663 $ (59,629 ) $ 66,884 Comprehensive income $ 69,170 $ 36,966 $ 23,212 $ (60,105 ) $ 69,243 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 73 — 73 Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 69,170 $ 36,966 $ 23,139 $ (60,105 ) $ 69,170
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 29, 2016 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 23,770 $ 83,584 $ 29,649 $ — $ 137,003 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (2,748 ) (37,154 ) (3,117 ) — (43,019 ) Capitalized software (3,859 ) (1,783 ) (30 ) — (5,672 ) Intercompany investing (3,129 ) 3,129 — — — Net cash used for investing activities (9,736 ) (35,808 ) (3,147 ) — (48,691 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 103,000 — — — 103,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (103,000 ) — — — (103,000 ) Dividends paid (9,094 ) — — — (9,094 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (23,139 ) — — — (23,139 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (4,205 ) — — — (4,205 ) Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans 3,264 — — — 3,264 Intercompany financing 38,603 (41,879 ) 3,276 — — Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 5,429 (41,879 ) 3,276 — (33,174 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 146 — 146 Increase in cash and cash equivalents 19,463 5,897 29,924 — 55,284 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 31,000 — 87,151 — 118,151 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 50,463 $ 5,897 $ 117,075 $ — $ 173,435 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 28, 2017 Non- ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities $ (13,179 ) $ 97,443 $ 37,997 $ — $ 122,261 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (5,340 ) (25,377 ) (3,647 ) — (34,364 ) Capitalized software (4,079 ) (452 ) — — (4,531 ) Intercompany investing (20,058 ) 197,763 (177,705 ) — — Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities (29,477 ) 171,934 (181,352 ) — (38,895 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 450,000 — — — 450,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (540,000 ) — — — (540,000 ) Dividends paid (9,033 ) — — — (9,033 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (5,993 ) — — — (5,993 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (2,477 ) — — — (2,477 ) Intercompany financing 134,315 (270,459 ) 136,144 — — Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 26,812 (270,459 ) 136,144 — (107,503 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 184 — 184 Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (15,844 ) (1,082 ) (7,027 ) — (23,953 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 23,999 9,029 22,304 — 55,332 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 8,155 $ 7,947 $ 15,277 $ — $ 31,379

Impact of New Accounting Pron33

Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 28, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Discrete tax benefit related to the adoption of ASU 2016-09		$ 1.2
Cumulative effect on retained earnings, tax		0.4
Defined benefit plan, net periodic benefit income excluding service cost	$ 2.5	$ 7.6

Acquistion (Narrative) (Details

Acquistion (Narrative) (Details) - Allen Edmonds [Member] - USD ($)	Dec. 13, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition	Dec. 13, 2016
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity	Allen Edmonds
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net	$ 259,900,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents	$ 700,000
Brand Portfolio [Member] | Cost of goods sold
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment		$ 4,900,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment, Net of Tax		3,000,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment, Per Diluted Share		$ 0.07

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		33 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive options excluded from computation of earnings per share	16,667	63,915	16,667	63,915
Shares repurchased during period under share repurchase program	0	0	225,000	900,000	1,300,000
Share repurchase program, number of shares authorized to be repurchased	2,500,000		2,500,000		2,500,000

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		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
NUMERATOR
Net earnings	$ 34,373	$ 34,726	$ 66,931	$ 72,282
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests	14	4	(47)	(2)
Net earnings allocated to participating securities	(949)	(910)	(1,841)	(1,933)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities	$ 33,438	$ 33,820	$ 65,043	$ 70,347
DENOMINATOR
Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	41,788	41,802	41,801	42,093
Dilutive effect of share-based awards	182	137	173	144
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	41,970	41,939	41,974	42,237
Basic earnings per common share:
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 0.80	$ 0.81	$ 1.56	$ 1.67
Diluted earnings per common share:
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 0.80	$ 0.81	$ 1.55	$ 1.67

Restructuring and Other Initi37

Restructuring and Other Initiatives (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net	$ 0	$ 0	$ 3,973	$ 0
Restructuring and Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax			$ 2,600
Restructuring and Related Cost Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share			$ 0.06
Brand Portfolio [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net			$ 1,500
Corporate and Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net			$ 2,500

Business Segment Information (S

Business Segment Information (Schedule of Business Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	$ 774,656	$ 732,230	$ 2,083,119	$ 1,939,900
Intersegment sales	15,218	20,234	59,768	66,386
Operating earnings (loss)	52,870	55,452	109,691	116,453
Segment assets	1,427,148	1,304,195	1,427,148	1,304,195	$ 1,475,273
Famous Footwear [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	473,118	467,816	1,244,542	1,222,535
Intersegment sales	0	0	0	0
Operating earnings (loss)	33,747	32,709	79,137	81,067
Segment assets	544,280	555,934	544,280	555,934
Brand Portfolio [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	301,538	264,414	838,577	717,365
Intersegment sales	15,218	20,234	59,768	66,386
Operating earnings (loss)	24,281	30,454	53,511	57,539
Segment assets	781,421	471,329	781,421	471,329
Other Category [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	0	0	0	0
Intersegment sales	0	0	0	0
Operating earnings (loss)	(5,158)	(7,711)	(22,957)	(22,153)
Segment assets	$ 101,447	$ 276,932	$ 101,447	$ 276,932

Business Segment Information 39

Business Segment Information (Schedule of Reconciliation of Operating Earnings Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating earnings	$ 52,870	$ 55,452	$ 109,691	$ 116,453
Interest expense	(4,141)	(3,475)	(13,822)	(10,564)
Interest income	95	350	592	907
Earnings before income taxes	$ 48,824	$ 52,327	$ 96,461	$ 106,796

Inventories (Schedule of Invent

Inventories (Schedule of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw materials	$ 19,091	$ 15,378	$ 942
Work-in-process	897	1,093	0
Finished goods	578,377	569,293	523,881
Inventories, net	$ 598,365	$ 585,764	$ 524,823

Goodwill and Intangible Asset41

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Dec. 13, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		$ 113,100
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill						$ 102,900
Amortization expense related to intangible assets				$ 3,059	$ 2,758
Primarily Owned And Licensed Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired		97,500
Primarily Owned And Licensed Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense related to intangible assets	$ 1,000		$ 900	$ 3,100	$ 2,800
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired		$ 5,400

Goodwill and Intangible Asset42

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 288,788	$ 289,288	$ 185,868
Accumulated amortization	(75,687)	(72,628)	(71,681)
Total intangible assets, net	213,101	216,660	114,187
Goodwill	127,081	127,098	13,954
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	340,182	343,758	128,141
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	285,988	286,488	183,068
Goodwill	$ 127,081	$ 127,098	$ 13,954

Goodwill and Intangible Asset43

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	$ 75,687	$ 71,681	$ 72,628
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	118,100	20,800	117,900
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	288,788	185,868	289,288
Intangible assets, net	213,101	114,187	216,660
Primarily Owned And Licensed Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	165,288	165,068	165,288
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	75,372	71,681	72,604
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 89,916	$ 93,387	$ 92,684
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years		15 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 5,400		$ 6,100
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	315		24
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 5,085		$ 6,076
Minimum [Member] | Primarily Owned And Licensed Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years	15 years	15 years
Maximum [Member] | Primarily Owned And Licensed Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	40 years	40 years	40 years

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Changes in Shareholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning balance			$ 614,486
Net earnings	$ 34,373	$ 34,726	66,931	$ 72,282
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(71)	(935)	2,312	(446)
Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2016-09			(400)
Equity, ending balance	675,087	647,063	675,087	647,063
Caleres, Inc. Shareholders' Equity [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning balance			613,117	601,484
Net earnings			66,884	72,280
Other comprehensive income (loss)			2,312	(446)
Dividends paid			(9,033)	(9,094)
Acquisition of treasury stock			(5,993)	(23,139)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net			(2,477)	(4,205)
Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2016-09			441
Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans				3,264
Share-based compensation expense			8,394	5,966
Equity, ending balance	673,645	646,110	673,645	646,110
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning balance			1,369	988
Net earnings			47	2
Other comprehensive income (loss)			26	(37)
Equity, ending balance	1,442	953	1,442	953
Total Equity [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning balance			614,486	602,472
Net earnings			66,931	72,282
Other comprehensive income (loss)			2,338	(483)
Dividends paid			(9,033)	(9,094)
Acquisition of treasury stock			(5,993)	(23,139)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net			(2,477)	(4,205)
Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2016-09			441
Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans				3,264
Share-based compensation expense			8,394	5,966
Equity, ending balance	$ 675,087	$ 647,063	$ 675,087	$ 647,063

Shareholders' Equity (Schedul45

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Line Items]
Balance, beginning			$ (30,434)
Tax (benefit) provision	$ 14,451	$ 17,601	29,530	$ 34,514
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(71)	(935)	2,312	(446)
Balance, ending	(28,122)	(6,310)	(28,122)	(6,310)
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	1,472	606	192	(900)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(633)	(545)	647	961
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(633)	(545)	647	961
Balance, ending	839	61	839	61
Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	(29,357)	(5,932)	(30,084)	(5,356)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	615	(478)	1,794	(1,432)
Tax (benefit) provision	(236)	189	(688)	567
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	379	(289)	1,106	(865)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	379	(289)	1,106	(865)
Balance, ending	(28,978)	(6,221)	(28,978)	(6,221)
Derivative Transactions [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	(166)	(49)	(542)	392
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	258	(150)	716	(789)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	(118)	79	(235)	392
Tax (benefit) provision	43	(30)	78	(145)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	(75)	49	(157)	247
Other comprehensive (loss) income	183	(101)	559	(542)
Balance, ending	17	(150)	17	(150)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	(28,051)	(5,375)	(30,434)	(5,864)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(375)	(695)	1,363	172
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	497	(399)	1,559	(1,040)
Tax (benefit) provision	(193)	159	(610)	422
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	304	(240)	949	(618)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(71)	(935)	2,312	(446)
Balance, ending	$ (28,122)	$ (6,310)	$ (28,122)	$ (6,310)

Share-Based Compensation (Narra

Share-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 2.6	$ 1.6	$ 8.4	$ 6
Shares of common stock (repurchased) issued during the period	9,832	(22,233)	251,718	158,592
Performance Share Plan Cash Based Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 0	$ 0.4	$ 0.1	$ 1.9
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted			381,312
Weighted-average grant date fair value of grants	$ 27.13	$ 25.18	$ 26.92	$ 26.54
Performance share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted			169,500	159,000
Weighted-average grant date fair value of grants			$ 26.90	$ 26.64
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock options granted	0	0	0	0
Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted			47,550	55,250
Restricted stock unit dividend equivalent	838	1,086	2,630	3,050
Weighted-average grant date fair value of grants	$ 30.68	$ 24.98	$ 27.86	$ 21.78
One year cliff-vesting period | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted			4,492
Four year graded-vesting period | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted			12,000
Four year cliff-vesting period | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted	25,000	6,500	364,820	357,100
Minimum [Member] | Performance share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Pay out percentage			0.00%
Maximum [Member] | Performance share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Pay out percentage			200.00%

Share-based Compensation (Sched

Share-based Compensation (Schedule of Restricted Stock Activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jul. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total number of restricted shares	1,199,476	1,116,299	1,199,476	1,116,299	1,194,326	1,128,049	1,139,299	1,262,449
Weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted shares	$ 27.95	$ 25.43	$ 27.95	$ 25.43	$ 28.03	$ 25.85	$ 25.42	$ 19.55
Number of restricted shares granted			381,312
Weighted-average grant date fair value of grants	$ 27.13	$ 25.18	$ 26.92	$ 26.54
Number of restricted shares forfeited	(19,050)	(29,500)	(49,050)	(78,000)
Weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted share forfeitures	$ 31.86	$ 24.87	$ 29.35	$ 23.67
Number of restricted shares vested	(800)	0	(260,835)	(425,250)
Weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted share vests	$ 22.90	$ 0	$ 17.09	$ 9.22
Four year cliff-vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted shares granted	25,000	6,500	364,820	357,100

Share-based Compensation (Sch48

Share-based Compensation (Schedule of Stock Option Activity) (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member] - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jul. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total number of stock options	85,042	205,540	85,042	205,540	92,042	150,540	222,790	301,295
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options	$ 6.39	$ 8.85	$ 6.39	$ 8.85	$ 6.42	$ 9.36	$ 8.98	$ 8.95
Number of stock options granted	0	0	0	0
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Number of stock options exercised	(6,000)	0	(17,250)	(56,381)
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options exercised	$ 6.41	$ 0	$ 5.97	$ 7.41
Number of stock options forfeited	0	(2,250)	0	(9,749)
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options forfeited	$ 0	$ 15.94	$ 0	$ 15.94
Number of stock options expired	(1,000)	(15,000)	(48,248)	(29,625)
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options expired	$ 8.33	$ 9.82	$ 15.79	$ 10.27

Retirement and Other Benefit 49

Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Shedule of Net Benefit Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 2,426	$ 2,084	$ 7,276	$ 6,251
Interest cost	3,736	3,835	11,210	11,506
Expected return on assets	(6,896)	(7,237)	(20,689)	(21,712)
Amortization of:
Actuarial loss (gain)	1,090	38	3,238	115
Prior service income	(439)	(461)	(1,335)	(1,382)
Settlement cost				250
Curtailment cost	36		36
Total net periodic benefit income	(47)	(1,741)	(264)	(4,972)
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	17	15	51	45
Amortization of:
Actuarial loss (gain)	(36)	(55)	(109)	(165)
Total net periodic benefit income	$ (19)	$ (40)	$ (58)	$ (120)

Risk Management and Derivativ50

Risk Management and Derivatives (Narrative) (Details)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Maturity Date	Nov. 2, 2018
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Maturity Date	Nov. 2, 2018	Oct. 26, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018

Risk Management and Derivativ51

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	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 50,250	$ 42,088	$ 44,153
U.S. dollars (purchased by the Company's Canadian division with Canadian dollars) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	18,242	18,826	17,229
Euro
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	18,815	13,297	10,854
Chinese yuan
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	12,613	7,723	13,038
New Taiwanese dollars
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 580	526	538
United Arab Emirates dirham
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount		823	1,143
Japanese yen
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount		769	1,145
Other currencies
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 124	$ 206

Risk Management and Derivativ52

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	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivative [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 760	$ 234	$ 362
Other accrued expenses [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 564	$ 874	$ 570

Risk Management and Derivativ53

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		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Net Sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Loss) gain recognized in OCL on derivatives	$ (4)	$ 16	$ (44)	$ (173)
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCL into earnings	6	(55)	30	(127)
Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Loss) gain recognized in OCL on derivatives	(42)	(181)	695	(766)
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCL into earnings	3	(8)	164	109
Selling and administrative expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Loss) gain recognized in OCL on derivatives	364	(97)	480	(121)
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCL into earnings	109	(15)	42	(373)
Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Loss) gain recognized in OCL on derivatives	6	5	(4)	(19)
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCL into earnings	$ 0	$ (1)	$ (1)	$ (1)

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 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 and used	$ 115.8	$ 100.4
Performance share units
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Requisite service period	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Performance share units
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Pay out percentage	0.00%
Maximum [Member] | Performance share units
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Pay out percentage	200.00%

Fair Value Measurements (Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	$ (6,000)	$ (5,051)	$ (4,747)
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	(6,000)	(5,051)	(4,747)
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	(2,350)	(1,909)	(1,596)
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	(2,350)	(1,909)	(1,596)
Restricted stock units for non-employee directors [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(10,118)	(9,390)	(8,726)
Restricted stock units for non-employee directors [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(10,118)	(9,390)	(8,726)
Performance share units
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value		(3,352)	(2,446)
Performance share units | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value		(3,352)	(2,446)
Cash equivalents - money market funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	14,967	27,530	152,700
Cash equivalents - money market funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	14,967	27,530	152,700
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	6,000	5,051	4,747
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	6,000	5,051	4,747
Derivative Financial Instruments, net [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	196	(640)	(208)
Derivative Financial Instruments, net [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	$ 196	$ (640)	(208)
Secured convertible note [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value			7,227
Secured convertible note [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value			$ 7,227

Fair Value Measurements (Sche56

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Impairment Charges) (Details) - Selling and administrative expenses - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$ 876	$ 376	$ 2,995	$ 913
Famous Footwear [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	150	128	450	262
Brand Portfolio [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$ 726	$ 248	$ 2,545	$ 651

Fair Value Measurements (Sche57

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	$ 20,000	$ 110,000	$ 0
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement, fair value	20,000	110,000
Long-term debt – Senior Notes, carrying amount	197,348	197,003	196,888
Long-term debt – Senior Notes, fair value	209,000	209,000	209,000
Total debt	217,348	307,003	196,888
Total debt, fair value	$ 229,000	$ 319,000	$ 209,000

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Consolidated effective tax rate	29.60%	33.60%	30.60%	32.30%
Discrete tax benefit	$ 0.9	$ 0.3	$ 2	$ 1.1
Discrete tax benefit related to the adoption of ASU 2016-09			$ 1.2
Effective tax rate if discrete tax benefits had not been recognized	31.50%	34.10%	32.70%	33.40%

Related Party Transactions (Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Caleres, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Joint venture, ownership percentage		51.00%
C. Banner 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	$ 1.3	$ 0	$ 5.1

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - Redfield Site [Member] $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cumulative expenditures for both on-site and off-site remediation	$ 29.7
Environmental Exit Costs, Assets Previously Disposed, Liability for Remediation	9.6
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities for on-site remediation	4.6
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities for off-site remediation	$ 5
Liability for on-site remediation, discounted rate	4.80%
On-site remediation liability, undiscounted basis	$ 14.1
Expected on-site remediation liability, year one	0.1
Expected on-site remediation liability, year two	0.1
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	13.5
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental Exit Costs, Assets Previously Disposed, Liability for Remediation	8.7
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental Exit Costs, Assets Previously Disposed, Liability for Remediation	$ 0.9

Financial Information for the61

Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 13, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Guarantors, ownership percentage by parent		100.00%
Allen Edmonds [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition	Dec. 13, 2016
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity	Allen Edmonds

Financial Information for the62

Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries (Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 31,379	$ 55,332	$ 173,435	$ 118,151
Receivables, net	132,942	153,121	139,475
Inventories, net	598,365	585,764	524,823
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,982	49,528	31,716
Total current assets	803,668	843,745	869,449
Other assets	68,316	68,574	114,851
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	340,182	343,758	128,141
Property and equipment, net	214,982	219,196	191,754
Total assets	1,427,148	1,475,273	1,304,195
Liabilities and Equity
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	20,000	110,000	0
Trade accounts payable	223,832	266,370	212,088
Other accrued expenses	173,487	151,225	141,886
Total current liabilities	417,319	527,595	353,974
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	197,348	197,003	196,888
Other liabilities	137,394	136,189	106,270
Total other liabilities	334,742	333,192	303,158
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	673,645	613,117	646,110
Noncontrolling interests	1,442	1,369	953
Total equity	675,087	614,486	647,063
Total liabilities and equity	1,427,148	1,475,273	1,304,195
Parent [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	8,155	23,999	50,463	31,000
Receivables, net	116,974	118,746	123,345
Inventories, net	127,142	150,098	114,180
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	20,642	24,293	12,766
Intercompany receivable – current	1,597	695	823
Total current assets	274,510	317,831	301,577
Other assets	50,565	51,181	92,895
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	111,665	113,333	113,889
Property and equipment, net	32,684	31,424	30,902
Investment in subsidiaries	1,288,128	1,343,954	1,076,592
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	744,127	568,541	485,403
Total assets	2,501,679	2,426,264	2,101,258
Liabilities and Equity
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	20,000	110,000
Trade accounts payable	65,604	116,783	70,501
Other accrued expenses	64,525	74,941	48,614
Intercompany payable – current	12,833	12,794	5,145
Total current liabilities	162,962	314,518	124,260
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	197,348	197,003	196,888
Other liabilities	93,029	91,683	34,463
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	1,374,695	1,209,943	1,099,537
Total other liabilities	1,665,072	1,498,629	1,330,888
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	673,645	613,117	646,110
Total equity	673,645	613,117	646,110
Total liabilities and equity	2,501,679	2,426,264	2,101,258
Guarantors [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	7,947	9,029	5,897
Receivables, net	3,987	5,414	856
Inventories, net	441,683	410,867	387,688
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	17,872	23,040	13,649
Intercompany receivable – current	123	263	327
Total current assets	471,612	448,613	408,417
Other assets	16,877	16,567	14,106
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	40,937	219,337	2,800
Property and equipment, net	169,604	176,358	149,680
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	527,670	366,902	384,452
Total assets	1,226,700	1,227,777	959,455
Liabilities and Equity
Trade accounts payable	139,219	112,434	123,003
Other accrued expenses	95,817	65,228	75,797
Total current liabilities	235,036	177,662	198,800
Other liabilities
Other liabilities	39,150	40,507	68,146
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	121,683	98,982	41,933
Total other liabilities	160,833	139,489	110,079
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	830,831	910,626	650,576
Total equity	830,831	910,626	650,576
Total liabilities and equity	1,226,700	1,227,777	959,455
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	15,277	22,304	117,075	$ 87,151
Receivables, net	11,981	28,961	15,274
Inventories, net	29,540	24,799	22,955
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,263	8,058	5,301
Intercompany receivable – current	20,677	22,091	15,766
Total current assets	84,738	106,213	176,371
Other assets	874	826	7,850
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	187,580	11,088	11,452
Property and equipment, net	12,694	11,414	11,172
Investment in subsidiaries	(23,180)	(21,946)	(21,068)
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	677,419	581,624	573,308
Total assets	940,125	689,219	759,085
Liabilities and Equity
Trade accounts payable	19,009	37,153	18,584
Other accrued expenses	17,940	16,919	17,475
Intercompany payable – current	9,564	10,255	11,771
Total current liabilities	46,513	64,327	47,830
Other liabilities
Other liabilities	5,215	3,999	3,661
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	452,838	208,142	301,693
Total other liabilities	458,053	212,141	305,354
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	434,117	411,382	404,948
Noncontrolling interests	1,442	1,369	953
Total equity	435,559	412,751	405,901
Total liabilities and equity	940,125	689,219	759,085
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(4,795)	(5,863)
Intercompany receivable – current	(22,397)	(23,049)	(16,916)
Total current assets	(27,192)	(28,912)	(16,916)
Investment in subsidiaries	(1,264,948)	(1,322,008)	(1,055,524)
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	(1,949,216)	(1,517,067)	(1,443,163)
Total assets	(3,241,356)	(2,867,987)	(2,515,603)
Liabilities and Equity
Other accrued expenses	(4,795)	(5,863)
Intercompany payable – current	(22,397)	(23,049)	(16,916)
Total current liabilities	(27,192)	(28,912)	(16,916)
Other liabilities
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	(1,949,216)	(1,517,067)	(1,443,163)
Total other liabilities	(1,949,216)	(1,517,067)	(1,443,163)
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	(1,264,948)	(1,322,008)	(1,055,524)
Total equity	(1,264,948)	(1,322,008)	(1,055,524)
Total liabilities and equity	$ (3,241,356)	$ (2,867,987)	$ (2,515,603)

Financial Information for the63

Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries (Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 774,656	$ 732,230	$ 2,083,119	$ 1,939,900
Cost of goods sold	457,771	438,459	1,207,865	1,138,781
Gross profit	316,885	293,771	875,254	801,119
Selling and administrative expenses	264,015	238,319	761,590	684,666
Restructuring and other special charges, net	0	0	3,973	0
Operating earnings (loss)	52,870	55,452	109,691	116,453
Interest expense	(4,141)	(3,475)	(13,822)	(10,564)
Interest income	95	350	592	907
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	48,824	52,327	96,461	106,796
Income tax benefit (provision)	(14,451)	(17,601)	(29,530)	(34,514)
Net earnings	34,373	34,726	66,931	72,282
Less: Net (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(14)	(4)	47	2
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	34,387	34,730	66,884	72,280
Comprehensive income	34,302	33,791	69,243	71,836
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3)	(25)	73	(35)
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	34,305	33,816	69,170	71,871
Parent [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	226,019	235,094	614,764	617,177
Cost of goods sold	152,714	162,629	423,224	434,833
Gross profit	73,305	72,465	191,540	182,344
Selling and administrative expenses	59,335	53,225	172,122	155,608
Restructuring and other special charges, net			3,769
Operating earnings (loss)	13,970	19,240	15,649	26,736
Interest expense	(4,140)	(3,472)	(13,809)	(10,561)
Interest income	47	200	220	531
Intercompany interest income (expense)	1,981	2,083	6,085	6,590
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	11,858	18,051	8,145	23,296
Income tax benefit (provision)	(3,963)	(6,193)	(2,124)	(7,369)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	26,492	22,872	60,863	56,353
Net earnings	34,387	34,730	66,884	72,280
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	34,387	34,730	66,884	72,280
Comprehensive income	34,305	33,816	69,170	71,871
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	34,305	33,816	69,170	71,871
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	541,007	487,558	1,451,191	1,279,080
Cost of goods sold	313,646	281,926	815,980	707,584
Gross profit	227,361	205,632	635,211	571,496
Selling and administrative expenses	197,481	177,466	570,272	505,032
Restructuring and other special charges, net			37
Operating earnings (loss)	29,880	28,166	64,902	66,464
Interest expense	(1)	(3)	(13)	(3)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	(2,003)	(2,107)	(6,516)	(6,685)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	27,876	26,056	58,373	59,776
Income tax benefit (provision)	(9,479)	(9,743)	(21,407)	(22,483)
Net earnings	18,397	16,313	36,966	37,293
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	18,397	16,313	36,966	37,293
Comprehensive income	18,397	16,313	36,966	37,293
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	18,397	16,313	36,966	37,293
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	47,765	48,055	148,985	156,649
Cost of goods sold	23,351	25,669	74,424	87,688
Gross profit	24,414	22,386	74,561	68,961
Selling and administrative expenses	15,394	14,340	45,254	45,708
Restructuring and other special charges, net			167
Operating earnings (loss)	9,020	8,046	29,140	23,253
Interest income	48	150	372	376
Intercompany interest income (expense)	22	24	431	95
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	9,090	8,220	29,943	23,724
Income tax benefit (provision)	(1,009)	(1,665)	(5,999)	(4,662)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	(457)	(499)	(1,234)	(1,545)
Net earnings	7,624	6,056	22,710	17,517
Less: Net (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(14)	(4)	47	2
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	7,638	6,060	22,663	17,515
Comprehensive income	7,457	5,661	23,212	17,692
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3)	(25)	73	(35)
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	7,460	5,686	23,139	17,727
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	(40,135)	(38,477)	(131,821)	(113,006)
Cost of goods sold	(31,940)	(31,765)	(105,763)	(91,324)
Gross profit	(8,195)	(6,712)	(26,058)	(21,682)
Selling and administrative expenses	(8,195)	(6,712)	(26,058)	(21,682)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	(26,035)	(22,373)	(59,629)	(54,808)
Net earnings	(26,035)	(22,373)	(59,629)	(54,808)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	(26,035)	(22,373)	(59,629)	(54,808)
Comprehensive income	(25,857)	(21,999)	(60,105)	(55,020)
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ (25,857)	$ (21,999)	$ (60,105)	$ (55,020)

Financial Information for the64

Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries (Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$ 122,261	$ 137,003
Purchases of property and equipment	(34,364)	(43,019)
Capitalized software	(4,531)	(5,672)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities	(38,895)	(48,691)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	450,000	103,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(540,000)	(103,000)
Dividends paid	(9,033)	(9,094)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(5,993)	(23,139)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(2,477)	(4,205)
Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans	0	3,264
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(107,503)	(33,174)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	184	146
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(23,953)	55,284
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	55,332	118,151
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	31,379	173,435
Parent [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	(13,179)	23,770
Purchases of property and equipment	(5,340)	(2,748)
Capitalized software	(4,079)	(3,859)
Intercompany investing	(20,058)	(3,129)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities	(29,477)	(9,736)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	450,000	103,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(540,000)	(103,000)
Dividends paid	(9,033)	(9,094)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(5,993)	(23,139)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(2,477)	(4,205)
Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans		3,264
Intercompany financing	134,315	38,603
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	26,812	5,429
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(15,844)	19,463
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	23,999	31,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8,155	50,463
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	97,443	83,584
Purchases of property and equipment	(25,377)	(37,154)
Capitalized software	(452)	(1,783)
Intercompany investing	197,763	3,129
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities	171,934	(35,808)
Intercompany financing	(270,459)	(41,879)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(270,459)	(41,879)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(1,082)	5,897
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	9,029
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	7,947	5,897
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	37,997	29,649
Purchases of property and equipment	(3,647)	(3,117)
Capitalized software		(30)
Intercompany investing	(177,705)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities	(181,352)	(3,147)
Intercompany financing	136,144	3,276
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	136,144	3,276
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	184	146
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(7,027)	29,924
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	22,304	87,151
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 15,277	$ 117,075