Caleres (CAL) 10-K 3 Apr 19 2018 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Mar. 01, 2019	Aug. 03, 2018
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CALERES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000014707
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-02
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Feb. 2, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		41,877,368
Entity Public Float			$ 1,409

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 30,200	$ 64,047
Receivables, net of allowances of $28,998 in 2018 and $27,098 in 2017	191,722	152,613
Inventories, net of adjustments to last-in, first-out cost of $3,310 in 2018 and $4,038 in 2017	683,171	569,379
Income taxes	4,875	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	66,479	60,750
Total current assets	976,447	846,789
Prepaid pension costs	47,826	62,575
Property and equipment, net	230,784	212,799
Deferred income taxes	9,833	2,305
Goodwill	242,531	127,081
Intangible assets, net	307,366	212,087
Other assets	23,781	25,779
Total assets	1,838,568	1,489,415
Current liabilities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	335,000	0
Trade accounts payable	316,298	272,962
Employee compensation and benefits	58,593	45,226
Income taxes	6,388	8,222
Other accrued expenses	137,057	103,749
Total current liabilities	853,336	430,159
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	197,932	197,472
Deferred rent	54,850	53,071
Income taxes	7,786	11,933
Deferred income taxes	49,986	50,667
Other liabilities	39,243	27,151
Total other liabilities	349,797	340,294
Equity
Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 41,886,562 and 43,031,689 shares outstanding, net of 4,200,233 and 3,055,106 treasury shares in 2018 and 2017, respectively	419	430
Additional paid-in capital	145,889	136,460
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(31,601)	(15,170)
Retained earnings	519,346	595,769
Total Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	634,053	717,489
Noncontrolling interests	1,382	1,473
Total equity	635,435	718,962
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,838,568	$ 1,489,415

Consolidated Balance Sheets Con

Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$ 28,998	$ 27,098
Inventory, LIFO Reserve	$ 3,310	$ 4,038
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	0
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	41,886,562	43,031,689
Treasury Stock, Shares	4,200,233	3,055,106

Consolidated Statements of Earn

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Net sales	$ 2,834,846	$ 2,785,584	$ 2,579,388
Cost of goods sold	1,678,502	1,616,935	1,517,397
Gross profit	1,156,344	1,168,649	1,061,991
Selling and administrative expenses	1,041,765	1,036,051	942,595
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	98,044	0	0
Restructuring and other special charges, net	16,134	4,915	23,404
Operating earnings	401	127,683	95,992
Interest expense, net	(18,277)	(17,325)	(13,731)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(186)	0	0
Other Income, net	12,308	12,348	14,993
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(5,754)	122,706	97,254
Income tax benefit (provision)	(273)	35,475	31,168
Net (loss) earnings	(5,481)	87,231	66,086
Net (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(40)	31	428
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ (5,441)	$ 87,200	$ 65,658
Basic earnings per common share:
Basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ (0.13)	$ 2.03	$ 1.52
Diluted earnings per common share:
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ (0.13)	$ 2.02	$ 1.52

Consolidated Statement of Compr

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	[1]	Nov. 03, 2018	[1]	Aug. 04, 2018	[1]	May 05, 2018	[1]	Feb. 03, 2018	[2]	Oct. 28, 2017	[2]	Jul. 29, 2017	[2]	Apr. 29, 2017	[2]	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) earnings	$ (75,427)		$ 29,155		$ 23,611		$ 17,180		$ 20,301		$ 34,373		$ 17,674		$ 14,884		$ (5,481)	$ 87,231	$ 66,086
Other comprehensive (loss) income ('OCI'), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment																	(1,224)	1,116	1,045
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments																	(13,883)	18,794	(24,728)
Derivative financial instruments																	(1,375)	1,101	(934)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax																	(16,482)	21,011	(24,617)
Comprehensive (loss) income																	(21,963)	108,242	41,469
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests																	(91)	104	381
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc.																	$ (21,872)	$ 108,138	$ 41,088
[1]	The fourth quarter of 2018 reflects impairment of goodwill and intangible assets of $83.0 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustments required for purchase accounting of $6.1 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, and several restructuring and other charges totaling $4.7 million, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements.
[2]	The first and second quarters of 2017 reflect the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting of $1.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements and several restructuring and other charges totaling$0.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. The fourth quarter of 2017 reflects restructuring charges totaling $0.6 million, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements and the benefit of income tax reform of $0.3 million, as further described in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Net (loss) earnings	$ (5,481)	$ 87,231	$ 66,086
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	45,540	45,799	39,419
Amortization of capitalized software	10,136	14,198	13,007
Amortization of intangibles	7,021	4,073	3,705
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discounts	2,210	1,761	1,726
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	186	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	13,805	11,298	7,725
Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans	0	0	(2,251)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	2,396	1,288	1,065
Impairment charges for property and equipment	3,665	3,775	1,586
Impairment of note receivable	0	0	7,281
Impairment of investment in nonconsolidated affiliate	0	0	7,000
Impairment of intangible assets	98,044	0	0
Deferred rent	1,779	1,947	4,618
Deferred income taxes	(6,922)	(1,424)	(5,303)
Provision for doubtful accounts	518	1,336	1,384
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired amounts
Receivables	(2,635)	(828)	5,433
Inventories	(51,676)	18,099	13,835
Prepaid expenses and other current and noncurrent assets	(6,064)	(32,096)	14,226
Trade accounts payable	17,236	6,160	16,074
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	19,350	2,247	(15,051)
Income taxes, net	(17,736)	26,208	1,329
Other, net	(1,783)	303	728
Net cash provided by operating activities	129,589	191,375	183,622
Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(62,483)	(44,720)	(50,523)
Capitalized software	(4,416)	(6,458)	(9,039)
Acquisition of Allen Edmonds, net of cash received	0	0	(259,932)
Acquisition of Blowfish Malibu, net of cash received	(16,792)	0	0
Acquisition of Vionic, net of cash received	(352,666)	0	0
Net cash used for investing activities	(436,357)	(51,178)	(319,494)
Financing Activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	360,000	454,000	623,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(25,000)	(564,000)	(513,000)
Repayments of capital lease obligations	(406)	0	0
Dividends paid	(11,983)	(12,027)	(12,104)
Debt issuance costs	(1,298)	0	0
Acquisition of treasury stock	(43,771)	(5,993)	(23,139)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,372)	(3,816)	(4,188)
Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans	0	0	2,251
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	273,170	(131,836)	72,820
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(249)	354	233
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(33,847)	8,715	(62,819)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	64,047	55,332	118,151
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 30,200	$ 64,047	$ 55,332

Consolidated Statement of Share

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Earnings	Parent	Noncontrolling Interest
Shareholders' Equity at Jan. 30, 2016	$ 602,472	$ 437	$ 138,881	$ (5,864)	$ 468,030	$ 601,484	$ 988
Common stock shares outstanding at Jan. 30, 2016	43,660,213
Net (loss) earnings	$ 66,086				65,658	65,658	428
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,045			1,092		1,092	(47)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative financial instruments, net of tax	(934)			(934)		(934)
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax	(24,728)			(24,728)		(24,728)
Comprehensive (loss) income	41,469					41,088	381
Dividends ($0.28 per share)	$ (12,104)				(12,104)	(12,104)
Acquisition of treasury stock - shares	(900,000)
Acquisition of treasury stock	$ (23,139)	(9)	(23,130)			(23,139)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net - shares	203,006
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	$ 4,188	(2)	4,190			4,188
Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans	2,251		2,251			2,251
Share-based compensation expense	7,725		7,725			7,725
Shareholders' Equity at Jan. 28, 2017	$ 614,486	430	121,537	(30,434)	521,584	613,117	1,369
Common stock shares outstanding at Jan. 28, 2017	42,963,219
Net (loss) earnings	$ 87,231				87,200	87,200	31
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,116			1,043		1,043	73
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative financial instruments, net of tax	1,101			1,101		1,101
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax	18,794			18,794		18,794
Comprehensive (loss) income	108,242					108,138	104
Dividends ($0.28 per share)	$ (12,027)				(12,027)	(12,027)
Acquisition of treasury stock - shares	(225,000)
Acquisition of treasury stock	$ (5,993)	(2)			5,991	(5,993)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects				(5,674)	(5,674)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net - shares	293,470
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	$ (3,816)	(2)	(3,818)			(3,816)
Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2016-09	441		1,112		(671)	441
Share-based compensation expense	11,298		11,298			11,298
Conversion of restricted stock units for non-employee directors	6,331		6,331			6,331
Shareholders' Equity at Feb. 03, 2018	$ 718,962	430	136,460	(15,170)	595,769	717,489	1,473
Common stock shares outstanding at Feb. 03, 2018	43,031,689
Net (loss) earnings	$ (5,481)				(5,441)	(5,441)	(40)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,224)			(1,173)		(1,173)	(51)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative financial instruments, net of tax	(1,375)			(1,375)		(1,375)
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax	(13,883)			(13,883)		(13,883)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(21,963)					(21,872)	(91)
Dividends ($0.28 per share)	$ (11,983)				(11,983)	(11,983)
Acquisition of treasury stock - shares	(1,465,649)
Acquisition of treasury stock	$ (43,771)	(15)			(43,756)	(43,771)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net - shares	320,522
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	$ 4,372	(4)	4,376			4,372
Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2016-16	(10,468)				(10,468)	(10,468)
Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2014-09 (Topic 606)	(4,775)				(4,775)	(4,775)
Share-based compensation expense	13,805		13,805			13,805
Shareholders' Equity at Feb. 02, 2019	$ 635,435	$ 419	$ 145,889	$ (31,601)	$ 519,346	$ 634,053	$ 1,382
Common stock shares outstanding at Feb. 02, 2019	41,886,562

Consolidated Statement of Sha_2

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments, tax	$ (350)	$ 669	$ (309)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax	$ 4,816	$ 12,801	$ 15,766
Dividends	$ 0.28	$ 0.28	$ 0.28

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization Caleres, Inc., originally founded as Brown Shoe Company in 1878 and incorporated in 1913, is a global footwear company. The Company’s shares are traded under the “CAL” symbol on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company provides a broad offering of licensed, branded and private-label casual, dress and athletic footwear products to women, men and children. The footwear is sold at a variety of price points through multiple distribution channels both domestically and internationally. The Company currently operates 1,221 retail shoe stores in the United States, Canada, Guam and Italy, primarily under the Famous Footwear, Naturalizer and Allen Edmonds names. In addition, through its Brand Portfolio segment, the Company designs, sources and markets footwear to retail stores domestically and internationally, including national chains, online retailers, department stores, mass merchandisers, independent retailers and catalogs. In 2018 , approximately 65% of the Company’s net sales were at retail, compared to 69% in 2017 and 67% in 2016 . Refer to Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the Company’s business segments. The Company’s business is seasonal in nature due to consumer spending patterns with higher back-to-school and holiday season sales. Traditionally, the third fiscal quarter accounts for a substantial portion of the Company’s earnings for the year. Consolidation The 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. Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling interests in the Company’s consolidated financial statements result from the accounting for noncontrolling interests in partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries or affiliates. 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. The Company consolidates B&H Footwear Company Limited into its consolidated financial statements. Net (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests represents the share of net earnings that are attributable to the B&H Footwear equity. Transactions between the Company and B&H Footwear have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. Accounting Period The Company’s fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending the Saturday nearest to January 31. Fiscal years 2018 and 2016 , which included 52 weeks, ended on February 2, 2019 and January 28, 2017 , respectively. Fiscal year 2017 , which included 53 weeks, ended on February 3, 2018 . Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Receivables The Company evaluates the collectibility of selected accounts receivable on a case-by-case basis and makes adjustments to the bad debt reserve for expected losses. The Company considers factors such as ability to pay, bankruptcy, credit ratings and payment history. For all other accounts, the Company estimates reserves for bad debts based on experience and past due status of the accounts. If circumstances related to customers change, estimates of recoverability are further adjusted. The Company recognized a provision for doubtful accounts of $0.5 million in 2018 , $1.3 million in 2017 and $1.4 million in 2016 . Customer allowances represent reserves against our wholesale customers’ accounts receivable for margin assistance, product returns, customer deductions and co-op advertising allowances. The Company estimates the reserves needed for margin assistance by reviewing inventory levels on the retail floors, sell-through rates, historical dilution, current gross margin levels and other performance indicators of our major retail customers. Product returns and customer deductions are estimated using historical experience and anticipated future trends. Co-op advertising allowances are estimated based on customer agreements. The Company recognized a provision for customer allowances of $54.2 million in 2018 , $51.1 million in 2017 and $45.2 million in 2016 . Customer discounts represent reserves against our accounts receivable for discounts that our wholesale customers may take based on meeting certain order, payment or return guidelines. The Company estimates the reserves needed for customer discounts based upon customer net sales and respective agreement terms. The Company recognized a provision for customer discounts of $5.5 million in 2018 , $4.8 million in 2017 and $3.6 million in 2016 . Inventories All inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value with approximately 88% of consolidated inventories using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs and are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation. If the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method had been used, consolidated inventories would have been $3.3 million and $4.0 million higher at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively. Refer to Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion. The costs of inventory, inbound freight and duties, markdowns, shrinkage and royalty expense are classified in cost of goods sold. Costs of warehousing and distribution are classified in selling and administrative expenses and are expensed as incurred. Such warehousing and distribution costs totaled $106.9 million , $89.7 million and $77.7 million in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Costs of overseas sourcing offices and other inventory procurement costs are reflected in selling and administrative expenses and are expensed as incurred. Such sourcing and procurement costs totaled $22.1 million , $23.1 million and $21.5 million in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The Company applies judgment in valuing inventories by assessing the net realizable value of inventories based on current selling prices. At the Famous Footwear segment and certain Brand Portfolio operations, markdowns are recognized when it becomes evident that inventory items will be sold at retail prices less than cost, plus the cost to sell the product. This policy causes the gross profit rates at Famous Footwear and, to a lesser extent, Brand Portfolio to be lower than the initial markup during periods when permanent price reductions are taken to clear product. Within certain other Brand Portfolio operations, markdown reserves reduce the carrying values of inventories to a level where, upon sale of the product, the Company will realize its normal gross profit rate. The Company believes these policies reflect the difference in operating models between the Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio segments. Famous Footwear periodically runs promotional events to drive sales to clear seasonal inventories. The Brand Portfolio segment relies on permanent price reductions to clear slower-moving inventory. Markdowns are recorded to reflect expected adjustments to sales prices. In determining markdowns, management considers current and recently recorded sales prices, the length of time the product is held in inventory and quantities of various product styles contained in inventory, among other factors. The ultimate amount realized from the sale of certain products could differ from management estimates. The Company performs physical inventory counts or cycle counts on all merchandise inventory on hand throughout the year and adjusts the recorded balance to reflect the results. The Company records estimated shrinkage between physical inventory counts based on historical results. Computer Software Costs The Company capitalizes certain costs in other assets, including internal payroll costs incurred in connection with the development or acquisition of software for internal use. Other assets on the consolidated balance sheets include $16.4 million and $22.3 million of computer software costs as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively, which are net of accumulated amortization of $131.8 million and $123.0 million as of the end of the respective periods. In addition, as further discussed below, the Company adopted ASU 2018-15 on a prospective basis in the third quarter of 2018 and capitalized $0.5 million of implementation costs for hosting arrangements in 2018. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the remaining lease terms, where applicable, using the straight-line method. Interest Expense Capitalized Interest Interest costs for major asset additions are capitalized during the construction or development period and amortized over the lives of the related assets. The Company capitalized interest of $0.2 million in 2018 , related to the new company-operated Brand Portfolio warehouse facilities in California, with no corresponding interest capitalized in 2017. The Company capitalized interest of $1.4 million in 2016 related to its expansion and modernization project at its Lebanon, Tennessee distribution center. Interest Expense Interest expense includes interest for borrowings under both the Company’s short-term and long-term debt, net of amounts capitalized. Interest expense includes fees paid under the short-term revolving credit agreement for the unused portion of its line of credit. Interest expense also includes the amortization of deferred debt issuance costs and debt discount as well as the accretion of certain discounted noncurrent liabilities, including the mandatory purchase obligation from the acquisition of Blowfish Malibu, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized but are subject to annual impairment tests. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (ASC Topic 350) Testing Goodwill for Impairment , the Company is permitted, but not required, to qualitatively assess indicators of a reporting unit’s fair value when it is unlikely that a reporting unit is impaired. If, after completing the qualitative assessment, management believes it is likely that a reporting unit is impaired, a discounted cash flow analysis is prepared to estimate fair value. A fair value-based test is applied at the reporting unit level, which is generally at or one level below the operating segment level. The test compares the fair value of the Company’s reporting units to the carrying value of those reporting units. This test requires significant assumptions, estimates and judgments by management, and is subject to inherent uncertainties and subjectivity. The fair value of the reporting unit is determined using both a market approach and discounted cash flow analysis. The market approach method includes the use of multiples of comparable publicly-traded companies. The discounted cash flow approach estimates the fair value of the reporting unit using projected cash flows of the reporting unit and a risk-adjusted discount rate to compute a net present value of future cash flows. Projected net sales, gross profit, selling and administrative expense, capital expenditures and working capital requirements are based on the Company's internal projections. Discount rates reflect market-based estimates of the risks associated with the projected cash flows of the reporting units directly resulting from the use of its assets in its operations. Assumptions that market participants may use are also considered. The estimate of the fair values of the Company's reporting units is based on the best information available to the Company's management as of the date of the assessment. During the third quarter of 2017, the Company adopted ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill. Goodwill impairment is recorded if the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, not to exceed the carrying value of goodwill. The Company performs its goodwill impairment assessment as of the first day of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. The Company elected to perform the optional qualitative assessment for all reporting units except the Allen Edmonds reporting unit. A quantitative assessment was performed for the Allen Edmonds reporting unit. Based on the results of the goodwill impairment quantitative assessment, the Company determined that the carrying value of the Allen Edmonds reporting unit exceeded its fair value and during the fourth quarter of 2018, a non-cash impairment charge of $38.0 million was recorded for the impairment of goodwill of the Allen Edmonds reporting unit. Refer to Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion. The Company performs impairment tests on its indefinite-lived intangible assets as of the first day of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year unless events indicate an interim test is required. During 2018, a non-cash impairment charge of $60.0 million was recorded for the impairment of the Allen Edmonds indefinite-lived tradename. The impairment charge was primarily driven by a decline in projected revenues as a result of the Company's decision to change the brand's pricing structure to be less promotional in the future, as well as rising interest rates. Refer to Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion. Definite-lived intangible assets, other than goodwill, are amortized over their useful lives and are reviewed for impairment if and when impairment indicators are present. Investment in Nonconsolidated Affiliate The Company has an investment in a nonconsolidated affiliate that is accounted for using the cost method. During 2016, the Company determined that the investment had an other-than-temporary decline in its fair value that exceeded its $7.0 million carrying value and recorded an impairment charge of $7.0 million , which is presented in restructuring and other special charges, net in the consolidated statements of earnings in 2016. Self-Insurance Reserves The Company is self-insured and/or retains high deductibles for a significant portion of its workers’ compensation, health, disability, cyber risk, general liability, automobile and property programs, among others. Liabilities associated with the risks that are retained by the Company are estimated by considering historical claims experience, trends of the Company and the industry and other actuarial assumptions. The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be affected if development of costs on claims differ from these assumptions and historical trends. Based on available information as of February 2, 2019 , the Company believes it has provided adequate reserves for its self-insurance exposure. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , self-insurance reserves were $11.6 million and $11.0 million , respectively. Revenue Recognition Retail sales, recognized at the point of sale, are recorded net of returns and exclude sales tax. Wholesale sales are recorded, net of returns, allowances and discounts, when obligations under the terms of a contract with the consumer are satisfied. This generally occurs at the time of transfer of control of merchandise. The Company considers several control indicators in its assessment of the timing of the transfer of control, including significant risks and rewards of ownership, physical possession and the Company's right to receive payment. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring merchandise. Reserves for projected merchandise returns, discounts and allowances are determined based on historical experience and current expectations. Revenue is recognized on license fees related to Company-owned brand-names, where the Company is the licensor, when the related sales of the licensee are made. The Company applies the guidance using the portfolio approach in ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, because this methodology would not differ materially from applying the guidance to the individual contracts within the portfolio. The Company excludes sales and similar taxes collected from customers from the measurement of the transaction price for its retail sales. Gift Cards The Company sells gift cards to its consumers in its retail stores, through its Internet sites and at other retailers. The Company’s gift cards do not have expiration dates or inactivity fees. The Company recognizes revenue from gift cards when (i) the gift card is redeemed by the consumer or (ii) the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the consumer is remote (“gift card breakage”) and the Company determines that it does not have a legal obligation to remit the value of unredeemed gift cards to the relevant jurisdictions. The Company determines its gift card breakage rate based upon historical redemption patterns. The Company recognizes gift card breakage during the 24-month period following the sale of the gift card, according to the Company’s historical redemption pattern. Gift card breakage income is included in net sales in the consolidated statements of earnings and the liability established upon the sale of a gift card is included in other accrued expenses within the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognized $0.9 million of gift card breakage in 2018 and $1.7 million in 2017 and $0.7 million in 2016 . Loyalty Program The Company maintains a loyalty program (“Rewards”) at Famous Footwear, through which consumers earn points toward savings certificates for qualifying purchases. Upon reaching specified point values, consumers are issued a savings certificate that may be redeemed for purchases at Famous Footwear. Savings certificates earned must be redeemed within stated expiration dates. In addition to the savings certificates, the Company also offers exclusive member discounts. The value of points and rewards earned by Famous Footwear’s Rewards program members are recorded as a reduction of net sales and a liability is established within other accrued expenses at the time the points are earned based on historical conversion and redemption rates. Approximately 76% of net sales in the Famous Footwear segment were made to its Rewards members in both 2018 and 2017. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , the Company had a Rewards program liability of $14.6 million and $8.1 million , respectively, which is included in other accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets. As further discussed below and in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), during the first quarter of 2018, which had a significant impact on the Company's Rewards program liability. Store Closing and Impairment Charges The costs of closing stores, including lease termination costs, property and equipment write-offs and severance, as applicable, are recorded when the store is closed or when a binding agreement is reached with the landlord to close the store. The Company regularly analyzes the results of all of its stores and assesses the viability of underperforming stores to determine whether events or circumstances exist that indicate the stores should be closed or whether the carrying amount of their long-lived assets may not be recoverable. After allowing for an appropriate start-up period, unusual nonrecurring events or favorable trends, property and equipment at stores indicated as impaired are written down to fair value as calculated using a discounted cash flow method. The Company recorded asset impairment charges, primarily related to underperforming retail stores, of $3.7 million in 2018 , $3.8 million in 2017 and $1.6 million in 2016 . Advertising and Marketing Expense Advertising and marketing costs are expensed as incurred, except for the costs of direct response advertising that relate primarily to the production and distribution of the Company's catalogs and coupon mailers. Direct response advertising costs are capitalized and amortized over the expected future revenue stream, which is generally one to three months from the date the materials are mailed. External production costs of advertising are expensed when the advertising first appears in the media or in the store. In addition, the Company participates in co-op advertising programs with certain of its wholesale customers. For those co-op advertising programs where the Company has validated the fair value of the advertising received, co-op advertising costs are reflected as advertising expense within selling and administrative expenses. Otherwise, co-op advertising costs are reflected as a reduction of net sales. Total advertising and marketing expense was $84.8 million , $83.6 million and $78.8 million in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. These costs were offset by co-op advertising allowances recovered by the Company’s retail business of $7.6 million , $4.8 million and $4.1 million in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Total co-op advertising costs reflected as a reduction of net sales were $9.4 million in 2018 , $10.0 million in 2017 and $8.4 million in 2016 . Total advertising costs attributable to future periods that are deferred and recognized as a component of prepaid expenses and other current assets were $3.7 million and $4.0 million at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively. Income Taxes The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of its assets and liabilities. The Company establishes valuation allowances if it believes that it is more-likely-than-not that some or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company does not recognize a tax benefit unless it concludes that it is more-likely-than-not that the benefit will be sustained on audit by the taxing authority based solely on the technical merits of the associated tax position. If the recognition threshold is met, the Company recognizes a tax benefit measured at the largest amount of the tax benefit that, in its judgment, is greater than 50% likely to be realized. The Company records interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax positions within the income tax provision on the consolidated statements of earnings. As further discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, on December 22, 2017 , the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, making significant changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Changes include, but are not limited to, a corporate tax rate decrease from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018 , the transition of U.S. international taxation from a worldwide tax system to a quasi-territorial tax system and a one-time transition tax on the mandatory deemed repatriation of cumulative foreign earnings. Operating Leases The Company leases its store premises and certain office locations, distribution centers and equipment under operating leases. Approximately one-half of the leases entered into by the Company include options that allow the Company to extend the lease term beyond the initial commitment period, subject to terms agreed to at lease inception. Some leases also include early termination options that can be exercised under specific conditions. Contingent Rentals Many of the leases covering retail stores require contingent rentals in addition to the minimum monthly rental charge based on retail sales volume. The Company records expense for contingent rentals during the period in which the retail sales volume exceeds the respective targets. Construction Allowances Received From Landlords At the time its retail facilities are initially leased, the Company often receives consideration from landlords to be applied against the cost of leasehold improvements necessary to open the store. The Company treats these construction allowances as a lease incentive. The allowances are recorded as a deferred rent obligation and amortized to income over the lease term as a reduction of rent expense. The allowances are reflected as a component of other accrued expenses and deferred rent on the consolidated balance sheets. Straight-Line Rents and Rent Holidays The Company records rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term for all of its leased facilities. For leases that have predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rentals, the Company recognizes the related rental expense on a straight-line basis and records the difference between the recognized rental expense and amounts payable under the lease as deferred rent. At the time its retail facilities are leased, the Company is frequently not charged rent for a specified period of time, typically 30 to 60 days, while the store is being prepared for opening. This rent-free period is referred to as a rent holiday. The Company recognizes rent expense over the lease term, including any rent holiday, within selling and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings. Pre-opening Costs Pre-opening costs associated with opening retail stores, including payroll, supplies and facility costs, are expensed as incurred. (Loss) Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Caleres, Inc. Shareholders The Company uses the two-class method to calculate basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders. Unvested restricted stock awards are considered participating units because they entitle holders to non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents during the vesting term. Under the two-class method, basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders is computed by dividing the net (loss) earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders is computed by dividing the net (loss) earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities by the weighted-average number of common shares and potential dilutive securities outstanding during the year. Potential dilutive securities consist of outstanding stock options and contingently issuable shares for the Company's performance share awards. Refer to Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information related to the calculation of (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders. Comprehensive (Loss) Income Comprehensive (loss) income includes the effect of foreign currency translation adjustments, pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments and unrealized gains or losses from derivatives used for hedging activities. Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment For certain of the Company’s international subsidiaries, the local currency is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated into United States dollars at the period-end exchange rate or historical rates as appropriate. Consolidated statements of earnings (loss) amounts are translated at average exchange rates for the period. The cumulative translation adjustments resulting from changes in exchange rates are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in total Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of earnings. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Adjustments The Company determines the expense and obligations for retirement and other benefit plans using assumptions related to discount rates, expected long-term rates of return on invested plan assets, expected salary increases and certain employee-related factors. The Company determines the fair value of plan assets and benefit obligations as of the January 31 measurement date. The unrecognized portion of the gain or loss on plan assets is included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in total Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity and is recognized into the plans’ expense over time. Refer to additional information related to pension and other postretirement benefits in Note 6 and Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements. Derivative Financial Instruments The Company recognizes all derivative financial instruments as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and measures those instruments at fair value. The Company evaluates its exposure to volatility in foreign currency rates and may enter into derivative transactions. These derivative financial instruments are viewed as risk management tools and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. Refer to additional information related to derivative financial instruments in Note 14, Note 15 and Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements. Litigation Contingencies The Company is the defendant in several claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes any of these ordinary- course-of-business proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations. The Company accrues its best estimate of the cost of resolution of these claims. Legal defense costs of such claims are recognized in the period in which the costs are incurred. Refer to Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements for a further description of commitments and contingencies. Environmental Matters The Company is involved in environmental remediation and ongoing compliance activities at several sites. The Company is remediating, under the oversight of Colorado authorities, the groundwater and indoor air at its owned facility and residential neighborhoods adjacent to and near the property, which have been affected by solvents previously used at the facility. In addition, various federal and state authorities have identified the Company as a potentially responsible party for remediation at certain other sites. The Company's prior operations included numerous manufacturing and other facilities for which the Company may have responsibility under various environmental laws to address conditions that may be identified in the future. Refer to Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements for a further description of specific properties. Environmental expenditures relating to an existing condition caused by past operations and that do not contribute to current or future revenue generation are expensed. Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated and are evaluated independently of any future claims recovery. Generally, the timing of these accruals coincides with completion of a feasibility study or our commitment to a formal plan of action, and our estimates of cost are subject to change as new information becomes available. Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation obligations are discounted to their present value in those situations requiring only continuing maintenance and monitoring based upon a schedule of fixed payments. Business Combination Accounting The Company allocates the purchase price of an acquired entity to the assets and liabilities acquired based upon their estimated fair values at the business combination date. The Company also identifies and estimates

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	ACQUISITIONS Acquisition of Blowfish, LLC On July 6, 2018 , the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement ("Purchase Agreement") with Blowfish, LLC (" Blowfish Malibu "), pursuant to which the Company acquired a controlling interest in Blowfish. The noncontrolling interest is subject to a mandatory purchase obligation after a three-year period based upon an earnings multiple formula, as specified in the Purchase Agreement. The aggregate purchase price is estimated to be $28.0 million , including approximately $9.0 million preliminarily assigned to the mandatory purchase obligation, which will be paid upon settlement in 2021. The remaining $19.0 million (or $16.8 million , net of $2.2 million of cash received) was funded with cash. The preliminary estimate of the mandatory purchase obligation, which is recorded within other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet, is presented on a discounted basis and is subject to remeasurement based on the earnings formula specified in the Purchase Agreement. Accretion of the mandatory purchase obligation and any remeasurement adjustments are recorded as interest expense. The operating results of Blowfish since July 6, 2018 have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements within the Brand Portfolio segment. Blowfish Malibu, which was founded in 2005, designs and sells women's and children's footwear that captures the fresh youthful spirit and casual living that is distinctively Southern California. Footwear is marketed under the "Blowfish" and "Blowfish Malibu" tradenames. The acquisition allows for continued expansion of the Company's overall business and provides additional exposure to the growing sneaker and casual lifestyle segment of the market. The Brand Portfolio segment recognized $1.7 million ( $1.3 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.03 per diluted share) in incremental cost of goods sold in 2018 related to the amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting. In addition, the Company incurred acquisition-related costs of $0.3 million ( $0.3 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.01 per diluted share) in 2018, which were recorded as a component of restructuring and other special charges, net within the Other category. Refer to Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information related to the acquisition costs. The assets and liabilities of Blowfish Malibu were recorded at their estimated fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including identified intangible assets, was recorded as goodwill. The Company allocated the purchase price as of the acquisition date, July 6, 2018, as follows: ($ thousands) July 6, 2018 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,207 Receivables 4,612 Inventories 6,400 Prepaid expense and other current assets 317 Total current assets 13,536 Other assets 520 Goodwill 4,957 Intangible assets 17,600 Property and equipment 112 Total assets $ 36,725 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Trade accounts payable $ 2,915 Other accrued expenses 5,739 Total current liabilities 8,654 Other liabilities 77 Total liabilities 8,731 Net assets $ 27,994 The Company's allocation of the purchase price was based on certain preliminary valuations and analyses. During the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company recorded immaterial purchase price allocation adjustments. The Company’s purchase price allocation 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 (Level 3 fair value measurements). A third-party valuation specialist assisted the Company with its fair value estimates for inventory, intangible assets other than goodwill and the mandatory purchase obligation. The Company used all available information to make its best estimate of fair values at the acquisition date. The Company's allocation of purchase price was considered substantially complete as of February 2, 2019. Goodwill and intangible assets reflected above were determined to meet the criteria for recognition apart from tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The goodwill recognized, which is deductible for tax purposes, is primarily attributable to synergies and an assembled workforce. Refer to Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding goodwill and intangible assets. During the period from acquisition through February 2, 2019, Blowfish Malibu contributed $15.2 million of net sales and reported a net loss of $1.5 million . The loss reflects $1.7 million of incremental cost of goods sold related to the amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting. The net loss excludes the acquisition costs and incremental interest expense associated with the transaction. Acquisition of Vionic On October 18, 2018 , the Company entered into an Equity and Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with the equity holders of Vionic Group LLC and Vionic International LLC, and VCG Holdings Ltd., a Cayman Islands corporation (collectively, " Vionic "), pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Vionic Group LLC and Vionic International LLC and certain related intellectual property from VCG Holdings Ltd for $360.0 million plus adjustments for cash and indebtedness, as defined in the Agreement. The aggregate purchase price is estimated to be $360.7 million (or $352.7 million , net of $8.0 million of cash received). The purchase was funded with borrowings from the Company's revolving credit agreement. The operating results of Vionic since October 18, 2018 have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements within the Brand Portfolio segment. Vionic, which was founded in 1979, brings together style and science, combining innovative biomechanics with the most coveted trends. As pioneers in foot health with a global team of experts behind the dual gender brand, Vionic brings a fresh perspective to stylish, supportive footwear, offering a vast selection of active, casual and dress styles, sandals and slippers. The acquisition of Vionic allows the Company to continue to expand its portfolio of brands and gives it additional access to the growing contemporary comfort footwear category. The Brand Portfolio segment recognized $8.9 million ( $6.6 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.15 per diluted share) in incremental cost of goods sold in 2018 related to the amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting. In addition, the Company incurred acquisition and integration-related costs of $4.5 million ( $3.3 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.08 per diluted share) in 2018, which were recorded as a component of restructuring and other special charges, net within the Other category. Refer to Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information related to these costs. Purchase Price Allocation The assets and liabilities of Vionic were recorded at their estimated fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including identified intangible assets, was recorded as goodwill. The Company has preliminarily allocated the purchase price as of the acquisition date, October 18, 2018, as follows: ($ thousands) October 18, 2018 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,024 Receivables 32,319 Inventories 59,439 Prepaid expense and other current assets 3,346 Total current assets 103,128 Goodwill 148,537 Intangible assets 144,700 Property and equipment 6,864 Total assets $ 403,229 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Trade accounts payable $ 22,753 Other accrued expenses 16,245 Total current liabilities 38,998 Other liabilities - capital lease obligation 3,541 Total liabilities 42,539 Net assets $ 360,690 The allocation of the purchase price was based on certain preliminary valuations and analyses. Any subsequent changes in the estimated fair values assumed upon the finalization of more detailed analyses within the measurement period will change the allocation of the purchase price and will be adjusted during the period in which the amounts are determined. The Company’s purchase price allocation 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 (Level 3 fair value measurements). A third-party valuation specialist assisted the Company with its preliminary fair value estimates for inventory and intangible assets other than goodwill. The Company used all available information to make its best estimate of fair values at the acquisition date and is still in the process of finalizing the fair value of inventories at the acquisition date. Goodwill and intangible assets reflected above were determined to meet the criteria for recognition apart from tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The goodwill recognized, which is deductible for tax purposes, is primarily attributable to synergies and an assembled workforce. Refer to Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding goodwill and intangible assets. Pro Forma Information The table below illustrates the unaudited pro forma impact on operating results as if the acquisition had been completed as of the beginning of 2017. Prior to the acquisition, Vionic’s fiscal calendar ended on December 31 of each year. For purposes of the financial information presented, the Company has combined the operating results of the relevant calendar year for Vionic with the Company’s actual fiscal year. For example, the information presented in the 2017 column includes Vionic’s operations for the months of January through December. ($ thousands, except per share amounts) 2018 2017 Net sales $ 2,972,990 $ 2,941,617 Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. 5,432 83,800 Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ 0.12 $ 1.95 Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ 0.12 $ 1.94 For purposes of the pro forma disclosures, the pro forma adjustments primarily include the following: • The elimination of material costs from 2018 that were directly attributable to the acquisition and have no continuing impact on operating results, including: ◦ the non-cash cost of goods sold impact of $8.9 million related to the fair value adjustment to the acquired inventory, and related tax effects; and ◦ transaction costs of $4.5 million , and related tax effects. • Amortization of acquired intangibles of $7.9 million and $8.0 million for 2018 and 2017, respectively. • Estimated interest expense on additional borrowings under the Company's revolving credit agreement at the Company's current interest rate of 3.75% through 2017 and a rise in the interest rate to 4.5% in the third quarter of 2018. Assumes paydown of the revolving credit agreement to $330.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and gradual paydown to $270.0 million during 2018. • Tax impact of the change in tax status of Vionic and the tax impact of the pro forma adjustments based on the estimated statutory tax rate in effect during the respective periods. The tax effect of the pro forma interest expense adjustments for borrowings under the Company's revolving credit agreement was calculated at 25.74% for 2018 and at 38.9% for 2017, reflecting the Company's effective tax rates. The tax effect of the other pro forma adjustments for 2018 and 2017 was calculated utilizing an estimated effective tax rate of 28.0% and 40.0% , respectively. The above unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to represent what the results of operations would have been had the Company completed the acquisition on the date assumed, nor is it necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected in future periods. During the period from the acquisition date through February 2, 2019, Vionic contributed $45.3 million of net sales and reported a net loss of approximately $8.3 million , primarily associated with the incremental cost of goods sold of $8.9 million related to the amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting. The net loss excludes the Company's acquisition costs and any incremental interest expense associated with the transaction. Acquisition of Allen Edmonds 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 since December 13, 2016 have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements within the Brand Portfolio segment. During 2018 and 2017, the Company incurred integration and reorganization costs totaling $5.8 million ( $4.3 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.10 per diluted share and $4.0 million ( $2.6 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.06 per diluted share), respectively, related to the men's business, as further discussed in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements, which were recorded as a component of restructuring and other special charges, net. During 2016, the Company incurred acquisition and integration costs of $5.8 million ( $5.0 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.11 per diluted share). In addition, the Brand Portfolio segment recognized $4.9 million ( $3.0 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.07 per diluted share) in cost of goods sold in 2017 and $1.2 million ( $0.7 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.02 per diluted share) in 2016 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 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company recorded non-cash impairment charges of $98.0 million for the impairment of goodwill and the indefinite-lived tradename of the Allen Edmonds business.

Revenues

Revenues	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenues	REVENUES Impact of Adoption of ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) On February 4, 2018, the Company adopted Topic 606 using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of that date. 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. Adoption of the standard resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings of $4.8 million as of February 4, 2018 related to loyalty points issued under the Company's loyalty program ("Rewards") within the Famous Footwear segment. Topic 606 requires a deferral of revenue associated with loyalty points using a relative stand-alone selling price method rather than the incremental cost approach the Company used previously. The standard also requires the reclassification of the returns reserve from receivables to other accrued expenses and the reclassification of the return asset from inventories to prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The comparative information for prior periods has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. The impact of the adoption of Topic 606 on the consolidated balance sheet as of February 2, 2019 was as follows: February 2, 2019 ($ thousands) As reported Balances without adoption of Topic 606 Effect of change Higher/(Lower) Balance Sheet Assets Current assets: Receivables, net $ 191,722 $ 183,107 $ 8,615 Inventories, net 683,171 690,655 (7,484 ) Prepaid and other current assets 66,479 59,132 7,347 Liabilities Current liabilities: Income taxes 6,388 8,195 (1,807 ) Other accrued expenses 137,057 120,233 16,824 Equity Retained earnings 519,346 524,263 (4,917 ) Adoption of the standard also required various changes that impacted the statement of earnings (loss). These changes generally result in either a shift in the timing of revenue recognition or the reclassification of an item from one caption on the statement of earnings (loss) to another. As disclosed above, the primary impact is related to deferring revenue at a higher rate for the Company's loyalty program. There are also reclassifications related to income received under co-op marketing arrangements with the Company's vendors and the recognition of certain sales transactions in the Company's retail stores on a net commission basis rather than recording on a gross basis. The impact of all changes related to Topic 606 to the consolidated statement of earnings (loss) for 2018 was as follows: 2018 ($ thousands) As reported Balances without the adoption of Topic 606 Effect of change (Lower)/Higher Statement of Earnings (Loss) Net sales $ 2,834,846 $ 2,837,738 $ (2,892 ) Cost of goods sold 1,678,502 1,678,363 139 Gross profit 1,156,344 1,159,375 (3,031 ) Selling and administrative expenses 1,041,765 1,044,440 (2,675 ) Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 98,044 98,044 — Restructuring and other special charges, net 16,134 16,134 — Operating earnings $ 401 $ 757 $ (356 ) The adoption of Topic 606 had an immaterial impact on the Company's net loss or loss per share for 2018. Disaggregation of Revenues The following table disaggregates revenue by segment and major source for 2018: 2018 ($ thousands) Famous Footwear Brand Portfolio Total Retail stores $ 1,469,857 $ 166,903 $ 1,636,760 Landed wholesale — 762,994 762,994 First-cost wholesale — 94,734 94,734 E-commerce 136,327 186,599 322,926 Licensing and royalty — 16,501 16,501 Other (1) 624 307 931 Net sales $ 1,606,808 $ 1,228,038 $ 2,834,846 (1) Includes breakage revenue from unredeemed gift cards. Retail stores The majority of the Company's revenue is generated from retail sales where control is transferred and revenue is recognized at the point of sale. Retail sales are recorded net of estimated returns and exclude sales tax. The Company carries a returns reserve and a corresponding return asset for expected returns of merchandise. Retail sales to members of the Rewards program include two performance obligations: the sale of merchandise and the delivery of points that may be redeemed for future purchases at Famous Footwear. The transaction price is allocated to the separate performance obligations based on the relative stand-alone selling price. The stand-alone selling price for the points is estimated using the retail value of the merchandise earned, adjusted for estimated breakage based upon historical redemption patterns. The Company has elected to adopt the practical expedient that allows entities to disregard the effect of the time value of money between payment for and receipt of goods when the sale does not include a financing element. The revenue associated with the initial merchandise purchased is recognized immediately and the value assigned to the points is deferred until the points are redeemed, forfeited or expired. Upon adoption of Topic 606 as of February 4, 2018, the Rewards program liability, included in other accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets, increased $6.4 million , from $8.1 million to $14.5 million . Landed wholesale Landed sales are wholesale sales in which the merchandise is shipped directly to the customer from the Company’s warehouses. Many landed customers arrange their own transportation of merchandise and, with limited exceptions, control is transferred at the time of shipment. First-cost wholesale First-cost sales are wholesale sales in which the Company purchases merchandise from an international factory that manufactures the product. Revenue is recognized at the time the merchandise is delivered to the customer’s designated freight forwarder and control is transferred to the customer. E-commerce The Company also generates revenue from sales on websites maintained by the Company that are shipped from the Company's distribution centers or retail stores directly to the consumer, picked up directly by the consumer from the Company's stores, sales to online-only retailers and e-commerce sales from our wholesale customers' websites that are fulfilled on a drop-ship basis (collectively referred to as "e-commerce"). The Company transfers control and recognizes revenue for merchandise sold that is shipped directly to an individual consumer upon delivery to the consumer. Licensing and royalty The Company has license agreements with third parties allowing them to sell the Company’s branded product, or other merchandise that uses the Company’s owned or licensed brand names. These license agreements provide the licensee access to the Company's symbolic intellectual property, and revenue is therefore recognized over the license term. For royalty contracts that do not have guaranteed minimums, the Company recognizes revenue as the licensee's sales occur. For royalty contracts that have guaranteed minimums, revenue for the guaranteed minimum is recognized on a straight-line basis during the term, until such time that the cumulative royalties exceed the total minimum guarantee. Up-front payments are recognized over the contractual term to which the guaranteed minimum relates. Contract Balances Revenue is recorded at the transaction price, net of estimates for variable consideration for which reserves are established, including returns, allowances and discounts. Variable consideration is estimated using the expected value method and given the large number of contracts with similar characteristics, the portfolio approach is applied to determine the variable consideration for each revenue stream. Reserves for projected returns are based on historical patterns and current expectations. Information about significant contract balances from contracts with customers is as follows: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Customer allowances and discounts $ 25,090 $ 20,259 Rewards program liability 14,637 8,130 Returns reserve 13,841 8,332 Gift card liability 5,426 5,509 Changes in contract balances with customers generally reflect differences in relative sales volume for the period presented. In addition, during 2018, the Rewards program liability increased $14.2 million due to purchases an d $6.4 million due to the adoption of Topic 606 and decrease d $14.1 million d ue to expirations and redemptions. The change in the balance of the returns reserve is primarily due to the impact of account reclassifications required by adoption of Topic 606 on February 4, 2018 and the acquisition of Vionic in October 2018, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS (LOSS) 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 (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders: (in $ thousands, except per share amounts) 2018 2017 2016 NUMERATOR Net (loss) earnings $ (5,481 ) $ 87,231 $ 66,086 Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests 40 (31 ) (428 ) Net earnings allocated to participating securities — (2,384 ) (1,750 ) Net (loss) earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities $ (5,441 ) $ 84,816 $ 63,908 DENOMINATOR Denominator for basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders 41,756 41,801 42,026 Dilutive effect of share-based awards — 179 155 Denominator for diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders 41,756 41,980 42,181 Basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ (0.13 ) $ 2.03 $ 1.52 Diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ (0.13 ) $ 2.02 $ 1.52 Options to purchase 16,667 and 63,915 shares of common stock in 2017 and 2016 , respectively, were not included in the denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders because the effect would be antidilutive. There were no options to purchase shares excluded from the denominator in 2018 . Due to the Company's net loss attributable to Caleres, Inc. in 2018, the denominator for diluted loss per common share attributed to Caleres, Inc. shareholders is the same as the denominator for basic loss per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders. The Company repurchased 1,465,649 , 225,000 and 900,000 shares during the years ended February 2, 2019 , February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 , respectively, under the 2011 and 2018 publicly announced share repurchase programs, which permits repurchases of up to 2.5 million shares in each program, as further discussed in Item 5, Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities . As of February 2, 2019 , the Company has repurchased a total of 2.7 million shares at a cost of $77.8 million .

Restructuring and Other Initiat

Restructuring and Other Initiatives, Net	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring and Other Initiatives, Net	RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER INITIATIVES, NET Acquisition, Integration and Reorganization of Men's Brands On December 13, 2016 , the Company acquired the outstanding capital stock of Allen Edmonds, as further discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. During 2018 and 2017, the Company incurred integration and reorganization costs, primarily for professional fees and severance, totaling $5.8 million ( $4.3 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.10 per diluted share) and $4.0 million ( $2.6 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.06 per diluted share), respectively, related to the men's business. These charges are presented in restructuring and other special charges in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss). Of the $5.8 million of costs in 2018, $5.4 million is included in the Brand Portfolio segment and $0.4 million is reflected within the Other category. Of the $4.0 million of costs in 2017, $2.5 million is reflected within the Other category and $1.5 million is included in the Brand Portfolio segment. During 2016, the Company incurred acquisition and integration-related costs totaling $5.8 million ( $5.0 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.11 per diluted share), of which $5.2 million was reflected within the Other category and $0.6 million was reflected within the Brand Portfolio segment. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, restructuring reserves of $1.7 million and $0.2 million , respectively, were included in other accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets. Acquisition and Integration-Related Costs Vionic On October 18, 2018, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Vionic Group LLC and Vionic International LLC. During 2018, the Company incurred acquisition and integration-related costs associated with the acquisition totaling $4.5 million ( $3.3 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.08 per diluted share), primarily for professional fees, which are reflected within the Other category and are presented as restructuring and other special charges, net in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss). As of February 2, 2019, restructuring reserves of $0.5 million were included in other accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets. Refer to further discussion of the acquisition in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. Blowfish Malibu On July 6, 2018, the Company acquired a controlling interest in Blowfish Malibu, as further discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. The Company incurred acquisition and integration-related costs associated with the acquisition of Blowfish Malibu of $0.3 million ( $0.3 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.01 per diluted share) during 2018, which are presented as restructuring and other special charges, net in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss) and reflected within the Other category. As of February 2, 2019, restructuring reserves of $0.1 million were included in other accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheet. Logistics Transition During the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company incurred costs of $4.5 million ( $3.3 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.08 per diluted share) associated with the transition from a third-party operated warehouse in Chino, California to new company-operated Brand Portfolio warehouse facilities in California, as well as the transition of the Allen Edmonds distribution center in Port Washington, Wisconsin to the Company's existing retail distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee. These charges are presented as restructuring and other special charges within the Brand Portfolio segment. Brand and Business Exits During 2018, the Company incurred costs of $2.4 million ( $1.8 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.04 per diluted share) related to the decision to exit the Diane von Furstenberg ("DVF") and George Brown Bilt ("GBB") brands. Of these charges within the Brand Portfolio segment, $1.8 million primarily represents incremental inventory markdowns required to reduce the value of inventory to net realizable value and is presented in cost of goods sold on the statements of earnings (loss), while the remaining $0.6 million is for severance and other related costs and presented in restructuring and other special charges. During 2016, the Company incurred costs of $4.2 million ( $3.3 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.08 per diluted share) related to the planned exit of its international e-commerce business and other restructuring. Approximately $2.6 million represents severance and closure costs and were presented within restructuring and other special charges, net within the Brand Portfolio segment. The remaining $1.6 million , which was included in cost of goods sold within the Brand Portfolio segment, represents incremental inventory markdowns required to reduce the value of inventory to net realizable value. Retail Operations Restructuring During 2018 and 2017, the Company incurred costs, primarily for severance expense, of $0.4 million ( $0.3 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.01 per diluted share) and $0.9 million ( $0.6 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.02 per diluted share), respectively, related to restructuring of its retail operations, which are presented in restructuring and other special charges in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss). All of the costs for 2018 are presented within the Famous Footwear segment. Of the $0.9 million in charges for 2017, $0.6 million is reflected within the Famous Footwear segment, $0.2 million is reflected within the Other category and $0.1 million is included in the Brand Portfolio segment. Impairment of Note Receivable In conjunction with the 2014 sale of Shoes.com, the Company received a $7.5 million face value secured convertible note ("convertible note") at closing. On January 27, 2017 , Shoes.com announced the business had ceased operating and would be working with creditors to liquidate. In conjunction with the announcement, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $8.0 million ( $4.9 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.11 per diluted share), comprised of the fair value of the convertible note of $7.3 million , and associated accounts receivable of $0.7 million . Of the $8.0 million in costs recorded in restructuring and other special charges, net during 2016, $7.3 million was reflected within the Other category and $0.7 million was reflected within the Brand Portfolio segment. Impairment of Investment in Nonconsolidated Affiliate During 2016, the Company determined that its $7.0 million in a nonconsolidated affiliate that was accounted for using the cost method had an other-than-temporary decline in its fair value that exceeded its carrying value. The Company recorded an impairment charge in 2016 of $7.0 million ($7.0 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.16 per diluted share) in restructuring and other special charges, net, which was included in the Other category.

Retirement and Other Benefit Pl

Retirement and Other Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement and Other Benefit Plans	RETIREMENT AND OTHER BENEFIT PLANS The Company sponsors pension plans in both the United States and Canada. The Company’s domestic pension plans cover substantially all United States employees. Under the domestic plans, salaried, management and certain hourly employees’ pension benefits are based on a two-rate formula applied to each year of service. Participants receive the larger of the accrued benefit as of December 31, 2015 (based on service commencing at the date of hire and a 35 -year service cap and an average annual salary for the five highest consecutive years during the last 10 year period) and the benefit calculated under the current plan provisions using pay and service from the date of hire. Generally, under the current plan provisions, a participant receives credit for one year of service for each 365 days of employment as an eligible employee with the Company commencing after the employee's date of participation in the plan, up to 30 years. A service credit of 0.825% is applied to that portion of the average annual salary for the last 10 years that does not exceed “covered compensation,” which is the 35 -year average compensation subject to FICA tax based on a participant’s year of birth, and a service credit of 1.425% is applied to that portion of the average salary during those 10 years that exceeds said level. During 2017, the Company announced changes to the domestic qualified pension plan that became effective in January 2019. Except for grandfathered employees and certain hourly associates in the Company's retail divisions, final average compensation, taxable covered compensation and credit service for purposes of determining accrued pension benefits were frozen as of December 31, 2018. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company acquired Blowfish Malibu on July 6, 2018. In conjunction with the acquisition, the Company acquired pension assets and assumed pension benefit obligations. These pension assets and benefit obligations were remeasured to reflect the funded status as of the date of the acquisition, which resulted in $2.4 million of acquired pension assets and $2.0 million of assumed benefit obligations. The Company’s Canadian pension plans cover certain employees based on plan specifications. Under the Canadian plans, employees’ pension benefits are based on the employee’s highest consecutive five years of compensation during the 10 years before retirement. The Company’s funding policy for all plans is to make the minimum annual contributions required by applicable regulations. The Company also maintains an unfunded Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”). In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company sponsors unfunded defined benefit postretirement life insurance plans that cover both salaried and hourly employees who became eligible for benefits by January 1, 1995. The life insurance plans provide coverage of up to $20 thousand dollars for qualifying retired employees. Benefit Obligations The following table sets forth changes in benefit obligations, including all domestic and Canadian plans: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 356,469 $ 340,278 $ 1,594 $ 1,666 Service cost 8,995 9,705 — — Interest cost 14,236 14,948 59 68 Plan participants’ contribution 10 11 6 7 Plan amendments 254 (2,985 ) — — Actuarial (gain) loss (21,541 ) 18,505 (22 ) 40 Benefits paid (14,352 ) (13,703 ) (176 ) (187 ) Settlement gain (3,656 ) — — — Curtailments — (10,534 ) — — Foreign exchange rate changes (230 ) 244 — — Acquisitions 2,007 — — — Benefit obligation at end of year $ 342,192 $ 356,469 $ 1,461 $ 1,594 The accumulated benefit obligation for the United States pension plans was $335.1 million and $346.9 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively. The accumulated benefit obligation for the Canadian pension plans was $3.8 million and $4.2 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively. Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Weighted–average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of year 2018 2017 2018 2017 Discount rate 4.35 % 4.00 % 4.35 % 4.00 % Rate of compensation increase 3.00 % 3.00 % N/A N/A As of February 2, 2019 , the Company is using the RP-2014 Bottom Quartile tables, projected using generational scale MP-2018, an updated projection scale issued by the Society of Actuaries in 2018, grading to 0.75% by 2034, to estimate the plan liabilities. Actuarial gains, related to the change in mortality projection scales, reduced the projected benefit obligation by approximately $1.1 million as of February 2, 2019. The Company made certain amendments to the domestic qualified pension plan and the SERP, including certain changes to eligibility and service period requirements and changes to the benefit formula, including the calculation of participants' final average compensation. These plan amendments, which became effective in either January 2015 or January 2016, increased the pension liability by $3.0 million as of February 3, 2018 . The plan amendment to freeze accrued pension benefits for the majority of pension plan participants, which became effective in January 2019, resulted in a curtailment that decreased the pension liability by $10.5 million as of February 3, 2018 and increased the net periodic benefit income for 2017 by $2.2 million . Plan Assets Pension assets are managed in accordance with the prudent investor standards of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”). The plan’s investment objective is to earn a competitive total return on assets, while also ensuring plan assets are adequately managed to provide for future pension obligations. This results in the protection of plan surplus and is accomplished by matching the duration of the projected benefit obligation using leveraged fixed income instruments and, while maintaining an equity commitment, managing an equity overlay strategy. The overlay strategy is intended to protect the managed equity portfolios against adverse stock market environments. The Company delegates investment management of the plan assets to specialists in each asset class and regularly monitors manager performance and compliance with investment guidelines. The Company’s overall investment strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 97% of investments for long-term growth and 3% for near-term benefit payments with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies and fund managers. The target allocations for plan assets for 2018 were 70% equities and 30% debt securities. Allocations may change periodically based upon changing market conditions. Equities did not include any Company stock at February 2, 2019 or February 3, 2018 . Assets of the Canadian pension plans, which total approximately $4.2 million at February 2, 2019 , were invested 55% in equity funds, 42% in bond funds and 3% in money market funds. The Canadian pension plans did not include any Company stock as of February 2, 2019 or February 3, 2018 . A financial instrument’s level within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Refer to further discussion on the fair value hierarchy in Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements. Following is a description of the pension plan investments measured at fair value, including the general classification of such investments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. • Cash and cash equivalents include cash collateral and margin as well as money market funds. The fair values are based on unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets with sufficient volume and frequency and therefore are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. • Investments in U.S. government securities, mutual funds, real estate investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, corporate stocks - common, preferred securities and S&P 500 Index put and call options (traded on security exchanges) are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because the fair values are based on unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets with sufficient volume and frequency. Certain U.S. government securities are not traded on an exchange and are based on observable inputs that can be corroborated. Therefore, these investments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Certain preferred securities were offered in a private placement. The fair value of these investments is based on unobservable prices and therefore, they are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. • The alternative investment fund, with a fair value of $13.2 million and $13.4 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively, is an investment in a pool of long-duration domestic investment grade assets. This investment is valued at fair value based on vendor-quoted pricing for which inputs are observable and can be corroborated and therefore, are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. • The unallocated insurance contract is valued at contract value, which approximates fair value; therefore, this contract is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The unallocated insurance contract fair value was $0.1 million as of both February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 . The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets at February 2, 2019 by asset category are as follows: Fair Value Measurements at February 2, 2019 ($ thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Asset Cash and cash equivalents $ 17,312 $ 17,312 $ — $ — U.S. government securities 87,455 14,155 73,300 — Mutual fund 31,966 31,966 — — Real estate investment trusts 232 232 — — Exchange-traded funds 65,464 65,464 — — Corporate stocks - common 169,721 169,721 — — Preferred securities 639 404 — 235 S&P 500 Index options (4,572 ) (4,572 ) — — Alternative investment fund 13,160 — 13,160 — Unallocated insurance contract 73 — — 73 Total $ 381,450 $ 294,682 $ 86,460 $ 308 The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets at February 3, 2018 by asset category are as follows: Fair Value Measurements at February 3, 2018 ($ thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Asset Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,998 $ 8,998 $ — $ — U.S. government securities 98,027 98,027 — — Mutual fund 41,344 41,344 — — Real estate investment trusts 1,412 1,412 — — Exchange-traded funds 68,362 68,362 — — Corporate stocks - common 175,928 175,928 — — Preferred securities 703 703 — — S&P 500 Index options (1,186 ) (1,186 ) — — Alternative investment fund 13,412 — 13,412 — Unallocated insurance contract 81 — — 81 Total $ 407,081 $ 393,588 $ 13,412 $ 81 The following table sets forth changes in the fair value of plan assets, including all domestic and Canadian plans: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 407,081 $ 361,956 $ — $ — Actual return on plan assets (13,677 ) 58,106 — — Employer contributions 3,847 450 170 180 Plan participants’ contributions 10 11 6 7 Benefits paid (14,352 ) (13,703 ) (176 ) (187 ) Settlement gain (3,656 ) — — — Foreign exchange rate changes (243 ) 261 — — Acquisitions 2,440 — — — Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 381,450 $ 407,081 $ — $ — Funded Status The over-funded status as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 for pension benefits was $39.3 million and $50.6 million , respectively. The under-funded status as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 for other postretirement benefits was $1.5 million and $1.6 million , respectively. Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Prepaid pension costs (noncurrent assets) $ 47,826 $ 62,575 $ — $ — Accrued benefit liabilities (current liability) (1,663 ) (3,988 ) (242 ) (238 ) Accrued benefit liabilities (noncurrent liability) (6,905 ) (7,975 ) (1,219 ) (1,356 ) Net amount recognized at end of year $ 39,258 $ 50,612 $ (1,461 ) $ (1,594 ) The projected benefit obligation, the accumulated benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets for pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets and for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets, which includes only the Company’s SERP, were as follows: Projected Benefit Obligation Exceeds the Fair Value of Plan Assets Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds the Fair Value of Plan Assets ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 End of Year Projected benefit obligation $ 8,565 $ 11,959 $ 8,565 $ 11,959 Accumulated benefit obligation 7,291 10,956 7,291 10,956 Fair value of plan assets — — — — The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation exceeds assets for all of the Company’s other postretirement benefit plans. The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit income at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , and the expected amortization of the February 2, 2019 amounts as components of net periodic benefit income for fiscal year 2019 , are as follows: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax: Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 34,879 $ 22,424 $ (558 ) $ (634 ) Net prior service credit (3,266 ) (4,618 ) — — $ 31,613 $ 17,806 $ (558 ) $ (634 ) Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits ($ thousands) 2019 2019 Expected amortization, net of tax: Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) $ 3,624 $ (116 ) Amortization of net prior service credit (1,486 ) — $ 2,138 $ (116 ) Net Periodic Benefit Income Net periodic benefit income for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 for all domestic and Canadian plans included the following components: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Service cost $ 8,995 $ 9,705 $ 8,288 $ — $ — $ — Interest cost 14,236 14,948 15,275 59 68 76 Expected return on assets (29,091 ) (27,589 ) (28,949 ) — — — Amortization of: Actuarial loss (gain) 4,122 4,315 272 (125 ) (145 ) (163 ) Prior service credit (1,567 ) (1,780 ) (1,840 ) — — — Settlement cost 324 — 259 — — — Cost of contractual termination benefits — — 77 — — — Curtailments — (2,165 ) — — — — Total net periodic benefit income $ (2,981 ) $ (2,566 ) $ (6,618 ) $ (66 ) $ (77 ) $ (87 ) As further discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the adoption of ASU 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, on a retrospective basis during the first quarter of 2018, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit income are included in other income, net in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss). Service cost is included in selling and administrative expenses. Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit income: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate 4.00 % 4.40 % 4.70 % 4.00 % 4.40 % 4.70 % Rate of compensation increase 3.00 % 3.00 % 3.00 % N/A N/A N/A Expected return on plan assets 8.00 % 8.00 % 8.00 % N/A N/A N/A The net actuarial loss (gain) subject to amortization is amortized on a straight-line basis over the average future service of active plan participants as of the measurement date. The prior service credit is amortized on a straight-line basis over the average future service of active plan participants benefiting under the plan at the time of each plan amendment. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on historical and projected rates of return for current and planned asset classes in the plan’s investment portfolio. Assumed projected rates of return for each asset class were selected after analyzing experience and future expectations of the returns. The overall expected rate of return for the portfolio was developed based on the target allocation for each asset class. Expected Cash Flows Information about expected cash flows for all pension and postretirement benefit plans follows: Pension Benefits ($ thousands) Funded Plan SERP Total Other Postretirement Benefits Employer Contributions 2019 expected contributions to plan trusts $ 97 $ — $ 97 $ — 2019 expected contributions to plan participants — 1,699 1,699 247 2019 refund of assets (e.g. surplus) to employer 133 — 133 — Expected Benefit Payments 2019 $ 13,511 $ 1,699 $ 15,210 $ 247 2020 14,308 1,276 15,584 217 2021 15,151 1,564 16,715 189 2022 15,818 1,335 17,153 164 2023 16,406 1,831 18,237 141 2024 – 2028 91,183 1,704 92,887 441 Defined Contribution Plans The Company’s domestic defined contribution 401(k) plan covers salaried and certain hourly employees. Company contributions represent a partial matching of employee contributions, generally up to a maximum of 3.5% of the employee’s salary and bonus. In January 2018, the Company announced certain changes to the Plan that became effective on January 1, 2019. For eligible salaried employees, the Company will make a core contribution of 1.5% and a matching contribution of up to 3.0% of the employee's contributions. In addition, the Company has the discretion to contribute up to an additional 2.0% profit-sharing benefit based on the Company’s performance. The Company’s expense for this plan was $4.4 million in 2018 , $3.9 million in 2017 , and $3.5 million in 2016 . The Company’s Canadian defined contribution plan covers certain salaried and hourly employees. The Company makes contributions for all eligible employees, ranging from 3% to 5% of the employee’s salary. In addition, eligible employees may voluntarily contribute to the plan. The Company’s expense for this plan was $0.2 million in both 2018 and 2016 and $0.3 million in 2017 . Deferred Compensation Plan The Company has 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 of $7.3 million and $6.4 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively, are presented in employee compensation and benefits in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The assets held by the trust of $7.3 million as of February 2, 2019 and $6.4 million as of February 3, 2018 are classified as trading securities within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, with changes in the deferred compensation charged to selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings (loss). Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors Non-employee directors are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan, whereby deferred compensation amounts are 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 fair value (as determined based on 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 PSUs are payable in cash based on the number of PSUs credited to the participating director’s account, valued on the basis of the fair value at fiscal quarter-end on or following termination of the director’s service. The liabilities of the plan of $2.4 million as of February 2, 2019 and $2.3 million as of February 3, 2018 are based on 70,123 and 69,527 outstanding PSUs, respectively, and are presented in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of the PSUs are charged to selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings (loss).

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES On December 22, 2017 , the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was signed into law, making significant changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"). Changes included, but were not limited to, a corporate tax rate decrease from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018, the transition of U.S. international taxation from a worldwide tax system to a quasi-territorial tax system and a one-time transition tax on the mandatory deemed repatriation of cumulative foreign earnings. In December 2017, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 (“SAB 118”) to address the application of GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Act. SAB 118 permitted provisional amounts to be recorded until December 2018. In accordance with SAB 118, the Company recorded a provisional income tax benefit of $0.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, the period in which the legislation was enacted. The provisional income tax benefit was comprised of a $24.6 million deferred tax benefit for the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities to the 21% rate at which they were expected to reverse, partially offset by a one-time tax expense on deemed repatriation of $22.9 million and $1.4 million deferred tax expense recorded in connection with IRC section 162(m) and other provisions in the Act. Certain states and other international jurisdictions also enacted changes to their tax statutes. During the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company completed its analysis of the impacts of the Act, as well as changes to state and other jurisdictions, and recorded an aggregate net tax benefit of $3.9 million associated with adjustments related to income tax reform across all jurisdictions. The Act also includes the Global Intangibles Low-Taxed Income ("GILTI") provision, a new minimum tax on global intangible low-taxed income, the Base Erosion Anti-Avoidance ("BEAT"), a new tax for certain payments to foreign related parties and the Foreign-Derived Intangible Income ("FDII") provision, a tax incentive to earn income from the sale, lease or license of goods and services abroad. The Company has elected to account for the GILTI provision as a period cost in the year the taxes are incurred. During 2018, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $0.6 million related to the GILTI and FDII provisions of the Act. The components of (loss) earnings before income taxes consisted of domestic earnings before income taxes of $40.0 million , $78.2 million and $60.9 million in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The Company's foreign loss before income taxes was $45.8 million in 2018, reflecting the impairment of the tradename and goodwill for the Allen Edmonds business, and foreign earnings before incomes taxes were $44.5 million and $36.4 million in 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The components of income tax (benefit) provision on (loss) earnings were as follows: ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Federal Current $ 1,953 $ 31,102 $ 10,577 Deferred 4,451 (10,358 ) 14,164 6,404 20,744 24,741 State Current (718 ) 7,691 3,844 Deferred 1,284 913 (1,157 ) 566 8,604 2,687 Foreign (7,243 ) 6,127 3,740 Total income tax (benefit) provision $ (273 ) $ 35,475 $ 31,168 The differences between the income tax (benefit) provision reflected in the consolidated financial statements and the amounts calculated at the federal statutory income tax rate were as follows: ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Income taxes at statutory rate (1) $ (1,208 ) $ 41,376 $ 34,039 State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 2,519 3,579 3,149 Foreign earnings taxed at lower rates (4,210 ) (8,072 ) (8,404 ) Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans (347 ) (1,265 ) — Income tax reform, net benefit (3,891 ) (294 ) — GILTI and FDII provisions 613 — — Non-deductibility of goodwill impairment 7,989 — — Impairment of foreign tradename taxed at higher rate (2,400 ) — — Valuation allowance release on state loss carryforwards — (100 ) — Valuation allowance release on other tax carryforwards — — (179 ) Valuation allowance for impairment of investment in nonconsolidated affiliate — — 2,450 Non-deductibility of acquisition costs 46 — 1,280 Settlement of federal and state audit matters — — (945 ) Other 616 251 (222 ) Total income tax (benefit) provision $ (273 ) $ 35,475 $ 31,168 (1) The federal statutory tax rate was 21.0% in 2018, 33.7% in 2017, and 35.0% in 2016. In 2018 , the Company's effective tax rate was impacted by several factors, including the non-deductibility of the Company's goodwill impairment charge of $38.0 million . In addition, discrete tax benefits totaling $5.9 million were recognized in 2018, primarily reflecting adjustments associated with the Act and related actions for state and other international jurisdictions (in aggregate, "income tax reform"). In addition, our foreign earnings are generally subject to lower tax rates, and therefore a higher mix of foreign earnings generally results in a lower consolidated effective tax rate. If these discrete tax benefits and the impairment charges had not been recognized, the Company's effective tax rate would have been 22.3% , which is lower than prior periods due to the lower statutory tax rates associated with income tax reform. The other category of income tax provision principally represents the impact of expenses that are not deductible or partially deductible for federal income tax purposes, and adjustments in the amounts of deferred tax assets that are anticipated to be realized. In 2018, the other category includes a $2.1 million provision related to the 162(m) provisions related to the non-deductibility of certain executive compensation, partially offset by a $1.3 million benefit related to the Company's return-to-provision settlement for the 2017 tax year. Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Deferred Tax Assets Employee benefits, compensation and insurance $ 14,599 $ 10,011 Accrued expenses 14,936 12,122 Postretirement and postemployment benefit plans 327 401 Deferred rent 6,524 6,438 Accounts receivable reserves 7,350 5,105 Net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward/carryback 6,714 7,540 Capital loss carryforward 14 1,450 Inventory capitalization and inventory reserves 3,339 3,058 Impairment of investment in nonconsolidated affiliate 1,470 1,470 Other 1,831 1,234 Total deferred tax assets, before valuation allowance 57,104 48,829 Valuation allowance (4,199 ) (5,763 ) Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance $ 52,905 $ 43,066 Deferred Tax Liabilities Retirement plans $ (10,212 ) $ (13,071 ) LIFO inventory valuation (42,427 ) (42,032 ) Capitalized software (3,879 ) (4,141 ) Depreciation (10,662 ) (1,786 ) Intangible assets (24,763 ) (28,831 ) Other (1,115 ) (1,567 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (93,058 ) (91,428 ) Net deferred tax liability $ (40,153 ) $ (48,362 ) As of February 2, 2019 , the Company had various state and international net operating loss carryforwards totaling $6.7 million , with expiration dates between 2019 and 2038 . The Company's state net operating loss carryforwards have tax values totaling $6.3 million , for which the Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $2.7 million . The remaining net operating loss will be carried forward to future tax years. The Company also has a valuation allowance of $1.5 million related to the impairment of an investment in a nonconsolidated affiliate, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. As of February 2, 2019 , no deferred taxes have been provided on the accumulated unremitted earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries that are not subject to United States income tax, beyond the amounts recorded for the one-time transition tax for the mandatory deemed repatriation of cumulative foreign earnings, as required by the Act. The Company periodically evaluates its foreign investment opportunities and plans, as well as its foreign working capital needs, to determine the level of investment required and, accordingly, determines the level of foreign earnings that is considered indefinitely reinvested. Based upon that evaluation, earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries that are not otherwise subject to United States taxation are considered to be indefinitely reinvested, and accordingly, deferred taxes have not been provided. If changes occur in future investment opportunities and plans, those changes will be reflected when known and may result in providing residual United States deferred taxes on unremitted foreign earnings. If the Company’s unremitted foreign earnings were not considered indefinitely reinvested as of February 2, 2019 , an immaterial amount of additional deferred taxes would have been provided. Uncertain Tax Positions ASC 740, Income Taxes , establishes a single model to address accounting for uncertain tax positions. The standard clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. The standard also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits as of February 2, 2019 or February 3, 2018. For federal purposes, the Company’s tax years 2015 to 2017 (fiscal years ending January 30, 2016 , January 28, 2017 and February 3, 2018 ) remain open to examination. The Company also files tax returns in various foreign jurisdictions and numerous states for which various tax years are subject to examination. The Company does not expect any significant changes in its liability for uncertain tax positions during the next 12 months.

Business Segment Information

Business Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segment Information	BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company's reportable segments are Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio. The Famous Footwear segment is comprised of Famous Footwear and Famous.com. Famous Footwear operated 992 stores at the end of 2018 , primarily selling branded footwear for the entire family. The Brand Portfolio segment is comprised of our branded footwear, our branded retail stores and e-commerce sites associated with those brands. This segment sources and markets licensed, branded and private-label footwear primarily to national chains, online retailers, department stores, mass merchandisers, independent retailers and catalogs as well as Company-owned Famous Footwear, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer and Sam Edelman stores, and e-commerce businesses. The Brand Portfolio segment included 146 branded retail stores in the United States, 82 branded retail stores in Canada, and one branded retail store in Italy at the end of 2018 . The Company’s Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio reportable segments are operating units that are managed separately. An operating segment’s performance is evaluated and resources are allocated based primarily on operating earnings (loss). Operating earnings (loss) represents gross profit, less selling and administrative expenses, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and restructuring and other special charges, net. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. Intersegment sales are generally recorded at a profit to the selling segment. All intersegment earnings related to inventory on hand at the purchasing segment are eliminated against the earnings of the selling segment. Corporate assets, administrative expenses and other costs and recoveries that are not allocated to the operating units are reported in the Other category. Following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the respective periods: ($ thousands) Famous Footwear Brand Portfolio Other Total Fiscal 2018 External sales $ 1,606,808 $ 1,228,038 $ — $ 2,834,846 Intersegment sales — 85,513 — 85,513 Depreciation and amortization 28,816 20,768 13,113 62,697 Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount — — 2,210 2,210 Operating earnings (loss) 85,268 (42,206 ) (42,661 ) 401 Segment assets 502,507 1,211,008 125,053 1,838,568 Purchases of property and equipment 17,552 41,993 2,938 62,483 Capitalized software 351 814 3,251 4,416 Fiscal 2017 External sales $ 1,637,627 $ 1,147,957 $ — $ 2,785,584 Intersegment sales — 85,124 — 85,124 Depreciation and amortization 29,990 16,873 17,207 64,070 Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount — — 1,761 1,761 Operating earnings (loss) 92,230 80,212 (44,759 ) 127,683 Segment assets 500,862 814,508 174,045 1,489,415 Purchases of property and equipment 22,920 15,865 5,935 44,720 Capitalized software 483 232 5,743 6,458 Fiscal 2016 External sales $ 1,590,065 $ 989,323 $ — $ 2,579,388 Intersegment sales — 91,415 — 91,415 Depreciation and amortization 27,832 11,028 17,271 56,131 Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount — — 1,726 1,726 Operating earnings (loss) 83,735 76,248 (63,991 ) 95,992 Segment assets 526,555 838,328 110,390 1,475,273 Purchases of property and equipment 37,697 8,828 3,998 50,523 Capitalized software 3,468 50 5,521 9,039 Following is a reconciliation of operating earnings to (loss) earnings before income taxes: ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Operating earnings $ 401 $ 127,683 $ 95,992 Interest expense, net (18,277 ) (17,325 ) (13,731 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt (186 ) — — Other income, net 12,308 12,348 14,993 (Loss) earnings before income taxes $ (5,754 ) $ 122,706 $ 97,254 For geographic purposes, the domestic operations include the Company's domestic retail operations, the wholesale distribution of licensed, branded and private-label footwear to a variety of retail customers, including the Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio stores, as well as the Company's e-commerce businesses. The Company’s foreign operations consist of wholesale and retail operations primarily in the Far East, Canada and Italy. The Far East operations include first-cost transactions, where footwear is sold at foreign ports to customers who then import the footwear into the United States and other countries. A summary of the Company’s net sales and long-lived assets by geographic area were as follows: ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Net Sales United States $ 2,656,928 $ 2,603,725 $ 2,385,111 Far East 93,883 98,287 134,430 Canada 63,354 75,764 59,847 Latin America and other 20,681 7,808 — Total net sales $ 2,834,846 $ 2,785,584 $ 2,579,388 Long-Lived Assets United States $ 771,705 $ 450,323 $ 617,211 Europe 79,320 177,755 286 Canada 8,256 10,878 10,141 Far East 1,560 1,686 1,814 Other 1,280 1,984 2,076 Total long-lived assets $ 862,121 $ 642,626 $ 631,528 Long-lived assets consisted primarily of property and equipment, intangible assets, goodwill, prepaid pension costs and other noncurrent assets.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	INVENTORIES The Company's net inventory balance was comprised of the following: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Raw materials $ 19,128 $ 17,531 Work-in-process 745 689 Finished goods 663,298 551,159 Inventories, net $ 683,171 $ 569,379 As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , the Company's inventory balance included $1.5 million and $1.4 million , respectively, of product subject to a consignment arrangement with wholesale customers.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consisted of the following: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Land and buildings $ 58,337 $ 49,621 Leasehold improvements 233,604 233,034 Technology equipment 49,120 53,070 Machinery and equipment 69,628 67,778 Furniture and fixtures 134,259 131,884 Construction in progress 34,139 7,425 Property and equipment 579,087 542,812 Allowances for depreciation (348,303 ) (330,013 ) Property and equipment, net $ 230,784 $ 212,799 Total assets financed under capital leases as of February 2, 2019 were $3.1 million . There were no assets financed under capital leases as of February 3, 2018. Useful lives of property and equipment are as follows: Buildings 5-30 years Leasehold improvements 5-20 years Technology equipment 2-7 years Machinery and equipment 4-20 years Furniture and fixtures 3-10 years The Company recorded charges for impairment within selling and administrative expenses of $3.7 million , $3.8 million and $1.6 million in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively, primarily for leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures in the Company’s retail stores. Fair value was based on estimated future cash flows to be generated by retail stores, discounted at a market rate of interest. Interest costs for major asset additions are capitalized during the construction or development period and amortized over the lives of the related assets. The Company capitalized interest of $0.2 million in 2018 related to the new company-operated Brand Portfolio warehouse facilities in California, with no corresponding interest capitalized in 2017. The Company capitalized interest of $1.4 million in 2016 related to its expansion and modernization project at its Lebanon, Tennessee distribution center.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and intangible assets were as follows: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Intangible Assets Famous Footwear $ 2,800 $ 2,800 Brand Portfolio 388,288 285,988 Total intangible assets 391,088 288,788 Accumulated amortization (83,722 ) (76,701 ) Total intangible assets, net 307,366 212,087 Goodwill Brand Portfolio 242,531 127,081 Total goodwill 242,531 127,081 Goodwill and intangible assets, net $ 549,897 $ 339,168 As further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company acquired Vionic on October 18, 2018. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price resulted in estimated incremental intangible assets of $144.7 million , consisting of trademarks and customer relationships of $112.4 million and $32.3 million , respectively, and incremental goodwill of $148.5 million . The trademark is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its useful life of 20 years. The customer relationship intangible is being amortized on an accelerated basis over its useful life of approximately 16 years. As a result, the Company anticipates a higher level of amortization in future periods as compared to historical periods. In addition, the Company acquired Blowfish Malibu on July 6, 2018. The allocation of the purchase price resulted in incremental intangible assets of $17.6 million , consisting of trademarks and customer relationships of $11.1 million and $6.5 million , respectively, and incremental goodwill of $5.0 million . The Company's intangible assets as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 were as follows: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Impairment Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 288,788 $ 81,961 $ — $ 206,827 Trademarks Indefinite 118,100 — 60,000 58,100 Customer relationships 15-16 years 44,200 1,761 — 42,439 $ 451,088 $ 83,722 $ 60,000 $ 307,366 February 3, 2018 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 165,288 $ 76,296 $ 88,992 Trademarks Indefinite 118,100 — 118,100 Customer relationships 15 years 5,400 405 4,995 $ 288,788 $ 76,701 $ 212,087 Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $7.0 million in 2018 , $4.1 million in 2017 and $3.7 million in 2016 . The Company estimates $13.1 million of amortization expense related to intangible assets in 2019 , $12.8 million in 2020, $12.7 million in 2021, $12.5 million in 2022 and $12.2 million in 2023. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate it might be impaired, using either the qualitative assessment or a quantitative fair value-based test, as further discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. As a result of its annual goodwill impairment testing, the Company determined that the carrying value of the Allen Edmonds reporting unit exceeded its fair value and recorded $38.0 million in impairment charges during 2018 . The fair value of the reporting unit was determined using a discounted cash flow analysis with a discount rate of 11% . The Company recorded no impairment charges in 2017 and 2016 . Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment as of the first day of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year unless events or circumstances indicate an interim test is required. The indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment reviews resulted in $60.0 million in impairment charges in 2018 associated with the Allen Edmonds trademark. The fair value of the Allen Edmonds trademark was determined using a discounted cash flow analysis with a discount rate of 12% . The Company's total non-cash goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges in 2018, reflected within the Brand Portfolio segment, were $98.0 million ( $83.0 million on an after-tax basis, or $1.93 per diluted share). The impairment charges were attributable to a decline in projected revenues for Allen Edmonds as a result of the decision for the brand's pricing structure to be less promotional in the future. In addition, rising interest rates and less favorable operating results in 2018 contributed to the need for the impairment charges.

Long-Term and Short-Term Financ

Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements	LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Credit Agreement The Company maintains a revolving credit facility for working capital needs. On December 18, 2014 , the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Loan Parties”) entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ("the Former Credit Agreement"), which was further amended on July 20, 2015 to release all of the Company’s subsidiaries that were borrowers under or that guaranteed the Former Credit Agreement other than Sidney Rich Associates, Inc. and BG Retail, LLC. Allen Edmonds and Vionic were joined to the Agreement as guarantors on December 13, 2016 and October 31, 2018 , respectively. After giving effect to the joinders, the Company is the lead borrower, and Sidney Rich Associates, Inc., BG Retail, LLC, Allen Edmonds and Vionic are each co-borrowers and guarantors under the Former Credit Agreement. On January 18, 2019 , the Loan Parties entered into a Third Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as so amended, the "Credit Agreement") to extend the maturity date to January 18, 2024 and change the borrowing capacity under the Former Credit Agreement from an aggregate amount of up to $600.0 million to an aggregate amount of up to $500.0 million , with the option to increase by up to $250.0 million . The Credit Amendment also reduces upfront and unused borrowing fees, provides for less restrictive covenants and offers more flexibility. Borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement is limited to the lesser of the total commitments and the borrowing base ("Loan Cap"), which is based on stated percentages of the sum of eligible accounts receivable, eligible inventory and eligible credit card receivables, as defined, less applicable reserves. Under the Credit Agreement, the Loan Parties’ obligations are secured by a first-priority security interest in all accounts receivable, inventory and certain other collateral. Interest on borrowings is at variable rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the prime rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, plus a spread. The interest rate and fees for letters of credit vary based upon the level of excess availability under the Credit Agreement. There is an unused line fee payable on the unused portion under the facility and a letter of credit fee payable on the outstanding face amount under letters of credit. The Credit Agreement limits the Company’s ability to create, incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness and liens, make investments or specified payments, give guarantees, pay dividends, make capital expenditures and merge or acquire or sell assets. In addition, certain additional covenants would be triggered if excess availability were to fall below specified levels, including fixed charge coverage ratio requirements. Furthermore, if excess availability falls below the greater of 10.0% of the lesser of the Loan Cap and $40.0 million for three consecutive business days or an event of default occurs, the collateral agent may assume dominion and control over the Company’s cash (a “cash dominion event”) until such event of default is cured or waived or the excess availability exceeds such amount for 30 consecutive days, provided that a cash dominion event shall be deemed continuing (even if an event of default is no longer continuing and/or excess availability exceeds the required amount for 30 consecutive business days) after a cash dominion event has occurred and been discontinued on two occasions in any 12-month period. The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to similar obligations, certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, judgment defaults and the failure of any guaranty or security document supporting the agreement to be in full force and effect. In addition, if the excess availability falls below the greater of (i) 10.0% of the lesser of the Loan Cap and (ii) $40.0 million , and the fixed charge coverage ratio is less than 1.0 to 1.0 , the Company would be in default under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also contains certain other covenants and restrictions. The Company was in compliance with all covenants and restrictions under the Credit Agreement as of February 2, 2019 . The maximum amount of borrowings under the Credit Agreement at the end of any month was $350.0 million and $260.0 million in 2018 and 2017 , respectively. As discussed further in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company utilized the Credit Agreement in October 2018 to fund the Vionic acquisition. The average daily borrowings during the year were $103.2 million and $93.5 million in 2018 and 2017 , respectively, and the weighted-average interest rates approximated 3.9% and 2.5% in 2018 and 2017 , respectively. At February 2, 2019 , the Company had $335.0 million borrowings outstanding and $10.5 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Total additional borrowing availability was $154.5 million at February 2, 2019 . $200 Million Senior Notes On July 27, 2015 , the Company issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company's subsidiaries that is a borrower or guarantor under the Credit Agreement. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The Senior Notes will mature on August 15, 2023 . The Company may redeem all or a part of the Senior Notes at the redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest, and Additional Interest (as defined in the Senior Notes indenture), if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on August 15 of the years indicated below: Year Percentage 2019 103.125 % 2020 101.563 % 2021 and thereafter 100.000 % If the Company experiences specific kinds of changes of control, it would be required to offer to purchase the Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of repurchase. The Senior Notes also contain certain other covenants and restrictions that limit certain activities including, among other things, levels of indebtedness, payments of dividends, the guarantee or pledge of assets, certain investments, common stock repurchases, mergers and acquisitions and sales of assets. As of February 2, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and restrictions relating to the Senior Notes. Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt During 2018, the Company incurred a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $0.2 million on the early extinguishment of the Former Credit Agreement prior to maturity.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	LEASES The Company leases all of its retail locations, a manufacturing facility, and certain office locations, distribution centers and equipment. The minimum lease terms for the Company’s retail stores generally range from five to 10 years . Approximately 45% of the retail store leases contain renewal options for varying periods. The term of the manufacturing facility lease is eight years . The terms of the leases for office facilities and distribution centers range from 10 to 15 years with renewal options of five to 20 years . At the time its retail facilities are initially leased, the Company often receives consideration from landlords for a portion of the cost of leasehold improvements necessary to open the store, which are recorded as a deferred rent obligation and amortized to income over the lease term as a reduction of rent expense. In addition to minimum rental payments, certain of the retail store leases require contingent payments based on sales levels. The Company is also required to pay real estate taxes, maintenance and insurance which can vary year by year, and are therefore not included in the minimum rent payments below. A majority of the Company’s retail operating leases contain provisions that allow it to modify amounts payable under the lease or terminate the lease in certain circumstances, such as experiencing actual sales volume below a defined threshold and/or co-tenancy provisions associated with the facility. The following is a summary of rent expense for operating leases: ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Minimum rent $ 171,410 $ 171,980 $ 160,806 Contingent rent 671 513 470 Sublease income (428 ) (1,705 ) (1,665 ) Total $ 171,653 $ 170,788 $ 159,611 Future minimum rent payments under noncancelable operating leases with an initial term of one year or more at February 2, 2019 were as follows: ($ thousands) 2019 $ 173,891 2020 151,157 2021 125,629 2022 102,488 2023 84,036 Thereafter 212,774 Total minimum operating lease payments (1) $ 849,975 (1) Minimum operating lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rental income of $0.5 million due in the future under noncancelable sublease agreements.

Risk Management and Derivatives

Risk Management and Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Risk Management And Derivatives	RISK MANAGEMENT AND DERIVATIVES General Risk Management The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents and certain other financial instruments with various financial institutions. The financial institutions are located throughout the world and the Company’s policy is designed to limit exposure to any one institution or geographic region. The Company’s periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions are considered in the Company’s investment strategy. The Company’s Brand Portfolio segment sells to national chains, online retailers, department stores, mass merchandisers, independent retailers and catalogs in the United States, Canada and approximately 70 other countries. Receivables arising from these sales are not collateralized. However, a portion is covered by documentary letters of credit. Credit risk is affected by conditions or occurrences within the economy and the retail industry. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers and historical trends. 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 January 2020 . Credit risk is managed through the continuous monitoring of exposures to such counterparties. The Company principally uses foreign currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges to offset a portion of the effects of exchange rate fluctuations. The Company’s cash flow exposures include anticipated foreign currency transactions, such as foreign currency denominated sales, costs, expenses and intercompany charges, as well as collections and payments. The Company’s hedging strategy uses forward contracts as cash flow hedging instruments, which are recorded in the Company’s 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 ("OCL") and reclassified to earnings in the period that the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , the Company had forward contracts maturing at various dates through January 2020 and February 2019 , 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) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Financial Instruments Euro $ 13,383 $ 21,223 U.S. dollars (purchased by the Company’s Canadian division with Canadian dollars) 15,196 16,874 Chinese yuan 4,507 12,058 New Taiwanese dollars 461 596 Other currencies 382 415 Total financial instruments $ 33,929 $ 51,166 The classification and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments included within the consolidated balance sheets as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 are as follows: ($ in thousands) Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Foreign exchange forwards contracts: February 2, 2019 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 159 Other accrued expenses $ 745 February 3, 2018 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,540 Other accrued expenses $ 542 During 2018 and 2017 , the effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the consolidated statements of earnings (loss) was as follows: 2018 2017 Foreign exchange forward contracts: Loss Loss Reclassified (Loss) Gain Gain (Loss) Reclassified Net sales $ (55 ) $ (6 ) $ (25 ) $ 30 Cost of goods sold (1,004 ) (58 ) 1,144 171 Selling and administrative expenses (822 ) (90 ) 1,011 157 Interest expense — — (1 ) (1 ) All of the 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 1 and Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	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. The Company also 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 primarily 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 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 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 consolidated statements of earnings (loss). 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 were previously 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 payable in cash 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 17 to the 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 1 and Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements. Mandatory Purchase Obligation The Company recorded a mandatory purchase obligation of the noncontrolling interest in conjunction with the acquisition of Blowfish Malibu in July 2018. The fair value of the mandatory purchase obligation is based on the earnings formula specified in the Purchase Agreement (Level 3). Accretion of the mandatory purchase obligation and any fair value adjustments are recorded as interest expense. From the acquisition date of July 6, 2018 through February 2, 2019, an immaterial amount of accretion was recorded on the mandatory purchase obligation. The earnings projections and discount rate utilized in the estimate of the fair value of the mandatory purchase obligation require management judgment and are the assumptions to which the fair value calculation is the most sensitive. Refer to further discussion of the mandatory purchase obligation in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 . The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 during 2018 or 2017 . Fair Value Measurements ($ thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Asset (Liability) As of February 2, 2019 Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 4,582 $ 4,582 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 7,270 7,270 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (7,270 ) (7,270 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (2,364 ) (2,364 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (4,419 ) (4,419 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net (586 ) — (586 ) — Mandatory purchase obligation - Blowfish Malibu (9,245 ) — — (9,245 ) As of February 3, 2018 Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 53,106 $ 53,106 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 6,445 6,445 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (6,445 ) (6,445 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (2,289 ) (2,289 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (4,343 ) (4,343 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net 998 — 998 — 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 $99.0 million , $112.5 million and $99.4 million in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively, were assessed for indicators of impairment and written down to their fair value. This assessment resulted in the following impairment charges, by segment, which were included in selling and administrative expenses for the respective periods. ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Long-Lived Asset Impairment Charges Famous Footwear $ 800 $ 677 $ 211 Brand Portfolio 2,865 3,098 1,375 Total long-lived asset impairment charges $ 3,665 $ 3,775 $ 1,586 During 2016, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $7.0 million ( $7.0 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.16 per diluted share) related to its cost method investment in a nonconsolidated affiliate. The impairment charge is included in restructuring and other special charges in the Company's consolidated statements of earnings (loss). Refer to Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information. The Company performed its annual impairment tests of indefinite-lived intangible assets, which involves estimating the fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). As a result of its annual impairment testing, the Company recorded $60.0 million in impairment charges in 2018 related to the Allen Edmonds trademark, as further discussed in Note 1 and Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements. The Company did not record any impairment charges on intangible assets during 2017 or 2016 . During 2018, the Company performed its annual impairment test of goodwill by completing an assessment at the reporting unit level, which involved estimating the fair value of its reporting units using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). The quantitative and qualitative assessments performed in 2018 resulted in an impairment charge of $38.0 million . The quantitative and qualitative assessments performed in 2017 and 2016, respectively, resulted in no impairment charges. Refer to Note 1 and Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information related to the goodwill impairment tests. Fair Value of the Company’s Other Financial Instruments The fair values of cash and cash equivalents (excluding money market funds discussed above), receivables and trade accounts payable approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s other financial instruments subject to fair value disclosures are as follows: February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value ($ thousands) Borrowings under revolving credit agreement $ 335,000 $ 335,000 $ — $ — Long-term debt 197,932 205,500 197,472 210,000 Total debt $ 532,932 $ 540,500 $ 197,472 $ 210,000 The fair value of the borrowings under 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).

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Stock Repurchase Program On August 25, 2011 and December 14, 2018 , the Board of Directors approved stock repurchase programs (“2011 Program” and "2018 Program", respectively) authorizing the repurchase of up to 2.5 million shares in each program of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The Company can use the repurchase programs to repurchase shares on the open market or in private transactions from time to time, depending on market conditions. The repurchase programs do not have an expiration date. Repurchases of common stock are limited under the Company’s debt agreements. During 2018 , the Company repurchased 1,223,500 shares under the 2011 Program. In total, 2.5 million shares have been repurchased under the 2011 Program and there are no additional shares authorized to be repurchased. In addition, during 2018 , the Company repurchased 242,149 shares under the 2018 program. There are 2.3 million shares remaining that are authorized to be repurchased under the 2018 Program as of February 2, 2019 . Repurchases Related to Employee Share-based Awards During 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , employees tendered 145,357 , 141,713 and 205,569 shares, respectively, related to certain share-based awards. These shares were tendered in satisfaction of the exercise price of stock options and/or to satisfy tax withholding amounts for non-qualified stock options, restricted stock and stock performance awards. Accordingly, these share repurchases are not considered a part of the Company’s publicly announced stock repurchase programs. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, by component for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : ($ thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions (1) Derivative Transactions (2) Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Balance January 30, 2016 $ (900 ) $ (5,356 ) $ 392 $ (5,864 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1,092 (23,888 ) (1,255 ) (24,051 ) Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — (1,395 ) 506 (889 ) Tax provision (benefit) — 555 (185 ) 370 Net reclassifications — (840 ) 321 (519 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 1,092 (24,728 ) (934 ) (24,570 ) Balance January 28, 2017 $ 192 $ (30,084 ) $ (542 ) $ (30,434 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 1,043 18,627 1,337 21,007 Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 225 (357 ) (132 ) Tax (benefit) provision — (58 ) 121 63 Net reclassifications — 167 (236 ) (69 ) Other comprehensive income 1,043 18,794 1,101 20,938 Reclassification of stranded tax effects — (5,882 ) 208 (5,674 ) Balance February 3, 2018 $ 1,235 $ (17,172 ) $ 767 $ (15,170 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1,173 ) (15,927 ) (1,497 ) (18,597 ) Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 2,754 154 2,908 Tax provision (benefit) — (710 ) (32 ) (742 ) Net reclassifications — 2,044 122 2,166 Other comprehensive loss (1,173 ) (13,883 ) (1,375 ) (16,431 ) Balance February 2, 2019 $ 62 $ (31,055 ) $ (608 ) $ (31,601 ) (1) Amounts reclassified are included in other income, net. Refer to Note 6 to the 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. Refer to Note 14 and Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information related to derivative financial instruments.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION The Company has share-based incentive compensation plans under which certain officers, employees and members of the Board of Directors are participants and may be granted restricted stock, stock performance awards, restricted stock units and stock options. ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation , and ASC 505, Equity , require companies to recognize compensation expense in an amount equal to the fair value of all share-based payments granted to employees over the requisite service period for each award. In certain limited circumstances, the Company’s incentive compensation plan provides for accelerated vesting of the awards, such as in the event of a change in control, qualified retirement, death or disability. The Company has a policy of issuing treasury shares in satisfaction of share-based awards. Share-based compensation expense of $13.8 million , $11.3 million and $7.7 million was recognized in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively, as a component of selling and administrative expenses. The following table details the share-based compensation expense by plan for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Expense for share-based compensation plans, net of forfeitures: Restricted stock $ 10,925 $ 7,657 $ 5,858 Stock performance awards 1,741 3,508 1,829 Restricted stock units 1,091 66 — Stock options 48 67 38 Total share-based compensation expense $ 13,805 $ 11,298 $ 7,725 In addition to the share-based compensation expense above, the Company recognized cash-based expense related to performance share units and cash awards granted under the performance share plans. In 2017 and 2016 , the Company recognized $0.1 million and $2.9 million , respectively, in expense for cash-based awards under the performance share plans. 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. The Company issued 320,522 , 293,470 and 203,066 shares of common stock in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively, for restricted stock grants, stock performance awards issued to employees, stock options exercised and common and restricted stock grants issued to non-employee directors, net of forfeitures and shares withheld to satisfy the tax withholding requirement. The Company recognized excess tax benefits related to restricted stock vestings and dividends, performance share award vestings and stock options exercised of $0.3 million , $1.3 million and $2.3 million in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. In accordance with ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which the Company adopted on a prospective basis during the first quarter of 2017, the Company recognized these excess tax benefits within the income tax provision in 2017 and 2018 , as further discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. The excess tax benefits recognized in 2016 were reflected as an increase to additional paid-in capital. Restricted Stock Under the Company’s incentive compensation plans, restricted stock of the Company may be granted at no cost to certain officers, key employees and directors. Plan participants are entitled to cash dividends and voting rights for their respective shares. The restricted stock awards limit the sale or transfer of these shares during the requisite service period. Expense for restricted stock grants is recognized on a straight-line basis separately for each vesting portion of the stock award based upon fair value of the award on the date of grant. The fair value of the restricted stock grants is the quoted market price for the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : Number of Nonvested Weighted-Average Nonvested at January 30, 2016 1,262,449 $19.55 Granted 402,100 27.55 Vested (428,750 ) 9.29 Forfeited (107,750 ) 24.24 Nonvested at January 28, 2017 1,128,049 25.85 Granted 392,812 27.07 Vested (267,585 ) 17.55 Forfeited (78,475 ) 29.26 Nonvested at February 3, 2018 1,174,801 27.92 Granted 427,083 31.88 Vested (291,061 ) 28.18 Forfeited (61,600 ) 28.77 Nonvested at February 2, 2019 1,249,223 $29.17 Of the 427,083 restricted shares granted during 2018 , 3,642 shares have a cliff-vesting term of one year, 413,941 shares have a graded-vesting term of three years, and 9,500 shares have a cliff-vesting term of four years. Of the 392,812 restricted shares granted during 2017 , 4,492 shares have a cliff-vesting term of one year, 12,000 shares have a graded-vesting term of four years and 376,320 shares have a cliff-vesting term of four years. Of the 402,100 restricted shares granted during 2016 , 45,000 shares have a graded-vesting term of four years and 357,100 shares have a cliff-vesting term of four years. The total grant date fair value of restricted stock awards vested during the years ended February 2, 2019 , February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 , was $8.2 million , $4.7 million and $4.0 million , respectively. As of February 2, 2019 , the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock grants was $16.4 million , which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining requisite service period of 1.9 years . Performance Share Awards 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 vest over a three -year service period. At the end of the vesting period, the employee will have earned an amount of shares between 0% and 200% of the targeted award, depending on the achievement of specified financial goals for the service period. If the awards are granted in units, the employee will be given an amount of cash ranging from 0% to 200% of the equivalent market value of the targeted award. Expense for performance share awards is recognized based upon the fair value of the awards on the date of grant and the anticipated number of shares or cash to be awarded on a straight-line basis for each vesting portion of the share award. The fair value of the performance share awards granted in units is the unadjusted quoted market price for the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. 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. The following table summarizes performance share award activity for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : Number of Number of Weighted-Average Nonvested at January 30, 2016 307,524 615,048 $27.14 Granted 159,000 318,000 26.64 Vested (56,175 ) (112,350 ) 17.00 Expired — — — Forfeited (7,850 ) (15,700 ) 27.14 Nonvested at January 28, 2017 402,499 804,998 28.36 Granted 169,500 339,000 26.90 Vested (160,372 ) (320,744 ) 29.16 Expired — — — Forfeited (12,000 ) (24,000 ) 27.46 Nonvested at February 3, 2018 399,627 799,254 27.45 Granted 155,000 310,000 31.84 Vested (80,627 ) (161,254 ) 30.12 Expired — — — Forfeited (16,167 ) (32,334 ) 26.83 Nonvested at February 2, 2019 457,833 915,666 $28.49 As of February 2, 2019 , the remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested performance share awards was $3.9 million , which will be recognized over the weighted-average remaining service period of 1.6 years . Stock Options Stock options are granted to employees at exercise prices equal to the quoted market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant. Stock options generally vest over four years and have a term of 10 years . Compensation cost for all stock options is recognized over the requisite service period for each award. No dividends are paid on unexercised options. Expense for stock options is recognized on a straight-line basis separately for each vesting portion of the stock option award. The Company granted no stock options during 2018 , 2017 or 2016. The following table summarizes stock option activity for 2018 : Number of Weighted-Average Outstanding at February 3, 2018 81,042 $13.53 Exercised (32,375 ) 7.94 Forfeited — — Canceled or expired (6,000 ) 11.77 Outstanding at February 2, 2019 42,667 $18.01 Exercisable at February 2, 2019 26,000 $10.85 As of February 2, 2019 , there are 16,667 of nonvested options with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $12.81 per share. Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors Equity-based grants may be made to non-employee directors in the form of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) payable in cash or common stock at no cost to the non-employee director. The RSUs are subject to a vesting requirement (usually one year), earn dividend equivalent units and are payable in cash or common stock 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. Dividend equivalents are paid on outstanding RSUs at the same rate as dividends on the Company’s common stock, are automatically re-invested in additional RSUs and vest immediately as of the payment date for the dividend. Expense related to the initial grant of RSUs is recognized ratably over the vesting period based upon the fair value of the RSUs. The RSUs payable in cash are remeasured at the end of each period. Expense for the dividend equivalents is recognized at fair value immediately. Gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of the RSUs payable in cash subsequent to the vesting period and through the settlement date are reported in the Company’s consolidated statements of earnings (loss). During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company converted 210,302 of its director RSUs payable in cash with a value of $6.3 million to RSUs payable in common stock. Refer to Note 6 and Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements for information regarding the deferred compensation plan for non-em ployee directors. The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity for the year ended February 2, 2019 : Outstanding Accrued (1) Nonvested RSUs Number of Number of Total Number (2) Total Number Weighted-Average February 3, 2018 339,245 50,720 389,965 373,059 $24.29 Granted (3) 2,914 33,092 36,006 25,080 34.32 Vested 45,234 (45,234 ) — 14,973 27.87 Settled (5,914 ) — (5,914 ) (5,914 ) 35.67 February 2, 2019 381,479 38,578 420,057 407,198 $28.70 (1) Accrued RSUs include all fully vested awards and a pro-rata portion of nonvested awards based on the elapsed portion of the vesting period. (2) Total number of RSUs as of February 2, 2019 includes 245,463 RSUs payable in shares and 174,594 RSUs payable in cash. (3) Granted RSUs include 3,228 RSUs resulting from dividend equivalents paid on outstanding RSUs, of which 2,914 related to outstanding vested RSUs and 314 to outstanding nonvested RSUs. The following table summarizes RSUs granted, vested and settled during 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : ($ thousands, except per unit amounts) 2018 2017 2016 Weighted-average grant date fair value of RSUs granted (1) $ 34.23 $ 27.93 $ 21.95 Fair value of RSUs vested $ 1,340 $ 1,349 $ 1,086 RSUs settled 5,914 10,356 52,524 (1) Includes dividend equivalents granted on outstanding RSUs, which vest immediately. The following table details the RSU compensation expense and the related income tax benefit for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Compensation expense $ 287 $ 1,645 $ 2,459 Income tax benefit (74 ) (620 ) (956 ) Compensation expense, net of income tax benefit $ 213 $ 1,025 $ 1,503 The aggregate fair value of RSUs outstanding and currently vested at February 2, 2019 is $12.4 million and $11.3 million , respectively. The liabilities associated with the accrued RSUs totaled $4.4 million and $4.3 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	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 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 workplan for addressing this condition includes converting the off-site bioremediation system into a monitoring well network and employing different remediation methods in these recalcitrant areas. In accordance with the workplan, a pilot test was conducted of certain groundwater remediation methods and the results of that test were used to develop more detailed plans for remedial activities in the off-site areas, which were approved by the authorities and are being implemented in a phased manner. The results of groundwater monitoring are being used to evaluate the effectiveness of these activities. The Company continues to implement the expanded remedy workplan that was approved by the oversight authorities in 2015. Based on the progress of the direct remedial action of on-site conditions, the Company has submitted a request to the oversight authorities for permission to convert the perimeter pump and treat active remediation system to a passive one. The cumulative expenditures for both on-site and off-site remediation through February 2, 2019 were $30.5 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 February 2, 2019 is $9.7 million , of which $8.9 million is recorded within other liabilities and $0.8 million is recorded within other accrued expenses. Of the total $9.7 million reserve, $5.0 million is for off-site remediation and $4.7 million is for on-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 $14.0 million as of February 2, 2019 . The Company expects to spend approximately $0.5 million in the next year, $0.1 million in each of the following four years and $13.1 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	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries	FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES The Company's Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by all of its existing and future subsidiaries that are guarantors under the Credit Agreement, as further discussed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements. The following table presents 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 and on October 31, 2018, Vionic was joined to the Credit Agreement as a guarantor. After giving effect to the joinders, the Company is the lead borrower, and Sidney Rich Associates, Inc., BG Retail, LLC, Allen Edmonds and Vionic 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. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 2 $ 9,148 $ 21,050 $ — $ 30,200 Receivables, net 130,684 32,319 28,719 — 191,722 Inventories, net 175,697 470,610 36,864 — 683,171 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 31,195 32,556 7,603 — 71,354 Intercompany receivable - current 190 42 15,279 (15,511 ) — Total current assets 337,768 544,675 109,515 (15,511 ) 976,447 Property and equipment, net 62,608 157,270 10,906 — 230,784 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 108,884 331,810 109,203 — 549,897 Other assets 68,707 11,824 909 — 81,440 Investment in subsidiaries 1,499,209 — (24,838 ) (1,474,371 ) — Intercompany receivable - noncurrent 597,515 578,821 762,281 (1,938,617 ) — Total assets $ 2,674,691 $ 1,624,400 $ 967,976 $ (3,428,499 ) $ 1,838,568 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities: Borrowings under revolving credit agreement $ 335,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 335,000 Trade accounts payable 146,400 130,670 39,228 — 316,298 Other accrued expenses 95,498 86,015 20,525 — 202,038 Intercompany payable - current 10,781 — 4,730 (15,511 ) — Total current liabilities 587,679 216,685 64,483 (15,511 ) 853,336 Other liabilities: Long-term debt 197,932 — — — 197,932 Other liabilities 105,689 41,149 5,027 — 151,865 Intercompany payable - noncurrent 1,149,338 115,114 674,165 (1,938,617 ) — Total other liabilities 1,452,959 156,263 679,192 (1,938,617 ) 349,797 Equity: Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 634,053 1,251,452 222,919 (1,474,371 ) 634,053 Noncontrolling interests — — 1,382 — 1,382 Total equity 634,053 1,251,452 224,301 (1,474,371 ) 635,435 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,674,691 $ 1,624,400 $ 967,976 $ (3,428,499 ) $ 1,838,568 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF EARNINGS (LOSS) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 2, 2019 ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 888,234 $ 1,975,219 $ 237,607 $ (266,214 ) $ 2,834,846 Cost of goods sold 619,120 1,157,558 124,037 (222,213 ) 1,678,502 Gross profit 269,114 817,661 113,570 (44,001 ) 1,156,344 Selling and administrative expenses 267,584 760,754 57,428 (44,001 ) 1,041,765 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets — — 98,044 — 98,044 Restructuring and other special charges, net 9,734 6,400 — — 16,134 Operating (loss) earnings (8,204 ) 50,507 (41,902 ) — 401 Interest (expense) income (19,048 ) (25 ) 796 — (18,277 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt (186 ) — — — (186 ) Other income (expense) 12,408 — (100 ) — 12,308 Intercompany interest income (expense) 11,436 (11,494 ) 58 — — (Loss) earnings before income taxes (3,594 ) 38,988 (41,148 ) — (5,754 ) Income tax benefit (provision) 1,687 (7,719 ) 6,305 — 273 Equity in loss of subsidiaries, net of tax (3,534 ) — (1,275 ) 4,809 — Net (loss) earnings (5,441 ) 31,269 (36,118 ) 4,809 (5,481 ) Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (40 ) — (40 ) Net (loss) earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ (5,441 ) $ 31,269 $ (36,078 ) $ 4,809 $ (5,441 ) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net (loss) earnings $ (5,441 ) $ 31,269 $ (36,118 ) $ 4,809 $ (5,481 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (1,224 ) — (1,224 ) Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments (13,663 ) — (220 ) — (13,883 ) Derivative financial instruments (1,967 ) (38 ) 630 — (1,375 ) Other comprehensive loss from investment in subsidiaries (801 ) — — 801 — Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (16,431 ) (38 ) (814 ) 801 (16,482 ) Comprehensive (loss) income (21,872 ) 31,231 (36,932 ) 5,610 (21,963 ) Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (91 ) — (91 ) Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ (21,872 ) $ 31,231 $ (36,841 ) $ 5,610 $ (21,872 ) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 21,220 $ 84,546 $ 23,823 $ — $ 129,589 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (34,583 ) (25,871 ) (2,029 ) — (62,483 ) Capitalized software (3,962 ) (454 ) — — (4,416 ) Acquisition of Blowfish Malibu, net of cash received (16,792 ) — — — (16,792 ) Acquisition of Vionic, net of cash received (352,666 ) — — — (352,666 ) Intercompany investing (137 ) 137 — — — Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities (408,140 ) (26,188 ) (2,029 ) — (436,357 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 360,000 — — — 360,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (25,000 ) — — — (25,000 ) Repayments of capital lease obligation — (406 ) — — (406 ) Dividends paid (11,983 ) — — — (11,983 ) Debt issuance costs (1,298 ) — — — (1,298 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (43,771 ) — — — (43,771 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (4,372 ) — — — (4,372 ) Intercompany financing 87,257 (48,804 ) (38,453 ) — — Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities 360,833 (49,210 ) (38,453 ) — 273,170 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (249 ) — (249 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (26,087 ) 9,148 (16,908 ) — (33,847 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 26,089 — 37,958 — 64,047 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2 $ 9,148 $ 21,050 $ — $ 30,200 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Non- Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,089 $ — $ 37,958 $ — $ 64,047 Receivables, net 124,957 3,663 23,993 — 152,613 Inventories, net 146,068 394,438 28,873 — 569,379 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 26,284 30,456 8,394 (4,384 ) 60,750 Intercompany receivable - current 521 74 9,250 (9,845 ) — Total current assets 323,919 428,631 108,468 (14,229 ) 846,789 Property and equipment, net 35,474 165,227 12,098 — 212,799 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 111,108 40,937 187,123 — 339,168 Other assets 76,317 13,610 732 — 90,659 Investment in subsidiaries 1,329,428 — (23,565 ) (1,305,863 ) — Intercompany receivable - noncurrent 774,588 520,362 704,810 (1,999,760 ) — Total assets $ 2,650,834 $ 1,168,767 $ 989,666 $ (3,319,852 ) $ 1,489,415 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities: Trade accounts payable 136,797 102,420 33,745 — 272,962 Other accrued expenses 65,817 74,006 21,758 (4,384 ) 157,197 Intercompany payable - current 5,524 — 4,321 (9,845 ) — Total current liabilities 208,138 176,426 59,824 (14,229 ) 430,159 Other liabilities: Long-term debt 197,472 — — — 197,472 Other liabilities 101,784 35,574 5,464 — 142,822 Intercompany payable - noncurrent 1,425,951 98,610 475,199 (1,999,760 ) — Total other liabilities 1,725,207 134,184 480,663 (1,999,760 ) 340,294 Equity: Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 717,489 858,157 447,706 (1,305,863 ) 717,489 Noncontrolling interests — — 1,473 — 1,473 Total equity 717,489 858,157 449,179 (1,305,863 ) 718,962 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,650,834 $ 1,168,767 $ 989,666 $ (3,319,852 ) $ 1,489,415 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 837,849 $ 1,935,265 $ 211,815 $ (199,345 ) $ 2,785,584 Cost of goods sold 580,038 1,090,354 109,104 (162,561 ) 1,616,935 Gross profit 257,811 844,911 102,711 (36,784 ) 1,168,649 Selling and administrative expenses 246,208 771,027 55,600 (36,784 ) 1,036,051 Restructuring and other special charges, net 3,942 756 217 — 4,915 Operating earnings 7,661 73,128 46,894 — 127,683 Interest (expense) income (17,743 ) (14 ) 432 — (17,325 ) Other income 12,348 — — — 12,348 Intercompany interest income (expense) 8,354 (8,813 ) 459 — — Earnings before income taxes 10,620 64,301 47,785 — 122,706 Income tax provision (24,963 ) (175 ) (10,337 ) — (35,475 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 101,543 — (1,619 ) (99,924 ) — Net earnings 87,200 64,126 35,829 (99,924 ) 87,231 Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 31 — 31 Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 87,200 $ 64,126 $ 35,798 $ (99,924 ) $ 87,200 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net earnings $ 87,200 $ 64,126 $ 35,829 $ (99,924 ) $ 87,231 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustment — — 1,116 — 1,116 Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments 18,855 — (61 ) — 18,794 Derivative financial instruments 1,539 14 (452 ) — 1,101 Other comprehensive income from investment in subsidiaries 544 — — (544 ) — Other comprehensive income, net of tax 20,938 14 603 (544 ) 21,011 Comprehensive income 108,138 64,140 36,432 (100,468 ) 108,242 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 104 — 104 Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 108,138 $ 64,140 $ 36,328 $ (100,468 ) $ 108,138 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 40,601 $ 90,745 $ 60,029 $ — $ 191,375 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (9,522 ) (31,159 ) (4,039 ) — (44,720 ) Capitalized software (5,950 ) (483 ) (25 ) — (6,458 ) Intercompany investing (20,224 ) 197,929 (177,705 ) — — Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities (35,696 ) 166,287 (181,769 ) — (51,178 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 454,000 — — — 454,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (564,000 ) — — — (564,000 ) Dividends paid (12,027 ) — — — (12,027 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (5,993 ) — — — (5,993 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (3,816 ) — — — (3,816 ) Intercompany financing 129,021 (266,061 ) 137,040 — — Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (2,815 ) (266,061 ) 137,040 — (131,836 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 354 — 354 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,090 (9,029 ) 15,654 — 8,715 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 23,999 9,029 22,304 — 55,332 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 26,089 $ — $ 37,958 $ — $ 64,047 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 28, 2017 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 825,654 $ 1,692,093 $ 227,557 $ (165,916 ) $ 2,579,388 Cost of goods sold 583,131 938,169 129,410 (133,313 ) 1,517,397 Gross profit 242,523 753,924 98,147 (32,603 ) 1,061,991 Selling and administrative expenses 227,149 690,292 57,757 (32,603 ) 942,595 Restructuring and other special charges, net 15,333 433 7,638 — 23,404 Operating earnings 41 63,199 32,752 — 95,992 Interest (expense) income (14,291 ) (9 ) 569 — (13,731 ) Other income 14,993 — — — 14,993 Intercompany interest income (expense) 8,888 (9,033 ) 145 — — Earnings before income taxes 9,631 54,157 33,466 — 97,254 Income tax provision (5,075 ) (20,084 ) (6,009 ) — (31,168 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 61,102 — (2,422 ) (58,680 ) — Net earnings 65,658 34,073 25,035 (58,680 ) 66,086 Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 428 — 428 Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 65,658 $ 34,073 $ 24,607 $ (58,680 ) $ 65,658 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 28, 2017 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net earnings $ 65,658 $ 34,073 $ 25,035 $ (58,680 ) $ 66,086 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustment — — 1,045 — 1,045 Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments (24,790 ) — 62 — (24,728 ) Derivative financial instruments 181 — (1,115 ) — (934 ) Other comprehensive income from investment in subsidiaries 39 — — (39 ) — Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (24,570 ) — (8 ) (39 ) (24,617 ) Comprehensive income 41,088 34,073 25,027 (58,719 ) 41,469 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 381 — 381 Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 41,088 $ 34,073 $ 24,646 $ (58,719 ) $ 41,088 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 28, 2017 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 66,800 $ 71,781 $ 45,041 $ — $ 183,622 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (4,769 ) (41,606 ) (4,148 ) — (50,523 ) Capitalized software (5,521 ) (3,481 ) (37 ) — (9,039 ) Acquisition cost, net of cash received (259,932 ) — — — (259,932 ) Intercompany investing (3,257 ) 3,257 — — — Net cash used for investing activities (273,479 ) (41,830 ) (4,185 ) — (319,494 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 623,000 — — — 623,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (513,000 ) — — — (513,000 ) Dividends paid (12,104 ) — — — (12,104 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (23,139 ) — — — (23,139 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (4,188 ) — — — (4,188 ) Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans 2,251 — — — 2,251 Intercompany financing 126,858 (20,922 ) (105,936 ) — — Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 199,678 (20,922 ) (105,936 ) — 72,820 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 233 — 233 (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (7,001 ) 9,029 (64,847 ) — (62,819 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 31,000 — 87,151 — 118,151 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 23,999 $ 9,029 $ 22,304 $ — $ 55,332

Quarterly Financial Data

Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) Quarterly financial results (unaudited) for 2018 and 2017 are as follows: Quarters First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter ($ thousands, except per share amounts) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 Weeks) 2018 Net sales $ 632,142 $ 706,612 $ 775,829 $ 720,263 Gross profit 274,921 293,101 310,610 277,712 Net earnings (1) 17,180 23,611 29,155 (75,427 ) Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. (1) 17,212 23,646 29,153 (75,452 ) Per share of common stock: Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders (2) 0.40 0.55 0.68 (1.83 ) Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders (2) 0.40 0.55 0.67 (1.83 ) Dividends paid 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 Market value: High 36.00 37.06 41.09 37.82 Low 27.10 32.18 31.84 26.63 (1) The fourth quarter of 2018 reflects impairment of goodwill and intangible assets of $83.0 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustments required for purchase accounting of $6.1 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, and several restructuring and other charges totaling $4.7 million , on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. (2) EPS for the quarters may not sum to the annual amount as each period is computed on a discrete period basis. Quarters First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter ($ thousands, except per share amounts) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (14 Weeks) 2017 Net sales $ 631,509 $ 676,954 $ 774,656 $ 702,465 Gross profit 270,908 287,461 316,885 293,395 Net earnings (loss) (1) 14,884 17,674 34,373 20,301 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Caleres, Inc. (1) 14,902 17,595 34,387 20,316 Per share of common stock: Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders (2) 0.35 0.41 0.80 0.47 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders (2) 0.35 0.41 0.80 0.47 Dividends paid 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 Market value: High 32.83 29.11 31.27 34.34 Low 24.86 24.45 22.39 26.54 (1) The first and second quarters of 2017 reflect the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting of $1.9 million and $1.1 million , respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements and several restructuring and other charges totaling $0.7 million and $1.9 million , respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. The fourth quarter of 2017 reflects restructuring charges totaling $0.6 million , on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements and the benefit of income tax reform of $0.3 million , as further described in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements. (2) EPS for the quarters may not sum to the annual amount as each period is computed on a discrete period basis.

Valuation and Qualifying Accoun

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Col. A Col. B Col. C Col. D Col. E Additions Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to Costs and Expenses Charged to Other Accounts - Describe Deductions - Describe Balance at End of Period Description ($ thousands) YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Deducted from assets or accounts: Doubtful accounts and allowances $ 2,045 $ 518 $ 876 (E) $ 389 (A) $ 3,050 Customer allowances 24,302 54,161 713 (E) 54,426 (B) 24,750 Customer discounts 751 5,545 268 (E) 5,366 (B) 1,198 Inventory valuation allowances 14,254 40,670 277 (E) 40,800 (C) 14,401 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance 5,763 — — 1,564 (D) 4,199 YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Deducted from assets or accounts: Doubtful accounts and allowances $ 1,567 $ 1,336 $ — $ 858 (A) $ 2,045 Customer allowances 20,923 51,135 — 47,756 (B) 24,302 Customer discounts 1,162 4,804 — 5,215 (B) 751 Inventory valuation allowances 14,229 47,084 — 47,059 (C) 14,254 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance 7,890 — — 2,127 (D) 5,763 YEAR ENDED JANUARY 28, 2017 Deducted from assets or accounts: Doubtful accounts and allowances $ 2,295 $ 1,384 $ 70 (F) $ 2,182 (A) $ 1,567 Customer allowances 21,590 45,186 — 45,853 (B) 20,923 Customer discounts 895 3,573 — 3,306 (B) 1,162 Inventory valuation allowances 15,780 52,041 2,225 (F) 55,817 (C) 14,229 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance 6,544 3,697 450 (F) 2,801 (D) 7,890 (A) Accounts written off, net of recoveries. (B) Discounts and allowances granted to wholesale customers of the Brand Portfolio segment. (C) Adjustment upon disposal of related inventories. (D) Reductions to the valuation allowances for the net operating loss carryforwards for certain states based on the Company’s expectations for utilization of net operating loss carryforwards. In addition, in 2017, the valuation allowances related to the impairment of the investment in a nonconsolidated affiliate and capital loss carryforwards were reduced, reflecting the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. (E) Established through purchase accounting related to the Vionic acquisition. (F) Established through purchase accounting related to the Allen Edmonds acquisition.

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended	13 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization	Organization Caleres, Inc., originally founded as Brown Shoe Company in 1878 and incorporated in 1913, is a global footwear company. The Company’s shares are traded under the “CAL” symbol on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company provides a broad offering of licensed, branded and private-label casual, dress and athletic footwear products to women, men and children. The footwear is sold at a variety of price points through multiple distribution channels both domestically and internationally. The Company currently operates 1,221 retail shoe stores in the United States, Canada, Guam and Italy, primarily under the Famous Footwear, Naturalizer and Allen Edmonds names. In addition, through its Brand Portfolio segment, the Company designs, sources and markets footwear to retail stores domestically and internationally, including national chains, online retailers, department stores, mass merchandisers, independent retailers and catalogs. In 2018 , approximately 65% of the Company’s net sales were at retail, compared to 69% in 2017 and 67% in 2016 . Refer to Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the Company’s business segments. The Company’s business is seasonal in nature due to consumer spending patterns with higher back-to-school and holiday season sales. Traditionally, the third fiscal quarter accounts for a substantial portion of the Company’s earnings for the year.
Consolidation	Consolidation The 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.
Noncontrolling Interests	Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling interests in the Company’s consolidated financial statements result from the accounting for noncontrolling interests in partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries or affiliates. 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. The Company consolidates B&H Footwear Company Limited into its consolidated financial statements. Net (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests represents the share of net earnings that are attributable to the B&H Footwear equity. Transactions between the Company and B&H Footwear have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Period	Accounting Period The Company’s fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending the Saturday nearest to January 31. Fiscal years 2018 and 2016 , which included 52 weeks, ended on February 2, 2019 and January 28, 2017 , respectively. Fiscal year 2017 , which included 53 weeks, ended on February 3, 2018 .
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Receivables	Receivables The Company evaluates the collectibility of selected accounts receivable on a case-by-case basis and makes adjustments to the bad debt reserve for expected losses. The Company considers factors such as ability to pay, bankruptcy, credit ratings and payment history. For all other accounts, the Company estimates reserves for bad debts based on experience and past due status of the accounts. If circumstances related to customers change, estimates of recoverability are further adjusted. The Company recognized a provision for doubtful accounts of $0.5 million in 2018 , $1.3 million in 2017 and $1.4 million in 2016 . Customer allowances represent reserves against our wholesale customers’ accounts receivable for margin assistance, product returns, customer deductions and co-op advertising allowances. The Company estimates the reserves needed for margin assistance by reviewing inventory levels on the retail floors, sell-through rates, historical dilution, current gross margin levels and other performance indicators of our major retail customers. Product returns and customer deductions are estimated using historical experience and anticipated future trends. Co-op advertising allowances are estimated based on customer agreements. The Company recognized a provision for customer allowances of $54.2 million in 2018 , $51.1 million in 2017 and $45.2 million in 2016 . Customer discounts represent reserves against our accounts receivable for discounts that our wholesale customers may take based on meeting certain order, payment or return guidelines. The Company estimates the reserves needed for customer discounts based upon customer net sales and respective agreement terms. The Company recognized a provision for customer discounts of $5.5 million in 2018 , $4.8 million in 2017 and $3.6 million in 2016 .
Inventories	Inventories All inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value with approximately 88% of consolidated inventories using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs and are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation. If the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method had been used, consolidated inventories would have been $3.3 million and $4.0 million higher at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively. Refer to Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion. The costs of inventory, inbound freight and duties, markdowns, shrinkage and royalty expense are classified in cost of goods sold. Costs of warehousing and distribution are classified in selling and administrative expenses and are expensed as incurred. Such warehousing and distribution costs totaled $106.9 million , $89.7 million and $77.7 million in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Costs of overseas sourcing offices and other inventory procurement costs are reflected in selling and administrative expenses and are expensed as incurred. Such sourcing and procurement costs totaled $22.1 million , $23.1 million and $21.5 million in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The Company applies judgment in valuing inventories by assessing the net realizable value of inventories based on current selling prices. At the Famous Footwear segment and certain Brand Portfolio operations, markdowns are recognized when it becomes evident that inventory items will be sold at retail prices less than cost, plus the cost to sell the product. This policy causes the gross profit rates at Famous Footwear and, to a lesser extent, Brand Portfolio to be lower than the initial markup during periods when permanent price reductions are taken to clear product. Within certain other Brand Portfolio operations, markdown reserves reduce the carrying values of inventories to a level where, upon sale of the product, the Company will realize its normal gross profit rate. The Company believes these policies reflect the difference in operating models between the Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio segments. Famous Footwear periodically runs promotional events to drive sales to clear seasonal inventories. The Brand Portfolio segment relies on permanent price reductions to clear slower-moving inventory. Markdowns are recorded to reflect expected adjustments to sales prices. In determining markdowns, management considers current and recently recorded sales prices, the length of time the product is held in inventory and quantities of various product styles contained in inventory, among other factors. The ultimate amount realized from the sale of certain products could differ from management estimates. The Company performs physical inventory counts or cycle counts on all merchandise inventory on hand throughout the year and adjusts the recorded balance to reflect the results. The Company records estimated shrinkage between physical inventory counts based on historical results.
Computer Software Costs	Computer Software Costs The Company capitalizes certain costs in other assets, including internal payroll costs incurred in connection with the development or acquisition of software for internal use. Other assets on the consolidated balance sheets include $16.4 million and $22.3 million of computer software costs as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively, which are net of accumulated amortization of $131.8 million and $123.0 million as of the end of the respective periods.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the remaining lease terms, where applicable, using the straight-line method.
Interest Expense	Interest Expense Capitalized Interest Interest costs for major asset additions are capitalized during the construction or development period and amortized over the lives of the related assets. The Company capitalized interest of $0.2 million in 2018 , related to the new company-operated Brand Portfolio warehouse facilities in California, with no corresponding interest capitalized in 2017. The Company capitalized interest of $1.4 million in 2016 related to its expansion and modernization project at its Lebanon, Tennessee distribution center. Interest Expense Interest expense includes interest for borrowings under both the Company’s short-term and long-term debt, net of amounts capitalized. Interest expense includes fees paid under the short-term revolving credit agreement for the unused portion of its line of credit. Interest expense also includes the amortization of deferred debt issuance costs and debt discount as well as the accretion of certain discounted noncurrent liabilities, including the mandatory purchase obligation from the acquisition of Blowfish Malibu, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized but are subject to annual impairment tests. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (ASC Topic 350) Testing Goodwill for Impairment , the Company is permitted, but not required, to qualitatively assess indicators of a reporting unit’s fair value when it is unlikely that a reporting unit is impaired. If, after completing the qualitative assessment, management believes it is likely that a reporting unit is impaired, a discounted cash flow analysis is prepared to estimate fair value. A fair value-based test is applied at the reporting unit level, which is generally at or one level below the operating segment level. The test compares the fair value of the Company’s reporting units to the carrying value of those reporting units. This test requires significant assumptions, estimates and judgments by management, and is subject to inherent uncertainties and subjectivity. The fair value of the reporting unit is determined using both a market approach and discounted cash flow analysis. The market approach method includes the use of multiples of comparable publicly-traded companies. The discounted cash flow approach estimates the fair value of the reporting unit using projected cash flows of the reporting unit and a risk-adjusted discount rate to compute a net present value of future cash flows. Projected net sales, gross profit, selling and administrative expense, capital expenditures and working capital requirements are based on the Company's internal projections. Discount rates reflect market-based estimates of the risks associated with the projected cash flows of the reporting units directly resulting from the use of its assets in its operations. Assumptions that market participants may use are also considered. The estimate of the fair values of the Company's reporting units is based on the best information available to the Company's management as of the date of the assessment. During the third quarter of 2017, the Company adopted ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill. Goodwill impairment is recorded if the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, not to exceed the carrying value of goodwill. The Company performs its goodwill impairment assessment as of the first day of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. The Company elected to perform the optional qualitative assessment for all reporting units except the Allen Edmonds reporting unit. A quantitative assessment was performed for the Allen Edmonds reporting unit. Based on the results of the goodwill impairment quantitative assessment, the Company determined that the carrying value of the Allen Edmonds reporting unit exceeded its fair value and during the fourth quarter of 2018, a non-cash impairment charge of $38.0 million was recorded for the impairment of goodwill of the Allen Edmonds reporting unit. Refer to Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion. The Company performs impairment tests on its indefinite-lived intangible assets as of the first day of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year unless events indicate an interim test is required.
Investment in Nonconsolidated Affiliate	Investment in Nonconsolidated Affiliate The Company has an investment in a nonconsolidated affiliate that is accounted for using the cost method. During 2016, the Company determined that the investment had an other-than-temporary decline in its fair value that exceeded its $7.0 million carrying value and recorded an impairment charge of $7.0 million , which is presented in restructuring and other special charges, net in the consolidated statements of earnings in 2016.
Self Insurance Reserve	Self-Insurance Reserves The Company is self-insured and/or retains high deductibles for a significant portion of its workers’ compensation, health, disability, cyber risk, general liability, automobile and property programs, among others. Liabilities associated with the risks that are retained by the Company are estimated by considering historical claims experience, trends of the Company and the industry and other actuarial assumptions. The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be affected if development of costs on claims differ from these assumptions and historical trends. Based on available information as of February 2, 2019 , the Company believes it has provided adequate reserves for its self-insurance exposure. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , self-insurance reserves were $11.6 million and $11.0 million , respectively.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Retail sales, recognized at the point of sale, are recorded net of returns and exclude sales tax. Wholesale sales are recorded, net of returns, allowances and discounts, when obligations under the terms of a contract with the consumer are satisfied. This generally occurs at the time of transfer of control of merchandise. The Company considers several control indicators in its assessment of the timing of the transfer of control, including significant risks and rewards of ownership, physical possession and the Company's right to receive payment. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring merchandise. Reserves for projected merchandise returns, discounts and allowances are determined based on historical experience and current expectations. Revenue is recognized on license fees related to Company-owned brand-names, where the Company is the licensor, when the related sales of the licensee are made. The Company applies the guidance using the portfolio approach in ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, because this methodology would not differ materially from applying the guidance to the individual contracts within the portfolio. The Company excludes sales and similar taxes collected from customers from the measurement of the transaction price for its retail sales.
Gift Cards	Gift Cards The Company sells gift cards to its consumers in its retail stores, through its Internet sites and at other retailers. The Company’s gift cards do not have expiration dates or inactivity fees. The Company recognizes revenue from gift cards when (i) the gift card is redeemed by the consumer or (ii) the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the consumer is remote (“gift card breakage”) and the Company determines that it does not have a legal obligation to remit the value of unredeemed gift cards to the relevant jurisdictions. The Company determines its gift card breakage rate based upon historical redemption patterns. The Company recognizes gift card breakage during the 24-month period following the sale of the gift card, according to the Company’s historical redemption pattern. Gift card breakage income is included in net sales in the consolidated statements of earnings and the liability established upon the sale of a gift card is included in other accrued expenses within the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognized $0.9 million of gift card breakage in 2018 and $1.7 million in 2017 and $0.7 million in 2016 .
Loyalty Program	Loyalty Program The Company maintains a loyalty program (“Rewards”) at Famous Footwear, through which consumers earn points toward savings certificates for qualifying purchases. Upon reaching specified point values, consumers are issued a savings certificate that may be redeemed for purchases at Famous Footwear. Savings certificates earned must be redeemed within stated expiration dates. In addition to the savings certificates, the Company also offers exclusive member discounts. The value of points and rewards earned by Famous Footwear’s Rewards program members are recorded as a reduction of net sales and a liability is established within other accrued expenses at the time the points are earned based on historical conversion and redemption rates. Approximately 76% of net sales in the Famous Footwear segment were made to its Rewards members in both 2018 and 2017. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , the Company had a Rewards program liability of $14.6 million and $8.1 million , respectively, which is included in other accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets
Store Closing and Impairment Charges	Store Closing and Impairment Charges The costs of closing stores, including lease termination costs, property and equipment write-offs and severance, as applicable, are recorded when the store is closed or when a binding agreement is reached with the landlord to close the store. The Company regularly analyzes the results of all of its stores and assesses the viability of underperforming stores to determine whether events or circumstances exist that indicate the stores should be closed or whether the carrying amount of their long-lived assets may not be recoverable. After allowing for an appropriate start-up period, unusual nonrecurring events or favorable trends, property and equipment at stores indicated as impaired are written down to fair value as calculated using a discounted cash flow method. The Company recorded asset impairment charges, primarily related to underperforming retail stores, of $3.7 million in 2018 , $3.8 million in 2017 and $1.6 million in 2016 .
Advertising and Marketing Expense	Advertising and Marketing Expense Advertising and marketing costs are expensed as incurred, except for the costs of direct response advertising that relate primarily to the production and distribution of the Company's catalogs and coupon mailers. Direct response advertising costs are capitalized and amortized over the expected future revenue stream, which is generally one to three months from the date the materials are mailed. External production costs of advertising are expensed when the advertising first appears in the media or in the store. In addition, the Company participates in co-op advertising programs with certain of its wholesale customers. For those co-op advertising programs where the Company has validated the fair value of the advertising received, co-op advertising costs are reflected as advertising expense within selling and administrative expenses. Otherwise, co-op advertising costs are reflected as a reduction of net sales. Total advertising and marketing expense was $84.8 million , $83.6 million and $78.8 million in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. These costs were offset by co-op advertising allowances recovered by the Company’s retail business of $7.6 million , $4.8 million and $4.1 million in 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Total co-op advertising costs reflected as a reduction of net sales were $9.4 million in 2018 , $10.0 million in 2017 and $8.4 million in 2016 . Total advertising costs attributable to future periods that are deferred and recognized as a component of prepaid expenses and other current assets were $3.7 million and $4.0 million at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively.
Income Taxes		Income Taxes The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of its assets and liabilities. The Company establishes valuation allowances if it believes that it is more-likely-than-not that some or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company does not recognize a tax benefit unless it concludes that it is more-likely-than-not that the benefit will be sustained on audit by the taxing authority based solely on the technical merits of the associated tax position. If the recognition threshold is met, the Company recognizes a tax benefit measured at the largest amount of the tax benefit that, in its judgment, is greater than 50% likely to be realized. The Company records interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax positions within the income tax provision on the consolidated statements of earnings. As further discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, on December 22, 2017 , the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, making significant changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Changes include, but are not limited to, a corporate tax rate decrease from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018 , the transition of U.S. international taxation from a worldwide tax system to a quasi-territorial tax system and a one-time transition tax on the mandatory deemed repatriation of cumulative foreign earnings.
Operating Leases	Operating Leases The Company leases its store premises and certain office locations, distribution centers and equipment under operating leases. Approximately one-half of the leases entered into by the Company include options that allow the Company to extend the lease term beyond the initial commitment period, subject to terms agreed to at lease inception. Some leases also include early termination options that can be exercised under specific conditions. Contingent Rentals Many of the leases covering retail stores require contingent rentals in addition to the minimum monthly rental charge based on retail sales volume. The Company records expense for contingent rentals during the period in which the retail sales volume exceeds the respective targets. Construction Allowances Received From Landlords At the time its retail facilities are initially leased, the Company often receives consideration from landlords to be applied against the cost of leasehold improvements necessary to open the store. The Company treats these construction allowances as a lease incentive. The allowances are recorded as a deferred rent obligation and amortized to income over the lease term as a reduction of rent expense. The allowances are reflected as a component of other accrued expenses and deferred rent on the consolidated balance sheets. Straight-Line Rents and Rent Holidays The Company records rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term for all of its leased facilities. For leases that have predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rentals, the Company recognizes the related rental expense on a straight-line basis and records the difference between the recognized rental expense and amounts payable under the lease as deferred rent. At the time its retail facilities are leased, the Company is frequently not charged rent for a specified period of time, typically 30 to 60 days, while the store is being prepared for opening. This rent-free period is referred to as a rent holiday. The Company recognizes rent expense over the lease term, including any rent holiday, within selling and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings. Pre-opening Costs Pre-opening costs associated with opening retail stores, including payroll, supplies and facility costs, are expensed as incurred.
Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Caleres, Inc. Shareholders	Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Caleres, Inc. Shareholders The Company uses the two-class method to calculate basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders. Unvested restricted stock awards are considered participating units because they entitle holders to non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents during the vesting term. Under the two-class method, basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders is computed by dividing the net (loss) earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders is computed by dividing the net (loss) earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities by the weighted-average number of common shares and potential dilutive securities outstanding during the year. Potential dilutive securities consist of outstanding stock options and contingently issuable shares for the Company's performance share awards. Refer to Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information related to the calculation of (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders.
Comprehensive Income	Comprehensive (Loss) Income Comprehensive (loss) income includes the effect of foreign currency translation adjustments, pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments and unrealized gains or losses from derivatives used for hedging activities. Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment For certain of the Company’s international subsidiaries, the local currency is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated into United States dollars at the period-end exchange rate or historical rates as appropriate. Consolidated statements of earnings (loss) amounts are translated at average exchange rates for the period. The cumulative translation adjustments resulting from changes in exchange rates are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in total Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of earnings. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Adjustments The Company determines the expense and obligations for retirement and other benefit plans using assumptions related to discount rates, expected long-term rates of return on invested plan assets, expected salary increases and certain employee-related factors. The Company determines the fair value of plan assets and benefit obligations as of the January 31 measurement date. The unrecognized portion of the gain or loss on plan assets is included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in total Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity and is recognized into the plans’ expense over time. Refer to additional information related to pension and other postretirement benefits in Note 6 and Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements. Derivative Financial Instruments The Company recognizes all derivative financial instruments as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and measures those instruments at fair value. The Company evaluates its exposure to volatility in foreign currency rates and may enter into derivative transactions. These derivative financial instruments are viewed as risk management tools and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. Refer to additional information related to derivative financial instruments in Note 14, Note 15 and Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements.
Litigation Contingencies	Litigation Contingencies The Company is the defendant in several claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes any of these ordinary- course-of-business proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations. The Company accrues its best estimate of the cost of resolution of these claims. Legal defense costs of such claims are recognized in the period in which the costs are incurred. Refer to Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements for a further description of commitments and contingencies.
Environmental Matters	Environmental Matters The Company is involved in environmental remediation and ongoing compliance activities at several sites. The Company is remediating, under the oversight of Colorado authorities, the groundwater and indoor air at its owned facility and residential neighborhoods adjacent to and near the property, which have been affected by solvents previously used at the facility. In addition, various federal and state authorities have identified the Company as a potentially responsible party for remediation at certain other sites. The Company's prior operations included numerous manufacturing and other facilities for which the Company may have responsibility under various environmental laws to address conditions that may be identified in the future. Refer to Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements for a further description of specific properties. Environmental expenditures relating to an existing condition caused by past operations and that do not contribute to current or future revenue generation are expensed. Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated and are evaluated independently of any future claims recovery. Generally, the timing of these accruals coincides with completion of a feasibility study or our commitment to a formal plan of action, and our estimates of cost are subject to change as new information becomes available. Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation obligations are discounted to their present value in those situations requiring only continuing maintenance and monitoring based upon a schedule of fixed payments.
Business Combination Accounting	Business Combination Accounting The Company allocates the purchase price of an acquired entity to the assets and liabilities acquired based upon their estimated fair values at the business combination date. The Company also identifies and estimates the fair values of intangible assets that should be recognized as assets apart from goodwill. 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 Company typically engages third-party valuation specialists to assist in the estimation of fair values for intangible assets other than goodwill, inventory and fixed assets. The carrying values of acquired receivables and trade accounts payable have historically approximated their fair values at the business combination date. With respect to other acquired assets and liabilities, the Company uses all available information to make the best estimates of their fair values at the business combination date. The Company’s purchase price allocation methodology contains uncertainties because it requires management to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities. Management estimates the fair value of 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 estimates, including assumptions regarding industry economic factors and business strategies.
Share-based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation The Company has share-based incentive compensation plans under which certain officers, employees and members of the Board of Directors are participants and may be granted restricted stock, stock performance awards and stock options. Additionally, share-based grants may be made to non-employee members of the Board of Directors in the form of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) payable in cash or the Company's common stock at no cost to the non-employee member of the Board of Directors. The Company accounts for share-based compensation in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation , and ASC 505, Equity , which require all share-based payments to employees and members of the Board of Directors, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized as expense in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values. The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing formula that requires assumptions for expected volatility, expected dividends, the risk-free interest rate and the expected term of the option. Stock options generally vest over four years, with 25% vesting annually and expense is recognized on a straight-line basis separately for each vesting portion of the stock option award. Expense for restricted stock is based on the fair value of the restricted stock on the date of grant. Expense for cliff-vesting grants is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, which is generally four years, and expense for graded-vesting grants is recognized ratably over the respective vesting periods. Expense for stock performance awards is recognized based upon the fair value of the awards on the date of grant and the anticipated number of shares or units to be awarded on a straight-line basis over the respective term of the award, or individual vesting portion of an award. Expense for the initial grant of RSUs is recognized ratably over the one-year vesting period based upon the fair value of the RSUs, and for cash-equivalent RSUs, is remeasured at the end of each period. If any of the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model or the anticipated number of shares to be awarded change significantly, share-based compensation expense may differ materially in the future from that recorded in the current period. Refer to additional information related to share-based compensation in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements.
Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements	Impact of Recently Adopted 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 several ASUs to clarify the implementation guidance in ASU 2014-09 . Topic 606 provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized, based upon the core principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The Company adopted the ASUs in the first quarter of 2018 using the modified retrospective method, which resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment of $4.8 million to reduce retained earnings, with a corresponding $6.4 million increase to other accrued expenses and a $1.6 million decrease to deferred tax liabilities. Adoption of the standard has not significantly impacted the statement of earnings in 2018 and is not anticipated to significantly impact it on an ongoing basis. Refer to Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory, which requires recognition of the income tax effects of intercompany sales and intra-entity transfers of assets, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs. The ASU was adopted during the first quarter of 2018 using a modified retrospective approach, which resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings of $10.5 million , with a corresponding $5.4 million reduction to an income tax asset and a $5.1 million increase to deferred tax liabilities. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business . The standard provides guidance to assist entities in evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions of assets or businesses. The ASU requires an entity to evaluate if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. The ASU also narrows the definition of a business by requiring a set of assets to include an input and at least one substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs for it to be considered a business. The Company adopted the ASU on a prospective basis during the first quarter of 2018, which had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. 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 amended Accounting Standards Codification ("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 periodic benefit cost, including amortization of prior service cost/credit, and settlement and curtailment effects, are to be included in non-operating expenses. The Company adopted the ASU during the first quarter of 2018 on a retrospective basis using the practical expedient permitted by the ASU and reclassified $12.3 million and $15.0 million of non-service cost components of net periodic benefit income for 2017 and 2016, respectively, to other income, net in the consolidated statements of earnings. For 2018, the non-service cost component of net periodic benefit income of $12.3 million is presented as other income. Refer to Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information. 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 adopted the ASU in the first quarter of 2018, which did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40), Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. The ASU aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the ASU in the third quarter of 2018 on a prospective basis, which did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In August 2018, the SEC adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification , that amends certain disclosure requirements that are redundant or outdated. The rule expands the disclosure requirements for the analysis of shareholders' equity for interim financial statements. An analysis of the changes in each caption of shareholders' equity presented in the balance sheet must be provided in a note or separate statement, as well as the amount of dividends per share for each class of shares. The final rule was effective on November 5, 2018. The Company adopted the rule in the fourth quarter of 2018 and the expanded interim disclosure requirements for changes in shareholders’ equity will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2019. Impact of Prospective Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , which requires lessees to recognize most leases on the balance sheet. The FASB has subsequently issued ASUs with improvements to the guidance, including ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements , which provides entities with an additional transition method to adopt the new standard. Under the new optional transition method, an entity initially applies Topic 842 at the adoption date and recognizes a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. The ASUs are 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 will adopt the ASUs in the first quarter of 2019 using the optional transition method permitted by ASU 2018-11. The Company's accounting systems have been upgraded to comply with the requirements of the new standard and the Company will be implementing additional controls and changes to its processes upon adoption of the standard. The Company will be electing the package of practical expedients and the expedient to group lease and non-lease components as permitted by the ASU; however, the hindsight practical expedient will not be elected. Due to the large number of retail operating leases to which the Company is a party, the Company anticipates that the impact to its consolidated balance sheets upon adoption in the first quarter of 2019 will result in a right-of-use asset of approximately $0.7 billion and operating lease liabilities of approximately $0.8 billion . The Company is still finalizing its transition entries, including the cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings related to the calculated impairment of the right-of-use asset as of the adoption date. Ongoing impairment charges related to underperforming retail stores are expected to be greater under the new standard due to the additional required right-of-use asset associated with each asset group. The Company does not expect the adoption of the ASU to have a material impact on its cash flows. 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 June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) , which significantly changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The ASU replaces today's "incurred loss" model with an "expected credit loss" model that requires entities to estimate an expected lifetime credit loss on financial assets, including trade accounts receivable. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted beginning after December 15, 2018. The ASUs provisions will be applied as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which it is adopted. As credit losses from the Company's trade receivables have not historically been significant, the Company anticipates that the adoption of the ASU in the first quarter of 2020 will not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU 2018-13 modifies disclosure requirements on fair value measurements, removing and modifying certain disclosures, while adding other disclosures. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2018-13 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statement disclosures. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation — Retirement Benefits — Defined Benefit Plans — General (Subtopic 715-20), Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans. The guidance changes the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement benefit plans, eliminating the requirements for certain disclosures that are no longer considered cost beneficial and requiring new disclosures that the FASB considers pertinent. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2018-14 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statement disclosures.

Acqusitions (Tables)

Acqusitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Allocation of Purchase Price [Table Text Block]	The Company has preliminarily allocated the purchase price as of the acquisition date, October 18, 2018, as follows: ($ thousands) October 18, 2018 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,024 Receivables 32,319 Inventories 59,439 Prepaid expense and other current assets 3,346 Total current assets 103,128 Goodwill 148,537 Intangible assets 144,700 Property and equipment 6,864 Total assets $ 403,229 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Trade accounts payable $ 22,753 Other accrued expenses 16,245 Total current liabilities 38,998 Other liabilities - capital lease obligation 3,541 Total liabilities 42,539 Net assets $ 360,690 The Company allocated the purchase price as of the acquisition date, July 6, 2018, as follows: ($ thousands) July 6, 2018 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,207 Receivables 4,612 Inventories 6,400 Prepaid expense and other current assets 317 Total current assets 13,536 Other assets 520 Goodwill 4,957 Intangible assets 17,600 Property and equipment 112 Total assets $ 36,725 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Trade accounts payable $ 2,915 Other accrued expenses 5,739 Total current liabilities 8,654 Other liabilities 77 Total liabilities 8,731 Net assets $ 27,994
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	The table below illustrates the unaudited pro forma impact on operating results as if the acquisition had been completed as of the beginning of 2017. Prior to the acquisition, Vionic’s fiscal calendar ended on December 31 of each year. For purposes of the financial information presented, the Company has combined the operating results of the relevant calendar year for Vionic with the Company’s actual fiscal year. For example, the information presented in the 2017 column includes Vionic’s operations for the months of January through December. ($ thousands, except per share amounts) 2018 2017 Net sales $ 2,972,990 $ 2,941,617 Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. 5,432 83,800 Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ 0.12 $ 1.95 Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ 0.12 $ 1.94

Revenues (Tables)

Revenues (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of Impact of the Adoption of Topic 606	The impact of all changes related to Topic 606 to the consolidated statement of earnings (loss) for 2018 was as follows: 2018 ($ thousands) As reported Balances without the adoption of Topic 606 Effect of change (Lower)/Higher Statement of Earnings (Loss) Net sales $ 2,834,846 $ 2,837,738 $ (2,892 ) Cost of goods sold 1,678,502 1,678,363 139 Gross profit 1,156,344 1,159,375 (3,031 ) Selling and administrative expenses 1,041,765 1,044,440 (2,675 ) Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 98,044 98,044 — Restructuring and other special charges, net 16,134 16,134 — Operating earnings $ 401 $ 757 $ (356 ) The impact of the adoption of Topic 606 on the consolidated balance sheet as of February 2, 2019 was as follows: February 2, 2019 ($ thousands) As reported Balances without adoption of Topic 606 Effect of change Higher/(Lower) Balance Sheet Assets Current assets: Receivables, net $ 191,722 $ 183,107 $ 8,615 Inventories, net 683,171 690,655 (7,484 ) Prepaid and other current assets 66,479 59,132 7,347 Liabilities Current liabilities: Income taxes 6,388 8,195 (1,807 ) Other accrued expenses 137,057 120,233 16,824 Equity Retained earnings 519,346 524,263 (4,917 )
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table disaggregates revenue by segment and major source for 2018: 2018 ($ thousands) Famous Footwear Brand Portfolio Total Retail stores $ 1,469,857 $ 166,903 $ 1,636,760 Landed wholesale — 762,994 762,994 First-cost wholesale — 94,734 94,734 E-commerce 136,327 186,599 322,926 Licensing and royalty — 16,501 16,501 Other (1) 624 307 931 Net sales $ 1,606,808 $ 1,228,038 $ 2,834,846 (1) Includes breakage revenue from unredeemed gift cards.
Schedule of Contract Balances	Information about significant contract balances from contracts with customers is as follows: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Customer allowances and discounts $ 25,090 $ 20,259 Rewards program liability 14,637 8,130 Returns reserve 13,841 8,332 Gift card liability 5,426 5,509

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tabl

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders: (in $ thousands, except per share amounts) 2018 2017 2016 NUMERATOR Net (loss) earnings $ (5,481 ) $ 87,231 $ 66,086 Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests 40 (31 ) (428 ) Net earnings allocated to participating securities — (2,384 ) (1,750 ) Net (loss) earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities $ (5,441 ) $ 84,816 $ 63,908 DENOMINATOR Denominator for basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders 41,756 41,801 42,026 Dilutive effect of share-based awards — 179 155 Denominator for diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders 41,756 41,980 42,181 Basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ (0.13 ) $ 2.03 $ 1.52 Diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders $ (0.13 ) $ 2.02 $ 1.52

Retirement and Other Benefit _2

Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Benefit Obligations	The following table sets forth changes in benefit obligations, including all domestic and Canadian plans: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 356,469 $ 340,278 $ 1,594 $ 1,666 Service cost 8,995 9,705 — — Interest cost 14,236 14,948 59 68 Plan participants’ contribution 10 11 6 7 Plan amendments 254 (2,985 ) — — Actuarial (gain) loss (21,541 ) 18,505 (22 ) 40 Benefits paid (14,352 ) (13,703 ) (176 ) (187 ) Settlement gain (3,656 ) — — — Curtailments — (10,534 ) — — Foreign exchange rate changes (230 ) 244 — — Acquisitions 2,007 — — — Benefit obligation at end of year $ 342,192 $ 356,469 $ 1,461 $ 1,594
Schedule of Assumptions Used	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit income: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate 4.00 % 4.40 % 4.70 % 4.00 % 4.40 % 4.70 % Rate of compensation increase 3.00 % 3.00 % 3.00 % N/A N/A N/A Expected return on plan assets 8.00 % 8.00 % 8.00 % N/A N/A N/A Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Weighted–average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of year 2018 2017 2018 2017 Discount rate 4.35 % 4.00 % 4.35 % 4.00 % Rate of compensation increase 3.00 % 3.00 % N/A N/A
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets at February 2, 2019 by asset category are as follows: Fair Value Measurements at February 2, 2019 ($ thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Asset Cash and cash equivalents $ 17,312 $ 17,312 $ — $ — U.S. government securities 87,455 14,155 73,300 — Mutual fund 31,966 31,966 — — Real estate investment trusts 232 232 — — Exchange-traded funds 65,464 65,464 — — Corporate stocks - common 169,721 169,721 — — Preferred securities 639 404 — 235 S&P 500 Index options (4,572 ) (4,572 ) — — Alternative investment fund 13,160 — 13,160 — Unallocated insurance contract 73 — — 73 Total $ 381,450 $ 294,682 $ 86,460 $ 308 The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets at February 3, 2018 by asset category are as follows: Fair Value Measurements at February 3, 2018 ($ thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Asset Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,998 $ 8,998 $ — $ — U.S. government securities 98,027 98,027 — — Mutual fund 41,344 41,344 — — Real estate investment trusts 1,412 1,412 — — Exchange-traded funds 68,362 68,362 — — Corporate stocks - common 175,928 175,928 — — Preferred securities 703 703 — — S&P 500 Index options (1,186 ) (1,186 ) — — Alternative investment fund 13,412 — 13,412 — Unallocated insurance contract 81 — — 81 Total $ 407,081 $ 393,588 $ 13,412 $ 81
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets	The following table sets forth changes in the fair value of plan assets, including all domestic and Canadian plans: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 407,081 $ 361,956 $ — $ — Actual return on plan assets (13,677 ) 58,106 — — Employer contributions 3,847 450 170 180 Plan participants’ contributions 10 11 6 7 Benefits paid (14,352 ) (13,703 ) (176 ) (187 ) Settlement gain (3,656 ) — — — Foreign exchange rate changes (243 ) 261 — — Acquisitions 2,440 — — — Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 381,450 $ 407,081 $ — $ —
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Prepaid pension costs (noncurrent assets) $ 47,826 $ 62,575 $ — $ — Accrued benefit liabilities (current liability) (1,663 ) (3,988 ) (242 ) (238 ) Accrued benefit liabilities (noncurrent liability) (6,905 ) (7,975 ) (1,219 ) (1,356 ) Net amount recognized at end of year $ 39,258 $ 50,612 $ (1,461 ) $ (1,594 )
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets	The projected benefit obligation, the accumulated benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets for pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets and for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets, which includes only the Company’s SERP, were as follows: Projected Benefit Obligation Exceeds the Fair Value of Plan Assets Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds the Fair Value of Plan Assets ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 End of Year Projected benefit obligation $ 8,565 $ 11,959 $ 8,565 $ 11,959 Accumulated benefit obligation 7,291 10,956 7,291 10,956 Fair value of plan assets — — — —
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet	The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit income at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , and the expected amortization of the February 2, 2019 amounts as components of net periodic benefit income for fiscal year 2019 , are as follows: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax: Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 34,879 $ 22,424 $ (558 ) $ (634 ) Net prior service credit (3,266 ) (4,618 ) — — $ 31,613 $ 17,806 $ (558 ) $ (634 )
Schedule of Expected Amortization as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Income	Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits ($ thousands) 2019 2019 Expected amortization, net of tax: Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) $ 3,624 $ (116 ) Amortization of net prior service credit (1,486 ) — $ 2,138 $ (116 )
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit (Income) Cost	Net periodic benefit income for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 for all domestic and Canadian plans included the following components: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Service cost $ 8,995 $ 9,705 $ 8,288 $ — $ — $ — Interest cost 14,236 14,948 15,275 59 68 76 Expected return on assets (29,091 ) (27,589 ) (28,949 ) — — — Amortization of: Actuarial loss (gain) 4,122 4,315 272 (125 ) (145 ) (163 ) Prior service credit (1,567 ) (1,780 ) (1,840 ) — — — Settlement cost 324 — 259 — — — Cost of contractual termination benefits — — 77 — — — Curtailments — (2,165 ) — — — — Total net periodic benefit income $ (2,981 ) $ (2,566 ) $ (6,618 ) $ (66 ) $ (77 ) $ (87 )
Schedule of Expected Cash Flows	Information about expected cash flows for all pension and postretirement benefit plans follows: Pension Benefits ($ thousands) Funded Plan SERP Total Other Postretirement Benefits Employer Contributions 2019 expected contributions to plan trusts $ 97 $ — $ 97 $ — 2019 expected contributions to plan participants — 1,699 1,699 247 2019 refund of assets (e.g. surplus) to employer 133 — 133 — Expected Benefit Payments 2019 $ 13,511 $ 1,699 $ 15,210 $ 247 2020 14,308 1,276 15,584 217 2021 15,151 1,564 16,715 189 2022 15,818 1,335 17,153 164 2023 16,406 1,831 18,237 141 2024 – 2028 91,183 1,704 92,887 441

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of the Components of Income Tax Provision (Benefit)	The components of income tax (benefit) provision on (loss) earnings were as follows: ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Federal Current $ 1,953 $ 31,102 $ 10,577 Deferred 4,451 (10,358 ) 14,164 6,404 20,744 24,741 State Current (718 ) 7,691 3,844 Deferred 1,284 913 (1,157 ) 566 8,604 2,687 Foreign (7,243 ) 6,127 3,740 Total income tax (benefit) provision $ (273 ) $ 35,475 $ 31,168
Schedule of the Differences Between the Tax Provision Reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Amounts Calculated at the Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	The differences between the income tax (benefit) provision reflected in the consolidated financial statements and the amounts calculated at the federal statutory income tax rate were as follows: ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Income taxes at statutory rate (1) $ (1,208 ) $ 41,376 $ 34,039 State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 2,519 3,579 3,149 Foreign earnings taxed at lower rates (4,210 ) (8,072 ) (8,404 ) Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans (347 ) (1,265 ) — Income tax reform, net benefit (3,891 ) (294 ) — GILTI and FDII provisions 613 — — Non-deductibility of goodwill impairment 7,989 — — Impairment of foreign tradename taxed at higher rate (2,400 ) — — Valuation allowance release on state loss carryforwards — (100 ) — Valuation allowance release on other tax carryforwards — — (179 ) Valuation allowance for impairment of investment in nonconsolidated affiliate — — 2,450 Non-deductibility of acquisition costs 46 — 1,280 Settlement of federal and state audit matters — — (945 ) Other 616 251 (222 ) Total income tax (benefit) provision $ (273 ) $ 35,475 $ 31,168 (1) The federal statutory tax rate was 21.0% in 2018, 33.7% in 2017, and 35.0% in 2016.
Schedule of Significant Components of the Company’s Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities	Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Deferred Tax Assets Employee benefits, compensation and insurance $ 14,599 $ 10,011 Accrued expenses 14,936 12,122 Postretirement and postemployment benefit plans 327 401 Deferred rent 6,524 6,438 Accounts receivable reserves 7,350 5,105 Net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward/carryback 6,714 7,540 Capital loss carryforward 14 1,450 Inventory capitalization and inventory reserves 3,339 3,058 Impairment of investment in nonconsolidated affiliate 1,470 1,470 Other 1,831 1,234 Total deferred tax assets, before valuation allowance 57,104 48,829 Valuation allowance (4,199 ) (5,763 ) Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance $ 52,905 $ 43,066 Deferred Tax Liabilities Retirement plans $ (10,212 ) $ (13,071 ) LIFO inventory valuation (42,427 ) (42,032 ) Capitalized software (3,879 ) (4,141 ) Depreciation (10,662 ) (1,786 ) Intangible assets (24,763 ) (28,831 ) Other (1,115 ) (1,567 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (93,058 ) (91,428 ) Net deferred tax liability $ (40,153 ) $ (48,362 )

Business Segment Information (T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Segment Information	($ thousands) Famous Footwear Brand Portfolio Other Total Fiscal 2018 External sales $ 1,606,808 $ 1,228,038 $ — $ 2,834,846 Intersegment sales — 85,513 — 85,513 Depreciation and amortization 28,816 20,768 13,113 62,697 Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount — — 2,210 2,210 Operating earnings (loss) 85,268 (42,206 ) (42,661 ) 401 Segment assets 502,507 1,211,008 125,053 1,838,568 Purchases of property and equipment 17,552 41,993 2,938 62,483 Capitalized software 351 814 3,251 4,416 Fiscal 2017 External sales $ 1,637,627 $ 1,147,957 $ — $ 2,785,584 Intersegment sales — 85,124 — 85,124 Depreciation and amortization 29,990 16,873 17,207 64,070 Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount — — 1,761 1,761 Operating earnings (loss) 92,230 80,212 (44,759 ) 127,683 Segment assets 500,862 814,508 174,045 1,489,415 Purchases of property and equipment 22,920 15,865 5,935 44,720 Capitalized software 483 232 5,743 6,458 Fiscal 2016 External sales $ 1,590,065 $ 989,323 $ — $ 2,579,388 Intersegment sales — 91,415 — 91,415 Depreciation and amortization 27,832 11,028 17,271 56,131 Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount — — 1,726 1,726 Operating earnings (loss) 83,735 76,248 (63,991 ) 95,992 Segment assets 526,555 838,328 110,390 1,475,273 Purchases of property and equipment 37,697 8,828 3,998 50,523 Capitalized software 3,468 50 5,521 9,039
Schedule of Reconciliation of Operating Earnings Before Income Taxes	Following is a reconciliation of operating earnings to (loss) earnings before income taxes: ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Operating earnings $ 401 $ 127,683 $ 95,992 Interest expense, net (18,277 ) (17,325 ) (13,731 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt (186 ) — — Other income, net 12,308 12,348 14,993 (Loss) earnings before income taxes $ (5,754 ) $ 122,706 $ 97,254
Summary of Net Sales and Long-lived Assets by Geographical Area	A summary of the Company’s net sales and long-lived assets by geographic area were as follows: ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Net Sales United States $ 2,656,928 $ 2,603,725 $ 2,385,111 Far East 93,883 98,287 134,430 Canada 63,354 75,764 59,847 Latin America and other 20,681 7,808 — Total net sales $ 2,834,846 $ 2,785,584 $ 2,579,388 Long-Lived Assets United States $ 771,705 $ 450,323 $ 617,211 Europe 79,320 177,755 286 Canada 8,256 10,878 10,141 Far East 1,560 1,686 1,814 Other 1,280 1,984 2,076 Total long-lived assets $ 862,121 $ 642,626 $ 631,528

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories	The Company's net inventory balance was comprised of the following: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Raw materials $ 19,128 $ 17,531 Work-in-process 745 689 Finished goods 663,298 551,159 Inventories, net $ 683,171 $ 569,379

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and equipment consisted of the following: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Land and buildings $ 58,337 $ 49,621 Leasehold improvements 233,604 233,034 Technology equipment 49,120 53,070 Machinery and equipment 69,628 67,778 Furniture and fixtures 134,259 131,884 Construction in progress 34,139 7,425 Property and equipment 579,087 542,812 Allowances for depreciation (348,303 ) (330,013 ) Property and equipment, net $ 230,784 $ 212,799 Total assets financed under capital leases as of February 2, 2019 were $3.1 million . There were no assets financed under capital leases as of February 3, 2018. Useful lives of property and equipment are as follows: Buildings 5-30 years Leasehold improvements 5-20 years Technology equipment 2-7 years Machinery and equipment 4-20 years Furniture and fixtures 3-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and intangible assets were as follows: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Intangible Assets Famous Footwear $ 2,800 $ 2,800 Brand Portfolio 388,288 285,988 Total intangible assets 391,088 288,788 Accumulated amortization (83,722 ) (76,701 ) Total intangible assets, net 307,366 212,087 Goodwill Brand Portfolio 242,531 127,081 Total goodwill 242,531 127,081 Goodwill and intangible assets, net $ 549,897 $ 339,168
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The Company's intangible assets as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 were as follows: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Impairment Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 288,788 $ 81,961 $ — $ 206,827 Trademarks Indefinite 118,100 — 60,000 58,100 Customer relationships 15-16 years 44,200 1,761 — 42,439 $ 451,088 $ 83,722 $ 60,000 $ 307,366 February 3, 2018 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 165,288 $ 76,296 $ 88,992 Trademarks Indefinite 118,100 — 118,100 Customer relationships 15 years 5,400 405 4,995 $ 288,788 $ 76,701 $ 212,087
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	The Company's intangible assets as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 were as follows: ($ thousands) February 2, 2019 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Impairment Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 288,788 $ 81,961 $ — $ 206,827 Trademarks Indefinite 118,100 — 60,000 58,100 Customer relationships 15-16 years 44,200 1,761 — 42,439 $ 451,088 $ 83,722 $ 60,000 $ 307,366 February 3, 2018 Estimated Useful Lives Original Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Trademarks 15-40 years $ 165,288 $ 76,296 $ 88,992 Trademarks Indefinite 118,100 — 118,100 Customer relationships 15 years 5,400 405 4,995 $ 288,788 $ 76,701 $ 212,087

Long-Term and Short-Term Fina_2

Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Redemption Price Percentage	Year Percentage 2019 103.125 % 2020 101.563 % 2021 and thereafter 100.000 %

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Summary of Rent Expense for Operating Leases	The following is a summary of rent expense for operating leases: ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Minimum rent $ 171,410 $ 171,980 $ 160,806 Contingent rent 671 513 470 Sublease income (428 ) (1,705 ) (1,665 ) Total $ 171,653 $ 170,788 $ 159,611
Future Minimum Payments Under Noncancelable Operating Leases	Future minimum rent payments under noncancelable operating leases with an initial term of one year or more at February 2, 2019 were as follows: ($ thousands) 2019 $ 173,891 2020 151,157 2021 125,629 2022 102,488 2023 84,036 Thereafter 212,774 Total minimum operating lease payments (1) $ 849,975 (1) Minimum operating lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rental income of $0.5 million due in the future under noncancelable sublease agreements.

Risk Management and Derivativ_2

Risk Management and Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Contract Notional Amount of all Purchase and Sale Contracts of a Foreign Currency	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) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Financial Instruments Euro $ 13,383 $ 21,223 U.S. dollars (purchased by the Company’s Canadian division with Canadian dollars) 15,196 16,874 Chinese yuan 4,507 12,058 New Taiwanese dollars 461 596 Other currencies 382 415 Total financial instruments $ 33,929 $ 51,166
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheet	The classification and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments included within the consolidated balance sheets as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 are as follows: ($ in thousands) Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Foreign exchange forwards contracts: February 2, 2019 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 159 Other accrued expenses $ 745 February 3, 2018 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,540 Other accrued expenses $ 542
Schedule of Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships on Consolidated Statements of Earnings	During 2018 and 2017 , the effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the consolidated statements of earnings (loss) was as follows: 2018 2017 Foreign exchange forward contracts: Loss Loss Reclassified (Loss) Gain Gain (Loss) Reclassified Net sales $ (55 ) $ (6 ) $ (25 ) $ 30 Cost of goods sold (1,004 ) (58 ) 1,144 171 Selling and administrative expenses (822 ) (90 ) 1,011 157 Interest expense — — (1 ) (1 )

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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 February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 . The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 during 2018 or 2017 . Fair Value Measurements ($ thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Asset (Liability) As of February 2, 2019 Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 4,582 $ 4,582 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 7,270 7,270 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (7,270 ) (7,270 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (2,364 ) (2,364 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (4,419 ) (4,419 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net (586 ) — (586 ) — Mandatory purchase obligation - Blowfish Malibu (9,245 ) — — (9,245 ) As of February 3, 2018 Cash equivalents – money market funds $ 53,106 $ 53,106 $ — $ — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets 6,445 6,445 — — Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities (6,445 ) (6,445 ) — — Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors (2,289 ) (2,289 ) — — Restricted stock units for non-employee directors (4,343 ) (4,343 ) — — Derivative financial instruments, net 998 — 998 —
Schedule of Impairment Charges by Segment	This assessment resulted in the following impairment charges, by segment, which were included in selling and administrative expenses for the respective periods. ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Long-Lived Asset Impairment Charges Famous Footwear $ 800 $ 677 $ 211 Brand Portfolio 2,865 3,098 1,375 Total long-lived asset impairment charges $ 3,665 $ 3,775 $ 1,586
Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Instruments	The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s other financial instruments subject to fair value disclosures are as follows: February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value ($ thousands) Borrowings under revolving credit agreement $ 335,000 $ 335,000 $ — $ — Long-term debt 197,932 205,500 197,472 210,000 Total debt $ 532,932 $ 540,500 $ 197,472 $ 210,000

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, by component for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : ($ thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions (1) Derivative Transactions (2) Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Balance January 30, 2016 $ (900 ) $ (5,356 ) $ 392 $ (5,864 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1,092 (23,888 ) (1,255 ) (24,051 ) Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — (1,395 ) 506 (889 ) Tax provision (benefit) — 555 (185 ) 370 Net reclassifications — (840 ) 321 (519 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 1,092 (24,728 ) (934 ) (24,570 ) Balance January 28, 2017 $ 192 $ (30,084 ) $ (542 ) $ (30,434 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 1,043 18,627 1,337 21,007 Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 225 (357 ) (132 ) Tax (benefit) provision — (58 ) 121 63 Net reclassifications — 167 (236 ) (69 ) Other comprehensive income 1,043 18,794 1,101 20,938 Reclassification of stranded tax effects — (5,882 ) 208 (5,674 ) Balance February 3, 2018 $ 1,235 $ (17,172 ) $ 767 $ (15,170 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1,173 ) (15,927 ) (1,497 ) (18,597 ) Reclassifications: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 2,754 154 2,908 Tax provision (benefit) — (710 ) (32 ) (742 ) Net reclassifications — 2,044 122 2,166 Other comprehensive loss (1,173 ) (13,883 ) (1,375 ) (16,431 ) Balance February 2, 2019 $ 62 $ (31,055 ) $ (608 ) $ (31,601 ) (1) Amounts reclassified are included in other income, net. Refer to Note 6 to the 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. Refer to Note 14 and Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information related to derivative financial instruments.

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Compensation Expense by Plan	The following table details the share-based compensation expense by plan for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Expense for share-based compensation plans, net of forfeitures: Restricted stock $ 10,925 $ 7,657 $ 5,858 Stock performance awards 1,741 3,508 1,829 Restricted stock units 1,091 66 — Stock options 48 67 38 Total share-based compensation expense $ 13,805 $ 11,298 $ 7,725
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : Number of Nonvested Weighted-Average Nonvested at January 30, 2016 1,262,449 $19.55 Granted 402,100 27.55 Vested (428,750 ) 9.29 Forfeited (107,750 ) 24.24 Nonvested at January 28, 2017 1,128,049 25.85 Granted 392,812 27.07 Vested (267,585 ) 17.55 Forfeited (78,475 ) 29.26 Nonvested at February 3, 2018 1,174,801 27.92 Granted 427,083 31.88 Vested (291,061 ) 28.18 Forfeited (61,600 ) 28.77 Nonvested at February 2, 2019 1,249,223 $29.17
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Performance Shares Activity	The following table summarizes performance share award activity for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : Number of Number of Weighted-Average Nonvested at January 30, 2016 307,524 615,048 $27.14 Granted 159,000 318,000 26.64 Vested (56,175 ) (112,350 ) 17.00 Expired — — — Forfeited (7,850 ) (15,700 ) 27.14 Nonvested at January 28, 2017 402,499 804,998 28.36 Granted 169,500 339,000 26.90 Vested (160,372 ) (320,744 ) 29.16 Expired — — — Forfeited (12,000 ) (24,000 ) 27.46 Nonvested at February 3, 2018 399,627 799,254 27.45 Granted 155,000 310,000 31.84 Vested (80,627 ) (161,254 ) 30.12 Expired — — — Forfeited (16,167 ) (32,334 ) 26.83 Nonvested at February 2, 2019 457,833 915,666 $28.49
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity for 2018 : Number of Weighted-Average Outstanding at February 3, 2018 81,042 $13.53 Exercised (32,375 ) 7.94 Forfeited — — Canceled or expired (6,000 ) 11.77 Outstanding at February 2, 2019 42,667 $18.01 Exercisable at February 2, 2019 26,000 $10.85
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity for the year ended February 2, 2019 : Outstanding Accrued (1) Nonvested RSUs Number of Number of Total Number (2) Total Number Weighted-Average February 3, 2018 339,245 50,720 389,965 373,059 $24.29 Granted (3) 2,914 33,092 36,006 25,080 34.32 Vested 45,234 (45,234 ) — 14,973 27.87 Settled (5,914 ) — (5,914 ) (5,914 ) 35.67 February 2, 2019 381,479 38,578 420,057 407,198 $28.70 (1) Accrued RSUs include all fully vested awards and a pro-rata portion of nonvested awards based on the elapsed portion of the vesting period. (2) Total number of RSUs as of February 2, 2019 includes 245,463 RSUs payable in shares and 174,594 RSUs payable in cash. (3) Granted RSUs include 3,228 RSUs resulting from dividend equivalents paid on outstanding RSUs, of which 2,914 related to outstanding vested RSUs and 314 to outstanding nonvested RSUs.
Schedule of Information about Restricted Stock Units Granted, Vested and Settled	The following table summarizes RSUs granted, vested and settled during 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : ($ thousands, except per unit amounts) 2018 2017 2016 Weighted-average grant date fair value of RSUs granted (1) $ 34.23 $ 27.93 $ 21.95 Fair value of RSUs vested $ 1,340 $ 1,349 $ 1,086 RSUs settled 5,914 10,356 52,524 (1) Includes dividend equivalents granted on outstanding RSUs, which vest immediately.
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Compensation Expense	The following table details the RSU compensation expense and the related income tax benefit for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : ($ thousands) 2018 2017 2016 Compensation expense $ 287 $ 1,645 $ 2,459 Income tax benefit (74 ) (620 ) (956 ) Compensation expense, net of income tax benefit $ 213 $ 1,025 $ 1,503

Financial Information for the_2

Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 2 $ 9,148 $ 21,050 $ — $ 30,200 Receivables, net 130,684 32,319 28,719 — 191,722 Inventories, net 175,697 470,610 36,864 — 683,171 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 31,195 32,556 7,603 — 71,354 Intercompany receivable - current 190 42 15,279 (15,511 ) — Total current assets 337,768 544,675 109,515 (15,511 ) 976,447 Property and equipment, net 62,608 157,270 10,906 — 230,784 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 108,884 331,810 109,203 — 549,897 Other assets 68,707 11,824 909 — 81,440 Investment in subsidiaries 1,499,209 — (24,838 ) (1,474,371 ) — Intercompany receivable - noncurrent 597,515 578,821 762,281 (1,938,617 ) — Total assets $ 2,674,691 $ 1,624,400 $ 967,976 $ (3,428,499 ) $ 1,838,568 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities: Borrowings under revolving credit agreement $ 335,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 335,000 Trade accounts payable 146,400 130,670 39,228 — 316,298 Other accrued expenses 95,498 86,015 20,525 — 202,038 Intercompany payable - current 10,781 — 4,730 (15,511 ) — Total current liabilities 587,679 216,685 64,483 (15,511 ) 853,336 Other liabilities: Long-term debt 197,932 — — — 197,932 Other liabilities 105,689 41,149 5,027 — 151,865 Intercompany payable - noncurrent 1,149,338 115,114 674,165 (1,938,617 ) — Total other liabilities 1,452,959 156,263 679,192 (1,938,617 ) 349,797 Equity: Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 634,053 1,251,452 222,919 (1,474,371 ) 634,053 Noncontrolling interests — — 1,382 — 1,382 Total equity 634,053 1,251,452 224,301 (1,474,371 ) 635,435 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,674,691 $ 1,624,400 $ 967,976 $ (3,428,499 ) $ 1,838,568 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Non- Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,089 $ — $ 37,958 $ — $ 64,047 Receivables, net 124,957 3,663 23,993 — 152,613 Inventories, net 146,068 394,438 28,873 — 569,379 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 26,284 30,456 8,394 (4,384 ) 60,750 Intercompany receivable - current 521 74 9,250 (9,845 ) — Total current assets 323,919 428,631 108,468 (14,229 ) 846,789 Property and equipment, net 35,474 165,227 12,098 — 212,799 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 111,108 40,937 187,123 — 339,168 Other assets 76,317 13,610 732 — 90,659 Investment in subsidiaries 1,329,428 — (23,565 ) (1,305,863 ) — Intercompany receivable - noncurrent 774,588 520,362 704,810 (1,999,760 ) — Total assets $ 2,650,834 $ 1,168,767 $ 989,666 $ (3,319,852 ) $ 1,489,415 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities: Trade accounts payable 136,797 102,420 33,745 — 272,962 Other accrued expenses 65,817 74,006 21,758 (4,384 ) 157,197 Intercompany payable - current 5,524 — 4,321 (9,845 ) — Total current liabilities 208,138 176,426 59,824 (14,229 ) 430,159 Other liabilities: Long-term debt 197,472 — — — 197,472 Other liabilities 101,784 35,574 5,464 — 142,822 Intercompany payable - noncurrent 1,425,951 98,610 475,199 (1,999,760 ) — Total other liabilities 1,725,207 134,184 480,663 (1,999,760 ) 340,294 Equity: Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity 717,489 858,157 447,706 (1,305,863 ) 717,489 Noncontrolling interests — — 1,473 — 1,473 Total equity 717,489 858,157 449,179 (1,305,863 ) 718,962 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,650,834 $ 1,168,767 $ 989,666 $ (3,319,852 ) $ 1,489,415
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Earnings	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF EARNINGS (LOSS) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 2, 2019 ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 888,234 $ 1,975,219 $ 237,607 $ (266,214 ) $ 2,834,846 Cost of goods sold 619,120 1,157,558 124,037 (222,213 ) 1,678,502 Gross profit 269,114 817,661 113,570 (44,001 ) 1,156,344 Selling and administrative expenses 267,584 760,754 57,428 (44,001 ) 1,041,765 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets — — 98,044 — 98,044 Restructuring and other special charges, net 9,734 6,400 — — 16,134 Operating (loss) earnings (8,204 ) 50,507 (41,902 ) — 401 Interest (expense) income (19,048 ) (25 ) 796 — (18,277 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt (186 ) — — — (186 ) Other income (expense) 12,408 — (100 ) — 12,308 Intercompany interest income (expense) 11,436 (11,494 ) 58 — — (Loss) earnings before income taxes (3,594 ) 38,988 (41,148 ) — (5,754 ) Income tax benefit (provision) 1,687 (7,719 ) 6,305 — 273 Equity in loss of subsidiaries, net of tax (3,534 ) — (1,275 ) 4,809 — Net (loss) earnings (5,441 ) 31,269 (36,118 ) 4,809 (5,481 ) Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (40 ) — (40 ) Net (loss) earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ (5,441 ) $ 31,269 $ (36,078 ) $ 4,809 $ (5,441 ) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 837,849 $ 1,935,265 $ 211,815 $ (199,345 ) $ 2,785,584 Cost of goods sold 580,038 1,090,354 109,104 (162,561 ) 1,616,935 Gross profit 257,811 844,911 102,711 (36,784 ) 1,168,649 Selling and administrative expenses 246,208 771,027 55,600 (36,784 ) 1,036,051 Restructuring and other special charges, net 3,942 756 217 — 4,915 Operating earnings 7,661 73,128 46,894 — 127,683 Interest (expense) income (17,743 ) (14 ) 432 — (17,325 ) Other income 12,348 — — — 12,348 Intercompany interest income (expense) 8,354 (8,813 ) 459 — — Earnings before income taxes 10,620 64,301 47,785 — 122,706 Income tax provision (24,963 ) (175 ) (10,337 ) — (35,475 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 101,543 — (1,619 ) (99,924 ) — Net earnings 87,200 64,126 35,829 (99,924 ) 87,231 Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 31 — 31 Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 87,200 $ 64,126 $ 35,798 $ (99,924 ) $ 87,200 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 28, 2017 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net sales $ 825,654 $ 1,692,093 $ 227,557 $ (165,916 ) $ 2,579,388 Cost of goods sold 583,131 938,169 129,410 (133,313 ) 1,517,397 Gross profit 242,523 753,924 98,147 (32,603 ) 1,061,991 Selling and administrative expenses 227,149 690,292 57,757 (32,603 ) 942,595 Restructuring and other special charges, net 15,333 433 7,638 — 23,404 Operating earnings 41 63,199 32,752 — 95,992 Interest (expense) income (14,291 ) (9 ) 569 — (13,731 ) Other income 14,993 — — — 14,993 Intercompany interest income (expense) 8,888 (9,033 ) 145 — — Earnings before income taxes 9,631 54,157 33,466 — 97,254 Income tax provision (5,075 ) (20,084 ) (6,009 ) — (31,168 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax 61,102 — (2,422 ) (58,680 ) — Net earnings 65,658 34,073 25,035 (58,680 ) 66,086 Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 428 — 428 Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 65,658 $ 34,073 $ 24,607 $ (58,680 ) $ 65,658
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net (loss) earnings $ (5,441 ) $ 31,269 $ (36,118 ) $ 4,809 $ (5,481 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (1,224 ) — (1,224 ) Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments (13,663 ) — (220 ) — (13,883 ) Derivative financial instruments (1,967 ) (38 ) 630 — (1,375 ) Other comprehensive loss from investment in subsidiaries (801 ) — — 801 — Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (16,431 ) (38 ) (814 ) 801 (16,482 ) Comprehensive (loss) income (21,872 ) 31,231 (36,932 ) 5,610 (21,963 ) Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (91 ) — (91 ) Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ (21,872 ) $ 31,231 $ (36,841 ) $ 5,610 $ (21,872 ) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net earnings $ 87,200 $ 64,126 $ 35,829 $ (99,924 ) $ 87,231 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustment — — 1,116 — 1,116 Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments 18,855 — (61 ) — 18,794 Derivative financial instruments 1,539 14 (452 ) — 1,101 Other comprehensive income from investment in subsidiaries 544 — — (544 ) — Other comprehensive income, net of tax 20,938 14 603 (544 ) 21,011 Comprehensive income 108,138 64,140 36,432 (100,468 ) 108,242 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 104 — 104 Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 108,138 $ 64,140 $ 36,328 $ (100,468 ) $ 108,138 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 28, 2017 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net earnings $ 65,658 $ 34,073 $ 25,035 $ (58,680 ) $ 66,086 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustment — — 1,045 — 1,045 Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments (24,790 ) — 62 — (24,728 ) Derivative financial instruments 181 — (1,115 ) — (934 ) Other comprehensive income from investment in subsidiaries 39 — — (39 ) — Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (24,570 ) — (8 ) (39 ) (24,617 ) Comprehensive income 41,088 34,073 25,027 (58,719 ) 41,469 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 381 — 381 Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc. $ 41,088 $ 34,073 $ 24,646 $ (58,719 ) $ 41,088
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 21,220 $ 84,546 $ 23,823 $ — $ 129,589 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (34,583 ) (25,871 ) (2,029 ) — (62,483 ) Capitalized software (3,962 ) (454 ) — — (4,416 ) Acquisition of Blowfish Malibu, net of cash received (16,792 ) — — — (16,792 ) Acquisition of Vionic, net of cash received (352,666 ) — — — (352,666 ) Intercompany investing (137 ) 137 — — — Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities (408,140 ) (26,188 ) (2,029 ) — (436,357 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 360,000 — — — 360,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (25,000 ) — — — (25,000 ) Repayments of capital lease obligation — (406 ) — — (406 ) Dividends paid (11,983 ) — — — (11,983 ) Debt issuance costs (1,298 ) — — — (1,298 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (43,771 ) — — — (43,771 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (4,372 ) — — — (4,372 ) Intercompany financing 87,257 (48,804 ) (38,453 ) — — Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities 360,833 (49,210 ) (38,453 ) — 273,170 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (249 ) — (249 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (26,087 ) 9,148 (16,908 ) — (33,847 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 26,089 — 37,958 — 64,047 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2 $ 9,148 $ 21,050 $ — $ 30,200 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 40,601 $ 90,745 $ 60,029 $ — $ 191,375 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (9,522 ) (31,159 ) (4,039 ) — (44,720 ) Capitalized software (5,950 ) (483 ) (25 ) — (6,458 ) Intercompany investing (20,224 ) 197,929 (177,705 ) — — Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities (35,696 ) 166,287 (181,769 ) — (51,178 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 454,000 — — — 454,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (564,000 ) — — — (564,000 ) Dividends paid (12,027 ) — — — (12,027 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (5,993 ) — — — (5,993 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (3,816 ) — — — (3,816 ) Intercompany financing 129,021 (266,061 ) 137,040 — — Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (2,815 ) (266,061 ) 137,040 — (131,836 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 354 — 354 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,090 (9,029 ) 15,654 — 8,715 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 23,999 9,029 22,304 — 55,332 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 26,089 $ — $ 37,958 $ — $ 64,047 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 28, 2017 Non-Guarantors ($ thousands) Parent Guarantors Eliminations Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 66,800 $ 71,781 $ 45,041 $ — $ 183,622 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (4,769 ) (41,606 ) (4,148 ) — (50,523 ) Capitalized software (5,521 ) (3,481 ) (37 ) — (9,039 ) Acquisition cost, net of cash received (259,932 ) — — — (259,932 ) Intercompany investing (3,257 ) 3,257 — — — Net cash used for investing activities (273,479 ) (41,830 ) (4,185 ) — (319,494 ) Financing activities Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 623,000 — — — 623,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (513,000 ) — — — (513,000 ) Dividends paid (12,104 ) — — — (12,104 ) Acquisition of treasury stock (23,139 ) — — — (23,139 ) Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net (4,188 ) — — — (4,188 ) Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans 2,251 — — — 2,251 Intercompany financing 126,858 (20,922 ) (105,936 ) — — Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 199,678 (20,922 ) (105,936 ) — 72,820 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 233 — 233 (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (7,001 ) 9,029 (64,847 ) — (62,819 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 31,000 — 87,151 — 118,151 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 23,999 $ 9,029 $ 22,304 $ — $ 55,332

Quarterly Financial Data (Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) Quarterly financial results (unaudited) for 2018 and 2017 are as follows: Quarters First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter ($ thousands, except per share amounts) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 Weeks) 2018 Net sales $ 632,142 $ 706,612 $ 775,829 $ 720,263 Gross profit 274,921 293,101 310,610 277,712 Net earnings (1) 17,180 23,611 29,155 (75,427 ) Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. (1) 17,212 23,646 29,153 (75,452 ) Per share of common stock: Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders (2) 0.40 0.55 0.68 (1.83 ) Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders (2) 0.40 0.55 0.67 (1.83 ) Dividends paid 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 Market value: High 36.00 37.06 41.09 37.82 Low 27.10 32.18 31.84 26.63 (1) The fourth quarter of 2018 reflects impairment of goodwill and intangible assets of $83.0 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustments required for purchase accounting of $6.1 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, and several restructuring and other charges totaling $4.7 million , on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. (2) EPS for the quarters may not sum to the annual amount as each period is computed on a discrete period basis. Quarters First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter ($ thousands, except per share amounts) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (14 Weeks) 2017 Net sales $ 631,509 $ 676,954 $ 774,656 $ 702,465 Gross profit 270,908 287,461 316,885 293,395 Net earnings (loss) (1) 14,884 17,674 34,373 20,301 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Caleres, Inc. (1) 14,902 17,595 34,387 20,316 Per share of common stock: Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders (2) 0.35 0.41 0.80 0.47 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders (2) 0.35 0.41 0.80 0.47 Dividends paid 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 Market value: High 32.83 29.11 31.27 34.34 Low 24.86 24.45 22.39 26.54 (1) The first and second quarters of 2017 reflect the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting of $1.9 million and $1.1 million , respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements and several restructuring and other charges totaling $0.7 million and $1.9 million , respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. The fourth quarter of 2017 reflects restructuring charges totaling $0.6 million , on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements and the benefit of income tax reform of $0.3 million , as further described in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements. (2) EPS for the quarters may not sum to the annual amount as each period is computed on a discrete period basis.

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	Feb. 04, 2018USD ($)	May 04, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)retail_store	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)retail_store	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)retail_store	Jan. 01, 2018
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of Stores | retail_store			1,221	1,221				1,221
Provision for doubtful accounts				$ 518,000	$ 1,336,000	$ 1,384,000
Provision for customer discounts				$ 5,500,000	4,800,000	3,600,000
Percentage of LIFO inventory			88.00%	88.00%				88.00%
Inventories, adjustment to last-in, first-out cost			$ 3,310,000	$ 3,310,000	4,038,000			$ 3,310,000
Selling and administrative expenses				1,041,765,000	1,036,051,000	942,595,000
Other assets			23,781,000	23,781,000	25,779,000			23,781,000
Capitalized Computer Software, Additions				500,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss				38,000,000
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)				60,000,000
Cost-method Investments, Realized Losses						7,000,000
Self insurance reserves			11,600,000	11,600,000	11,000,000			11,600,000
Increase (Decrease) in Gift Card Liability				900,000	1,700,000	700,000	$ 700,000
Rewards program liability			14,637,000	14,637,000	8,130,000			14,637,000
Advertising and marketing expense				84,800,000	83,600,000	78,800,000
Co-op advertising allowances				7,600,000	4,800,000	4,100,000
Co-op advertising expense				9,400,000	10,000,000	8,400,000
Deferred advertising costs			3,700,000	$ 3,700,000	4,000,000			$ 3,700,000
More likely than not, percentage				50.00%
Corporate tax rate - prior to Jan 1 2018									35.00%
Corporate tax rate - effective Jan 1 2018								21.00%
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Annual Vesting Percentage				25.00%
Income Taxes Paid, Net				$ 21,300,000	18,700,000	16,900,000
Interest Paid				17,400,000	16,500,000	15,200,000
Change in Investing Activities Included in Liabilities				10,700,000	1,900,000	(8,300,000)
Cumulative-effect adjustment to Rewards program liability	$ 6,400,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross			93,058,000	93,058,000	91,428,000			$ 93,058,000
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Tax					441,000
Defined benefit plan, net periodic benefit income excluding service cost					12,300,000	15,000,000
Non-service cost component of net periodic benefit income				12,300,000
Interest Costs Capitalized				200,000	0	1,400,000
Warehousing and Distribution Costs
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Selling and administrative expenses				106,900,000	89,700,000	77,700,000
Overseas Sourcing Offices and Other Inventory Procurement Costs
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Selling and administrative expenses				22,100,000	23,100,000	$ 21,500,000
Software Development and Acquisition Costs
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Other assets			16,400,000	16,400,000	22,300,000			16,400,000
Accumulated amortization			131,800,000	$ 131,800,000	$ 123,000,000			131,800,000
Retail
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Sales Revenue Goods Net Percentage During Period				65.00%	69.00%	67.00%
Famous Footwear Rewards Program Members
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Sales Revenue Goods Net Percentage During Period				76.00%	75.00%
Rewards program liability			14,600,000	$ 14,600,000	$ 8,100,000			$ 14,600,000
Minimum
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Rent holiday, number of days				30 days
Maximum
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Rent holiday, number of days				60 days
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability		$ 700,000,000
Operating Lease, Liability		$ 800,000,000
Restructuring and other special charges, net | Other
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cost-method Investments, Realized Losses						$ 7,000,000
Selling and administrative expenses
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges				$ 3,700,000	3,800,000	1,600,000
Allen Edmonds
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			$ 38,000,000	$ 38,000,000
Caleres, Inc.
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Joint Venture, Ownership Percentage				51.00%
C. Banner International Holdings Limited
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Joint Venture, Ownership Percentage				49.00%
Allen Edmonds
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)				$ 60,000,000
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings	4,800,000
Cumulative-effect adjustment to Rewards program liability	6,400,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	1,600,000
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings	10,500,000
Other Current Assets [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Tax	5,400,000
Other liabilities | Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Tax	$ 5,100,000
Customer allowances
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense				$ 54,161,000	$ 51,135,000	$ 45,186,000

Acquisitons (Narrative) (Detail

Acquisitons (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 18, 2018	Jul. 06, 2018	Dec. 13, 2016	Feb. 02, 2019		Nov. 03, 2018		Aug. 04, 2018		May 05, 2018		Feb. 03, 2018		Oct. 28, 2017		Jul. 29, 2017		Apr. 29, 2017		Jul. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net																					$ 16,134,000	$ 4,915,000	$ 23,404,000
Date inventory fair value adjustment was fully amortized																				Jul. 29, 2017
Net sales				$ 720,263,000		$ 775,829,000		$ 706,612,000		$ 632,142,000		$ 702,465,000		$ 774,656,000		$ 676,954,000		$ 631,509,000			2,834,846,000	2,785,584,000	2,579,388,000
Net (loss) earnings				75,427,000	[1]	$ (29,155,000)	[1]	$ (23,611,000)	[1]	$ (17,180,000)	[1]	(20,301,000)	[2]	$ (34,373,000)	[2]	(17,674,000)	[2]	(14,884,000)	[2]		5,481,000	(87,231,000)	(66,086,000)
Amortization of intangible assets																					7,021,000	4,073,000	3,705,000
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement				335,000,000								$ 0									335,000,000	0
Goodwill and Impairment Loss																					$ 98,044,000	0	0
Blowfish Malibu [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share																					$ 0.01
Estimated Aggregate Purchase Price		$ 27,994,000
Mandatory Purchase Obligation		(9,000,000)
Initial Purchase Price		$ 19,000,000
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition		Jul. 6, 2018
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity		Blowfish Malibu
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net		$ 16,800,000
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 2,207,000
Vionic [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated Aggregate Purchase Price	$ 360,690,000
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition	Oct. 18, 2018
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity	Vionic
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net	$ 352,700,000
Cash and cash equivalents	8,024,000
Equity and asset purchase agreement estimated purchase price	$ 360,000,000
Allen Edmonds
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
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 700,000
Restructuring and other special charges, net																					$ 5,800,000	4,000,000
Restructuring and other special charges, net | Allen Edmonds
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net																						4,000,000
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax				4,700,000												1,900,000		700,000			$ 4,300,000	$ 2,600,000	5,000,000
Transaction costs																							$ 5,800,000
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share																					$ 0.10	$ 0.06	$ 0.11
Other | Blowfish Malibu [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs, Incurred Cost After Tax																					$ 300,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share																					$ 0.01
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs																					$ 300,000
Other | Vionic [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs, Incurred Cost After Tax																					$ 3,300,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share																					$ 0.08
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share																					$ 0.08
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs																					$ 4,500,000
Other | Restructuring and other special charges, net | Allen Edmonds
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net																						$ 2,500,000
Transaction costs																							$ 5,200,000
Brand Portfolio
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales																					1,228,038,000	1,147,957,000	989,323,000
Brand Portfolio | Blowfish Malibu [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales																					15,200,000
Net (loss) earnings																					(1,500,000)
Brand Portfolio | Vionic [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales																					45,300,000
Net (loss) earnings																					(8,300,000)
Brand Portfolio | Restructuring and other special charges, net | Allen Edmonds
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net																						1,500,000
Transaction costs																							600,000
Brand Portfolio | Cost of goods sold | Blowfish Malibu [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory																					1,700,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment, Net of Tax																					1,300,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment, Per Diluted Share																					0.03
Brand Portfolio | Cost of goods sold | Vionic [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory																					8,900,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment, Net of Tax																					6,600,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment, Per Diluted Share																					0.15
Brand Portfolio | Cost of goods sold | Allen Edmonds
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment																$ 1,100,000		$ 1,900,000				4,900,000	1,200,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment, Net of Tax				6,100,000																		3,000,000	700,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment, Per Diluted Share																						0.07	$ 0.02
Pro Forma [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets																					7,900,000	$ 8,000,000
Debt, Weighted average interest rate						4.50%						3.75%										3.75%
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement				$ 270,000,000								$ 330,000,000									$ 270,000,000	$ 330,000,000
Effective tax rate, pro forma interest expense adjustments																					25.74%	38.90%
Estimated effective tax rate, other pro forma adjustments																					28.00%	40.00%
[1]	The fourth quarter of 2018 reflects impairment of goodwill and intangible assets of $83.0 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustments required for purchase accounting of $6.1 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, and several restructuring and other charges totaling $4.7 million, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements.
[2]	The first and second quarters of 2017 reflect the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting of $1.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements and several restructuring and other charges totaling$0.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. The fourth quarter of 2017 reflects restructuring charges totaling $0.6 million, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements and the benefit of income tax reform of $0.3 million, as further described in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.

Acqusition (Schedule of Allocat

Acqusition (Schedule of Allocation of Purchase Price) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 18, 2018	Jul. 06, 2018
Blowfish Malibu [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 2,207
Receivables		4,612
Inventories		6,400
Prepaid expense and other current assets		317
Total current assets		13,536
Other assets		520
Goodwill		4,957
Intangible assets		17,600
Property and equipment		112
Total assets		36,725
Trade accounts payable		2,915
Other accrued expenses		5,739
Total current liabilities		8,654
Other liabilities		77
Total liabilities		8,731
Net assets		$ 27,994
Vionic [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,024
Receivables	32,319
Inventories	59,439
Prepaid expense and other current assets	3,346
Total current assets	103,128
Goodwill	148,537
Intangible assets	144,700
Property and equipment	6,864
Total assets	403,229
Trade accounts payable	22,753
Other accrued expenses	16,245
Total current liabilities	38,998
Other liabilities - capital lease obligation	3,541
Total liabilities	42,539
Net assets	$ 360,690

Acquisitions Acquisitions (Sche

Acquisitions Acquisitions (Schedule of Pro Forma Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Pro Forma Financial Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,972,990	$ 2,941,617
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ 5,432	$ 83,800
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 0.12	$ 1.95
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 0.12	$ 1.94

Revenues (Narrative) (Details)

Revenues (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 04, 2018	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect adjustment to Rewards program liability	$ 6,400
Rewards program liability		$ 14,637	$ 8,130
Other Current Liabilities
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Rewards program liability	14,500		$ 8,100
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings	4,800
Cumulative-effect adjustment to Rewards program liability	$ 6,400
Increase due to purchases [Member]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect adjustment to Rewards program liability		14,200
Decrease due to expirations and redemptions [Member]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect adjustment to Rewards program liability		$ 14,100

Revenues (Schedule of Impact of

Revenues (Schedule of Impact of the Adoption of Topic 606) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Receivables, net	$ 191,722				$ 152,613				$ 191,722	$ 152,613
Inventories, net	683,171				569,379				683,171	569,379
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	66,479				60,750				66,479	60,750
Income taxes	6,388				8,222				6,388	8,222
Other accrued expenses	137,057				103,749				137,057	103,749
Retained earnings	519,346				595,769				519,346	595,769
Net sales	720,263	$ 775,829	$ 706,612	$ 632,142	702,465	$ 774,656	$ 676,954	$ 631,509	2,834,846	2,785,584	$ 2,579,388
Cost of goods sold									1,678,502	1,616,935	1,517,397
Gross profit	277,712	$ 310,610	$ 293,101	$ 274,921	$ 293,395	$ 316,885	$ 287,461	$ 270,908	1,156,344	1,168,649	1,061,991
Selling and administrative expenses									1,041,765	1,036,051	942,595
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets									98,044	0	0
Restructuring and other special charges, net									16,134	4,915	23,404
Operating earnings									401	$ 127,683	$ 95,992
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Receivables, net	183,107								183,107
Inventories, net	690,655								690,655
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	59,132								59,132
Income taxes	8,195								8,195
Other accrued expenses	120,233								120,233
Retained earnings	524,263								524,263
Net sales									2,837,738
Cost of goods sold									1,678,363
Gross profit									1,159,375
Selling and administrative expenses									1,044,440
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets									98,044
Restructuring and other special charges, net									16,134
Operating earnings									757
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Receivables, net	8,615								8,615
Inventories, net	(7,484)								(7,484)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,347								7,347
Income taxes	(1,807)								(1,807)
Other accrued expenses	16,824								16,824
Retained earnings	$ (4,917)								(4,917)
Net sales									(2,892)
Cost of goods sold									139
Gross profit									(3,031)
Selling and administrative expenses									(2,675)
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets									0
Restructuring and other special charges, net									0
Operating earnings									$ (356)

Revenues (Schedule of Disagregg

Revenues (Schedule of Disagreggation of Revenue) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 720,263,000	$ 775,829,000	$ 706,612,000	$ 632,142,000	$ 702,465,000	$ 774,656,000	$ 676,954,000	$ 631,509,000	$ 2,834,846,000	$ 2,785,584,000	$ 2,579,388,000
Retail stores
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,636,760,000
Landed wholesale
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									762,994,000
First-cost wholesale
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									94,734,000
E-commerce
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									322,926,000
Licensing and royalty
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									16,501,000
Other revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									931,000
Famous Footwear
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,606,808,000	1,637,627,000	1,590,065,000
Famous Footwear | Retail stores
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,469,857,000
Famous Footwear | E-commerce
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									136,327,000
Famous Footwear | Other revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									624,000
Brand Portfolio
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,228,038,000	$ 1,147,957,000	$ 989,323,000
Brand Portfolio | Retail stores
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									166,903,000
Brand Portfolio | Landed wholesale
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									762,994,000
Brand Portfolio | First-cost wholesale
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									94,734,000
Brand Portfolio | E-commerce
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									186,599,000
Brand Portfolio | Licensing and royalty
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									16,501,000
Brand Portfolio | Other revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 307,000

Revenues (Schedule of Contract

Revenues (Schedule of Contract Balances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Customer allowances and discounts	$ 25,090	$ 20,259
Rewards program liability	14,637	8,130
Returns reserve	13,841	8,332
Gift card liability	$ 5,426	$ 5,509

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Narr

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			89 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Antidilutive options excluded from computation of earnings per share		0	16,667	63,915
Shares repurchased during period under share repurchase program		1,465,649	225,000	900,000	2,700,000
Payments for repurchase of shares under share repurchase program		$ 43,771	$ 5,993	$ 23,139	$ 77,800
2011Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Shares repurchased during period under share repurchase program		1,223,500			2,500,000
Share repurchase program, number of shares authorized to be repurchased	2,500,000	2,500,000			2,500,000
2018Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Shares repurchased during period under share repurchase program	242,149	242,149
Share repurchase program, number of shares authorized to be repurchased	2,500,000	2,500,000			2,500,000

Earnings (Loss) Per Share Earni

Earnings (Loss) Per Share Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019		Nov. 03, 2018		Aug. 04, 2018		May 05, 2018		Feb. 03, 2018		Oct. 28, 2017		Jul. 29, 2017		Apr. 29, 2017		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net (loss) earnings	$ (75,427)	[1]	$ 29,155	[1]	$ 23,611	[1]	$ 17,180	[1]	$ 20,301	[2]	$ 34,373	[2]	$ 17,674	[2]	$ 14,884	[2]	$ (5,481)	$ 87,231	$ 66,086
NUMERATOR
Net (loss) earnings																		87,231	66,086
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests																	40	(31)	(428)
Net earnings allocated to participating securities																	0	(2,384)	(1,750)
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities																	$ (5,441)	$ 84,816	$ 63,908
DENOMINATOR
Denominator for basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders																	41,756	41,801	42,026
Dilutive effect of share-based awards																	0	179	155
Denominator for diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders																	41,756	41,980	42,181
Basic earnings per common share:
Basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ (1.83)	[3]	$ 0.68	[3]	$ 0.55	[3]	$ 0.40	[3]	$ 0.47	[4]	$ 0.80	[4]	$ 0.41	[4]	$ 0.35	[4]	$ (0.13)	$ 2.03	$ 1.52
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ (1.83)	[3]	$ 0.67	[3]	$ 0.55	[3]	$ 0.40	[3]	$ 0.47	[4]	$ 0.80	[4]	$ 0.41	[4]	$ 0.35	[4]	$ (0.13)	$ 2.02	$ 1.52
[1]	The fourth quarter of 2018 reflects impairment of goodwill and intangible assets of $83.0 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustments required for purchase accounting of $6.1 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, and several restructuring and other charges totaling $4.7 million, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements.
[2]	The first and second quarters of 2017 reflect the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting of $1.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements and several restructuring and other charges totaling$0.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. The fourth quarter of 2017 reflects restructuring charges totaling $0.6 million, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements and the benefit of income tax reform of $0.3 million, as further described in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.
[3]	EPS for the quarters may not sum to the annual amount as each period is computed on a discrete period basis.
[4]	EPS for the quarters may not sum to the annual amount as each period is computed on a discrete period basis.

Restructuring and Other Initi_2

Restructuring and Other Initiatives, Net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Dec. 12, 2014
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net					$ 16,134	$ 4,915	$ 23,404
Business Exit Costs					2,400
Business Exit Costs, after-tax					$ 1,800
Business Exit Costs Per Share					$ 0.04
Business Exits Inventory Markdowns					$ 1,800
Business Exits, Severance					600
Logistics Transition Cost					4,500
Logistics Transition Cost, After Tax					$ 3,300
Logistics Transition Cost Per Share					$ 0.08
Impairment of note receivable					$ 0	0	7,281
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliate							7,000
Shoes.com
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Note receivable								$ 7,500
Vionic [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	$ 500				500
Vionic [Member] | Other
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs					$ 4,500
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share					$ 0.08
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs, Incurred Cost After Tax					$ 3,300
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share					$ 0.08
Allen Edmonds
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net					$ 5,800	4,000
Mens business [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net					5,800
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax					$ 4,300
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share					$ 0.10
Restructuring Reserve	1,700	$ 200			$ 1,700	200
Mens business [Member] | Other
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net					400
Mens business [Member] | Brand Portfolio
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net					5,400
Blowfish Malibu [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	100				$ 100
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share					$ 0.01
Blowfish Malibu [Member] | Other
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs					$ 300
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs, Incurred Cost After Tax					$ 300
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share					$ 0.01
Restructuring and other special charges, net
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges		7,000
Restructuring and other special charges, net | Shoes.com
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax							$ 4,900
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share							$ 0.11
Impairment charge							$ 8,000
Impairment of note receivable							7,300
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses							700
Restructuring and other special charges, net | Shoes.com | Other
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Impairment of note receivable							7,300
Restructuring and other special charges, net | Shoes.com | Brand Portfolio
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Impairment charge							700
Restructuring and other special charges, net | Allen Edmonds
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net						4,000
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax	$ 4,700		$ 1,900	$ 700	$ 4,300	$ 2,600	$ 5,000
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share					$ 0.10	$ 0.06	$ 0.11
Transaction costs							$ 5,800
Restructuring and other special charges, net | Allen Edmonds | Other
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net						$ 2,500
Transaction costs							5,200
Restructuring and other special charges, net | Allen Edmonds | Brand Portfolio
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net						1,500
Transaction costs							600
Other Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax						300
Other Restructuring | Brand Portfolio
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax							$ 3,300
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share							$ 0.08
Restructuring Costs							$ 4,200
Other Restructuring | Restructuring and other special charges, net
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax		$ 7,000
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share		$ 0.16
Other Restructuring | Cost of goods sold | Brand Portfolio
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring Costs							1,600
Employee Severance
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net					$ 400	900
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax					$ 300	$ 600
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost Per Diluted Share					$ 0.01	$ 0.02
Employee Severance | Other
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net						$ 200
Employee Severance | Brand Portfolio
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net						100
Employee Severance | Famous Footwear
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring and other special charges, net						$ 600
Employee Severance | Restructuring and other special charges, net | Brand Portfolio
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring Costs							$ 2,600

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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 06, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Acquired pension assets				$ 2,400,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Life Insurance Coverage, Amount	$ 20,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation				$ 2,000,000
Actuarial grading percentage	0.75%
Actuarial gain related to change in mortality tables	$ 1,100,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)		$ 2,200,000
Deferred Compensation Plan Maximum Percentage of Deferral of Base Salary	100.00%
Percentage component of compensation allowed as deferral under deferred compensation plan	50.00%
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$ 342,192,000	356,469,000	$ 340,278,000
Plan amendments	254,000	(2,985,000)
Curtailments		10,534,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	(2,981,000)	(2,566,000)	(6,618,000)
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	381,450,000	407,081,000	361,956,000
Net amount recognized at end of year	39,258,000	50,612,000
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	1,461,000	1,594,000	1,666,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	(66,000)	(77,000)	(87,000)
Net amount recognized at end of year	(1,461,000)	(1,594,000)
Domestic Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 4,400,000	3,900,000	3,500,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	3.50%
Canadian Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 200,000	300,000	$ 200,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	5.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Minimum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	3.00%
Management
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Plan Maximum Percentage of Deferral of Base Salary	50.00%
Percentage component of compensation allowed as deferral under deferred compensation plan	100.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability	$ 7,300,000	6,400,000
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	7,300,000	6,400,000
Non-employee Director
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability	$ 2,400,000	$ 2,300,000
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) | Non-employee Director
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued	70,123	69,527
Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	70.00%
Equity Securities | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 169,721,000	$ 175,928,000
Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	30.00%
Alternative Investment Fund | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 13,160,000	13,412,000
Unallocated Insurance Contracts | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 73,000	81,000
Other Long-term Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	97.00%
Short-term Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	3.00%
Domestic Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Year service cap	35 years
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Measure, Number of Highest Consecutive Years	5 years
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Measure, Number of Years Before Retirement	10 years
Year of service	1 year
Days of employment	365 days
Maximum years of service	30 years
Service credit percentage	0.825%
Additional service credit percentage	1.425%
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$ 335,100,000	346,900,000
Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Measure, Number of Highest Consecutive Years	5 years
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Measure, Number of Years Before Retirement	10 years
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$ 3,800,000	$ 4,200,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 4,200,000
Foreign Plan [Member] | Equity Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	55.00%
Foreign Plan [Member] | Bond fund
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	42.00%
Foreign Plan [Member] | Money Market Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	3.00%

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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Changes in Benefit Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 356,469	$ 340,278
Service cost	8,995	9,705	$ 8,288
Interest cost	14,236	14,948	15,275
Plan participants' contribution	10	11
Plan amendments	254	(2,985)
Actuarial (gain) loss	(21,541)	18,505
Benefits paid	(14,352)	(13,703)
Settlement gain	(3,656)
Curtailments		(10,534)
Foreign exchange rate changes	(230)	244
Acquisitions	2,007
Benefit obligation at end of year	342,192	356,469	340,278
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	1,594	1,666
Interest cost	59	68	76
Plan participants' contribution	6	7
Actuarial (gain) loss	(22)	40
Benefits paid	(176)	(187)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$ 1,461	$ 1,594	$ 1,666

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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligation) (Details)	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.35%	4.00%
Rate of compensation increase	3.00%	3.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.35%	4.00%

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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Fair Value Allocation of Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 381,450	$ 407,081	$ 361,956
Cash and cash equivalents | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	17,312	8,998
U.S. government securities | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	87,455	98,027
Mutual fund | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	31,966	41,344
Real Estate Investment Trusts | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	232	1,412
Exchange Traded Funds | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	65,464	68,362
Corporate stocks - common | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	169,721	175,928
Preferred securities | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	639	703
S&P 500 Index options [Member] | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	(4,572)	(1,186)
Alternative Investment Fund | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	13,160	13,412
Unallocated Insurance Contracts | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	73	81
Level 1 | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	294,682	393,588
Level 1 | Cash and cash equivalents | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	17,312	8,998
Level 1 | U.S. government securities | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	14,155	98,027
Level 1 | Mutual fund | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	31,966	41,344
Level 1 | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	232	1,412
Level 1 | Exchange Traded Funds | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	65,464	68,362
Level 1 | Corporate stocks - common | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	169,721	175,928
Level 1 | Preferred securities | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	404	703
Level 1 | S&P 500 Index options [Member] | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	(4,572)	(1,186)
Level 2 | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	86,460	13,412
Level 2 | U.S. government securities | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	73,300
Level 2 | Alternative Investment Fund | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	13,160	13,412
Level 3 | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	308	81
Level 3 | Preferred securities | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	235
Level 3 | Unallocated Insurance Contracts | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 73	100
Pension Benefits | Level 3 | Unallocated Insurance Contracts
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 81

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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 407,081	$ 361,956
Actual return on plan assets	(13,677)	58,106
Employer contributions	3,847	450
Plan participants' contribution	10	11
Benefits paid	(14,352)	(13,703)
Settlement gain	(3,656)
Foreign exchange rate changes	(243)	261
Acquisitions	2,440
Balance, end of year	381,450	407,081
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contributions	170	180
Plan participants' contribution	6	7
Benefits paid	$ (176)	$ (187)

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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Prepaid Pension Costs Noncurrent	$ 47,826	$ 62,575
Accrued benefit liabilities (current liability)	(1,663)	(3,988)
Accrued benefit liabilities (noncurrent liability)	(6,905)	(7,975)
Net amount recognized at end of year	39,258	50,612
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Accrued benefit liabilities (current liability)	(242)	(238)
Accrued benefit liabilities (noncurrent liability)	(1,219)	(1,356)
Net amount recognized at end of year	$ (1,461)	$ (1,594)

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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Projected and Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Fair Value) (Details) - Pension Benefits - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Projected Benefit Obligation Exceeds the Fair Value of Plan Assets
Projected benefit obligation	$ 8,565	$ 11,959
Accumulated benefit obligation	7,291	10,956
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds the Fair Value of Plan Assets
Projected benefit obligation	8,565	11,959
Accumulated benefit obligation	7,291	10,956
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 0

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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 34,879	$ 22,424
Net prior service credit	(3,266)	(4,618)
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:	31,613	17,806
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(558)	(634)
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:	$ (558)	$ (634)

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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Expected Amortization of Components of AOCI) (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 01, 2020USD ($)
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 3,624
Amortization of net prior service credit	(1,486)
Expected amortization, net of tax:	2,138
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)	(116)
Expected amortization, net of tax:	$ (116)

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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total net periodic benefit income		$ 2,200
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 8,995	9,705	$ 8,288
Interest cost	14,236	14,948	15,275
Expected return on assets	(29,091)	(27,589)	(28,949)
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)	4,122	4,315	272
Amortization of prior service credit	(1,567)	(1,780)	(1,840)
Settlement cost	324		259
Cost of contractual termination benefits			77
Curtailments		(2,165)
Total net periodic benefit income	(2,981)	(2,566)	(6,618)
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Interest cost	59	68	76
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)	(125)	(145)	(163)
Total net periodic benefit income	$ (66)	$ (77)	$ (87)

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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Assumptions to Determine Net Periodic Benefit Income) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.00%	4.40%	4.70%
Rate of compensation increase	3.00%	3.00%	3.00%
Expected return on plan assets	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.00%	4.40%	4.70%

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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Schdeule of Information on Expected Cash Flows) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
2018 Employer contributions expected	$ 97
Defined benefit plans, estimated refund of assets (e.g. surplus) to employer	133
Funded-Pension Plan, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
2018 Employer contributions expected	97
Defined benefit plans, estimated refund of assets (e.g. surplus) to employer	133
Expected Benefit Payments: 2019	13,511
Expected Benefit Payments: 2020	14,308
Expected Benefit Payments: 2021	15,151
Expected Benefit Payments: 2022	15,818
Expected Benefit Payments: 2023	16,406
Expected Benefit Payments: 2024 - 2028	91,183
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Expected Benefit Payments: 2019	15,210
Expected Benefit Payments: 2020	15,584
Expected Benefit Payments: 2021	16,715
Expected Benefit Payments: 2022	17,153
Expected Benefit Payments: 2023	18,237
Expected Benefit Payments: 2024 - 2028	92,887
SERP
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
2018 Employer contributions expected	1,699
Expected Benefit Payments: 2019	1,699
Expected Benefit Payments: 2020	1,276
Expected Benefit Payments: 2021	1,564
Expected Benefit Payments: 2022	1,335
Expected Benefit Payments: 2023	1,831
Expected Benefit Payments: 2024 - 2028	1,704
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
2018 Employer contributions expected	247
Expected Benefit Payments: 2019	247
Expected Benefit Payments: 2020	217
Expected Benefit Payments: 2021	189
Expected Benefit Payments: 2022	164
Expected Benefit Payments: 2023	141
Expected Benefit Payments: 2024 - 2028	$ 441

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended				13 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Feb. 02, 2019	Jan. 01, 2018
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Previous Tax Rate						35.00%
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 38,000,000
Corporate tax rate - effective Jan 1 2018					21.00%
Federal statutory rate	33.70%	35.00%	35.00%
Total income tax (benefit) provision	$ 273,000	$ (35,475,000)	$ (31,168,000)
Deferred tax benefit for the remeasurement of DTA and DTL	(6,922,000)	(1,424,000)	(5,303,000)
Domestic earnings before income taxes from continuing operations	40,000,000	78,200,000	60,900,000
Foreign earnings before income taxes from continuing operations	(45,800,000)	44,500,000	36,400,000
Tax payments, net of refunds	21,300,000	18,700,000	16,900,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Amount	5,900,000
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	$ (347,000)	(1,265,000)	0
Effective tax rate if discrete tax benefits had not been recognized	22.30%				22.30%
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 6,714,000	7,540,000			$ 6,714,000
Valuation allowance	1,500,000				1,500,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards	14,000	$ 1,450,000			14,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings	0				0
Tax years open to examination		2017		2015
Non-deductible executive compensation, other	2,100,000
Return-to-provision Settlement	1,300,000
State
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local	6,300,000				6,300,000
Valuation allowance	$ 2,700,000				$ 2,700,000
Minimum
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date	Dec. 31, 2019
Maximum
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date	Dec. 31, 2038
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Corporate tax rate - effective Jan 1 2018	21.00%
Total income tax (benefit) provision	$ (3,891,000)	$ (294,000)	$ 0
Deferred tax benefit for the remeasurement of DTA and DTL	24,600,000
Transition tax on repatriation of foreign earnings due to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act	22,900,000
Deferred tax expense recorded in connection with section 162(m)	1,400,000
GILTI and FDII Provisions [Domain]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Total income tax (benefit) provision	$ 613,000

Income Taxes (Schedule of the C

Income Taxes (Schedule of the Components of Income Tax Provision (Benefit)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal: Current	$ 1,953	$ 31,102	$ 10,577
Federal: Deferred	4,451	(10,358)	14,164
Federal income tax provision	6,404	20,744	24,741
State: Current	(718)	7,691	3,844
State: Deferred	1,284	913	(1,157)
State inome tax provision	566	8,604	2,687
Foreign	(7,243)	6,127	3,740
Total income tax (benefit) provision	$ (273)	$ 35,475	$ 31,168

Income Taxes (Schedule of the D

Income Taxes (Schedule of the Differences Between the Tax Provision Reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Amounts Calculated at the Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income taxes at statutory rate	[1]	$ (1,208)	$ 41,376	$ 34,039
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		2,519	3,579	3,149
Foreign earnings taxed at lower rates		(4,210)	(8,072)	(8,404)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		(347)	(1,265)	0
Non-deductibility of goodwill impairment		7,989
Impairment of foreign tradename taxed at higher rate		(2,400)
Valuation allowance for impairment of investment in nonconsolidated affiliate		0	0	2,450
Non-deductibility of acquisition costs		46	0	1,280
Settlement of federal and state audit matters		0	0	(945)
Other		616	251	(222)
Total income tax (benefit) provision		$ 273	$ (35,475)	$ (31,168)
Federal statutory rate		33.70%	35.00%	35.00%
State and Local Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance release on other tax carryforwards		$ 0	$ (100)	$ 0
General Business Tax Credit Carryforward
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance release on other tax carryforwards		0	0	(179)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Total income tax (benefit) provision		(3,891)	$ (294)	$ 0
GILTI and FDII Provisions [Domain]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Total income tax (benefit) provision		$ 613
[1]	The federal statutory tax rate was 33.7% in 2017, reflecting a single month impact from tax reform, and was 35.0% in both 2016 35.0% 2015.

Income Taxes (Schedule of Signi

Income Taxes (Schedule of Significant Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets: Employee benefits, compensation and insurance	$ 14,599	$ 10,011
Deferred Tax Assets: Accrued expenses	14,936	12,122
Deferred Tax Assets: Postretirement and postemployment benefit plans	327	401
Deferred Tax Assets: Deferred rent	6,524	6,438
Deferred Tax Assets: Accounts receivable reserves	7,350	5,105
Deferred Tax Assets: Net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward/carryback	6,714	7,540
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards	14	1,450
Deferred Tax Assets: Inventory capitalization and inventory reserves	3,339	3,058
Deferred Tax Assets: Impairment of investment in nonconsolidated affiliate	1,470	1,470
Deferred Tax Assets: Other	1,831	1,234
Total deferred tax assets, before valuation allowance	57,104	48,829
Valuation allowance	(4,199)	(5,763)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	52,905	43,066
Deferred Tax Liabilities: Retirement plans	(10,212)	(13,071)
Deferred Tax Liabilities: LIFO inventory valuation	(42,427)	(42,032)
Deferred Tax Liabilities: Capitalized software	(3,879)	(4,141)
Deferred tax liability, Depreciation	(10,662)	(1,786)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets	(24,763)	(28,831)
Deferred Tax Liabilities: Other	(1,115)	(1,567)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(93,058)	(91,428)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	$ (40,153)	$ (48,362)

Business Segment Information Bu

Business Segment Information Business Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	Feb. 02, 2019retail_store
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Stores	1,221
Famous Footwear
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Stores	992
United States | Brand Portfolio
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Stores	146
Canada | Brand Portfolio
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Stores	82
Italy | Brand Portfolio
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Stores	1

Business Segment Information (S

Business Segment Information (Schedule of Business Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	$ 720,263,000	$ 775,829,000	$ 706,612,000	$ 632,142,000	$ 702,465,000	$ 774,656,000	$ 676,954,000	$ 631,509,000	$ 2,834,846,000	$ 2,785,584,000	$ 2,579,388,000
Intersegment sales									85,513,000	85,124,000	91,415,000
Depreciation and amortization									62,697,000	64,070,000	56,131,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount									2,210,000	1,761,000	1,726,000
Operating earnings (loss)									401,000	127,683,000	95,992,000
Segment assets	1,838,568,000				1,489,415,000				1,838,568,000	1,489,415,000	1,475,273,000
Purchases of property and equipment									62,483,000	44,720,000	50,523,000
Capitalized software	4,416,000				6,458,000				4,416,000	6,458,000	9,039,000
Famous Footwear
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales									1,606,808,000	1,637,627,000	1,590,065,000
Depreciation and amortization									28,816,000	29,990,000	27,832,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount									0		0
Operating earnings (loss)									85,268,000	92,230,000	83,735,000
Segment assets	502,507,000				500,862,000				502,507,000	500,862,000	526,555,000
Purchases of property and equipment									17,552,000	22,920,000	37,697,000
Capitalized software	351,000				483,000				351,000	483,000	3,468,000
Brand Portfolio
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales									1,228,038,000	1,147,957,000	989,323,000
Intersegment sales									85,513,000	85,124,000	91,415,000
Depreciation and amortization									20,768,000	16,873,000	11,028,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount									0		0
Operating earnings (loss)									(42,206,000)	80,212,000	76,248,000
Segment assets	1,211,008,000				814,508,000				1,211,008,000	814,508,000	838,328,000
Purchases of property and equipment									41,993,000	15,865,000	8,828,000
Capitalized software	814,000				232,000				814,000	232,000	50,000
Other category
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization									13,113,000	17,207,000	17,271,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount									2,210,000	1,761,000	1,726,000
Operating earnings (loss)									(42,661,000)	(44,759,000)	(63,991,000)
Segment assets	125,053,000				174,045,000				125,053,000	174,045,000	110,390,000
Purchases of property and equipment									2,938,000	5,935,000	3,998,000
Capitalized software	$ 3,251,000				$ 5,743,000				$ 3,251,000	$ 5,743,000	$ 5,521,000

Business Segment Information _2

Business Segment Information (Schedule of Reconciliation of Operating Earnings Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating earnings	$ 401	$ 127,683	$ 95,992
Interest expense	(18,277)	(17,325)	(13,731)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(186)	0	0
Other Income	12,308	12,348	14,993
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	$ (5,754)	$ 122,706	$ 97,254

Business Segment Information _3

Business Segment Information (Schedule of Net Sales and Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External Sales	$ 720,263	$ 775,829	$ 706,612	$ 632,142	$ 702,465	$ 774,656	$ 676,954	$ 631,509	$ 2,834,846	$ 2,785,584	$ 2,579,388
Long-Lived Assets	862,121				642,626				862,121	642,626	631,528
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External Sales									2,656,928	2,603,725	2,385,111
Long-Lived Assets	771,705				450,323				771,705	450,323	617,211
Far East [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External Sales									93,883	98,287	134,430
Long-Lived Assets	1,560				1,686				1,560	1,686	1,814
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	79,320				177,755				79,320	177,755	286
Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External Sales									63,354	75,764	59,847
Long-Lived Assets	8,256				10,878				8,256	10,878	10,141
Latin America and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External Sales									20,681	7,808	0
Long-Lived Assets	$ 1,280				$ 1,984				$ 1,280	$ 1,984	$ 2,076

Inventories (Narrative) (Detail

Inventories (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Consigned inventory	$ 1.5	$ 1.4

Inventories (Schedule of Invent

Inventories (Schedule of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw materials	$ 19,128	$ 17,531
Work-in-process	745	689
Finished goods	663,298	551,159
Inventories, net	$ 683,171	$ 569,379

Property and Equipment (Narrati

Property and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Assets Financed Under Capital Leases [Line Items]	$ 3,100,000
Impairment charges for property and equipment	3,665,000	$ 3,775,000	$ 1,586,000
Interest Costs Capitalized	$ 200,000	$ 0	$ 1,400,000

Property and Equipment (Schedul

Property and Equipment (Schedule of Property and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Gross	$ 579,087	$ 542,812
Allowances for Depreciation	348,303	330,013
Property and equipment, net	230,784	212,799
Land and Building
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Gross	58,337	49,621
Leasehold Improvements
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Gross	233,604	233,034
Technology Equipment
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Gross	49,120	53,070
Machinery and Equipment
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Gross	69,628	67,778
Furniture and Fixtures
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Gross	134,259	131,884
Construction in Progress
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Gross	$ 34,139	$ 7,425

Property and Equipment (Sched_2

Property and Equipment (Schedule of Useful Lives of Property and Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Building | Minimum
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Building | Maximum
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	30 years
Leasehold Improvements | Minimum
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Leasehold Improvements | Maximum
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Technology Equipment | Minimum
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	2 years
Technology Equipment | Maximum
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years
Machinery and Equipment | Minimum
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	4 years
Machinery and Equipment | Maximum
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Furniture and Fixtures | Minimum
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures | Maximum
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Oct. 18, 2018	Jul. 06, 2018	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Discount Rate, Trademark Fair Value			12.00%
Goodwill and Impairment Loss			$ 98,044	$ 0	$ 0
Intangible assets not subject to amortization			118,100	118,100
Amortization of intangible assets			7,021	4,073	3,705
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months			13,100
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two			12,800
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amoritization Expense, Year Three			12,700
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four			12,500
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five			12,200
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			38,000
Goodwill and Impairment Loss After-Tax			$ 83,000
Goodwill and Impairment Loss Per Share			$ 1.93
Discount Rate, Goodwill Fair Value			11.00%
Primarily Owned and Licensed Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets			$ 7,000	$ 4,100	$ 3,700
Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives				15 years
Minimum | Primarily Owned and Licensed Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives			15 years	15 years
Minimum | Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives			15 years
Vionic [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 144,700
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	148,537
Vionic [Member] | Primarily Owned and Licensed Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets	112,400
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives			20 years
Vionic [Member] | Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 32,300
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives			16 years
Blowfish Malibu [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets		$ 17,600
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		4,957
Blowfish Malibu [Member] | Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets		6,500
Blowfish Malibu [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets		$ 11,100

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 451,088	$ 288,788
Intangible Assets Net of Impairment (Excluding Goodwill)	391,088	288,788
Accumulated amortization	(83,722)	(76,701)
Intangible assets, net	307,366	212,087
Goodwill	242,531	127,081
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	549,897	339,168
Famous Footwear
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	2,800	2,800
Brand Portfolio
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	388,288	285,988
Goodwill	$ 242,531	$ 127,081

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	$ 83,722	$ 76,701
Intangible assets not subject to amortization	118,100	118,100
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	60,000
Intangible Assets not subject to amortization, net of impairment	58,100	118,100
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	451,088	288,788
Intangible assets, net	307,366	212,087
Primarily Owned and Licensed Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	288,788	165,288
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	81,961	76,296
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 206,827	$ 88,992
Primarily Owned and Licensed Trademarks | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives	15 years	15 years
Primarily Owned and Licensed Trademarks | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives	40 years	40 years
Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives		15 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 44,200	$ 5,400
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	1,761	405
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 42,439	$ 4,995
Customer Relationships | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives	15 years
Customer Relationships | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives	16 years
Vionic [Member] | Primarily Owned and Licensed Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives	20 years
Vionic [Member] | Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives	16 years

Long-Term and Short-Term Fina_3

Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 27, 2015	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 17, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement		$ 335,000	$ 0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		(186)	0	$ 0
Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity		500,000			$ 600,000
Line of Credit Borrowing Capacity Increase Option		$ 250,000
Facility Percentage of Borrowing Base Under Condition One		10.00%
Number of consecutive business days for borrowing base availability over minimum under condition one		30 days
Percentage Of Borrowing Base Under Condition Two		10.00%
Borrowing Base Availability Under Condition Two		$ 40,000
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio		100.00%
Maximum amount of borrowings under either the Credit Agreement or Former Credit Agreement at the end of any month		$ 350,000	260,000
Average daily borrowings		$ 103,200	$ 93,500
Debt, Weighted average interest rate		3.90%	2.50%
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement		$ 335,000
Letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement		10,500
Additional borrowing availability under Credit Agreement		$ 154,500
2023 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 200,000
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.25%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage		101.00%
Debt instrument, maturity date	Aug. 15, 2023

Long-Term and Short-Term Fina_4

Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements (Schedule of Redemption Price Percentages) (Details) - 2023 Senior Notes	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	101.00%
2019
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	103.125%
2020
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	101.563%
2021 and thereafter
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	100.00%

Leases (Narrative) (Details)

Leases (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Retail Site
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Leases subject to renewal options, percentage	45.00%
Manufacturing Facility
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	8 years
Minimum | Retail Site
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	5 years
Minimum | Office Building
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	10 years
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term	5 years
Maximum | Retail Site
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	10 years
Maximum | Office Building
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	15 years
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term	20 years

Leases (Schedule of Summary of

Leases (Schedule of Summary of Rent Expense for Operating Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Leases [Abstract]
Minimum Rent	$ 171,410	$ 171,980	$ 160,806
Contingent Rent	671	513	470
Sublease Income	(428)	(1,705)	(1,665)
Total	$ 171,653	$ 170,788	$ 159,611

Leases (Schedule of Future Mini

Leases (Schedule of Future Minimum Payments under Noncancelable Operating Leases with an Initial Term of One Year or More) (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2019	$ 173,891
2020	151,157
2021	125,629
2022	102,488
2023	84,036
Thereafter	212,774
Total Minimum Operating Lease Payments	849,975	[1]
Future minimum sublease rental income	$ 500
[1]	Minimum operating lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rental income of $0.5 million due in the future under noncancelable sublease agreements.

Risk Management and Derivativ_3

Risk Management and Derivatives (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of countries sold to	70
Forward contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Maturity Date	Jan. 31, 2020	Feb. 2, 2019

Risk Management and Derivativ_4

Risk Management and Derivatives Risk Management and Derivatives (Schedule of all Purchase and Sale Contracts of a Foreign Currency) (Details) - Forward contracts - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 33,929	$ 51,166
Euro
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	13,383	21,223
U.S. Dollars (Purchased By The Company's Canadian Division with Canadian Dollars)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	15,196	16,874
Chinese yuan
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	4,507	12,058
New Taiwanese dollars
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	461	596
Other Currencies
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 382	$ 415

Risk Management and Derivativ_5

Risk Management and Derivatives (Schedule of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedging Instruments Included within the Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivative [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 159	$ 1,540
Other accrued expenses
Derivative [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 745	$ 542

Risk Management and Derivativ_6

Risk Management and Derivatives (Schedule of Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	$ (55)	$ (25)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	(6)	30
Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	(1,004)	1,144
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	(58)	171
Selling and administrative expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	(822)	1,011
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	(90)	157
Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	0	(1)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	$ 0	$ (1)

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Percentage component of compensation allowed as deferral under deferred compensation plan			50.00%
Deferred Compensation Plan Maximum Percentage of Deferral of Base Salary			100.00%
Long-lived assets held and used assessed for indicators of impairment and written down to their fair value			$ 99	$ 112.5	$ 99.4
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			$ 38
Restructuring and other special charges, net
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges		$ 7
Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Non-employee director RSUs shares payable in cash converted to RSUs payable in common stock	210,302		210,302
Performance share units
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Requisite service period			3 years
Minimum | Performance share units
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Payout percentage			0.00%
Maximum | Performance share units
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Payout percentage			200.00%
Other Restructuring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of assets held for sale after tax				$ 0.3
Other Restructuring | Brand Portfolio
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of assets held for sale after tax					$ 3.3
Impairment of assets held for sale per diluted share					$ 0.08
Other Restructuring | Restructuring and other special charges, net
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of assets held for sale after tax		$ 7
Impairment of assets held for sale per diluted share		$ 0.16
Allen Edmonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)			$ 60
Allen Edmonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 38		$ 38

Fair Value Measurements (Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	$ (7,270)	$ (6,445)
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(7,270)	(6,445)
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(2,364)	(2,289)
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(2,364)	(2,289)
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(4,419)	(4,343)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(4,419)	(4,343)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0
Derivative financial instruments, net
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(586)
Derivative financial instruments, net | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0
Derivative financial instruments, net | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(586)
Derivative financial instruments, net | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0
Cash equivalents - money market funds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	4,582	53,106
Cash equivalents - money market funds | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	4,582	53,106
Cash equivalents - money market funds | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0
Cash equivalents - money market funds | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	7,270	6,445
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	7,270	6,445
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0
Derivative financial instruments, net
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value		998
Derivative financial instruments, net | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value		0
Derivative financial instruments, net | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value		998
Derivative financial instruments, net | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value		$ 0
Blowfish Malibu [Member] | Mandatory Purchase Obligation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(9,245)
Blowfish Malibu [Member] | Mandatory Purchase Obligation [Member] | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0
Blowfish Malibu [Member] | Mandatory Purchase Obligation [Member] | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0
Blowfish Malibu [Member] | Mandatory Purchase Obligation [Member] | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	$ (9,245)

Fair Value Measurements Fair Va

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Impairment Charges by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment charges for property and equipment	$ 3,665	$ 3,775	$ 1,586
Selling and administrative expenses
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment charges for property and equipment	3,665	3,775	1,586
Famous Footwear | Selling and administrative expenses
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment charges for property and equipment	800	677	211
Brand Portfolio | Selling and administrative expenses
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment charges for property and equipment	$ 2,865	$ 3,098	$ 1,375

Fair Value Measurements (Sche_2

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	$ 335,000	$ 0
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement, fair value	335,000	0
Long-term debt - Senior Notes, carrying amount	197,932	197,472
Long-term debt - Senior Notes, fair value	205,500	210,000
Total debt	532,932	197,472
Total debt, fair value	$ 540,500	$ 210,000

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - shares	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			89 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]
Shares repurchased during period under share repurchase program		1,465,649	225,000	900,000	2,700,000
2011Program [Member]
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	2,500,000	2,500,000			2,500,000
Shares repurchased during period under share repurchase program		1,223,500			2,500,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	0	0			0
2018Program [Member]
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	2,500,000	2,500,000			2,500,000
Shares repurchased during period under share repurchase program	242,149	242,149
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	2,257,851	2,257,851			2,257,851
Repurchases Related To Employee Share Based Awards
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]
Exercised		145,357	141,713	205,569

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	$ (15,170)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(273)	$ 35,475	$ 31,168
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(16,482)	21,011	(24,617)
Balance, ending	(31,601)	(15,170)
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	1,235	192	(900)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(1,173)	1,043	1,092
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1,173)	1,043	1,092
Balance, ending	62	1,235	192
Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	(17,172)	(30,084)	(5,356)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(15,927)	18,627	(23,888)
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income	2,754	225	(1,395)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(710)	(58)	555
Net reclassifications	2,044	167	(840)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(13,883)	18,794	(24,728)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects		(5,882)
Balance, ending	(31,055)	(17,172)	(30,084)
Derivative Transactions
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	767	(542)	392
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(1,497)	1,337	(1,255)
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income	154	(357)	506
Income tax provision (benefit)	(32)	121	(185)
Net reclassifications	122	(236)	321
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1,375)	1,101	(934)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects		208
Balance, ending	(608)	767	(542)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	(15,170)	(30,434)	(5,864)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(18,597)	21,007	(24,051)
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income	2,908	(132)	(889)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(742)	63	370
Net reclassifications	2,166	(69)	(519)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(16,431)	20,938	(24,570)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects		(5,674)
Balance, ending	$ (31,601)	$ (15,170)	$ (30,434)

Share-Based Compensation (Narra

Share-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense			$ 13,805	$ 11,298	$ 7,725
Shares of common stock issued during the period			(320,522)	(293,470)	(203,066)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation			$ (347)	$ (1,265)	$ 0
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net					2,251
Number of Nonvested Options			16,667
Restricted stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense			$ 10,925	$ 7,657	$ 5,858
Granted			427,083	392,812	402,100
Fair value of RSA's vested			$ 8,200	$ 4,700	$ 4,000
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested grants			16,400
Weighted-average remaining requisite service period		1 year 10 months 25 days
Performance share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense			$ 1,741	$ 3,508	$ 1,829
Granted			155,000	169,500	159,000
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested grants			$ 3,900
Weighted-average remaining requisite service period			1 year 7 months 6 days
Requisite service period			3 years
Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense			$ 287	$ 1,645	$ 2,459
Granted	[1],[2]		36,006
Fair value of RSA's vested			$ 1,340	1,349	1,086
Non-employee director RSUs shares payable in cash converted to RSUs payable in common stock			210,302
Non-employee director RSUs payable in cash converted to RSUs payable in common stock			$ 6,300
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value			12,400
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Vested, Intrinsic Value			11,300
Liabilities associated with accrued RSUs			4,400	4,300
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense			$ 48	$ 67	$ 38
Vesting period, in years			4 years
Stock option term			10 years
Options granted			0	0	0
Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value					$ 12.81
Cash-based awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense				$ 100	$ 2,900
One year cliff-vesting period | Restricted stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted			3,642	4,492
Three year graded-vesting period | Restricted stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted			413,941
Four year cliff-vesting period | Restricted stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted			9,500	376,320	357,100
Four year graded-vesting period | Restricted stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted				12,000	45,000
Minimum | Performance share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Payout percentage			0.00%
Maximum | Performance share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted			310,000	339,000	318,000
Payout percentage			200.00%
[1]	Granted RSUs include 3,228 RSUs resulting from dividend equivalents paid on outstanding RSUs, of which 2,914 related to outstanding vested RSUs and 314 to outstanding nonvested RSUs.
[2]	Total number of RSUs as of February 3, 2018 includes 245,463 RSUs payable in shares and 174,594 RSUs payable in cash.The Company granted:0 - 20170 - 2016

Share-Based Compensation (Sched

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Share-based Compensation by Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 13,805	$ 11,298	$ 7,725
Restricted stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation expense	10,925	7,657	5,858
Performance shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation expense	1,741	3,508	1,829
RSUs for non-employee directors payable in shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation expense	1,091	66	0
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation expense	$ 48	$ 67	$ 38

Share-Based Compensation (Sch_2

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Restricted Stock Activity) (Details) - Restricted stock - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested	1,249,223	1,174,801	1,128,049	1,262,449
Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 29.17	$ 27.92	$ 25.85	$ 19.55
Granted	427,083	392,812	402,100
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 31.88	$ 27.07	$ 27.55
Vested	(291,061)	(267,585)	(428,750)
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 28.18	$ 17.55	$ 9.29
Forfeited	(61,600)	(78,475)	(107,750)
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 28.77	$ 29.26	$ 24.24

Share-Based Compensation (Sch_3

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Performance Share Activity) (Details) - Performance shares - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested	457,833	399,627	402,499	307,524
Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 28.49	$ 27.45	$ 28.36	$ 27.14
Granted	155,000	169,500	159,000
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 31.84	$ 26.90	$ 26.64
Vested	(80,627)	(160,372)	(56,175)
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 30.12	$ 29.16	$ 17
Forfeited	(16,167)	12,000	(7,850)
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 26.83	$ 27.46	$ 27.14
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested	915,666	799,254	804,998	615,048
Granted	310,000	339,000	318,000
Vested	(161,254)	(320,744)	(112,350)
Forfeited	(32,334)	(24,000)	(15,700)

Share-Based Compensation (Sch_4

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Stock Option Activity) (Details) - Stock options	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019$ / sharesshares
Number of Options (in shares)
Outstanding at February 3, 2018 | shares	81,042
Exercised | shares	(32,375)
Forfeited | shares	0
Canceled or expired | shares	(6,000)
Outstanding at February 2, 2019 | shares	42,667
Exercisable | shares	26,000
Weighted-average exercise price, outstanding | $ / shares	$ 13.53
Exercised in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	7.94
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	0
Canceled or Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	11.77
Weighted-average exercise price, outstanding | $ / shares	18.01
Weighted-average exercise price, exercisable | $ / shares	$ 10.85

Share-Based Compensation (Sch_5

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) - $ / shares		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted Stock Units	[1]	420,057	389,965
RSUs payable in shares		245,463
Accrued Restricted Stock Units	[2]	407,198	373,059
Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		$ 28.70	$ 24.29
Granted	[1],[3]	36,006
Accrued Granted RSUs	[2],[3]	25,080
Non-Vested RSU Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	[3]	$ 34.32
Accrued RSUs Vested	[2]	14,973
Nonvested RSUs, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		$ 27.87
Number of RSUs Settled	[1]	(5,914)
Accrued Number of RSU's Settled	[2]	(5,914)
Nonvested RSU's Settled, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		$ 35.67
RSUs payable in cash		174,594
Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors | Number of vested RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	[3]	2,914
Vested		(45,234)
Number of RSUs Settled		(5,914)
Vested RSU's		381,479	339,245
Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors | Number of nonvested RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested		38,578	50,720
Granted	[3]	33,092
Vested		(45,234)
Resulting from dividend equivalents paid on outstanding RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted Stock Units		3,228
Related to outstanding vested RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted Stock Units		2,914
Related to outstanding nonvested RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted Stock Units		314
[1]	Total number of RSUs as of February 3, 2018 includes 245,463 RSUs payable in shares and 174,594 RSUs payable in cash.The Company granted:0 - 20170 - 2016
[2]	Accrued RSUs include all fully vested awards and a pro-rata portion of nonvested awards based on the elapsed portion of the vesting period.
[3]	Granted RSUs include 3,228 RSUs resulting from dividend equivalents paid on outstanding RSUs, of which 2,914 related to outstanding vested RSUs and 314 to outstanding nonvested RSUs.

Share-Based Compensation (Sch_6

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Information about Restricted Stock Units Granted, Vested and Settled) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	[1]	$ 34.23	$ 27.93	$ 21.95
Fair value of RSA's vested		$ 1,340	$ 1,349	$ 1,086
RSU's Settled		5,914	10,356	52,524
[1]	Includes dividend equivalents granted on outstanding RSUs, which vest immediately.

Share-Based Compensation (Sch_7

Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Compensation Expense) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 287	$ 1,645	$ 2,459
Less: Income tax benefit	74	620	956
Total share-based compensation expense, net of income tax benefit	$ 213	$ 1,025	$ 1,503

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - Redfield Site	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cumulative expenditures for both on-site and off-site remediation	$ 30,500,000
Environmental Exit Costs, Assets Previously Disposed, Liability for Remediation	9,700,000
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities for off-site remediation	5,000,000
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities for on-site remediation	$ 4,700,000
Liability for on-site remediation, discounted rate	4.80%
On-site remediation liability, undiscounted basis	$ 14,000,000
Expected on-site remediation liability, year one	500,000
Expected on-site remediation liability, year two	100,000
Expected on-site remediation liability, year three	100,000
Expected on-site remediation liability, year four	100,000
Expected on-site remediation liability, year five	100,000
Expected on-site remediation liability, thereafter	13,100,000
Other liabilities
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental Exit Costs, Assets Previously Disposed, Liability for Remediation	8,900,000
Other accrued expenses
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental Exit Costs, Assets Previously Disposed, Liability for Remediation	$ 800,000

Financial Information for the_3

Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Guarantors, ownership percentage by parent	100.00%

Financial Information for the_4

Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries (Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 30,200	$ 64,047	$ 55,332	$ 118,151
Receivables, net	191,722	152,613
Inventories, net	683,171	569,379
Prepaid expenses and other current assets incl. taxes	71,354	60,750
Intercompany receivable – current	0	0
Total current assets	976,447	846,789
Property and equipment, net	230,784	212,799
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	549,897	339,168
Other assets noncurrent incl. pension and deferred taxes	81,440	90,659
Total assets	1,838,568	1,489,415	1,475,273
Liabilities and Equity
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	335,000	0
Trade accounts payable	316,298	272,962
Other accrued expenses	202,038	157,197
Total current liabilities	853,336	430,159
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	197,932	197,472
Other liabilities	151,865	142,822
Total other liabilities	349,797	340,294
Equity
Total Caleres, Inc. shareholders' equity	634,053	717,489
Noncontrolling interests	1,382	1,473
Total equity	635,435	718,962	614,486	602,472
Total liabilities and equity	1,838,568	1,489,415
Parent
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	2	26,089	23,999	31,000
Receivables, net	130,684	124,957
Inventories, net	175,697	146,068
Prepaid expenses and other current assets incl. taxes	31,195	26,284
Intercompany receivable – current	190	521
Total current assets	337,768	323,919
Property and equipment, net	62,608	35,474
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	108,884	111,108
Other assets noncurrent incl. pension and deferred taxes	68,707	76,317
Investment in subsidiaries	1,499,209	1,329,428
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	597,515	774,588
Total assets	2,674,691	2,650,834
Liabilities and Equity
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	335,000
Trade accounts payable	146,400	136,797
Other accrued expenses	95,498	65,817
Intercompany payable – current	10,781	5,524
Total current liabilities	587,679	208,138
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	197,932	197,472
Other liabilities	105,689	101,784
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	1,149,338	1,425,951
Total other liabilities	1,452,959	1,725,207
Equity
Total Caleres, Inc. shareholders' equity	634,053	717,489
Total equity	634,053	717,489
Total liabilities and equity	2,674,691	2,650,834
Guarantors
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	9,148	0	9,029
Receivables, net	32,319	3,663
Inventories, net	470,610	394,438
Prepaid expenses and other current assets incl. taxes	32,556	30,456
Intercompany receivable – current	42	74
Total current assets	544,675	428,631
Property and equipment, net	157,270	165,227
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	331,810	40,937
Other assets noncurrent incl. pension and deferred taxes	11,824	13,610
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	578,821	520,362
Total assets	1,624,400	1,168,767
Liabilities and Equity
Trade accounts payable	130,670	102,420
Other accrued expenses	86,015	74,006
Total current liabilities	216,685	176,426
Other liabilities
Other liabilities	41,149	35,574
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	115,114	98,610
Total other liabilities	156,263	134,184
Equity
Total Caleres, Inc. shareholders' equity	1,251,452	858,157
Total equity	1,251,452	858,157
Total liabilities and equity	1,624,400	1,168,767
Non-Guarantors
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	21,050	37,958	$ 22,304	$ 87,151
Receivables, net	28,719	23,993
Inventories, net	36,864	28,873
Prepaid expenses and other current assets incl. taxes	7,603	8,394
Intercompany receivable – current	15,279	9,250
Total current assets	109,515	108,468
Property and equipment, net	10,906	12,098
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	109,203	187,123
Other assets noncurrent incl. pension and deferred taxes	909	732
Investment in subsidiaries	(24,838)	(23,565)
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	762,281	704,810
Total assets	967,976	989,666
Liabilities and Equity
Trade accounts payable	39,228	33,745
Other accrued expenses	20,525	21,758
Intercompany payable – current	4,730	4,321
Total current liabilities	64,483	59,824
Other liabilities
Other liabilities	5,027	5,464
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	674,165	475,199
Total other liabilities	679,192	480,663
Equity
Total Caleres, Inc. shareholders' equity	222,919	447,706
Noncontrolling interests	1,382	1,473
Total equity	224,301	449,179
Total liabilities and equity	967,976	989,666
Eliminations
Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets incl. taxes	0	(4,384)
Intercompany receivable – current	(15,511)	(9,845)
Total current assets	(15,511)	(14,229)
Investment in subsidiaries	(1,474,371)	(1,305,863)
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	(1,938,617)	(1,999,760)
Total assets	(3,428,499)	(3,319,852)
Liabilities and Equity
Other accrued expenses	0	(4,384)
Intercompany payable – current	(15,511)	(9,845)
Total current liabilities	(15,511)	(14,229)
Other liabilities
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	(1,938,617)	(1,999,760)
Total other liabilities	(1,938,617)	(1,999,760)
Equity
Total Caleres, Inc. shareholders' equity	(1,474,371)	(1,305,863)
Total equity	(1,474,371)	(1,305,863)
Total liabilities and equity	$ (3,428,499)	$ (3,319,852)

Financial Information for the_5

Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries (Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019		Nov. 03, 2018		Aug. 04, 2018		May 05, 2018		Feb. 03, 2018		Oct. 28, 2017		Jul. 29, 2017		Apr. 29, 2017		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 720,263		$ 775,829		$ 706,612		$ 632,142		$ 702,465		$ 774,656		$ 676,954		$ 631,509		$ 2,834,846	$ 2,785,584	$ 2,579,388
Cost of goods sold																	1,678,502	1,616,935	1,517,397
Gross profit	277,712		310,610		293,101		274,921		293,395		316,885		287,461		270,908		1,156,344	1,168,649	1,061,991
Selling and administrative expenses																	1,041,765	1,036,051	942,595
Goodwill and Impairment Loss																	98,044	0	0
Restructuring and other special charges, net																	16,134	4,915	23,404
Operating earnings																	401	127,683	95,992
Interest expense																	(18,277)	(17,325)	(13,731)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt																	(186)	0	0
Interest income																	12,308	12,348	14,993
Earnings before income taxes																	(5,754)	122,706	97,254
Income tax provision																	273	(35,475)	(31,168)
Net earnings	(75,427)	[1]	29,155	[1]	23,611	[1]	17,180	[1]	20,301	[2]	34,373	[2]	17,674	[2]	14,884	[2]	(5,481)	87,231	66,086
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests																	(40)	31	428
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ (75,452)	[1]	$ 29,153	[1]	$ 23,646	[1]	$ 17,212	[1]	$ 20,316	[2]	$ 34,387	[2]	$ 17,595	[2]	$ 14,902	[2]	(5,441)	87,200	65,658
Parent
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales																	888,234	837,849	825,654
Cost of goods sold																	619,120	580,038	583,131
Gross profit																	269,114	257,811	242,523
Selling and administrative expenses																	267,584	246,208	227,149
Restructuring and other special charges, net																	9,734	3,942	15,333
Operating earnings																	(8,204)	7,661	41
Interest expense																	(19,048)	(17,743)	(14,291)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt																	(186)
Interest income																	12,408	12,348	14,993
Intercompany interest income (expense)																	11,436	8,354	8,888
Earnings before income taxes																	(3,594)	10,620	9,631
Income tax provision																	1,687	(24,963)	(5,075)
Equity in earnings (loss) from continuing operations of subsidiaries, net of tax																	(3,534)	101,543	61,102
Net earnings																	(5,441)	87,200	65,658
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.																	(5,441)	87,200	65,658
Guarantors
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales																	1,975,219	1,935,265	1,692,093
Cost of goods sold																	1,157,558	1,090,354	938,169
Gross profit																	817,661	844,911	753,924
Selling and administrative expenses																	760,754	771,027	690,292
Restructuring and other special charges, net																	6,400	756	433
Operating earnings																	50,507	73,128	63,199
Interest expense																	(25)	(14)	(9)
Intercompany interest income (expense)																	(11,494)	(8,813)	(9,033)
Earnings before income taxes																	38,988	64,301	54,157
Income tax provision																	(7,719)	(175)	(20,084)
Net earnings																	31,269	64,126	34,073
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.																	31,269	64,126	34,073
Non-Guarantors
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales																	237,607	211,815	227,557
Cost of goods sold																	124,037	109,104	129,410
Gross profit																	113,570	102,711	98,147
Selling and administrative expenses																	57,428	55,600	57,757
Goodwill and Impairment Loss																	98,000
Restructuring and other special charges, net																	0	217	7,638
Operating earnings																	(41,902)	46,894	32,752
Interest expense																	796	432	569
Interest income																	(100)		0
Intercompany interest income (expense)																	58	459	145
Earnings before income taxes																	(41,148)	47,785	33,466
Income tax provision																	6,305	(10,337)	(6,009)
Equity in earnings (loss) from continuing operations of subsidiaries, net of tax																	(1,275)	(1,619)	(2,422)
Net earnings																	(36,118)	35,829	25,035
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests																	(40)	31	428
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.																	(36,078)	35,798	24,607
Eliminations
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales																	(266,214)	(199,345)	(165,916)
Cost of goods sold																	(222,213)	(162,561)	(133,313)
Gross profit																	(44,001)	(36,784)	(32,603)
Selling and administrative expenses																	(44,001)	(36,784)	(32,603)
Equity in earnings (loss) from continuing operations of subsidiaries, net of tax																	4,809	(99,924)	(58,680)
Net earnings																	4,809	(99,924)	(58,680)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.																	$ 4,809	$ (99,924)	$ (58,680)
[1]	The fourth quarter of 2018 reflects impairment of goodwill and intangible assets of $83.0 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustments required for purchase accounting of $6.1 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, and several restructuring and other charges totaling $4.7 million, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements.
[2]	The first and second quarters of 2017 reflect the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting of $1.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements and several restructuring and other charges totaling$0.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. The fourth quarter of 2017 reflects restructuring charges totaling $0.6 million, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements and the benefit of income tax reform of $0.3 million, as further described in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.

Financial Information for the_6

Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries (Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	[1]	Nov. 03, 2018	[1]	Aug. 04, 2018	[1]	May 05, 2018	[1]	Feb. 03, 2018	[2]	Oct. 28, 2017	[2]	Jul. 29, 2017	[2]	Apr. 29, 2017	[2]	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net (loss) earnings	$ (75,427)		$ 29,155		$ 23,611		$ 17,180		$ 20,301		$ 34,373		$ 17,674		$ 14,884		$ (5,481)	$ 87,231	$ 66,086
Foreign currency translation adjustment																	(1,224)	1,116	1,045
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments																	(13,883)	18,794	(24,728)
Derivative financial instruments																	(1,375)	1,101	(934)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax																	(16,482)	21,011	(24,617)
Comprehensive (loss) income																	(21,963)	108,242	41,469
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest																	(91)	104	381
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc.																	(21,872)	108,138	41,088
Parent
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net (loss) earnings																	(5,441)	87,200	65,658
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments																	(13,663)	18,855	(24,790)
Derivative financial instruments																	(1,967)	1,539	181
Other comprehensive income from investment in subsidiaries																	(801)	544	39
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax																	(16,431)	20,938	(24,570)
Comprehensive (loss) income																	(21,872)	108,138	41,088
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc.																	(21,872)	108,138	41,088
Guarantors
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net (loss) earnings																	31,269	64,126	34,073
Derivative financial instruments																	(38)	14
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax																	(38)	14
Comprehensive (loss) income																	31,231	64,140	34,073
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc.																	31,231	64,140	34,073
Non-Guarantors
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net (loss) earnings																	(36,118)	35,829	25,035
Foreign currency translation adjustment																	(1,224)	1,116	1,045
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments																	(220)	(61)	62
Derivative financial instruments																	630	(452)	(1,115)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax																	(814)	603	(8)
Comprehensive (loss) income																	(36,932)	36,432	25,027
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest																	(91)	104	381
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc.																	(36,841)	36,328	24,646
Eliminations
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net (loss) earnings																	4,809	(99,924)	(58,680)
Other comprehensive income from investment in subsidiaries																	801	(544)	(39)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax																	801	(544)	(39)
Comprehensive (loss) income																	5,610	(100,468)	(58,719)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc.																	$ 5,610	$ (100,468)	$ (58,719)
[1]	The fourth quarter of 2018 reflects impairment of goodwill and intangible assets of $83.0 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustments required for purchase accounting of $6.1 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, and several restructuring and other charges totaling $4.7 million, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements.
[2]	The first and second quarters of 2017 reflect the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting of $1.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements and several restructuring and other charges totaling$0.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. The fourth quarter of 2017 reflects restructuring charges totaling $0.6 million, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements and the benefit of income tax reform of $0.3 million, as further described in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.

Financial Information for the_7

Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries (Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended			89 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$ 129,589	$ 191,375	$ 183,622
Purchases of property and equipment	(62,483)	(44,720)	(50,523)
Capitalized software	(4,416)	(6,458)	(9,039)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, BlowFish Malibu	(16,792)	0	0
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Vionic	(352,666)	0	0
Acquisition cost, net of cash received			259,932
Intercompany investing		0
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities	(436,357)	(51,178)	(319,494)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	360,000	454,000	623,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(25,000)	(564,000)	(513,000)
Repayments of capital lease obligations	(406)	0	0
Dividends paid	(11,983)	(12,027)	(12,104)
Debt issuance costs	(1,298)	0	0
Acquisition of treasury stock	(43,771)	(5,993)	(23,139)	$ (77,800)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,372)	(3,816)	(4,188)
Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans	0	0	2,251
Intercompany financing		0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	273,170	(131,836)	72,820
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(249)	354	233
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	(33,847)	8,715	(62,819)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	64,047	55,332	118,151
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	30,200	64,047	55,332	30,200
Parent
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	21,220	40,601	66,800
Purchases of property and equipment	(34,583)	(9,522)	(4,769)
Capitalized software	(3,962)	(5,950)	(5,521)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, BlowFish Malibu	(16,792)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Vionic	(352,666)
Intercompany investing	(137)	20,224	3,257
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities	(408,140)	(35,696)	(273,479)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	360,000	454,000	623,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(25,000)	(564,000)	(513,000)
Dividends paid	(11,983)	(12,027)	(12,104)
Debt issuance costs	(1,298)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(43,771)	(5,993)	(23,139)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,372)	(3,816)	(4,188)
Excess tax benefit related to share-based plans			2,251
Intercompany financing	87,257	129,021	126,858
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	360,833	(2,815)	199,678
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	(26,087)	2,090	(7,001)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	26,089	23,999	31,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	2	26,089	23,999	2
Guarantors
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	84,546	90,745	71,781
Purchases of property and equipment	(25,871)	(31,159)	(41,606)
Capitalized software	(454)	(483)	(3,481)
Intercompany investing	137	(197,929)	(3,257)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities	(26,188)	166,287	(41,830)
Repayments of capital lease obligations	(406)
Intercompany financing	(48,804)	(266,061)	(20,922)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(49,210)	(266,061)	(20,922)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	9,148	(9,029)	9,029
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	0	9,029
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	9,148	0	9,029	9,148
Non-Guarantors
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	23,823	60,029	45,041
Purchases of property and equipment	(2,029)	(4,039)	(4,148)
Capitalized software	0	(25)	(37)
Intercompany investing	0	177,705
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities	(2,029)	(181,769)	(4,185)
Intercompany financing	(38,453)	137,040	(105,936)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(38,453)	137,040	(105,936)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(249)	354	233
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	(16,908)	15,654	(64,847)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	37,958	22,304	87,151
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 21,050	$ 37,958	22,304	$ 21,050
Parent
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Acquisition cost, net of cash received			$ 259,932

Quarterly Financial Data (Sched

Quarterly Financial Data (Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019		Nov. 03, 2018		Aug. 04, 2018		May 05, 2018		Feb. 03, 2018		Oct. 28, 2017		Jul. 29, 2017		Apr. 29, 2017		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Net sales	$ 720,263,000		$ 775,829,000		$ 706,612,000		$ 632,142,000		$ 702,465,000		$ 774,656,000		$ 676,954,000		$ 631,509,000		$ 2,834,846,000	$ 2,785,584,000	$ 2,579,388,000
Gross profit	277,712,000		310,610,000		293,101,000		274,921,000		293,395,000		316,885,000		287,461,000		270,908,000		1,156,344,000	1,168,649,000	1,061,991,000
Net (loss) earnings	(75,427,000)	[1]	29,155,000	[1]	23,611,000	[1]	17,180,000	[1]	20,301,000	[2]	34,373,000	[2]	17,674,000	[2]	14,884,000	[2]	(5,481,000)	87,231,000	66,086,000
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ (75,452,000)	[1]	$ 29,153,000	[1]	$ 23,646,000	[1]	$ 17,212,000	[1]	$ 20,316,000	[2]	$ 34,387,000	[2]	$ 17,595,000	[2]	$ 14,902,000	[2]	$ (5,441,000)	$ 87,200,000	$ 65,658,000
Earnings (loss) per share, basic	$ (1.83)	[3]	$ 0.68	[3]	$ 0.55	[3]	$ 0.40	[3]	$ 0.47	[4]	$ 0.80	[4]	$ 0.41	[4]	$ 0.35	[4]	$ (0.13)	$ 2.03	$ 1.52
Earnings (loss) per share, diluted	(1.83)	[3]	0.67	[3]	0.55	[3]	0.40	[3]	0.47	[4]	0.80	[4]	0.41	[4]	0.35	[4]	(0.13)	2.02	1.52
Dividends paid	0.07		0.07		0.07		0.07		0.07		0.07		0.07		0.07		$ 0.28	0.28	$ 0.28
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, after tax																	$ 83,000,000
Maximum
Market value	37.82		41.09		37.06		36		34.34		31.27		29.11		32.83		$ 37.82	34.34
Minimum
Market value	$ 26.63		$ 31.84		$ 32.18		$ 27.10		$ 26.54		$ 22.39		$ 24.45		$ 24.86		$ 26.63	$ 26.54
Restructuring and other special charges, net | Allen Edmonds
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax	$ 4,700,000												$ 1,900,000		$ 700,000		$ 4,300,000	$ 2,600,000	$ 5,000,000
Brand Portfolio
Net sales																	1,228,038,000	1,147,957,000	989,323,000
Brand Portfolio | Cost of goods sold | Allen Edmonds
Business Combination, Acquisition Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment, Net of Tax	$ 6,100,000																	3,000,000	700,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment													$ 1,100,000		$ 1,900,000			4,900,000	1,200,000
Other Restructuring
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax																		300,000
Other Restructuring | Restructuring and other special charges, net
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax									$ 7,000,000
Other Restructuring | Brand Portfolio
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax																			$ 3,300,000
Employee Severance
Restructuring And Related Cost Incurred Cost After Tax																	$ 300,000	$ 600,000
[1]	The fourth quarter of 2018 reflects impairment of goodwill and intangible assets of $83.0 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustments required for purchase accounting of $6.1 million on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, and several restructuring and other charges totaling $4.7 million, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements.
[2]	The first and second quarters of 2017 reflect the impact of amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment required for purchase accounting of $1.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements and several restructuring and other charges totaling$0.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. The fourth quarter of 2017 reflects restructuring charges totaling $0.6 million, on an after-tax basis, as further described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements and the benefit of income tax reform of $0.3 million, as further described in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.
[3]	EPS for the quarters may not sum to the annual amount as each period is computed on a discrete period basis.
[4]	EPS for the quarters may not sum to the annual amount as each period is computed on a discrete period basis.

Valuation of Qualifying Account

Valuation of Qualifying Accounts (Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019		Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017		Jan. 30, 2016
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance		$ 25,090		$ 20,259
Doubtful accounts and allowances
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance		3,050		2,045	$ 1,567		$ 2,295
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense		518		1,336	1,384
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts		876	[1]		70	[2]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	[3]	389		858	2,182
Customer allowances
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance		24,750		24,302	20,923		21,590
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense		54,161		51,135	45,186
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts	[1]	713
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	[4]	54,426		47,756	45,853
Customer discounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance		1,198		751	1,162		895
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense				4,804	3,573
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts	[1]	268
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	[4]	5,366		5,215	3,306
Inventory valuation allowances
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance		14,401		14,254	14,229		15,780
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense		40,670		47,084	52,041
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts		277	[1]		2,225	[2]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	[5]	40,800		47,059	55,817
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance		4,199		5,763	7,890		$ 6,544
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense					3,697
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts	[2]				450
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	[6]	$ 1,564		$ 2,127	$ 2,801
[1]	(E) Established through purchase accounting related to the Vionic acquisition.
[2]	(F) Established through purchase accounting related to the Allen Edmonds acquisition.
[3]	(A)Accounts written off, net of recoveries.
[4]	(B)Discounts and allowances granted to wholesale customers of the Brand Portfolio segment.
[5]	(C)Adjustment upon disposal of related inventories.
[6]	(D)Reductions to the valuation allowances for the net operating loss carryforwards for certain states based on the Company’s expectations for utilization of net operating loss carryforwards. In addition, in 2017, the valuation allowances related to the impairment of the investment in a nonconsolidated affiliate and capital loss carryforwards were reduced, reflecting the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.