Express (EXPRQ) 10-K 1 Apr 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

DEI_Information_Document

DEI Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Mar. 21, 2014	Aug. 02, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'EXPRESS, INC.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001483510	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--02-01	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	1-Feb-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	84,083,437	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$1,885,759

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$311,884	$256,297
Receivables, net	17,384	11,024
Inventories	212,510	215,082
Prepaid minimum rent	28,554	25,166
Other	13,129	8,293
Total current assets	583,461	515,862
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	767,661	625,344
Less: accumulated depreciation	-391,539	-346,975
Property and equipment, net	376,122	278,369
TRADENAME/DOMAIN NAME	197,812	197,719
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS	17,558	16,808
OTHER ASSETS	7,717	10,441
Total assets	1,182,670	1,019,199
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Accounts payable	154,736	176,125
Deferred revenue	28,436	27,851
Accrued bonus	694	336
Accrued expenses	115,341	108,464
Total current liabilities	299,207	312,776
LONG-TERM DEBT	199,170	198,843
DEFERRED LEASE CREDITS	114,509	91,491
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	95,215	44,927
Total liabilities	708,101	648,037
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 14)	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:	'	'
Common stock – $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; 89,859 shares and 89,322 shares issued at February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively, and 83,966 shares and 85,224 shares outstanding at February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively	899	893
Additional paid-in capital	130,511	105,012
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-728	-20
Retained earnings	448,460	331,921
Treasury stock – at average cost; 5,893 shares and 4,098 shares at February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively	-104,573	-66,644
Total stockholders’ equity	474,569	371,162
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$1,182,670	$1,019,199

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	89,859	89,322
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	83,966	85,224
Treasury Stock, Shares at Average Cost	5,893	4,098

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
NET SALES	$2,219,125	$2,157,227	$2,080,459
COST OF GOODS SOLD, BUYING, AND OCCUPANCY COSTS	1,501,418	1,414,588	1,325,998
Gross profit	717,707	742,639	754,461
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	504,277	491,599	483,823
Other operating income, net	-829	-523	-308
Total operating expenses	503,448	491,076	483,515
OPERATING INCOME	214,259	251,563	270,946
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET	19,522	19,552	35,792
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET	1,571	40	-411
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	193,166	231,971	235,565
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	76,627	92,704	94,868
NET INCOME	116,539	139,267	140,697
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-708	-13	-7
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$115,831	$139,254	$140,690
EARNINGS PER SHARE:	'	'	'
Basic	$1.38	$1.60	$1.59
Diluted	$1.37	$1.60	$1.58
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:	'	'	'
Basic	84,466	86,852	88,596
Diluted	85,068	87,206	88,896

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at start of period at Jan. 29, 2011	$130,162	$887	$77,318	$51,957	$0	$0	'
Balance at start of period, treasury stock (shares) at Jan. 29, 2011	'	'	'	'	'	40	'
Balance, at start of period (shares) at Jan. 29, 2011	'	88,696	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET INCOME	140,697	'	'	140,697	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock (shares)	'	210	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock	309	3	306	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	10,089	'	'	'	'	'	'
Purchase of treasury shares (shares)	'	-19	'	'	'	19	'
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	103	'	'	'	'	'	103
Repurchase of common stock	-103	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	10,089	'	10,089	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-7	'	'	'	-7	'	'
Balance at end of period at Jan. 28, 2012	281,147	890	87,713	192,654	-7	-103	'
Balance at end of period, treasury stock (shares) at Jan. 28, 2012	'	'	'	'	'	59	'
Balance, at end of period (shares) at Jan. 28, 2012	'	88,887	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET INCOME	139,267	'	'	139,267	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock (shares)	'	376	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock	623	3	620	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	16,308	'	'	'	'	'	'
Purchase of treasury shares (shares)	4,000	-4,039	'	'	'	4,039	'
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	66,541	'	'	'	'	'	66,541
Repurchase of common stock	-66,541	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	16,308	'	16,308	'	'	'	'
Tax benefit from share-based compensation	371	'	371	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-13	'	'	'	-13	'	'
Balance at end of period at Feb. 02, 2013	371,162	893	105,012	331,921	-20	-66,644	'
Balance at end of period, treasury stock (shares) at Feb. 02, 2013	4,098	'	'	'	'	4,098	'
Balance, at end of period (shares) at Feb. 02, 2013	89,322	85,224	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET INCOME	116,539	'	'	116,539	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock (shares)	'	537	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock	4,701	6	4,695	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	21,174	'	21,174	'	'	'	'
Purchase of treasury shares (shares)	5,600	-1,795	'	'	'	1,795	'
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	37,929	'	'	'	'	'	37,929
Repurchase of common stock	-37,929	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	21,174	'	'	'	'	'	'
Tax benefit from share-based compensation	-370	'	-370	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-708	'	'	'	-708	'	'
Balance at end of period at Feb. 01, 2014	$474,569	$899	$130,511	$448,460	($728)	($104,573)	'
Balance at end of period, treasury stock (shares) at Feb. 01, 2014	5,893	'	'	'	'	5,893	'
Balance, at end of period (shares) at Feb. 01, 2014	89,859	83,966	'	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
NET INCOME	$116,539	$139,267	$140,697
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	69,810	67,727	68,102
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	670	124	164
Impairment charge	26	6	55
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	-210	-422	0
Share-based compensation	21,174	16,308	10,089
Non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt	0	0	5,170
Deferred taxes	-807	3,937	-320
Landlord allowance amortization	-9,342	-8,166	-6,068
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Receivables, net	-6,508	-1,991	884
Inventories	2,133	-1,997	-27,862
Accounts payable, deferred revenue, and accrued expenses	-29,870	17,564	43
Other assets and liabilities	31,460	37,007	21,655
Net cash provided by operating activities	195,075	269,364	212,609
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-105,368	-99,674	-77,176
Purchase of intangible assets	-94	-210	-60
Net cash used in investing activities	-105,462	-99,884	-77,236
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Repayments of long-term debt arrangements	0	0	-169,775
Costs incurred in connection with debt arrangements and Senior Notes	0	0	-1,192
Payments on capital lease obligation	-313	-55	-14
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	210	422	0
Proceeds from share-based compensation	4,701	623	309
Repurchase of common stock	-37,929	-66,541	-103
Net cash used in financing activities	-33,331	-65,551	-170,775
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH	-695	6	2
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	55,587	103,935	-35,400
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of period	256,297	152,362	187,762
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of period	311,884	256,297	152,362
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:	'	'	'
Cash paid for interest	17,574	17,574	26,484
Cash paid to taxing authorities	75,591	99,647	78,861
Treasury Stock [Member]	'	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	($37,929)	($66,541)	($103)

Description_of_Business_and_Ba

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	'
	Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
	Business Description
	Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries ("Express" or the "Company"), is a specialty apparel and accessories retailer of women's and men's merchandise, targeting the 20 to 30 year old customer. Express merchandise is sold through retail stores and the Company's website, www.express.com. As of February 1, 2014, Express operated 632 primarily mall-based stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, the Company earned revenue from 26 franchise stores. These franchise stores are operated by franchisees pursuant to franchise agreements covering the Middle East, Mexico, and certain other Latin American countries. Under the franchise agreements, the franchisees operate stores that sell Express-branded apparel and accessories purchased directly from the Company.
	Fiscal Year
	The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. Fiscal years are referred to by the calendar year in which the fiscal year commences. References herein to "2013," "2012," and "2011" represent the 52-week period ended February 1, 2014, the 53-week period ended February 2, 2013, and the 52-week period ended January 28, 2012.
	Basis of Presentation
	Express, Inc., a holding company, owns all of the outstanding equity interests in Express Topco LLC, a holding company, which owns all of the outstanding equity interests in Express Holding, LLC ("Express Holding"). Express Holding owns all of the outstanding equity interests in Express, LLC and Express Finance Corp. ("Express Finance"). Express, LLC, together with its subsidiaries, including Express Fashion Operations, LLC, conducts the operations of the Company. Express, LLC was a division of L Brands, Inc. ("L Brands") until it was acquired by an affiliate of Golden Gate Private Equity, Inc. ("Golden Gate") in 2007 (the "Golden Gate Acquisition"). Express Finance was formed on January 28, 2010, solely for the purpose of serving as co-issuer of the 8  3/4% Senior Notes ("Senior Notes") issued on March 5, 2010 and described in Note 9.
	Principles of Consolidation
	The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Reclassifications and Revisions
	Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified or revised to conform to the current period presentation. This includes a revision to reclassify sell-off revenue from “Cost of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy Costs” to “Net Sales” in the amount of $9.2 million and $7.1 million for 2012 and 2011, respectively. This revision did not impact our reported gross profit, net earnings, earnings per share, or cash flows for any previous periods. The Company has assessed the related errors and concluded they were not material to the Company’s previously issued interim or annual consolidated financial statements. The Company will disclose the impact of the errors on previously reported amounts and accordingly revise the consolidated financial statements for comparative interim periods in future filings.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, as well as the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The Company revises its estimates and assumptions as new information becomes available.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include investments in U.S. treasury money market funds, payments due from banks for third-party credit and debit card transactions for up to 5 days of sales, cash on hand, and deposits with financial institutions. As of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, amounts due from banks for credit and debit card transactions totaled approximately $10.3 million and $12.7 million, respectively.
	Outstanding checks not yet presented for payment amounted to $38.3 million and $43.7 million as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively, and are included in accounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified using the following hierarchy, which is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation as of the measurement date.
	Level 1-Valuation is based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
	Level 2-Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
	Level 3-Valuation is based upon other unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.
	The following table presents the Company's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.
		February 1, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
		(in thousands)
	U.S. treasury securities money market funds	$	290,361	$	—		$	—
		February 2, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
		(in thousands)
	U.S. treasury securities money market funds	$	236,086	$	—		$	—
	The carrying amounts reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash, cash equivalents, receivables, prepaid expenses, and payables as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 approximated their fair values.
	Receivables, Net
	Receivables, net consist primarily of receivables from our franchisees and third-party resellers of our gift cards, as well as other miscellaneous receivables. Outstanding receivables are continuously reviewed for collectability. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts balance which totaled $1.2 million, $1.9 million, and $2.9 million as of February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013, and January 28, 2012, respectively.
	Inventories
	Inventories are principally valued at the lower of cost or market on a weighted-average cost basis. The Company writes down inventory, the impact of which is reflected in cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, if the cost of specific inventory items on hand exceeds the amount it expects to realize from the ultimate sale or disposal of the inventory. These estimates are based on management's judgment regarding future demand and market conditions and analysis of historical experience. The lower of cost or market adjustment to inventory as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 was $11.5 million and $7.6 million, respectively.
	The Company also records an inventory shrink reserve calculated as a percentage of cost of goods sold for estimated merchandise inventory losses for the period between the last physical inventory count and the balance sheet date. This estimate is based on management's analysis of historical results.
	Advertising
	Advertising production costs are expensed at the time the promotion first appears in media, store, or on the website, except for direct response advertising costs that relate primarily to the production and distribution of the Company's catalogs. Direct response advertising costs are amortized over the expected future revenue stream, which is typically 1 to 3 months from the date materials are mailed. Total advertising expense totaled $85.9 million, $85.8 million, and $83.2 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Advertising costs are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
	Private Label Credit Card
	The Company has an agreement with a third party to provide customers with private label credit cards (the “Card Agreement”). Each private label credit card bears the logo of the Express brand and can only be used at the Company's retail store locations and website. A third-party financing company is the sole owner of the accounts issued under the private label credit card program and absorbs the losses associated with non-payment by the private label card holders and a portion of any fraudulent usage of the accounts. Pursuant to the Card Agreement, the Company receives reimbursement funds from the third-party financing company for expenses the Company incurs based on usage of the private label credit cards. These reimbursement funds are used by the Company to fund marketing programs associated with the private label credit card and is recognized when the amounts are fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured, which is generally at the time the actual usage of the private label credit cards or specified transaction occurs. The funds received related to these private label credit cards are classified in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
	Loyalty Program
	The Company maintains a customer loyalty program (“Loyalty Program”) in which customers earn points toward rewards for qualifying purchases and other benefits. The Loyalty Program was previously restricted to holders of the Company's private label credit cards. However, beginning in 2011, a tender agnostic program was piloted that opened the Loyalty Program to non-private label credit card holders. The Company rolled this program out in the United States in the first quarter of 2012. Upon reaching specified point values, customers are issued a reward, which they may redeem for purchases at the Company's U.S. stores or on its website. Generally, rewards earned must be redeemed within 60 days from the date of issuance. The Company accrues for the anticipated costs related to redemptions of the certificates as points are earned. To calculate this expense, the Company estimates margin rates and makes assumptions related to card holder redemption rates, which are both based on historical experience. This expense is included within cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The loyalty liability is included in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Property and Equipment, Net
	Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed on a straight-line basis, using the following useful lives:
	Category	Depreciable Life
	Software, including software developed for internal use	3 - 7 years
	Store related assets and other property and equipment	3 - 10 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	5 - 7 years
	Leasehold improvements	Shorter of lease term or useful life of the asset, typically no longer than 15 years
	Building improvements	6 - 30 years
	When a decision is made to dispose of property and equipment prior to the end of the previously estimated useful life, depreciation estimates are revised to reflect the use of the asset over the shortened estimated useful life. The cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts with any resulting gain or loss included in other operating expense (income), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Major renewals and betterments that extend useful lives are capitalized.
	Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The reviews are conducted at the store level, the lowest identifiable level of cash flow. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows related to the property and equipment are less than the carrying value, the Company recognizes a loss equal to the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value, usually determined by the estimated discounted cash flows of the asset. Factors used to assess the fair value of property and equipment include, but are not limited to, management's plans for future operations, brand initiatives, recent operating results, and projected future cash flows. The impairment charges related to store leasehold improvements in 2013, 2012, and 2011 were minimal and were recorded in cost of goods sold, buying, and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
	Intangible Assets
	The Company has intangible assets, primarily its tradename resulting from the Golden Gate Acquisition in 2007, and internet domain name purchased during 2008 prior to the launch of its e-commerce website. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter and may be reviewed more frequently if indicators of impairment are present. The impairment review is performed by assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount. The consideration of indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment requires judgments surrounding future operating performance, economic conditions, and business plans, among other factors.
	Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a basis reflecting when the economic benefits of the assets are consumed or otherwise used up over their respective estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with finite lives are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows related to the asset are less than the carrying value, the Company recognizes a loss equal to the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value, usually determined by the estimated discounted future cash flows of the asset.
	The Company did not incur any impairment charges on intangible assets in 2013, 2012, or 2011.
	Leases and Leasehold Improvements
	The Company has leases that contain pre-determined fixed escalations of minimum rentals and/or rent abatements subsequent to taking possession of the leased property. The related rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis commencing upon possession date. The Company records the difference between the recognized rent expense and amounts payable under the leases as deferred lease credits.
	The Company receives allowances from landlords related to its retail stores. These allowances are generally comprised of cash amounts received from landlords as part of negotiated lease terms. The Company records a receivable and a landlord allowance upon execution of the corresponding lease. The landlord allowance is recorded as deferred lease credits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The landlord allowance is amortized on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the lease, including the pre-opening build-out period. The receivable is reduced as allowance amounts are received from landlords.
	The Company has leasehold improvements which are depreciated over the shorter of the initial lease term, including renewal periods if reasonably assured, or their estimated useful lives.
	The Company records a contingent rent liability in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the corresponding rent expense in cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income when specified levels have been achieved or when management determines that achieving the specified levels during the year is probable.
	Debt Issuance Costs and Discount
	Fees incurred in connection with the Company's borrowings, referred to as debt issuance costs, are capitalized and included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Debt discounts are reflected as a reduction of debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Debt issuance costs and debt discounts are amortized to interest expense over the term of the respective loan agreements. As of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, debt issuance costs totaled $6.2 million and $7.6 million, respectively. The Company recorded normal amortization expense related to debt issuance costs of $1.4 million, $1.3 million, and $2.5 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The Company recorded normal amortization expense for debt discounts of $0.3 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011.
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, the amount of taxes currently payable or refundable are accrued, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences of temporary differences that currently exist between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of the Company's assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that the realization of those deferred tax assets will not occur.
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates in effect in the years when those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred taxes from a change in tax rate is recognized through continuing operations in the period that includes the enactment date of the change. Changes in tax laws and rates could affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future.
	A tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more-likely-than-not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold to be recognized.
	The Company recognizes tax liabilities for uncertain tax positions and adjusts these liabilities when the Company's judgment changes as a result of the evaluation of new information not previously available. Due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of the tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense and the effective tax rate in the period in which the new information becomes available.
	Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized within income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Accrued interest and penalties are included within accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The income tax liability was $19.2 million and $17.2 million as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively, and was included in accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The Company may be subject to periodic audits by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other taxing authorities. These audits may challenge certain of the Company's tax positions, such as the timing and amount of deductions and allocation of taxable income to the various jurisdictions.
	Self Insurance
	The Company is generally self-insured in the United States for medical, workers' compensation, and general liability benefits up to certain stop-loss limits. Such costs are accrued based on known claims and estimates of incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) claims. IBNR claims are estimated using historical claim information and actuarial estimates. The accrued liability for self insurance is included in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Canadian dollar is the functional currency for the Company's Canadian business. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies were translated into U.S. dollars (the reporting currency) at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies were translated into U.S. dollars at the monthly average exchange rate for the period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in other expense (income), net whereas related translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income, both of which are included in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The Company designates certain foreign currency denominated, long-term intercompany financing transactions as being of a long-term investment nature and records gains and losses on the transactions arising from changes in exchange rates as translation adjustments.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes sales at the time the customer takes possession of the merchandise which, for e-commerce revenues, requires an estimate of shipments that have not yet been received by the customer. The estimate of these shipments is based on shipping terms and historical delivery times. Amounts related to shipping and handling revenues billed to customers in an e-commerce sale transaction are classified as net sales, and the related shipping and handling costs are classified as cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The Company's shipping and handling revenues were $14.5 million, $17.4 million, and $15.8 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Associate discounts are classified as a reduction of net sales. Net sales exclude sales tax collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities.
The Company also sells merchandise to multiple franchisees pursuant to different franchise agreements. Revenues may consist of sales of product and/or royalties. Revenues from products sold to franchisees are recorded at the time title transfers to the franchisees. Royalty revenue is based upon a percentage of the franchisee’s net sales to third parties and is earned when the sale to a third party occurs.
The Company provides a reserve for projected merchandise returns based on prior experience. Merchandise returns are often resalable merchandise and are refunded by issuing the same payment tender of the original purchase. Merchandise exchanges of the same product and price, typically due to size or color preferences, are not considered merchandise returns. The sales returns reserve was $11.0 million and $9.8 million as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively, and is included in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company sells gift cards in its retail stores and through its e-commerce website and third parties, which do not expire or lose value over periods of inactivity. The Company accounts for gift cards by recognizing a liability at the time a gift card is sold. The gift card liability balance was $25.2 million and $24.0 million, as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively, and is included in deferred revenue on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recognizes revenue from gift cards when they are redeemed by the customer. The Company also recognizes income on unredeemed gift cards, which is recognized proportionately using a time based attribution method from issuance of the gift card to the time when it can be determined that the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed is remote and that there is no legal obligation to remit the unredeemed gift cards to relevant jurisdictions, referred to as "gift card breakage". The gift card breakage rate is based on historical redemption patterns and totaled $3.0 million, $2.3 million, and $3.5 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Gift card breakage is included in net sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
Cost of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy Costs
Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs, include merchandise costs, freight, inventory shrinkage, and other gross margin related expenses. Buying and occupancy expenses primarily include payroll, benefit costs, and other operating expenses for the buying departments (merchandising, design, manufacturing, and planning and allocation), distribution, fulfillment, rent, common area maintenance, real estate taxes, utilities, maintenance, and depreciation for stores.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general, and administrative expenses include all operating costs not included in cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs, with the exception of proceeds received from insurance claims and gain/loss on disposal of assets, which are included in other operating expense, net. These costs include payroll and other expenses related to operations at our corporate home office, store expenses other than occupancy, and marketing expenses, which include production, mailing, and print advertising costs.
Other Operating Income, Net
Other operating income, net primarily consists of gains/losses on disposal of assets and excess proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims.
Other Expense (Income), Net
Other expense (income), net, primarily consists of foreign currency transaction gains/losses.
Segment Reporting
The Company defines an operating segment on the same basis that it uses to evaluate performance internally. The Company has determined that, together, its Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Operating Officer are the Chief Operating Decision Maker, and that there is one operating segment. Therefore, the Company reports results as a single segment, which includes the operation of its Express brick-and-mortar retail stores and e-commerce operations.
The following is information regarding the Company's major product and sales channels:
	2013			2012				2011
	(in thousands)
Apparel	$	1,922,868		$	1,872,844			$	1,864,964
Accessories and other	254,426			250,180				186,848
Other revenue	41,831			34,203				28,647
Total net sales	$	2,219,125		$	2,157,227			$	2,080,459
	2013			2012				2011
	(in thousands)
Stores	$	1,836,704		$	1,851,527			$	1,846,323
E-commerce	340,590			271,497				205,489
Other revenue	41,831			34,203				28,647
Total net sales	$	2,219,125		$	2,157,227			$	2,080,459
Other revenue consists primarily of shipping and handling revenue related to e-commerce activity, revenue from franchise agreements, sell-off revenue, and gift card breakage.
Revenues and long-lived assets relating to the Company's international operations for 2013, 2012, and 2011, and as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively, were not material and, therefore, not reported separately from domestic revenues and long-lived assets.

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Property and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure	'
	Property and Equipment, Net
	Property and equipment, net, consisted of:
		February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Building improvements	$	13,955		$	2,816
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment, software	315,462			275,334
	Leaseholds and improvements	344,369			305,324
	Construction in process	93,560			41,555
	Other	315			315
	Total	767,661			625,344
	Less: accumulated depreciation	(391,539		)	(346,975		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	376,122		$	278,369
	Depreciation expense totaled $66.7 million, $64.6 million, and $63.0 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Leased_Facilities_and_Commitme

Leased Facilities and Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Leased Facilities and Commitments [Abstract]	'
Leases of Lessee Disclosure	'
	Leased Facilities and Commitments
	Annual store rent consists of a fixed minimum amount and/or contingent rent based on a percentage of sales exceeding a stipulated amount.
	Rent expense is summarized as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Store rent:	(in thousands)
	Fixed minimum	$	201,477	$	180,577	$	163,057
	Contingent	5,942		8,180		8,375
	Total store rent	207,419		188,757		171,432
	Home office, distribution center, other	5,400		4,859		3,789
	Total rent expense	$	212,819	$	193,616	$	175,221
	As of February 1, 2014, the Company was committed to noncancelable leases with remaining terms from 1 to 16 years. A substantial portion of these commitments consist of store leases, generally with an initial term of 10 years. Store lease terms typically require additional payments covering real estate taxes, common area maintenance costs, and certain other landlord charges, which are excluded from the following table.
	Minimum rent commitments under noncancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	187,307
	2015	155,789
	2016	134,459
	2017	125,732
	2018	115,093
	Thereafter	505,529
	Total	$	1,223,909

Lease_Financing_Obligations

Lease Financing Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Lease Financing Obligations [Abstract]	'
Lease Financing Obligations	'
	Lease Financing Obligations
	In certain lease arrangements, the Company is involved in the construction of the building. To the extent the Company is involved in the construction of structural improvements or takes construction risk prior to commencement of a lease, it is deemed the owner of the project for accounting purposes. Therefore, the Company records an asset in property and equipment on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, including any capitalized interest costs, and related liabilities in accrued interest and lease financing obligations in other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, for the replacement cost of the Company's portion of the pre-existing building plus the amount of construction costs incurred by the landlord as of the balance sheet date. Once construction is complete, the Company considers the requirements for sale-leaseback treatment, including the transfer of all risks of ownership back to the landlord, and whether the Company has any continuing involvement in the leased property. If the arrangement does not qualify for sale-leaseback treatment, the building assets subject to these obligations remain on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets at their historical cost, and such assets are depreciated over their remaining useful lives. The replacement cost of the pre-existing building, as well as the costs of construction paid by the landlord, are recorded as lease financing obligations, and a portion of the lease payments are applied as payments of principal and interest. The interest rate selected for lease financing obligations is evaluated at lease inception based on the Company's incremental borrowing rate. At the end of the initial lease term, should the Company decide not to renew the lease, the Company would reverse equal amounts of the remaining net book value of the assets and the corresponding lease financing obligations.The initial lease terms related to these lease arrangements are expected to expire in 2023 and 2030. As of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 there was $63.2 million and $16.2 million, respectively, of landlord funded construction, the replacement cost of pre-existing property, and capitalized interest in Property and Equipment on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. There was also $63.0 million and $16.2 million of lease financing obligations as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively, in Other Long Term Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The transactions involving the initial recording of these assets and liabilities are classified as non-cash items for purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	Rent expense relating to the land is recognized on a straight-line basis once construction begins. Once the store opens, the Company will not report rent expense for the portion of the rent payment determined to be related to the lease obligations which are owned for accounting purposes. Rather, this portion of rent payment under the lease will be recognized as a reduction of the lease financing obligations and as interest expense.

Intangible_Assets

Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible Assets
	The following table provides the significant components of intangible assets:
		February 1, 2014
		Cost		Accumulated		Ending Net Balance
				Amortization
		(in thousands)
	Tradename	$	196,144	$	—	$	196,144
	Internet domain name/trademark	1,668		—		1,668
	Net favorable lease obligations/other	20,175		19,106		1,069
		$	217,987	$	19,106	$	198,881
		February 2, 2013
		Cost		Accumulated		Ending Net Balance
				Amortization
		(in thousands)
	Tradename	$	196,144	$	—	$	196,144
	Internet domain name/trademark	1,575		—		1,575
	Net favorable lease obligations/other	19,750		17,811		1,939
		$	217,469	$	17,811	$	199,658
	The Company's tradename and internet domain name/other have indefinite lives. Net favorable lease obligations are amortized over a period between 5 and 9 years, which represent the remaining life of each respective lease at the evaluation date, and are included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amortization expense totaled $1.3 million, $1.5 million, and $2.3 million during 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.
	Estimated future amortization expense is expected to approximate the following (in thousands):
	2014	$	767
	2015	49
	2016	49
	2017	49
	2018	49
	Thereafter	106
	Total	$	1,069

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related Party Transactions
	The transactions described in this note are transactions between the Company and entities affiliated with Golden Gate. Prior to July 2007, the Company operated as a division of L Brands. In July 2007, a Golden Gate affiliate acquired approximately 75% of the outstanding equity interests in the Company from L Brands, and the Company began its transition to a stand-alone company. In May 2010, the Company completed an initial public offering ("IPO") whereby Golden Gate and L Brands sold a portion of their shares. Following the IPO, both Golden Gate and L Brands gradually reduced their ownership interest in the Company. On July 29, 2011, L Brands disposed of its remaining ownership interest in the Company and, as a result of this disposition, ceased to be a related party as of the end of the second quarter of 2011. On March 19, 2012, Golden Gate sold its remaining ownership interest in the Company and, as of May 31, 2012, Golden Gate no longer had representation on the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). As a result, Golden Gate ceased to be a related party as of June 1, 2012.
	Transactions with L Brands
	The 2011 related party activity with affiliates of L Brands described in this note includes only those expenses incurred through L Brands' disposition of the Company's common stock on July 29, 2011.
	The Company is party to a logistics services agreement with an affiliate of L Brands, which provides certain inbound and outbound transportation and delivery services, distribution services, and customs and brokerage services. In addition, the Company is also party to a merchandise sourcing services agreement and a lease agreement for its home office and distribution center, each with separate affiliates of L Brands and different from the affiliate of L Brands that is party to the logistics agreement.
	The Company incurred charges from affiliates of L Brands for various services, including home office rent, which are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses, and for merchandise sourcing and logistics services, including distribution center rent, which are included in cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs. The amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income are as follows:
		2011
		(in thousands)
	Merchandise sourcing	$	198,162
	Transaction and logistics services	$	24,788
	Transactions with Golden Gate Affiliates
	The related party activity with Golden Gate affiliates described in this note includes only expenses incurred and income earned through the date which such Golden Gate ceased to be a related party.
	The Company transacts with Golden Gate affiliates for e-commerce warehouse and fulfillment services, software license purchases, and consulting and software maintenance services.
	The Company incurred the following charges from Golden Gate affiliates for various services, which are included primarily in cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income:
		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	E-commerce warehouse and fulfillment	$	8,755	$	32,869
	Software licenses and consulting and software maintenance services	$	91	$	228
	The Company provided real estate services to certain Golden Gate affiliates. Income recognized during 2012 and 2011 was $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively.
	An affiliate of Golden Gate owned a portion of the Senior Notes. Interest expense incurred on the Senior Notes owned by the Golden Gate affiliate was $0.3 million and $1.7 million, during 2012 and 2011, respectively, and the related cash paid for interest was $0.4 million and $3.6 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
		2013				2012				2011
	Current:	(in thousands)
	U.S. federal	$	64,071			$	74,306			$	76,984
	U.S. state and local	12,815				14,296				18,048
	Foreign	548				165				156
	Total	77,434				88,767				95,188
	Deferred:
	U.S. federal	757				3,346				714
	U.S. state and local	(1,541		)		615				(949		)
	Foreign	(23		)		(24		)		(85		)
	Total	(807		)		3,937				(320		)
	Provision for income taxes	$	76,627			$	92,704			$	94,868
	The following table provides a reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate:
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal income tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect	3.8	%		4.3	%		4.7	%
	Other items, net	0.9	%		0.7	%		0.6	%
	Effective tax rate	39.7	%		40	%		40.3	%
	The following table provides the effect of temporary differences that created deferred income taxes as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013. Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future effects on income taxes resulting from temporary differences and carry-forwards at the end of the respective periods.
		February 1, 2014				February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accrued expenses and deferred compensation	$	27,554			$	24,776
	Rent	21,854				12,703
	Lease financing obligations	5,972				—
	Other	1,515				164
	Tax credits/carryforwards	214				478
	Valuation allowance	(1,366		)		(978		)
	Total deferred tax assets	55,743				37,143
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Inventory	2,532				2,884
	Prepaid expenses	4,827				2,895
	Intangible assets	9,530				5,981
	Property and equipment	22,036				9,372
	Total deferred tax liabilities	38,925				21,132
	Net deferred tax asset/(liability)	$	16,818			$	16,011
	The net deferred tax asset table above excludes a foreign deferred tax asset of $0.4 million and a corresponding valuation allowance of $0.4 million attributable to other comprehensive income for the period ended February 1, 2014. Net deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to other comprehensive income for the period ended February 2, 2013 were negligible.
	The net increase in the total valuation allowance attributable to foreign operations for the years ended February 1, 2014, and February 2, 2013 was $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively. During 2013 the Company incurred a foreign capital loss carryforward of $0.4 million for which a full valuation allowance was established. The foreign capital loss carryforward period is indefinite.
	The foreign tax credit carryforward as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 was $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, and is offset by a full valuation allowance. If not utilized, the foreign tax credit carryforward begins expiring in 2023. As of February 1, 2014 the Company fully utilized its foreign net operating loss carryforward.
	No other valuation allowances have been provided for deferred tax assets because management believes that it is more likely than not that the full amount of the net deferred tax assets will be realized in the future.
	Net deferred tax assets are classified within the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are included in other current assets for current deferred tax assets and separately identified as deferred taxes for non-current deferred tax assets. Net deferred tax liabilities are classified within the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are included in accrued expenses for current deferred tax liabilities and other long-term liabilities for non-current deferred tax liabilities. The following table summarizes net deferred tax assets:
		February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Current deferred tax liability	$	(740	)	$	(797	)
	Non-current deferred taxes	17,558			16,808
	Net deferred tax assets	$	16,818		$	16,011
	Uncertain Tax Positions
	The Company evaluates tax positions using a more likely than not recognition criterion.
	A reconciliation of the beginning to ending unrecognized tax benefits amounts are as follows:
		February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013			28-Jan-12
		(in thousands)
	Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year	$	2,313		$	1,416		$	144
	Gross addition for tax positions of the current year	1,469			852			382
	Gross addition for tax positions of the prior year	309			225			1,034
	Reductions of tax positions of prior years for:
	Changes in judgment/excess reserve	—			—			(144		)
	Settlements during the period	—			(180		)	—
	Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year	$	4,091		$	2,313		$	1,416
	The amount of the above unrecognized tax benefits as of February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013, and January 28, 2012 that would impact the Company's effective tax rate, if recognized, is $4.1 million, $2.3 million, and $1.4 million, respectively.
	The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. The amount of net interest in tax expense related to interest and penalties for 2013, 2012, and 2011 was negligible.
	The Company is subject to US federal income tax as well as income tax in multiple foreign, state and local jurisdictions.  The Company is currently under examination by the IRS for the periods ended February 2, 2013, January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011.  The outcome of the examination is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
As of February 1, 2014, U.S. taxes had not been provided for unremitted earnings of subsidiaries operating outside of the United States due to an overall deficit position.

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Debt [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Debt
	Borrowings outstanding consisted of the following:
		February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	8 3/4% Senior Notes	$	200,850		$	200,850
	Debt discount on Senior Notes	(1,680		)	(2,007		)
	Total long-term debt	$	199,170		$	198,843
	Revolving Credit Facility
	On July 29, 2011, Express Holding, a wholly-owned subsidiary, and its subsidiaries entered into an Amended and Restated $200.0 million secured Asset-Based Credit Facility ("Revolving Credit Facility"). As of February 1, 2014, there were no borrowings outstanding and approximately $198.0 million available under the Revolving Credit Facility.
	The Revolving Credit Facility is scheduled to expire on July 29, 2016 and allows for up to $30.0 million of swing line advances and up to $45.0 million to be available in the form of letters of credit. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to either the rate appearing on Bloomberg L.P.'s Page BBAM1/(Official BBA USD Dollar Libor Fixings) (the “Eurodollar Rate”) plus an applicable margin rate or the highest of (1) the prime lending rate, (2) 0.50% per annum above the federal funds rate, and (3) 1% above the Eurodollar Rate, in each case plus an applicable margin rate. The applicable margin rate is determined based on excess availability as determined by reference to the borrowing base. The applicable margin for Eurodollar Rate-based advances is between 1.50% and 2.00% based on the borrowing base. The unused line fee payable under the Revolving Credit Facility is incurred at 0.375% per annum of the average daily unused revolving commitment during each quarter, payable quarterly in arrears on the first day of each May, August, November, and February. In the event that (1) an event of default has occurred or (2) excess availability plus eligible cash collateral is less than 12.5% of the borrowing base for 5 consecutive days, such unused line fees are payable on the first day of each month.
	Interest payments under the Revolving Credit Facility are due quarterly on the first day of each May, August, November, and February for base rate-based advances, provided, however, in the event that (1) an event of default has occurred or (2) excess availability plus eligible cash collateral is less than 12.5% of the borrowing base for 5 consecutive days, interest payments are due on the first day of each month. Interest payments under the Revolving Credit Facility are due on the last day of the interest period for Eurodollar Rate-based advances for interest periods of 1, 2, and 3 months, and additionally every 3 months after the first day of the interest period for Eurodollar Rate-based advances for interest periods of greater than 3 months.
	The Revolving Credit Facility requires Express Holding and its subsidiaries to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.0:1.0 if excess availability plus eligible cash collateral is less than 10% of the borrowing base for 15 consecutive days. In addition, the Revolving Credit Facility contains customary covenants and restrictions on Express Holding and its subsidiaries' activities, including, but not limited to, limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness; liens, negative pledges, guarantees, investments, loans, asset sales, mergers, acquisitions, and prepayment of other debt; distributions, dividends, and the repurchase of capital stock; transactions with affiliates; and the ability to change the nature of its business or its fiscal year. All obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by Express Holding and its domestic subsidiaries (that are not borrowers) and secured by a lien on substantially all of the assets of Express Holding and its domestic subsidiaries.
	Term Loan
	In December 2011, the Company prepaid the $119.7 million outstanding balance under its $125.0 million variable rate term loan ("Term Loan").
	Senior Notes
	On March 5, 2010, Express, LLC and Express Finance, wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, co-issued, in a private placement, $250.0 million of 8 3/4% Senior Notes due in 2018 at an offering price of 98.6% of the face value.
	Prior to March 1, 2014, the Senior Notes could have been redeemed in part or in full at a redemption price equal to the principal amount plus a make-whole premium, calculated in accordance with the indenture governing the Senior Notes, and accrued and unpaid interest. On or after March 1, 2014, the Senior Notes may be redeemed in part or in full at the following percentages of the outstanding principal amount prepaid: 104.38% prior to March 1, 2015; 102.19% on or after March 1, 2015, but prior to March 1, 2016; and at the principal amount on or after March 1, 2016. In the first quarter of 2011, $25.0 million of Senior Notes were repurchased on the open market at a price of 108.75% of the principal amount. In the second quarter of 2011, $24.2 million of Senior Notes were repurchased on the open market at an average price of 109.21% of the principal amount.
	The indenture governing the Senior Notes contains customary covenants and restrictions on the activities of Express, LLC, Express Finance, and Express, LLC's restricted subsidiaries, including, but not limited to, the incurrence of additional indebtedness; payment of dividends or distributions in respect of capital stock or certain other restricted payments or investments; entering into agreements that restrict distributions from restricted subsidiaries; the sale or disposal of assets, including capital stock of restricted subsidiaries; transactions with affiliates; the incurrence of liens; and mergers, consolidations or the sale of substantially all of Express, LLC's assets. Certain of these covenants will be suspended if the Senior Notes are assigned an investment grade rating by both Standard & Poor and Moody's Investors Service and no default has occurred or is continuing. If either rating on the Senior Notes should subsequently decline to below investment grade, the suspended covenants will be reinstated.
	Loss on Extinguishment
	In connection with the Senior Notes repurchases in 2011, the Company recognized a $6.9 million loss on extinguishment of debt. Of this loss on extinguishment of debt, the premium on the repurchases represented $4.4 million. The remaining loss on extinguishment consisted of the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and unamortized discount totaling $2.5 million.
	In connection with amending and restating the existing Revolving Credit Facility in 2011, the Company recognized a $0.3 million loss on extinguishment of debt, which consisted of the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs.
	In connection with the prepayment of the Term Loan in 2011, the Company recognized a $2.4 million loss on extinguishment of debt, which consisted of the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs.
	Losses on extinguishment of debt were recorded as interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The write-offs of unamortized debt issuance costs and unamortized discounts represent a non-cash adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	Fair Value of Debt
	The fair value of the Senior Notes was estimated using a number of factors, such as recent trade activity, size, timing, and yields of comparable bonds and is, therefore, within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. As of February 1, 2014, the estimated fair value of the Senior Notes was $210.6 million.
	Letters of Credit
	The Company may enter into various trade letters of credit ("trade LCs") in favor of certain vendors to secure merchandise. These trade LCs are issued for a defined period of time, for specific shipments, and generally expire 3 weeks after the merchandise shipment date. As of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, there were no outstanding trade LCs. Additionally, the Company enters into stand-by letters of credit ("stand-by LCs") on an as-need basis to secure merchandise and fund other general and administrative costs. As of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, outstanding stand-by LCs totaled $2.0 million and $2.1 million, respectively.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Stockholders' Equity
	On May 24, 2012, the Board authorized the Company to repurchase up to $100.0 million of the Company's common stock (the "Repurchase Program") from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions. The Repurchase Program was completed during the third quarter of 2013 following the repurchase of 5.6 million shares of the Company's common stock for approximately $100.0 million since May 24, 2012. During 2013, the Company repurchased 1.6 million shares of its common stock for a total of $35.1 million, including commissions. During 2012, the Company repurchased 4.0 million shares of its common stock for a total of $65.1 million, including commissions.

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
	Share-Based Compensation
	The Company records the fair value of share-based payments to employees in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income as compensation expense, net of forfeitures, over the requisite service period.
	Share-based Compensation Plans
	Prior to the IPO, the Company maintained an equity incentive program. In connection with the IPO, the equity from this program was converted into restricted shares of the Company, and this program was terminated.
	In 2010, the Board approved, and the Company implemented, the Express, Inc. 2010 Incentive Compensation Plan (as amended, the "2010 Plan"). The 2010 Plan authorizes the Compensation Committee (the "Committee") of the Board and its designees to offer eligible employees cash and stock-based incentives as deemed appropriate in order to attract, retain, and reward such individuals. Effective April 3, 2012, the Board amended the 2010 Plan to, among other things, reduce the number of shares available for issuance under the 2010 Plan. As of February 1, 2014, 15.2 million shares were authorized to be granted under the 2010 Plan and 9.5 million were available for future issuance.
	The following summarizes our share-based compensation expense:
		2013				2012				2011
		(in thousands)
	Stock options	$	8,883			$	8,123			$	6,323
	Restricted stock units and restricted stock	12,290				8,171				3,597
	Restricted shares (equity issued pre-IPO)	1				14				169
	Total share-based compensation	$	21,174			$	16,308			$	10,089
	The stock compensation related income tax benefit recognized by the Company in 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $3.5 million, $1.7 million, and $0.1 million, respectively.
	Stock Options
	During 2013, the Company granted stock options under the 2010 Plan. The fair value of the stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model as described later in this note. The majority of stock options granted under the 2010 Plan vest 25% per year over 4 years and have a 10 year contractual life; however, those granted to the Chief Executive Officer vest ratably over 3 years. The expense for stock options is recognized using the straight-line attribution method.
	The Company's activity with respect to stock options during 2013 was as follows:
		Number of			Grant Date				Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
		Shares			Weighted Average
					Exercise Price
		(in thousands, except per share amounts and years)
	Outstanding, February 2, 2013	3,092			$	18.99
	Granted	678			$	17.9
	Exercised	(269	)		$	17.34
	Forfeited or expired	(267	)		$	19.57
	Outstanding, February 1, 2014	3,234			$	18.85			7.5		$	697
	Expected to vest at February 1, 2014	1,684			$	19.22			7.9		$	329
	Exercisable at February 1, 2014	1,496			$	18.42			6.9		$	354
	The following provides additional information regarding the Company's stock options:
		2013				2012				2011
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Weighted average grant date fair value of options granted	$	9.5			$	12.75			$	10.01
	Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$	1,001			$	270			$	102
	As of February 1, 2014, there was approximately $10.0 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.5 years.
	The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to value stock options granted to employees and directors. The Company's determination of the fair value of stock options is affected by the Company's stock price as well as a number of subjective and complex assumptions. These assumptions include the risk-free interest rate, the Company's expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, expected term of the award, and dividend yield.
	The fair value of stock options was estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
		2013			2012			2011
	Risk-free interest rate (1)	1.14	%		1.12	%		2.27	%
	Price Volatility (2)	55.9	%		55.9	%		54	%
	Expected term (years) (3)	6.2			6.17			6.25
	Dividend yield (4)	—			—			—
	-1	Represents the yield on U.S. Treasury securities with a term consistent with the expected term of the stock options.
	-2	For the first two years following the Company's IPO, this was based on the historical volatility of selected comparable companies over a period consistent with the expected term of the stock options because the Company had a limited history of being publicly traded. Comparable companies were selected primarily based on industry, stage of life cycle, and size. Beginning with the second anniversary of the IPO in May 2012, the Company began using its own volatility as an additional input in the determination of expected volatility.
	-3	Calculated utilizing the “simplified” methodology prescribed by SAB No. 107 due to the lack of historical exercise data necessary to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the term.
	-4	The Company does not currently plan on paying regular dividends.
	Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock
	During 2013, the Company granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the 2010 Plan, including 0.5 million RSUs with performance conditions.The fair value of the RSUs is determined based on the Company's stock price on the grant date. The expense for RSUs is recognized using the straight-line attribution method.The expense for RSUs with performance conditions is recognized using the graded vesting method based on the expected achievement of the performance conditions. The RSUs with performance conditions are also subject to time-based vesting with requisite periods of 2 years for the Chief Executive Officer and 3 years for other employees. RSUs without performance conditions vest ratably over 4 years.
	The Company's activity with respect to RSUs and restricted stock, including awards with performance conditions, for 2013 was as follows:
		Number of		Grant Date
		Shares		Weighted Average
				Fair Value
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Unvested, February 2, 2013	1,218		$	20.65
	Granted*	883		$	17.94
	Vested	(423	)	$	20.13
	Forfeited	(191	)	$	20.27
	Unvested, February 1, 2014	1,487		$	19.29
	*Number of awards granted includes approximately 0.5 million RSUs with one-year performance conditions. The amount granted reflects the current estimate against target; however, the number of performance based RSUs that ultimately are earned may vary from 0% - 125% of target depending on the achievement of predefined operating targets.
	The total fair value/intrinsic value of RSUs and restricted stock that vested was $8.5 million, $3.2 million, and $0.1 million during 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. As of February 1, 2014, there was approximately $15.2 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs and restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.7 years.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	The following table provides a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted-average shares used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share:
		2013	2012	2011
		(in thousands)
	Weighted-average shares - basic	84,466	86,852	88,596
	Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units, and restricted stock	602	354	300
	Weighted-average shares - diluted	85,068	87,206	88,896
	Equity awards representing 2.0 million, 3.1 million and 2.3 million shares of common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, as the effects of the awards would have been anti-dilutive.

Retirement_Benefits

Retirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Retirement Benefits
	The employees of the Company, if eligible, participate in a qualified defined contribution retirement plan (the “Qualified Plan”) and a non-qualified supplemental retirement plan (the “Non-Qualified Plan”) sponsored by the Company.
	Participation in the Company's Qualified Plan is available to employees who meet certain age and service requirements. The Qualified Plan permits employees to elect contributions up to the maximum limits allowable under the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"). The Company matches employee contributions according to a pre-determined formula and contributes additional discretionary amounts based on a percentage of the employees' eligible annual compensation and years of service. Employee contributions and Company matching contributions vest immediately. Additional discretionary Company contributions and the related investment earnings are subject to vesting based on years of service.
	Total expense recognized related to the Qualified Plan employer match was $3.1 million, $2.7 million, and $2.6 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. In addition, the Company recognized expense of $4.8 million, $5.4 million ,and $5.4 million, related to discretionary contributions to the Qualified Plan, in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.
	Participation in the Non-Qualified Plan is made available to employees who meet certain age, service, job level, and compensation requirements. The Non-Qualified Plan is an unfunded plan which provides benefits beyond the IRC limits for qualified defined contribution plans. The plan permits employees to elect contributions up to a maximum percentage of eligible compensation. The Company matches employee contributions according to a pre-determined formula and credits additional amounts based on a percentage of the employees' eligible compensation and years of service. The Non-Qualified Plan also permits employees to defer additional compensation up to a maximum amount. The Company does not match the contributions for additional deferred compensation. Employees' accounts are credited with interest using a rate determined annually by the Retirement Plan Committee based on a methodology consistent with historical practices. Employee contributions and the related interest vest immediately. Company contributions and the related interest are subject to vesting based on years of service. Employees may elect an in-service distribution for the additional deferred compensation component only. Employees are not permitted to take a withdrawal from any other portion of the Non-Qualified Plan while actively employed with the Company. The remaining vested portion of employees' accounts in the Non-Qualified Plan will be distributed upon termination of employment in either a lump sum or in equal annual installments over a specified period of up to 10 years. Total expense recognized related to the Non-Qualified Plan was $2.6 million, $3.5 million, and $3.6 million, in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.
	The Company elected to account for this cash balance plan based on the participant account balances, excluding actuarial considerations as permitted by the applicable authoritative guidance.
	The annual activity for the Company's Non-Qualified Plan, was as follows:
		February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Balance, beginning of period	$	24,089		$	19,170
	Contributions:
	Employee	1,460			2,833
	Company	1,758			2,246
	Interest	1,307			1,534
	Distributions	(2,861		)	(1,694		)
	Forfeitures	—			—
	Balance, end of period	$	25,753		$	24,089
	In addition, as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, the Company accrued $0.8 million and $1.3 million, respectively, of contributions related to the respective current year that will be credited to employee accounts in the following year. These amounts along with the above-mentioned amounts of $25.8 million and $24.1 million for the period ended February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, total $26.6 million and $25.4 million, respectively, and are included in other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	During 2013 and 2014, the Company received letters from two individuals claiming that it unlawfully collected their zip codes in connection with a retail purchase made at a Massachusetts store and thereafter used that information to send them unwanted marketing materials. These letters indicate that the individuals may file suit on behalf of a class of customers whose zip codes were collected and recorded at Company stores in Massachusetts in connection with credit card purchases, and claims that the Company used the collected zip code data to obtain customers’ addresses for purposes of mailing them unwanted advertising material.  These letters further seek monetary damages pursuant to a claim under Chapter 93A of the General Laws of Massachusetts. The Company believes the allegations in the letters are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against any claims that are filed in court.  Due to the uncertainties of litigation, it is reasonably possible that the Company may incur a loss related to these potential suits.  However, the amount of such loss, if any, cannot be estimated as of the date these financial statements are issued.
	From time to time the Company is subject to other various claims and contingencies arising out of the normal course of business. Management believes that the ultimate liability arising from such claims and contingencies, if any, is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.

Guarantor_Subsidiaries

Guarantor Subsidiaries	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014																			Feb. 02, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'																			'
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'																			'
	Guarantor Subsidiaries																			EXPRESS, INC.
	On March 5, 2010, Express, LLC and Express Finance (the “Subsidiary Issuers”), both 100% owned indirect subsidiaries of the Company, issued the Senior Notes. The Company (“Guarantor”) and certain of the Company’s indirect 100% owned subsidiaries (“Guarantor Subsidiaries”) have guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, the Company’s obligations under the Senior Notes. The guarantees are not full and unconditional because Guarantor Subsidiaries can be released and relieved of their obligations under certain customary circumstances contained in the indenture governing the Senior Notes. These circumstances include the following, so long as other applicable provisions of the indenture are adhered to: any sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of any Guarantor Subsidiary, any sale or other disposition of capital stock of any Guarantor Subsidiary, or designation of any restricted subsidiary that is a Guarantor Subsidiary as an unrestricted subsidiary. On August 26, 2012, Express, LLC contributed certain assets and liabilities to a newly created Guarantor Subsidiary. As a result, prior period condensed consolidating financial information has been revised to retroactively give effect to the new structure in place as of August 26, 2012.																			CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
																				(Amounts in thousands)
	In the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the 53-week period ended February 2, 2013, as presented in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 2, 2013, income tax expense (benefit) was improperly presented for the Subsidiary Issuers and the Guarantor Subsidiaries by $18.0 million. There was no impact on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, or Statements of Cash Flows. In accordance with accounting guidance found in ASC 250-10, the Company assessed the materiality of the errors and concluded they were not material to the Company's previously issued financial statements. As a result, the Company has revised the Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income for 2012 contained herein.
	In addition, the Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of February 2, 2013, presented herein, has been revised to reflect the impact of the changes previously discussed. The corrections made are as follows:
																					February 1, 2014
		2-Feb-13																			Express, Inc.			Subsidiary		Guarantor		Other		Eliminations			Consolidated
		Subsidiary Issuers	Guarantor Subsidiaries	Consolidating Adjustments																				Issuers		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries					Total
		(in thousands)																		Assets
	Change to Investment in subsidiary	($17,987)	$—	$17,987																Current assets
	Change to Total assets	($17,987)	$—	$17,987																Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,984		$	283,707	$	19,631	$	6,562	$	—		$	311,884
	Change to Accrued expenses	($17,987)	$17,987	$—
	Change to Total liabilities	($17,987)	$17,987	$—																Receivables, net	—			10,410		5,880		1,094		—			17,384
	Change to Total stockholders' equity	$—	($17,987)	$17,987
	The following consolidating schedules present the condensed financial information on a combined basis.																			Inventories	—			15,928		192,762		3,820		—			212,510
	XPRESS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME																			Prepaid minimum rent	—			689		26,658		1,207		—			28,554
	(Amounts in thousands)
																				Intercompany loan receivable	—			28,080		—		—		(28,080		)	—
																				Intercompany receivable	—			—		114,258		5,784		(120,042		)	—
		2013
					Subsidiary			Guarantor			Other						Consolidated			Other	237			8,523		4,552		54		(237		)	13,129
		Express, Inc.			Issuers			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Net sales	$	—		$	1,008,681		$	2,157,364		$	35,951		$	(982,871	)	$	2,219,125		Total current assets	2,221			347,337		363,741		18,521		(148,359		)	583,461
	Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs	—			676,100			1,783,952			24,237			(982,871		)	1,501,418			Property and equipment, net	—			56,922		301,684		17,516		—			376,122
	Gross profit	—			332,581			373,412			11,714			—			717,707			Tradename/domain name	—			197,812		—		—		—			197,812
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses	334			182,250			310,532			11,161			—			504,277			Investment in subsidiary	471,687			393,156		—		465,902		(1,330,745		)	—
	Other operating (income) expense, net	—			(221		)	(623		)	15			—			(829		)	Deferred tax assets	661			6,637		10,182		78		—			17,558
	Operating (loss) income	(334		)	150,552			63,503			538			—			214,259			Other assets	—			6,295		1,416		6		—			7,717
	Interest expense, net	—			20,709			(1,248		)	61			—			19,522			Total assets	$	474,569		$	1,008,159	$	677,023	$	502,023	$	(1,479,104	)	$	1,182,670
	(Income) loss in subsidiary	(116,743		)	(38,721		)	—			(116,743		)	272,207			—			Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
	Other expense (income), net	—			20			—			1,551			—			1,571			Current liabilities
	Income (loss) before income taxes	116,409			168,544			64,751			115,669			(272,207		)	193,166			Accounts payable	$	—		$	150,420	$	2,873	$	1,443	$	—		$	154,736
	Income tax (benefit) expense	(130		)	51,801			24,800			156			—			76,627			Deferred revenue	—			1,004		27,264		168		—			28,436
	Net income (loss)	$	116,539		$	116,743		$	39,951		$	115,513		$	(272,207	)	$	116,539		Accrued bonus	—			—		694		—		—			694
	Foreign currency translation	(708		)	(708		)	—			(1,416		)	2,124			(708		)	Accrued expenses	—			40,087		74,465		1,026		(237		)	115,341
	Comprehensive income	$	115,831		$	116,035		$	39,951		$	114,097		$	(270,083	)	$	115,831		Intercompany payable	—			120,042		—		—		(120,042		)	—
																				Intercompany loan payable	—			—		—		28,080		(28,080		)	—
	EXPRESS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME																			Total current liabilities	—			311,553		105,296		30,717		(148,359		)	299,207
	(Amounts in thousands)
																				Long-term debt	—			199,170		—		—		—			199,170
																				Deferred lease credits	—			4,963		103,129		6,417		—			114,509
		2012
					Subsidiary			Guarantor			Other						Consolidated			Other long-term liabilities	—			26,571		68,644		—		—			95,215
		Express, Inc.			Issuers			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Net sales	$	—		$	1,307,747		$	2,127,551		$	19,725		$	(1,297,796	)	$	2,157,227		Total liabilities	—			542,257		277,069		37,134		(148,359		)	708,101
	Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs	—			958,025			1,741,039			12,395			(1,296,871		)	1,414,588			Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)
	Gross profit	—			349,722			386,512			7,330			(925		)	742,639			Total stockholders’ equity	474,569			465,902		399,954		464,889		(1,330,745		)	474,569
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses	697			185,434			297,595			8,798			(925		)	491,599			Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	474,569		$	1,008,159	$	677,023	$	502,023	$	(1,479,104	)	$	1,182,670
	Other operating (income) expense, net	—			(41		)	(482		)	—			—			(523		)
	Operating (loss) income	(697		)	164,329			89,399			(1,468		)	—			251,563
	Interest expense, net	—			19,505			9			38			—			19,552
	(Income) loss in subsidiary	(139,734		)	(52,195		)	—			(139,735		)	331,664			—
	Other expense, net	—			—			—			40			—			40			EXPRESS, INC.
																				CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	Income (loss) before income taxes	139,037			197,019			89,390			138,189			(331,664		)	231,971			(Amounts in thousands)
	Income tax (benefit) expense	(230		)	57,284			35,649			1			—			92,704
	Net income (loss)	$	139,267		$	139,735		$	53,741		$	138,188		$	(331,664	)	$	139,267
																					February 2, 2013
	Foreign currency translation	(13		)	(13		)	—			(26		)	39			(13		)		Express, Inc.			Subsidiary		Guarantor		Other		Eliminations			Consolidated
																								Issuers		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries					Total
	Comprehensive income	$	139,254		$	139,722		$	53,741		$	138,162		$	(331,625	)	$	139,254		Assets
Current assets
																			Cash and cash equivalents	$	938		$	230,174	$	22,924	$	2,261	$	—		$	256,297
																			Receivables, net	—			5,612		3,147		2,265		—			11,024
EXPRESS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME																			Inventories	—			13,597		198,094		3,391		—			215,082
(Amounts in thousands)
																			Prepaid minimum rent	—			451		23,697		1,018		—			25,166
																			Intercompany loan receivable	—			20,754		—		—		(20,754		)	—
	2011
				Subsidiary			Guarantor			Other						Consolidated			Intercompany receivable	—			—		98,304		5,783		(104,087		)	—
	Express, Inc.			Issuers			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	—		$	1,289,795		$	2,065,958		$	5,908		$	(1,281,202	)	$	2,080,459		Other	—			5,085		3,162		46		—			8,293
Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs	—			900,830			1,699,784			6,136			(1,280,752		)	1,325,998			Total current assets	938			275,673		349,328		14,764		(124,841		)	515,862
Gross profit	—			388,965			366,174			(228		)	(450		)	754,461			Property and equipment, net	—			46,913		215,829		15,627		—			278,369
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	1,689			183,780			294,875			3,929			(450		)	483,823			Tradename/domain name	—			197,719		—		—		—			197,719
Other operating income, net	—			—			(308		)	—			—			(308		)	Investment in subsidiary	369,140			353,097		—		363,356		(1,085,593		)	—
Operating (loss) income	(1,689		)	205,185			71,607			(4,157		)	—			270,946			Deferred tax assets	738			10,369		5,701		—		—			16,808
Interest expense, net	—			35,677			—			115			—			35,792			Other assets	—			7,710		2,727		4		—			10,441
(Income) loss in subsidiary	(141,474		)	(38,469		)	—			(141,192		)	321,135			—			Total assets	$	370,816		$	891,481	$	573,585	$	393,751	$	(1,210,434	)	$	1,019,199
Other income, net	—			—			—			(411		)	—			(411		)	Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
																			Current liabilities
Income (loss) before income taxes	139,785			207,977			71,607			137,331			(321,135		)	235,565			Accounts payable	$	—		$	173,395	$	1,132	$	1,598	$	—		$	176,125
Income tax (benefit) expense	(912		)	66,785			29,277			(282		)	—			94,868			Deferred revenue	—			1,223		26,507		121		—			27,851
Net income (loss)	$	140,697		$	141,192		$	42,330		$	137,613		$	(321,135	)	$	140,697		Accrued bonus	—			—		334		2		—			336
Foreign currency translation	(7		)	(7		)	—			(14		)	21			(7		)	Accrued expenses	(346		)	16,503		90,950		1,357		—			108,464
Comprehensive income	$	140,690		$	141,185		$	42,330		$	137,599		$	(321,114	)	$	140,690		Intercompany payable	—			104,087		—		—		(104,087		)	—
EXPRESS, INC.																			Intercompany loan payable	—			—		—		20,754		(20,754		)	—
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)																			Total current liabilities	(346		)	295,208		118,923		23,832		(124,841		)	312,776
																			Long-term debt	—			198,843		—		—		—			198,843
																			Deferred lease credits	—			5,825		80,028		5,638		—			91,491
	2013
				Subsidiary			Guarantor			Other						Consolidated			Other long-term liabilities	—			28,249		16,678		—		—			44,927
	Express, Inc.			Issuers			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Operating Activities																			Total liabilities	(346		)	528,125		215,629		29,470		(124,841		)	648,037
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(90	)	$	125,313		$	65,642		$	4,210		$	—		$	195,075
																			Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	—			(29,894		)	(68,935		)	(6,539		)	—			(105,368		)	Total stockholders’ equity	371,162			363,356		357,956		364,281		(1,085,593		)	371,162
Purchase of intangible assets	—			(94		)	—			—			—			(94		)	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	370,816		$	891,481	$	573,585	$	393,751	$	(1,210,434	)	$	1,019,199
Distributions received	34,364			—			—			34,364			(68,728		)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	34,364			(29,988		)	(68,935		)	27,825			(68,728		)	(105,462		)
Financing Activities
Payments on capital lease obligation	—			(313		)	—			—			—			(313		)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	—			210			—			—			—			210
Proceeds from share-based compensation	4,701			—			—			—			—			4,701
Repurchase of common stock	(37,929		)	—			—			—			—			(37,929		)
Repayment of intercompany loan	—			7,715			—			(7,715		)	—			—
Borrowings under intercompany loan	—			(15,040		)	—			15,040			—			—
Distributions paid	—			(34,364		)	—			(34,364		)	68,728			—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(33,228		)	(41,792		)	—			(27,039		)	68,728			(33,331		)
Effect of exchange rate on cash	—			—			—			(695		)	—			(695		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,046			53,533			(3,293		)	4,301			—			55,587
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	938			230,174			22,924			2,261			—			256,297
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	1,984		$	283,707		$	19,631		$	6,562		$	—		$	311,884
EXPRESS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
	2012
				Subsidiary			Guarantor			Other						Consolidated
	Express, Inc.			Issuers			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	81		$	207,148		$	61,440		$	695		$	—		$	269,364
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	—			(25,134		)	(66,480		)	(8,060		)	—			(99,674		)
Purchase of intangible assets	—			(210		)	—			—			—			(210		)
Distributions received	65,200			—			—			65,200			(130,400		)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	65,200			(25,344		)	(66,480		)	57,140			(130,400		)	(99,884		)
Financing Activities
Payments on capital lease obligation	—			(55		)	—			—			—			(55		)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	—			422			—			—			—			422
Proceeds from share-based compensation	623			—			—			—			—			623
Repurchase of common stock	(66,541		)	—			—			—			—			(66,541		)
Repayment of intercompany loan	—			3,982			—			(3,982		)	—			—
Borrowings under intercompany loan	—			(12,052		)	—			12,052			—			—
Distributions paid	—			(65,200		)	—			(65,200		)	130,400			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(65,918		)	(72,903		)	—			(57,130		)	130,400			(65,551		)
Effect of exchange rate on cash	—			—			—			6			—			6
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(637		)	108,901			(5,040		)	711			—			103,935
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,575			121,273			27,964			1,550			—			152,362
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	938		$	230,174		$	22,924		$	2,261		$	—		$	256,297
EXPRESS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
	2011
				Subsidiary			Guarantor			Other						Consolidated
	Express, Inc.			Issuers			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(381	)	$	159,803		$	55,436		$	(2,249	)	$	—		$	212,609
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	—			(18,182		)	(50,107		)	(8,887		)	—			(77,176		)
Purchase of intangible assets	—			(60		)	—			—			—			(60		)
Distributions received	103			—			—			103			(206		)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	103			(18,242		)	(50,107		)	(8,784		)	(206		)	(77,236		)
Financing Activities
Repayments of long-term debt arrangements	—			(169,775		)	—			—			—			(169,775		)
Costs incurred in connection with debt arrangements and Senior Notes	—			(1,192		)	—			—			—			(1,192		)
Payments on capital lease obligation	—			(14		)	—			—			—			(14		)
Proceeds from share-based compensation	309			—			—			—			—			309
Borrowings under intercompany loan	—			(12,684		)	—			12,684			—			—
Distributions paid	—			(103		)	—			(103		)	206			—
Repurchase of common stock	(103		)	—			—			—			—			(103		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	206			(183,768		)	—			12,581			206			(170,775		)
Effect of exchange rate on cash	—			—			—			2			—			2
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(72		)	(42,207		)	5,329			1,550			—			(35,400		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,647			163,480			22,635			—			—			187,762
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	1,575		$	121,273		$	27,964		$	1,550		$	—		$	152,362

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Data	'
	Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
	Summarized unaudited quarterly financial results for 2013 and 2012 follows:
	2013 Quarter	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Net sales (1)	$	509,362	$	490,075	$	503,808	$	715,880
	Gross profit	$	170,777	$	152,547	$	165,265	$	229,118
	Net income	$	32,437	$	16,909	$	19,267	$	47,926
	Earnings per basic share	$	0.38	$	0.2	$	0.23	$	0.57
	Earnings per diluted share	$	0.38	$	0.2	$	0.23	$	0.57
	2012 Quarter	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Net sales (1)	$	497,221	$	458,863	$	469,458	$	731,685
	Gross profit	$	188,767	$	146,521	$	151,538	$	255,813
	Net income	$	42,073	$	15,829	$	17,422	$	63,943
	Earnings per basic share	$	0.47	$	0.18	$	0.2	$	0.75
	Earnings per diluted share	$	0.47	$	0.18	$	0.2	$	0.75
	(1) Previously disclosed Net sales results include a revision for the reclassification of sell-off revenue from Costs of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs to Net sales. There is no impact of the reclassification to Gross profit, Net income, Earnings per basic share, or Earnings per diluted share.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Use of Estimates, Policy	'
	Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, as well as the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The Company revises its estimates and assumptions as new information becomes available.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include investments in U.S. treasury money market funds, payments due from banks for third-party credit and debit card transactions for up to 5 days of sales, cash on hand, and deposits with financial institutions. As of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, amounts due from banks for credit and debit card transactions totaled approximately $10.3 million and $12.7 million, respectively.
	Outstanding checks not yet presented for payment amounted to $38.3 million and $43.7 million as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively, and are included in accounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy	'
	Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified using the following hierarchy, which is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation as of the measurement date.
	Level 1-Valuation is based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
	Level 2-Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
	Level 3-Valuation is based upon other unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.
Receivables, Policy	'
	Receivables, Net
	Receivables, net consist primarily of receivables from our franchisees and third-party resellers of our gift cards, as well as other miscellaneous receivables. Outstanding receivables are continuously reviewed for collectability. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts balance which totaled $1.2 million, $1.9 million, and $2.9 million as of February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013, and January 28, 2012, respectively.
Inventory Finished Goods, Policy	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are principally valued at the lower of cost or market on a weighted-average cost basis. The Company writes down inventory, the impact of which is reflected in cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, if the cost of specific inventory items on hand exceeds the amount it expects to realize from the ultimate sale or disposal of the inventory. These estimates are based on management's judgment regarding future demand and market conditions and analysis of historical experience. The lower of cost or market adjustment to inventory as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 was $11.5 million and $7.6 million, respectively.
	The Company also records an inventory shrink reserve calculated as a percentage of cost of goods sold for estimated merchandise inventory losses for the period between the last physical inventory count and the balance sheet date. This estimate is based on management's analysis of historical results.
Advertising Costs, Policy	'
	Advertising
	Advertising production costs are expensed at the time the promotion first appears in media, store, or on the website, except for direct response advertising costs that relate primarily to the production and distribution of the Company's catalogs. Direct response advertising costs are amortized over the expected future revenue stream, which is typically 1 to 3 months from the date materials are mailed. Total advertising expense totaled $85.9 million, $85.8 million, and $83.2 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Advertising costs are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
Credit Card Origination Costs, Policy	'
	Private Label Credit Card
	The Company has an agreement with a third party to provide customers with private label credit cards (the “Card Agreement”). Each private label credit card bears the logo of the Express brand and can only be used at the Company's retail store locations and website. A third-party financing company is the sole owner of the accounts issued under the private label credit card program and absorbs the losses associated with non-payment by the private label card holders and a portion of any fraudulent usage of the accounts. Pursuant to the Card Agreement, the Company receives reimbursement funds from the third-party financing company for expenses the Company incurs based on usage of the private label credit cards. These reimbursement funds are used by the Company to fund marketing programs associated with the private label credit card and is recognized when the amounts are fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured, which is generally at the time the actual usage of the private label credit cards or specified transaction occurs. The funds received related to these private label credit cards are classified in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
Private Label Credit Card Rewards	'
	Loyalty Program
	The Company maintains a customer loyalty program (“Loyalty Program”) in which customers earn points toward rewards for qualifying purchases and other benefits. The Loyalty Program was previously restricted to holders of the Company's private label credit cards. However, beginning in 2011, a tender agnostic program was piloted that opened the Loyalty Program to non-private label credit card holders. The Company rolled this program out in the United States in the first quarter of 2012. Upon reaching specified point values, customers are issued a reward, which they may redeem for purchases at the Company's U.S. stores or on its website. Generally, rewards earned must be redeemed within 60 days from the date of issuance. The Company accrues for the anticipated costs related to redemptions of the certificates as points are earned. To calculate this expense, the Company estimates margin rates and makes assumptions related to card holder redemption rates, which are both based on historical experience. This expense is included within cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The loyalty liability is included in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy	'
	Property and Equipment, Net
	Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed on a straight-line basis, using the following useful lives:
	Category	Depreciable Life
	Software, including software developed for internal use	3 - 7 years
	Store related assets and other property and equipment	3 - 10 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	5 - 7 years
	Leasehold improvements	Shorter of lease term or useful life of the asset, typically no longer than 15 years
	Building improvements	6 - 30 years
	When a decision is made to dispose of property and equipment prior to the end of the previously estimated useful life, depreciation estimates are revised to reflect the use of the asset over the shortened estimated useful life. The cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts with any resulting gain or loss included in other operating expense (income), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Major renewals and betterments that extend useful lives are capitalized.
	Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The reviews are conducted at the store level, the lowest identifiable level of cash flow. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows related to the property and equipment are less than the carrying value, the Company recognizes a loss equal to the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value, usually determined by the estimated discounted cash flows of the asset. Factors used to assess the fair value of property and equipment include, but are not limited to, management's plans for future operations, brand initiatives, recent operating results, and projected future cash flows. The impairment charges related to store leasehold improvements in 2013, 2012, and 2011 were minimal and were recorded in cost of goods sold, buying, and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy	'
	Intangible Assets
	The Company has intangible assets, primarily its tradename resulting from the Golden Gate Acquisition in 2007, and internet domain name purchased during 2008 prior to the launch of its e-commerce website. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter and may be reviewed more frequently if indicators of impairment are present. The impairment review is performed by assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount. The consideration of indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment requires judgments surrounding future operating performance, economic conditions, and business plans, among other factors.
	Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a basis reflecting when the economic benefits of the assets are consumed or otherwise used up over their respective estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with finite lives are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows related to the asset are less than the carrying value, the Company recognizes a loss equal to the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value, usually determined by the estimated discounted future cash flows of the asset.
	The Company did not incur any impairment charges on intangible assets in 2013, 2012, or 2011.
Lease, Policy	'
	Leases and Leasehold Improvements
	The Company has leases that contain pre-determined fixed escalations of minimum rentals and/or rent abatements subsequent to taking possession of the leased property. The related rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis commencing upon possession date. The Company records the difference between the recognized rent expense and amounts payable under the leases as deferred lease credits.
	The Company receives allowances from landlords related to its retail stores. These allowances are generally comprised of cash amounts received from landlords as part of negotiated lease terms. The Company records a receivable and a landlord allowance upon execution of the corresponding lease. The landlord allowance is recorded as deferred lease credits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The landlord allowance is amortized on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the lease, including the pre-opening build-out period. The receivable is reduced as allowance amounts are received from landlords.
	The Company has leasehold improvements which are depreciated over the shorter of the initial lease term, including renewal periods if reasonably assured, or their estimated useful lives.
	The Company records a contingent rent liability in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the corresponding rent expense in cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income when specified levels have been achieved or when management determines that achieving the specified levels during the year is probable.
Debt, Policy	'
	Debt Issuance Costs and Discount
	Fees incurred in connection with the Company's borrowings, referred to as debt issuance costs, are capitalized and included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Debt discounts are reflected as a reduction of debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Debt issuance costs and debt discounts are amortized to interest expense over the term of the respective loan agreements. As of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, debt issuance costs totaled $6.2 million and $7.6 million, respectively. The Company recorded normal amortization expense related to debt issuance costs of $1.4 million, $1.3 million, and $2.5 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The Company recorded normal amortization expense for debt discounts of $0.3 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011
Income Tax, Policy	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, the amount of taxes currently payable or refundable are accrued, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences of temporary differences that currently exist between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of the Company's assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that the realization of those deferred tax assets will not occur.
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates in effect in the years when those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred taxes from a change in tax rate is recognized through continuing operations in the period that includes the enactment date of the change. Changes in tax laws and rates could affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future.
	A tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more-likely-than-not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold to be recognized.
	The Company recognizes tax liabilities for uncertain tax positions and adjusts these liabilities when the Company's judgment changes as a result of the evaluation of new information not previously available. Due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of the tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense and the effective tax rate in the period in which the new information becomes available.
	Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized within income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Accrued interest and penalties are included within accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The income tax liability was $19.2 million and $17.2 million as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively, and was included in accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The Company may be subject to periodic audits by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other taxing authorities. These audits may challenge certain of the Company's tax positions, such as the timing and amount of deductions and allocation of taxable income to the various jurisdictions.
Liability Reserve Estimate, Policy	'
	Self Insurance
	The Company is generally self-insured in the United States for medical, workers' compensation, and general liability benefits up to certain stop-loss limits. Such costs are accrued based on known claims and estimates of incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) claims. IBNR claims are estimated using historical claim information and actuarial estimates. The accrued liability for self insurance is included in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The Canadian dollar is the functional currency for the Company's Canadian business. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies were translated into U.S. dollars (the reporting currency) at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies were translated into U.S. dollars at the monthly average exchange rate for the period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in other expense (income), net whereas related translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income, both of which are included in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The Company designates certain foreign currency denominated, long-term intercompany financing transactions as being of a long-term investment nature and records gains and losses on the transactions arising from changes in exchange rates as translation adjustments.
Revenue Recognition, Policy	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes sales at the time the customer takes possession of the merchandise which, for e-commerce revenues, requires an estimate of shipments that have not yet been received by the customer. The estimate of these shipments is based on shipping terms and historical delivery times. Amounts related to shipping and handling revenues billed to customers in an e-commerce sale transaction are classified as net sales, and the related shipping and handling costs are classified as cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The Company's shipping and handling revenues were $14.5 million, $17.4 million, and $15.8 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Associate discounts are classified as a reduction of net sales. Net sales exclude sales tax collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities.
	The Company also sells merchandise to multiple franchisees pursuant to different franchise agreements. Revenues may consist of sales of product and/or royalties. Revenues from products sold to franchisees are recorded at the time title transfers to the franchisees. Royalty revenue is based upon a percentage of the franchisee’s net sales to third parties and is earned when the sale to a third party occurs.
	The Company provides a reserve for projected merchandise returns based on prior experience. Merchandise returns are often resalable merchandise and are refunded by issuing the same payment tender of the original purchase. Merchandise exchanges of the same product and price, typically due to size or color preferences, are not considered merchandise returns. The sales returns reserve was $11.0 million and $9.8 million as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively, and is included in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The Company sells gift cards in its retail stores and through its e-commerce website and third parties, which do not expire or lose value over periods of inactivity. The Company accounts for gift cards by recognizing a liability at the time a gift card is sold. The gift card liability balance was $25.2 million and $24.0 million, as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively, and is included in deferred revenue on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recognizes revenue from gift cards when they are redeemed by the customer. The Company also recognizes income on unredeemed gift cards, which is recognized proportionately using a time based attribution method from issuance of the gift card to the time when it can be determined that the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed is remote and that there is no legal obligation to remit the unredeemed gift cards to relevant jurisdictions, referred to as "gift card breakage". The gift card breakage rate is based on historical redemption patterns and totaled $3.0 million, $2.3 million, and $3.5 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Gift card breakage is included in net sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
Cost of Sales, Policy	'
	Cost of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy Costs
	Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs, include merchandise costs, freight, inventory shrinkage, and other gross margin related expenses. Buying and occupancy expenses primarily include payroll, benefit costs, and other operating expenses for the buying departments (merchandising, design, manufacturing, and planning and allocation), distribution, fulfillment, rent, common area maintenance, real estate taxes, utilities, maintenance, and depreciation for stores.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy	'
	Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses include all operating costs not included in cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs, with the exception of proceeds received from insurance claims and gain/loss on disposal of assets, which are included in other operating expense, net. These costs include payroll and other expenses related to operations at our corporate home office, store expenses other than occupancy, and marketing expenses, which include production, mailing, and print advertising costs.
Other Operating Costs, Net	'
	Other Operating Income, Net
	Other operating income, net primarily consists of gains/losses on disposal of assets and excess proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims.
Other Income, Net	'
	Other Expense (Income), Net
	Other expense (income), net, primarily consists of foreign currency transaction gains/losses.
Segment Reporting, Policy	'
	Segment Reporting
	The Company defines an operating segment on the same basis that it uses to evaluate performance internally. The Company has determined that, together, its Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Operating Officer are the Chief Operating Decision Maker, and that there is one operating segment. Therefore, the Company reports results as a single segment, which includes the operation of its Express brick-and-mortar retail stores and e-commerce operations.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy	'
	During 2013, the Company granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the 2010 Plan, including 0.5 million RSUs with performance conditions.The fair value of the RSUs is determined based on the Company's stock price on the grant date. The expense for RSUs is recognized using the straight-line attribution method.The expense for RSUs with performance conditions is recognized using the graded vesting method
	The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to value stock options granted to employees and directors. The Company's determination of the fair value of stock options is affected by the Company's stock price as well as a number of subjective and complex assumptions. These assumptions include the risk-free interest rate, the Company's expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, expected term of the award, and dividend yield.
	The Company records the fair value of share-based payments to employees in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income as compensation expense, net of forfeitures, over the requisite service period.
	Share-based Compensation Plans
	Prior to the IPO, the Company maintained an equity incentive program. In connection with the IPO, the equity from this program was converted into restricted shares of the Company, and this program was terminated.
	In 2010, the Board approved, and the Company implemented, the Express, Inc. 2010 Incentive Compensation Plan (as amended, the "2010 Plan"). The 2010 Plan authorizes the Compensation Committee (the "Committee") of the Board and its designees to offer eligible employees cash and stock-based incentives as deemed appropriate in order to attract, retain, and reward such individuals. Effective April 3, 2012, the Board amended the 2010 Plan to, among other things, reduce the number of shares available for issuance under the 2010 Plan
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans	'
	Retirement Benefits
	The employees of the Company, if eligible, participate in a qualified defined contribution retirement plan (the “Qualified Plan”) and a non-qualified supplemental retirement plan (the “Non-Qualified Plan”) sponsored by the Company.
	Participation in the Company's Qualified Plan is available to employees who meet certain age and service requirements. The Qualified Plan permits employees to elect contributions up to the maximum limits allowable under the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"). The Company matches employee contributions according to a pre-determined formula and contributes additional discretionary amounts based on a percentage of the employees' eligible annual compensation and years of service. Employee contributions and Company matching contributions vest immediately. Additional discretionary Company contributions and the related investment earnings are subject to vesting based on years of service.
	Total expense recognized related to the Qualified Plan employer match was $3.1 million, $2.7 million, and $2.6 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. In addition, the Company recognized expense of $4.8 million, $5.4 million ,and $5.4 million, related to discretionary contributions to the Qualified Plan, in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.
	Participation in the Non-Qualified Plan is made available to employees who meet certain age, service, job level, and compensation requirements. The Non-Qualified Plan is an unfunded plan which provides benefits beyond the IRC limits for qualified defined contribution plans. The plan permits employees to elect contributions up to a maximum percentage of eligible compensation. The Company matches employee contributions according to a pre-determined formula and credits additional amounts based on a percentage of the employees' eligible compensation and years of service. The Non-Qualified Plan also permits employees to defer additional compensation up to a maximum amount. The Company does not match the contributions for additional deferred compensation. Employees' accounts are credited with interest using a rate determined annually by the Retirement Plan Committee based on a methodology consistent with historical practices. Employee contributions and the related interest vest immediately. Company contributions and the related interest are subject to vesting based on years of service. Employees may elect an in-service distribution for the additional deferred compensation component only. Employees are not permitted to take a withdrawal from any other portion of the Non-Qualified Plan while actively employed with the Company. The remaining vested portion of employees' accounts in the Non-Qualified Plan will be distributed upon termination of employment in either a lump sum or in equal annual installments over a specified period of up to 10 years. Total expense recognized related to the Non-Qualified Plan was $2.6 million, $3.5 million, and $3.6 million, in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.
	The Company elected to account for this cash balance plan based on the participant account balances, excluding actuarial considerations as permitted by the applicable authoritative guidance.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accountin Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents the Company's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.
		February 1, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
		(in thousands)
	U.S. treasury securities money market funds	$	290,361	$	—		$	—
		February 2, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
		(in thousands)
	U.S. treasury securities money market funds	$	236,086	$	—		$	—
Schedule of Depreciable Lives [Table Text Block]	'
	Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed on a straight-line basis, using the following useful lives:
	Category	Depreciable Life
	Software, including software developed for internal use	3 - 7 years
	Store related assets and other property and equipment	3 - 10 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	5 - 7 years
	Leasehold improvements	Shorter of lease term or useful life of the asset, typically no longer than 15 years
	Building improvements	6 - 30 years
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers by Channel [Table Text Block]	'
	The following is information regarding the Company's major product and sales channels:
		2013			2012				2011
		(in thousands)
	Apparel	$	1,922,868		$	1,872,844			$	1,864,964
	Accessories and other	254,426			250,180				186,848
	Other revenue	41,831			34,203				28,647
	Total net sales	$	2,219,125		$	2,157,227			$	2,080,459
		2013			2012				2011
		(in thousands)
	Stores	$	1,836,704		$	1,851,527			$	1,846,323
	E-commerce	340,590			271,497				205,489
	Other revenue	41,831			34,203				28,647
	Total net sales	$	2,219,125		$	2,157,227			$	2,080,459

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Property and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
	Property and equipment, net, consisted of:
		February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Building improvements	$	13,955		$	2,816
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment, software	315,462			275,334
	Leaseholds and improvements	344,369			305,324
	Construction in process	93,560			41,555
	Other	315			315
	Total	767,661			625,344
	Less: accumulated depreciation	(391,539		)	(346,975		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	376,122		$	278,369

Leased_Facilities_and_Commitme1

Leased Facilities and Commitments Leased Facilities and Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Leased Facilities and Commitments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	Rent expense is summarized as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Store rent:	(in thousands)
	Fixed minimum	$	201,477	$	180,577	$	163,057
	Contingent	5,942		8,180		8,375
	Total store rent	207,419		188,757		171,432
	Home office, distribution center, other	5,400		4,859		3,789
	Total rent expense	$	212,819	$	193,616	$	175,221
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	'
	Minimum rent commitments under noncancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	187,307
	2015	155,789
	2016	134,459
	2017	125,732
	2018	115,093
	Thereafter	505,529
	Total	$	1,223,909

Intangible_Assets_Tables

Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides the significant components of intangible assets:
		February 1, 2014
		Cost		Accumulated		Ending Net Balance
				Amortization
		(in thousands)
	Tradename	$	196,144	$	—	$	196,144
	Internet domain name/trademark	1,668		—		1,668
	Net favorable lease obligations/other	20,175		19,106		1,069
		$	217,987	$	19,106	$	198,881
		February 2, 2013
		Cost		Accumulated		Ending Net Balance
				Amortization
		(in thousands)
	Tradename	$	196,144	$	—	$	196,144
	Internet domain name/trademark	1,575		—		1,575
	Net favorable lease obligations/other	19,750		17,811		1,939
		$	217,469	$	17,811	$	199,658
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	Estimated future amortization expense is expected to approximate the following (in thousands):
	2014	$	767
	2015	49
	2016	49
	2017	49
	2018	49
	Thereafter	106
	Total	$	1,069

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Merchandise Sourcing, Transactions and Logistic Expense, to Related Party [Table Text Block]	'
	The amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income are as follows:
		2011
		(in thousands)
	Merchandise sourcing	$	198,162
	Transaction and logistics services	$	24,788
Other Golden Gate Affiliates, Related Party Expenses [Table Text Block]	'
	Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income:
		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	E-commerce warehouse and fulfillment	$	8,755	$	32,869
	Software licenses and consulting and software maintenance services	$	91	$	228

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	'
	The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
		2013				2012				2011
	Current:	(in thousands)
	U.S. federal	$	64,071			$	74,306			$	76,984
	U.S. state and local	12,815				14,296				18,048
	Foreign	548				165				156
	Total	77,434				88,767				95,188
	Deferred:
	U.S. federal	757				3,346				714
	U.S. state and local	(1,541		)		615				(949		)
	Foreign	(23		)		(24		)		(85		)
	Total	(807		)		3,937				(320		)
	Provision for income taxes	$	76,627			$	92,704			$	94,868
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides a reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate:
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal income tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect	3.8	%		4.3	%		4.7	%
	Other items, net	0.9	%		0.7	%		0.6	%
	Effective tax rate	39.7	%		40	%		40.3	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future effects on income taxes resulting from temporary differences and carry-forwards at the end of the respective periods.
		February 1, 2014				February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accrued expenses and deferred compensation	$	27,554			$	24,776
	Rent	21,854				12,703
	Lease financing obligations	5,972				—
	Other	1,515				164
	Tax credits/carryforwards	214				478
	Valuation allowance	(1,366		)		(978		)
	Total deferred tax assets	55,743				37,143
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Inventory	2,532				2,884
	Prepaid expenses	4,827				2,895
	Intangible assets	9,530				5,981
	Property and equipment	22,036				9,372
	Total deferred tax liabilities	38,925				21,132
	Net deferred tax asset/(liability)	$	16,818			$	16,011
Deferred Tax Assets, Net Classification [Table Text Block]	'
		February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Current deferred tax liability	$	(740	)	$	(797	)
	Non-current deferred taxes	17,558			16,808
	Net deferred tax assets	$	16,818		$	16,011
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Rollforward [Table Text Block]	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning to ending unrecognized tax benefits amounts are as follows:
		February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013			28-Jan-12
		(in thousands)
	Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year	$	2,313		$	1,416		$	144
	Gross addition for tax positions of the current year	1,469			852			382
	Gross addition for tax positions of the prior year	309			225			1,034
	Reductions of tax positions of prior years for:
	Changes in judgment/excess reserve	—			—			(144		)
	Settlements during the period	—			(180		)	—
	Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year	$	4,091		$	2,313		$	1,416

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Debt [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Borrowings outstanding consisted of the following:
		February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	8 3/4% Senior Notes	$	200,850		$	200,850
	Debt discount on Senior Notes	(1,680		)	(2,007		)
	Total long-term debt	$	199,170		$	198,843

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Shared-based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	The following summarizes our share-based compensation expense:
		2013				2012				2011
		(in thousands)
	Stock options	$	8,883			$	8,123			$	6,323
	Restricted stock units and restricted stock	12,290				8,171				3,597
	Restricted shares (equity issued pre-IPO)	1				14				169
	Total share-based compensation	$	21,174			$	16,308			$	10,089
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The Company's activity with respect to stock options during 2013 was as follows:
		Number of			Grant Date				Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
		Shares			Weighted Average
					Exercise Price
		(in thousands, except per share amounts and years)
	Outstanding, February 2, 2013	3,092			$	18.99
	Granted	678			$	17.9
	Exercised	(269	)		$	17.34
	Forfeited or expired	(267	)		$	19.57
	Outstanding, February 1, 2014	3,234			$	18.85			7.5		$	697
	Expected to vest at February 1, 2014	1,684			$	19.22			7.9		$	329
	Exercisable at February 1, 2014	1,496			$	18.42			6.9		$	354
Supplemental Options Data [Table Text Block]	'
	The following provides additional information regarding the Company's stock options:
		2013				2012				2011
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Weighted average grant date fair value of options granted	$	9.5			$	12.75			$	10.01
	Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$	1,001			$	270			$	102
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair value of stock options was estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
		2013			2012			2011
	Risk-free interest rate (1)	1.14	%		1.12	%		2.27	%
	Price Volatility (2)	55.9	%		55.9	%		54	%
	Expected term (years) (3)	6.2			6.17			6.25
	Dividend yield (4)	—			—			—
	-1	Represents the yield on U.S. Treasury securities with a term consistent with the expected term of the stock options.
	-2	For the first two years following the Company's IPO, this was based on the historical volatility of selected comparable companies over a period consistent with the expected term of the stock options because the Company had a limited history of being publicly traded. Comparable companies were selected primarily based on industry, stage of life cycle, and size. Beginning with the second anniversary of the IPO in May 2012, the Company began using its own volatility as an additional input in the determination of expected volatility.
	-3	Calculated utilizing the “simplified” methodology prescribed by SAB No. 107 due to the lack of historical exercise data necessary to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the term.
	-4	The Company does not currently plan on paying regular dividends.
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The Company's activity with respect to RSUs and restricted stock, including awards with performance conditions, for 2013 was as follows:
		Number of		Grant Date
		Shares		Weighted Average
				Fair Value
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Unvested, February 2, 2013	1,218		$	20.65
	Granted*	883		$	17.94
	Vested	(423	)	$	20.13
	Forfeited	(191	)	$	20.27
	Unvested, February 1, 2014	1,487		$	19.29

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted-average shares used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share:
		2013	2012	2011
		(in thousands)
	Weighted-average shares - basic	84,466	86,852	88,596
	Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units, and restricted stock	602	354	300
	Weighted-average shares - diluted	85,068	87,206	88,896

Retirement_Benefits_Tables

Retirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Changes in Cash Balance Liability [Table Text Block]	'
	The annual activity for the Company's Non-Qualified Plan, was as follows:
		February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(in thousands)
	Balance, beginning of period	$	24,089		$	19,170
	Contributions:
	Employee	1,460			2,833
	Company	1,758			2,246
	Interest	1,307			1,534
	Distributions	(2,861		)	(1,694		)
	Forfeitures	—			—
	Balance, end of period	$	25,753		$	24,089

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Tables

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Tables)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	3-May-14				Feb. 01, 2014																			Feb. 02, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'				'																			'
Guarantor Financial Information	'				'																			'
	In addition, the Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of February 2, 2013, presented herein, has been revised to reflect the impact of the changes previously discussed. The corrections made are as follows:				XPRESS, INC.
					CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
					(Amounts in thousands)
		2-Feb-13																							February 1, 2014
		Subsidiary Issuers	Guarantor Subsidiaries	Consolidating Adjustments																					Express, Inc.			Subsidiary		Guarantor		Other		Eliminations			Consolidated
		(in thousands)																										Issuers		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries					Total
	Change to Investment in subsidiary	($17,987)	$—	$17,987		2013																		Assets
	Change to Total assets	($17,987)	$—	$17,987					Subsidiary			Guarantor			Other						Consolidated			Current assets
	Change to Accrued expenses	($17,987)	$17,987	$—		Express, Inc.			Issuers			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total			Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,984		$	283,707	$	19,631	$	6,562	$	—		$	311,884
	Change to Total liabilities	($17,987)	$17,987	$—	Net sales	$	—		$	1,008,681		$	2,157,364		$	35,951		$	(982,871	)	$	2,219,125
	Change to Total stockholders' equity	$—	($17,987)	$17,987																				Receivables, net	—			10,410		5,880		1,094		—			17,384
					Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs	—			676,100			1,783,952			24,237			(982,871		)	1,501,418
																								Inventories	—			15,928		192,762		3,820		—			212,510
					Gross profit	—			332,581			373,412			11,714			—			717,707
																								Prepaid minimum rent	—			689		26,658		1,207		—			28,554
					Selling, general, and administrative expenses	334			182,250			310,532			11,161			—			504,277
																								Intercompany loan receivable	—			28,080		—		—		(28,080		)	—
					Other operating (income) expense, net	—			(221		)	(623		)	15			—			(829		)
																								Intercompany receivable	—			—		114,258		5,784		(120,042		)	—
					Operating (loss) income	(334		)	150,552			63,503			538			—			214,259
																								Other	237			8,523		4,552		54		(237		)	13,129
					Interest expense, net	—			20,709			(1,248		)	61			—			19,522
																								Total current assets	2,221			347,337		363,741		18,521		(148,359		)	583,461
					(Income) loss in subsidiary	(116,743		)	(38,721		)	—			(116,743		)	272,207			—
																								Property and equipment, net	—			56,922		301,684		17,516		—			376,122
					Other expense (income), net	—			20			—			1,551			—			1,571
																								Tradename/domain name	—			197,812		—		—		—			197,812
					Income (loss) before income taxes	116,409			168,544			64,751			115,669			(272,207		)	193,166
																								Investment in subsidiary	471,687			393,156		—		465,902		(1,330,745		)	—
					Income tax (benefit) expense	(130		)	51,801			24,800			156			—			76,627
																								Deferred tax assets	661			6,637		10,182		78		—			17,558
					Net income (loss)	$	116,539		$	116,743		$	39,951		$	115,513		$	(272,207	)	$	116,539
																								Other assets	—			6,295		1,416		6		—			7,717
					Foreign currency translation	(708		)	(708		)	—			(1,416		)	2,124			(708		)
																								Total assets	$	474,569		$	1,008,159	$	677,023	$	502,023	$	(1,479,104	)	$	1,182,670
					Comprehensive income	$	115,831		$	116,035		$	39,951		$	114,097		$	(270,083	)	$	115,831
																								Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
					EXPRESS, INC.																			Current liabilities
					CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
					(Amounts in thousands)																			Accounts payable	$	—		$	150,420	$	2,873	$	1,443	$	—		$	154,736
																								Deferred revenue	—			1,004		27,264		168		—			28,436
						2012																		Accrued bonus	—			—		694		—		—			694
									Subsidiary			Guarantor			Other						Consolidated
						Express, Inc.			Issuers			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total			Accrued expenses	—			40,087		74,465		1,026		(237		)	115,341
					Net sales	$	—		$	1,307,747		$	2,127,551		$	19,725		$	(1,297,796	)	$	2,157,227
																								Intercompany payable	—			120,042		—		—		(120,042		)	—
					Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs	—			958,025			1,741,039			12,395			(1,296,871		)	1,414,588
																								Intercompany loan payable	—			—		—		28,080		(28,080		)	—
					Gross profit	—			349,722			386,512			7,330			(925		)	742,639
																								Total current liabilities	—			311,553		105,296		30,717		(148,359		)	299,207
					Selling, general, and administrative expenses	697			185,434			297,595			8,798			(925		)	491,599
																								Long-term debt	—			199,170		—		—		—			199,170
					Other operating (income) expense, net	—			(41		)	(482		)	—			—			(523		)
																								Deferred lease credits	—			4,963		103,129		6,417		—			114,509
					Operating (loss) income	(697		)	164,329			89,399			(1,468		)	—			251,563
																								Other long-term liabilities	—			26,571		68,644		—		—			95,215
					Interest expense, net	—			19,505			9			38			—			19,552
																								Total liabilities	—			542,257		277,069		37,134		(148,359		)	708,101
					(Income) loss in subsidiary	(139,734		)	(52,195		)	—			(139,735		)	331,664			—
																								Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)
					Other expense, net	—			—			—			40			—			40
																								Total stockholders’ equity	474,569			465,902		399,954		464,889		(1,330,745		)	474,569
					Income (loss) before income taxes	139,037			197,019			89,390			138,189			(331,664		)	231,971
				Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity																				$	474,569		$	1,008,159	$	677,023	$	502,023	$	(1,479,104	)	$	1,182,670
					Income tax (benefit) expense	(230		)	57,284			35,649			1			—			92,704
				Net income (loss)	$	139,267		$	139,735		$	53,741		$	138,188		$	(331,664	)	$	139,267
				Foreign currency translation	(13		)	(13		)	—			(26		)	39			(13		)
				Comprehensive income	$	139,254		$	139,722		$	53,741		$	138,162		$	(331,625	)	$	139,254
																							EXPRESS, INC.
																							CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
				EXPRESS, INC.																			(Amounts in thousands)
				CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
				(Amounts in thousands)
																								February 2, 2013
					2011																			Express, Inc.			Subsidiary		Guarantor		Other		Eliminations			Consolidated
								Subsidiary			Guarantor			Other						Consolidated							Issuers		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries					Total
					Express, Inc.			Issuers			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total			Assets
				Net sales	$	—		$	1,289,795		$	2,065,958		$	5,908		$	(1,281,202	)	$	2,080,459		Current assets
																							Cash and cash equivalents	$	938		$	230,174	$	22,924	$	2,261	$	—		$	256,297
				Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs	—			900,830			1,699,784			6,136			(1,280,752		)	1,325,998
																							Receivables, net	—			5,612		3,147		2,265		—			11,024
				Gross profit	—			388,965			366,174			(228		)	(450		)	754,461
																							Inventories	—			13,597		198,094		3,391		—			215,082
				Selling, general, and administrative expenses	1,689			183,780			294,875			3,929			(450		)	483,823
																							Prepaid minimum rent	—			451		23,697		1,018		—			25,166
				Other operating income, net	—			—			(308		)	—			—			(308		)
																							Intercompany loan receivable	—			20,754		—		—		(20,754		)	—
				Operating (loss) income	(1,689		)	205,185			71,607			(4,157		)	—			270,946
																							Intercompany receivable	—			—		98,304		5,783		(104,087		)	—
				Interest expense, net	—			35,677			—			115			—			35,792
																							Other	—			5,085		3,162		46		—			8,293
				(Income) loss in subsidiary	(141,474		)	(38,469		)	—			(141,192		)	321,135			—
																							Total current assets	938			275,673		349,328		14,764		(124,841		)	515,862
				Other income, net	—			—			—			(411		)	—			(411		)
																							Property and equipment, net	—			46,913		215,829		15,627		—			278,369
				Income (loss) before income taxes	139,785			207,977			71,607			137,331			(321,135		)	235,565
																							Tradename/domain name	—			197,719		—		—		—			197,719
				Income tax (benefit) expense	(912		)	66,785			29,277			(282		)	—			94,868
																							Investment in subsidiary	369,140			353,097		—		363,356		(1,085,593		)	—
				Net income (loss)	$	140,697		$	141,192		$	42,330		$	137,613		$	(321,135	)	$	140,697
																							Deferred tax assets	738			10,369		5,701		—		—			16,808
				Foreign currency translation	(7		)	(7		)	—			(14		)	21			(7		)
																							Other assets	—			7,710		2,727		4		—			10,441
				Comprehensive income	$	140,690		$	141,185		$	42,330		$	137,599		$	(321,114	)	$	140,690
																							Total assets	$	370,816		$	891,481	$	573,585	$	393,751	$	(1,210,434	)	$	1,019,199
																							Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
					2013																		Current liabilities
								Subsidiary			Guarantor			Other						Consolidated			Accounts payable	$	—		$	173,395	$	1,132	$	1,598	$	—		$	176,125
					Express, Inc.			Issuers			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
				Operating Activities																			Deferred revenue	—			1,223		26,507		121		—			27,851
				Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(90	)	$	125,313		$	65,642		$	4,210		$	—		$	195,075
																							Accrued bonus	—			—		334		2		—			336
				Investing Activities
				Capital expenditures	—			(29,894		)	(68,935		)	(6,539		)	—			(105,368		)	Accrued expenses	(346		)	16,503		90,950		1,357		—			108,464
				Purchase of intangible assets	—			(94		)	—			—			—			(94		)	Intercompany payable	—			104,087		—		—		(104,087		)	—
				Distributions received	34,364			—			—			34,364			(68,728		)	—			Intercompany loan payable	—			—		—		20,754		(20,754		)	—
				Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	34,364			(29,988		)	(68,935		)	27,825			(68,728		)	(105,462		)	Total current liabilities	(346		)	295,208		118,923		23,832		(124,841		)	312,776
				Financing Activities																			Long-term debt	—			198,843		—		—		—			198,843
				Payments on capital lease obligation	—			(313		)	—			—			—			(313		)
																							Deferred lease credits	—			5,825		80,028		5,638		—			91,491
				Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	—			210			—			—			—			210
																							Other long-term liabilities	—			28,249		16,678		—		—			44,927
				Proceeds from share-based compensation	4,701			—			—			—			—			4,701
																							Total liabilities	(346		)	528,125		215,629		29,470		(124,841		)	648,037
				Repurchase of common stock	(37,929		)	—			—			—			—			(37,929		)
																							Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)
				Repayment of intercompany loan	—			7,715			—			(7,715		)	—			—
																							Total stockholders’ equity	371,162			363,356		357,956		364,281		(1,085,593		)	371,162
				Borrowings under intercompany loan	—			(15,040		)	—			15,040			—			—
																							Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	370,816		$	891,481	$	573,585	$	393,751	$	(1,210,434	)	$	1,019,199
				Distributions paid	—			(34,364		)	—			(34,364		)	68,728			—
				Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(33,228		)	(41,792		)	—			(27,039		)	68,728			(33,331		)
				Effect of exchange rate on cash	—			—			—			(695		)	—			(695		)
				Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,046			53,533			(3,293		)	4,301			—			55,587
				Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	938			230,174			22,924			2,261			—			256,297
				Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	1,984		$	283,707		$	19,631		$	6,562		$	—		$	311,884
				EXPRESS, INC.
				CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
				(Amounts in thousands)
					2012
								Subsidiary			Guarantor			Other						Consolidated
					Express, Inc.			Issuers			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
				Operating Activities
				Net cash provided by operating activities	$	81		$	207,148		$	61,440		$	695		$	—		$	269,364
				Investing Activities
				Capital expenditures	—			(25,134		)	(66,480		)	(8,060		)	—			(99,674		)
				Purchase of intangible assets	—			(210		)	—			—			—			(210		)
				Distributions received	65,200			—			—			65,200			(130,400		)	—
				Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	65,200			(25,344		)	(66,480		)	57,140			(130,400		)	(99,884		)
				Financing Activities
				Payments on capital lease obligation	—			(55		)	—			—			—			(55		)
				Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	—			422			—			—			—			422
				Proceeds from share-based compensation	623			—			—			—			—			623
				Repurchase of common stock	(66,541		)	—			—			—			—			(66,541		)
				Repayment of intercompany loan	—			3,982			—			(3,982		)	—			—
				Borrowings under intercompany loan	—			(12,052		)	—			12,052			—			—
				Distributions paid	—			(65,200		)	—			(65,200		)	130,400			—
				Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(65,918		)	(72,903		)	—			(57,130		)	130,400			(65,551		)
				Effect of exchange rate on cash	—			—			—			6			—			6
				Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(637		)	108,901			(5,040		)	711			—			103,935
				Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,575			121,273			27,964			1,550			—			152,362
				Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	938		$	230,174		$	22,924		$	2,261		$	—		$	256,297
				EXPRESS, INC.
				CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
				(Amounts in thousands)
					2011
								Subsidiary			Guarantor			Other						Consolidated
					Express, Inc.			Issuers			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
				Operating Activities
				Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(381	)	$	159,803		$	55,436		$	(2,249	)	$	—		$	212,609
				Investing Activities
				Capital expenditures	—			(18,182		)	(50,107		)	(8,887		)	—			(77,176		)
				Purchase of intangible assets	—			(60		)	—			—			—			(60		)
				Distributions received	103			—			—			103			(206		)	—
				Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	103			(18,242		)	(50,107		)	(8,784		)	(206		)	(77,236		)
				Financing Activities
				Repayments of long-term debt arrangements	—			(169,775		)	—			—			—			(169,775		)
				Costs incurred in connection with debt arrangements and Senior Notes	—			(1,192		)	—			—			—			(1,192		)
				Payments on capital lease obligation	—			(14		)	—			—			—			(14		)
				Proceeds from share-based compensation	309			—			—			—			—			309
				Borrowings under intercompany loan	—			(12,684		)	—			12,684			—			—
				Distributions paid	—			(103		)	—			(103		)	206			—
				Repurchase of common stock	(103		)	—			—			—			—			(103		)
				Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	206			(183,768		)	—			12,581			206			(170,775		)
				Effect of exchange rate on cash	—			—			—			2			—			2
				Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(72		)	(42,207		)	5,329			1,550			—			(35,400		)
				Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,647			163,480			22,635			—			—			187,762
				Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	1,575		$	121,273		$	27,964		$	1,550		$	—		$	152,362

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud1

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	'
	Summarized unaudited quarterly financial results for 2013 and 2012 follows:
	2013 Quarter	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Net sales (1)	$	509,362	$	490,075	$	503,808	$	715,880
	Gross profit	$	170,777	$	152,547	$	165,265	$	229,118
	Net income	$	32,437	$	16,909	$	19,267	$	47,926
	Earnings per basic share	$	0.38	$	0.2	$	0.23	$	0.57
	Earnings per diluted share	$	0.38	$	0.2	$	0.23	$	0.57
	2012 Quarter	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Net sales (1)	$	497,221	$	458,863	$	469,458	$	731,685
	Gross profit	$	188,767	$	146,521	$	151,538	$	255,813
	Net income	$	42,073	$	15,829	$	17,422	$	63,943
	Earnings per basic share	$	0.47	$	0.18	$	0.2	$	0.75
	Earnings per diluted share	$	0.47	$	0.18	$	0.2	$	0.75
	(1) Previously disclosed Net sales results include a revision for the reclassification of sell-off revenue from Costs of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs to Net sales. There is no impact of the reclassification to Gross profit, Net income, Earnings per basic share, or Earnings per diluted share.

Description_of_Business_and_Ba1

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014
			stores
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of Stores	'	'	632
Stores Under Franchise Agreements	'	'	26
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.75%	'	'
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$9.20	$7.10	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'
Credit Card Receivables	$10.30	$12.70
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Number of Days of Payments Due From Bank Included in Balance	'5 days	'
Bank Overdrafts	$38.30	$43.70

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Fair Value Information (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	$290,361	$236,086
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	$0	$0

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Receivables, Net (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$1.20	$1.90	$2.90

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'
Inventory, Lower of Cost or Market Value Adjustment	$11.50	$7.60

Summary_of_Significant_Account7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Advertising (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Advertising [Line Items]	'	'	'
Advertising Expense	$85.90	$85.80	$83.20
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Advertising [Line Items]	'	'	'
Advertising Costs, Expected Future Revenue Stream	'1 month	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Advertising [Line Items]	'	'	'
Advertising Costs, Expected Future Revenue Stream	'3 months	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Property and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]	'	'	'
Impairment charge	$26	$6	$55
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, useful life (in years)	'3 years	'	'
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, useful life (in years)	'7 years	'	'
PP&E, Store Assets [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, useful life (in years)	'3 years	'	'
PP&E, Store Assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, useful life (in years)	'10 years	'	'
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, useful life (in years)	'5 years	'	'
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, useful life (in years)	'7 years	'	'
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, useful life (in years)	'15 years	'	'
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, useful life (in years)	'6 years	'	'
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, useful life (in years)	'30 years	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account9

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Loyalty Program (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Loyalty Program, Redemption Period For Rewards Earned	'60 days

Recovered_Sheet1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Debt Issuance Costs and Discount (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	$6.20	$7.60	'
Amortization of Financing Costs	1.4	1.3	2.5
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)	$0.30	$0.30	$0.30

Recovered_Sheet2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued Income Taxes, Current	$19.20	$17.20

Recovered_Sheet3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Shipping and Handling Revenue	$14.50	$17.40	$15.80
Sales Return Reserve	11	9.8	'
Gift Card Liability, Current	25.2	24	'
Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards, Breakage	$3	$2.30	$3.50

Recovered_Sheet4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Revenue from External Customers [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	$715,880	$503,808	$490,075	$509,362	$731,685	$469,458	$458,863	$497,221	$2,219,125	$2,157,227	$2,080,459
Other Revenue [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customers [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	41,831	34,203	28,647
Sales Revenue, Apparel [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customers [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,922,868	1,872,844	1,864,964
Sales Revenue, Stores [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customers [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,836,704	1,851,527	1,846,323
Sales Revenue, E-commerce [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customers [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	340,590	271,497	205,489
Sales Revenue, Accessories [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customers [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$254,426	$250,180	$186,848

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Building improvements	$13,955,000	$2,816,000	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	315,462,000	275,334,000	'
Leaseholds and improvements	344,369,000	305,324,000	'
Construction in progress	93,560,000	41,555,000	'
Other	315,000	315,000	'
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	767,661,000	625,344,000	'
Less: accumulated depreciation	-391,539,000	-346,975,000	'
Property and equipment, net	376,122,000	278,369,000	'
Depreciation	$66,700,000	$64,600,000	$63,000,000

Leased_Facilities_and_Commitme2

Leased Facilities and Commitments Schedule of Rent Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Schedule of Rent Expense [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fixed minimum	$201,477	$180,577	$163,057
Contingent	5,942	8,180	8,375
Total store rent	207,419	188,757	171,432
Home office, distribution center, other	5,400	4,859	3,789
Total rent expense	$212,819	$193,616	$175,221
Remaining Lease Term, Operating Leases, Minimum	'1 year	'	'
Remaining Lease Term, Operating Leases, Maximum	'16 years	'	'
Initial Lease Term	'10 years	'	'

Leased_Facilities_and_Commitme3

Leased Facilities and Commitments Schedule of Future Minimum Rent Commitments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014
Schedule of Future Minimum Rent Commitments [Abstract]	'
Remaining Lease Term, Operating Leases, Minimum	'1 year
Remaining Lease Term, Operating Leases, Maximum	'16 years
Initial Lease Term	'10 years
2014	$187,307
2015	155,789
2016	134,459
2017	125,732
2018	115,093
Thereafter	505,529
Total	$1,223,909

Lease_Financing_Obligations_De

Lease Financing Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Lease Financing Obligations [Abstract]	'	'
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	$63.20	$16.20
Capital Lease Obligations	$63	$16.20

Intangible_Assets_Intangible_A

Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Table (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'	'
TRADENAME/DOMAIN NAME	$197,812,000	$197,719,000	'
Intangible Assets Gross	217,987,000	217,469,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	19,106,000	17,811,000	'
Amortization of Intangible Assets	1,300,000	1,500,000	2,300,000
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	198,881,000	199,658,000	'
Trade Names [Member]	'	'	'
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'	'
TRADENAME/DOMAIN NAME	196,144,000	196,144,000	'
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	196,144,000	196,144,000	'
Internet Domain Names [Member]	'	'	'
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'	'
TRADENAME/DOMAIN NAME	1,668,000	1,575,000	'
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	1,668,000	1,575,000	'
Leases, Acquired-in-Place, Market Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	20,175,000	19,750,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	19,106,000	17,811,000	'
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	$1,069,000	$1,939,000	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'5 years	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'9 years	'	'

Intangible_Assets_Schedule_of_

Intangible Assets Schedule of Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
2014	$767
2015	49
2016	49
2017	49
2018	49
Thereafter	106
Total	$1,069

Related_Party_Transactions_Ove

Related Party Transactions Overview (Details)	Feb. 01, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'
Leveraged Buyout, Ownership Interest of New Investors	75.00%

Related_Party_Transactions_Tra

Related Party Transactions Transactions with Limited Brands (Details) (Limited Brands [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 28, 2012
Merchandise Sourcing [Member]	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'
Related Party Costs	$198,162
Transaction and Logistics Services [Member]	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'
Transaction and logistics services	$24,788

Related_Party_Transactions_Tra1

Related Party Transactions Transactions with Other Golden Gate Affiliates (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Jul. 30, 2011

Apr. 30, 2011

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Other Golden Gate Affiliates [Member]

Other Golden Gate Affiliates [Member]

Other Golden Gate Affiliates [Member]

Other Golden Gate Affiliates [Member]

Other Golden Gate Affiliates [Member]

Other Golden Gate Affiliates [Member]

Other Golden Gate Affiliates [Member]

Other Golden Gate Affiliates [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

E-commerce warehouse and fulfillment [Member]

E-commerce warehouse and fulfillment [Member]

Software licenses and consulting and software maintenance services [Member]

Software licenses and consulting and software maintenance services [Member]

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Related Party Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$8,755,000

$32,869,000

$91,000

$228,000

Related Party Transaction, Revenues from Transactions with Related Party

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Early Repayment of Senior Debt

'

'

'

24,200,000

25,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments of intercompany loan

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

INTEREST EXPENSE

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

300,000

1,700,000

'

'

'

'

Cash paid for interest

$17,574,000

$17,574,000

$26,484,000

'

'

$400,000

$3,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income_Taxes_Provision_for_Inc

Income Taxes Provision for Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Current U.S. federal	$64,071	$74,306	$76,984
Current U.S. state and local	12,815	14,296	18,048
Current Foreign	548	165	156
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	77,434	88,767	95,188
Deferred U.S. federal	757	3,346	714
Deferred U.S. state and local	-1,541	615	-949
Deferred Foreign	-23	-24	-85
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-807	3,937	-320
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	$76,627	$92,704	$94,868

Income_Taxes_Effective_Tax_Rat

Income Taxes Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect	3.80%	4.30%	4.70%
Other items, net	0.90%	0.70%	0.60%
Effective tax rate	39.70%	40.00%	40.30%

Income_Taxes_Net_Deferred_Tax_

Income Taxes Net Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued expenses and deferred compensation	$27,554,000	$24,776,000
Rent	21,854,000	12,703,000
Lease financing obligations	5,972,000	0
Other	1,515,000	164,000
Tax credit and carryforwards	214,000	478,000
Valuation allowance	-1,366,000	-978,000
Total deferred tax assets	55,743,000	37,143,000
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Inventory	2,532,000	2,884,000
Prepaid expenses	4,827,000	2,895,000
Intangible assets	9,530,000	5,981,000
Property and equipment	22,036,000	9,372,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities	38,925,000	21,132,000
Net deferred tax asset	16,818,000	16,011,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign	400,000	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance	400,000	'
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	400,000	700,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards	400,000	'
Tax Credit Carryforward Amount	$200,000	$300,000

Income_Taxes_Classification_of

Income Taxes Classification of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Current deferred tax liability	($740)	($797)
Non-current deferred taxes	17,558	16,808
Net deferred tax asset	$16,818	$16,011

Income_Taxes_Uncertain_Tax_Pos

Income Taxes Uncertain Tax Positions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$4,100,000	$2,300,000	$1,400,000
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year	2,313,000	1,416,000	144,000
Gross addition for tax positoins of the current year	1,469,000	852,000	382,000
Gross addition for tax positions for the prior year	309,000	225,000	1,034,000
Changes in judgement/excess reserve	0	0	-144,000
Settlements during the period	0	180,000	0
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year	$4,091,000	$2,313,000	$1,416,000

Debt_Debt_by_Instrument_Table_

Debt Debt by Instrument Table (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total Debt	$199,170	$198,843
Senior Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Senior Notes	200,850	200,850
Debt discount on Senior Notes	($1,680)	($2,007)

Debt_Opco_Revolving_Credit_Fac

Debt Opco Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Jan. 28, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Revolving Credit Facility, Number of Days in Excess Availability Restriction	'5 days	'
Number of Days in Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Restriction	'15 days	'
Line of Credit [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$200	'
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	198	'
Revolving Credit Facility Swingline Advance Maximum	30	'
Letter of Credit Availability	45	'
Percent Per Annum Above Federal Funds Rate	0.50%	'
Percent Above Eurodollar Rate	1.00%	'
Minimum Margin for Eurodollar Rate-based Advances	1.50%	'
Maximum Margin for Eurodollar Rate-based Advances	2.00%	'
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.38%	'
Percent of Borrowing Base Restriction	12.50%	'
Fixed Charge Ratio, Numerator	1	'
Fixed Charge Ratio, Demonimator	1	'
Percent of Borrowing Base in Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Restriction	10.00%	'
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	'	$0.30

Debt_Opco_Term_Loan_Details

Debt Opco Term Loan (Details) (Secured Debt [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 28, 2012
Secured Debt [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$125
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	2.4
Repayments of Long-term Debt	$119.70

Debt_Senior_Notes_Details

Debt Senior Notes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Jul. 30, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jan. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Mar. 05, 2010
			Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$250
Senior Notes Original Offering Price	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	98.60%
Early Repayment of Senior Debt	'	'	24.2	25	'	'	'	'
Redemption Price, Senior Debt	102.19%	104.38%	109.21%	108.75%	'	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	'	'	'	'	'	6.9	'	'
Write off of Debt Issuance Costs and Unamortized Debt Discount	'	'	'	'	2.5	'	'	'
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	'	'	'	'	'	'	$210.60	'

Debt_Topco_Credit_Facility_Det

Debt Topco Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jul. 31, 2010	Jan. 28, 2012
				Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	'	'	'	'	$6,900,000
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs	'	'	'	'	4,400,000
Non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt	0	0	5,170,000	'	'
Write off of Debt Issuance Costs and Unamortized Debt Discount	'	'	'	$2,500,000	'

Debt_Letters_of_Credit_Details

Debt Letters of Credit (Details) (Letter of Credit [Member], USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Letter of Credit [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$2	$2.10

Shareholders_Equity_Details

Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	'	$100	'
Purchase of treasury shares (shares)	1.6	5.6	4
Treasury Stock Acquired Under Repurchase Program	$35.10	$100	$65.10

ShareBased_Compensation_Cost_b

Share-Based Compensation Cost by Award Type (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	$21,174	$16,308	$10,089
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	8,883	8,123	6,323
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	12,290	8,171	3,597
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	$1	$14	$169

ShareBased_Compensation_Other_

Share-Based Compensation Other Stock Options Details (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Stock Options [Member]	'
Vesting Details [Line Items]	'
Award Vesting Period	'3 years
Management [Member]	'
Vesting Details [Line Items]	'
Annual Award Vesting Percentage	25.00%
Award Contractual Life	'10 years
Management [Member] | Stock Options [Member]	'
Vesting Details [Line Items]	'
Award Vesting Period	'4 years

ShareBased_Compensation_Schedu

Share-Based Compensation Schedule of Stock Options (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Stock Option Activity [Line Items]	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Stock Options Outstanding at beginning of period	3,092,000	'	'
Stock Options Granted	678,000	'	'
Stock Options Exercised	-269,000	'	'
Stock Options Forfeited	-267,000	'	'
Stock Options Outstanding at end of period	3,234,000	3,092,000	'
Stock Options Expected to Vest at end of period	1,684,000	'	'
Stock Options Exercisable at end of period	1,496,000	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Grant Date Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Outstanding at beginning of period (usd per share)	$18.99	'	'
Grant Date Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Granted (usd per share)	$17.90	'	'
Grant Date Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Exercised (usd per share)	$17.34	'	'
Grant Date Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Forfeited (usd per share)	$19.57	'	'
Grant Date Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Outstanding at end of period (usd per share)	$18.85	$18.99	'
Grant Date Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Expected to Vest at end of period (usd per share)	$19.22	'	'
Grant Date Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Exercisable at end of period (usd per share)	$18.42	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life of Options Outstanding (in years)	'7 years 6 months 1 day	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life of Options Expected to Vest at end of period (in years)	'7 years 10 months 31 days	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life of Options Exercisable at end of period (in years)	'6 years 10 months 31 days	'	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Outstanding at end of period	$697,000	'	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Expected to Vest at end of period	329,000	'	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Exercisable at end of period	354,000	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Shares Authorized under the Equity Incentive Plan	15,200,000	'	'
Shares Available under the Equity Incentive Plan	9,500,000	'	'
Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Expense	3,500,000	1,700,000	100,000
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Options Granted	$9.50	$12.75	$10.01
Total Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised	$1,001,000	$270,000	$102,000

ShareBased_Compensation_Unreco

Share-Based Compensation Unrecognized Compensation Expense and Period for Recognition (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014
Stock Options [Member]	'
Unrecognized Compensation Expense and Period for Recognition [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Share-based Compensation Expense	$10
Unrecognized Share-based Compensation Expense, Period for Recognition	'1 year 6 months 18 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'
Unrecognized Compensation Expense and Period for Recognition [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Share-based Compensation Expense	$15.20
Unrecognized Share-based Compensation Expense, Period for Recognition	'1 year 8 months 18 days

ShareBased_Compensation_Valuat

Share-Based Compensation Valuation Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014		Feb. 02, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013		'		'
Stock Option [Member]	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Risk-free interest rate	1.14%	[1]	1.12%	[1]	2.27%	[1]
Price volatility	55.90%	[2]	55.90%	[2]	54.00%	[2]
Expected Term	'6 years 2 months 13 days	[3]	'6 years 2 months 1 day	[3]	'6 years 3 months	[3]
Equity dividend yield	0.00%	[4]	0.00%	[4]	0.00%	[4]
[1]	Represents the yield on U.S. Treasury securities with a term consistent with the expected term of the stock options.
[2]	For the first two years following the Company's IPO, this was based on the historical volatility of selected comparable companies over a period consistent with the expected term of the stock options because the Company had a limited history of being publicly traded. Comparable companies were selected primarily based on industry, stage of life cycle, and size. Beginning with the second anniversary of the IPO in May 2012, the Company began using its own volatility as an additional input in the determination of expected volatility.
[3]	Calculated utilizing the “simplified” methodology prescribed by SAB No. 107 due to the lack of historical exercise data necessary to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the term.
[4]	The Company does not currently plan on paying regular dividends.

ShareBased_Compensation_Schedu1

Share-Based Compensation Schedule of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Line Items]	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Awards, Total Fair Value of Vested In Period	$8.50	$3.20	$0.10
Restricted Stock [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]	'	'	'
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award Vesting Period	'3 years	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member] | Management [Member]	'	'	'
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award Vesting Period	'4 years	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member] | Director [Member]	'	'	'
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award Vesting Period	'1 year	'	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Awards Unvested at beginning of period	1,218	'	'
Awards Granted	883	'	'
Awards Vested	-423	'	'
Awards Forfeited	-191	'	'
Awards Unvested at end of period	1,487	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Awards, grant date weighted average fair value at beginning of period (usd per share)	$20.65	'	'
Awards, grant date weighted average fair value, shares granted (usd per share)	$17.94	'	'
Awards, grant date weighted average fair value, shares vested (usd per share)	$20.13	'	'
Awards, grant date weighted average fair value, shares forfeited (usd per share)	$20.27	'	'
Awards, grant date weighted average fair value at end of period (usd per share)	$19.29	'	'
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Awards Granted	500	'	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Share-based Compensation Expense	$15.20	'	'
Unrecognized Share-based Compensation Expense, Period for Recognition	'1 year 8 months 18 days	'	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'
Weighted average shares - basic	84,466	86,852	88,596
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units, and restricted stock	602	354	300
Weighted average shares - diluted	85,068	87,206	88,896
Earnings Per Share, Potentially Dilutive Securities	'2.0 million	'3.1 million	'2.3 million

Retirement_Benefits_Retirement

Retirement Benefits Retirement Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized, Employer Match	$3,100,000	$2,700,000	$2,600,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized, Discretionary Contribution	4,800,000	5,400,000	5,400,000
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense	2,600,000	3,500,000	3,600,000
Pension and Other Post Retirement Defined Benefit Plans, Accrued Amount Related to Current Year	800,000	1,300,000	'
Maximum Number Of Years For Non Qualified Plan Payout	'10 years	'	'
DefinedBenefitPlanUnallocatedContributions	26,600,000	25,400,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan Liability [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	24,089,000	19,170,000	'
Employee contributions	1,460,000	2,833,000	'
Company contributions	1,758,000	2,246,000	'
Interest	1,307,000	1,534,000	'
Distributions	-2,861,000	-1,694,000	'
Forfeitures	0	0	'
Balance, end of period	$25,753,000	$24,089,000	$19,170,000

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Guarant

Guarantor Subsidiaries Guarantor Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$311,884	$256,297	$152,362	$187,762
Receivables, net	17,384	11,024	'	'
Inventories	212,510	215,082	'	'
Prepaid minimum rent	28,554	25,166	'	'
Intercompany loan receivable	0	0	'	'
Intercompany receivable	0	0	'	'
Other	13,129	8,293	'	'
Total current assets	583,461	515,862	'	'
Property and equipment, net	376,122	278,369	'	'
Tradename/domain name	197,812	197,719	'	'
Investment in subsidiary	0	0	'	'
Deferred tax assets	17,558	16,808	'	'
Other assets	7,717	10,441	'	'
Total assets	1,182,670	1,019,199	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	154,736	176,125	'	'
Deferred revenue	28,436	27,851	'	'
Accrued bonus	694	336	'	'
Accrued expenses	115,341	108,464	'	'
Intercompany payable	0	0	'	'
Intercompany loan payable	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	299,207	312,776	'	'
Long-term debt	199,170	198,843	'	'
Deferred Lease Credits	114,509	91,491	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	95,215	44,927	'	'
Total liabilities	708,101	648,037	'	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 14)	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	474,569	371,162	281,147	130,162
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,182,670	1,019,199	'	'
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,984	938	1,575	1,647
Receivables, net	0	0	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'
Prepaid minimum rent	0	0	'	'
Intercompany loan receivable	0	0	'	'
Intercompany receivable	0	0	'	'
Other	237	0	'	'
Total current assets	2,221	938	'	'
Property and equipment, net	0	0	'	'
Tradename/domain name	0	0	'	'
Investment in subsidiary	471,687	369,140	'	'
Deferred tax assets	661	738	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'
Total assets	474,569	370,816	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Deferred revenue	0	0	'	'
Accrued bonus	0	0	'	'
Accrued expenses	0	-346	'	'
Intercompany payable	0	0	'	'
Intercompany loan payable	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	0	-346	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Deferred Lease Credits	0	0	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total liabilities	0	-346	'	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 14)	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	474,569	371,162	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	474,569	370,816	'	'
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	283,707	230,174	121,273	163,480
Receivables, net	10,410	5,612	'	'
Inventories	15,928	13,597	'	'
Prepaid minimum rent	689	451	'	'
Intercompany loan receivable	28,080	20,754	'	'
Intercompany receivable	0	0	'	'
Other	8,523	5,085	'	'
Total current assets	347,337	275,673	'	'
Property and equipment, net	56,922	46,913	'	'
Tradename/domain name	197,812	197,719	'	'
Investment in subsidiary	393,156	353,097	'	'
Deferred tax assets	6,637	10,369	'	'
Other assets	6,295	7,710	'	'
Total assets	1,008,159	891,481	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	150,420	173,395	'	'
Deferred revenue	1,004	1,223	'	'
Accrued bonus	0	0	'	'
Accrued expenses	40,087	16,503	'	'
Intercompany payable	120,042	104,087	'	'
Intercompany loan payable	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	311,553	295,208	'	'
Long-term debt	199,170	198,843	'	'
Deferred Lease Credits	4,963	5,825	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	26,571	28,249	'	'
Total liabilities	542,257	528,125	'	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 14)	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	465,902	363,356	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,008,159	891,481	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	19,631	22,924	27,964	22,635
Receivables, net	5,880	3,147	'	'
Inventories	192,762	198,094	'	'
Prepaid minimum rent	26,658	23,697	'	'
Intercompany loan receivable	0	0	'	'
Intercompany receivable	114,258	98,304	'	'
Other	4,552	3,162	'	'
Total current assets	363,741	349,328	'	'
Property and equipment, net	301,684	215,829	'	'
Tradename/domain name	0	0	'	'
Investment in subsidiary	0	0	'	'
Deferred tax assets	10,182	5,701	'	'
Other assets	1,416	2,727	'	'
Total assets	677,023	573,585	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	2,873	1,132	'	'
Deferred revenue	27,264	26,507	'	'
Accrued bonus	694	334	'	'
Accrued expenses	74,465	90,950	'	'
Intercompany payable	0	0	'	'
Intercompany loan payable	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	105,296	118,923	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Deferred Lease Credits	103,129	80,028	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	68,644	16,678	'	'
Total liabilities	277,069	215,629	'	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 14)	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	399,954	357,956	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	677,023	573,585	'	'
Other Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	6,562	2,261	1,550	0
Receivables, net	1,094	2,265	'	'
Inventories	3,820	3,391	'	'
Prepaid minimum rent	1,207	1,018	'	'
Intercompany loan receivable	0	0	'	'
Intercompany receivable	5,784	5,783	'	'
Other	54	46	'	'
Total current assets	18,521	14,764	'	'
Property and equipment, net	17,516	15,627	'	'
Tradename/domain name	0	0	'	'
Investment in subsidiary	465,902	363,356	'	'
Deferred tax assets	78	0	'	'
Other assets	6	4	'	'
Total assets	502,023	393,751	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	1,443	1,598	'	'
Deferred revenue	168	121	'	'
Accrued bonus	0	2	'	'
Accrued expenses	1,026	1,357	'	'
Intercompany payable	0	0	'	'
Intercompany loan payable	28,080	20,754	'	'
Total current liabilities	30,717	23,832	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Deferred Lease Credits	6,417	5,638	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total liabilities	37,134	29,470	'	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 14)	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	464,889	364,281	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	502,023	393,751	'	'
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Receivables, net	0	0	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'
Prepaid minimum rent	0	0	'	'
Intercompany loan receivable	-28,080	-20,754	'	'
Intercompany receivable	-120,042	-104,087	'	'
Other	-237	0	'	'
Total current assets	-148,359	-124,841	'	'
Property and equipment, net	0	0	'	'
Tradename/domain name	0	0	'	'
Investment in subsidiary	-1,330,745	-1,085,593	'	'
Deferred tax assets	0	0	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'
Total assets	-1,479,104	-1,210,434	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Deferred revenue	0	0	'	'
Accrued bonus	0	0	'	'
Accrued expenses	-237	0	'	'
Intercompany payable	-120,042	-104,087	'	'
Intercompany loan payable	-28,080	-20,754	'	'
Total current liabilities	-148,359	-124,841	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Deferred Lease Credits	0	0	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total liabilities	-148,359	-124,841	'	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 14)	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	-1,330,745	-1,085,593	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	-1,479,104	-1,210,434	'	'
Adjustment to Guarantor Balance Sheet [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member]	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiary	'	-17,987	'	'
Total assets	'	-17,987	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accrued expenses	'	-17,987	'	'
Total liabilities	'	-17,987	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	'	0	'	'
Adjustment to Guarantor Balance Sheet [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiary	'	0	'	'
Total assets	'	0	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accrued expenses	'	17,987	'	'
Total liabilities	'	17,987	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	'	-17,987	'	'
Adjustment to Guarantor Balance Sheet [Member] | Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiary	'	17,987	'	'
Total assets	'	17,987	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accrued expenses	'	0	'	'
Total liabilities	'	0	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	'	$17,987	'	'

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Guarant1

Guarantor Subsidiaries Guarantor Income Statement (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
NET SALES	$715,880	$503,808	$490,075	$509,362	$731,685	$469,458	$458,863	$497,221	$2,219,125	$2,157,227	$2,080,459
COST OF GOODS SOLD, BUYING, AND OCCUPANCY COSTS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,501,418	1,414,588	1,325,998
Gross profit	229,118	165,265	152,547	170,777	255,813	151,538	146,521	188,767	717,707	742,639	754,461
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	504,277	491,599	483,823
Other operating income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-829	-523	-308
OPERATING INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	214,259	251,563	270,946
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19,522	19,552	35,792
Income (loss) in subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,571	40	-411
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	193,166	231,971	235,565
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	76,627	92,704	94,868
NET INCOME	47,926	19,267	16,909	32,437	63,943	17,422	15,829	42,073	116,539	139,267	140,697
Foreign currency translation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-708	-13	-7
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	115,831	139,254	140,690
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
COST OF GOODS SOLD, BUYING, AND OCCUPANCY COSTS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	334	697	1,689
Other operating income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
OPERATING INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-334	-697	-1,689
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income (loss) in subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-116,743	-139,734	-141,474
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	116,409	139,037	139,785
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-130	-230	-912
NET INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	116,539	139,267	140,697
Foreign currency translation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-708	-13	-7
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	115,831	139,254	140,690
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,008,681	1,307,747	1,289,795
COST OF GOODS SOLD, BUYING, AND OCCUPANCY COSTS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	676,100	958,025	900,830
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	332,581	349,722	388,965
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	182,250	185,434	183,780
Other operating income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-221	-41	0
OPERATING INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	150,552	164,329	205,185
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20,709	19,505	35,677
Income (loss) in subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-38,721	-52,195	-38,469
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20	0	0
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	168,544	197,019	207,977
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	51,801	57,284	66,785
NET INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	116,743	139,735	141,192
Foreign currency translation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-708	-13	-7
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	116,035	139,722	141,185
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,157,364	2,127,551	2,065,958
COST OF GOODS SOLD, BUYING, AND OCCUPANCY COSTS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,783,952	1,741,039	1,699,784
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	373,412	386,512	366,174
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	310,532	297,595	294,875
Other operating income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-623	-482	-308
OPERATING INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	63,503	89,399	71,607
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,248	9	0
Income (loss) in subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	64,751	89,390	71,607
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	24,800	35,649	29,277
NET INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	39,951	53,741	42,330
Foreign currency translation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	39,951	53,741	42,330
Other Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	35,951	19,725	5,908
COST OF GOODS SOLD, BUYING, AND OCCUPANCY COSTS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	24,237	12,395	6,136
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	11,714	7,330	-228
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	11,161	8,798	3,929
Other operating income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15	0	0
OPERATING INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	538	-1,468	-4,157
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	61	38	115
Income (loss) in subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-116,743	-139,735	-141,192
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,551	40	-411
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	115,669	138,189	137,331
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	156	1	-282
NET INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	115,513	138,188	137,613
Foreign currency translation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,416	-26	-14
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	114,097	138,162	137,599
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-982,871	-1,297,796	-1,281,202
COST OF GOODS SOLD, BUYING, AND OCCUPANCY COSTS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-982,871	-1,296,871	-1,280,752
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	-925	-450
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	-925	-450
Other operating income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
OPERATING INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income (loss) in subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	272,207	331,664	321,135
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-272,207	-331,664	-321,135
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
NET INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-272,207	-331,664	-321,135
Foreign currency translation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,124	39	21
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($270,083)	($331,625)	($321,114)

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Guarant2

Guarantor Subsidiaries Guarantor Cash Flow Statement (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$195,075	$269,364	$212,609
Investing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-105,368	-99,674	-77,176
Purchase of intangible assets	94	210	60
Distributions received	0	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-105,462	-99,884	-77,236
Financing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Payments on capital lease obligation	-313	-55	-14
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	210	422	0
Proceeds from share-based compensation	4,701	623	309
Repurchase of common stock	-37,929	-66,541	-103
Repayments of Related Party Debt	0	0	'
Proceeds from Related Party Debt	0	0	0
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	0	0	0
Borrowings under senior notes	'	'	-169,775
Costs incurred in connection with debt arrangements and Senior Notes	0	0	-1,192
Net cash used in financing activities	-33,331	-65,551	-170,775
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH	-695	6	2
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	55,587	103,935	-35,400
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of period	256,297	152,362	187,762
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of period	311,884	256,297	152,362
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-90	81	-381
Investing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Purchase of intangible assets	0	0	0
Distributions received	34,364	65,200	103
Net cash used in investing activities	34,364	65,200	103
Financing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Payments on capital lease obligation	0	0	0
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	0	0	'
Proceeds from share-based compensation	4,701	623	309
Repurchase of common stock	-37,929	-66,541	-103
Repayments of Related Party Debt	0	0	'
Proceeds from Related Party Debt	0	0	0
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	0	0	0
Borrowings under senior notes	'	'	0
Costs incurred in connection with debt arrangements and Senior Notes	'	'	0
Net cash used in financing activities	-33,228	-65,918	206
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH	0	0	0
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	1,046	-637	-72
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of period	938	1,575	1,647
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of period	1,984	938	1,575
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]	'	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	125,313	207,148	159,803
Investing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-29,894	-25,134	-18,182
Purchase of intangible assets	94	210	60
Distributions received	0	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-29,988	-25,344	-18,242
Financing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Payments on capital lease obligation	-313	-55	-14
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	210	422	'
Proceeds from share-based compensation	0	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	0	0
Repayments of Related Party Debt	7,715	3,982	'
Proceeds from Related Party Debt	-15,040	-12,052	-12,684
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	-34,364	-65,200	-103
Borrowings under senior notes	'	'	-169,775
Costs incurred in connection with debt arrangements and Senior Notes	'	'	-1,192
Net cash used in financing activities	-41,792	-72,903	-183,768
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH	0	0	0
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	53,533	108,901	-42,207
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of period	230,174	121,273	163,480
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of period	283,707	230,174	121,273
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	65,642	61,440	55,436
Investing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-68,935	-66,480	-50,107
Purchase of intangible assets	0	0	0
Distributions received	0	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-68,935	-66,480	-50,107
Financing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Payments on capital lease obligation	0	0	0
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	0	0	'
Proceeds from share-based compensation	0	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	0	0
Repayments of Related Party Debt	0	0	'
Proceeds from Related Party Debt	0	0	0
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	0	0	0
Borrowings under senior notes	'	'	0
Costs incurred in connection with debt arrangements and Senior Notes	'	'	0
Net cash used in financing activities	0	0	0
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH	0	0	0
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-3,293	-5,040	5,329
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of period	22,924	27,964	22,635
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of period	19,631	22,924	27,964
Other Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	4,210	695	-2,249
Investing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-6,539	-8,060	-8,887
Purchase of intangible assets	0	0	0
Distributions received	34,364	65,200	103
Net cash used in investing activities	27,825	57,140	-8,784
Financing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Payments on capital lease obligation	0	0	0
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	0	0	'
Proceeds from share-based compensation	0	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	0	0
Repayments of Related Party Debt	-7,715	-3,982	'
Proceeds from Related Party Debt	15,040	12,052	12,684
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	-34,364	-65,200	-103
Borrowings under senior notes	'	'	0
Costs incurred in connection with debt arrangements and Senior Notes	'	'	0
Net cash used in financing activities	-27,039	-57,130	12,581
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH	-695	6	2
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	4,301	711	1,550
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of period	2,261	1,550	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of period	6,562	2,261	1,550
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	0	0	0
Investing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Purchase of intangible assets	0	0	0
Distributions received	-68,728	-130,400	-206
Net cash used in investing activities	-68,728	-130,400	-206
Financing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Payments on capital lease obligation	0	0	0
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	0	0	'
Proceeds from share-based compensation	0	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	0	0
Repayments of Related Party Debt	0	0	'
Proceeds from Related Party Debt	0	0	0
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	68,728	130,400	206
Borrowings under senior notes	'	'	0
Costs incurred in connection with debt arrangements and Senior Notes	'	'	0
Net cash used in financing activities	68,728	130,400	206
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH	0	0	0
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	0	0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of period	0	0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of period	0	0	0
Treasury Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	($37,929)	($66,541)	($103)

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud2

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	$715,880	$503,808	$490,075	$509,362	$731,685	$469,458	$458,863	$497,221	$2,219,125	$2,157,227	$2,080,459
Gross Profit	229,118	165,265	152,547	170,777	255,813	151,538	146,521	188,767	717,707	742,639	754,461
NET INCOME	$47,926	$19,267	$16,909	$32,437	$63,943	$17,422	$15,829	$42,073	$116,539	$139,267	$140,697
Basic	$0.57	$0.23	$0.20	$0.38	$0.75	$0.20	$0.18	$0.47	$1.38	$1.60	$1.59
Diluted	$0.57	$0.23	$0.20	$0.38	$0.75	$0.20	$0.18	$0.47	$1.37	$1.60	$1.58