Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores (SHOS) 10-K 4 Apr 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Apr. 01, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	1-Feb-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores, Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001548309	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--02-01	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	22,749,936	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$471,221

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of 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	$2,421,562	$2,453,606	$2,344,199
COSTS AND EXPENSES	'	'	'
Cost of sales and occupancy	1,843,418	1,840,207	1,820,516
Selling and administrative	506,630	504,400	458,635
Depreciation	12,006	9,474	9,774
Gain on the sale of assets	-1,567	0	0
Total costs and expenses	2,360,487	2,354,081	2,288,925
Operating income	61,075	99,525	55,274
Interest income (expense)	-3,046	-899	-913
Other income	1,854	1,354	422
Income before income taxes	59,883	99,980	54,783
Income tax expense	-24,333	-39,900	-21,727
NET INCOME	$35,550	$60,080	$33,056
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS	'	'	'
Basic (in usd per share)	$1.55	$2.60	$1.43
Diluted (in usd per share)	$1.55	$2.60	$1.43
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	22,984	23,100	23,100
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	22,989	23,100	23,100

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$23,475	$20,068
Accounts receivable	19,252	10,986
Merchandise inventories	482,107	428,437
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,216	14,321
Total current assets	538,050	473,812
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	48,973	53,383
GOODWILL	167,000	167,000
LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAXES	52,672	69,001
OTHER ASSETS	40,490	22,607
TOTAL ASSETS	847,185	785,803
CURRENT LIABILITIES	'	'
Short-term borrowings	99,100	20,000
Payable to Sears Holdings Corporation	68,396	79,491
Accounts payable	24,129	31,830
Other current liabilities	60,319	83,211
Current portion of capital lease obligations	662	1,463
Total current liabilities	252,606	215,995
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS	95	769
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	4,259	2,752
TOTAL LIABILITIES	256,960	219,516
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10)	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Common stock: $.01 par value; Authorized shares: 400,000; Issued shares: 23,100; Outstanding share: 23,100	228	231
Capital in excess of par value	547,021	556,575
Retained earnings	42,976	9,481
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	590,225	566,287
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$847,185	$785,803

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Common Stock, Par Value (in usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	400,000	400,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	22,753	23,100
Common Stock, Outstanding	22,753	23,100

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
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net income	$35,550	$60,080	$33,056
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation	12,006	9,474	9,774
Share based compensation	911	0	0
Gain on the sale of assets	-1,567	0	0
Change in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-26,823	-10,301	-11,042
Merchandise inventories	-53,670	-34,779	947
Payable to Sears Holdings Corporation	-11,095	79,491	0
Accounts payable	-7,701	14,674	623
Store closing accruals	0	-2,201	2,201
Customer deposits	633	3,046	4,903
Deferred income taxes	18,614	-1,641	904
Other operating assets	1,525	-2,602	-1,654
Other operating liabilities	-22,751	6,343	-1,247
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-54,368	121,584	38,465
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Proceeds from sales of property and investments	2,641	0	0
Purchases of property and equipment	-10,704	-8,110	-9,991
Net cash used in investing activities	-8,063	-8,110	-9,991
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Transfers to Sears Holdings Corporation	0	-12,264	-26,533
Dividend paid to Sears Holdings Corporation	0	-100,000	0
Common stock repurchased and retired	-12,523	0	0
Payments of capital lease obligations	-739	-1,836	-2,061
Net short-term borrowings	79,100	20,000	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	65,838	-94,100	-28,594
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	3,407	19,374	-120
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTSbBeginning of period	20,068	694	814
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTSbEnd of period	23,475	20,068	694
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION	'	'	'
Cash paid for interest	3,226	899	913
Cash paid for income taxes	$21,022	$0	$0

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Capital in Excess of Par Value [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Divisional Equity prior to the Separation [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Beginning balance at Jan. 30, 2010	$531,583	$0	$0	$0	$531,583
Beginning balance, Shares at Jan. 30, 2010	'	0	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	33,056	'	'	'	33,056
Net transfer to Sears Holdings Corporation	-26,533	'	'	'	-26,533
Ending balance at Jan. 29, 2011	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance at Jan. 28, 2012	538,106	0	0	0	538,106
Beginning balance, Shares at Jan. 28, 2012	'	0	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	60,080	'	'	9,481	50,599
Net transfer to Sears Holdings Corporation	-12,264	'	'	'	-12,264
Dividend paid to Sears Holdings Corporation	-100,000	'	'	'	-100,000
Reclassification of divisional equity to common stock and additional paid in capital in conjunction with the Separation	0	231	476,210	'	-476,441
Reclassification of divisional equity to common stock and additional paid in capital in conjunction with the Separation, Shares	'	23,100,000	'	'	'
Tax adjustments related to the Separation	80,365	'	80,365	'	'
Ending balance at Feb. 02, 2013	566,287	231	556,575	9,481	0
Ending balance, Shares at Feb. 02, 2013	23,100,000	23,100,000	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	35,550	'	'	35,550	'
Share-based compensation	911	1	910	'	'
Share-based compensation, shares	'	87,000	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased and retired	12,523	4	10,464	2,055	'
Common stock repurchased and retired, shares	-434,398	-434,000	'	'	'
Ending balance at Feb. 01, 2014	$590,225	$228	$547,021	$42,976	$0
Ending balance, Shares at Feb. 01, 2014	22,753,000	22,753,000	'	'	'

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen

Background, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
BACKGROUND, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	BACKGROUND, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Background
	Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. is a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances, hardware, tools and lawn and garden equipment. As of February 1, 2014, the Company and its dealers and franchisees operated 1,260 stores across all 50 states and in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. In these notes the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “SHO,” and the “Company” refer to Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
	Description of the Separation
	On October 11, 2012, Sears Holdings Corporation (“Sears Holdings”) completed the separation of its Sears Hometown and Hardware and Sears Outlet businesses (the “Separation”). As part of the Separation, on August 31, 2012 through a series of intercompany transactions Sears Holdings and several of its subsidiaries transferred the assets and liabilities comprising the Sears Hometown and Hardware and Sears Outlet businesses to SHO, which was formed on April 23, 2012 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings. Effective upon the Separation, Sears Holdings ceased to own shares of our common stock, and thereafter our common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol “SHOS.”
	As part of the Separation, Sears Holdings contributed to SHO equity intercompany balances due to/from Sears Holdings, which included amounts arising from pre-Separation purchases of merchandise inventories and which are included in Divisional Equity. After the Separation, the Company continues to purchase most of its merchandise from Sears Holdings and amounts payable to Sears Holdings are reflected separately on the consolidated balance sheet.
	Basis of Presentation
	These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
	Prior to the Separation, the financial statements represented the Hometown and Hardware and Outlet businesses of Sears Holdings and with respect to all periods prior to the Separation were derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of Sears Holdings, principally representing the historical results of operations and the historical basis of assets and liabilities of the Company's business. As pre-Separation business operations of Sears Holdings, we did not maintain our own legal, tax, and certain other corporate support functions. In connection with the Separation, Sears Holdings and SHO entered into services agreements to provide SHO with certain support services under the terms described in Note 5. The costs and allocations charged to the Company by Sears Holdings do not necessarily reflect the costs of obtaining the services from unaffiliated third parties or of the Company providing the applicable services itself. The consolidated financial statements contained herein, as they reflect information from 2012 and 2011, may not be indicative of (1) the Company’s financial position, operating results, and cash flows in the future or (2) what the Company’s financial position, operating results, and cash flows would have been if the Hometown and Hardware and Outlet businesses of Sears Holdings had been a combined stand-alone business during all periods prior to the Separation.
	We operate through two segments--our Sears Hometown and Hardware segment ("Hometown") and our Sears Outlet segment ("Outlet").
	Income Per Common Share
	In connection with the Separation, holders of subscription rights that had been distributed to Sears Holdings' stockholders purchased from Sears Holdings a total of 23.1 million shares of our common stock. This share amount has been utilized for the calculation of basic and diluted income per share for all periods prior to the Separation. For the share amount for any time period post-Separation, we utilized the weighted-average common stock outstanding during the period. Dilutive income per share includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares.
	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Fiscal Year
	Our fiscal years end on the Saturday closest to January 31. Unless otherwise stated, references to specific years in these notes are to fiscal years. The following fiscal periods are presented herein.
	Fiscal Year	Ended	Weeks
	2013	February 1, 2014	52
	2012	February 2, 2013	53
	2011	January 28, 2012	52
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. The estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Adjustments to estimates and assumptions are made when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, actual results may differ from the estimates used in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates and assumptions are required as part of determining inventory and accounts receivable valuation, estimating depreciation and recoverability of long-lived assets, establishing insurance, warranty, legal and other reserves, performing goodwill and long-lived asset impairment analysis, and establishing valuation allowances on deferred income tax assets and reserves for tax examination exposures.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents include (1) all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase and (2) deposits in-transit from banks for payments related to third-party credit card and debit card transactions.
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts based on both historical experience and a specific identification basis. Allowances for doubtful accounts on accounts and notes receivable balances were $0 at February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013. Our accounts receivable balance is comprised of various vendor-related and customer-related accounts receivable. Our notes receivable balance is comprised of promissory notes that relate primarily to the sale of assets for our franchised locations.
	Merchandise Inventories
	Merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Merchandise inventories are valued under the retail inventory method, or “RIM,” using primarily a last-in, first-out, or “LIFO,” cost-flow assumption.
	Inherent in RIM calculation are certain significant management judgments and estimates including, among others, merchandise markons, markups, markdowns, and shrinkage, which significantly impact the ending inventory valuation at cost and resulting gross margins. The methodologies utilized by us in our application of RIM are consistent for all periods presented. Such methodologies include the development of the cost-to-retail ratios, the groupings of homogeneous classes of merchandise, the development of shrinkage and obsolescence reserves, the accounting for price changes, and the computations inherent in the LIFO adjustment (where applicable). Management believes that RIM provides an inventory valuation that reasonably approximates cost and results in carrying inventory at the lower of cost or market. The inventory allowance for shrinkage and obsolescence was $11.5 million at February 1, 2014 and $10.2 million at February 2, 2013.
	In connection with our LIFO calculation we estimate the effects of inflation on inventories by utilizing external price indices determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. If we had used the first-in, first-out, or "FIFO" method of inventory valuation instead of the LIFO method, merchandise inventories would have been $1.1 million higher at February 1, 2014 and $0.7 million higher at February 2, 2013.
	Vendor Rebates and Allowances
	Sears Holdings receives rebates and allowances from vendors through a variety of programs and arrangements intended to offset the costs of promoting and selling the vendors' products. Sears Holdings allocates a portion of the rebates and allowances to us based on shipments to or sales of the related products to the Company. These vendor payments are recognized and recorded as a reduction to the cost of merchandise inventories when earned and, thereafter, as a reduction of cost of sales and occupancy as the merchandise is sold. Up-front consideration received from vendors linked to purchases or other commitments is initially deferred and amortized ratably to cost of sales and occupancy over the life of the contract or as performance of the activities specified by the vendor to earn the fee is completed.
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Additions and substantial improvements are capitalized and include expenditures that materially extend the useful lives of existing facilities and equipment. Maintenance and repairs that do not materially improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred.
	Property and equipment consists of the following:
	thousands		1-Feb-14				2-Feb-13
	Land		$	1,978			$	2,903
	Buildings and improvements		54,291				57,281
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		32,388				29,378
	Capitalized leases		8,458				11,760
	Total property and equipment		97,115				101,322
	Less: accumulated depreciation		(48,142		)		(47,939		)
	Total property and equipment, net		$	48,973			$	53,383
	Depreciation expense, which includes depreciation on assets under capital leases, is recorded over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets using the straight-line method for financial statement purposes and accelerated methods for tax purposes. The range of lives are generally 15 to 25 years for buildings, 3 to 10 years for furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and 3 to 5 years for computer systems and equipment. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the associated lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Costs Associated with Exit Activities
	In accordance with accounting standards governing the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, the carrying value of long-lived assets, including property and equipment, is evaluated whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a potential impairment has occurred. Factors that could result in an impairment review include, but are not limited to, a current period cash flow loss combined with a history of cash flow losses, current cash flows that may be insufficient to recover the investment in the property over the remaining useful life, or a projection that demonstrates continuing losses associated with the use of a long-lived asset, significant changes in the manner of use of the assets, or significant changes in business strategies. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset (if any) are less than the carrying value of the asset. When an impairment loss is recognized, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value as determined based on quoted market prices or through the use of other valuation techniques. There were no impairment charges recorded with respect to the 2013, 2012, or 2011 fiscal years.
	We account for costs associated with location closings in accordance with accounting standards pertaining to accounting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and compensation. When management makes a decision to close a location we record a liability as of that date for the costs associated with the closing. The recorded liability includes employee severance, inventory markdowns, and other liquidation fees. We record a liability for future lease costs (net of estimated sublease income) when we cease to use the location. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Goodwill Impairment Assessments
	As required by accounting standards, we perform annual goodwill impairment tests in the fourth quarter and update the tests between annual tests if events or circumstances occur that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include, among others: a significant decline in our expected future cash flows; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; unanticipated competition; and the testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit. Following the Separation, our goodwill impairment analysis also includes a comparison of the aggregate estimated fair value of all reporting units to our total market capitalization. Therefore, following the Separation, our stock may trade below our book value and a significant and sustained decline in our stock price and market capitalization could result in goodwill impairment charges. Any adverse change in these factors could have a significant impact on the recoverability of these assets and could have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Our goodwill resides in the Hometown Reporting Unit within our Hometown business segment. The goodwill impairment test involves a two-step process. The first step is a comparison of our reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. We estimate fair value using the best information available, using both a market participant approach, as well as a discounted cash flow model, commonly referred to as the income approach. The market participant approach determines the value of a reporting unit by deriving market multiples for reporting units based on assumptions that potential market participants would use in establishing a bid price for the unit and applies the selected market multiples to the reporting unit's projection of EBITDA. This approach therefore assumes strategic initiatives will result in improvements in operational performance in the event of purchase, and includes the application of a discount rate based on market participant assumptions with respect to capital structure and access to capital markets. The income approach uses a reporting unit’s projection of estimated operating results and cash flows that is discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions appropriate to our reporting unit. The projection uses our best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period, including growth rates in sales and costs and our best estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures. Other significant estimates used in the income approach and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures, and changes in future working capital requirements. Our final estimate of fair value of our reporting unit is developed by equally weighting the fair values determined through both the market participant and income approaches, where comparable market participant information is available.
	If the carrying value of the reporting unit is higher than its fair value, there is an indication that impairment may exist and the second step must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The amount of impairment is determined by comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill to the carrying value of the goodwill in the same manner as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. There were no impairment charges recorded during the 2013, 2012, or 2011 fiscal years.
	Leases
	We lease certain stores, office facilities, computers and transportation equipment. The determination of operating and capital lease obligations is based on the expected durations of the leases and contractual minimum lease payments specified in the lease agreements. For certain stores, amounts in excess of these minimum lease payments are payable based upon a specified percentage of sales. Contingent rent is accrued during the period it becomes probable that a particular store will achieve a specified sales level thereby triggering a contingent rental obligation. Certain leases also include an escalation clause or clauses and renewal option clauses calling for increased rents. Where the lease contains an escalation clause or concession such as a rent holiday, rent expense is recognized using the straight-line method over the term of the lease. We have subleases with Sears Holdings for 113 locations. We had rent expense paid to Sears Holdings of $27.3 million, $30.9 million and $26.8 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Rental expense for operating leases was as follows:
			Fiscal Year
	thousands		2013				2012				2011
	Minimum rentals		$	57,679			$	52,294			$	47,938
	Less-Sublease rentals		(19,678		)		(14,626		)		(3,307		)
	Total		$	38,001			$	37,668			$	44,631
	Minimum lease obligations excluding taxes, insurance and other expenses are as follows:
	Fiscal Year			Capital Leases				Operating Leases
	thousands
	2014			$	662			$	60,321
	2015			65				53,645
2016			30				45,107
2017			—				34,541
2018			—				19,963
Thereafter			—				25,946
Total Minimum Lease Payments			757				239,523
Less - Sublease Income on Leased Properties			—				(79,388		)
Net Minimum Lease Payments			757				$	160,135
Less:
Implicit Interest			—
Capital Lease Obligations			757
Less Current Portion of Capital Lease Obligations			(662		)
Long-term Capital Lease Obligations			$	95
Warranty Reserves
Prior to the Separation, we were responsible for providing warranty coverage on certain Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard products that we sold. We were self-insured for certain costs related to these claims. Our liability reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, classified within other current liabilities, represents an estimate of the ultimate cost of claims incurred and includes those not yet reported at the balance sheet date. In estimating this liability, we utilize loss development factors based on Company-specific data to project the future development of incurred losses. Loss estimates are adjusted based upon actual claims settlements and reported claims.
The following table presents changes in the Company’s warranty reserves:
thousands		February 1, 2014				February 2, 2013
Warranty reserve, beginning of period		$	3,734			$	11,765
Expense accruals during the period		—				2,090
Payments made under warranties		(3,734		)		(10,121		)
Warranty reserve, end of period		$	—			$	3,734
Post-Separation, the Company purchases merchandise from Sears Holdings with warranty. The Company expects the incrementally higher product costs to be similar to the warranty costs incurred to service products that were purchased without warranty prior to the Separation.
Insurance Programs
Prior to the Separation the Company participated in Sears Holdings’ insurance programs. Post-Separation we maintain with third-party insurance companies our own insurance arrangements for exposures incurred post-Separation for a number of risks including worker’s compensation and general liability claims. Insurance expense of $7 million, $6 million and $6 million was recorded during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Loss Contingencies
We account for contingent losses in accordance with accounting standards pertaining to loss contingencies. Under accounting standards, loss contingency provisions are recorded for probable losses at management’s best estimate of a loss, or when a best estimate cannot be made, a minimum loss contingency amount is recorded. These estimates are often initially developed substantially earlier than the ultimate loss is known, and the estimates are refined each accounting period, as additional information is known.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues include sales of merchandise, commissions on merchandise sales made through www.sears.com and www.searsoutlet.com, services and extended-service plans, and delivery and handling revenues related to merchandise sold. We recognize revenues from retail operations at the later of the point of sale or the delivery of goods to the end user. Net sales are presented net of any taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities. We recognize revenues from commissions on services and extended-service plans, and delivery and handling revenues related to merchandise sold, at the point of sale as we are not the primary obligor with respect to such services and have no future obligations for future performance.
The Company accepts Sears Holdings gift cards as tender for purchases and is reimbursed by Sears Holdings for gift cards tendered.
Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowances
Revenues from merchandise sales and services are reported net of estimated returns and allowances and exclude sales taxes. The reserve for returns and allowances is calculated as a percentage of sales based on historical return percentages. Estimated returns are recorded as a reduction of sales and cost of sales. The reserve for returns and allowances was $2 million at February 1, 2014 and $2 million at February 2, 2013.
Cost of Sales and Occupancy
Cost of sales and occupancy are comprised principally of merchandise costs, warehousing and distribution (including receiving and store delivery) costs, retail store occupancy costs, home services and installation costs, warranty cost, royalties related to the sale of Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard products, customer shipping and handling costs, vendor allowances, markdowns, and physical inventory losses.
Dealer and Franchisee Commissions
Based on the terms of our dealer and franchisee agreements, we pay commissions to our dealers and franchisees on the net sales of merchandise and extended-service plans. In addition, each dealer and franchisee can earn commissions for third-party gift cards sold and can earn marketing support, home improvement referrals, rent support, and other items. Commission costs are expensed as incurred and reflected within selling and administrative expenses. Commission costs were $261 million, $242 million, and $188 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling and administrative expenses are comprised principally of dealer and franchisee commissions, payroll and benefits costs for retail and support employees, advertising, pre-opening costs, and other administrative expenses.
Pre-Opening Costs
Pre-opening and start-up activity costs are expensed in the period in which they occur.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred, generally the first time the advertising occurs, and were $67 million, $67 million and $65 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These costs are included within selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.
Income Taxes
We provide deferred income tax assets and liabilities based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial and tax basis of assets and liabilities based on currently enacted tax laws. The tax balances and income tax expense recognized by us are based on management’s interpretation of the tax laws of multiple jurisdictions. Income tax expense also reflects our best estimates and assumptions regarding, among other things, the level of future taxable income, tax planning, and any valuation allowance. Future changes in tax laws, changes in projected levels of taxable income, tax planning, and adoption and implementation of new accounting standards could impact the effective tax rate and tax balances recorded by us. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets within the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In projecting future taxable income, we begin with historical results and incorporate assumptions including the amount of future state, federal and foreign pre-tax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income.
Tax positions are recognized when they are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not of being recognized upon settlement. We will be subject to periodic audits by the Internal Revenue Service and other state and local taxing authorities. Theses audits may challenge certain of the Company’s tax positions such as the timing and amount of income and deductions and the allocation of taxable income to various tax jurisdictions. We evaluate our tax positions and establish liabilities in accordance with the applicable guidance on uncertainty in income taxes. These tax uncertainties are reviewed as facts and circumstances change and are adjusted accordingly. This requires significant management judgment in estimating final outcomes. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates and could significantly affect the effective tax rate and cash flows in future years. Interest and penalties are classified as income tax expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
Prior to the Separation, our taxable income was included in the federal consolidated, state and foreign income tax returns of Sears Holdings or its affiliates. Income taxes in these consolidated financial statements have been recognized on a separate return basis. Under a Tax Sharing Agreement between the Company and Sears Holdings entered into prior to the Separation (the "Tax Sharing Agreement"), Sears Holdings is responsible for any federal, state or foreign income tax liability relating to tax periods ending on or before the Separation and the Company is responsible for any federal, state or foreign tax liability relating to tax periods ending after the Separation.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We determine the fair value of financial instruments in accordance with standards pertaining to fair value measurements. Such standards define fair value and establish a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP. Under fair value measurement accounting standards, fair value is considered to be the exchange price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability at the measurement date. We report the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on the fair value hierarchy prescribed by accounting standards for fair value measurements, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, as follows:
Level 1 inputs—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. An active market for the asset or liability is one in which transactions for the asset or liability occurs with sufficient frequency and volume to provide ongoing pricing information.
Level 2 inputs—inputs other than quoted market prices included in Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include, but are not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rate curves and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, credit risk and default rates.
Level 3 inputs—unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
Cash and cash equivalents (level 1), accounts receivable, short-term debt (level 2), merchandise payables and accrued expenses are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. For short-term debt, the variable interest rate is a significant input in our fair value assessment that compares our current interest rate to estimated market rates.
We measure certain non-financial assets and liabilities, including long-lived assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis.
The Company was not required to measure any other significant non-financial assets and liabilities at fair value as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists
In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update which requires an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward that the entity intends to use and is available for settlement at the reporting date. The update will be effective in the first quarter of 2014 and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Disclosures about Reclassification Adjustments out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
In February 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which adds new disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The update requires entities to disclose additional information about reclassification adjustments, including changes in accumulated other comprehensive income balances by component and significant items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The update was effective for us in the first quarter of 2013 and did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment
In July 2012, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which provides, subject to certain conditions, the option to perform a qualitative, rather than quantitative, assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. The update was effective for us in the first quarter of 2013 and did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Equity

Equity	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
EQUITY	'
	EQUITY
	Stock-based Compensation
	At the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 14, 2013 the stockholders approved the Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan (the "Stock Plan"). Four million shares of the Company's common stock are reserved for issuance under the Stock Plan. In the second quarter of 2013 the Company granted a total of 89,221 shares of restricted stock under the Stock Plan to a group of eligible individuals (as defined in the Stock Plan), all of whom were employees of the Company at the time of the grant. We are also authorized to grant stock options and to make other awards to eligible plan participants pursuant to the Stock Plan.
	We account for stock-based compensation using the fair value method in accordance with accounting standards regarding share-based payment transactions. During 2013 we have recorded $0.9 million in total compensation expense related to the 86,806 shares of restricted stock (none of which had vested and excluding 2,415 shares forfeited as of February 1, 2014). At February 1, 2014, we had $3.0 million in total unrecognized compensation cost, which we expect to recognize over approximately the next 2.25 years.
	The 86,806 shares of restricted stock will vest, if at all, on May 16, 2016 in accordance with, and subject to the terms and conditions of, restricted stock agreements governing the awards, including forfeiture conditions, and the Stock Plan. The fair value of these awards is equal to the market price of our common stock on the date of grant. We do not currently have a broad-based program that provides for restricted stock awards on an annual basis. Changes in restricted stock awards for 2013 were as follows:
		52 Weeks Ended February 1, 2014
	(Shares in Thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Fair Value on Date of Grant
	Beginning of year balance	—		—
	Granted	89		$	44.45
	Vested	—		—
	Forfeited	(2	)	44.45
	Balance at 2/1/2014	87		$	44.45
	The aggregate fair value of the restricted stock awards based on the weighted average fair value at the date of grant was $3.9 million.
	Share Repurchase Program
	On August 28, 2013 the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $25 million repurchase program for the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. The timing and amount of repurchases depend on various factors, including market conditions, the Company's capital position and internal cash generation, and other factors. The Company's repurchase program does not include specific price targets, may be executed through open-market, privately negotiated, and other transactions that may be available, and may include utilization of Rule 10b5-1 plans. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount, or any number of shares, of common stock. The repurchase program does not have a termination date, and the Company may suspend or terminate the repurchase program at any time. Shares that are repurchased by the Company pursuant to the repurchase program are retired and resume the status of authorized and unissued shares of common stock. During the third quarter of 2013 the Company adopted a Rule 10b5-1 plan that terminated on December 6, 2013.
	During the 2013 fiscal year we repurchased 434,398 shares of our common stock at a total cost of $12.5 million. Our repurchases for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 were made at an average price of $28.83. We account for the repurchased and retired shares by reducing par value and capital in excess of par value up to the per share amount recorded in connection with the Separation, with the excess repurchase price recorded as a reduction to retained earnings. At February 1, 2014 we had $12.5 million of remaining authorization under the repurchase program.

Other_Current_and_LongTerm_Lia

Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
OTHER CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	'
	OTHER CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
	Other current and long-term liabilities consist of the following:
	thousands	1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
	Customer deposits	$	35,547	$	34,914
	Sales and other taxes	11,403		13,607
	Accrued expenses	9,523		24,703
	Warranty accrual	—		3,734
	Payroll and related items	8,105		9,005
	Total Other current and long-term liabilities	$	64,578	$	85,963

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES
	The Tax Sharing Agreement governs the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to pre-Separation and post-Separation tax matters. Under the Tax Sharing Agreement, Sears Holdings is responsible for any federal, state or foreign income tax liability relating to tax periods ending on or before the Separation. For all periods after the Separation, the Company is responsible for any federal, state or foreign tax liability. Current income taxes payable for any federal, state or foreign income tax returns is reported in the period incurred.
	We account for uncertainties in income taxes according to accounting standards for uncertain tax positions. The Company is present in a large number of taxable jurisdictions and, at any point in time, can have audits underway at various stages of completion in one or more of these jurisdictions. We evaluate our tax positions and establish liabilities for uncertain tax positions that may be challenged by local authorities and may not be fully sustained, despite the belief that the underlying tax positions are fully supportable. Unrecognized tax benefits are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are adjusted in light of changing facts and circumstances, including progress of tax audits, developments in case law, and closings of statutes of limitation. Such adjustments are reflected in the tax provision as appropriate. Pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, Sears Holdings is responsible for any unrecognized tax liabilities or benefits through the date of the Separation and the Company is responsible for any uncertain tax positions after the Separation. For 2013, 2012 and 2011, no unrecognized tax benefits have been identified and reflected in the financial statements.
	We classify interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and interest income on tax overpayments as components of income tax expense. As no unrecognized tax benefits have been identified and reflected in the consolidated financial statements, no interest or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are reflected in the consolidated balance sheets or statements of income.
	As of January 28, 2012 the assets and liabilities of the Sears Hometown and Hardware and Sears Outlet businesses were owned by subsidiaries of Sears Holdings. On August 31, 2012, through a series of intercompany transactions Sears Holdings and several of its subsidiaries transferred the assets and liabilities comprising the Sears Hometown and Hardware and Sears Outlet businesses to SHO.  In connection with the intercompany transactions, for tax purposes the transferred assets and liabilities were stepped up to their estimated fair market values as of August 31, 2012, but for financial statement purposes the book value of the assets and liabilities remained unchanged at their historical cost bases. This tax adjustment related to the Separation was accounted for as an equity contribution that increased net deferred tax assets by $80.4 million reflecting the stepped-up tax basis in excess of the book basis that occurred in connection with the intercompany transactions described above, primarily for merchandise inventories, favorable leases, fixed assets, and royalty-free licenses to use the "Sears" name.
	The provisions for income tax expense for 2013, 2012 and 2011 consist of the following:
					Fiscal Year Ended
	thousands				2013				2012			2011
	Income before income taxes:
		U.S.			$	58,713			$	95,966		$	52,423
		Foreign			1,170				4,014			2,360
			Total		$	59,883			$	99,980		$	54,783
	Income tax expense (benefit):
	Current:
		Federal			$	3,808			$	33,469		$	16,329
		State			1,341				6,848			3,808
		Foreign			570				1,224			686
			Total		5,719				41,541			20,823
	Deferred:
		Federal			15,859				(2,226		)	787
		State			2,847				585			117
		Foreign			(92		)		—			—
			Total		18,614				(1,641		)	904
	Income tax provision				$	24,333			$	39,900		$	21,727
	The provisions for income taxes for financial reporting purposes is different from the tax provision computed by applying the statutory federal tax rate. The reconciliation of the tax rate follows:
			Fiscal Year Ended
			2013			2012			2011
	Federal tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income tax (net of federal benefit)		4.5	%		4.9	%		4.7	%
	Other		1.1	%		—	%		—	%
	Effective tax rate		40.6	%		39.9	%		39.7	%
	The major components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 are as follows:
				Fiscal Year Ended
	thousands			1-Feb-14				2-Feb-13
	Deferred tax assets
		Capital Leases		$	183			$	426
		Deferred Compensation		2,030				3,249
		Deferred Rent		1,856				1,820
		Favorable Leases		1,155				2,393
		Inventory		—				1,627
		Property		—				2,943
		Property Taxes		608				—
		Royalty-free License		57,131				61,418
		Store Closing Reserve		149				47
		Warranty		—				1,447
		Other		2,539				1,813
			Total deferred tax assets	65,651				77,183
	Deferred tax liabilities
		Inventory		(5,098		)		—
		Other		(2,526		)		(542		)
			Total deferred tax liabilities	(7,624		)		(542		)
	Net deferred tax assets			$	58,027			$	76,641
	We account for income taxes in accordance with accounting standards for such taxes, which require that deferred tax assets and liabilities be recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities.  Accounting standards also require that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion of or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
	Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets. A significant piece of negative evidence evaluated concerned the estimated future foreign taxable income available to use the foreign tax credit carryforward deferred tax asset of $0.3 million. On the basis of this analysis, for the year ended February 1, 2014, a valuation allowance of $0.3 million was added through tax expense to reduce this deferred tax asset since it does not meet the more likely than not standard for realization. We will continue to evaluate our valuation allowance in future years for any change in circumstances that causes a change in judgment about the realization of the deferred tax asset.

Related_Party_Agreements_and_T

Related Party Agreements and Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
RELATED-PARTY AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS	'
	RELATED-PARTY AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS
	According to publicly available information, ESL beneficially owns approximately 49% of our outstanding shares of common stock and approximately 48% of Sears Holdings' outstanding shares of common stock.
	We are party to various agreements with Sears Holdings which, among other things, (1) govern specified aspects of our relationship with Sears Holdings, (2) establish terms under which subsidiaries of Sears Holdings are providing services to us, and (3) establish terms pursuant to which subsidiaries of Sears Holdings are obtaining merchandise inventories for us. The terms of these agreements were agreed to prior to the Separation in the context of a parent-subsidiary relationship and in the overall context of the Separation.
	The following is a summary of the nature of the related-party transactions between SHO and Sears Holdings:
	•	We are party to a Separation Agreement with Sears Holdings pursuant to which Sears Holdings consummated the Separation. The Separation Agreement, among other things, provided for the allocation and transfer, through a series of intercompany transactions, of the assets and the liabilities comprising the Sears Hometown and Hardware and Sears Outlet businesses of Sears Holdings. In the Separation Agreement SHO and Sears Holdings agree to release each other from all pre-separation claims (other than with respect to the agreements executed in connection with the Separation) and each agrees to defend and indemnify the other with respect to its post-separation business.
	•	We obtain a significant amount of our merchandise inventories from Sears Holdings. This enables us to take advantage of the amount and scope of Sears Holdings purchasing activities. We are party to a Merchandising Agreement with Sears Holdings, Kmart and SRC (the "Merchandising Agreement") pursuant to which Kmart and SRC (1) sell to us, with respect to certain specified product categories, Sears brand products (including products branded with the KCD Marks, or, collectively, the “KCD Products”) and vendor-branded products obtained from Kmart’s and SRC’s vendors and suppliers and (2) grant us licenses to use the trademarks owned by Kmart, SRC or other subsidiaries of Sears Holdings, or the “Sears marks,” including the KCD Marks in connection with the marketing and sale of products sold under the Sears marks. The initial term of the Merchandising Agreement will expire in 2018, subject to two three-year renewal terms with respect to the KCD Products. We pay, on a weekly basis, a royalty determined by multiplying our net sales of the KCD Products by specified fixed royalties rates for each brand’s licensed products, subject to adjustments based on the extent to which we feature Kenmore brand products in certain of our advertising and the extent to which we pay specified minimum commissions to our franchisees and Hometown Store owners. We are also party to agreements with Sears Holdings for related logistics, handling, warehouse and transportation services, the charges for which are based generally on merchandise inventory units. We also pay fees for participation in Sears Holdings' SYW program.
	•	We obtain our merchandise from Sears Holdings and other vendors. For the year ended February 1, 2014, products which we acquired from Sears Holdings, including KCD Products and other products, accounted for approximately 84% of our total purchases of inventory from all vendors with a comparable level of purchases from Sears Holdings in 2012 and 2011. The loss of or a reduction in the amount of merchandise made available to us by Sears Holdings could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
	•	Sears Holdings provides the Company with specified corporate services. These services include tax, accounting, procurement, risk management and insurance, advertising and marketing, human resources, loss prevention, environmental, product and human safety, facilities, logistics and distribution, information technology (including the point-of-sale system used by the Company and its dealers and franchisees), online, payment clearing, and other financial, real estate management, merchandise-related and other support services. Sears Holdings charges the Company for these corporate services generally based on actual usage, a pro rata charge based upon sales, head count, or square footage, or a fixed fee or commission as agreed between the parties.
	•	Sears Holdings has licensed the Company until October 11, 2029, on a royalty-free basis, to use under specified conditions (1) the name “Sears” in our corporate name and to promote our businesses and (2) the www.searsoutlet.com, www.searshomeapplianceshowroom.com, www.searshometownstores.com, and www.searshardwarestores.com domain names to promote our businesses. Also, Sears Holdings has licensed the Company until October 11, 2029, on an exclusive, royalty-free basis, under specified conditions to use for the purpose of operating our stores the names “Sears Appliance & Hardware,” “Sears Authorized Hometown Stores,” “Sears Hometown Store,” “Sears Home Appliance Showroom,” “Sears Hardware,” and “Sears Outlet Store.”
	•	Sears Holdings has assigned to us leases for, or has subleased to us, many of the stores that we operate or that we have, in turn, subleased to franchisees. Generally, the terms of the subleases match the terms, including the payment of rent and expiration date, of the existing leases between Sears Holdings (or one of its subsidiaries) and the landlord. In addition, a small number of our stores are in locations where Sears Holdings currently operates one of its stores or a distribution facility. In such cases we have entered into a lease or sublease with Sears Holdings (or one of its subsidiaries) for the portion of the space in which our store will operate, and we pay rent directly to Sears Holdings on the terms negotiated in connection with the Separation. We also lease from Sears Holdings office space for our corporate headquarters.
	•	SHO receives commissions from Sears Holdings for specified sales of merchandise made through www.sears.com and www.searsoutlet.com, the sale of extended-service plans, delivery and handling services and relating to the use in our stores of credit cards branded with the Sears name. For certain transactions SHO pays a commission to Sears Holdings.
	These agreements may be terminated by either party upon a material breach if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within 30 days following written notice of such breach or, if such breach is not curable, immediately upon delivery of notice of the non-breaching party’s intention to terminate. For additional, more comprehensive information regarding these agreements (including termination rights) see "Certain Relationships and Transactions" in the 2014 Proxy Statement, which is incorporated by reference into Item 13 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	The following table summarizes the transactions with Sears Holdings included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements:
			Fiscal Year Ended
			February 1,		February 2,		January 28,
	thousands		2014		2013		2012
	Net Commissions from Sears Holdings Corporation (1)		$	90,085	$	83,756	$	76,018
	Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy		1,691,300		1,673,832		1,756,274
	Services included in selling and administrative		22,156		18,912		19,823
	-1	We reduced the amounts previously presented for fiscal years ended 2012 and 2011 by $84.3 million and $69.2 million, respectively to exclude all transactions in which SHO received the entire sales revenue for on-line sales made to unrelated third-parties that were generated through Sears Holding's websites.
	"Services included in selling and administrative" were $22.2 million in 2013. In 2012 they were $18.9 million which consisted of allocations of $12.3 million of shared services costs pre-Separation and charges of $6.6 million of shared services costs post-Separation. We were allocated pre-Separation expenses of $19.8 million from Sears Holdings in 2011.
	Following the Separation we incur payables to Sears Holdings for merchandise inventory purchases and service and occupancy charges (net of commissions) based on our Separation agreements.  Amounts due to or from Sears Holding are non-interest bearing, settled on a net basis, and have payments terms of 10 days after the invoice date. Prior to the Separation these amounts were recorded and settled through intercompany transfers to Sears Holdings.

Store_Closing_Charges_and_Seve

Store Closing Charges and Severance Costs	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
STORE CLOSING CHARGES AND SEVERANCE COSTS	'
	STORE CLOSING CHARGES AND SEVERANCE COSTS
	In accordance with accounting standards governing costs associated with exit or disposal activities, expenses related to future rent payments for which the Company no longer intends to receive any economic benefit are accrued for when we cease to use the leased space and have been reduced for any income that the Company believes can be realized through subleasing the leased space. During 2013 we closed 53 stores which did not require additional store-closing or severance reserves compared to closing 83 stores in 2012. In 2011, the Company made the decision to establish closing reserves for 84 stores, with 20 stores closing in 2011 and the remainder closing primarily in the first half of 2012. We recorded $0.8 million in charges for related lease obligations in 2012 compared to $0.2 million in 2011.
	Store closing activity recorded during the 52-week period ended January 28, 2012 and the 53-week period ended February 2, 2013, and the remaining store closing accruals were as follows:
	thousands		Markdowns (1)			Severance			Lease			Other			Accelerated			Total
						Costs (2)			Termination			Costs (2)			Depreciation (3)
									Costs (2)
	Balance at January 29, 2011		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Store closing costs		$	12,071		$	330		$	215		$	3,255		$	272		$	16,143
	Payments/utilizations		$	(3,924	)	$	(180	)	$	(159	)	$	(1,260	)	$	(272	)	$	(5,795	)
	Balance at January 28, 2012		$	8,147		$	150		$	56		$	1,995		$	—		$	10,348
	Store closing costs		—			—			797			—			—			797
	Payments/utilizations		(8,147		)	(150		)	(853		)	(1,995		)	—			(11,145		)
	Balance at February 2, 2013		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	-1	Store closing activity recorded within Cost of sales and occupancy on the Consolidated Statements of Income and remaining store closing cost accruals reported within Merchandise inventories on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	-2	Store closing activity recorded within Selling and administrative on the Consolidated Statements of Income and remaining store closing cost accruals reported within Other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	-3	Store closing activity recorded within Depreciation on the Consolidated Statements of Income and remaining store closing cost accruals reported within Property and equipment, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Financing_Arrangements

Financing Arrangements	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Financing Arrangements	'
	FINANCING ARRANGEMENT
	Under the Senior ABL Facility the Company initially borrowed $100 million which was used to pay a cash dividend to Sears Holdings prior to the Separation. As of February 1, 2014 we had $99.1 million outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility, which approximated the fair value of these borrowings. The Senior ABL Facility provides (subject to availability under a borrowing base) for maximum borrowings up to the aggregate commitments of all of the lenders, which as of February 1, 2014 totaled $250 million. Up to $75 million of the Senior ABL Facility is available for the issuance of letters of credit and up to $25 million is available for swingline loans. The Senior ABL Facility permits us to request commitment increases in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100 million. Availability under the Senior ABL Facility as of February 1, 2014 was $145.3 million, with $5.6 million of letters of credit outstanding under the facility.
	The principal terms of the Senior ABL Facility are summarized below.
	Senior ABL Facility
	Maturity; Amortization and Prepayments
	The Senior ABL Facility will mature on the earlier of (i) October 11, 2017 or (ii) six months prior to the expiration of the Merchandising Agreement and the other agreements with Sears Holdings or its subsidiaries in connection with the Separation that are specified in the Senior ABL Facility, unless such agreements have been extended to a date later than October 11, 2017 or terminated on a basis reasonably satisfactory to the administrative agent under the Senior ABL Facility.
	The Senior ABL Facility is subject to mandatory prepayment in amounts equal to the amount by which the outstanding extensions of credit exceed the lesser of the borrowing base and the commitments then in effect.
	Guarantees; Security
	The obligations under the Senior ABL Facility are guaranteed by us and each of our existing and future direct and indirect wholly owned domestic subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions). The Senior ABL Facility and the guarantees thereunder are secured by a first priority security interest in certain assets of the borrowers and guarantors consisting primarily of accounts receivable, inventory, cash, cash equivalents, deposit accounts and securities accounts, as well as certain other assets (other than intellectual property) ancillary to the foregoing and all proceeds of all of the foregoing, including cash proceeds and the proceeds of applicable insurance.
	Interest; Fees
	The interest rates per annum applicable to the loans under the Senior ABL Facility are based on a fluctuating rate of interest measured by reference to, at our election, either (1) an adjusted London inter-bank offered rate (LIBOR) plus a borrowing margin or (2) an alternate base rate plus a borrowing margin, with the borrowing margin subject to adjustment based on the average excess availability under the Senior ABL Facility for the preceding fiscal quarter. The interest rate was approximately 4.25% at February 1, 2014.
	Customary fees are payable in respect of the Senior ABL Facility, including letter of credit fees and commitment fees.
	Covenants
	The Senior ABL Facility includes a number of covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict our ability to, subject to specified exceptions, incur additional indebtedness (including guarantees), grant liens, make investments, make prepayments on other indebtedness, engage in mergers, or change the nature of our business.
	The Senior ABL Facility limits SHO's ability to declare and pay cash dividends and repurchase its common stock. SHO may declare and pay cash dividends to its stockholders and may repurchase stock if the following conditions are satisfied: either (a) (i) no specified default then exists or would arise as a result of the declaration or payment of the cash dividend or as a result of the stock repurchase, (ii) SHO and its subsidiaries that are also borrowers have demonstrated to the reasonable satisfaction of the agent for the lenders that monthly availability (as determined in accordance with the Senior ABL Facility), immediately following the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase and as projected on a pro forma basis for the twelve months following and after giving effect to the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, would be at least equal to the greater of (x) 25% of the Loan Cap (which is the lesser of (A) the aggregate commitments of the lenders and (B) the borrowing base) and (y) $50,000,000, and (iii) after giving pro forma effect to the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase as if it constituted a specified debt service charge, the specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, as calculated on a trailing twelve months basis, would be equal to or greater than 1.1:1.0, or (b) (i) no specified default then exists or would arise as a result of the declaration or payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, (ii) payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase is not made with the proceeds of any credit extension under the Senior ABL Facility, (iii) during the 120-day period prior to declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase, no credit extension was outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility, and (iv) SHO demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the agent for the lenders that, on a pro forma and projected basis, no credit extensions would be outstanding under the Senior ABL Facility for the 120-day period following the declaration and payment of the cash dividend or the stock repurchase. No default or event of default presently exists.
	The Senior ABL Facility also contains certain affirmative covenants, including financial and other reporting requirements.
	Events of Default
	The Senior ABL Facility includes customary events of default including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross default to certain other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, invalidity or impairment of guarantees or security interests, material judgments, and change of control.

Summary_of_Segment_Data

Summary of Segment Data	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
SUMMARY OF SEGMENT DATA	'
	SUMMARY OF SEGMENT DATA
	The Hometown reportable segment consists of the aggregation of our Hometown Stores, Hardware Stores and Home Appliance Showroom formats. The Outlet reportable segment also represents an operating format. For the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2014, the Outlet reportable segment reclassified $14.4 million of distribution center costs that were previously reflected in selling and administrative expense and now are reflected in cost of sales and occupancy. Amounts for the comparable 52 weeks ended February 2, 2013 have not been adjusted for the reclassification because it is impracticable to do so. These segments are evaluated by our Chief Operating Decision Maker to make decisions about resource allocation and to assess performance. Each of these segments derives its revenues from the sale of merchandise and related services to customers, primarily in the United States. The Net Sales categories include appliances, lawn and garden, tools and paint and other. The other category includes initial franchise revenue of $5.5 million, $11.2 million and $11.6 million from Hometown in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $20.1 million from Outlet in 2013. Initial franchise revenues consist of franchise fees paid with respect to new and existing Company-operated stores that we transfer to franchisees plus the net gain or loss on any related transfer of assets to the franchisees.
		2013
	thousands	Hometown		Outlet			Total
	Net sales
	Appliances	$	1,160,894	$	478,435		$	1,639,329
	Lawn and garden	319,725		23,743			343,468
	Tools and paint	213,575		14,674			228,249
	Other	117,325		93,191			210,516
	Total	1,811,519		610,043			2,421,562
	Costs and expenses
	Cost of sales and occupancy	1,389,627		453,791			1,843,418
	Selling and administrative	396,073		110,557			506,630
	Depreciation	6,321		5,685			12,006
	Gain on the sale of assets	—		(1,567		)	(1,567		)
	Total	1,792,021		568,466			2,360,487
	Operating income	$	19,498	$	41,577		$	61,075
	Total assets	$	632,437	$	214,748		$	847,185
	Capital expenditures	$	3,731	$	6,973		$	10,704
		2012
	thousands	Hometown		Outlet			Total
	Net sales
	Appliances	$	1,151,356	$	452,201		$	1,603,557
	Lawn and garden	343,575		19,034			362,609
	Tools and paint	234,457		15,859			250,316
	Other	159,875		77,249			237,124
	Total	1,889,263		564,343			2,453,606
	Costs and expenses
	Cost of sales and occupancy	1,433,880		406,327			1,840,207
	Selling and administrative	394,335		110,065			504,400
	Depreciation	3,658		5,816			9,474
	Total	1,831,873		522,208			2,354,081
	Operating income	$	57,390	$	42,135		$	99,525
	Total assets	$	633,060	$	152,743		$	785,803
	Capital expenditures	$	3,338	$	4,772		$	8,110
		2011
	thousands	Hometown		Outlet			Total
	Net sales
	Appliances	$	1,041,447	$	418,245		$	1,459,692
	Lawn and garden	357,661		21,805			379,466
	Tools and paint	244,192		7,984			252,176
	Other	195,497		57,368			252,865
	Total	1,838,797		505,402			2,344,199
	Costs and expenses
	Cost of sales and occupancy	1,463,636		356,880			1,820,516
	Selling and administrative	356,351		102,284			458,635
	Depreciation	4,083		5,691			9,774
	Total	1,824,070		464,855			2,288,925
	Operating income	$	14,727	$	40,547		$	55,274
	Total assets	$	525,826	$	126,012		$	651,838
	Capital expenditures	$	3,604	$	6,387		$	9,991

Quarterly_Financial_Data

Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA	'
	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
	The following tables reflect the quarterly consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated.
		Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2014
	thousands, except per share amounts	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	NET SALES	$	601,117		$	656,899		$	561,068		$	602,478
	COSTS AND EXPENSES
	Cost of sales and occupancy	446,869			508,502			425,596			462,451
	Selling and administrative	127,188			130,928			121,698			126,816
	Depreciation	2,341			2,050			2,177			5,438
	Gain on the sale of assets	—			—			(1,567		)	—
	Total costs and expenses	576,398			641,480			547,904			594,705
	Operating income	24,719			15,419			13,164			7,773
	Interest income (expense)	(589		)	(642		)	(738		)	(1,077		)
	Other income	415			431			460			548
	Income before income taxes	24,545			15,208			12,886			7,244
	Income tax expense	(9,548		)	(6,073		)	(5,191		)	(3,521		)
	NET INCOME	$	14,997		$	9,135		$	7,695		$	3,723
	NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
	ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
	Basic:	$	0.65		$	0.4		$	0.33		0.16
	Diluted:	$	0.65		$	0.4		$	0.33		0.16
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	23,100			23,100			22,999			22,729
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	23,100			23,106			22,999			22,729
		Fiscal Year Ended February 2, 2013
	thousands, except per share amounts	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	NET SALES	621,078			644,464			556,903			631,161
	COSTS AND EXPENSES
	Cost of sales and occupancy	462,379			484,478			418,490			474,860
	Selling and administrative	121,904			124,072			122,054			136,370
	Depreciation	2,305			2,228			2,282			2,659
	Total costs and expenses	586,588			610,778			542,826			613,889
	Operating income	34,490			33,685			14,077			17,273
	Interest income (expense)	(669		)	628			(70		)	(788		)
	Other income	226			360			383			385
	Income before income taxes	34,047			34,673			14,390			16,870
	Income tax expense	(13,454		)	(13,606		)	(5,629		)	(7,211		)
	NET INCOME	$	20,593		$	21,067		$	8,761		$	9,659
	NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
	ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
	Basic:	$	0.89		$	0.91		$	0.38		0.42
	Diluted:	$	0.89		$	0.91		$	0.38		0.42
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	23,100			23,100			23,100			23,100
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	23,100			23,100			23,100			23,100

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	We are subject to various legal and governmental proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of business, the outcome of which, individually or in the aggregate, in the opinion of management, would not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, or results of operations or cash flows.

Income_per_Common_Share

Income per Common Share	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE	'
	INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
	Basic income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for each period. Diluted income per common share also includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares. In connection with the Separation, stockholders purchased from Sears Holdings a total of 23.1 million shares of our common stock upon the exercise of subscription rights distributed to Sears Holdings' stockholders. This share amount has been utilized for the calculation of basic and diluted income per share for all periods prior to the Separation.
	The following table sets forth the components used to calculate basic and diluted income per common share attributable to our stockholders.
		Fiscal Year Ended
		February 1, 2014		February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012
	Thousands except income per common share
	Basic weighted average shares	22,984		23,100		23,100
	Dilutive effect of restricted stock	5		—		—
	Diluted weighted average shares	22,989		23,100		23,100
	Net income	$	35,550	$	60,080	$	33,056
	Income per common share:
	Basic	$	1.55	$	2.6	$	1.43
	Diluted	$	1.55	$	2.6	$	1.43

Defined_Contribution_Plan

Defined Contribution Plan	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN	'
	DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
	We sponsor a Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. 401(k) savings plan for employees meeting service-eligibility requirements. The Company offers a discretionary match contribution. The expense related to the post-retirement plan has been determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP and the Company accrues the cost of these benefits during the years that employees render service.
	Expenses for the retirement savings plan were as follows:
	thousands	2013		2012		2011
	Retirement/401(k) Savings Plan	$	289	$	—	$	—

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen1

Background, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Description of the Separation	'
	Description of the Separation
	On October 11, 2012, Sears Holdings Corporation (“Sears Holdings”) completed the separation of its Sears Hometown and Hardware and Sears Outlet businesses (the “Separation”). As part of the Separation, on August 31, 2012 through a series of intercompany transactions Sears Holdings and several of its subsidiaries transferred the assets and liabilities comprising the Sears Hometown and Hardware and Sears Outlet businesses to SHO, which was formed on April 23, 2012 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings. Effective upon the Separation, Sears Holdings ceased to own shares of our common stock, and thereafter our common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol “SHOS.”
	As part of the Separation, Sears Holdings contributed to SHO equity intercompany balances due to/from Sears Holdings, which included amounts arising from pre-Separation purchases of merchandise inventories and which are included in Divisional Equity. After the Separation, the Company continues to purchase most of its merchandise from Sears Holdings and amounts payable to Sears Holdings are reflected separately on the consolidated balance sheet.
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
	Prior to the Separation, the financial statements represented the Hometown and Hardware and Outlet businesses of Sears Holdings and with respect to all periods prior to the Separation were derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of Sears Holdings, principally representing the historical results of operations and the historical basis of assets and liabilities of the Company's business. As pre-Separation business operations of Sears Holdings, we did not maintain our own legal, tax, and certain other corporate support functions. In connection with the Separation, Sears Holdings and SHO entered into services agreements to provide SHO with certain support services under the terms described in Note 5. The costs and allocations charged to the Company by Sears Holdings do not necessarily reflect the costs of obtaining the services from unaffiliated third parties or of the Company providing the applicable services itself. The consolidated financial statements contained herein, as they reflect information from 2012 and 2011, may not be indicative of (1) the Company’s financial position, operating results, and cash flows in the future or (2) what the Company’s financial position, operating results, and cash flows would have been if the Hometown and Hardware and Outlet businesses of Sears Holdings had been a combined stand-alone business during all periods prior to the Separation.
	We operate through two segments--our Sears Hometown and Hardware segment ("Hometown") and our Sears Outlet segment ("Outlet").
	Income Per Common Share
	In connection with the Separation, holders of subscription rights that had been distributed to Sears Holdings' stockholders purchased from Sears Holdings a total of 23.1 million shares of our common stock. This share amount has been utilized for the calculation of basic and diluted income per share for all periods prior to the Separation. For the share amount for any time period post-Separation, we utilized the weighted-average common stock outstanding during the period. Dilutive income per share includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares.
Fiscal Year	'
	Fiscal Year
	Our fiscal years end on the Saturday closest to January 31. Unless otherwise stated, references to specific years in these notes are to fiscal years.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. The estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Adjustments to estimates and assumptions are made when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, actual results may differ from the estimates used in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates and assumptions are required as part of determining inventory and accounts receivable valuation, estimating depreciation and recoverability of long-lived assets, establishing insurance, warranty, legal and other reserves, performing goodwill and long-lived asset impairment analysis, and establishing valuation allowances on deferred income tax assets and reserves for tax examination exposures.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents include (1) all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase and (2) deposits in-transit from banks for payments related to third-party credit card and debit card transactions.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts based on both historical experience and a specific identification basis. Allowances for doubtful accounts on accounts and notes receivable balances were $0 at February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013. Our accounts receivable balance is comprised of various vendor-related and customer-related accounts receivable.
Merchandise Inventories	'
	Merchandise Inventories
	Merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Merchandise inventories are valued under the retail inventory method, or “RIM,” using primarily a last-in, first-out, or “LIFO,” cost-flow assumption.
	Inherent in RIM calculation are certain significant management judgments and estimates including, among others, merchandise markons, markups, markdowns, and shrinkage, which significantly impact the ending inventory valuation at cost and resulting gross margins. The methodologies utilized by us in our application of RIM are consistent for all periods presented. Such methodologies include the development of the cost-to-retail ratios, the groupings of homogeneous classes of merchandise, the development of shrinkage and obsolescence reserves, the accounting for price changes, and the computations inherent in the LIFO adjustment (where applicable). Management believes that RIM provides an inventory valuation that reasonably approximates cost and results in carrying inventory at the lower of cost or market. The inventory allowance for shrinkage and obsolescence was $11.5 million at February 1, 2014 and $10.2 million at February 2, 2013.
	In connection with our LIFO calculation we estimate the effects of inflation on inventories by utilizing external price indices determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. If we had used the first-in, first-out, or "FIFO" method of inventory valuation instead of the LIFO method, merchandise inventories would have been $1.1 million higher at February 1, 2014 and $0.7 million higher at February 2, 2013.
Vendor Rebates and Allowances	'
	Vendor Rebates and Allowances
	Sears Holdings receives rebates and allowances from vendors through a variety of programs and arrangements intended to offset the costs of promoting and selling the vendors' products. Sears Holdings allocates a portion of the rebates and allowances to us based on shipments to or sales of the related products to the Company. These vendor payments are recognized and recorded as a reduction to the cost of merchandise inventories when earned and, thereafter, as a reduction of cost of sales and occupancy as the merchandise is sold. Up-front consideration received from vendors linked to purchases or other commitments is initially deferred and amortized ratably to cost of sales and occupancy over the life of the contract or as performance of the activities specified by the vendor to earn the fee is completed.
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Additions and substantial improvements are capitalized and include expenditures that materially extend the useful lives of existing facilities and equipment. Maintenance and repairs that do not materially improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Costs Associated with Exit Activities	'
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Costs Associated with Exit Activities
	In accordance with accounting standards governing the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, the carrying value of long-lived assets, including property and equipment, is evaluated whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a potential impairment has occurred. Factors that could result in an impairment review include, but are not limited to, a current period cash flow loss combined with a history of cash flow losses, current cash flows that may be insufficient to recover the investment in the property over the remaining useful life, or a projection that demonstrates continuing losses associated with the use of a long-lived asset, significant changes in the manner of use of the assets, or significant changes in business strategies. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset (if any) are less than the carrying value of the asset. When an impairment loss is recognized, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value as determined based on quoted market prices or through the use of other valuation techniques. There were no impairment charges recorded with respect to the 2013, 2012, or 2011 fiscal years.
	We account for costs associated with location closings in accordance with accounting standards pertaining to accounting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and compensation. When management makes a decision to close a location we record a liability as of that date for the costs associated with the closing. The recorded liability includes employee severance, inventory markdowns, and other liquidation fees. We record a liability for future lease costs (net of estimated sublease income) when we cease to use the location. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Goodwill Impairment Assessments	'
	Goodwill Impairment Assessments
	As required by accounting standards, we perform annual goodwill impairment tests in the fourth quarter and update the tests between annual tests if events or circumstances occur that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include, among others: a significant decline in our expected future cash flows; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; unanticipated competition; and the testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit. Following the Separation, our goodwill impairment analysis also includes a comparison of the aggregate estimated fair value of all reporting units to our total market capitalization. Therefore, following the Separation, our stock may trade below our book value and a significant and sustained decline in our stock price and market capitalization could result in goodwill impairment charges. Any adverse change in these factors could have a significant impact on the recoverability of these assets and could have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Our goodwill resides in the Hometown Reporting Unit within our Hometown business segment. The goodwill impairment test involves a two-step process. The first step is a comparison of our reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. We estimate fair value using the best information available, using both a market participant approach, as well as a discounted cash flow model, commonly referred to as the income approach. The market participant approach determines the value of a reporting unit by deriving market multiples for reporting units based on assumptions that potential market participants would use in establishing a bid price for the unit and applies the selected market multiples to the reporting unit's projection of EBITDA. This approach therefore assumes strategic initiatives will result in improvements in operational performance in the event of purchase, and includes the application of a discount rate based on market participant assumptions with respect to capital structure and access to capital markets. The income approach uses a reporting unit’s projection of estimated operating results and cash flows that is discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions appropriate to our reporting unit. The projection uses our best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period, including growth rates in sales and costs and our best estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures. Other significant estimates used in the income approach and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures, and changes in future working capital requirements. Our final estimate of fair value of our reporting unit is developed by equally weighting the fair values determined through both the market participant and income approaches, where comparable market participant information is available.
	If the carrying value of the reporting unit is higher than its fair value, there is an indication that impairment may exist and the second step must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The amount of impairment is determined by comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill to the carrying value of the goodwill in the same manner as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. There were no impairment charges recorded during the 2013, 2012, or 2011 fiscal years.
Leases	'
	Leases
	We lease certain stores, office facilities, computers and transportation equipment. The determination of operating and capital lease obligations is based on the expected durations of the leases and contractual minimum lease payments specified in the lease agreements. For certain stores, amounts in excess of these minimum lease payments are payable based upon a specified percentage of sales. Contingent rent is accrued during the period it becomes probable that a particular store will achieve a specified sales level thereby triggering a contingent rental obligation. Certain leases also include an escalation clause or clauses and renewal option clauses calling for increased rents. Where the lease contains an escalation clause or concession such as a rent holiday, rent expense is recognized using the straight-line method over the term of the lease.
Warranty Reserves	'
	Warranty Reserves
	Prior to the Separation, we were responsible for providing warranty coverage on certain Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard products that we sold. We were self-insured for certain costs related to these claims. Our liability reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, classified within other current liabilities, represents an estimate of the ultimate cost of claims incurred and includes those not yet reported at the balance sheet date. In estimating this liability, we utilize loss development factors based on Company-specific data to project the future development of incurred losses. Loss estimates are adjusted based upon actual claims settlements and reported claims.
	Post-Separation, the Company purchases merchandise from Sears Holdings with warranty. The Company expects the incrementally higher product costs to be similar to the warranty costs incurred to service products that were purchased without warranty prior to the Separation.
Insurance Programs	'
	Insurance Programs
	Prior to the Separation the Company participated in Sears Holdings’ insurance programs. Post-Separation we maintain with third-party insurance companies our own insurance arrangements for exposures incurred post-Separation for a number of risks including worker’s compensation and general liability claims.
Loss Contingencies	'
	Loss Contingencies
	We account for contingent losses in accordance with accounting standards pertaining to loss contingencies. Under accounting standards, loss contingency provisions are recorded for probable losses at management’s best estimate of a loss, or when a best estimate cannot be made, a minimum loss contingency amount is recorded. These estimates are often initially developed substantially earlier than the ultimate loss is known, and the estimates are refined each accounting period, as additional information is known.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenues include sales of merchandise, commissions on merchandise sales made through www.sears.com and www.searsoutlet.com, services and extended-service plans, and delivery and handling revenues related to merchandise sold. We recognize revenues from retail operations at the later of the point of sale or the delivery of goods to the end user. Net sales are presented net of any taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities. We recognize revenues from commissions on services and extended-service plans, and delivery and handling revenues related to merchandise sold, at the point of sale as we are not the primary obligor with respect to such services and have no future obligations for future performance.
	The Company accepts Sears Holdings gift cards as tender for purchases and is reimbursed by Sears Holdings for gift cards tendered.
Reserves for Sales Returns and Allowances	'
	Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowances
	Revenues from merchandise sales and services are reported net of estimated returns and allowances and exclude sales taxes. The reserve for returns and allowances is calculated as a percentage of sales based on historical return percentages. Estimated returns are recorded as a reduction of sales and cost of sales.
Cost of Sales and Occupancy	'
	Cost of Sales and Occupancy
	Cost of sales and occupancy are comprised principally of merchandise costs, warehousing and distribution (including receiving and store delivery) costs, retail store occupancy costs, home services and installation costs, warranty cost, royalties related to the sale of Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard products, customer shipping and handling costs, vendor allowances, markdowns, and physical inventory losses.
Dealer and Franchise Commissions	'
	Dealer and Franchisee Commissions
	Based on the terms of our dealer and franchisee agreements, we pay commissions to our dealers and franchisees on the net sales of merchandise and extended-service plans. In addition, each dealer and franchisee can earn commissions for third-party gift cards sold and can earn marketing support, home improvement referrals, rent support, and other items. Commission costs are expensed as incurred and reflected within selling and administrative expenses
Selling and Administrative Expenses	'
	Selling and Administrative Expenses
	Selling and administrative expenses are comprised principally of dealer and franchisee commissions, payroll and benefits costs for retail and support employees, advertising, pre-opening costs, and other administrative expenses.
Pre-Opensing Costs	'
	Pre-Opening Costs
	Pre-opening and start-up activity costs are expensed in the period in which they occur.
Advertising Costs	'
	Advertising Costs
	Advertising costs are expensed as incurred, generally the first time the advertising occurs, and were $67 million, $67 million and $65 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These costs are included within selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.
Income Taxes	'
	Advertising costs are expensed as incurred, generally the first time the advertising occurs, and were $67 million, $67 million and $65 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These costs are included within selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.
	Income Taxes
	We provide deferred income tax assets and liabilities based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial and tax basis of assets and liabilities based on currently enacted tax laws. The tax balances and income tax expense recognized by us are based on management’s interpretation of the tax laws of multiple jurisdictions. Income tax expense also reflects our best estimates and assumptions regarding, among other things, the level of future taxable income, tax planning, and any valuation allowance. Future changes in tax laws, changes in projected levels of taxable income, tax planning, and adoption and implementation of new accounting standards could impact the effective tax rate and tax balances recorded by us. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets within the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In projecting future taxable income, we begin with historical results and incorporate assumptions including the amount of future state, federal and foreign pre-tax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income.
	Tax positions are recognized when they are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not of being recognized upon settlement. We will be subject to periodic audits by the Internal Revenue Service and other state and local taxing authorities. Theses audits may challenge certain of the Company’s tax positions such as the timing and amount of income and deductions and the allocation of taxable income to various tax jurisdictions. We evaluate our tax positions and establish liabilities in accordance with the applicable guidance on uncertainty in income taxes. These tax uncertainties are reviewed as facts and circumstances change and are adjusted accordingly. This requires significant management judgment in estimating final outcomes. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates and could significantly affect the effective tax rate and cash flows in future years. Interest and penalties are classified as income tax expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
	Prior to the Separation, our taxable income was included in the federal consolidated, state and foreign income tax returns of Sears Holdings or its affiliates. Income taxes in these consolidated financial statements have been recognized on a separate return basis. Under a Tax Sharing Agreement between the Company and Sears Holdings entered into prior to the Separation (the "Tax Sharing Agreement"), Sears Holdings is responsible for any federal, state or foreign income tax liability relating to tax periods ending on or before the Separation and the Company is responsible for any federal, state or foreign tax liability relating to tax periods ending after the Separation.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	We determine the fair value of financial instruments in accordance with standards pertaining to fair value measurements. Such standards define fair value and establish a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP. Under fair value measurement accounting standards, fair value is considered to be the exchange price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability at the measurement date. We report the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on the fair value hierarchy prescribed by accounting standards for fair value measurements, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, as follows:
	Level 1 inputs—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. An active market for the asset or liability is one in which transactions for the asset or liability occurs with sufficient frequency and volume to provide ongoing pricing information.
	Level 2 inputs—inputs other than quoted market prices included in Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include, but are not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rate curves and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, credit risk and default rates.
	Level 3 inputs—unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
	Cash and cash equivalents (level 1), accounts receivable, short-term debt (level 2), merchandise payables and accrued expenses are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. For short-term debt, the variable interest rate is a significant input in our fair value assessment that compares our current interest rate to estimated market rates.
	We measure certain non-financial assets and liabilities, including long-lived assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis.
	The Company was not required to measure any other significant non-financial assets and liabilities at fair value as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013.
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update which requires an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward that the entity intends to use and is available for settlement at the reporting date. The update will be effective in the first quarter of 2014 and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Disclosures about Reclassification Adjustments out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	In February 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which adds new disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The update requires entities to disclose additional information about reclassification adjustments, including changes in accumulated other comprehensive income balances by component and significant items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The update was effective for us in the first quarter of 2013 and did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment
	In July 2012, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which provides, subject to certain conditions, the option to perform a qualitative, rather than quantitative, assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. The update was effective for us in the first quarter of 2013 and did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen2

Background, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fiscal Period	'
	The following fiscal periods are presented herein.
	Fiscal Year	Ended	Weeks
	2013	February 1, 2014	52
	2012	February 2, 2013	53
	2011	January 28, 2012	52
Value of Property and Equipment	'
	Property and equipment consists of the following:
	thousands		1-Feb-14				2-Feb-13
	Land		$	1,978			$	2,903
	Buildings and improvements		54,291				57,281
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		32,388				29,378
	Capitalized leases		8,458				11,760
	Total property and equipment		97,115				101,322
	Less: accumulated depreciation		(48,142		)		(47,939		)
	Total property and equipment, net		$	48,973			$	53,383
Schedule of Rent Expense	'
	Rental expense for operating leases was as follows:
			Fiscal Year
	thousands		2013				2012				2011
	Minimum rentals		$	57,679			$	52,294			$	47,938
	Less-Sublease rentals		(19,678		)		(14,626		)		(3,307		)
	Total		$	38,001			$	37,668			$	44,631
Schedule of Capital Leases and Operating Leases	'
	Minimum lease obligations excluding taxes, insurance and other expenses are as follows:
	Fiscal Year			Capital Leases				Operating Leases
	thousands
	2014			$	662			$	60,321
	2015			65				53,645
	2016			30				45,107
	2017			—				34,541
	2018			—				19,963
	Thereafter			—				25,946
	Total Minimum Lease Payments			757				239,523
	Less - Sublease Income on Leased Properties			—				(79,388		)
	Net Minimum Lease Payments			757				$	160,135
	Less:
	Implicit Interest			—
	Capital Lease Obligations			757
	Less Current Portion of Capital Lease Obligations			(662		)
	Long-term Capital Lease Obligations			$	95
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability	'
	The following table presents changes in the Company’s warranty reserves:
	thousands		February 1, 2014				February 2, 2013
	Warranty reserve, beginning of period		$	3,734			$	11,765
	Expense accruals during the period		—				2,090
	Payments made under warranties		(3,734		)		(10,121		)
	Warranty reserve, end of period		$	—			$	3,734

Equity_Tables

Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restricted Stock Award Activity	'
	Changes in restricted stock awards for 2013 were as follows:
		52 Weeks Ended February 1, 2014
	(Shares in Thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Fair Value on Date of Grant
	Beginning of year balance	—		—
	Granted	89		$	44.45
	Vested	—		—
	Forfeited	(2	)	44.45
	Balance at 2/1/2014	87		$	44.45

Other_Current_and_LongTerm_Lia1

Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Long-term Liabilities	'
	Other current and long-term liabilities consist of the following:
	thousands	1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
	Customer deposits	$	35,547	$	34,914
	Sales and other taxes	11,403		13,607
	Accrued expenses	9,523		24,703
	Warranty accrual	—		3,734
	Payroll and related items	8,105		9,005
	Total Other current and long-term liabilities	$	64,578	$	85,963

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Provisions for Income Tax Expense	'
	The provisions for income tax expense for 2013, 2012 and 2011 consist of the following:
					Fiscal Year Ended
	thousands				2013				2012			2011
	Income before income taxes:
		U.S.			$	58,713			$	95,966		$	52,423
		Foreign			1,170				4,014			2,360
			Total		$	59,883			$	99,980		$	54,783
	Income tax expense (benefit):
	Current:
		Federal			$	3,808			$	33,469		$	16,329
		State			1,341				6,848			3,808
		Foreign			570				1,224			686
			Total		5,719				41,541			20,823
	Deferred:
		Federal			15,859				(2,226		)	787
		State			2,847				585			117
		Foreign			(92		)		—			—
			Total		18,614				(1,641		)	904
	Income tax provision				$	24,333			$	39,900		$	21,727
Schedule of Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	The provisions for income taxes for financial reporting purposes is different from the tax provision computed by applying the statutory federal tax rate. The reconciliation of the tax rate follows:
			Fiscal Year Ended
			2013			2012			2011
	Federal tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income tax (net of federal benefit)		4.5	%		4.9	%		4.7	%
	Other		1.1	%		—	%		—	%
	Effective tax rate		40.6	%		39.9	%		39.7	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	The major components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 are as follows:
				Fiscal Year Ended
	thousands			1-Feb-14				2-Feb-13
	Deferred tax assets
		Capital Leases		$	183			$	426
		Deferred Compensation		2,030				3,249
		Deferred Rent		1,856				1,820
		Favorable Leases		1,155				2,393
		Inventory		—				1,627
		Property		—				2,943
		Property Taxes		608				—
		Royalty-free License		57,131				61,418
		Store Closing Reserve		149				47
		Warranty		—				1,447
		Other		2,539				1,813
			Total deferred tax assets	65,651				77,183
	Deferred tax liabilities
		Inventory		(5,098		)		—
		Other		(2,526		)		(542		)
			Total deferred tax liabilities	(7,624		)		(542		)
	Net deferred tax assets			$	58,027			$	76,641

Related_Party_Agreements_and_T1

Related Party Agreements and Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	'
	The following table summarizes the transactions with Sears Holdings included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		February 1,		February 2,		January 28,
	thousands	2014		2013		2012
	Net Commissions from Sears Holdings Corporation (1)	$	90,085	$	83,756	$	76,018
	Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy	1,691,300		1,673,832		1,756,274
	Services included in selling and administrative	22,156		18,912		19,823

Store_Closing_Charges_and_Seve1

Store Closing Charges and Severance Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Closing Cost Accruals	'
	Store closing activity recorded during the 52-week period ended January 28, 2012 and the 53-week period ended February 2, 2013, and the remaining store closing accruals were as follows:
	thousands		Markdowns (1)			Severance			Lease			Other			Accelerated			Total
						Costs (2)			Termination			Costs (2)			Depreciation (3)
									Costs (2)
	Balance at January 29, 2011		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Store closing costs		$	12,071		$	330		$	215		$	3,255		$	272		$	16,143
	Payments/utilizations		$	(3,924	)	$	(180	)	$	(159	)	$	(1,260	)	$	(272	)	$	(5,795	)
	Balance at January 28, 2012		$	8,147		$	150		$	56		$	1,995		$	—		$	10,348
	Store closing costs		—			—			797			—			—			797
	Payments/utilizations		(8,147		)	(150		)	(853		)	(1,995		)	—			(11,145		)
	Balance at February 2, 2013		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	-1	Store closing activity recorded within Cost of sales and occupancy on the Consolidated Statements of Income and remaining store closing cost accruals reported within Merchandise inventories on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	-2	Store closing activity recorded within Selling and administrative on the Consolidated Statements of Income and remaining store closing cost accruals reported within Other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	-3	Store closing activity recorded within Depreciation on the Consolidated Statements of Income and remaining store closing cost accruals reported within Property and equipment, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Summary_of_Segment_Data_Tables

Summary of Segment Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Data	'
		2013
	thousands	Hometown		Outlet			Total
	Net sales
	Appliances	$	1,160,894	$	478,435		$	1,639,329
	Lawn and garden	319,725		23,743			343,468
	Tools and paint	213,575		14,674			228,249
	Other	117,325		93,191			210,516
	Total	1,811,519		610,043			2,421,562
	Costs and expenses
	Cost of sales and occupancy	1,389,627		453,791			1,843,418
	Selling and administrative	396,073		110,557			506,630
	Depreciation	6,321		5,685			12,006
	Gain on the sale of assets	—		(1,567		)	(1,567		)
	Total	1,792,021		568,466			2,360,487
	Operating income	$	19,498	$	41,577		$	61,075
	Total assets	$	632,437	$	214,748		$	847,185
	Capital expenditures	$	3,731	$	6,973		$	10,704
		2012
	thousands	Hometown		Outlet			Total
	Net sales
	Appliances	$	1,151,356	$	452,201		$	1,603,557
	Lawn and garden	343,575		19,034			362,609
	Tools and paint	234,457		15,859			250,316
	Other	159,875		77,249			237,124
	Total	1,889,263		564,343			2,453,606
	Costs and expenses
	Cost of sales and occupancy	1,433,880		406,327			1,840,207
	Selling and administrative	394,335		110,065			504,400
	Depreciation	3,658		5,816			9,474
	Total	1,831,873		522,208			2,354,081
	Operating income	$	57,390	$	42,135		$	99,525
	Total assets	$	633,060	$	152,743		$	785,803
	Capital expenditures	$	3,338	$	4,772		$	8,110
		2011
	thousands	Hometown		Outlet			Total
	Net sales
	Appliances	$	1,041,447	$	418,245		$	1,459,692
	Lawn and garden	357,661		21,805			379,466
	Tools and paint	244,192		7,984			252,176
	Other	195,497		57,368			252,865
	Total	1,838,797		505,402			2,344,199
	Costs and expenses
	Cost of sales and occupancy	1,463,636		356,880			1,820,516
	Selling and administrative	356,351		102,284			458,635
	Depreciation	4,083		5,691			9,774
	Total	1,824,070		464,855			2,288,925
	Operating income	$	14,727	$	40,547		$	55,274
	Total assets	$	525,826	$	126,012		$	651,838
	Capital expenditures	$	3,604	$	6,387		$	9,991

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Data	'
	The following tables reflect the quarterly consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated.
		Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2014
	thousands, except per share amounts	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	NET SALES	$	601,117		$	656,899		$	561,068		$	602,478
	COSTS AND EXPENSES
	Cost of sales and occupancy	446,869			508,502			425,596			462,451
	Selling and administrative	127,188			130,928			121,698			126,816
	Depreciation	2,341			2,050			2,177			5,438
	Gain on the sale of assets	—			—			(1,567		)	—
	Total costs and expenses	576,398			641,480			547,904			594,705
	Operating income	24,719			15,419			13,164			7,773
	Interest income (expense)	(589		)	(642		)	(738		)	(1,077		)
	Other income	415			431			460			548
	Income before income taxes	24,545			15,208			12,886			7,244
	Income tax expense	(9,548		)	(6,073		)	(5,191		)	(3,521		)
	NET INCOME	$	14,997		$	9,135		$	7,695		$	3,723
	NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
	ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
	Basic:	$	0.65		$	0.4		$	0.33		0.16
	Diluted:	$	0.65		$	0.4		$	0.33		0.16
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	23,100			23,100			22,999			22,729
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	23,100			23,106			22,999			22,729
		Fiscal Year Ended February 2, 2013
	thousands, except per share amounts	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	NET SALES	621,078			644,464			556,903			631,161
	COSTS AND EXPENSES
	Cost of sales and occupancy	462,379			484,478			418,490			474,860
	Selling and administrative	121,904			124,072			122,054			136,370
	Depreciation	2,305			2,228			2,282			2,659
	Total costs and expenses	586,588			610,778			542,826			613,889
	Operating income	34,490			33,685			14,077			17,273
	Interest income (expense)	(669		)	628			(70		)	(788		)
	Other income	226			360			383			385
	Income before income taxes	34,047			34,673			14,390			16,870
	Income tax expense	(13,454		)	(13,606		)	(5,629		)	(7,211		)
	NET INCOME	$	20,593		$	21,067		$	8,761		$	9,659
	NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
	ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
	Basic:	$	0.89		$	0.91		$	0.38		0.42
	Diluted:	$	0.89		$	0.91		$	0.38		0.42
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	23,100			23,100			23,100			23,100
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	23,100			23,100			23,100			23,100

Income_per_Common_Share_Tables

Income per Common Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
	The following table sets forth the components used to calculate basic and diluted income per common share attributable to our stockholders.
		Fiscal Year Ended
		February 1, 2014		February 2, 2013		January 28, 2012
	Thousands except income per common share
	Basic weighted average shares	22,984		23,100		23,100
	Dilutive effect of restricted stock	5		—		—
	Diluted weighted average shares	22,989		23,100		23,100
	Net income	$	35,550	$	60,080	$	33,056
	Income per common share:
	Basic	$	1.55	$	2.6	$	1.43
	Diluted	$	1.55	$	2.6	$	1.43

Defined_Contribution_Plan_Tabl

Defined Contribution Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan	'
	Expenses for the retirement savings plan were as follows:
	thousands	2013		2012		2011
	Retirement/401(k) Savings Plan	$	289	$	—	$	—

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen3

Background, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
	segment
	store
	state
Background	'	'	'
Number of stores	1,260	'	'
Number of states in which the Company operates	50	'	'
Basis of Presentation	'	'	'
Number of operating segments	2	'	'
Fiscal Year	'	'	'
Number of weeks in fiscal year	'P52W	'P53W	'P52W
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	'	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$0	$0	'
Merchandise Inventories	'	'	'
Inventory valuation reserves	11,500,000	10,200,000	'
FIFO inventory amount in excess of LIFO	1,100,000	700,000	'
Insurance Programs	'	'	'
Insurance expense	7,000,000	6,000,000	6,000,000
Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowances	'	'	'
Reserve for returns and allowances	2,000,000	2,000,000	'
Dealer and Franchise Commissions	'	'	'
Commission costs	261,000,000	242,000,000	188,000,000
Advertising Costs	'	'	'
Advertising costs	$67,000,000	$67,000,000	$65,000,000
Separation [Member]	'	'	'
Basis of Presentation	'	'	'
Number of shares of common stock purchsed from Sears Holdings	23.1	'	'

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen4

Background, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Property and Equipment) (Details) (USD $)

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Buildings and Improvements [Member]

Buildings and Improvements [Member]

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$97,115

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Background_and_Basis_of_Presen5

Background, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Leases) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Rent Expense	'	'	'
Minimum rentals	$57,679,000	$52,294,000	$47,938,000
Less-Sublease rentals	-19,678,000	-14,626,000	-3,307,000
Total	38,001,000	37,668,000	44,631,000
Capital Leases	'	'	'
2014	662,000	'	'
2015	65,000	'	'
2016	30,000	'	'
2017	0	'	'
2018	0	'	'
Thereafter	0	'	'
Total Minimum Lease Payments	757,000	'	'
Less - Sublease Income on Leased Properties	0	'	'
Implicit Interest	0	'	'
Capital Lease Obligations	757,000	'	'
Less Current Portion of Capital Lease Obligations	-662,000	-1,463,000	'
Long-term Capital Lease Obligations	95,000	769,000	'
Operating Leases	'	'	'
2014	60,321,000	'	'
2015	53,645,000	'	'
2016	45,107,000	'	'
2017	34,541,000	'	'
2018	19,963,000	'	'
Thereafter	25,946,000	'	'
Total Minimum Lease Payments	239,523,000	'	'
Less - Sublease Income on Leased Properties	-79,388,000	'	'
Net Minimum Lease Payments	160,135,000	'	'
Sears Holdings Corporation [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of sublease locations	113	'	'
Sears Holdings Corporation [Member] | Rent Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expenses paid to Sears Holdings	$27,300,000	$30,900,000	$26,800,000

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen6

Background, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Warranty Reserve) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Warranty Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Warranty reserve, beginning of period	$3,734	$11,765
Expense accruals during the period	0	2,090
Payments made under warranties	-3,734	-10,121
Warranty reserve, end of period	$0	$3,734

Equity_Narrative_Details

Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 29, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	14-May-13	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
				Restricted Stock [Member]	Restricted Stock [Member]	Restricted Stock [Member]
						May 16, 2016 [Member]
Stock-based Compensation	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares reserved under plan	'	'	4,000,000	'	'	'
Stock granted	'	'	'	89,221	86,806	86,806
Forfeited in period	'	'	'	'	2,415	'
Unrecognized compensation cost	'	'	'	'	$3,000,000	'
Share-based compensation expense	'	'	'	'	900,000	'
Period for recognition	'	'	'	'	'2 years 3 months	'
Aggregate fair value of the shares granted	'	'	'	'	3,900,000	'
Share Repurchase Program	'	'	'	'	'	'
Authorized amount	25,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Shares repurchased	'	434,398	'	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased and retired	'	12,523,000	'	'	'	'
Share price	'	$28.83	'	'	'	'
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	'	$12,500,000	'	'	'	'

Equity_Restricted_Stock_Awards

Equity (Restricted Stock Awards) (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014
Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Shares	'
Beginning of year balance	0
Granted	89
Vested	0
Forfeited	-2
Balance at end of period	87
Weighted-Average Fair Value on Date of Grant	'
Beginning of year balance (in dollars per share)	$0
Granted (in dollars per share)	$44.45
Vested (in dollars per share)	$0
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$44.45
Balance at end of period (in dollars per share)	$44.45

Other_Current_and_LongTerm_Lia2

Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'	'
Customer deposits	$35,547	$34,914
Sales and other taxes	11,403	13,607
Accrued expenses	9,523	24,703
Warranty accrual	0	3,734
Payroll and related items	8,105	9,005
Total Other current and long-term liabilities	$64,578	$85,963

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Increase in deferred tax asset	$80.40
Tax credit carryforwards, foreign	0.3
Valuation allowance	$0.30

Income_Taxes_Provisions_for_In

Income Taxes (Provisions for Income Tax Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended							9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Income before income taxes:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
U.S.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$58,713	$95,966	$52,423
Foreign	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,170	4,014	2,360
Income before income taxes	7,244	15,208	24,545	16,870	14,390	34,673	34,047	12,886	59,883	99,980	54,783
Current:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,808	33,469	16,329
State	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,341	6,848	3,808
Foreign	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	570	1,224	686
Total	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,719	41,541	20,823
Deferred:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15,859	-2,226	787
State	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,847	585	117
Foreign	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-92	0	0
Total	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	18,614	-1,641	904
Income tax provision	$3,521	$6,073	$9,548	$7,211	$5,629	$13,606	$13,454	$5,191	$24,333	$39,900	$21,727

Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Rate_R

Income Taxes (Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income tax (net of federal benefit)	4.50%	4.90%	4.70%
Other	1.10%	0.00%	0.00%
Effective tax rate	40.60%	39.90%	39.70%

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets	'	'
Capital Leases	$183	$426
Deferred Compensation	2,030	3,249
Deferred Rent	1,856	1,820
Favorable Leases	1,155	2,393
Inventory	0	1,627
Property	0	2,943
Property Taxes	608	0
Royalty-free License	57,131	61,418
Store Closing Reserve	149	47
Warranty	0	1,447
Other	2,539	1,813
Total deferred tax assets	65,651	77,183
Deferred tax liabilities	'	'
Inventory	-5,098	0
Other	-2,526	-542
Total deferred tax liabilities	-7,624	-542
Net deferred tax assets	$58,027	$76,641

Related_Party_Agreements_and_T2

Related Party Agreements and Transactions (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 11, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014		Feb. 02, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012
Related Party Transactions and Concentration of Risk [Line Items]	'	'		'		'
Exclusion of on-line sales	'	'		$84,300,000		$69,200,000
ESL [Member]	'	'		'		'
Related Party Transactions and Concentration of Risk [Line Items]	'	'		'		'
Beneficial interest acquired by related party, percentage	49.00%	48.00%		'		'
Sears Holdings Corporation [Member]	'	'		'		'
Related Party Transactions and Concentration of Risk [Line Items]	'	'		'		'
Net Commissions from Sears Holdings Corporation (1)	'	90,085,000	[1]	83,756,000	[1]	76,018,000	[1]
Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy	'	1,691,300,000		1,673,832,000		1,756,274,000
Services included in selling and administrative	'	22,156,000		18,912,000		19,823,000
Corporate expenses from Sears Holdings	12,300,000	6,600,000		18,900,000		19,800,000
Invoice payment term	'	'10 days		'		'
Cost of Inventory [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member] | Sears Holdings Corporation [Member]	'	'		'		'
Related Party Transactions and Concentration of Risk [Line Items]	'	'		'		'
Percentage of total purchases of inventory	'	84.00%		'		'
Selling and Administrative [Member] | Sears Holdings Corporation [Member]	'	'		'		'
Related Party Transactions and Concentration of Risk [Line Items]	'	'		'		'
Corporate expenses from Sears Holdings	'	$22,200,000		'		'
[1]	We reduced the amounts previously presented for fiscal years ended 2012 and 2011 by $84.3 million and $69.2 million, respectively to exclude all transactions in which SHO received the entire sales revenue for on-line sales made to unrelated third-parties that were generated through Sears Holding's websites.

Store_Closing_Charges_and_Seve2

Store Closing Charges and Severance Costs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014		Feb. 02, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012
	store		store		store
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
Stores closed	53		83		20
Stores closed, previously reserved	'		84		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	$10,348,000		$0		'
Store closing costs	797,000		16,143,000		'
Payments/utilizations	-11,145,000		-5,795,000		'
Ending balance	0		10,348,000		0
Markdowns [Member]	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	8,147,000	[1]	0	[1]	'
Store closing costs	0	[1]	12,071,000	[1]	'
Payments/utilizations	-8,147,000	[1]	-3,924,000	[1]	'
Ending balance	0	[1]	8,147,000	[1]	'
Severance Costs [Member]	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	150,000	[2]	0	[2]	'
Store closing costs	0	[2]	330,000	[2]	'
Payments/utilizations	-150,000	[2]	-180,000	[2]	'
Ending balance	0	[2]	150,000	[2]	'
Lease Termination Costs [Member]	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	56,000	[2]	0	[2]	'
Store closing costs	797,000	[2]	215,000	[2]	'
Payments/utilizations	-853,000	[2]	-159,000	[2]	'
Ending balance	0	[2]	56,000	[2]	'
Other Costs [Member]	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	1,995,000	[2]	0	[2]	'
Store closing costs	0	[2]	3,255,000	[2]	'
Payments/utilizations	-1,995,000	[2]	-1,260,000	[2]	'
Ending balance	0	[2]	1,995,000	[2]	'
Accelerated Depreciation [Member]	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	0	[3]	0	[3]	'
Store closing costs	0	[3]	272,000	[3]	'
Payments/utilizations	0	[3]	-272,000	[3]	'
Ending balance	0	[3]	0	[3]	'
Sears Hometown and Hardware [Member]	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
Store closing costs	$800,000		$200,000		'
[1]	Store closing activity recorded within Cost of sales and occupancy on the Consolidated Statements of Income and remaining store closing cost accruals reported within Merchandise inventories on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2]	Store closing activity recorded within Selling and administrative on the Consolidated Statements of Income and remaining store closing cost accruals reported within Other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[3]	Store closing activity recorded within Depreciation on the Consolidated Statements of Income and remaining store closing cost accruals reported within Property and equipment, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Financing_Arrangements_Details

Financing Arrangements (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	Oct. 11, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
		Senior ABL Facility [Member]	Senior ABL Facility [Member]	Senior ABL Facility [Member]	Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Letter of Credit [Member]	Swingline Loans [Member]	Separation [Member]	Separation [Member]
					Senior ABL Facility [Member]	Senior ABL Facility [Member]	Senior ABL Facility [Member]	Senior ABL Facility [Member]	Letter of Credit [Member]
									Senior ABL Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	'	'	'	$100,000,000	'	'	'	'	$5,600,000
Remaining borrowing capacity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	99,100,000	145,300,000
Aggregate maximum borrowings	'	'	'	'	250,000,000	75,000,000	25,000,000	'	'
Increases in aggregate principal	'	'	'	'	100,000,000	'	'	'	'
Interest rate	4.25%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Covenant, maximum percentage of Loan Cap	'	'	25.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Covenant, component of aggregate commitment calculation	'	'	$50,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Covenant, fixed charge coverage ratio	'	'	1.1	'	'	'	'	'	'
Covenant, period of credit extensions outstanding	'	'120 days	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Summary_of_Segment_Data_Detail

Summary of Segment Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended							9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$602,478,000	$656,899,000	$601,117,000	$631,161,000	$556,903,000	$644,464,000	$621,078,000	$561,068,000	$2,421,562,000	$2,453,606,000	$2,344,199,000
Cost of sales and occupancy	462,451,000	508,502,000	446,869,000	474,860,000	418,490,000	484,478,000	462,379,000	425,596,000	1,843,418,000	1,840,207,000	1,820,516,000
Selling and administrative	126,816,000	130,928,000	127,188,000	136,370,000	122,054,000	124,072,000	121,904,000	121,698,000	506,630,000	504,400,000	458,635,000
Depreciation	5,438,000	2,050,000	2,341,000	2,659,000	2,282,000	2,228,000	2,305,000	2,177,000	12,006,000	9,474,000	9,774,000
Gain on the sale of assets	0	0	0	'	'	'	'	-1,567,000	-1,567,000	0	0
Total costs and expenses	594,705,000	641,480,000	576,398,000	613,889,000	542,826,000	610,778,000	586,588,000	547,904,000	2,360,487,000	2,354,081,000	2,288,925,000
Operating income	7,773,000	15,419,000	24,719,000	17,273,000	14,077,000	33,685,000	34,490,000	13,164,000	61,075,000	99,525,000	55,274,000
Total assets	847,185,000	'	'	785,803,000	'	'	'	'	847,185,000	785,803,000	651,838,000
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	10,704,000	8,110,000	9,991,000
Appliances [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,639,329,000	1,603,557,000	1,459,692,000
Lawn and Garden [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	343,468,000	362,609,000	379,466,000
Tools and Paint[Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	228,249,000	250,316,000	252,176,000
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	210,516,000	237,124,000	252,865,000
Sears Hometown and Hardware [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Initial franchise revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,500,000	11,200,000	11,600,000
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,811,519,000	1,889,263,000	1,838,797,000
Cost of sales and occupancy	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,389,627,000	1,433,880,000	1,463,636,000
Selling and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	396,073,000	394,335,000	356,351,000
Depreciation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,321,000	3,658,000	4,083,000
Gain on the sale of assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	'
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,792,021,000	1,831,873,000	1,824,070,000
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19,498,000	57,390,000	14,727,000
Total assets	632,437,000	'	'	633,060,000	'	'	'	'	632,437,000	633,060,000	525,826,000
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,731,000	3,338,000	3,604,000
Sears Hometown and Hardware [Member] | Appliances [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,160,894,000	1,151,356,000	1,041,447,000
Sears Hometown and Hardware [Member] | Lawn and Garden [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	319,725,000	343,575,000	357,661,000
Sears Hometown and Hardware [Member] | Tools and Paint[Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	213,575,000	234,457,000	244,192,000
Sears Hometown and Hardware [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	117,325,000	159,875,000	195,497,000
Sears Outlet [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification of distribution center costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	14,400,000	'	'
Initial franchise revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20,100,000	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	610,043,000	564,343,000	505,402,000
Cost of sales and occupancy	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	453,791,000	406,327,000	356,880,000
Selling and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	110,557,000	110,065,000	102,284,000
Depreciation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,685,000	5,816,000	5,691,000
Gain on the sale of assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,567,000	'	'
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	568,466,000	522,208,000	464,855,000
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	41,577,000	42,135,000	40,547,000
Total assets	214,748,000	'	'	152,743,000	'	'	'	'	214,748,000	152,743,000	126,012,000
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,973,000	4,772,000	6,387,000
Sears Outlet [Member] | Appliances [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	478,435,000	452,201,000	418,245,000
Sears Outlet [Member] | Lawn and Garden [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	23,743,000	19,034,000	21,805,000
Sears Outlet [Member] | Tools and Paint[Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	14,674,000	15,859,000	7,984,000
Sears Outlet [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$93,191,000	$77,249,000	$57,368,000

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Detai

Quarterly Financial Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended							9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	$602,478	$656,899	$601,117	$631,161	$556,903	$644,464	$621,078	$561,068	$2,421,562	$2,453,606	$2,344,199	'
COSTS AND EXPENSES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales and occupancy	462,451	508,502	446,869	474,860	418,490	484,478	462,379	425,596	1,843,418	1,840,207	1,820,516	'
Selling and administrative	126,816	130,928	127,188	136,370	122,054	124,072	121,904	121,698	506,630	504,400	458,635	'
Depreciation	5,438	2,050	2,341	2,659	2,282	2,228	2,305	2,177	12,006	9,474	9,774	'
Gain on the sale of assets	0	0	0	'	'	'	'	-1,567	-1,567	0	0	'
Total costs and expenses	594,705	641,480	576,398	613,889	542,826	610,778	586,588	547,904	2,360,487	2,354,081	2,288,925	'
Operating income	7,773	15,419	24,719	17,273	14,077	33,685	34,490	13,164	61,075	99,525	55,274	'
Interest income (expense)	-1,077	-642	-589	-788	-70	628	-669	-738	'	'	'	'
Other income	548	431	415	385	383	360	226	460	1,854	1,354	422	'
Income before income taxes	7,244	15,208	24,545	16,870	14,390	34,673	34,047	12,886	59,883	99,980	54,783	'
Income tax expense	-3,521	-6,073	-9,548	-7,211	-5,629	-13,606	-13,454	-5,191	-24,333	-39,900	-21,727	'
NET INCOME	$3,723	$9,135	$14,997	$9,659	$8,761	$21,067	$20,593	$7,695	$35,550	$60,080	$33,056	$33,056
Basic, (in usd per share)	$0.16	$0.40	$0.65	$0.42	$0.38	$0.91	$0.89	$0.33	$1.55	$2.60	$1.43	'
Diluted, (in usd per share)	$0.16	$0.40	$0.65	$0.42	$0.38	$0.91	$0.89	$0.33	$1.55	$2.60	$1.43	'
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	22,729	23,100	23,100	23,100	23,100	23,100	23,100	22,999	22,984	23,100	23,100	'
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	22,729	23,106	23,100	23,100	23,100	23,100	23,100	22,999	22,989	23,100	23,100	'

Income_per_Common_Share_Detail

Income per Common Share (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Feb. 01, 2014

Aug. 03, 2013

4-May-13

Feb. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Jul. 28, 2012

Apr. 28, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Jan. 29, 2011

Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]

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Basic weighted average shares

22,729,000

23,100,000

23,100,000

23,100,000

23,100,000

23,100,000

23,100,000

22,999,000

22,984,000

23,100,000

23,100,000

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Dilutive effect of restricted stock

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5,000

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0

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Diluted weighted average shares

22,729,000

23,106,000

23,100,000

23,100,000

23,100,000

23,100,000

23,100,000

22,999,000

22,989,000

23,100,000

23,100,000

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Net income

$3,723

$9,135

$14,997

$9,659

$8,761

$21,067

$20,593

$7,695

$35,550

$60,080

$33,056

$33,056

Income per common share:

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$1.55

$2.60

$1.43

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$1.55

$2.60

$1.43

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Separation [Member]

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Number of shares of common stock purchsed from Sears Holdings

23,100,000

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23,100,000

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Defined_Contribution_Plan_Deta

Defined Contribution Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Retirement/401(k) Savings Plan	$289	$0	$0