Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores (SHOS) 10-K 3 Apr 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Apr. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Jan-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1548309
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-30
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		22,735,849
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$229,566,957

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
NET SALES	$2,453,606	$2,356,033	$2,421,562
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of sales and occupancy	1,840,207	1,803,497	1,843,418
Selling and administrative	504,400	546,636	506,630
Impairment of goodwill	0	167,000	0
Depreciation	9,474	10,172	12,006
Gain on the sale of assets	0	-113	-1,567
Total costs and expenses	2,354,081	2,527,192	2,360,487
Operating income (loss)	99,525	-171,159	61,075
Interest expense	-899	-3,861	-3,046
Other income	1,354	3,149	1,854
Income (loss) before income taxes	99,980	-171,871	59,883
Income tax benefit (expense)	-39,900	3,066	-24,333
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$60,080	($168,805)	$35,550
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS
Basic (in usd per share)	$2.60	($7.45)	$1.55
Diluted (in usd per share)	$2.60	($7.45)	$1.55
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	23,100	22,666	22,984
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	23,100	22,666	22,989

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$19,746	$23,475
Accounts and franchisee receivables, net	15,456	19,252
Merchandise inventories	442,743	482,107
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	19,350	13,216
Total current assets	497,295	538,050
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	50,708	48,973
GOODWILL	0	167,000
LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAXES	54,273	52,672
OTHER ASSETS, net	43,446	40,490
TOTAL ASSETS	645,722	847,185
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	84,100	99,100
Payable to Sears Holdings Corporation	61,089	68,396
Accounts payable	14,888	24,129
Other current liabilities	60,938	60,319
Current portion of capital lease obligations	147	662
Total current liabilities	221,162	252,606
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS	176	95
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	2,098	4,259
TOTAL LIABILITIES	223,436	256,960
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 11)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock: $.01 par value; Authorized shares: 400,000; Issued shares: 22,736 and 22,753, respectively; Outstanding share: 22,736 and 22,753, respectively	227	228
Capital in excess of par value	547,888	547,021
Retained earnings (deficit)	-125,829	42,976
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	422,286	590,225
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$645,722	$847,185

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Common Stock, Par Value (in usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	22,736,000	22,753,000
Common Stock, Outstanding	22,736,000	22,753,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)	$60,080	($168,805)	$35,550
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	9,474	10,172	12,006
Share based compensation	0	866	911
Gain on the sale of assets	0	-113	-1,567
Impairment of goodwill	0	167,000	0
Provision for losses on franchisee receivables	0	13,055	0
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and franchisee receivables	-10,301	-12,988	-26,823
Merchandise inventories	-34,779	39,364	-53,670
Payable to Sears Holdings Corporation	79,491	-7,307	-11,095
Accounts payable	14,674	-9,241	-7,701
Store closing accruals	-2,201	0	0
Customer deposits	3,046	-5,306	633
Deferred income taxes	-1,641	-7,129	18,614
Other operating assets	-2,602	1,069	1,525
Other operating liabilities	6,343	3,763	-22,751
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	121,584	24,400	-54,368
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sales of property and investments	0	154	2,641
Purchases of property and equipment	-8,110	-12,849	-10,704
Net cash used in investing activities	-8,110	-12,695	-8,063
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Transfers to Sears Holdings Corporation	-12,264	0	0
Dividend paid to Sears Holdings Corporation	-100,000	0	0
Common stock repurchased and retired	0	0	-12,523
Payments of capital lease obligations	-1,836	-434	-739
Net short-term borrowings (payments)	20,000	-15,000	79,100
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-94,100	-15,434	65,838
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	19,374	-3,729	3,407
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTSbBeginning of period	694	23,475	20,068
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTSbEnd of period		19,746	23,475
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest	899	3,622	3,226
Cash paid for income taxes	$0	$824	$21,022

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. 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 (loss)	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	0	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	0	80,365	0	0
Ending balance at Feb. 02, 2013	566,287	231	556,575	9,481	0
Ending balance, Shares at Feb. 02, 2013		23,100,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	35,550			35,550
Common stock repurchased and retired	-12,523	-4	-10,464	-2,055	0
Common stock repurchased and retired, shares		-434,000
Share-based compensation	911	1	910	0	0
Share-based compensation, shares		87,000
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
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	-168,805			-168,805
Common stock repurchased and retired	-12,500
Common stock repurchased and retired, shares	-434,398
Share-based compensation	866	-1	867	0	0
Share-based compensation, shares		-17,000
Ending balance at Jan. 31, 2015	$422,286	$227	$547,888	($125,829)	$0
Ending balance, Shares at Jan. 31, 2015	22,736,000	22,736,000

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen

Background, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
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 January 31, 2015, the Company or its dealers and franchisees operated a total of 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, in August 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 in April 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 7. 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, 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.
	Variable Interest Entities and Consolidation
	The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") has issued guidance on variable interest entities and consolidation for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity as well as the methods permitted for determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. In addition, this guidance requires ongoing reassessments of whether a company is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and disclosures related to a company’s involvement with a variable interest entity.
	On an ongoing basis the Company evaluates its business relationships, such as those with its dealers, franchisees, and suppliers, to identify potential variable interest entities. Generally, these businesses qualify for a scope exception under the consolidation guidance, or, where a variable interest exists, the Company does not possess the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these businesses. The Company has not consolidated any of such entities in the periods presented.
	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
	2014	January 31, 2015	52
	2013	February 1, 2014	52
	2012	February 2, 2013	53
	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 and franchisee receivables 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 $11.4 million at January 31, 2015 and $0 at February 1, 2014. 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.
	The Company recognizes a provision for losses on franchisee receivables (which consist primarily of franchisee promissory notes) in an amount equal to estimated probable losses net of recoveries. The provision is based on an analysis of expected future write-offs, existing economic conditions, and an assessment of specific identifiable franchisee promissory notes and other franchisee receivables considered at risk or uncollectible. The expense associated with the provision for losses on franchisee receivables is recognized as selling, general, and administrative expense.
	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 calculations 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 $12.1 million at January 31, 2015 and $11.5 million at February 1, 2014.
	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 $0.9 million higher at January 31, 2015 and $1.1 million higher at February 1, 2014.
	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		31-Jan-15				1-Feb-14
	Land		$	1,981			$	1,978
	Buildings and improvements		54,601				54,291
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		35,104				32,388
	Capitalized leases		799				8,458
	Total property and equipment		92,485				97,115
	Less: accumulated depreciation		(41,777		)		(48,142		)
	Total property and equipment, net		$	50,708			$	48,973
	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. We did not record any significant impairment charges with respect to long-lived assets in our 2014, 2013, or 2012 fiscal years. See Note 5 regarding the $167.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge we recorded in the third quarter of our 2014 fiscal year.
	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.
	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 83 locations. We had rent expense paid to Sears Holdings of $27.8 million, $27.3 million and $30.9 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Rental expense for operating leases was as follows:
			Fiscal Year
	thousands		2014				2013				2012
	Minimum rentals		$	63,115			$	57,679			$	52,294
	Less-Sublease rentals		(28,457		)		(19,678		)		(14,626		)
	Total		$	34,658			$	38,001			$	37,668
	Minimum lease obligations excluding taxes, insurance and other expenses are as follows:
	Fiscal Year			Capital Leases				Operating Leases
	thousands
	2015			$	147			$	60,008
	2016			58				50,830
	2017			46				40,367
2018			46				25,311
2019			26				12,267
Thereafter			—				19,764
Total Minimum Lease Payments			323				208,547
Less - Sublease Income on Leased Properties			—				(78,295		)
Net Minimum Lease Payments			323				$	130,252
Less:
Implicit Interest			—
Capital Lease Obligations			323
Less Current Portion of Capital Lease Obligations			(147		)
Long-term Capital Lease Obligations			$	176
Warranty Reserves
Prior to the Separation, we were responsible for providing some instances of 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, represented an estimate of the ultimate cost of claims incurred and included those not yet reported at the balance sheet date. In estimating this liability, we utilized loss development factors based on Company-specific data to project the future development of incurred losses. Loss estimates were adjusted based upon actual claims settlements and reported claims.
The following table presents changes in the Company’s warranty reserves:
thousands		31-Jan-15				February 1, 2014
Warranty reserve, beginning of period		$	—			$	3,734
Expense accruals during the period		—				—
Payments made under warranties		—				(3,734		)
Warranty reserve, end of period		$	—			$	—
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 $6 million, $7 million and $6 million was recorded during 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 or payable 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 January 31, 2015 and $2 million at February 1, 2014.
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 payable to Sears Holdings related to our sale of products branded with one of the KENMORE®, CRAFTSMAN®, and DIEHARD® marks (the "KCD Marks," and products branded with one of the KCD Marks are referred to as the "KCD Products"), customer shipping and handling costs, vendor allowances, markdowns, and physical inventory losses. The KCD Marks are owned by subsidiaries of Sears Holdings.
Dealer and Franchisee Commissions
In accordance with our agreements with our dealers and franchisees, 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 $297 million, $261 million, and $242 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 $74 million, $67 million and $67 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These costs are included within selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
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 (loss), 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 Statements of Operations.
Prior to the Separation, our taxable income was included in the consolidated federal, 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 and notes receivable, short-term debt (level 2), merchandise payables, and accrued expenses are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. For short-term debt, the variable interest rates are a significant input in our fair value assessments. The carrying value of long-term notes receivable approximates fair value.
We measure certain non-financial assets and liabilities, including long-lived assets, at fair value on a non-recurring basis. As disclosed in Note 5, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge during the third quarter of fiscal 2014. The Company utilized Level 3 inputs to measure the fair value of goodwill.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Consolidation
In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standards update which revises the consolidation model. Specifically, the amendments modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities (VIEs) or voting interest entities, eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships, and provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. This update will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2015. The adoption of the new standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
Extraordinary and Unusual Items
In January 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which eliminates the concept of an extraordinary item. Extraordinary items are events and transactions that are distinguished by their unusual nature and by the infrequency of their occurrence. Eliminating the extraordinary classification simplifies income statement presentation by altogether removing the concept of extraordinary items from consideration. This update will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2015. The adoption of the new standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern
In August 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which requires management to assess whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the financial statements are issued. If substantial doubt exists, additional disclosures are required. This update will be effective for the Company in the fourth quarter of 2016. The adoption of the new standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which replaces the current revenue recognition standards. The new revenue recognition standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This update will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2017 and may be applied retrospectively for each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment at the date of adoption. The Company is evaluating the effect of adopting this new standard and has not yet determined the method by which the standard will be adopted.
Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity
In April 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which modifies the requirements for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations and expands related disclosure requirements. The update will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2015, and early adoption of the update is permitted. The adoption of the new standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
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 was effective and adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2014 and impacted the Company's disclosures, but otherwise did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Accounts_and_Franchisee_Receiv

Accounts and Franchisee Receivables and Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
ACCOUNTS AND FRANCHISEE RECEIVABLES AND OTHER ASSETS	ACCOUNTS AND FRANCHISEE RECEIVABLES AND OTHER ASSETS
	Accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets consist of the following:
		31-Jan-15
	thousands	Hometown			Outlet			Total
	Short-term franchisee receivables	$	6,169		$	3,652		$	9,821
	Miscellaneous receivables	6,316			2,540			8,856
	Long-term franchisee receivables	20,678			28,652			49,330
	Other assets	1,973			290			2,263
	Provision for losses on short-term franchisee receivables (1)	(3,212		)	(9		)	(3,221		)
	Provision for losses on long-term franchisee receivables (1)	(8,068		)	(79		)	(8,147		)
	Total Accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets	$	23,856		$	35,046		$	58,902
		1-Feb-14
	thousands	Hometown			Outlet			Total
	Short-term franchisee receivables	$	2,748		$	1,844		$	4,592
	Miscellaneous receivables	13,029			1,631			14,660
	Long-term franchisee receivables	21,207			16,409			37,616
	Other assets	2,662			212			2,874
	Total Accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets	$	39,646		$	20,096		$	59,742
	(1) The Company recognizes a provision for losses on franchisee receivables (which consist primarily of franchisee promissory notes) in an amount equal to estimated probable losses net of recoveries. The provision is based on an analysis of expected future write-offs, existing economic conditions, and an assessment of specific identifiable franchisee promissory notes and other franchisee receivables considered at risk or uncollectible. The expense associated with the provision for losses on franchisee receivables is recognized as selling, general, and administrative expense. Most of our franchisee promissory notes authorize us to deduct debt service from our commissions otherwise due and payable to the franchisees, and we routinely make those deductions to the extent of available commissions payable. We established the provision for losses on franchisee receivables in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2014 based on our receivable-by-receivable assessment during the year that some of the franchisee receivables were potentially uncollectible in future periods due to (a) declining results of operations of, or other adverse financial events with respect to, franchise stores that indicated that the franchisees might not be able to meet their debt-service and other obligations to us as they became due and (b) the refusal during the year of one of our franchisees to continue to operate its franchise stores in accordance with the franchisee's agreements with us.

Provision_for_Losses_on_Franch

Provision for Losses on Franchisee Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
PROVISION FOR LOSSES ON FRANCHISEE RECEIVABLES	PROVISION FOR LOSSES ON FRANCHISEE RECEIVABLES
	The provision for losses on Franchisee Receivables, which was established in fiscal 2014, consists of the following:
	thousands	31-Jan-15
	Provision for losses on franchisee receivables, beginning of period	$	—
	Expense accruals during the period	13,055
	Write off of franchisee receivables	(1,687		)
	Provision for losses on franchisee receivables, end of period	$	11,368

Other_Current_and_LongTerm_Lia

Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
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	31-Jan-15		1-Feb-14
	Customer deposits	$	30,241	$	35,547
	Sales and other taxes	12,458		11,403
	Accrued expenses	16,265		9,523
	Payroll and related items	4,072		8,105
	Total Other current and long-term liabilities	$	63,036	$	64,578

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	GOODWILL
	Goodwill allocated to our Hometown and Outlet segments as of January 31, 2015 and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended January 31, 2015 are as follows:
	thousands	Hometown			Outlet		Total
	Balance (gross) at February 1, 2014	$	167,000		$	—	$	167,000
	Impairment Loss	(167,000		)	—		(167,000		)
	Balance at January 31, 2015	$	—		$	—	$	—
	For fiscal year 2014, the $167 million decrease in goodwill is due entirely to the non-cash impairment loss with respect to the Hometown Reporting Unit as discussed further below.
	We review the Hometown Stores and Home Appliance Showrooms ("Hometown Reporting Unit") goodwill for impairment annually at the beginning of the fourth fiscal quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. The goodwill impairment test involves a two-step process. In the first step, SHO compares the fair value of the Hometown Reporting Unit to its carrying value. If the fair value of the Hometown Reporting Unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill is not impaired and no further testing is required. If the fair value of the Hometown Reporting Unit is less than its carrying value, SHO must perform the second step of the impairment test to measure the amount of impairment loss. In the second step, the Hometown Reporting Unit's fair value is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of the Hometown Reporting Unit, including any unrecognized intangible assets, in a hypothetical analysis that calculates the implied fair value of goodwill in the same manner as if the Hometown Reporting Unit were being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of the Hometown Reporting Unit's goodwill is less than its carrying value, the difference is recorded as a non-cash impairment loss.
	During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, we determined that sufficient indicators of potential impairment existed to require that we conduct an interim impairment analysis of the Hometown Reporting Unit's goodwill. These indicators included a significant and sustained decline in the recent trading values of SHO's stock, coupled with market conditions and business trends affecting the Hometown Reporting Unit. The primary operating factors were declines in revenue and profitability for fiscal 2014. Merchandise revenues in fiscal 2014 were impacted by the highly promotional environment, along with other factors that caused declines in comparable store sales and related profitability below expectations for the Hometown Reporting Unit.
	SHO estimated the fair value of the Hometown Reporting Unit using a weighting of fair values derived from the income approach and the market approach. Under the income approach, SHO calculated the fair value of the Hometown Reporting Unit based on the present value of the Hometown Reporting Unit's estimated future cash flows. The cash flow projections were based on management's estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. SHO used a discount rate that was based on a weighted average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with the characteristics of the Hometown Reporting Unit and its projected cash flows. SHO's market approach used estimated fair values based on market multiples of revenue and earnings derived from comparable publicly traded companies with operating and investment characteristics that were comparable to the operating and investment characteristics of the Hometown Reporting Unit.
	Due to the complexity and the effort required to estimate the fair value of the Hometown Reporting Unit for the first step of the impairment test and to estimate the fair values of all assets and liabilities of the Hometown Reporting Unit for the second step of the impairment test, SHO used fair value estimates that were derived based on assumptions and analyses that are subject to judgment. SHO’s first-step evaluation concluded that the fair value of the Hometown Reporting Unit was substantially below its carrying value. Based on SHO's second-step analyses, the implied fair value of the Hometown Reporting Unit's goodwill was $0. As a result, a full impairment of goodwill was required and we recorded a $167.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge in the third quarter of fiscal 2014, which is reflected as "Impairment of goodwill" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The primary factor that contributed to the goodwill impairment loss was the aforementioned 2014 operating issues leading to less-optimistic forecasts for the remainder of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2015 and the corresponding impact beyond those periods.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES
	In connection with the Separation, SHO and Sears Holdings entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement with Sears Holdings that 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 2014, 2013 and 2012, no unrecognized tax benefits have been identified and reflected in the financial statements. All of our tax years remain open since the Separation.
	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 operations.
	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 2014, 2013 and 2012 consist of the following:
					Fiscal Year Ended
	thousands				2014				2013			2012
	Income (loss) before income taxes:
		U.S.			$	(172,829	)		$	58,713		$	95,966
		Foreign			958				1,170			4,014
			Total		$	(171,871	)		$	59,883		$	99,980
	Income tax expense (benefit):
	Current:
		Federal			$	2,872			$	3,808		$	33,469
		State			608				1,341			6,848
		Foreign			584				570			1,224
			Total		4,064				5,719			41,541
	Deferred:
		Federal			(6,037		)		15,859			(2,226		)
		State			(1,093		)		2,847			585
		Foreign			—				(92		)	—
			Total		(7,130		)		18,614			(1,641		)
	Income tax provision				$	(3,066	)		$	24,333		$	39,900
	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
			2014			2013			2012
	Federal tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income tax (net of federal benefit)		0.2	%		4.5	%		4.9	%
	Goodwill		(34.0	)%		—	%		—	%
	Other		0.6	%		1.1	%		—	%
	Effective tax rate		1.8	%		40.6	%		39.9	%
	The major components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 are as follows:
				Fiscal Year Ended
	thousands			31-Jan-15				1-Feb-14
	Deferred tax assets
		Bad Debts		$	4,412			$	—
		Capital Leases		17				183
		Deferred Compensation		548				2,030
		Deferred Rent		2,180				1,856
		Favorable Leases		105				1,155
		Inventory		1,579				—
		Property Taxes		1,108				608
		Royalty-free License		53,023				57,131
		Store Closing Reserve		—				149
		Other		4,871				2,539
			Total deferred tax assets	$	67,843			$	65,651
	Deferred tax liabilities
		Inventory		—				(5,098		)
		Property		(1,936		)		(1,865		)
		Other		(751		)		(661		)
			Total deferred tax liabilities	(2,687		)		(7,624		)
	Net deferred tax assets			$	65,156			$	58,027
	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 years ended January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, a valuation allowance of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, was added through tax expense to reduce this deferred tax asset since it does not meet the more likely than not standard for realization. For the year ended January 31, 2015, the valuation allowance was reduced by $0.2 million due to changes in Puerto Rican law. 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
	Jan. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED-PARTY AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS	RELATED-PARTY AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS
	According to publicly available information, ESL beneficially owns approximately 47% of our outstanding shares of common stock and approximately 53% 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-branded products including 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 April 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 January 31, 2015, 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 2013 and 2012. 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.
	The following table summarizes the transactions with Sears Holdings included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements:
			Fiscal Year Ended
			January 31,		February 1,		February 2,
	thousands		2015		2014		2013
	Net Commissions from Sears Holdings Corporation		$	99,054	$	90,085	$	83,756
	Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy (1)		1,499,231		1,597,716		1,608,741
	Services included in selling and administrative (1)		96,027		115,740		84,003
	-1	We reduced the amounts previously presented for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 by $93.6 million and $65.1 million, respectively, in "Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy" and have reclassified the amounts into "Services." The reclassified items were primarily costs associated with marketing.
	In 2012 Services were $84.0 million which consisted of allocations of $54.3 million of shared services costs pre-Separation and charges of $29.7 million of shared services costs post-Separation.
	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.

Financing_Arrangements

Financing Arrangements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements	FINANCING ARRANGEMENT
	In October 2012 the Company entered into a Credit Agreement with a syndicate of lenders, including Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, which provides (subject to availability under a borrowing base) for aggregate maximum borrowings of $250 million (the "Senior ABL Facility"). 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 January 31, 2015 we had $84.1 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 January 31, 2015 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 January 31, 2015 was $157.9 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, which rate was approximately 2.16% at January 31, 2015 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, which rate was approximately 4.25% at January 31, 2015.
	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. At January 31, 2015 we did not meet either of the foregoing conditions and as a result the Senior ABL Facility does not permit us to pay cash dividends or repurchase our common stock.
	The Senior ABL Facility also contains certain affirmative covenants, including financial and other reporting requirements.
	Events of Default
	The Senior ABL Facility includes customary and other events of default including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross default to other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, invalidity or impairment of guarantees or security interests, material judgments, change of control, failure to perform a "Material Contract" (which includes the Merchandising Agreement and other SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements) to the extent required to maintain it in full force and effect, the failure to enforce a Material Contract in accordance with its terms, or Sears Holdings terminates the "Separation Agreements" (which include, among other SHO-Sears Holdings Agreements, the Merchandising Agreement and the Services Agreements).

Summary_of_Segment_Data

Summary of Segment Data	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
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 a business format. 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 $0.3 million, $5.5 million and $11.2 million from Hometown in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $16.6 million and $20.1 million from Outlet in 2014 and 2013 respectively. 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.
		2014
	thousands	Hometown			Outlet			Total
	Net sales
	Appliances	$	1,056,114		$	522,247		$	1,578,361
	Lawn and garden	316,725			22,297			339,022
	Tools and paint	204,117			18,471			222,588
	Other	115,421			100,641			216,062
	Total	1,692,377			663,656			2,356,033
	Costs and expenses
	Cost of sales and occupancy	1,297,212			506,285			1,803,497
	Selling and administrative	403,367			143,269			546,636
	Impairment of goodwill	167,000			—			167,000
	Depreciation	3,817			6,355			10,172
	Gain on the sale of assets	(113		)	—			(113		)
	Total	1,871,283			655,909			2,527,192
	Operating income (loss)	$	(178,906	)	$	7,747		$	(171,159	)
	Total assets	$	430,128		$	215,594		$	645,722
	Capital expenditures	$	3,046		$	9,803		$	12,849
		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

Quarterly_Financial_Data

Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
	The following tables reflect the unaudited quarterly consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated.
		Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2015
	thousands, except per share amounts	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	NET SALES	$	589,854		$	638,693		$	565,147		$	562,339
	COSTS AND EXPENSES
	Cost of sales and occupancy	445,955			491,604			430,085			435,853
	Selling and administrative	135,279			139,226			139,766			132,365
	Impairment of goodwill	—			—			167,000			—
	Depreciation	2,288			2,067			2,035			3,782
	Loss (gain) on the sale of assets	—			—			(155		)	42
	Total costs and expenses	583,522			632,897			738,731			572,042
	Operating income (loss)	6,332			5,796			(173,584		)	(9,703		)
	Interest expense	(934		)	(905		)	(915		)	(1,107		)
	Other income	680			798			888			783
	Income (loss) before income taxes	6,078			5,689			(173,611		)	(10,027		)
	Income tax benefit (expense)	(2,399		)	(2,329		)	2,401			5,393
	NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	3,679		$	3,360		$	(171,210	)	$	(4,634	)
	NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
	ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
	Basic:	$	0.16		$	0.15		$	(7.55	)	$	(0.20	)
	Diluted:	$	0.16		$	0.15		$	(7.55	)	$	(0.20	)
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	22,666			22,666			22,666			22,666
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	22,666			22,666			22,666			22,666
		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			$0.40			$0.33			$0.16
	Diluted:	$0.65			$0.40			$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

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
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_loss_per_Common_Share

Income (loss) per Common Share	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE	INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
	Basic income (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) 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 (loss) per share for all periods prior to the Separation.
	The following table sets forth the components used to calculate basic and diluted income (loss) per common share attributable to our stockholders.
		Fiscal Year Ended
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014		February 2, 2013
	thousands except income per common share
	Basic weighted average shares	22,666			22,984		23,100
	Dilutive effect of restricted stock	—			5		—
	Diluted weighted average shares	22,666			22,989		23,100
	Net income (loss)	$	(168,805	)	$	35,550	$	60,080
	Income (loss) per common share:
	Basic	$	(7.45	)	$	1.55	$	2.6
	Diluted	$	(7.45	)	$	1.55	$	2.6

Equity

Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
EQUITY	EQUITY
	Stock-based Compensation
	Four million shares of the Company's common stock are reserved for issuance under the Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Plan (the "Stock Plan"). In the second quarter of 2013 the Company granted a total of 89,221 shares of restricted stock, with a grant date fair value of $3.9 million, 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. Except for the 89,221 shares of restricted stock, the Company has made no stock-option or other grants or awards under the plan. Of the original grant of 89,221 shares of restricted stock, 18,974 shares have been forfeited.
	We account for stock-based compensation using the fair value method in accordance with accounting standards regarding share-based payment transactions. During 2014 and 2013 we recorded $0.9 million in total compensation expense related to the 70,247 shares of restricted stock (none of which had vested). At January 31, 2015, we had $1.3 million in total unrecognized compensation cost, which we expect to recognize over approximately the next 1.25 years.
	The 70,247 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 2014 were as follows:
		52 Weeks Ended January 31, 2015
	(Shares in thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Fair Value on Date of Grant
	Beginning of year balance	87		$	44.45
	Granted	—		—
	Vested	—		—
	Forfeited	(17	)	44.45
	Balance at 1/31/2015	70		$	44.45
	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. At January 31, 2015 the Senior ABL Facility prohibited cash dividends and the repurchase of our common stock.
	No shares were repurchased during the 2014 fiscal year. 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 January 31, 2015 we had $12.5 million of remaining authorization under the repurchase program.

Defined_Contribution_Plan

Defined Contribution Plan	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
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 savings 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	2014		2013		2012
	401(k) Savings Plan	$	1,137	$	289	$	—

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen1

Background, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
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, in August 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 in April 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 7. 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, 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.
Variable Interest Entities and Consolidation	Variable Interest Entities and Consolidation
	The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") has issued guidance on variable interest entities and consolidation for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity as well as the methods permitted for determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. In addition, this guidance requires ongoing reassessments of whether a company is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and disclosures related to a company’s involvement with a variable interest entity.
	On an ongoing basis the Company evaluates its business relationships, such as those with its dealers, franchisees, and suppliers, to identify potential variable interest entities. Generally, these businesses qualify for a scope exception under the consolidation guidance, or, where a variable interest exists, the Company does not possess the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these businesses. The Company has not consolidated any of such entities in the periods presented.
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 and franchisee receivables 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 $11.4 million at January 31, 2015 and $0 at February 1, 2014. 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.
	The Company recognizes a provision for losses on franchisee receivables (which consist primarily of franchisee promissory notes) in an amount equal to estimated probable losses net of recoveries. The provision is based on an analysis of expected future write-offs, existing economic conditions, and an assessment of specific identifiable franchisee promissory notes and other franchisee receivables considered at risk or uncollectible. The expense associated with the provision for losses on franchisee receivables is recognized as selling, general, and administrative expense.
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 calculations 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 $12.1 million at January 31, 2015 and $11.5 million at February 1, 2014.
	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 $0.9 million higher at January 31, 2015 and $1.1 million higher at February 1, 2014.
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. We did not record any significant impairment charges with respect to long-lived assets in our 2014, 2013, or 2012 fiscal years. See Note 5 regarding the $167.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge we recorded in the third quarter of our 2014 fiscal year.
	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.
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	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.
	Warranty Reserves
	Prior to the Separation, we were responsible for providing some instances of 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, represented an estimate of the ultimate cost of claims incurred and included those not yet reported at the balance sheet date. In estimating this liability, we utilized loss development factors based on Company-specific data to project the future development of incurred losses. Loss estimates were adjusted based upon actual claims settlements and reported claims.
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 or payable 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 payable to Sears Holdings related to our sale of products branded with one of the KENMORE®, CRAFTSMAN®, and DIEHARD® marks (the "KCD Marks," and products branded with one of the KCD Marks are referred to as the "KCD Products"), customer shipping and handling costs, vendor allowances, markdowns, and physical inventory losses.
Dealer and Franchise Commissions	Dealer and Franchisee Commissions
	In accordance with our agreements with our dealers and franchisees, 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 $74 million, $67 million and $67 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These costs are included within selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Income Taxes	Advertising costs are expensed as incurred, generally the first time the advertising occurs, and were $74 million, $67 million and $67 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These costs are included within selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
	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 (loss), 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 Statements of Operations.
	Prior to the Separation, our taxable income was included in the consolidated federal, 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 and notes receivable, short-term debt (level 2), merchandise payables, and accrued expenses are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. For short-term debt, the variable interest rates are a significant input in our fair value assessments. The carrying value of long-term notes receivable approximates fair value.
	We measure certain non-financial assets and liabilities, including long-lived assets, at fair value on a non-recurring basis. As disclosed in Note 5, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge during the third quarter of fiscal 2014. The Company utilized Level 3 inputs to measure the fair value of goodwill.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements
	Consolidation
	In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standards update which revises the consolidation model. Specifically, the amendments modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities (VIEs) or voting interest entities, eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships, and provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. This update will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2015. The adoption of the new standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
	Extraordinary and Unusual Items
	In January 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which eliminates the concept of an extraordinary item. Extraordinary items are events and transactions that are distinguished by their unusual nature and by the infrequency of their occurrence. Eliminating the extraordinary classification simplifies income statement presentation by altogether removing the concept of extraordinary items from consideration. This update will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2015. The adoption of the new standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
	Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern
	In August 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which requires management to assess whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the financial statements are issued. If substantial doubt exists, additional disclosures are required. This update will be effective for the Company in the fourth quarter of 2016. The adoption of the new standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
	Revenue from Contracts with Customers
	In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which replaces the current revenue recognition standards. The new revenue recognition standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This update will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2017 and may be applied retrospectively for each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment at the date of adoption. The Company is evaluating the effect of adopting this new standard and has not yet determined the method by which the standard will be adopted.
	Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity
	In April 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which modifies the requirements for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations and expands related disclosure requirements. The update will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2015, and early adoption of the update is permitted. The adoption of the new standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
	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 was effective and adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2014 and impacted the Company's disclosures, but otherwise 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
	Jan. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Fiscal Period	The following fiscal periods are presented herein.
	Fiscal Year	Ended	Weeks
	2014	January 31, 2015	52
	2013	February 1, 2014	52
	2012	February 2, 2013	53
Value of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment consists of the following:
	thousands		31-Jan-15				1-Feb-14
	Land		$	1,981			$	1,978
	Buildings and improvements		54,601				54,291
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		35,104				32,388
	Capitalized leases		799				8,458
	Total property and equipment		92,485				97,115
	Less: accumulated depreciation		(41,777		)		(48,142		)
	Total property and equipment, net		$	50,708			$	48,973
Schedule of Rent Expense	Rental expense for operating leases was as follows:
			Fiscal Year
	thousands		2014				2013				2012
	Minimum rentals		$	63,115			$	57,679			$	52,294
	Less-Sublease rentals		(28,457		)		(19,678		)		(14,626		)
	Total		$	34,658			$	38,001			$	37,668
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
	2015			$	147			$	60,008
	2016			58				50,830
	2017			46				40,367
	2018			46				25,311
	2019			26				12,267
	Thereafter			—				19,764
	Total Minimum Lease Payments			323				208,547
	Less - Sublease Income on Leased Properties			—				(78,295		)
	Net Minimum Lease Payments			323				$	130,252
	Less:
	Implicit Interest			—
	Capital Lease Obligations			323
	Less Current Portion of Capital Lease Obligations			(147		)
	Long-term Capital Lease Obligations			$	176
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability	The following table presents changes in the Company’s warranty reserves:
	thousands		31-Jan-15				February 1, 2014
	Warranty reserve, beginning of period		$	—			$	3,734
	Expense accruals during the period		—				—
	Payments made under warranties		—				(3,734		)
	Warranty reserve, end of period		$	—			$	—

Accounts_and_Franchisee_Receiv1

Accounts and Franchisee Receivables and Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets	Accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets consist of the following:
		31-Jan-15
	thousands	Hometown			Outlet			Total
	Short-term franchisee receivables	$	6,169		$	3,652		$	9,821
	Miscellaneous receivables	6,316			2,540			8,856
	Long-term franchisee receivables	20,678			28,652			49,330
	Other assets	1,973			290			2,263
	Provision for losses on short-term franchisee receivables (1)	(3,212		)	(9		)	(3,221		)
	Provision for losses on long-term franchisee receivables (1)	(8,068		)	(79		)	(8,147		)
	Total Accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets	$	23,856		$	35,046		$	58,902
		1-Feb-14
	thousands	Hometown			Outlet			Total
	Short-term franchisee receivables	$	2,748		$	1,844		$	4,592
	Miscellaneous receivables	13,029			1,631			14,660
	Long-term franchisee receivables	21,207			16,409			37,616
	Other assets	2,662			212			2,874
	Total Accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets	$	39,646		$	20,096		$	59,742
	(1) The Company recognizes a provision for losses on franchisee receivables (which consist primarily of franchisee promissory notes) in an amount equal to estimated probable losses net of recoveries. The provision is based on an analysis of expected future write-offs, existing economic conditions, and an assessment of specific identifiable franchisee promissory notes and other franchisee receivables considered at risk or uncollectible. The expense associated with the provision for losses on franchisee receivables is recognized as selling, general, and administrative expense. Most of our franchisee promissory notes authorize us to deduct debt service from our commissions otherwise due and payable to the franchisees, and we routinely make those deductions to the extent of available commissions payable. We established the provision for losses on franchisee receivables in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2014 based on our receivable-by-receivable assessment during the year that some of the franchisee receivables were potentially uncollectible in future periods due to (a) declining results of operations of, or other adverse financial events with respect to, franchise stores that indicated that the franchisees might not be able to meet their debt-service and other obligations to us as they became due and (b) the refusal during the year of one of our franchisees to continue to operate its franchise stores in accordance with the franchisee's agreements with us.

Provision_for_Losses_on_Franch1

Provision for Losses on Franchisee Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Provision for Losses on Franchisee Receivables	The provision for losses on Franchisee Receivables, which was established in fiscal 2014, consists of the following:
	thousands	31-Jan-15
	Provision for losses on franchisee receivables, beginning of period	$	—
	Expense accruals during the period	13,055
	Write off of franchisee receivables	(1,687		)
	Provision for losses on franchisee receivables, end of period	$	11,368

Other_Current_and_LongTerm_Lia1

Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Long-term Liabilities	Other current and long-term liabilities consist of the following:
	thousands	31-Jan-15		1-Feb-14
	Customer deposits	$	30,241	$	35,547
	Sales and other taxes	12,458		11,403
	Accrued expenses	16,265		9,523
	Payroll and related items	4,072		8,105
	Total Other current and long-term liabilities	$	63,036	$	64,578

Goodwill_Tables

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	Goodwill allocated to our Hometown and Outlet segments as of January 31, 2015 and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended January 31, 2015 are as follows:
	thousands	Hometown			Outlet		Total
	Balance (gross) at February 1, 2014	$	167,000		$	—	$	167,000
	Impairment Loss	(167,000		)	—		(167,000		)
	Balance at January 31, 2015	$	—		$	—	$	—

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Provisions for Income Tax Expense	The provisions for income tax expense for 2014, 2013 and 2012 consist of the following:
					Fiscal Year Ended
	thousands				2014				2013			2012
	Income (loss) before income taxes:
		U.S.			$	(172,829	)		$	58,713		$	95,966
		Foreign			958				1,170			4,014
			Total		$	(171,871	)		$	59,883		$	99,980
	Income tax expense (benefit):
	Current:
		Federal			$	2,872			$	3,808		$	33,469
		State			608				1,341			6,848
		Foreign			584				570			1,224
			Total		4,064				5,719			41,541
	Deferred:
		Federal			(6,037		)		15,859			(2,226		)
		State			(1,093		)		2,847			585
		Foreign			—				(92		)	—
			Total		(7,130		)		18,614			(1,641		)
	Income tax provision				$	(3,066	)		$	24,333		$	39,900
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
			2014			2013			2012
	Federal tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income tax (net of federal benefit)		0.2	%		4.5	%		4.9	%
	Goodwill		(34.0	)%		—	%		—	%
	Other		0.6	%		1.1	%		—	%
	Effective tax rate		1.8	%		40.6	%		39.9	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The major components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 are as follows:
				Fiscal Year Ended
	thousands			31-Jan-15				1-Feb-14
	Deferred tax assets
		Bad Debts		$	4,412			$	—
		Capital Leases		17				183
		Deferred Compensation		548				2,030
		Deferred Rent		2,180				1,856
		Favorable Leases		105				1,155
		Inventory		1,579				—
		Property Taxes		1,108				608
		Royalty-free License		53,023				57,131
		Store Closing Reserve		—				149
		Other		4,871				2,539
			Total deferred tax assets	$	67,843			$	65,651
	Deferred tax liabilities
		Inventory		—				(5,098		)
		Property		(1,936		)		(1,865		)
		Other		(751		)		(661		)
			Total deferred tax liabilities	(2,687		)		(7,624		)
	Net deferred tax assets			$	65,156			$	58,027

Related_Party_Agreements_and_T1

Related Party Agreements and Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
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
		January 31,		February 1,		February 2,
	thousands	2015		2014		2013
	Net Commissions from Sears Holdings Corporation	$	99,054	$	90,085	$	83,756
	Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy (1)	1,499,231		1,597,716		1,608,741
	Services included in selling and administrative (1)	96,027		115,740		84,003

Summary_of_Segment_Data_Tables

Summary of Segment Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Data
		2014
	thousands	Hometown			Outlet			Total
	Net sales
	Appliances	$	1,056,114		$	522,247		$	1,578,361
	Lawn and garden	316,725			22,297			339,022
	Tools and paint	204,117			18,471			222,588
	Other	115,421			100,641			216,062
	Total	1,692,377			663,656			2,356,033
	Costs and expenses
	Cost of sales and occupancy	1,297,212			506,285			1,803,497
	Selling and administrative	403,367			143,269			546,636
	Impairment of goodwill	167,000			—			167,000
	Depreciation	3,817			6,355			10,172
	Gain on the sale of assets	(113		)	—			(113		)
	Total	1,871,283			655,909			2,527,192
	Operating income (loss)	$	(178,906	)	$	7,747		$	(171,159	)
	Total assets	$	430,128		$	215,594		$	645,722
	Capital expenditures	$	3,046		$	9,803		$	12,849
		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

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data	The following tables reflect the unaudited quarterly consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated.
		Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2015
	thousands, except per share amounts	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	NET SALES	$	589,854		$	638,693		$	565,147		$	562,339
	COSTS AND EXPENSES
	Cost of sales and occupancy	445,955			491,604			430,085			435,853
	Selling and administrative	135,279			139,226			139,766			132,365
	Impairment of goodwill	—			—			167,000			—
	Depreciation	2,288			2,067			2,035			3,782
	Loss (gain) on the sale of assets	—			—			(155		)	42
	Total costs and expenses	583,522			632,897			738,731			572,042
	Operating income (loss)	6,332			5,796			(173,584		)	(9,703		)
	Interest expense	(934		)	(905		)	(915		)	(1,107		)
	Other income	680			798			888			783
	Income (loss) before income taxes	6,078			5,689			(173,611		)	(10,027		)
	Income tax benefit (expense)	(2,399		)	(2,329		)	2,401			5,393
	NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	3,679		$	3,360		$	(171,210	)	$	(4,634	)
	NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
	ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
	Basic:	$	0.16		$	0.15		$	(7.55	)	$	(0.20	)
	Diluted:	$	0.16		$	0.15		$	(7.55	)	$	(0.20	)
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	22,666			22,666			22,666			22,666
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	22,666			22,666			22,666			22,666
		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			$0.40			$0.33			$0.16
	Diluted:	$0.65			$0.40			$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

Income_loss_per_Common_Share_T

Income (loss) per Common Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
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 (loss) per common share attributable to our stockholders.
		Fiscal Year Ended
		January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014		February 2, 2013
	thousands except income per common share
	Basic weighted average shares	22,666			22,984		23,100
	Dilutive effect of restricted stock	—			5		—
	Diluted weighted average shares	22,666			22,989		23,100
	Net income (loss)	$	(168,805	)	$	35,550	$	60,080
	Income (loss) per common share:
	Basic	$	(7.45	)	$	1.55	$	2.6
	Diluted	$	(7.45	)	$	1.55	$	2.6

Equity_Tables

Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Restricted Stock Award Activity	Changes in restricted stock awards for 2014 were as follows:
		52 Weeks Ended January 31, 2015
	(Shares in thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Fair Value on Date of Grant
	Beginning of year balance	87		$	44.45
	Granted	—		—
	Vested	—		—
	Forfeited	(17	)	44.45
	Balance at 1/31/2015	70		$	44.45

Defined_Contribution_Plan_Tabl

Defined Contribution Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan	Expenses for the retirement savings plan were as follows:
	thousands	2014		2013		2012
	401(k) Savings Plan	$	1,137	$	289	$	—

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen3

Background, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	3-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
	state					segment
	store					state
						store
Background
Number of stores	1,260					1,260
Number of states in which the Company operates	50					50
Basis of Presentation
Number of operating segments						2
Number of shares of common stock purchsed from Sears Holdings	23.1					23.1
Fiscal Year
Number of weeks in fiscal year					371 days	364 days	364 days
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$11,400,000					$11,400,000	$0
Merchandise Inventories
Inventory valuation reserves	12,100,000					12,100,000	11,500,000
FIFO inventory amount in excess of LIFO	900,000					900,000	1,100,000
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Costs Associated with Exit Activities
Impairment of goodwill	0	0	0	167,000,000	0	167,000,000	0
Insurance Programs
Insurance expense					6,000,000	6,000,000	7,000,000
Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowances
Reserve for returns and allowances						2,000,000	2,000,000
Dealer and Franchise Commissions
Commission costs					242,000,000	297,000,000	261,000,000
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs					$67,000,000	$74,000,000	$67,000,000

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen4

Background, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Property and Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	92,485	$97,115
Less: accumulated depreciation	-41,777	-48,142
Total property and equipment, net	50,708	48,973
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	1,981	1,978
Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	54,601	54,291
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	35,104	32,388
Capital Leases [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	799	$8,458
Minimum [Member] | Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	15 years
Minimum [Member] | Computer Systems and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	3 years
Maximum [Member] | Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	25 years
Maximum [Member] | Computer Systems and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years

Background_and_Basis_of_Presen5

Background, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Leases) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Rent Expense
Minimum rentals	$52,294,000	$63,115,000	$57,679,000
Less-Sublease rentals	-14,626,000	-28,457,000	-19,678,000
Total	37,668,000	34,658,000	38,001,000
Capital Leases
2015		147,000
2016		58,000
2017		46,000
2018		46,000
2019		26,000
Thereafter		0
Total Minimum Lease Payments		323,000
Less - Sublease Income on Leased Properties		0
Implicit Interest		0
Capital Lease Obligations		323,000
Less Current Portion of Capital Lease Obligations		-147,000	-662,000
Long-term Capital Lease Obligations		176,000	95,000
Operating Leases
2015		60,008,000
2016		50,830,000
2017		40,367,000
2018		25,311,000
2019		12,267,000
Thereafter		19,764,000
Total Minimum Lease Payments		208,547,000
Less - Sublease Income on Leased Properties		-78,295,000
Net Minimum Lease Payments		130,252,000
Sears Holdings Corporation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of sublease locations		83
Sears Holdings Corporation [Member] | Rent Expense [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses paid to Sears Holdings	$30,900,000	$27,800,000	$27,300,000

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	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Warranty Reserve [Roll Forward]
Warranty reserve, beginning of period	$0	$3,734
Expense accruals during the period	0	0
Payments made under warranties	0	-3,734
Warranty reserve, end of period	$0	$0

Accounts_and_Franchisee_Receiv2

Accounts and Franchisee Receivables and Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term franchisee receivables	$9,821	$4,592
Long-term franchisee receivables	8,856	14,660
Long-term franchisee receivables	49,330	37,616
Other assets	2,263	2,874
Provision for losses on short-term franchisee receivables (1)	-3,221
Provision for losses on long-term franchisee receivables (1)	-8,147
Total Accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets	58,902	59,742
Sears Hometown [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term franchisee receivables	6,169	2,748
Long-term franchisee receivables	6,316	13,029
Long-term franchisee receivables	20,678	21,207
Other assets	1,973	2,662
Provision for losses on short-term franchisee receivables (1)	-3,212
Provision for losses on long-term franchisee receivables (1)	-8,068
Total Accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets	23,856	39,646
Sears Outlet [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term franchisee receivables	3,652	1,844
Long-term franchisee receivables	2,540	1,631
Long-term franchisee receivables	28,652	16,409
Other assets	290	212
Provision for losses on short-term franchisee receivables (1)	-9
Provision for losses on long-term franchisee receivables (1)	-79
Total Accounts and franchisee receivables and other assets	$35,046	$20,096

Provision_for_Losses_on_Franch2

Provision for Losses on Franchisee Receivables (Details) (Franchise Receivable [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015
Franchise Receivable [Member]
Provision for Losses on Franchisee Receivables [Roll Forward]
Provision for losses on franchisee receivables, beginning of period	$0
Expense accruals during the period	13,055
Write off of franchisee receivables	-1,687
Provision for losses on franchisee receivables, end of period	$11,368

Other_Current_and_LongTerm_Lia2

Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Customer deposits	$30,241	$35,547
Sales and other taxes	12,458	11,403
Accrued expenses	16,265	9,523
Payroll and related items	4,072	8,105
Total Other current and long-term liabilities	$63,036	$64,578

Goodwill_Details

Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	3-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance (gross) at February 1, 2014			$167,000	$167,000		$167,000
Impairment Loss	0	0	0	-167,000	0	-167,000	0
Balance at January 31, 2015	0					0	167,000
Sears Outlet [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance (gross) at February 1, 2014			0	0		0
Impairment Loss						0
Balance at January 31, 2015	0					0
Sears Hometown [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance (gross) at February 1, 2014			167,000	167,000		167,000
Impairment Loss						-167,000
Balance at January 31, 2015	$0					$0

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Increase in deferred tax asset	$80.40
Tax credit carryforwards, foreign	0.3
Valuation allowance	0.1	0.3
Decrease in valuation allowance	$0.20

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	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income (loss) before income taxes:
U.S.									$95,966	($172,829)	$58,713
Foreign									4,014	958	1,170
Income (loss) before income taxes	-10,027	5,689	6,078	7,244	12,886	15,208	24,545	-173,611	99,980	-171,871	59,883
Current:
Federal									33,469	2,872	3,808
State									6,848	608	1,341
Foreign									1,224	584	570
Total									41,541	4,064	5,719
Deferred:
Federal									-2,226	-6,037	15,859
State									585	-1,093	2,847
Foreign									0	0	-92
Total									-1,641	-7,130	18,614
Income tax provision	($5,393)	$2,329	$2,399	$3,521	$5,191	$6,073	$9,548	($2,401)	$39,900	($3,066)	$24,333

Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Rate_R

Income Taxes (Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income tax (net of federal benefit)	4.90%	0.20%	4.50%
Goodwill	0.00%	-34.00%	0.00%
Other	0.00%	0.60%	1.10%
Effective tax rate	39.90%	1.80%	40.60%

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets
Bad Debts	$4,412	$0
Capital Leases	17	183
Deferred Compensation	548	2,030
Deferred Rent	2,180	1,856
Favorable Leases	105	1,155
Inventory	1,579	0
Property Taxes	1,108	608
Royalty-free License	53,023	57,131
Store Closing Reserve	0	149
Other	4,871	2,539
Total deferred tax assets	67,843	65,651
Deferred tax liabilities
Inventory	0	-5,098
Property	-1,936	-1,865
Other	-751	-661
Total deferred tax liabilities	-2,687	-7,624
Net deferred tax assets	$65,156	$58,027

Related_Party_Agreements_and_T2

Related Party Agreements and Transactions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			9 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014		Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 11, 2012	Oct. 27, 2012		Jan. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions and Concentration of Risk [Line Items]
Exclusion of on-line sales	$93,600,000		$65,100,000
ESL [Member]
Related Party Transactions and Concentration of Risk [Line Items]
Beneficial interest acquired by related party, percentage				47.00%			53.00%
Sears Holdings Corporation [Member]
Related Party Transactions and Concentration of Risk [Line Items]
Net Commissions from Sears Holdings Corporation	90,085,000	[1]			83,756,000	[1]	99,054,000	[1]
Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy (1)	1,597,716,000				1,608,741,000		1,499,231,000
Services included in selling and administrative (1)	115,740,000				84,003,000		96,027,000
Corporate expenses from Sears Holdings				$84,000,000	$29,700,000		$54,300,000
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%
[1]	We reduced the amounts previously presented for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 by $93.6 million and $65.1 million, respectively, in "Purchases related to cost of sales and occupancy" and have reclassified the amounts into "Services." The reclassified items were primarily costs associated with marketing.

Financing_Arrangements_Details

Financing Arrangements (Details) (Senior ABL Facility [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 11, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowings		$250,000,000
Amount outstanding			100,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity		84,100,000
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
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowings		250,000,000
Increases in aggregate principal		100,000,000
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowings		75,000,000
Amount outstanding		5,600,000
Remaining borrowing capacity		157,900,000
Swingline Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowings		$25,000,000
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate		2.16%
Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate		4.25%

Summary_of_Segment_Data_Detail

Summary of Segment Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended							9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$562,339,000	$638,693,000	$589,854,000	$602,478,000	$561,068,000	$656,899,000	$601,117,000	$565,147,000	$2,453,606,000	$2,356,033,000	$2,421,562,000
Cost of sales and occupancy	435,853,000	491,604,000	445,955,000	462,451,000	425,596,000	508,502,000	446,869,000	430,085,000	1,840,207,000	1,803,497,000	1,843,418,000
Selling and administrative	132,365,000	139,226,000	135,279,000	126,816,000	121,698,000	130,928,000	127,188,000	139,766,000	504,400,000	546,636,000	506,630,000
Impairment of goodwill	0	0	0					167,000,000	0	167,000,000	0
Depreciation	3,782,000	2,067,000	2,288,000	5,438,000	2,177,000	2,050,000	2,341,000	2,035,000	9,474,000	10,172,000	12,006,000
Gain on the sale of assets	42,000	0	0	0	-1,567,000	0	0	-155,000	0	-113,000	-1,567,000
Total costs and expenses	572,042,000	632,897,000	583,522,000	594,705,000	547,904,000	641,480,000	576,398,000	738,731,000	2,354,081,000	2,527,192,000	2,360,487,000
Operating income (loss)	-9,703,000	5,796,000	6,332,000	7,773,000	13,164,000	15,419,000	24,719,000	-173,584,000	99,525,000	-171,159,000	61,075,000
Total assets	645,722,000			847,185,000						645,722,000	847,185,000	785,803,000
Capital expenditures									8,110,000	12,849,000	10,704,000
Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,603,557,000	1,578,361,000	1,639,329,000
Lawn and Garden [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									362,609,000	339,022,000	343,468,000
Tools and Paint[Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									250,316,000	222,588,000	228,249,000
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									237,124,000	216,062,000	210,516,000
Sears Hometown [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Initial franchise revenue									11,200,000	300,000	5,500,000
Net sales									1,889,263,000	1,692,377,000	1,811,519,000
Cost of sales and occupancy									1,433,880,000	1,297,212,000	1,389,627,000
Selling and administrative									394,335,000	403,367,000	396,073,000
Impairment of goodwill										167,000,000
Depreciation									3,658,000	3,817,000	6,321,000
Gain on the sale of assets										-113,000	0
Total costs and expenses									1,831,873,000	1,871,283,000	1,792,021,000
Operating income (loss)									57,390,000	-178,906,000	19,498,000
Total assets	430,128,000			632,437,000						430,128,000	632,437,000	633,060,000
Capital expenditures									3,338,000	3,046,000	3,731,000
Sears Hometown [Member] | Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,151,356,000	1,056,114,000	1,160,894,000
Sears Hometown [Member] | Lawn and Garden [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									343,575,000	316,725,000	319,725,000
Sears Hometown [Member] | Tools and Paint[Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									234,457,000	204,117,000	213,575,000
Sears Hometown [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									159,875,000	115,421,000	117,325,000
Sears Outlet [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Initial franchise revenue											16,600,000	20,100,000
Net sales									564,343,000	663,656,000	610,043,000
Cost of sales and occupancy									406,327,000	506,285,000	453,791,000
Selling and administrative									110,065,000	143,269,000	110,557,000
Impairment of goodwill										0
Depreciation									5,816,000	6,355,000	5,685,000
Gain on the sale of assets										0	-1,567,000
Total costs and expenses									522,208,000	655,909,000	568,466,000
Operating income (loss)									42,135,000	7,747,000	41,577,000
Total assets	215,594,000			214,748,000						215,594,000	214,748,000	152,743,000
Capital expenditures									4,772,000	9,803,000	6,973,000
Sears Outlet [Member] | Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									452,201,000	522,247,000	478,435,000
Sears Outlet [Member] | Lawn and Garden [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									19,034,000	22,297,000	23,743,000
Sears Outlet [Member] | Tools and Paint[Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									15,859,000	18,471,000	14,674,000
Sears Outlet [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$77,249,000	$100,641,000	$93,191,000

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	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
NET SALES	$562,339	$638,693	$589,854	$602,478	$561,068	$656,899	$601,117	$565,147	$2,453,606	$2,356,033	$2,421,562
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of sales and occupancy	435,853	491,604	445,955	462,451	425,596	508,502	446,869	430,085	1,840,207	1,803,497	1,843,418
Selling and administrative	132,365	139,226	135,279	126,816	121,698	130,928	127,188	139,766	504,400	546,636	506,630
Impairment of goodwill	0	0	0					167,000	0	167,000	0
Depreciation	3,782	2,067	2,288	5,438	2,177	2,050	2,341	2,035	9,474	10,172	12,006
Gain on the sale of assets	42	0	0	0	-1,567	0	0	-155	0	-113	-1,567
Total costs and expenses	572,042	632,897	583,522	594,705	547,904	641,480	576,398	738,731	2,354,081	2,527,192	2,360,487
Operating income (loss)	-9,703	5,796	6,332	7,773	13,164	15,419	24,719	-173,584	99,525	-171,159	61,075
Interest income (expense)	-1,107	-905	-934	-1,077	-738	-642	-589	-915
Other income	783	798	680	548	460	431	415	888	1,354	3,149	1,854
Income (loss) before income taxes	-10,027	5,689	6,078	7,244	12,886	15,208	24,545	-173,611	99,980	-171,871	59,883
Income tax benefit (expense)	5,393	-2,329	-2,399	-3,521	-5,191	-6,073	-9,548	2,401	-39,900	3,066	-24,333
NET INCOME (LOSS)	($4,634)	$3,360	$3,679	$3,723	$7,695	$9,135	$14,997	($171,210)	$60,080	($168,805)	$35,550	$60,080
Basic, (in usd per share)	($0.20)	$0.15	$0.16	$0.16	$0.33	$0.40	$0.65	($7.55)	$2.60	($7.45)	$1.55
Diluted, (in usd per share)	($0.20)	$0.15	$0.16	$0.16	$0.33	$0.40	$0.65	($7.55)	$2.60	($7.45)	$1.55
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	22,666	22,666	22,666	22,729	22,999	23,100	23,100	22,666	23,100	22,666	22,984
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	22,666	22,666	22,666	22,729	22,999	23,106	23,100	22,666	23,100	22,666	22,989

Income_loss_per_Common_Share_D

Income (loss) per Common Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended							9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Number of shares of common stock purchsed from Sears Holdings	23,100,000									23,100,000
Basic weighted average shares	22,666,000	22,666,000	22,666,000	22,729,000	22,999,000	23,100,000	23,100,000	22,666,000	23,100,000	22,666,000	22,984,000
Dilutive effect of restricted stock									0	0	5,000
Diluted weighted average shares	22,666,000	22,666,000	22,666,000	22,729,000	22,999,000	23,106,000	23,100,000	22,666,000	23,100,000	22,666,000	22,989,000
Net income (loss)	($4,634)	$3,360	$3,679	$3,723	$7,695	$9,135	$14,997	($171,210)	$60,080	($168,805)	$35,550	$60,080
Income (loss) per common share:
Basic (usd per share)									$2.60	($7.45)	$1.55
Diluted (usd per share)									$2.60	($7.45)	$1.55

Equity_Narrative_Details

Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	14-May-13
Stock-based Compensation
Shares reserved under plan				4,000,000
Share Repurchase Program
Authorized amount	$25,000,000
Shares repurchased	434,398
Share-based compensation	12,500,000	12,523,000
Share price	$28.83
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	12,500,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Stock granted	70,247		89,221
Forfeited in period			18,974
Grant date fair value			3,900,000
Unrecognized compensation cost	1,300,000
Share-based compensation expense	$900,000
Period for recognition	1 year 3 months
Restricted Stock [Member] | May 16, 2016 [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Stock granted	70,247

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	Jan. 31, 2015
Restricted Stock [Member]
Shares
Beginning of year balance	87
Granted	0
Vested	0
Forfeited	-17
Balance at end of period	70
Weighted-Average Fair Value on Date of Grant
Beginning of year balance (in dollars per share)	$44.45
Granted (in dollars per share)	$0
Vested (in dollars per share)	$0
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$44.45
Balance at end of period (in dollars per share)	$44.45

Defined_Contribution_Plan_Deta

Defined Contribution Plan (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
401(k) Savings Plan	$0	$1,137	$289