Genesco (GCO) 10-K 4 Apr 18 2018 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Mar. 16, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	GENESCO INC
Entity Central Index Key	18,498
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Feb. 3, 2018
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-03
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 640,000,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		19,918,468

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 39,937	$ 48,301
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $4,593 at February 3, 2018 and $3,073 at January 28, 2017	43,292	43,525
Inventories	542,625	563,677
Prepaids and other current assets	67,234	61,470
Total current assets	693,088	716,973
Property and equipment:
Land	8,065	7,773
Buildings and building equipment	79,587	52,673
Computer hardware, software and equipment	213,335	179,948
Furniture and fixtures	179,008	167,881
Construction in progress	33,625	33,660
Improvements to leased property	440,719	410,116
Property and equipment, at cost	954,339	852,051
Accumulated depreciation	(571,710)	(521,440)
Property and equipment, net	382,629	330,611
Deferred income taxes	25,077	13,372
Goodwill	100,308	271,222
Trademarks, net of accumulated amortization of $5,593 at February 3, 2018 and $5,574 at January 28, 2017	87,898	84,327
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $17,439 at February 3, 2018 and $16,200 at January 28, 2017	1,794	2,392
Other noncurrent assets	24,559	22,102
Total Assets	1,315,353	1,440,999
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	140,962	170,751
Accrued employee compensation	20,616	31,128
Accrued other taxes	16,114	23,101
Accrued income taxes	1,488	7,568
Current portion – long-term debt	1,766	9,175
Other accrued liabilities	72,220	64,333
Provision for discontinued operations	1,902	3,330
Total current liabilities	255,068	309,386
Long-term debt	86,619	73,730
Pension liability	0	6,265
Deferred rent and other long-term liabilities	141,255	127,384
Provision for discontinued operations	1,707	1,713
Total liabilities	484,649	518,478
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Equity
Non-redeemable preferred stock	1,052	1,060
Common equity:
Common stock, $1 par value: Authorized: 80,000,000 shares Issued/Outstanding: February 3, 2018 – 20,392,253/19,903,789, January 28, 2017 – 20,354,272/19,865,808	20,392	20,354
Additional paid-in capital	250,877	237,677
Retained earnings	603,902	731,111
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(29,192)	(51,292)
Treasury shares, at cost (488,464 shares)	(17,857)	(17,857)
Total Genesco equity	829,174	921,053
Noncontrolling interest – non-redeemable	1,530	1,468
Total equity	830,704	922,521
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,315,353	$ 1,440,999

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Current Assets:
Allowances on accounts receivable	$ 4,593	$ 3,073
Accumulated amortization on trademarks	5,593	5,574
Accumulated amortization on other intangibles	$ 17,439	$ 16,200
Equity [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	20,392,253	20,354,272
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	19,903,789	19,865,808
Treasury shares, at cost (in shares)	488,464	488,464

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Net sales	$ 2,907,016	$ 2,868,341	$ 3,022,234
Cost of sales	1,490,894	1,450,815	1,578,768
Selling and administrative expenses	1,321,319	1,276,368	1,284,322
Goodwill impairment	182,211	0	0
Asset impairments and other, net	8,841	(802)	7,893
Earnings (loss) from operations	(96,249)	141,960	151,251
Gain on sale of business	0	(14,701)	(4,685)
Interest expense, net:
Interest expense	5,420	5,294	4,414
Interest income	(8)	(47)	(11)
Total interest expense, net	5,412	5,247	4,403
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(101,661)	151,414	151,533
Income tax expense	9,769	53,555	56,152
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	(111,430)	97,859	95,381
Provision for discontinued operations, net	(409)	(428)	(812)
Net Earnings (Loss)	$ (111,839)	$ 97,431	$ 94,569
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations (USD per share)	$ (5.80)	$ 4.87	$ 4.17
Discontinued operations (USD per share)	(0.02)	(0.02)	(0.04)
Net earnings (loss) (USD per share)	(5.82)	4.85	4.13
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations (USD per share)	(5.80)	4.85	4.15
Discontinued operations (USD per share)	(0.02)	(0.02)	(0.04)
Net earnings (loss) (USD per share)	$ (5.82)	$ 4.83	$ 4.11
SureGrip Footwear
Gain on sale of business	$ 0	$ (12,297)	$ 0
Lids Team Sports
Gain on sale of business	$ 0	$ (2,404)	$ (4,685)

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ (111,839)	$ 97,431	$ 94,569
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Pension liability adjustment net of tax of $1.9 million, $2.4 million and $6.3 million for 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively	5,189	3,618	9,756
Postretirement liability adjustment net of tax of $0.1 million for 2018 and $0.4 million each for 2017 and 2016	(376)	(674)	666
Stranded tax effect from tax reform	(2,234)	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	19,521	(11,623)	(12,459)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	22,100	(8,679)	(2,037)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ (89,739)	$ 88,752	$ 92,532

Consolidated Statements of Com6

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Pension liability adjustment, tax	$ 1.9	$ 2.4	$ 6.3
Postretirement liability adjustment, tax	$ 0.1	$ 0.4	$ 0.4

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings (loss)	$ (111,839)	$ 97,431	$ 94,569
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	78,326	75,768	79,011
Amortization of deferred note expense and debt discount	747	839	820
Deferred income taxes	(15,584)	5,394	(2,125)
Provision for accounts receivable	853	442	637
Impairment of goodwill	182,211	0	0
Impairment of long-lived assets	2,670	6,409	3,125
Restricted stock expense	13,505	13,481	13,758
Provision for discontinued operations	552	701	1,333
Gain on sale of business	0	(14,701)	(4,685)
Loss on pension buyout	0	2,456	0
Other	1,857	1,599	3,708
Effect on cash from changes in working capital and other assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions/dispositions:
Accounts receivable	835	1,362	(6,669)
Inventories	31,606	(45,396)	27,827
Prepaids and other current assets	(4,025)	(2,258)	(8,879)
Accounts payable	(7,337)	24,527	2,505
Other accrued liabilities	(22,339)	(12,867)	(66,482)
Other assets and liabilities	12,553	10,062	11,223
Net cash provided by operating activities	164,591	165,249	149,676
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(127,853)	(93,970)	(100,652)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	(22)	(35,063)
Proceeds from asset sales and sale of businesses	252	23,053	59,915
Net cash used in investing activities	(127,601)	(70,939)	(75,800)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of long-term debt	(9,289)	(6,591)	(24,920)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	0	27,417
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	515,560	340,920	401,276
Payments on revolving credit facility	(508,875)	(357,685)	(311,067)
Shares repurchased	(17,879)	(143,934)	(142,056)
Change in overdraft balances	(22,498)	(8,349)	(600)
Additions to deferred note cost	(1,429)	0	(655)
Exercise of stock options	0	1,018	1,442
Other	(3,000)	(3,594)	(2,950)
Net cash used in financing activities	(47,410)	(178,215)	(52,113)
Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash	2,056	(1,082)	(1,342)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(8,364)	(84,987)	20,421
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	48,301	133,288	112,867
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	39,937	48,301	133,288
Net cash paid for:
Interest	5,350	4,263	3,408
Income taxes	$ 37,471	$ 52,384	$ 58,940

Consolidated Statements of Equi

Consolidated Statements of Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Treasury Shares	Non Controlling Interest Non-Redeemable
Beginning balance at Jan. 31, 2015	$ 998,777	$ 1,274	$ 24,515	$ 208,888	$ 820,563	$ (40,576)	$ (17,857)	$ 1,970
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	94,569				94,569
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,037)					(2,037)
Exercise of stock options	1,308		35	1,273
Issue shares – Employee Stock Purchase Plan	134		3	131
Employee and non-employee restricted stock	13,758			13,758
Restricted stock issuance	0		239	(239)
Restricted shares withheld for taxes	(4,408)		(66)	66	(4,408)
Tax benefit of stock options and restricted stock exercised	(90)			(90)
Shares repurchased	(144,885)		(2,383)		(142,502)
Other	0	(197)	(20)	217
Noncontrolling interest – gain (loss)	(343)							(343)
Ending balance at Jan. 30, 2016	956,783	1,077	22,323	224,004	768,222	(42,613)	(17,857)	1,627
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	97,431				97,431
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,679)					(8,679)
Exercise of stock options	1,018		27	991
Employee and non-employee restricted stock	13,481			13,481
Restricted stock issuance	0		236	(236)
Restricted shares withheld for taxes	(3,435)		(56)	56	(3,435)
Tax benefit of stock options and restricted stock exercised	(657)			(657)
Shares repurchased	(133,263)		(2,156)		(131,107)
Other	1	(17)	(20)	38
Noncontrolling interest – gain (loss)	(159)							(159)
Ending balance at Jan. 28, 2017	922,521	1,060	20,354	237,677	731,111	(51,292)	(17,857)	1,468
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	(111,839)				(111,839)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	22,100					22,100
Exercise of stock options	0
Employee and non-employee restricted stock	13,505			13,505
Restricted stock issuance	0		357	(357)
Restricted shares withheld for taxes	(1,716)		(51)	51	(1,716)
Shares repurchased	(16,163)		(275)		(15,888)
Stranded tax effect from tax reform	2,234				2,234
Other	0	(8)	7	1
Noncontrolling interest – gain (loss)	62							62
Ending balance at Feb. 03, 2018	$ 830,704	$ 1,052	$ 20,392	$ 250,877	$ 603,902	$ (29,192)	$ (17,857)	$ 1,530

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Operations Genesco Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Company") business includes the sourcing and design, marketing and distribution of footwear and accessories through retail stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada primarily under the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Little Burgundy and Johnston & Murphy banners and under the Schuh banner in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany; through catalogs and e-commerce websites including the following: journeys.com, journeyskidz.com, journeys.ca, shibyjourneys.com, schuh.co.uk, littleburgundyshoes.com, johnstonmurphy.com and trask.com, and at wholesale, primarily under the Company's Johnston & Murphy brand, the Trask brand, the licensed Dockers brand and other brands that the Company licenses for footwear. The Company's business also includes Lids Sports Group, which operates headwear and accessory stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada primarily under the Lids banner; the Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse businesses, consisting of sports-oriented fan shops featuring a broad array of licensed merchandise such as apparel, hats and accessories, sports decor and novelty products, operating under various trade names; licensed team merchandise departments in Macy's department stores operated under the name of Locker Room by Lids and on macys.com, under a license agreement with Macy's; and certain e-commerce operations including lids.com, lids.ca, lidslockerroom.com and lidsclubhouse.com. Including both the footwear businesses and the Lids Sports Group business, at February 3, 2018, the Company operated 2,694 retail stores and leased departments in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany. During Fiscal 2018, the Company operated five reportable business segments (not including corporate): (i) Journeys Group, comprised of the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys and Little Burgundy retail footwear chains, e-commerce and catalog operations; (ii) Schuh Group, comprised of the Schuh retail footwear chain and e-commerce operations; (iii) Lids Sports Group, comprised as described in the preceding paragraph; (iv) Johnston & Murphy Group, comprised of Johnston & Murphy retail operations, e-commerce and catalog operations and wholesale distribution of products under the Johnston & Murphy ® and H.S. Trask ® brands; and (v) Licensed Brands, comprised of Dockers ® Footwear, sourced and marketed under a license from Levi Strauss & Company; G.H. Bass Footwear operated under a license from G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., which was terminated in January 2018; and other brands. Principles of Consolidation All subsidiaries are consolidated in the Consolidated Financial Statements. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. As a result, Fiscal 2018 was a 53-week year with 371 days and Fiscal 2017 and 2016 were 52-week years with 364 days. Fiscal 2018 ended on February 3, 2018, Fiscal 2017 ended on January 28, 2017 and Fiscal 2016 ended on January 30, 2016. Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant areas requiring management estimates or judgments include the following key financial areas: Inventory Valuation The Company values its inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value in its wholesale, Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group segments. In its footwear wholesale operations and its Schuh Group segment, cost is determined using the FIFO method. Net realizable value is determined using a system of analysis which evaluates inventory at the stock number level based on factors such as inventory turn, average selling price, inventory level, and selling prices reflected in future orders for footwear wholesale. The Company provides a valuation allowance when the inventory has not been marked down to net realizable value based on current selling prices or when the inventory is not turning and is not expected to turn at levels satisfactory to the Company. The Lids Sports Group segment employs the moving average cost method for valuing inventories and applies freight using an allocation method. The Company provides a valuation allowance for slow-moving inventory based on negative margins and specific analysis, and estimates shrink based on historical experience, where appropriate. In its retail operations, other than the Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group segments, the Company employs the retail inventory method, applying average cost-to-retail ratios to the retail value of inventories. Under the retail inventory method, valuing inventory at the lower of cost or market is achieved as markdowns are taken or accrued as a reduction of the retail value of inventories. Inherent in the retail inventory method are subjective judgments and estimates, including merchandise mark-on, markups, markdowns, and shrinkage. These judgments and estimates, coupled with the fact that the retail inventory method is an averaging process, could produce a range of cost figures. To reduce the risk of inaccuracy and to ensure consistent presentation, the Company employs the retail inventory method in multiple subclasses of inventory with similar gross margins, and analyzes markdown requirements at the stock number level based on factors such as inventory turn, average selling price, and inventory age. In addition, the Company accrues markdowns as necessary. These additional markdown accruals reflect all of the above factors as well as current agreements to return products to vendors and vendor agreements to provide markdown support. In addition to markdown allowances, the Company maintains reserves for shrinkage and damaged goods based on historical rates. Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued Inherent in the analysis of both wholesale and retail inventory valuation are subjective judgments about current market conditions, fashion trends, and overall economic conditions. Failure to make appropriate conclusions regarding these factors may result in an overstatement or understatement of inventory value. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company periodically assesses the realizability of its long-lived assets, other than goodwill, and evaluates such assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is determined to exist if estimated future cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, are less than the carrying amount. Inherent in the analysis of impairment are subjective judgments about future cash flows. Failure to make appropriate conclusions regarding these judgments may result in an overstatement or understatement of the value of long-lived assets. See also Notes 3 and 5. As required under ASC 350, the Company annually assesses its goodwill and indefinite lived trade names for impairment and on an interim basis if indicators of impairment are present. The Company’s annual assessment date of goodwill and indefinite lived trade names is the first day of the fourth quarter. In accordance with ASC 350, the Company has the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. If after such assessment the Company concludes that the asset is not impaired, no further action is required. However, if the Company concludes otherwise, it is required to determine the fair value of the asset using a quantitative impairment test. The quantitative impairment test for goodwill compares the fair value of each reporting unit with the carrying value of the business unit with which the goodwill is associated. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit, an impairment charge would be recorded for the amount, if any, in which the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit's fair value. The Company estimates fair value using the best information available, and computes the fair value derived by an income approach utilizing discounted cash flow projections. The income approach uses a projection of a reporting unit’s estimated operating results and cash flows that is discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions. A key assumption in the Company’s fair value estimate is the weighted average cost of capital utilized for discounting its cash flow projections in its income approach. The projection uses management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in sales, costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures. Other significant estimates and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements. See also Note 2. Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued Environmental and Other Contingencies The Company is subject to certain loss contingencies related to environmental proceedings and other legal matters. The Company has made pretax accruals for certain of these contingencies, including approximately $0.6 million in Fiscal 2018, $0.6 million in Fiscal 2017 and $0.8 million in Fiscal 2016. These charges are included in provision for discontinued operations, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations because they relate to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company monitors these matters on an ongoing basis and, on a quarterly basis, management reviews the Company’s accruals, adjusting provisions as management deems necessary in view of changes in available information. Changes in estimates of liability are reported in the periods when they occur. Consequently, management believes that its accrued liability in relation to each proceeding is a best estimate of probable loss connected to the proceeding, or in cases in which no best estimate is possible, the minimum amount in the range of estimated losses, based upon its analysis of the facts and circumstances as of the close of the most recent fiscal quarter. However, because of uncertainties and risks inherent in litigation generally and in environmental proceedings in particular, there can be no assurance that future developments will not require additional provisions, that some or all liabilities will be adequate or that the amounts of any such additional provisions or any such inadequacy will not have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations. See also Notes 3 and 13. Revenue Recognition Retail sales are recorded at the point of sale and are net of estimated returns and exclude sales and value added taxes. Catalog and internet sales are recorded at estimated time of delivery to the customer and are net of estimated returns and exclude sales and value added taxes. Wholesale revenue is recorded net of estimated returns and allowances for markdowns, damages and miscellaneous claims when the related goods have been shipped and legal title has passed to the customer. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in net sales. Estimated returns are based on historical returns and claims. Actual amounts of markdowns have not differed materially from estimates. Actual returns and claims in any future period may differ from historical experience. Income Taxes As part of the process of preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company is required to estimate its income taxes in each of the tax jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves estimating actual current tax obligations together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of certain items for tax and accounting purposes, such as depreciation of property and equipment and valuation of inventories. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company then assesses the likelihood that its deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income or other sources. Actual results could differ from this assessment if adequate taxable income is not Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued generated in future periods. To the extent the Company believes that recovery of an asset is at risk, valuation allowances are established. To the extent valuation allowances are established or increased in a period, the Company includes an expense within the tax provision in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These deferred tax valuation allowances may be released in future years when management considers that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. In making such a determination, management will need to periodically evaluate whether or not all available evidence, such as future taxable income and reversal of temporary differences, tax planning strategies, and recent results of operations, provides sufficient positive evidence to offset any potential negative evidence that may exist at such time. In the event the deferred tax valuation allowance is released, the Company would record an income tax benefit for a portion or all of the deferred tax valuation allowance released. At February 3, 2018, the Company had a deferred tax valuation allowance of $6.4 million . Income tax reserves for uncertain tax positions are determined using the methodology required by the Income Tax Topic of the Codification. This methodology requires companies to assess each income tax position taken using a two step process. A determination is first made as to whether it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained, based upon the technical merits, upon examination by the taxing authorities. If the tax position is expected to meet the more likely than not criteria, the benefit recorded for the tax position equals the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement of the respective tax position. Uncertain tax positions require determinations and estimated liabilities to be made based on provisions of the tax law which may be subject to change or varying interpretation. If the Company’s determinations and estimates prove to be inaccurate, the resulting adjustments could be material to its future financial results. Postretirement Benefits Plan Accounting Full-time employees who had at least 1000 hours of service in calendar year 2004, except employees in the Lids Sports Group and Schuh Group segments, are covered by a defined benefit pension plan. The Company froze the defined benefit pension plan effective January 1, 2005. The Company also provides certain former employees with limited medical and life insurance benefits. The Company funds at least the minimum amount required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. As required by the Compensation – Retirement Benefits Topic of the Codification, the Company is required to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of postretirement benefit plans as an asset or liability, respectively, in their Consolidated Balance Sheets and to recognize changes in that funded status in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, in the year in which the changes occur. The Company recognizes pension expense on an accrual basis over employees’ approximate service periods. The calculation of pension expense and the corresponding liability requires the use of a number of critical assumptions, including the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the assumed discount rate, as well as the recognition of actuarial gains and losses. Changes in these assumptions can result in different expense and liability amounts, and future actual experience can differ from these assumptions. Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued The Company utilizes a calculated value of assets, which is an averaging method that recognizes changes in the fair values of assets over a period of five years. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require that the Company recognize a portion of these losses when they exceed a calculated threshold. These losses might be recognized as a component of pension expense in future years and would be amortized over the average future service of employees, which is currently approximately 10 years. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company had total available cash and cash equivalents of $39.9 million and $48.3 million as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively, of which approximately $21.2 million and $22.9 million was held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively. The Company's strategic plan does not require the repatriation of foreign cash in order to fund its operations in the U.S., and it is the Company's current intention to indefinitely reinvest its foreign cash and cash equivalents outside of the U.S. If the Company were to repatriate foreign cash to the U.S., it would be required to accrue and pay U.S. taxes in accordance with applicable U.S. tax rules and regulations as a result of the repatriation. There were no cash equivalents included in cash and cash equivalents at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017. Cash equivalents are highly-liquid financial instruments having an original maturity of three months or less. At February 3, 2018, substantially all of the Company’s domestic cash was invested in deposit accounts at FDIC-insured banks. The majority of payments due from banks for domestic customer credit card transactions process within 24 - 48 hours and are accordingly classified as cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. At February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, outstanding checks drawn on zero-balance accounts at certain domestic banks exceeded book cash balances at those banks by approximately $14.2 million and $36.7 million , respectively. These amounts are included in accounts payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Concentration of Credit Risk and Allowances on Accounts Receivable The Company’s footwear wholesale businesses sell primarily to independent retailers and department stores across the United States. Receivables arising from these sales are not collateralized. Customer credit risk is affected by conditions or occurrences within the economy and the retail industry as well as by customer specific factors. In the footwear wholesale businesses, one customer each accounted for 16% , 9% and 8% of the Company’s total trade receivables balance, while no other customer accounted for more than 7% of the Company’s total trade receivables balance as of February 3, 2018. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information, as well as customer specific factors. The Company also establishes allowances for sales returns, customer deductions and co-op advertising based on specific circumstances, historical trends and projected probable outcomes. Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued Property and Equipment Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated or amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets. Depreciation and amortization expense are computed principally by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: Buildings and building equipment 20-45 years Computer hardware, software and equipment 3-10 years Furniture and fixtures 10 years Depreciation expense related to property and equipment was approximately $78.1 million , $74.9 million and $76.2 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Leases Leasehold improvements and properties under capital leases are amortized on the straight-line method over the shorter of their useful lives or their related lease terms and the charge to earnings is included in selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Certain leases include rent increases during the initial lease term. For these leases, the Company recognizes the related rental expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease (which includes any rent holidays and the pre-opening period of construction, renovation, fixturing and merchandise placement) and records the difference between the amounts charged to operations and amounts paid as deferred rent. The Company occasionally receives reimbursements from landlords to be used towards construction of the store the Company intends to lease. Leasehold improvements are recorded at their gross costs including items reimbursed by landlords. The reimbursements are amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the initial lease term. The Consolidated Balance Sheets include asset retirement obligations related to leases of $11.5 million and $10.3 million as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively. Acquisitions Acquisitions are accounted for using the Business Combinations Topic of the Codification. The total purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at acquisition. Goodwill and Other Intangibles As required under ASC 350, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but are tested at least annually for impairment. The Company will update the tests between annual tests if events or circumstances occur that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the business unit with which the goodwill is associated below its carrying amount. It is also required that intangible assets with finite lives be amortized over Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued their respective lives to their estimated residual values, and reviewed for impairment in accordance with the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the Codification. Intangible assets of the Company with indefinite lives are primarily goodwill and identifiable trademarks acquired in connection with the acquisition of Little Burgundy in December 2015, Schuh Group Ltd. in June 2011, Hat World Corporation in April 2004 and various other small acquisitions. The Consolidated Balance Sheets include goodwill of $89.9 million for the Schuh Group and $10.4 million for Journeys Group at February 3, 2018, and $181.6 million for the Lids Sports Group, $79.8 million for the Schuh Group and $9.8 million for Journeys Group at January 28, 2017. The Company tests for impairment of intangible assets with an indefinite life, relying on a number of factors including operating results, business plans, projected future cash flows and observable market data. The impairment test for identifiable assets not subject to amortization consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. In connection with acquisitions, the Company records goodwill on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. This asset is not amortized but is subject to an impairment test at least annually, based on projected future cash flows from the acquired business discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk the Company considers to be inherent in its current business model. The Company performs the impairment test annually at the beginning of its fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the value of the asset might be impaired. During the third quarter of Fiscal 2018, the Company identified qualitative indicators of impairment, including a significant decline in the Company's stock price and market capitalization for a sustained period since the last consideration of indicators of impairment in the second quarter of Fiscal 2018, underperformance relative to projected operating results, particularly in the Lids Sports Group reporting unit, and an increased competitive environment in the licensed sports business. The Company performed a full valuation of its reporting units as required under ASC 350 and concluded the goodwill attributed to Lids Sports Group was fully impaired. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $182.2 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2018. See Note 2 for additional information. Identifiable intangible assets of the Company with finite lives are trademarks, customer lists, in-place leases, non-compete agreements and a vendor contract. They are subject to amortization based upon their estimated useful lives. Finite-lived intangible assets are evaluated for impairment using a process similar to that used to evaluate other definite-lived long-lived assets, a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset. Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 are: In thousands February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value U.S. Revolver Borrowings $ 69,372 $ 69,421 $ 49,879 $ 50,396 UK Term Loans 11,419 11,602 19,230 19,541 UK Revolver Borrowings 7,594 7,671 13,796 13,956 Debt fair values were determined using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market interest rates for similar types of financial instruments and would be classified in Level 2 as defined in Note 5. Carrying amounts reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash, cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. Cost of Sales For the Company’s retail operations, the cost of sales includes actual product cost, the cost of transportation to the Company’s warehouses from suppliers, the cost of transportation from the Company’s warehouses to the stores and the cost of transportation from the Company's warehouses to the customer. Additionally, the cost of its distribution facilities allocated to its retail operations is included in cost of sales. For the Company’s wholesale operations, the cost of sales includes the actual product cost and the cost of transportation to the Company’s warehouses from suppliers. Selling and Administrative Expenses Selling and administrative expenses include all operating costs of the Company excluding (i) those related to the transportation of products from the supplier to the warehouse, (ii) for its retail operations, those related to the transportation of products from the warehouse to the store and from the warehouse to the customer and (iii) costs of its distribution facilities which are allocated to its retail operations. Wholesale costs of distribution are included in selling and administrative expenses in the amounts of $5.8 million , $6.2 million and $9.6 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Gift Cards The Company has a gift card program that began in calendar 1999 for its Lids Sports Group operations and calendar 2000 for its footwear operations. The gift cards issued to date do not expire. As such, the Company recognizes income when: (i) the gift card is redeemed by the customer; or (ii) the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the customer for the purchase of goods in the future is remote and there are no related escheat laws (referred to as “breakage”). The gift card breakage rate is based upon Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued historical redemption patterns and income is recognized for unredeemed gift cards in proportion to those historical redemption patterns. Gift card breakage is recognized in revenues each period for which financial statements are updated. Gift card breakage recognized as revenue was $1.6 million , $1.4 million and $1.2 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Consolidated Balance Sheets include an accrued liability for gift cards of $18.1 million and $17.7 million at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively. Buying, Merchandising and Occupancy Costs The Company records buying, merchandising and occupancy costs in selling and administrative expense. Because the Company does not include these costs in cost of sales, the Company’s gross margin may not be comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin. Retail occupancy costs recorded in selling and administrative expense were $467.4 million , $451.9 million and $432.9 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs related to inventory purchased from suppliers are included in the cost of inventory and are charged to cost of sales in the period that the inventory is sold. All other shipping and handling costs are charged to cost of sales in the period incurred except for wholesale costs of distribution and shipping costs for product shipped from stores, which are included in selling and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Preopening Costs Costs associated with the opening of new stores are expensed as incurred, and are included in selling and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Store Closings and Exit Costs From time to time, the Company makes strategic decisions to close stores or exit locations or activities. Under the provisions of the Property, Plant, and Equipment Topic of the Codification, the definition of a discontinued operation was amended. A discontinued operation may include a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity that represent a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operation or financial results. If stores or operating activities to be closed or exited constitute a component or group of components that represent a strategic shift in the Company's operations, these closures will be considered discontinued operations. The results of operations of discontinued operations are presented retroactively, net of tax, as a separate component on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. In each of the years presented, no store closings have met the discontinued operations criteria. Assets related to planned store closures or other exit activities are reflected as assets held for sale and recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell when the required criteria, as defined by the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the Codification, are satisfied. Depreciation ceases on the date that the held for sale criteria are met. Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued Assets related to planned store closures or other exit activities that do not meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale are evaluated for impairment in accordance with the Company’s normal impairment policy, but with consideration given to revised estimates of future cash flows. In any event, the remaining depreciable useful lives are evaluated and adjusted as necessary. Exit costs related to anticipated lease termination costs, severance benefits and other expected charges are accrued for and recognized in accordance with the Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations Topic of the Codification. Advertising Costs Advertising costs are predominantly expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were $85.7 million , $76.7 million and $73.7 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Direct response advertising costs for catalogs are capitalized in accordance with the Other Assets and Deferred Costs Topic for Capitalized Advertising Costs of the Codification. Such costs are amortized over the estimated future period as revenues are realized from such advertising, not to exceed six months . The Consolidated Balance Sheets include prepaid assets for direct response advertising costs of $2.3 million at February 3, 2018 and $1.2 million at January 28, 2017. Consideration to Resellers In its wholesale businesses, the Company does not h

Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other I

Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other Intangible Assets and Sale of Businesses	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other Intangible Assets and Sale of Businesses	Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other Intangible Assets and Sale of Businesses Goodwill The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows: (In Thousands) Lids Sports Group Schuh Group Journeys Group Total Goodwill Balance, January 28, 2017 $ 181,628 $79,769 $9,825 $ 271,222 Impairment charge (182,211 ) — — (182,211 ) Effect of foreign currency exchange rates 583 10,146 568 $ 11,297 Balance, February 3, 2018 $ — $ 89,915 10,393 $ 100,308 As required under ASC 350, the Company annually assesses its goodwill and indefinite lived trade names for impairment and on an interim basis if indicators of impairment are present. The Company’s annual assessment date of goodwill and indefinite lived trade names is the first day of the fourth quarter. During the third quarter of Fiscal 2018, the Company identified qualitative indicators of impairment, including a significant decline in the Company's stock price and market capitalization for a sustained period since the last consideration of indicators of impairment in the second quarter of Fiscal 2018, underperformance relative to projected operating results, particularly in the Lids Sports Group reporting unit, and an increased competitive environment in the licensed sports business. In accordance with ASC 350, when indicators of impairment are present on an interim basis, the Company must assess whether it is “more likely than not” (i.e., a greater than 50% chance) that an impairment has occurred. In our Fiscal 2017 annual evaluation of goodwill, the Company determined that the fair value of the Lids Sports Group and Schuh Group reporting units exceeded the carrying value of the reporting units’ assets by approximately 15% and 28% , respectively. Due to the identified indicators of impairment during the the third quarter of Fiscal 2018, the Company determined that it was "more likely than not" that an impairment had occurred and performed a full valuation of its reporting units as required under ASC 350 and reconciled the aggregate fair values of the individual reporting units to the Company’s market capitalization. Based upon the results of these analyses, the Company concluded the goodwill attributed to Lids Sports Group was fully impaired. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $182.2 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2018. In addition, as a result of the factors noted above, the Company evaluated the fair value of its trademarks during the third quarter of Fiscal 2018. The fair value of trademarks was determined based on the royalty savings approach. This analysis did not result in any trademark impairment. Note 2 Goodwill, Acquisitions, Intangible Assets and Sale of Businesses, Continued Acquisitions During Fiscal 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of Little Burgundy, a small retail footwear chain in Canada for a total purchase price of $35.1 million . The stores acquired are operated within the Journeys Group. Other Intangible Assets Other intangibles by major classes were as follows: Leases Customer Lists Other* Total In thousands Feb. 3, 2018 Jan. 28, 2017 Feb. 3, 2018 Jan. 28, 2017 Feb. 3, 2018 Jan. 28, 2017 Feb. 3, 2018 Jan. 28, 2017 Gross other intangibles $ 14,981 $ 14,625 $ 2,130 $ 1,958 $ 2,122 $ 2,009 $ 19,233 $ 18,592 Accumulated amortization (13,714 ) (12,938 ) (2,130 ) (1,956 ) (1,595 ) (1,306 ) (17,439 ) (16,200 ) Net Other Intangibles $ 1,267 $ 1,687 $ — $ 2 $ 527 $ 703 $ 1,794 $ 2,392 *Includes non-compete agreements, vendor contract and backlog. The amortization of intangibles, including trademarks, was $0.2 million , $0.9 million and $2.9 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The amortization of intangibles, including trademarks, will be $0.2 million for Fiscal 2019 and less than $0.1 million for Fiscal 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Sale of Businesses On December 25, 2016, the Company completed the sale of all the stock of the Company's subsidiary, Keuka Footwear, Inc., which operated the SureGrip occupational, slip-resistant footwear business within the Licensed Brands Group, to Shoes for Crews, LLC. The Company recognized a gain on the sale, in Fiscal 2017, of $(12.3) million , net of transaction-related expenses before tax. On January 19, 2016, the Company completed the sale of the assets of the Lids Team Sports business, which had operated within its Lids Sports Group segment, to BSN Sports, LLC. The Company recognized a gain on the sale in Fiscal 2016 of $(4.7) million , net of transaction-related expenses before tax. In Fiscal 2017, the Company recognized an additional pretax gain of $(2.4) million on the sale of Lids Team Sports related to final working capital adjustments. The sales of SureGrip Footwear and Lids Team Sports were not strategic shifts that would have a major effect on operations and financial results, and therefore the businesses were not presented as discontinued operations in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

Asset Impairments and Other Cha

Asset Impairments and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Asset Impairments and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Asset Impairments and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations	Asset Impairments and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations Asset Impairments and Other Charges In accordance with Company policy, assets are determined to be impaired when the impairment indicators are identified and estimated future cash flows are insufficient to recover the carrying costs. Impairment charges represent the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of those assets. Asset impairment charges are reflected as a reduction of the net carrying value of property and equipment, and in asset impairment and other, net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $8.8 million in Fiscal 2018, including $5.2 million in licensing termination expenses, $2.7 million for retail store asset impairments and $0.9 million for hurricane losses. The Company recorded a pretax gain to earnings of $(0.8) million in Fiscal 2017, including a gain of $(8.9) million for network intrusion expenses as a result of a litigation settlement and a gain of $(0.7) million for other legal matters, partially offset by $6.4 million for retail store asset impairments and $2.5 million for pension settlement expense. The Company recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $7.9 million in Fiscal 2016, including $3.1 million for retail store asset impairments, $2.5 million for asset write-downs, $2.2 million for network intrusion expenses and $0.1 million for other legal matters. Discontinued Operations In Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, the Company recorded an additional charge to earnings of $0.6 million ( $0.4 million net of tax), $0.7 million ( $0.4 million net of tax) and $1.3 million ( $0.8 million net of tax), respectively, reflected in discontinued operations, primarily for anticipated costs of environmental remedial alternatives related to former facilities operated by the Company (see Note 13). Note 3 Asset Impairments and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations, Continued Accrued Provision for Discontinued Operations In thousands Facility Shutdown Costs Balance January 31, 2015 $ 14,759 Additional provision Fiscal 2016 1,333 Charges and adjustments, net (473 ) Balance January 30, 2016 15,619 Additional provision Fiscal 2017 701 Charges and adjustments, net (11,277 ) Balance January 28, 2017 5,043 Additional provision Fiscal 2018 552 Charges and adjustments, net (1,986 ) Balance February 3, 2018* 3,609 Current provision for discontinued operations 1,902 Total Noncurrent Provision for Discontinued Operations $ 1,707 *Includes a $3.0 million environmental provision, including $1.9 million in current provision for discontinued operations.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories In thousands February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017 Raw materials $ — $ 389 Wholesale finished goods 52,924 61,575 Retail merchandise 489,701 501,713 Total Inventories $ 542,625 $ 563,677

Fair Value

Fair Value	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value	Fair Value The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the Codification defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Topic defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of February 3, 2018 aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall (in thousands): Long-Lived Assets Held and Used Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Impairment Charges Measured as of April 29, 2017 $ 14 $ — $ — $ 14 $ 119 Measured as of July 29, 2017 — — — — 58 Measured as of October 28, 2017 251 — — 251 510 Measured as of February 3, 2018 494 — — 494 1,983 Total Asset Impairment Fiscal 2018 $ 2,670 In accordance with the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the Codification, the Company recorded $2.7 million of impairment charges as a result of the fair value measurement of its long-lived assets held and used and tested on a nonrecurring basis during the twelve months ended February 3, 2018. These charges are reflected in asset impairments and other, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company used a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of these long-lived assets. Discount rate and growth rate assumptions are derived from current economic conditions, expectations of management and projected trends of current operating results. As a result, the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its long-lived assets held and used are unobservable inputs that fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt In thousands February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017 U.S. Revolver borrowings $ 69,372 $ 49,879 UK term loans 11,479 19,345 UK revolver borrowings 7,594 13,796 Deferred note expense on term loans (60 ) (115 ) Total long-term debt 88,385 82,905 Current portion 1,766 9,175 Total Noncurrent Portion of Long-Term Debt $ 86,619 $ 73,730 Long-term debt maturing during each of the next five fiscal years is $1.8 million , $17.2 million , $0.0 million , $0.0 million and $69.4 million , respectively. The Company had $69.4 million of revolver borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility at February 3, 2018, which includes $14.8 million ( £10.5 million ) related to Genesco (UK) Limited and $36.7 million ( C$45.4 million ) related to GCO Canada, and had $11.5 million ( £8.1 million ) in term loans outstanding and $7.6 million ( €6.1 million ) in revolver loans outstanding under the U.K. Credit Facilities (described below) at February 3, 2018. The Company had outstanding letters of credit of $11.3 million under the Credit Facility at February 3, 2018. These letters of credit support lease and insurance indemnifications. U. S. Credit Facility: On January 31, 2018, the Company entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, (the “Credit Facility”) by and among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company party thereto, as other borrowers, with the lenders party thereto (the "Lenders") and Bank of America, N.A., as agent (the "Agent"). The Credit Facility provides revolving credit in the aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million and replaces the previous $400.0 million revolving credit facility. The Credit Facility expires January 31, 2023. Deferred financing costs incurred of $1.4 million related to the Credit Facility were capitalized and are being amortized over five years . These costs are included in other non-current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The material terms of the Credit Facility are as follows: Availability The Credit Facility is a revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million , including (i) for the Company and the other borrowers formed in the U.S., a $70.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a domestic swingline subfacility of up to $45.0 million , (ii) for GCO Canada Inc., a revolving credit subfacility in an aggregate amount not to exceed $70.0 million , which includes a $5.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a swingline subfacility of up to $5.0 million , and (iii) for Genesco (UK) Limited, a revolving credit subfacility in an aggregate Note 6 Long-Term Debt, Continued amount not to exceed $100.0 million , which includes a $10.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a swingline subfacility of up to $10.0 million . Any swingline loans and any letters of credit and borrowings under the Canadian and UK subfacilities will reduce the availability under the Credit Facility on a dollar-for-dollar basis. The Company has the option, from time to time, to increase the availability under the Credit Facility by an aggregate amount of up to $200.0 million subject to, among other things, the receipt of commitments for the increased amount. In connection with this increased facility, the Canadian revolving credit subfacility may be increased by no more than $15.0 million and the UK revolving credit subfacility may be increased by no more than $100.0 million . The aggregate amount of the loans made and letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility shall at no time exceed the lesser of the facility amount ( $400.0 million or, if increased as described above, up to $600.0 million ) or the "Borrowing Base", which generally is based on 90% of eligible inventory (increased to 92.5% during fiscal months September through November) plus 85% of eligible wholesale receivables plus 90% of eligible credit card and debit card receivables of the Company and the other borrowers formed in the U.S. and GCO Canada Inc. less applicable reserves (the "Loan Cap"). If requested by the Company and Genesco (UK) Limited and agreed to by the required percentage of Lenders, the relevant assets of Genesco (UK) Limited will be included in the Borrowing Base, provided that amounts borrowed by Genesco (UK) Limited based solely on its own borrowing base will be limited to $100.0 million , subject to the increased facility as described above. At no time can the total loans outstanding to Genesco (UK) Limited and to GCO Canada Inc. exceed 50% of the Loan Cap. In the event that the availability for GCO Canada Inc. to borrow loans based solely on its own borrowing base is completely utilized, GCO Canada Inc. will have the ability, subject to certain terms and conditions, to obtain additional loans (but not to exceed its total revolving credit subfacility amount) to the extent of the then unused portion of the domestic Loan Cap. The Credit Facility also provides that a first-in, last-out tranche could be added to the revolving credit facility at the option of the Company subject to, among other things, the receipt of commitments for such tranche. Collateral The loans and other obligations under the Credit Facility are secured by a perfected first priority lien on, and security interest in certain assets of the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company, including accounts receivable, inventory, payment intangibles, and deposit accounts and specifically excludes intellectual property, equity interests, equipment, real estate and leaseholds interests. The assets of Genesco (UK) Limited will not be pledged as collateral unless the UK borrowing base is established and once pledged, will only serve to secure the obligations of GCO Canada Inc. and Genesco (UK) Limited and their respective subsidiaries. Interest and Fees The Company’s borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at varying rates that, at the Company’s option, can be based on: Note 6 Long-Term Debt, Continued Domestic Facility: (a) LIBOR (not to be less than zero) plus the applicable margin (based on average Excess Availability (as defined below) during the prior quarter), or (b) the domestic Base Rate (defined as the highest of (i) the Bank of America prime rate , (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% or (iii) LIBOR for an interest period of thirty days plus 1.0% ) plus the applicable margin. Canadian SubFacility: For loans made in Canadian dollars, (a) the bankers’ acceptances (“BA”) rate (not to be less than zero) plus the applicable margin, or (b) the Canadian Prime Rate (not to be less than zero) (defined as the highest of the (i) Bank of America Canadian Prime Rate, and (ii) the BA rate for a one month interest period plus 1.0% ) plus the applicable margin. For loans made in U.S. dollars, (a) LIBOR plus the applicable margin, or (b) the U.S. Index Rate (not to be less than zero) (defined as the highest of the (i) Bank of America (Canada branch) U.S. dollar base rate, (ii) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% , and (iii) LIBOR for an interest period of thirty days plus 1.0% ) plus the applicable margin. UK Sub-Facility: LIBOR (not to be less than zero) plus the applicable margin. Swingline Loans: Domestic swingline loans - domestic Base Rate plus the applicable margin. UK swingline loans - UK Base Rate (being the "base rate" of the local Bank of America branch in the jurisdiction of the currency chosen) plus the applicable margin. Canadian swingline loans - Canadian Prime Rate or U.S. Index Rate, plus the applicable margin. The initial applicable margin for domestic Base Rate loans (including domestic swingline loans), U.S. Index rate loans (including Canadian swingline loans) and Canadian Prime Rate loans (including Canadian swingline loans) is 0.50% and the initial applicable margin for LIBOR loans, BA equivalent loans and UK swingline loans is 1.50% . Thereafter, the applicable margin is subject to adjustment based on “Excess Availability” for the prior quarter. The term “Excess Availability” means, as of any given date, the excess (if any) of the Loan Cap over the outstanding credit extensions under the Credit Facility. Interest on the Company’s borrowings is payable monthly in arrears for domestic Base Rate loans (including domestic swingline loans), U.S. Index rate loans (including Canadian swingline loans), Canadian Prime Rate loans (including Canadian swingline loans) and UK swingline loans and at the end of each interest rate period (but not less often than quarterly) for LIBOR loans and BA equivalent loans. The Company is also required to pay a commitment fee on the actual daily unused portions of the Credit Facility at a rate of 0.25% per annum. Note 6 Long-Term Debt, Continued Currency Loans to GCO Canada, Inc. may be made in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars. Loans to Genesco (UK) Limited may be made in U.S. dollars, Euros, Pounds Sterling or any other freely transferable currencies approved by the Agent and applicable lenders. Certain Covenants The Company is not required to comply with any financial covenants unless Excess Availability is less than the greater of $25.0 million or 10% of the Loan Cap. If and during such time as Excess Availability is less than the greater of $25.0 million or 10% of the Loan Cap, the Credit Facility requires the Company to meet a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of (a) an amount equal to consolidated EBITDA less capital expenditures and taxes paid in cash, in each case for such period, to (b) fixed charges for such period, of not less than 1.0 :1.0. Excess Availability was $263.3 million at February 3, 2018. Because Excess Availability exceeded $25.0 million or 10% of the Loan Cap, the Company was not required to comply with this financial covenant at February 3, 2018. The Credit Facility also permits the Company to incur senior debt in an amount up to the greater of $500.0 million or an amount that would not cause the Company's ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA to exceed 5.0 :1.0 provided that certain terms and conditions are met. In addition, the Credit Facility contains certain covenants that, among other things, restrict additional indebtedness, liens and encumbrances, loans and investments, acquisitions, dividends and other restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, asset dispositions, mergers and consolidations, prepayments or material amendments to certain material documents and other matters customarily restricted in such agreements. Cash Dominion The Credit Facility also contains cash dominion provisions that apply in the event that the Company’s Excess Availability is less than the greater of $30.0 million or 12.5% of the Loan Cap for three consecutive business days or if certain events of default occur under the Credit Facility. Events of Default The Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to certain other material indebtedness in excess of specified amounts and to agreements which would have a material adverse effect if breached, certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, certain ERISA events, judgments in excess of specified amounts and change in control. Certain of the lenders under the Credit Facility or their affiliates have provided, and may in the future provide, certain commercial banking, financial advisory, and investment banking services in the ordinary course of business for the Company, its subsidiaries and certain of its affiliates, for which they receive customary fees and commissions. Note 6 Long-Term Debt, Continued U.K. Credit Facility In April 2017, Schuh Group Limited entered into an Amendment and Restatement Agreement which amended the Form of Amended and Restated Facilities Agreement and Working Capital Facility Letter ("UK Credit Facilities") dated May 2015. The amendment includes a new Facility A of £1.0 million , a Facility B of £9.4 million , a Facility C revolving credit agreement of £16.5 million , a working capital facility of £2.5 million and an additional revolving credit facility, Facility D, of €7.2 million for its operations in Ireland and Germany. The Facility A loan was paid off in April 2017. The Facility B loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.5% per annum with quarterly payments through September 2019. The Facility C bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.2% per annum and expires in September 2019. The Facility D bears interest at EURIBOR plus 2.2% per annum and expires in September 2019. The UK Credit Facilities contain certain covenants at the Schuh level including a minimum interest coverage covenant of 4.50 x and a maximum leverage covenant of 1.75 x. The Company was in compliance with all the covenants at February 3, 2018. The UK Credit Facilities are secured by a pledge of all the assets of Schuh and its subsidiaries.

Commitments Under Long-Term Lea

Commitments Under Long-Term Leases	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Leases [Abstract]
Commitments Under Long-Term Leases	Commitments Under Long-Term Leases Operating Leases The Company leases its office space and all of its retail store locations, certain distribution centers and transportation equipment under various noncancelable operating leases. The leases have varying terms and expire at various dates through 2031. The store leases in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada typically have initial terms of approximately 10 years. The stores leases in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany typically have initial terms of between 10 and 15 years. Generally, most of the leases require the Company to pay taxes, insurance, maintenance costs and contingent rentals based on sales. Approximately 2% of the Company’s leases contain renewal options. Rental expense under operating leases of continuing operations was: In thousands 2018 2017 2016 Minimum rentals $ 278,197 $ 264,129 $ 255,083 Contingent rentals 9,443 9,957 11,044 Sublease rentals (1,276 ) (1,863 ) (825 ) Total Rental Expense $ 286,364 $ 272,223 $ 265,302 Note 7 Commitments Under Long-Term Leases, Continued Minimum rental commitments payable in future years are: Fiscal Years In thousands 2019 $ 256,249 2020 229,434 2021 207,630 2022 185,644 2023 161,945 Later years 412,601 Total Minimum Rental Commitments $ 1,453,503 For leases that contain predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rentals, the related rental expense is recognized on a straight-line basis and the cumulative expense recognized on the straight-line basis in excess of the cumulative payments is included in deferred rent and other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company occasionally receives reimbursements from landlords to be used towards construction of the store the Company intends to lease. Leasehold improvements are recorded at their gross costs including items reimbursed by landlords. The reimbursements are recorded as deferred rent and amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the initial lease term. Tenant allowances of $29.0 million and $25.4 million at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively, and deferred rent of $59.3 million and $51.9 million at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively, are included in deferred rent and other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Equity

Equity	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Equity	Equity Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock Shares Authorized Number of Shares Amounts in Thousands Class 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred 5,000,000 36,671 37,646 38,196 $ 1,100 $ 1,129 $ 1,146 Stated Value of Issued Shares 1,100 1,129 1,146 Employees’ Preferred Stock Purchase Accounts (48 ) (69 ) (69 ) Total Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock $ 1,052 $ 1,060 $ 1,077 Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock: The Company's charter permits the Board of Directors to issue Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock ( 3,000,000 shares, in aggregate, are authorized) in as many series, each with as many shares and such rights and preferences as the board may designate. The Company has shares authorized for $2.30 Series 1, $4.75 Series 3, $4.75 Series 4, Series 6 and $1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred stocks in amounts of 64,368 shares, 40,449 shares, 53,764 shares, 800,000 shares and 5,000,000 shares, respectively. All of these preferred stocks were mandatorily redeemed by the Company in Fiscal 2014. As a result, there are no outstanding shares for any preferred issues of stock other than Employees' Subordinated Convertible Preferred stock shown in the table above. Preferred Stock Transactions In thousands Non-Redeemable Employees’ Preferred Stock Employees’ Preferred Stock Purchase Accounts Total Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock Balance January 31, 2015 $ 1,345 $ (71 ) $ 1,274 Other stock conversions (199 ) 2 (197 ) Balance January 30, 2016 1,146 (69 ) 1,077 Other stock conversions (17 ) — (17 ) Balance January 28, 2017 1,129 (69 ) 1,060 Other stock conversions (29 ) 21 (8 ) Balance February 3, 2018 $ 1,100 $ (48 ) $ 1,052 Note 8 Equity, Continued Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock: Stated and liquidation values are 88 times the average quarterly per share dividend paid on common stock for the previous eight quarters (if any), but in no event less than $30 per share. Each share of this issue of preferred stock is convertible into one share of common stock and has one vote per share. Common Stock: Common stock- $1 par value. Authorized: 80,000,000 shares; issued: February 3, 2018 – 20,392,253 shares; January 28, 2017 – 20,354,272 shares. There were 488,464 shares held in treasury at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017. Each outstanding share is entitled to one vote. At February 3, 2018, common shares were reserved as follows: 36,671 shares for conversion of preferred stock and 1,831,017 shares for the Second Amended and Restated 2009 Genesco Inc. Equity Incentive Plan (the "2009 Plan"). For the year ended February 3, 2018, 356,224 shares of common stock were issued as restricted shares as part of the 2009 Plan; 30,620 shares were issued to directors in exchange for their services; 50,957 shares were withheld for taxes on restricted stock vested in Fiscal 2018; 23,581 shares of restricted stock were forfeited in Fiscal 2018; and 975 shares were issued in miscellaneous conversions of Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock. In addition, the Company repurchased and retired 275,300 shares of common stock at an average weighted market price of $58.71 for a total of $16.2 million . For the year ended January 28, 2017, 26,696 shares of common stock were issued for the exercise of stock options at an average weighted exercise price of $38.13 , for a total of $1.0 million ; 236,364 shares of common stock were issued as restricted shares as part of the 2009 Plan; 23,252 shares were issued to directors in exchange for their services; 55,563 shares were withheld for taxes on restricted stock vested in Fiscal 2017; 43,998 shares of restricted stock were forfeited in Fiscal 2017; and 591 shares were issued in miscellaneous conversions of Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock. In addition, the Company repurchased and retired 2,155,869 shares of common stock at an average weighted market price of $61.81 for a total of $133.3 million . For the year ended January 30, 2016, 35,542 shares of common stock were issued for the exercise of stock options at an average weighted exercise price of $36.81 , for a total of $1.3 million ; 219,404 shares of common stock were issued as restricted shares as part of the 2009 Plan; 2,470 shares of common stock were issued for the purchase of shares under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan at an average weighted market price of $54.22 , for a total of $0.1 million ; 19,769 shares were issued to directors in exchange for their services; 65,783 shares were withheld for taxes on restricted stock vested in Fiscal 2016; 27,221 shares of restricted stock were forfeited in Fiscal 2016; and 6,640 shares were issued in miscellaneous conversions of Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock. In addition, the Company repurchased and retired 2,383,384 shares of common stock at an average weighted market price of $60.79 for a total of $144.9 million . Note 8 Equity, Continued Restrictions on Dividends and Redemptions of Capital Stock: The Company’s charter provides that no dividends may be paid and no shares of capital stock acquired for value if there are dividend or redemption arrearages on any senior or equally ranked stock. Exchanges of subordinated serial preferred stock for common stock or other stock junior to such exchanged stock are permitted. The Company’s Credit Facility prohibits the payment of dividends unless as of the date of the making of any such Restricted Payment (as defined in the Credit Facility), (a) no Default (as defined in the Credit Facility) or Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Facility) exists or would arise after giving effect to such Restricted Payment, and (b) either (i) the Borrowers (as defined in the Credit Facility) have pro forma Excess Availability (as defined in the Credit Facility) for the prior 60 day period equal to or greater than 20% of the Loan Cap (as defined in the Credit Facility), after giving pro forma effect to such Restricted Payment, or (ii) (A) the Borrowers have pro forma Excess Availability for the prior 60 day period of less than 20% of the Loan Cap but equal to or greater than 15% of the Loan Cap, after giving pro forma effect to the Restricted Payment, and (B) the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility), on a pro forma basis for the twelve months preceding such Restricted Payment, will be equal to or greater than 1.0 : 1.0 , and (c) after giving effect to such Restricted Payment, the Borrowers are Solvent (as defined in the Credit Facility). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may make cash dividends on preferred stock up to $0.5 million in any fiscal year absent a continuing Event of Default. The Company’s management does not expect availability under the Credit Facility to fall below the requirements listed above during Fiscal 2019. Note 8 Equity, Continued Changes in the Shares of the Company’s Capital Stock Common Stock Employees’ Preferred Stock Issued at January 31, 2015 24,515,362 44,836 Exercise of options 35,542 — Issue restricted stock 219,404 — Issue shares—Employee Stock Purchase Plan 2,470 — Shares repurchased (2,383,384 ) — Other (66,595 ) (6,640 ) Issued at January 30, 2016 22,322,799 38,196 Exercise of options 26,696 — Issue restricted stock 236,364 — Shares repurchased (2,155,869 ) — Other (75,718 ) (550 ) Issued at January 28, 2017 20,354,272 37,646 Issue restricted stock 356,224 — Shares repurchased (275,300 ) — Other (42,943 ) (975 ) Issued at February 3, 2018 20,392,253 36,671 Less shares repurchased and held in treasury 488,464 — Outstanding at February 3, 2018 19,903,789 36,671

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted in the United States. The Act includes a number of changes to existing U.S. tax laws that impact the Company including the reduction of the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. The Act also provides for a one-time transition tax on indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings and the acceleration of depreciation for certain assets placed into service after September 27, 2017, as well as prospective changes beginning in 2018, including the elimination of certain domestic deductions and credits and additional limitations on the deductibility of executive compensation. The Company recognized the income tax effects of the Act in its financial statements for the year ended February 3, 2018 in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 ("SAB 118"), which provides SEC staff guidance for the application of ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"), in the reporting period in which the Act was signed into law. As such, the Company’s financial results reflect the income tax effects of the Act for which accounting under ASC 740 is incomplete but a reasonable estimate could be determined. The Company did not identify items for which the income tax effects of the Act have not been completed and a reasonable estimate could not be determined as of February 3, 2018. The changes to existing U.S. tax laws as a result of the Act, which have the most significant impact on the Company’s provision for income taxes as of February 3, 2018 are as follows: Reduction of the U.S. Corporate Income Tax Rate The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will apply in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or paid. Accordingly, the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were adjusted to reflect the reduction in the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, resulting in a $5.3 million increase in income tax expense for the year ended February 3, 2018 and a corresponding $5.3 million decrease in net deferred tax assets as of February 3, 2018. Transition Tax on Foreign Earnings The Company recognized a provisional income tax expense of $4.5 million for the year ended February 3, 2018 related to the one-time transition tax on indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings. The determination of the transition tax requires further analysis regarding the amount and composition of the Company’s historical foreign earnings, the amount of foreign tax credits available and the ability to utilize certain foreign tax credits, which is expected to be completed in the fiscal year ending February 2, 2019. The adjustments to the deferred tax assets and liabilities and the liability for the transition tax on indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings, including the analysis of the Company's ability to fully utilize foreign tax credits associated with the transition tax, are provisional amounts estimated based on information reviewed as of February 3, 2018. As the Company completes the analysis of the Act, reviews all information, collects and prepares necessary data, and interprets any additional guidance, adjustments may be made to the provisional amounts recorded as of February 3, 2018 that may materially Note 9 Income Taxes, Continued impact the provision for income taxes. Any subsequent adjustment will be recorded to current income tax expense in the fiscal year ending February 2, 2019 when the analysis is completed. The components of earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes is comprised of the following: In thousands 2018 2017 2016 United States $ (105,267 ) $ 129,819 $ 136,178 Foreign 3,606 21,595 15,355 Total Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes $ (101,661 ) $ 151,414 $ 151,533 Income tax expense from continuing operations is comprised of the following: In thousands 2018 2017 2016 Current U.S. federal $ 17,835 $ 36,998 $ 46,515 International 3,635 5,245 3,542 State 3,883 5,918 8,220 Total Current Income Tax Expense 25,353 48,161 58,277 Deferred U.S. federal (8,721 ) 2,980 (1,249 ) International (3,498 ) 1,182 868 State (3,365 ) 1,232 (1,744 ) Total Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (15,584 ) 5,394 (2,125 ) Total Income Tax Expense – Continuing Operations $ 9,769 $ 53,555 $ 56,152 Discontinued operations were recorded net of income tax expense (benefit) of approximately $(0.2) million , $(0.3) million and $(0.5) million in Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As a result of the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock during Fiscal 2017 and 2016, the Company realized an additional income tax benefit of approximately $0.3 million and $0.2 million , respectively. These tax benefits are reflected as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital prior to Fiscal 2018. In Fiscal 2018, the Company recognized additional income tax expense of $2.2 million due to the write-off of deferred tax assets in excess of the benefits of the tax deduction resulting from share-based compensation for vested awards as a component of the provision for income taxes following the adoption of ASC 718 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018. Note 9 Income Taxes, Continued Deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following: February 3, January 28, In thousands 2018 2017 Identified intangibles $ (4,821 ) $ (31,079 ) Prepaids (2,226 ) (3,274 ) Convertible bonds (372 ) (1,196 ) Tax over book depreciation (6,167 ) (16,241 ) Gross deferred tax liabilities (13,586 ) (51,790 ) Deferred rent 14,214 18,715 Pensions 562 3,396 Expense accruals 6,896 10,413 Uniform capitalization costs 9,549 16,361 Provisions for discontinued operations and restructurings 1,045 2,179 Inventory valuation 1,798 3,728 Tax net operating loss and credit carryforwards 3,682 2,450 Allowances for bad debts and notes 382 491 Deferred compensation and restricted stock 4,709 7,147 Other 2,177 4,458 Gross deferred tax assets 45,014 69,338 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (6,351 ) (4,305 ) Deferred tax asset net of valuation allowance 38,663 65,033 Net Deferred Tax Assets $ 25,077 $ 13,243 The deferred tax balances have been classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: 2018 2017 Net non-current asset $ 25,077 $ 13,372 Net non-current liability — (129 ) Net Deferred Tax Assets $ 25,077 $ 13,243 Note 9 Income Taxes, Continued Reconciliation of the United States federal statutory rate to the Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 U. S. federal statutory rate of tax 33.72 % 35.00 % 35.00 % State taxes (net of federal tax benefit) (0.31 ) 3.46 2.82 Foreign rate differential 3.37 (2.93 ) (2.60 ) Change in valuation allowance (1.32 ) 0.88 (0.58 ) Impact of statutory rate change (5.25 ) — — Goodwill impairment (35.69 ) — — Permanent items (2.30 ) 1.11 2.19 Uncertain federal, state and foreign tax positions 0.92 (0.90 ) 1.23 Transition tax (4.39 ) — — Other 1.64 (1.25 ) (1.00 ) Effective Tax Rate (9.61 )% 35.37 % 37.06 % The provision for income taxes resulted in an effective tax rate for continuing operations of (9.61)% for Fiscal 2018, compared with an effective tax rate of 35.37% for Fiscal 2017. The tax rate for Fiscal 2018 was higher primarily due to the impact of the non-deductibility of a significant portion of the goodwill impairment and by $9.8 million of one-time income tax expense related to the passage of the Act. As of January 30, 2016, the Company had a federal net operating loss carryforward, which was assumed in one of the prior year acquisitions, of $1.0 million . The loss carryforward related to the sale of SureGrip Footwear, which was sold on December 25, 2016. As of February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016, the Company had state net operating loss carryforwards of $0.9 million , $0.4 million and $0.5 million , respectively, which expire in fiscal years 2021 through 2038 . As of February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016, the Company had state tax credits of $0.4 million , $0.4 million and $0.6 million , respectively. These credits expire in fiscal years 2019 through 2024 . As of February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016, the Company had foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $10.4 million , $7.3 million and $7.4 million , respectively, which have no expiration. As of February 3, 2018, the Company has provided a valuation allowance of approximately $6.4 million on deferred tax assets associated primarily with foreign fixed assets for which management has determined it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The $2.1 million Note 9 Income Taxes, Continued net increase in the valuation allowance during Fiscal 2018 from the $4.3 million provided for as of January 28, 2017 relates to increases of $1.1 million in foreign net operating losses and increases of $1.0 million in fixed asset-related deferred tax assets that will likely never be realized. Management believes that it is more likely than not that the remaining deferred tax assets will be fully realized. B ecause of the transition tax on deemed repatriation required by the Act, the Company has been subject to tax in Fiscal 2018 on the entire amount of its previously undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2017. Beginning in 2018, the Act will generally provide a 100% deduction for U.S. federal tax purposes of dividends received by the Company from its foreign subsidiaries. However, the Company is currently evaluating the potential foreign and U.S. state tax liabilities that would result from future repatriations, if any, and how the Act will affect the Company's existing accounting position with regard to the indefinite reinvestment of undistributed foreign earnings. The Company expects to complete this evaluation and determine the impact which the legislation may have on its indefinite reinvestment assertion within the measurement period provided by SAB 118. The Act establishes new tax rules designed to tax U.S. companies on GILTI earned by foreign subsidiaries. Because of the complexity of the new GILTI tax rules, the Company is continuing to evaluate this provision of the Act and the application of ASC 740. Therefore, the Company has not made any adjustments related to potential GILTI tax in its Fiscal 2018 financial statements. The methodology in ASC 740 prescribes that a company should use a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold based on the technical merits of the tax position taken. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be measured in order to determine the tax benefit to be recognized in the financial statements. The following is a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016. In thousands 2018 2017 2016 Unrecognized Tax Benefit – Beginning of Period $ 5,622 $ 14,639 $ 3,997 Gross Increases (Decreases) – Tax Positions in a Prior Period (15 ) (7,585 ) 9,328 Gross Increases (Decreases) – Tax Positions in a Current Period (166 ) 491 1,403 Settlements — (742 ) — Lapse of Statutes of Limitations (1,740 ) (1,181 ) (89 ) Unrecognized Tax Benefit – End of Period $ 3,701 $ 5,622 $ 14,639 The amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016 which would impact the annual effective rate if recognized were $0.6 million , $2.5 million and $3.9 million , respectively. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits may change during the next twelve months but the Company does not believe the change, if any, will be material to the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. Note 9 Income Taxes, Continued The Company recognizes interest expense and penalties related to the above unrecognized tax benefits within income tax expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Related to the uncertain tax benefits noted above, the Company recorded interest and penalties of approximately $0.2 million benefit and $0.0 million benefit, respectively, during Fiscal 2018, $0.8 million benefit and $0.0 million benefit, respectively, during Fiscal 2017 and $0.6 million expense and $0.0 million benefit, respectively, during Fiscal 2016. The Company recognized a liability for accrued interest and penalties of $0.4 million and $0.1 million , respectively, as of February 3, 2018, $0.6 million and $0.1 million , respectively, as of January 28, 2017, and $1.5 million and $0.1 million , respectively, as of January 30, 2016. The long-term portion of the unrecognized tax benefits and related accrued interest and penalties are included in deferred rent and other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Income tax reserves are determined using the methodology required by ASC 740. The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in federal and in many state and local jurisdictions as well as foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company's state and local income tax returns for fiscal years ended January 31, 2015 and beyond remain subject to examination. In addition, the Company has subsidiaries in various foreign jurisdictions that have statutes of limitation generally ranging from two to six years. The Company's US federal income tax returns for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2015 and beyond remain subject to examination.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans a

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit Pension Plans The Company previously sponsored a non-contributory, defined benefit pension plan. As of January 1, 1996, the Company amended the plan to change the pension benefit formula to a cash balance formula from the then existing benefit calculation based upon years of service and final average pay. The benefits accrued under the old formula were frozen as of December 31, 1995. Upon retirement, the participant will receive this accrued benefit payable as an annuity. In addition, the participant will receive as a lump sum (or annuity if desired) the amount credited to the participant’s cash balance account under the new formula. Effective January 1, 2005, the Company froze the defined benefit cash balance plan which prevents any new entrants into the plan as of that date as well as affects the amounts credited to the participants’ accounts as discussed below. Under the cash balance formula, beginning January 1, 1996, the Company credits each participants’ account annually with an amount equal to 4% of the participant’s compensation plus 4% of the participant’s compensation in excess of the Social Security taxable wage base. Beginning December 31, 1996 and annually thereafter, the account balance of each active participant was credited with 7% interest calculated on the sum of the balance as of the beginning of the plan year and 50% of the amounts credited to the account, other than interest, for the plan year. The account balance of each participant who was inactive would be credited with interest at the lesser of 7% or the 30 year Treasury rate. Under the frozen plan, each participants’ cash balance plan account will be credited annually only with interest Note 10 Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued at the 30 year Treasury rate, not to exceed 7% , until the participant retires. The amount credited each year will be based on the rate at the end of the prior year. In June 2016, the Company's board of directors authorized an offer to vested former employees and active employees over the age of 62 in the Company's defined benefits pension plan to buy out their future benefits under the plan for a lump sum cash payment. The Company made the buyout offer in the third quarter of Fiscal 2017, and completed it in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017. The Company incurred a one-time charge to earnings of $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017 in connection with the pension plan buyout. Other Postretirement Benefit Plans The Company provides health care benefits for early retirees and life insurance benefits for certain retirees not covered by collective bargaining agreements. Under the health care plan, early retirees are eligible for benefits until age 65 . Employees who meet certain requirements are eligible for life insurance benefits upon retirement. The Company accrues such benefits during the period in which the employee renders service. Obligations and Funded Status The measurement date of the assets and liabilities for the defined benefit pension plan and postretirement medical and life insurance plans is the month-end date that is closest to the Company's fiscal year end. Change in Benefit Obligation Pension Benefits Other Benefits In thousands 2018 2017 2018 2017 Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 86,947 $ 100,290 $ 8,943 $ 6,826 Service cost 550 550 903 704 Interest cost 3,277 4,118 354 286 Plan participants’ contributions — — 159 158 Plan settlements — (13,862 ) — — Benefits paid (7,811 ) (8,308 ) (403 ) (257 ) Actuarial loss 2,072 4,159 628 1,226 Benefit Obligation at End of Year $ 85,035 $ 86,947 $ 10,584 $ 8,943 Note 10 Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued Change in Plan Assets Pension Benefits Other Benefits In thousands 2018 2017 2018 2017 Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 80,682 $ 90,333 $ — $ — Actual gain on plan assets 12,859 12,531 — — Plan settlements — (13,874 ) — — Employer contributions — — 244 99 Plan participants’ contributions — — 159 158 Benefits paid (7,811 ) (8,308 ) (403 ) (257 ) Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year $ 85,730 $ 80,682 — — Funded Status at End of Year $ 695 $ (6,265 ) $ (10,584 ) $ (8,943 ) Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: Pension Benefits Other Benefits In thousands 2018 2017 2018 2017 Noncurrent assets $ 695 $ — $ — $ — Current liabilities — — (393 ) (343 ) Noncurrent liabilities — (6,265 ) (10,191 ) (8,600 ) Net Amount Recognized $ 695 $ (6,265 ) $ (10,584 ) $ (8,943 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of: Pension Benefits Other Benefits In thousands 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net loss $ 8,314 $ 15,430 $ 3,008 $ 2,518 Total Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss $ 8,314 $ 15,430 $ 3,008 $ 2,518 Amounts for projected and accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets are as follows: In thousands February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017 Projected benefit obligation $ 85,035 $ 86,947 Accumulated benefit obligation 85,035 86,947 Fair value of plan assets 85,730 80,682 Note 10 Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net Periodic Benefit Cost Pension Benefits Other Benefits In thousands 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Service cost $ 550 $ 550 $ 450 $ 903 $ 704 $ 821 Interest cost 3,277 4,118 4,263 354 286 245 Expected return on plan assets (4,505 ) (5,641 ) (5,785 ) — — — Settlement loss recognized — 2,456 — — — — Amortization: Losses 834 810 4,948 139 125 189 Net amortization $ 834 $ 810 $ 4,948 $ 139 $ 125 $ 189 Net Periodic Benefit Cost $ 156 $ 2,293 $ 3,876 $ 1,396 $ 1,115 $ 1,255 Reconciliation of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Pension Benefits Other Benefits In thousands 2018 2018 Net (gain) loss $ (6,282 ) $ 628 Amortization of net actuarial loss (834 ) (139 ) Total Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income $ (7,116 ) $ 489 Total Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income $ (6,960 ) $ 1,885 The estimated net loss and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year are $0.8 million and $0.0 million , respectively. The estimated net loss for the other postretirement benefit plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $0.1 million . Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations Pension Benefits Other Benefits 2018 2017 2018 2017 Discount rate 3.70 % 3.95 % 3.67 % 3.98 % Rate of compensation increase NA NA — — For Fiscal 2018 and 2017, the discount rate was based on a yield curve of high quality corporate bonds with cash flows matching the Company’s planned expected benefit payments. The decrease in the discount rate for Fiscal 2018 increased the accumulated benefit obligation by $1.9 million and increased the projected benefit obligation by $1.9 million . The decrease in the discount rate for Fiscal 2017 increased the accumulated benefit obligation by $3.2 million and increased the projected benefit obligation by $3.2 million . Note 10 Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs Pension Benefits Other Benefits 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate 3.95 % 4.30 % 3.55 % 3.98 % 4.04 % 3.31 % Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 6.05 % 6.35 % 6.35 % — — — Rate of compensation increase NA NA NA — — — To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption, the Company considered historical asset returns, the current asset allocation and future expectations. Considering this information, the Company selected a 6.05% long-term rate of return on assets assumption. Assumed health care cost trend rates 2018 2017 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 8.0 % 8.0 % Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 5 % 5 % Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2028 2027 The effect on disclosed information of one percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rate for each future year is shown below. In thousands 1% Increase in Rates 1% Decrease in Rates Aggregated service and interest cost $ 274 $ 222 Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation $ 1,654 $ 1,470 Plan Assets The Company’s pension plan weighted average asset allocations as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, by asset category are as follows: Plan Assets February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017 Asset Category Cash 2 % — % Equity securities 64 % 65 % Debt securities 34 % 35 % Total 100 % 100 % Note 10 Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued The investment strategy of the trust is to ensure over the long-term an asset pool, that when combined with Company contributions, will support benefit obligations to participants, retirees and beneficiaries. Investment management responsibilities of plan assets are delegated to outside investment advisers and overseen by an Investment Committee comprised of members of the Company’s senior management that are appointed by the Board of Directors. The Company has an investment policy that provides direction on the implementation of this strategy. The investment policy establishes a target allocation for each asset class and investment manager. The actual asset allocation versus the established target is reviewed at least quarterly and is maintained within a +/- 5% range of the target asset allocation. Target allocations are 50% domestic equity, 13% international equity, 35% fixed income and 2% cash investments. All investments are made solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries for the exclusive purposes of providing benefits to such participants and their beneficiaries and defraying the expenses related to administering the trust as determined by the Investment Committee. All assets shall be properly diversified to reduce the potential of a single security or single sector of securities having a disproportionate impact on the portfolio. The Committee utilizes an outside investment consultant and investment managers to implement its various investment strategies. Performance of the managers is reviewed quarterly and the investment objectives are consistently evaluated. At February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, there were no Company related assets in the plan. For level 1 securities in the fair value hierarchy, quoted market prices are used to value pension plan assets. Equities, some fixed income securities, publicly traded investment funds and U.S. government obligations are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual security is traded. For level 2 securities in the fair value hierarchy, the Company's pension assets are invested principally in commingled funds. Commingled funds represent investment funds comprising multiple individual financial instruments. The commingled funds held consist of securities such as equity or debt. All underlying positions in these commingled funds are either exchange traded or measured using observable inputs for similar instruments. The fair value of commingled funds is based on net asset value ("NAV") per fund share (the unit of account), derived from the prices of the underlying securities in the funds. These commingled funds can be redeemed at the measurement date NAV. Note 10 Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued The following tables present the pension plan assets by level within the fair value hierarchy as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017. February 3, 2018 (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity Securities: International Securities $ — $ 11,076 $ — $ 11,076 U.S. Securities — 44,013 — 44,013 Fixed Income Securities — 28,795 — 28,795 Other: Cash Equivalents 1,893 — — 1,893 Other (includes receivables and payables) (47 ) — — (47 ) Total Pension Plan Assets $ 1,846 $ 83,884 $ — $ 85,730 January 28, 2017 (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity Securities: International Securities $ 10,367 $ — $ — $ 10,367 U.S. Securities 42,041 — — 42,041 Fixed Income Securities 27,987 — — 27,987 Other: Cash Equivalents 426 — — 426 Other (includes receivables and payables) (139 ) — — (139 ) Total Pension Plan Assets $ 80,682 $ — $ — $ 80,682 Cash Flows Return of Assets There was no return of assets from the plan to the Company in Fiscal 2018 and no plan assets are projected to be returned to the Company in Fiscal 2019. Contributions There was no Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA") cash requirement for the plan in 2017 and none is projected to be required in 2018. It is the Company’s policy to contribute enough cash to maintain at least an 80% funding level. Note 10 Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued Estimated Future Benefit Payments Expected benefit payments from the trust, including future service and pay, are as follows: Estimated future payments Pension Benefits ($ in millions) Other Benefits ($ in millions) 2019 $ 7.2 $ 0.4 2020 6.9 0.4 2021 6.7 0.5 2022 6.4 0.5 2023 6.3 0.5 2024 – 2028 28.3 2.7 Section 401(k) Savings Plan The Company has a Section 401(k) Savings Plan available to employees who have completed one full year of service and are age 21 or older. Since January 1, 2005, the Company has matched 100% of each employee’s contribution of up to 3% of salary and 50% of the next 2% of salary. In addition, for those employees hired before December 31, 2004, who were eligible for the Company’s cash balance retirement plan before it was frozen, the Company annually makes an additional contribution of 2 1/2 % of salary to each employee’s account. In calendar 2005 and future years, participants are immediately vested in their contributions and the Company’s matching contribution plus actual earnings thereon. The contribution expense to the Company for the matching program was approximately $6.1 million for Fiscal 2018, $5.5 million for Fiscal 2017 and $6.0 million for Fiscal 2016.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share For the Year Ended February 3, 2018 For the Year Ended January 28, 2017 For the Year Ended January 30, 2016 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Income (Numerator) Shares (Denominator) Per-Share Amount Income (Numerator) Shares (Denominator) Per-Share Amount Income (Numerator) Shares (Denominator) Per-Share Amount Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ (111,430 ) $ 97,859 $ 95,381 Basic EPS from continuing operations Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders (111,430 ) 19,218 $ (5.80 ) 97,859 20,076 $ 4.87 95,381 22,880 $ 4.17 Effect of Dilutive Securities from continuing operations Dilutive share-based awards (1) — 58 76 Employees’ preferred stock (2) — 38 44 Diluted EPS from continuing operations Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions $ (111,430 ) 19,218 $ (5.80 ) $ 97,859 20,172 $ 4.85 $ 95,381 23,000 $ 4.15 (1) Due to the loss from continuing operations in Fiscal 2018, restricted share-based awards are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for Fiscal 2018. (2) The Company’s Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible one for one to the Company’s common stock. Due to the loss from continuing operations in Fiscal 2018, these shares are not assumed to be converted for Fiscal 2018. Because there are no dividends paid on this stock, these shares are assumed to be converted for Fiscal 2017 and 2016. There were no outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock at the end of Fiscal 2018 and 2017. All outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock at the end of Fiscal 2016 were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the impact of doing so was dilutive. The weighted shares outstanding reflects the effect of the Company's Board-approved share repurchase program. The Company repurchased 275,300 shares at a cost of $16.2 million during Fiscal 2018. The Company has $24.0 million remaining under its current $100.0 million share repurchase authorization. The Company repurchased 2,155,869 shares at a cost of $133.3 million during Fiscal 2017. The Company repurchased 2,383,384 shares at a cost of $144.9 million during Fiscal 2016.

Share-Based Compensation Plans

Share-Based Compensation Plans	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Plans	Share-Based Compensation Plans The Company’s stock-based compensation plans, as of February 3, 2018, are described below. The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based payments based on the fair value of the awards as required by ASC 718. Stock Incentive Plan Under the 2009 Plan, which was originally effective June 22, 2011, the Company may grant options, restricted shares, performance awards and other stock-based awards to its employees, consultants and directors for up to 2.6 million shares of common stock. Under the 2009 Plan, the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant, and an option’s maximum term is 10 years. Options granted under the plan primarily vest 25% per year over four years. Restricted share grants deplete the shares available for future grants at a ratio of 2.0 shares per restricted share grant. For Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not recognize any stock option related share-based compensation for its stock incentive plan as all such amounts were fully recognized in earlier periods. The Company did not capitalize any share-based compensation cost. The Company did not grant any stock options in Fiscal 2018, 2017 or 2016. A summary of stock option activity and changes for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 is presented below: Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Outstanding, January 31, 2015 62,238 $ 37.38 Granted — — Exercised (35,542 ) 36.81 Forfeited — — Outstanding, January 30, 2016 26,696 $ 38.13 Granted — — Exercised (26,696 ) 38.13 Forfeited — — Outstanding, January 28, 2017 — $ — Granted — — Exercised — — Forfeited — — Outstanding, February 3, 2018 — $ — Exercisable, February 3, 2018 — $ — Note 12 Share-Based Compensation Plans, Continued The total intrinsic value, which represents the difference between the underlying stock’s market price and the option’s exercise price, of options exercised during Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $0.0 million , $0.7 million and $0.9 million , respectively. As of February 3, 2018, the Company does not have any options outstanding under its stock incentive plan. As of February 3, 2018, there was no unrecognized compensation costs related to stock options under the 2009 Plan. Cash received from option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $0.0 million , $1.0 million and $1.3 million , respectively. Restricted Stock Incentive Plans Director Restricted Stock The 2009 Plan permits grants to non-employee directors on such terms as the Board of Directors may approve. Restricted stock awards were made to independent directors on the date of the annual meeting of shareholders in each of Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016. The shares granted in each award vested on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the director's continued service through that date. The Board of Directors also approved a grant of 760 additional shares in Fiscal 2017 to two newly elected directors on the annual meeting date in Fiscal 2017 on the same terms as the Fiscal 2017 grant to all independent directors. In all cases, the director is restricted from selling, transferring, pledging or assigning the shares for three years from the grant date unless he or she earlier leaves the board. The Fiscal 2018 grant was valued at $107,500 for the year, per director and Fiscal 2017 and 2016 grants were valued at $97,500 for each year, per director based on the average closing price of the stock for the first five trading days of the month in which they were granted and vested on the first anniversary of the grant date. For Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company issued 22,185 shares, 13,734 shares and 12,978 shares, respectively, of director restricted stock. In addition, the 2009 Plan permits an outside director to elect irrevocably to receive all or a specified portion of his annual retainers for board membership and any committee chairmanship for the following fiscal year in a number of shares of restricted stock (the "Retainer Stock"). Shares of the Retainer Stock are granted as of the first business day of the fiscal year as to which the election is effective, subject to forfeiture to the extent not earned upon the outside director's ceasing to serve as a director or committee chairman during such fiscal year. Once the shares are earned, the director is restricted from selling, transferring, pledging or assigning the shares for an additional three years. For Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company issued 8,435 shares, 8,758 shares and 6,791 shares, respectively, of Retainer Stock. For Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized $1.3 million , $1.4 million and $1.4 million , respectively, of director restricted stock related share-based compensation in selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Note 12 Share-Based Compensation Plans, Continued Employee Restricted Stock Under the 2009 Plan, the Company issued 356,224 shares, 236,364 shares and 219,404 shares of employee restricted stock in Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Shares of employee restricted stock issued in Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 primarily vest 25% per year over four years, provided that on such date the grantee has remained continuously employed by the Company since the date of grant. In addition, the Company issued 4,947 and 2,523 restricted stock units in Fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively, to certain employees at no cost that vest over three years. The fair value of employee restricted stock is charged against income as compensation cost over the vesting period. Compensation cost recognized in selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for these shares was $12.2 million , $12.1 million and $12.4 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested shares of its employee restricted stock as of February 3, 2018 is presented below: Nonvested Restricted Shares Shares Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Nonvested at January 31, 2015 486,994 $ 66.70 Granted 219,404 66.43 Vested (141,795 ) 60.08 Withheld for federal taxes (65,783 ) 60.62 Forfeited (27,221 ) 69.31 Nonvested at January 30, 2016 471,599 69.26 Granted 236,364 65.99 Vested (125,347 ) 67.23 Withheld for federal taxes (55,563 ) 67.52 Forfeited (43,051 ) 70.60 Nonvested at January 28, 2017 484,002 68.27 Granted 356,224 32.00 Vested (125,190 ) 68.94 Withheld for federal taxes (50,957 ) 68.87 Forfeited (23,999 ) 55.90 Nonvested at February 3, 2018 640,080 $ 48.37 As of February 3, 2018, there was $23.8 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements for restricted stock discussed above. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.70 years. Employee Stock Purchase Plan The Company ended the ESPP in Fiscal 2016. The shares issued under the ESPP for Fiscal 2016 were the last shares issued under the ESPP. Under the ESPP, the Company was authorized to issue up to 1.0 million shares of common stock to qualifying full-time employees whose total annual base salary was less than $90,000 . Under the ESPP, the Company sold 2,470 shares to employees in Fiscal 2016.

Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings	Legal Proceedings Environmental Matters New York State Environmental Matters In August 1997, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) and the Company entered into a consent order whereby the Company assumed responsibility for conducting a remedial investigation and feasibility study (“RIFS”) and implementing an interim remedial measure (“IRM”) with regard to the site of a knitting mill operated by a former subsidiary of the Company from 1965 to 1969. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), which assumed primary regulatory responsibility for the site from NYSDEC, issued a Record of Decision in September 2007. The Record of Decision specified a remedy of a combination of groundwater extraction and treatment and in-situ chemical oxidation. In September 2015, the EPA adopted an amendment to the Record of Decision eliminating the separate ground-water extraction and treatment systems and the use of in-situ oxidation from the remedy adopted in the Record of Decision. The amendment provides for the continued operation and maintenance of the existing wellhead treatment systems on wells operated by the Village of Garden City, New York (the "Village"). It also requires the Company to perform certain ongoing monitoring, operation and maintenance activities and to reimburse EPA's future oversight cost, involving future costs to the Company estimated at $1.7 million to $2.0 million , and to reimburse EPA for approximately $1.25 million of interim oversight costs. On August 15, 2016, the Court entered a Consent Judgment implementing the remedy provided for by the amendment. The Village additionally asserted that the Company is liable for the costs associated with enhanced treatment required by the impact of the groundwater plume from the site on two public water supply wells, including historical total costs ranging from approximately $1.8 million to in excess of $2.5 million , and future operation and maintenance costs which the Village estimated at $126,400 annually while the enhanced treatment continues. On December 14, 2007, the Village filed a complaint (the "Village Lawsuit") against the Company and the owner of the property under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) as well as a number of state law theories in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, seeking an injunction requiring the defendants to remediate contamination from the site and to establish their liability for future costs that may be incurred in connection with it. In June 2016 the Company and the Village reached an agreement providing for the Village to continue to operate and maintain the well head treatment systems in accordance with the Record of Decision and to release its claims against the Company asserted in the Village Lawsuit in exchange for a lump-sum payment of $10.0 million by the Company. On August 25, 2016, the Village Lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice. The cost of the settlement with the Village and the estimated costs associated with the Company's compliance with the Consent Judgment were covered by the Company's existing provision for the site. The settlement with the Village did not have, and the Company expects that the Consent Judgment will not have, a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations. Note 13 Legal Proceedings, Continued In April 2015, the Company received from EPA a Notice of Potential Liability and Demand for Costs pursuant to CERCLA regarding the site in Gloversville, New York of a former leather tannery operated by the Company and by other, unrelated parties. The Notice demanded payment of approximately $2.2 million of response costs claimed by EPA to have been incurred to conduct assessments and removal activities at the site. In February 2017, the Company and EPA entered into a settlement agreement resolving EPA's claim for past response costs in exchange for a payment by the Company of $1.5 million which was paid in May 2017. The Company's environmental insurance carrier has reimbursed the Company for 75% of the settlement amount, subject to a $500,000 self-insured retention. The Company does not expect that the matter will have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations. Whitehall Environmental Matters The Company has performed sampling and analysis of soil, sediments, surface water, groundwater and waste management areas at the Company's former Volunteer Leather Company facility in Whitehall, Michigan. In October 2010, the Company and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment entered into a Consent Decree providing for implementation of a remedial Work Plan for the facility site designed to bring the site into compliance with applicable regulatory standards. The Work Plan's implementation is substantially complete and the Company expects, based on its present understanding of the condition of the site, that its future obligations with respect to the site will be limited to periodic monitoring and that future costs related to the site should not have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations. Accrual for Environmental Contingencies Related to all outstanding environmental contingencies, the Company had accrued $3.0 million as of February 3, 2018, $4.4 million as of January 28, 2017 and $14.5 million as of January 30, 2016. All such provisions reflect the Company's estimates of the most likely cost (undiscounted, including both current and noncurrent portions) of resolving the contingencies, based on facts and circumstances as of the time they were made. The Company paid $10.0 million of the accrued total at January 30, 2016 in August 2016. There is no assurance that relevant facts and circumstances will not change, necessitating future changes to the provisions. Such contingent liabilities are included in the liability arising from provision for discontinued operations on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets because it relates to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company has made pretax accruals for certain of these contingencies, including approximately $0.6 million in Fiscal 2018, $0.6 million in Fiscal 2017 and $0.8 million in Fiscal 2016. These charges are included in provision for discontinued operations, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and represent changes in estimates. Other Matters On February 22, 2017, a former employee of a subsidiary of the Company filed a putative class and collective action, Shumate v. Genesco, Inc., et al. , in the U.S District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, alleging violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and Ohio wages and hours law including failure to pay minimum wages and overtime to the subsidiary's store managers and seeking back pay, damages, penalties, and declaratory and injunctive relief. On April 21, 2017, a Note 13 Legal Proceedings, Continued former employee of the same subsidiary filed a putative class and collective action, Ward v. Hat World, Inc. , in the Superior Court for the State of Washington, alleging violations of the FLSA and certain Washington wages and hours laws, including, among others, failure to pay overtime to certain loss prevention investigators, and seeking back pay, damages, attorneys' fees and other relief. A total of seven loss prevention investigators elected to join the suit at the expiration of the opt-in period. The Company has removed the case to federal court and the court has approved its transfer to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. On May 19, 2017, two former employees of the same subsidiary filed a putative class and collective action, Chen and Salas v. Genesco Inc., et al. , in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging violations of the FLSA and certain Illinois and New York wages and hours laws, including, among others, failure to pay overtime to store managers, and also seeking back pay, damages, statutory penalties, and declaratory and injunctive relief. On March 8, 2018, the court granted the Company's motion to transfer venue to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. On March 9, 2018, a former employee of the same subsidiary filed a putative class action in the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts claiming violations of the Massachusetts Overtime Law, M.G.L.C. 151§1A, by failing to pay overtime to employees classified as store managers, and seeking restitution, an incentive award, treble damages, interest, attorneys fees and costs. The Company disputes the material allegations in each of these complaints and intends to defend the matters. On April 30, 2015, an employee of a subsidiary of the Company filed an action, Stewart v. Hat World, Inc., et al., under the California Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act on behalf of herself, the State of California, and other non-exempt, hourly-paid employees of the subsidiary in California, seeking unspecified damages and penalties for various alleged violations of the California Labor Code, including failure to pay for all hours worked, minimum wage and overtime violations, failure to provide required meal and rest periods, failure to timely pay wages, failure to provide complete and accurate wage statements, and failure to provide full reimbursement of business-related costs and expenses incurred in the course of employment. On March 5, 2018, the court issued a proposed statement of decision in the first phase of the case, tentatively finding that the plaintiff is an "aggrieved employee" with regard to meal period and rest break claims only, and not with respect to any other violations alleged in the complaint and that she can represent other employees only with respect to meal and rest break claims. The Company disputes the material allegations in the complaint and intends to continue defending the matter. In addition to the matters specifically described in this Note, the Company is a party to other legal and regulatory proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of its business. While management does not believe that the Company's liability with respect to any of these other matters is likely to have a material effect on its financial statements, legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable rulings could have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial statements.

Business Segment Information

Business Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segment Information	Business Segment Information During Fiscal 2018, the Company operated five reportable business segments (not including corporate): (i) Journeys Group, comprised of the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys and Little Burgundy retail footwear chains, e-commerce operations and catalog; (ii) Schuh Group, comprised of the Schuh retail footwear chain and e-commerce operations; (iii) Lids Sports Group, comprised primarily of the Lids retail headwear stores, the Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse fan shops (operated under various trade names), licensed team merchandise departments in Macy's department stores operated under the name of Locker Room by Lids under a license agreement with Macy's, and certain e-commerce operations; (iv) Johnston & Murphy Group, comprised of Johnston & Murphy retail operations, e-commerce operations, catalog and wholesale distribution of products under the Johnston & Murphy ® and H.S. Trask ® brands; and (v) Licensed Brands, comprised of Dockers ® Footwear, sourced and marketed under a license from Levi Strauss & Company; SureGrip ® Footwear, which was sold in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017; G. H. Bass Footwear operated under a license from G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., which was terminated in January 2018; and other brands. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company's reportable segments are based on management's organization of the segments in order to make operating decisions and assess performance along types of products sold. Journeys Group, Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group sell primarily branded products from other companies while Johnston & Murphy Group and Licensed Brands sell primarily the Company's owned and licensed brands. Corporate assets include cash, domestic prepaid rent expense, prepaid income taxes, deferred income taxes, deferred note expense on revolver debt and corporate fixed assets. The Company charges allocated retail costs of distribution to each segment. The Company does not allocate certain costs to each segment in order to make decisions and assess performance. These costs include corporate overhead, bank fees, interest expense, interest income, asset impairment charges and other, including major litigation and major lease terminations and goodwill impairment charges. Note 14 Business Segment Information, Continued Fiscal 2018 Journeys Group Schuh Group Lids Sports Group Johnston & Murphy Group Licensed Brands Corporate & Other Consolidated In thousands Sales $ 1,329,460 $ 403,698 $ 779,469 $ 304,160 $ 89,812 $ 420 $ 2,907,019 Intercompany sales — — — — (3 ) — (3 ) Net sales to external customers $ 1,329,460 $ 403,698 $ 779,469 $ 304,160 $ 89,809 $ 420 $ 2,907,016 Segment operating income (loss) $ 76,094 $ 20,104 $ 11,684 $ 20,047 $ (163 ) $ (32,963 ) $ 94,803 Goodwill impairment* — — — — — (182,211 ) (182,211 ) Asset impairments and other** — — — — — (8,841 ) (8,841 ) Earnings (loss) from operations 76,094 20,104 11,684 20,047 (163 ) (224,015 ) (96,249 ) Interest expense — — — — — (5,420 ) (5,420 ) Interest income — — — — — 8 8 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 76,094 $ 20,104 $ 11,684 $ 20,047 $ (163 ) $ (229,427 ) $ (101,661 ) Total assets*** $ 443,066 $ 239,479 $ 324,186 $ 127,178 $ 32,331 $ 149,113 $ 1,315,353 Depreciation and amortization 26,490 13,769 27,576 6,418 688 3,385 78,326 Capital expenditures 79,532 10,968 29,319 6,163 421 1,450 127,853 *Goodwill impairment charge of $182.2 million relates to Lids Sports Group. **Asset Impairments and other includes a $5.2 million charge for a licensing termination expense related to the Licensed Brands Group and a $2.7 million charge for asset impairments, of which $1.0 million is in the Lids Sports Group, $1.0 million is in the Schuh Group and $0.7 million is in the Journeys Group, and a $0.9 million charge for hurricane losses. ***Total assets for the Schuh Group and Journeys Group include $89.9 million and $10.4 million of goodwill, respectively. Goodwill for Schuh Group and Journeys Group increased $10.1 million and $0.6 million , respectively, from January 28, 2017 due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Of the Company's $382.6 million of long-lived assets, $57.5 million and $22.7 million relate to long-lived assets in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively. Note 14 Business Segment Information, Continued Fiscal 2017 Journeys Group Schuh Group Lids Sports Group Johnston & Murphy Group Licensed Brands Corporate & Other Consolidated In thousands Sales $ 1,251,646 $ 372,872 $ 847,510 $ 289,324 $ 107,210 $ 617 $ 2,869,179 Intercompany sales — — — — (838 ) — (838 ) Net sales to external customers $ 1,251,646 $ 372,872 $ 847,510 $ 289,324 $ 106,372 $ 617 $ 2,868,341 Segment operating income (loss) $ 85,875 $ 20,530 $ 41,563 $ 19,682 $ 4,566 $ (31,058 ) $ 141,158 Asset impairments and other* — — — — — 802 802 Earnings (loss) from operations 85,875 20,530 41,563 19,682 4,566 (30,256 ) 141,960 Gain on sale of SureGrip Footwear — — — — — 12,297 12,297 Gain on sale of Lids Team Sports — — — — — 2,404 2,404 Interest expense — — — — — (5,294 ) (5,294 ) Interest income — — — — — 47 47 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 85,875 $ 20,530 $ 41,563 $ 19,682 $ 4,566 $ (20,802 ) $ 151,414 Total assets** $ 404,773 $ 214,886 $ 519,912 $ 126,559 $ 40,357 $ 134,512 $ 1,440,999 Depreciation and amortization 24,235 14,003 26,533 5,987 995 4,015 75,768 Capital expenditures 50,259 11,236 21,123 9,221 760 1,371 93,970 *Asset Impairments and other includes an $(8.9) million gain for network intrusion expenses as a result of a litigation settlement and a $(0.7) million gain for other legal matters, partially offset by a $6.4 million charge for asset impairments, of which $5.1 million is in the Lids Sports Group, $0.8 million is in the Schuh Group and $0.5 million is in the Journeys Group, and a $2.5 million charge for pension settlement expenses. **Total assets for the Lids Sports Group, Schuh Group and Journeys Group include $181.6 million , $79.8 million and $9.8 million of goodwill, respectively. Goodwill for Lids Sports Group and Journeys Group increased $0.7 million and $0.4 million , respectively, from January 30, 2016 due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Goodwill for Schuh Group decreased by $10.5 million from January 30, 2016 due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Goodwill for Licensed Brands decreased $0.8 million from January 30, 2016 due to the sale of SureGrip Footwear in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017. Of the Company's $330.6 million of long-lived assets, $54.3 million and $21.0 million relate to long-lived assets in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively. Note 14 Business Segment Information, Continued Fiscal 2016 Journeys Group Schuh Group Lids Sports Group Johnston & Murphy Group Licensed Brands Corporate & Other Consolidated In thousands Sales $ 1,251,637 $ 405,674 $ 976,372 $ 278,681 $ 110,655 $ 912 $ 3,023,931 Intercompany sales — — (868 ) — (829 ) — (1,697 ) Net sales to external customers $ 1,251,637 $ 405,674 $ 975,504 $ 278,681 $ 109,826 $ 912 $ 3,022,234 Segment operating income (loss) $ 126,248 $ 19,124 $ 17,040 $ 17,761 $ 9,236 $ (30,265 ) $ 159,144 Asset impairments and other* — — — — — (7,893 ) (7,893 ) Earnings (loss) from operations 126,248 19,124 17,040 17,761 9,236 (38,158 ) 151,251 Gain on sale of Lids Team Sports — — — — — 4,685 4,685 Interest expense — — — — — (4,414 ) (4,414 ) Interest income — — — — — 11 11 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 126,248 $ 19,124 $ 17,040 $ 17,761 $ 9,236 $ (37,876 ) $ 151,533 Total assets** $ 349,021 $ 241,924 $ 517,284 $ 118,913 $ 50,718 $ 262,197 $ 1,540,057 Depreciation and amortization 22,504 14,814 30,196 5,677 911 4,909 79,011 Capital expenditures 33,251 19,065 37,396 7,796 774 2,370 100,652 *Asset Impairments and other includes a $3.1 million charge for asset impairments, of which $2.7 million is in the Lids Sports Group and $0.4 million is in the Schuh Group, a $2.5 million charge for asset write-downs, a $2.2 million charge for network intrusion expenses and a $0.1 million charge for other legal matters. **Total assets for the Lids Sports Group, Schuh Group, Journeys Group and Licensed Brands include $180.9 million , $90.3 million , $9.4 million and $0.8 million of goodwill, respectively. Goodwill for the Lids Sports Group decreased $19.2 million from January 31, 2015 due to the sale of Lids Team Sports in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016. Goodwill for Schuh Group decreased by $5.7 million from January 31, 2015 due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Goodwill for Journeys Group increased $9.4 million from January 31, 2015 due to the acquisition of Little Burgundy in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016. Of the Company's $323.3 million of long-lived assets, $64.7 million and $18.3 million relate to long-lived assets in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively.

Quarterly Financial Information

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (In thousands, 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Fiscal Year except per share amounts) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 (a) 2017 2018 (b) 2017 Net sales $ 643,368 $ 648,793 $ 616,506 $ 625,557 $ 716,759 $ 710,822 $ 930,383 $ 883,169 $ 2,907,016 $ 2,868,341 Gross margin 318,913 329,697 306,507 314,737 353,998 355,635 436,704 417,457 1,416,122 1,417,526 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 1,617 (1) 16,760 (3) (3,259 ) (5) 21,199 (7) (153,856 ) (9) 38,860 (10) 53,837 (11) 74,595 (13) (101,661 ) 151,414 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 997 10,564 (3,875 ) 14,504 (164,806 ) 25,948 56,254 46,843 (111,430 ) 97,859 Net earnings (loss) 885 (2) 10,410 (4) (3,948 ) (6) 14,578 (8) (164,821 ) 25,895 56,045 (12) 46,548 (14) (111,839 ) 97,431 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations 0.05 0.50 (0.20 ) 0.72 (8.55 ) 1.30 2.91 2.40 (5.80 ) 4.85 Net earnings (loss) 0.05 0.50 (0.21 ) 0.72 (8.56 ) 1.30 2.90 2.39 (5.82 ) 4.83 (1) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $0.1 million (see Note 3). (a) 14 week period vs. 13 (2) Includes a loss of $0.1 million , net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3). weeks in prior period (3) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $3.5 million (see Note 3). (b) 53 week period vs. 52 (4) Includes a loss of $0.2 million , net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3). weeks in prior period (5) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $0.1 million (see Note 3). (6) Includes a loss of $0.1 million , net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3). (7) Includes a net asset impairment and other credit of $(7.9) million (see Note 3) and a gain of (2.5) million on the sale of Lids Team Sports (see Note 2). (8) Includes a gain of $(0.1) million , net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3). (9) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $1.4 million (see Note 3) and a goodwill impairment charge of $182.2 million (see Note 2). (10) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $0.6 million (see Note 3). (11) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $7.2 million (see Note 3). (12) Includes a loss of $0.2 million , net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3). (13) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $3.0 million (see Note 3) and a loss of $0.1 million on the sale of Lids Team Sports and a gain of $(12.3) million on the sale of SureGrip Footwear (see Note 2). (14) Includes a loss of $0.3 million , net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3).

Valuation and Qualifying Accoun

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Year Ended February 3, 2018 In Thousands Beginning Balance Charged to Profit and Loss Additions (Reductions) Ending Balance Allowances deducted from assets in the balance sheet: Accounts Receivable Allowances $ 3,073 $ 853 $ 667 $ 4,593 Markdown Allowance (1) $ 12,866 $ 3,058 $ (2,660 ) $ 13,264 Year Ended January 28, 2017 In Thousands Beginning Balance Charged to Profit and Loss Reductions Ending Balance Allowances deducted from assets in the balance sheet: Accounts Receivable Allowances $ 2,960 $ 442 $ (329 ) $ 3,073 Markdown Allowance (1) $ 11,632 $ 3,322 $ (2,088 ) $ 12,866 Year Ended January 30, 2016 In Thousands Beginning Balance Charged to Profit and Loss Reductions Ending Balance Allowances deducted from assets in the balance sheet: Accounts Receivable Allowances $ 4,191 $ 637 $ (1,868 ) $ 2,960 Markdown Allowance (1) $ 10,246 $ 6,560 $ (5,174 ) $ 11,632 (1) Reflects adjustment of merchandise inventories to realizable value. Charged to Profit and Loss column represents increases to the allowance and the Reductions column represents decreases to the allowance based on quarterly assessments of the allowance, except for Fiscal 2016, which also reflects $4.7 million write-off of Lids Team Sports markdown allowance due to its sale in January 2016.

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event The potential sale of Lids Sports Group The Company announced in February it is initiating a formal process to explore the sale of its Lids Sports Group business. The Company's board of directors concluded through a strategic review process that it is in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders to focus on its industry-leading footwear businesses, which it believes is the optimal platform to deliver enhanced shareholder value over the long term.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations Genesco Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Company") business includes the sourcing and design, marketing and distribution of footwear and accessories through retail stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada primarily under the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Little Burgundy and Johnston & Murphy banners and under the Schuh banner in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany; through catalogs and e-commerce websites including the following: journeys.com, journeyskidz.com, journeys.ca, shibyjourneys.com, schuh.co.uk, littleburgundyshoes.com, johnstonmurphy.com and trask.com, and at wholesale, primarily under the Company's Johnston & Murphy brand, the Trask brand, the licensed Dockers brand and other brands that the Company licenses for footwear. The Company's business also includes Lids Sports Group, which operates headwear and accessory stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada primarily under the Lids banner; the Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse businesses, consisting of sports-oriented fan shops featuring a broad array of licensed merchandise such as apparel, hats and accessories, sports decor and novelty products, operating under various trade names; licensed team merchandise departments in Macy's department stores operated under the name of Locker Room by Lids and on macys.com, under a license agreement with Macy's; and certain e-commerce operations including lids.com, lids.ca, lidslockerroom.com and lidsclubhouse.com. Including both the footwear businesses and the Lids Sports Group business, at February 3, 2018, the Company operated 2,694 retail stores and leased departments in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany. During Fiscal 2018, the Company operated five reportable business segments (not including corporate): (i) Journeys Group, comprised of the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys and Little Burgundy retail footwear chains, e-commerce and catalog operations; (ii) Schuh Group, comprised of the Schuh retail footwear chain and e-commerce operations; (iii) Lids Sports Group, comprised as described in the preceding paragraph; (iv) Johnston & Murphy Group, comprised of Johnston & Murphy retail operations, e-commerce and catalog operations and wholesale distribution of products under the Johnston & Murphy ® and H.S. Trask ® brands; and (v) Licensed Brands, comprised of Dockers ® Footwear, sourced and marketed under a license from Levi Strauss & Company; G.H. Bass Footwear operated under a license from G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., which was terminated in January 2018; and other brands.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation All subsidiaries are consolidated in the Consolidated Financial Statements. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Inventory Valuation	Inventory Valuation The Company values its inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value in its wholesale, Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group segments. In its footwear wholesale operations and its Schuh Group segment, cost is determined using the FIFO method. Net realizable value is determined using a system of analysis which evaluates inventory at the stock number level based on factors such as inventory turn, average selling price, inventory level, and selling prices reflected in future orders for footwear wholesale. The Company provides a valuation allowance when the inventory has not been marked down to net realizable value based on current selling prices or when the inventory is not turning and is not expected to turn at levels satisfactory to the Company. The Lids Sports Group segment employs the moving average cost method for valuing inventories and applies freight using an allocation method. The Company provides a valuation allowance for slow-moving inventory based on negative margins and specific analysis, and estimates shrink based on historical experience, where appropriate. In its retail operations, other than the Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group segments, the Company employs the retail inventory method, applying average cost-to-retail ratios to the retail value of inventories. Under the retail inventory method, valuing inventory at the lower of cost or market is achieved as markdowns are taken or accrued as a reduction of the retail value of inventories. Inherent in the retail inventory method are subjective judgments and estimates, including merchandise mark-on, markups, markdowns, and shrinkage. These judgments and estimates, coupled with the fact that the retail inventory method is an averaging process, could produce a range of cost figures. To reduce the risk of inaccuracy and to ensure consistent presentation, the Company employs the retail inventory method in multiple subclasses of inventory with similar gross margins, and analyzes markdown requirements at the stock number level based on factors such as inventory turn, average selling price, and inventory age. In addition, the Company accrues markdowns as necessary. These additional markdown accruals reflect all of the above factors as well as current agreements to return products to vendors and vendor agreements to provide markdown support. In addition to markdown allowances, the Company maintains reserves for shrinkage and damaged goods based on historical rates. Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued Inherent in the analysis of both wholesale and retail inventory valuation are subjective judgments about current market conditions, fashion trends, and overall economic conditions. Failure to make appropriate conclusions regarding these factors may result in an overstatement or understatement of inventory value.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company periodically assesses the realizability of its long-lived assets, other than goodwill, and evaluates such assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is determined to exist if estimated future cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, are less than the carrying amount. Inherent in the analysis of impairment are subjective judgments about future cash flows. Failure to make appropriate conclusions regarding these judgments may result in an overstatement or understatement of the value of long-lived assets. See also Notes 3 and 5. As required under ASC 350, the Company annually assesses its goodwill and indefinite lived trade names for impairment and on an interim basis if indicators of impairment are present. The Company’s annual assessment date of goodwill and indefinite lived trade names is the first day of the fourth quarter. In accordance with ASC 350, the Company has the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. If after such assessment the Company concludes that the asset is not impaired, no further action is required. However, if the Company concludes otherwise, it is required to determine the fair value of the asset using a quantitative impairment test. The quantitative impairment test for goodwill compares the fair value of each reporting unit with the carrying value of the business unit with which the goodwill is associated. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit, an impairment charge would be recorded for the amount, if any, in which the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit's fair value. The Company estimates fair value using the best information available, and computes the fair value derived by an income approach utilizing discounted cash flow projections. The income approach uses a projection of a reporting unit’s estimated operating results and cash flows that is discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions. A key assumption in the Company’s fair value estimate is the weighted average cost of capital utilized for discounting its cash flow projections in its income approach. The projection uses management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in sales, costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures. Other significant estimates and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements.
Environmental and Other Contingencies	Environmental and Other Contingencies The Company is subject to certain loss contingencies related to environmental proceedings and other legal matters. The Company has made pretax accruals for certain of these contingencies, including approximately $0.6 million in Fiscal 2018, $0.6 million in Fiscal 2017 and $0.8 million in Fiscal 2016. These charges are included in provision for discontinued operations, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations because they relate to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company monitors these matters on an ongoing basis and, on a quarterly basis, management reviews the Company’s accruals, adjusting provisions as management deems necessary in view of changes in available information. Changes in estimates of liability are reported in the periods when they occur. Consequently, management believes that its accrued liability in relation to each proceeding is a best estimate of probable loss connected to the proceeding, or in cases in which no best estimate is possible, the minimum amount in the range of estimated losses, based upon its analysis of the facts and circumstances as of the close of the most recent fiscal quarter. However, because of uncertainties and risks inherent in litigation generally and in environmental proceedings in particular, there can be no assurance that future developments will not require additional provisions, that some or all liabilities will be adequate or that the amounts of any such additional provisions or any such inadequacy will not have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Retail sales are recorded at the point of sale and are net of estimated returns and exclude sales and value added taxes. Catalog and internet sales are recorded at estimated time of delivery to the customer and are net of estimated returns and exclude sales and value added taxes. Wholesale revenue is recorded net of estimated returns and allowances for markdowns, damages and miscellaneous claims when the related goods have been shipped and legal title has passed to the customer. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in net sales. Estimated returns are based on historical returns and claims. Actual amounts of markdowns have not differed materially from estimates. Actual returns and claims in any future period may differ from historical experience.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes As part of the process of preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company is required to estimate its income taxes in each of the tax jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves estimating actual current tax obligations together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of certain items for tax and accounting purposes, such as depreciation of property and equipment and valuation of inventories. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company then assesses the likelihood that its deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income or other sources. Actual results could differ from this assessment if adequate taxable income is not Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued generated in future periods. To the extent the Company believes that recovery of an asset is at risk, valuation allowances are established. To the extent valuation allowances are established or increased in a period, the Company includes an expense within the tax provision in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These deferred tax valuation allowances may be released in future years when management considers that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. In making such a determination, management will need to periodically evaluate whether or not all available evidence, such as future taxable income and reversal of temporary differences, tax planning strategies, and recent results of operations, provides sufficient positive evidence to offset any potential negative evidence that may exist at such time. In the event the deferred tax valuation allowance is released, the Company would record an income tax benefit for a portion or all of the deferred tax valuation allowance released. At February 3, 2018, the Company had a deferred tax valuation allowance of $6.4 million . Income tax reserves for uncertain tax positions are determined using the methodology required by the Income Tax Topic of the Codification. This methodology requires companies to assess each income tax position taken using a two step process. A determination is first made as to whether it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained, based upon the technical merits, upon examination by the taxing authorities. If the tax position is expected to meet the more likely than not criteria, the benefit recorded for the tax position equals the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement of the respective tax position. Uncertain tax positions require determinations and estimated liabilities to be made based on provisions of the tax law which may be subject to change or varying interpretation. If the Company’s determinations and estimates prove to be inaccurate, the resulting adjustments could be material to its future financial results.
Postretirement Benefits Plan Accounting	Postretirement Benefits Plan Accounting Full-time employees who had at least 1000 hours of service in calendar year 2004, except employees in the Lids Sports Group and Schuh Group segments, are covered by a defined benefit pension plan. The Company froze the defined benefit pension plan effective January 1, 2005. The Company also provides certain former employees with limited medical and life insurance benefits. The Company funds at least the minimum amount required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. As required by the Compensation – Retirement Benefits Topic of the Codification, the Company is required to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of postretirement benefit plans as an asset or liability, respectively, in their Consolidated Balance Sheets and to recognize changes in that funded status in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, in the year in which the changes occur. The Company recognizes pension expense on an accrual basis over employees’ approximate service periods. The calculation of pension expense and the corresponding liability requires the use of a number of critical assumptions, including the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the assumed discount rate, as well as the recognition of actuarial gains and losses. Changes in these assumptions can result in different expense and liability amounts, and future actual experience can differ from these assumptions.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company had total available cash and cash equivalents of $39.9 million and $48.3 million as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively, of which approximately $21.2 million and $22.9 million was held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively. The Company's strategic plan does not require the repatriation of foreign cash in order to fund its operations in the U.S., and it is the Company's current intention to indefinitely reinvest its foreign cash and cash equivalents outside of the U.S. If the Company were to repatriate foreign cash to the U.S., it would be required to accrue and pay U.S. taxes in accordance with applicable U.S. tax rules and regulations as a result of the repatriation. There were no cash equivalents included in cash and cash equivalents at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017. Cash equivalents are highly-liquid financial instruments having an original maturity of three months or less. At February 3, 2018, substantially all of the Company’s domestic cash was invested in deposit accounts at FDIC-insured banks. The majority of payments due from banks for domestic customer credit card transactions process within 24 - 48 hours and are accordingly classified as cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. At February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, outstanding checks drawn on zero-balance accounts at certain domestic banks exceeded book cash balances at those banks by approximately $14.2 million and $36.7 million , respectively. These amounts are included in accounts payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Concentration of Credit Risk and Allowances on Accounts Receivable	Concentration of Credit Risk and Allowances on Accounts Receivable The Company’s footwear wholesale businesses sell primarily to independent retailers and department stores across the United States. Receivables arising from these sales are not collateralized. Customer credit risk is affected by conditions or occurrences within the economy and the retail industry as well as by customer specific factors. In the footwear wholesale businesses, one customer each accounted for 16% , 9% and 8% of the Company’s total trade receivables balance, while no other customer accounted for more than 7% of the Company’s total trade receivables balance as of February 3, 2018. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information, as well as customer specific factors. The Company also establishes allowances for sales returns, customer deductions and co-op advertising based on specific circumstances, historical trends and projected probable outcomes.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated or amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets. Depreciation and amortization expense are computed principally by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: Buildings and building equipment 20-45 years Computer hardware, software and equipment 3-10 years Furniture and fixtures 10 years
Leases	Leases Leasehold improvements and properties under capital leases are amortized on the straight-line method over the shorter of their useful lives or their related lease terms and the charge to earnings is included in selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Certain leases include rent increases during the initial lease term. For these leases, the Company recognizes the related rental expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease (which includes any rent holidays and the pre-opening period of construction, renovation, fixturing and merchandise placement) and records the difference between the amounts charged to operations and amounts paid as deferred rent. The Company occasionally receives reimbursements from landlords to be used towards construction of the store the Company intends to lease. Leasehold improvements are recorded at their gross costs including items reimbursed by landlords. The reimbursements are amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the initial lease term.
Acquisitions	Acquisitions Acquisitions are accounted for using the Business Combinations Topic of the Codification. The total purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at acquisition.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	Goodwill and Other Intangibles As required under ASC 350, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but are tested at least annually for impairment. The Company will update the tests between annual tests if events or circumstances occur that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the business unit with which the goodwill is associated below its carrying amount. It is also required that intangible assets with finite lives be amortized over Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued their respective lives to their estimated residual values, and reviewed for impairment in accordance with the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the Codification. Intangible assets of the Company with indefinite lives are primarily goodwill and identifiable trademarks acquired in connection with the acquisition of Little Burgundy in December 2015, Schuh Group Ltd. in June 2011, Hat World Corporation in April 2004 and various other small acquisitions. The Consolidated Balance Sheets include goodwill of $89.9 million for the Schuh Group and $10.4 million for Journeys Group at February 3, 2018, and $181.6 million for the Lids Sports Group, $79.8 million for the Schuh Group and $9.8 million for Journeys Group at January 28, 2017. The Company tests for impairment of intangible assets with an indefinite life, relying on a number of factors including operating results, business plans, projected future cash flows and observable market data. The impairment test for identifiable assets not subject to amortization consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. In connection with acquisitions, the Company records goodwill on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. This asset is not amortized but is subject to an impairment test at least annually, based on projected future cash flows from the acquired business discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk the Company considers to be inherent in its current business model. The Company performs the impairment test annually at the beginning of its fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the value of the asset might be impaired. During the third quarter of Fiscal 2018, the Company identified qualitative indicators of impairment, including a significant decline in the Company's stock price and market capitalization for a sustained period since the last consideration of indicators of impairment in the second quarter of Fiscal 2018, underperformance relative to projected operating results, particularly in the Lids Sports Group reporting unit, and an increased competitive environment in the licensed sports business. The Company performed a full valuation of its reporting units as required under ASC 350 and concluded the goodwill attributed to Lids Sports Group was fully impaired. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $182.2 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2018. See Note 2 for additional information. Identifiable intangible assets of the Company with finite lives are trademarks, customer lists, in-place leases, non-compete agreements and a vendor contract. They are subject to amortization based upon their estimated useful lives. Finite-lived intangible assets are evaluated for impairment using a process similar to that used to evaluate other definite-lived long-lived assets, a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Debt fair values were determined using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market interest rates for similar types of financial instruments and would be classified in Level 2 as defined in Note 5. Carrying amounts reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash, cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.
Cost of Sales	Cost of Sales For the Company’s retail operations, the cost of sales includes actual product cost, the cost of transportation to the Company’s warehouses from suppliers, the cost of transportation from the Company’s warehouses to the stores and the cost of transportation from the Company's warehouses to the customer. Additionally, the cost of its distribution facilities allocated to its retail operations is included in cost of sales. For the Company’s wholesale operations, the cost of sales includes the actual product cost and the cost of transportation to the Company’s warehouses from suppliers.
Selling and Administrative Expenses	Selling and Administrative Expenses Selling and administrative expenses include all operating costs of the Company excluding (i) those related to the transportation of products from the supplier to the warehouse, (ii) for its retail operations, those related to the transportation of products from the warehouse to the store and from the warehouse to the customer and (iii) costs of its distribution facilities which are allocated to its retail operations.
Gift Cards	Gift Cards The Company has a gift card program that began in calendar 1999 for its Lids Sports Group operations and calendar 2000 for its footwear operations. The gift cards issued to date do not expire. As such, the Company recognizes income when: (i) the gift card is redeemed by the customer; or (ii) the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the customer for the purchase of goods in the future is remote and there are no related escheat laws (referred to as “breakage”). The gift card breakage rate is based upon Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued historical redemption patterns and income is recognized for unredeemed gift cards in proportion to those historical redemption patterns.
Buying, Merchandising and Occupancy Costs	Buying, Merchandising and Occupancy Costs The Company records buying, merchandising and occupancy costs in selling and administrative expense. Because the Company does not include these costs in cost of sales, the Company’s gross margin may not be comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin.
Shipping and Handling Costs	Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs related to inventory purchased from suppliers are included in the cost of inventory and are charged to cost of sales in the period that the inventory is sold. All other shipping and handling costs are charged to cost of sales in the period incurred except for wholesale costs of distribution and shipping costs for product shipped from stores, which are included in selling and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Preopening Costs	Preopening Costs Costs associated with the opening of new stores are expensed as incurred, and are included in selling and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Store Closings and Exit Costs	Store Closings and Exit Costs From time to time, the Company makes strategic decisions to close stores or exit locations or activities. Under the provisions of the Property, Plant, and Equipment Topic of the Codification, the definition of a discontinued operation was amended. A discontinued operation may include a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity that represent a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operation or financial results. If stores or operating activities to be closed or exited constitute a component or group of components that represent a strategic shift in the Company's operations, these closures will be considered discontinued operations. The results of operations of discontinued operations are presented retroactively, net of tax, as a separate component on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. In each of the years presented, no store closings have met the discontinued operations criteria. Assets related to planned store closures or other exit activities are reflected as assets held for sale and recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell when the required criteria, as defined by the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the Codification, are satisfied. Depreciation ceases on the date that the held for sale criteria are met. Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued Assets related to planned store closures or other exit activities that do not meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale are evaluated for impairment in accordance with the Company’s normal impairment policy, but with consideration given to revised estimates of future cash flows. In any event, the remaining depreciable useful lives are evaluated and adjusted as necessary. Exit costs related to anticipated lease termination costs, severance benefits and other expected charges are accrued for and recognized in accordance with the Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations Topic of the Codification.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs Advertising costs are predominantly expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were $85.7 million , $76.7 million and $73.7 million for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Direct response advertising costs for catalogs are capitalized in accordance with the Other Assets and Deferred Costs Topic for Capitalized Advertising Costs of the Codification. Such costs are amortized over the estimated future period as revenues are realized from such advertising, not to exceed six months .
Consideration to Resellers	Consideration to Resellers In its wholesale businesses, the Company does not have any written buy-down programs with retailers, but the Company has provided certain retailers with markdown allowances for obsolete and slow moving products that are in the retailer’s inventory. The Company estimates these allowances and provides for them as reductions to revenues at the time revenues are recorded. Markdowns are negotiated with retailers and changes are made to the estimates as agreements are reached. Actual amounts for markdowns have not differed materially from estimates.
Cooperative Advertising	Cooperative Advertising Cooperative advertising funds are made available to most of the Company’s wholesale footwear customers. In order for retailers to receive reimbursement under such programs, the retailer must meet specified advertising guidelines and provide appropriate documentation of expenses to be reimbursed. The Company’s cooperative advertising agreements require that wholesale customers present documentation or other evidence of specific advertisements or display materials used for the Company’s products by submitting the actual print advertisements presented in catalogs, newspaper inserts or other advertising circulars, or by permitting physical inspection of displays. Additionally, the Company’s cooperative advertising agreements require that the amount of reimbursement requested for such advertising or materials be supported by invoices or other evidence of the actual costs incurred by the retailer. The Company accounts for these cooperative advertising costs as selling and administrative expenses, in accordance with the Revenue Recognition Topic for Customer Payments and Incentives of the Codification.
Vendor Allowances	Vendor Allowances From time to time, the Company negotiates allowances from its vendors for markdowns taken or expected to be taken. These markdowns are typically negotiated on specific merchandise and for specific amounts. These specific allowances are recognized as a reduction in cost of sales in the period in which the markdowns are taken. Markdown allowances not attached to specific inventory on hand or already sold are applied to concurrent or future purchases from each respective vendor. The Company receives support from some of its vendors in the form of reimbursements for cooperative advertising and catalog costs for the launch and promotion of certain products. The reimbursements are agreed upon with vendors and represent specific, incremental, identifiable costs incurred by the Company in selling the vendor’s specific products. Such costs and the related reimbursements are accumulated and monitored on an individual vendor basis, pursuant to the respective cooperative advertising agreements with vendors. Such cooperative advertising reimbursements are recorded as a reduction of selling and administrative expenses in the same period in which the associated expense is incurred. If the amount of cash consideration received exceeds the costs being reimbursed, such excess amount would be recorded as a reduction of cost of sales.
Earnings Per Common Share	Earnings Per Common Share Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities to issue common stock were exercised or converted to common stock
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation The functional currency of the Company's foreign operations is the applicable local currency. The translation of the applicable foreign currency into U.S. dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Income and expense accounts are translated at monthly average exchange rates. The unearned gains and losses resulting from such translation are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss within shareholders' equity.
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation The Company has share-based compensation covering certain members of management and non-employee directors. The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based payments based on the fair value of the awards as required by the Compensation - Stock Compensation Topic of the Codification. The Company has not granted any stock options since the first quarter of Fiscal 2008. Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued The fair value of employee restricted stock is determined based on the closing price of the Company's stock on the date of grant. Forfeitures for restricted stock are recognized as they occur (see Note 12).
Other Comprehensive Income	Other Comprehensive Income ASC 220 requires, among other things, the Company’s pension liability adjustment, postretirement liability adjustment and foreign currency translation adjustments to be included in other comprehensive income net of tax.
Business Segments	Business Segments As required by ASC 280, companies should disclose “operating segments” based on the way management disaggregates the Company’s operations for making internal operating decisions
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted In February 2018, the FASB issued ASC 220, which allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Act. This guidance is effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in ASC 220 should be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Act is recognized. The Company adopted ASC 220 in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2018 and reclassed $2.2 million to retained earnings for the impact of stranded tax effects resulting from the Act. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04. ASU 2017-04 simplifies the measurement of goodwill by eliminating the second step from the goodwill impairment test, which requires the comparison of the implied fair value of goodwill with the current carrying amount of goodwill. Instead, under the amendments in this guidance, an entity shall perform a goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount and an impairment charge is to be recorded for the amount, if any, in which the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. This guidance should be applied prospectively and is effective for public business entities that are United States Securities and Exchange Commission filers for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed after January 1, 2017. The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018, and the Company measured goodwill impairment in the third quarter of Fiscal 2018 under the provisions of ASU 2017-04. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASC 718. The update addresses several aspects of the accounting for share-based compensation transactions including: (a) income tax consequences when awards vest or are settled, (b) classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, (c) a policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur rather than on an estimated basis and (d) classification of excess tax impacts on the statement of cash flows. The inclusion of excess tax benefits and deficiencies as a component of the Company's income tax expense will increase volatility within its provision for income taxes as the amount of excess tax benefits or deficiencies from share-based compensation awards is dependent on the Company's stock price at the date the awards are exercised or settled which is primarily in the second quarter of each fiscal year. The Company adopted ASC 718 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018. The Company recorded an excess tax deficiency of $2.2 million as an increase in income tax expense related to share-based compensation for vested awards in Fiscal 2018. Earnings per share decreased $0.11 per share for Fiscal 2018 due to the impact of ASC 718. The Company reclassified $3.4 million and $4.4 million from operating activities to financing activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Fiscal 2017 and 2016, respectively, representing the value of the shares withheld for taxes on the vesting of restricted stock. If the Company had adopted the standard in Fiscal 2017, reported earnings per share would have decreased $0.03 per share for Fiscal 2017. Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17. ASU 2015-17 requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The Company adopted ASU 2015-17 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018 under the retrospective approach and, as such, the Company reclassified $21.2 million of deferred taxes from current to noncurrent on its Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 28, 2017. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASC 330. ASC 330 requires an entity that determines the cost of inventory by methods other than last-in, first-out and the retail inventory method to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The Company adopted ASC 330 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2018 and it did not have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In January 2018, the FASB released guidance on the accounting for tax on the GILTI provisions of the Act. The GILTI provisions impose a tax on foreign income in excess of a deemed return on tangible assets of foreign corporations. The guidance indicates that either accounting for deferred taxes related to GILTI inclusions or to treat any taxes on GILTI inclusions as period costs are both acceptable methods subject to an accounting policy election. The Company has not yet made an accounting policy election in regards to the GILTI provisions under the Act. The Company will make its GILTI accounting policy election during the one-year measurement period as allowed by the SEC. No amounts have been recorded in the Company's Fiscal 2018 financial statements for the impact of GILTI provisions. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASC 715. The standard requires the sponsors of benefit plans to present service cost in the same line item or items as other current employee compensation costs, and present the remaining components of net benefit cost in one or more separate line items outside of income from operations, while also limiting the components of net benefit cost eligible to be capitalized to service cost. The standard will require the Company to present the non-service pension costs as a component of expense below operating income. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02. The standard's core principle is to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, which would be the beginning of our Fiscal 2020 or February 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and is expecting a material impact because the Company is party to a significant number of lease contracts. Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued In May 2014, the FASB issued ASC 606. ASC 606 amends the guidance for revenue recognition to replace numerous, industry-specific requirements and merges areas under this topic with those of the International Financial Reporting Standards. ASC 606 implements a five-step process for customer contract revenue recognition that focuses on transfer of control, as opposed to transfer of risk and rewards. The amendment also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows from contracts with customers. ASC 606 was originally effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, however, in August 2015, the FASB deferred this standard for one year, which would be the beginning of our Fiscal 2019, or February 2018. The amendment is to be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial adoption as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings.

Summary of Significant Accoun27

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Property and equipment amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets	Depreciation and amortization expense are computed principally by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: Buildings and building equipment 20-45 years Computer hardware, software and equipment 3-10 years Furniture and fixtures 10 years
Carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments	The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 are: In thousands February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value U.S. Revolver Borrowings $ 69,372 $ 69,421 $ 49,879 $ 50,396 UK Term Loans 11,419 11,602 19,230 19,541 UK Revolver Borrowings 7,594 7,671 13,796 13,956
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss	The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the year ended February 3, 2018: Foreign Currency Translation Unrecognized Pension/Postretirement Benefit Costs Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (In thousands) Balance January 28, 2017 $ (40,329 ) $ (10,963 ) $ (51,292 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications: Foreign currency translation adjustment 18,024 — 18,024 Gain on intra-entity foreign currency transactions (long-term investment nature) 1,497 — 1,497 Net actuarial gain — 5,654 5,654 Amounts reclassified from AOCI: Amortization of net actuarial loss (1) — 973 973 Stranded tax effect from tax reform (2) — (2,234 ) (2,234 ) Income tax expense — 1,814 1,814 Current period other comprehensive income, net of tax 19,521 2,579 22,100 Balance February 3, 2018 $ (20,808 ) $ (8,384 ) $ (29,192 ) (1) Amount is included in net periodic benefit cost, which is recorded in selling and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. (2) Amount reclassed to retained earnings.

Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other28

Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other Intangible Assets and Sale of Businesses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows: (In Thousands) Lids Sports Group Schuh Group Journeys Group Total Goodwill Balance, January 28, 2017 $ 181,628 $79,769 $9,825 $ 271,222 Impairment charge (182,211 ) — — (182,211 ) Effect of foreign currency exchange rates 583 10,146 568 $ 11,297 Balance, February 3, 2018 $ — $ 89,915 10,393 $ 100,308
Other intangible assets by major classes	Other intangibles by major classes were as follows: Leases Customer Lists Other* Total In thousands Feb. 3, 2018 Jan. 28, 2017 Feb. 3, 2018 Jan. 28, 2017 Feb. 3, 2018 Jan. 28, 2017 Feb. 3, 2018 Jan. 28, 2017 Gross other intangibles $ 14,981 $ 14,625 $ 2,130 $ 1,958 $ 2,122 $ 2,009 $ 19,233 $ 18,592 Accumulated amortization (13,714 ) (12,938 ) (2,130 ) (1,956 ) (1,595 ) (1,306 ) (17,439 ) (16,200 ) Net Other Intangibles $ 1,267 $ 1,687 $ — $ 2 $ 527 $ 703 $ 1,794 $ 2,392 *Includes non-compete agreements, vendor contract and backlog.

Asset Impairments and Other C29

Asset Impairments and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Asset Impairments and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Accrued provision for discontinued operations	Accrued Provision for Discontinued Operations In thousands Facility Shutdown Costs Balance January 31, 2015 $ 14,759 Additional provision Fiscal 2016 1,333 Charges and adjustments, net (473 ) Balance January 30, 2016 15,619 Additional provision Fiscal 2017 701 Charges and adjustments, net (11,277 ) Balance January 28, 2017 5,043 Additional provision Fiscal 2018 552 Charges and adjustments, net (1,986 ) Balance February 3, 2018* 3,609 Current provision for discontinued operations 1,902 Total Noncurrent Provision for Discontinued Operations $ 1,707 *Includes a $3.0 million environmental provision, including $1.9 million in current provision for discontinued operations.

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of inventories	In thousands February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017 Raw materials $ — $ 389 Wholesale finished goods 52,924 61,575 Retail merchandise 489,701 501,713 Total Inventories $ 542,625 $ 563,677

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis	The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of February 3, 2018 aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall (in thousands): Long-Lived Assets Held and Used Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Impairment Charges Measured as of April 29, 2017 $ 14 $ — $ — $ 14 $ 119 Measured as of July 29, 2017 — — — — 58 Measured as of October 28, 2017 251 — — 251 510 Measured as of February 3, 2018 494 — — 494 1,983 Total Asset Impairment Fiscal 2018 $ 2,670

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of long-term debt	In thousands February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017 U.S. Revolver borrowings $ 69,372 $ 49,879 UK term loans 11,479 19,345 UK revolver borrowings 7,594 13,796 Deferred note expense on term loans (60 ) (115 ) Total long-term debt 88,385 82,905 Current portion 1,766 9,175 Total Noncurrent Portion of Long-Term Debt $ 86,619 $ 73,730

Commitments Under Long-Term L33

Commitments Under Long-Term Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Leases [Abstract]
Rental expense under operating leases	Rental expense under operating leases of continuing operations was: In thousands 2018 2017 2016 Minimum rentals $ 278,197 $ 264,129 $ 255,083 Contingent rentals 9,443 9,957 11,044 Sublease rentals (1,276 ) (1,863 ) (825 ) Total Rental Expense $ 286,364 $ 272,223 $ 265,302
Minimum rental commitments payable in future years	Minimum rental commitments payable in future years are: Fiscal Years In thousands 2019 $ 256,249 2020 229,434 2021 207,630 2022 185,644 2023 161,945 Later years 412,601 Total Minimum Rental Commitments $ 1,453,503

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Non redeemable preferred stock	Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock Shares Authorized Number of Shares Amounts in Thousands Class 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred 5,000,000 36,671 37,646 38,196 $ 1,100 $ 1,129 $ 1,146 Stated Value of Issued Shares 1,100 1,129 1,146 Employees’ Preferred Stock Purchase Accounts (48 ) (69 ) (69 ) Total Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock $ 1,052 $ 1,060 $ 1,077
Preferred stock transactions	Preferred Stock Transactions In thousands Non-Redeemable Employees’ Preferred Stock Employees’ Preferred Stock Purchase Accounts Total Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock Balance January 31, 2015 $ 1,345 $ (71 ) $ 1,274 Other stock conversions (199 ) 2 (197 ) Balance January 30, 2016 1,146 (69 ) 1,077 Other stock conversions (17 ) — (17 ) Balance January 28, 2017 1,129 (69 ) 1,060 Other stock conversions (29 ) 21 (8 ) Balance February 3, 2018 $ 1,100 $ (48 ) $ 1,052
Changes in the shares of the company's capital stock	Changes in the Shares of the Company’s Capital Stock Common Stock Employees’ Preferred Stock Issued at January 31, 2015 24,515,362 44,836 Exercise of options 35,542 — Issue restricted stock 219,404 — Issue shares—Employee Stock Purchase Plan 2,470 — Shares repurchased (2,383,384 ) — Other (66,595 ) (6,640 ) Issued at January 30, 2016 22,322,799 38,196 Exercise of options 26,696 — Issue restricted stock 236,364 — Shares repurchased (2,155,869 ) — Other (75,718 ) (550 ) Issued at January 28, 2017 20,354,272 37,646 Issue restricted stock 356,224 — Shares repurchased (275,300 ) — Other (42,943 ) (975 ) Issued at February 3, 2018 20,392,253 36,671 Less shares repurchased and held in treasury 488,464 — Outstanding at February 3, 2018 19,903,789 36,671

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	The components of earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes is comprised of the following: In thousands 2018 2017 2016 United States $ (105,267 ) $ 129,819 $ 136,178 Foreign 3,606 21,595 15,355 Total Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes $ (101,661 ) $ 151,414 $ 151,533
Income tax expense from continuing operations	Income tax expense from continuing operations is comprised of the following: In thousands 2018 2017 2016 Current U.S. federal $ 17,835 $ 36,998 $ 46,515 International 3,635 5,245 3,542 State 3,883 5,918 8,220 Total Current Income Tax Expense 25,353 48,161 58,277 Deferred U.S. federal (8,721 ) 2,980 (1,249 ) International (3,498 ) 1,182 868 State (3,365 ) 1,232 (1,744 ) Total Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (15,584 ) 5,394 (2,125 ) Total Income Tax Expense – Continuing Operations $ 9,769 $ 53,555 $ 56,152
Deferred tax assets and liabilities	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following: February 3, January 28, In thousands 2018 2017 Identified intangibles $ (4,821 ) $ (31,079 ) Prepaids (2,226 ) (3,274 ) Convertible bonds (372 ) (1,196 ) Tax over book depreciation (6,167 ) (16,241 ) Gross deferred tax liabilities (13,586 ) (51,790 ) Deferred rent 14,214 18,715 Pensions 562 3,396 Expense accruals 6,896 10,413 Uniform capitalization costs 9,549 16,361 Provisions for discontinued operations and restructurings 1,045 2,179 Inventory valuation 1,798 3,728 Tax net operating loss and credit carryforwards 3,682 2,450 Allowances for bad debts and notes 382 491 Deferred compensation and restricted stock 4,709 7,147 Other 2,177 4,458 Gross deferred tax assets 45,014 69,338 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (6,351 ) (4,305 ) Deferred tax asset net of valuation allowance 38,663 65,033 Net Deferred Tax Assets $ 25,077 $ 13,243
Deferred tax assets net classification	The deferred tax balances have been classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: 2018 2017 Net non-current asset $ 25,077 $ 13,372 Net non-current liability — (129 ) Net Deferred Tax Assets $ 25,077 $ 13,243
Reconciliation of the United States federal statutory rate to the Company's effective tax rate from continuing operations	Reconciliation of the United States federal statutory rate to the Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 U. S. federal statutory rate of tax 33.72 % 35.00 % 35.00 % State taxes (net of federal tax benefit) (0.31 ) 3.46 2.82 Foreign rate differential 3.37 (2.93 ) (2.60 ) Change in valuation allowance (1.32 ) 0.88 (0.58 ) Impact of statutory rate change (5.25 ) — — Goodwill impairment (35.69 ) — — Permanent items (2.30 ) 1.11 2.19 Uncertain federal, state and foreign tax positions 0.92 (0.90 ) 1.23 Transition tax (4.39 ) — — Other 1.64 (1.25 ) (1.00 ) Effective Tax Rate (9.61 )% 35.37 % 37.06 %
Reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits	The following is a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016. In thousands 2018 2017 2016 Unrecognized Tax Benefit – Beginning of Period $ 5,622 $ 14,639 $ 3,997 Gross Increases (Decreases) – Tax Positions in a Prior Period (15 ) (7,585 ) 9,328 Gross Increases (Decreases) – Tax Positions in a Current Period (166 ) 491 1,403 Settlements — (742 ) — Lapse of Statutes of Limitations (1,740 ) (1,181 ) (89 ) Unrecognized Tax Benefit – End of Period $ 3,701 $ 5,622 $ 14,639

Defined Benefit Pension Plans36

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Obligations and funded status	Obligations and Funded Status The measurement date of the assets and liabilities for the defined benefit pension plan and postretirement medical and life insurance plans is the month-end date that is closest to the Company's fiscal year end. Change in Benefit Obligation Pension Benefits Other Benefits In thousands 2018 2017 2018 2017 Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 86,947 $ 100,290 $ 8,943 $ 6,826 Service cost 550 550 903 704 Interest cost 3,277 4,118 354 286 Plan participants’ contributions — — 159 158 Plan settlements — (13,862 ) — — Benefits paid (7,811 ) (8,308 ) (403 ) (257 ) Actuarial loss 2,072 4,159 628 1,226 Benefit Obligation at End of Year $ 85,035 $ 86,947 $ 10,584 $ 8,943 Note 10 Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Continued Change in Plan Assets Pension Benefits Other Benefits In thousands 2018 2017 2018 2017 Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 80,682 $ 90,333 $ — $ — Actual gain on plan assets 12,859 12,531 — — Plan settlements — (13,874 ) — — Employer contributions — — 244 99 Plan participants’ contributions — — 159 158 Benefits paid (7,811 ) (8,308 ) (403 ) (257 ) Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year $ 85,730 $ 80,682 — — Funded Status at End of Year $ 695 $ (6,265 ) $ (10,584 ) $ (8,943 )
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: Pension Benefits Other Benefits In thousands 2018 2017 2018 2017 Noncurrent assets $ 695 $ — $ — $ — Current liabilities — — (393 ) (343 ) Noncurrent liabilities — (6,265 ) (10,191 ) (8,600 ) Net Amount Recognized $ 695 $ (6,265 ) $ (10,584 ) $ (8,943 )
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of: Pension Benefits Other Benefits In thousands 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net loss $ 8,314 $ 15,430 $ 3,008 $ 2,518 Total Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss $ 8,314 $ 15,430 $ 3,008 $ 2,518
Pension benefits	Amounts for projected and accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets are as follows: In thousands February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017 Projected benefit obligation $ 85,035 $ 86,947 Accumulated benefit obligation 85,035 86,947 Fair value of plan assets 85,730 80,682
Components of net periodic benefit cost	Net Periodic Benefit Cost Pension Benefits Other Benefits In thousands 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Service cost $ 550 $ 550 $ 450 $ 903 $ 704 $ 821 Interest cost 3,277 4,118 4,263 354 286 245 Expected return on plan assets (4,505 ) (5,641 ) (5,785 ) — — — Settlement loss recognized — 2,456 — — — — Amortization: Losses 834 810 4,948 139 125 189 Net amortization $ 834 $ 810 $ 4,948 $ 139 $ 125 $ 189 Net Periodic Benefit Cost $ 156 $ 2,293 $ 3,876 $ 1,396 $ 1,115 $ 1,255
Reconciliation of accumulated other comprehensive income	Reconciliation of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Pension Benefits Other Benefits In thousands 2018 2018 Net (gain) loss $ (6,282 ) $ 628 Amortization of net actuarial loss (834 ) (139 ) Total Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income $ (7,116 ) $ 489 Total Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income $ (6,960 ) $ 1,885
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations Pension Benefits Other Benefits 2018 2017 2018 2017 Discount rate 3.70 % 3.95 % 3.67 % 3.98 % Rate of compensation increase NA NA — —
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs Pension Benefits Other Benefits 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate 3.95 % 4.30 % 3.55 % 3.98 % 4.04 % 3.31 % Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 6.05 % 6.35 % 6.35 % — — — Rate of compensation increase NA NA NA — — —
Assumed health care cost trend rates	Assumed health care cost trend rates 2018 2017 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 8.0 % 8.0 % Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 5 % 5 % Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2028 2027
Effect of one percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rate	The effect on disclosed information of one percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rate for each future year is shown below. In thousands 1% Increase in Rates 1% Decrease in Rates Aggregated service and interest cost $ 274 $ 222 Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation $ 1,654 $ 1,470
Company's pension plan weighted average asset allocations by asset category	The Company’s pension plan weighted average asset allocations as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, by asset category are as follows: Plan Assets February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017 Asset Category Cash 2 % — % Equity securities 64 % 65 % Debt securities 34 % 35 % Total 100 % 100 %
Hierarchy of plan assets by level within fair values	The following tables present the pension plan assets by level within the fair value hierarchy as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017. February 3, 2018 (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity Securities: International Securities $ — $ 11,076 $ — $ 11,076 U.S. Securities — 44,013 — 44,013 Fixed Income Securities — 28,795 — 28,795 Other: Cash Equivalents 1,893 — — 1,893 Other (includes receivables and payables) (47 ) — — (47 ) Total Pension Plan Assets $ 1,846 $ 83,884 $ — $ 85,730 January 28, 2017 (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity Securities: International Securities $ 10,367 $ — $ — $ 10,367 U.S. Securities 42,041 — — 42,041 Fixed Income Securities 27,987 — — 27,987 Other: Cash Equivalents 426 — — 426 Other (includes receivables and payables) (139 ) — — (139 ) Total Pension Plan Assets $ 80,682 $ — $ — $ 80,682
Expected benefit payments from the trust, including future service and pay	Expected benefit payments from the trust, including future service and pay, are as follows: Estimated future payments Pension Benefits ($ in millions) Other Benefits ($ in millions) 2019 $ 7.2 $ 0.4 2020 6.9 0.4 2021 6.7 0.5 2022 6.4 0.5 2023 6.3 0.5 2024 – 2028 28.3 2.7

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Summary of basic and diluted earnings per share	For the Year Ended February 3, 2018 For the Year Ended January 28, 2017 For the Year Ended January 30, 2016 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Income (Numerator) Shares (Denominator) Per-Share Amount Income (Numerator) Shares (Denominator) Per-Share Amount Income (Numerator) Shares (Denominator) Per-Share Amount Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ (111,430 ) $ 97,859 $ 95,381 Basic EPS from continuing operations Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders (111,430 ) 19,218 $ (5.80 ) 97,859 20,076 $ 4.87 95,381 22,880 $ 4.17 Effect of Dilutive Securities from continuing operations Dilutive share-based awards (1) — 58 76 Employees’ preferred stock (2) — 38 44 Diluted EPS from continuing operations Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions $ (111,430 ) 19,218 $ (5.80 ) $ 97,859 20,172 $ 4.85 $ 95,381 23,000 $ 4.15 (1) Due to the loss from continuing operations in Fiscal 2018, restricted share-based awards are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for Fiscal 2018. (2) The Company’s Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible one for one to the Company’s common stock. Due to the loss from continuing operations in Fiscal 2018, these shares are not assumed to be converted for Fiscal 2018. Because there are no dividends paid on this stock, these shares are assumed to be converted for Fiscal 2017 and 2016.

Share-Based Compensation Plans

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Summary of stock option activity	A summary of stock option activity and changes for Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 is presented below: Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Outstanding, January 31, 2015 62,238 $ 37.38 Granted — — Exercised (35,542 ) 36.81 Forfeited — — Outstanding, January 30, 2016 26,696 $ 38.13 Granted — — Exercised (26,696 ) 38.13 Forfeited — — Outstanding, January 28, 2017 — $ — Granted — — Exercised — — Forfeited — — Outstanding, February 3, 2018 — $ — Exercisable, February 3, 2018 — $ —
Summary of the status of the Company's nonvested shares of its employee restricted stock	A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested shares of its employee restricted stock as of February 3, 2018 is presented below: Nonvested Restricted Shares Shares Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Nonvested at January 31, 2015 486,994 $ 66.70 Granted 219,404 66.43 Vested (141,795 ) 60.08 Withheld for federal taxes (65,783 ) 60.62 Forfeited (27,221 ) 69.31 Nonvested at January 30, 2016 471,599 69.26 Granted 236,364 65.99 Vested (125,347 ) 67.23 Withheld for federal taxes (55,563 ) 67.52 Forfeited (43,051 ) 70.60 Nonvested at January 28, 2017 484,002 68.27 Granted 356,224 32.00 Vested (125,190 ) 68.94 Withheld for federal taxes (50,957 ) 68.87 Forfeited (23,999 ) 55.90 Nonvested at February 3, 2018 640,080 $ 48.37

Business Segment Information (T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment reporting information by segment	Fiscal 2018 Journeys Group Schuh Group Lids Sports Group Johnston & Murphy Group Licensed Brands Corporate & Other Consolidated In thousands Sales $ 1,329,460 $ 403,698 $ 779,469 $ 304,160 $ 89,812 $ 420 $ 2,907,019 Intercompany sales — — — — (3 ) — (3 ) Net sales to external customers $ 1,329,460 $ 403,698 $ 779,469 $ 304,160 $ 89,809 $ 420 $ 2,907,016 Segment operating income (loss) $ 76,094 $ 20,104 $ 11,684 $ 20,047 $ (163 ) $ (32,963 ) $ 94,803 Goodwill impairment* — — — — — (182,211 ) (182,211 ) Asset impairments and other** — — — — — (8,841 ) (8,841 ) Earnings (loss) from operations 76,094 20,104 11,684 20,047 (163 ) (224,015 ) (96,249 ) Interest expense — — — — — (5,420 ) (5,420 ) Interest income — — — — — 8 8 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 76,094 $ 20,104 $ 11,684 $ 20,047 $ (163 ) $ (229,427 ) $ (101,661 ) Total assets*** $ 443,066 $ 239,479 $ 324,186 $ 127,178 $ 32,331 $ 149,113 $ 1,315,353 Depreciation and amortization 26,490 13,769 27,576 6,418 688 3,385 78,326 Capital expenditures 79,532 10,968 29,319 6,163 421 1,450 127,853 *Goodwill impairment charge of $182.2 million relates to Lids Sports Group. **Asset Impairments and other includes a $5.2 million charge for a licensing termination expense related to the Licensed Brands Group and a $2.7 million charge for asset impairments, of which $1.0 million is in the Lids Sports Group, $1.0 million is in the Schuh Group and $0.7 million is in the Journeys Group, and a $0.9 million charge for hurricane losses. ***Total assets for the Schuh Group and Journeys Group include $89.9 million and $10.4 million of goodwill, respectively. Goodwill for Schuh Group and Journeys Group increased $10.1 million and $0.6 million , respectively, from January 28, 2017 due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Of the Company's $382.6 million of long-lived assets, $57.5 million and $22.7 million relate to long-lived assets in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively. Note 14 Business Segment Information, Continued Fiscal 2017 Journeys Group Schuh Group Lids Sports Group Johnston & Murphy Group Licensed Brands Corporate & Other Consolidated In thousands Sales $ 1,251,646 $ 372,872 $ 847,510 $ 289,324 $ 107,210 $ 617 $ 2,869,179 Intercompany sales — — — — (838 ) — (838 ) Net sales to external customers $ 1,251,646 $ 372,872 $ 847,510 $ 289,324 $ 106,372 $ 617 $ 2,868,341 Segment operating income (loss) $ 85,875 $ 20,530 $ 41,563 $ 19,682 $ 4,566 $ (31,058 ) $ 141,158 Asset impairments and other* — — — — — 802 802 Earnings (loss) from operations 85,875 20,530 41,563 19,682 4,566 (30,256 ) 141,960 Gain on sale of SureGrip Footwear — — — — — 12,297 12,297 Gain on sale of Lids Team Sports — — — — — 2,404 2,404 Interest expense — — — — — (5,294 ) (5,294 ) Interest income — — — — — 47 47 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 85,875 $ 20,530 $ 41,563 $ 19,682 $ 4,566 $ (20,802 ) $ 151,414 Total assets** $ 404,773 $ 214,886 $ 519,912 $ 126,559 $ 40,357 $ 134,512 $ 1,440,999 Depreciation and amortization 24,235 14,003 26,533 5,987 995 4,015 75,768 Capital expenditures 50,259 11,236 21,123 9,221 760 1,371 93,970 *Asset Impairments and other includes an $(8.9) million gain for network intrusion expenses as a result of a litigation settlement and a $(0.7) million gain for other legal matters, partially offset by a $6.4 million charge for asset impairments, of which $5.1 million is in the Lids Sports Group, $0.8 million is in the Schuh Group and $0.5 million is in the Journeys Group, and a $2.5 million charge for pension settlement expenses. **Total assets for the Lids Sports Group, Schuh Group and Journeys Group include $181.6 million , $79.8 million and $9.8 million of goodwill, respectively. Goodwill for Lids Sports Group and Journeys Group increased $0.7 million and $0.4 million , respectively, from January 30, 2016 due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Goodwill for Schuh Group decreased by $10.5 million from January 30, 2016 due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Goodwill for Licensed Brands decreased $0.8 million from January 30, 2016 due to the sale of SureGrip Footwear in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017. Of the Company's $330.6 million of long-lived assets, $54.3 million and $21.0 million relate to long-lived assets in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively. Note 14 Business Segment Information, Continued Fiscal 2016 Journeys Group Schuh Group Lids Sports Group Johnston & Murphy Group Licensed Brands Corporate & Other Consolidated In thousands Sales $ 1,251,637 $ 405,674 $ 976,372 $ 278,681 $ 110,655 $ 912 $ 3,023,931 Intercompany sales — — (868 ) — (829 ) — (1,697 ) Net sales to external customers $ 1,251,637 $ 405,674 $ 975,504 $ 278,681 $ 109,826 $ 912 $ 3,022,234 Segment operating income (loss) $ 126,248 $ 19,124 $ 17,040 $ 17,761 $ 9,236 $ (30,265 ) $ 159,144 Asset impairments and other* — — — — — (7,893 ) (7,893 ) Earnings (loss) from operations 126,248 19,124 17,040 17,761 9,236 (38,158 ) 151,251 Gain on sale of Lids Team Sports — — — — — 4,685 4,685 Interest expense — — — — — (4,414 ) (4,414 ) Interest income — — — — — 11 11 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 126,248 $ 19,124 $ 17,040 $ 17,761 $ 9,236 $ (37,876 ) $ 151,533 Total assets** $ 349,021 $ 241,924 $ 517,284 $ 118,913 $ 50,718 $ 262,197 $ 1,540,057 Depreciation and amortization 22,504 14,814 30,196 5,677 911 4,909 79,011 Capital expenditures 33,251 19,065 37,396 7,796 774 2,370 100,652 *Asset Impairments and other includes a $3.1 million charge for asset impairments, of which $2.7 million is in the Lids Sports Group and $0.4 million is in the Schuh Group, a $2.5 million charge for asset write-downs, a $2.2 million charge for network intrusion expenses and a $0.1 million charge for other legal matters. **Total assets for the Lids Sports Group, Schuh Group, Journeys Group and Licensed Brands include $180.9 million , $90.3 million , $9.4 million and $0.8 million of goodwill, respectively. Goodwill for the Lids Sports Group decreased $19.2 million from January 31, 2015 due to the sale of Lids Team Sports in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016. Goodwill for Schuh Group decreased by $5.7 million from January 31, 2015 due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Goodwill for Journeys Group increased $9.4 million from January 31, 2015 due to the acquisition of Little Burgundy in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016. Of the Company's $323.3 million of long-lived assets, $64.7 million and $18.3 million relate to long-lived assets in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively.

Quarterly Financial Informati40

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Details of quarterly financial information	(In thousands, 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Fiscal Year except per share amounts) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 (a) 2017 2018 (b) 2017 Net sales $ 643,368 $ 648,793 $ 616,506 $ 625,557 $ 716,759 $ 710,822 $ 930,383 $ 883,169 $ 2,907,016 $ 2,868,341 Gross margin 318,913 329,697 306,507 314,737 353,998 355,635 436,704 417,457 1,416,122 1,417,526 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 1,617 (1) 16,760 (3) (3,259 ) (5) 21,199 (7) (153,856 ) (9) 38,860 (10) 53,837 (11) 74,595 (13) (101,661 ) 151,414 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 997 10,564 (3,875 ) 14,504 (164,806 ) 25,948 56,254 46,843 (111,430 ) 97,859 Net earnings (loss) 885 (2) 10,410 (4) (3,948 ) (6) 14,578 (8) (164,821 ) 25,895 56,045 (12) 46,548 (14) (111,839 ) 97,431 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations 0.05 0.50 (0.20 ) 0.72 (8.55 ) 1.30 2.91 2.40 (5.80 ) 4.85 Net earnings (loss) 0.05 0.50 (0.21 ) 0.72 (8.56 ) 1.30 2.90 2.39 (5.82 ) 4.83 (1) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $0.1 million (see Note 3). (a) 14 week period vs. 13 (2) Includes a loss of $0.1 million , net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3). weeks in prior period (3) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $3.5 million (see Note 3). (b) 53 week period vs. 52 (4) Includes a loss of $0.2 million , net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3). weeks in prior period (5) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $0.1 million (see Note 3). (6) Includes a loss of $0.1 million , net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3). (7) Includes a net asset impairment and other credit of $(7.9) million (see Note 3) and a gain of (2.5) million on the sale of Lids Team Sports (see Note 2). (8) Includes a gain of $(0.1) million , net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3). (9) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $1.4 million (see Note 3) and a goodwill impairment charge of $182.2 million (see Note 2). (10) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $0.6 million (see Note 3). (11) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $7.2 million (see Note 3). (12) Includes a loss of $0.2 million , net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3). (13) Includes a net asset impairment and other charge of $3.0 million (see Note 3) and a loss of $0.1 million on the sale of Lids Team Sports and a gain of $(12.3) million on the sale of SureGrip Footwear (see Note 2). (14) Includes a loss of $0.3 million , net of tax, from discontinued operations (see Note 3).

Summary of Significant Accoun41

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Textual (Details)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)segmentstore$ / shares	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Total number of retail stores operated by company | store			2,694
Number of reportable business segments | segment			5
Days in fiscal year			371 days	364 days	364 days
Pretax accruals for environmental contingencies included in provision for discontinued operations			$ 600,000	$ 600,000	$ 800,000
Deferred tax valuation allowance	$ 6,351,000		$ 6,351,000	4,305,000
Minimum number of hours of service of full time employees			1000 hours
Calculated value of pension assets, measurement period			5 years
Average future service of employees			10 years
Cash and cash equivalents	39,937,000		$ 39,937,000	48,301,000	133,288,000	$ 112,867,000
Cash equivalents	0		$ 0	0
Payment processing duration, minimum			24 hours
Payment processing duration, maximum			48 hours
Excess of outstanding checks drawn on zero balance accounts at domestic banks exceeded book cash balance	14,200,000		$ 14,200,000	36,700,000
Depreciation expense			78,100,000	74,900,000	76,200,000
Asset retirement obligations	11,500,000		11,500,000	10,300,000
Goodwill	100,308,000		100,308,000	271,222,000
Goodwill impairment		$ 182,200,000	182,211,000	0	0
Wholesale costs of distribution			5,800,000	6,200,000	9,600,000
Gift card breakage recognized as revenue			1,600,000	1,400,000	1,200,000
Accrued liability for gift cards	18,100,000		18,100,000	17,700,000
Advertising costs			85,700,000	76,700,000	73,700,000
Prepaid advertising	2,300,000		2,300,000	1,200,000
Cooperative advertising costs			3,300,000	3,600,000	3,400,000
Vendor reimbursements of cooperative advertising costs			10,900,000	8,500,000	6,400,000
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss			0	(1,200,000)	2,700,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(830,704,000)		(830,704,000)	(922,521,000)	(956,783,000)	$ (998,777,000)
Amount reclassified to retained earnings			2,234,000
Excess tax deficiency			2,200,000
Amount reclassified from operating activities			164,591,000	165,249,000	149,676,000
Amount reclassified to financing activities			(47,410,000)	(178,215,000)	(52,113,000)
Deferred income taxes, noncurrent	25,077,000		$ 25,077,000	13,372,000
Maximum
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred advertising costs, amortization period			6 months
Major Customer One | Customer Concentration Risk | Trade Accounts Receivable
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage			16.00%
Major Customer Two | Customer Concentration Risk | Trade Accounts Receivable
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage			9.00%
Major Customer Three | Customer Concentration Risk | Trade Accounts Receivable
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage			8.00%
Other Major Customers | Customer Concentration Risk | Trade Accounts Receivable
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Benchmark percentage			7.00%
Foreign Subsidiaries
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	21,200,000		$ 21,200,000	22,900,000
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Retail occupancy costs			467,400,000	451,900,000	432,900,000
Unrecognized Pension/Postretirement Benefit Costs
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	8,384,000		8,384,000	10,963,000
Foreign Currency Translation
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	20,808,000		$ 20,808,000	40,329,000
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Decrease in earnings per share (in usd per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.11
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Statutory Tax Withholding Component
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amount reclassified from operating activities				(3,400,000)	(4,400,000)
Amount reclassified to financing activities				3,400,000	4,400,000
Accounting Standards Update 2015-07
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred income taxes, current	(21,200,000)		$ (21,200,000)
Deferred income taxes, noncurrent				21,200,000
Schuh Group
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Goodwill	89,915,000		89,915,000	79,769,000	90,300,000
Goodwill impairment			0
Journeys Group
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Goodwill	10,393,000		10,393,000	9,825,000	9,400,000
Goodwill impairment			0
Lids Sports Group
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Goodwill	0		0	$ 181,628,000	$ 180,900,000
Goodwill impairment			182,211,000
Pension Benefits | Unrecognized Pension/Postretirement Benefit Costs
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	6,200,000		6,200,000
Other Pension Plan, Postretirement or Supplemental Plans | Unrecognized Pension/Postretirement Benefit Costs
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	2,200,000		$ 2,200,000
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amount reclassified to retained earnings	$ 2,200,000
Pro Forma | Accounting Standards Update 2016-09
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Decrease in earnings per share (in usd per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.03

Summary of Significant Accoun42

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Useful Lives of Property and Equipment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018
Buildings and building equipment | Minimum
Property and equipment amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets
Property and equipment, useful life	20 years
Buildings and building equipment | Maximum
Property and equipment amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets
Property and equipment, useful life	45 years
Computer hardware, software and equipment | Minimum
Property and equipment amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets
Property and equipment, useful life	3 years
Computer hardware, software and equipment | Maximum
Property and equipment amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets
Property and equipment, useful life	10 years
Furniture and fixtures
Property and equipment amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets
Property and equipment, useful life	10 years

Summary of Significant Accoun43

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 88,385	$ 82,905
U.S. Revolver Borrowings | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	69,372	49,879
Fair Value	69,421	50,396
UK Term Loans | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	11,419	19,230
Fair Value	11,602	19,541
UK Revolver Borrowings | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	7,594	13,796
Fair Value	$ 7,671	$ 13,956

Summary of Significant Accoun44

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 922,521	$ 956,783	$ 998,777
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
OCI before reclassifications and tax	5,654
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:
Amortization of net actuarial loss	973
Stranded tax effect from tax reform	(2,234)	0	0
Income tax expense	1,814
Total other comprehensive loss	22,100	(8,679)	(2,037)
Ending balance	830,704	922,521	956,783
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(40,329)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
OCI before reclassifications and tax	0
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:
Income tax expense	0
Total other comprehensive loss	19,521
Ending balance	(20,808)	(40,329)
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent, Excluding Intra-Entity Transactions
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
OCI before reclassifications and tax	18,024
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent, Intra-Entity Transactions
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
OCI before reclassifications and tax	1,497
Unrecognized Pension/Postretirement Benefit Costs
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(10,963)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
OCI before reclassifications and tax	5,654
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:
Amortization of net actuarial loss	973
Stranded tax effect from tax reform	(2,234)
Income tax expense	1,814
Total other comprehensive loss	2,579
Ending balance	(8,384)	(10,963)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(51,292)	(42,613)	(40,576)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:
Total other comprehensive loss	22,100	(8,679)	(2,037)
Ending balance	$ (29,192)	$ (51,292)	$ (42,613)

Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other45

Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other Intangible Assets and Sale of Businesses - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance		$ 271,222
Impairment charge	$ (182,200)	(182,211)	$ 0	$ 0
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates		11,297
Goodwill, ending balance		100,308	271,222
Lids Sports Group
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance		181,628	180,900
Impairment charge		(182,211)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates		583	700
Goodwill, ending balance		0	181,628	180,900
Schuh Group
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance		79,769	90,300
Impairment charge		0
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates		10,146	10,500	5,700
Goodwill, ending balance		89,915	79,769	90,300
Journeys Group
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance		9,825	9,400
Impairment charge		0
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates		568	400
Goodwill, ending balance		$ 10,393	$ 9,825	$ 9,400

Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other46

Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other Intangible Assets and Sale of Businesses - Textual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment	$ 182,200			$ 182,211	$ 0	$ 0
Payments to acquire businesses						35,100
Amortization of intangible assets				200	900	2,900
Amortization expense, 2019				200
Gain on sale of businesses				0	(14,701)	(4,685)
SureGrip Footwear
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gain on sale of businesses		$ (12,300)		0	(12,297)	0
Lids Team Sports
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gain on sale of businesses		$ 100	$ (2,500)	0	$ (2,404)	$ (4,685)
Lids Sports Group
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value exceeding carrying value		15.00%			15.00%
Goodwill impairment				182,211
Schuh Group
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value exceeding carrying value		28.00%			28.00%
Goodwill impairment				0
Maximum
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense, 2020 (less than)				100
Amortization expense, 2021 (less than)				100
Amortization expense, 2022 (less than)				100
Amortization expense, 2023 (less than)				$ 100

Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other47

Goodwill, Acquisitions, Other Intangible Assets and Sale of Businesses - Other Intangibles by Major Class (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Other intangibles by major classes
Gross other intangibles	$ 19,233	$ 18,592
Accumulated amortization	(17,439)	(16,200)
Net Other Intangibles	1,794	2,392
Leases
Other intangibles by major classes
Gross other intangibles	14,981	14,625
Accumulated amortization	(13,714)	(12,938)
Net Other Intangibles	1,267	1,687
Customer Lists
Other intangibles by major classes
Gross other intangibles	2,130	1,958
Accumulated amortization	(2,130)	(1,956)
Net Other Intangibles	0	2
Other
Other intangibles by major classes
Gross other intangibles	2,122	2,009
Accumulated amortization	(1,595)	(1,306)
Net Other Intangibles	$ 527	$ 703

Asset Impairments and Other C48

Asset Impairments and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations - Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges (gains) on asset impairments and other							$ 8,841	$ (802)	$ 7,893
Provision for discontinued operations							552	701	1,333
Provision for discontinued operations, net of tax	$ 200	$ 100	$ 100	$ 300	$ (100)	$ 200	409	428	812
Licensing Termination Expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges (gains) on asset impairments and other							5,200
Network Intrusion
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges (gains) on asset impairments and other								(8,900)	2,200
Other Legal Matters
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges (gains) on asset impairments and other								(700)	100
Retail Store Asset Impairments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges (gains) on asset impairments and other							2,700	6,400	3,100
Pension Settlement Expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges (gains) on asset impairments and other								$ 2,500
Asset Write-down
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges (gains) on asset impairments and other									$ 2,500
Hurricane Losses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges (gains) on asset impairments and other							$ 900

Asset Impairments and Other C49

Asset Impairments and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations - Accrued Provision For Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Accrued Provision for Discontinued Operations
Additional provision	$ 552	$ 701	$ 1,333
Current provision for discontinued operations	1,902	3,330
Total Noncurrent Provision for Discontinued Operations	1,707	1,713
Facility Shutdown Costs
Accrued Provision for Discontinued Operations
Balance at beginning of period	5,043	15,619	14,759
Additional provision	552	701	1,333
Charges and adjustments, net	(1,986)	(11,277)	(473)
Balance at end of period	3,609	$ 5,043	$ 15,619
Current provision for discontinued operations	1,902
Total Noncurrent Provision for Discontinued Operations	1,707
Environmental provision for discontinued operations	3,000
Current environmental provision for discontinued operations	$ 1,900

Inventories - Schedule of Inven

Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Inventories
Raw materials	$ 0	$ 389
Wholesale finished goods	52,924	61,575
Retail merchandise	489,701	501,713
Total Inventories	$ 542,625	$ 563,677

Fair Value - Assets and Liabili

Fair Value - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Total Asset Impairment Fiscal 2018					$ 2,670	$ 6,409	$ 3,125
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring
Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Long-Lived Assets Held and Used	$ 494	$ 251	$ 0	$ 14	494
Total Asset Impairment Fiscal 2018	1,983	510	58	119	2,670
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring | Level 1
Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Long-Lived Assets Held and Used	0	0	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring | Level 2
Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Long-Lived Assets Held and Used	0	0	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring | Level 3
Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Long-Lived Assets Held and Used	$ 494	$ 251	$ 0	$ 14	$ 494

Fair Value Fair Value - Textual

Fair Value Fair Value - Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 2,670	$ 6,409	$ 3,125

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Lo

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) $ in Thousands, £ in Millions	Feb. 03, 2018GBP (£)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)
Long-Term Debt
Total long-term debt		$ 88,385	$ 82,905
Current portion		1,766	9,175
Total Noncurrent Portion of Long-Term Debt		86,619	73,730
U.S. Revolver Borrowings
Long-Term Debt
Total long-term debt		69,400
U.S. Revolver Borrowings | Revolving Credit Facility
Long-Term Debt
Total long-term debt		69,372	49,879
UK Term Loans | Line of Credit
Long-Term Debt
Total long-term debt	£ 8.1	11,479	19,345
UK Term Loans | Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt
Deferred note expense on term loans		(60)	(115)
UK Revolver Borrowings | Revolving Credit Facility
Long-Term Debt
Total long-term debt		$ 7,594	$ 13,796

Long-Term Debt - Textuals (Deta

Long-Term Debt - Textuals (Details) € in Millions, £ in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018GBP (£)	Feb. 03, 2018EUR (€)	Feb. 03, 2018CAD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017GBP (£)	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2014USD ($)
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt maturing in year one							$ 1,800,000
Long-term debt maturing in year two							17,200,000
Long-term debt maturing in year three							0
Long-term debt maturing in year four							0
Long-term debt maturing in year five							69,400,000
Long-term debt							88,385,000			$ 82,905,000
U.S. Revolver Borrowings
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt							69,400,000
UK Credit Facility
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Interest coverage covenant minimum level	4.50
Interest coverage covenant maximum level	1.75
Revolving Credit Facility
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Commitment fee on the actual daily unused portions of the credit facility one			0.25%
Revolving Credit Facility | U.S. Revolver Borrowings
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt							69,372,000			49,879,000
Revolving Credit Facility | U.S. Revolver Borrowings | GCO Canada Inc.
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt						$ 45.4	36,700,000
Revolving Credit Facility | U.S. Revolver Borrowings | Genesco (UK) Limited
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt				£ 10.5			14,800,000
Revolving Credit Facility | UK Revolver Borrowings
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt							7,594,000			13,796,000
Revolving Credit Facility | U.S. Revolver Borrowings
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Capitalized deferred financing costs of credit facility and amendment								$ 1,400,000
Amortization period of deferred financing costs for credit facility and amendment			5 years
Revolving Credit Facility | Canadian Sub Facility
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Prime rate description			For loans made in Canadian dollars, (a) the bankers’ acceptances (“BA”) rate (not to be less than zero) plus the applicable margin, or (b) the Canadian Prime Rate (not to be less than zero) (defined as the highest of the (i) Bank of America Canadian Prime Rate, and (ii) the BA rate for a one month interest period plus 1.0%) plus the applicable margin.
Revolving Credit Facility | Canadian Sub Facility | Canadian Overnight Rate, Bank of America
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate			0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Canadian Sub Facility | Bankers Acceptances Rate, 30-Day BA Rate
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | Domestic Facility
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Initial applicable margin for base rate loans and U.S. Index rate loans			0.50%
Initial applicable margin for LIBOR loans and BA equivalent loans			1.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Domestic Facility | Federal Funds Rate
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate			0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Domestic Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), 30-Day LIBOR
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | Amended Credit Facility
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility											$ 400,000,000
Excess availability under credit facility							263,300,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility								$ 400,000,000
Increase in availability under credit facility			$ 200,000,000
Components of borrowing base			90% of eligible inventory (increased to 92.5% during fiscal months September through November) plus 85% of eligible wholesale receivables plus 90% of eligible credit card and debit card receivables
Borrowing base based upon percentage of eligible inventory		92.50%	90.00%
Borrowing base based upon percentage of eligible wholesale receivables			85.00%
Borrowing base percentage of eligible credit card and debit card receivables less applicable reserves			90.00%
Applicable margin plus higher of condition one			Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%
Applicable margin plus higher of condition two			LIBOR for an interest period of thirty days plus 1.0%
Financial covenants, Excess Availability threshold							$ 25,000,000
Financial covenants, Excess Availability threshold percentage				10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Covenants for fixed charge coverage ratio (description)			not less than 1.0:1.0
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio				1	1	1	1
Financial covenants, Excess Availability threshold for cash dominion							$ 30,000,000
Financial covenants, Excess Availability threshold percentage for cash dominion			12.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Genesco (UK) Limited
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Increase in availability under credit facility			$ 100,000,000
Aggregate amount of loans and letters of credit subject to receipt of commitment			$ 600,000,000
Borrowing base percentage as maximum from loan cap			50.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | GCO Canada Inc.
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Increase in availability under credit facility			$ 15,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Letter of Credit | Genesco (UK) Limited
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility							10,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Letter of Credit | GCO Canada Inc.
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility							5,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Swingline Loan
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility							45,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Swingline Loan | Genesco (UK) Limited
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility							10,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Swingline Loan | GCO Canada Inc.
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility							5,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Canadian Sub Facility
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility							70,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | UK Sub Facility
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility							100,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Standby Letters of Credit
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility							70,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | UK Credit Facility | UK Revolver Borrowings
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt					€ 6.1		7,600,000
Line of Credit | UK Term Loans
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt				£ 8.1			11,479,000			$ 19,345,000
Line of Credit | Letter of Credit
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long-term debt							$ 11,300,000
Line of Credit | UK Credit Facility | Term Loan A | Schuh Group
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility | £									£ 1
Line of Credit | UK Credit Facility | Term Loan B | Schuh Group
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility | £									9.4
Line of Credit | UK Credit Facility | Term Loan B | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Schuh Group
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.50%
Line of Credit | UK Credit Facility | Working Capital Facility | Schuh Group
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility | £									2.5
Line of Credit | UK Credit Facility | Term Loan D | Schuh Group
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility | £									7.2
Line of Credit | UK Credit Facility | Term Loan D | EURIBOR | Schuh Group
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.20%
Line of Credit | UK Credit Facility | Term Loan C | Schuh Group
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of credit facility | £									£ 16.5
Line of Credit | UK Credit Facility | Term Loan C | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Schuh Group
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.20%
Minimum | Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Covenants for fixed charge coverage ratio (not less than)				1	1	1	1
Maximum | Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Covenants for fixed charge coverage ratio (not less than)				5	5	5	5
Amended amount on senior debt covenant							$ 500,000,000

Commitments Under Long-Term L55

Commitments Under Long-Term Leases - Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Commitments Under Long-Term Leases (Textual) [Abstract]
Percentage of renewal options	2.00%
Tenant allowances	$ 29	$ 25.4
Deferred rent	$ 59.3	$ 51.9
United States, Puerto Rico and Canada
Commitments Under Long-Term Leases (Textual) [Abstract]
Store leases terms maximum	10 years
United Kingdom, The Republic of Ireland, and Germany
Commitments Under Long-Term Leases (Textual) [Abstract]
Store leases terms maximum	15 years
Store leases terms minimum	10 years

Commitments Under Long-Term L56

Commitments Under Long-Term Leases - Rental Expense and Rental Commitments Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Rental expense under operating leases
Minimum rentals	$ 278,197	$ 264,129	$ 255,083
Contingent rentals	9,443	9,957	11,044
Sublease rentals	(1,276)	(1,863)	(825)
Total Rental Expense	286,364	$ 272,223	$ 265,302
Minimum rental commitments payable in future years
2,019	256,249
2,020	229,434
2,021	207,630
2,022	185,644
2,023	161,945
Later years	412,601
Total Minimum Rental Commitments	$ 1,453,503

Equity - Non-Redeemable Preferr

Equity - Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock
Preferred stock	$ 1,052	$ 1,060
Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred
Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock
Shares authorized (in shares)	5,000,000
Number of shares (in shares)	36,671	37,646	38,196
Preferred stock	$ 1,100	$ 1,129	$ 1,146
Stated Value of Issued Shares
Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock
Preferred stock	1,100	1,129	1,146
Employees’ Preferred Stock Purchase Accounts
Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock
Preferred stock	(48)	(69)	(69)	$ (71)
Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock
Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock
Preferred stock	$ 1,052	$ 1,060	$ 1,077	$ 1,274

Equity - Textual (Details)

Equity - Textual (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)Vote$ / sharesshares	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jan. 31, 2015shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stated and liquidation values and redemption price, payment period on average quarterly dividend paid	2 years
Common convertible ratio (in shares)	1
Common stock, par value (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	20,392,253	20,354,272
Treasury shares, at cost (in shares)	488,464	488,464
Number of common stock issued to directors for no consideration (in shares)	30,620	23,252	19,769
Common stock withheld for taxes on restricted stock vested (in shares)	50,957	55,563	65,783
Restricted stock forfeited during the year (in shares)	23,581	43,998	27,221
Common stock shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	275,300	2,155,869	2,383,384
Weighted average price of common stock retired and repurchase (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 58.71	$ 61.81	$ 60.79
Common stock value repurchased and retired | $	$ 16,200	$ 133,300	$ 144,900
Common stock issued for exercise of stock options (in shares)	0	26,696	35,542
Weighted average exercise price of common stock (in usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 0	$ 38.13	$ 36.81
Exercise of stock options | $	$ 0	$ 1,018	$ 1,308
Employee stock purchase plan, shares			2,470
Weighted average market price of common stock issued under stock option (usd per share) | $ / shares			$ 54.22
Employee stock purchase plan | $			$ 134
Minimum percentage loan cap (equal or greater than 15%)	15.00%
Proforma fixed charge coverage ratio (equal or greater than 1.0)	1
Maximum
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Percentage loan cap (equal or greater than 25%)	20.00%
Cash dividends on preferred stock | $	$ 500
Minimum
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Percentage loan cap (equal or greater than 25%)	20.00%
2009 Stock Incentive Plan
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common shares reserved (in shares)	1,831,017
2009 Equity Incentive Plan
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock issued as restricted shares	356,224	236,364	219,404
Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock Aggregate
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred shares authorized (in shares)	3,000,000
Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock $2.30 Series 1
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred shares authorized (in shares)	64,368
Preferred stock par value (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 2.30
Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock $4.75 Series 3
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred shares authorized (in shares)	40,449
Preferred stock par value (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 4.75
Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock $4.75 Series 4
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred shares authorized (in shares)	53,764
Preferred stock par value (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 4.75
Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock Series 6
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred shares authorized (in shares)	800,000
$1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred shares authorized (in shares)	5,000,000
Preferred stock par value (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.50
Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Multiplication value to quarterly dividend per share of common stock for calculation of stated and liquidation values and redemption price	88
Common convertible ratio (in shares)	1
Number of votes for each outstanding share | Vote	1
Common stock issued in conversion of debentures (in shares)	975	591	6,640
Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock | Minimum
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stated and liquidation values and redemption price per share dividend paid on common stock plus accumulated dividends (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 30
Conversion of Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common shares reserved (in shares)	36,671
Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of votes for each outstanding share | Vote	1
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	20,392,253	20,354,272	22,322,799	24,515,362
Treasury shares, at cost (in shares)	488,464
Common stock issued for exercise of stock options (in shares)		26,696	35,542
Exercise of stock options | $		$ 27	$ 35
Employee stock purchase plan, shares			2,470
Employee stock purchase plan | $			$ 3

Equity - Preferred Stock Transa

Equity - Preferred Stock Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Preferred stock transactions
Beginning balance	$ 1,060
Ending balance	1,052	$ 1,060
Non-Redeemable Employees’ Preferred Stock
Preferred stock transactions
Beginning balance	1,129	1,146	$ 1,345
Other stock conversions	(29)	(17)	(199)
Ending balance	1,100	1,129	1,146
Employees’ Preferred Stock Purchase Accounts
Preferred stock transactions
Beginning balance	(69)	(69)	(71)
Other stock conversions	21	0	2
Ending balance	(48)	(69)	(69)
Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock
Preferred stock transactions
Beginning balance	1,060	1,077	1,274
Other stock conversions	(8)	(17)	(197)
Ending balance	$ 1,052	$ 1,060	$ 1,077

Equity - Changes in Shares of C

Equity - Changes in Shares of Company's Capital Stock (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Changes in shares of company's capital stock
Common stock, beginning balance (in shares)	20,354,272
Exercise of options (in shares)	0	26,696	35,542
Issue shares - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares)			2,470
Shares repurchased (in shares)	(275,300)	(2,155,869)	(2,383,384)
Common stock, ending balance (in shares)	20,392,253	20,354,272
Less shares repurchased and held in treasury (in shares)	488,464	488,464
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	19,903,789	19,865,808
Common Stock
Changes in shares of company's capital stock
Common stock, beginning balance (in shares)	20,354,272	22,322,799	24,515,362
Exercise of options (in shares)		26,696	35,542
Issue restricted stock (in shares)	356,224	236,364	219,404
Issue shares - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares)			2,470
Shares repurchased (in shares)	(275,300)	(2,155,869)	(2,383,384)
Other (in shares)	(42,943)	(75,718)	(66,595)
Common stock, ending balance (in shares)	20,392,253	20,354,272	22,322,799
Less shares repurchased and held in treasury (in shares)	488,464
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	19,903,789
Employees’ Preferred Stock
Changes in shares of company's capital stock
Preferred stock, beginning balance (in shares)	37,646	38,196	44,836
Exercise of options (in shares)		0	0
Issue restricted stock (in shares)	0	0	0
Issue shares - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares)			0
Shares repurchased (in shares)	0	0	0
Other (in shares)	(975)	(550)	(6,640)
Preferred stock, ending balance (in shares)	36,671	37,646	38,196
Less shares repurchased and held in treasury (in shares)	0
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)	36,671

Income Taxes - Textual (Details

Income Taxes - Textual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Provisional increase to income tax expense related to revaluation of deferred tax balances	$ 5,300
Decrease in net deferred tax assets related to revaluation of deferred tax balances	5,300
Provisional income tax expense related to transition tax on foreign earnings	4,500
Discontinued operations income tax benefit	(200)	$ (300)	$ (500)
Tax benefit of stock options and restricted stock exercised		$ 300	$ 200
Excess tax deficiency	$ 2,200
Effective tax rate for continuing operation	(9.61%)	35.37%	37.06%
Provisional income tax expense related to passage of the Act	$ 9,800
Deferred tax valuation allowance	6,351	$ 4,305
Increase in valuation allowance	2,100
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	600	2,500	$ 3,900
Interest benefit (expense) on unrecognized tax benefits	200	800	(600)
Income tax penalties expense (benefit)	0	0	0
Interest on income taxes accrued	400	600	1,500
Income tax penalties accrued	$ 100	100	100
Minimum
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Period of statutes of limitation of subsidiaries in foreign jurisdictions	2 years
Maximum
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Period of statutes of limitation of subsidiaries in foreign jurisdictions	6 years
Federal
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards			1,000
State
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 900	400	500
Tax credit carryforward	400	400	600
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	10,400	$ 7,300	$ 7,400
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Increase in valuation allowance	1,100
Property, Plant and Equipment
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Increase in valuation allowance	$ 1,000

Income Taxes - Earnings from Co

Income Taxes - Earnings from Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States									$ (105,267)	$ 129,819	$ 136,178
Foreign									3,606	21,595	15,355
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$ 53,837	$ (153,856)	$ (3,259)	$ 1,617	$ 74,595	$ 38,860	$ 21,199	$ 16,760	$ (101,661)	$ 151,414	$ 151,533

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expen

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Current
U.S. federal	$ 17,835	$ 36,998	$ 46,515
International	3,635	5,245	3,542
State	3,883	5,918	8,220
Total Current Income Tax Expense	25,353	48,161	58,277
Deferred
U.S. federal	(8,721)	2,980	(1,249)
International	(3,498)	1,182	868
State	(3,365)	1,232	(1,744)
Total Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(15,584)	5,394	(2,125)
Total Income Tax Expense – Continuing Operations	$ 9,769	$ 53,555	$ 56,152

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Ass

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
Identified intangibles	$ (4,821)	$ (31,079)
Prepaids	(2,226)	(3,274)
Convertible bonds	(372)	(1,196)
Tax over book depreciation	(6,167)	(16,241)
Gross deferred tax liabilities	(13,586)	(51,790)
Deferred rent	14,214	18,715
Pensions	562	3,396
Expense accruals	6,896	10,413
Uniform capitalization costs	9,549	16,361
Provisions for discontinued operations and restructurings	1,045	2,179
Inventory valuation	1,798	3,728
Tax net operating loss and credit carryforwards	3,682	2,450
Allowances for bad debts and notes	382	491
Deferred compensation and restricted stock	4,709	7,147
Other	2,177	4,458
Gross deferred tax assets	45,014	69,338
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	(6,351)	(4,305)
Deferred tax asset net of valuation allowance	38,663	65,033
Net Deferred Tax Assets	$ 25,077	$ 13,243

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Bal

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Deferred tax assets net classification
Net non-current asset	$ 25,077	$ 13,372
Net non-current liability	0	(129)
Net Deferred Tax Assets	$ 25,077	$ 13,243

Income Taxes - Reconciliation o

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Reconciliation of the United States federal statutory rate to the Company's effective tax rate from continuing operations
U. S. federal statutory rate of tax	33.72%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes (net of federal tax benefit)	(0.31%)	3.46%	2.82%
Foreign rate differential	3.37%	(2.93%)	(2.60%)
Change in valuation allowance	(1.32%)	0.88%	(0.58%)
Impact of statutory rate change	(5.25%)	0.00%	0.00%
Goodwill impairment	(35.69%)	0.00%	0.00%
Permanent items	(2.30%)	1.11%	2.19%
Uncertain federal, state and foreign tax positions	0.92%	(0.90%)	1.23%
Transition tax	(4.39%)	0.00%	0.00%
Other	1.64%	(1.25%)	(1.00%)
Effective Tax Rate	(9.61%)	35.37%	37.06%

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefit – Beginning of Period	$ 5,622	$ 14,639	$ 3,997
Gross Increases (Decreases) – Tax Positions in a Prior Period	(15)	(7,585)	9,328
Gross Increases (Decreases) – Tax Positions in a Current Period	(166)	491	1,403
Settlements	0	(742)	0
Lapse of Statutes of Limitations	(1,740)	(1,181)	(89)
Unrecognized Tax Benefit – End of Period	$ 3,701	$ 5,622	$ 14,639

Defined Benefit Pension Plans68

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement loss recognized		$ 0	$ 2,456	$ 0
Maintained range of actual to target asset allocation		5.00%
Minimum expected funded percentage		80.00%
Domestic Equity
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocations		50.00%
International Equity
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocations		13.00%
Fixed Income Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocations		35.00%
Cash Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocations		2.00%
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Participant's compensation		4.00%
Participant compensation in excess of social security taxable wage base		4.00%
Interest calculated on account balance of each active participant		7.00%
Amount other than interest calculated on account balance of each active participant		50.00%
Amount with interest calculated on account balance of each inactive participant		lesser of 7% or the 30 year
Treasury rate with interest calculated on account balance of each inactive participant		7.00%
Year with interest calculated on account balance of each inactive participant		30 years
Year only with interest calculated under frozen plan for each participant's cash balance plan account		30 years
Treasury rate only with interest calculated under frozen plan for each participant's cash balance plan account		7.00%
Settlement loss recognized	$ 2,500	$ 0	$ 2,456	$ 0
Estimated net loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income		800
Estimated prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income		$ 0
Discount rate	3.95%	3.70%	3.95%
Decrease in rate increased accumulated benefit obligation		$ 1,900	$ 3,200
Decrease in rate increased projected benefit obligation		$ 1,900	$ 3,200
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets		6.05%	6.35%	6.35%
Minimum year of service of employee related to savings plan		1 year
Minimum year of age of employee related to savings plan		21 years
Percent of matching contribution by employer		100.00%
Maximum employer contribution up to a specified percentage of salary		3.00%
Percent of matching contribution by employer up to a specified percentage of salary		50.00%
Another maximum employer contribution up to specified percentage of salary		2.00%
Maximum percentage of salary up to which additional contribution made by employer		2.50%
Contribution expense to company for matching program		$ 6,100	$ 5,500	$ 6,000
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement loss recognized		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Age under health care plan for early retirees eligible for benefits		65 years
Estimated net loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income		$ 100
Discount rate	3.98%	3.67%	3.98%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets		0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Defined Benefit Pension Plans69

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Change in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 86,947	$ 100,290
Service cost	550	550	$ 450
Interest cost	3,277	4,118	4,263
Plan participants’ contributions	0	0
Plan settlements	0	(13,862)
Benefits paid	(7,811)	(8,308)
Actuarial loss	2,072	4,159
Benefit Obligation at End of Year	85,035	86,947	100,290
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	80,682	90,333
Actual gain on plan assets	12,859	12,531
Plan settlements	0	(13,874)
Employer contributions	0	0
Plan participants’ contributions	0	0
Benefits paid	(7,811)	(8,308)
Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	85,730	80,682	90,333
Funded Status at End of Year	695	(6,265)
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	8,943	6,826
Service cost	903	704	821
Interest cost	354	286	245
Plan participants’ contributions	159	158
Plan settlements	0	0
Benefits paid	(403)	(257)
Actuarial loss	628	1,226
Benefit Obligation at End of Year	10,584	8,943	6,826
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0	0
Actual gain on plan assets	0	0
Plan settlements	0	0
Employer contributions	244	99
Plan participants’ contributions	159	158
Benefits paid	(403)	(257)
Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	0	0	$ 0
Funded Status at End of Year	$ (10,584)	$ (8,943)

Defined Benefit Pension Plans70

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Noncurrent assets	$ 695	$ 0
Current liabilities	0	0
Noncurrent liabilities	0	(6,265)
Net Amount Recognized	695	(6,265)
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Noncurrent assets	0	0
Current liabilities	(393)	(343)
Noncurrent liabilities	(10,191)	(8,600)
Net Amount Recognized	$ (10,584)	$ (8,943)

Defined Benefit Pension Plans71

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net loss	$ 8,314	$ 15,430
Total Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	8,314	15,430
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net loss	3,008	2,518
Total Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	$ 3,008	$ 2,518

Defined Benefit Pension Plans72

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Accumulated Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 85,035	$ 86,947
Accumulated benefit obligation	85,035	86,947
Fair value of plan assets	$ 85,730	$ 80,682

Defined Benefit Pension Plans73

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement loss recognized		$ 0	$ 2,456	$ 0
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost		550	550	450
Interest cost		3,277	4,118	4,263
Expected return on plan assets		(4,505)	(5,641)	(5,785)
Settlement loss recognized	$ 2,500	0	2,456	0
Amortization:
Losses		834	810	4,948
Net amortization		834	810	4,948
Net Periodic Benefit Cost		156	2,293	3,876
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost		903	704	821
Interest cost		354	286	245
Expected return on plan assets		0	0	0
Settlement loss recognized		0	0	0
Amortization:
Losses		139	125	189
Net amortization		139	125	189
Net Periodic Benefit Cost		$ 1,396	$ 1,115	$ 1,255

Defined Benefit Pension Plans74

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Reconciliation of AOCI (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net (gain) loss	$ (6,282)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	(834)
Total Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	(7,116)
Total Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income	(6,960)
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net (gain) loss	628
Amortization of net actuarial loss	(139)
Total Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	489
Total Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income	$ 1,885

Defined Benefit Pension Plans75

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Benefit Obligation Assumptions (Details)	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.70%	3.95%
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.67%	3.98%
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%

Defined Benefit Pension Plans76

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Benefit Cost Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.95%	4.30%	3.55%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	6.05%	6.35%	6.35%
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.98%	4.04%	3.31%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Defined Benefit Pension Plans77

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Health Care Cost Trend Rates (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	8.00%	8.00%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	5.00%	5.00%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2,028	2,027

Defined Benefit Pension Plans78

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Future Year Health Care Cost (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rate [Abstract]
Aggregated service and interest cost, 1% increase in rates	$ 274
Aggregated service and interest cost, 1% decrease in rates	222
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, 1% increase in rates	1,654
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, 1% decrease in rates	$ 1,470

Defined Benefit Pension Plans79

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Plan Assets (Details)	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target asset allocation	100.00%	100.00%
Cash
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target asset allocation	2.00%	0.00%
Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target asset allocation	64.00%	65.00%
Debt securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target asset allocation	34.00%	35.00%

Defined Benefit Pension Plans80

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Fair Value Hierarchy (Details) - Pension Benefits - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	$ 85,730	$ 80,682	$ 90,333
Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	1,846	80,682
Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	83,884	0
Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	0	0
International Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	11,076	10,367
International Securities | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	0	10,367
International Securities | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	11,076	0
International Securities | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	0	0
U.S. Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	44,013	42,041
U.S. Securities | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	0	42,041
U.S. Securities | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	44,013	0
U.S. Securities | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	0	0
Fixed Income Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	28,795	27,987
Fixed Income Securities | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	0	27,987
Fixed Income Securities | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	28,795	0
Fixed Income Securities | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	0	0
Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	1,893	426
Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	1,893	426
Cash Equivalents | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	0	0
Cash Equivalents | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	0	0
Other (includes receivables and payables)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	(47)	(139)
Other (includes receivables and payables) | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	(47)	(139)
Other (includes receivables and payables) | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	0	0
Other (includes receivables and payables) | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Pension Plan Assets	$ 0	$ 0

Defined Benefit Pension Plans81

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Estimated Future Payments (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
2,019	$ 7.2
2,020	6.9
2,021	6.7
2,022	6.4
2,023	6.3
2024 – 2028	28.3
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
2,019	0.4
2,020	0.4
2,021	0.5
2,022	0.5
2,023	0.5
2024 – 2028	$ 2.7

Earnings Per Share - Calculatio

Earnings Per Share - Calculation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$ 56,254	$ (164,806)	$ (3,875)	$ 997	$ 46,843	$ 25,948	$ 14,504	$ 10,564	$ (111,430)	$ 97,859	$ 95,381
Basic EPS from continuing operations
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders, income (numerator)									$ (111,430)	$ 97,859	$ 95,381
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders, shares (denominator) (in shares)									19,218,000	20,076,000	22,880,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders, per-share amount (in usd per share)									$ (5.80)	$ 4.87	$ 4.17
Effect of Dilutive Securities from continuing operations
Dilutive share-based awards, shares (denominator) (in shares)									0	58,000	76,000
Employees' preferred stock, shares (denominator) (in shares)									0	38,000	44,000
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, income (numerator)									$ (111,430)	$ 97,859	$ 95,381
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, shares (denominator) (in shares)									19,218,000	20,172,000	23,000,000
Continuing operations (in usd per share)	$ 2.91	$ (8.55)	$ (0.20)	$ 0.05	$ 2.40	$ 1.30	$ 0.72	$ 0.50	$ (5.80)	$ 4.85	$ 4.15
Common convertible ratio (in shares)	1								1

Earnings Per Share - Textual (D

Earnings Per Share - Textual (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Shares repurchased (in shares)	275,300	2,155,869	2,383,384
Value of shares repurchased	$ 16,163,000	$ 133,263,000	$ 144,885,000
Remaining authorized repurchase amount for stock repurchase program	24,000,000
Total authorized repurchase amount for stock repurchase program	$ 100,000,000

Share-Based Compensation Plan84

Share-Based Compensation Plans - Textual (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)trading_dayshares	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)directorshares	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total intrinsic value of options exercised | $	$ 0	$ 700,000	$ 900,000
Exercise of stock options | $	0	$ 1,018,000	1,308,000
Number of newly elected directors receiving granted shares | director		2
Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation cost | $	1,300,000	$ 1,400,000	$ 1,400,000
Nonvested Restricted Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost | $	$ 23,800,000
Shares granted (in shares)	356,224	236,364	219,404
Share-based compensation cost | $	$ 12,200,000	$ 12,100,000	$ 12,400,000
Weighted average expected period nonvested share-based compensation	1 year 8 months 12 days
2009 Equity Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, shares issued (in shares)	2,600,000
2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restriction period	3 years	3 years
Share-based compensation for restricted stock value grant in period | $	$ 107,500	$ 97,500	$ 97,500
Number of trading days to determine grant value | trading_day	5
Share-based compensation, shares issued (in shares)	8,435	8,758	6,791
2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting term	4 years
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost | $	$ 0
2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Stock Options | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option's term	10 years
2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Nonvested Restricted Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting term	4 years
Depletion ratio	2
Share-based compensation, shares issued (in shares)	356,224	236,364	219,404
2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Nonvested Restricted Shares | Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares granted (in shares)		760
Share-based compensation, shares issued (in shares)	22,185	13,734	12,978
Addition to the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Nonvested Restricted Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting term	3 years
Share-based compensation, shares issued (in shares)	4,947	2,523
Stock Purchase Plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee annual base salary to qualify under plan | $			$ 90,000
Shares sold to employees (in shares)			2,470
Common Stock | Stock Purchase Plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized for issuance (in shares)			1,000,000
Vesting percentage - Year 1 | 2009 Equity Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual vesting percentage	25.00%
Vesting percentage - Year 1 | 2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Nonvested Restricted Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual vesting percentage	25.00%
Vesting percentage - Year 2 | 2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual vesting percentage	25.00%
Vesting percentage - Year 2 | 2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Nonvested Restricted Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual vesting percentage	25.00%
Vesting percentage - Year 3 | 2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual vesting percentage	25.00%
Vesting percentage - Year 3 | 2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Nonvested Restricted Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual vesting percentage	25.00%
Vesting percentage - Year 4 | 2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual vesting percentage	25.00%
Vesting percentage - Year 4 | 2009 Equity Incentive Plan | Nonvested Restricted Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual vesting percentage	25.00%

Share-Based Compensation Plan85

Share-Based Compensation Plans - Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Summary of stock option activity
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	0	26,696	62,238
Granted (in shares)	0	0	0
Exercised (in shares)	0	(26,696)	(35,542)
Forfeited (in shares)	0	0	0
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	0	0	26,696
Exercisable (in shares)	0
Summary of stock option activity, weighted average exercise price
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, beginning balance (in usd per share)	$ 0	$ 38.13	$ 37.38
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	0	0	0
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	0	38.13	36.81
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	0	0	0
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, ending balance (in usd per share)	0	$ 0	$ 38.13
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$ 0

Share-Based Compensation Plan86

Share-Based Compensation Plans - Restricted Stock (Details) - Nonvested Restricted Shares - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Summary of the status of the Company's nonvested shares of its employee restricted stock
Nonvested, beginning balance (in shares)	484,002	471,599	486,994
Granted (in shares)	356,224	236,364	219,404
Vested (in shares)	(125,190)	(125,347)	(141,795)
Withheld for federal taxes (in shares)	(50,957)	(55,563)	(65,783)
Forfeited (in shares)	(23,999)	(43,051)	(27,221)
Nonvested, ending balance (in shares)	640,080	484,002	471,599
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, beginning balance (in usd per share)	$ 68.27	$ 69.26	$ 66.70
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in usd per share)	32	65.99	66.43
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in usd per share)	68.94	67.23	60.08
Withheld for federal taxes, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in usd per share)	68.87	67.52	60.62
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in usd per share)	55.90	70.60	69.31
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, ending balance (in usd per share)	$ 48.37	$ 68.27	$ 69.26

Legal Proceedings (Details)

Legal Proceedings (Details)	1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)Well	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	May 19, 2017Claimant	Apr. 30, 2015USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of water supply wells | Well				2
Minimum historical cost associated with enhanced treatment required by the impact of groundwater plume				$ 1,800,000
Maximum historical cost associated with enhanced treatment required by the impact of groundwater plume				2,500,000
Amount related to outstanding environmental contingencies				3,000,000	$ 4,400,000	$ 14,500,000
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies		$ 10,000,000
Pretax accruals for environmental contingencies included in provision for discontinued operations				600,000	$ 600,000	$ 800,000
Number of claimants | Claimant							2
Environmental Monitoring, Operation and Maintenance Activities | Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss				1,700,000
Environmental Monitoring, Operation and Maintenance Activities | Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss				2,000,000
EPA Interim Oversight Costs
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss				1,250,000
Response Costs Claimed by the EPA
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss								$ 2,200,000
Litigation settlement amount	$ 1,500,000
Loss contingency, estimated recovery from a third party, percent	75.00%
Loss contingency, estimated recovery from a third party	$ 500,000
Village of Garden City, New York
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Future operation and maintenance costs				$ 126,400
Litigation settlement amount			$ 10,000,000

Business Segment Information (D

Business Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers	$ 930,383	$ 716,759	$ 616,506	$ 643,368	$ 883,169	$ 710,822	$ 625,557	$ 648,793	$ 2,907,016	$ 2,868,341	$ 3,022,234
Earnings (loss) from operations									(96,249)	141,960	151,251
Goodwill impairment		(182,200)							(182,211)	0	0
Asset impairments and other									(8,841)	802	(7,893)
Gain on sale of businesses									0	14,701	4,685
Interest expense									(5,420)	(5,294)	(4,414)
Interest income									8	47	11
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	53,837	$ (153,856)	$ (3,259)	$ 1,617	74,595	$ 38,860	21,199	$ 16,760	(101,661)	151,414	151,533
Total assets	1,315,353				1,440,999				1,315,353	1,440,999
Depreciation and amortization									78,326	75,768	79,011
Capital expenditures									127,853	93,970	100,652
Journeys Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									1,329,460	1,251,646	1,251,637
Earnings (loss) from operations									76,094	85,875	126,248
Goodwill impairment									0
Schuh Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									403,698	372,872	405,674
Earnings (loss) from operations									20,104	20,530	19,124
Goodwill impairment									0
Lids Sports Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									779,469	847,510	975,504
Earnings (loss) from operations									11,684	41,563	17,040
Goodwill impairment									(182,211)
Johnston & Murphy Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									304,160	289,324	278,681
Earnings (loss) from operations									20,047	19,682	17,761
Licensed Brands
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									89,809	106,372	109,826
Earnings (loss) from operations									(163)	4,566	9,236
Corporate & Other
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									420	617	912
Earnings (loss) from operations									(224,015)	(30,256)	(38,158)
Operating Segments
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									2,907,019	2,869,179	3,023,931
Earnings (loss) from operations									94,803	141,158	159,144
Interest expense									(5,420)	(5,294)	(4,414)
Interest income									8	47	11
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes									(101,661)	151,414	151,533
Total assets	1,315,353				1,440,999				1,315,353	1,440,999	1,540,057
Depreciation and amortization									78,326	75,768	79,011
Capital expenditures									127,853	93,970	100,652
Operating Segments | Journeys Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									1,329,460	1,251,646	1,251,637
Earnings (loss) from operations									76,094	85,875	126,248
Interest expense									0	0	0
Interest income									0	0	0
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes									76,094	85,875	126,248
Total assets	443,066				404,773				443,066	404,773	349,021
Depreciation and amortization									26,490	24,235	22,504
Capital expenditures									79,532	50,259	33,251
Operating Segments | Schuh Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									403,698	372,872	405,674
Earnings (loss) from operations									20,104	20,530	19,124
Interest expense									0	0	0
Interest income									0	0	0
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes									20,104	20,530	19,124
Total assets	239,479				214,886				239,479	214,886	241,924
Depreciation and amortization									13,769	14,003	14,814
Capital expenditures									10,968	11,236	19,065
Operating Segments | Lids Sports Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									779,469	847,510	976,372
Earnings (loss) from operations									11,684	41,563	17,040
Interest expense									0	0	0
Interest income									0	0	0
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes									11,684	41,563	17,040
Total assets	324,186				519,912				324,186	519,912	517,284
Depreciation and amortization									27,576	26,533	30,196
Capital expenditures									29,319	21,123	37,396
Operating Segments | Johnston & Murphy Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									304,160	289,324	278,681
Earnings (loss) from operations									20,047	19,682	17,761
Interest expense									0	0	0
Interest income									0	0	0
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes									20,047	19,682	17,761
Total assets	127,178				126,559				127,178	126,559	118,913
Depreciation and amortization									6,418	5,987	5,677
Capital expenditures									6,163	9,221	7,796
Operating Segments | Licensed Brands
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									89,812	107,210	110,655
Earnings (loss) from operations									(163)	4,566	9,236
Interest expense									0	0	0
Interest income									0	0	0
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes									(163)	4,566	9,236
Total assets	32,331				40,357				32,331	40,357	50,718
Depreciation and amortization									688	995	911
Capital expenditures									421	760	774
Operating Segments | Corporate & Other
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									420	617	912
Earnings (loss) from operations									(32,963)	(31,058)	(30,265)
Interest expense									(5,420)	(5,294)	(4,414)
Interest income									8	47	11
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes									(229,427)	(20,802)	(37,876)
Total assets	$ 149,113				134,512				149,113	134,512	262,197
Depreciation and amortization									3,385	4,015	4,909
Capital expenditures									1,450	1,371	2,370
Intercompany Eliminations
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									(3)	(838)	(1,697)
Intercompany Eliminations | Journeys Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									0	0	0
Intercompany Eliminations | Schuh Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									0	0	0
Intercompany Eliminations | Lids Sports Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									0	0	(868)
Intercompany Eliminations | Johnston & Murphy Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									0	0	0
Intercompany Eliminations | Licensed Brands
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									(3)	(838)	(829)
Intercompany Eliminations | Corporate & Other
Segment reporting information by segment
Net sales to external customers									0	0	0
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment reporting information by segment
Goodwill impairment									(182,211)
Asset impairments and other									(8,841)	802	(7,893)
Segment Reconciling Items | Journeys Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Goodwill impairment									0
Asset impairments and other									0	0	0
Segment Reconciling Items | Schuh Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Goodwill impairment									0
Asset impairments and other									0	0	0
Segment Reconciling Items | Lids Sports Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Goodwill impairment									0
Asset impairments and other									0	0	0
Segment Reconciling Items | Johnston & Murphy Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Goodwill impairment									0
Asset impairments and other									0	0	0
Segment Reconciling Items | Licensed Brands
Segment reporting information by segment
Goodwill impairment									0
Asset impairments and other									0	0	0
Segment Reconciling Items | Corporate & Other
Segment reporting information by segment
Goodwill impairment									(182,211)
Asset impairments and other									(8,841)	802	(7,893)
SureGrip Footwear
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses					12,300				0	12,297	0
SureGrip Footwear | Operating Segments
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										12,297
SureGrip Footwear | Operating Segments | Journeys Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										0
SureGrip Footwear | Operating Segments | Schuh Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										0
SureGrip Footwear | Operating Segments | Lids Sports Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										0
SureGrip Footwear | Operating Segments | Johnston & Murphy Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										0
SureGrip Footwear | Operating Segments | Licensed Brands
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										0
SureGrip Footwear | Operating Segments | Corporate & Other
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										12,297
Lids Team Sports
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses					$ (100)		$ 2,500		$ 0	2,404	4,685
Lids Team Sports | Operating Segments
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										2,404	4,685
Lids Team Sports | Operating Segments | Journeys Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										0	0
Lids Team Sports | Operating Segments | Schuh Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										0	0
Lids Team Sports | Operating Segments | Lids Sports Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										0	0
Lids Team Sports | Operating Segments | Johnston & Murphy Group
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										0	0
Lids Team Sports | Operating Segments | Licensed Brands
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										0	0
Lids Team Sports | Operating Segments | Corporate & Other
Segment reporting information by segment
Gain on sale of businesses										$ 2,404	$ 4,685

Business Segment Information -

Business Segment Information - Textual (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)segment	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment	$ 182,200	$ 182,211	$ 0	$ 0
Number of reportable business segments | segment		5
Asset impairments and other, net		$ 8,841	(802)	7,893
Goodwill		100,308	271,222
Goodwill, translation adjustments		11,297
Long-lived assets		382,600	330,600	323,300
Licensing Termination Expense
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net		5,200
Retail Store Asset Impairments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net		2,700	6,400	3,100
Asset Write-down
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net				2,500
Pension Settlement Expense
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net			2,500
Other Legal Matters
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net			(700)	100
Network Intrusion
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net			(8,900)	2,200
Lids Sports Group
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		182,211
Goodwill		0	181,628	180,900
Goodwill, translation adjustments		583	700
Lids Sports Group | Retail Store Asset Impairments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net		1,000	5,100	2,700
Schuh Group
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		0
Goodwill		89,915	79,769	90,300
Goodwill, translation adjustments		10,146	10,500	5,700
Schuh Group | Retail Store Asset Impairments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net		1,000	800	400
Licensed Brands
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill				800
Licensed Brands | Licensing Termination Expense
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net		5,200
Journeys Group
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		0
Goodwill		10,393	9,825	9,400
Goodwill, translation adjustments		568	400
Journeys Group | Retail Store Asset Impairments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net		700	500
Corporate & Other | Asset Write-down
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net				2,500
Corporate & Other | Pension Settlement Expense
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net			2,500
Corporate & Other | Other Legal Matters
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net			(700)	100
Corporate & Other | Network Intrusion
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net			(8,900)	2,200
United Kingdom
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets		57,500	54,300	64,700
Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets		22,700	21,000	18,300
Hurricane Losses
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net		900
Hurricane Losses | Corporate & Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Asset impairments and other, net		$ 900
SureGrip Footwear | Licensed Brands
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill period adjustments, increase (decrease)			$ (800)
Lids Team Sports | Lids Sports Group
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill period adjustments, increase (decrease)				(19,200)
Little Burgundy | Journeys Group
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill period adjustments, increase (decrease)				$ 9,400

Quarterly Financial Informati90

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Details of Quarterly financial information
Net sales	$ 930,383	$ 716,759	$ 616,506	$ 643,368	$ 883,169	$ 710,822	$ 625,557	$ 648,793	$ 2,907,016	$ 2,868,341	$ 3,022,234
Gross margin	436,704	353,998	306,507	318,913	417,457	355,635	314,737	329,697	1,416,122	1,417,526
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	53,837	(153,856)	(3,259)	1,617	74,595	38,860	21,199	16,760	(101,661)	151,414	151,533
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	56,254	(164,806)	(3,875)	997	46,843	25,948	14,504	10,564	(111,430)	97,859	95,381
Net earnings (loss)	$ 56,045	$ (164,821)	$ (3,948)	$ 885	$ 46,548	$ 25,895	$ 14,578	$ 10,410	$ (111,839)	$ 97,431	$ 94,569
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations (in usd per share)	$ 2.91	$ (8.55)	$ (0.20)	$ 0.05	$ 2.40	$ 1.30	$ 0.72	$ 0.50	$ (5.80)	$ 4.85	$ 4.15
Net earnings (loss) (in usd per share)	$ 2.90	$ (8.56)	$ (0.21)	$ 0.05	$ 2.39	$ 1.30	$ 0.72	$ 0.50	$ (5.82)	$ 4.83	$ 4.11

Quarterly Financial Informati91

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) - Textual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net restructuring and other (credit) charge	$ 7,200	$ 1,400	$ 100	$ 100	$ 3,000	$ 600	$ (7,900)	$ 3,500
Goodwill impairment		$ 182,200							$ 182,211	$ 0	$ 0
Quarterly Financial Information (Textual) [Abstract]
(Gain) loss from discontinued operations	$ 200		$ 100	$ 100	300		(100)	$ 200	409	428	812
Gain on sale of businesses									0	(14,701)	(4,685)
Lids Team Sports
Quarterly Financial Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Gain on sale of businesses					100		$ (2,500)		0	(2,404)	(4,685)
SureGrip Footwear
Quarterly Financial Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Gain on sale of businesses					$ (12,300)				$ 0	$ (12,297)	$ 0

Valuation and Qualifying Acco92

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Accounts Receivable Allowances
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 3,073	$ 2,960	$ 4,191
Charged to Profit and Loss	853	442	637
Additions (Reductions)	667	(329)	(1,868)
Ending Balance	4,593	3,073	2,960
Markdown Reserve
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	12,866	11,632	10,246
Charged to Profit and Loss	3,058	3,322	6,560
Additions (Reductions)	(2,660)	(2,088)	(5,174)
Ending Balance	$ 13,264	$ 12,866	11,632
Lids Team Sports | Markdown Reserve
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Additions (Reductions)			$ (4,700)