Haverty Furniture Companies (HVT) 10-K 16 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Feb. 28, 2015
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	216085
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float		$541,601,095
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Common Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding			20,568,283
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding			2,080,620

Consolidated_BALANCE_SHEETS

Consolidated BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$65,481	$83,185
Investments	7,250	0
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	8,017	7,016
Accounts receivable	7,146	8,172
Inventories	107,139	91,483
Prepaid expenses	6,418	6,494
Other current assets	8,010	4,349
Total current assets	209,461	200,699
Accounts receivable, long-term	731	832
Property and equipment	225,162	189,242
Deferred income taxes	17,610	13,253
Other assets	8,023	13,829
Total assets	460,987	417,855
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	24,152	21,810
Customer deposits	23,687	19,008
Accrued liabilities	39,960	36,338
Deferred income taxes	5,689	0
Current portion of lease obligations	2,387	959
Total current liabilities	95,875	78,115
Lease obligations, less current portion	46,678	16,196
Other liabilities	26,351	25,280
Commitments	0	0
Total liabilities	168,904	119,591
Capital Stock, par value $1 per share
Preferred Stock, Authorized - 1,000 shares; Issued: None
Additional paid-in capital	79,726	77,406
Retained earnings	260,031	281,222
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-2,168	-15,412
Less treasury stock at cost - Common Stock (2014 - 7,759 ; 2013 - 7,731) and Convertible Class A Common Stock (2014 and 2013 - 522)	-76,436	-75,720
Total stockholders' equity	292,083	298,264
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	460,987	417,855
Common Stock [Member]
Capital Stock, par value $1 per share
Common Stock	28,327	27,853
Convertible Class A Common Stock [Member]
Capital Stock, par value $1 per share
Common Stock	$2,603	$2,915

Consolidated_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

Consolidated BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' equity
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1
Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred Stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1
Common Stock [Member]
Stockholders' equity
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	28,327,000	27,853,000
Treasury stock, Common stock shares (in shares)	7,759,000	7,731,000
Convertible Class A Common Stock [Member]
Stockholders' equity
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	15,000,000	15,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	2,603,000	2,915,000
Treasury stock, Common stock shares (in shares)	522,000	522,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_COM

Consolidated Statements of COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements of COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Net sales	$768,409		$746,090		$670,073
Cost of goods sold	356,043		344,594		318,038
Gross profit	412,366		401,496		352,035
Credit service charges	298		320		293
Gross profit and other revenue	412,664		401,816		352,328
Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	364,654		348,599		328,826
Pension settlement expense	21,623		0		0
Provision for doubtful accounts	257		120		165
Other income, net	-178		-497		-803
Total expenses	386,356		348,222		328,188
Income before interest and income taxes	26,308		53,594		24,140
Interest expense, net	1,051		1,107		624
Income before income taxes	25,257		52,487		23,516
Income tax expense	16,668		20,222		8,605
Net income	8,589		32,265		14,911
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Defined benefit pension plan adjustments; net of tax expense (benefit) of ($2,954), $4,822 and $921	13,244		7,966		1,501
Other comprehensive income	0	[1]	0	[1]	117	[1]
Total other comprehensive income	13,244		7,966		1,618
Comprehensive income	21,833		40,231		16,529
Common Stock [Member]
Basic earnings per share:
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$0.38		$1.45		$0.69
Diluted earnings per share:
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$0.37		$1.41		$0.67
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Expenses:
Net income	$732		$3,506		$1,712
Basic earnings per share:
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$0.33		$1.37		$0.58
Diluted earnings per share:
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$0.33		$1.35		$0.59
[1]	This amount was reclassified to selling, general and administrative costs.

Consolidated_Statements_of_COM1

Consolidated Statements of COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined benefit pension plan adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	($2,954)	$4,822	$921

Consolidated_Statements_of_STO

Consolidated Statements of STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Class A Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$26,578,000	$3,642,000	($75,847,000)	$69,209,000	$264,083,000	($24,996,000)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	26,578,193	3,642,235	-8,271,024
Conversion of Class A Common Stock	345,000	-345,000
Conversion of Class A Common Stock (in shares)	344,802	-344,802
Stock compensation transactions, net	289,000
Stock compensation transactions, net (in shares)	289,189
Stock option and restricted stock issuances				1,605,000
Tax benefit related to stock-based plans				289,000
Directors Compensation Plan			249,000	147,000
Directors Compensation Plan (in shares)			25,649
Purchases			-218,000				218,000
Purchases (in shares)			-18,182
Amortization of restricted stock				2,553,000
Net income					14,911,000		14,911,000
Cash dividends					-24,684,000		-21,721,000
Pension liabilities adjustment, net of taxes						1,501,000	1,501,000
Other						117,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	27,212,000	3,297,000	-75,816,000	73,803,000	254,310,000	-23,378,000	259,428,000
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	27,212,184	3,297,433	-8,263,557
Conversion of Class A Common Stock	382,000	-382,000
Conversion of Class A Common Stock (in shares)	382,199	-382,199
Stock compensation transactions, net	259,000
Stock compensation transactions, net (in shares)	259,029
Stock option and restricted stock issuances				-1,928,000
Tax benefit related to stock-based plans				1,754,000
Directors Compensation Plan			96,000	454,000
Directors Compensation Plan (in shares)			10,143
Purchases			0				0
Purchases (in shares)			0
Amortization of restricted stock				3,323,000
Net income					32,265,000		32,265,000
Cash dividends					-5,353,000		-4,787,000
Pension liabilities adjustment, net of taxes						7,966,000	7,966,000
Other						0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	27,853,000	2,915,000	-75,720,000	77,406,000	281,222,000	-15,412,000	298,264,000
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	27,853,412	2,915,234	-8,253,414
Conversion of Class A Common Stock	312,000	-312,000
Conversion of Class A Common Stock (in shares)	311,824	-311,824
Stock compensation transactions, net	162,000
Stock compensation transactions, net (in shares)	161,534
Stock option and restricted stock issuances				-2,232,000
Tax benefit related to stock-based plans				896,000
Directors Compensation Plan			88,000	337,000
Directors Compensation Plan (in shares)			9,213
Purchases			-804,000				804,000
Purchases (in shares)			-37,076
Amortization of restricted stock				3,319,000
Net income					8,589,000		8,589,000
Cash dividends					-29,780,000		-27,077,000
Pension liabilities adjustment, net of taxes						13,244,000	13,244,000
Other						0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$28,327,000	$2,603,000	($76,436,000)	$79,726,000	$260,031,000	($2,168,000)	$292,083,000
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	28,326,770	2,603,410	-8,281,277

Consolidated_Statements_of_STO1

Consolidated Statements of STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Common Stock [Member]
Cash dividends, Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$1.32	$0.24	$1.12
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock (in shares)	522,410	522,410	522,410
Cash dividends, Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$1.25	$0.23	$1.06

Consolidated_Statements_of_CAS

Consolidated Statements of CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$8,589	$32,265	$14,911
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	22,613	21,450	19,415
Stock-based compensation expense	3,319	3,323	2,553
Tax benefit from stock-based plans	-896	-1,754	-289
Deferred income taxes	4,800	-652	-2,209
Provision for doubtful accounts	257	120	165
Pension settlement expense	21,623	0	0
Other	641	459	614
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	870	1,400	1,210
Inventories	-15,656	5,419	-3,458
Customer deposits	4,679	-1,955	6,391
Other assets and liabilities	-2,023	-2,638	1,819
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	6,638	-1,548	11,046
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES	55,454	55,889	52,168
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	-30,882	-20,202	-25,014
Purchase of certificates of deposit	-10,000	0	0
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	-1,001	-3	-200
Other investing activities	511	85	448
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES	-41,372	-20,120	-24,766
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Payments of borrowings under revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Net change in borrowings under revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Payments on lease obligations	-1,088	-867	-766
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	872	2,457
Tax benefit from stock-based plans	896	1,754	289
Dividends paid	-29,780	-5,353	-24,684
Common stock repurchased and retired	-804	0	-218
Other financing activities	-1,010	-2,540	-515
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES	-31,786	-6,134	-23,437
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-17,704	29,635	3,965
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR	83,185	53,550	49,585
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR	$65,481	$83,185	$53,550

DESCRIPTION_OF_BUSINESS_AND_SU

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
	Business:
	Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. ("Havertys," "we," "our," or "us") is a retailer of a broad line of residential furniture in the middle to upper-middle price ranges.   We have 119 showrooms in 16 states at December 31, 2014.  All of our stores are operated using the Havertys name and we do not franchise our stores.  We offer financing through an internal revolving charge credit plan as well as a third-party finance company.  We operate in one reportable segment, home furnishings retailing.
	Basis of Presentation:
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Havertys and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.
	Use of Estimates:
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents:
	Cash and cash equivalents includes all liquid investments with a maturity date of less than three months when purchased. Cash equivalents also include amounts due from third-party financial institutions for credit and debit card transactions which typically settle in five days.
	Investments:
	We have purchased certificates of deposit held for investment that are not debt securities with original maturities greater than three months.  The fair values of the certificates of deposit approximates their carrying amounts.  Certificates of deposit with remaining maturities less than one year totaled $7,250,000 and are classified as current and those with remaining maturities greater than one year totaled $2,750,000 and are included in other assets.
	Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents:
	Our insurance carrier requires us to collateralize a portion of our workers' compensation obligations.  These funds are investments in money market funds held by an agent.  The agreement with our carrier governing these funds is on an annual basis expiring on December 31.
	Inventories:
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method.
	Property and Equipment:
	Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements and buildings under lease are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the lease term of the related asset.  Amortization of buildings under lease is included in depreciation expense.
	Estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes are as follows:
	Buildings	25 – 33 years
	Improvements	5 – 15 years
	Furniture and Fixtures	3 – 15 years
	Equipment	3 – 15 years
	Buildings under lease	15 years
	Customer Deposits:
	Customer deposits consist of cash collections on sales of undelivered merchandise, customer advance payments, and deposits on credit sales for undelivered merchandise.
	Revenue Recognition:
	We recognize revenue from merchandise sales and related service fees, net of sales taxes, upon delivery to the customer. A reserve for merchandise returns and customer allowances is estimated based on our historical returns and allowance experience and current sales levels.
	We typically offer our customers an opportunity for us to deliver their purchases and most choose this service. Delivery fees of approximately $27,293,000, $27,588,000 and $21,699,000 were charged to customers in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are included in net sales. The costs associated with deliveries are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and were approximately $36,395,000, $32,736,000 and $31,411,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Credit service charges are recognized as revenue as assessed to customers according to contract terms. The costs associated with credit approval, account servicing and collections are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
	Cost of Goods Sold:
	Our cost of goods sold includes the direct costs of products sold, warehouse handling and transportation costs.
	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:
	Our selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses are comprised of advertising, selling, occupancy, delivery and administrative costs as well as certain warehouse expenses. The costs associated with our purchasing, warehousing, delivery and other distribution costs included in SG&A expense were approximately $70,420,000, $64,302,000 and $61,991,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Leases:
	In the case of certain leased stores, we may be extensively involved in the construction or major structural modifications of the leased properties.  As a result of this involvement, we are deemed the "owner" for accounting purposes during the construction period, and are required to capitalize the total fair market value of the portion of the leased property we use on our consolidated balance sheet. Following construction completion, we perform an analysis under ASC 840, "Leases," to determine if can we can apply sale-leaseback accounting.  We have determined that each of the leases remaining on our consolidated balance sheet did not qualify for such accounting treatment.  In conjunction with these leases, we also record financing obligations equal to the landlord reimbursements and fair market value of the assets. We do not report rent expense for the properties which are owned for accounting purposes. Rather, rental payments under the lease are recognized as a reduction of the financing obligation and interest expense.  Depreciation expense is also recognized on the leased asset.
	Deferred Escalating Minimum Rent and Lease Incentives:
	Certain of our operating leases contain predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rentals during the term of the lease. For these leases, we recognize the related rental expense on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease, beginning with the point at which we obtain control and possession of the leased properties, and record the difference between the amounts charged to operations and amounts paid as "Accrued liabilities." The liability for deferred escalating minimum rent approximated $10,850,000 and $11,581,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Any lease incentives we receive are deferred and subsequently amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease as a reduction of rent expense. The liability for lease incentives approximated $1,373,000 and $1,766,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Advertising Expense:
	Advertising costs, which include television, radio, newspaper and other media advertising, are expensed upon first showing.   The total amount of prepaid advertising costs included in other current assets was approximately $718,000 and $604,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  We incurred approximately $45,067,000, $43,030,000 and $41,883,000 in advertising expense during 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Interest Expense, net:
	Interest expense is comprised of amounts incurred related to our debt and lease obligations recorded on our balance sheet, net of interest income.  The total amount of interest expense was approximately $1,423,000, $1,218,000 and $866,000 during 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Other Income, net:
	Other income, net includes any gains or losses on sales of property and equipment and miscellaneous income or expense items outside of core operations.
	Self-Insurance:
	We are self-insured, for amounts up to a deductible per occurrence, for losses related to general liability, workers' compensation and vehicle claims. Beginning in 2012 we became primarily self-insured for employee group health care claims.  We maintain an accrual for these costs based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not reported or paid, based on historical data and actuarial estimates. The current portion of these self-insurance reserves is included in accrued liabilities and the non-current portion is included in other liabilities.  These reserves totaled $8,863,000 and $8,220,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Fair Values of Financial Instruments:
	The fair values of our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and customer deposits approximate their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature.  The assets that are related to our self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain executives and employees are valued using quoted market prices, a Level 1 valuation technique.  The assets totaled approximately $2,728,000 and $2,081,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and are included in other assets.  The related liability of the same amount is included in other liabilities.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
	We review long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If an indicator of impairment is identified, we evaluate the long-lived assets at the individual property or store level, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified. When evaluating these assets for potential impairment, we first compare the carrying amount of the asset to the store's estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges).  If the estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss calculation is prepared.  The impairment loss calculation compares the carrying amount of the asset to the store's assets' estimated fair value, which is determined on the basis of fair value for similar assets or future cash flows (discounted and with interest charges).  If required, an impairment loss is recorded in SG&A expense for the difference in the asset's carrying value and the asset's estimated fair value.  No such losses were recorded in 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	Earnings Per Share:
	We report our earnings per share using the two class method.  The income per share for each class of common stock is calculated assuming 100% of our earnings are distributed as dividends to each class of common stock based on their contractual rights. See Note 13 for the computational components of basic and diluted earnings per share.
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"), net of income taxes, were comprised of unrecognized pension and retirement liabilities totaling approximately $2,168,000 and $15,412,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The amounts reclassified out of AOCI to SG&A related to our defined benefit pension plans.
	Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncement:
	Changes to GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the form of accounting standards updates (ASU's) to the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification.
	We considered the applicability and impact of all ASU's. ASU's not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue From Contracts With Customers, that outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. This ASU is based on the core principle that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU also requires disclosures sufficient to enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures about contracts with customers, significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach for the adoption of the new standard. This ASU is effective for the interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016 (early adoption is not permitted). We are currently evaluating this ASU to determine our adoption method and the impact it will have on our consolidated financial statements.

ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE [Abstract]
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	Note 2, Accounts Receivable:
	Amounts financed under our in-house credit programs, as a percent of net sales including sales tax, were approximately 3.2% in 2014, 3.6% in 2013 and 4.6% in 2012. The credit programs selected most often by our customers is "12 months no interest with equal monthly payments."  The terms of the other programs vary as to payment terms (30 days to three years) and interest rates (0% to 21%).  The receivables are collateralized by the merchandise sold.
	Accounts receivable balances resulting from certain credit promotions have scheduled payment amounts which extend beyond one year. These receivable balances have been historically collected earlier than the scheduled dates. The amounts due per the scheduled payment dates approximate as follows:  $7,351,000 in 2015, $712,000 in 2016, $133,000 in 2017 and $31,000 in 2018 for receivables outstanding at December 31, 2014.
	Accounts receivable are shown net of the allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $350,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013. We provide an allowance utilizing a methodology which considers the balances in problem and delinquent categories of accounts, historical write-offs, existing economic conditions and management judgment. We assess the adequacy of the allowance account at the end of each quarter.  Interest assessments are continued on past-due accounts but no "interest on interest" is recorded. Delinquent accounts are generally written off automatically after the passage of nine months without receiving a full scheduled monthly payment. Accounts are written off sooner in the event of a discharged bankruptcy or other circumstances that make further collections unlikely.
	We believe that the carrying value of existing customer receivables, net of allowances, approximates fair value because of their short average maturity. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to customer receivables are limited due to the large number of customers comprising our account base and their dispersion across 16 states.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	Note 3, Inventories:
	Inventories are measured using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method of valuation because it results in a better matching of current costs and revenues. The excess of current costs over our carrying value of inventories was approximately $18,956,000 and $18,737,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The use of the LIFO valuation method as compared to the FIFO method had a negative impact on our cost of goods sold of approximately $219,000 in 2014, a positive impact of $259,000 in 2013, and a negative impact of $886,000 in 2012.  During 2013, inventory quantities declined resulting in liquidations of LIFO inventory layers.  The effect of the liquidations (included in the preceding LIFO impact amounts) decreased cost of goods sold by an immaterial amount in 2013.  We believe this information is meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements for analyzing the effects of price changes, for better understanding our financial position and for comparing such effects with other companies.

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	Note 4, Property and Equipment:
	Property and equipment are summarized as follows:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Land and improvements	$	48,410		$	47,650
	Buildings and improvements		245,188			235,468
	Furniture and fixtures		96,715			92,375
	Equipment		43,236			39,954
	Buildings under lease		36,756			19,577
	Construction in progress		16,146			902
			486,451			435,926
	Less accumulated depreciation		(253,009	)		(240,808	)
	Less accumulated lease amortization		(8,280	)		(5,876	)
	Property and equipment, net	$	225,162		$	189,242
	During 2012, we transferred approximately $1,217,000 from "Other Assets" to "Property and Equipment" due to our decision to lease a retail location which had been listed for sale.

CREDIT_ARRANGEMENT

CREDIT ARRANGEMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
CREDIT ARRANGEMENT [Abstract]
CREDIT ARRANGEMENT	Note 5, Credit Arrangement:
	In September 2011 Havertys entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with a bank.  The Credit Agreement amended and restated the credit agreement governing our then existing revolving credit facility to reduce the aggregate commitments under the facility to $50.0 million from $60.0 million, extend the maturity date to September 1, 2016 from December 22, 2011, lower the commitment fees on unused amounts, reduce the applicable margin for interest rates on borrowings and modify certain of the covenants.  The Credit Agreement provides for an aggregate availability for letters of credit of $20.0 million.
	The $50.0 million revolving credit facility is secured by inventory, accounts receivable, cash and certain other personal property.  Our Credit Agreement includes negative covenants that limit our ability to, among other things (a) incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness or guarantees; (b) incur liens and engage in sale leaseback transactions or real estate sales in excess of $100.0 million; (c) pay dividends or redeem or repurchase capital stock; (d) engage in certain transactions with affiliates; and (e) alter the business that we conduct.  These covenants are not expected to impact our liquidity or capital resources.
	Availability fluctuates under a borrowing base calculation and is reduced by outstanding letters of credit.  The borrowing base was $57.6 million and there were no outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2014.  Amounts available are based on the lesser of the borrowing base or the $50.0 million line amount and reduced by $6.2 million since a fixed charge coverage ratio test was not met for the immediately preceding twelve months, resulting in a net availability of $43.8 million.  There were no borrowed amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement at December 31, 2014.

ACCRUED_LIABILITIES_AND_OTHER_

ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES [Abstract]
ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	Note 6, Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities:
	Accrued liabilities and other liabilities consist of the following:
	(In thousands)	2014		2013
	Accrued liabilities:
	Employee compensation, related taxes and benefits	$	15,145	$	14,318
	Taxes other than income and withholding		9,322		8,231
	Self-insurance reserves		5,942		5,326
	Other		9,551		8,463
		$	39,960	$	36,338
	Other liabilities:
	Straight-line lease liability	$	10,850	$	11,581
	Self-insurance reserves		2,921		2,894
	Other		12,580		10,805
		$	26,351	$	25,280

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	Note 7, Income Taxes:
	Income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012
	Current
	Federal	$	10,257		$	18,253		$	9,375
	State		1,611			2,621			1,439
			11,868			20,874			10,814
	Deferred
	Federal		4,323			(706	)		(2,235	)
	State		477			54			26
			4,800			(652	)		(2,209	)
		$	16,668		$	20,222		$	8,605
	The differences between income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and the amount computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate are as follows:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012
	Statutory rates applied to income before income taxes	$	8,840		$	18,370		$	8,231
	State income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit		788			1,610			769
	Net permanent differences		42			316			8
	Release of valuation allowance in accumulated other comprehensive income related to settled pension obligations		6,866			—			—
	Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance		—			(1,363	)		(1,207	)
	Change in state credits		110			1,466			1,129
	Change for net operating loss carrybacks, amended returns		—			(204	)		342
	and related receivables
	Change in deferred tax rate		—			—			(125	)
	Change in reserve for uncertain tax positions		—			—			(674	)
	Other		22			27			132
		$	16,668		$	20,222		$	8,605
	The change in state credits in 2014, 2013 and 2012 is the unused amounts which expired as of the end of each of the tax years.
	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.  The amounts in the following table are grouped based on broad categories of items that generate the deferred tax assets and liabilities.
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accounts receivable related	$	743		$	610
	Net property and equipment		5,787			11,977
	Leases		5,055			5,007
	Accrued liabilities		9,523			776
	State tax credits		—			110
	Retirement benefits		720			4,633
	Other		31			28
	Total deferred tax assets		21,859			23,141
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Inventory related		9,198			8,951
	Other		740			643
	Total deferred tax liabilities		9,938			9,594
	Net deferred tax assets	$	11,921		$	13,547
	Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities which are current are netted against each other as are non-current deferred tax assets and non-current deferred tax liabilities as they relate to each tax-paying component for presentation in the consolidated balance sheets. These groupings are detailed in the following table:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Current assets (liabilities):
	Current deferred assets	$	5,801		$	11,048
	Current deferred liabilities		(11,490	)		(10,754	)
			(5,689	)		294
	Non-current assets (liabilities):
	Non-current deferred assets		38,978			39,974
	Non-current deferred liabilities		(21,368	)		(26,721	)
			17,610			13,253
	Net deferred tax assets	$	11,921		$	13,547
	We review our deferred tax assets to determine the need for a valuation allowance.  Based on evidence we conclude that it is more-likely-than-not that our deferred tax assets will be realized and therefore a valuation allowance is not required.
	We established a valuation allowance in 2008 against virtually all of our deferred tax assets due to our operating loss in that year and projected loss in 2009.  A portion of the allowance was charged to AOCI and was increased in 2009.  Our profitability in 2011 was sufficient for us to release the valuation allowance.  The "backward-tracing" prohibition in ASC 740, Income Taxes required us to record the total amount of the release as a tax benefit in net income including the portion originally charged to AOCI.  This resulted in a debit valuation allowance of $6,866,000 remaining in AOCI until the settlement of the Plan's pension obligations in 2014 when this amount was reversed and included in total tax expense.
	We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and local jurisdictions.  With respect to U.S. federal, state and local jurisdictions, with limited exceptions, we are no longer subject to income tax audits for years before 2009.
	Uncertain Tax Positions
	During 2012 we settled federal and state audits and the statute of limitations lapsed eliminating our remaining $674,000 unrecognized tax positions and reducing our effective tax rate in that year.  No new uncertain tax positions were identified in 2013 or 2014.  Interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions, if any, are recognized as components of income tax expense.

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_LEASE_OBLIGA

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS	Note 8, Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligations:
	Long-term debt and lease obligations are summarized as follows:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Revolving credit notes (a)	$	—		$	—
	Lease obligations (b)		49,065			17,155
			49,065			17,155
	Less portion classified as current		(2,387	)		(959	)
		$	46,678		$	16,196
	(a)   We have a revolving credit agreement as described in Note 5.
	(b)  These obligations are related to properties under lease with aggregate net book values of approximately $40,538,000 and $13,701,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The approximate aggregate maturities of these lease obligations during the five years subsequent to December 31, 2014 and thereafter are as follows:  2015 - $2,387,000; 2016 - $2,740,000,
	2017 - $2,931,000; 2018 - $3,139,000; 2019 - $3,351,000 and $34,517,000 thereafter.  These maturities are net of imputed interest of approximately $19,174,000 at December 31, 2014.
	Cash payments for interest were approximately $1,400,000, $1,185,000 and $834,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	Note 9, Stockholders' Equity:
	Common Stock has a preferential dividend rate of at least 105% of the dividend paid on Class A Common Stock. Class A Common Stock has greater voting rights which include:  voting as a separate class for the election of 75% of the total number of directors and on all other matters subject to shareholder vote, each share of Class A Common Stock has ten votes and votes with the Common Stock as a single class.  Class A Common Stock is convertible at the holder's option at any time into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis; Common Stock is not convertible into Class A Common Stock.
	A special cash dividend of $1.00 for Common Stock and $0.95 for Class A Common Stock was paid in the third quarter of 2014 and the fourth quarter of 2012, respectively. Aggregate dividends paid on Common Stock was $27,077,000, $4,787,000 and $21,721,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Aggregate dividends paid on Class A Common Stock was $2,703,000, $566,000 and $2,963,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

BENEFIT_PLANS

BENEFIT PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]
BENEFIT PLANS	Note 10, Benefit Plans:
	During the fourth quarter of 2014, we settled the obligations associated with our defined benefit pension plan (the "Pension Plan").  The Pension Plan covered substantially all employees hired on or before December 31, 2005 and was closed to any employees hired after that date. The benefits are based on years of service and the employee's final average compensation. No new benefits were earned under the Pension Plan for additional years of service after December 31, 2006.
	Plan participants not yet retired received vested benefits from the plan assets by electing either a lump sum distribution, roll-over contribution to a 401(k) or individual retirement plans, or an annuity contract with a third-party insurance company.  Retired participants automatically received annuities.  Pension settlement charges of $21,623,000 million, before tax, were recorded during the fourth quarter of 2014 as payments were made from the Plan in accordance with the participants' elections.
	The remaining $813,000 plan assets will fund additional plan termination professional fees, administration expenses and any required adjustments identified to amounts settled, with the remainder distributed equally to current plan participants after final IRS approval is obtained.  Accordingly, we have no future obligations related to the terminated Pension Plan.
	We also have a non-qualified, non-contributory supplemental executive retirement plan (the "SERP") for employees whose retirement benefits are reduced due to their annual compensation levels. The SERP provides annual benefits amounting to 55% of final average earnings less benefits payable from our pension plan and Social Security benefits. The SERP limits the total amount of annual retirement benefits that may be paid to a participant from all sources (Retirement Plan, Social Security and the SERP) to $125,000. The SERP is not funded so we pay benefits directly to participants.
	The following table summarizes information about our pension plan and SERP.
			Pension Plan								SERP
	(In  thousands)		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of the year		$	73,456			$	80,610			$	5,974			$	6,368
	Service cost			—				—				117				134
	Interest cost			3,232				3,278				289				259
	Plan settlements			(83,453	)			—				—				—
	Special termination benefits			813				—				—				—
	Actuarial losses (gains)			10,700				(6,838	)			1,095				(595	)
	Benefits paid			(3,935	)			(3,594	)			(205	)			(192	)
	Benefit obligation at end of year			813				73,456				7,270				5,974
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year			82,904				73,842				—				—
	Employer contribution			—				4,200				205				192
	Actual return on plan assets			5,297				8,456				—				—
	Plan settlements			(83,453	)			—				—				—
	Benefits paid			(3,935	)			(3,594	)			(205	)			(192	)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year			813				82,904				—				—
	Funded status of the plan – (underfunded)		$	—			$	9,448			$	(7,270	)		$	(5,974	)
	Accumulated benefit obligations		$	—			$	73,456			$	7,270			$	5,974
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
			Pension Plan								SERP
	(In thousands)		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Noncurrent assets		$	—			$	9,448			$	—			$	—
	Current liabilities			—				—				(228	)			(214	)
	Noncurrent liabilities			—				—				(7,042	)			(5,760	)
			$	—			$	9,448			$	(7,270	)		$	(5,974	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before the effect of income taxes consist of:
		Pension Plan								SERP
	(In thousands)	2014				2013				2014				2013
	Prior service cost		$	—			$	—			$	(432	)		$	(641	)
	Net actuarial loss			—				(11,176	)			(1,663	)			(568	)
			$	—			$	(11,176	)		$	(2,095	)		$	(1,209	)
	Net pension cost included the following components:
			Pension Plan												SERP
	(In thousands)		2014				2013				2012				2014				2013		2012
	Service cost-benefits earned during the period		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	117			$	134	$	97
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			3,232				3,278				3,506				289				259		262
	Expected return on plan assets			(4,475	)			(4,948	)			(4,474	)			—				—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost			—				—				—				210				210		210
	Amortization of actuarial loss			244				1,627				1,847								68		26
	Settlement loss recognized			20,810				—				—				—				—		—
	Special termination benefit recognized			813				—				—				—				—		—
	Net pension costs		$	20,624			$	(43	)		$	879			$	616			$	671	$	595
	The estimated amount that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic cost in 2015 is approximately $324,000 for the SERP.
	Assumptions
	We use a measurement date of December 31 for our pension and SERP plan. Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31 are as follows:
			Pension Plan							SERP
			2014			2013				2014			2013
	Discount rate			n/a			4.93%				4.09%			4.96%
	Rate of compensation increase			n/a			n/a				3.50%			3.50%
	Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended December 31 are as follows:
			Pension Plan									SERP
			2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
	Discount rate			4.93%			4.13%			4.60%			4.96%			4.08%			4.60%
	Expected long-term return on plan assets			6.00%			6.65%			6.75%			n/a			n/a			n/a
	Rate of compensation increase			n/a			n/a			n/a			3.50%			3.50%			3.50%
	For purposes of determining the periodic expense of our defined benefit plan, we use fair market value of plan assets as the market related value.
Prior to the termination and settlement of the obligations of the pension plan its assets were held in audited institutional mutual funds and collective trusts.  Since the net asset values of these funds were not quoted on actively traded markets, they were classified in a Level 2 valuation category.  Some of the holdings in these funds were valued using quoted market prices for similar instruments in active markets, a Level 2 valuation technique.  The remaining assets were valued using quoted market prices, a Level 1 valuation technique.  The fair values by asset category are as follows (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements
		31-Dec-14												31-Dec-13
		Total				Level 1				Level 2				Total				Level 1		Level 2
Money Market Funds		$	813			$	813			$	—			$	380			$	380	$	—
Equity Securities:
Haverty Class A Common Stock															6,348				6,348
U.S. Large Cap Passive(a)															9,151						9,151
U.S. Small/Mid Cap Growth															1,183						1,183
U.S. Small/Mid Cap Value															1,174						1,174
International Equity															6,316						6,316
Emerging Markets Equity															1,530						1,530
			—				—				—				25,702				6,348		19,354
Fixed Income:
Opportunistic(b)															8,143						8,143
Passive															4,294						4,294
Long Duration Active(c)															16,964						16,964
Long Duration Passive															6,478						6,478
Long Duration Investment Grade(d)															20,943						20,943
			—				—				—				56,822				—		56,822
Total		$	813			$	813			$	—			$	82,904			$	6,728	$	76,176
(a)	This category comprises low-cost equity index funds not actively managed that track the S&P 500.
(b)	This fund invests primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade bonds, including government securities, corporate bonds, and mortgage and asset-backed securities.  This fund may also invest a significant portion of its assets in any combination of non-investment grade bonds, non-U.S. dollar denominated bonds, and bonds issued by issuers in emerging capital markets.
(c)	This category invests primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade bonds, including government securities, corporate bonds, and mortgage and asset-backed securities, among others.
(d)	This category invests primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade corporate bonds as well as U.S. Treasury bonds.
Cash Flows
We did not make any contributions to the pension plan in 2014 and its remaining assets are expected to be distributed in 2015. The following schedule outlines the expected benefit payments related to the SERP in future years.  These expected benefits were estimated based on the same actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31, 2014.
(In thousands)		SERP
2015		$	228
2016			260
2017			369
2018			372
2019			379
2020-2024			2,098
Other Plans
We have an employee savings/retirement (401(k)) plan to which substantially all our employees may contribute.  We match employee contributions 100% of the first 1% of eligible pay and 50% of the next 5% contributed by participants. We expensed matching employer contributions of approximately $3,449,000, $3,104,000 and $2,907,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
We offer no post-retirement benefits other than the plans discussed above and no significant post-employment benefits.

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	Note  11, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss):
	The following summarizes the changes in the balance and the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on our Consolidated Balance Sheet to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (amounts in thousands):
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Beginning balance		$	(15,412	)	$	(23,378	)	$	(24,996	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss)
	Defined benefit pension plans:
	Net gain (loss) during year			(10,974	)		10,943			339
	Amortization of prior service cost(1)			210			210			210
	Amortization of net loss(1)			244			1,695			1,873
	Settlement loss recognized(2)			20,810			—			—
				10,290			12,848			2,422
	Tax expense (benefit)(3)			(2,954	)		4,882			921
	Defined benefit pension plans, net			13,244			7,966			1,501
	Other (4)			—			—			117
	Total other comprehensive income			13,244			7,966			1,618
	Ending balance		$	(2,168	)	$	(15,412	)	$	(23,378	)
	-1	These amounts are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs and were reclassified to selling, general and administrative costs.
	-2	This amount was reclassified and is part of the line item "pension settlement expense."
	-3	These amounts were reclassified to income tax expense.
	-4	This amount was reclassified to selling, general and administrative costs.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS	Note 12, Stock-Based Compensation Plans:
	We have issued options and awards for Common Stock under three stock-based employee compensation plans, the 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "2014 LTIP Plan"), the 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "2004 LTIP Plan") and the 1998 Stock Option Plan (the "1998 Plan"). No new awards may be granted under the 1998 Plan and as of December 31, 2014 all previously granted awards have been exercised, forfeited, or expired. No new awards may be granted under the 2004 LTIP Plan.  As of December 31, 2014, 1,187,941 shares were available for awards and options under the 2014 LTIP Plan.
	The following table summarizes our equity award activity during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Restricted Stock Award					Stock-Settled					Options
							Appreciation Rights
		Shares or Units			Weighted-Average		Rights			Weighted-Average		Shares			Weighted-Average
					Award Price					Award Price					Exercise Price
	Outstanding at January 1, 2011		432,025		$	12.13		144,049		$	8.87		292,100		$	14.2
	Granted		252,700			12.34		—			—		—			—
	Exercised or restrictions lapsed(1)		(127,050	)		11.87		(22,300	)		8.94		(236,100	)		12.89
	Forfeited or expired		(1,750	)		12.34		—			—		(6,000	)		12.84
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		555,925			12.28		121,749			8.85		50,000			20.56
	Granted		162,150			18.15		112,000			18.14		—			—
	Exercised or restrictions lapsed(1)		(277,975	)		12.24		(84,049	)		8.9		(48,000	)		20.75
	Forfeited or expired		(3,100	)		15		—			—		(2,000	)		15.9
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		437,000			14.46		149,700			15.78		—			—
	Granted		146,748			28.72		—			—
	Exercised or restrictions lapsed(1)		(235,925	)		14.01		(13,725	)		12.3
	Forfeited or expired		(26,501	)		24.28		(6,000	)		18.14
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		321,322		$	20.49		129,975		$	16.04		—			—
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014							51,975		$	12.88		—			—
	Restricted units expected to vest		321,322		$	20.49
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013							37,700		$	8.76		—			—
	Exercisable at December 31, 2012							96,224		$	8.89		50,000		$	20.56
	(1) The total intrinsic value of options and stock-settled appreciation rights exercised was approximately $184,000, $1,312,000 and $760,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The fair value for stock-settled appreciation rights are estimated at the date of grant using a Black‑Scholes pricing model.  The aggregate intrinsic value of vested and outstanding stock-settled appreciation rights at December 31, 2014 was approximately $475,000 and $777,000, respectively.
	The total fair value of restricted common stock shares that vested in 2014, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $5,985,000, $6,308,000 and $1,528,000, respectively.  The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding restricted stock awards was $7,290,000 at December 31, 2014.
	Grants of restricted common stock, restricted units, performance units and stock-settled appreciation rights have been made to certain officers and key employees under the 2004 and the 2014 LTIP Plan. The restrictions on the restricted units generally lapse or vest annually, primarily over four year periods.  The performance units are based on one-year performance periods but cliff vest in three years from grant date.  The compensation for all awards is being charged to selling, general and administrative expense over the respective grants' vesting periods, primarily on a straight-line basis, and was approximately $3,319,000, $3,323,000 and $2,553,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, the total compensation cost related to unvested equity awards was approximately $4,536,000 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	Note 13, Earnings Per Share:
	The following is a reconciliation of the income (loss) and number of shares used in calculating the diluted earnings per share for Common Stock and Class A Common Stock (amounts in thousands except per share data):
	Numerator:	2014			2013		2012
	Common:
	Distributed earnings	$	27,077		$	4,787	$	21,721
	Undistributed earnings		(19,220	)		23,972		(8,522	)
	Basic		7,857			28,759		13,199
	Class A Common earnings		732			3,506		1,712
	Diluted	$	8,589		$	32,265	$	14,911
	Class A Common:
	Distributed earnings	$	2,703		$	566	$	2,963
	Undistributed earnings		(1,971	)		2,940		(1,251	)
		$	732		$	3,506	$	1,712
	Denominator:	2014			2013		2012
	Common:
	Weighted average shares outstanding - basic		20,426			19,865		19,096
	Assumed conversion of Class A Common Stock		2,199			2,558		2,943
	Dilutive options, awards and common stock equivalents		315			392		343
	Total weighted average diluted Common Stock		22,940			22,815		22,382
	Class A Common:
	Weighted average shares outstanding		2,199			2,558		2,943
	Basic net earnings per share
	Common Stock	$	0.38		$	1.45	$	0.69
	Class A Common Stock	$	0.33		$	1.37	$	0.58
	Diluted net earnings per share
	Common Stock	$	0.37		$	1.41	$	0.67
	Class A Common Stock	$	0.33		$	1.35	$	0.59
	At December 31, 2012, we did not include options to purchase approximately 50,000 shares of Havertys Common Stock in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the exercise prices of those options were greater than the average market price and their inclusion would have been antidilutive.

COMMITMENTS

COMMITMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
COMMITMENTS [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS	Note 14, Commitments:
	We lease certain property and equipment under operating leases. Initial lease terms range from 5 years to 30 years and certain leases contain renewal options ranging from one to 25 years or provide for options to purchase the related property at fair market value or at predetermined purchase prices. The leases generally require us to pay all maintenance, property taxes and insurance costs.
	The following schedule outlines the future minimum lease payments and rentals under operating leases:
	(In thousands)	Operating Leases
	2015	$	32,148
	2016		31,085
	2017		28,450
	2018		26,615
	2019		21,450
	Subsequent to 2020		63,029
	Total minimum lease payments		202,777
	Less total minimum sublease rentals		(12	)
	Net minimum lease payments	$	202,765
	Step rent and other lease concessions (free rent periods) are taken into account in computing lease expense on a straight-line basis. Lease concessions for capital improvements have not been significant, but are recorded as a reduction of expense over the term of the lease. Net rental expense applicable to operating leases consisted of the following for the years ended December 31:
		2014			2013			2012
	Property
	Minimum	$	27,264		$	27,370		$	27,633
	Additional rentals based on sales		79			—			—
	Sublease income		(144	)		(146	)		(137	)
			27,199			27,224			27,496
	Equipment		2,568			2,444			2,162
		$	29,767		$	29,668		$	29,658

SUPPLEMENTAL_CASH_FLOW_INFORMA

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	Note 15, Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
	Income Taxes Paid and Refunds Received
	We paid state and federal income taxes of approximately $11,420,000, $20,432,000 and $9,197,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We also received income tax refunds of approximately $191,000, $3,003,000 and $662,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Non-Cash Transactions
	We increased property and equipment and lease obligations related to new retail stores by approximately $7,073,000 in 2012. We reduced property and equipment and lease obligations by approximately $2,600,000 in 2013 as one property was completed and accounting for its lease finalized.  We increased property and equipment and lease obligations related to retail properties in 2014 by approximately $28,356,000 and $32,999,000, respectively.

SELECTED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_D

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)	Note 16, Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited):
	The following is a summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except per share data):
		2014 Quarter Ended
		31-Mar		30-Jun		30-Sep		31-Dec
	Net sales	$	181,737	$	175,132	$	198,541	$	212,999
	Gross profit		97,862		94,144		106,203		114,156
	Credit service charges		81		71		72		75
	Income before taxes		9,956		7,812		12,468		(4,978	)
	Net income		6,129		4,829		7,824		(10,192	)
	Basic net earnings (loss) per share:
	Common		0.27		0.21		0.35		(0.45	)
	Class A Common		0.26		0.2		0.33		(0.43	)
	Diluted net earnings (loss) per share:
	Common		0.27		0.21		0.34		(0.45	)
	Class A Common		0.26		0.2		0.33		(0.43	)
	The fourth quarter of 2014 includes expense of $21.6 million, a $0.90 per share impact, for the settlement of the defined benefit pension plan.
		2013 Quarter Ended
		31-Mar		30-Jun		30-Sep		31-Dec
	Net sales	$	186,090	$	171,114	$	192,722	$	196,164
	Gross profit		100,309		91,311		103,877		106,000
	Credit service charges		86		76		78		79
	Income before taxes		13,450		7,866		15,388		15,783
	Net income		8,260		4,830		9,494		9,681
	Basic net earnings per share:
	Common		0.37		0.22		0.42		0.43
	Class A Common		0.35		0.2		0.4		0.41
	Diluted net earnings per share:
	Common		0.36		0.21		0.42		0.42
	Class A Common		0.34		0.2		0.4		0.41
	The first quarter of 2013 includes a benefit of $0.8 million to gross profit, a $0.02 per share impact, for an out-of-period adjustment.
	Because of rounding the amounts will not necessarily add to the totals computed for the year.  Also because of rounding and the use of the two class method in calculating per share data, the quarterly per share data will not necessarily add to the annual totals.

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS [Abstract]
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
	Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries:
	Column A		Column B		Column C		Column D		Column E
			Balance at		Additions		Deductions		Balance at
			beginning of		charged to costs		Describe (1)(2)		end of period
			period		and expenses
	(In thousands)
	Year ended December 31, 2014:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	350	$	257	$	257	$	350
	Reserve for cancelled sales and allowances		$	1,277	$	11,126	$	10,776	$	1,627
	Year ended December 31, 2013:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	395	$	120	$	165	$	350
	Reserve for cancelled sales and allowances		$	1,152	$	10,402	$	10,277	$	1,277
	Year ended December 31, 2012:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	525	$	165	$	295	$	395
	Reserve for cancelled sales and allowances		$	1,100	$	9,027	$	8,975	$	1,152
	-1	Allowance for doubtful accounts:  uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.
	-2	Reserve for cancelled sales and allowances:  impact of sales cancelled after delivery plus amount of allowance given to customers.

DESCRIPTION_OF_BUSINESS_AND_SU1

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Business	Business:
	Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. ("Havertys," "we," "our," or "us") is a retailer of a broad line of residential furniture in the middle to upper-middle price ranges.   We have 119 showrooms in 16 states at December 31, 2014.  All of our stores are operated using the Havertys name and we do not franchise our stores.  We offer financing through an internal revolving charge credit plan as well as a third-party finance company.  We operate in one reportable segment, home furnishings retailing.
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation:
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Havertys and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates:
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents:
	Cash and cash equivalents includes all liquid investments with a maturity date of less than three months when purchased. Cash equivalents also include amounts due from third-party financial institutions for credit and debit card transactions which typically settle in five days.
Investments	Investments:
	We have purchased certificates of deposit held for investment that are not debt securities with original maturities greater than three months.  The fair values of the certificates of deposit approximates their carrying amounts.  Certificates of deposit with remaining maturities less than one year totaled $7,250,000 and are classified as current and those with remaining maturities greater than one year totaled $2,750,000 and are included in other assets.
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents:
	Our insurance carrier requires us to collateralize a portion of our workers' compensation obligations.  These funds are investments in money market funds held by an agent.  The agreement with our carrier governing these funds is on an annual basis expiring on December 31.
Inventories	Inventories:
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment:
	Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements and buildings under lease are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the lease term of the related asset.  Amortization of buildings under lease is included in depreciation expense.
	Estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes are as follows:
	Buildings	25 – 33 years
	Improvements	5 – 15 years
	Furniture and Fixtures	3 – 15 years
	Equipment	3 – 15 years
	Buildings under lease	15 years
Customer Deposits	Customer Deposits:
	Customer deposits consist of cash collections on sales of undelivered merchandise, customer advance payments, and deposits on credit sales for undelivered merchandise.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition:
	We recognize revenue from merchandise sales and related service fees, net of sales taxes, upon delivery to the customer. A reserve for merchandise returns and customer allowances is estimated based on our historical returns and allowance experience and current sales levels.
	We typically offer our customers an opportunity for us to deliver their purchases and most choose this service. Delivery fees of approximately $27,293,000, $27,588,000 and $21,699,000 were charged to customers in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are included in net sales. The costs associated with deliveries are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and were approximately $36,395,000, $32,736,000 and $31,411,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Credit service charges are recognized as revenue as assessed to customers according to contract terms. The costs associated with credit approval, account servicing and collections are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Cost of Goods Sold	Cost of Goods Sold:
	Our cost of goods sold includes the direct costs of products sold, warehouse handling and transportation costs.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:
	Our selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses are comprised of advertising, selling, occupancy, delivery and administrative costs as well as certain warehouse expenses. The costs associated with our purchasing, warehousing, delivery and other distribution costs included in SG&A expense were approximately $70,420,000, $64,302,000 and $61,991,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Leases	Leases:
	In the case of certain leased stores, we may be extensively involved in the construction or major structural modifications of the leased properties.  As a result of this involvement, we are deemed the "owner" for accounting purposes during the construction period, and are required to capitalize the total fair market value of the portion of the leased property we use on our consolidated balance sheet. Following construction completion, we perform an analysis under ASC 840, "Leases," to determine if can we can apply sale-leaseback accounting.  We have determined that each of the leases remaining on our consolidated balance sheet did not qualify for such accounting treatment.  In conjunction with these leases, we also record financing obligations equal to the landlord reimbursements and fair market value of the assets. We do not report rent expense for the properties which are owned for accounting purposes. Rather, rental payments under the lease are recognized as a reduction of the financing obligation and interest expense.  Depreciation expense is also recognized on the leased asset.
Deferred Escalating Minimum Rent and Lease Incentives	Deferred Escalating Minimum Rent and Lease Incentives:
	Certain of our operating leases contain predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rentals during the term of the lease. For these leases, we recognize the related rental expense on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease, beginning with the point at which we obtain control and possession of the leased properties, and record the difference between the amounts charged to operations and amounts paid as "Accrued liabilities." The liability for deferred escalating minimum rent approximated $10,850,000 and $11,581,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Any lease incentives we receive are deferred and subsequently amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease as a reduction of rent expense. The liability for lease incentives approximated $1,373,000 and $1,766,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Advertising Expense	Advertising Expense:
	Advertising costs, which include television, radio, newspaper and other media advertising, are expensed upon first showing.   The total amount of prepaid advertising costs included in other current assets was approximately $718,000 and $604,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  We incurred approximately $45,067,000, $43,030,000 and $41,883,000 in advertising expense during 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Interest Expense, net	Interest Expense, net:
	Interest expense is comprised of amounts incurred related to our debt and lease obligations recorded on our balance sheet, net of interest income.  The total amount of interest expense was approximately $1,423,000, $1,218,000 and $866,000 during 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Other Income, net	Other Income, net:
	Other income, net includes any gains or losses on sales of property and equipment and miscellaneous income or expense items outside of core operations.
Self-Insurance	Self-Insurance:
	We are self-insured, for amounts up to a deductible per occurrence, for losses related to general liability, workers' compensation and vehicle claims. Beginning in 2012 we became primarily self-insured for employee group health care claims.  We maintain an accrual for these costs based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not reported or paid, based on historical data and actuarial estimates. The current portion of these self-insurance reserves is included in accrued liabilities and the non-current portion is included in other liabilities.  These reserves totaled $8,863,000 and $8,220,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments	Fair Values of Financial Instruments:
	The fair values of our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and customer deposits approximate their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature.  The assets that are related to our self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain executives and employees are valued using quoted market prices, a Level 1 valuation technique.  The assets totaled approximately $2,728,000 and $2,081,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and are included in other assets.  The related liability of the same amount is included in other liabilities.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
	We review long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If an indicator of impairment is identified, we evaluate the long-lived assets at the individual property or store level, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified. When evaluating these assets for potential impairment, we first compare the carrying amount of the asset to the store's estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges).  If the estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss calculation is prepared.  The impairment loss calculation compares the carrying amount of the asset to the store's assets' estimated fair value, which is determined on the basis of fair value for similar assets or future cash flows (discounted and with interest charges).  If required, an impairment loss is recorded in SG&A expense for the difference in the asset's carrying value and the asset's estimated fair value.  No such losses were recorded in 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share:
	We report our earnings per share using the two class method.  The income per share for each class of common stock is calculated assuming 100% of our earnings are distributed as dividends to each class of common stock based on their contractual rights. See Note 13 for the computational components of basic and diluted earnings per share.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"), net of income taxes, were comprised of unrecognized pension and retirement liabilities totaling approximately $2,168,000 and $15,412,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The amounts reclassified out of AOCI to SG&A related to our defined benefit pension plans.
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncement	Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncement:
	Changes to GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the form of accounting standards updates (ASU's) to the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification.
	We considered the applicability and impact of all ASU's. ASU's not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue From Contracts With Customers, that outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. This ASU is based on the core principle that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU also requires disclosures sufficient to enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures about contracts with customers, significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach for the adoption of the new standard. This ASU is effective for the interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016 (early adoption is not permitted). We are currently evaluating this ASU to determine our adoption method and the impact it will have on our consolidated financial statements.

DESCRIPTION_OF_BUSINESS_AND_SU2

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment	Estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes are as follows:
	Buildings	25 – 33 years
	Improvements	5 – 15 years
	Furniture and Fixtures	3 – 15 years
	Equipment	3 – 15 years
	Buildings under lease	15 years

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_Tables

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment are summarized as follows:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Land and improvements	$	48,410		$	47,650
	Buildings and improvements		245,188			235,468
	Furniture and fixtures		96,715			92,375
	Equipment		43,236			39,954
	Buildings under lease		36,756			19,577
	Construction in progress		16,146			902
			486,451			435,926
	Less accumulated depreciation		(253,009	)		(240,808	)
	Less accumulated lease amortization		(8,280	)		(5,876	)
	Property and equipment, net	$	225,162		$	189,242

ACCRUED_LIABILITIES_AND_OTHER_1

ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities	Accrued liabilities and other liabilities consist of the following:
	(In thousands)	2014		2013
	Accrued liabilities:
	Employee compensation, related taxes and benefits	$	15,145	$	14,318
	Taxes other than income and withholding		9,322		8,231
	Self-insurance reserves		5,942		5,326
	Other		9,551		8,463
		$	39,960	$	36,338
	Other liabilities:
	Straight-line lease liability	$	10,850	$	11,581
	Self-insurance reserves		2,921		2,894
	Other		12,580		10,805
		$	26,351	$	25,280

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	Income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012
	Current
	Federal	$	10,257		$	18,253		$	9,375
	State		1,611			2,621			1,439
			11,868			20,874			10,814
	Deferred
	Federal		4,323			(706	)		(2,235	)
	State		477			54			26
			4,800			(652	)		(2,209	)
		$	16,668		$	20,222		$	8,605
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The differences between income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and the amount computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate are as follows:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012
	Statutory rates applied to income before income taxes	$	8,840		$	18,370		$	8,231
	State income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit		788			1,610			769
	Net permanent differences		42			316			8
	Release of valuation allowance in accumulated other comprehensive income related to settled pension obligations		6,866			—			—
	Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance		—			(1,363	)		(1,207	)
	Change in state credits		110			1,466			1,129
	Change for net operating loss carrybacks, amended returns		—			(204	)		342
	and related receivables
	Change in deferred tax rate		—			—			(125	)
	Change in reserve for uncertain tax positions		—			—			(674	)
	Other		22			27			132
		$	16,668		$	20,222		$	8,605
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.  The amounts in the following table are grouped based on broad categories of items that generate the deferred tax assets and liabilities.
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accounts receivable related	$	743		$	610
	Net property and equipment		5,787			11,977
	Leases		5,055			5,007
	Accrued liabilities		9,523			776
	State tax credits		—			110
	Retirement benefits		720			4,633
	Other		31			28
	Total deferred tax assets		21,859			23,141
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Inventory related		9,198			8,951
	Other		740			643
	Total deferred tax liabilities		9,938			9,594
	Net deferred tax assets	$	11,921		$	13,547
	Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities which are current are netted against each other as are non-current deferred tax assets and non-current deferred tax liabilities as they relate to each tax-paying component for presentation in the consolidated balance sheets. These groupings are detailed in the following table:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Current assets (liabilities):
	Current deferred assets	$	5,801		$	11,048
	Current deferred liabilities		(11,490	)		(10,754	)
			(5,689	)		294
	Non-current assets (liabilities):
	Non-current deferred assets		38,978			39,974
	Non-current deferred liabilities		(21,368	)		(26,721	)
			17,610			13,253
	Net deferred tax assets	$	11,921		$	13,547

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_LEASE_OBLIGA1

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligations	Long-term debt and lease obligations are summarized as follows:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Revolving credit notes (a)	$	—		$	—
	Lease obligations (b)		49,065			17,155
			49,065			17,155
	Less portion classified as current		(2,387	)		(959	)
		$	46,678		$	16,196
	(a)   We have a revolving credit agreement as described in Note 5.
	(b)  These obligations are related to properties under lease with aggregate net book values of approximately $40,538,000 and $13,701,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

BENEFIT_PLANS_Tables

BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]
Schedule of Information about our Pension Plan and SERP	The following table summarizes information about our pension plan and SERP.
			Pension Plan								SERP
	(In  thousands)		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of the year		$	73,456			$	80,610			$	5,974			$	6,368
	Service cost			—				—				117				134
	Interest cost			3,232				3,278				289				259
	Plan settlements			(83,453	)			—				—				—
	Special termination benefits			813				—				—				—
	Actuarial losses (gains)			10,700				(6,838	)			1,095				(595	)
	Benefits paid			(3,935	)			(3,594	)			(205	)			(192	)
	Benefit obligation at end of year			813				73,456				7,270				5,974
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year			82,904				73,842				—				—
	Employer contribution			—				4,200				205				192
	Actual return on plan assets			5,297				8,456				—				—
	Plan settlements			(83,453	)			—				—				—
	Benefits paid			(3,935	)			(3,594	)			(205	)			(192	)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year			813				82,904				—				—
	Funded status of the plan – (underfunded)		$	—			$	9,448			$	(7,270	)		$	(5,974	)
	Accumulated benefit obligations		$	—			$	73,456			$	7,270			$	5,974
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
			Pension Plan								SERP
	(In thousands)		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Noncurrent assets		$	—			$	9,448			$	—			$	—
	Current liabilities			—				—				(228	)			(214	)
	Noncurrent liabilities			—				—				(7,042	)			(5,760	)
			$	—			$	9,448			$	(7,270	)		$	(5,974	)
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before the effect of income taxes consist of:
		Pension Plan								SERP
	(In thousands)	2014				2013				2014				2013
	Prior service cost		$	—			$	—			$	(432	)		$	(641	)
	Net actuarial loss			—				(11,176	)			(1,663	)			(568	)
			$	—			$	(11,176	)		$	(2,095	)		$	(1,209	)
Schedule of Net Pension Costs	Net pension cost included the following components:
			Pension Plan												SERP
	(In thousands)		2014				2013				2012				2014				2013		2012
	Service cost-benefits earned during the period		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	117			$	134	$	97
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			3,232				3,278				3,506				289				259		262
	Expected return on plan assets			(4,475	)			(4,948	)			(4,474	)			—				—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost			—				—				—				210				210		210
	Amortization of actuarial loss			244				1,627				1,847								68		26
	Settlement loss recognized			20,810				—				—				—				—		—
	Special termination benefit recognized			813				—				—				—				—		—
	Net pension costs		$	20,624			$	(43	)		$	879			$	616			$	671	$	595
Schedule of Assumptions Used	We use a measurement date of December 31 for our pension and SERP plan. Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31 are as follows:
			Pension Plan							SERP
			2014			2013				2014			2013
	Discount rate			n/a			4.93%				4.09%			4.96%
	Rate of compensation increase			n/a			n/a				3.50%			3.50%
	Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended December 31 are as follows:
			Pension Plan									SERP
			2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
	Discount rate			4.93%			4.13%			4.60%			4.96%			4.08%			4.60%
	Expected long-term return on plan assets			6.00%			6.65%			6.75%			n/a			n/a			n/a
	Rate of compensation increase			n/a			n/a			n/a			3.50%			3.50%			3.50%
Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value	The fair values by asset category are as follows (in thousands):
			Fair Value Measurements
			31-Dec-14												31-Dec-13
			Total				Level 1				Level 2				Total				Level 1		Level 2
	Money Market Funds		$	813			$	813			$	—			$	380			$	380	$	—
	Equity Securities:
	Haverty Class A Common Stock															6,348				6,348
	U.S. Large Cap Passive(a)															9,151						9,151
	U.S. Small/Mid Cap Growth															1,183						1,183
	U.S. Small/Mid Cap Value															1,174						1,174
	International Equity															6,316						6,316
	Emerging Markets Equity															1,530						1,530
				—				—				—				25,702				6,348		19,354
	Fixed Income:
	Opportunistic(b)															8,143						8,143
	Passive															4,294						4,294
	Long Duration Active(c)															16,964						16,964
	Long Duration Passive															6,478						6,478
	Long Duration Investment Grade(d)															20,943						20,943
				—				—				—				56,822				—		56,822
	Total		$	813			$	813			$	—			$	82,904			$	6,728	$	76,176
	(a)	This category comprises low-cost equity index funds not actively managed that track the S&P 500.
	(b)	This fund invests primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade bonds, including government securities, corporate bonds, and mortgage and asset-backed securities.  This fund may also invest a significant portion of its assets in any combination of non-investment grade bonds, non-U.S. dollar denominated bonds, and bonds issued by issuers in emerging capital markets.
	(c)	This category invests primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade bonds, including government securities, corporate bonds, and mortgage and asset-backed securities, among others.
	(d)	This category invests primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade corporate bonds as well as U.S. Treasury bonds.
Schedule of Expected Future Benefit Payments	The following schedule outlines the expected benefit payments related to the SERP in future years.  These expected benefits were estimated based on the same actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31, 2014.
	(In thousands)		SERP
	2015		$	228
	2016			260
	2017			369
	2018			372
	2019			379
	2020-2024			2,098

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV1

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following summarizes the changes in the balance and the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on our Consolidated Balance Sheet to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (amounts in thousands):
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Beginning balance		$	(15,412	)	$	(23,378	)	$	(24,996	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss)
	Defined benefit pension plans:
	Net gain (loss) during year			(10,974	)		10,943			339
	Amortization of prior service cost(1)			210			210			210
	Amortization of net loss(1)			244			1,695			1,873
	Settlement loss recognized(2)			20,810			—			—
				10,290			12,848			2,422
	Tax expense (benefit)(3)			(2,954	)		4,882			921
	Defined benefit pension plans, net			13,244			7,966			1,501
	Other (4)			—			—			117
	Total other comprehensive income			13,244			7,966			1,618
	Ending balance		$	(2,168	)	$	(15,412	)	$	(23,378	)
	-1	These amounts are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs and were reclassified to selling, general and administrative costs.
	-2	This amount was reclassified and is part of the line item "pension settlement expense."
	-3	These amounts were reclassified to income tax expense.
	-4	This amount was reclassified to selling, general and administrative costs.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS_

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS [Abstract]
Share Option and Award Activity	The following table summarizes our equity award activity during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Restricted Stock Award					Stock-Settled					Options
							Appreciation Rights
		Shares or Units			Weighted-Average		Rights			Weighted-Average		Shares			Weighted-Average
					Award Price					Award Price					Exercise Price
	Outstanding at January 1, 2011		432,025		$	12.13		144,049		$	8.87		292,100		$	14.2
	Granted		252,700			12.34		—			—		—			—
	Exercised or restrictions lapsed(1)		(127,050	)		11.87		(22,300	)		8.94		(236,100	)		12.89
	Forfeited or expired		(1,750	)		12.34		—			—		(6,000	)		12.84
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		555,925			12.28		121,749			8.85		50,000			20.56
	Granted		162,150			18.15		112,000			18.14		—			—
	Exercised or restrictions lapsed(1)		(277,975	)		12.24		(84,049	)		8.9		(48,000	)		20.75
	Forfeited or expired		(3,100	)		15		—			—		(2,000	)		15.9
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		437,000			14.46		149,700			15.78		—			—
	Granted		146,748			28.72		—			—
	Exercised or restrictions lapsed(1)		(235,925	)		14.01		(13,725	)		12.3
	Forfeited or expired		(26,501	)		24.28		(6,000	)		18.14
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		321,322		$	20.49		129,975		$	16.04		—			—
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014							51,975		$	12.88		—			—
	Restricted units expected to vest		321,322		$	20.49
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013							37,700		$	8.76		—			—
	Exercisable at December 31, 2012							96,224		$	8.89		50,000		$	20.56
	(1) The total intrinsic value of options and stock-settled appreciation rights exercised was approximately $184,000, $1,312,000 and $760,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Tables

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Earnings (Loss) and Number of Shares Used in Calculating Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share	The following is a reconciliation of the income (loss) and number of shares used in calculating the diluted earnings per share for Common Stock and Class A Common Stock (amounts in thousands except per share data):
	Numerator:	2014			2013		2012
	Common:
	Distributed earnings	$	27,077		$	4,787	$	21,721
	Undistributed earnings		(19,220	)		23,972		(8,522	)
	Basic		7,857			28,759		13,199
	Class A Common earnings		732			3,506		1,712
	Diluted	$	8,589		$	32,265	$	14,911
	Class A Common:
	Distributed earnings	$	2,703		$	566	$	2,963
	Undistributed earnings		(1,971	)		2,940		(1,251	)
		$	732		$	3,506	$	1,712
	Denominator:	2014			2013		2012
	Common:
	Weighted average shares outstanding - basic		20,426			19,865		19,096
	Assumed conversion of Class A Common Stock		2,199			2,558		2,943
	Dilutive options, awards and common stock equivalents		315			392		343
	Total weighted average diluted Common Stock		22,940			22,815		22,382
	Class A Common:
	Weighted average shares outstanding		2,199			2,558		2,943
	Basic net earnings per share
	Common Stock	$	0.38		$	1.45	$	0.69
	Class A Common Stock	$	0.33		$	1.37	$	0.58
	Diluted net earnings per share
	Common Stock	$	0.37		$	1.41	$	0.67
	Class A Common Stock	$	0.33		$	1.35	$	0.59

COMMITMENTS_Tables

COMMITMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
COMMITMENTS [Abstract]
Future Minimum Lease Payments and Rentals under Operating Leases	The following schedule outlines the future minimum lease payments and rentals under operating leases:
	(In thousands)	Operating Leases
	2015	$	32,148
	2016		31,085
	2017		28,450
	2018		26,615
	2019		21,450
	Subsequent to 2020		63,029
	Total minimum lease payments		202,777
	Less total minimum sublease rentals		(12	)
	Net minimum lease payments	$	202,765
Net Rental Expense Applicable to Operating Leases	Net rental expense applicable to operating leases consisted of the following for the years ended December 31:
		2014			2013			2012
	Property
	Minimum	$	27,264		$	27,370		$	27,633
	Additional rentals based on sales		79			—			—
	Sublease income		(144	)		(146	)		(137	)
			27,199			27,224			27,496
	Equipment		2,568			2,444			2,162
		$	29,767		$	29,668		$	29,658

SELECTED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_D1

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data	The following is a summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except per share data):
		2014 Quarter Ended
		31-Mar		30-Jun		30-Sep		31-Dec
	Net sales	$	181,737	$	175,132	$	198,541	$	212,999
	Gross profit		97,862		94,144		106,203		114,156
	Credit service charges		81		71		72		75
	Income before taxes		9,956		7,812		12,468		(4,978	)
	Net income		6,129		4,829		7,824		(10,192	)
	Basic net earnings (loss) per share:
	Common		0.27		0.21		0.35		(0.45	)
	Class A Common		0.26		0.2		0.33		(0.43	)
	Diluted net earnings (loss) per share:
	Common		0.27		0.21		0.34		(0.45	)
	Class A Common		0.26		0.2		0.33		(0.43	)
		2013 Quarter Ended
		31-Mar		30-Jun		30-Sep		31-Dec
	Net sales	$	186,090	$	171,114	$	192,722	$	196,164
	Gross profit		100,309		91,311		103,877		106,000
	Credit service charges		86		76		78		79
	Income before taxes		13,450		7,866		15,388		15,783
	Net income		8,260		4,830		9,494		9,681
	Basic net earnings per share:
	Common		0.37		0.22		0.42		0.43
	Class A Common		0.35		0.2		0.4		0.41
	Diluted net earnings per share:
	Common		0.36		0.21		0.42		0.42
	Class A Common		0.34		0.2		0.4		0.41

DESCRIPTION_OF_BUSINESS_AND_SU3

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Segment
	Showroom
	State
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Number of showrooms	119
Number of states	16
Number of reportable segments	1
Period of settlement for amounts due from third-party financial institutions for credit and debit card transactions (in days)	5 days
Investments [Abstract]
Short-term Investments	$7,250,000	$0
Long-term Investments	2,750,000
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Delivery fees	27,293,000	27,588,000	21,699,000
Deliveries expense	36,395,000	32,736,000	31,411,000
Purchasing, warehousing, delivery and other distribution costs	70,420,000	64,302,000	61,991,000
Liability for deferred escalating minimum rent	10,850,000	11,581,000
Lease incentives	1,373,000	1,766,000
Prepaid advertising cost	718,000	604,000
Advertising expense	45,067,000	43,030,000	41,883,000
Interest expense	1,423,000	1,218,000	866,000
Self-insurance reserves	8,863,000	8,220,000
Assets [Abstract]
Other assets fair value	2,728,000	2,081,000
Percentage of earnings or losses assumed in calculation (in hundredths)	100.00%	100.00%
Unrecognized pension liability	$2,168,000	$15,412,000
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of property and equipment	25 years
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of property and equipment	33 years
Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of property and equipment	5 years
Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of property and equipment	15 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of property and equipment	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of property and equipment	15 years
Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of property and equipment	3 years
Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of property and equipment	15 years
Buildings Under Lease [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of property and equipment	15 years

ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE_Details

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	State
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE [Abstract]
Percentage of amounts financed under in-house credit programs, as a percent of net sales including sales tax (in hundredths)	3.20%	3.60%	4.60%
Duration of no interest credit programs	12 months
Term of other programs, minimum	30 days
Term of other programs, maximum	3 years
Interest rate of other programs, minimum (in hundredths)	0.00%
Interest rate of other programs, maximum (in hundredths)	21.00%
Accounts receivable due per scheduled payment [Abstract]
Accounts receivables collectible in one year	$7,351,000
Accounts receivables collectible in two years	712,000
Accounts receivables collectible in three years	133,000
Accounts receivables collectible in four years	31,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$350,000	$350,000
Account write-off period	9 months
Number of states in which accounts receivable originated	16

INVENTORIES_Details

INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Excess of current costs over carrying value of inventories	$18,956,000	$18,737,000
Positive (negative) effect of LIFO valuation method as compared to the FIFO method	($219,000)	$259,000	($886,000)

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_Details

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross		$486,451,000	$435,926,000
Less accumulated depreciation		-253,009,000	-240,808,000
Less accumulated lease amortization		-8,280,000	-5,876,000
Property and equipment, net		225,162,000	189,242,000
Transfer from Other Assets to Property and Equipment	1,217,000
Land and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross		48,410,000	47,650,000
Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross		245,188,000	235,468,000
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross		96,715,000	92,375,000
Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross		43,236,000	39,954,000
Buildings Under Lease [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross		36,756,000	19,577,000
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross		$16,146,000	$902,000

CREDIT_ARRANGEMENT_Details

CREDIT ARRANGEMENT (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011
Credit Agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity	$50
Original borrowing capacity			60
Maturity date	1-Sep-16		22-Dec-11
Sale leaseback transactions or real estate sales as covenant		100
Current borrowing base		57.6
Outstanding letters of credit		0
Reduction in borrowing base due to deficit in fixed charges coverage ratio test		6.2
Number of trailing months to compute fixed charges coverage ratio (in months)		12 months
Net availability		43.8
Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity				20
Outstanding letters of credit		$0

ACCRUED_LIABILITIES_AND_OTHER_2

ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued liabilities [Abstract]
Employee compensation, related taxes and benefits	$15,145,000	$14,318,000
Taxes other than income and withholding	9,322,000	8,231,000
Self-insurance reserves	5,942,000	5,326,000
Other	9,551,000	8,463,000
Accrued liabilities	39,960,000	36,338,000
Other liabilities [Abstract]
Straight-line lease liability	10,850,000	11,581,000
Self-insurance reserves	2,921,000	2,894,000
Other	12,580,000	10,805,000
Other liabilities	$26,351,000	$25,280,000

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current [Abstract]
Federal			$10,257,000	$18,253,000	$9,375,000
State			1,611,000	2,621,000	1,439,000
Current income tax expense (benefit)			11,868,000	20,874,000	10,814,000
Deferred [Abstract]
Federal			4,323,000	-706,000	-2,235,000
State			477,000	54,000	26,000
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)			4,800,000	-652,000	-2,209,000
Income tax expense (benefit)			16,668,000	20,222,000	8,605,000
Effective income tax rate reconciliation [Abstract]
Statutory rates applied to income before income taxes			8,840,000	18,370,000	8,231,000
State income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit			788,000	1,610,000	769,000
Net permanent differences			42,000	316,000	8,000
Release of valuation allowance in accumulated other comprehensive income related to settled pension obligations			6,866,000	0	0
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance	-21,600,000	-800,000	0	-1,363,000	-1,207,000
Change in state credits			110,000	1,466,000	1,129,000
Change for net operating loss carrybacks, amended returns and related receivables			0	-204,000	342,000
Change in deferred tax rate			0	0	-125,000
Change in reserve for uncertain tax positions			0	0	-674,000
Other			22,000	27,000	132,000
Income tax expense (benefit)			16,668,000	20,222,000	8,605,000
Deferred tax assets [Abstract]
Accounts receivable related	743,000		743,000	610,000
Net property and equipment	5,787,000		5,787,000	11,977,000
Leases	5,055,000		5,055,000	5,007,000
Accrued liabilities	9,523,000		9,523,000	776,000
State tax credits	0		0	110,000
Retirement benefits	720,000		720,000	4,633,000
Other	31,000		31,000	28,000
Total deferred tax assets	21,859,000		21,859,000	23,141,000
Deferred tax liabilities [Abstract]
Inventory related	9,198,000		9,198,000	8,951,000
Other	740,000		740,000	643,000
Total deferred tax liabilities	9,938,000		9,938,000	9,594,000
Net deferred tax assets	11,921,000		11,921,000	13,547,000
Current assets (liabilities) [Abstract]
Current deferred assets	5,801,000		5,801,000	11,048,000
Current deferred liabilities	-11,490,000		-11,490,000	-10,754,000
Deferred tax assets (liabilities), current	-5,689,000		-5,689,000	294,000
Non-current assets (liabilities) [Abstract]
Non-current deferred assets	38,978,000		38,978,000	39,974,000
Non-current deferred liabilities	-21,368,000		-21,368,000	-26,721,000
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) non current	17,610,000		17,610,000	13,253,000
Net deferred tax assets	11,921,000		11,921,000	13,547,000
Tax benefit in net income charged to AOCI			$6,866,000

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_LEASE_OBLIGA2

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Long term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]
Long term debt and capital lease obligations	$49,065,000		$17,155,000
Less portion classified as current	-2,387,000		-959,000
Long term debt and capital lease obligations non current	46,678,000		16,196,000
Net book value of capitalized leased retail stores	40,538,000		13,701,000
Aggregate maturities of lease obligations [Abstract]
2015	2,387,000
2016	2,740,000
2017	2,931,000
2018	3,139,000
2019	3,351,000
Thereafter	34,517,000
Imputed Interest	19,174,000
Interest paid	1,400,000		1,185,000		834,000
Revolving Credit Notes [Member]
Long term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]
Long term debt and capital lease obligations	0	[1]	0	[1]
Lease Obligations [Member]
Long term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]
Long term debt and capital lease obligations	$49,065,000	[2]	$17,155,000	[2]
[1]	We have a revolving credit agreement as described in Note 5.
[2]	These obligations are related to properties under lease with aggregate net book values of approximately $40,538,000 and $13,701,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_Details

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock dividend paid in cash (in dollars per share)	$1
Aggregate dividends paid on common Stock		$27,077,000	$4,787,000	$21,721,000
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferential dividend rate of common stock of dividends paid on Class A common stock (in hundredths)		105.00%
Percentage of number of directors elected under Class A common stock voting right (in hundredths)		75.00%
Number of votes per share		10
Conversion basis		1-for-1 basis
Common stock dividend paid in cash (in dollars per share)					$0.95
Aggregate dividends paid on common Stock		$2,703,000	$566,000	$2,963,000

BENEFIT_PLANS_Details

BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension settlement charges	$21,623,000		$0		$0
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	82,904,000
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	813,000		82,904,000
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before the effect of income taxes	-13,244,000		-7,966,000		-1,501,000
Net pension cost [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service cost	210,000	[1]	210,000	[1]	210,000	[1]
Amortization of actuarial loss	244,000	[1]	1,695,000	[1]	1,873,000	[1]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets	813,000		82,904,000
Expected future benefit payments [Abstract]
Description of contribution by employer under the plan	We match employee contributions 100% of the first 1% of eligible pay and 50% of the next 5% contributed by participants.
Employer contribution matching, first 1% of employee contribution (in hundredths)	100.00%
Employer contribution percent of employee contribution, 100% matching (in hundredths)	1.00%
Employer contribution matching, next 5% of employee contribution (in hundredths)	50.00%
Employer contribution percent of employee contribution, 50% matching (in hundredths)	5.00%
Expense incurred as matching contribution	3,449,000		3,104,000		2,907,000
Money Market Funds [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	813,000		380,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets	813,000		380,000
Equity [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0		25,702,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets	0		25,702,000
Equity [Member] | International Equity [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			6,316,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			6,316,000
Equity [Member] | Haverty Class A Common Stock [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			6,348,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			6,348,000
Equity [Member] | U.S. Large Cap Passive [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			9,151,000	[2]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			9,151,000	[2]
Equity [Member] | U.S. Small/Mid Cap Growth [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			1,183,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			1,183,000
Equity [Member] | U.S. Small/Mid Cap Value [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			1,174,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			1,174,000
Equity [Member] | Emerging Markets Equity [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			1,530,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			1,530,000
Fixed Income [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0		56,822,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets	0		56,822,000
Fixed Income [Member] | Opportunistic [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			8,143,000	[3]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			8,143,000	[3]
Fixed Income [Member] | Passive [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			4,294,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			4,294,000
Fixed Income [Member] | Long Duration Active [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			16,964,000	[4]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			16,964,000	[4]
Fixed Income [Member] | Long Duration Passive [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			6,478,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			6,478,000
Fixed Income [Member] | Long Duration Investment Grade [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			20,943,000	[5]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			20,943,000	[5]
Level 1 [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	813,000		6,728,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets	813,000		6,728,000
Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	813,000		380,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets	813,000		380,000
Level 1 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0		6,348,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets	0		6,348,000
Level 1 [Member] | Equity [Member] | Haverty Class A Common Stock [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			6,348,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			6,348,000
Level 1 [Member] | Fixed Income [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0		0
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets	0		0
Level 2 [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0		76,176,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets	0		76,176,000
Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0		0
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets	0		0
Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0		19,354,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets	0		19,354,000
Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member] | International Equity [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			6,316,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			6,316,000
Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member] | U.S. Large Cap Passive [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			9,151,000	[2]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			9,151,000	[2]
Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member] | U.S. Small/Mid Cap Growth [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			1,183,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			1,183,000
Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member] | U.S. Small/Mid Cap Value [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			1,174,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			1,174,000
Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member] | Emerging Markets Equity [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			1,530,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			1,530,000
Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Income [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0		56,822,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets	0		56,822,000
Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Income [Member] | Opportunistic [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			8,143,000	[3]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			8,143,000	[3]
Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Income [Member] | Passive [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			4,294,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			4,294,000
Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Income [Member] | Long Duration Active [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			16,964,000	[4]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			16,964,000	[4]
Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Income [Member] | Long Duration Passive [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			6,478,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			6,478,000
Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Income [Member] | Long Duration Investment Grade [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			20,943,000	[5]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total fair value of plan assets			20,943,000	[5]
Pension Plan [Member]
Change in benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of the year	73,456,000		80,610,000
Service cost	0		0		0
Interest cost	3,232,000		3,278,000		3,506,000
Plan settlements	-83,453,000		0
Special termination benefits	813,000		0		0
Actuarial losses (gains)	10,700,000		-6,838,000
Benefits paid	-3,935,000		-3,594,000
Benefit obligation at end of year	813,000		73,456,000		80,610,000
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	82,904,000		73,842,000
Employer contribution	0		4,200,000
Actual return on plan assets	5,297,000		8,456,000
Plan settlements	-83,453,000		0
Benefits paid	-3,935,000		-3,594,000
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	813,000		82,904,000		73,842,000
Funded status of the plan - (underfunded)	0		9,448,000
Accumulated benefit obligations	0		73,456,000
Amounts recognized in balance sheets [Abstract]
Noncurrent assets	0		9,448,000
Current liabilities	0		0
Noncurrent liabilities	0		0
Total amount recognized in balance sheet	0		9,448,000
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Prior service cost	0		0
Net actuarial loss	0		-11,176,000
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before the effect of income taxes	0		-11,176,000
Net pension cost [Abstract]
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	0		0		0
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	3,232,000		3,278,000		3,506,000
Expected return on plan assets	-4,475,000		-4,948,000		-4,474,000
Amortization of prior service cost	0		0		0
Amortization of actuarial loss	244,000		1,627,000		1,847,000
Settlement loss recognized	20,810,000		0		0
Special termination benefit recognized	813,000		0		0
Net pension costs	20,624,000		-43,000		879,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations [Abstract]
Discount rate (in hundredths)			4.93%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Discount rate (in hundredths)	4.93%		4.13%		4.60%
Expected long-term return on plan assets (in hundredths)	6.00%		6.65%		6.75%
Total fair value of plan assets	813,000		82,904,000		73,842,000
SERP [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of final average earnings as annual benefits (in hundredths)	55.00%
Maximum amount of annual retirement benefits	125,000
Change in benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of the year	5,974,000		6,368,000
Service cost	117,000		134,000		97,000
Interest cost	289,000		259,000		262,000
Plan settlements	0		0
Special termination benefits	0		0		0
Actuarial losses (gains)	1,095,000		-595,000
Benefits paid	-205,000		-192,000
Benefit obligation at end of year	7,270,000		5,974,000		6,368,000
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0		0
Employer contribution	205,000		192,000
Actual return on plan assets	0		0
Plan settlements	0		0
Benefits paid	-205,000		-192,000
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0		0		0
Funded status of the plan - (underfunded)	-7,270,000		-5,974,000
Accumulated benefit obligations	7,270,000		5,974,000
Amounts recognized in balance sheets [Abstract]
Noncurrent assets	0		0
Current liabilities	-228,000		-214,000
Noncurrent liabilities	-7,042,000		-5,760,000
Total amount recognized in balance sheet	-7,270,000		-5,974,000
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Prior service cost	-432,000		-641,000
Net actuarial loss	-1,663,000		-568,000
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before the effect of income taxes	-2,095,000		-1,209,000
Net pension cost [Abstract]
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	117,000		134,000		97,000
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	289,000		259,000		262,000
Expected return on plan assets	0		0		0
Amortization of prior service cost	210,000		210,000		210,000
Amortization of actuarial loss			68,000		26,000
Settlement loss recognized	0		0		0
Special termination benefit recognized	0		0		0
Net pension costs	616,000		671,000		595,000
Estimated amount that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic cost	324,000
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations [Abstract]
Discount rate (in hundredths)	4.09%		4.96%
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	3.50%		3.50%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Discount rate (in hundredths)	4.96%		4.08%		4.60%
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	3.50%		3.50%		3.50%
Total fair value of plan assets	0		0		0
Expected future benefit payments [Abstract]
2015	228,000
2016	260,000
2017	369,000
2018	372,000
2019	379,000
2020-2024	$2,098,000
[1]	These amounts are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs and were reclassified to selling, general and administrative costs.
[2]	This category comprises low-cost equity index funds not actively managed that track the S&P 500.
[3]	This fund invests primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade bonds, including government securities, corporate bonds, and mortgage and asset-backed securities. This fund may also invest a significant portion of its assets in any combination of non-investment grade bonds, non-U.S. dollar denominated bonds, and bonds issued by issuers in emerging capital markets.
[4]	This category invests primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade bonds, including government securities, corporate bonds, and mortgage and asset-backed securities, among others.
[5]	This category invests primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade corporate bonds as well as U.S. Treasury bonds.

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV2

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
Beginning balance	($15,412)		($23,378)		($24,996)
Defined benefit pension plans [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) during year	-10,974		10,943		339
Amortization of prior service cost	210	[1]	210	[1]	210	[1]
Amortization of net loss	244	[1]	1,695	[1]	1,873	[1]
Settlement loss recognized	20,810	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Defined benefit pension plan	10,290		12,848		2,422
Tax expense (benefit)	-2,954	[3]	4,882	[3]	921	[3]
Defined benefit pension plans, net	13,244		7,966		1,501
Other	0	[4]	0	[4]	117	[4]
Total other comprehensive income	13,244		7,966		1,618
Ending balance	($2,168)		($15,412)		($23,378)
[1]	These amounts are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs and were reclassified to selling, general and administrative costs.
[2]	This amount was reclassified and is part of the line item "pension settlement expense.
[3]	These amounts were reclassified to income tax expense.
[4]	This amount was reclassified to selling, general and administrative costs.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS_1

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
	Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of compensation plans	3
Shares available for grant under 2014 LTIP Plan (in shares)	1,187,941
Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Intrinsic value of exercised options and stock-settled appreciation rights	$184,000		$1,312,000		$760,000
Total compensation cost related to unvested equity awards	4,536,000
Weighted-average period of recognition of cost	2 years 2 months 12 days
Restricted Stock Award [Member]
Shares or Units and Rights [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	437,000		555,925		432,025
Granted (in shares)	146,748		162,150		252,700
Exercised or restrictions lapsed (in shares)	-235,925	[1]	-277,975	[1]	-127,050	[1]
Forfeited or expired (in shares)	-26,501		-3,100		-1,750
Restricted units expected to vest (in shares)	321,322
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	321,322		437,000		555,925
Weighted-Average Award Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$14.46		$12.28		$12.13
Granted (in dollars per share)	$28.72		$18.15		$12.34
Exercised or restrictions lapsed (in dollars per share)	$14.01	[1]	$12.24	[1]	$11.87	[1]
Forfeited or expired (in dollars per share)	$24.28		$15		$12.34
Restricted units expected to vest (in dollars per share)	$20.49
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$20.49		$14.46		$12.28
Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding awards	7,290,000
Fair value of vested restricted common stock	5,985,000		6,308,000		1,528,000
Period of restrictions over awards	4 years
Performance period	1 year
Vesting period of Cliff from grant date	3 years
Compensation expense	3,319,000		3,323,000		2,553,000
Stock-Settled Appreciation Rights [Member]
Shares or Units and Rights [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	149,700		121,749		144,049
Granted (in shares)	0		112,000		0
Exercised or restrictions lapsed (in shares)	-13,725	[1]	-84,049	[1]	-22,300	[1]
Forfeited or expired (in shares)	-6,000				0
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	129,975		149,700		121,749
Exercisable, ending balance (in shares)	51,975		37,700		96,224
Weighted-Average Award Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$15.78		$8.85		$8.87
Granted (in dollars per share)	$0		$18.14		$0
Exercised or restrictions lapsed (in dollars per share)	$12.30	[1]	$8.90	[1]	$8.94	[1]
Forfeited or expired (in dollars per share)	$18.14		$0		$0
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$16.04		$15.78		$8.85
Exercisable, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$12.88		$8.76		$8.89
Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Aggregate intrinsic value of vested awards	475,000
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding awards	$777,000
Options [Member]
Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)			50,000		292,100
Granted (in shares)			0		0
Exercised or restrictions lapsed (in shares)			-48,000	[1]	-236,100	[1]
Forfeited or expired (options) (in shares)			-2,000		-6,000
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	0		0		50,000
Exercisable, ending balance (in share)	0		0		50,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)			$20.56		$14.20
Granted (in dollars per share)			$0		$0
Exercised or restrictions lapsed (in dollars per share)			$20.75	[1]	$12.89	[1]
Forfeited or expired (options) (in dollars per share)			$15.90		$12.84
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$0		$0		$20.56
Exercisable, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$0		$0		$20.56
[1]	The total intrinsic value of options and stock-settled appreciation rights exercised was approximately $184,000, $1,312,000 and $760,000 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Details

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Numerator [Abstract]
Net income	($10,192)	$7,824	$4,829	$6,129	$9,681	$9,494	$4,830	$8,260	$8,589	$32,265	$14,911
Diluted net earnings per share
Antidilutive shares excluded from the denominator due to the options' exercise prices being greater than the average market price (in shares)											50,000
Common Stock [Member]
Numerator [Abstract]
Distributed earnings									27,077	4,787	21,721
Undistributed earnings									-19,220	23,972	-8,522
Basic									7,857	28,759	13,199
Class A Common earnings									732	3,506	1,712
Diluted									8,589	32,265	14,911
Denominator [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)									20,426,000	19,865,000	19,096,000
Assumed conversion of Class A Common Stock (in shares)									2,199,000	2,558,000	2,943,000
Dilutive options, awards and common stock equivalents (in shares)									315,000	392,000	343,000
Total weighted average diluted Common Stock (in shares)									22,940,000	22,815,000	22,382,000
Basic net earnings per share
Common stock (in dollars per share)	($0.45)	$0.35	$0.21	$0.27	$0.43	$0.42	$0.22	$0.37	$0.38	$1.45	$0.69
Diluted net earnings per share
Common stock (in dollars per share)	($0.45)	$0.34	$0.21	$0.27	$0.42	$0.42	$0.21	$0.36	$0.37	$1.41	$0.67
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Numerator [Abstract]
Distributed earnings									2,703	566	2,963
Undistributed earnings									-1,971	2,940	-1,251
Net income									$732	$3,506	$1,712
Denominator [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)									2,199,000	2,558,000	2,943,000
Basic net earnings per share
Common stock (in dollars per share)	($0.43)	$0.33	$0.20	$0.26	$0.41	$0.40	$0.20	$0.35	$0.33	$1.37	$0.58
Diluted net earnings per share
Common stock (in dollars per share)	($0.43)	$0.33	$0.20	$0.26	$0.41	$0.40	$0.20	$0.34	$0.33	$1.35	$0.59

COMMITMENTS_Details

COMMITMENTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Future minimum lease payments and rentals under operating leases [Abstract]
2015	$32,148
2016	31,085
2017	28,450
2018	26,615
2019	21,450
Subsequent to 2020	63,029
Total minimum lease payments	202,777
Less total minimum sublease rentals	-12
Net minimum lease payments	202,765
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Rent expense under operating lease	29,767	29,668	29,658
Minimum [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Initial lease term	5 years
Renewal of lease term	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Initial lease term	30 years
Renewal of lease term	25 years
Property [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Minimum	27,264	27,370	27,633
Additional rentals based on sales	79	0	0
Sublease income	-144	-146	-137
Rent expense under operating lease	27,199	27,224	27,496
Equipment [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Rent expense under operating lease	$2,568	$2,444	$2,162

SUPPLEMENTAL_CASH_FLOW_INFORMA1

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
		Property
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Abstract]
State and federal income taxes paid	$11,420,000	$20,432,000	$9,197,000
Income tax refunds	191,000	3,003,000	662,000
Increase (decrease) in property and equipment and lease obligations		-2,600,000	7,073,000
Number of properties completed and lease finalized		1
Increase in property and equipment	28,356,000
Increase in lease obligations	$32,999,000

SELECTED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_D2

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Selected quarterly financial data [Abstract]
Net sales	$212,999	$198,541	$175,132	$181,737	$196,164	$192,722	$171,114	$186,090	$768,409	$746,090	$670,073
Gross profit	114,156	106,203	94,144	97,862	106,000	103,877	91,311	100,309	412,366	401,496	352,035
Credit service charges	75	72	71	81	79	78	76	86	298	320	293
Income before taxes	-4,978	12,468	7,812	9,956	15,783	15,388	7,866	13,450	25,257	52,487	23,516
Net income	-10,192	7,824	4,829	6,129	9,681	9,494	4,830	8,260	8,589	32,265	14,911
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]
Benefit from release of reserve for the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets	21,600			800					0	1,363	1,207
Per share impact of releasing the reserves for the valuation allowance (in dollars per share)	$0.90			$0.02
Common Stock [Member]
Basic net earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	($0.45)	$0.35	$0.21	$0.27	$0.43	$0.42	$0.22	$0.37	$0.38	$1.45	$0.69
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	($0.45)	$0.34	$0.21	$0.27	$0.42	$0.42	$0.21	$0.36	$0.37	$1.41	$0.67
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Selected quarterly financial data [Abstract]
Net income									$732	$3,506	$1,712
Basic net earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	($0.43)	$0.33	$0.20	$0.26	$0.41	$0.40	$0.20	$0.35	$0.33	$1.37	$0.58
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	($0.43)	$0.33	$0.20	$0.26	$0.41	$0.40	$0.20	$0.34	$0.33	$1.35	$0.59

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL1

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$350		$395		$525
Additions charged to costs and expenses	257		120		165
Deductions Describe	257	[1],[2]	165	[1],[2]	295	[1],[2]
Balance at end of period	350		350		395
Reserve for Cancelled Sales and Allowances [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	1,277		1,152		1,100
Additions charged to costs and expenses	11,126		10,402		9,027
Deductions Describe	10,776	[1],[2]	10,277	[1],[2]	8,975	[1],[2]
Balance at end of period	$1,627		$1,277		$1,152
[1]	Allowance for doubtful accounts: uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.
[2]	Reserve for cancelled sales and allowances: impact of sales cancelled after delivery plus amount of allowance given to customers.