Movado (MOV) 10-K28 Mar 142014 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Mar. 19, 2014	Mar. 19, 2014
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Common Stock	Class A Common Stock
Document Type	'10-K	'	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Jan-14	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'MOVADO GROUP INC	'	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000072573	'	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31	'	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	$663,213,000	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	'	18,616,238	6,638,262

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Net sales	$570,255	$505,478	$468,117
Cost of sales	264,994	227,596	211,772
Gross profit	305,261	277,882	256,345
Selling, general and administrative	237,519	228,536	222,782
Operating income	67,742	49,346	33,563
Other income, net (Note 16)	1,526	'	747
Interest expense	-436	-434	-1,277
Interest income	86	144	199
Income before income taxes	68,918	49,056	33,232
Provision for / (benefit) of income taxes (Note 7)	17,373	-8,812	604
Net income	51,545	57,868	32,628
Less: Net income attributed to noncontrolling interests	668	785	633
Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.	$50,877	$57,083	$31,995
Basic income per share:	'	'	'
Weighted basic average shares outstanding	25,506	25,267	24,926
Net income per share attributed to Movado Group, Inc.	$1.99	$2.26	$1.28
Diluted income per share:	'	'	'
Weighted diluted average shares outstanding	25,849	25,664	25,141
Net income per share attributed to Movado Group, Inc.	$1.97	$2.22	$1.27
Dividends paid per share	$0.26	$1.45	$0.12

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014		Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012
Comprehensive income, net of taxes:	'		'		'
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$51,545		$57,868		$32,628
Net unrealized gain / (loss) on investments net of tax of $77, $66, $0, respectively	213		-19		-47
Net change in effective portion of hedging contracts	'		990		-851
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,234	[1]	3,448	[1]	5,714	[1]
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	52,992		62,287		37,444
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	684		855		555
Total comprehensive income attributable to Movado Group, Inc.	$52,308		$61,432		$36,889

[1]	The currency translation adjustment is not adjusted for income taxes to the extent that they relate to permanent investments in international subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (PARENTHETICAL) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Net unrealized (loss) / gain on investments, net of tax	$77	$66	$0

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$157,659	$167,889
Short term investments	33,099	'
Trade receivables	68,683	61,398
Inventories	181,305	167,256
Other current assets	44,564	37,556
Total current assets	485,310	434,099
Property, plant and equipment, net	47,796	44,501
Deferred income taxes	14,891	22,749
Other non-current assets	30,613	25,013
Total assets	578,610	526,362
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	33,598	22,075
Accrued liabilities	29,118	34,794
Accrued payroll and benefits	14,455	16,342
Deferred and current income taxes payable	6,422	275
Total current liabilities	83,593	73,486
Deferred and non-current income taxes payable	3,518	5,637
Other non-current liabilities	25,509	21,547
Total liabilities	112,620	100,670
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 8 and 9)	'	'
Equity:	'	'
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued	'	'
Capital in excess of par value	165,342	159,696
Retained earnings	316,334	272,094
Accumulated other comprehensive income	103,702	102,271
Treasury Stock, 7,945,419 and 7,634,649 shares at cost, respectively	-122,406	-110,701
Total Movado Group, Inc. shareholdersb equity	463,304	423,690
Noncontrolling interests	2,686	2,002
Total equity	465,990	425,692
Total liabilities and equity	578,610	526,362
Common Stock	'	'
Equity:	'	'
Common Stock	266	264
Class A Common Stock	'	'
Equity:	'	'
Common Stock	$66	$66

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_PA

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PARENTHETICAL) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Preferred Stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred Stock, shares issued	'	'
Treasury Stock, shares	7,945,419	7,634,649
Common Stock	'	'
Common Stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued	26,643,108	26,440,975
Class A Common Stock	'	'
Common Stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued	6,638,262	6,632,967
Common Stock, shares outstanding	6,638,262	6,632,967

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$51,545	$57,868	$32,628
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	12,233	10,608	11,408
Write-down of inventories	5,586	2,621	1,772
Foreign currency transactional losses	1,403	511	'
Deferred income taxes	4,169	-16,161	-8,691
Gain on sale of asset held for sale	-1,526	'	-747
Stock-based compensation	3,787	2,888	1,675
Excess (tax benefit) from stock-based compensation	-915	-1,657	-214
Stock donation	'	2,653	'
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Trade receivables	-7,304	-766	-3,086
Inventories	-19,077	-2,371	19,152
Other current assets	-5,141	-5,332	6,820
Accounts payable	11,581	-11,728	11,783
Accrued liabilities	-4,171	-3,153	7,733
Accrued payroll and benefits	-1,887	1,519	6,512
Income taxes payable	7,054	1,161	-280
Other non-current assets	-5,752	-3,112	-819
Other non-current liabilities	2,931	3,232	416
Net cash provided by operating activities	54,516	38,781	86,062
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-16,707	-15,978	-8,170
Trademarks	-285	-285	-203
Short term investments	-33,099	'	'
Proceeds from asset held for sale	2,196	'	1,165
Net cash (used in) investing activities	-47,895	-16,263	-7,208
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Stock options exercised and other changes	-305	1,575	1,373
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	915	1,657	214
Stock repurchase	-10,488	'	'
Purchase of incremental ownership of U.K. joint venture	'	-4,689	'
Distribution of noncontrolling interests earnings	'	-234	-127
Dividends paid	-6,637	-36,684	-2,985
Net cash (used in) financing activities	-16,515	-38,375	-1,525
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-336	1,545	1,856
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents	-10,230	-14,312	79,185
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	167,889	182,201	103,016
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$157,659	$167,889	$182,201

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (USD $)		Total	Preferred Stock	Common Stock	Class A Common Stock	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling Interest
In Thousands		Total	Preferred Stock	Common Stock	Class A Common Stock	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning Balance at Jan. 31, 2011		$356,479	'	$259	$66	$149,492	$222,685	$93,028	($111,331)	$2,280
Net income		32,628	'	'	'	'	31,995	'	'	633
Dividends (0.12 per share ,1.45 per share and 0.26 per share for 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively		-2,985	'	'	'	'	-2,985	'	'	'
Stock options exercised, net of tax of ($0, $1,657 and $ 915 for 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively)		1,549	'	2	'	2,125	'	'	-578	'
Supplemental executive retirement plan		39	'	'	'	39	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense		1,675	'	'	'	1,675	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized loss on investments net of tax of $0, $66, $77, respectively		-47	'	'	'	'	'	-47	'	'
Net change in effective portion of hedging contracts		-851	'	'	'	'	'	-851	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	[1]	5,714	'	'	'	'	'	5,792	'	-78
Distribution of noncontrolling interests earnings		-127	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-127
Ending Balance at Jan. 31, 2012		394,074	'	261	66	153,331	251,695	97,922	-111,909	2,708
Net income		57,868	'	'	'	'	57,083	'	'	785
Dividends (0.12 per share ,1.45 per share and 0.26 per share for 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively		-36,684	'	'	'	'	-36,684	'	'	'
Stock options exercised, net of tax of ($0, $1,657 and $ 915 for 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively)		3,142	'	3	'	4,600	'	'	-1,461	'
Supplemental executive retirement plan		91	'	'	'	91	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense		2,888	'	'	'	2,888	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized loss on investments net of tax of $0, $66, $77, respectively		-19	'	'	'	'	'	-19	'	'
Net change in effective portion of hedging contracts		990	'	'	'	'	'	990	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	[1]	3,448	'	'	'	'	'	3,378	'	70
Distribution of noncontrolling interests earnings		-234	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-234
Stock donation		4,817	'	'	'	2,148	'	'	2,669	'
Joint venture incremental share purchase		-4,689	'	'	'	-3,362	'	'	'	-1,327
Ending Balance at Jan. 31, 2013		425,692	'	264	66	159,696	272,094	102,271	-110,701	2,002
Net income		51,545	'	'	'	'	50,877	'	'	668
Dividends (0.12 per share ,1.45 per share and 0.26 per share for 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively		-6,637	'	'	'	'	-6,637	'	'	'
Stock options exercised, net of tax of ($0, $1,657 and $ 915 for 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively)		610	'	2	'	1,825	'	'	-1,217	'
Supplemental executive retirement plan		34	'	'	'	34	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense		3,787	'	'	'	3,787	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized loss on investments net of tax of $0, $66, $77, respectively		213	'	'	'	'	'	213	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	[1]	1,234	'	'	'	'	'	1,218	'	16
Stock repurchase		-10,488	'	'	'	'	'	'	-10,488	'
Ending Balance at Jan. 31, 2014		$465,990	'	$266	$66	$165,342	$316,334	$103,702	($122,406)	$2,686

[1]	The currency translation adjustment is not adjusted for income taxes to the extent that they relate to permanent investments in international subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (PARENTHETICAL) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Dividends per share	$0.26	$1.45	$0.12
Stock options exercised, net of tax	$915	$1,657	$0
Net unrealized (loss) / gain on investments, net of tax	77	66	0
Net change in effective portion of hedging contracts, net of tax	'	$0	$0

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Significant Accounting Policies

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization and Business

Movado Group, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) designs, sources, markets and distributes quality watches with prominent brands in almost every price category comprising the watch industry. In fiscal 2014, the Company marketed ten distinctive brands of watches: Coach, Concord, Ebel, ESQ, Scuderia Ferrari, HUGO BOSS, Juicy Couture, Lacoste, Movado, and Tommy Hilfiger, which compete in most segments of the watch market.

Movado (with the exception of Movado BOLD), Ebel and Concord watches are manufactured in Switzerland by independent third party assemblers with some in-house assembly in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. All Movado, ESQ, Ebel and Concord watches are manufactured using Swiss movements. All the Company’s products are manufactured using components obtained from third party suppliers. ESQ and Movado BOLD watches are manufactured by independent contractors in Asia using Swiss movements. Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, HUGO BOSS, Juicy Couture, Lacoste and Scuderia Ferrari watches are manufactured by independent contractors in Asia.

In addition to its sales to trade customers and independent distributors, the Company also operates outlet stores throughout the United States, through which it sells discontinued models and factory seconds of all of the Company’s watches.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly and majority-owned joint ventures. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company uses estimates when accounting for sales discounts, allowances and incentives, warranties, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, inventory write-downs, stock-based compensation, contingencies, impairments and asset and liability valuations.

Reclassification

Certain reclassifications were made to prior years’ financial statement amounts and related note disclosures to conform to the fiscal 2014. In fiscal 2013 and 2012 certain assets were reclassified from accounts receivable to inventory and certain accrued liabilities were reclassified to accrued payroll and benefits to conform to the fiscal 2014 presentation.

Translation of Foreign Currency Financial Statements and Foreign Currency Transactions

The financial statements of the Company’s international subsidiaries have been translated into United States dollars by translating balance sheet accounts at year-end exchange rates and statement of operations accounts at average exchange rates for the year. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are charged or credited to earnings as incurred. Foreign currency translation gains and losses are reflected in the equity section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheet in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The balance of the foreign currency translation adjustment, included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, was $103.4 million and $102.2 million as of January 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities at date of purchase of three months or less.

Short Term Investments

Short term investments are classified as held to maturity and consist entirely of six month time deposits. At the time of purchase, management determines the appropriate classification of these investments and re-evaluates such designation of each balance sheet date.

Trade Receivables

Trade receivables as shown on the consolidated balance sheets are net of allowances. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined through an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable, assessments of collectability based on historic trends, the financial condition of the Company’s customers and an evaluation of economic conditions. The Company writes off uncollectible trade receivables once collection efforts have been exhausted and third parties confirm the balance is not recoverable.

The Company’s trade customers include department stores, jewelry store chains and independent jewelers. All of the Company’s watch brands, except ESQ, are also marketed outside the U.S. through a network of independent distributors. Accounts receivable are stated net of doubtful accounts, returns and allowances of $23.1 million, $20.0 million and $18.7 million at January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In fiscal 2014, the Company recorded return reserves of $4.9 million, for anticipated returns which resulted from the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado in certain retail doors while expanding the Movado brand offering. In fiscal 2013, the Company recorded a charge of $4.9 million related to the repositioning of the Coach watch brand from a collection priced to be sold in a department store’s fine watch department to one suitable for sale in the fashion watch department. The allowance represented the Company’s estimated cost of the aggregate sales allowance to Coach watch retailers affected by the repositioning.

The Company’s concentrations of credit risk arise primarily from accounts receivable related to trade customers during the peak selling seasons. The Company has significant accounts receivable balances due from major national chain and department stores. The Company’s results of operations could be materially adversely affected in the event any of these customers or a group of these customers defaulted on all or a significant portion of their obligations to the Company as a result of financial difficulties. As of January 31, 2014, except for those accounts provided for in the reserve for doubtful accounts, the Company knew of no situations with any of the Company’s major customers which would indicate any such customer’s inability to make its required payments.

Inventories

The Company valued its inventory at the lower of cost or market. Effective February 1, 2011, the Company changed its method of valuing its U.S. inventories to the average cost method. With this change, all of the Company’s inventories were valued using the average cost method. The Company believes that the average cost method of inventory valuation is preferable because (1) it permits the Company to use a single method of accounting for all of the Company’s U.S. and international inventories, (2) it aligns costing with the Company’s forecasting and procurement decisions, and (3) since a number of the Company’s key competitors use the average cost method, it improves comparability of the Company’s financial statements. The Company performed reviews of its on-hand inventory to determine amounts, if any, of inventory that is deemed discontinued, excess, or unsaleable. Inventory classified as discontinued, together with the related component parts which can be assembled into saleable finished goods, is sold primarily through the Company’s outlet stores. When management determines that finished product is unsaleable or that it is impractical to build the excess components into watches for sale, a charge is recorded to value those products and components at the lower of cost or market.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded inventory reserves of $2.6 million related to the write down of ESQ Movado excess watch inventory, as a result of the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of buildings is amortized using the straight-line method based on the useful life of 40 years. Depreciation of furniture and equipment is provided using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of assets, which range from four to ten years. Computer software is amortized using the straight-line method over the useful life of five to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of the term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the leasehold improvement. Design fees and tooling costs are amortized using the straight-line method based on the useful life of three years. Upon the disposition of property, plant and equipment, the accumulated depreciation is deducted from the original cost and any gain or loss is reflected in current earnings.

Intangibles

Intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks and are recorded at cost. Trademarks are amortized over ten years. At January 31, 2014 and 2013, intangible assets at cost were $13.0 million and $12.7 million, respectively, and related accumulated amortization of intangibles was $11.6 million and $11.2 million, respectively. Amortization expense for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $0.4 million, $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

Long-Lived Assets

The Company periodically reviews the estimated useful lives of its property, plant and equipment and intangible assets based on factors including historical experience, the expected beneficial service period of the asset, the quality and durability of the asset and the Company’s maintenance policy including periodic upgrades. Changes in useful lives are made on a prospective basis unless factors indicate the carrying amounts of the assets may not be recoverable and an impairment write-down is necessary.

The Company performs an impairment review of its long-lived assets once events or changes in circumstances indicate, in management’s judgment, that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. When such a determination has been made, management compares the carrying value of the assets with their estimated future undiscounted cash flows. If it is determined that an impairment loss has occurred, the loss is recognized during that period. The impairment loss is calculated as the difference between asset carrying values and the fair value of the long-lived assets.

Deferred Rent Obligations and Contributions from Landlords

The Company accounts for rent expense under non-cancelable operating leases with scheduled rent increases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The excess of straight-line rent expense over scheduled payments is recorded as a deferred liability. In addition, the Company receives build out contributions from landlords primarily as an incentive for the Company to lease retail store space from the landlords. This is also recorded as a deferred liability. Such amounts are amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the life of the related lease.

Capitalized Software Costs

The Company capitalizes certain computer software costs after technological feasibility has been established. The costs are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over the economic lives of the related products ranging from five to seven years.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company accounts for its derivative financial instruments in accordance with guidance which requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial condition and measure those instruments at fair value. A significant portion of the Company’s purchases are denominated in Swiss francs. The Company reduces its exposure to the Swiss franc exchange rate risk through a hedging program. Under the hedging program, the Company manages most of its foreign currency exposures on a consolidated basis, which allows it to net certain exposures and take advantage of natural offsets. In the event these exposures do not offset, the Company uses various derivative financial instruments to further reduce the net exposures to currency fluctuations, predominately forward and option contracts. When entered into, the Company designates and documents these derivative instruments as a cash flow hedge of a specific underlying exposure, as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated and documented as a cash flow hedge and is highly effective, are recorded in other comprehensive income until the underlying transaction affects earnings, and then are later reclassified into earnings in the same account as the hedged transaction. The Company formally assesses, both at the inception and at each financial quarter thereafter, the effectiveness of the derivative instrument hedging the underlying forecasted cash flow transaction. Any ineffectiveness related to the derivative financial instruments’ change in fair value will be recognized in the period in which the ineffectiveness was calculated.

The Company uses forward exchange contracts to offset its exposure to certain foreign currency receivables and liabilities. These forward contracts are not qualified hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized in earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related foreign currency receivables and liabilities.

The Company’s risk management policy includes net investment hedging of the Company’s Swiss franc-denominated investment in its wholly-owned subsidiaries located in Switzerland using purchased foreign currency options under certain limitations. When entered into for this purpose, the Company designates and documents the derivative instrument as a net investment hedge of a specific underlying exposure, as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated and documented as a net investment hedge are recorded in other comprehensive income in the same manner as the cumulative translation adjustment of the Company’s Swiss franc-denominated investment. The Company formally assesses, both at the inception and at each financial quarter thereafter, the effectiveness of the derivative instrument hedging the net investment.

All of the Company’s derivative instruments have liquid markets to assess fair value. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading purposes.

Revenue Recognition

In the wholesale segment, the Company recognizes its revenues upon transfer of title and risk of loss in accordance with its FOB shipping point terms of sale and after the sales price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. In the retail segment, transfer of title and risk of loss occurs at the time of register receipt. The Company records estimates for sales returns, volume-based programs and sales and cash discount allowances as a reduction of revenue in the same period that the sales are recorded. These estimates are based upon historical analysis, customer agreements and/or currently known factors that arise in the normal course of business. While returns have historically been within the Company’s expectations and the provisions established, future return rates may differ from those experienced in the past. In the event that returns are authorized at a rate significantly higher than the Company’s historic rate, the resulting returns could have an adverse impact on its operating results for the period in which such results materialize.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $7.8 million to sales, for anticipated returns which resulted from the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company recorded a charge of $4.9 million related to the repositioning of the Coach watch brand from a collection priced to be sold in a department store’s fine watch department to one suitable for sale in the fashion watch department. The charge represented the Company’s estimated cost of the aggregate sales allowance to Coach watch retailers affected by the repositioning.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales of the Company’s products consist primarily of component costs, royalties, depreciation, amortization, assembly costs and unit overhead costs associated with the Company’s supply chain operations in Switzerland and Asia. The Company’s supply chain operations consist of logistics management of assembly operations and product sourcing in Switzerland and Asia and minor assembly in Switzerland. Through productivity improvement efforts, the Company has controlled the level of overhead costs and maintained flexibility in its cost structure by outsourcing a significant portion of its component and assembly requirements.

Cost of sales of the Company’s products includes costs for raw material and components, as well as labor for assembly of finished goods, all of which can be impacted by inflation. While inflation in costs has negatively impacted gross margin percentage, this effect has not been material to the Company’s results of operations for the periods presented in this report. A significant increase in these costs due to inflation could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s future results of operations. While the Company may seek to offset the negative inflationary impact on these costs with price increases on its products, its ability to effectively do so will depend on the extent it can pass on price increases and still remain competitive in the marketplace.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, gross margin was impacted by a $7.5 million pre-tax charge related to anticipated ESQ Movado watch brand returns and the write down of ESQ Movado excess watch inventory. This charge resulted from the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors. The Company expects to reallocate certain of the ESQ Movado retail space in the second quarter of fiscal 2015 to drive incremental sales of its more productive Movado brand watch families, and will continue to offer ESQ Movado in select retail locations as well as its direct-to-consumer outlet stores and Movado.com.

In calendar years 2010 through 2012, drawback claims were filed with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (“CBP”) to recover duty payments made by the Company in calendar years 2008 through 2011. The drawback claims concerned duty paid on watches that were subsequently exported from the United States. A number of drawback claims filed on behalf of the Company were denied by CBP in calendar year 2012 and an administrative protest was filed requesting reconsideration of the denials. This protest was approved and as a result in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 the Company recorded and received a net pre-tax refund in the amount of $2.5 million. The Company does not anticipate receipt of any additional refunds related to this matter nor does the Company anticipate return of any of these refunds to CBP.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company recorded a sale of certain mechanical movements that had been written down in the previous year. As a result, the Company recorded a pre-tax net profit of $2.3 million related to those movements.

Since a substantial amount of the Company’s product costs are incurred in Swiss francs, fluctuations in the U.S. dollar/Swiss franc exchange rate can impact the Company’s cost of goods sold and, therefore, its gross margins. The Company reduces its exposure to the Swiss franc exchange rate risk through a hedging program. Under the hedging program, the Company manages most of its foreign currency exposures on a consolidated basis, which allows it to net certain exposures and take advantage of natural offsets. In the event these exposures do not offset, the Company has the ability to hedge its Swiss franc purchases using a combination of forward contracts and purchased currency options. The Company’s hedging program mitigated the exchange rate fluctuations on product costs and gross margins for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses

The Company’s SG&A expenses consist primarily of marketing, selling, distribution, general and administrative expenses. In fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a $2.0 million pre-tax charge related to donations made to the Movado Group Foundation. In fiscal 2014, the Company also recorded a $0.8 million pre-tax charge related to the write-down of excess displays and point of sales materials, as a result of the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors. In fiscal 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded a $3.0 million pre-tax charge related to donations made to the Movado Group Foundation.

Annual marketing expenditures are based principally on overall strategic considerations relative to maintaining or increasing market share in markets that management considers to be crucial to the Company’s continued success as well as on general economic conditions in the various markets around the world in which the Company sells its products. Marketing expenses include various forms of media advertising, digital advertising and co-operative advertising with customers and distributors and other point-of-sale marketing and promotion spending. For fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company increased its investment in marketing and advertising in order to elevate its connection to consumers and better position its brands in the marketplace.

Selling expenses consist primarily of salaries, sales commissions, sales force travel and related expenses, depreciation and amortization, expenses associated with Baselworld, the annual watch and jewelry trade show, and other industry trade shows and operating costs incurred in connection with the Company’s retail business. Sales commissions vary with overall sales levels. Retail selling expenses consist primarily of payroll related and store occupancy costs.

Distribution expenses consist primarily of salaries of distribution staff, rental and other occupancy costs, security, depreciation and amortization of furniture and leasehold improvements and shipping supplies.

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and other employee compensation including performance based compensation, employee benefit plan costs, office rent, management information systems costs, professional fees, bad debts, depreciation and amortization of furniture, computer software and leasehold improvements, patent and trademark expenses and various other general corporate expenses.

Warranty Costs

All watches sold by the Company come with limited warranties covering the movement against defects in material and workmanship for periods ranging from two to three years from the date of purchase, with the exception of Tommy Hilfiger watches, for which the warranty period is ten years. In addition, the warranty period is five years for the gold plating for Movado watch cases and bracelets. When changes in warranty costs are experienced, the Company will adjust the warranty liability as required. The Company records an estimate for future warranty costs based on historical repair costs. Warranty costs have historically been within the Company’s expectations and the provisions established. If such costs were to substantially exceed estimates, this could have an adverse effect on the Company’s operating results.

Warranty liability for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows (in thousands):

2014

2013

2012

Balance, beginning of year

2,584

2,309

2,149

Provision charged to operations

2,660

2,584

2,309

Settlements made

(2,584

)

(2,309

)

(2,149

)

Balance, end of year

2,660

2,584

2,309

Pre-opening Costs

Costs associated with the opening of retail stores, including pre-opening rent, are expensed in the period incurred.

Marketing

The Company expenses the production costs of an advertising campaign at the commencement date of the advertising campaign. Included in marketing expenses are costs associated with co-operative advertising, media advertising, digital advertising, production costs and costs of point-of-sale materials and displays. These costs are recorded as SG&A expenses. The Company participates in co-operative advertising programs on a voluntary basis and receives a “separately identifiable benefit in exchange for the consideration.” Since the amount of consideration paid to the retailer does not exceed the fair value of the benefit received by the Company, these costs are recorded as SG&A expenses as opposed to being recorded as a reduction of revenue. Marketing expense for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 amounted to $74.4 million, $68.2 million and $64.2 million, respectively.

Included in the other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2014 and 2013 are prepaid advertising costs of $0.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively. These prepaid costs represent advertising costs paid to licensors in advance, pursuant to the Company’s licensing agreements and sponsorships.

Shipping and Handling Costs

Amounts charged to customers for shipping and handling are $2.6 million, $2.5 million and $2.1 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The costs related to shipping and handling are $6.6 million, $5.9 million and $5.7 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These amounts incurred by the Company related to shipping and handling are included in net sales and cost of goods sold.

Income Taxes

The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax laws and tax rates, in each jurisdiction the Company operates, and applies to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities due to a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In addition, the amounts of any future tax benefits are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent such benefits are not expected to be realized on a more-likely-than-not basis. The Company calculates estimated income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves estimating actual current tax expense along with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for both book and tax purposes.

The Company follows guidance for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. This guidance clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement standard for the financial statement recognition and measurement of an income tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This guidance also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transitions.

Earnings Per Share

The Company presents net income per share on a basic and diluted basis. Basic earnings per share is computed using weighted-average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding adjusted for dilutive common stock equivalents.

The weighted-average number of shares outstanding for basic earnings per share were approximately 25,506,000, 25,267,000 and 24,926,000 for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. For the years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share were approximately 25,849,000, 25,664,000 and 25,141,000, respectively. For the years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share were increased by approximately 343,000, 397,000 and 215,000 due to potentially dilutive common stock equivalents issuable under the Company’s stock compensation plans.

For the years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 approximately 85,000, 276,000, and 593,000, respectively, of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of dilutive earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive.

Stock-Based Compensation

Under the accounting guidance for share-based payments, the Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model which requires that certain assumptions be made to calculate the fair value of each option at the grant date. The expected life of stock option grants is determined using historical data and represents the time period during which the stock option is expected to be outstanding until it is exercised. The risk free interest rate is the yield on the grant date of U.S. Treasury constant maturities with a maturity date closest to the expected life of the stock option. The expected stock price volatility is derived from historical volatility and calculated based on the estimated term structure of the stock option grant. The expected dividend yield is calculated using the Company’s historical average of annualized dividend yields.

Compensation expense for equity instruments is accrued based on the estimated number of instruments for which the requisite service is expected to be rendered and expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting term.

See Note 10 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding stock-based compensation.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
Inventories	Jan. 31, 2014
Inventories	'
	NOTE 2 – INVENTORIES
	Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):

		As of January 31,
		2014		2013
	Finished goods	$	118,308	$	104,732
	Component parts		55,138		53,061
	Work-in-process		7,859		9,463
		$	181,305	$	167,256

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
Property, Plant and Equipment	Jan. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	NOTE 3 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
	Property, plant and equipment at January 31, at cost, consisted of the following (in thousands):

		As of January 31,
		2014		2013
	Land and buildings	$	1,682	$	1,676
	Furniture and equipment		62,028		56,153
	Computer software		28,585		44,260
	Leasehold improvements		28,898		24,365
	Design fees and tooling costs		3,182		2,742
			124,375		129,196
	Less: accumulated depreciation		76,579		84,695
		$	47,796	$	44,501

	Depreciation and amortization expense from operations related to property, plant and equipment for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $11.8 million, $10.0 million and $9.9 million, respectively, which includes computer software amortization expense for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 of $3.8 million, $3.2 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

Debt_and_Lines_of_Credit

Debt and Lines of Credit	12 Months Ended
Debt and Lines of Credit	Jan. 31, 2014
Debt and Lines of Credit	'
	NOTE 4 – DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT
	On July 17, 2009, the Company, together with Movado Group Delaware Holdings Corporation, Movado Retail Group, Inc. and Movado LLC (together with the Company, the “Borrowers”), each a wholly-owned domestic subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Original Loan Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. and Bank Leumi USA, as lenders (“Lenders”), and Bank of America, N.A., as agent (in such capacity, the “Agent”). The parties amended the Original Loan Agreement by entering into Amendment No. 1 thereto (“First Amendment”) on April 5, 2011 and Amendment No. 2 thereto (“Second Amendment”) on March 12, 2012 (the Original Loan Agreement, as so amended, the “Loan Agreement”). The Loan Agreement provides for a $25.0 million asset based senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”), including a $15.0 million letter of credit subfacility, and provides that Borrowers are entitled to request that Lenders increase the Facility up to $50 million subject to any additional terms and conditions the parties may agree upon. The maturity date of the Facility is March 12, 2015.
	Availability under the Facility is determined by reference to a borrowing base which is based on the sum of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory of the Borrowers. $10.0 million in availability is blocked unless the Borrowers have achieved for the most recently ended four fiscal quarter periods a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.25 to 1.0 with domestic EBITDA greater than $10.0 million. The Borrowers are not currently subject to the availability block. The availability block, if applicable, will be reduced by the amount by which the borrowing base exceeds $25.0 million, up to a maximum reduction of $5.0 million. Availability under the Facility may be further reduced by certain reserves established by the Agent in its good faith credit judgment. The Second Amendment reduced the Lenders’ total commitment under the Loan Agreement from $55 million to $25 million and consequently availability was correspondingly reduced. As of January 31, 2014, total availability under the Facility, giving effect to an availability block of $0, no outstanding borrowings and the letters of credit outstanding under the subfacility, was $20.4 million.
	The initial applicable margin for LIBOR rate loans was 4.25% and for base rate loans was 3.25%. After July 17, 2010, the applicable margins decreased or increased by 0.25% per annum from the initial applicable margins depending on whether average availability for the most recently completed fiscal quarter was either greater than $12.5 million, or was $5.0 million or less, respectively. The First Amendment reduced the applicable margins for both LIBOR rate loans and base rate loans by 1.25% and the Second Amendment further reduced the applicable margins by 0.75%. Accordingly, as of January 31, 2014 and based on current availability, the applicable margins were 2.00% and 1.00% for LIBOR and base rate loans, respectively.
	After the date (the “Block Release Date”) when availability under the Facility is no longer subject to any blocked amount, if borrowing availability is less than $12.5 million, the Borrowers will be subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio until such time as borrowing availability has been greater than $12.5 million for at least 90 consecutive days.
	After the Block Release Date, cash dominion will be imposed if borrowing availability is less than $10.0 million and will continue until such time as borrowing availability has been greater than $10.0 million for at least 45 consecutive days. As of January 31, 2014, the Borrowers were not subject to cash dominion, nor do the Borrowers expect to be subject to such a requirement in the foreseeable future.
	The Loan Agreement contains additional affirmative and negative covenants binding on the Borrowers and their subsidiaries that are customary for asset based facilities, including, but not limited to, restrictions and limitations on the incurrence of debt for borrowed money and liens, dispositions of assets, capital expenditures, dividends and other payments in respect of equity interests, the making of loans and equity investments, prepayments of subordinated and certain other debt, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, and transactions with affiliates. The Loan Agreement permits Borrowers to pay distributions as dividends and make share repurchases up to an aggregate of $150.0 million (less the amount of any charitable donations made by the Company which are permitted up to an aggregate amount of $14 million) and make acquisitions up to an aggregate of $50.0 million, as long as, at the time of such transaction, either (A) Borrowers have cash assets of at least $60.0 million with no revolver loans outstanding, or (B) (i) the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio is at least 1.25 to 1.00, (ii) availability is greater than $12.5 million and (iii) positive EBITDA plus repatriated cash dividends minus restricted payments are greater than $0. The Company, as of January 31, 2014, was in compliance with these financial covenants and, therefore, is permitted to pay dividends. The Company presently expects that it will be able to pay any dividends declared through the remaining term of the Facility.
	The Loan Agreement contains events of default that are customary for facilities of this type, including, but not limited to, nonpayment of principal, interest, fees and other amounts when due, failure of any representation or warranty to be true in any material respect when made or deemed made, violation of covenants, cross default, material judgments, material ERISA liability, bankruptcy events, material loss of collateral in excess of insured amounts, asserted or actual revocation or invalidity of the loan documents, change of control and events or circumstances having a material adverse effect. The borrowings under the Facility are joint and several obligations of the Borrowers and also cross-guaranteed by each Borrower. In addition, the Borrowers’ obligations under the Facility are secured by first priority liens, subject to permitted liens, on substantially all of the Borrowers’ U.S. assets (other than certain excluded assets).
	A Swiss subsidiary of the Company maintains unsecured lines of credit with an unspecified length of time with a Swiss bank. As of January 31, 2014, these lines of credit totaled 5 million Swiss francs with a dollar equivalent of $5.5 million. As of January 31, 2013, these lines of credit totaled 10 million Swiss francs with dollar equivalents of $11.0 million. As of January 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no borrowings against these lines. As of January 31, 2014, two European banks and a Canadian bank have guaranteed obligations to third parties on behalf of three of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in the amount equivalent to $1.5 million in various foreign currencies.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Derivative Financial Instruments

NOTE 5 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company accounts for its derivative financial instruments in accordance with guidance which requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. A significant portion of the Company’s purchases are denominated in Swiss francs. The Company reduces its exposure to the Swiss franc exchange rate risk through a hedging program. Under the hedging program, the Company manages most of its foreign currency exposures on a consolidated basis, which allows it to net certain exposures and take advantage of natural offsets. In the event these exposures do not offset, the Company uses various derivative financial instruments to further reduce the net exposures to currency fluctuations, predominately forward and option contracts. When entered into, the Company designates and documents these derivative instruments as a cash flow hedge of a specific underlying exposure, as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated and documented as a cash flow hedge and is highly effective, are recorded in other comprehensive income until the underlying transaction affects earnings, and then are later reclassified into earnings in the same account as the hedged transaction. The Company formally assesses, both at the inception and at each financial quarter thereafter, the effectiveness of the derivative instrument hedging the underlying forecasted cash flow transaction. Any ineffectiveness related to the derivative financial instruments’ change in fair value will be recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period in which the ineffectiveness was calculated.

The Company uses forward exchange contracts to offset its exposure to certain foreign currency receivables and liabilities. These forward contracts are not designated as qualified hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized into cost of sales, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related foreign currency receivables and liabilities.

All of the Company’s derivative instruments have liquid markets to assess fair value. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading purposes.

As of January 31, 2014, the Company’s entire net forward contracts hedging portfolio consisted of 48 million Swiss francs equivalent with various expiry dates ranging through July 17, 2014.

The following table summarizes the fair value and presentation in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for derivatives as of January 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

Asset Derivatives

Liability Derivatives

Balance

2014

2013

Balance

2014

2013

Sheet

Fair

Sheet

Fair

Location

Value

Location

Value

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

Foreign Exchange Contracts

Other Current

403

876

Accrued

173

Assets

Liabilities

Total Derivative Instruments

403

876

173

As of January 31, 2014 and 2013, the balance of deferred net gains/losses on derivative financial instruments documented as cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) was $0. As of January 31, 2012, the balance of deferred net losses on derivative financial instruments documented as cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income was $1.0 million in net losses, net of tax of $1.0 million. The Company’s sell through of inventory purchased in Swiss francs will primarily cause the amount in AOCI to affect cost of goods sold. The maximum length of time the Company hedges its exposure to the fluctuation in future cash flows for forecasted transactions is 24 months. For the year ended January 31, 2014 and 2013 there were no reclassifications from AOCI to earnings. For the year ended January 31, 2012 the Company reclassified from AOCI to earnings $0.9 million of net gains, net of tax of $0.

During fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, the Company recorded no charges related to its assessment of the effectiveness of its derivative hedge portfolio because of the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the underlying exposure being hedged. Changes in the contracts’ fair value due to spot-forward differences are excluded from the designated hedge relationship. The Company records these transactions in cost of sales of the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements	Jan. 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements	'
	NOTE 6 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels as follows:
	·	Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	·	Level 2 - Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.
	·	Level 3 - Unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions.
	The guidance requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort.
	The following tables present the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

			Fair Value at January 31, 2014
		Balance Sheet Location	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	Other current assets	$	576	$	—	$	—	$	576
	Time deposits	Short-term investments		33,099						33,099
	SERP assets - employer	Other non-current assets		1,117		—		—		1,117
	SERP assets - employee	Other non-current assets		20,854		—		—		20,854
	Hedge derivatives	Other current assets		—		403		—		403
	Total		$	55,646	$	403	$	—	$	56,049
	Liabilities:
	SERP liabilities - employee	Other non-current liabilities	$	20,854	$	—	$	—	$	20,854
	Hedge derivatives	Accrued liabilities		—		173		—		173
	Total		$	20,854	$	173	$	—	$	21,027



			Fair Value at January 31, 2013
		Balance Sheet Location	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	Other current assets	$	285	$	—	$	—	$	285
	SERP assets - employer	Other non-current assets		783		—		—		783
	SERP assets - employee	Other non-current assets		17,637		—		—		17,637
	Hedge derivatives	Other current assets		—		876		—		876
	Total		$	18,705	$	876	$	—	$	19,581
	Liabilities:
	SERP liabilities - employee	Other non-current liabilities	$	17,637	$	—	$	—	$	17,637
	Hedge derivatives	Accrued liabilities		—		2		—		2
	Total		$	17,637	$	2	$	—	$	17,639
	The fair values of the Company’s available-for-sale securities are based on quoted prices. Time deposits are classified as short-term investments and held at original maturity. The hedge derivatives are entered into by the Company principally to reduce its exposure to the Swiss franc exchange rate risk. Fair values of the Company’s hedge derivatives are calculated based on quoted foreign exchange rates, quoted interest rates and market volatility factors. The assets related to the Company’s defined contribution supplemental executive retirement plan (“SERP”) consist of both employer (employee unvested) and employee assets which are invested in investment funds with fair values calculated based on quoted market prices. The SERP liability represents the Company’s liability to the employees in the plan for their vested balances.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Jan. 31, 2014
Income Taxes	'
	NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES
	The provision/(benefit) for income taxes for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 consists of the following components (in thousands):

		2014				2013				2012
	Current:
	U.S. Federal	$	7,296			$	2,365			$	382
	U.S. State and Local		866				499				141
	Non-U.S.		5,043				3,559				8,202
			13,205				6,423				8,725
	Noncurrent:
	U.S. Federal		-1,640				56				(1,396	)
	Non-U.S.		988				498				851
			-652				554				(545	)
	Deferred:
	U.S. Federal		1,823				(18,197	)			—
	U.S. State and Local		(888	)			(495	)			—
	Non-U.S.		3,885				2,903				(7,576	)
			4,820				(15,789	)			(7,576	)
	Provision / (benefit) for income taxes	$	17,373			$	(8,812	)		$	604
	Income before taxes for U.S. operations was $26.6 million, $11.7 million, and $2.8 million for periods ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Income before taxes for non-U.S. operations was $42.3 million, $37.4 million, and $30.4 million for periods ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of January 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

		2014 Deferred Taxes								2013 Deferred Taxes
		Assets				Liabilities				Assets			Liabilities
	Net operating loss carryforwards	$	9,797			$	—			$	16,119		$	—
	Inventory		4,294				—				6,155			—
	Unprocessed returns		3,364				—				2,143			—
	Receivables allowance		1,254				230				1,256			275
	Deferred compensation		10,988				—				9,760			—
	Foreign tax credits		—				—				4,204			—
	Unrepatriated earnings		—				2,724				—			2,724
	Capital loss carryforwards		1,292				—				1,464			—
	Depreciation/amortization		4,205				2,286				5,592			3,053
	Other provisions/accruals		2,788				—				2,567			—
	Miscellaneous		738				—				611			—
			38,720				5,240				49,871			6,052
	Valuation allowance		(7,798	)			—				(11,491	)		—
	Total deferred tax assets and liabilities	$	30,922			$	5,240			$	38,380		$	6,052

	As of January 31, 2014, the Company had total foreign net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $34.6 million, which are available to offset foreign taxable income in future years. $20.8 million of these carryforwards were incurred in Switzerland. At January 31, 2014, the balance of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance relating to the Company’s Switzerland entities was $1.9 million, principally to reserve for operating loss carryforwards for which future projected taxable income is not sufficient to realize the benefit of the deferred tax asset.

	The remaining foreign tax losses of $13.8 million are primarily related to the Company’s operations in Germany and Canada. A full valuation allowance has been established on the deferred tax assets resulting from all of these losses due to the Company’s assessment that it is not more-likely-than-not the deferred tax assets will be utilized.
	As of January 31, 2014, the Company had no U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards. The recognition of windfall tax benefits from stock-based compensation deducted on the tax return is prohibited until realized through a reduction of income tax payable. Windfall tax benefits totaling $0.9 million were recorded in additional paid-in-capital during fiscal 2014. The Company also has an estimated apportioned $16.9 million in U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards. A partial valuation allowance has been maintained on the deferred tax assets due to the Company’s assessment that it is more-likely-than-not that a portion of the losses will not be utilized within expiration periods ranging from 2 to 20 years.
	At January 31, 2014, the Company’s net U.S. deferred tax assets amounted to $20.8 million, against which a valuation allowance of $1.4 million has been established. The Company bases its estimate of deferred tax assets and liabilities on current tax laws, tax rates and the difference between the financial statement basis and the tax basis of the underlying assets and liabilities. The realization of deferred tax assets depends on the Company’s ability to generate future income. Under U.S. GAAP, deferred tax assets are to be reduced by a valuation allowance if based on the weight of available positive and negative evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that all or some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company determined that it was appropriate to record a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets in the United States, primarily due to the Company’s domestic loss position in recent years. At that time, expectation of future income was not sufficient to overcome such negative evidence, and although the Company believed it would ultimately utilize the underlying tax benefits within the statutory limits, in fiscal 2010, the Company recognized a non-cash deferred tax expense of $21.4 million, as a result of recording this valuation allowance. In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company concluded, based upon all available evidence, that it was more likely than not that its domestic consolidated group would have sufficient future taxable income to realize its net deferred tax assets. As a result, the Company reversed the major portion of the valuation allowance, resulting in a non-cash deferred tax benefit of $19.4 million. In reaching its conclusion relating to this significant judgment, the Company considered both negative and positive evidence. Positive evidence included the three year cumulative profit position as of October 31, 2012 as well as domestic projections of future taxable income, positive Company results and the continued positive trend experienced by the retail industry during calendar 2012. The Company maintained a valuation allowance only against state tax loss carryforwards due to uncertainty in utilizing the losses prior to expiry. While the Company believes the assumptions included in its projections of future taxable income for the domestic consolidated group are reasonable, if the actual results vary from expected results due to unforeseen changes in the worldwide economy or retail industry, or other factors, the Company may need to make future adjustments to the valuation allowance for all, or a portion, of the net deferred tax assets. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized a non-cash deferred tax benefit of $1.2 million and $0.4 million as a result of the partial release of the valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets for state tax losses. In addition, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company recorded a deferred tax asset of approximately $1.4 million for domestic capital losses, with a full valuation allowance due to no expectation of future domestic capital gains sufficient to utilize the future tax benefit. While the Company believes the assumptions included in its projections of future taxable income for the domestic consolidated group are reasonable, if the actual results vary from expected results due to unforeseen changes in the worldwide economy or retail industry, or other factors, the Company may need to make future adjustments to the valuation allowance for all, or a portion, of the net deferred tax assets.
	Management will continue to evaluate the appropriate level of allowance on all deferred tax assets considering such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carryback and carryforward periods, and tax and business strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets.
	The provision / (benefit) for income taxes differs from the amount determined by applying the U.S. federal statutory rate as follows (in thousands):

		Fiscal Year Ended January 31,
		2014				2013				2012
	Provision / (benefit) for income taxes at the U.S. statutory rate	$	24,121			$	17,169			$	11,631
	Lower effective foreign income tax rate		(6,950	)			(6,006	)			(4,952	)
	Change in valuation allowance		(996	)			(19,526	)			(13,922	)
	U.S. tax provided on earnings of foreign subsidiaries		580				109				4,369
	Change in liabilities for uncertain tax positions, net		-652				554				(545	)
	State and local taxes, net of federal benefit		719				607				84
	Foreign legal reorganizations		—				(1,902	)			—
	Foreign tax settlement		—				—				4,302
	Other, net		551				183				(363	)
	Total provision / (benefit) for income taxes	$	17,373			$	(8,812	)		$	604
	At January 31, 2013, the Company recorded $1.9 million net tax benefit related to the reorganization of business operations in Japan and the UK. At January 31, 2012, the Company recorded $4.3 million in accrued liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets for a Swiss withholding tax liability and a corresponding charge to income tax expense pursuant to management agreements reached during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 to settle with the Swiss federal tax authorities and to close several audits through fiscal 2010. Prior to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, due to facts and circumstances, management did not believe that settlement was probable. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company concluded, based upon all available evidence, that it was more likely than not its Swiss subsidiary would have sufficient future taxable income to realize its net deferred tax asset. As a result, the Company reversed the full $10.3 million valuation allowance as a credit to income tax expense on January 31, 2012.
	The Company performs a quarterly assessment reviewing its global cash projections and investment needs, considers such factors as projected future results, continued need for investment in the overseas business as well as cash needs in the U.S., among other countries. During fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Company has identified all current year foreign subsidiary earnings as permanently reinvested. This assertion differs from assertions made in fiscal 2012. The decision to make this change was due to improvement in economic conditions and a decrease in cash requirements in the U.S. market, offset by increased requirements for cash to fund business expansion efforts in the Asian and European markets.
	During fiscal 2012, as part of the same quarterly assessment process, the Company identified 75% of that year’s net income of one of the Company’s Hong Kong subsidiaries, as well as 75% of that year’s net income of one of the Company’s Swiss subsidiaries for repatriation. As a result, a provision of approximately $2.3 million was made for federal income tax, net of foreign tax credits, for the future remittance of approximately $10.3 million of that year’s earnings. 25% of that year’s earnings was identified as required by the local subsidiaries for normal working capital needs. During fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, no cash was repatriated.
	No provision has been made for federal income or withholding taxes which may be payable on the remittance of undistributed retained earnings of foreign subsidiaries approximating $213.7 million at January 31, 2014, as those earnings are considered permanently reinvested. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that may be payable on the eventual distribution of these earnings.
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2014 was 25.2%, primarily as a result of foreign profits being taxed in lower taxing jurisdictions and the release of liabilities for uncertain tax positions as a result of favorable U.S. and foreign audit settlements partially offset by no tax being realized on certain foreign net operating losses. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2013 was -18%, primarily as a result of the release of the majority of a valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets in the United States, and the net tax benefit related to foreign legal reorganizations in Japan and the UK. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2012 was 1.8%, primarily as a result of the release of a valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets in Switzerland, partially offset by the accrual of a Swiss withholding tax settlement and the continued recording of other valuation allowances, most notably the valuation allowance against net U.S. deferred tax assets, and the tax accrued on the repatriation of foreign earnings.
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) commenced examination in October 2009 of the Company’s consolidated U.S. federal income tax return for fiscal 2009, as required by the Joint Committee on Taxation (“JCT”) as a result of the Company filing, in May 2009, a tax loss carryback claim exceeding $2.0 million. The scope of the audit was subsequently increased to also include the fiscal 2010 income tax return due to the filing of a similar carryback claim. The final audit report was received during the third quarter of fiscal 2012; no material adjustments were made. The IRS commenced examination in May 2012 of the Company’s consolidated U.S. federal income tax return for fiscal 2011. The audit was closed in January 2013 and resulted in no changes.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits (exclusive of interest) for January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

	2014				2013				2012
Beginning balance	$	3,602			$	3,216			$	4,835
Additions for tax positions of prior years		959				475				901
Lapse of statute of limitations		(1,214	)			(98	)			(2,491	)
Settlements		(605	)			(51	)			—
Tax rate changes		—				—				(30	)
Foreign currency exchange fluctuations		-2				60				1
Ending balance	$	2,740			$	3,602			$	3,216
Included in the balances at January 31, 2014, January 31, 2013 and January 31, 2012 are $2.6 million, $3.0 million, and $2.5 million of unrecognized tax benefits which would impact the Company’s effective tax rate, if recognized. Interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in income tax expense. As of January 31, 2014, January 31, 2013 and January 31, 2012, the Company had $0.6 million, $1.5 million and $1.3 million of accrued interest (net of tax benefit) related to unrecognized tax benefits. During fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company accrued $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $0.3 million of interest (net of tax benefit).
The Company conducts business globally and, as a result, files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states, local and foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities in many countries, including such major jurisdictions as Switzerland, Hong Kong, Germany, Canada and the United States. The Company, with few exceptions, is no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities in state, local and foreign taxing jurisdictions for years before the fiscal year ended January 31, 2010.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
Leases	Jan. 31, 2014
Leases	'
	NOTE 8 – LEASES
	The Company leases office, distribution, retail and manufacturing facilities, and office equipment under operating leases, which expire at various dates through January 2026. Certain leases include renewal options and the payment of real estate taxes and other occupancy costs. Some leases also contain rent escalation clauses (step rents) that require additional rent amounts in the later years of the term. Rent expense for leases with step rents is recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum lease term. Likewise, capital funding and other lease concessions that are occasionally provided to the Company, are recorded as deferred rent and amortized on a straight-line basis over the minimum lease term as adjustments to rent expense. Rent expense for equipment and distribution, factory and office facilities under operating leases was approximately $13.0 million, $13.5 million and $12.0 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Minimum annual rentals under noncancelable operating leases as of January 31, 2014, which do not include real estate taxes and operating costs, are as follows (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ending January 31,
	2015	$	10,659
	2016		10,397
	2017		8,899
	2018		6,804
	2019		4,242
	Thereafter		4,593
		$	45,594

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Jan. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	At January 31, 2014, the Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $4.6 million with expiration dates through June 3, 2014 compared to $4.6 million with expiration dates through April 30, 2014 as of January 31, 2013. One bank in the domestic bank group has issued irrevocable standby letters of credit in connection with a trademark license agreement, retail and operating facility leases to various landlords and for Canadian payroll to the Royal Bank of Canada.

	As of January 31, 2014 and 2013, two European banks and a Canadian bank have guaranteed obligations to third parties on behalf of three of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in the amount equivalent to $1.5 million and $2.3 million in various foreign currencies, respectively.

	As of January 31, 2013, a bank in Dubai also had guaranteed obligations to third parties on behalf of one of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in the amount equivalent to $0.1 million in foreign currency.

	Pursuant to the Company’s agreements with its licensors, the Company is required to pay minimum royalties and advertising. As of January 31, 2014, the total amount of the Company’s minimum commitments related to its license agreements was $132.5 million.
	The Company had outstanding purchase obligations of $60.3 million with suppliers at the end of fiscal 2014 primarily for raw materials, finished watches and packaging in the normal course of business. These purchase obligation amounts do not represent total anticipated purchases but represent only amounts to be paid for items required to be purchased under agreements that are enforceable, legally binding and specify minimum quantity, price and term.
	The Company is involved from time to time in legal claims involving trademarks and other intellectual property, contracts, employee relations and other matters incidental to the Company’s business. Although the outcome of such matters cannot be determined with certainty, the Company’s general counsel and management believe that the final outcome would not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation	Jan. 31, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	NOTE 10 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	Effective concurrently with the consummation of the Company’s public offering in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1994, the Board of Directors and the shareholders of the Company approved the adoption of the Movado Group, Inc. 1993 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “Employee Stock Option Plan”) for the benefit of certain officers, directors and key employees of the Company. The Employee Stock Option Plan was amended in fiscal 1997 and restated as the Movado Group, Inc. 1996 Stock Incentive Plan (the “1996 Plan”). Under the 1996 Plan, as amended and restated as of April 8, 2004 and as further amended and restated as of April 4, 2013 (the “Plan”), the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which consists of four of the Company’s outside directors, has the authority to grant incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options, as well as stock appreciation rights and stock awards, to purchase up to 11,000,000 shares of common stock. Options granted to participants under the Plan generally become exercisable in equal installments over three or five years and remain exercisable until the tenth anniversary of the date of grant. The option price may not be less than the fair market value of the stock at the time the options are granted.
	Under the accounting guidance for share based payments, the Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model which requires certain assumptions to be made to calculate the fair value of each option at the grant date. The expected life of stock option grants is determined using historical data and represents the time period which the stock option is expected to be outstanding until it is exercised. The risk free interest rate is the yield on the grant date of U.S. Treasury constant maturities with a maturity date closest to the expected life of the stock option. The expected stock price volatility is derived from historical volatility and calculated based on the estimated term structure of the stock option grant. The expected dividend yield is calculated using the expected annualized dividend during the expected term of the option.
	The weighted-average assumptions used with the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the calculation of the fair value of stock option grants during fiscal 2014 were: expected term of 5.0 years; risk-free interest rate of 0.72%; expected volatility of 62.12% and dividend yield of 1.28%. The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014 was $14.40. The weighted-average assumptions used with the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the calculation of the fair value of stock option grants during fiscal 2013 were: expected term of 5.2 years; risk-free interest rate of 0.92%; expected volatility of 61.5% and dividend yield of 2.01%. The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 was $12.03. There were no stock option grants during fiscal 2012.
	Total compensation expense for stock option grants recognized during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.8 million, net of tax of $0.5 million and $0.4 million, net of tax of $0.3 million and $0.1 million, net of tax of $0, respectively. Expense related to stock option compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term. As of January 31, 2014, there was approximately $2.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years. Total cash received for stock option exercises during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014 amounted to approximately $0.9 million. The windfall tax benefit realized on these exercises was approximately $0.2 million.
	Transactions for stock options under the Plan since fiscal 2011 are summarized as follows:

		Outstanding			Weighted-
		Options			Average
					Exercise Price
	January 31, 2011		1,128,263		$	18.42
	Options exercised		(143,961	)	$	12.11
	Options cancelled		(289,320	)	$	18.43
	January 31, 2012		694,982		$	19.55
	Options granted		258,600		$	26.59
	Options exercised		(392,093	)	$	16.88
	January 31, 2013		561,489		$	24.67
	Options granted		106,440		$	30.34
	Options exercised		(52,023	)	$	17.54
	Options cancelled		-16,500		$	26.59
	January 31, 2014		599,406		$	26.24
	The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $1.1 million, $6.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The total fair value of the stock options vested for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.1 million, $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
	The following table summarizes outstanding and exercisable stock options as of January 31, 2014:

	Range of Exercise Prices		Number			Weighted-		Weighted-		Number		Weighted-
			Outstanding			Average		Average		Exercisable		Average
						Remaining		Exercise Price				Exercise Price
						Contractual
						Life (years)
	$12.03 - $15.02			6,500			0.6	$	14.6		6,500	$	14.6
	$15.03 - $18.02			8,066			0.6	$	16.84		8,066	$	16.84
	$18.03 - $21.02			56,050			2.1	$	18.74		56,050	$	18.74
	$21.03 - $24.02			108,750			4.2	$	22.27		108,750	$	22.27
	$24.03 - $27.02			242,100			8.2	$	26.59		-	$	-
	$27.03 - $32.92			177,940			6.8	$	31.38		71,500	$	32.92
				599,406			5	$	26.24		250,866	$	24.14
	The total intrinsic value of outstanding stock options as of January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $6.9 million, $6.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The total intrinsic value of exercisable stock options as of January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $3.4 million, $4.0 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
	Under the Plan, the Company has the ability to grant stock awards to employees. Stock awards generally vest three to five years from the date of grant. Expense for these grants is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The fair value of stock awards is equal to the closing price of the Company’s publicly-traded common stock on the grant date.
	For fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, compensation expense for stock awards was approximately $1.6 million, net of tax of $0.9 million, $1.4 million, net of tax of $0.8 and $1.6 million, net of tax of $0, respectively. Current accounting guidance requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant in order to estimate the amount of share-based awards that will ultimately vest and thus, current period compensation expense has been adjusted for estimated forfeitures based on historical data. As of January 31, 2014, there was approximately $3.9 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock awards. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years.
	Transactions for stock award units under the Plan since fiscal 2011 are summarized as follows:

		Number of			Weighted-
					Average Grant
		Stock Award			Date Fair Value
		Units
	January 31, 2011		245,238		$	13.23
	Units granted		135,612		$	16.55
	Units vested		(67,074	)	$	15.86
	Units forfeited		(16,507	)	$	13.77
	January 31, 2012		297,269		$	14.12
	Units granted		85,765		$	26.59
	Units vested		(30,445	)	$	15.37
	Units forfeited		(9,208	)	$	15.12
	January 31, 2013		343,381		$	17.1
	Units granted		140,922		$	31.33
	Units vested		(147,552	)	$	14.55
	Units forfeited		(33,581	)	$	18.17
	January 31, 2014		303,170		$	24.84
	Upon the vesting of a stock award, shares equal to the number of underlying stock award units are issued from the pool of authorized shares. The total intrinsic value of stock award units that vested during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $4.7 million, $0.8 million, and $1.0 million, respectively. The windfall tax benefits realized on the vested stock awards for fiscal 2014 were $0.7 million. The weighted-average grant date fair values for stock awards for fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012 were $31.33, $26.59, and $16.55, respectively. Outstanding stock award units had a total intrinsic value of approximately $11.4 million, $12.6 million, and $5.5 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Other_Employee_Benefits_Plans

Other Employee Benefits Plans	12 Months Ended
Other Employee Benefits Plans	Jan. 31, 2014
Other Employee Benefits Plans	'
	NOTE 11 – OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	The Company maintains an Employee Savings Plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Company maintains defined contribution employee benefit plans for its employees located in Switzerland. Company contributions and expenses of administering the plans amounted to $3.3 million, $3.4 million and $3.3 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company maintains a defined contribution SERP. The SERP provides eligible executives with supplemental pension benefits in addition to amounts received under the Company’s other retirement plan. The Company makes a matching contribution which vests equally over five years.
	During fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded an expense related to the SERP of $0.4 million, $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Jan. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	NOTE 12 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income at January 31, consisted of the following (in thousands):

		Currency Translation		Net Unrealized Gain		Net Unrealized Income			Accumulated Other
		Adjustments		on Investments		On Hedging Contracts			Comprehensive

									Income
	Balance, January 31, 2013	$	102,220	$	50	$	1		$	102,271
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		1,135		213		-			1,348
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		83		-		-			83
	Net current-period other comprehensive income		1,218		213		-			1,431
	As of January 31, 2014	$	103,438	$	263	$	1		$	103,702

		Currency Translation		Net Unrealized		Net Unrealized (Loss) / Income			Accumulated Other
		Adjustments				On Hedging Contracts			Comprehensive
				Gain
				on Investments					Income
	Balance, January 31, 2012	$	98,842	$	69	$	(989	)	$	97,922
	Other comprehensive income / (loss) before reclassifications		3,378		-19		990			4,349
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-		-		-			-
	Net current-period other comprehensive income / (loss)		3,378		-19		990			4,349
	As of January 31, 2013	$	102,220	$	50	$	1		$	102,271

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
Segment Information	Jan. 31, 2014
Segment Information	'
	NOTE 13 – SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The Company follows accounting guidance related to disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information. This guidance requires disclosure of segment data based on how management makes decisions about allocating resources to segments and measuring their performance.
	The Company conducts its business in two operating segments: Wholesale and Retail. The Company’s Wholesale segment includes the designing, manufacturing and distribution of quality watches, in addition to revenue generated from after sales service activities and shipping. The retail segment includes the Company’s outlet stores.
	The Company divides its business into two major geographic locations: United States operations, and International, which includes the results of all other Company operations. The allocation of geographic revenue is based upon the location of the customer. The Company’s international operations are principally conducted in Europe, the Americas (excluding the United States), Asia and the Middle East which accounted for 18.5%, 12.4%, 8.1% and 7.8%, respectively, of the Company’s total net sales for fiscal 2014. For fiscal 2013, the Company’s international operations were principally conducted in Europe, the Americas (excluding the United States), Asia and the Middle East which accounted for 17.1%, 12.0%, 9.4% and 7.3%, respectively, of the Company’s total net sales. For fiscal 2012, the Company’s international operations were principally conducted in Europe, the Americas (excluding the United States), Asia, and the Middle East which accounted for 20.9%, 10.0%, 9.9% and 6.9%, respectively, of the Company’s total net sales. Substantially all of the Company’s international assets are located in Switzerland and Asia.
	Operating Segment Data as of and for the Fiscal Year Ended January 31, (in thousands):

		Net Sales (1) (2) (3) (8)							Operating Income (Loss)
		Net Sales (1) (2) (3) (8)							(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
		2014		2013		2012			2014			2013			2012
	Wholesale	$	510,990	$	449,289	$	412,825		$	55,241		$	38,045		$	24,668
	Retail		59,265		56,189		55,292			12,501			11,301			8,895
	Consolidated total	$	570,255	$	505,478	$	468,117		$	67,742		$	49,346		$	33,563

		Total Assets					Capital Expenditures
		2014		2013			2014			2013			2012
	Wholesale	$	558,266	$	507,672		$	15,280		$	13,348		$	7,444
	Retail		20,344		18,690			1,427			2,630			726
	Consolidated total	$	578,610	$	526,362		$	16,707		$	15,978		$	8,170

		Depreciation and Amortization
		2014		2013		2012
	Wholesale	$	10,965	$	9,513	$	10,148
	Retail		1,268		1,095		1,260
	Consolidated total	$	12,233	$	10,608	$	11,408
	Geographic Location Data as of and for the Fiscal Year Ended January 31, (in thousands):

		Net Sales (1) (2) (3) (8)							Operating Income (Loss)
		Net Sales (1) (2) (3) (8)							(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
		2014		2013		2012			2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	303,095	$	263,551	$	234,991		$	11,036		$	2,171		$	(6,069	)
	International		267,160		241,927		233,126			56,706			47,175			39,632
	Consolidated total	$	570,255	$	505,478	$	468,117		$	67,742		$	49,346		$	33,563

		Total Assets				Long-Lived Assets
		2014		2013		2014			2013
	United States	$	239,890	$	208,273	$	25,943		$	26,682
	International		338,720		318,089		21,853			17,819
	Consolidated total	$	578,610	$	526,362	$	47,796		$	44,501
	-1	Fiscal 2014 Wholesale and United States net sales included a $7.8 million sales reserve, for anticipated returns resulted from the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors.
	-2	Fiscal 2013 Wholesale, United States and International net sales included a sales allowance of $4.9 million, $3.1 million and $1.8 million, respectively, related to the repositioning of the Coach watch brand.
	-3	Fiscal 2012 Wholesale and International net sales included a $3.0 million sale of certain proprietary watch movements.
	-4	Fiscal 2014 Wholesale and United States operating income included a charge of $8.3 million related to its strategy to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors. The $8.3 million charge consists of anticipated sales returns from select customers, inventory reserves and writes down of excess displays and point of sale materials related to this strategy.
	-5	Fiscal 2014 Wholesale and United States operating income included a $2.0 million donation to the Movado Group Foundation.
	-6	Fiscal 2014 Wholesale and United States operating income included $2.5 million duty refund received relating to payments made by the Company in calendar years 2008 through 2011 for drawback claims filed with U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
	-7	Fiscal 2013 and 2012 Wholesale and United States operating income (loss) included a $3.0 million donation to the Movado Group Foundation.
	-8	The United States and International net sales are net of intercompany sales of $338.6 million, $269.3 million and $223.3 million for the years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	Jan. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	'
	NOTE 14 - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
	The following table presents unaudited selected interim operating results of the Company for fiscal 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

		Quarter
		1st		2nd		3rd		4th
	Fiscal 2014
	Net sales (1)	$	110,010	$	138,301	$	189,685	$	132,259
	Gross profit (3)	$	59,919	$	74,818	$	101,270	$	69,254
	Income before income taxes (3)(4)(6)	$	11,489	$	16,941	$	33,984	$	6,504
	Net income (3)(4)(6)(7)	$	8,179	$	12,654	$	23,414	$	7,297
	Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc. (3)(4)(6)(7)	$	8,210	$	12,454	$	23,019	$	7,193


	Basic income per share:
	Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.	$	0.32	$	0.49	$	0.9	$	0.28


	Diluted income per share:
	Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.	$	0.32	$	0.48	$	0.89	$	0.28


	Fiscal 2013
	Net sales (2)	$	103,655	$	118,027	$	160,202	$	123,594
	Gross profit (2)	$	59,025	$	65,758	$	90,419	$	62,680
	Income before income taxes (2)(5)	$	8,359	$	10,678	$	24,987	$	5,032
	Net income (2)(5)(8)(9)	$	6,761	$	8,154	$	34,853	$	8,100
	Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc. (2)(5)(8)(9)	$	6,633	$	8,058	$	34,473	$	7,919


	Basic income per share:
	Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.	$	0.26	$	0.32	$	1.36	$	0.31


	Diluted income per share:
	Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.	$	0.26	$	0.32	$	1.34	$	0.31

	As each quarter is calculated as a discrete period, the sum of the four quarters may not equal the calculated full year amount. This is in accordance with prescribed reporting requirements.

	-1	Net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 includes a pre-tax charge of $7.8 million for anticipated returns in fiscal 2015, as a result of the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors.
	-2	Net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a sales allowance of $4.9 million related to the repositioning of the Coach watch brand.
	-3	Gross profit in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 includes a $2.5 million pre-tax duty refund received relating to payments made by the Company in calendar years 2008 through 2011 for drawback claims filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and a $7.5 million pre-tax charge related to the anticipated ESQ Movado product returns and the write down of ESQ Movado excess inventory. This charge resulted from the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors.
	-4	Income before income taxes in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 includes a $2.0 million donation to the Movado Group Foundation recorded in SG&A expenses and a $0.8 million pre-tax charge to SG&A expenses, related to the write down of excess displays and point of sale materials, as a result of the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors.
	-5	Income before income taxes in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a $3.0 million donation to the Movado Group Foundation recorded in SG&A expenses.
	-6	Income before income taxes in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 consists of a pre-tax gain of $1.5 million recorded in other income, related to the sale of a building.
	-7	Net income in the second quarter of 2014 includes a benefit of $1.0 million related to U.S. and foreign tax settlements and the release of uncertain tax positions.
	-8	Net income in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a tax benefit of $19.4 million attributable to the reversal of a majority of the U.S. valuation allowance.
	-9	Net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a tax benefit of $0.8 million attributable to the reversal of a valuation allowance on the U.S. net deferred tax assets and includes the net tax benefit related to foreign business restructurings in Japan and the UK.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	12 Months Ended
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Jan. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	'
	NOTE 15 - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
	The following is provided as supplemental information to the consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

		Fiscal Year Ended January 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Cash paid during the year for:
	Interest	$	282	$	212	$	353
	Income taxes paid / (received) (1)	$	8,013	$	6,520	$	5,190
	-1	Fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 income taxes paid / (received) includes payments of $8.1 million, $6.8 million and $5.6 million taxes paid, respectively.

Other_Income

Other Income	12 Months Ended
Other Income	Jan. 31, 2014
Other Income	'
	NOTE 16 – OTHER INCOME
	Other income for the twelve months ended January 31, 2014 consisted of a $1.5 million pre-tax gain on the sale of a building. The Company received cash proceeds from the sale of $2.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014. Prior to the sale, the building had been classified as an asset held for sale in other current assets. Other income for the year ended January 31, 2012 consisted of $0.7 million of pre-tax gain on the sale of a building which was completed in the second quarter. The Company received cash proceeds from the sale of $1.2 million. The building had been classified as an asset held for sale in other current assets.

Net_Income_Attributable_to_Mov

Net Income Attributable to Movado Group, Inc. and Transfers to Noncontrolling Interest	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014
Net Income Attributable to Movado Group, Inc. and Transfers to Noncontrolling Interest	'
	NOTE 17 – NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MOVADO GROUP, INC. AND TRANSFERS TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

		For Fiscal Year Ended January 31,
		(in thousands)
		2014		2013			2012
	Net income attributable to Movado Group, Inc.	$	50,877	$	57,083		$	31,995
	Transfers to the noncontrolling interest
	Decrease in Movado Group, Inc.’s paid in capital for purchase of 39% of MGS common shares		-		(3,362	)		—
	Net transfers to noncontrolling interest		-		(3,362	)		—
	Change from net income attributable to Movado Group, Inc. and transfers to noncontrolling interest	$	50,877	$	53,721		$	31,995

	In the U.K., the Company signed a joint venture agreement (the “JV Agreement”) on May 11, 2007, with Swico Limited (“Swico”), an English company with established distribution, marketing and sales operations in the U.K. Swico had been the Company’s exclusive distributor of HUGO BOSS watches in the U.K. since 2005. Under the JV Agreement, the Company and Swico controlled 51% and 49%, respectively, of MGS Distribution Limited, an English company (“MGS”) responsible for the marketing, distribution and sale in the U.K. of the Company’s licensed brands. On January 30, 2013, a mutual agreement was reached by the Company and Swico to terminate the JV Agreement. This resulted in the Company acquiring additional shares in MGS from Swico, thereby increasing its ownership interest in MGS to 90%. Henceforth the Company manages MGS as a wholly owned subsidiary, with Swico continuing to provide logistical support and after-sale service for the brands distributed by MGS in the U.K. which, in addition to the Company’s licensed brands, also includes Movado and Ebel watches.

Treasury_Stock

Treasury Stock	12 Months Ended
Treasury Stock	Jan. 31, 2014
Treasury Stock	'

	NOTE 18 – TREASURY STOCK

	On March 20, 2013, the Board approved a share repurchase program under which the Company may purchase up to $50 million of its outstanding common stock from time to time, depending on market conditions, share price and other factors. This authorization expires on January 31, 2016, and the Company may purchase shares of its common stock through open market purchases, block trades or otherwise. The shares will be purchased primarily to mitigate the dilutive impact of equity grants during the course of the next few years. Therefore, the Company does not expect the share repurchase program to have a significant impact on the weighted average of shares outstanding. During the twelve months ended January 31, 2014, the Company repurchased a total of 272,533 shares of common stock at a total cost of approximately $10.5 million or an average of $38.48 per share, which included 27,000 shares repurchased from the Movado Group Foundation at a total cost of approximately $1.1 million or $39.21 average per share.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Jan. 31, 2014
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	NOTE 19 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” ASU No. 2013-02 requires presentation of reclassification adjustments from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income either in a single note or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, for those amounts required to be reclassified into net income in their entirety in the same reporting period. For amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety in the same reporting period, cross-reference to other disclosures is required. As permitted under ASU 2013-02, the Company has adopted to present reclassification adjustments from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income within a single note to the financial statements.
	In September 2013, the Internal Revenue Service and the United State Treasury Department issued final tax regulations that provided guidance regarding the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property. The Company does not expect the final tax regulations to have a material impact on its financial statements.

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Jan. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	Schedule II
	MOVADO GROUP, INC.
	VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	(In thousands)

	Description		Balance at				Net provision			Currency			Net write-offs			Balance at
			beginning				charged to			revaluation						end of year
			of year				operations
	Year ended January 31, 2014:
	Doubtful accounts		$	4,356			$	612		$	-27		$	(1,626	)	$	3,315
	Returns (1)			7,448				15,457			(63	)		(6,519	)		16,323
	Other sales allowances			8,205				5,189			-52			(9,880	)		3,462
	Total		$	20,009			$	21,258		$	-142		$	(18,025	)	$	23,100
	Year ended January 31, 2013:
	Doubtful accounts		$	7,741			$	—		$	46		$	(3,431	)	$	4,356
	Returns			8,353				18,246			(15	)		(19,136	)		7,448
	Other sales allowances (2)			2,664				10,223			28			(4,710	)		8,205
	Total		$	18,758			$	28,469		$	59		$	(27,277	)	$	20,009
	Year ended January 31, 2012:
	Doubtful accounts		$	8,494			$	847		$	8		$	(1,608	)	$	7,741
	Returns			7,960				16,946			8			(16,561	)		8,353
	Other sales allowances			1,974				3,961			(16	)		(3,255	)		2,664
	Total		$	18,428			$	21,754		$	—		$	(21,424	)	$	18,758
	-1	In fiscal 2014, net provision and the ending balance for returns includes a $7.8 million sales reserve, for anticipated returns in fiscal 2015 which resulted from the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors.
	-2	In fiscal 2013, net provision and the ending balance for other allowances includes a sales allowance of $4.9 million related to the repositioning of the Coach watch.

	Description		Balance at				Net provision			Currency			Adjustments			Balance at
			beginning of				charged to			revaluation						end of year
			year				operations
	Year ended January 31, 2014:
	Deferred tax asset valuation (1)		$	11,491			$	—		$	(201	)	$	(3,492	)	$	7,798
	Year ended January 31, 2013:
	Deferred tax asset valuation (2)		$	32,856			$	—		$	(375	)	$	(20,990	)	$	11,491
	Year ended January 31, 2012:
	Deferred tax asset valuation (3)		$	46,929			$	—		$	367		$	(14,440	)	$	32,856

	(1)The detail of adjustments is as follows:					(2)The detail of adjustments is as follows:
	Prior year adjustments and tax rate changes		$	238		Expired tax losses	$	(208	)
	Reversal due to merger / liquidations			(2,302	)	Prior year adjustments and tax rate changes		(23	)
	P&L adjustments			(1,428)		OCI Adjustments		(942	)
			$	-3,492		P&L Adjustments		(19,817	)
							$	(20,990	)

	(3)The detail of adjustments is as follows:
	Expired tax losses		$	(329	)
	Prior year adjustments and tax rate changes			(304	)
	OCI Adjustments			332
	P&L Adjustments			(14,139	)
			$	(14,440	)

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Organization and Business

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly and majority-owned joint ventures. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

Reclassification

Translation of Foreign Currency Financial Statements and Foreign Currency Transactions

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities at date of purchase of three months or less.

Short-Term Investments

Short Term Investments

Trade Receivables

Inventories

Property, Plant and Equipment

Intangibles

Long-Lived Assets

Deferred Rent Obligations and Contributions from Landlords

Capitalized Software Costs

Derivative Financial Instruments

All of the Company’s derivative instruments have liquid markets to assess fair value. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading purposes.

Revenue Recognition

Cost of Sales

Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses

Warranty Costs

Warranty liability for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows (in thousands):

2014

2013

2012

Balance, beginning of year

2,584

2,309

2,149

Provision charged to operations

2,660

2,584

2,309

Settlements made

(2,584

)

(2,309

)

(2,149

)

Balance, end of year

2,660

2,584

2,309

Pre-opening Costs

Costs associated with the opening of retail stores, including pre-opening rent, are expensed in the period incurred.

Marketing

Shipping and Handling Costs

Income Taxes

Earnings Per Share

Stock-Based Compensation

See Note 10 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding stock-based compensation.

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of warranty liability	'
	Warranty liability for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows (in thousands):

		2014			2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of year	$	2,584		$	2,309		$	2,149
	Provision charged to operations		2,660			2,584			2,309
	Settlements made		(2,584	)		(2,309	)		(2,149	)
	Balance, end of year	$	2,660		$	2,584		$	2,309

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Inventories (Tables)	Jan. 31, 2014
Components of Inventories	'
	Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):

		As of January 31,
		2014		2013
	Finished goods	$	118,308	$	104,732
	Component parts		55,138		53,061
	Work-in-process		7,859		9,463
		$	181,305	$	167,256

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, plant and equipment at January 31, at cost, consisted of the following (in thousands):

		As of January 31,
		2014		2013
	Land and buildings	$	1,682	$	1,676
	Furniture and equipment		62,028		56,153
	Computer software		28,585		44,260
	Leasehold improvements		28,898		24,365
	Design fees and tooling costs		3,182		2,742
			124,375		129,196
	Less: accumulated depreciation		76,579		84,695
		$	47,796	$	44,501

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014
Fair Value and Presentation of Derivatives	'
	The following table summarizes the fair value and presentation in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for derivatives as of January 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

		Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		Balance	2014		2013		Balance	2014		2013
		Sheet	Fair		Fair		Sheet	Fair		Fair
		Location	Value		Value		Location	Value		Value
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign Exchange Contracts	Other Current	$	403	$	876	Accrued	$	173	$	2
		Assets					Liabilities
	Total Derivative Instruments		$	403	$	876		$	173	$	2

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	Jan. 31, 2014
Fair Value Hierarchy for Assets and Liabilities on Recurring Basis	'
	The following tables present the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

			Fair Value at January 31, 2014
		Balance Sheet Location	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	Other current assets	$	576	$	—	$	—	$	576
	Time deposits	Short-term investments		33,099						33,099
	SERP assets - employer	Other non-current assets		1,117		—		—		1,117
	SERP assets - employee	Other non-current assets		20,854		—		—		20,854
	Hedge derivatives	Other current assets		—		403		—		403
	Total		$	55,646	$	403	$	—	$	56,049
	Liabilities:
	SERP liabilities - employee	Other non-current liabilities	$	20,854	$	—	$	—	$	20,854
	Hedge derivatives	Accrued liabilities		—		173		—		173
	Total		$	20,854	$	173	$	—	$	21,027



			Fair Value at January 31, 2013
		Balance Sheet Location	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	Other current assets	$	285	$	—	$	—	$	285
	SERP assets - employer	Other non-current assets		783		—		—		783
	SERP assets - employee	Other non-current assets		17,637		—		—		17,637
	Hedge derivatives	Other current assets		—		876		—		876
	Total		$	18,705	$	876	$	—	$	19,581
	Liabilities:
	SERP liabilities - employee	Other non-current liabilities	$	17,637	$	—	$	—	$	17,637
	Hedge derivatives	Accrued liabilities		—		2		—		2
	Total		$	17,637	$	2	$	—	$	17,639

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Tables)	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of income taxes provision for continuing operations	'
	The provision/(benefit) for income taxes for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 consists of the following components (in thousands):

		2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	U.S. Federal	$	7,296		$	2,365		$	382
	U.S. State and Local		866			499			141
	Non-U.S.		5,043			3,559			8,202
			13,205			6,423			8,725
	Noncurrent:
	U.S. Federal		-1,640			56			(1,396	)
	Non-U.S.		988			498			851
			-652			554			(545	)
	Deferred:
	U.S. Federal		1,823			(18,197	)		—
	U.S. State and Local		(888	)		(495	)		—
	Non-U.S.		3,885			2,903			(7,576	)
			4,820			(15,789	)		(7,576	)
	Provision / (benefit) for income taxes	$	17,373		$	(8,812	)	$	604

Schedule of Significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of January 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

		2014 Deferred Taxes						2013 Deferred Taxes
		Assets			Liabilities			Assets			Liabilities
	Net operating loss carryforwards	$	9,797		$	—		$	16,119		$	—
	Inventory		4,294			—			6,155			—
	Unprocessed returns		3,364			—			2,143			—
	Receivables allowance		1,254			230			1,256			275
	Deferred compensation		10,988			—			9,760			—
	Foreign tax credits		—			—			4,204			—
	Unrepatriated earnings		—			2,724			—			2,724
	Capital loss carryforwards		1,292			—			1,464			—
	Depreciation/amortization		4,205			2,286			5,592			3,053
	Other provisions/accruals		2,788			—			2,567			—
	Miscellaneous		738			—			611			—
			38,720			5,240			49,871			6,052
	Valuation allowance		(7,798	)		—			(11,491	)		—
	Total deferred tax assets and liabilities	$	30,922		$	5,240		$	38,380		$	6,052

Schedule of income taxes provision / (benefit) for continuing operations by applying U.S. federal statutory rate	'
	The provision / (benefit) for income taxes differs from the amount determined by applying the U.S. federal statutory rate as follows (in thousands):

		Fiscal Year Ended January 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Provision / (benefit) for income taxes at the U.S. statutory rate	$	24,121		$	17,169		$	11,631
	Lower effective foreign income tax rate		(6,950	)		(6,006	)		(4,952	)
	Change in valuation allowance		(996	)		(19,526	)		(13,922	)
	U.S. tax provided on earnings of foreign subsidiaries		580			109			4,369
	Change in liabilities for uncertain tax positions, net		-652			554			(545	)
	State and local taxes, net of federal benefit		719			607			84
	Foreign legal reorganizations		—			(1,902	)		—
	Foreign tax settlement		—			—			4,302
	Other, net		551			183			(363	)
	Total provision / (benefit) for income taxes	$	17,373		$	(8,812	)	$	604

Schedule of reconciliation of beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits (exclusive of interest) for January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

		2014			2013			2012
	Beginning balance	$	3,602		$	3,216		$	4,835
	Additions for tax positions of prior years		959			475			901
	Lapse of statute of limitations		(1,214	)		(98	)		(2,491	)
	Settlements		(605	)		(51	)		—
	Tax rate changes		—			—			(30	)
	Foreign currency exchange fluctuations		-2			60			1
	Ending balance	$	2,740		$	3,602		$	3,216

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Leases (Tables)	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of minimum annual rentals under no cancelable operating leases	'
	Minimum annual rentals under noncancelable operating leases as of January 31, 2014, which do not include real estate taxes and operating costs, are as follows (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year Ending January 31,
	2015	$	10,659
	2016		10,397
	2017		8,899
	2018		6,804
	2019		4,242
	Thereafter		4,593
		$	45,594

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of Transactions for Stock Options Under Plan	'
	Transactions for stock options under the Plan since fiscal 2011 are summarized as follows:

		Outstanding			Weighted-
		Options			Average
					Exercise Price
	January 31, 2011		1,128,263		$	18.42
	Options exercised		(143,961	)	$	12.11
	Options cancelled		(289,320	)	$	18.43
	January 31, 2012		694,982		$	19.55
	Options granted		258,600		$	26.59
	Options exercised		(392,093	)	$	16.88
	January 31, 2013		561,489		$	24.67
	Options granted		106,440		$	30.34
	Options exercised		(52,023	)	$	17.54
	Options cancelled		-16,500		$	26.59
	January 31, 2014		599,406		$	26.24

Schedule of Outstanding and Exercisable Stock Options	'
	The following table summarizes outstanding and exercisable stock options as of January 31, 2014:

	Range of Exercise Prices		Number			Weighted-		Weighted-		Number		Weighted-
			Outstanding			Average		Average		Exercisable		Average
						Remaining		Exercise Price				Exercise Price
						Contractual
						Life (years)
	$12.03 - $15.02			6,500			0.6	$	14.6		6,500	$	14.6
	$15.03 - $18.02			8,066			0.6	$	16.84		8,066	$	16.84
	$18.03 - $21.02			56,050			2.1	$	18.74		56,050	$	18.74
	$21.03 - $24.02			108,750			4.2	$	22.27		108,750	$	22.27
	$24.03 - $27.02			242,100			8.2	$	26.59		-	$	-
	$27.03 - $32.92			177,940			6.8	$	31.38		71,500	$	32.92
				599,406			5	$	26.24		250,866	$	24.14

Schedule of Transactions for Restricted Stock Units Under Plan	'
	Transactions for stock award units under the Plan since fiscal 2011 are summarized as follows:

		Number of			Weighted-
					Average Grant
		Stock Award			Date Fair Value
		Units
	January 31, 2011		245,238		$	13.23
	Units granted		135,612		$	16.55
	Units vested		(67,074	)	$	15.86
	Units forfeited		(16,507	)	$	13.77
	January 31, 2012		297,269		$	14.12
	Units granted		85,765		$	26.59
	Units vested		(30,445	)	$	15.37
	Units forfeited		(9,208	)	$	15.12
	January 31, 2013		343,381		$	17.1
	Units granted		140,922		$	31.33
	Units vested		(147,552	)	$	14.55
	Units forfeited		(33,581	)	$	18.17
	January 31, 2014		303,170		$	24.84

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income at January 31, consisted of the following (in thousands):

		Currency Translation		Net Unrealized Gain		Net Unrealized Income			Accumulated Other
		Adjustments		on Investments		On Hedging Contracts			Comprehensive

									Income
	Balance, January 31, 2013	$	102,220	$	50	$	1		$	102,271
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		1,135		213		-			1,348
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		83		-		-			83
	Net current-period other comprehensive income		1,218		213		-			1,431
	As of January 31, 2014	$	103,438	$	263	$	1		$	103,702

		Currency Translation		Net Unrealized		Net Unrealized (Loss) / Income			Accumulated Other
		Adjustments				On Hedging Contracts			Comprehensive
				Gain
				on Investments					Income
	Balance, January 31, 2012	$	98,842	$	69	$	(989	)	$	97,922
	Other comprehensive income / (loss) before reclassifications		3,378		-19		990			4,349
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-		-		-			-
	Net current-period other comprehensive income / (loss)		3,378		-19		990			4,349
	As of January 31, 2013	$	102,220	$	50	$	1		$	102,271

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Segment Information (Tables)	Jan. 31, 2014
Operating Segment Data	'
	Operating Segment Data as of and for the Fiscal Year Ended January 31, (in thousands):

		Net Sales (1) (2) (3) (8)							Operating Income (Loss)
		Net Sales (1) (2) (3) (8)							(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
		2014		2013		2012			2014			2013			2012
	Wholesale	$	510,990	$	449,289	$	412,825		$	55,241		$	38,045		$	24,668
	Retail		59,265		56,189		55,292			12,501			11,301			8,895
	Consolidated total	$	570,255	$	505,478	$	468,117		$	67,742		$	49,346		$	33,563

		Total Assets					Capital Expenditures
		2014		2013			2014			2013			2012
	Wholesale	$	558,266	$	507,672		$	15,280		$	13,348		$	7,444
	Retail		20,344		18,690			1,427			2,630			726
	Consolidated total	$	578,610	$	526,362		$	16,707		$	15,978		$	8,170

		Depreciation and Amortization
		2014		2013		2012
	Wholesale	$	10,965	$	9,513	$	10,148
	Retail		1,268		1,095		1,260
	Consolidated total	$	12,233	$	10,608	$	11,408

Geographic Segment Data	'
	Geographic Location Data as of and for the Fiscal Year Ended January 31, (in thousands):

		Net Sales (1) (2) (3) (8)							Operating Income (Loss)
		Net Sales (1) (2) (3) (8)							(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
		2014		2013		2012			2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	303,095	$	263,551	$	234,991		$	11,036		$	2,171		$	(6,069	)
	International		267,160		241,927		233,126			56,706			47,175			39,632
	Consolidated total	$	570,255	$	505,478	$	468,117		$	67,742		$	49,346		$	33,563

		Total Assets				Long-Lived Assets
		2014		2013		2014			2013
	United States	$	239,890	$	208,273	$	25,943		$	26,682
	International		338,720		318,089		21,853			17,819
	Consolidated total	$	578,610	$	526,362	$	47,796		$	44,501
	-1	Fiscal 2014 Wholesale and United States net sales included a $7.8 million sales reserve, for anticipated returns resulted from the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors.
	-2	Fiscal 2013 Wholesale, United States and International net sales included a sales allowance of $4.9 million, $3.1 million and $1.8 million, respectively, related to the repositioning of the Coach watch brand.
	-3	Fiscal 2012 Wholesale and International net sales included a $3.0 million sale of certain proprietary watch movements.
	-4	Fiscal 2014 Wholesale and United States operating income included a charge of $8.3 million related to its strategy to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors. The $8.3 million charge consists of anticipated sales returns from select customers, inventory reserves and writes down of excess displays and point of sale materials related to this strategy.
	-5	Fiscal 2014 Wholesale and United States operating income included a $2.0 million donation to the Movado Group Foundation.
	-6	Fiscal 2014 Wholesale and United States operating income included $2.5 million duty refund received relating to payments made by the Company in calendar years 2008 through 2011 for drawback claims filed with U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
	-7	Fiscal 2013 and 2012 Wholesale and United States operating income (loss) included a $3.0 million donation to the Movado Group Foundation.
	-8	The United States and International net sales are net of intercompany sales of $338.6 million, $269.3 million and $223.3 million for the years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud1

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of Unaudited Selected Interim Operating Results	'
	The following table presents unaudited selected interim operating results of the Company for fiscal 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

		Quarter
		1st		2nd		3rd		4th
	Fiscal 2014
	Net sales (1)	$	110,010	$	138,301	$	189,685	$	132,259
	Gross profit (3)	$	59,919	$	74,818	$	101,270	$	69,254
	Income before income taxes (3)(4)(6)	$	11,489	$	16,941	$	33,984	$	6,504
	Net income (3)(4)(6)(7)	$	8,179	$	12,654	$	23,414	$	7,297
	Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc. (3)(4)(6)(7)	$	8,210	$	12,454	$	23,019	$	7,193


	Basic income per share:
	Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.	$	0.32	$	0.49	$	0.9	$	0.28


	Diluted income per share:
	Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.	$	0.32	$	0.48	$	0.89	$	0.28


	Fiscal 2013
	Net sales (2)	$	103,655	$	118,027	$	160,202	$	123,594
	Gross profit (2)	$	59,025	$	65,758	$	90,419	$	62,680
	Income before income taxes (2)(5)	$	8,359	$	10,678	$	24,987	$	5,032
	Net income (2)(5)(8)(9)	$	6,761	$	8,154	$	34,853	$	8,100
	Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc. (2)(5)(8)(9)	$	6,633	$	8,058	$	34,473	$	7,919


	Basic income per share:
	Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.	$	0.26	$	0.32	$	1.36	$	0.31


	Diluted income per share:
	Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.	$	0.26	$	0.32	$	1.34	$	0.31

	As each quarter is calculated as a discrete period, the sum of the four quarters may not equal the calculated full year amount. This is in accordance with prescribed reporting requirements.

	-1	Net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 includes a pre-tax charge of $7.8 million for anticipated returns in fiscal 2015, as a result of the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors.
	-2	Net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a sales allowance of $4.9 million related to the repositioning of the Coach watch brand.
	-3	Gross profit in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 includes a $2.5 million pre-tax duty refund received relating to payments made by the Company in calendar years 2008 through 2011 for drawback claims filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and a $7.5 million pre-tax charge related to the anticipated ESQ Movado product returns and the write down of ESQ Movado excess inventory. This charge resulted from the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors.
	-4	Income before income taxes in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 includes a $2.0 million donation to the Movado Group Foundation recorded in SG&A expenses and a $0.8 million pre-tax charge to SG&A expenses, related to the write down of excess displays and point of sale materials, as a result of the Company’s decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors.
	-5	Income before income taxes in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a $3.0 million donation to the Movado Group Foundation recorded in SG&A expenses.
	-6	Income before income taxes in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 consists of a pre-tax gain of $1.5 million recorded in other income, related to the sale of a building.
	-7	Net income in the second quarter of 2014 includes a benefit of $1.0 million related to U.S. and foreign tax settlements and the release of uncertain tax positions.
	-8	Net income in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a tax benefit of $19.4 million attributable to the reversal of a majority of the U.S. valuation allowance.
	-9	Net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a tax benefit of $0.8 million attributable to the reversal of a valuation allowance on the U.S. net deferred tax assets and includes the net tax benefit related to foreign business restructurings in Japan and the UK.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of Supplemental Information to Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	'
	The following is provided as supplemental information to the consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

		Fiscal Year Ended January 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Cash paid during the year for:
	Interest	$	282	$	212	$	353
	Income taxes paid / (received) (1)	$	8,013	$	6,520	$	5,190
	-1	Fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 income taxes paid / (received) includes payments of $8.1 million, $6.8 million and $5.6 million taxes paid, respectively.

Net_Income_Attributable_to_Mov1

Net Income Attributable to Movado Group, Inc. and Transfers to Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014
Net Income Attributable to Movado Group, Inc. and Transfers to Noncontrolling Interest	'
		For Fiscal Year Ended January 31,
		(in thousands)
		2014		2013			2012
	Net income attributable to Movado Group, Inc.	$	50,877	$	57,083		$	31,995
	Transfers to the noncontrolling interest
	Decrease in Movado Group, Inc.’s paid in capital for purchase of 39% of MGS common shares		-		(3,362	)		—
	Net transfers to noncontrolling interest		-		(3,362	)		—
	Change from net income attributable to Movado Group, Inc. and transfers to noncontrolling interest	$	50,877	$	53,721		$	31,995

Significant_Accounting_Policie3

Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Schedule of warranty liability	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	$2,584	$2,309	$2,149
Provision charged to operations	2,660	2,584	2,309
Settlements made	-2,584	-2,309	-2,149
Balance, end of year	$2,660	$2,584	$2,309

Significant_Accounting_Policie4

Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Brands	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of brand the company marketed	'	'	'	10	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$103,400,000	$102,200,000	'	$103,400,000	$102,200,000	'
Maturity date	'	'	'	'3 months	'	'
Accounts receivable, net of doubtful accounts, returns and allowances	23,100,000	20,000,000	18,700,000	23,100,000	20,000,000	18,700,000
Return reserves	'	'	'	4,900,000	'	'
Priced charge	'	4,900,000	'	'	4,900,000	'
Inventory reserve related to write-down of inventories	2,600,000	'	'	5,586,000	2,621,000	1,772,000
Pre tax charge to sale of anticipated returns	7,800,000	'	'	'	'	'
Donation expense	'	'	'	2,000,000	3,000,000	3,000,000
Pre tax charge related to write down of excess displays and point of sales materials	800,000	'	'	800,000	'	'
Marketing expenses	'	'	'	74,400,000	68,200,000	64,200,000
Prepaid advertising cost included in other current asset	900,000	800,000	'	900,000	800,000	'
Weighted basic average shares outstanding	'	'	'	25,506,000	25,267,000	24,926,000
Weighted diluted average shares outstanding	'	'	'	25,849,000	25,664,000	25,141,000
Increase in number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share	'	'	'	343,000	397,000	215,000
Dilutive common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of dilutive earnings per share	'	'	'	85,000	276,000	593,000
Pre-tax charge	7,500,000	'	'	'	'	'
Net pre tax refund	2,500,000	'	'	2,500,000	'	'
Net pre-tax profit related to sale of mechanical movement	'	'	2,300,000	'	'	'
Shipping and handling customers charges	'	'	'	2,600,000	2,500,000	2,100,000
Shipping, handling and transportation costs	'	'	'	6,600,000	5,900,000	5,700,000
Intangible assets at cost	13,000,000	12,700,000	'	13,000,000	12,700,000	'
Accumulated amortization of intangibles	11,600,000	11,200,000	'	11,600,000	11,200,000	'
Amortization expense	'	'	'	$400,000	$500,000	$600,000
Tommy Hilfiger Watches	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Warranty period	'	'	'	'10 years	'	'
Movado Watch Cases And Bracelets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Warranty period	'	'	'	'5 years	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Warranty period	'	'	'	'2 years	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Warranty period	'	'	'	'3 years	'	'
Building	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Economic life of computer software products	'	'	'	'40 years	'	'
Furniture and Fixtures \| Minimum	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Economic life of computer software products	'	'	'	'4 years	'	'
Furniture and Fixtures \| Maximum	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Economic life of computer software products	'	'	'	'10 years	'	'
Computer software \| Minimum	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Economic life of computer software products	'	'	'	'5 years	'	'
Computer software \| Maximum	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Economic life of computer software products	'	'	'	'10 years	'	'
Design Fees and Tooling Cost	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Economic life of computer software products	'	'	'	'3 years	'	'
Trademarks	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Economic life of computer software products	'	'	'	'10 years	'	'
Capitalized Software Cost \| Minimum	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Economic life of computer software products	'	'	'	'5 years	'	'
Capitalized Software Cost \| Maximum	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Economic life of computer software products	'	'	'	'7 years	'	'

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Components of Inventories	'	'
Finished goods	$118,308	$104,732
Component parts	55,138	53,061
Work-in-process	7,859	9,463
Inventory Total	$181,305	$167,256

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Schedule of property, plant and equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$124,375	$129,196
Less: accumulated depreciation	76,579	84,695
Property, plant and equipment, net	47,796	44,501
Land and buildings	'	'
Schedule of property, plant and equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,682	1,676
Furniture and Fixtures	'	'
Schedule of property, plant and equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	62,028	56,153
Computer software	'	'
Schedule of property, plant and equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	28,585	44,260
Leasehold improvements	'	'
Schedule of property, plant and equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	28,898	24,365
Design Fees and Tooling Cost	'	'
Schedule of property, plant and equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$3,182	$2,742

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D1

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Property, Plant and Equipment (Details Textual) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Property Plant and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	$12,233,000	$10,608,000	$11,408,000
Amortization Expense	400,000	500,000	600,000
Computer software	'	'	'
Property Plant and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortization Expense	3,800,000	3,200,000	3,100,000
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'	'
Property Plant and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	$11,800,000	$10,000,000	$9,900,000

Debt_and_Lines_of_Credit_Detai

Debt and Lines of Credit (Details Textual)

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Jan. 31, 2014

Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2014

Mar. 12, 2012

Jan. 31, 2014

Mar. 12, 2012

Jan. 31, 2014

Jan. 31, 2013

USD ($)

CHF

USD ($)

CHF

Maximum

Minimum

Loan Agreement

First Amendment

Second Amendment

Revolving Credit Facility

LIBOR

Base Rate Loans

Line of Credit

Subsidiary

USD ($)

Debt and Lines of Credit (Textual) [Abstract]

Asset based senior revolving credit facility

$25

Letter of credit sub facility

Maximum credit facility

Fixed charge coverage ratio minimum

125.00%

Lenders' commitment under the Loan Agreement

Applicable margin for LIBOR rate loans

1.25%

0.75%

4.25%

Decreased or increased in applicable margin rates

12.5

Applicable margins based on current availability for LIBOR rate loans at the end

2.00%

1.00%

Availability under loan agreement

12.5

Share repurchases made by the Borrowers

150

Acquisition made by the borrowers

Debt and Lines of Credit (Additional Textual) [Abstract]

Credit facility maturity date

12-Mar-15

Amount blocked for specific purpose

Domestic EBITDA

Asset based senior revolving credit facility

Maximum reduction in availability block

Total availability under facility

Outstanding borrowing amount in letters of credit facility

20.4

Application margin for base rate loan

3.25%

Decreased or increased in applicable margin

0.25%

Time period for imposing minimum fixed charge coverage ratio

'90 days

Specified borrowing capacity

12.5

Time limit for imposing fixed charge

'45 days

Aggregate amount of charitable donations permitted by the company

Cash assets with the borrowers

Positive EBITDA

Lines of credit totaled at the end

5.5

Number of subsidiary

Guaranteed obligations to third parties

1.5

2.3

Availability under loan agreement

$10

$12.50

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Fair value and presentation of derivatives	'	'
Asset Derivatives	$403	$876
Liability Derivatives	173	2
Foreign Exchange Contract \| Other Current Assets	'	'
Fair value and presentation of derivatives	'	'
Asset Derivatives	403	876
Foreign Exchange Contract \| Accrued Liabilities	'	'
Fair value and presentation of derivatives	'	'
Liability Derivatives	$173	$2

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	CHF
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net forward contracts hedging portfolio	'	'	'	48
Expiry dates ranging	17-Jul-14	'	'	'
Derivative financial instruments net losses	'	'	1	'
Length of time of the company hedges	'24 months	'	'	'
Net gains/losses on derivative financial instruments	0	0	'	'
Tax portion of derivative financial instruments net losses	'	'	1	'
Net gains on derivative financial instruments	0	0	0.9	'
Gains on derivative financial instruments, net of tax	'	'	0	'
Charge related to its assessment derivative hedge portfolio	$0	$0	$0	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Assets:	'	'
Short term investments	$33,099	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Total	56,049	19,581
Liabilities:	'	'
Total	21,027	17,639
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Other Current Assets	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	576	285
Hedge derivatives	403	876
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Short-term investments	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Short term investments	33,099	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Other non-current assets	'	'
Assets:	'	'
SERP assets - employer	1,117	783
SERP assets - employee	20,854	17,637
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Other non-current liabilities	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
SERP liabilities - employee	20,854	17,637
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Accrued Liabilities	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
Hedge derivatives	173	2
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Level 1	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Total	55,646	18,705
Liabilities:	'	'
Total	20,854	17,637
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Level 1 \| Other Current Assets	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	576	285
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Level 1 \| Short-term investments	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Short term investments	33,099	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Level 1 \| Other non-current assets	'	'
Assets:	'	'
SERP assets - employer	1,117	783
SERP assets - employee	20,854	17,637
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Level 1 \| Other non-current liabilities	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
SERP liabilities - employee	20,854	17,637
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Level 2	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Total	403	876
Liabilities:	'	'
Total	173	2
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Level 2 \| Other Current Assets	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Hedge derivatives	403	876
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Level 2 \| Accrued Liabilities	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
Hedge derivatives	$173	$2

Income_Tax_Details

Income Tax (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Current:	'	'	'	'	'	'
U.S. Federal	'	'	'	$7,296	$2,365	$382
U.S. State and Local	'	'	'	866	499	141
Non-U.S.	'	'	'	5,043	3,559	8,202
Total current	'	'	'	13,205	6,423	8,725
Noncurrent:	'	'	'	'	'	'
U.S. Federal	'	'	'	-1,640	56	-1,396
Non-U.S.	'	'	'	988	498	851
Total non current	'	'	'	-652	554	-545
Deferred:	'	'	'	'	'	'
U.S. Federal	'	1,400	'	1,823	-18,197	'
U.S. State and Local	'	'	'	-888	-495	'
Non-U.S.	'	'	'	3,885	2,903	-7,576
Total deferred	1,200	400	19,400	4,820	-15,789	-7,576
Provision / (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	'	$17,373	($8,812)	$604

Income_Tax_Details_1

Income Tax (Details 1) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Deferred Taxes Assets	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	$9,797	$16,119
Inventory	4,294	6,155
Unprocessed returns	3,364	2,143
Receivables allowance	1,254	1,256
Deferred compensation	10,988	9,760
Foreign tax credits	'	4,204
Unrepatriated earnings	'	'
Capital loss carryforwards	1,292	1,464
Depreciation/amortization	4,205	5,592
Other provisions/accruals	2,788	2,567
Miscellaneous	738	611
Total	38,720	49,871
Valuation allowance	-7,798	-11,491
Total deferred tax (assets) and liabilities	30,922	38,380
Deferred Taxes Liabilities	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards, Liabilities	'	'
Inventory, Liabilities	'	'
Receivables allowance, Liabilities	230	275
Deferred compensation, Liabilities	'	'
Foreign tax credits, Liabilities	'	'
Unrepatriated earnings, Liabilities	2,724	2,724
Depreciation / amortization, Liabilities	2,286	3,053
Other provisions / accruals, Liabilities	'	'
Miscellaneous, Liabilities	'	'
Total, Liabilities	5,240	6,052
Total deferred tax assets and (liabilities)	$5,240	$6,052

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Schedule of income taxes provision / (benefit) for continuing operations by applying U.S. federal statutory rate	'	'	'
Provision / (benefit) for income taxes at the U.S. statutory rate	$24,121	$17,169	$11,631
Lower effective foreign income tax rate	-6,950	-6,006	-4,952
Change in valuation allowance	-996	-19,526	-13,922
U.S. tax provided on earnings of foreign subsidiaries	580	109	4,369
Change in liabilities for uncertain tax positions, net	-652	554	-545
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit	719	607	84
Foreign legal reorganizations	'	-1,902	'
Foreign tax settlement	'	'	4,302
Other, net	551	183	-363
Provision / (benefit) for income taxes	$17,373	($8,812)	$604

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Schedule of reconciliation of beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$3,602	$3,216	$4,835
Additions for tax positions of prior years	959	475	901
Lapse of statute of limitations	-1,214	-98	-2,491
Settlements	-605	-51	'
Tax rate changes	'	'	-30
Foreign currency exchange fluctuations	-2	60	1
Ending balance	$2,740	$3,602	$3,216

Income_Taxes_Details_Textual

Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2010	31-May-09
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income before taxes for continuing U.S. operations	'	'	'	'	$26,600,000	$11,700,000	$2,800,000	'	'
Income before taxes for non-U.S. operations	'	'	'	'	42,300,000	37,400,000	30,400,000	'	'
Provision has been made for federal income or withholding taxes	'	0	'	'	0	'	'	'	'
Undistributed retained earnings of foreign subsidiaries	'	213,700,000	'	'	213,700,000	'	'	'	'
Effective tax rate for continuing operations	'	'	'	'	25.20%	18.00%	1.80%	'	'
Tax loss carryback claim	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,000,000
Unrecognized tax benefits which would impact the Company's effective tax rate	'	2,600,000	3,000,000	'	2,600,000	3,000,000	2,500,000	'	'
Accrued interest (net of tax benefit) related to unrecognized tax benefits	'	600,000	1,500,000	'	600,000	1,500,000	1,300,000	'	'
Interest (net of tax benefit)	'	'	'	'	100,000	200,000	300,000	'	'
Accrued liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,300,000	'	'
Net tax benefit related to business reorganization	'	'	'	'	'	1,900,000	'	'	'
Reversal Of Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance	'	'	'	'	'	'	10,300,000	'	'
Provision made for federal income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,300,000	'	'
Remittance of current year net earnings of subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	10,300,000	'	'	'
Percentage of earnings require by local subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	25.00%	'	'
Cash repatriated	'	'	'	'	0	0	0	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards	'	16,900,000	'	'	16,900,000	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance of related deferred tax assets	'	7,798,000	11,491,000	'	7,798,000	11,491,000	'	'	'
Tax benefits	'	'	'	'	900,000	'	'	'	'
Company's net U.S. deferred tax assets	'	30,922,000	38,380,000	'	30,922,000	38,380,000	'	'	'
Non cash deferred tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,400,000	'
Non cash deferred tax benefit	'	1,200,000	400,000	19,400,000	4,820,000	-15,789,000	-7,576,000	'	'
Period of cumulative profit	'3 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax asset	'	'	1,400,000	'	1,823,000	-18,197,000	'	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expiration periods	'	'	'	'	'2 years	'	'	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expiration periods	'	'	'	'	'20 years	'	'	'	'
Foreign Tax Authority	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards	'	34,600,000	'	'	34,600,000	'	'	'	'
Domestic Country	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance of related deferred tax assets	'	1,400,000	'	'	1,400,000	'	'	'	'
Company's net U.S. deferred tax assets	'	20,800,000	'	'	20,800,000	'	'	'	'
Switzerland	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of net income taken from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	75.00%	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards	'	20,800,000	'	'	20,800,000	'	'	'	'
Hong Kong	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of net income taken from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	75.00%	'	'
Segment Wise Geographical Groups Of Countries Group One	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards	'	13,800,000	'	'	13,800,000	'	'	'	'
Other Foreign Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance of related deferred tax assets	'	$1,900,000	'	'	$1,900,000	'	'	'	'

Leases_Details

Leases (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014
Minimum annual rentals under no cancelable operating leases	'
2015	$10,659
2016	10,397
2017	8,899
2018	6,804
2019	4,242
Thereafter	4,593
Total operating leases	$45,594

Leases_Details_Textual

Leases (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Leases (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Rent expense from continuing operations	$13	$13.50	$12

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Number of European banks guaranteed obligations to third parties	2	2
Number of foreign subsidiaries under guaranteed obligation	3	3
Obligations to third parties in various foreign currencies	$1.50	$2.30
Amount of the company's minimum commitments related to its license agreements	132.5	'
Outstanding purchase obligations with suppliers	60.3	'
Dubai Bank	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Obligations to third parties in various foreign currencies	'	0.1
Letter of Credit	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding letters of credit	$4.60	$4.60
Expiration date of outstanding letter of credit	3-Jun-14	30-Apr-14

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Schedule of transactions for stock options under Plan	'	'	'
Outstanding Option Beginning Balance	561,489	694,982	1,128,263
Options granted	106,440	258,600	'
Options exercised	-52,023	-392,093	-143,961
Options cancelled	-16,500	'	-289,320
Outstanding Option Ending Balance	599,406	561,489	694,982
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$24.67	$19.55	$18.42
Options granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$30.34	$26.59	'
Options exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$17.54	$16.88	$12.11
Options cancelled, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.59	'	$18.43
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance	$26.24	$24.67	$19.55

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of outstanding and exercisable stock options	'
Number Outstanding	599,406
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	'5 years
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.24
Number Exercisable	250,866
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$24.14
Range One	'
Schedule of outstanding and exercisable stock options	'
Minimum Range of Exercise Price	$12.03
Maximum Range of Exercise Price	$15.02
Number Outstanding	6,500
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	'7 months 6 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$14.60
Number Exercisable	6,500
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$14.60
Range Two	'
Schedule of outstanding and exercisable stock options	'
Minimum Range of Exercise Price	$15.03
Maximum Range of Exercise Price	$18.02
Number Outstanding	8,066
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	'7 months 6 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$16.84
Number Exercisable	8,066
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$16.84
Range Three	'
Schedule of outstanding and exercisable stock options	'
Minimum Range of Exercise Price	$18.03
Maximum Range of Exercise Price	$21.02
Number Outstanding	56,050
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	'2 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$18.74
Number Exercisable	56,050
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$18.74
Range Four	'
Schedule of outstanding and exercisable stock options	'
Minimum Range of Exercise Price	$21.03
Maximum Range of Exercise Price	$24.02
Number Outstanding	108,750
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	'4 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$22.27
Number Exercisable	108,750
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$22.27
Range Five	'
Schedule of outstanding and exercisable stock options	'
Minimum Range of Exercise Price	$24.03
Maximum Range of Exercise Price	$27.02
Number Outstanding	242,100
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	'8 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.59
Number Exercisable	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	'
Range Six	'
Schedule of outstanding and exercisable stock options	'
Minimum Range of Exercise Price	$27.03
Maximum Range of Exercise Price	$32.92
Number Outstanding	177,940
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	'6 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$31.38
Number Exercisable	71,500
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$32.92

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) (Stock Award Units, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Stock Award Units	'	'	'
Number of Stock Award Units	'	'	'
Stock Award Units, Beginning Balance	343,381	297,269	245,238
Units granted	140,922	85,765	135,612
Units vested	-147,552	-30,445	-67,074
Units forfeited	-33,581	-9,208	-16,507
Stock Award Units, Ending Balance	303,170	343,381	297,269
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$17.10	$14.12	$13.23
Units granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$31.33	$26.59	$16.55
Units vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$14.55	$15.37	$15.86
Units forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$18.17	$15.12	$13.77
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Ending Balance	$24.84	$17.10	$14.12

StockBased_Compensation_Detail3

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Stock Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Number of common stock shares	11,000,000	'	'
Expected term	'5 years	'5 years 2 months 12 days	'
Risk-free interest rate	0.72%	0.92%	'
Expected volatility	62.12%	61.50%	'
Dividend yield	1.28%	2.01%	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted	$14.40	$12.03	'
Stock option grants	106,440	258,600	'
Compensation expense	$0.80	$0.40	$0.10
Compensation expense, net of tax	0.5	0.3	0
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options	2.4	'	'
Weighted-average period	'1 year 9 months 18 days	'	'
Cash received for stock option exercises	0.9	'	'
Realized tax benefit	0.2	'	'
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	1.1	6.3	0.8
Fair value of the stock options vested	0.1	0.1	0.3
Intrinsic value of outstanding stock options	6.9	6.7	0.8
Intrinsic value of exercisable stock options	3.4	4	0.8
Stock Award Units	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Compensation expense	1.6	1.4	1.6
Compensation expense, net of tax	0.9	0.8	0
Weighted-average period	'2 years	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost	3.9	'	'
Intrinsic value of stock award units vested	4.7	0.8	1
Realized tax benefits on the vested stock awards	0.7	'	'
Weighted-average grant date fair values for stock awards	$31.33	$26.59	$16.55
Intrinsic value outstanding stock award units	$11.40	$12.60	$5.50
Stock Option	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Stock option grants	'	'	0
Minimum	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Options granted to participants exercisable period	'3 years	'	'
Minimum \| Stock Award Units	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Stock awards vesting period	'3 years	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Options granted to participants exercisable period	'5 years	'	'
Maximum \| Stock Award Units	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Stock awards vesting period	'5 years	'	'

Other_Employee_Benefit_Plans_D

Other Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Other Employee Benefit Plans (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Contributions and expenses of administering the Employee benefit plans	$3.30	$3.40	$3.30
Matching contribution	'5 years	'	'
Expense related to the SERP	$0.40	$0.40	$0.40

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'
Beginning Balance	$102,271	$97,922
Other comprehensive income / (loss) before reclassifications	1,348	4,349
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	83	'
Net current-period other comprehensive income / (loss)	1,431	4,349
Ending Balance	103,702	102,271
Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'
Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'
Beginning Balance	102,220	98,842
Other comprehensive income / (loss) before reclassifications	1,135	3,378
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	83	'
Net current-period other comprehensive income / (loss)	1,218	3,378
Ending Balance	103,438	102,220
Net Unrealized Gain on Investments	'	'
Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'
Beginning Balance	50	69
Other comprehensive income / (loss) before reclassifications	213	-19
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'
Net current-period other comprehensive income / (loss)	213	-19
Ending Balance	263	50
Net Unrealized Income / (Loss) On Hedging Contracts	'	'
Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'
Beginning Balance	1	-989
Other comprehensive income / (loss) before reclassifications	'	990
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'
Net current-period other comprehensive income / (loss)	'	990
Ending Balance	$1	$1

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Jan. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2013

Apr. 30, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Jul. 31, 2012

Apr. 30, 2012

Jan. 31, 2014

Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2012

Operating segment data

Net Sales

$132,259

[1]

$189,685

[1]

$138,301

[1]

$110,010

[1]

$123,594

[2]

$160,202

[2]

$118,027

[2]

$103,655

[2]

$570,255

$505,478

$468,117

Operating Income (Loss)

67,742

49,346

33,563

Total Assets

578,610

526,362

578,610

526,362

Capital Expenditures

16,707

15,978

8,170

Depreciation and amortization

12,233

10,608

11,408

Wholesale

Operating segment data

Net Sales

510,990

449,289

412,825

Operating Income (Loss)

55,241

38,045

24,668

Total Assets

558,266

507,672

558,266

507,672

Capital Expenditures

15,280

13,348

7,444

Depreciation and amortization

10,965

9,513

10,148

Retail

Operating segment data

Net Sales

59,265

56,189

55,292

Operating Income (Loss)

12,501

11,301

8,895

Total Assets

20,344

18,690

20,344

18,690

Capital Expenditures

1,427

2,630

726

Depreciation and amortization

$1,268

$1,095

$1,260

[1]

Net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 includes a pre-tax charge of $7.8 million for anticipated returns in fiscal 2015, as a result of the Companybs decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors

[2]

Net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a sales allowance of $4.9 million related to the repositioning of the Coach watch brand.

Segment_Information_Details_1

Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Jan. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2013

Apr. 30, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Jul. 31, 2012

Apr. 30, 2012

Jan. 31, 2014

Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2012

Geographic segment data

Net sales

$132,259

[1]

$189,685

[1]

$138,301

[1]

$110,010

[1]

$123,594

[2]

$160,202

[2]

$118,027

[2]

$103,655

[2]

$570,255

$505,478

$468,117

Operating Income (Loss)

67,742

49,346

33,563

Total Assets

578,610

526,362

578,610

526,362

Long-Lived Assets

47,796

44,501

47,796

44,501

United States

Geographic segment data

Net sales

303,095

263,551

234,991

Operating Income (Loss)

11,036

2,171

-6,069

Total Assets

239,890

208,273

239,890

208,273

Long-Lived Assets

25,943

26,682

25,943

26,682

International

Geographic segment data

Net sales

267,160

241,927

233,126

Operating Income (Loss)

56,706

47,175

39,632

Total Assets

338,720

318,089

338,720

318,089

Long-Lived Assets

$21,853

$17,819

$21,853

$17,819

[1]

[2]

Net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a sales allowance of $4.9 million related to the repositioning of the Coach watch brand.

Segment_Information_Details_Te

Segment Information (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
			Segment
			Location
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of operating segments	'	'	2	'	'
Number of geographic locations	'	'	2	'	'
Sales reserve for anticipated returns	'	'	$7.80	'	'
Sales allowance repositioning of the Coach brand	'	'	'	4.9	'
Donation to Movado Group Foundation	2	3	'	'	'
Intercompany sales	'	'	338.6	269.3	223.3
Wholesale	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales reserve for anticipated returns	'	'	7.8	'	'
Sales allowance repositioning of the Coach brand	'	'	'	4.9	'
Sale of proprietary watch movements	'	'	'	'	3
Operating income anticipated sales returns	'	'	8.3	'	'
Donation to Movado Group Foundation	'	'	2	3	3
Duty refund receivables	'	'	2.5	'	'
Europe	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
International Operations Contribution	'	'	18.50%	17.10%	20.90%
the Americas (excluding the United States)	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
International Operations Contribution	'	'	12.40%	12.00%	10.00%
Asia	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
International Operations Contribution	'	'	8.10%	9.40%	9.90%
Middle East	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
International Operations Contribution	'	'	7.80%	7.30%	6.90%
United States	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales reserve for anticipated returns	'	'	7.8	'	'
Sales allowance repositioning of the Coach brand	'	'	'	3.1	'
Operating income anticipated sales returns	'	'	8.3	'	'
Donation to Movado Group Foundation	'	'	2	3	3
Duty refund receivables	'	'	2.5	'	'
International	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales allowance repositioning of the Coach brand	'	'	'	1.8	'
Sale of proprietary watch movements	'	'	'	'	$3

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud2

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Jan. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2013

Apr. 30, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Jul. 31, 2012

Apr. 30, 2012

Jan. 31, 2014

Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2012

Unaudited selected interim operating results

Net sales

$132,259

[1]

$189,685

[1]

$138,301

[1]

$110,010

[1]

$123,594

[2]

$160,202

[2]

$118,027

[2]

$103,655

[2]

$570,255

$505,478

$468,117

Gross profit

69,254

[3]

101,270

[3]

74,818

[3]

59,919

[3]

62,680

[2]

90,419

[2]

65,758

[2]

59,025

[2]

305,261

277,882

256,345

Income before income taxes

6,504

[3],[4],[5]

33,984

[3],[4],[5]

16,941

[3],[4],[5]

11,489

[3],[4],[5]

5,032

[2],[6]

24,987

[2],[6]

10,678

[2],[6]

8,359

[2],[6]

68,918

49,056

33,232

Net income including noncontrolling interests

7,297

[3],[4],[5],[7]

23,414

[3],[4],[5],[7]

12,654

[3],[4],[5],[7]

8,179

[3],[4],[5],[7]

8,100

[2],[6],[8],[9]

34,853

[2],[6],[8],[9]

8,154

[2],[6],[8],[9]

6,761

[2],[6],[8],[9]

51,545

57,868

32,628

Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

$7,193

[3],[4],[5],[7]

$23,019

[3],[4],[5],[7]

$12,454

[3],[4],[5],[7]

$8,210

[3],[4],[5],[7]

$7,919

[2],[6],[8],[9]

$34,473

[2],[6],[8],[9]

$8,058

[2],[6],[8],[9]

$6,633

[2],[6],[8],[9]

$50,877

$57,083

$31,995

Basic income per share:

Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

$0.28

$0.90

$0.49

$0.32

$0.31

$1.36

$0.32

$0.26

$1.99

$2.26

$1.28

Diluted income per share:

Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

$0.28

$0.89

$0.48

$0.32

$0.31

$1.34

$0.32

$0.26

$1.97

$2.22

$1.27

[1]

[2]

Net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a sales allowance of $4.9 million related to the repositioning of the Coach watch brand.

[3]

Gross profit in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 includes a $2.5 million pre-tax duty refund received relating to payments made by the Company in calendar years 2008 through 2011 for drawback claims filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and a $7.5 million pre-tax charge related to the anticipated ESQ Movado product returns and the write down of ESQ Movado excess inventory. This charge resulted from the Companybs decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors.

[4]

Income before income taxes in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 includes a $2.0 million donation to the Movado Group Foundation recorded in SG&A expenses and a $0.8 million pre-tax charge to SG&A expenses, related to the write down of excess displays and point of sale materials, as a result of the Companybs decision to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado while expanding the Movado brand offering in certain retail doors

[5]

Income before income taxes in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 consists of a pre-tax gain of $1.5 million recorded in other income, related to the sale of a building

[6]

Income before income taxes in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a $3.0 million donation to the Movado Group Foundation recorded in SG&A expenses.

[7]

Net income in the second quarter of 2014 includes a benefit of $1.0 million related to U.S. and foreign tax settlements and the release of uncertain tax positions.

[8]

Net income in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a tax benefit of $19.4 million attributable to the reversal of a majority of the U.S. valuation allowance.

[9]

Net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a tax benefit of $0.8 million attributable to the reversal of a valuation allowance on the U.S. net deferred tax assets and includes the net tax benefit related to foreign business restructurings in Japan and the UK

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud3

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Pre tax charge to sale of anticipated returns	$7,800,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Priced charge	'	'	'	4,900,000	'	'	4,900,000	'
Net pre tax refund	2,500,000	'	'	'	'	2,500,000	'	'
Pre-tax charge	7,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Donation to Movado Group Foundation	2,000,000	'	'	'	3,000,000	'	'	'
Pre tax charge related to write down of excess displays and point of sales materials	800,000	'	'	'	'	800,000	'	'
Other income, net (Note 16)	'	'	1,500,000	'	'	1,526,000	'	747,000
Change in valuation allowance	'	'	'	800,000	19,400,000	'	'	'
Benefit related to U.S. and foreign favorable tax settlements and release of uncertain tax positions	'	$1,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Cash paid during the year for:	'	'	'
Interest	$282	$212	$353
Income taxes paid / (received)	$8,013	$6,520	$5,190

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa3

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	$8.10	$6.80	$5.60

Other_Income_Details_Textual

Other Income (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Other Income (Details Textual) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2012
Other Income (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax gain on the sale of a building	'	$1,500,000	$1,526,000	$747,000
Proceeds from the sale of building	$1,200,000	$2,200,000	'	'

Net_Income_Attributable_to_Mov2

Net Income Attributable to Movado Group, Inc. and Transfers to Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Jan. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2013

Apr. 30, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Jul. 31, 2012

Apr. 30, 2012

Jan. 31, 2014

Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2012

Schedule of net income attributable to non controlling interest

Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

$7,193

[1],[2],[3],[4]

$23,019

[1],[2],[3],[4]

$12,454

[1],[2],[3],[4]

$8,210

[1],[2],[3],[4]

$7,919

[5],[6],[7],[8]

$34,473

[5],[6],[7],[8]

$8,058

[5],[6],[7],[8]

$6,633

[5],[6],[7],[8]

$50,877

$57,083

$31,995

Transfers to the noncontrolling interest

Decrease in Movado Group, Inc.bs paid in capital for purchase of 39% of MGS common shares

-3,362

Net transfers to noncontrolling interest

-3,362

Change from net income attributable to Movado Group, Inc. and transfers to noncontrolling interest

$50,877

$53,721

$31,995

[1]

[2]

[3]

Income before income taxes in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 consists of a pre-tax gain of $1.5 million recorded in other income, related to the sale of a building

[4]

Net income in the second quarter of 2014 includes a benefit of $1.0 million related to U.S. and foreign tax settlements and the release of uncertain tax positions.

[5]

Net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a sales allowance of $4.9 million related to the repositioning of the Coach watch brand.

[6]

Income before income taxes in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a $3.0 million donation to the Movado Group Foundation recorded in SG&A expenses.

[7]

Net income in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a tax benefit of $19.4 million attributable to the reversal of a majority of the U.S. valuation allowance.

[8]

Net_Income_Attributable_to_Mov3

Net Income Attributable to Movado Group, Inc. and Transfers to Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (Parenthetical)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of net income attributable to non controlling interest	'
Percentage of common shares purchased	39.00%

Net_Income_Attributable_to_Mov4

Net Income Attributable to Movado Group, Inc. and Transfers to Noncontrolling Interest (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'
Percentage of ownership controlled	51.00%
Net Income Attributable to Movado Group Inc. and Transfers to Noncontrolling Interest (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Percentage increase in ownership interest	90.00%
Co-venturer	'
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'
Percentage of ownership controlled	49.00%

Treasury_Stock_Details_Textual

Treasury Stock (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Treasury Stock (Details Textual) (USD $)	Mar. 20, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Stock repurchase program, number of shares authorized	$50,000,000	'
Stock repurchase program authorization expires date	'	31-Jan-16
Stock repurchase program, number of shares repurchased	'	272,533
Stock repurchase program, total cost of shares repurchased	'	10,488,000
Stock repurchase program, average per share price of shares repurchased	'	$38.48
Movado Group Foundation	'	'
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Stock repurchase program, number of shares repurchased	'	27,000
Stock repurchase program, total cost of shares repurchased	'	$1,100,000
Stock repurchase program, average per share price of shares repurchased	'	$39.21

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou1

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$20,009	$18,758	$18,428
Net provision charged to operations	21,258	28,469	21,754
Currency revaluation	-142	59	'
Net write-offs	-18,025	-27,277	-21,424
Balance at end of year	23,100	20,009	18,758
Adjustments	-3,492	-20,990	-14,440
Doubtful Accounts	'	'	'
Valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	4,356	7,741	8,494
Net provision charged to operations	612	'	847
Currency revaluation	-27	46	8
Net write-offs	-1,626	-3,431	-1,608
Balance at end of year	3,315	4,356	7,741
Returns	'	'	'
Valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	7,448	8,353	7,960
Net provision charged to operations	15,457	18,246	16,946
Currency revaluation	-63	-15	8
Net write-offs	-6,519	-19,136	-16,561
Balance at end of year	16,323	7,448	8,353
Other Sales Allowances	'	'	'
Valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	8,205	2,664	1,974
Net provision charged to operations	5,189	10,223	3,961
Currency revaluation	-52	28	-16
Net write-offs	-9,880	-4,710	-3,255
Balance at end of year	3,462	8,205	2,664
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets	'	'	'
Valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	11,491	32,856	46,929
Net provision charged to operations	'	'	'
Currency revaluation	-201	-375	367
Balance at end of year	7,798	11,491	32,856
Adjustments	($3,492)	($20,990)	($14,440)

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou2

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales allowances	'	$4,900,000	'
Expired tax losses	'	-208,000	-329,000
Prior year adjustments and tax rate changes	238,000	-23,000	-304,000
OCI Adjustments	'	-942,000	332,000
Reversal due to merger / liquidations	-2,302,000	'	'
P&L adjustments	-1,428,000	-19,817,000	-14,139,000
Adjustments	-3,492,000	-20,990,000	-14,440,000
Sales reserve for anticipated returns	$7,800,000	'	'