Big Lots (BIGGQ) 10-Q 11 Jun 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14	Jun. 06, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
Document Period End Date	3-May-14	'
Entity Registrant Name	'BIG LOTS INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000768835	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	55,472,827
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	$1,281,271	$1,267,020
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation expense shown separately below)	787,715	764,825
Gross margin	493,556	502,195
Selling and administrative expenses	417,546	413,902
Depreciation expense	28,825	26,845
Operating profit	47,185	61,448
Interest expense	-350	-726
Other income (expense)	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	46,835	60,722
Income tax expense	18,254	23,657
Income from continuing operations	28,581	37,065
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $8,955 and $170, respectively	-25,233	-4,732
Net income	3,348	32,333
Earnings per common share - basic	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.50	$0.65
Discontinued operations	($0.44)	($0.08)
Earnings per common share - basic (in dollars per share)	$0.06	$0.56
Earnings per common share - diluted	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.50	$0.64
Discontinued operations	($0.44)	($0.08)
Earnings per common share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.06	$0.56
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:	'	'
Basic	57,010	57,305
Dilutive effect of share-based awards	526	538
Diluted	57,536	57,843
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation	($8,955)	($170)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Net income	$3,348	$32,333
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'
Foreign currency translation	5,022	-575
Amortization of pension, net of tax $(159) and $(166), respectively	204	251
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	5,226	-324
Comprehensive income	8,574	32,009
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Pension Cost, Tax	$159	$166

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$67,161	$68,629
Inventories	834,575	914,965
Deferred income taxes	71,145	59,781
Other current assets	76,212	77,686
Total current assets	1,049,093	1,121,061
Property and equipment - net	557,675	569,682
Deferred income taxes	10,667	5,106
Other assets	41,627	43,750
Total assets	1,659,062	1,739,599
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	347,711	365,772
Property, payroll, and other taxes	79,210	73,334
Accrued operating expenses	76,677	57,167
Insurance reserves	38,100	37,607
Accrued salaries and wages	27,382	29,175
Income taxes payable	21,173	14,392
Total current liabilities	590,253	577,447
Long-term obligations	53,600	77,000
Deferred rent	73,670	76,364
Insurance reserves	56,402	55,755
Unrecognized tax benefits	17,886	17,975
Other liabilities	30,709	33,631
Shareholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred shares - authorized 2,000 shares; $0.01 par value; none issued	0	0
Common shares - authorized 298,000 shares; $0.01 par value; issued 117,495 shares; outstanding 55,626 shares and 57,548 shares, respectively	1,175	1,175
Treasury shares - 61,869 shares and 59,947 shares, respectively, at cost	-1,745,634	-1,670,041
Additional paid-in capital	564,581	562,447
Retained earnings	2,024,705	2,021,357
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-8,285	-13,511
Total shareholders' equity	836,542	901,427
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$1,659,062	$1,739,599
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	2,000	2,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	298,000	298,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	117,495	117,495
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	55,626	57,548
Treasury Stock, Shares	61,869	59,947

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Feb. 02, 2013	$758,142	$1,175	($1,677,610)	$551,845	$1,896,062	($13,330)
Treasury stock (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013	'	'	60,226,000	'	'	'
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013	'	57,269,000	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income	32,009	0	0	0	32,333	-324
Purchases of common shares	0	0	0	0	0	0
Purchases of common shares, (in shares)	'	0	0	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	900	0	1,544	-644	0	0
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	'	56,000	-56,000	'	'	'
Restricted shares vested	0	0	0	0	0	0
Restricted shares vested, (in shares)	'	0	0	'	'	'
Tax benefit from share-based awards	246	0	0	246	0	0
Share activity related to deferred compensation plan	0	0	0	0	0	0
Share activity related to deferred compensation plan (in shares)	'	0	0	'	'	'
Share-based employee compensation expense	4,616	0	0	4,616	0	0
Balance at May. 04, 2013	795,913	1,175	-1,676,066	556,063	1,928,395	-13,654
Treasury stock (in shares) at May. 04, 2013	'	'	60,170,000	'	'	'
Balance (in shares) at May. 04, 2013	'	57,325,000	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income	93,105	0	0	0	92,962	143
Purchases of common shares	-214	0	-214	0	0	0
Purchases of common shares, (in shares)	'	-6,000	6,000	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	3,984	0	4,405	-421	0	0
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	'	158,000	-158,000	'	'	'
Restricted shares vested	0	0	1,805	-1,805	0	0
Restricted shares vested, (in shares)	'	65,000	-65,000	'	'	'
Tax benefit from share-based awards	-123	0	0	-123	0	0
Share activity related to deferred compensation plan	195	0	29	166	0	0
Share activity related to deferred compensation plan (in shares)	'	6,000	-6,000	'	'	'
Share-based employee compensation expense	8,567	0	0	8,567	0	0
Balance at Feb. 01, 2014	901,427	1,175	-1,670,041	562,447	2,021,357	-13,511
Treasury stock (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014	59,947,000	'	59,947,000	'	'	'
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014	57,548,000	57,548,000	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income	8,574	0	0	0	3,348	5,226
Purchases of common shares	-82,780	0	-82,780	0	0	0
Purchases of common shares, (in shares)	'	-2,179,000	2,179,000	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	6,544	0	6,804	-260	0	0
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	243,218	243,000	-243,000	'	'	'
Restricted shares vested	0	0	380	-380	0	0
Restricted shares vested, (in shares)	'	13,000	-13,000	'	'	'
Tax benefit from share-based awards	-25	0	0	-25	0	0
Share activity related to deferred compensation plan	23	0	3	20	0	0
Share activity related to deferred compensation plan (in shares)	'	1,000	-1,000	'	'	'
Share-based employee compensation expense	2,779	0	0	2,779	0	0
Balance at May. 03, 2014	$836,542	$1,175	($1,745,634)	$564,581	$2,024,705	($8,285)
Treasury stock (in shares) at May. 03, 2014	61,869,000	'	61,869,000	'	'	'
Balance (in shares) at May. 03, 2014	55,626,000	55,626,000	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$3,348	$32,333
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,537	24,851
Deferred income taxes	-17,084	-17,027
Loss (Gain) on disposition of equipment	1,292	-2
Non-cash share-based compensation expense	2,779	4,616
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities	-528	-246
Pension expense, net of contributions	618	743
Change in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of foreign currency adjustments:	'	'
Inventories	80,430	32,532
Accounts payable	-18,086	-30,895
Current income taxes	9,199	-3,225
Other current assets	-308	-1,424
Other current liabilities	14,720	12,145
Other assets	1,873	-1,075
Other liabilities	-1,624	6,857
Net cash provided by operating activities	102,166	60,183
Investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-16,040	-17,281
Cash proceeds from sale of property and equipment	630	1,471
Other	-74	-13
Net cash used in investing activities	-15,484	-15,823
Financing activities:	'	'
Net repayments of borrowings under bank credit facility	-23,400	-34,000
Payment of capital lease obligations	-235	-310
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	6,544	900
Excess tax benefit from share-based awards	528	246
Payment for treasury shares acquired	-76,868	0
Other	23	0
Net cash used in financing activities	-93,408	-33,164
Impact of foreign currency on cash	5,258	-108
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents	-1,468	11,088
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'
Beginning of period	68,629	60,581
End of period	$67,161	$71,669

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	All references in this report to “we,” “us,” or “our” are to Big Lots, Inc. and its subsidiaries.  We are the largest broadline closeout retailer in the United States of America (“U.S.”).  At May 3, 2014, we operated 1,496 stores in the U.S.  We make available, free of charge, through the “Investor Relations” section of our website (www.biglots.com) under the “SEC Filings” caption, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), as soon as reasonably practicable after we file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  The contents of our websites are not part of this report.
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements and these notes have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial information. The consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments which management believes are necessary to present fairly our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for all periods presented. These consolidated financial statements, however, do not include all information necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).  Interim results may not necessarily be indicative of results that may be expected for, or actually result during, any other interim period or for the year as a whole.  We have historically experienced, and expect to continue to experience, seasonal fluctuations, with a larger percentage of our net sales and operating profit realized in our fourth fiscal quarter.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements and these notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 (“2013 Form 10-K”).
	Fiscal Periods
	Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31, which results in fiscal years consisting of 52 or 53 weeks.  Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this report relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.  Fiscal year 2014 (“2014”) is comprised of the 52 weeks that began on February 2, 2014 and will end on January 31, 2015.  Fiscal year 2013 (“2013”) was comprised of the 52 weeks that began on February 3, 2013 and ended on February 1, 2014.  The fiscal quarters ended May 3, 2014 (“first quarter of 2014”) and May 4, 2013 (“first quarter of 2013”) were both comprised of 13 weeks.
	Selling and Administrative Expenses
	Selling and administrative expenses include store expenses (such as payroll and occupancy costs) and costs related to warehousing, distribution, outbound transportation to our stores, advertising, purchasing, insurance, non-income taxes, and overhead.  Our selling and administrative expense rates may not be comparable to those of other retailers that include warehousing, distribution, and outbound transportation costs in cost of sales.  Distribution and outbound transportation costs included in selling and administrative expenses were $40.8 million and $39.2 million for the first quarter of 2014 and the first quarter of 2013, respectively.
	Advertising Expense
	Advertising costs, which are expensed as incurred, consist primarily of television and print advertising, internet marketing and advertising, and in-store point-of-purchase presentations.  Advertising expenses are included in selling and administrative expenses.  Advertising expenses were $21.9 million and $23.4 million for the first quarter of 2014 and the first quarter of 2013, respectively.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The functional currency of our international subsidiary is the local currency of the country in which the subsidiary is located. We have one foreign subsidiary domiciled in Canada, which has ceased operations as discussed below and in the Canadian Operations section of note 11 and note 12 to the consolidated financial statements. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars using the exchange rate in effect at the consolidated balance sheet date. Results of operations and cash flows are translated using the average exchange rates throughout the period. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations on translation of assets and liabilities was included as a component of shareholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive loss in 2013. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, which are included in discontinued operations because our Canadian subsidiary has ceased operations, were a loss of $4.7 million and $0.2 million for the first quarter of 2014 and the first quarter of 2013, respectively. Included in the foreign currency loss in the first quarter of 2014 is a $5.1 million loss related to the realization of the cumulative translation adjustment on our investment in our Canadian operations.
	Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures
	The following table provides supplemental cash flow information for the first quarter of 2014 and 2013:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
	(in thousands)	May 3, 2014		May 4, 2013
	Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
	Cash paid for interest, including capital leases	$	270	$	589
	Cash paid for income taxes, excluding impact of refunds	17,091		43,911
	Gross proceeds from borrowings under bank credit facility	334,600		297,500
	Gross payments of borrowings under bank credit facility	$	358,000	$	331,500
	Non-cash activity:
	Accrued property and equipment	$	8,027	$	8,473
	Share repurchases payable	$	5,912	$	—
	Reclassifications
	Wholesale Business
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, we executed our wind down plan and ceased the operations of our wholesale business. Therefore, we determined that the results of our wholesale business should be reported as discontinued operations. As such, we have reclassified our results for all periods presented. Please see the Wholesale Business section of note 11 and note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the wind down of our wholesale business and the costs we incurred in connection with the wind down during the first quarter of 2014.
	Canadian Operations
	During the first quarter of 2014, we executed the remainder of our wind down plan and ceased the operations of our former Canadian segment. Therefore, we determined that the results of our former Canadian segment should be reported as discontinued operations. As such, we have reclassified our results for all periods presented. Please see the Canadian Operations section of note 11 and note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the wind down of our Canadian operations and the costs we incurred in connection with the wind down during the first quarter of 2014.
	Merchandise Categories
	In the fourth quarter of 2013, we realigned select merchandise categories to be consistent with the realignment of our merchandising team and changes to our management reporting in our U.S. segment. We now use the following merchandise categories, which match our internal management and reporting of merchandise net sales: Food, Consumables, Soft Home, Hard Home, Furniture & Home Décor, Seasonal, and Electronics & Accessories. The Food category includes our beverage & grocery, candy & snacks, and specialty foods departments. The Consumables category includes our health and beauty, plastics, paper, chemical, and pet departments. The Soft Home category includes the fashion bedding, utility bedding, bath, window, decorative textile, and flooring departments. The Hard Home category includes our small appliances, table top, food preparation, stationery, greeting card, tools, paint, and home maintenance departments. The Furniture & Home Décor category includes our upholstery, mattress, ready-to-assemble, case goods, home décor, and frames departments. The Seasonal category includes our lawn & garden, summer, Christmas, toys, books, sporting goods, and other holiday departments. The Electronics & Accessories category includes the electronics, jewelry, apparel, hosiery, and infant accessories departments. In order to provide comparative information, we have reclassified our net sales by merchandise category into the new alignment for all periods presented in note 9 to the consolidated financial statements.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	There are currently no new accounting pronouncements with a future effective date that are of significance, or potential significance, to us.

Bank_Credit_Facility

Bank Credit Facility	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
BANK CREDIT FACILITY	'
	BANK CREDIT FACILITY
	On July 22, 2011, we entered into a new $700 million five-year unsecured credit facility and, on May 30, 2013, we entered into an amendment of the credit facility that extended its expiration from July 22, 2016 to May 30, 2018 (“2011 Credit Agreement”). In connection with our entry into the 2011 Credit Agreement, we paid bank fees and other expenses in the aggregate amount of $3.0 million, which are being amortized over the term of the agreement.  In connection with the amendment of the 2011 Credit Agreement, we paid additional bank fees and other expenses in the aggregate amount of $0.9 million, which are being amortized over the term of the amended agreement.
	Borrowings under the 2011 Credit Agreement are available for general corporate purposes and working capital.  The 2011 Credit Agreement includes a $30 million swing loan sublimit and a $150 million letter of credit sublimit.  The interest rates, pricing and fees under the 2011 Credit Agreement fluctuate based on our debt rating.  The 2011 Credit Agreement allows us to select our interest rate for each borrowing from multiple interest rate options.  The interest rate options are generally derived from the prime rate or LIBOR.  We may prepay revolving loans made under the 2011 Credit Agreement.  The 2011 Credit Agreement contains financial and other covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations on indebtedness, liens and investments, as well as the maintenance of two financial ratios – a leverage ratio and a fixed charge coverage ratio.  A violation of any of the covenants could result in a default under the 2011 Credit Agreement that would permit the lenders to restrict our ability to further access the 2011 Credit Agreement for loans and letters of credit and require the immediate repayment of any outstanding loans under the 2011 Credit Agreement.  At May 3, 2014, we had $53.6 million of borrowings outstanding under the 2011 Credit Agreement while $9.2 million was committed to outstanding letters of credit, leaving $637.2 million available under the 2011 Credit Agreement.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	In connection with our nonqualified deferred compensation plan, we had mutual fund investments of $21.2 million and $21.2 million at May 3, 2014 and February 1, 2014, respectively, which were recorded in other assets. These investments were classified as trading securities and were recorded at their fair value. The fair values of mutual fund investments were Level 1 valuations under the fair value hierarchy because each fund’s quoted market value per share was available in an active market.
	The fair values of our long-term obligations are estimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues and the current interest rates offered for similar instruments. These fair value measurements are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Given the variable rate features and relatively short maturity of the instruments underlying our long-term obligations, the carrying value of these instruments approximates the fair value.
	The carrying value of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximates fair value because of the relatively short maturity of these items.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Equity [Abstract]	'
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	'
	SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Earnings per Share
	There were no adjustments required to be made to the weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of computing basic and diluted earnings per share and there were no securities outstanding at May 3, 2014 or May 4, 2013, which were excluded from the computation of earnings per share other than antidilutive stock options and restricted stock awards.  For the first quarter of 2014 and the first quarter of 2013, 2.6 million and 2.7 million, respectively, of the stock options outstanding were antidilutive and excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.  Antidilutive stock options generally consist of outstanding stock options where the exercise price per share is greater than the weighted-average market price per share for our common shares for each period. Antidilutive stock options and restricted stock awards are excluded from the calculation because they decrease the number of diluted shares outstanding under the treasury stock method. The restricted stock awards that were antidilutive, as determined under the treasury stock method, were immaterial for all periods presented.
	Share Repurchase Programs
	On March 5, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program providing for the repurchase of $125 million of our common shares (“2014 Repurchase Program”). Pursuant to the 2014 Repurchase Program, we may repurchase shares in the open market and/or in privately negotiated transactions at our discretion, subject to market conditions and other factors. Common shares acquired through the 2014 Repurchase Program will be available to meet obligations under our equity compensation plans and for general corporate purposes. The 2014 Repurchase Program has no scheduled termination date and will be funded with cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operations or, if needed, by drawing on the 2011 Credit Agreement.
	During the first quarter of 2014, we acquired approximately 2.2 million of our outstanding common shares for $82.5 million, under the 2014 Repurchase Program.

ShareBased_Plans

Share-Based Plans	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
SHARE-BASED PLANS	'
	SHARE-BASED PLANS
	We have issued nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, and performance share units under our shareholder-approved equity compensation plans.  Our restricted stock awards and restricted stock units, as described below and/or in note 7 to the consolidated financial statements in our 2013 Form 10-K, are expensed and reported as nonvested shares.  We recognized share-based compensation expense of $2.8 million and $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2014 and the first quarter of 2013, respectively.
	The weighted-average fair value of stock options granted and assumptions used in the model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted during the respective period were as follows:
		First Quarter
		2013
	Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted	$	12.14
	Risk-free interest rate	0.7		%
	Expected life (years)	4.2
	Expected volatility	42.5		%
	Expected annual forfeiture rate	3		%
	During the first quarter of 2014, we did not grant stock options.
	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the first quarter of 2014:
		Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (000's)
	Outstanding stock options at February 1, 2014	3,377,303		$	34.88
	Granted	—		—
	Exercised	(243,218	)	26.9
	Forfeited	(139,850	)	38.63
	Outstanding stock options at May 3, 2014	2,994,235		$	35.35		4.2	$	16,314
	Vested or expected to vest at May 3, 2014	2,981,614		$	35.25		4.2	$	16,053
	Exercisable at May 3, 2014	1,839,422		$	33.67		3.4	$	13,141
	The stock options granted in prior years vest in equal amounts on the first four anniversaries of the grant date and have a contractual term of seven years.  The number of stock options expected to vest was based on our annual forfeiture rate assumption.
	The following table summarizes the non-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units activity for the first quarter of 2014:
		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share
	Outstanding non-vested restricted stock at February 1, 2014	664,101		$	38.34
	Granted	281,056		37.12
	Vested	(13,500	)	34.75
	Forfeited	(99,200	)	40.19
	Outstanding non-vested restricted stock at May 3, 2014	832,457		$	37.77
	The non-vested restricted stock units granted in the first quarter of 2014 vest on a ratable basis over three years from the grant date of the award, if certain financial performance objectives are achieved.
	The non-vested restricted stock awards granted in prior years vest if certain financial performance objectives are achieved. If we meet a threshold financial performance objective and the grantee remains employed by us, the restricted stock will vest on the opening of our first trading window five years after the grant date of the award. If we meet a higher financial performance objective and the grantee remains employed by us, the restricted stock will vest on the first trading day after we file our Annual Report on Form 10-K with the SEC for the fiscal year in which the higher objective is met.
	As of February 1, 2014, we estimated a five-year period for vesting of all non-vested restricted stock awards granted in prior years, as we do not anticipate achieving the higher financial performance objective for any outstanding grants.
	In 2013, in connection with his appointment as CEO and President, Mr. Campisi was awarded 37,800 performance share units, which vest based on the achievement of share price performance goals, that had a weighted average grant-date fair value per share of $34.68 The performance share units have a contractual term of seven years. If the performance goals applicable to the performance share units are not achieved prior to expiration, the awards will be forfeited. All 37,800 performance share units remain outstanding at May 3, 2014.
	In the first quarter of 2014, we issued 434,643 performance share units to certain members of management, which vest if certain financial performance objectives are achieved over a three-year performance period and the grantee remains employed by us during that period. The financial performance objectives for each fiscal year within the three-year performance period are approved by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors during the first quarter of the respective fiscal year. As a result of the process to establish the financial performance objectives in each fiscal year, we will only meet the requirements of establishing a grant-date for these performance share units when the financial performance objectives for the third fiscal year of the award are communicated to the award recipients, which will then trigger the service inception date, the fair value of the awards, and the associated expense recognition period. If we meet our threshold financial performance objectives over the three-year performance period and the grantee remains employed by us through the end of the performance period, the performance share units will vest on the first trading day after we file our Annual Report on Form 10-K three years after the initial issuance of the award.
	The following activity occurred under our share-based plans during the respective periods shown:
		First Quarter
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	2,588		$	1,040
	Total fair value of restricted stock vested	523			—
	The total unearned compensation cost related to all share-based awards outstanding at May 3, 2014 was approximately $45.0 million.  This compensation cost is expected to be recognized through January 2019 based on existing vesting terms with the weighted-average remaining expense recognition period being approximately 2.5 years from May 3, 2014.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	'
	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	We maintain a qualified defined benefit pension plan and a nonqualified supplemental defined benefit pension plan covering certain employees whose hire date occurred before April 1, 1994.
	The weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost for our plans were as follows:
		First Quarter
		2014		2013
	Discount rate	5	%	4.6	%
	Rate of increase in compensation levels	3	%	3.5	%
	Expected long-term rate of return	6	%	5.1	%
	The components of combined net periodic pension cost were as follows:
		First Quarter
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Service cost - benefits earned in the period	$	487		$	522
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	807			760
	Expected investment return on plan assets	(805		)	(723		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	372			423
	Amortization of prior service cost	(9		)	(9		)
	Amortization of transition obligation	—			3
	Net periodic pension cost	$	852		$	976
	We currently expect no required contributions to the qualified defined benefit pension plan during 2014.  We will contribute to the nonqualified supplemental defined benefit pension plan as benefits are paid to plan participants, if any, because the nonqualified plan is not a funded plan.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	INCOME TAXES
	Based on an evaluation of currently available information, we have fully reduced the amount of net deferred income tax assets (including a net operating loss carryforward) of our former Canadian segment by a valuation allowance.
	We have estimated the reasonably possible expected net change in unrecognized tax benefits through May 2, 2015, based on 1) expected cash and noncash settlements or payments of uncertain tax positions, and 2) lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations for unrecognized tax benefits.  The estimated net decrease in unrecognized tax benefits for the next 12 months is approximately $5.0 million.  Approximately $1.0 million of this decrease is driven by the anticipated write-off of our deferred tax assets related to our former Canadian segment as the Canadian unrecognized tax benefits would have been settled by use of those deferred tax assets. Actual results may differ materially from this estimate.

Contingencies

Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
CONTINGENCIES	'
	CONTINGENCIES
	On May 21, May 22 and July 2, 2012, three shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio against us and certain of our current and former outside directors and executive officers (Jeffrey Berger, David Kollat, Brenda Lauderback, Philip Mallott, Russell Solt, Dennis Tishkoff, Robert Claxton, Joe Cooper, Steven Fishman, Charles Haubiel, Timothy Johnson, John Martin, Norman Rankin, Paul Schroeder, Robert Segal and Steven Smart). The lawsuits were consolidated, and, on August 13, 2012, plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint, which generally alleges that the individual defendants traded in our common shares based on material, nonpublic information concerning our guidance for fiscal 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and the director defendants failed to suspend our share repurchase program during such trading activity. The consolidated complaint asserts claims under Ohio law for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, misappropriation of trade secrets and corporate waste and seeks declaratory relief and disgorgement to us of proceeds from any wrongful sales of our common shares, plus attorneys’ fees and expenses. The defendants have filed a motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint, and that motion is fully briefed and awaiting a decision.
	We received a letter dated January 28, 2013, sent on behalf of a shareholder demanding that our Board of Directors investigate and take action in connection with the allegations made in the derivative and securities lawsuits described above. The shareholder indicated that he would commence a derivative lawsuit if our Board of Directors failed to take the demanded action. On March 6, 2013, our Board of Directors referred the shareholder’s letter to a committee of independent directors to investigate the matter. That committee, with the assistance of independent outside counsel, investigated the allegations in the shareholder’s demand letter and, on August 28, 2013, reported its findings to our Board of Directors along with its recommendation that the Board reject the shareholder’s demand. Our Board of Directors unanimously accepted the recommendation of the demand investigation committee and, on September 9, 2013, outside counsel for the committee sent a letter to counsel for the shareholder informing the shareholder of the Board’s determination. On October 18, 2013, the shareholder filed a derivative lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio against us and each of the current and former outside directors and executive officers named in the 2012 shareholder derivative lawsuit. The plaintiff’s complaint generally alleges that the individual defendants traded in our common shares based on material, nonpublic information concerning our guidance for fiscal 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and the director defendants failed to suspend our share repurchase program during such trading activity. The complaint asserts claims under Ohio law for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, corporate waste and misappropriation of trade secrets and seeks damages, injunctive relief and disgorgement to us of proceeds from any wrongful sales of our common shares, plus attorneys’ fees and expenses. The defendants have filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, and that motion is fully briefed and awaiting a decision.
	On February 10, 2014, a shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court in Columbus, Ohio, against us and certain of our current and former outside directors and executive officers (David Campisi, Steven Fishman, Joe Cooper, Charles Haubiel, Timothy Johnson, Robert Claxton, John Martin, Norman Rankin, Paul Schroeder, Robert Segal, Steven Smart, David Kollat, Jeffrey Berger, James Chambers, Peter Hayes, Brenda Lauderback, Philip Mallott, Russell Solt, James Tener and Dennis Tishkoff). The plaintiff’s complaint generally alleges that the individual defendants traded in our common shares based on material, nonpublic information concerning our guidance for fiscal 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and the director defendants failed to suspend our share repurchase program during such trading activity. The complaint also alleges that we and various individual defendants made false and misleading statements regarding our Canadian operations prior to our announcement on December 5, 2013 that we were exiting the Canadian market. The complaint asserts claims under Ohio law for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, waste of corporate assets and misappropriation of insider information and seeks damages, injunctive relief and disgorgement to us of proceeds from any wrongful sales of our common shares, plus attorneys’ fees and expenses. At the parties’ request, the court has stayed this lawsuit until after the judge in the federal lawsuits discussed in the preceding paragraphs has ruled on the motions to dismiss pending in those federal lawsuits.
	On July 9, 2012, a putative securities class action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on behalf of persons who acquired our common shares between February 2, 2012 and April 23, 2012. This lawsuit was filed against us, Lisa Bachmann, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Fishman and Mr. Haubiel. The complaint in the putative class action generally alleges that the defendants made statements concerning our financial performance that were false or misleading. The complaint asserts claims under sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 and seeks damages in an unspecified amount, plus attorneys’ fees and expenses. The lead plaintiff filed an amended complaint on April 4, 2013, which added Mr. Johnson as a defendant, removed Ms. Bachmann as a defendant, and extended the putative class period to August 23, 2012. The defendants have filed a motion to dismiss the putative class action complaint, and that motion is fully briefed and awaiting a decision.
	We believe that the shareholder derivative and putative class action lawsuits are without merit, and we intend to defend ourselves vigorously against the allegations levied in these lawsuits. While a loss from these lawsuits is reasonably possible, at this time, we cannot reasonably estimate the amount of any loss that may result or whether the lawsuits will have a material impact on our financial statements.
	On June 13, 2013, we received a voluntary document request from the Division of Enforcement of the SEC relating principally to our participation in investor and analyst meetings in the first fiscal quarter of 2012. We have produced documents and are cooperating with the SEC’s investigation, which is ongoing.
	On October 1, 2013, we received a subpoena from the District Attorney for the County of Alameda, State of California, seeking information concerning our handling of hazardous materials and hazardous waste in the State of California. We have provided information and are cooperating with the authorities from multiple counties and cities in California in connection with this ongoing matter. While a loss related to this matter is reasonably possible, at this time, we cannot reasonably estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may arise from this matter or whether this matter will have a material impact on our financial statements.
	We are involved in other legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. We currently believe that each such action and claim will be resolved without a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity. However, litigation involves an element of uncertainty. Future developments could cause these actions or claims to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity.

Business_Segment_Data

Business Segment Data	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA	'
	BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA
	We use the following seven merchandise categories, which match our internal management and reporting of merchandise net sales: Food, Consumables, Soft Home, Hard Home, Furniture & Home Décor, Seasonal, and Electronics & Accessories. The Food category includes our beverage & grocery, candy & snacks, and specialty foods departments. The Consumables category includes our health and beauty, plastics, paper, chemical, and pet departments. The Soft Home category includes the fashion bedding, utility bedding, bath, window, decorative textile, and flooring departments. The Hard Home category includes our small appliances, table top, food preparation, stationary, greeting card, tools, paint, and home maintenance departments. The Furniture & Home Décor category includes our upholstery, mattress, ready-to-assemble, case goods, home décor, and frames departments. The Seasonal category includes our lawn & garden, summer, Christmas, toys, books, sporting goods, and other holiday departments. The Electronics & Accessories category includes the electronics, jewelry, apparel, hosiery, and infant accessories departments. In the fourth quarter of 2013, we realigned our merchandise categories to be consistent with the realignment of our merchandising team. Please see the Reclassifications section of note 1 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
	The following table presents net sales data by merchandise category:
		First Quarter
	(In thousands)	2014		2013
	Furniture & Home Décor	$	335,129	$	329,287
	Consumables	224,495		213,826
	Seasonal	210,283		219,037
	Food	199,675		176,324
	Soft Home	113,987		104,007
	Hard Home	109,150		117,697
	Electronics & Accessories	88,552		106,842
	Net sales	$	1,281,271	$	1,267,020

Components_of_Accumulated_Othe

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
COMPONENTS OF ACCUMMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	'
	COMPONENTS OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
	The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, during 2013 and 2014:
	(In thousands)	Foreign currency translation			Pension Plan			Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
	Balance at February 2, 2013	$	(1,433	)	$	(11,897	)	$	(13,330	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(575		)	—			(575		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			251			251
	Net period change	(575		)	251			(324		)
	Balance at May 4, 2013	(2,008		)	(11,646		)	(13,654		)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(3,014		)	2,352			(662		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			805			805
	Net period change	(3,014		)	3,157			143
	Balance at February 1, 2014	(5,022		)	(8,489		)	(13,511		)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(39		)	—			(39		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	5,061			204			5,265
	Net period change	5,022			204			5,226
	Balance at May 3, 2014	$	—		$	(8,285	)	$	(8,285	)
	The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income associated with our pension plans have been reclassified to selling and administrative expenses in our statements of operations. Please see note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on our pension plans.
	The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income associated with foreign currency translation have been reclassified to loss from discontinued operations in our statements of operations, as the amounts related to our Canadian operations. Please see note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on our discontinued operations.

Costs_Associated_With_Wind_Dow

Costs Associated With Wind Down Activities	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WIND DOWN ACTIVITIES	'
	COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WIND DOWN ACTIVITIES
	Wholesale Business
	During the third quarter of 2013, we announced our intention to wind down the operations of our wholesale business during the fourth quarter of 2013. At that time, we recorded a severance charge for this exit activity. During the fourth quarter of 2013, we closed the leased facilities in which we operated our wholesale business, recorded contract termination costs, and fully paid those obligations.
	The following table summarizes the components of our wind down activities associated with our wholesale business and the activities within the related liabilities during 2014:
	(In thousands)	Severance			Contract Termination Costs			Total
	Balance at February 1, 2014	$	522		$	—		$	522
	Charges	—			—			—
	Adjustments	—			—			—
	Payments	(356		)	—			(356		)
	Period change	(356		)	—			(356		)
	Balance at May 3, 2014	$	166		$	—		$	166
	We anticipate no additional charges associated with the wind down of the operations of our wholesale business. As the operations of the wholesale business had ceased as of February 1, 2014, the results of operations of the wholesale business were reclassified to discontinued operations. Please see the Wholesale Business section of note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.
	Canadian Operations
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, we announced our intention to wind down the operations of our former Canadian segment. We conducted detailed evaluations of our long range strategic objectives and performed a preliminary review of our 2014 financial plan. As a result of this evaluation and review, we determined our Canadian operations did not fit into our strategic plan for maximizing long-term shareholder returns based on our expectations of the required investments necessary to improve our Canadian operations’ financial performance, both in the near and long-term. During the fourth quarter of 2013, we began a markdown strategy with the intent to liquidate our inventory prior to closing our stores. At February 1, 2014, we revalued our inventory at our net realizable value based on estimated cash proceeds prior to closing, which represents our estimate of its market value. We also conducted a review of our long lived assets. We determined that the elimination of future cash flows from our operations beyond the first quarter of 2014 resulted in the impairment of our property and equipment and our tradename intangible assets. Additionally, we conducted an impairment review of our goodwill associated with our Canadian operations, determined that the goodwill had been impaired, and we recorded an impairment charge.
	The wind down of our Canadian operations was separated into two phases: our distribution centers and our stores. During the fourth quarter of 2013, we ceased the operations of our Canadian distribution centers, as receiving, processing, and distributing activities were completed. We recorded a severance charge of approximately $2.7 million relating to the closure of our distribution centers and certain administrative activities. Additionally, with the closure of certain leased distribution centers, we recorded contract termination costs of approximately $1.3 million.
	During the first quarter of 2014, we closed all of our stores, ceased their operations, and closed our Canadian corporate office. We recorded severance and contract termination costs of approximately $2.2 million and $23.0 million relating to the closure of our stores and our remaining administrative activities, respectively. In addition, in connection with the substantial completion of the wind down activities, we recorded a foreign currency translation loss of $5.1 million, which related to the realization of the cumulative translation adjustment on our investment in our Canadian operations.
	The following table summarizes the components of our wind down activities associated with our Canadian operations and the activities within the related liabilities during the first quarter of 2014:
	(In thousands)	Severance			Contract Termination Costs			Total
	Balance at February 1, 2014	$	2,420		$	1,276		$	3,696
	Charges	2,206			22,984			25,190
	Adjustments	—			553			553
	Payments	(3,997		)	(15,577		)	(19,574		)
	Foreign currency translation	(38		)	74			36
	Period change	(1,829		)	8,034			6,205
	Balance at May 3, 2014	$	591		$	9,310		$	9,901
	During February 2014, we closed all of our Canadian stores, terminated all remaining Canadian employees, and accrued an obligation for the associated severance and contract termination costs. As of May 3, 2014, we anticipate no additional severance charges associated with the wind down of our Canadian operation, although we may incur adjustments to certain contract termination costs, primarily associated with our operating leases, which we estimate may be in the range of $0.0 million to $2.0 million. As our Canadian operations had ceased as of May 3, 2014, the results of our Canadian operations were reclassified to discontinued operations. Please see the Canadian Operations section of note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	'
	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	Our discontinued operations for the first quarter of 2014 and 2013 were comprised of the following:
		First Quarter
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Canadian operations	$	(34,106	)	$	(4,443	)
	Wholesale business	(82		)	(459		)
	KB Toys matters	—			—
	Other	—			—
	Total loss from discontinued operations, pretax	$	(34,188	)	$	(4,902	)
	Canadian Operations
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, we announced our intention to wind down our Canadian operations. We began the wind down activities during the fourth quarter of 2013, which included the closing of our distribution centers, and completed the wind down activities during the first quarter of 2014, which included the closing of our stores and Canadian corporate offices. Therefore, we determined the results of our Canadian operations should be reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The results of our Canadian operations have historically consisted of sales of product to retail customers, the costs associated with those products, and selling and administrative expenses, including personnel, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, occupancy and overhead costs. During the first quarter of 2014, the results of our Canadian operations also included significant contract termination costs associated with the wind down of the operations. Please see the Canadian Operations section of note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the costs we incurred in connection with the wind down of our Canadian operations during the first quarter of 2014.
	In addition to the costs associated with our Canadian operations, we reclassified to discontinued operations the direct expenses incurred by our U.S. operations to facilitate the wind down. These costs primarily consist of professional fees. We, also, reclassified the income tax benefit that our U.S. operations are expected to generate as a result of the wind down of our Canadian operations, based on our ability to recover a worthless stock deduction in the foreseeable future.
	Wholesale Business
	During the third quarter of 2013, we announced our intention to wind down the operations of our wholesale business, within our U.S. segment. During the fourth quarter of 2013, we executed our wind down plan and ceased the operations of our wholesale business. Therefore, we determined that the results of our wholesale business should be reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The results of operations of our wholesale business primarily consisted of sales of product to wholesale customers, the costs associated with those products, and selling and administrative expenses, including personnel, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, occupancy and overhead costs. Please see the Wholesale Business section of note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the costs we incurred in connection with the wind down of our wholesale business during the first quarter of 2014.
	KB Toys Matters
	We acquired the KB Toys business from Melville Corporation (now known as CVS New York, Inc., and, together with its subsidiaries, “CVS”) in May 1996. As part of that acquisition, we provided, among other things, an indemnity to CVS with respect to any losses resulting from KB Toys' failure to pay all monies due and owing under any KB Toys lease or mortgage obligation. While we controlled the KB Toys business, we provided guarantees with respect to a limited number of additional KB Toys store leases. We sold the KB Toys business to KB Acquisition Corp. (“KBAC”), an affiliate of Bain Capital, pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement. KBAC similarly agreed to indemnify us with respect to all lease and mortgage obligations. On January 14, 2004, KBAC and certain affiliated entities (collectively referred to as “KB-I”) filed for bankruptcy protection pursuant to Chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code. On August 30, 2005, in connection with the acquisition by an affiliate of Prentice Capital Management of majority ownership of KB-I, KB-I emerged from its 2004 bankruptcy (the KB Toys business that emerged from bankruptcy is hereinafter referred to as “KB-II”). On December 11, 2008, KB-II filed for bankruptcy protection pursuant to Chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code.
	Associated with the KB-I and KB-II bankruptcies, we believed we had exposure to certain lease obligations for which we had recorded estimated liabilities in prior years. During the fourth quarter of 2013, we received a final distribution from the KB-I bankruptcy estate. Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2013, we reduced the amount of our estimated obligation associated with the KB-II bankruptcy to zero in our consolidated balance sheet. We based this reversal on the following factors: (1) we had not received any new demand letters from landlords during the past two years; (2) all prior demands against us by landlords had been settled or paid or the landlords had stopped pursuing their demands; (3) the KB-II bankruptcy occurred more than five years prior to the end of 2008 and most of the lease rejections occurred more than two years prior to the end of 2013; and (4) we believed that the likelihood of new claims against us was remote and, if incurred, the amount would be immaterial.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ1

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Fiscal Periods
	Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31, which results in fiscal years consisting of 52 or 53 weeks.  Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this report relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.  Fiscal year 2014 (“2014”) is comprised of the 52 weeks that began on February 2, 2014 and will end on January 31, 2015.  Fiscal year 2013 (“2013”) was comprised of the 52 weeks that began on February 3, 2013 and ended on February 1, 2014.  The fiscal quarters ended May 3, 2014 (“first quarter of 2014”) and May 4, 2013 (“first quarter of 2013”) were both comprised of 13 weeks.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Selling and Administrative Expenses
	Selling and administrative expenses include store expenses (such as payroll and occupancy costs) and costs related to warehousing, distribution, outbound transportation to our stores, advertising, purchasing, insurance, non-income taxes, and overhead.  Our selling and administrative expense rates may not be comparable to those of other retailers that include warehousing, distribution, and outbound transportation costs in cost of sales.  Distribution and outbound transportation costs included in selling and administrative expenses were $40.8 million and $39.2 million for the first quarter of 2014 and the first quarter of 2013, respectively.
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Advertising Expense
	Advertising costs, which are expensed as incurred, consist primarily of television and print advertising, internet marketing and advertising, and in-store point-of-purchase presentations.  Advertising expenses are included in selling and administrative expenses.  Advertising expenses were $21.9 million and $23.4 million for the first quarter of 2014 and the first quarter of 2013, respectively.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The functional currency of our international subsidiary is the local currency of the country in which the subsidiary is located. We have one foreign subsidiary domiciled in Canada, which has ceased operations as discussed below and in the Canadian Operations section of note 11 and note 12 to the consolidated financial statements. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars using the exchange rate in effect at the consolidated balance sheet date. Results of operations and cash flows are translated using the average exchange rates throughout the period. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations on translation of assets and liabilities was included as a component of shareholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive loss in 2013. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, which are included in discontinued operations because our Canadian subsidiary has ceased operations, were a loss of $4.7 million and $0.2 million for the first quarter of 2014 and the first quarter of 2013, respectively. Included in the foreign currency loss in the first quarter of 2014 is a $5.1 million loss related to the realization of the cumulative translation adjustment on our investment in our Canadian operations.
Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Reclassifications
	Wholesale Business
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, we executed our wind down plan and ceased the operations of our wholesale business. Therefore, we determined that the results of our wholesale business should be reported as discontinued operations. As such, we have reclassified our results for all periods presented. Please see the Wholesale Business section of note 11 and note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the wind down of our wholesale business and the costs we incurred in connection with the wind down during the first quarter of 2014.
	Canadian Operations
	During the first quarter of 2014, we executed the remainder of our wind down plan and ceased the operations of our former Canadian segment. Therefore, we determined that the results of our former Canadian segment should be reported as discontinued operations. As such, we have reclassified our results for all periods presented. Please see the Canadian Operations section of note 11 and note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the wind down of our Canadian operations and the costs we incurred in connection with the wind down during the first quarter of 2014.
	Merchandise Categories
	In the fourth quarter of 2013, we realigned select merchandise categories to be consistent with the realignment of our merchandising team and changes to our management reporting in our U.S. segment. We now use the following merchandise categories, which match our internal management and reporting of merchandise net sales: Food, Consumables, Soft Home, Hard Home, Furniture & Home Décor, Seasonal, and Electronics & Accessories. The Food category includes our beverage & grocery, candy & snacks, and specialty foods departments. The Consumables category includes our health and beauty, plastics, paper, chemical, and pet departments. The Soft Home category includes the fashion bedding, utility bedding, bath, window, decorative textile, and flooring departments. The Hard Home category includes our small appliances, table top, food preparation, stationery, greeting card, tools, paint, and home maintenance departments. The Furniture & Home Décor category includes our upholstery, mattress, ready-to-assemble, case goods, home décor, and frames departments. The Seasonal category includes our lawn & garden, summer, Christmas, toys, books, sporting goods, and other holiday departments. The Electronics & Accessories category includes the electronics, jewelry, apparel, hosiery, and infant accessories departments. In order to provide comparative information, we have reclassified our net sales by merchandise category into the new alignment for all periods presented in note 9 to the consolidated financial statements.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ2

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides supplemental cash flow information for the first quarter of 2014 and 2013:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
	(in thousands)	May 3, 2014		May 4, 2013
	Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
	Cash paid for interest, including capital leases	$	270	$	589
	Cash paid for income taxes, excluding impact of refunds	17,091		43,911
	Gross proceeds from borrowings under bank credit facility	334,600		297,500
	Gross payments of borrowings under bank credit facility	$	358,000	$	331,500
	Non-cash activity:
	Accrued property and equipment	$	8,027	$	8,473
	Share repurchases payable	$	5,912	$	—

ShareBased_Plans_Tables

Share-Based Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
	The weighted-average fair value of stock options granted and assumptions used in the model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted during the respective period were as follows:
		First Quarter
		2013
	Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted	$	12.14
	Risk-free interest rate	0.7		%
	Expected life (years)	4.2
	Expected volatility	42.5		%
	Expected annual forfeiture rate	3		%
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the first quarter of 2014:
		Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (000's)
	Outstanding stock options at February 1, 2014	3,377,303		$	34.88
	Granted	—		—
	Exercised	(243,218	)	26.9
	Forfeited	(139,850	)	38.63
	Outstanding stock options at May 3, 2014	2,994,235		$	35.35		4.2	$	16,314
	Vested or expected to vest at May 3, 2014	2,981,614		$	35.25		4.2	$	16,053
	Exercisable at May 3, 2014	1,839,422		$	33.67		3.4	$	13,141
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the non-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units activity for the first quarter of 2014:
		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share
	Outstanding non-vested restricted stock at February 1, 2014	664,101		$	38.34
	Granted	281,056		37.12
	Vested	(13,500	)	34.75
	Forfeited	(99,200	)	40.19
	Outstanding non-vested restricted stock at May 3, 2014	832,457		$	37.77
Schedule of Share Based Compensation, Additional Information [Table Text Block]	'
	The following activity occurred under our share-based plans during the respective periods shown:
		First Quarter
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	2,588		$	1,040
	Total fair value of restricted stock vested	523			—

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	'
	The weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost for our plans were as follows:
		First Quarter
		2014		2013
	Discount rate	5	%	4.6	%
	Rate of increase in compensation levels	3	%	3.5	%
	Expected long-term rate of return	6	%	5.1	%
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	The components of combined net periodic pension cost were as follows:
		First Quarter
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Service cost - benefits earned in the period	$	487		$	522
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	807			760
	Expected investment return on plan assets	(805		)	(723		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	372			423
	Amortization of prior service cost	(9		)	(9		)
	Amortization of transition obligation	—			3
	Net periodic pension cost	$	852		$	976

Business_Segment_Data_Tables

Business Segment Data (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Net Sales by Category [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents net sales data by merchandise category:
		First Quarter
	(In thousands)	2014		2013
	Furniture & Home Décor	$	335,129	$	329,287
	Consumables	224,495		213,826
	Seasonal	210,283		219,037
	Food	199,675		176,324
	Soft Home	113,987		104,007
	Hard Home	109,150		117,697
	Electronics & Accessories	88,552		106,842
	Net sales	$	1,281,271	$	1,267,020

Components_of_Accumulated_Othe1

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, during 2013 and 2014:
	(In thousands)	Foreign currency translation			Pension Plan			Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
	Balance at February 2, 2013	$	(1,433	)	$	(11,897	)	$	(13,330	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(575		)	—			(575		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			251			251
	Net period change	(575		)	251			(324		)
	Balance at May 4, 2013	(2,008		)	(11,646		)	(13,654		)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(3,014		)	2,352			(662		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			805			805
	Net period change	(3,014		)	3,157			143
	Balance at February 1, 2014	(5,022		)	(8,489		)	(13,511		)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(39		)	—			(39		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	5,061			204			5,265
	Net period change	5,022			204			5,226
	Balance at May 3, 2014	$	—		$	(8,285	)	$	(8,285	)

Costs_Associated_With_Wind_Dow1

Costs Associated With Wind Down Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Wholesale [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the components of our wind down activities associated with our wholesale business and the activities within the related liabilities during 2014:
	(In thousands)	Severance			Contract Termination Costs			Total
	Balance at February 1, 2014	$	522		$	—		$	522
	Charges	—			—			—
	Adjustments	—			—			—
	Payments	(356		)	—			(356		)
	Period change	(356		)	—			(356		)
	Balance at May 3, 2014	$	166		$	—		$	166
CANADA	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the components of our wind down activities associated with our Canadian operations and the activities within the related liabilities during the first quarter of 2014:
	(In thousands)	Severance			Contract Termination Costs			Total
	Balance at February 1, 2014	$	2,420		$	1,276		$	3,696
	Charges	2,206			22,984			25,190
	Adjustments	—			553			553
	Payments	(3,997		)	(15,577		)	(19,574		)
	Foreign currency translation	(38		)	74			36
	Period change	(1,829		)	8,034			6,205
	Balance at May 3, 2014	$	591		$	9,310		$	9,901

Discontinued_Operation_Tables

Discontinued Operation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]	'
	Our discontinued operations for the first quarter of 2014 and 2013 were comprised of the following:
		First Quarter
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Canadian operations	$	(34,106	)	$	(4,443	)
	Wholesale business	(82		)	(459		)
	KB Toys matters	—			—
	Other	—			—
	Total loss from discontinued operations, pretax	$	(34,188	)	$	(4,902	)

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ3

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Components of Operating Cost and Expense [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Stores	1,496	'
Operating Cycle	'52 or 53 weeks	'
Fiscal Period	'P13W	'
Distribution and Outbound Transportation Costs	$40.80	$39.20
Advertising Expense	21.9	23.4
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax	-4.7	-0.2
CANADA	'	'
Components of Operating Cost and Expense [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax	($5.10)	'

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ4

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid for interest, including capital leases	$270	$589
Cash paid for income taxes, excluding impact of refunds	17,091	43,911
Gross proceeds from from borrowings under bank credit facility	334,600	297,500
Gross payments of borrowings under bank credit facility	358,000	331,500
Non-cash activity:	'	'
Accrued property and equipment	8,027	8,473
Share repurchases payable	$5,912	$0

Bank_Credit_Facility_Details

Bank Credit Facility (Details) (2011 Credit Agreement [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	30-May-13	Jul. 21, 2011
2011 Credit Agreement [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	'	$700	'
Debt Instrument, Term	'5 years	'	'
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross	'	0.9	3
Line of Credit Facility, Swing Loan Sublimit	30	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Letter of Credit Sublimit	150	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	53.6	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Letters of Credit Outstanding	9.2	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$637.20	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], Level 1 [Member], USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$21.20	$21.20

Shareholders_Equity_Earnings_P

Shareholders' Equity - Earnings Per Share (Details)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14	4-May-13
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment	0	0
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	2,600,000	2,700,000
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Other Than Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards, Amount	0	0

Shareholders_Equity_Shareholde

Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity - Share Repurchase Programs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13	Feb. 01, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	3-May-14
				Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]
				2014 Repurchase Program [Member]	2014 Repurchase Program [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	'	'	'	$125,000,000	'
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	'	'	'	'	2,200
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$82,780,000	$0	$214,000	'	$82,500,000

ShareBased_Plans_Details

Share-Based Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14	4-May-13	Feb. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Expense	$2,800,000	$4,600,000	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]	'	'	'
Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted	'	$12.14	'
Risk-free interest rate	'	0.70%	'
Expected life (years)	'	'4 years 2 months 12 days	'
Expected volatility	'	42.50%	'
Expected annual forfeiture rate	'	3.00%	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Outstanding stock options, beginning balance	3,377,303	'	'
Granted	0	'	'
Exercised	-243,218	'	'
Forfeited	-139,850	'	'
Outstanding stock options, ending balance	2,994,235	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number	2,981,614	'	'
Options, Exercisable, Number	1,839,422	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$35.35	'	$34.88
Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0	'	'
Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.90	'	'
Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$38.63	'	'
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$35.25	'	'
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$33.67	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'4 years 2 months 24 days	'	'
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'4 years 2 months 18 days	'	'
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'3 years 4 months 24 days	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	16,314,000	'	'
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	16,053,000	'	'
Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	13,141,000	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	2,588,000	1,040,000	'
Total fair value of restricted stock vested	523,000	0	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$45,000,000	'	'
Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	'2 years 5 months 18 days	'	'
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Award Requisite Service Period	'4 years	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Term	'7 years	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Nonvested, beginning balance	664,101	'	'
Granted	281,056	'	'
Vested	-13,500	'	'
Forfeited	-99,200	'	'
Nonvested, ending balance	832,457	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$37.77	'	$38.34
Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$37.12	'	'
Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$34.75	'	'
Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$40.19	'	'
Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Award Requisite Service Period	'5 years	'	'
Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) [Member] | Current [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Award Vesting Period	'5 years	'	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Award Requisite Service Period	'3 years	'	'
Performance Shares [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period	434,643	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Award Vesting Period	'3 years	'	'
CEO Performance Share Units [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Term	'7 years	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Nonvested, beginning balance	37,800	'	'
Nonvested, ending balance	37,800	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	$34.68

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]	'	'
Discount Rate	5.00%	4.60%
Rate of Increase in Compensation Levels	3.00%	3.50%
Expected Long-term Rate of Return	6.00%	5.10%
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]	'	'
Service cost - benefits earned in the period	$487	$522
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	807	760
Expected investment return on plan assets	-805	-723
Amortization of actuarial loss	372	423
Amortization of prior service cost	-9	-9
Amortization of translation obligation	0	3
Net periodic pension cost	852	976
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	$0	'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3-May-14
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	$5
CANADA	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	$1

Contingencies_Details

Contingencies (Details) (Pending Litigation [Member])	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Pending Litigation [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Number of Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits	3

Business_Segment_Data_Details

Business Segment Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	$1,281,271	$1,267,020
Furniture & Home Decor [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	335,129	329,287
Consumables [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	224,495	213,826
Seasonal [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	210,283	219,037
Food [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	199,675	176,324
Soft Home [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	113,987	104,007
Hard Home [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	109,150	117,697
Electronics & Accessories [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	$88,552	$106,842

Components_of_Accumlated_Other

Components of Accumlated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13	Feb. 01, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	($5,022)	($1,433)	($2,008)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Foreign currency translation	-39	-575	-3,014
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax, Foreign currency translation	5,061	0	0
Foreign currency translation	5,022	-575	-3,014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	0	-2,008	-5,022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	-8,489	-11,897	-11,646
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	0	0	2,352
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	204	251	805
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	204	251	3,157
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	-8,285	-11,646	-8,489
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-13,511	-13,330	-13,654
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	-39	-575	-662
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	-5,265	-251	-805
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	5,226	-324	143
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	($8,285)	($13,654)	($13,511)

Costs_Associated_With_Wind_Dow2

Costs Associated With Wind Down Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014
Wholesale [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	$522,000	'
Charges	0	'
Adjustments	0	'
Payments	-356,000	'
Period change	-356,000	'
Restructuring Reserve	166,000	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining	0	'
Wholesale [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	522,000	'
Charges	0	'
Adjustments	0	'
Payments	-356,000	'
Period change	-356,000	'
Restructuring Reserve	166,000	'
Wholesale [Member] | Contract Termination [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	0	'
Charges	0	'
Adjustments	0	'
Payments	0	'
Period change	0	'
Restructuring Reserve	0	'
CANADA	'	'
Exit or Disposal Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax	5,100,000	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	3,696,000	'
Charges	25,190,000	'
Adjustments	553,000	'
Payments	-19,574,000	'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	36,000	'
Period change	6,205,000	'
Restructuring Reserve	9,901,000	'
CANADA | Employee Severance [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	2,420,000	'
Charges	2,206,000	2,700,000
Adjustments	0	'
Payments	-3,997,000	'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	-38,000	'
Period change	-1,829,000	'
Restructuring Reserve	591,000	2,420,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining	0	'
CANADA | Contract Termination [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	1,276,000	'
Charges	22,984,000	1,300,000
Adjustments	553,000	'
Payments	-15,577,000	'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	74,000	'
Period change	8,034,000	'
Restructuring Reserve	9,310,000	1,276,000
CANADA | Contract Termination [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining	0	'
CANADA | Contract Termination [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining	$2,000,000	'

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended									3 Months Ended
	3-May-14	4-May-13	3-May-14	4-May-13	3-May-14	4-May-13	3-May-14	4-May-13	Feb. 01, 2014	3-May-14	4-May-13
			CANADA	CANADA	Wholesale [Member]	Wholesale [Member]	KB Toys [Member]	KB Toys [Member]	KB-II Bankruptcy [Member]	Closed Stores [Member]	Closed Stores [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	($34,188,000)	($4,902,000)	($34,106,000)	($4,443,000)	($82,000)	($459,000)	$0	$0	'	$0	$0
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	'	'