Big Lots (BIGGQ) 10-K 29 Mar 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Mar. 25, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	BIG LOTS INC
Entity Central Index Key	768,835
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-30
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		49,683,394
Entity Public Float			$ 2,100,837,274
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jan. 30, 2016

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 5,190,582	$ 5,177,078	$ 5,124,755
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation expense shown separately below)	3,123,396	3,133,124	3,117,386
Gross margin	2,067,186	2,043,954	2,007,369
Selling and administrative expenses	1,708,717	1,699,764	1,664,031
Depreciation expense	122,737	119,702	113,228
Operating profit	235,732	224,488	230,110
Interest expense	(3,683)	(2,588)	(3,293)
Other income (expense)	(5,199)	0	(12)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	226,850	221,900	226,805
Income tax expense	83,842	85,239	85,515
Income from continuing operations	143,008	136,661	141,290
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(135), $13,852, and $24,046 in fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively	(135)	(22,385)	(15,995)
Net income	$ 142,873	$ 114,276	$ 125,295
Earnings per common share - basic
Continuing operations	$ 2.83	$ 2.49	$ 2.46
Discontinued operations	0	(0.41)	(0.28)
Earnings per common share - basic	2.83	2.08	2.18
Earnings per common share - diluted
Continuing operations	2.81	2.46	2.44
Discontinued operations	0	(0.40)	(0.28)
Earnings per common share - diluted	2.80	2.06	2.16
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.76	$ 0.51	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Ope3

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Discontinued Operation, tax expense (benefit)	$ 135	$ (13,852)	$ (24,046)

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Net income	$ 142,873	$ 114,276	$ 125,295
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	0	5,022	(3,589)
Amortization of pension, net of tax benefit of $(702), $(579), and $(665), respectively	1,119	884	1,005
Valuation adjustment of pension, net of tax expense (benefit) of $1,530, $4,613, and $(1,589), respectively	(2,440)	(7,051)	2,403
Total other comprehensive loss	(1,321)	(1,145)	(181)
Comprehensive income	$ 141,552	$ 113,131	$ 125,114

Consolidated Statements of Com5

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Other comprehensive income
Amortization of pension, tax	$ (702)	$ (579)	$ (665)
Valuation adjustment of pension, tax	$ 1,530	$ 4,613	$ (1,589)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 54,144	$ 52,261
Inventories	849,982	851,669
Other current assets	90,306	95,345
Total current assets	994,432	999,275
Property and equipment - net	559,924	550,555
Deferred income taxes	47,739	46,293
Other assets	38,275	39,768
Total assets	1,640,370	1,635,891
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	382,277	358,932
Property, payroll, and other taxes	76,568	76,924
Accrued operating expenses	81,756	62,955
Insurance reserves	40,661	38,824
Accrued salaries and wages	72,250	47,878
Income taxes payable	24,936	2,316
Total current liabilities	678,448	587,829
Long-term obligations	62,300	62,100
Deferred rent	59,454	65,930
Insurance reserves	58,359	55,606
Unrecognized tax benefits	17,789	17,888
Other liabilities	43,550	56,988
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 49,101 shares and 52,912 shares, respectively	1,175	1,175
Treasury shares - 68,394 shares and 64,583 shares, respectively, at cost	(2,063,091)	(1,878,523)
Additional paid-in capital	588,124	574,454
Retained earnings	2,210,239	2,107,100
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(15,977)	(14,656)
Total shareholders' equity	720,470	789,550
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,640,370	$ 1,635,891

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred shares - authorized shares (in shares)	2,000	2,000
Preferred shares - par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred shares - shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common shares - authorized shares (in shares)	298,000	298,000
Common shares - par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common shares - shares issued (in shares)	117,495	117,495
Common shares - outstanding shares (in shares)	49,101	52,912
Treasury shares - shares (in shares)	68,394	64,583

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Performance Shares [Member]	Performance Shares [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Performance Shares [Member]Treasury Stock [Member]	Performance Shares [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Performance Shares [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	Performance Shares [Member]Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Balance at Feb. 02, 2013	$ 758,142	$ 1,175	$ (1,677,610)	$ 551,845	$ 1,896,062	$ (13,330)
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013		57,269,000
Treasury stock (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013			60,226,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	125,114	$ 0	$ 0	0	125,295	(181)
Purchases of common shares	(214)	$ 0	$ (214)	0	0	0
Purchases of common shares, (in shares)		(6,000)	6,000
Exercise of stock options	$ 4,884	$ 0	$ 5,949	(1,065)	0	0
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	213,520	214,000	(214,000)
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	13,183	$ 0	$ 0	13,183	0	0
Balance at Feb. 01, 2014	901,427	$ 1,175	$ (1,670,041)	562,447	2,021,357	(13,511)
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014		57,548,000
Treasury stock (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014			59,947,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	113,131	$ 0	$ 0	0	114,276	(1,145)
Dividends declared	(28,533)	0	0	0	(28,533)	0
Purchases of common shares	(250,671)	$ 0	$ (250,671)	0	0	0
Purchases of common shares, (in shares)		(6,122,000)	6,122,000
Exercise of stock options	$ 42,606	$ 0	$ 39,440	3,166	0	0
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	1,389,040	1,389,000	(1,389,000)
Restricted shares vested	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,995	(1,995)	0	0
Restricted shares vested, (in shares)		70,000	(70,000)
Performance shares vested							$ 0	$ 0	$ 716	$ (716)	$ 0	$ 0
Performance share vested, (in shares)								25,000	(25,000)
Tax benefit from share-based awards	994	$ 0	$ 0	994	0	0
Share activity related to deferred compensation plan	62	$ 0	$ 38	24	0	0
Share activity related to deferred compensation plan (in shares)		2,000	(2,000)
Share-based employee compensation expense	10,534	$ 0	$ 0	10,534	0	0
Balance at Jan. 31, 2015	$ 789,550	$ 1,175	$ (1,878,523)	574,454	2,107,100	(14,656)
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2015	52,912,000	52,912,000
Treasury stock (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2015	64,583,000		64,583,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	$ 141,552	$ 0	$ 0	0	142,873	(1,321)
Dividends declared	(39,734)	0	0	0	(39,734)	0
Purchases of common shares	(201,867)	$ 0	$ (201,867)	0	0	0
Purchases of common shares, (in shares)		(4,403,000)	4,403,000
Exercise of stock options	$ 16,283	$ 0	$ 13,149	3,134	0	0
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	450,136	450,000	(450,000)
Restricted shares vested	$ 0	$ 0	$ 3,747	(3,747)	0	0
Restricted shares vested, (in shares)		128,000	(128,000)
Performance shares vested							$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Performance share vested, (in shares)								0	0
Tax benefit from share-based awards	687	$ 0	$ 0	687	0	0
Share activity related to deferred compensation plan	23	$ 0	$ 19	4	0	0
Share activity related to deferred compensation plan (in shares)		1,000	(1,000)
Other	497	$ 0	$ 384	113	0	0
Other, (in shares)		13,000	(13,000)
Share-based employee compensation expense	13,479	$ 0	$ 0	13,479	0	0
Balance at Jan. 30, 2016	$ 720,470	$ 1,175	$ (2,063,091)	$ 588,124	$ 2,210,239	$ (15,977)
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 30, 2016	49,101,000	49,101,000
Treasury stock (in shares) at Jan. 30, 2016	68,394,000		68,394,000

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 142,873	$ 114,276	$ 125,295
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	108,054	105,849	102,196
Deferred income taxes	(617)	22,628	(32,138)
Non-cash share-based compensation expense	13,479	10,534	13,183
Excess tax benefit from share-based awards	(1,330)	(3,776)	(123)
Non-cash impairment charge	386	3,532	21,091
Loss (gain) on disposition of property and equipment	1,464	2,759	(3,036)
Unrealized loss on fuel derivatives	4,665	0	0
Pension expense, net of contributions	(5,312)	4,190	3,378
Change in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of foreign currency adjustments:
Inventories	1,687	63,336	1,385
Accounts payable	23,345	(6,864)	(27,468)
Current income taxes	29,305	(21,549)	(28,538)
Other current assets	(12,189)	3,181	420
Other current liabilities	22,282	20,718	4,350
Other assets	3,806	3,206	10,300
Other liabilities	10,454	(3,458)	8,039
Net cash provided by operating activities	342,352	318,562	198,334
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(125,989)	(93,460)	(104,786)
Cash proceeds from sale of property and equipment	12,773	2,783	7,260
Other	23	(72)	31
Net cash used in investing activities	(113,193)	(90,749)	(97,495)
Financing activities:
Net proceeds from (repayments of) borrowings under bank credit facility	200	(14,900)	(94,200)
Payment of capital lease obligations	(4,433)	(2,365)	(1,089)
Dividends paid	(38,530)	(27,828)	0
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	16,283	42,606	4,884
Excess tax benefit from share-based awards	1,330	3,776	123
Payment for treasury shares acquired	(201,867)	(250,671)	(214)
Deferred bank credit facility fees paid	(779)	0	(895)
Other	520	62	195
Net cash used in financing activities	(227,276)	(249,320)	(91,196)
Impact of foreign currency on cash	0	5,139	(1,595)
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,883	(16,368)	8,048
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	52,261	68,629	60,581
End of period	$ 54,144	$ 52,261	$ 68,629

Basis of Presentation and Summa

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 Description of Business We are a unique, non-traditional, discount retailer in the United States of America (“U.S.”). At January 30, 2016 , we operated 1,449 stores in 47 states. We intend to achieve our goal of exceeding our core customer’s expectations by offering a product assortment of value-priced merchandise that is meaningful to our core customer, combined with the quality and ease of the shopping experience. Our value-priced merchandise is sourced through both traditional and close-out channels. Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include Big Lots, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), and include all of our accounts. We consolidate all majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Management Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, as well as the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. The use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions creates a level of uncertainty with respect to reported or disclosed amounts in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates, judgments, and assumptions, including those that management considers critical to the accurate presentation and disclosure of our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management bases its estimates, judgments, and assumptions on historical experience, current trends, and various other factors that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the inherent uncertainty in using estimates, judgments, and assumptions, actual results may differ from these estimates. 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 2015 (“ 2015 ”) was comprised of the 52 weeks that began on February 1, 2015 and ended on January 30, 2016 . Fiscal year 2014 (“ 2014 ”) was comprised of the 52 weeks that began on February 2, 2014 and ended 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 . Segment Reporting We manage our business based on one segment, discount retailing. All of our stores are located in the U.S. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of amounts on deposit with financial institutions, outstanding checks, credit and debit card receivables, and highly liquid investments, including money market funds, which are unrestricted to withdrawal or use and which have an original maturity of three months or less. We review cash and cash equivalent balances on a bank by bank basis in order to identify book overdrafts. Book overdrafts occur when the amount of outstanding checks exceed the cash deposited at a given bank. We reclassify book overdrafts, if any, to accounts payable on our consolidated balance sheets. Amounts due from banks for credit and debit card transactions are typically settled in less than five days, and at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , totaled $28.3 million and $26.6 million , respectively. Investments Investment securities are classified as available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, or trading at the date of purchase. Investments are recorded at fair value as either current assets or non-current assets based on the stated maturity or our plans to either hold or sell the investment. Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are recognized in earnings. Unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are recognized in other comprehensive income, until realized. We did not own any held-to-maturity or available-for-sale securities as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 . Merchandise Inventories Merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using the average cost retail inventory method. Cost includes any applicable inbound shipping and handling costs associated with the receipt of merchandise into our distribution centers (see the discussion below under the caption “Selling and Administrative Expenses” for additional information regarding outbound shipping and handling costs to our stores). Market is determined based on the estimated net realizable value, which generally is the merchandise selling price. Under the average cost retail inventory method, inventory is segregated into classes of merchandise having similar characteristics at its current retail selling value. Current retail selling values are converted to a cost basis by applying an average cost factor to each specific merchandise class’s retail selling value. Cost factors represent the average cost-to-retail ratio computed using beginning inventory and all fiscal year-to-date purchase activity specific to each merchandise class. Under the average cost retail inventory method, permanent sales price markdowns result in cost reductions in inventory. Our permanent sales price markdowns are typically related to end of season clearance events and are recorded as a charge to cost of sales in the period of management’s decision to initiate sales price reductions with the intent not to return the price to regular retail. Promotional markdowns are recorded as a charge to net sales in the period the merchandise is sold. Promotional markdowns are typically related to specific marketing efforts with respect to products maintained continuously in our stores or products that are only available in limited quantities but represent substantial value to our customers. Promotional markdowns are principally used to drive higher sales volume during a defined promotional period. We record a reduction to inventories and charge to cost of sales for a shrinkage inventory allowance. The shrinkage allowance is calculated as a percentage of sales for the period from the last physical inventory date to the end of the reporting period. Such estimates are based on our historical and current year experience based on physical inventory results. We record a reduction to inventories and charge to cost of sales for any excess or obsolete inventory. The excess or obsolete inventory is estimated based on a review of our aged inventory and takes into account any items that have already received a cost reduction as a result of the permanent markdown process discussed above. We estimate the reduction for excess or obsolete inventory based on historical sales trends, age and quantity of product on hand, and anticipated future sales. Payments Received from Vendors Payments received from vendors relate primarily to rebates and reimbursement for markdowns and are recognized in our consolidated statements of operations as a reduction to cost of inventory purchases in the period that the rebate or reimbursement is earned or realized and, consequently, result in a reduction in cost of sales when the related inventory is sold. Store Supplies When opening a new store, a portion of the initial shipment of supplies (which primarily includes display materials, signage, security-related items, and miscellaneous store supplies) is capitalized at the store opening date. These capitalized supplies represent more durable types of items for which we expect to receive future economic benefit. Subsequent replenishments of capitalized store supplies are expensed. The consumable/non-durable type items for which the future economic benefit is less measurable are expensed upon shipment to the store. Capitalized store supplies are adjusted periodically for changes in estimated quantities or costs and are included in other current assets in our consolidated balance sheets. Property and Equipment - Net Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment are recorded on a straight‑line basis using estimated service lives. The estimated service lives of our depreciable property and equipment by major asset category were as follows: Land improvements 15 years Buildings 40 years Leasehold improvements 5 years Store fixtures and equipment 5 - 7 years Distribution and transportation fixtures and equipment 5 - 15 years Office and computer equipment 5 years Computer software costs 5 - 8 years Company vehicles 3 years Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis using the shorter of their estimated service lives or the lease term. Because many initial lease terms range from five to seven years and the majority of our lease options have a term of five years, we estimate the useful life of leasehold improvements at five years. This amortization period is consistent with the amortization period for any lease incentives that we would typically receive when initially entering into a new lease that are recognized as deferred rent and amortized over the initial lease term. Assets acquired under noncancellable leases, which meet the criteria of a capital lease, are capitalized in property and equipment - net and amortized over the estimated service life of the asset or the applicable lease term. Depreciation estimates are revised prospectively to reflect the remaining depreciation or amortization of the asset over the shortened estimated service life when a decision is made to dispose of property and equipment prior to the end of its previously estimated service life. The cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts with any resulting gain or loss included in selling and administrative expenses. Major repairs that extend service lives are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Capitalized interest was not significant in any period presented. Long-Lived Assets Our long-lived assets primarily consist of property and equipment - net. In order to determine if impairment indicators are present for store property and equipment, we review historical operating results at the store level on an annual basis, or when other impairment indicators are present. Generally, all other property and equipment is reviewed for impairment at the enterprise level. If the net book value of a store’s long-lived assets is not recoverable by the expected undiscounted future cash flows of the store, we estimate the fair value of the store’s assets and recognize an impairment charge for the excess net book value of the store’s long-lived assets over their fair value. Our assumptions related to estimates of undiscounted future cash flows are based on historical results of cash flows adjusted for management projections for future periods. We estimate the fair value of our long-lived assets using expected cash flows, including salvage value, which is based on readily available market information for similar assets. Closed Store Accounting We recognize an obligation for the fair value of lease termination costs when we cease using the leased property in our operations. In measuring fair value of these lease termination obligations, we consider the remaining minimum lease payments, estimated sublease rentals that could be reasonably obtained, and other potentially mitigating factors. We discount the estimated obligation using the applicable credit adjusted interest rate, which results in accretion expense in periods subsequent to the period of initial measurement. We monitor the estimated obligation for lease termination liabilities in subsequent periods and revise our estimated liabilities, if necessary. Severance and benefits associated with terminating employees from employment are recognized ratably from the communication date through the estimated future service period, unless the estimated future service period is less than 60 days, in which case we recognize the impact at the communication date. Generally all other store closing costs are recognized when incurred. Income Taxes We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted law and tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We assess the adequacy and need for a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. In making such assessment, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. We have established a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the balance that is more likely than not to be realized. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the income tax expense line in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Accrued interest and penalties are included within the related tax liability line in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The effective income tax rate in any period may be materially impacted by the overall level of income (loss) before income taxes, the jurisdictional mix and magnitude of income (loss), changes in the income tax laws (which may be retroactive to the beginning of the fiscal year), subsequent recognition, de-recognition and/or measurement of an uncertain tax benefit, changes in a deferred tax valuation allowance, and adjustments of a deferred tax asset or liability for enacted changes in tax laws or rates. Pension Pension assumptions are evaluated each year. Actuarial valuations are used to calculate the estimated expenses and obligations related to our pension plans. We review external data and historical trends to help determine the discount rate and expected long-term rate of return. Our objective in selecting a discount rate is to identify the best estimate of the rate at which the benefit obligations would be settled on the measurement date. In making this estimate, we review rates of return on high-quality, fixed-income investments available at the measurement date and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the benefits. This process includes a review of the bonds available on the measurement date with a quality rating of Aa or better. The expected long-term rate of return on assets is derived from detailed periodic studies, which include a review of asset allocation strategies, anticipated future long-term performance of individual asset classes, risks (standard deviations), and correlations of returns among the asset classes that comprise the plan’s asset mix. While the studies give appropriate consideration to recent plan performance and historical returns, the assumption for the expected long-term rate of return is primarily based on our expectation of a long-term, prospective rate of return. Our prospective expectations on long-term rate of return and discount rate were noticeably affected by the amendments to terminate our pension plans, as further discussed in note 8. Insurance and Insurance-Related Reserves We are self-insured for certain losses relating to property, general liability, workers’ compensation, and employee medical, dental, and prescription drug benefit claims, a portion of which is paid by employees. We purchase stop-loss coverage to limit significant exposure in these areas. Accrued insurance-related liabilities and related expenses are based on actual claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported. The estimated accruals are determined by applying actuarially-based calculations. General liability and workers’ compensation liabilities are recorded at our estimate of their net present value, using a 4% discount rate, while other liabilities for insurance-related reserves are not discounted. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy, as defined below, gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2, defined as observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. The carrying value of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximates fair value because of the relatively short maturity of these items. Commitments and Contingencies We are subject to various claims and contingencies including legal actions and other claims arising out of the normal course of business. In connection with such claims and contingencies, we estimate the likelihood and amount of any potential obligation, where it is possible to do so, using management's judgment. Management uses various internal and external specialists to assist in the estimating process. We accrue, if material, a liability if the likelihood of an adverse outcome is probable and the amount is estimable. If the likelihood of an adverse outcome is only reasonably possible (as opposed to probable), or if it is probable but an estimate is not determinable, disclosure of a material claim or contingency is made in the notes to our consolidated financial statements and no accrual is made. Revenue Recognition We recognize sales at the time the customer takes possession of the merchandise. Sales are recorded net of discounts and estimated returns and exclude any sales tax. The reserve for merchandise returns is estimated based on our prior return experience. We sell gift cards in our stores and issue merchandise credits, typically as a result of customer returns, on stored value cards. We do not charge administrative fees on unused gift card or merchandise credit balances and our gift cards and merchandise credits do not expire. We recognize sales revenue related to gift cards and merchandise credits when (1) the gift card or merchandise credit is redeemed in a sales transaction by the customer or (2) breakage occurs. We recognize gift card and merchandise credit breakage when we estimate that the likelihood of the card or credit being redeemed by the customer is remote and we determine that we do not have a legal obligation to remit the value of unredeemed cards or credits to the relevant regulatory authority. We estimate breakage based upon historical redemption patterns. For 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , we recognized in net sales on our consolidated statements of operations breakage of $0.4 million , $0.2 million , and $0.2 million , respectively, related to unredeemed gift card and merchandise credit balances that had aged at least four years beyond the end of their original issuance month. The liability for the unredeemed cash value of gift cards and merchandise credits is recorded in accrued operating expenses. We offer price hold contracts on merchandise. Revenue for price hold contracts is recognized when the customer makes the final payment and takes possession of the merchandise. Amounts paid by customers under price hold contracts are recorded in accrued operating expenses until a sale is consummated. Cost of Sales Cost of sales includes the cost of merchandise, net of cash discounts and rebates, markdowns, and inventory shrinkage. Cost of merchandise includes related inbound freight to our distribution centers, duties, and commissions. We classify warehousing and outbound distribution and transportation costs as selling and administrative expenses. Due to this classification, our gross margin rates may not be comparable to those of other retailers that include warehousing and outbound distribution and transportation costs in cost of sales. 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. 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 $159.4 million , $161.1 million , and $158.9 million for 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. Rent Expense Rent expense is recognized over the term of the lease and is included in selling and administrative expenses. We recognize minimum rent starting when possession of the property is taken from the landlord, which normally includes a construction or set-up period prior to store opening. When a lease contains a predetermined fixed escalation of the minimum rent, we recognize the related rent expense on a straight-line basis and record the difference between the recognized rental expense and the amounts payable under the lease as deferred rent. We also receive tenant allowances, which are recorded in deferred incentive rent and are amortized as a reduction to rent expense over the term of the lease. Our leases generally obligate us for our applicable portion of real estate taxes, CAM, and property insurance that has been incurred by the landlord with respect to the leased property. We maintain accruals for our estimated applicable portion of real estate taxes, CAM, and property insurance incurred but not settled at each reporting date. We estimate these accruals based on historical payments made and take into account any known trends. Inherent in these estimates is the risk that actual costs incurred by landlords and the resulting payments by us may be higher or lower than the amounts we have recorded on our books. Certain of our leases provide for contingent rents that are not measurable at the lease inception date. Contingent rent includes rent based on a percentage of sales that are in excess of a predetermined level. Contingent rent is excluded from minimum rent but is included in the determination of total rent expense when it is probable that the expense has been incurred and the amount is reasonably estimable. Advertising Expense Advertising costs, which are expensed as incurred, consist primarily of television and print advertising, internet and social media marketing and advertising, and in-store point-of-purchase presentations. Advertising expenses are included in selling and administrative expenses. Advertising expenses were $91.5 million , $97.5 million , and $97.9 million for 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. Store Pre-opening Costs Pre-opening costs incurred during the construction periods for new store openings are expensed as incurred and included in our selling and administrative expenses. Share-Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense is recognized in selling and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations for all awards that we expect to vest. We estimate forfeitures based on historical information. Non-vested Restricted Stock Awards Compensation expense for our performance-based non-vested restricted stock awards is recorded based on fair value of the award on the grant date and the estimated achievement date of the performance criteria. An estimated target achievement date is determined at the time of the award grant based on historical and forecasted performance of similar measures. We monitor the projected achievement of the performance targets at each reporting period and make prospective adjustments to the estimated vesting period when our internal models indicate that the estimated achievement date differs from the date being used to amortize expense. Non-vested Restricted Stock Units We expense our non-vested restricted stock units with graded vesting as a single award with an average estimated life over the entire term of the award. The expense for the non-vested restricted stock units is recorded on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Performance Share Units Compensation expense for PSUs will be recorded based on fair value of the award on the grant date and the estimated achievement of financial performance objectives. From an accounting perspective, the grant date is established once all financial performance targets have been set. We monitor the estimated achievement of the financial performance objectives at each reporting period and will potentially adjust the estimated expense on a cumulative basis. The expense for the PSUs is recorded on a straight-line basis from the grant date through the vesting date. CEO Performance Share Units For the PSUs granted to our CEO during 2013, compensation expense is recorded based on fair value of the award on the grant date and the estimated achievement date of the performance criteria. An estimated target achievement date for each tranche of the award was determined at the time of the award grant based on a Monte Carlo simulation. Stock Options We value and expense stock options with graded vesting as a single award with an average estimated life over the entire term of the award. The expense for options with graded vesting is recorded on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Historically, we estimated the fair value of stock options using a binomial model. The binomial model takes into account variables such as volatility, dividend yield rate, risk-free rate, contractual term of the option, the probability that the option will be exercised prior to the end of its contractual life, and the probability of retirement of the option holder in computing the value of the option. Expected volatility was based on historical implied volatilities from traded options on our common shares. The dividend yield on our common shares was assumed to be zero, since we had not paid dividends at the time of our most recent stock option grants in 2013, nor did we have intentions of doing so at that time. The risk-free rate was based on U.S. Treasury security yields at the time of the grant. The expected life was determined from the binomial model, which incorporates exercise and post-vesting forfeiture assumptions based on analysis of historical data. Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during each period and the additional dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock awards, and restricted stock units, calculated using the treasury stock method. Derivative Instruments We use derivative instruments to mitigate the risk of market fluctuations in diesel fuel prices. We do not enter into derivative instruments for speculative purposes. Our derivative instruments may consist of collar or swap contracts. Our current derivative instruments do not meet the requirements for cash flow hedge accounting. Instead, our derivative instruments are marked-to-market to determine their fair value and any gains or losses are recognized currently in other income (expense) on our consolidated statements of operations. Other Comprehensive Income Our other comprehensive income includes the impact of the amortization of our pension actuarial loss, net of tax, the revaluation of our pension actuarial loss, net of tax, and the impact of foreign currency translation. Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures The following table provides supplemental cash flow information for 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 : (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest, including capital leases $ 3,204 $ 1,921 $ 2,687 Cash paid for income taxes, excluding impact of refunds $ 56,158 $ 69,919 $ 122,672 Gross proceeds from borrowings under the bank credit facility $ 1,588,200 $ 1,550,900 $ 1,330,100 Gross payments of borrowings under the bank credit facility $ 1,588,000 $ 1,565,800 $ 1,424,300 Non-cash activity: Assets acquired under capital leases $ 10,180 $ 20,982 $ — Accrued property and equipment $ 9,808 $ 10,974 $ 5,296 Cash flows from discontinued operations: Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities, discontinued operations $ (2,846 ) $ (48,339 ) $ 22,312 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities, discontinued operations $ — $ 522 $ (5,640 ) Reclassifications Merchandise Categories In the first quarter of 2015, we realigned select merchandise categories to be consistent with the changes in our merchandising team and our management reporting. Specifically, we reclassified our home décor and frames departments from our former Furniture & Home Décor category to our Soft Home category. Subsequently, we changed the name of our Furniture & Home Décor category to Furniture. In order to provide comparative information, we have reclassified our net sales by merchandise category into this revised alignment for all periods presented in note 15 to the consolidated financial statements. We periodically assess, and make minor adjustments to, our product hierarchy, which can impact the roll-up of our merchandise categories. Our financial reporting process utilizes the most current product hierarchy in reporting net sales by merchandise category for all periods presented. Therefore, there may be minor reclassifications of net sales by merchandise category compared to previously reported amounts. Deferred Taxes In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . This update requires an entity to classify deferred tax liabilities and assets as noncurrent within a balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. This update may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. We have early adopted this guidance as of January 30, 2016 and have applied the requirements retrospectively. The adoption of this guidance resulted in the reclassification of $39.2 million from current deferred income tax assets to noncurrent deferred income tax assets on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2015. The adoption of this guidance did not have any impact on our consolidated statements of operations or cash flows. Recent Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . This update provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, this guidance expands related disclosure requirements. The pronouncement was originally set to be effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In July 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date from December 15, 2016 to December 15, 2017, but will allow for early adoption as of December 15, 2016. This ASU permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements as well as the expected adoption method. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases . The update requires a lessee

Property and Equipment - Net

Property and Equipment - Net	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - NET	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - NET Property and equipment - net consist of: (In thousands) January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Land and land improvements $ 51,523 $ 51,044 Buildings and leasehold improvements 840,931 838,663 Fixtures and equipment 737,169 723,723 Computer software costs 132,101 129,994 Construction-in-progress 30,974 17,632 Property and equipment - cost 1,792,698 1,761,056 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,232,774 1,210,501 Property and equipment - net $ 559,924 $ 550,555 Property and equipment - cost includes $31.5 million and $24.3 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , respectively, to recognize assets from capital leases. Accumulated depreciation and amortization includes $6.2 million and $4.4 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , respectively, related to capital leases. During 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively, we invested $126.0 million , $93.5 million , and $104.8 million of cash in capital expenditures and we recorded $122.7 million , $119.7 million , and $113.2 million of depreciation expense. We incurred $0.4 million , $3.5 million , and $7.8 million in asset impairment charges in 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. During 2015, we wrote down the value of long-lived assets at two stores identified as part of our annual store impairment review. The charges in 2014 were primarily related to our corporate aircraft, as we made the decision to no longer own and operate corporate aircraft and entered into sales agreements for both our corporate aircraft. Additionally, we wrote down the value of long-lived assets at three stores identified as part of our annual store impairment review. The total charges in 2013 principally related to the write-down of long-lived assets related to our former Canadian operations. With no expected future cash flows from our former Canadian operations beyond the first quarter of 2014, we impaired our property and equipment to its estimated salvage value at February 1, 2014, which resulted in an impairment charge of $6.5 million , which has been included in results from discontinued operations. The remaining charges in 2013 related to our continuing operations, which principally consisted of the write-down of long-lived assets at seven stores identified as part of our annual store impairment review. Asset impairment charges are included in selling and administrative expenses in our accompanying consolidated statements of operations. We perform annual impairment reviews of our long-lived assets at the store level. When we perform the annual impairment reviews, we first determine which stores had impairment indicators present. We generally use actual historical cash flows to determine if stores had negative cash flows within the past two years. For each store with negative cash flows, we estimate future cash flows based on operating performance estimates specific to each store’s operations that are based on assumptions currently being used to develop our company level operating plans. If the net book value of a store’s long-lived assets is not recoverable by the expected future cash flows of the store, we estimate the fair value of the store's assets and recognize an impairment charge for the excess net book value of the store’s long-lived assets over their fair value.

Bank Credit Facility

Bank Credit Facility	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
BANK CREDIT FACILITY	BANK CREDIT FACILITY On July 22, 2011, we entered into a $700 million five-year unsecured credit facility, which was first amended on May 30, 2013. On May 28, 2015, we entered into a second amendment of the credit facility that, among other things, extended its term to May 30, 2020 (as amended, the “2011 Credit Agreement”). In connection with our original 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 2015 amendment of the 2011 Credit Agreement, we paid additional bank fees and other expenses in the aggregate amount of $0.8 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 January 30, 2016 , we had $62.3 million of borrowings outstanding under the 2011 Credit Agreement and $3.2 million was committed to outstanding letters of credit, leaving $634.5 million available under the 2011 Credit Agreement.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS In connection with our nonqualified deferred compensation plan, we had mutual fund investments of $17.3 million and $16.9 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , 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 under our bank credit facility 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.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
LEASES	LEASES Leased property consisted primarily of 1,394 of our retail stores and certain transportation, information technology and other office equipment. Many of the store leases obligate us to pay for our applicable portion of real estate taxes, CAM, and property insurance. Certain store leases provide for contingent rents, have rent escalations, and have tenant allowances or other lease incentives. Many of our leases contain provisions for options to renew or extend the original term for additional periods. Total rent expense, including real estate taxes, CAM, and property insurance, charged to continuing operations for operating leases consisted of the following: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Minimum rents $ 314,605 $ 314,276 $ 309,935 Contingent rents 637 312 308 Total rent expense $ 315,242 $ 314,588 $ 310,243 Future minimum rental commitments for leases, excluding closed store leases, real estate taxes, CAM, and property insurance, at January 30, 2016 , were as follows: Fiscal Year (In thousands) 2016 $ 249,556 2017 208,306 2018 172,415 2019 127,254 2020 85,260 Thereafter 93,899 Total leases $ 936,690 We have obligations for capital leases primarily for store asset protection equipment and office equipment, included in accrued operating expenses and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. Scheduled payments for all capital leases at January 30, 2016 , were as follows: Fiscal Year (In thousands) 2016 $ 5,956 2017 5,235 2018 4,532 2019 4,532 2020 4,532 Thereafter 3,886 Total lease payments $ 28,673 Less amount to discount to present value (3,293 ) Capital lease obligation per balance sheet $ 25,380

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Earnings per Share There were no adjustments required to be made to weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of computing basic and diluted earnings per share and there were no securities outstanding in any year presented, which were excluded from the computation of earnings per share other than antidilutive stock options, restricted stock awards, and restricted stock units. Stock options outstanding that were excluded from the diluted share calculation because their impact was antidilutive at the end of 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 were as follows: (In millions) 2015 2014 2013 Antidilutive stock options excluded from dilutive share calculation 0.1 1.1 2.8 Antidilutive options are excluded from the calculation because they decrease the number of diluted shares outstanding under the treasury stock method. Antidilutive options are generally outstanding options where the exercise price per share is greater than the weighted-average market price per share for our common shares for each period. The restricted stock awards and restricted stock units that were antidilutive, as determined under the treasury stock method, were immaterial for all years presented. A reconciliation of the number of weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations is as follows: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Weighted-average common shares outstanding: Basic 50,517 54,935 57,415 Dilutive effect of share-based awards 447 617 543 Diluted 50,964 55,552 57,958 Share Repurchase Programs On March 4, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program providing for the repurchase of $200 million of our common shares (“2015 Repurchase Program”). The 2015 Repurchase Program was exhausted during the second quarter of 2015. During 2015, we acquired approximately 4.4 million of our outstanding common shares for $200 million under the 2015 Repurchase Program. Common shares acquired through repurchase programs are held in treasury at cost and are available to meet obligations under equity compensation plans and for general corporate purposes. Dividends The Company declared and paid cash dividends per common share during the periods presented as follows: Dividends Amount Declared Amount Paid 2014: (in thousands) (in thousands) Second quarter $ 0.17 $ 9,585 $ 9,366 Third quarter 0.17 9,718 9,457 Fourth quarter 0.17 9,230 9,005 Total $ 0.51 $ 28,533 $ 27,828 2015: (in thousands) (in thousands) First quarter $ 0.19 $ 10,479 $ 10,197 Second quarter 0.19 10,069 9,734 Third quarter 0.19 9,549 9,267 Fourth quarter 0.19 9,637 9,332 Total $ 0.76 $ 39,734 $ 38,530 The amount of dividends declared may vary from the amount of dividends paid in a period based on certain instruments with restrictions on payment, including restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, and PSUs. The payment of future dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our financial conditions, results of operations, capital requirements, compliance with applicable laws and agreements and any other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.

Share-Based Plans

Share-Based Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
SHARE-BASED PLANS	SHARE-BASED PLANS Our shareholders approved the Big Lots 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2012 LTIP”) in May 2012. The 2012 LTIP authorizes the issuance of incentive and nonqualified stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock awards, PSUs, stock appreciation rights, cash-based awards, and other share-based awards. We have issued nonqualified stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and PSUs under the 2012 LTIP. The number of common shares available for issuance under the 2012 LTIP consists of an initial allocation of 7,750,000 common shares plus any common shares subject to the 4,702,362 outstanding awards as of March 15, 2012 under the Big Lots 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2005 LTIP”) that, on or after March 15, 2012, cease for any reason to be subject to such awards (other than by reason of exercise or settlement). The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors (“Committee”), which is charged with administering the 2012 LTIP, has the authority to determine the terms of each award. Nonqualified stock options granted to employees under the 2012 LTIP, the exercise price of which may not be less than the fair market value of the underlying common shares on the grant date, generally expire on the earlier of: (1) the seven year term set by the Committee; or (2) one year following termination of employment, death, or disability. The nonqualified stock options generally vest ratably over a four -year period; however, upon a change in control, all awards outstanding automatically vest. Our former equity compensation plan, the 2005 LTIP, approved by our shareholders in May 2005, expired on May 16, 2012. The 2005 LTIP authorized the issuance of nonqualified stock options, restricted stock, and other award types. We issued only nonqualified stock options and restricted stock under the 2005 LTIP. The Committee, which was charged with administering the 2005 LTIP, had the authority to determine the terms of each award. Nonqualified stock options granted to employees under the 2005 LTIP, the exercise price of which was not less than the fair market value of the underlying common shares on the grant date, generally expire on the earlier of: (1) the seven year term set by the Committee; or (2) one year following termination of employment, death, or disability. The nonqualified stock options generally vest ratably over a four -year period; however, upon a change in control, all awards outstanding automatically vest. We previously maintained the Big Lots Director Stock Option Plan (“Director Stock Option Plan”) for non-employee directors. The Director Stock Option Plan was terminated on May 30, 2008. The Director Stock Option Plan was administered by the Committee pursuant to an established formula. Neither the Board of Directors nor the Committee exercised any discretion in administration of the Director Stock Option Plan. Grants were made annually at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying common shares on the date of grant. The annual grants to each non-employee director of an option to acquire 10,000 of our common shares became fully exercisable over a three ‑year period: 20% of the shares on the first anniversary, 60% on the second anniversary, and 100% on the third anniversary. Stock options granted to non-employee directors expire on the earlier of: (1) 10 years plus one month; (2) one year following death or disability; or (3) at the end of our next trading window one year following termination. In connection with the amendment to the 2005 LTIP in May 2008, our Board of Directors amended the Director Stock Option Plan so that no additional awards may be made under that plan. Our non-employee directors did not receive any stock options in 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , but did, as discussed below, receive restricted stock awards under the 2012 and 2005 LTIPs. Share-based compensation expense was $13.5 million , $10.5 million and $13.2 million in 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. We historically used a binomial model to estimate the fair value of stock options on the grant date. The binomial model takes into account variables such as volatility, dividend yield rate, risk-free rate, contractual term of the option, the probability that the option will be exercised prior to the end of its contractual life, and the probability of retirement of the option holder in computing the value of the option. Expected volatility is based on historical and current implied volatilities from traded options on our common shares. The dividend yield on our common shares was assumed to be zero since we had not paid dividends, nor did we have any plans to do so at the time of those grants. The risk-free rate was based on U.S. Treasury security yields at the time of the grant. The expected life was determined from the binomial model, which incorporates exercise and post-vesting forfeiture assumptions based on analysis of historical data. Non-vested Restricted Stock The following table summarizes the non-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units activity for fiscal years 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 : Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share Outstanding non-vested restricted stock at February 2, 2013 783,609 $ 42.25 Granted 458,576 35.53 Vested (64,784 ) 37.79 Forfeited (513,300 ) 41.86 Outstanding non-vested restricted stock at February 1, 2014 664,101 $ 38.34 Granted 317,641 37.81 Vested (70,155 ) 34.54 Forfeited (166,782 ) 39.87 Outstanding non-vested restricted stock at January 31, 2015 744,805 $ 38.13 Granted 217,767 49.00 Vested (128,140 ) 38.42 Forfeited (49,283 ) 40.28 Outstanding non-vested restricted stock at January 30, 2016 785,149 $ 40.96 The non-vested restricted stock units granted in 2014 and 2015 generally vest, and are expensed, on a ratable basis over three years from the grant date of the award, if certain threshold financial performance objectives are achieved and the grantee remains employed by us through the vesting dates. The non-vested restricted stock awards granted to employees 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 January 30, 2016, we estimated a five -year period for vesting, and therefore expensing, 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 restricted stock awards. Performance Share Units In 2013, in connection with his appointment as CEO and President, Mr. Campisi was awarded 37,800 PSUs, 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 PSUs have a contractual term of seven years. In 2014, Mr. Campisi’s first two tranches for a total of 25,200 PSUs vested. If the performance goals applicable to the PSUs are not achieved prior to expiration, the awards will be forfeited. A total of 12,600 PSUs remain unvested and outstanding at January 30, 2016. In 2014 and 2015, we issued, net of forfeitures, 433,350 and 219,784 PSUs, respectively, 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. At January 30, 2016 , 653,134 nonvested PSUs, excluding the awards granted to Mr. Campisi at his appointment as CEO and President, were outstanding in the aggregate. 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 used to establish the financial performance objectives, we will only meet the requirements of establishing a grant date for the PSUs when we communicate the financial performance objectives for the third fiscal year of the award to the award recipients, which will then trigger the service inception date, the fair value of the awards, and the associated expense recognition period. Therefore, we have recognized no expense for these issued PSUs in 2014 and 2015. If we meet the applicable 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 PSUs will vest on the first trading day after we file our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the last fiscal year in the performance period. We expect to begin recognizing expense related to PSUs as follows: Issue Year Outstanding PSUs at Expected Valuation Date Expected Expense Period 2014 379,794 March 2016 Fiscal 2016 2015 273,340 March 2017 Fiscal 2017 Total 653,134 Board of Directors' Awards In 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , we granted to each non-employee member of our Board of Directors a restricted stock award. In 2015, each had a fair value on the grant date of approximately $110,000 . These awards vest on the earlier of (1) the trading day immediately preceding the next annual meeting of our shareholders or (2) the death or disability of the grantee. However, the restricted stock award will not vest if the non-employee director ceases to serve on our Board of Directors before either vesting event occurs. Stock Options The weighted-average fair value of stock options granted and assumptions used in the stock option pricing model for each of the respective periods were as follows: 2013 Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted $ 12.08 Risk-free interest rates 0.8 % Expected life (years) 4.2 Expected volatility 41.9 % Expected annual forfeiture rate 3.0 % During 2014 and 2015, we granted no stock options. The following table summarizes information about our stock options outstanding and exercisable at January 30, 2016 : Range of Prices Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Greater Than Less Than or Equal to Options Outstanding Weighted-Average Remaining Life (Years) Weighted-Average Exercise Price Options Exercisable Weighted-Average Exercise Price $ 10.01 $ 20.00 12,500 0.3 $ 18.18 12,500 $ 18.18 20.01 30.00 10,625 1.8 28.19 10,312 28.20 30.01 40.00 707,277 3.6 35.87 338,402 35.84 $ 40.01 $ 50.00 444,500 2.7 42.89 345,250 42.60 1,174,902 3.2 $ 38.26 706,464 $ 38.72 A summary of the annual stock option activity for fiscal years 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 is as follows: 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 2, 2013 3,029,086 $ 34.49 Granted 1,159,500 35.80 Exercised (213,520 ) 22.87 Forfeited (597,763 ) 38.97 Outstanding stock options at February 1, 2014 3,377,303 $ 34.88 Granted — — Exercised (1,389,040 ) 30.67 Forfeited (285,050 ) 39.19 Outstanding stock options at January 31, 2015 1,703,213 $ 37.59 Granted — — Exercised (450,136 ) 36.17 Forfeited (78,175 ) 35.84 Outstanding stock options at January 30, 2016 1,174,902 $ 38.26 3.2 $ 2,431 Vested or expected to vest at January 30, 2016 1,167,905 $ 38.28 3.2 $ 2,411 Exercisable at January 30, 2016 706,464 $ 38.72 2.7 $ 1,361 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. During 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , the following activity occurred under our share-based compensation plans: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 5,980 $ 18,614 $ 2,646 Total fair value of restricted stock vested $ 6,259 $ 2,825 $ 2,237 Total fair value of performance shares vested $ — $ 1,143 $ — The total unearned compensation cost related to all share-based awards outstanding, excluding PSUs, at January 30, 2016 was approximately $17.8 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 1.8 years from January 30, 2016 .

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Pension Benefits We maintain the Pension Plan and Supplemental Pension Plan covering certain employees whose hire date was on or before April 1, 1994. Benefits under each plan are based on credited years of service and the employee’s compensation during the last five years of employment. The Supplemental Pension Plan is maintained for certain highly compensated executives whose benefits were frozen in the Pension Plan in 1996. The Supplemental Pension Plan is designed to pay benefits in the same amount as if the participants continued to accrue benefits under the Pension Plan. We have no obligation to fund the Supplemental Pension Plan, and all assets and amounts payable under the Supplemental Pension Plan are subject to the claims of our general creditors. On October 31, 2015, our Board of Directors approved amendments to freeze benefits and terminate the Pension Plan. The Pension Plan discontinued accruing benefits on December 31, 2015 and the termination was effective January 31, 2016. On December 2, 2015, our Board of Directors approved amendments to freeze benefits and terminate the Supplemental Pension Plan. The Supplemental Pension Plan discontinued accruing benefits on December 31, 2015 and the termination was effective December 31, 2015. It is expected to take 15 to 24 months from the date of the approved amendment to complete the termination of the Pension Plan and Supplemental Pension Plan. The pension liability will be settled through either lump sum payments or purchased annuities. At January 30, 2016, there were approximately 800 active participants in the Pension Plan and approximately 650 terminated vested participants. The terminated vested participants can elect to begin to receive benefits at any point in the future, while the active participants will be given the opportunity to receive a lump sum at some point during 2016. All remaining participants after the lump sum distributions are completed will have their benefits placed with an annuity provider at the termination distribution date. In addition, in the fourth quarter of 2015, when we communicated the approved amendments to the participants of the Pension Plan, we informed Pension Plan participants that we would provide for a one-time transition benefit to participants who were actively employed on December 31, 2015. We recorded a charge in selling and administrative expenses for this one-time transition benefit of $7.0 million , which will be contributed to participants’ savings plan accounts in 2016. The components of net periodic pension expense were comprised of the following: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Service cost - benefits earned in the period $ 1,923 $ 1,951 $ 2,086 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 2,444 3,218 3,041 Expected investment return on plan assets (2,628 ) (3,219 ) (2,893 ) Amortization of prior service cost 4 (34 ) (34 ) Amortization of transition obligation — — 12 Amortization of actuarial loss 1,817 1,497 1,692 Curtailment loss 191 — — Settlement loss 1,912 1,868 83 Net periodic pension cost $ 5,663 $ 5,281 $ 3,987 In 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , we incurred pretax non-cash settlement charges of $1.9 million , $1.9 million and $0.1 million , respectively. The settlement charges were caused by lump sum benefit payments made to plan participants in excess of combined annual service cost and interest cost for each year. As a result of executing the plan termination amendments, we recorded a curtailment loss, in our income statement, of $0.2 million to immediately recognize all unrecognized past service credits. The weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension expense were: 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate 3.3 % 5.0 % 4.6 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 2.8 % 3.0 % 3.5 % Expected long-term rate of return 5.2 % 6.0 % 5.1 % The weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations were: 2015 2014 Discount rate 1.2 % 3.3 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 0.0 % 2.8 % As a result of executing the plan termination amendments, we eliminated the assumption of future compensation increases. The following schedule provides a reconciliation of projected benefit obligations, plan assets, funded status, and amounts recognized for the Pension Plan and Supplemental Pension Plan at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 : (In thousands) January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Change in projected benefit obligation: Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 78,187 $ 64,878 Service cost 1,923 1,951 Interest cost 2,444 3,218 Plan amendments — 217 Plan curtailments (7,291 ) — Benefits and settlements paid (7,564 ) (7,857 ) Actuarial loss 7,712 15,780 Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 75,411 $ 78,187 Change in plan assets: Fair market value at beginning of year $ 55,292 $ 56,329 Actual return on plan assets (3,025 ) 5,685 Employer contributions 10,933 1,135 Benefits and settlements paid (7,564 ) (7,857 ) Fair market value at end of year $ 55,636 $ 55,292 Under funded and net amount recognized $ (19,774 ) $ (22,895 ) Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of: Current liabilities $ (19,774 ) $ (372 ) Noncurrent liabilities — (22,523 ) Net amount recognized $ (19,774 ) $ (22,895 ) As a result of executing the plan termination amendments, the pension liability and other comprehensive loss were recalculated to reflect the elimination of future compensation increases, which resulted in a decrease of $7.3 million , before tax. The following are components of accumulated other comprehensive income and, as such, are not yet reflected in net periodic pension expense: (In thousands) 2015 2014 Unrecognized past service credit $ — $ (195 ) Unrecognized actuarial loss (26,418 ) (24,074 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, pretax $ (26,418 ) $ (24,269 ) We expect to reclassify $2.5 million of the actuarial loss into net periodic pension expense during 2016. Additionally, if we are able to complete the distribution of the pension plans during 2016, we will recognize the remaining unrecognized actuarial loss into income through settlement charges. The following table sets forth certain information for the Pension Plan and the Supplemental Pension Plan at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 : Pension Plan Supplemental Pension Plan (In thousands) January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Projected benefit obligation $ 70,046 $ 72,659 $ 5,365 $ 5,528 Accumulated benefit obligation 70,046 65,627 5,365 4,667 Fair market value of plan assets $ 55,636 $ 55,292 $ — $ — During 2015, we elected to make a $10.7 million contribution to the Pension Plan. During 2014, we elected not to make a discretionary contribution to the Pension Plan. Historically, our funding policy of the Pension Plan is to make annual contributions based on advice from our actuaries and the evaluation of our cash position, but not less than the minimum required by applicable regulations. As a result of executing the plan termination amendments, we expect to make a required contribution to the Pension Plan during 2016 , in order to fund the payout of the final plan termination liability. Using the same assumptions as those used to measure our benefit obligations, the Pension Plan and the Supplemental Pension Plan benefits expected to be paid in each of the following fiscal years are as follows: Fiscal Year (In thousands) 2016 $ 76,186 2017 — 2018 — 2019 — 2020 — 2021 - 2025 $ — Given the amendments to terminate the pension plans, we reclassified our benefit obligations as current and have reflected all of our benefits expected to be paid in 2016, though the distribution process may extend into 2017, as mentioned above. Historically, our overall investment strategy was to earn a long-term rate of return sufficient to meet the liability needs of the Pension Plan, within prudent risk constraints. As a result of executing the plan termination amendments, we modified our investment strategy to appropriately reduce our exposure to short-term risks, as we intend to complete the payout of the final plan termination liability within the next year. Historically, our assets were classified as filling either a liability-hedging or a return-seeking role within our strategy. As a result of executing the plan termination amendments, assets can generally be considered as filling one of the following roles within our new strategy: (1) liability-hedging assets, which are designed to approximate the cash payment needs of the plan’s obligation and provide downside protection, primarily invested in long maturity investment grade bonds and U.S. treasury STRIPs; or (2) cash and cash equivalents, which are maintained to meet our expectations of near-term lump sum distributions and significantly reduce our exposure to the market risks associated with bond and equity instruments. Our current target allocation is approximately 30% liability-hedging assets and 70% cash and cash equivalents. Target allocations may change over time in response to changes in plan or market conditions. All assets must have readily ascertainable market values and be easily marketable. The portfolio of assets maintains a high degree of liquidity. The investment managers have the discretion to invest within sub-classes of assets within the parameters of their investment guidelines. Fixed income managers can adjust duration exposure as deemed appropriate given current or expected market conditions. Additionally, the investment managers have the authority to invest in financial futures contracts and financial options contracts for the purposes of implementing hedging strategies. There were no futures contracts owned directly by the Pension Plan at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 . The primary benchmark for assessing the effectiveness of the Pension Plan investments is that of the plan’s liabilities themselves. Asset class returns are also judged relative to common benchmark indices such as the Russell 3000 and Barclay's Capital Long Credit Bond. Investment results and plan funded status are monitored daily, with a detailed performance review completed on a quarterly basis. The fair value of our Pension Plan assets at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 by asset category was comprised of the following: January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 (In thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 25,035 $ 25,035 $ — $ — $ 1,096 $ 1,096 $ — $ — Common / Collective Trusts Long Credit 19,463 — 19,463 — 25,317 — 25,317 — Intermediate Credit 7,380 — 7,380 — 17,972 — 17,972 — U.S. Treasury Strips 2,778 — 2,778 — — — — — High Yield 266 — 266 — 2,674 — 2,674 — Global Real Estate 241 — 241 — 2,894 — 2,894 — U.S. Equity Index 196 — 196 — 2,183 — 2,183 — International Equities 182 — 182 — 2,034 — 2,034 — U.S. Small Cap 95 — 95 — 1,122 — 1,122 — Total $ 55,636 $ 25,035 $ 30,601 $ — $ 55,292 $ 1,096 $ 54,196 $ — Savings Plans We have a savings plan with a 401(k) deferral feature and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan with a similar deferral feature for eligible employees. We contribute a matching percentage of employee contributions. Our matching contributions are subject to Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) regulations. For 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , we expensed $6.3 million , $5.9 million , and $5.7 million , respectively, related to our matching contributions. In connection with our nonqualified deferred compensation plan, we had liabilities of $17.5 million and $17.2 million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes from continuing operations was comprised of the following: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Current: U.S. Federal $ 73,421 $ 74,235 $ 81,270 U.S. State and local 10,660 12,840 14,506 Total current tax expense 84,081 87,075 95,776 Deferred: U.S. Federal 56 (2,022 ) (8,275 ) U.S. State and local (295 ) 186 (1,986 ) Total deferred tax expense (239 ) (1,836 ) (10,261 ) Income tax provision $ 83,842 $ 85,239 $ 85,515 Net deferred tax assets fluctuated by items that are not reflected in deferred tax expense in the above table, primarily related to matters associated with discontinued operations. Net deferred tax assets increased by $0.4 million in 2015 , decreased by $24.3 million in 2014 , and increased by $22.0 million in 2013 as a result of deferred income tax expense associated with our discontinued operations. Additionally, net deferred tax assets also increased by $0.8 million in 2015 , increased by $4.0 million in 2014 , and decreased by $2.3 million in 2013 , principally from pension-related charges recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate for continuing operations was as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Effect of: State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 3.0 3.8 3.6 Work opportunity tax and other employment tax credits (1.1 ) (0.7 ) (1.0 ) Valuation allowance — — — Other, net 0.1 0.3 0.1 Effective income tax rate 37.0 % 38.4 % 37.7 % Income tax payments and refunds were as follows: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Income taxes paid $ 56,158 $ 69,919 $ 122,672 Income taxes refunded (818 ) (135 ) (551 ) Net income taxes paid $ 55,340 $ 69,784 $ 122,121 Deferred taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax, including income tax uncertainties. Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows: (In thousands) January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Deferred tax assets: Workers’ compensation and other insurance reserves $ 33,531 $ 32,242 Compensation related 31,478 28,047 Accrued rent 23,540 26,283 Uniform inventory capitalization 18,488 17,649 Depreciation and fixed asset basis differences 10,523 9,972 Pension plans 7,815 9,086 Accrued state taxes 7,119 6,869 State tax credits, net of federal tax benefit 4,253 4,048 Accrued operating liabilities 2,189 1,751 Other 19,775 20,099 Valuation allowances (2,419 ) (2,373 ) Total deferred tax assets 156,292 153,673 Deferred tax liabilities: Accelerated depreciation and fixed asset basis differences 70,698 67,299 Lease construction reimbursements 15,602 15,317 Prepaid expenses 6,625 6,247 Workers’ compensation and other insurance reserves 4,329 4,203 Other 11,299 14,314 Total deferred tax liabilities 108,553 107,380 Net deferred tax assets $ 47,739 $ 46,293 We have the following income tax loss and credit carryforwards at January 30, 2016 (amounts are shown net of tax excluding the federal income tax effect of the state and local items): (In thousands) U.S. State and local: State net operating loss carryforwards $ 82 Expires fiscal years 2020 through 2025 California enterprise zone credits 6,245 Predominately expires fiscal year 2023 Other state credits 298 Expires fiscal years through 2025 Total income tax loss and credit carryforwards $ 6,625 Income taxes payable on our consolidated balance sheets have been reduced by the tax benefits primarily associated with share-based compensation. We receive an income tax deduction upon the exercise of non-qualified stock options and the vesting of restricted stock. Tax benefits of $0.7 million , $1.2 million , and $0.2 million in 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively, were credited directly to shareholders' equity related to share-based compensation deductions in excess of expense recognized for these awards. The following is a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits for 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 : (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Unrecognized tax benefits - beginning of year $ 14,922 $ 16,650 $ 16,019 Gross increases - tax positions in current year 939 898 991 Gross increases - tax positions in prior period 872 820 1,247 Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period (430 ) (2,418 ) (532 ) Settlements (732 ) (488 ) (4 ) Lapse of statute of limitations (1,799 ) (566 ) (949 ) Foreign currency translation — 26 (122 ) Unrecognized tax benefits - end of year $ 13,772 $ 14,922 $ 16,650 At the end of 2015 and 2014 , the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective income tax rate is $8.9 million and $9.6 million , respectively, after considering the federal tax benefit of state and local income taxes of $4.3 million and $4.7 million , respectively. Unrecognized tax benefits of $0.5 million and $0.6 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively, relate to tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. The uncertain timing items could result in the acceleration of the payment of cash to the taxing authority to an earlier period. We recognized an expense (benefit) associated with interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $0.1 million , $0.5 million , and $0.5 million during 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively, as a component of income tax expense. The amount of accrued interest and penalties recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 was $6.1 million and $6.0 million , respectively. We are subject to U.S. federal income tax, income tax of multiple state and local jurisdictions, and Canadian and provincial taxes. The statute of limitations for assessments on our federal income tax returns for periods prior to 2012 has lapsed. In addition, the state income tax returns filed by us are subject to examination generally for periods beginning with 2006, although state income tax carryforward attributes generated prior to 2006 and non-filing positions may still be adjusted upon examination. We have various state returns in the process of examination or administrative appeal. Generally, the time limit for reassessing returns for Canadian and provincial income taxes for periods prior to the year ended October 3, 2010 have lapsed. We have estimated the reasonably possible expected net change in unrecognized tax benefits through January 28, 2017, based on expected cash and noncash settlements or payments of uncertain tax positions and 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 $3.0 million . Actual results may differ materially from this estimate.

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 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 filed a motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint, which was granted by the Court in an Opinion and Order dated April 14, 2015, pursuant to which plaintiffs’ claims were all dismissed with prejudice, with the exception of their claim for corporate waste, which was dismissed without prejudice. On May 5, 2015, plaintiffs filed a Motion for Leave to File Verified Consolidated Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint, which seeks to replead the claim for corporate waste that was dismissed without prejudice by the Court, as well as a Motion for Reconsideration and, in the Alternative, for Certification of Question of State Law to the Supreme Court of Ohio. Defendants’ responses to both motions were filed on May 29, 2015. On August 3, 2015, the Court granted Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to File Verified Consolidated Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint, and Plaintiffs filed the amended complaint on the same date, asserting a claim for corporate waste. On September 30, 2015, defendants filed an answer to the amended complaint. The case is currently in discovery. 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 filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, which was granted by the Court in an Opinion and Order dated April 14, 2015, which dismissed the plaintiff’s claims with prejudice with the exception of his claim for corporate waste and his assertion that our Board of Directors wrongfully rejected his demand to take action against the individually named defendants. On May 5, 2015, the Court so ordered the parties’ stipulation, staying plaintiff’s time to seek leave to amend his complaint in order to make a request to inspect the Company’s books and records pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §1701.37, and plaintiff served that request for inspection on May 8, 2015. On August 17, 2015 plaintiff filed an Amended Verified Shareholder Derivative Complaint. On September 30, 2015, defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint. As of November 20, 2015 the motion was fully briefed and awaits decision. 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. On May 6, 2013, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the putative class action complaint. On January 21, 2016, the Court granted in part and denied in part the defendants’ motion to dismiss, allowing some claims to move forward. The case is entering the early stages of discovery. 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 all those federal lawsuits. 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 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. In October 2014, Big Lots received a notice of a second violation from the California Air Resources Board alleging that it sold certain products that contained volatile organic compounds in excess of regulated limits (windshield washer fluid). This matter is in its early stages and settlement discussions are continuing. We anticipate that any resolution of this matter is likely to exceed $100,000 . In 2013, we sold certain tabletop torch and citronella products manufactured by a third party. In August 2013, we recalled these products and discontinued their sale in our stores. In 2014, we were named as a defendant in a number of lawsuits relating to these products alleging personal injuries suffered as a result of negligent shelving and pairing of the products, product design, manufacturing and marketing defects and/or breach of warranties. Although we believe that we are entitled to indemnification from the third party manufacturer of the products for all of the expenses that we have incurred (and may in the future incur) with respect to these matters and that these expenses are covered by our insurance (subject to a $1 million deductible), in the second quarter of 2015, we (1) determined that our ability to obtain any recovery from the manufacturer may be limited because, among other things, the manufacturer has exhausted its applicable insurance coverage, is domiciled outside the United States and has been dissolved by its parent and (2) became engaged in litigation with our excess insurance carrier regarding the scope of our coverage. In the second quarter of 2015, we settled one of the lawsuits and reached an agreement in principle to settle another lawsuit, which was later finalized in the third quarter of 2015. Two additional lawsuits remain pending against Big Lots in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, respectively. Both of the outstanding lawsuits are in the discovery phase. During the second quarter of 2015, we recorded a $4.5 million charge related to these matters. 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. We are self-insured for certain losses relating to property, general liability, workers' compensation, and employee medical, dental, and prescription drug benefit claims, a portion of which is paid by employees, and we have purchased stop-loss coverage in order to limit significant exposure in these areas. Accrued insurance liabilities are actuarially determined based on claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported. We use letters of credit, which amounted to $55.0 million at January 30, 2016 , as collateral to back certain of our self-insured losses with our claims administrators. We have purchase obligations for outstanding purchase orders for merchandise issued in the ordinary course of our business that are valued at $434.4 million , the entirety of which represents obligations due within one year of January 30, 2016 . In addition, we have purchase commitments for future inventory purchases totaling $33.9 million at January 30, 2016 . We paid $11.3 million , $16.8 million , and $21.7 million related to this commitment during 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. We are not required to meet any periodic minimum purchase requirements under this commitment. The term of the commitment extends until the purchase requirement is satisfied. We have additional purchase obligations in the amount of $181.4 million primarily related to distribution and transportation, information technology, print advertising, energy procurement, and other store security, supply, and maintenance commitments.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS In the first quarter of 2015, our Board of Directors authorized our management to enter into derivative instruments designed to mitigate certain risks; and we entered into collar contracts to mitigate our risk associated with market fluctuations in diesel fuel prices. These contracts are used strictly to limit our risk exposure and not as speculative transactions. Our derivative instruments associated with diesel fuel do not meet the requirements for cash flow hedge accounting. Therefore, our derivative instruments associated with diesel fuel will be marked-to-market to determine their fair value; and the associated gains and losses will be recognized currently in other income (expense) on our consolidated statements of operations. Our outstanding derivative instrument contracts at January 30, 2016 were comprised of the following: (In thousands) 2015 Diesel fuel collars (in gallons) 8,175 The fair value of our outstanding derivative instrument contracts was as follows: (In thousands) Assets / (Liabilities) Derivative Instrument Balance Sheet Location 2015 Diesel fuel collars Other current assets $ 78 Other assets 794 Accrued operating expenses (2,799 ) Other liabilities (2,738 ) Total derivative instruments $ (4,665 ) The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations was as follows: (In thousands) Amount of Gain Derivative Instrument Statements of Operations Location 2015 Diesel fuel collars Realized Other income (expense) $ (535 ) Unrealized Other income (expense) (4,665 ) Total derivative instruments $ (5,200 ) The fair values of our derivative instruments are determined using observable inputs from commonly quoted markets. These fair value measurements are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Our discontinued operations for 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , were comprised of the following: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Canadian operations $ 165 $ (35,998 ) $ (40,918 ) Wholesale business (164 ) (248 ) (4,371 ) KB Toys matters — 9 5,248 Other (1 ) — — Total loss from discontinued operations, pretax $ — $ (36,237 ) $ (40,041 ) 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 Canadian distribution centers. We completed the wind down activities during the first quarter of 2014, which included the closure of our Canadian stores and corporate offices. Therefore, we determined the results of our Canadian operations should be reported as discontinued operations. The results of our Canadian operations 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. In the first quarter of 2014, the results of our Canadian operations also included significant contract termination costs of $23.0 million , severance charges of $2.2 million and a loss on the realization of our cumulative translation adjustment on our investment in our Canadian operations of $5.1 million . 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 was expected to, and did, generate as a result of the wind down of our Canadian operations, based principally on our ability to recover a worthless stock deduction in the foreseeable future. During 2015, 2014, and 2013, the amount of this income tax expense (benefit) that we recognized was approximately $0.2 million , $(13.8) million , and $(24.4) million , respectively. The loss from discontinued Canadian operations presented in our consolidated statements of operations was comprised of the following: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Net sales $ — $ 6,040 $ 177,157 Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation expense shown separately below) 3 3,356 119,221 Gross margin (3 ) 2,684 57,936 Selling and administrative expenses (224 ) 33,419 95,713 Depreciation expense — 2 1,894 Operating profit (loss) 221 (30,737 ) (39,671 ) Interest expense — (18 ) (46 ) Other income (expense) (56 ) (5,243 ) (1,201 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes 165 (35,998 ) (40,918 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 206 (13,771 ) (24,397 ) Loss from discontinued operations $ (41 ) $ (22,227 ) $ (16,521 ) 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, we executed our wind down plan and ceased the operations of our wholesale business; therefore, we determined the results of our wholesale business should be reported as discontinued operations. 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. 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. These guarantee and lease obligations are collectively referred to as the “KB Lease 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. In 2007, we reduced our liabilities for potential remaining claims to zero for the KB-I bankruptcy. During the fourth quarter of 2013, we received a final distribution from the KB-I bankruptcy estate in the amount of $2.1 million . 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”). In 2007, we entered into an agreement with KB-II and various Prentice Capital entities which we believe provides a cap on our liability under the existing KB Lease Obligations and an indemnity from the Prentice Capital entities with respect to any renewals, extensions, modifications or amendments of the KB Lease Obligations which otherwise could potentially expose us to additional incremental liability beyond the date of the agreement, September 24, 2007. Under the agreement, KB-II is required to update us periodically with respect to the status of any remaining leases for which they believe we have a guarantee or indemnification obligation. In addition, we have the right to request a statement of the net asset value of Prentice Capital Offshore in order to monitor the sufficiency of the indemnity. On December 11, 2008, KB-II filed for bankruptcy protection pursuant to Chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code. Based on information provided to us by KB-II, we believe that we continue to have KB Lease Obligations with respect to certain KB Toys stores (“KB-II Bankruptcy Lease Obligations”). In the fourth fiscal quarter of 2008, we recorded a charge in the amount of $5.0 million , pretax, in income (loss) from discontinued operations to reflect the estimated amount that we expect to pay for KB-II Bankruptcy Lease Obligations. In the fourth quarter of 2013, we recorded approximately $3.1 million in income for the KB-II Bankruptcy Lease Obligations to reduce the amount on our consolidated balance sheet to zero as of February 1, 2014. 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 2013 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.

Components of Accumulated Other

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
COMPONENTS OF ACCUMULATED 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 , 2014 , and 2015 : (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 (loss) before reclassifications (3,589 ) 2,352 (1,237 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 1,056 1,056 Period change (3,589 ) 3,408 (181 ) Balance at February 1, 2014 (5,022 ) (8,489 ) (13,511 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (39 ) (8,180 ) (8,219 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 5,061 2,013 7,074 Period change 5,022 (6,167 ) (1,145 ) Balance at January 31, 2015 — (14,656 ) (14,656 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications — (3,730 ) (3,730 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 2,409 2,409 Period change — (1,321 ) (1,321 ) Balance at January 30, 2016 $ — $ (15,977 ) $ (15,977 ) The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with our pension plans have been reclassified to selling and administrative expenses in our statement of operations. Please see note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on our pension plans. The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 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.

Sale of Real Estate

Sale of Real Estate	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Sale of Real Estate [Abstract]
SALE OF REAL ESTATE	SALE OF REAL ESTATE In October 2013, we sold company-owned real property in California, on a component of which we operated a store, for $5.1 million . Concurrently with the sale, we entered into a lease agreement with the purchaser of the property which allowed us to continue to operate our store on an uninterrupted basis. As a result of the sale and concurrent leaseback, we determined that only a portion of the gain on the transaction could be recognized at that time. Based on the terms of the transaction, we recognized a gain of $3.6 million during the third quarter of 2013 and deferred a gain of $0.8 million , which will be amortized over the committed lease term.

Business Segment Data

Business Segment Data	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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, 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 home décor, frames, fashion bedding, utility bedding, bath, window, decorative textile, and area rugs departments. The Hard Home category includes our small appliances, table top, food preparation, stationery, greeting cards, and home maintenance departments. The Furniture category includes our upholstery, mattress, ready-to-assemble, and case goods departments. The Seasonal category includes our lawn & garden, summer, Christmas, toys, and other holiday departments. The Electronics & Accessories category includes the electronics, jewelry, hosiery, and infant accessories departments. In the first quarter of 2015, we realigned our merchandise categories to be consistent with our merchandising team. See the Reclassifications section of note 1 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information. We periodically assess, and potentially enact minor adjustments to, our product hierarchy, which can impact the roll-up of our merchandise categories. Our financial reporting process utilizes the most current product hierarchy in reporting net sales by merchandise category for all periods presented. Therefore, there may be minor reclassifications of net sales by merchandise category compared to previously reported amounts. The following table presents net sales data by merchandise category: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Furniture $ 1,135,757 $ 1,051,165 $ 961,749 Consumables 944,389 953,028 918,124 Food 845,541 821,915 747,840 Seasonal 845,085 877,086 907,787 Soft Home 598,777 569,730 537,798 Hard Home 477,451 510,095 565,126 Electronics & Accessories 343,582 394,059 486,331 Net sales $ 5,190,582 $ 5,177,078 $ 5,124,755

Selected Quarterly Financial Da

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)	SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) Summarized fiscal quarterly financial data for 2015 and 2014 is as follows: Fiscal Year 2015 First Second Third Fourth Year (In thousands, except per share amounts) (a) Net sales $ 1,280,455 $ 1,209,686 $ 1,116,474 $ 1,583,967 $ 5,190,582 Gross margin 504,116 475,834 440,007 647,229 2,067,186 Income (loss) from continuing operations 32,308 17,711 (1,703 ) 94,692 143,008 (Loss) income from discontinued operations (95 ) (75 ) 195 (160 ) (135 ) Net income (loss) 32,213 17,636 (1,508 ) 94,532 142,873 Earnings (loss) per share - basic: Continuing operations $ 0.61 $ 0.35 $ (0.03 ) $ 1.93 $ 2.83 Discontinued operations — — — — — $ 0.61 $ 0.35 $ (0.03 ) $ 1.93 $ 2.83 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted: Continuing operations $ 0.60 $ 0.35 $ (0.03 ) $ 1.91 $ 2.81 Discontinued operations — — — — — $ 0.60 $ 0.34 $ (0.03 ) $ 1.91 $ 2.80 Fiscal Year 2014 First Second Third Fourth Year (In thousands, except per share amounts) (a) Net sales $ 1,281,271 $ 1,195,363 $ 1,107,095 $ 1,593,349 $ 5,177,078 Gross margin 493,556 469,527 430,942 649,929 2,043,954 Income (loss) from continuing operations 28,581 17,212 (3,115 ) 93,983 136,661 (Loss) income from discontinued operations (25,233 ) 2,726 (326 ) 448 (22,385 ) Net income (loss) 3,348 19,938 (3,441 ) 94,431 114,276 Earnings (loss) per share - basic: Continuing operations $ 0.50 $ 0.31 $ (0.06 ) $ 1.78 $ 2.49 Discontinued operations (0.44 ) 0.05 (0.01 ) 0.01 (0.41 ) $ 0.06 $ 0.36 $ (0.06 ) $ 1.79 $ 2.08 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted: Continuing operations $ 0.50 $ 0.31 $ (0.06 ) $ 1.76 $ 2.46 Discontinued operations (0.44 ) 0.05 (0.01 ) 0.01 (0.40 ) $ 0.06 $ 0.36 $ (0.06 ) $ 1.77 $ 2.06 (a) Earnings per share calculations for each fiscal quarter are based on the applicable weighted-average shares outstanding for each period and the sum of the earnings per share for the four fiscal quarters may not necessarily be equal to the full year earnings per share amount.

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
SUBSEQUENT EVENT	SUBSEQUENT EVENT On March 1, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $250.0 million of our common shares (“2016 Repurchase Program”). Pursuant to the 2016 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 2016 Repurchase Program will be available to meet obligations under our equity compensation plans and for general corporate purposes. The 2016 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.

Basis of Presentation and Sum27

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	Description of Business We are a unique, non-traditional, discount retailer in the United States of America (“U.S.”). At January 30, 2016 , we operated 1,449 stores in 47 states. We intend to achieve our goal of exceeding our core customer’s expectations by offering a product assortment of value-priced merchandise that is meaningful to our core customer, combined with the quality and ease of the shopping experience. Our value-priced merchandise is sourced through both traditional and close-out channels. Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include Big Lots, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), and include all of our accounts. We consolidate all majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Management Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, as well as the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. The use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions creates a level of uncertainty with respect to reported or disclosed amounts in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates, judgments, and assumptions, including those that management considers critical to the accurate presentation and disclosure of our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management bases its estimates, judgments, and assumptions on historical experience, current trends, and various other factors that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the inherent uncertainty in using estimates, judgments, and assumptions, actual results may differ from these estimates.
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 2015 (“ 2015 ”) was comprised of the 52 weeks that began on February 1, 2015 and ended on January 30, 2016 . Fiscal year 2014 (“ 2014 ”) was comprised of the 52 weeks that began on February 2, 2014 and ended 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 .
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Segment Reporting We manage our business based on one segment, discount retailing. All of our stores are located in the U.S.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of amounts on deposit with financial institutions, outstanding checks, credit and debit card receivables, and highly liquid investments, including money market funds, which are unrestricted to withdrawal or use and which have an original maturity of three months or less. We review cash and cash equivalent balances on a bank by bank basis in order to identify book overdrafts. Book overdrafts occur when the amount of outstanding checks exceed the cash deposited at a given bank. We reclassify book overdrafts, if any, to accounts payable on our consolidated balance sheets. Amounts due from banks for credit and debit card transactions are typically settled in less than five days, and at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , totaled $28.3 million and $26.6 million , respectively.
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Investments Investment securities are classified as available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, or trading at the date of purchase. Investments are recorded at fair value as either current assets or non-current assets based on the stated maturity or our plans to either hold or sell the investment. Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are recognized in earnings. Unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are recognized in other comprehensive income, until realized. We did not own any held-to-maturity or available-for-sale securities as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 .
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Merchandise Inventories Merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using the average cost retail inventory method. Cost includes any applicable inbound shipping and handling costs associated with the receipt of merchandise into our distribution centers (see the discussion below under the caption “Selling and Administrative Expenses” for additional information regarding outbound shipping and handling costs to our stores). Market is determined based on the estimated net realizable value, which generally is the merchandise selling price. Under the average cost retail inventory method, inventory is segregated into classes of merchandise having similar characteristics at its current retail selling value. Current retail selling values are converted to a cost basis by applying an average cost factor to each specific merchandise class’s retail selling value. Cost factors represent the average cost-to-retail ratio computed using beginning inventory and all fiscal year-to-date purchase activity specific to each merchandise class. Under the average cost retail inventory method, permanent sales price markdowns result in cost reductions in inventory. Our permanent sales price markdowns are typically related to end of season clearance events and are recorded as a charge to cost of sales in the period of management’s decision to initiate sales price reductions with the intent not to return the price to regular retail. Promotional markdowns are recorded as a charge to net sales in the period the merchandise is sold. Promotional markdowns are typically related to specific marketing efforts with respect to products maintained continuously in our stores or products that are only available in limited quantities but represent substantial value to our customers. Promotional markdowns are principally used to drive higher sales volume during a defined promotional period. We record a reduction to inventories and charge to cost of sales for a shrinkage inventory allowance. The shrinkage allowance is calculated as a percentage of sales for the period from the last physical inventory date to the end of the reporting period. Such estimates are based on our historical and current year experience based on physical inventory results. We record a reduction to inventories and charge to cost of sales for any excess or obsolete inventory. The excess or obsolete inventory is estimated based on a review of our aged inventory and takes into account any items that have already received a cost reduction as a result of the permanent markdown process discussed above. We estimate the reduction for excess or obsolete inventory based on historical sales trends, age and quantity of product on hand, and anticipated future sales.
Cost of Sales, Vendor Allowances, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Payments Received from Vendors Payments received from vendors relate primarily to rebates and reimbursement for markdowns and are recognized in our consolidated statements of operations as a reduction to cost of inventory purchases in the period that the rebate or reimbursement is earned or realized and, consequently, result in a reduction in cost of sales when the related inventory is sold.
Store Supplies Policy [Policy Text Block]	Store Supplies When opening a new store, a portion of the initial shipment of supplies (which primarily includes display materials, signage, security-related items, and miscellaneous store supplies) is capitalized at the store opening date. These capitalized supplies represent more durable types of items for which we expect to receive future economic benefit. Subsequent replenishments of capitalized store supplies are expensed. The consumable/non-durable type items for which the future economic benefit is less measurable are expensed upon shipment to the store. Capitalized store supplies are adjusted periodically for changes in estimated quantities or costs and are included in other current assets in our consolidated balance sheets.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property and Equipment - Net Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment are recorded on a straight‑line basis using estimated service lives. The estimated service lives of our depreciable property and equipment by major asset category were as follows: Land improvements 15 years Buildings 40 years Leasehold improvements 5 years Store fixtures and equipment 5 - 7 years Distribution and transportation fixtures and equipment 5 - 15 years Office and computer equipment 5 years Computer software costs 5 - 8 years Company vehicles 3 years Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis using the shorter of their estimated service lives or the lease term. Because many initial lease terms range from five to seven years and the majority of our lease options have a term of five years, we estimate the useful life of leasehold improvements at five years. This amortization period is consistent with the amortization period for any lease incentives that we would typically receive when initially entering into a new lease that are recognized as deferred rent and amortized over the initial lease term. Assets acquired under noncancellable leases, which meet the criteria of a capital lease, are capitalized in property and equipment - net and amortized over the estimated service life of the asset or the applicable lease term. Depreciation estimates are revised prospectively to reflect the remaining depreciation or amortization of the asset over the shortened estimated service life when a decision is made to dispose of property and equipment prior to the end of its previously estimated service life. The cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts with any resulting gain or loss included in selling and administrative expenses. Major repairs that extend service lives are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Capitalized interest was not significant in any period presented.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Long-Lived Assets Our long-lived assets primarily consist of property and equipment - net. In order to determine if impairment indicators are present for store property and equipment, we review historical operating results at the store level on an annual basis, or when other impairment indicators are present. Generally, all other property and equipment is reviewed for impairment at the enterprise level. If the net book value of a store’s long-lived assets is not recoverable by the expected undiscounted future cash flows of the store, we estimate the fair value of the store’s assets and recognize an impairment charge for the excess net book value of the store’s long-lived assets over their fair value. Our assumptions related to estimates of undiscounted future cash flows are based on historical results of cash flows adjusted for management projections for future periods. We estimate the fair value of our long-lived assets using expected cash flows, including salvage value, which is based on readily available market information for similar assets.
Closed Store Poilcy [Policy Text Block]	Closed Store Accounting We recognize an obligation for the fair value of lease termination costs when we cease using the leased property in our operations. In measuring fair value of these lease termination obligations, we consider the remaining minimum lease payments, estimated sublease rentals that could be reasonably obtained, and other potentially mitigating factors. We discount the estimated obligation using the applicable credit adjusted interest rate, which results in accretion expense in periods subsequent to the period of initial measurement. We monitor the estimated obligation for lease termination liabilities in subsequent periods and revise our estimated liabilities, if necessary. Severance and benefits associated with terminating employees from employment are recognized ratably from the communication date through the estimated future service period, unless the estimated future service period is less than 60 days, in which case we recognize the impact at the communication date. Generally all other store closing costs are recognized when incurred.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted law and tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We assess the adequacy and need for a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. In making such assessment, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. We have established a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the balance that is more likely than not to be realized. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the income tax expense line in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Accrued interest and penalties are included within the related tax liability line in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The effective income tax rate in any period may be materially impacted by the overall level of income (loss) before income taxes, the jurisdictional mix and magnitude of income (loss), changes in the income tax laws (which may be retroactive to the beginning of the fiscal year), subsequent recognition, de-recognition and/or measurement of an uncertain tax benefit, changes in a deferred tax valuation allowance, and adjustments of a deferred tax asset or liability for enacted changes in tax laws or rates.
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Pension Pension assumptions are evaluated each year. Actuarial valuations are used to calculate the estimated expenses and obligations related to our pension plans. We review external data and historical trends to help determine the discount rate and expected long-term rate of return. Our objective in selecting a discount rate is to identify the best estimate of the rate at which the benefit obligations would be settled on the measurement date. In making this estimate, we review rates of return on high-quality, fixed-income investments available at the measurement date and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the benefits. This process includes a review of the bonds available on the measurement date with a quality rating of Aa or better. The expected long-term rate of return on assets is derived from detailed periodic studies, which include a review of asset allocation strategies, anticipated future long-term performance of individual asset classes, risks (standard deviations), and correlations of returns among the asset classes that comprise the plan’s asset mix. While the studies give appropriate consideration to recent plan performance and historical returns, the assumption for the expected long-term rate of return is primarily based on our expectation of a long-term, prospective rate of return. Our prospective expectations on long-term rate of return and discount rate were noticeably affected by the amendments to terminate our pension plans, as further discussed in note 8.
Self Insurance Policy [Policy Text Block]	Insurance and Insurance-Related Reserves We are self-insured for certain losses relating to property, general liability, workers’ compensation, and employee medical, dental, and prescription drug benefit claims, a portion of which is paid by employees. We purchase stop-loss coverage to limit significant exposure in these areas. Accrued insurance-related liabilities and related expenses are based on actual claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported. The estimated accruals are determined by applying actuarially-based calculations. General liability and workers’ compensation liabilities are recorded at our estimate of their net present value, using a 4% discount rate, while other liabilities for insurance-related reserves are not discounted.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair Value of Financial Instruments The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy, as defined below, gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2, defined as observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. The carrying value of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximates fair value because of the relatively short maturity of these items.
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Commitments and Contingencies We are subject to various claims and contingencies including legal actions and other claims arising out of the normal course of business. In connection with such claims and contingencies, we estimate the likelihood and amount of any potential obligation, where it is possible to do so, using management's judgment. Management uses various internal and external specialists to assist in the estimating process. We accrue, if material, a liability if the likelihood of an adverse outcome is probable and the amount is estimable. If the likelihood of an adverse outcome is only reasonably possible (as opposed to probable), or if it is probable but an estimate is not determinable, disclosure of a material claim or contingency is made in the notes to our consolidated financial statements and no accrual is made.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition We recognize sales at the time the customer takes possession of the merchandise. Sales are recorded net of discounts and estimated returns and exclude any sales tax. The reserve for merchandise returns is estimated based on our prior return experience. We sell gift cards in our stores and issue merchandise credits, typically as a result of customer returns, on stored value cards. We do not charge administrative fees on unused gift card or merchandise credit balances and our gift cards and merchandise credits do not expire. We recognize sales revenue related to gift cards and merchandise credits when (1) the gift card or merchandise credit is redeemed in a sales transaction by the customer or (2) breakage occurs. We recognize gift card and merchandise credit breakage when we estimate that the likelihood of the card or credit being redeemed by the customer is remote and we determine that we do not have a legal obligation to remit the value of unredeemed cards or credits to the relevant regulatory authority. We estimate breakage based upon historical redemption patterns. For 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , we recognized in net sales on our consolidated statements of operations breakage of $0.4 million , $0.2 million , and $0.2 million , respectively, related to unredeemed gift card and merchandise credit balances that had aged at least four years beyond the end of their original issuance month. The liability for the unredeemed cash value of gift cards and merchandise credits is recorded in accrued operating expenses. We offer price hold contracts on merchandise. Revenue for price hold contracts is recognized when the customer makes the final payment and takes possession of the merchandise. Amounts paid by customers under price hold contracts are recorded in accrued operating expenses until a sale is consummated.
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cost of Sales Cost of sales includes the cost of merchandise, net of cash discounts and rebates, markdowns, and inventory shrinkage. Cost of merchandise includes related inbound freight to our distribution centers, duties, and commissions. We classify warehousing and outbound distribution and transportation costs as selling and administrative expenses. Due to this classification, our gross margin rates may not be comparable to those of other retailers that include warehousing and outbound distribution and transportation costs in cost of sales.
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. 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 $159.4 million , $161.1 million , and $158.9 million for 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively.
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Rent Expense Rent expense is recognized over the term of the lease and is included in selling and administrative expenses. We recognize minimum rent starting when possession of the property is taken from the landlord, which normally includes a construction or set-up period prior to store opening. When a lease contains a predetermined fixed escalation of the minimum rent, we recognize the related rent expense on a straight-line basis and record the difference between the recognized rental expense and the amounts payable under the lease as deferred rent. We also receive tenant allowances, which are recorded in deferred incentive rent and are amortized as a reduction to rent expense over the term of the lease. Our leases generally obligate us for our applicable portion of real estate taxes, CAM, and property insurance that has been incurred by the landlord with respect to the leased property. We maintain accruals for our estimated applicable portion of real estate taxes, CAM, and property insurance incurred but not settled at each reporting date. We estimate these accruals based on historical payments made and take into account any known trends. Inherent in these estimates is the risk that actual costs incurred by landlords and the resulting payments by us may be higher or lower than the amounts we have recorded on our books. Certain of our leases provide for contingent rents that are not measurable at the lease inception date. Contingent rent includes rent based on a percentage of sales that are in excess of a predetermined level. Contingent rent is excluded from minimum rent but is included in the determination of total rent expense when it is probable that the expense has been incurred and the amount is reasonably estimable.
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Advertising Expense Advertising costs, which are expensed as incurred, consist primarily of television and print advertising, internet and social media marketing and advertising, and in-store point-of-purchase presentations. Advertising expenses are included in selling and administrative expenses. Advertising expenses were $91.5 million , $97.5 million , and $97.9 million for 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively.
Store Pre-opening Costs [Policy Text Block]	Store Pre-opening Costs Pre-opening costs incurred during the construction periods for new store openings are expensed as incurred and included in our selling and administrative expenses.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Share-Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense is recognized in selling and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations for all awards that we expect to vest. We estimate forfeitures based on historical information. Non-vested Restricted Stock Awards Compensation expense for our performance-based non-vested restricted stock awards is recorded based on fair value of the award on the grant date and the estimated achievement date of the performance criteria. An estimated target achievement date is determined at the time of the award grant based on historical and forecasted performance of similar measures. We monitor the projected achievement of the performance targets at each reporting period and make prospective adjustments to the estimated vesting period when our internal models indicate that the estimated achievement date differs from the date being used to amortize expense. Non-vested Restricted Stock Units We expense our non-vested restricted stock units with graded vesting as a single award with an average estimated life over the entire term of the award. The expense for the non-vested restricted stock units is recorded on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Performance Share Units Compensation expense for PSUs will be recorded based on fair value of the award on the grant date and the estimated achievement of financial performance objectives. From an accounting perspective, the grant date is established once all financial performance targets have been set. We monitor the estimated achievement of the financial performance objectives at each reporting period and will potentially adjust the estimated expense on a cumulative basis. The expense for the PSUs is recorded on a straight-line basis from the grant date through the vesting date. CEO Performance Share Units For the PSUs granted to our CEO during 2013, compensation expense is recorded based on fair value of the award on the grant date and the estimated achievement date of the performance criteria. An estimated target achievement date for each tranche of the award was determined at the time of the award grant based on a Monte Carlo simulation. Stock Options We value and expense stock options with graded vesting as a single award with an average estimated life over the entire term of the award. The expense for options with graded vesting is recorded on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Historically, we estimated the fair value of stock options using a binomial model. The binomial model takes into account variables such as volatility, dividend yield rate, risk-free rate, contractual term of the option, the probability that the option will be exercised prior to the end of its contractual life, and the probability of retirement of the option holder in computing the value of the option. Expected volatility was based on historical implied volatilities from traded options on our common shares. The dividend yield on our common shares was assumed to be zero, since we had not paid dividends at the time of our most recent stock option grants in 2013, nor did we have intentions of doing so at that time. The risk-free rate was based on U.S. Treasury security yields at the time of the grant. The expected life was determined from the binomial model, which incorporates exercise and post-vesting forfeiture assumptions based on analysis of historical data.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during each period and the additional dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock awards, and restricted stock units, calculated using the treasury stock method.
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Derivative Instruments We use derivative instruments to mitigate the risk of market fluctuations in diesel fuel prices. We do not enter into derivative instruments for speculative purposes. Our derivative instruments may consist of collar or swap contracts. Our current derivative instruments do not meet the requirements for cash flow hedge accounting. Instead, our derivative instruments are marked-to-market to determine their fair value and any gains or losses are recognized currently in other income (expense) on our consolidated statements of operations.
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Other Comprehensive Income Our other comprehensive income includes the impact of the amortization of our pension actuarial loss, net of tax, the revaluation of our pension actuarial loss, net of tax, and the impact of foreign currency translation.
Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Reclassifications Merchandise Categories In the first quarter of 2015, we realigned select merchandise categories to be consistent with the changes in our merchandising team and our management reporting. Specifically, we reclassified our home décor and frames departments from our former Furniture & Home Décor category to our Soft Home category. Subsequently, we changed the name of our Furniture & Home Décor category to Furniture. In order to provide comparative information, we have reclassified our net sales by merchandise category into this revised alignment for all periods presented in note 15 to the consolidated financial statements. We periodically assess, and make minor adjustments to, our product hierarchy, which can impact the roll-up of our merchandise categories. Our financial reporting process utilizes the most current product hierarchy in reporting net sales by merchandise category for all periods presented. Therefore, there may be minor reclassifications of net sales by merchandise category compared to previously reported amounts. Deferred Taxes In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . This update requires an entity to classify deferred tax liabilities and assets as noncurrent within a balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. This update may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. We have early adopted this guidance as of January 30, 2016 and have applied the requirements retrospectively. The adoption of this guidance resulted in the reclassification of $39.2 million from current deferred income tax assets to noncurrent deferred income tax assets on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2015. The adoption of this guidance did not have any impact on our consolidated statements of operations or cash flows.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . This update provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, this guidance expands related disclosure requirements. The pronouncement was originally set to be effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In July 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date from December 15, 2016 to December 15, 2017, but will allow for early adoption as of December 15, 2016. This ASU permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements as well as the expected adoption method. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases . The update requires a lessee to recognize a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing a right to use the underlying asset for the lease term on the balance sheet. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Subsequent Events We have evaluated events and transactions subsequent to the balance sheet date. Based on this evaluation, we are not aware of any events or transactions (other than those disclosed in notes 10 and 17) that occurred subsequent to the balance sheet date but prior to filing that would require recognition or disclosure in our consolidated financial statements.

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	The estimated service lives of our depreciable property and equipment by major asset category were as follows: Land improvements 15 years Buildings 40 years Leasehold improvements 5 years Store fixtures and equipment 5 - 7 years Distribution and transportation fixtures and equipment 5 - 15 years Office and computer equipment 5 years Computer software costs 5 - 8 years Company vehicles 3 years
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information [Table Text Block]	The following table provides supplemental cash flow information for 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 : (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest, including capital leases $ 3,204 $ 1,921 $ 2,687 Cash paid for income taxes, excluding impact of refunds $ 56,158 $ 69,919 $ 122,672 Gross proceeds from borrowings under the bank credit facility $ 1,588,200 $ 1,550,900 $ 1,330,100 Gross payments of borrowings under the bank credit facility $ 1,588,000 $ 1,565,800 $ 1,424,300 Non-cash activity: Assets acquired under capital leases $ 10,180 $ 20,982 $ — Accrued property and equipment $ 9,808 $ 10,974 $ 5,296 Cash flows from discontinued operations: Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities, discontinued operations $ (2,846 ) $ (48,339 ) $ 22,312 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities, discontinued operations $ — $ 522 $ (5,640 )

Property and Equipment - Net (T

Property and Equipment - Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	Property and equipment - net consist of: (In thousands) January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Land and land improvements $ 51,523 $ 51,044 Buildings and leasehold improvements 840,931 838,663 Fixtures and equipment 737,169 723,723 Computer software costs 132,101 129,994 Construction-in-progress 30,974 17,632 Property and equipment - cost 1,792,698 1,761,056 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,232,774 1,210,501 Property and equipment - net $ 559,924 $ 550,555

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]	Total rent expense, including real estate taxes, CAM, and property insurance, charged to continuing operations for operating leases consisted of the following: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Minimum rents $ 314,605 $ 314,276 $ 309,935 Contingent rents 637 312 308 Total rent expense $ 315,242 $ 314,588 $ 310,243
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]	Future minimum rental commitments for leases, excluding closed store leases, real estate taxes, CAM, and property insurance, at January 30, 2016 , were as follows: Fiscal Year (In thousands) 2016 $ 249,556 2017 208,306 2018 172,415 2019 127,254 2020 85,260 Thereafter 93,899 Total leases $ 936,690
Leases, Capital [Abstract]
Schedule of Capital Leased Asssets [Table Text Block]	Scheduled payments for all capital leases at January 30, 2016 , were as follows: Fiscal Year (In thousands) 2016 $ 5,956 2017 5,235 2018 4,532 2019 4,532 2020 4,532 Thereafter 3,886 Total lease payments $ 28,673 Less amount to discount to present value (3,293 ) Capital lease obligation per balance sheet $ 25,380

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Stock options outstanding that were excluded from the diluted share calculation because their impact was antidilutive at the end of 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 were as follows: (In millions) 2015 2014 2013 Antidilutive stock options excluded from dilutive share calculation 0.1 1.1 2.8
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]	A reconciliation of the number of weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations is as follows: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Weighted-average common shares outstanding: Basic 50,517 54,935 57,415 Dilutive effect of share-based awards 447 617 543 Diluted 50,964 55,552 57,958
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]	The Company declared and paid cash dividends per common share during the periods presented as follows: Dividends Amount Declared Amount Paid 2014: (in thousands) (in thousands) Second quarter $ 0.17 $ 9,585 $ 9,366 Third quarter 0.17 9,718 9,457 Fourth quarter 0.17 9,230 9,005 Total $ 0.51 $ 28,533 $ 27,828 2015: (in thousands) (in thousands) First quarter $ 0.19 $ 10,479 $ 10,197 Second quarter 0.19 10,069 9,734 Third quarter 0.19 9,549 9,267 Fourth quarter 0.19 9,637 9,332 Total $ 0.76 $ 39,734 $ 38,530

Share-Based Plans (Tables)

Share-Based Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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 fiscal years 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 : Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share Outstanding non-vested restricted stock at February 2, 2013 783,609 $ 42.25 Granted 458,576 35.53 Vested (64,784 ) 37.79 Forfeited (513,300 ) 41.86 Outstanding non-vested restricted stock at February 1, 2014 664,101 $ 38.34 Granted 317,641 37.81 Vested (70,155 ) 34.54 Forfeited (166,782 ) 39.87 Outstanding non-vested restricted stock at January 31, 2015 744,805 $ 38.13 Granted 217,767 49.00 Vested (128,140 ) 38.42 Forfeited (49,283 ) 40.28 Outstanding non-vested restricted stock at January 30, 2016 785,149 $ 40.96
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 stock option pricing model for each of the respective periods were as follows: 2013 Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted $ 12.08 Risk-free interest rates 0.8 % Expected life (years) 4.2 Expected volatility 41.9 % Expected annual forfeiture rate 3.0 %
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes information about our stock options outstanding and exercisable at January 30, 2016 : Range of Prices Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Greater Than Less Than or Equal to Options Outstanding Weighted-Average Remaining Life (Years) Weighted-Average Exercise Price Options Exercisable Weighted-Average Exercise Price $ 10.01 $ 20.00 12,500 0.3 $ 18.18 12,500 $ 18.18 20.01 30.00 10,625 1.8 28.19 10,312 28.20 30.01 40.00 707,277 3.6 35.87 338,402 35.84 $ 40.01 $ 50.00 444,500 2.7 42.89 345,250 42.60 1,174,902 3.2 $ 38.26 706,464 $ 38.72
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	A summary of the annual stock option activity for fiscal years 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 is as follows: 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 2, 2013 3,029,086 $ 34.49 Granted 1,159,500 35.80 Exercised (213,520 ) 22.87 Forfeited (597,763 ) 38.97 Outstanding stock options at February 1, 2014 3,377,303 $ 34.88 Granted — — Exercised (1,389,040 ) 30.67 Forfeited (285,050 ) 39.19 Outstanding stock options at January 31, 2015 1,703,213 $ 37.59 Granted — — Exercised (450,136 ) 36.17 Forfeited (78,175 ) 35.84 Outstanding stock options at January 30, 2016 1,174,902 $ 38.26 3.2 $ 2,431 Vested or expected to vest at January 30, 2016 1,167,905 $ 38.28 3.2 $ 2,411 Exercisable at January 30, 2016 706,464 $ 38.72 2.7 $ 1,361
Schedule of Share Based Compensation, Additional Information [Table Text Block]	During 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , the following activity occurred under our share-based compensation plans: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 5,980 $ 18,614 $ 2,646 Total fair value of restricted stock vested $ 6,259 $ 2,825 $ 2,237 Total fair value of performance shares vested $ — $ 1,143 $ —
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Share Based Compensation, Additional Information [Table Text Block]	We expect to begin recognizing expense related to PSUs as follows: Issue Year Outstanding PSUs at Expected Valuation Date Expected Expense Period 2014 379,794 March 2016 Fiscal 2016 2015 273,340 March 2017 Fiscal 2017 Total 653,134

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	The components of net periodic pension expense were comprised of the following: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Service cost - benefits earned in the period $ 1,923 $ 1,951 $ 2,086 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 2,444 3,218 3,041 Expected investment return on plan assets (2,628 ) (3,219 ) (2,893 ) Amortization of prior service cost 4 (34 ) (34 ) Amortization of transition obligation — — 12 Amortization of actuarial loss 1,817 1,497 1,692 Curtailment loss 191 — — Settlement loss 1,912 1,868 83 Net periodic pension cost $ 5,663 $ 5,281 $ 3,987
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	The weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension expense were: 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate 3.3 % 5.0 % 4.6 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 2.8 % 3.0 % 3.5 % Expected long-term rate of return 5.2 % 6.0 % 5.1 % The weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations were: 2015 2014 Discount rate 1.2 % 3.3 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 0.0 % 2.8 %
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]	The following schedule provides a reconciliation of projected benefit obligations, plan assets, funded status, and amounts recognized for the Pension Plan and Supplemental Pension Plan at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 : (In thousands) January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Change in projected benefit obligation: Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 78,187 $ 64,878 Service cost 1,923 1,951 Interest cost 2,444 3,218 Plan amendments — 217 Plan curtailments (7,291 ) — Benefits and settlements paid (7,564 ) (7,857 ) Actuarial loss 7,712 15,780 Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 75,411 $ 78,187 Change in plan assets: Fair market value at beginning of year $ 55,292 $ 56,329 Actual return on plan assets (3,025 ) 5,685 Employer contributions 10,933 1,135 Benefits and settlements paid (7,564 ) (7,857 ) Fair market value at end of year $ 55,636 $ 55,292 Under funded and net amount recognized $ (19,774 ) $ (22,895 ) Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of: Current liabilities $ (19,774 ) $ (372 ) Noncurrent liabilities — (22,523 ) Net amount recognized $ (19,774 ) $ (22,895 )
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The following are components of accumulated other comprehensive income and, as such, are not yet reflected in net periodic pension expense: (In thousands) 2015 2014 Unrecognized past service credit $ — $ (195 ) Unrecognized actuarial loss (26,418 ) (24,074 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, pretax $ (26,418 ) $ (24,269 )
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth certain information for the Pension Plan and the Supplemental Pension Plan at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 : Pension Plan Supplemental Pension Plan (In thousands) January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Projected benefit obligation $ 70,046 $ 72,659 $ 5,365 $ 5,528 Accumulated benefit obligation 70,046 65,627 5,365 4,667 Fair market value of plan assets $ 55,636 $ 55,292 $ — $ —
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Using the same assumptions as those used to measure our benefit obligations, the Pension Plan and the Supplemental Pension Plan benefits expected to be paid in each of the following fiscal years are as follows: Fiscal Year (In thousands) 2016 $ 76,186 2017 — 2018 — 2019 — 2020 — 2021 - 2025 $ —
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	The fair value of our Pension Plan assets at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 by asset category was comprised of the following: January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 (In thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 25,035 $ 25,035 $ — $ — $ 1,096 $ 1,096 $ — $ — Common / Collective Trusts Long Credit 19,463 — 19,463 — 25,317 — 25,317 — Intermediate Credit 7,380 — 7,380 — 17,972 — 17,972 — U.S. Treasury Strips 2,778 — 2,778 — — — — — High Yield 266 — 266 — 2,674 — 2,674 — Global Real Estate 241 — 241 — 2,894 — 2,894 — U.S. Equity Index 196 — 196 — 2,183 — 2,183 — International Equities 182 — 182 — 2,034 — 2,034 — U.S. Small Cap 95 — 95 — 1,122 — 1,122 — Total $ 55,636 $ 25,035 $ 30,601 $ — $ 55,292 $ 1,096 $ 54,196 $ —

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	The provision for income taxes from continuing operations was comprised of the following: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Current: U.S. Federal $ 73,421 $ 74,235 $ 81,270 U.S. State and local 10,660 12,840 14,506 Total current tax expense 84,081 87,075 95,776 Deferred: U.S. Federal 56 (2,022 ) (8,275 ) U.S. State and local (295 ) 186 (1,986 ) Total deferred tax expense (239 ) (1,836 ) (10,261 ) Income tax provision $ 83,842 $ 85,239 $ 85,515
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate for continuing operations was as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Effect of: State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 3.0 3.8 3.6 Work opportunity tax and other employment tax credits (1.1 ) (0.7 ) (1.0 ) Valuation allowance — — — Other, net 0.1 0.3 0.1 Effective income tax rate 37.0 % 38.4 % 37.7 %
Schedule of Income Taxes Paid [Table Text Block]	Income tax payments and refunds were as follows: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Income taxes paid $ 56,158 $ 69,919 $ 122,672 Income taxes refunded (818 ) (135 ) (551 ) Net income taxes paid $ 55,340 $ 69,784 $ 122,121
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows: (In thousands) January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Deferred tax assets: Workers’ compensation and other insurance reserves $ 33,531 $ 32,242 Compensation related 31,478 28,047 Accrued rent 23,540 26,283 Uniform inventory capitalization 18,488 17,649 Depreciation and fixed asset basis differences 10,523 9,972 Pension plans 7,815 9,086 Accrued state taxes 7,119 6,869 State tax credits, net of federal tax benefit 4,253 4,048 Accrued operating liabilities 2,189 1,751 Other 19,775 20,099 Valuation allowances (2,419 ) (2,373 ) Total deferred tax assets 156,292 153,673 Deferred tax liabilities: Accelerated depreciation and fixed asset basis differences 70,698 67,299 Lease construction reimbursements 15,602 15,317 Prepaid expenses 6,625 6,247 Workers’ compensation and other insurance reserves 4,329 4,203 Other 11,299 14,314 Total deferred tax liabilities 108,553 107,380 Net deferred tax assets $ 47,739 $ 46,293
Summary of Tax Credit Carryforwards [Table Text Block]	We have the following income tax loss and credit carryforwards at January 30, 2016 (amounts are shown net of tax excluding the federal income tax effect of the state and local items): (In thousands) U.S. State and local: State net operating loss carryforwards $ 82 Expires fiscal years 2020 through 2025 California enterprise zone credits 6,245 Predominately expires fiscal year 2023 Other state credits 298 Expires fiscal years through 2025 Total income tax loss and credit carryforwards $ 6,625
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	The following is a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits for 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 : (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Unrecognized tax benefits - beginning of year $ 14,922 $ 16,650 $ 16,019 Gross increases - tax positions in current year 939 898 991 Gross increases - tax positions in prior period 872 820 1,247 Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period (430 ) (2,418 ) (532 ) Settlements (732 ) (488 ) (4 ) Lapse of statute of limitations (1,799 ) (566 ) (949 ) Foreign currency translation — 26 (122 ) Unrecognized tax benefits - end of year $ 13,772 $ 14,922 $ 16,650

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]	Our outstanding derivative instrument contracts at January 30, 2016 were comprised of the following: (In thousands) 2015 Diesel fuel collars (in gallons) 8,175
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	The fair value of our outstanding derivative instrument contracts was as follows: (In thousands) Assets / (Liabilities) Derivative Instrument Balance Sheet Location 2015 Diesel fuel collars Other current assets $ 78 Other assets 794 Accrued operating expenses (2,799 ) Other liabilities (2,738 ) Total derivative instruments $ (4,665 )
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations was as follows: (In thousands) Amount of Gain Derivative Instrument Statements of Operations Location 2015 Diesel fuel collars Realized Other income (expense) $ (535 ) Unrealized Other income (expense) (4,665 ) Total derivative instruments $ (5,200 )

Discontinued Operation (Tables)

Discontinued Operation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Our discontinued operations for 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , were comprised of the following: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Canadian operations $ 165 $ (35,998 ) $ (40,918 ) Wholesale business (164 ) (248 ) (4,371 ) KB Toys matters — 9 5,248 Other (1 ) — — Total loss from discontinued operations, pretax $ — $ (36,237 ) $ (40,041 ) The loss from discontinued Canadian operations presented in our consolidated statements of operations was comprised of the following: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Net sales $ — $ 6,040 $ 177,157 Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation expense shown separately below) 3 3,356 119,221 Gross margin (3 ) 2,684 57,936 Selling and administrative expenses (224 ) 33,419 95,713 Depreciation expense — 2 1,894 Operating profit (loss) 221 (30,737 ) (39,671 ) Interest expense — (18 ) (46 ) Other income (expense) (56 ) (5,243 ) (1,201 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes 165 (35,998 ) (40,918 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 206 (13,771 ) (24,397 ) Loss from discontinued operations $ (41 ) $ (22,227 ) $ (16,521 )

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Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
COMPONENTS OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, during 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 : (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 (loss) before reclassifications (3,589 ) 2,352 (1,237 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 1,056 1,056 Period change (3,589 ) 3,408 (181 ) Balance at February 1, 2014 (5,022 ) (8,489 ) (13,511 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (39 ) (8,180 ) (8,219 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 5,061 2,013 7,074 Period change 5,022 (6,167 ) (1,145 ) Balance at January 31, 2015 — (14,656 ) (14,656 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications — (3,730 ) (3,730 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 2,409 2,409 Period change — (1,321 ) (1,321 ) Balance at January 30, 2016 $ — $ (15,977 ) $ (15,977 )

Business Segment Data (Tables)

Business Segment Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Sales by Category [Table Text Block]	The following table presents net sales data by merchandise category: (In thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Furniture $ 1,135,757 $ 1,051,165 $ 961,749 Consumables 944,389 953,028 918,124 Food 845,541 821,915 747,840 Seasonal 845,085 877,086 907,787 Soft Home 598,777 569,730 537,798 Hard Home 477,451 510,095 565,126 Electronics & Accessories 343,582 394,059 486,331 Net sales $ 5,190,582 $ 5,177,078 $ 5,124,755

Selected Quarterly Financial 39

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	Summarized fiscal quarterly financial data for 2015 and 2014 is as follows: Fiscal Year 2015 First Second Third Fourth Year (In thousands, except per share amounts) (a) Net sales $ 1,280,455 $ 1,209,686 $ 1,116,474 $ 1,583,967 $ 5,190,582 Gross margin 504,116 475,834 440,007 647,229 2,067,186 Income (loss) from continuing operations 32,308 17,711 (1,703 ) 94,692 143,008 (Loss) income from discontinued operations (95 ) (75 ) 195 (160 ) (135 ) Net income (loss) 32,213 17,636 (1,508 ) 94,532 142,873 Earnings (loss) per share - basic: Continuing operations $ 0.61 $ 0.35 $ (0.03 ) $ 1.93 $ 2.83 Discontinued operations — — — — — $ 0.61 $ 0.35 $ (0.03 ) $ 1.93 $ 2.83 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted: Continuing operations $ 0.60 $ 0.35 $ (0.03 ) $ 1.91 $ 2.81 Discontinued operations — — — — — $ 0.60 $ 0.34 $ (0.03 ) $ 1.91 $ 2.80 Fiscal Year 2014 First Second Third Fourth Year (In thousands, except per share amounts) (a) Net sales $ 1,281,271 $ 1,195,363 $ 1,107,095 $ 1,593,349 $ 5,177,078 Gross margin 493,556 469,527 430,942 649,929 2,043,954 Income (loss) from continuing operations 28,581 17,212 (3,115 ) 93,983 136,661 (Loss) income from discontinued operations (25,233 ) 2,726 (326 ) 448 (22,385 ) Net income (loss) 3,348 19,938 (3,441 ) 94,431 114,276 Earnings (loss) per share - basic: Continuing operations $ 0.50 $ 0.31 $ (0.06 ) $ 1.78 $ 2.49 Discontinued operations (0.44 ) 0.05 (0.01 ) 0.01 (0.41 ) $ 0.06 $ 0.36 $ (0.06 ) $ 1.79 $ 2.08 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted: Continuing operations $ 0.50 $ 0.31 $ (0.06 ) $ 1.76 $ 2.46 Discontinued operations (0.44 ) 0.05 (0.01 ) 0.01 (0.40 ) $ 0.06 $ 0.36 $ (0.06 ) $ 1.77 $ 2.06

Basis of Presentation and Sum40

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2014USD ($)
Component of Operating Other Cost and Expense [Abstract]
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-30
Number of Stores	1,449
Number of States in which Entity Operates	47
Operating Cycle	52 or 53 weeks
Fiscal Period	P52W	P52W	P52W
Credit and Debit Card Receivables, at Carrying Value	$ 28.3	$ 26.6
Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards, Breakage	0.4	0.2	$ 0.2
Distribution and Outbound Transportation Costs	159.4	161.1	158.9
Advertising Expense	$ 91.5	97.5	$ 97.9
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		$ 39.2

Basis of Presentation and Sum41

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Useful Lives of Fixed Assets (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Land Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	15 years
Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Store Fixtures and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Store Fixtures and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years
Distribution and Transportation Fixtures and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Distribution and Transportation Fixtures and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	15 years
Office and Computer Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Computer software costs [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Computer software costs [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	8 years
Company Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years

Basis of Presentation and Sum42

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest, including capital leases	$ 3,204	$ 1,921	$ 2,687
Cash paid for income taxes, excluding impact of refunds	56,158	69,919	122,672
Gross proceeds from borrowings under the bank credit facility	1,588,200	1,550,900	1,330,100
Gross repayments of borrowings under the bank credit facility	1,588,000	1,565,800	1,424,300
Non-cash activity:
Assets acquired under capital leases	10,180	20,982	0
Accrued property and equipment	9,808	10,974	5,296
Cash flows from discontinued operations [Abstract]
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	(2,846)	(48,339)	22,312
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations	$ 0	$ 522	$ (5,640)

Property and Equipment - Net (D

Property and Equipment - Net (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2014USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - cost	$ 1,792,698	$ 1,761,056
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	1,232,774	1,210,501
Property and equipment - net	559,924	550,555
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	31,500	24,300
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Capital Leases	6,200	4,400
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	125,989	93,460	$ 104,786
Depreciation	122,737	119,702	113,228
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 400	$ 3,500	$ 7,800
Number of Stores Impaired	2	3	7
Land and land improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - cost	$ 51,523	$ 51,044
Buildings and leasehold improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - cost	840,931	838,663
Fixtures and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - cost	737,169	723,723
Computer software costs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - cost	132,101	129,994
Construction-in-progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - cost	$ 30,974	$ 17,632
CANADA
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges			$ 6,500

Bank Credit Facility (Details)

Bank Credit Facility (Details) - 2011 Credit Agreement [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	May. 28, 2015	Jul. 21, 2011
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility		$ 700
Deferred Finance Costs		$ 0.8	$ 3
Line of Credit Facility, Swing Loan Sublimit	$ 30
Line of Credit Facility, Letter of Credit Sublimit	150
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	62.3
Line of Credit Facility, Letters of Credit Outstanding	3.2
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 634.5

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
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	$ 17.3	$ 16.9

Leases (Details)

Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)store	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2014USD ($)
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Number of Stores Leased | store	1,394
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Minimum rents	$ 314,605	$ 314,276	$ 309,935
Contingent rents	637	312	308
Total rent expense	315,242	$ 314,588	$ 310,243
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2,016	249,556
2,017	208,306
2,018	172,415
2,019	127,254
2,020	85,260
Thereafter	93,899
Total Leases	936,690
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Net Minimum Payments [Abstract]
2,016	5,956
2,017	5,235
2,018	4,532
2,019	4,532
2,020	4,532
Thereafter	3,886
Total lease payments	28,673
Less amount to discount to present value	(3,293)
Capital Lease Obligations Per Balance Sheet	$ 25,380

Shareholders' Equity - Earnings

Shareholders' Equity - Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment	0	0	0
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Other Than Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards, Amount	0	0	0
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	50,517,000	54,935,000	57,415,000
Dilutive effect of share-based awards	447,000	617,000	543,000
Diluted	50,964,000	55,552,000	57,958,000
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Antidilutive stock options excluded from dilutive share calculation	100,000	1,100,000	2,800,000

Shareholders' Equity - Share Re

Shareholders' Equity - Share Repurchase Programs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Mar. 04, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 201,867	$ 250,671	$ 214
2015 Repurchase Program [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount				$ 200,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	4.4
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 200,000

Shareholders' Equity - Dividend

Shareholders' Equity - Dividends (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract]
Amount declared (Dividends)								$ 39,734	$ 28,533
Amount paid (Dividends)								$ 38,530	$ 27,828	$ 0
Common Stock [Member]
Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$ 0.19	$ 0.19	$ 0.19	$ 0.19	$ 0.17	$ 0.17	$ 0.17	$ 0.76	$ 0.51
Amount declared (Dividends)	$ 9,637	$ 9,549	$ 10,069	$ 10,479	$ 9,230	$ 9,718	$ 9,585	$ 39,734	$ 28,533
Amount paid (Dividends)	$ 9,332	$ 9,267	$ 9,734	$ 10,197	$ 9,005	$ 9,457	$ 9,366	$ 38,530	$ 27,828

Share-Based Plans - General and

Share-Based Plans - General and Other than Options (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	May. 15, 2012	May. 14, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 13,500,000	$ 10,500,000	$ 13,200,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Payments			0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 17,800,000
Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 9 months
LTIP 2012 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					7,750,000	4,702,362
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$ 5,980,000	$ 18,614,000	$ 2,646,000
Stock Options [Member] | LTIP 2012 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Term	7 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Term Following Termination of Employment, Death, or Disability	1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period	4 years
Stock Options [Member] | LTIP 2005 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Term	7 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Term Following Termination of Employment, Death, or Disability	1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period	4 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	744,805	664,101	783,609
Grants	217,767	317,641	458,576
Vested	(128,140)	(70,155)	(64,784)
Forfeited	(49,283)	(166,782)	(513,300)
Nonvested, ending balance	785,149	744,805	664,101
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 40.96	$ 38.13	$ 38.34	$ 42.25
Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	49	37.81	35.53
Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	38.42	34.54	37.79
Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 40.28	$ 39.87	$ 41.86
Grants	217,767	317,641	458,576
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Total fair value of restricted stock vested	$ 6,259,000	$ 2,825,000	$ 2,237,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period	5 years
Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) [Member] | Current [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	5 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	219,784	433,350
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, ending balance	653,134
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
2014 PSU Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, ending balance	379,794
2015 PSU Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, ending balance	273,340
CEO Performance Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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]
Grants			37,800
Vested		(25,200)
Nonvested, ending balance	12,600
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 34.68
Grants			37,800
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Total fair value of restricted stock vested	$ 0	$ 1,143,000	$ 0

Share-Based Plans - Options (De

Share-Based Plans - Options (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted			$ 12.08
Risk-free interest rates			0.80%
Expected life (years)			4 years 2 months 12 days
Expected volatility			41.90%
Expected annual forfeiture rate			3.00%
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	1,174,902
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 2 months 6 days
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 38.26
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	706,464
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 38.72
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding stock options	1,703,213	3,377,303	3,029,086
Granted	0	0	1,159,500
Exercised	(450,136)	(1,389,040)	(213,520)
Forfeited	(78,175)	(285,050)	(597,763)
Outstanding stock options	1,174,902	1,703,213	3,377,303
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number	1,167,905
Options, Exercisable, Number	706,464
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 38.26	$ 37.59	$ 34.88	$ 34.49
Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	0	0	35.80
Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	36.17	30.67	22.87
Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	35.84	$ 39.19	$ 38.97
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	38.28
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 38.72
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 2 months 15 days
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 2 months 15 days
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 8 months 15 days
Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$ 2,431
Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	2,411
Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$ 1,361
10.01 - 20.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$ 10.01
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 20
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	12,500
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 months 2 days
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 18.18
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	12,500
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 18.18
20.01 - 30.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	20.01
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 30
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	10,625
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year 9 months 21 days
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 28.19
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	10,312
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 28.20
30.01 - 40.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	30.01
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 40
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	707,277
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 7 months 6 days
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 35.87
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	338,402
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 35.84
40.01 - 50.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	40.01
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 50
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options	444,500
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 8 months 6 days
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 42.89
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	345,250
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 42.60

Share-Based Plans - Board of Di

Share-Based Plans - Board of Directors (Details) - Nonemployee Board of Directors [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016$ / Nonemployee_Directorshares
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Fair Value of Shares Issued to Each Individual | $ / Nonemployee_Director	110,000
Director Stock Option Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Annual Shares Issued | shares	10,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period	3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Shares Vested on First Anniversary	20.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Shares Vested on Second Anniversary	60.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Shares Vested on Third Anniversary	100.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Term Following Termination of Employment, Death, or Disability	1 year
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Award Expiration Period From Grant Date	10 years 1 month

Employee Benefit Plans (Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current Fiscal Year End Date			--01-30
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements and Curtailments [Abstract]
Pension Plan, Active Participants						800
Pension Plan, Terminated Vested Participants						650
Compensation Expense, Transition Benefit	$ 7,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)			$ (7,712)	$ (15,780)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost - benefits earned in the period			1,923	1,951	$ 2,086
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			2,444	3,218	3,041
Expected investment return on plan assets			(2,628)	(3,219)	(2,893)
Amortization of prior service cost			4	(34)	(34)
Amortization of transition obligation			0	0	12
Amortization of actuarial loss			1,817	1,497	1,692
Curtailment loss			(191)	0	0
Settlement loss			1,912	1,868	83
Net periodic pension cost			$ 5,663	$ 5,281	$ 3,987
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount Rate			3.30%	5.00%	4.60%
Rate of Increase in Compensation Levels			2.80%	3.00%	3.50%
Expected Long-term Rate of Return			5.20%	6.00%	5.10%
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount Rate						1.20%	3.30%
Rate of increase in compensation levels						0.00%	2.80%
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year			$ 78,187	$ 64,878
Service cost			1,923	1,951	$ 2,086
Interest cost			2,444	3,218	3,041
Plan amendments			0	217
Plan curtailments			(7,291)	0
Benefits and settlements paid			(7,564)	(7,857)
Actuarial loss (gain)			7,712	15,780
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	75,411		75,411	78,187	64,878
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			55,292	56,329
Actual return on plan assets			(3,025)	5,685
Employer contributions			10,933	1,135
Benefit and settlements paid			(7,564)	(7,857)
Fair market value at end of year	55,636		55,636	55,292	56,329
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan						$ (19,774)	$ (22,895)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Current Liabilities						(19,774)	(372)
Noncurrent Liabilities						0	(22,523)
Net Amount Recognized						(19,774)	(22,895)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Unrecognized past service cost						0	195
Unrecognized actuarial loss						(26,418)	(24,074)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, pretax						(26,418)	(24,269)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year			$ 2,500
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016						76,186
2,017						0
2,018						0
2,019						0
2,020						0
2021 - 2025						0
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Liability Hedging Assets			30.00%
Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Return Seeking Assets			70.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	55,636		$ 55,292	56,329	56,329	55,636	55,292
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized			6,300	5,900	$ 5,700
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent						17,500	17,200
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation						5,365	5,528
Accumulated benefit obligation						5,365	4,667
Fair market value of plan assets						0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			55,292
Employer contributions			10,700
Fair market value at end of year	55,636		55,636	55,292
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation						70,046	72,659
Accumulated benefit obligation						70,046	65,627
Fair market value of plan assets						55,636	55,292
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	55,636		55,292	55,292		55,636	55,292
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			1,096
Fair market value at end of year	25,035		25,035	1,096
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	25,035		1,096	1,096		25,035	1,096
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			54,196
Fair market value at end of year	30,601		30,601	54,196
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	30,601		54,196	54,196		30,601	54,196
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			1,096
Fair market value at end of year	25,035		25,035	1,096
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	25,035		1,096	1,096		25,035	1,096
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			1,096
Fair market value at end of year	25,035		25,035	1,096
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	25,035		1,096	1,096		25,035	1,096
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Long Credit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			25,317
Fair market value at end of year	19,463		19,463	25,317
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	19,463		25,317	25,317		19,463	25,317
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Long Credit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Long Credit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			25,317
Fair market value at end of year	19,463		19,463	25,317
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	19,463		25,317	25,317		19,463	25,317
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Long Credit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Intermediate Credit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			17,972
Fair market value at end of year	7,380		7,380	17,972
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	7,380		17,972	17,972		7,380	17,972
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Intermediate Credit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Intermediate Credit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			17,972
Fair market value at end of year	7,380		7,380	17,972
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	7,380		17,972	17,972		7,380	17,972
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Intermediate Credit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	2,778		2,778	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	2,778		0	0		2,778	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	2,778		2,778	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	2,778		0	0		2,778	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | High Yield [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			2,674
Fair market value at end of year	266		266	2,674
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	266		2,674	2,674		266	2,674
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | High Yield [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | High Yield [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			2,674
Fair market value at end of year	266		266	2,674
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	266		2,674	2,674		266	2,674
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | High Yield [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Global Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			2,894
Fair market value at end of year	241		241	2,894
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	241		2,894	2,894		241	2,894
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Global Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Global Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			2,894
Fair market value at end of year	241		241	2,894
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	241		2,894	2,894		241	2,894
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Global Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S. Equity Index [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			2,183
Fair market value at end of year	196		196	2,183
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	196		2,183	2,183		196	2,183
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S. Equity Index [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S. Equity Index [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			2,183
Fair market value at end of year	196		196	2,183
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	196		2,183	2,183		196	2,183
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S. Equity Index [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | International Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			2,034
Fair market value at end of year	182		182	2,034
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	182		2,034	2,034		182	2,034
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | International Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | International Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			2,034
Fair market value at end of year	182		182	2,034
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	182		2,034	2,034		182	2,034
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | International Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S. Small Cap [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			1,122
Fair market value at end of year	95		95	1,122
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	95		1,122	1,122		95	1,122
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S. Small Cap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0	0		0	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S. Small Cap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			1,122
Fair market value at end of year	95		95	1,122
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	95		1,122	1,122		95	1,122
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S. Small Cap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair market value at beginning of year			0
Fair market value at end of year	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 0		$ 0	$ 0		$ 0	$ 0
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements and Curtailments [Abstract]
Pension Plan, Expected Termination Duration		15 months
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements and Curtailments [Abstract]
Pension Plan, Expected Termination Duration		24 months

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Current
U.S. Federal	$ 73,421	$ 74,235	$ 81,270
U.S. State and Local	10,660	12,840	14,506
Total current tax expense	84,081	87,075	95,776
Deferred
U.S. Federal	56	(2,022)	(8,275)
U.S. State and Local	(295)	186	(1,986)
Total deferred tax expense	(239)	(1,836)	(10,261)
Income tax provision	83,842	85,239	85,515
Deferred Tax Assets, Increase (Decrease) from Discontinued Operations	400	(24,300)	22,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Increase (Decrease) from Pension Related Charges Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$ 800	$ 4,000	$ (2,300)
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes	3.00%	3.80%	3.60%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credits	(1.10%)	(0.70%)	(1.00%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments	0.10%	0.30%	0.10%
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	37.00%	38.40%	37.70%
Income Taxes Paid, Net [Abstract]
Income taxes paid	$ 56,158	$ 69,919	$ 122,672
Income taxes refunded	(818)	(135)	(551)
Net income taxes paid	55,340	69,784	122,121
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Self Insurance	33,531	32,242
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation	31,478	28,047
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent	23,540	26,283
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory	18,488	17,649
Deferred Tax Assets, Depreciation and Fixed Asset Basis Differences	10,523	9,972
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions	7,815	9,086
Deferred Tax Assets, State Taxes	7,119	6,869
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Other	4,253	4,048
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities	2,189	1,751
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	19,775	20,099
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	(2,419)	(2,373)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	156,292	153,673
Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment	70,698	67,299
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Lease Construction Reimbursements	15,602	15,317
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Other Capitalized Costs	6,625	6,247
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Insurance Proceeds Receivable	4,329	4,203
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other	11,299	14,314
Deferred Tax Liabilities	108,553	107,380
Net deferred tax assets	47,739	46,293
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options	700	1,200	200
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	14,922	16,650	16,019
Gross increases - tax positions in current year	939	898	991
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period	872	820	1,247
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period	(430)	(2,418)	(532)
Settlements	(732)	(488)	(4)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(1,799)	(566)	(949)
Foreign currency translation (Increases)	0	26
Foreign currency translation (Decreases)			122
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	13,772	14,922	16,650
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	8,900	9,600
Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) on State and Local Income Taxes	4,300	4,700
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Tax Positions with Uncertain Timing of Deductability	500	600
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	100	500	$ 500
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	6,100	$ 6,000
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	$ 3,000

Income Taxes - Carryforwards (D

Income Taxes - Carryforwards (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforward	$ 6,625
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	82
California Enterprise Zone [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	6,245
Texas Business Loss [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	$ 298

Contingencies (Details)

Contingencies (Details)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
Pending Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits		3
Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum		$ 100,000
Tabletop Torch and Citronella Matter [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
General Liability Insurance Deductible		$ 1,000,000
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled, Number	1
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number		2
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period	$ 4,500,000

Contingencies - Commitments (De

Contingencies - Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Commitments Disclosure [Abstract]
Self-insurance letters of credit	$ 55
Inventories [Member]
Commitments Disclosure [Abstract]
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	434.4
Purchase Commitment [Member]
Commitments Disclosure [Abstract]
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	181.4
Inventories [Member]
Commitments Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount	33.9
Long-term Commitments, Purchases	$ 11.3	$ 16.8	$ 21.7

Derivative Instruments (Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) number in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
Fuel [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	8,175
Energy Related Derivative [Member]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	$ (4,665)
Energy Related Derivative [Member] | Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Commodity Contracts	(535)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Commodity Contracts	(4,665)
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	(5,200)
Energy Related Derivative [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative Asset [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	78
Energy Related Derivative [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Derivative Asset [Abstract]
Derivative Asset	794
Energy Related Derivative [Member] | Accrued Operating Expenses [Member]
Derivative Liability [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	(2,799)
Energy Related Derivative [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liability [Abstract]
Derivative Liability	$ (2,738)

Discontinued Operations (Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Jan. 31, 2009	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2008
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income (loss) from discontinued operation before income tax											$ 0	$ (36,237)	$ (40,041)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation											135	(13,852)	(24,046)
Loss from discontinued operations	$ (160)	$ 195	$ (75)	$ (95)	$ 448	$ (326)	$ 2,726	$ (25,233)			(135)	(22,385)	(15,995)
CANADA
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales											0	6,040	177,157
Costs of sales											3	3,356	119,221
Gross margin											(3)	2,684	57,936
Selling and administrative expenses											(224)	33,419	95,713
Depreciation expense											0	2	1,894
Operating profit (loss)											221	(30,737)	(39,671)
Interest expense											0	(18)	(46)
Other income (expense)											(56)	(5,243)	(1,201)
Income (loss) from discontinued operation before income tax											165	(35,998)	(40,918)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation											206	(13,771)	(24,397)
Loss from discontinued operations											(41)	(22,227)	(16,521)
Wholesale [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income (loss) from discontinued operation before income tax											(164)	(248)	(4,371)
KB Toys [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income (loss) from discontinued operation before income tax											0	9	5,248
KB-I Bankruptcy [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities														$ 0
Discontinued Operation, Bankrupty Lease Obligation Accrual Expense									$ (2,100)
KB-II Bankruptcy [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities									0				0
Discontinued Operation, Bankrupty Lease Obligation Accrual Expense									$ (3,100)	$ 5,000
Other [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income (loss) from discontinued operation before income tax											$ (1)	$ 0	$ 0
CANADA | CANADA
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax								5,100
Contract Termination [Member] | CANADA | CANADA
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges								23,000
Employee Severance [Member] | CANADA | CANADA
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Severance Costs								$ 2,200

Components of Accumulated Oth60

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	$ 0	$ (5,022)	$ (1,433)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax	0	(39)	(3,589)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax	0	5,061	0
Foreign currency translation	0	5,022	(3,589)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	0	0	(5,022)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	(14,656)	(8,489)	(11,897)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax	(3,730)	(8,180)	2,352
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	2,409	2,013	1,056
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	(1,321)	(6,167)	3,408
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	(15,977)	(14,656)	(8,489)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(14,656)	(13,511)	(13,330)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	(3,730)	(8,219)	(1,237)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	2,409	7,074	1,056
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(1,321)	(1,145)	(181)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$ (15,977)	$ (14,656)	$ (13,511)

Sale of Real Estate (Details)

Sale of Real Estate (Details) - CALIFORNIA $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013USD ($)
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Proceeds	$ 5.1
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Current Period Gain Recognized	3.6
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Gross	$ 0.8

Business Segment Data (Details)

Business Segment Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,583,967	$ 1,116,474	$ 1,209,686	$ 1,280,455	$ 1,593,349	$ 1,107,095	$ 1,195,363	$ 1,281,271	$ 5,190,582	$ 5,177,078	$ 5,124,755
Furniture [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,135,757	1,051,165	961,749
Consumables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									944,389	953,028	918,124
Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									845,541	821,915	747,840
Seasonal [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									845,085	877,086	907,787
Soft Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									598,777	569,730	537,798
Hard Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									477,451	510,095	565,126
Electronics & Accessories [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 343,582	$ 394,059	$ 486,331

Selected Quarterly Financial 63

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Selected Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,583,967	$ 1,116,474	$ 1,209,686	$ 1,280,455	$ 1,593,349	$ 1,107,095	$ 1,195,363	$ 1,281,271	$ 5,190,582	$ 5,177,078	$ 5,124,755
Gross margin	647,229	440,007	475,834	504,116	649,929	430,942	469,527	493,556	2,067,186	2,043,954	2,007,369
Income (loss) from continuing operations	94,692	(1,703)	17,711	32,308	93,983	(3,115)	17,212	28,581	143,008	136,661	141,290
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(160)	195	(75)	(95)	448	(326)	2,726	(25,233)	(135)	(22,385)	(15,995)
Net income (loss)	$ 94,532	$ (1,508)	$ 17,636	$ 32,213	$ 94,431	$ (3,441)	$ 19,938	$ 3,348	$ 142,873	$ 114,276	$ 125,295
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Continuing operations	$ 1.93	$ (0.03)	$ 0.35	$ 0.61	$ 1.78	$ (0.06)	$ 0.31	$ 0.50	$ 2.83	$ 2.49	$ 2.46
Discontinued operations	0	0	0	0	0.01	(0.01)	0.05	(0.44)	0	(0.41)	(0.28)
Earnings per common share - basic	1.93	(0.03)	0.35	0.61	1.79	(0.06)	0.36	0.06	2.83	2.08	2.18
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Continuing operations	1.91	(0.03)	0.35	0.60	1.76	(0.06)	0.31	0.50	2.81	2.46	2.44
Discontinued operations	0	0	0	0	0.01	(0.01)	0.05	(0.44)	0	(0.40)	(0.28)
Earnings per common share - diluted	$ 1.91	$ (0.03)	$ 0.34	$ 0.60	$ 1.77	$ (0.06)	$ 0.36	$ 0.06	$ 2.80	$ 2.06	$ 2.16

Subsequent Event (Details)

Subsequent Event (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)
Common Stock [Member] | 2016 Repurchase Program [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 250