Foot Locker (FL) 10-Q 11 Jun 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14	30-May-14
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	3-May-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Trading Symbol	'FL	'
Entity Registrant Name	'FOOT LOCKER INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000850209	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	144,697,069

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	3-May-14		Feb. 01, 2014		4-May-13
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'		'		'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,005		$858	[1]	$1,057
Short-term investments	2		9	[1]	48
Merchandise inventories	1,268		1,220	[1]	1,169
Other current assets	243		263	[1]	174
Assets, Current, Total	2,518		2,350	[1]	2,448
Property and equipment, net	598		590	[1]	504
Deferred taxes	245		241	[1]	263
Goodwill	163		163	[1]	144
Other intangible assets, net	65	[2]	67	[1]	38
Other assets	80		76	[1]	68
Assets, Total	3,669		3,487	[1]	3,465
Current liabilities	'		'		'
Accounts payable	354		263	[1]	352
Accrued and other liabilities	355		360	[1]	290
Current portion of capital lease obligations	3		3	[1]	0
Liabilities, Current, Total	712		626	[1]	642
Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases	135		136	[1]	132
Other liabilities	229		229	[1]	216
Total liabilities	1,076		991	[1]	990
Shareholders' equity	'		'		'
Common stock and paid-in capital: 170,078,313, 167,899,536, and 169,039,095 shares, respectively	947		921	[1]	877
Retained earnings	2,517		2,387	[1]	2,184
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-164		-186	[1]	-189
Less: Treasury stock at cost: 25,381,244, 17,226,825 and 23,612,273 shares, respectively	-707		-626	[1]	-397
Total shareholders’ equity	2,593		2,496	[1]	2,475
Liabilites and Shareholders' Equity, Total	$3,669		$3,487	[1]	$3,465
[1]	The balance sheet at February 1, 2014 has been derived from the previously reported audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2014.
[2]	Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the euro in relation to the U.S. dollar.

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
Common stock, shares issued	170,078,313	169,039,095	167,899,536
Treasury stock, shares	25,381,244	23,612,273	17,226,825

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14		4-May-13
Sales	$1,868		$1,638
Cost of sales	1,222		1,077
Selling, general and administrative expenses	355		315
Depreciation and amortization	36		31
Impairment charge	1		0
Interest expense, net	1		1
Other income, net	-1	[1]	-2	[1]
Costs and Expenses, Total	1,614		1,422
Income before income taxes	254		216
Income tax expense	92		78
Net income	$162		$138
Basic earnings per share:	'		'
Net income (in dollars per share)	$1.12		$0.92
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	145.4		150.4
Diluted earnings per share:	'		'
Net income (in dollars per share)	$1.10		$0.90
Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution (in shares)	147.6		152.7
[1]	Other income includes non-operating items, such as lease termination gains, royalty income, and the changes in fair value, premiums paid and realized gains associated with foreign currency option contracts.

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Net income	$162	$138
Foreign currency translation adjustment:	'	'
Translation adjustment arising during the period, net of income tax	19	-21
Cash flow hedges:	'	'
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax	1	-1
Pension and postretirement adjustments:	'	'
Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss and prior service cost, included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense of $1 million and $1 million, respectively	2	2
Available for sale securities:	'	'
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	0	1
Comprehensive income	$184	$119

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense	$1	$1

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14		4-May-13
From Operating Activities:	'		'
Net income	$162		$138
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'		'
Non-cash impairment charge	1		0
Depreciation and amortization	36		31
Share-based compensation expense	6		8
Qualified pension plan contributions	-2		0
Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation	-7		-4
Change in assets and liabilities:	'		'
Merchandise inventories	-40		-8
Accounts payable	89		55
Accrued and other liabilities	3		-46
Other, net	24		77
Net cash provided by operating activities	272		251
From Investing Activities:	'		'
Capital expenditures	-49		-50
Gain from lease terminations	0		2
Purchases of short-term investments	0		-19
Sales and maturities of short-term investments	7		19
Net cash used in investing activities	-42		-48
From Financing Activities:	'		'
Repayments of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases	-1		0
Dividends paid on common stock	-32		-30
Issuance of common stock	10		6
Purchase of treasury shares	-70		0
Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation	7		4
Net cash used in financing activities	-86		-20
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on Cash and Cash Equivalents	3		-6
Net change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	147		177
Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of year	858	[1]	880
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of interim period	1,005		1,057
Cash paid during the period:	'		'
Interest	0		0
Income taxes	$83		$15
[1]	The balance sheet at February 1, 2014 has been derived from the previously reported audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2014.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this report are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2015 and of the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014. Certain items included in these statements are based on management’s estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2014, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 31, 2014.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in this update change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. A discontinued operation may include a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity. A disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results and when the component or group of components meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, is disposed by sale or is disposed of by other than by sale. ASU 2014-8 is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014, with earlier adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In May 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, issued as a new Topic, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606. The core principle of this amendment is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period, with earlier adoption not permitted. ASU 2014-09 can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Other recently issued accounting pronouncements did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material effect on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	2. Segment Information
	The Company has determined that its reportable segments are those that are based on its method of internal reporting. As of May 3, 2014, the Company has two reportable segments, Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers. The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is division results. Division profit reflects income before income taxes, corporate expense, non-operating income, and net interest expense.
	Sales
		Thirteen weeks ended
		May 3,		May 4,
	(in millions)	2014		2013
	Athletic Stores	$	1,657	$	1,471
	Direct-to-Customers		211		167
	Total sales	$	1,868	$	1,638
	Operating Results
		Thirteen weeks ended
		May 3,		May 4,
	(in millions)	2014		2013
	Athletic Stores	$	247	$	211
	Direct-to-Customers		28		23
	Division profit		275		234
	Less: Corporate expense, net		21		19
	Operating profit		254		215
	Interest expense, net		1		1
	Other income (1)		1		2
	Income before income taxes	$	254	$	216
	-1	Other income includes non-operating items, such as lease termination gains, royalty income, and the changes in fair value, premiums paid and realized gains associated with foreign currency option contracts.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	3. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Annually during the first quarter, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, the Company reviews goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment. The annual review of goodwill performed during the first quarter of 2014 did not result in impairment charges as the fair value of each of the reporting units substantially exceeded its carrying value. During the first quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $1 million to fully write-down the remaining value of the tradename related to the Company’s stores in the Republic of Ireland, reflecting historical and projected underperformance. No such impairment charges were recorded in the corresponding prior-year period.
	In connection with the acquisition of the Runners Point Group during the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded $18 million of goodwill, which was allocated to the segments based upon their relative fair values. Accordingly, $3 million and $15 million was allocated to the Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers segments, respectively.
	The following table provides a summary of goodwill by reportable segment:
			May 3,		May 4,		February 1,
	Goodwill (in millions)		2014		2013		2014
	Athletic Stores		$	21	$	17	$	21
	Direct-to-Customers			142		127		142
			$	163	$	144	$	163
	The components of finite-lived intangible assets and intangible assets not subject to amortization are as follows:
			May 3, 2014						May 4, 2013						February 1, 2014
			Gross		Accum.		Net		Gross		Accum.		Net		Gross		Accum.		Net
	(in millions)		value		amort.		Value (1)		value		amort.		value		value		amort.		value
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Lease acquisition costs		$	159	$	-142	$	17	$	152	$	-131	$	21	$	155	$	-137	$	18
	Trademarks			21		-11		10		21		-10		11		21		-11		10
	Favorable leases			8		-4		4		4		-4		—		8		-3		5
	Customer relationships			21		-21		—		21		-19		2		21		-21		—
			$	209	$	-178	$	31	$	198	$	-164	$	34	$	205	$	-172	$	33
	Indefinite life intangible assets:
	Runners Point Group trademarks							31						—						30
	Other trademarks (2)							3						4						4
							$	34					$	4					$	34
	Other intangible assets, net						$	65					$	38					$	67
	-1	Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the euro in relation to the U.S. dollar.
	-2	The accumulated impairment charge related to other trademarks is $25 million; including $1 million recorded during the thirteen-week period ended May 3, 2014, for the impairment of the tradename related to the Company’s stores in the Republic of Ireland.
	For the thirteen-week period ended May 3, 2014, activity included amortization of $2 million, $1 million related to the impairment charge noted above, partially offset by an increase of $1 million related to foreign exchange fluctuations. The change from the prior year primarily reflects the acquisition of the Runners Point Group.
			Thirteen weeks ended
			May 3,		May 4,
	(in millions)		2014		2013
	Amortization expense		$	2	$	3
	Future expected amortization expense for finite life intangible assets is estimated as follows:
			(in millions)
	Remainder of 2014		$	4
	2015			5
	2016			4
	2017			4
	2018			3
	2019			3

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Equity [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	4. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss comprised the following:
		May 3,		May 4,		February 1,
	(in millions)	2014		2013		2014
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	76	$	61	$	57
	Cash flow hedges		-1		2		-2
	Unrecognized pension cost and postretirement benefit		-238		-252		-240
	Unrealized loss on available-for-sale security		-1		—		-1
		$	-164	$	-189	$	-186
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 were as follows:
								Unrealized
		Foreign				Items related		loss on
		currency				to pension and		available-
		translation		Cash flow		postretirement		for-sale
	(in millions)	adjustments		hedges		benefits		security		Total
	Balance as of February 1, 2014	$	57		-2		-240		-1	$	-186
	Other comprehensive income before reclassification		19		1		—		—		20
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—		—		2		—		2
	Other comprehensive income		19		1		2		—		22
	Balance as of May 3, 2014	$	76		-1		-238		-1	$	-164
	Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 were as follows:
	(in millions)
	Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss:
	Pension benefits - amortization of actuarial loss	$	4
	Postretirement benefits - amortization of actuarial gain		-1
	Net periodic benefit cost (see Note 8)		3
	Income tax expense		1
	Net of tax	$	2

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Financial Instruments	'
	5. Financial Instruments
	The Company operates internationally and utilizes certain derivative financial instruments to mitigate its foreign currency exposures, primarily related to third-party and intercompany forecasted transactions. As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to the risk that counterparties will fail to meet their contractual obligations. To mitigate this counterparty credit risk, the Company has a practice of entering into contracts only with major financial institutions selected based upon their credit ratings and other financial factors. The Company monitors the creditworthiness of counterparties throughout the duration of the derivative instrument. Additional information is contained within Note 6, Fair Value Measurements.
	Derivative Holdings Designated as Hedges
	For a derivative to qualify as a hedge at inception and throughout the hedged period, the Company formally documents the nature of the hedged items and the relationships between the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as its risk-management objectives, strategies for undertaking the various hedge transactions, and the methods of assessing hedge effectiveness and ineffectiveness. In addition, for hedges of forecasted transactions, the significant characteristics and expected terms of a forecasted transaction must be specifically identified, and it must be probable that each forecasted transaction would occur. If it were deemed probable that the forecasted transaction would not occur, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument would be recognized in earnings immediately. No such gains or losses were recognized in earnings for any of the periods presented. Derivative financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a specified level of effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period, which management evaluates periodically.
	The primary currencies to which the Company is exposed are the euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, and Australian dollar. For option and foreign exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges of the purchase of inventory, the effective portion of gains and losses is deferred as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (“AOCL”) and is recognized as a component of cost of sales when the related inventory is sold. The amount reclassified to cost of sales related to such contracts was not significant for any of the periods presented. The effective portion of gains or losses associated with other forward contracts is deferred as a component of AOCL until the underlying transaction is reported in earnings. The ineffective portion of gains and losses related to cash flow hedges recorded to earnings was also not significant for any of the periods presented. When using a forward contract as a hedging instrument, the Company excludes the time value of the contract from the assessment of effectiveness. At each quarter-end, the Company had not hedged forecasted transactions for more than the next twelve months, and the Company expects all derivative-related amounts reported in AOCL to be reclassified to earnings within twelve months. The net change in the fair value of the foreign exchange derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges of the purchase of inventory was a $1 million gain and a $1 million loss for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively.
	The notional value of the contracts outstanding at May 3, 2014 was $55 million and these contracts extend through January 2015.
	Derivative Holdings Designated as Non-Hedges
	The Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts that are not designated as hedges in order to manage the costs of foreign-currency denominated merchandise purchases and intercompany transactions. Changes in the fair value of these foreign exchange forward contracts are recorded in earnings immediately within selling, general and administrative expenses. The net change in fair value resulted in expense for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 of $1 million. The net change in fair value was not significant for the prior-year period. The notional value of the contracts outstanding at May 3, 2014 was $37 million and these contracts extend through July 2014.
	The Company mitigates the effect of fluctuating foreign exchange rates on the reporting of foreign-currency denominated earnings by entering into currency option contracts. Changes in the fair value of these foreign currency option contracts, which are designated as non-hedges, are recorded in earnings immediately within other income. The realized gains, premiums paid, and changes in the fair market value recorded were not significant for any of the periods presented. The notional value of the contracts outstanding at May 3, 2014 was $27 million and these contracts extend through July 2014.
	Fair Value of Derivative Contracts
	The following represents the fair value of the Company’s derivative contracts. Many of the Company’s agreements allow for a netting arrangement. The following is presented on a gross basis, by type of contract:
		Balance Sheet	May 3,		May 4,		February 1,
	(in millions)	Caption	2014		2013		2014
	Hedging Instruments:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Current assets	$	—	$	2	$	—
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Current liabilities	$	1	$	—	$	2
	Non-Hedging Instruments:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Current assets	$	—	$	1	$	—
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Current liabilities	$	1	$	—	$	—

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	6. Fair Value Measurements
	The Company’s financial assets recorded at fair value are categorized as follows:
		Level 1 –	Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
		Level 2 –	Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets.
		Level 3 –	Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.
	The following tables provide a summary of the Company’s recognized assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
			At May 3, 2014						At May 4, 2013						At February 1, 2014
	(in millions)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Short-term investments		$	—	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	48	$	—	$	—	$	9	$	—
	Auction rate security			—		6		—		—		6		—		—		6		—
	Foreign exchange forward contracts			—		—		—		—		3		—		—		—		—
	Total Assets		$	—	$	8	$	—	$	—	$	57	$	—	$	—	$	15	$	—
	Liabilities
	Foreign exchange forward contracts			—		2		—		—		—		—		—		2		—
	Total Liabilities		$	—	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2	$	—
	Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in other comprehensive income, unless unrealized losses are determined to be other than temporary.
	Short-term investments represent corporate bonds with maturity dates within one year from the purchase date. These securities are valued using model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets and therefore are classified as Level 2 instruments.
	The fair value of the auction rate security is determined by using quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and accordingly is classified as a Level 2 instrument.
	The Company’s derivative financial instruments are valued using market-based inputs to valuation models. These valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, and measures of volatility.
	There were no transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 assets and liabilities for any of the periods presented.
	The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases were as follows:
			May 3,		May 4,		February 1,
	(in millions)		2014		2013		2014
	Carrying value(1)		$	138	$	132	$	139
	Fair value (1)		$	163	$	151	$	159
	-1	In connection with the acquisition of the Runners Point Group in the second quarter of 2013, the Company recognized capital lease obligations. These were existing agreements primarily related to the financing of certain store fixtures. As of May 3, 2014 and February 1, 2014, $7 million and $8 million, respectively, are included in the amounts above.
	The fair value of long-term debt is determined by using model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets and therefore is classified as Level 2.
	The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and other current receivables and payables approximate their fair value.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	7. Earnings Per Share
	The Company accounts for and discloses earnings per share using the treasury stock method. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing reported net income for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding at the end of the period. Restricted stock awards, which contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends, are considered participating securities and are included in the calculation of basic earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share reflects the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period used in the basic earnings per share computation plus dilutive common stock equivalents.
	The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:
		Thirteen weeks ended
		May 3,		May 4,
	(in millions)	2014		2013
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding		145.4		150.4
	Effect of Dilution:
	Stock options and awards		2.2		2.3
	Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution		147.6		152.7
	Options to purchase 0.3 million and 0.5 million shares of common stock were not included in the computation for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively. These options were not included primarily because the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market price of the common shares and, therefore, the effect would have been antidilutive. Contingently issuable shares of 0.4 million and 0.5 million have not been included as the vesting conditions have not been satisfied as of May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively.

Pension_and_Postretirement_Pla

Pension and Postretirement Plans	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Postretirement Plans	'
	8. Pension and Postretirement Plans
	The Company has defined benefit pension plans covering certain of its North American employees, which are funded in accordance with the provisions of the laws where the plans are in effect. In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company sponsors postretirement medical and life insurance plans, which are available to most of its retired U.S. employees. These medical and life insurance plans are contributory and are not funded.
	The following are the components of net periodic pension benefit cost and net periodic postretirement benefit income, which is recognized as part of SG&A expense:
		Pension				Postretirement
		Benefits				Benefits
		May 3,		May 4,		May 3,		May 4,
	(in millions)	2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	4	$	4	$	—	$	—
	Interest cost		7		6		—		—
	Expected return on plan assets		-10		-10		—		—
	Amortization of net loss (gain)		4		4		-1		-1
	Net benefit expense (income)	$	5	$	4	$	-1	$	-1
	During the first quarter of 2014, the Company made a $2 million contribution to the Canadian qualified plan. The Company continually evaluates the amount and timing of any future contributions. Additional contributions will depend on the plan asset performance and other factors.

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
	9. Share-Based Compensation
	Total compensation expense related to the Company’s share-based compensation plans was $6 million and $8 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively. The associated tax benefits recognized for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013 were $2 million and $1 million, respectively. Tax deductions in excess of the cumulative compensation cost recognized for share-based compensation arrangements were $7 million and $4 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively, and are classified as financing activities within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	Valuation Model and Assumptions
	The Company uses a Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of share-based awards. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model incorporates various and highly subjective assumptions, including expected term and expected volatility. The following table shows the Company’s assumptions used to compute the share-based compensation expense:
		Stock Option Plans								Stock Purchase Plan
		May 3,				May 4,				May 3,			May 4,
		2014				2013				2014			2013
	Weighted-average risk free rate of interest		2.12	%			1.02	%			0.17	%		0.22	%
	Expected volatility		39	%			42	%			25	%		40	%
	Weighted-average expected award life		6.1 years				6.0 years				1.0 year			1.0 year
	Dividend yield		2	%			2.3	%			2.3	%		2.4	%
	Weighted-average fair value	$	14.91			$	10.98			$	5.79		$	6.66
	Compensation expense related to the Company’s stock option and stock purchase plans was $3 million for both the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013. As of May 3, 2014, there was $16 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, related to nonvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.50 years.
	The information in the following table covers options granted under the Company’s stock option plans for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014:
								Weighted-
					Weighted-			Average
	(in thousands, except price per share and				Average			Exercise
	weighted-average term)	Shares			Term			Price
	Options outstanding at the beginning of the year		5,668					$	22.66
	Granted		762						45.08
	Exercised		-469						21.27
	Expired or cancelled		-7						27.97
	Options outstanding at May 3, 2014		5,954			6.96		$	25.63
	Options exercisable at May 3, 2014		4,037			5.94		$	19.8
	Options available for future grant at May 3, 2014		1,719
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised (the difference between the market price of the Company’s common stock on the exercise date and the price paid by the optionee to exercise the option) is presented below:
		Thirteen weeks ended
		May 3,			May 4,
		2014			2013
	Exercised	$	11		$	5
	The aggregate intrinsic value for stock options outstanding and for stock options exercisable (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price of the options, multiplied by the number of in-the-money stock options) is presented below:
		Thirteen weeks ended
		May 3,			May 4,
		2014			2013
	Outstanding	$	128		$	86
	Outstanding and exercisable	$	110		$	74
	The cash received from option exercises for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013 was $10 million and $6 million, respectively. The total tax benefit realized from stock option exercises was $4 million and $2 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively.
	The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at May 3, 2014:
		Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable
					Weighted-
					Average			Weighted-					Weighted-
					Remaining			Average					Average
		Number			Contractual			Exercise			Number		Exercise
	Range of Exercise Prices	Outstanding			Life			Price			Exercisable		Price
		(in thousands, except prices per share and contractual life)
	$ 9.85 to $15.10		1,526			5.38		$	12.46			1,526	$	12.46
	$18.01 to $23.92		1,546			5.69		$	19.93			1,542	$	19.93
	$24.04 to $34.24		2,083			7.95		$	32.22			966	$	31.12
	$34.27 to $45.08		799			9.86		$	44.62			3	$	35.27
			5,954			6.96		$	25.63			4,037	$	19.8
	Changes in the Company’s nonvested options for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 are summarized as follows:
					Weighted-
					Average Grant
		Number of			Date Fair Value
	(in thousands, except price per share)	Shares			per Share
	Nonvested at the beginning of the year		2,173		$	30.1
	Granted		762			45.08
	Vested		-1,011			26.6
	Expired or cancelled		-7			27.97
	Nonvested at May 3, 2014		1,917		$	37.91
	Restricted Stock and Units
	Restricted shares of the Company’s common stock and restricted stock units may be awarded to certain officers and key employees of the Company. Awards made to executives outside of the United States and to nonemployee directors are made in the form of restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock provided that the vesting conditions are satisfied. As of May 3, 2014, 793,011 restricted stock units were outstanding.
	Generally, awards fully vest after the passage of time, typically three years. However, restricted stock unit grants made in connection with the Company’s long-term incentive program vest after the attainment of certain performance metrics and the passage of time. Restricted stock is considered outstanding at the time of grant and the holders have voting rights. Dividends are paid to holders of restricted stock that vest with the passage of time; for performance-based restricted stock, dividends will be accumulated and paid after the performance criteria are met. No dividends are paid on restricted stock units.
Compensation expense is recognized using the fair market value at the date of grant and is amortized over the vesting period, provided the recipient continues to be employed by the Company. The Company recorded compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures, of $3 million and $5 million for the thirteen week periods ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively. As of May 3, 2014, there was $18 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted awards.
Restricted shares and units activity for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013 is summarized as follows:
	Number of Shares and Units
(in thousands)	May 3, 2014			May 4, 2013
Outstanding at beginning of period		1,369			1,564
Granted		298			326
Vested		-462			-460
Cancelled or forfeited		-28			-12
Outstanding at end of period		1,177			1,418
Aggregate value (in millions)	$	42		$	35
Weighted-average remaining contractual life		1.54 years			1.34 years
The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share was $45.03 and $34.24 for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively. The total value of awards for which restrictions lapsed during the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013 was $9 million and $6 million, respectively.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this report are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2015 and of the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014. Certain items included in these statements are based on management’s estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2014, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 31, 2014.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in this update change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. A discontinued operation may include a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity. A disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results and when the component or group of components meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, is disposed by sale or is disposed of by other than by sale. ASU 2014-8 is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014, with earlier adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In May 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, issued as a new Topic, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606. The core principle of this amendment is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period, with earlier adoption not permitted. ASU 2014-09 can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Other recently issued accounting pronouncements did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material effect on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Sales and Division Operating Results for Reportable Segments	'
	Sales
		Thirteen weeks ended
		May 3,		May 4,
	(in millions)	2014		2013
	Athletic Stores	$	1,657	$	1,471
	Direct-to-Customers		211		167
	Total sales	$	1,868	$	1,638
	Operating Results
		Thirteen weeks ended
		May 3,		May 4,
	(in millions)	2014		2013
	Athletic Stores	$	247	$	211
	Direct-to-Customers		28		23
	Division profit		275		234
	Less: Corporate expense, net		21		19
	Operating profit		254		215
	Interest expense, net		1		1
	Other income (1)		1		2
	Income before income taxes	$	254	$	216
	-1	Other income includes non-operating items, such as lease termination gains, royalty income, and the changes in fair value, premiums paid and realized gains associated with foreign currency option contracts.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Goodwill by Reportable Segment	'
	The following table provides a summary of goodwill by reportable segment:
			May 3,		May 4,		February 1,
	Goodwill (in millions)		2014		2013		2014
	Athletic Stores		$	21	$	17	$	21
	Direct-to-Customers			142		127		142
			$	163	$	144	$	163
Components of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization	'
	The components of finite-lived intangible assets and intangible assets not subject to amortization are as follows:
			May 3, 2014						May 4, 2013						February 1, 2014
			Gross		Accum.		Net		Gross		Accum.		Net		Gross		Accum.		Net
	(in millions)		value		amort.		Value (1)		value		amort.		value		value		amort.		value
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Lease acquisition costs		$	159	$	-142	$	17	$	152	$	-131	$	21	$	155	$	-137	$	18
	Trademarks			21		-11		10		21		-10		11		21		-11		10
	Favorable leases			8		-4		4		4		-4		—		8		-3		5
	Customer relationships			21		-21		—		21		-19		2		21		-21		—
			$	209	$	-178	$	31	$	198	$	-164	$	34	$	205	$	-172	$	33
	Indefinite life intangible assets:
	Runners Point Group trademarks							31						—						30
	Other trademarks (2)							3						4						4
							$	34					$	4					$	34
	Other intangible assets, net						$	65					$	38					$	67
	-1	Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the euro in relation to the U.S. dollar.
	-2	The accumulated impairment charge related to other trademarks is $25 million; including $1 million recorded during the thirteen-week period ended May 3, 2014, for the impairment of the tradename related to the Company’s stores in the Republic of Ireland.
Amortization Expense	'
			Thirteen weeks ended
			May 3,		May 4,
	(in millions)		2014		2013
	Amortization expense		$	2	$	3
Estimated Future Expected Amortization Expense for Finite Life Intangible Assets	'
	Future expected amortization expense for finite life intangible assets is estimated as follows:
			(in millions)
	Remainder of 2014		$	4
	2015			5
	2016			4
	2017			4
	2018			3
	2019			3

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Equity [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss comprised the following:
		May 3,		May 4,		February 1,
	(in millions)	2014		2013		2014
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	76	$	61	$	57
	Cash flow hedges		-1		2		-2
	Unrecognized pension cost and postretirement benefit		-238		-252		-240
	Unrealized loss on available-for-sale security		-1		—		-1
		$	-164	$	-189	$	-186
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 were as follows:
								Unrealized
		Foreign				Items related		loss on
		currency				to pension and		available-
		translation		Cash flow		postretirement		for-sale
	(in millions)	adjustments		hedges		benefits		security		Total
	Balance as of February 1, 2014	$	57		-2		-240		-1	$	-186
	Other comprehensive income before reclassification		19		1		—		—		20
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—		—		2		—		2
	Other comprehensive income		19		1		2		—		22
	Balance as of May 3, 2014	$	76		-1		-238		-1	$	-164
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 were as follows:
	(in millions)
	Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss:
	Pension benefits - amortization of actuarial loss	$	4
	Postretirement benefits - amortization of actuarial gain		-1
	Net periodic benefit cost (see Note 8)		3
	Income tax expense		1
	Net of tax	$	2

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Derivative Contracts on Gross Basis, by Type of Contract	'
	The following represents the fair value of the Company’s derivative contracts. Many of the Company’s agreements allow for a netting arrangement. The following is presented on a gross basis, by type of contract:
		Balance Sheet	May 3,		May 4,		February 1,
	(in millions)	Caption	2014		2013		2014
	Hedging Instruments:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Current assets	$	—	$	2	$	—
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Current liabilities	$	1	$	—	$	2
	Non-Hedging Instruments:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Current assets	$	—	$	1	$	—
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Current liabilities	$	1	$	—	$	—

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	'
	The following tables provide a summary of the Company’s recognized assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
			At May 3, 2014						At May 4, 2013						At February 1, 2014
	(in millions)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Short-term investments		$	—	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	48	$	—	$	—	$	9	$	—
	Auction rate security			—		6		—		—		6		—		—		6		—
	Foreign exchange forward contracts			—		—		—		—		3		—		—		—		—
	Total Assets		$	—	$	8	$	—	$	—	$	57	$	—	$	—	$	15	$	—
	Liabilities
	Foreign exchange forward contracts			—		2		—		—		—		—		—		2		—
	Total Liabilities		$	—	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2	$	—
Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Long-Term Debt	'
	The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases were as follows:
			May 3,		May 4,		February 1,
	(in millions)		2014		2013		2014
	Carrying value(1)		$	138	$	132	$	139
	Fair value (1)		$	163	$	151	$	159
	-1	In connection with the acquisition of the Runners Point Group in the second quarter of 2013, the Company recognized capital lease obligations. These were existing agreements primarily related to the financing of certain store fixtures. As of May 3, 2014 and February 1, 2014, $7 million and $8 million, respectively, are included in the amounts above.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Basic and Diluted Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding	'
	The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:
		Thirteen weeks ended
		May 3,		May 4,
	(in millions)	2014		2013
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding		145.4		150.4
	Effect of Dilution:
	Stock options and awards		2.2		2.3
	Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution		147.6		152.7

Pension_and_Postretirement_Pla1

Pension and Postretirement Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost and Postretirement Benefit Income	'
	The following are the components of net periodic pension benefit cost and net periodic postretirement benefit income, which is recognized as part of SG&A expense:
		Pension				Postretirement
		Benefits				Benefits
		May 3,		May 4,		May 3,		May 4,
	(in millions)	2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	4	$	4	$	—	$	—
	Interest cost		7		6		—		—
	Expected return on plan assets		-10		-10		—		—
	Amortization of net loss (gain)		4		4		-1		-1
	Net benefit expense (income)	$	5	$	4	$	-1	$	-1

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Assumptions used to Compute Share-Based Compensation Expense	'
	The following table shows the Company’s assumptions used to compute the share-based compensation expense:
		Stock Option Plans								Stock Purchase Plan
		May 3,				May 4,				May 3,			May 4,
		2014				2013				2014			2013
	Weighted-average risk free rate of interest		2.12	%			1.02	%			0.17	%		0.22	%
	Expected volatility		39	%			42	%			25	%		40	%
	Weighted-average expected award life		6.1 years				6.0 years				1.0 year			1.0 year
	Dividend yield		2	%			2.3	%			2.3	%		2.4	%
	Weighted-average fair value	$	14.91			$	10.98			$	5.79		$	6.66
Options Granted under Stock Option Plans	'
	The information in the following table covers options granted under the Company’s stock option plans for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014:
								Weighted-
					Weighted-			Average
	(in thousands, except price per share and				Average			Exercise
	weighted-average term)	Shares			Term			Price
	Options outstanding at the beginning of the year		5,668					$	22.66
	Granted		762						45.08
	Exercised		-469						21.27
	Expired or cancelled		-7						27.97
	Options outstanding at May 3, 2014		5,954			6.96		$	25.63
	Options exercisable at May 3, 2014		4,037			5.94		$	19.8
	Options available for future grant at May 3, 2014		1,719
Total Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised	'
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised (the difference between the market price of the Company’s common stock on the exercise date and the price paid by the optionee to exercise the option) is presented below:
		Thirteen weeks ended
		May 3,			May 4,
		2014			2013
	Exercised	$	11		$	5
Aggregate Intrinsic Value for Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable	'
	The aggregate intrinsic value for stock options outstanding and for stock options exercisable (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price of the options, multiplied by the number of in-the-money stock options) is presented below:
		Thirteen weeks ended
		May 3,			May 4,
		2014			2013
	Outstanding	$	128		$	86
	Outstanding and exercisable	$	110		$	74
Information about Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable	'
	The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at May 3, 2014:
		Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable
					Weighted-
					Average			Weighted-					Weighted-
					Remaining			Average					Average
		Number			Contractual			Exercise			Number		Exercise
	Range of Exercise Prices	Outstanding			Life			Price			Exercisable		Price
		(in thousands, except prices per share and contractual life)
	$ 9.85 to $15.10		1,526			5.38		$	12.46			1,526	$	12.46
	$18.01 to $23.92		1,546			5.69		$	19.93			1,542	$	19.93
	$24.04 to $34.24		2,083			7.95		$	32.22			966	$	31.12
	$34.27 to $45.08		799			9.86		$	44.62			3	$	35.27
			5,954			6.96		$	25.63			4,037	$	19.8
Changes in Nonvested Options	'
	Changes in the Company’s nonvested options for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 are summarized as follows:
					Weighted-
					Average Grant
		Number of			Date Fair Value
	(in thousands, except price per share)	Shares			per Share
	Nonvested at the beginning of the year		2,173		$	30.1
	Granted		762			45.08
	Vested		-1,011			26.6
	Expired or cancelled		-7			27.97
	Nonvested at May 3, 2014		1,917		$	37.91
Restricted Shares and Units Activity	'
	Restricted shares and units activity for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013 is summarized as follows:
		Number of Shares and Units
	(in thousands)	May 3, 2014			May 4, 2013
	Outstanding at beginning of period		1,369			1,564
	Granted		298			326
	Vested		-462			-460
	Cancelled or forfeited		-28			-12
	Outstanding at end of period		1,177			1,418
	Aggregate value (in millions)	$	42		$	35
	Weighted-average remaining contractual life		1.54 years			1.34 years

Segment_Information_Additional

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Reportable Segments	2

Sales_and_Division_Operating_R

Sales and Division Operating Results for Reportable Segments (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14		4-May-13
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Sales	$1,868		$1,638
Division profit	275		234
Less: Corporate expense, net	21		19
Operating profit	254		215
Interest expense, net	1		1
Other income	1	[1]	2	[1]
Income before income taxes	254		216
Athletic Stores	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Sales	1,657		1,471
Division profit	247		211
Direct-to-Customers	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Sales	211		167
Division profit	$28		$23
[1]	Other income includes non-operating items, such as lease termination gains, royalty income, and the changes in fair value, premiums paid and realized gains associated with foreign currency option contracts.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13	3-May-14	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	3-May-14
			Other Trademarks [Member]	Direct-to-Customers	Athletic Stores	Runners Point Group	Accumulated Impairment Charge
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization Of Intangible Assets	$2	$3	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	'	'	'	15	3	18	'
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized	1	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Total	$1	$0	$1	'	'	'	$25

Summary_of_Goodwill_by_Reporta

Summary of Goodwill by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014		4-May-13
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'		'
Goodwill	$163	$163	[1]	$144
Athletic Stores	'	'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'		'
Goodwill	21	21		17
Direct-to-Customers	'	'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'		'
Goodwill	$142	$142		$127
[1]	The balance sheet at February 1, 2014 has been derived from the previously reported audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2014.

Components_of_FiniteLived_Inta

Components of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Intangible Assets Not Subject To Amortization (Detail) (USD $)	3-May-14		Feb. 01, 2014		4-May-13
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Amortized intangible assets:	'		'		'
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	$209		$205		$198
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	-178		-172		-164
Amortized intangible assets, Net value	31	[1]	33		34
Indefinite life intangible assets:	'		'		'
Net Value	34	[1]	34		4
Other intangible assets, net	65	[1]	67	[2]	38
Lease acquisition costs	'		'		'
Amortized intangible assets:	'		'		'
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	159		155		152
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	-142		-137		-131
Amortized intangible assets, Net value	17	[1]	18		21
Favorable leases	'		'		'
Amortized intangible assets:	'		'		'
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	8		8		4
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	-4		-3		-4
Amortized intangible assets, Net value	4	[1]	5		0
Trademarks	'		'		'
Amortized intangible assets:	'		'		'
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	21		21		21
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	-11		-11		-10
Amortized intangible assets, Net value	10	[1]	10		11
Customer relationships	'		'		'
Amortized intangible assets:	'		'		'
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	21		21		21
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	-21		-21		-19
Amortized intangible assets, Net value	0	[1]	0		2
Other trademarks	'		'		'
Indefinite life intangible assets:	'		'		'
Net Value	3	[1],[3]	4	[3]	4	[3]
Runners Point Group trademarks	'		'		'
Indefinite life intangible assets:	'		'		'
Net Value	$31	[1]	$30		$0
[1]	Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the euro in relation to the U.S. dollar.
[2]	The balance sheet at February 1, 2014 has been derived from the previously reported audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2014.
[3]	The accumulated impairment charge related to other trademarks is $25 million; including $1 million recorded during the thirteen-week period ended May 3, 2014, for the impairment of the tradename related to the Company’s stores in the Republic of Ireland.

Amortization_Expense_Detail

Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization expense	$2	$3

Estimated_Future_Amortization_

Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Finite Lived Intangibles (Detail) (USD $)	3-May-14
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items]	'
Remainder of 2014	$4
2015	5
2016	4
2017	4
2018	3
2019	$3

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014		4-May-13
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'		'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$76	$57		$61
Cash flow hedges	-1	-2		2
Unrecognized pension cost and postretirement benefit	-238	-240		-252
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale security	-1	-1		0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	($164)	($186)	[1]	($189)
[1]	The balance sheet at February 1, 2014 has been derived from the previously reported audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2014.

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14		4-May-13
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning Balance	($186)	[1]	($189)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	20		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	2		'
Other comprehensive income	22		'
Ending Balance	-164		-189
Foreign currency translation adjustments	'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning Balance	57		'
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	19		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0		'
Other comprehensive income	19		'
Ending Balance	76		'
Cash flow hedges	'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning Balance	-2		'
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	1		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0		'
Other comprehensive income	1		'
Ending Balance	-1		'
Items related to pension and postretirement benefits	'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning Balance	-240		'
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	0		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	2		'
Other comprehensive income	2		'
Ending Balance	-238		'
Unrealized loss on available-for- sale security	'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning Balance	-1		'
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	0		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0		'
Other comprehensive income	0		'
Ending Balance	($1)		'
[1]	The balance sheet at February 1, 2014 has been derived from the previously reported audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2014.

Reclassifications_from_Accumul

Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'
Net periodic benefit cost	$3
Income tax expense	1
Net of tax	2
Pension Benefits	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'
Net periodic benefit cost	4
Postretirement Benefits	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'
Net periodic benefit cost	($1)

Financial_Instruments_Addition

Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Forward foreign exchange contracts	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Notional value of contracts outstanding	$55	'
Derivative contracts maturity date	'2015-01	'
Changes in the fair value of the contracts	1	-1
Derivatives Designated as Non-Hedging Instruments | Forward foreign exchange contracts	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Notional value of contracts outstanding	37	'
Derivative contracts maturity date	'2014-07	'
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss)	1	'
Derivatives Designated as Non-Hedging Instruments | Foreign currency option contracts	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Notional value of contracts outstanding	$27	'

Fair_Value_of_Derivative_Contr

Fair Value of Derivative Contracts on Gross Basis, by Type of Contract (Detail) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Current Assets	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of derivative asset	$0	$0	$2
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Current Liabilities	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of derivative liability	1	2	0
Derivatives Designated as Non-Hedging Instruments | Current Assets	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of derivative asset	0	0	1
Derivatives Designated as Non-Hedging Instruments | Current Liabilities	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of derivative Liability	$1	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Additi

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (Runners Point Group, USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Runners Point Group	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Capital Lease Obligations	$7	$8

Assets_and_Liabilities_Measure

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (Level 2, Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on recurring basis	$8	$15	$57
Liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis	2	2	0
Short-term Investments	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on recurring basis	2	9	48
Auction rate security	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on recurring basis	6	6	6
Foreign exchange forward contracts	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on recurring basis	0	0	3
Liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis	$2	$2	$0

Carrying_Value_and_Estimated_F

Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)	3-May-14		Feb. 01, 2014		4-May-13
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'		'
Carrying value	$138	[1]	$139	[1]	$132	[1]
Fair value	$163	[1]	$159	[1]	$151	[1]
[1]	In connection with the acquisition of the Runners Point Group in the second quarter of 2013, the Company recognized capital lease obligations. These were existing agreements primarily related to the financing of certain store fixtures. As of May 3, 2014, $7 million is included in the amounts above.

Earnings_Per_Share_Additional_

Earnings Per Share - Additional information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'
Contingently issuable shares excluded from diluted earnings per share	0.4	0.5
Stock Option Plans	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'
Potential common shares excluded from calculation of diluted earning per share	0.3	0.5

Basic_and_Diluted_WeightedAver

Basic and Diluted Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding (Detail)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	145.4	150.4
Effect of Dilution:	'	'
Stock options and awards	2.2	2.3
Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution	147.6	152.7

Pension_and_Postretirement_Pla2

Pension and Postretirement Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (Canadian Qualified Pension Plan, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14
Canadian Qualified Pension Plan	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	$2

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Pen

Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost and Net Postretirement Benefit Income (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Pension Benefits	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	$4	$4
Interest cost	7	6
Expected return on plan assets	-10	-10
Amortization of net loss (gain)	4	4
Net benefit expense (income)	5	4
Postretirement Benefits	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	0	0
Expected return on plan assets	0	0
Amortization of net loss (gain)	-1	-1
Net benefit expense (income)	($1)	($1)

ShareBased_Compensation_Additi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	$6	$8	'	'
Share-based compensation, realized tax benefit	2	1	'	'
Tax deductions in excess of the cumulative compensation cost	7	4	'	'
Cash received from options exercised	10	6	'	'
Tax benefit realized from options exercised	4	2	'	'
Restricted stock outstanding	1,177,000	1,418,000	1,369,000	1,564,000
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense	3	5	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	18	'	'	'
Stock Option and Stock Purchase Plan	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	3	3	'	'
Nonvested stock options	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost, nonvested	16	'	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options, weighted-average period expected to be recognized	'1 year 6 months	'	'	'
Restricted Stock and Units	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock outstanding	793,011	'	'	'
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share	$45.03	$34.24	'	'
Total value of awards for which restrictions lapsed	$9	$6	'	'

Assumptions_used_to_Compute_Sh

Assumptions used to Compute Share-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14	4-May-13
Stock Option Plans	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-average risk free rate of interest	2.12%	1.02%
Expected volatility	39.00%	42.00%
Weighted-average expected award life	'6 years 1 month 6 days	'6 years
Dividend yield	2.00%	2.30%
Weighted-average fair value	$14.91	$10.98
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-average risk free rate of interest	0.17%	0.22%
Expected volatility	25.00%	40.00%
Weighted-average expected award life	'1 year	'1 year
Dividend yield	2.30%	2.40%
Weighted-average fair value	$5.79	$6.66

Options_Granted_under_Stock_Op

Options Granted under Stock Option Plans (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14
Shares	'
Options outstanding at the beginning of the year	5,668
Granted	762
Exercised	-469
Expired or cancelled	-7
Options outstanding at end of period	5,954
Options exercise at end of period	4,037
Options available for future grant at end of period	1,719
Weighted-Average Term	'
Options outstanding at end of period	'6 years 11 months 16 days
Options exercisable at end of period	'5 years 11 months 8 days
Weighted-Average Exercise Price	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price at the beginning of the year	$22.66
Granted	$45.08
Exercised	$21.27
Expired or cancelled	$27.97
Weighted Average Exercise Price at end of year	$25.63
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable at end of year	$19.80

Total_Intrinsic_Value_of_Optio

Total Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Intrinsic value of stock options	'	'
Exercised	$11	$5

Aggregate_Intrinsic_Value_for_

Aggregate Intrinsic Value for Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable (Detail) (USD $)	3-May-14	4-May-13
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding	$128	$86
Outstanding and exercisable	$110	$74

Information_about_Stock_Option

Information about Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares	5,954	5,668
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 11 months 16 days	'
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$25.63	$22.66
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares	4,037	'
Options Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$19.80	'
$9.85 to $15.10	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Limit	$9.85	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Limit	$15.10	'
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares	1,526	'
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	'5 years 4 months 17 days	'
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$12.46	'
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares	1,526	'
Options Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$12.46	'
$18.01 to $23.92	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Limit	$18.01	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Limit	$23.92	'
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares	1,546	'
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	'5 years 8 months 8 days	'
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$19.93	'
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares	1,542	'
Options Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$19.93	'
$24.04 to $34.24	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Limit	$24.04	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Limit	$34.24	'
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares	2,083	'
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	'7 years 11 months 12 days	'
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$32.22	'
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares	966	'
Options Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$31.12	'
$34.27 to $45.08	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Limit	$34.27	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Limit	$45.08	'
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares	799	'
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	'9 years 10 months 10 days	'
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$44.62	'
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares	3	'
Options Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$35.27	'

Changes_in_Nonvested_Options_D

Changes in Nonvested Options (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14
Number of Shares	'
Granted	762
Expired or cancelled	-7
Nonvested stock options	'
Number of Shares	'
Nonvested, Beginning Balance	2,173
Granted	762
Vested	-1,011
Expired or cancelled	-7
Nonvested, Ending Balance	1,917
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share	'
Nonvested, Beginning Balance	30.1
Granted	45.08
Vested	26.6
Expired or cancelled	27.97
Nonvested, Ending Balance	37.91

Restricted_Shares_and_Units_Ac

Restricted Shares and Units Activity (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Number of Shares and Units	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of period	1,369	1,564
Granted	298	326
Vested	-462	-460
Cancelled or forfeited	-28	-12
Outstanding at end of period	1,177	1,418
Aggregate value	$42	$35
Weighted-average remaining contractual life	'1 year 6 months 14 days	'1 year 4 months 2 days