Christopher & Banks (CBKCQ) 10-Q5 Dec 142014 Q3 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 28, 2014
Document And Entity Information	'	'
Document Period End Date	1-Nov-14	'
Christopher & Banks Corp	'Christopher & Banks Corporation	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000883943	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	36,929,420

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$25,349	$41,074
Short-term investments	13,366	12,982
Accounts receivable	6,300	2,428
Merchandise inventories	58,806	44,877
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8,944	7,408
Income taxes receivable	956	310
Total current assets	113,721	109,079
Property, equipment and improvements, net	42,985	36,458
Other assets:	'	'
Long-term investments	4,978	3,143
Other assets	373	298
Total assets	162,057	148,978
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	19,242	23,198
Accrued salaries, wages and related expenses	5,369	6,322
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities	21,726	23,748
Total current liabilities	46,337	53,268
Non-current liabilities:	'	'
Deferred lease incentives	6,959	4,773
Deferred rent obligations	3,973	2,860
Other non-current liabilities	1,341	1,140
Total non-current liabilities	12,273	8,773
Commitments	'	'
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, none outstanding	'	'
Common stock - $0.01 par value, 74,000 shares authorized, 46,721 and 46,214 shares issued, and 36,930 and 36,423 shares outstanding at November 1, 2014 and February 1, 2014, respectively	466	461
Additional paid-in capital	123,977	122,416
Retained earnings	91,730	76,768
Common stock held in treasury, 9,791 shares at cost at November 1, 2014 and February 1, 2014	-112,711	-112,711
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-15	3
Total stockholders' equity	103,447	86,937
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$162,057	$148,978

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	74,000,000	74,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	46,721,000	46,214,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	36,930,000	36,423,000
Treasury Stock, Shares	9,791,000	9,791,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Income Statement	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$110,610	$118,077	$320,609	$330,829
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Merchandise, buying and occupancy	66,873	73,126	201,333	213,891
Selling, general and administrative	31,477	33,231	94,965	97,477
Depreciation and amortization	2,916	3,107	8,781	9,927
Impairment of store assets	0	0	144	140
Total costs and expenses	101,266	109,464	305,223	321,435
Operating income	9,344	8,613	15,386	9,394
Other expense	-46	-46	-150	-146
Income before income taxes	9,298	8,567	15,236	9,248
Income tax provision (benefit)	315	-45	274	272
Net income	$8,983	$8,612	$14,962	$8,976
Basic income per share:	'	'	'	'
Net income	$0.24	$0.24	$0.41	$0.25
Basic shares outstanding	36,805	36,244	36,685	36,234
Diluted income per share:	'	'	'	'
Net income	$0.24	$0.23	$0.40	$0.24
Diluted shares outstanding	37,714	37,031	37,669	37,092

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'
Net income	$8,983	$8,612	$14,962	$8,976
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding losses on securities arising during the period, net of taxes of $0 for the thirteen week periods ending November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively, and net of taxes of $0 for the thirty-nine week periods ending November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively	-5	10	-17	-3
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of taxes of $0 and $0, respectively	'	-1	'	-1
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	-5	9	-17	-4
Comprehensive income	$8,978	$8,621	$14,945	$8,972

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'
Tax expense related to unrealized holding losses	$0	$0	$0	$0
Tax expense related to reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	'	$0	'	$0

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$14,962	$8,976
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	8,781	9,927
Impairment of store assets	144	140
Amortization of discount on investments	58	39
Amortization of financing costs	52	55
Deferred lease-related liabilities	2,699	-1,266
Stock-based compensation expense	2,035	1,973
Loss on disposal of assets	51	7
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Increase in accounts receivable	-3,872	-1,067
Increase in merchandise inventories	-13,929	-6,546
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets	-1,564	-1,509
(Increase) decrease in income taxes receivable	-646	48
Decrease in accounts payable	-4,140	-3,787
(Decrease) increase in accrued liabilities	-2,534	5,740
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	360	-51
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,457	12,679
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property, equipment and improvements	-15,318	-6,332
Purchases of available-for-sale investments	-12,495	-22,245
Redemptions of available-for-sale investments	10,200	2,639
Net cash used in investing activities	-17,613	-25,938
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Shares redeemed for payroll taxes	-1,469	-198
Exercise of stock options	999	210
Payment of deferred financing costs	-99	'
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-569	12
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-15,725	-13,247
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	41,074	40,739
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	25,349	27,492
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:	'	'
Unpaid purchases of equipment and improvements	184	69
Shares surrendered for stock option cost	$1,715	'

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Nov. 01, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	NOTE 1 — Basis of Presentation

	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared by Christopher & Banks Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “Christopher & Banks”, “the Company”, “we” or “us”) pursuant to the current rules and regulations of the United States ("U.S.") Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to such rules and regulations. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014.

	The results of operations for the interim periods shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. In the opinion of management, the information contained herein reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal adjustments, except as otherwise stated in these notes, necessary to present fairly our financial position as of November 1, 2014, and February 1, 2014, our results of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, and our cash flows for the thirty-nine week periods ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013.

	Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. None of the reclassifications had a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows in any period.

	Recently issued accounting pronouncements

	In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40). The amendments in this ASU provide guidance about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. An entity’s management should evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or are available to be issued, when applicable). ASU 2014-15 is effective for the Company beginning with the annual reporting for Fiscal 2016, and reports for interim and annual periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of adoption of this ASU, but does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, Revenue Recognition”, as well as various other sections of the ASC, such as, but not limited to, ASC 340-20 Other Assets and Deferred Costs-Capitalized Advertising Costs. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue in a way that depicts 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 the Company beginning with the annual reporting for Fiscal 2017, including interim periods within that year, and is to be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial adoption as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or other appropriate components of equity or net assets on the balance sheet). Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09, including the choice of application method upon adoption, on its consolidated financial statements.

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
Investments	Nov. 01, 2014
Investments [Abstract]	'
Investments	'
	NOTE 2 — Investments

	Investments as of November 1, 2014, consisted of the following (in thousands):



		Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	Short-term investments:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Certificates of deposit	$	4,760	$	—	$	-5	$	4,755
	Commercial paper		5,789		1		-9		5,781
	Corporate bonds		2,427		3		—		2,430
	U.S. Agency securities		400		—		—		400
	Total short-term investments		13,376		4		-14		13,366
	Long-term investments:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Municipal bonds		216		1		—		217
	Corporate bonds		2,867		—		-6		2,861
	U.S. Agency securities		1,900		1		-1		1,900
	Total long-term investments		4,983		2		-7		4,978
	Total investments	$	18,359	$	6	$	-21	$	18,344

	Investments as of February 1, 2014, consisted of the following (in thousands):



		Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	Short-term investments:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Certificates of deposit	$	5,391	$	—	$	-4	$	5,387
	Commercial paper		5,570		1		—		5,571
	Corporate bonds		815		2		—		817
	U.S. Agency securities		1,207		—		—		1,207
	Total short-term investments		12,983		3		-4		12,982
	Long-term investments:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Municipal bonds		222		2		—		224
	Corporate bonds		1,652		2		—		1,654
	U.S. Agency securities		1,265		—		—		1,265
	Total long-term investments		3,139		4		—		3,143
	Total investments	$	16,122	$	7	$	-4	$	16,125


	The Company had $18.3 million of investments as of November 1, 2014. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014, there were approximately $12.5 million purchases of available-for-sale securities and approximately $10.2 million of maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2013, there were approximately $22.2 million purchases of available-for-sale securities and approximately $2.6 million of sales or maturities of available-for-sale securities. There were no other-than-temporary impairments of available-for-sale securities during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively.

	Expected maturities of the Company's investments are as follows (in thousands):


		November 1, 2014
	Due in one year or less	$	13,366
	Due after one year through five years		4,978
	Total investments	$	18,344

Merchandise_Inventories_and_So

Merchandise Inventories and Sources of Supply	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Merchandise Inventories and Sources of Supply	'
	NOTE 3 — Merchandise Inventories and Sources of Supply

	Merchandise inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):



		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014
	Merchandise - in store/e-commerce	$	53,324	$	35,324
	Merchandise - in transit		5,482		9,553
	Total merchandise inventories	$	58,806	$	44,877

	The Company does not have long-term purchase commitments or arrangements with any of its suppliers or agents. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, one of our suppliers accounted for approximately 27.6% and 20% of our purchases, respectively. No other vendor supplied greater than 10% of the Company's merchandise purchases during the thirty-nine week periods ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013.

Property_Equipment_and_Improve

Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net	9 Months Ended
Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net	Nov. 01, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net	'
	NOTE 4 — Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net

	Property, equipment and improvements, net consisted of the following (in thousands):



	Description	Estimated Useful Life	November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014
	Land	—	$	1,597	$	1,597
	Corporate office, distribution center and related building improvements	25 years		12,505		12,426
	Store leasehold improvements	Shorter of the useful life or term of related lease, typically 10 years		55,795		52,591
	Store furniture and fixtures	3 to 10 years		72,778		76,264
	Corporate office and distribution center furniture, fixtures and equipment	7 years		4,560		5,069
	Computer and point of sale hardware and software	3 to 5 years		37,305		34,808
	Construction in progress	—		6,559		1,892
	Total property, equipment and improvements, gross			191,099		184,647
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization			-148,114		-148,189
	Total property, equipment and improvements, net		$	42,985	$	36,458

	The Company reviews long-lived assets with definite lives at least annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. As a result of an impairment analysis, which included the evaluation of individual under-performing stores and the assessment of the recoverability of the carrying value of the improvements and equipment related to each of the stores, the Company recorded approximately $0.1 million for long-lived asset impairments during each of the thirty-nine week periods ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013.

	The Company's assessment of the recoverability of the carrying value of its assets involves the projection of future cash flows, which requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions. Differences in circumstances or estimates could produce significantly different results.

Accrued_Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	9 Months Ended
Accrued Liabilities	Nov. 01, 2014
Accrued Liabilities	'
Accrued Liabilities	'
	NOTE 5 — Accrued Liabilities

	Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):



		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014
	Gift card and store credit liabilities	$	4,767	$	8,078
	Accrued Friendship Rewards Program loyalty liability		4,169		4,020
	Accrued income, sales and other taxes payable		2,701		1,517
	Accrued occupancy-related expenses		3,166		2,101
	Sales return reserve		1,892		835
	Other accrued liabilities		5,031		7,197
	Total accrued liabilities and other current liabilities	$	21,726	$	23,748

Credit_Facility

Credit Facility	9 Months Ended
Credit Facility	Nov. 01, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Credit Facility	'
	NOTE 6 — Credit Facility

	On September 8, 2014, the Company entered into an amendment (“the Amendment”) to its existing Credit Agreement (the "Credit Facility") with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("Wells Fargo") as Lender. The Amendment, among other changes, (i) extended the term of the Credit Facility to September 8, 2019; (ii) reduced the rates at which borrowings will generally accrue interest and reduced the commitment fee rate; (iii) modified the calculation of the borrowing base to provide for potential additional capacity; the borrowing base serves as a limit on the overall amount of revolving loans and letters of credit that may be outstanding at any one time under the Credit Facility; (iv) excluded from the limitation on store closings the consolidation of Christopher & Banks stores and CJ Banks stores into MPW stores; and (v) modified the definition of Payment Conditions. The Credit Facility provides the Company with revolving credit loans of up to $50.0 million in the aggregate, subject to a borrowing base formula based primarily on eligible credit card receivables, inventory and real estate, as such terms are defined in the Credit Facility, and up to $10.0 million of which may be drawn in the form of standby and documentary letters of credit.

	The Company recorded approximately $0.1 million of deferred financing costs in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 in connection with the Amendment. The deferred financing costs have been combined with the balance of the deferred financing costs remaining from the Credit Facility dated July 12, 2012, and all are recorded within other assets on the consolidated balance sheet and are being amortized as interest expense over the related term of the Amendment.

	Borrowings under the Credit Facility will generally accrue interest at a rate ranging from 1.50% to 1.75% over the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or 0.50% to 0.75% over the Wells Fargo Prime Rate based on the amount of Average Daily Availability for the Fiscal Quarter immediately preceding each Adjustment Date, as such term is defined in the Credit Facility. Letters of credit fees range from 1.00% to 1.75%, depending upon the Average Daily Availability for the Fiscal Quarter immediately preceding each Adjustment Date.

	The Credit Facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants. The affirmative covenants include certain reporting requirements, maintenance of properties, payment of taxes and insurance, compliance with laws, environmental compliance and other provisions customary in such agreements. Negative covenants limit or restrict, among other things, secured and unsecured indebtedness, fundamental changes in the business, investments, liens and encumbrances, transactions with affiliates and other matters customarily restricted in such agreements. The sole financial covenant contained in the Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain availability at least equal to the greater of (a) ten percent (10%) of the borrowing base or (b) $3.0 million. In addition, the Credit Facility permits the payment of dividends to the Company's shareholders if certain financial conditions are met. The Company was in compliance with all covenants and other financial provisions as of November 1, 2014.

	The Credit Facility contains events of default that include failure to pay principal or interest when due, failure to comply with the covenants set forth in the Credit Facility, bankruptcy events, cross-defaults and the occurrence of a change of control, subject to the grace periods, qualifications and thresholds as specified in the Credit Facility. If an event of default under the Credit Facility occurs and is continuing, the loan commitments may be terminated and the principal amount outstanding, together with all accrued unpaid interest and other amounts owing in respect thereof, may be declared immediately due and payable.

	The Company's obligations under the Credit Facility are secured by the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries pursuant to a Security Agreement, dated July 12, 2012 (the "Security Agreement"). Pursuant to the Security Agreement, the Company pledged substantially all of its assets as collateral security for the loans to be made pursuant to the Credit Facility, including accounts owed to the Company, bank accounts, inventory, other tangible and intangible personal property, real estate (including corporate office/distribution center), intellectual property (including patents and trademarks), and stock or other evidences of ownership of 100% of all of the Company's subsidiaries.

	The Company had no revolving credit loan borrowings under the Credit Facility during each of the thirty-nine week periods ended November 1, 2014, or November 2, 2013. Historically, the Company's credit facility has been utilized only to open letters of credit. The total borrowing base at November 1, 2014, was approximately $50.0 million. As of November 1, 2014, the Company had open on-demand letters of credit of approximately $1.0 million. Accordingly, after reducing the borrowing base for the open letters of credit and the required minimum availability of the greater of $3.0 million, or 10.0% of the borrowing base, the net availability of revolving credit loans under the Credit Facility was approximately $44.0 million at November 1, 2014.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Nov. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure	'
Income Taxes	'
	NOTE 7 — Income Taxes

	The Company's liability for unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions is recorded within other non-current liabilities. As of November 1, 2014, and February 1, 2014, the Company's liability for unrecognized tax benefits was approximately $1.0 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate as of November 1, 2014, and February 1, 2014, was $0.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as components of income tax. At November 1, 2014, and February 1, 2014, approximately $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, was accrued for the potential payment of interest and penalties.

	The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income taxes and the income tax obligations of various state and local jurisdictions. Fiscal 2011 is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"). The transition period, fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013 remain subject to examination by the IRS. With few exceptions, the Company is not subject to state income tax examination by tax authorities for taxable years prior to fiscal 2009. As of November 1, 2014, the Company had no other ongoing audits and does not expect the liability for unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase or decrease in the next twelve months.

	As of November 1, 2014, the Company had a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets. Deferred income tax assets represent potential future income tax benefits. Realization of these assets is ultimately dependent upon future taxable income. The Company has incurred a net cumulative loss as measured by the results of the current year and the prior two years. ASC 740 “Income Taxes,” requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on all available evidence, it is considered more likely than not that some or all of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in a future period. Forming a conclusion that a valuation allowance is not needed is difficult when negative evidence such as cumulative losses exists. As a result of management's evaluation, there was insufficient positive evidence to overcome the negative evidence related to the Company's cumulative losses. Accordingly, the Company has continued to maintain a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets since the third quarter of the fiscal year ended February 26, 2011; recording the valuation allowance does not have any impact on cash and does not prevent the Company from using the deferred tax assets in future periods when profits are realized.

	As of November 1, 2014, the Company has federal and state net operating loss carryforwards which will reduce future taxable income. Approximately $24.9 million in net federal tax benefits are available from these loss carryforwards and an additional $0.6 million is available in net tax credit carryforwards. Included in the federal net operating loss is approximately $1.8 million of loss generated by deductions related to equity-based compensation, the tax effect of which will be recorded to additional paid in capital when utilized. The state loss carryforwards will result in net state tax benefits of approximately $2.3 million. The federal net operating loss carryovers will expire beginning in November 2031 and beyond. The state net operating loss carryforwards will expire beginning in November 2014 and beyond.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	NOTE 8 — Earnings Per Share

	The Company calculates earnings per share ("EPS") under the guidance in ASC 260-10, "Earnings per Share," which clarifies that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are considered participating securities, and thus, should be factored into the two-class method of computing EPS. Participating securities under this statement include the Company's unvested employee restricted stock awards with time-based vesting, which receive nonforfeitable dividend payments.

	The calculation of EPS for common stock shown below excludes the income attributable to unvested employee restricted stock awards from the numerator and excludes the dilutive impact of these shares from the denominator.



		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
		November 1,		November 2,		November 1,		November 2,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Numerator (in thousands):
	Net income attributable to Christopher & Banks Corporation	$	8,983	$	8,612	$	14,962	$	8,976
	Income allocated to participating securities		-27		-40		-45		-31
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	8,956	$	8,572	$	14,917	$	8,945
	Denominator (in thousands):
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		36,805		36,244		36,685		36,234
	Dilutive shares		909		787		984		858
	Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding - diluted		37,714		37,031		37,669		37,092
	Net earnings per common share:
	Basic	$	0.24	$	0.24	$	0.41	$	0.25
	Diluted	$	0.24	$	0.23	$	0.40	$	0.24

	Total stock options of approximately 0.3 million were excluded from the shares used in the computation of diluted earnings per share for each of the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended November 1, 2014, as they were anti-dilutive. Total stock options of approximately 3.2 million were excluded from the shares used in the computation of diluted earnings per share for each of the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended November 2, 2013, as they were anti-dilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	NOTE 9 — Fair Value Measurements

	Under ASC 820-10 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures," fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. The Company utilizes a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques (market approach, income approach and cost approach) that relate to its financial assets and financial liabilities. Categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the hierarchy are described as follows:
		·		Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
		·		Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs (other than quoted prices) that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
		·		Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

	Assets that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis:

	The following tables provide information by level for the Company's available-for-sale securities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):



						Fair Value Measurements
	As of November 1, 2014:					Using Inputs Considered as
			Fair Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Short-term investments:
	Certificates of deposit		$	4,755		$	—		$	4,755		$	—
	Commercial paper			5,781			—			5,781			—
	Corporate bonds			2,430			—			2,430			—
	U.S. Agency securities			400			—			400			—
	Total current assets			13,366			—			13,366			—
	Long-term investments:
	Municipal bonds			217			—			217			—
	Corporate bonds			2,861			—			2,861			—
	U.S. Agency securities			1,900			—			1,900			—
	Total non-current assets			4,978			—			4,978			—
	Total assets		$	18,344		$	—		$	18,344		$	—




						Fair Value Measurements
	As of February 1, 2014:					Using Inputs Considered as
			Fair Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Short-term investments:
	Certificates of deposit		$	5,387		$	—		$	5,387		$	—
	Commercial paper			5,571			—			5,571			—
	Corporate bonds			817			—			817			—
	U.S. Agency securities			1,207			—			1,207			—
	Total current assets			12,982			—			12,982			—
	Long-term investments:
	Municipal bonds			224			—			224			—
	Corporate bonds			1,654			—			1,654			—
	U.S. Agency securities			1,265			—			1,265			—
	Total non-current assets			3,143			—			3,143			—
	Total assets		$	16,125		$	—		$	16,125		$	—


	The Company's available-for-sale securities were valued based on quoted prices for similar assets in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets in which there were fewer transactions. The Company had $18.3 million of investments as of November 1, 2014, and there were no transfers of assets between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value measurement hierarchy during the thirty-nine week periods ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013. According to its policy, the Company recognizes transfers into levels and transfers out of levels on the date of the event or when a change in circumstances causes a transfer.

	Assets that are Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis:

	The following table summarizes certain information for non-financial assets as of November 1, 2014, and February 1, 2014 that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in periods subsequent to an initial recognition period. Amounts are placed into the most appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to determine the fair value at the measurement date (in thousands):



						Fair Value Measurements
						Using Inputs Considered as
	Description		Fair Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Realized Losses
	Assets as of November 1, 2014
	Long-lived assets held and used		$	40		$	—		$	—		$	40		$	-144
	Assets as of February 1, 2014
Long-lived assets held and used		$	5		$	—		$	—		$	5		$	-140

The Company recorded approximately $0.1 million in impairment charges, included in earnings for the period, on long-lived assets held and used with a carrying value of approximately $0.2 million, resulting in a fair value of $40 thousand, for the thirty-nine week period ended November 1, 2014. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2013, long-lived assets held and used with a carrying amount of approximately $0.1 million were written down to their fair value of $5 thousand, resulting in an impairment charge of approximately $0.1 million, which was included in earnings for the period.

The Company determines fair value using a discounted cash flow approach as discussed in Note 1, Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies in our Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2014. In determining future cash flows, the Company uses its best estimate of future operating results, which requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including estimated sales, merchandise margin and expense levels, and the selection of an appropriate discount rate; therefore, differences in the estimates or assumptions could produce significantly different results. General economic uncertainty impacting the retail industry makes it reasonably possible that additional long-lived asset impairments could be identified and recorded in future periods.

The fair value measurement of the long-lived assets encompasses the following significant unobservable inputs:



		Range
Unobservable Inputs		Fiscal 2014		Fiscal 2013
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)		15.80%		15.80%
Annual sales growth		3% - 5%		3% - 9.8%

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Legal_Proceedings

Legal Proceedings	9 Months Ended
Legal Proceedings	Nov. 01, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Legal Proceedings	'
	NOTE 10 — Legal Proceedings

	The Company is subject, from time to time, to various claims, lawsuits or actions that arise in the ordinary course of business. Although the amount of any liability that could arise with respect to any current proceedings cannot be accurately predicted, management does not expect any such liability to have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
Segment Reporting	Nov. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting	'
	NOTE 11 — Segment Reporting

	In the table below, the Retail Operations reportable segment includes activity generated by our retail store locations (Christopher & Banks, C.J. Banks, Missy Petite Women ("MPW") and Outlet stores) as well as our eCommerce business. The “Corporate/Administrative” column, which primarily represents operating activity at the corporate office and distribution center facility, is presented to allow for reconciliation of segment-level net sales, operating income (loss) and total assets to consolidated net sales, operating income (loss) and total assets. Segment operating income (loss) includes only net sales, merchandise gross margin and direct store expenses with no allocation of corporate overhead.

	During the thirty-nine week period ended November 1, 2014, the Company recorded approximately $0.1 million in charges related to the impairment of two stores, as compared to a net charge of approximately $0.1 million related to the impairment of one store for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2013. The impairment costs for each period are related to store-level asset impairment charges and are included in the operating income for the Retail Operations segment. No impairment charges were recorded during the thirteen week periods ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013.



		Retail		Corporate/
	(in thousands)	Operations		Administrative		Consolidated
	Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
	Net sales	$	110,610	$	—	$	110,610
	Depreciation and amortization		2,218		697		2,916
	Operating income (loss)		21,504		-12,160		9,344

	Thirteen Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
	Net sales		118,077		—		118,077
	Depreciation and amortization		2,322		785		3,107
	Operating income (loss)		23,184		-14,571		8,613

	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
	Net sales		320,609		—		320,609
	Depreciation and amortization		6,798		1,983		8,781
	Operating income (loss)		55,232		-39,846		15,386
	Total assets		98,541		63,516		162,057

	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
	Net sales		330,829		—		330,829
	Depreciation and amortization		7,206		2,721		9,927
	Operating income (loss)		52,134		-42,740		9,394
	Total assets		109,169		38,485		147,654
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Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions	Nov. 01, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	NOTE 12 — Related Party Transactions

	The Company or its subsidiaries have for the past several years purchased goods directly from G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (“G-III”) or its related entities as well as engaged the services of two G-III subsidiaries as buying agent. On January 3, 2011, Morris Goldfarb, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of G-III, became a director of the Company. On June 27, 2013, Mr. Goldfarb ceased to be a member of the Board as he did not stand for re-election at the Company's annual meeting of stockholders. Payments made by the Company and its subsidiaries to G-III and its related entities aggregated approximately $1.0 million and $0.9 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, respectively. As of November 1, 2014, and February 1, 2014, the Company had a balance due to G-III or its related entities of approximately $23 thousand and $0.1 million, respectively.

Basis_of_Presentation_policies

Basis of Presentation (policies)	9 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation (policies)	Nov. 01, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements [policy textblock]	'
	Recently issued accounting pronouncements

	In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40). The amendments in this ASU provide guidance about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. An entity’s management should evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or are available to be issued, when applicable). ASU 2014-15 is effective for the Company beginning with the annual reporting for Fiscal 2016, and reports for interim and annual periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of adoption of this ASU, but does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, Revenue Recognition”, as well as various other sections of the ASC, such as, but not limited to, ASC 340-20 Other Assets and Deferred Costs-Capitalized Advertising Costs. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue in a way that depicts 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 the Company beginning with the annual reporting for Fiscal 2017, including interim periods within that year, and is to be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial adoption as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or other appropriate components of equity or net assets on the balance sheet). Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09, including the choice of application method upon adoption, on its consolidated financial statements.

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Investments (Tables)	Nov. 01, 2014
Investments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation (in thousands)	'
	Investments as of November 1, 2014, consisted of the following (in thousands):



		Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	Short-term investments:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Certificates of deposit	$	4,760	$	—	$	-5	$	4,755
	Commercial paper		5,789		1		-9		5,781
	Corporate bonds		2,427		3		—		2,430
	U.S. Agency securities		400		—		—		400
	Total short-term investments		13,376		4		-14		13,366
	Long-term investments:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Municipal bonds		216		1		—		217
	Corporate bonds		2,867		—		-6		2,861
	U.S. Agency securities		1,900		1		-1		1,900
	Total long-term investments		4,983		2		-7		4,978
	Total investments	$	18,359	$	6	$	-21	$	18,344

	Investments as of February 1, 2014, consisted of the following (in thousands):



		Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	Short-term investments:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Certificates of deposit	$	5,391	$	—	$	-4	$	5,387
	Commercial paper		5,570		1		—		5,571
	Corporate bonds		815		2		—		817
	U.S. Agency securities		1,207		—		—		1,207
	Total short-term investments		12,983		3		-4		12,982
	Long-term investments:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Municipal bonds		222		2		—		224
	Corporate bonds		1,652		2		—		1,654
	U.S. Agency securities		1,265		—		—		1,265
	Total long-term investments		3,139		4		—		3,143
	Total investments	$	16,122	$	7	$	-4	$	16,125


Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Maturities (in thousands)	'
	Expected maturities of the Company's investments are as follows (in thousands):


		November 1, 2014
	Due in one year or less	$	13,366
	Due after one year through five years		4,978
	Total investments	$	18,344

Merchandise_Inventories_Tables

Merchandise Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Merchandise Inventories (Tables)	Nov. 01, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of merchandise inventories	'
	Merchandise inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):



		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014
	Merchandise - in store/e-commerce	$	53,324	$	35,324
	Merchandise - in transit		5,482		9,553
	Total merchandise inventories	$	58,806	$	44,877

Property_Equipment_and_Improve1

Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net (Tables)	Nov. 01, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, equipment and improvements, net consisted of the following (in thousands):



	Description	Estimated Useful Life	November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014
	Land	—	$	1,597	$	1,597
	Corporate office, distribution center and related building improvements	25 years		12,505		12,426
	Store leasehold improvements	Shorter of the useful life or term of related lease, typically 10 years		55,795		52,591
	Store furniture and fixtures	3 to 10 years		72,778		76,264
	Corporate office and distribution center furniture, fixtures and equipment	7 years		4,560		5,069
	Computer and point of sale hardware and software	3 to 5 years		37,305		34,808
	Construction in progress	—		6,559		1,892
	Total property, equipment and improvements, gross			191,099		184,647
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization			-148,114		-148,189
	Total property, equipment and improvements, net		$	42,985	$	36,458

Accrued_Liabilities_Tables

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	Nov. 01, 2014
Accrued Liabilities	'
Schedule of other accrued liabilities	'
	Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):



		November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014
	Gift card and store credit liabilities	$	4,767	$	8,078
	Accrued Friendship Rewards Program loyalty liability		4,169		4,020
	Accrued income, sales and other taxes payable		2,701		1,517
	Accrued occupancy-related expenses		3,166		2,101
	Sales return reserve		1,892		835
	Other accrued liabilities		5,031		7,197
	Total accrued liabilities and other current liabilities	$	21,726	$	23,748

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Tables)	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of earnings per share	'

		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
		November 1,		November 2,		November 1,		November 2,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Numerator (in thousands):
	Net income attributable to Christopher & Banks Corporation	$	8,983	$	8,612	$	14,962	$	8,976
	Income allocated to participating securities		-27		-40		-45		-31
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	8,956	$	8,572	$	14,917	$	8,945
	Denominator (in thousands):
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		36,805		36,244		36,685		36,234
	Dilutive shares		909		787		984		858
	Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding - diluted		37,714		37,031		37,669		37,092
	Net earnings per common share:
	Basic	$	0.24	$	0.24	$	0.41	$	0.25
	Diluted	$	0.24	$	0.23	$	0.40	$	0.24

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of available for sale securities measured on a recurring basis (in thousands)	'



					Fair Value Measurements
	As of November 1, 2014:				Using Inputs Considered as
		Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Short-term investments:
	Certificates of deposit	$	4,755		$	—	$	4,755	$	—
	Commercial paper		5,781			—		5,781		—
	Corporate bonds		2,430			—		2,430		—
	U.S. Agency securities		400			—		400		—
	Total current assets		13,366			—		13,366		—
	Long-term investments:
	Municipal bonds		217			—		217		—
	Corporate bonds		2,861			—		2,861		—
	U.S. Agency securities		1,900			—		1,900		—
	Total non-current assets		4,978			—		4,978		—
	Total assets	$	18,344		$	—	$	18,344	$	—




					Fair Value Measurements
	As of February 1, 2014:				Using Inputs Considered as
		Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Short-term investments:
	Certificates of deposit	$	5,387		$	—	$	5,387	$	—
	Commercial paper		5,571			—		5,571		—
	Corporate bonds		817			—		817		—
	U.S. Agency securities		1,207			—		1,207		—
	Total current assets		12,982			—		12,982		—
	Long-term investments:
	Municipal bonds		224			—		224		—
	Corporate bonds		1,654			—		1,654		—
	U.S. Agency securities		1,265			—		1,265		—
	Total non-current assets		3,143			—		3,143		—
	Total assets	$	16,125		$	—	$	16,125	$	—


Schedule of assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis (in thousands)	'

					Fair Value Measurements
					Using Inputs Considered as
	Description	Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Realized Losses
	Assets as of November 1, 2014
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	40		$	—	$	—	$	40	$	-144
	Assets as of February 1, 2014
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	5		$	—	$	—	$	5	$	-140


Schedule of unobservable inputs	'

		Range
	Unobservable Inputs	Fiscal 2014		Fiscal 2013
	Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)	15.80%		15.80%
	Annual sales growth	3% - 5%		3% - 9.8%

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Segment Reporting (Tables)	Nov. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of segment reporting	'

		Retail		Corporate/
	(in thousands)	Operations		Administrative		Consolidated
	Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
	Net sales	$	110,610	$	—	$	110,610
	Depreciation and amortization		2,218		697		2,916
	Operating income (loss)		21,504		-12,160		9,344

	Thirteen Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
	Net sales		118,077		—		118,077
	Depreciation and amortization		2,322		785		3,107
	Operating income (loss)		23,184		-14,571		8,613

	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
	Net sales		320,609		—		320,609
	Depreciation and amortization		6,798		1,983		8,781
	Operating income (loss)		55,232		-39,846		15,386
	Total assets		98,541		63,516		162,057

	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
	Net sales		330,829		—		330,829
	Depreciation and amortization		7,206		2,721		9,927
	Operating income (loss)		52,134		-42,740		9,394
	Total assets		109,169		38,485		147,654

Investments_Details

Investments (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Investments (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
Available-for-sale securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	$18,359,000	'	$16,122,000
Unrealized Gains	6,000	'	7,000
Unrealized Losses	-21,000	'	-4,000
Estimated Fair Value	18,344,000	'	16,125,000
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	12,495,000	22,245,000	'
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities	10,200,000	2,639,000	'
Other than temporary impairment of available-for-sale securities	0	0	'
Expected maturities of available-for-sale securities	'	'	'
Due in one year or less	13,366,000	'	'
Due after one year through five years	4,978,000	'	'
Short Term Investments	'	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	13,376,000	'	12,983,000
Unrealized Gains	4,000	'	3,000
Unrealized Losses	-14,000	'	-4,000
Estimated Fair Value	13,366,000	'	12,982,000
Long Term Investments	'	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	4,983,000	'	3,139,000
Unrealized Gains	2,000	'	4,000
Unrealized Losses	-7,000	'	'
Estimated Fair Value	4,978,000	'	3,143,000
Certificates of deposit \| Short Term Investments	'	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	4,760,000	'	5,391,000
Unrealized Losses	-5,000	'	-4,000
Estimated Fair Value	4,755,000	'	5,387,000
Commercial paper \| Short Term Investments	'	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	5,789,000	'	5,570,000
Unrealized Gains	1,000	'	1,000
Unrealized Losses	-9,000	'	'
Estimated Fair Value	5,781,000	'	5,571,000
Corporate bonds \| Short Term Investments	'	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	2,427,000	'	815,000
Unrealized Gains	3,000	'	2,000
Estimated Fair Value	2,430,000	'	817,000
Corporate bonds \| Long Term Investments	'	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	2,867,000	'	1,652,000
Unrealized Gains	'	'	2,000
Unrealized Losses	-6,000	'	'
Estimated Fair Value	2,861,000	'	1,654,000
U.S. Agency securities \| Short Term Investments	'	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	400,000	'	1,207,000
Estimated Fair Value	400,000	'	1,207,000
U.S. Agency securities \| Long Term Investments	'	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	1,900,000	'	1,265,000
Unrealized Gains	1,000	'	'
Unrealized Losses	-1,000	'	'
Estimated Fair Value	1,900,000	'	1,265,000
Municipal bonds \| Long Term Investments	'	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	216,000	'	222,000
Unrealized Gains	1,000	'	2,000
Estimated Fair Value	$217,000	'	$224,000

Merchandise_Inventories_Detail

Merchandise Inventories (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
	item	item	Feb. 01, 2014
Merchandise inventory	'	'	'
Merchandise - in store/e-commerce	$53,324	'	$35,324
Merchandise - in transit	5,482	'	9,553
Total merchandise inventories	$58,806	'	$44,877
Major Vendors	'	'	'
Number Of Vendors Supplying Over Ten Percent Of Purchases	1	1	'
Vendor One	'	'	'
Major Vendors	'	'	'
Percent of merchandise purchases from a single vendor	27.60%	20.00%	'

Property_Equipment_and_Improve2

Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
Property, equipment and improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Total property, equipment and improvements, gross	$191,099	'	$191,099	'	$184,647
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-148,114	'	-148,114	'	-148,189
Property, equipment and improvements, net	42,985	'	42,985	'	36,458
Asset Impairment Charges	0	0	144	140	'
Land	'	'	'	'	'
Property, equipment and improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Total property, equipment and improvements, gross	1,597	'	1,597	'	1,597
Corporate office, distribution center and related building improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Property, equipment and improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Total property, equipment and improvements, gross	12,505	'	12,505	'	12,426
Estimated Useful Life	'	'	'P25Y	'	'
Store leasehold improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Property, equipment and improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Total property, equipment and improvements, gross	55,795	'	55,795	'	52,591
Estimated Useful Life	'	'	'P10Y	'	'
Store furniture and fixtures	'	'	'	'	'
Property, equipment and improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Total property, equipment and improvements, gross	72,778	'	72,778	'	76,264
Store furniture and fixtures \| Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Property, equipment and improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Useful Life	'	'	'P3Y	'	'
Store furniture and fixtures \| Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Property, equipment and improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Useful Life	'	'	'P10Y	'	'
Corporate office and distribution center furniture fixtures and equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Property, equipment and improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Total property, equipment and improvements, gross	4,560	'	4,560	'	5,069
Estimated Useful Life	'	'	'P7Y	'	'
Computer and point of sale hardware and software	'	'	'	'	'
Property, equipment and improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Total property, equipment and improvements, gross	37,305	'	37,305	'	34,808
Computer and point of sale hardware and software \| Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Property, equipment and improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Useful Life	'	'	'P3Y	'	'
Computer and point of sale hardware and software \| Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Property, equipment and improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Useful Life	'	'	'P5Y	'	'
Construction in progress	'	'	'	'	'
Property, equipment and improvements	'	'	'	'	'
Total property, equipment and improvements, gross	$6,559	'	$6,559	'	$1,892

Accrued_Liabilities_Details

Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
Accrued Liabilities	'	'
Gift card and store credit liabilities	$4,767	$8,078
Accrued Friendship Rewards Program loyalty liability	4,169	4,020
Accrued income, sales and other taxes payable	2,701	1,517
Accrued occupancy-related expenses	3,166	2,101
Sales return reserve	1,892	835
Other accrued liabilities	5,031	7,197
Total accrued liabilities and other current liabilities	$21,726	$23,748

Credit_Facility_Details

Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Credit Facility	'	'
Credit agreement date	8-Sep-14	'
Maximum availability under credit facility	$50,000,000	'
Maximum availability for letters of credit	10,000,000	'
Deferred financing costs	100,000	'
Minimum availability requirement as a percentage of borrowing base	10.00%	'
Minimum availability requirement per covenant	3,000,000	'
Ownership interest percentage held as collateral security	100.00%	'
Borrowings under the credit facility	0	0
Borrowing base	50,000,000	'
Open on-demand letters of credit	1,000,000	'
Net available borrowing capacity under the credit facility	$44,000,000	'
Minimum	'	'
Credit Facility	'	'
Letters of credit fees (as a percent)	1.00%	'
Maximum	'	'
Credit Facility	'	'
Letters of credit fees (as a percent)	1.75%	'
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)	'	'
Credit Facility	'	'
Credit Facility rate basis	'LIBOR	'
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) \| Minimum	'	'
Credit Facility	'	'
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	1.50%	'
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) \| Maximum	'	'
Credit Facility	'	'
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	1.75%	'
Prime Rate	'	'
Credit Facility	'	'
Credit Facility rate basis	'Prime Rate	'
Prime Rate \| Minimum	'	'
Credit Facility	'	'
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	0.50%	'
Prime Rate \| Maximum	'	'
Credit Facility	'	'
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	0.75%	'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure	'	'
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits	$1	$0.80
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate	0.7	0.5
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	0.2	0.1
Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	'
Tax credit carryforward	0.6	'
State	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	'
Net tax benefit available	2.3	'
Federal	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	'
Net tax benefit available	24.9	'
Portion of net operating loss related to equity-based compensation	$1.80	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Numerator (in thousands):	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to Christopher & Banks Corporation	$8,983	$8,612	$14,962	$8,976
Income allocated to participating securities	-27	-40	-45	-31
Net income available to common shareholders	$8,956	$8,572	$14,917	$8,945
Denominator (in thousands):	'	'	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	36,805,000	36,244,000	36,685,000	36,234,000
Dilutive shares	909,000	787,000	984,000	858,000
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding - diluted	37,714,000	37,031,000	37,669,000	37,092,000
Net earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.24	$0.24	$0.41	$0.25
Diluted	$0.24	$0.23	$0.40	$0.24
Stock options excluded from the shares used in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive	300,000	3,200,000	300,000	3,200,000

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Minimum

Maximum

Nonrecurring basis

Recurring basis

Short Term Investments

Long Term Investments

Certificates of deposit

Commercial paper

Corporate bonds

U.S. Agency securities

Municipal bonds

Level 2

Recurring basis

Short Term Investments

Long Term Investments

Short Term Investments

Long Term Investments

Level 2

Recurring basis

Level 2

Fair value measurements

Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers

Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers

Short-term investments

13,366,000

12,982,000

13,366,000

12,982,000

4,755,000

5,387,000

4,755,000

5,387,000

5,781,000

5,571,000

5,781,000

5,571,000

2,430,000

817,000

2,430,000

817,000

400,000

1,207,000

400,000

1,207,000

Long-term investments

4,978,000

3,143,000

4,978,000

3,143,000

2,861,000

1,654,000

2,861,000

1,654,000

1,900,000

1,265,000

1,900,000

1,265,000

217,000

224,000

217,000

224,000

Total assets

18,344,000

16,125,000

18,344,000

16,125,000

Assets measured on a nonrecurring basis

Carrying value of long-lived assets held and used

200,000

100,000

Fair value of long-lived assets held and used

40,000

5,000

Realized losses from asset impairment

($144,000)

($140,000)

($144,000)

($140,000)

Annual sales growth

3.00%

5.00%

9.80%

Weighted average cost of capital

15.80%

Segment_Reporting_Details

Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	item	item	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'	'
Asset Impairment Charges	$0	$0	$144	$140	'
Number of stores impaired	'	'	2	1	'
Net sales	110,610	118,077	320,609	330,829	'
Depreciation expense	2,916	3,107	8,781	9,927	'
Operating income	9,344	8,613	15,386	9,394	'
Total assets	162,057	147,654	162,057	147,654	148,978
Retail Operations	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	110,610	118,077	320,609	330,829	'
Depreciation expense	2,218	2,322	6,798	7,206	'
Operating income	21,504	23,184	55,232	52,134	'
Total assets	98,541	109,169	98,541	109,169	'
Corporate/ Administrative	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	697	785	1,983	2,721	'
Operating income	-12,160	-14,571	-39,846	-42,740	'
Total assets	$63,516	$38,485	$63,516	$38,485	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (G-III and its related entities, USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
G-III and its related entities	'	'	'
Related Party Transactions	'	'	'
Aggregate payments made by the company or its subsidiaries to related party	$1,000,000	$900,000	'
Balance due to related party	$23,000	'	$100,000