Books A Million (BAMM) 10-Q 11 Jun 15 2016 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15	Jun. 11, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	2-May-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	BOOKS A MILLION INC
Entity Central Index Key	891919
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-29
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		15,441,042

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$7,060	$5,757
Accounts receivable	2,335	3,464
Related party receivables	168	31
Inventories	196,339	187,960
Prepayments and other assets	6,533	6,390
Total current assets	212,435	203,602
Property and equipment:
Gross property and equipment	282,439	281,835
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-199,482	-197,078
Property and equipment, net	82,957	84,757
Equity method investments	2,231	2,194
Other assets	3,639	3,698
Total assets	301,262	294,251
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	70,511	74,151
Related party accounts payable	7,214	6,639
Accrued expenses	32,183	38,858
Deferred income taxes	19,749	18,692
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt (Note 8)	32,740	10,483
Total current liabilities	162,397	148,823
Long-term debt	22,988	23,143
Related party note payable	524	533
Deferred rent	5,808	6,039
Deferred income taxes	165	1,223
Liability for uncertain tax positions	107	106
Long-term capital lease obligation	1,001	1,120
Total non-current liabilities	30,593	32,164
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, 23,489,012 and 23,006,826 shares issued and 15,441,042 and 14,958,856 shares outstanding at May 2, 2015 and January 31, 2015, respectively	235	230
Additional paid-in capital	97,266	96,976
Treasury stock, at cost, 8,047,970 shares repurchased at May 2, 2015 and January 31, 2015	-55,089	-55,089
Retained earnings	63,481	68,825
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-53	-82
Total Books-A-Million stockholders’ equity	105,840	110,860
Noncontrolling interest	2,432	2,404
Total equity	108,272	113,264
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$301,262	$294,251

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	23,489,012	23,006,826
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	15,441,042	14,958,856
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	8,047,970	8,047,970

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Revenues
Net sales	$100,701	$103,159
Other revenue	1,106	619
Total revenues	101,807	103,778
Cost of products sold, including warehouse distribution and store occupancy costs	73,478	75,493
Gross profit	28,329	28,285
Operating, selling and administrative expenses	29,583	29,363
Depreciation and amortization	3,763	4,465
Operating loss	-5,017	-5,543
Interest expense, net	547	556
Loss before income taxes	-5,564	-6,099
Income tax (benefit) expense	-388	17
Net loss before equity method investments	-5,176	-6,116
Net (loss) income on equity method investments	-79	114
Net loss	-5,255	-6,002
Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	28	-424
Net loss attributable to Books-A-Million	($5,283)	($5,578)
Basic and Diluted
Net loss per common share (usd per share)	($0.37)	($0.38)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	14,188	14,799

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	($5,255)	($6,002)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	29	52
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	29	52
Total comprehensive loss	-5,226	-5,950
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	28	-424
Comprehensive loss attributable to Books-A-Million	($5,254)	($5,526)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss	($5,255)	($6,002)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	3,763	4,465
Amortization of debt issuance costs	79	72
Amortization of lease rights	32	38
Stock-based compensation	242	172
Loss on impairment of assets	0	39
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	38	595
Deferred income taxes	-1	0
Bad debt expense	-31	22
Net loss (income) on equity method investment	79	-114
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable	1,160	1,321
Related party receivables	-137	-7
Inventories	-8,379	6,249
Prepayments and other assets	-143	-879
Noncurrent assets	0	-339
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	-3,640	-24,658
Related party accounts payable	575	3,935
Accrued expenses and deferred rent	-5,484	-7,924
Total adjustments	-11,847	-17,013
Net cash used in operating activities	-17,102	-23,015
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	-4,490	-5,271
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	1,031	493
Acquisition of equity method investment	-88	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-3,547	-4,778
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Short-term borrowings	71,468	70,217
Repayments of short-term borrowings	-49,218	-46,202
Debt issuance costs	-56	0
Principal payments on debt	-147	-148
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	-132	-119
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	53	55
Dividends paid	-16	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	21,952	23,803
Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	1,303	-3,990
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	5,757	9,926
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	7,060	5,936
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest	435	420
Net income taxes (refunds)	503	-436
Supplemental Disclosures of Non Cash Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures in accrued expenses	$8	$294

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Books-A-Million, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). The Company consists of Books-A-Million, Inc. and its ten subsidiaries: American Wholesale Book Company, Inc., booksamillion.com, inc., BAM Card Services, LLC, Preferred Growth Properties, LLC, PGP Florence, LLC, PGP Gardendale, LLC, PGP Fayetteville, LLC, PGP Jacksonville, LLC, Pickering Partners, LLC, and Yogurt Mountain Holding, LLC. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation. For a discussion of the Company’s business segments, see Note 7, "Business Segments."
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and are presented pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain financial information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2015. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
	Like many retailers, the Company's retail trade and electronic commerce segments are seasonal, with a large portion of sales and operating profit realized during the fourth fiscal quarter, which includes the holiday selling season. Thus, the quarterly results of operations are not necessarily indicative of annual results.
	Certain reclassifications for insignificant amounts are included in this report for prior periods where necessary to conform to the presentation of thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015.
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company’s pre-tax compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation was approximately $0.2 million for each of the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014.
	2005 Incentive Award Plan
	During 2005, the Company adopted and the Company’s stockholders approved the Books-A-Million, Inc. 2005 Incentive Award Plan (as amended, the "2005 Plan"). An aggregate of 3,500,000 shares of common stock may be awarded under the 2005 Plan. From June 1, 2005 through May 2, 2015, equity awards under the 2005 Plan have consisted solely of awards of restricted stock. As of May 2, 2015, the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2005 Plan for outstanding stock-based awards was 726,925 shares.
	A summary of the status of unvested restricted stock grants to employees and directors under the 2005 Plan for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 is as follows (shares in thousands):
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		May 2, 2015
		Shares		Weighted Average
				Grant Date Fair
				Value
	Shares at beginning of period	791		$	2.48
	Shares granted	459		2.65
	Shares vested	(19	)	2.61
	Shares forfeited	—		—
	Shares at end of period	1,231		$	2.54
	The Company’s unvested restricted stock participates in any dividends declared and retains voting rights for the granted shares.
	Other Information
	As of May 2, 2015, the Company had approximately $2.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards granted under the 2005 Plan, which it expects to recognize over the following fiscal years:
	Fiscal Year	Unrecognized
		Stock-Based
		Compensation
		Expense
		(in thousands)
	2016	$	995
	2017	866
	2018	283
	2019	4
	Total	$	2,148
	The Company maintains an employee stock purchase plan (as amended, the "Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan") under which shares of the Company’s common stock are reserved for purchase by employees at 85% of the fair market value of the common stock at the lower of the market value for the Company’s stock as of the beginning of the fiscal year or the end of the fiscal year. Since its inception, an aggregate total of 600,000 shares have been made available for issuance under the Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan. As of May 2, 2015, 499,231 shares have been issued. The Company received cash proceeds from issuances of stock under the Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan during each of the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 of $0.1 million. The impact of these cash receipts is included in financing activities in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Adoption_of_New_Accounting_Sta

Adoption of New Accounting Standards	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Adoption of New Accounting Standards	Adoption of New Accounting Standards
	In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810), Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (ASU 2015-02). The standard will make changes to both the variable interest model and the voting model. This standard will affect all reporting entities that have variable interests in other legal entities. In some cases, consolidation conclusions will change. In others, reporting entities will need to provide additional disclosures about entities that are not currently considered variable interest entities ("VIEs") but will be considered VIEs under the new guidance, provided that they have a variable interest in those VIEs. ASU 2015-02 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. A reporting entity must apply the amendments using a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the period of adoption or apply the amendments retrospectively. The Company is in the process of determining the method of adoption and assessing the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.

Net_Loss_Per_Common_Share

Net Loss Per Common Share	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Loss Per Common Share	Net Loss Per Common Share
	Basic net loss per common share attributable to the Company is computed by dividing net loss, exclusive of noncontrolling interest, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In periods of profitability, diluted net loss per common share has been computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding, including the effect of outstanding share based payments, if dilutive.
	For the thirteen weeks periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, certain share based payments were outstanding but were excluded from the computation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding because their effect would have been anti-dilutive due to the net loss in all periods presented.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions
	Charles C. Anderson, Chairman Emeritus and a former director of the Company, Terry C. Anderson, a director of the Company, and Clyde B. Anderson, the Executive Chairman and a director of the Company, have controlling ownership interests in other entities with which the Company conducts business. Significant transactions between the Company and these various other entities are summarized in the following paragraphs.
	The Company purchases a portion of its in-store merchandise from a subsidiary of Anderson Media Corporation ("Anderson Media"), an affiliate of the Company through common ownership. During the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, purchases of these items from Anderson Media totaled $4.1 million and $7.0 million, respectively. Amounts payable to Anderson Media at May 2, 2015 and January 31, 2015 were $6.7 million and $5.5 million, respectively. Amounts receivable from Anderson Media related to retail display allowances and shipping costs as of May 2, 2015 and January 31, 2015 were $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The Company purchases certain of its collectibles, gifts and books from Anderson Press, Inc. ("Anderson Press"), an affiliate of the Company through common ownership. During each of the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, such purchases from Anderson Press totaled $0.2 million. Amounts payable to Anderson Press at May 2, 2015 and January 31, 2015 were $0.2 million . The Company utilizes import sourcing and consolidation services from Anco Far East Importers, LTD ("Anco Far East"), an affiliate of the Company through common ownership. The total amount paid to Anco Far East was $0.5 million and $0.1 million during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, respectively. These amounts paid to Anco Far East included the actual cost of the product, as well as fees for sourcing and consolidation services. All costs other than the sourcing and consolidation service fees were passed through from other vendors. Anco Far East fees, net of the passed-through costs, were $37 thousand and $10 thousand during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, respectively. Amounts payable to Anco Far East were $0.2 million at May 2, 2015 and $0.1 million at January 31, 2015.
	The Company leases its principal executive offices from a trust, which was established for the benefit of the grandchildren of Charles C. Anderson. During the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, the Company paid rent of $27 thousand and $39 thousand, respectively, to the trust under this lease. Anderson & Anderson LLC ("A&A"), an affiliate of the Company through common ownership, also leases two buildings to the Company. The Company’s leases with A&A expire on February 28, 2017. During each of the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, the Company paid A&A a total of $0.1 million in connection with such leases. The total of minimum future rental payments under all of these related party leases was $0.9 million at May 2, 2015. The Company also subleases a portion of its leased corporate office space in Birmingham, Alabama to Anderson Growth Partners, LLC ("Anderson Growth Partners"), an affiliate of the Company through common ownership. The sublease with Anderson Growth Partners will expire on May 23, 2020. During the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, the Company received approximately $25 thousand in rental payments from Anderson Growth Partners. The total of minimum future rental payments to the Company under this lease was $0.5 million at May 2, 2015.
	The Company leases property to Hibbett Sports, Inc. ("Hibbett"), a sporting goods retailer in the United States. The Company’s lease on the property with Hibbett expires in February 2017. Terrance G. Finley, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, is a member of Hibbett’s Board of Directors. During each of the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, the Company received $28 thousand in rent payments from Hibbett. The total of minimum future rental payments under this related party lease was $0.2 million at May 2, 2015.
	Until December 2014 the Company, A&A, American Promotional Events, Inc., Anderson Growth Partners and Anderson Press (collectively the "Co-ownership Group") co-owned two airplanes that were used by the Company in its business, with the Company owning a 19.7% interest in these airplanes. During the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014, the Company was billed $0.1 million by the Co-ownership Group under a cost sharing arrangement for the Company’s use of the airplanes. The expenses that the Company pays for airplane use cover all of the variable costs attributable to the Company’s use of the planes and a portion of the fixed costs. Additionally, in conjunction with the acquisition of one of the previously mentioned airplanes, on July 31, 2013, the Company, along with other members of the Co-ownership Group, entered into a promissory note with Aircraft SPE 2013, LLC for the purpose of repaying the indebtedness incurred by Aircraft SPE 2013, LLC for the acquisition of the airplane. The original principal amount of the Company’s note was $0.6 million that matures on September 1, 2018, and the outstanding balance as of May 2, 2015 was approximately $560 thousand. The note bears interest equal to the thirty-day LIBOR rate plus 2.75%. The Company is required to make periodic payments of principal and interest over the term of the loan, with interest calculated as if the loan were outstanding over a 15 years term, with a balloon payment for any remaining principal and interest balance at the September 1, 2018 maturity date. In December 2014, the Co-ownership Group determined to sell the two airplanes. One was sold by the Co-ownership Group in December 2014, and the second was sold in March 2015. On January 26, 2015, the Co-ownership Group entered into a reverse 1031 exchange transaction, whereby the Co-ownership Group used the airplane sale proceeds and additional proceeds contributed by A&A to purchase a new airplane. As a result of the completion of the 1031 exchange, the Company now owns a 20.892% interest in the new airplane. During the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015, the Company was billed $0.1 million by the Co-ownership Group under a cost sharing arrangement for the Company's use of the new airplane.
	The Company and Anco Far East have equity interests in That Company Called IF, Limited ("IF") of 25% and 45%, respectively. See Note 12, "Equity Method Investments," for additional information regarding the Company’s investment in IF. During the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, the Company purchased items from IF in the amount of $0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The Company had amounts payable to IF of $0.2 million at May 2, 2015 and $0.1 million at January 31, 2015.
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company sold 100 units of limited liability company interest of its Preferred Growth Properties, LLC ("PGP") subsidiary to four investors, three of whom serve as executive officers of the Company, Terrance G. Finley, Chief Executive Officer and President, R. Todd Noden, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and James F. Turner, Executive Vice President/Real Estate and Business Development. The units were valued at $10,000 each. 40 units were purchased by Mr. Finley for $0.4 million, 20 units were purchased by Mr. Noden for $0.2 million, 20 units were purchased by Mr. Turner for $0.2 million, and 20 units were purchased by a non-executive employee for $0.2 million. The 100 units equated to a 5.1% interest in PGP, with the Company owning the remaining 94.9% of PGP units. The equity of PGP owned by the four investors is presented as a component of noncontrolling interest within the condensed consolidated financial statements. During the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015, a $16 thousand dividend was paid to PGP unit holders collectively, representing dividends for the first quarter of fiscal 2016. The Company also had dividends payable to these related party investors in the aggregate amount of $45 thousand at May 2, 2015.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company is a party to various legal proceedings incidental to its business. The Company accrues for costs related to these matters when a loss is probable and the amount of the ultimate liability can be reasonably estimated. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, there were no matters that required an accrual as of May 2, 2015 or January 31, 2015, nor were there any asserted or unasserted claims for which material losses are reasonably possible.
	From time to time, the Company enters into certain types of agreements that require the Company to indemnify parties against third party claims. Generally, these agreements relate to: (a) agreements with vendors and suppliers, under which the Company may provide customary indemnification to its vendors and suppliers in respect of actions that they take at the Company’s request or otherwise on its behalf, (b) agreements with vendors who publish books or manufacture merchandise specifically for the Company to indemnify the vendors against trademark and copyright infringement claims concerning the books published or merchandise manufactured on behalf of the Company, (c) real estate leases, under which the Company may agree to indemnify the lessors for claims arising from the Company’s use of the property and (d) agreements with the Company’s directors, officers and employees, under which the Company may agree to indemnify such persons for liabilities arising out of their relationship with the Company. The Company has Directors and Officers Liability Insurance, which, subject to the policy’s conditions, provides coverage for indemnification amounts payable by the Company with respect to its directors and officers up to specified limits and subject to certain deductibles.
	The nature and terms of these types of indemnities vary. The events or circumstances that would require the Company to perform under these indemnities are transaction and circumstance specific. The overall maximum amount of possible obligations cannot be reasonably estimated. Historically, the Company has not incurred significant costs related to performance under these types of indemnities. No liabilities have been recorded for these obligations on the Company’s balance sheet at May 2, 2015 or January 31, 2015, as such potential liabilities were not probable at such dates.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories
	The Company utilizes the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method of accounting for inventories. An actual valuation under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs and are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation. The cumulative difference between the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") cost and the stated LIFO cost was $4.7 million and $4.6 million as of May 2, 2015 and January 31, 2015, respectively. Inventory balances at May 2, 2015 and January 31, 2015 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		2-May-15			31-Jan-15
	Inventories (at FIFO)	$	201,061		$	192,605
	LIFO reserve	(4,722		)	(4,645		)
	Net inventories	$	196,339		$	187,960

Business_Segments

Business Segments	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segments	Business Segments
	The Company has three reportable operating segments: retail trade; electronic commerce trade; and real estate development and management. These reportable operating segments reflect the manner in which the business is managed and how the Company allocates resources and assesses performance internally. The chief operating decision makers of the Company are the Company’s Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and President.
	The Company’s three reportable segments are three distinct business units: a traditional retailer of book and related merchandise, a seller of book and related merchandise primarily over the Internet, and a real estate business that owns, develops and leases commercial retail real estate. The retail trade segment makes up the majority of the Company’s sales and includes the bookstore locations and its distribution center operations, as well as Yogurt Mountain owned stores and franchises. These businesses all share similar economic characteristics and, therefore, have been aggregated into the retail trade segment. Through the distribution center operations, the Company also sells books and general merchandise to outside parties on a wholesale basis. These wholesale sales are not material. The electronic commerce trade segment is managed separately from the retail trade segment due to divergent technology and marketing requirements. Both the retail trade segment and the electronic commerce trade segment derive revenues primarily from the sale of books, magazines and general merchandise, including gifts, cards, games, toys, collectibles, music, DVDs, electronic devices and accessories. The real estate development and management segment is managed separately from the retail trade and electronic commerce trade segments, with a focus on deriving revenues through developing and leasing commercial retail real estate for the purpose of earning rental income.
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		2-May-15				3-May-14
	Segment Information (in thousands)
	Total Revenues
	Retail Trade	$	99,386			$	101,854
	Electronic Commerce Trade	4,769				4,920
	Real Estate Development and Management	1,131				638
	Intersegment Sales Elimination	(3,479		)		(3,634		)
	Total Revenues	$	101,807			$	103,778
	Operating Gain (Loss)
	Retail Trade	$	(5,353	)		$	(5,412	)
	Electronic Commerce Trade	7				(190		)
	Real Estate Development and Management	552				289
	Intersegment Elimination of Certain Costs	(223		)		(230		)
	Total Operating Loss from Continuing Operations	$	(5,017	)		$	(5,543	)
		2-May-15				31-Jan-15
	Assets
	Retail Trade	$	259,010			$	252,546
	Electronic Commerce Trade	1,172				1,043
	Real Estate Development and Management	41,080				40,662
	Total Assets	$	301,262			$	294,251
	A reconciliation of operating loss from reportable segments to loss from continuing operations before income taxes in the condensed consolidated financial statements is as follows:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		2-May-15				3-May-14
	Reportable segments operating loss	$	(5,017	)		$	(5,543	)
	Interest expense, net	547				556
	Consolidated loss before income taxes	$	(5,564	)		$	(6,099	)
	For the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, sales by merchandise category related to our retail trade and electronic commerce trade segments, as a percentage of total net sales, were as follows:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		2-May-15			3-May-14
	Books and magazines	68.2	%		70.9	%
	General merchandise	15.1	%		12.8	%
	Café and yogurt	5.5	%		5.9	%
	Electronics, eBooks and accessories	1	%		1.3	%
	Media	5	%		4.3	%
	Other	5.2	%		4.8	%
	Total	100	%		100	%
	General merchandise consists of gifts, cards, games, toys, collectibles and similar types of products. Café and yogurt consists of coffee, tea, yogurt and other edible products, as well as gift items related to our Joe Muggs cafés. Media includes music, videos and software.

Shortterm_Borrowing_and_Longte

Short-term Borrowing and Long-term Debt	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Short-term Borrowing and Long-term Debt	Short-term Borrowing and Long-term Debt
	The Company’s primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations, including credit terms from vendors, and borrowings under its credit facility. On March 21, 2011, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") for a revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America"), as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Issuing Bank, and a group of participating financial institutions under which the Company may borrow up to the maximum principal amount of $150.0 million, which may be increased to $200.0 million under certain circumstances, and which was originally scheduled to mature on March 21, 2016. On June 28, 2013, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America whereby the parties agreed, among other things, (i) to extend the maturity date of the Credit Agreement to June 27, 2018, (ii) to lower the applicable margin to 1.50% - 2.00% for LIBOR loans and 0.50% - 1.00% on prime rate loans, and (iii) to lower the fee imposed on the unused portion of the loan to 0.25%. As of May 2, 2015, the maximum principal amount available under the Credit Facility was $124.2 million, based on the calculated borrowing base availability at that time. Interest on borrowings under the Credit Facility is determined based upon the LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin (as specified in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement). Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, the participating financial institutions have agreed to make revolving loans to the Company and to issue, up to a $35.0 million sublimit, letters of credit for the Company. Under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, Bank of America, in its capacity as Swing Line Lender, has also agreed to make same day advances to the Company in the form of swing line loans up to a $15.0 million sublimit. The obligations of the Company under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are secured by the inventories, accounts receivable and certain other personal property of the Company, pursuant to the terms of a security agreement with Bank of America and the other lenders. Additionally, the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains certain non-financial covenants. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at May 2, 2015.
	As of May 2, 2015, there were outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility (excluding the face amount of letters of credit issued thereunder) of $32.0 million, which bear interest at variable rates (with a weighted average of 1.65% as of May 2, 2015 based on the 7-day LIBOR rate plus the applicable margin as of such date). The Company had $9.8 million in borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility (excluding the face amount of letters of credit issued thereunder) as of January 31, 2015. The face amount of letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility as of both May 2, 2015 and January 31, 2015 was $5.6 million. The maximum and average outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility (excluding the face amount of letters of credit issued thereunder) during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 were $40.0 million and $29.0 million, respectively.
	During fiscal 1996 and fiscal 1995, the Company acquired and constructed certain warehouse and distribution facilities with the proceeds of loans made pursuant to an industrial development revenue bond (the "Bond"). As of both May 2, 2015 and January 31, 2015, there was $3.7 million outstanding under the Bond, which bears interest at a variable rate. The interest rate on the Bond was 1.25% at both May 2, 2015 and January 31, 2015. The Bond is held by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("Wells Fargo"). Pursuant to an Amended and Restated Bond Agreement dated June 30, 2011, the Company’s subsidiary, American Wholesale Book Company, Inc. ("American Wholesale"), and Wells Fargo agreed, among other things, (i) to extend the period during which Wells Fargo will hold the Bond until March 13, 2016, (ii) to replace the original guaranty with a new Continuing Guaranty executed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, including booksamillion.com, inc. and BAM Card Services, LLC, which obligation provides a maximum liability of $5,880,000 for the Company and its affiliates, jointly and severally, and (iii) that American Wholesale will maintain a standby letter of credit equal at all times to at least the outstanding principal amount of the Bond, which was $3.7 million and included in the aggregate letters of credit mentioned above as of May 2, 2015, for the benefit of Wells Fargo. The Company is obligated to repurchase the Bond on March 13, 2016, unless Wells Fargo exercises the option to extend the Bond’s maturity date up to December 1, 2019.
	On July 18, 2013, the Company, through its subsidiary PGP Florence, LLC ("PGP Florence"), entered into a $12.6 million loan agreement for the purpose of financing PGP Florence's real estate development and leasing operations. The loan matures on August 1, 2033 and bears a fixed interest rate of 4.0%. The Company is required to make periodic payments of principal and interest over the term of the loan. The loan is secured by PGP Florence's real estate property, the Renaissance City Center located in Florence, Alabama. The loan agreement contains certain non-financial covenants. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at May 2, 2015. As of May 2, 2015, the outstanding balance of the loan was $11.9 million, of which $0.5 million was classified as short-term borrowings.
	On May 30, 2014, PGP Gardendale, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company ("PGP Gardendale"), entered into a $17.3 million loan agreement for the purpose of financing PGP Gardendale's real estate development and leasing operations. The loan is funded in increments with a first funding, as of May 30, 2014, in the principal amount of $5.0 million. The loan included a Holdback Agreement that provided for additional funding up to $12.3 million based on the scope of the project. During the quarter ended November 1, 2014, the scope of the project was revised to qualify for the Reduced Holdback Amount of $10.0 million. Subsequent funding of the remaining $10.0 million balance is subject to PGP Gardendale's satisfaction of the lender's disbursement conditions. The loan matures on June 1, 2034 and bears a fixed interest rate of 5.0%. The Company is required to make periodic payments of principal and interest over the term of the loan beginning on July 1, 2015. The loan is secured by PGP Gardendale’s real estate property, the Magnolia City Place located in Gardendale, Alabama. As of May 2, 2015, the outstanding balance of the loan was $5.0 million, of which $0.1 million was classified as short-term borrowings.
	On August 18, 2014, PGP Fayetteville, LLC ("PGP Fayetteville"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a $3.2 million loan agreement for the purpose of financing PGP Fayetteville's real estate development and leasing operations. The loan matures on September 1, 2029 and bears a fixed interest rate of 4.625%. The Company is required to make periodic payments of principal and interest over the term of the loan beginning on October 1, 2014. The loan is secured by PGP Fayetteville’s real estate property, the La Fayette City Place located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. As of May 2, 2015, the outstanding balance of the loan was $3.1 million, of which $0.2 million was classified as short-term borrowings.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The Company’s income tax benefit during the thirteen week period ended May 2, 2015 was $0.4 million on a pretax loss from continuing operations of $5.6 million, representing an effective tax rate of 6.9%. In comparison, the Company’s income tax expense during the thirteen-week period ended May 3, 2014 was $17 thousand on a pretax loss from continuing operations (inclusive of equity method investment income/loss) of $6.0 million, representing an effective tax rate of (0.3)%.
	The effective tax rate of 6.9% during the thirteen-week period ended May 2, 2015 primarily resulted from the benefit associated with an available net operating loss carryback. The effective tax rate of (0.3)% during the thirteen-week period ended May 3, 2014 primarily resulted from state income taxes. No income tax benefit was recognized for an increase in deferred tax assets in either period because the valuation allowance against the Company’s deferred tax assets was increased by $1.8 million and $2.2 million in the thirteen-week periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, respectively. The valuation allowance was increased because the Company had determined, based on the weight of all available positive and negative evidence, that it is not more likely than not that such deferred assets would be realized in the future.
	The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax, as well as income tax of multiple state jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years prior to fiscal 2012. With respect to state and local jurisdictions, with limited exceptions, the Company and its subsidiaries are no longer subject to income tax audits for fiscal years prior to fiscal 2011.
	As of May 2, 2015, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits, inclusive of estimated interest and penalties, due to uncertain tax positions was $0.1 million, all of which would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The Company recognizes accrued estimated interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company had approximately $60,000 in estimated interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits accrued as of May 2, 2015.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements
	The carrying amounts of other financial instruments reported on the balance sheet for current assets and current liabilities, excluding our short-term borrowings consisting of amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility as discussed below, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.
	At May 2, 2015, there was $32.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility (excluding the face amount of letters of credit issued under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement), $11.9 million outstanding under the PGP Florence commercial real estate debt, $5.0 million outstanding under the PGP Gardendale commercial real estate debt, $3.1 million outstanding under the PGP Fayetteville commercial real estate debt, $0.6 million outstanding in related party debt, and $3.7 million outstanding under the Bond. Fair value approximates the carrying amount for the Credit Facility, the Bond and the related party debt, as the variable interest rates re-price frequently at observable current market rates, and as such their fair values are categorized as Level 2 (quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active) within the fair value hierarchy. The PGP Florence commercial real estate debt, the PGP Gardendale commercial real estate debt and the PGP Fayetteville commercial real estate debt had estimated fair values of $11.8 million, $5.0 million and $3.2 million, respectively, at May 2, 2015. These estimated fair values are based on similar transactions and yields in an active market for similarly rated debt, thus categorized as a Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Gift_Card_Revenue_Recognition

Gift Card Revenue Recognition	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Gift Card Revenue Recognition	Gift Card Revenue Recognition
	The Company sells gift cards to its customers in its retail stores. The gift cards do not have an expiration date. Income is recognized from gift cards when: (1) the gift card is redeemed by the customer; or (2) the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the customer is remote based on historical trends (gift card breakage), and there is no legal obligation to remit the value of the unredeemed gift cards to the relevant jurisdictions. The gift card breakage rate is determined based upon historical redemption patterns. Based on this historical information, the likelihood of a gift card remaining unredeemed can be determined after 24 months of card inactivity. At that time, breakage income is recognized for those cards for which the likelihood of redemption is deemed to be remote and for which there is no legal obligation to remit the value of such unredeemed gift cards to the relevant jurisdictions. Breakage income for each of the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 was $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

Equity_Method_Investments

Equity Method Investments	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments	Equity Method Investments
	The Company holds a 25% equity method investment in IF. IF is an established trade gift supplier of innovative gifts and book accessories to retailers in over 70 countries worldwide. The Company acquired its interest in IF for $1.8 million in April 2013. IF is a separate and distinct legal entity from the Company and its subsidiaries and has separate assets, liabilities and operations. The other ownership interests in IF of 45% and 30% are owned by Anco Far East and the principals of IF, respectively.

Variable_Interest_Entities

Variable Interest Entities	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]	Variable Interest Entities
	The Company increased its ownership percentage in Yogurt Mountain on December 23, 2014 from 50% to 50.1%, with the remaining 49.9% ownership held by Anderson Private Capital Partners I, L.P. On July 19, 2013, the Company increased its ownership from 40% to 50%. Prior to July 19, 2013, the Company accounted for this investment as an Equity Method Investment. From July 19, 2013 to December 23, 2014, the company accounted for this investment as a variable interest entity ("VIE"). Subsequent to December 23, 2014, the Company has accounted for this investment as a voting interest entity. As both a VIE and a voting interest entity, the Company has consolidated Yogurt Mountain in its results of operations.
	The Company’s investment in Yogurt Mountain totaled approximately $3.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015, representing the Company’s maximum exposures to loss. The assets and liabilities of Yogurt Mountain were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Creditors of Yogurt Mountain do not have recourse against the general credit of the Company.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events
	In connection with the preparation of its financial statements for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015, the Company has evaluated events that occurred subsequent to May 2, 2015 through the date on which these financial statements were available to be issued to determine whether any of these events required disclosure in the financial statements. The Company is not aware of any subsequent events that would require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, net of tax (in thousands).
		Foreign Currency			Foreign Currency
		Translation			Translation
		Adjustment May 2, 2015			Adjustment May 3, 2014
	Beginning balance	$	(82	)	$	104
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	29			52
	Net current-period other comprehensive income	29			52
	Ending balance	$	(53	)	$	156

Basis_of_Presentation_Tables

Basis of Presentation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Summary of Unvested Restricted Stock Grants to Employees and Directors	A summary of the status of unvested restricted stock grants to employees and directors under the 2005 Plan for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 is as follows (shares in thousands):
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		May 2, 2015
		Shares		Weighted Average
				Grant Date Fair
				Value
	Shares at beginning of period	791		$	2.48
	Shares granted	459		2.65
	Shares vested	(19	)	2.61
	Shares forfeited	—		—
	Shares at end of period	1,231		$	2.54
Summary of Unrecognized Compensation Cost Related to Non-vested Awards Granted	As of May 2, 2015, the Company had approximately $2.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards granted under the 2005 Plan, which it expects to recognize over the following fiscal years:
	Fiscal Year	Unrecognized
		Stock-Based
		Compensation
		Expense
		(in thousands)
	2016	$	995
	2017	866
	2018	283
	2019	4
	Total	$	2,148

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Inventory Balances	Inventory balances at May 2, 2015 and January 31, 2015 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		2-May-15			31-Jan-15
	Inventories (at FIFO)	$	201,061		$	192,605
	LIFO reserve	(4,722		)	(4,645		)
	Net inventories	$	196,339		$	187,960

Business_Segments_Tables

Business Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		2-May-15				3-May-14
	Segment Information (in thousands)
	Total Revenues
	Retail Trade	$	99,386			$	101,854
	Electronic Commerce Trade	4,769				4,920
	Real Estate Development and Management	1,131				638
	Intersegment Sales Elimination	(3,479		)		(3,634		)
	Total Revenues	$	101,807			$	103,778
	Operating Gain (Loss)
	Retail Trade	$	(5,353	)		$	(5,412	)
	Electronic Commerce Trade	7				(190		)
	Real Estate Development and Management	552				289
	Intersegment Elimination of Certain Costs	(223		)		(230		)
	Total Operating Loss from Continuing Operations	$	(5,017	)		$	(5,543	)
		2-May-15				31-Jan-15
	Assets
	Retail Trade	$	259,010			$	252,546
	Electronic Commerce Trade	1,172				1,043
	Real Estate Development and Management	41,080				40,662
	Total Assets	$	301,262			$	294,251
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated	A reconciliation of operating loss from reportable segments to loss from continuing operations before income taxes in the condensed consolidated financial statements is as follows:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		2-May-15				3-May-14
	Reportable segments operating loss	$	(5,017	)		$	(5,543	)
	Interest expense, net	547				556
	Consolidated loss before income taxes	$	(5,564	)		$	(6,099	)
Schedule of Product Information	For the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, sales by merchandise category related to our retail trade and electronic commerce trade segments, as a percentage of total net sales, were as follows:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		2-May-15			3-May-14
	Books and magazines	68.2	%		70.9	%
	General merchandise	15.1	%		12.8	%
	Café and yogurt	5.5	%		5.9	%
	Electronics, eBooks and accessories	1	%		1.3	%
	Media	5	%		4.3	%
	Other	5.2	%		4.8	%
	Total	100	%		100	%

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Equity [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, net of tax (in thousands).
		Foreign Currency			Foreign Currency
		Translation			Translation
		Adjustment May 2, 2015			Adjustment May 3, 2014
	Beginning balance	$	(82	)	$	104
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	29			52
	Net current-period other comprehensive income	29			52
	Ending balance	$	(53	)	$	156

Basis_of_Presentation_Addition

Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15	2-May-15	3-May-14
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of subsidiaries		10
Pre-tax compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation		$200,000	$200,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost	2,100,000	2,100,000
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan		53,000	55,000
2005 Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock authorized	3,500,000	3,500,000
Common stock reserved for issuance	726,925	726,925
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock authorized	600,000	600,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans	499,231
Value of common stock purchase by employees		85.00%
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan		$100,000	$100,000

Basis_of_Presentation_Summary_

Basis of Presentation - Summary of Unvested Restricted Stock Grants to Employees and Directors (Detail) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Shares at beginning of period	791
Shares granted	459
Shares vested	-19
Shares forfeited	0
Shares at end of period	1,231
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value, beginning balance	$2.48
Weighted average grant date fair value, granted	$2.65
Weighted average grant date fair value, vested	$2.61
Weighted average grant date fair value, forfeited	$0
Weighted average grant date fair value, ending balance	$2.54

Basis_of_Presentation_Summary_1

Basis of Presentation - Summary of Unrecognized Compensation Cost Related to Non-vested Awards Granted (Detail) (USD $)	2-May-15
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$2,100
2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	995
2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	866
2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	283
2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$4

Related_Party_Transactions_Add

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	2-May-15	Dec. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	2-May-15	3-May-14	Jan. 31, 2015
		Aircraft	Aircraft			Aircraft
PGP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common Unit, Issued						100
Limited liability company, number of investors						4
Common unit issued, price per unit						10,000
Percent ownership in subsidiary, non-controlling interest						5.10%
Percent ownership in subsidiary						94.90%
Payment of dividends to related parties				$16,000
Notes Payable [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Term for interest calculation				15 years
Anderson Media Corporation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from subsidiary company				4,100,000	7,000,000
Amount payable to subsidiary company	6,700,000			6,700,000		5,500,000
Amounts receivable from subsidiary company	200,000			200,000		100,000
Anderson Press Corporation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from subsidiary company				200,000	200,000
Amount payable to subsidiary company	200,000			200,000		200,000
Anco Far East [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from subsidiary company				500,000	100,000
Amount payable to subsidiary company	200,000			200,000		100,000
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party				37,000	10,000
Anderson and Anderson LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Rent paid to trust under lease				27,000	39,000
Number of lease buildings	2			2
Minimum future rental payments related party leases	900,000			900,000
Anderson and Anderson LLC [Member] | Two Buildings [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Rent paid to trust under lease				100,000	100,000
Anderson Growth Partners [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Minimum future rental payments related party leases	500,000			500,000
Amounts receivable from leases				25,000	25,000
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of airplanes owned		2				2
Number of Airplanes Sold			1
Interest owned in Airplane	20.89%	19.70%
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party				100,000	100,000
IF [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest	25.00%			25.00%
Percentage of equity interest by other company				45.00%
Items Purchased from related party				300,000	100,000
Amount Payable to Related Party for items purchases	200,000			200,000		100,000
Hibbett Sports Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Minimum future rental payments related party leases	200,000			200,000
Amounts receivable from leases				28,000	0
Executive Officer [Member] | PGP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited liability company, number of investors						3
Dividends payable to related parties	45,000			45,000
Chief Financial Officer [Member] | PGP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common Unit, Issued						20
Common unit issued, value						200,000
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | PGP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common Unit, Issued						40
Common unit issued, value						400,000
Executive Vice President [Member] | PGP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common Unit, Issued						20
Common unit issued, value						200,000
Non-Executive Employee [Member] | PGP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common Unit, Issued						20
Common unit issued, value						200,000
LIBOR [Member] | Notes Payable [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Line of credit facilities interest at variable rate				2.75%
Notes Payable [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member] | Related Party Debt Due September 1, 2018 [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount of note	600,000			600,000
Outstanding loan amount	560,000			$560,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Indemnity obligation liability	$0	$0

Inventories_Additional_Informa

Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Replacement and current cost of inventory over stated LIFO value	$4.70	$4.60

Inventories_Summary_of_Invento

Inventories - Summary of Inventory Balances (Detail) (USD $)	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories (at FIFO)	$201,061	$192,605
LIFO reserve	-4,722	-4,645
Net inventories	$196,339	$187,960

Business_Segments_Additional_I

Business Segments - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
	Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	3
Number of operating segments	3

Business_Segments_Summary_of_S

Business Segments - Summary of Segment Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14	Jan. 31, 2015
Sales Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	$101,807	$103,778
Operating Gain (Loss)	-5,017	-5,543
Assets	301,262		294,251
Retail Trade [Member]
Sales Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	99,386	101,854
Operating Gain (Loss)	-5,353	-5,412
Assets	259,010		252,546
Electronic Commerce Trade [Member]
Sales Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	4,769	4,920
Operating Gain (Loss)	7	-190
Assets	1,172		1,043
Real Estate Development and Management [Member]
Sales Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	1,131	638
Operating Gain (Loss)	552	289
Assets	41,080		40,662
Intersegment Sales Elimination [Member]
Sales Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	-3,479	-3,634
Operating Gain (Loss)	($223)	($230)

Business_Segments_Reconciliati

Business Segments - Reconciliation of Operating Profit from Reportable Segments to Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reportable segments operating loss	($5,017)	($5,543)
Interest expense, net	547	556
Loss before income taxes	($5,564)	($6,099)

Business_Segments_Summary_of_S1

Business Segments - Summary of Sales by Merchandise Category Related to Retail Trade and Electronic Commerce Trade Segments (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15	3-May-14
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	100.00%	100.00%
Books and magazines [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	68.20%	70.90%
General Merchandise [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	15.10%	12.80%
Cafe and yogurt [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	5.50%	5.90%
Electronics, eBooks and Accessories [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	1.00%	1.30%
Media [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	5.00%	4.30%
Other [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of total net sales	5.20%	4.80%

Shortterm_Borrowing_and_Longte1

Short-term Borrowing and Long-term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	2-May-15	30-May-14	Jun. 28, 2013	Jan. 31, 2015	Jul. 18, 2013	Aug. 18, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum principal amount	$150,000,000
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity increased	200,000,000
Maximum amount available under credit facility	124,200,000
Maximum outstanding borrowing	40,000,000
Average outstanding borrowing	29,000,000
Loan classified as short term	32,740,000			10,483,000
Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan agreement amount outstanding	3,700,000			3,700,000
Interest rate on bonds	1.25%			1.25%
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Subsidiaries maximum bond liability	5,880,000
PGP Florence, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan agreement amount outstanding					12,600,000
Fixed interest rate of loan					4.00%
Outstanding loan amount	11,900,000
Loan classified as short term	500,000
PGP Gardendale, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan agreement amount outstanding		17,300,000
Fixed interest rate of loan	5.00%
Outstanding loan amount	5,000,000
Loan classified as short term	100,000
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		5,000,000
Holdback agreement revised additional funding amount	10,000,000
Incremental funding, remaining balance	10,000,000
PGP Fayetteville, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan agreement amount outstanding						3,200,000
Fixed interest rate of loan						4.63%
Outstanding loan amount	3,100,000
Loan classified as short term	200,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility restated commitment fee amount			0.25%
Weighted average of short term debt	1.65%
Fair value measurements outstanding under revolving line of credit	32,000,000			9,800,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facilities interest at variable rate			1.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facilities interest at variable rate			0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facilities interest at variable rate			2.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facilities interest at variable rate			1.00%
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum principal amount	35,000,000
Loan agreement amount outstanding	5,600,000			5,600,000
Letter of Credit [Member] | Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan agreement amount outstanding	3,700,000
Swing Line Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum principal amount	15,000,000
Loan Agreement with Protective Life Insurance [Member] | PGP Gardendale, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Holdback agreement additional funding amount		$12,300,000

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15	3-May-14
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit)	($388,000)	$17,000
Pretax loss from continuing operations	5,600,000	6,000,000
Effective income tax rate	6.90%	-0.30%
Deferred tax asset, change in valuation allowance	1,800,000	2,200,000
Unrecognized tax benefits inclusive of estimated interest and penalties	100,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, estimated interest and penalties accrued	$60,000

Fair_Value_Measurements_Additi

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	2-May-15
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value measurements outstanding under revolving line of credit	$32,000,000
Outstanding under related party debt	600,000
Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value measurements outstanding under Bond	3,700,000
PGP Florence, LLC [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of commercial real estate debt	11,800,000
PGP Florence, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding loan amount	11,900,000
PGP Gardendale, LLC [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of commercial real estate debt	5,000,000
PGP Gardendale, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding loan amount	5,000,000
PGP Fayetteville, LLC [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of commercial real estate debt	3,200,000
PGP Fayetteville, LLC [Member] | Protective Life Insurance Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding loan amount	$3,100,000

Gift_Card_Revenue_Recognition_

Gift Card Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Period for determining unredeemed point on inactive gift card	24 months
Breakage income	$0.10	$0.20

Equity_Method_Investments_Addi

Equity Method Investments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2013
	Country
Schedule Of Results Related To Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]
Acquired the equity interest	2,231	$2,194
IF [Member]
Schedule Of Results Related To Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]
Percentage of equity method investment in company	25.00%
Number of countries (over)	70
Acquired the equity interest			$1,800
Equity Interest One [Member] | IF [Member] | Anco Far East [Member]
Schedule Of Results Related To Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]
Percentage of equity method investment in company	45.00%
Equity Interest Two [Member] | IF [Member] | Principals of IF [Member]
Schedule Of Results Related To Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]
Percentage of equity method investment in company	30.00%

Variable_Interest_Entities_Add

Variable Interest Entities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 23, 2014	Dec. 22, 2014	Jul. 19, 2013	Jul. 18, 2013	2-May-15
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entity, new ownership percentage	50.10%	50.00%	50.00%	40.00%
Variable interest entity, ownership interest held by APCP	49.90%
Yogurt Mountain Holding LLC [Member] | Anderson Private Capital Partners I, L.P [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entity, investment amount					$3.10

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	($82)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	29	52
Ending balance	-53
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	-82	104
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	29	52
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	29	52
Ending balance	($53)	$156