Chico's Fas (CHS) 10-K 14 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Mar. 07, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	1-Feb-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CHICOS FAS INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000897429	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--02-01	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	153,099,840	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$2,743,000,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Net sales	$2,586,037	$2,581,057	$2,196,360
Income tax provision	75,800	108,200	83,100
Net income	65,883	180,219	140,874
Item as percentage net sales	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Per share data:	'	'	'
Net income per common share-basic	$0.41	$1.09	$0.82
Net income per common share: Diluted	$0.41	$1.08	$0.82
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic	155,048	162,989	169,153
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding-diluted	155,995	164,119	170,250
Dividends declared per share	$0.24	$0.21	$0.20
Chico's/Soma Intimates [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Net sales	1,630,147	1,647,476	1,460,518
Item as percentage net sales	63.00%	63.80%	66.50%
White House | Black Market [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Net sales	858,972	809,775	696,358
Item as percentage net sales	33.20%	31.40%	31.70%
Boston Proper [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Net sales	96,918	123,806	39,484
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	67,300	'	'
Item as percentage net sales	3.80%	4.80%	1.80%
Cost Of Goods Sold [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Cost of goods sold	1,169,406	1,129,257	969,989
Item as percentage net sales	45.20%	43.80%	44.20%
Gross Margin [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Gross margin	1,416,631	1,451,800	1,226,371
Item as percentage net sales	54.80%	56.20%	55.80%
Selling, General And Administrative Expenses [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,202,068	1,161,105	998,861
Item as percentage net sales	46.50%	45.00%	45.50%
Goodwill And Trade Name Impairment [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	72,466	'	'
Item as percentage net sales	2.80%	0.00%	0.00%
Acquisition And Integration Costs [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Acquisition and integration costs	914	3,157	5,133
Item as percentage net sales	0.00%	0.10%	0.20%
Income (Loss) From Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Income from operations	141,183	287,538	222,377
Item as percentage net sales	5.50%	11.10%	10.10%
Interest Income, Net [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Interest income, net	500	881	1,597
Item as percentage net sales	0.00%	0.00%	0.10%
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Income before income taxes	141,683	288,419	223,974
Item as percentage net sales	5.50%	11.10%	10.20%
Income Tax Provision [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Income tax provision	75,800	108,200	83,100
Item as percentage net sales	3.00%	4.20%	3.80%
Income Net [Member]	'	'	'
Net Sales:	'	'	'
Net income	$65,883	$180,219	$140,874
Item as percentage net sales	2.50%	6.90%	6.40%

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$65,883	$180,219	$140,874
Other comprehensive loss/income:	'	'	'
Unrealized losses on marketable securities, net of taxes	-146	-112	-60
Foreign currency translation adjustment	42	'	'
Comprehensive Income (loss)	$65,779	$180,107	$140,814

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$36,444	$56,859
Marketable securities, at fair value	116,002	272,499
Inventories	238,145	206,849
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	50,698	61,786
Total Current Assets	441,289	597,993
Property and Equipment, net	631,050	608,120
Other Assets:	'	'
Goodwill	171,427	238,693
Other intangible assets, net	118,196	127,754
Other assets, net	9,229	8,068
Total Other Assets	298,852	374,515
Total Assets	1,371,191	1,580,628
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Accounts payable	131,254	129,387
Other current liabilities	142,073	173,024
Total Current Liabilities	273,327	302,411
Noncurrent Liabilities:	'	'
Deferred liabilities	138,874	132,374
Deferred taxes	49,887	52,644
Total Noncurrent Liabilities	188,761	185,018
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock	1,522	1,628
Additional paid-in capital	382,088	348,775
Retained earnings	525,381	742,580
Accumulated other comprehensive income	112	216
Total Stockholders' Equity	909,103	1,093,199
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$1,371,191	$1,580,628

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	'	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	2,500	'
Preferred stock, shares issued	'	0
Common stock, par value	'	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	400,000	'
Common stock, shares issued	'	152,195,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	'	162,774,000

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sto

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity And Comprehensive Income (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
In Thousands
BALANCE at Jan. 29, 2011	$1,779	$282,528	$780,212	$388	$1,064,907
BALANCE, Shares at Jan. 29, 2011	177,899	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	140,874	'	140,874
Unrealized losses on marketable securities, net of taxes	'	'	'	-60	-60
Issuance of common stock	20	4,529	'	'	4,549
Issuance of common stock, Shares	2,024	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid on common stock	'	'	-34,152	'	-34,152
Repurchase of common stock	-142	-845	-182,303	'	-183,290
Repurchase of common stock, Shares	-14,187	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	15,198	'	'	15,198
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	'	1,202	'	'	1,202
BALANCE at Jan. 28, 2012	1,657	302,612	704,631	328	1,009,228
BALANCE, Shares at Jan. 28, 2012	165,736	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	180,219	'	180,219
Unrealized losses on marketable securities, net of taxes	'	'	'	-112	-112
Issuance of common stock	37	16,494	'	'	16,531
Issuance of common stock, Shares	3,649	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid on common stock	'	'	-34,928	'	-34,928
Repurchase of common stock	-66	-4,113	-107,342	'	-111,521
Repurchase of common stock, Shares	-6,611	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	26,453	'	'	26,453
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	'	7,329	'	'	7,329
BALANCE at Feb. 02, 2013	1,628	348,775	742,580	216	1,093,199
BALANCE, Shares at Feb. 02, 2013	162,774	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	65,883	'	65,883
Unrealized losses on marketable securities, net of taxes	'	'	'	-146	-146
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	42	42
Issuance of common stock	36	12,359	'	'	12,395
Issuance of common stock, Shares	3,579	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid on common stock	'	'	-38,255	'	-38,255
Repurchase of common stock	-142	-6,677	-244,827	'	-251,646
Repurchase of common stock, Shares	-14,158	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	27,145	'	'	27,145
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	'	486	'	'	486
BALANCE at Feb. 01, 2014	$1,522	$382,088	$525,381	$112	$909,103
BALANCE, Shares at Feb. 01, 2014	152,195	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sto1

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity And Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Dividends paid on common stock per share	$0.24	$0.21	$0.20

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Cash Flows From Operating Activities	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$65,883	$180,219	$140,874
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities -	'	'	'
Goodwill and trade name impairment charges	72,466	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	118,303	108,471	99,430
Deferred tax expense (benefit)	10,231	-4,211	19,489
Stock-based compensation expense	27,145	26,453	15,198
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	-2,483	-7,952	-2,643
Deferred rent and lease credits	-18,863	-16,812	-19,073
Loss on disposal and impairment of property and equipment	1,736	2,765	2,949
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition:	'	'	'
Inventories	-31,296	-12,379	-20,812
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-2,767	-3,956	-3,491
Accounts payable	1,867	28,992	-14,571
Accrued and other liabilities	-5,540	66,683	37,831
Net cash provided by operating activities	236,682	368,273	255,181
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of marketable securities	-96,374	-298,460	-592,962
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	252,768	214,783	937,987
Acquisition of Boston Proper, Inc., net of cash	'	'	-213,561
Purchases of property and equipment, net	-138,510	-164,690	-131,757
Net cash used in investing activities	17,884	-248,367	-293
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	12,395	16,531	4,549
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	2,483	7,952	2,643
Dividends paid	-38,255	-34,928	-34,152
Repurchase of common stock	-251,646	-111,521	-183,290
Cash paid for deferred financing costs	'	'	-414
Net cash used in financing activities	-275,023	-121,966	-210,664
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	42	'	'
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	-20,415	-2,060	44,224
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of period	56,859	58,919	14,695
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of period	36,444	56,859	58,919
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:	'	'	'
Cash paid for interest	346	379	387
Cash paid for income taxes, net	$66,459	$95,545	$55,708

Basis_Of_Presentation

Basis Of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Business Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	1. BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
	Description of Business
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Chico’s FAS, Inc., a Florida corporation, and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries (“the Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our”).  We operate as an omni-channel specialty retailer of women’s private branded, sophisticated, casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories, and other non-clothing items.  We currently sell our products through retail stores, catalog, and via the Internet at www.chicos.com,  www.whbm.com,  www.soma.com, and www.bostonproper.com.  As of February 1, 2014, we had 1,472 stores located throughout the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada.
	Fiscal Year
	Our fiscal years end on the Saturday closest to January 31 and are designated by the calendar year in which the fiscal year commences.  The periods presented in these consolidated financial statements are the fiscal years ended February 1, 2014 (“fiscal 2013” or “current period”), February 2, 2013 (“fiscal 2012” or “prior period”) and January 28, 2012 (“fiscal 2011”).  Fiscal 2012 contained 53 weeks while fiscal 2013 and 2011 each contained 52 weeks.
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Segment Information
	Our brands, Chico’s, Soma Intimates, WH|BM, and Boston Proper, have been identified as separate operating segments and aggregated into one reportable segment due to the similarities of the economic and operating characteristics of the brands.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in banks, short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and payments due from banks for third-party credit card and debit transactions for approximately 3 to 5 days of sales.
	Marketable Securities
	Marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value, with the unrealized holding gains and losses, net of income taxes, reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income until realized.  For the purposes of computing realized and unrealized gains and losses, cost is determined on a specific identification basis.  We consider all securities available-for-sale, including those with maturity dates beyond 12 months, and therefore classify these securities within current assets on the consolidated balance sheets as they are available to support current operational liquidity needs.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Our consolidated financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and accounts receivable and payable.  The carrying values of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments.
	Inventories
	We use the weighted average cost method to determine the cost of merchandise inventories.  We identify potentially excess and slow-moving inventories by evaluating inventory aging, turn rates and inventory levels in conjunction with our overall sales trend. Excess quantities of inventory are identified through evaluation of inventory aging, review of inventory turns and historical sales experience, as well as specific identification based on fashion trends. Further, inventory realization exposure is identified through analysis of gross margins and markdowns in combination with changes in current business trends. We provide lower of cost or market adjustments for such identified excess and slow-moving inventories. We estimate our expected shrinkage of inventories between physical inventory counts by using average store shrinkage experience rates, which are updated on a regular basis.  Substantially all of our inventories consist of finished goods.
	Costs associated with sourcing are generally capitalized while merchandising, distribution, and product development costs are generally expensed as incurred, and are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income as a component of cost of goods sold.  Approximately 23% of total purchases in fiscal 2013 and 21% of total purchases in 2012 were made from one supplier.
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization.  Depreciation of property and equipment is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives (generally 10 years or less) or the related lease term, plus one anticipated renewal when there is an economic cost associated with non-renewal.
	Our property and equipment is depreciated using the following estimated useful lives:
		Estimated Useful Lives
	Land improvements	15 - 35 years
	Building and building improvements	20 - 35 years
	Equipment, furniture and fixtures	2 – 20 years
	Leasehold improvements	10 years or term of lease, if shorter
	Maintenance and repairs of property and equipment are expensed as incurred, and major improvements are capitalized.  Upon retirement, sale or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and accumulated depreciation or amortization are eliminated from the accounts, and any gain or loss is charged to income.
	Operating Leases
	We lease retail stores and a limited amount of office space, primarily in Boca Raton, Florida, under operating leases.  The majority of our lease agreements provide for tenant improvement allowances, rent escalation clauses and/or contingent rent provisions.  Tenant improvement allowances are recorded as a deferred lease credit within deferred liabilities and amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the lease.  Rent escalation clauses, “rent-free” periods, and other rental expenses are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases, including the construction period. This is generally 60 - 90 days prior to the store opening date, when we generally begin improvements in preparation for our intended use.
	Certain leases provide for contingent rents, in addition to a basic fixed rent, which are determined as a percentage of gross sales in excess of specified levels.  We record a contingent rent liability in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and the corresponding rent expense when specified levels have been achieved or when management determines that achieving the specified levels during the fiscal year is probable.
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually.  We perform our annual impairment test during the fourth quarter, or more frequently should events or circumstances change that would indicate that impairment may have occurred.
	Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination.  Impairment testing for goodwill is done at a reporting unit level.  Reporting units are defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, called a component.  Using these criteria, we identified our reporting units and concluded that the goodwill related to the territorial franchise rights for the state of Minnesota should be allocated to the Chico’s reporting unit, the goodwill associated with the WH|BM acquisition should be assigned to the WH|BM reporting unit and the goodwill associated with the Boston Proper acquisition should be assigned to the Boston Proper reporting unit.
	We evaluate the appropriateness of performing a qualitative assessment, on a reporting unit level, based on current circumstances. If the results of the qualitative assessment indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, the two-step impairment test will not be performed.  If we conclude that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the two-step impairment test is performed. We may elect to skip the qualitative assessment and perform the two-step impairment test. The first step of the impairment test compares the fair value of our reporting units with their carrying amounts, including goodwill. If the carrying amount exceeds fair value, then the second step of the impairment test is performed to measure the amount of any impairment loss. Fair value is determined based on both an income approach and market approach. The income approach is based on estimated future cash flows, discounted at a rate that approximates the cost of capital of a market participant, while the market approach is based on sales and EBITDA multiples of similar companies and transactions. In the third quarter of 2013 we performed an interim goodwill impairment assessment of the Boston Proper reporting unit and recorded pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $67.3 million as further discussed in Note 6. For 2013, we performed our annual goodwill impairment assessment for our reporting units and concluded that the fair values of those reporting units were not less than their carrying amounts as of the annual assessment date.
	In 2012, we early adopted guidance that provides companies the option to test indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment by first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the intangible is less than its carrying amount. If the results of the qualitative assessment indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the intangible is less than its carrying amount, we calculate the value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets using a discounted cash flow method, based on the relief from royalty concept. We may elect to skip the qualitative assessment when appropriate based on current circumstances. In the third quarter of 2013, we performed an interim quantitative assessment of certain Boston Proper indefinite-lived intangible assets and recorded pre-tax, non-cash impairment charges of $5.2 million on the Boston Proper trade name as further discussed in Note 6. For 2013, we performed our annual qualitative assessment of our indefinite-lived intangible assets and concluded it was more likely than not that the fair value exceeded the carrying amount as of the annual assessment date.
	Intangible assets subject to amortization consist of the value of Boston Proper customer relationships, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of 10 years.
	Accounting for the Impairment of Long-lived Assets
	Long-lived assets, including definite-lived intangibles, are reviewed periodically for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.  If future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset are less than its carrying amount, an asset is determined to be impaired. The fair value of an asset is estimated using estimated future cash flows of the asset discounted by a rate commensurate with the risk involved with such asset while incorporating marketplace assumptions. The impairment loss recorded is the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value.  In fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011, we completed an evaluation of long-lived assets at certain underperforming stores for indicators of impairment and, as a result, recorded impairment charges of approximately $1.3 million, $1.1 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
	Revenue Recognition
	Retail sales by our stores are recorded at the point of sale and are net of estimated customer returns, sales discounts under rewards programs and company issued coupons, promotional discounts and associate discounts.  For sales from our websites and catalogs, revenue is recognized at the time we estimate the customer receives the product, which is typically within a few days of shipment.
	Under our current program, gift cards do not have expiration dates.  We account for gift cards by recognizing a liability at the time a gift card is sold.  The liability is relieved and revenue is recognized for gift cards upon redemption.  In addition, we recognize revenue on unredeemed gift cards when it can be determined that the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed is remote and there is no legal obligation to remit the unredeemed gift cards to relevant jurisdictions (commonly referred to as gift card breakage).  We recognize gift card breakage under the redemption recognition method.  This method records gift card breakage as revenue on a proportional basis over the redemption period based on the historical gift card breakage rate.  We determine the gift card breakage rate based on our historical redemption patterns.
	As part of the normal sales cycle, we receive customer merchandise returns related to store, website and catalog sales.  To account for the financial impact of potential customer merchandise returns, we estimate future returns on previously sold merchandise.  Reductions in sales and gross margin are recorded for estimated merchandise returns based on return history, current sales levels and projected future return levels.
	Our policy towards taxes assessed by a government authority directly imposed on revenue producing transactions between a seller and a customer is, and has been, to exclude all such taxes from revenue.
	Advertising Costs
	Costs associated with the production of advertising, such as writing, copying, printing, and other costs are expensed as incurred.  Costs associated with communicating advertising that has been produced, such as television and magazine, are expensed when the advertising event takes place.  Catalog expenses consist of the cost to create, print, and distribute catalogs.  Such costs are amortized over their expected period of future benefit, which is typically less than nine weeks. For fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011, advertising expense was approximately $151.9 million, $145.6 million, and $110.6 million, respectively, and is included within selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
	Stock-Based Compensation
	Stock-based compensation for all awards is based on the grant date fair value of the award, net of estimated forfeitures, and is recognized over the requisite service period of the awards.  The fair value of restricted stock awards and performance-based awards is determined by using the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant.  Compensation expense for performance-based awards is recorded based on the amount of the award ultimately expected to vest and, depending on the level and likelihood of the performance condition to be met. The fair value of stock option grants is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
	Shipping and Handling Costs
	Shipping and handling costs to transport goods to customers, net of amounts paid to us by customers, amounted to $18.4 million, $8.3 million, and $10.5 million in fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011, respectively, and are included within SG&A in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.  Amounts paid by customers to cover shipping and handling costs are immaterial.
	Store Pre-opening Costs
	Operating costs (including store set-up, rent and training expenses) incurred prior to the opening of new stores are expensed as incurred and are included within SG&A in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
	Income Taxes
	Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with authoritative guidance, which requires the use of the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.  Additionally, we follow a comprehensive model to recognize, measure, present, and disclose in our consolidated financial statements the estimated aggregate tax liability of uncertain tax positions that we have taken or expect to take on a tax return.  This model states that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable, based upon its technical merits.
	The tax benefit of a qualifying position is the largest amount of tax benefit that has greater than a 50% likelihood of being realized upon the ultimate settlement with a taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information.
	Foreign Currency
	The functional currency of our foreign operations is generally the applicable local currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date, while revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates for the period. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the local functional currency are included in the consolidated statements of income.
	Self-Insurance
	We are self-insured for certain losses relating to workers’ compensation, medical and general liability claims.  Self-insurance claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based upon management’s estimates of the aggregate liability for uninsured claims incurred based on historical experience. While we do not expect the amount we will ultimately pay to differ significantly from our estimates, self-insurance accruals could be affected if future claims experience differs significantly from the historical trends and assumptions.
	Supplier Allowances
	From time to time, we receive allowances and/or credits from certain of our suppliers.  The aggregate amount of such allowances and credits is immaterial to our consolidated results of operations.
	Earnings Per Share
In accordance with relevant accounting guidance, unvested share-based payment awards that include non-forfeitable rights to dividends, whether paid or unpaid, are considered participating securities.  As a result, such awards are required to be included in the calculation of earnings per common share pursuant to the “two-class” method.  For us, participating securities are comprised of unvested restricted stock awards.
Under the two-class method, net income is reduced by the amount of dividends declared in the period for common stock and participating securities. The remaining undistributed earnings are then allocated to common stock and participating securities as if all of the net income for the period had been distributed. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period including the participating securities.  Diluted EPS reflects the dilutive effect of potential common shares from securities such as stock options and performance-based stock units.
Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Marketable_Securities

Marketable Securities	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Marketable Securities [Abstract]	'
Marketable Securities	'
	2. MARKETABLE SECURITIES:
	Marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and as of February 1, 2014 generally consist of municipal bonds, corporate bonds, and U.S. government and agency securities with $65.9  million of securities with maturity dates within one year or less and $50.1 million with maturity dates over one year and less than two years.  As of February 2, 2013, marketable securities generally consisted of corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and U.S. government and agency securities.
	The following tables summarize our investments in marketable securities at February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013:
		1-Feb-14
		(in thousands)
		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	Total marketable securities	$	115,889	$	118	$		5	$	116,002
		2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	Total marketable securities	$	272,283	$	242	$	26		$	272,499

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS:
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  Entities are required to use a three-level hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
	The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability on the measurement date.  The three levels are defined as follows:
	Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
	Level 2 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or; Unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or; Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability
	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
	We measure certain financial assets at fair value on a recurring basis, including our marketable securities, which are classified as available-for-sale securities, certain cash equivalents, specifically our money market accounts, and assets held in our non-qualified deferred compensation plan.  The money market accounts are valued based on quoted market prices in active markets.  Our marketable securities are generally valued based on other observable inputs for those securities (including market corroborated pricing or other models that utilize observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves) based on information provided by independent third party pricing entities, except for U.S. government securities which are valued based on quoted market prices in active markets.  The investments in our non-qualified deferred compensation plan are valued using quoted market prices and are included in other assets on our consolidated balance sheets.
	From time to time, we measure certain assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis, including evaluation of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment using company-specific assumptions which would fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	To assess the fair value of goodwill, we utilize both an income approach and a market approach. Inputs used to calculate the fair value based on the income approach primarily include estimated future cash flows, discounted at a rate that approximates the cost of capital of a market participant. Inputs used to calculate the fair value based on the market approach include identifying sales and EBITDA multiples based on guidelines for similar publicly traded companies and recent transactions.
	To assess the fair value of the trade names, we utilize a relief from royalty approach. Inputs used to calculate the fair value of the trade names primarily include future sales projections, discounted at a rate that approximates the cost of capital of a market participant and an estimated royalty rate.
	During fiscal 2013, we recorded a $72.5 million pre-tax impairment charge related to assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, comprised of $67.3 million in Boston Proper goodwill impairment and $5.2 million pre-tax related to the Boston Proper trade name.
	Fair value calculations contain significant judgments and estimates, which may differ from actual results due to, among other things, economic conditions, changes to the business model or changes in operating performance.
	During fiscal 2013, we did not make any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 financial assets.  Furthermore during fiscal 2013 and 2012, we did not have any Level 3 cash equivalents or marketable securities.  We conduct reviews on a quarterly basis to verify pricing, assess liquidity, and determine if significant inputs have changed that would impact the fair value hierarchy disclosure.
	In accordance with the provisions of the guidance, we categorized our financial assets, which are valued on a recurring basis, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique for the instruments, as follows:
				Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		Balance as of February 1, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs          (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs               (Level 3)
	Current Assets	(in thousands)
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market accounts	$	7,509	$	7,509	$	-	$	-
	Marketable securities:
	Municipal securities		51,519		-		51,519		-
	U.S. government securities		9,812		9,812		-		-
	U.S. government agencies		9,020		-		9,020		-
	Corporate bonds		45,651		-		45,651		-
	Non Current Assets
	Deferred compensation plan		6,299		6,299		-		-
	Total	$	129,810	$	23,620	$	106,190	$	-
				Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		Balance as of February 2, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs          (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs               (Level 3)
	Current Assets	(in thousands)
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market accounts	$	25,366	$	25,366	$	-	$	-
	Marketable securities:
	Municipal securities		92,448		-		92,448		-
	U.S. government securities		44,714		44,714		-		-
	U.S. government agencies		28,064		-		28,064		-
	Corporate bonds		100,255		-		100,255		-
	Commercial paper		4,996		-		4,996		-
	Certificates of deposit		2,022		-		2,022		-
	Non Current Assets
	Deferred compensation plan		4,629		4,629		-		-
	Total	$	302,494	$	74,709	$	227,785	$	-

Prepaid_And_Other_Current_Asse

Prepaid And Other Current Assets	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Prepaid And Other Current Assets [Abstract]	'
Prepaid And Other Current Assets	'
	4.PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS:
	Prepaid and other current assets consisted of the following:
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
	Prepaid expenses	$	39,974	$	38,960
	Accounts receivable		6,341		8,438
	Income tax receivable		3,990		1,719
	Other current assets		393		12,669
	Total prepaid and other current assets	$	50,698	$	61,786

Property_And_Equipment_Net

Property And Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Property And Equipment, Net [Abstract]	'
Property And Equipment, Net	'
	5.PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:
	Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following:
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
	Land and land improvements	$	49,413	$	45,214
	Building and building improvements		126,858		125,606
	Equipment, furniture and fixtures		611,439		561,402
	Leasehold improvements		545,526		495,018
	Total property and equipment		1,333,236		1,227,240
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		-702,186		-619,120
	Property and equipment, net	$	631,050	$	608,120
	Total depreciation expense for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $113.8 million, $103.9 million and $97.8 million, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	6.GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
	Goodwill and other intangible assets consisted of the following:
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
	Goodwill:
	Total Goodwill	$	171,427	$	238,693
	Indefinite-Lived Intangibles:
	WH|BM trade name	$	34,000	$	34,000
	Minnesota territorial franchise rights		4,930		4,930
	Boston Proper trade name		46,000		51,200
	Total indefinite-lived intangibles	$	84,930	$	90,130
	Definite-Lived Intangibles:
	Boston Proper customer relationships	$	43,580	$	43,580
	Accumulated amortization expense recorded		-10,314		-5,956
	Total definite-lived intangibles		33,266		37,624
	Total other intangible assets, net	$	118,196	$	127,754
	On September 19, 2011, we acquired all of the outstanding equity of Boston Proper, Inc. (“Boston Proper”), a privately held online and catalog retailer of distinctive women’s apparel and accessories. Total cash consideration was approximately $214 million. We allocated the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the acquisition date, with the remaining unallocated purchase price recorded as goodwill.
	In fiscal 2013, as a result of declines in the Boston Proper catalog business due to the increasingly competitive direct-to-consumer environment and the impact of integration efforts and new initiatives, we recorded a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $67.3 million, reducing the carrying value of Boston Proper goodwill to $74.6 million and an impairment charge related to the Boston Proper trade name of $5.2 million pre-tax, reducing the carrying value of the Boston Proper trade name to $46.0 million.
	Intangible assets subject to amortization consist of $33.3 million in Boston Proper customer relationships with amortization expense for fiscal 2013 of approximately $4.4 million.  For fiscal years 2014 through 2018, we expect to record annual amortization expense of approximately $4.4 million in each fiscal year.

Other_Current_Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Other Current Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Other Current Liabilities	'
	7. OTHER CURRENT AND DEFERRED LIABILITIES:
	Other current and deferred liabilities consisted of the following:
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
	Allowance for estimated customer returns, gift cards and  store	$	56,034	$	54,355
	credits outstanding
	Accrued payroll, benefits, bonuses and severance costs		32,355		60,646
	Current portion of deferred rent and lease credits		27,166		23,951
	Other		26,518		34,072
	Total other current and deferred liabilities	$	142,073	$	173,024

Deferred_Liabilities

Deferred Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Deferred Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Deferred Liabilities	'
	8.NON-CURRENT DEFERRED LIABILITIES:
	Deferred liabilities consisted of the following:
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
	Deferred rent	$	45,897	$	44,222
	Deferred lease credits		106,808		98,589
	Other deferred liabilities		13,335		13,514
	Total deferred liabilities		166,040		156,325
	Less current portion of deferred rent and lease credits		-27,166		-23,951
	Total non-current deferred liabilities	$	138,874	$	132,374
	Deferred rent represents the difference between operating lease obligations currently due and operating lease expense, which is recorded on a straight-line basis over the terms of our leases.
	Deferred lease credits represent construction allowances received from landlords and are amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the appropriate respective terms of the related leases.

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'
	9.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
	Leases
	We lease retail stores, a limited amount of office space, primarily in Boca Raton, Florida, and various office equipment under operating leases expiring in various years through the fiscal year ending 2024. Certain operating leases provide for renewal options that generally approximate five years at a pre-determined rental value.  In the normal course of business, operating leases are generally renewed or replaced by other leases.
	Minimum future rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases (including leases with certain minimum sales cancellation clauses described below and exclusive of common area maintenance charges and/or contingent rental payments based on sales) as of February 1, 2014, are approximately as follows:
	FISCAL YEAR ENDING:
	(in thousands)
	31-Jan-15	$	180,173
	30-Jan-16		172,683
	28-Jan-17		154,181
	27-Jan-18		121,382
	2-Feb-19		92,782
	Thereafter		295,252
	Total minimum lease payments	$	1,016,453
	Certain of the leases provide that we may cancel the lease if our retail sales at that location fall below an established level.  A majority of our store operating leases contain cancellation clauses that allow the leases to be terminated at our discretion, if certain minimum sales levels are not met within the first few years of the lease term.  We have not historically exercised many or met these cancellation clauses and, therefore, have included commitments for the full lease terms of such leases in the above table.  For fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011, total rent expense under operating leases was approximately $230.0 million, $206.0 million, and $184.5 million, respectively, including common area maintenance charges of approximately $37.2 million, $31.6 million, and $27.5 million, respectively, other rental charges of approximately $32.8 million, $27.5 million, and $25.8 million, respectively, and contingent rental expense, based on sales, of approximately $9.1 million, $12.1 million, and $10.6 million, respectively.
	Credit Facility
	On July 27, 2011, we entered into a $70 million senior five-year unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with a syndicate led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as syndication agent.
	The Credit Facility provides a $70 million revolving credit facility that matures on July 27, 2016.  The Credit Facility provides for swing advances of up to $5 million and issuance of letters of credit up to $40 million.  The Credit Facility also contains a feature that provides the Company the ability, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, to expand the commitments available under the Credit Facility from $70 million up to $125 million.  As of February 1, 2014, no borrowings are outstanding under the Credit Facility.
	The Credit Facility contains customary financial covenants for unsecured credit facilities, consisting of a maximum total debt leverage ratio that cannot be greater than 3.25 to 1.00 and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio that cannot be less than 1.20 to 1.00.
	The Credit Facility contains customary events of default.  If a default occurs and is not cured within any applicable cure period or is not waived, the Company’s obligations under the Credit Facility may be accelerated or the Credit Facility may be terminated.  The Company was in compliance with the applicable ratio requirements and other covenants at February 1, 2014.
	Other
	At February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, we had approximately $433.5 million and $392.3 million, respectively, of open purchase orders for inventory, in the normal course of business, which are cancellable with no or limited recourse available to the vendor until the merchandise shipping date.
	We are not currently a party to any legal proceedings, other than various claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business, none of which we believe should have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	10.STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS AND CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS:
	General
	In April 2012, the Board approved the Chico’s FAS, Inc. 2012 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”), which replaced the Chico’s FAS, Inc. 2002 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan and was approved by our shareholders, effective June 21, 2012. As of the effective date, the Omnibus Plan provided for 7.0 million shares of our common stock that may be delivered to participants and their beneficiaries in addition to approximately 3.5 million shares of our common stock available for future awards under prior plans. Awards under the Omnibus Plan may be in the form of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards, stock options, and stock appreciation rights, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Omnibus Plan. The terms of each award will be determined by the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors.
	We have historically issued restricted stock, including non-vested restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock, performance-based stock units, and stock options.  Shares of non-vested restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock have the same voting rights as common stock, are entitled to receive dividends and other distributions thereon, and are considered to be currently issued and outstanding. Performance-based stock units are not entitled to voting rights or dividends. Generally,  stock-based awards vest evenly over three years; stock options generally have a 10-year term. As of February 1, 2014, approximately 2.6 million nonqualified stock options are outstanding under the Omnibus Plan and approximately 9.0 million shares remain available for future grants of stock-based awards.
	Stock-based compensation expense for all awards is based on the grant date fair value of the award, net of estimated forfeitures, and is recognized over the requisite service period of the awards.  Compensation expense for restricted stock awards and stock options with a service condition is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Compensation expense for performance-based awards with a service condition is recognized ratably for each vesting tranche based on our estimate of the level and likelihood of meeting certain Company-specific performance goals.  We estimate the expected forfeiture rate for all stock-based awards, and only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest.  In determining the portion of the stock-based payment award that is ultimately expected to be earned, we derive forfeiture rates based on historical data.  In accordance with the authoritative guidance, we revise our forfeiture rates, when necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those originally estimated. Total compensation expense related to stock-based awards in fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011 was $27.1 million, $26.5 million and $15.2 million, respectively.  The total tax benefit associated with stock-based compensation for fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011 was $10.4 million, $10.1 million and $5.8 million, respectively.
	Restricted Stock Awards
	Restricted stock activity for fiscal 2013 was as follows:
		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Unvested, beginning of period	3,066,264		$	13.27
	Granted	2,228,050			16.99
	Vested	-1,045,674			13.70
	Canceled	-365,506			15.00
	Unvested, end of period	3,883,134			15.13
	Performance-based restricted stock activity for fiscal 2013 was as follows:
		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Unvested, beginning of period	34,444		$	13.69
	Granted	-			-
	Vested	-17,222			13.69
	Canceled	-			-
	Unvested, end of period	17,222			13.69
	Total fair value of shares of restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock that vested during fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011 was $17.6 million, $13.3 million and $5.3 million, respectively. The weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock granted during the fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $16.99, $15.40, and $12.65, respectively. As of February 1, 2014, there was $33.2 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock awards.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 years and 0.1 years for restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock, respectively. For performance-based restricted stock outstanding all relevant performance conditions have been met.
	Performance-based Stock Units
	Performance-based stock unit activity for fiscal 2013 was as follows:
		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Unvested, beginning of period	657,316		$	15.01
	Granted	756,050			16.59
	Vested	-267,829			15.01
	Canceled	-659,602			16.82
	Unvested, end of period	485,935			15.01
	Total fair value of performance-based stock units that vested during fiscal 2013 was $4.5 million. The weighted average grant date fair value of performance-based stock units granted during the fiscal 2013 and 2012 was $16.59 and $15.01, respectively. No performance-based stock units were granted in fiscal 2011. There was $1.3 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to performance-based stock units expected to vest. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.0 years.
	Stock Option Awards
	We used the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value our stock options. No stock options have been issued since 2011. Using this option-pricing model, the fair value of each stock option award was estimated on the date of grant.  The fair value of the stock option awards, which are subject to pro-rata vesting generally over 3 years, is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the stock options.  The expected volatility assumptions were based on the historical volatility of the stock over a term equal to the expected term of the option granted.  The expected terms of stock option awards granted were derived from historical exercise experience under the stock option plans and represents the period of time that stock option awards granted are expected to be outstanding.  The expected term assumption incorporates the contractual term of an option grant, which is ten years, as well as the vesting period of an award, which is generally pro-rata vesting over three years.  The risk-free interest rates were based on the implied yield on a U.S. Treasury constant maturity with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the option granted.  The expected dividend yields were based on the expected annual dividend divided by the market price of our common stock at the time of declaration.
	The weighted average assumptions relating to the valuation of our stock options for fiscal 2011 were as follows:
	Weighted average fair value of grants		$	6.49
	Expected volatility			66%
	Expected term (years)			4.5 years
	Risk-free interest rate			1.8%
	Expected dividend yield			1.5%
	Stock option activity for fiscal 2013 was as follows:
		Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
								(in thousands)
	Outstanding, beginning of period	3,851,830		$	15.91
	Granted	-			-
	Exercised	-780,656			12.56
	Canceled or expired	-428,905			23.70
	Outstanding, end of period	2,642,269		$	15.63	5.01	$	9,174
	Vested and expected to vest at	2,627,964		$	15.65	5.00	$	9,111
	February 1, 2014
	Exercisable at February 1, 2014	2,243,041		$	16.04	4.63	$	7,861
	The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the excess, if any, of the closing stock price on the last trading day of fiscal 2013 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of such in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on February 1, 2014.  This amount changes based on the fair market value of our common stock.  Total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011 (based on the difference between our stock price on the respective exercise date and the respective exercise price, multiplied by the number of respective options exercised) was $4.3 million, $20.8 million and $5.2 million, respectively.
	As of February 1, 2014, there was $0.4 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options.  That expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.4 years.
	Cash received from option exercises for fiscal 2013 was $9.8 million.  The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deduction from option exercises of stock option awards totaled $1.7 million for fiscal 2013.
	Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	We sponsor an employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) under which substantially all full-time employees are given the right to purchase shares of our common stock during each of the two specified offering periods each fiscal year at a price equal to 85 percent of the value of the stock immediately prior to the beginning of each offering period.  During fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011, approximately 187,000,  132,000, and 72,000 shares, respectively, were purchased under the ESPP.  Cash received from purchases under the ESPP for fiscal 2013 was $2.6 million.
	Share Repurchase Program
	During fiscal 2013, we repurchased 13.8 million shares, at a total cost of approximately $245.0 million. On December 19, 2013, we announced that our Board approved a new $300 million share repurchase program of our outstanding common stock, and cancelled in its entirety the prior $300 million share repurchase program, which had $55.0 million remaining.   However, we have no continuing obligation to repurchase shares under this authorization, and the timing, actual number and value of any additional shares to be purchased will depend on the performance of our stock price, market conditions and other considerations.

Retirement_Plans

Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Retirement Plans [Abstract]	'
Retirement Plans	'
	11.RETIREMENT PLANS:
	We have a 401(k) defined contribution employee benefit plan (the “Plan”) covering substantially all employees upon completion of one year of service, working 1,000 hours or more, and are at least age 21.  Employees' rights to Company contributions vest fully upon completing five years of service, with incremental vesting starting in service year two.  Under the Plan, employees may contribute up to 100 percent of their annual compensation, subject to certain statutory limitations.  We have elected to match employee contributions at 50 percent on the first 6 percent of the employees' contributions and can elect to make additional contributions over and above the mandatory match.  For fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011, our costs under the Plan were approximately $3.5 million, $3.2 million, and $2.8 million, respectively.
	In April 2002, we adopted the Chico’s FAS, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Deferred Plan”) to provide supplemental retirement income benefits for a select group of management employees.  Eligible participants may elect to defer up to 80 percent of their salary and 100 percent of their bonuses pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deferred Plan.  The Deferred Plan generally provides for payments upon retirement, death or termination of employment.  In addition, we may make employer contributions to participants under the Deferred Plan.  To date, no Company contributions have been made under the Deferred Plan.  The amount of the deferred compensation liability payable to the participants is included in deferred liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.  These obligations are funded through the establishment of rabbi trust accounts held by us on behalf of the management group participating in the plan.  The trust accounts are reflected in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	12.INCOME TAXES:
	The income tax provision consisted of the following:
		Fiscal 2013			Fiscal 2012		Fiscal 2011
		(in thousands)
	Current:
	Federal	$	58,000		$	95,410	$	52,245
	Foreign		12			-		-
	State		7,557			17,001		11,366
	Deferred:
	Federal		8,479			-2,585		17,991
	State		1,752			-1,626		1,498
	Total income tax provision	$	75,800		$	108,200	$	83,100
	The foreign component of pre-tax income (loss), arising principally from operating foreign stores, for fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011 was ($0.6) million, $0.0 million, and $0.0 million respectively.
	A reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate follows:
		Fiscal 2013		Fiscal 2012		Fiscal 2011
	Federal income tax rate	35.0%		35.0%		35.0%
	State income tax, net of federal tax benefit	3.0		3.5		3.8
	Goodwill Impairment	18.0		-		-
	Enhanced Charitable Contribution	-1.8		-0.7		-1.1
	Other items, net	-0.7		-0.3		-0.6
	Total	53.5%		37.5%		37.1%
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded due to different carrying amounts for financial and income tax reporting purposes arising from cumulative temporary differences.  These differences consist of the following as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013:
		1-Feb-14			2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accrued liabilities and allowances	$	10,694		$	20,103
	Accrued straight-line rent		18,124			17,533
	Stock-based compensation		18,388			17,822
	Other		4,197			4,540
	Total deferred tax assets		51,403			59,998
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Other		-1,148			-
	Prepaid expenses		-5,759			-5,360
	Property related		-45,452			-40,719
	Other intangible assets		-51,291			-53,894
	Total deferred tax liabilities		-103,650			-99,973
	Net deferred tax liability	$	-52,247		$	-39,975
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of uncertain tax positions for each of fiscal 2013,  fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011 is as follows:
		Fiscal 2013			Fiscal 2012		Fiscal 2011
		(in thousands)
	Balance at beginning of year	$	4,715		$	3,677	$	3,628
	Additions for tax positions of prior years		12			506		167
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years		-			-		-81
	Additions for tax positions for the current year		461			694		442
	Settlements with tax authorities		-1,114			-63		-306
	Reductions due to lapse of applicable statutes of		-118			-99		-173
	limitation
	Balance at end of year	$	3,956		$	4,715	$	3,677
	Included in the February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013, and January 28, 2012 balances were $2.6 million, $3.1 million, and $2.4 million respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably impact the effective tax rate in future periods.
	Our continuing practice is to recognize potential accrued interest and penalties relating to unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax provision.  For fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, we accrued $0.4 million per year for interest and penalties.  We had approximately $2.3 million,  $2.4 million and $2.1 million, respectively for the payment of interest and penalties accrued at February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.  The amounts included in the reconciliation of uncertain tax positions do not include accruals for interest and penalties.
	In fiscal 2006, we began participating in the IRS’s real time audit program, Compliance Assurance Process (“CAP”).  Under the CAP program, material tax issues and initiatives are disclosed to the IRS throughout the year with the objective of reaching agreement as to the proper reporting treatment when the federal return is filed.  Our fiscal 2011 year has been examined and a full acceptance letter issued.  For fiscal 2012, all issues have been resolved during the post-file review process and we are awaiting a full acceptance letter.
	With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to state and local examinations for years before fiscal 2009.  Various state examinations are currently underway for fiscal periods spanning from 2004 through 2012; however, we do not expect any significant change to our uncertain tax positions within the next year.
	In September 2013, the Internal Revenue Service enacted final guidance regarding the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property (“tangible property regulations”). The tangible property regulations clarify and expand sections 162(a) and 263(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, which relate to amounts paid to acquire, produce, or improve tangible property. Additionally, the tangible property regulations provide final guidance under section 167 regarding accounting for and retirement of depreciable property and regulations under section 168 relating to the accounting for property under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System. The tangible property regulations affect all taxpayers that acquire, produce, or improve tangible property, and generally apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014, which will impact the fiscal year ending January 31, 2015.  We evaluated the tangible property regulations and believe the regulations will not have a significant impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	13.NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS shown on the face of the accompanying consolidated statements of income:
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
		(dollars in thousands)
	Numerator
	Net income	$	65,883	$	180,219	$	140,874
	Net income and dividends declared allocated		-1,746		-3,309		-1,834
	to unvested restricted stock
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	64,137	$	176,910	$	139,040
	Denominator
	Weighted average common shares		155,047,529		162,988,767		169,152,870
	outstanding – basic
	Dilutive effect of stock options and PSUs		947,332		1,130,313		1,097,574
	outstanding
	Weighted average common and common		155,994,861		164,119,080		170,250,444
	equivalent shares outstanding – diluted
	Net income per common share:
	Basic	$	0.41	$	1.09	$	0.82
	Diluted	$	0.41	$	1.08	$	0.82
	In fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011,  922,532, 1,391,228 and 3,823,166 potential shares of common stock, respectively, were excluded from the diluted per share calculation relating to stock option awards and performance-based stock units, because the effect of including these potential shares was antidilutive.

Quarterly_Results_Of_Operation

Quarterly Results Of Operations	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Quarterly Results Of Operations [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Results Of Operations	'
	14.QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED):
		Net Sales		Gross Margin		Net Income (Loss)		Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Basic		Net Income (Loss) Per Common and Common Equivalent Share - Diluted
			(dollars in thousands)
	Fiscal year ended
	February 1, 2014:
	First quarter	$	670,722	$	386,844	$	51,122	$	0.31	$	0.31
	Second quarter		649,503		356,142		43,588		0.27		0.27
	Third quarter		655,579		364,010		-28,479		-0.18		-0.18
	Fourth quarter		610,233		309,635		-348		0.00		0.00
	Fiscal year ended
	February 2, 2013:
	First quarter	$	650,817	$	378,596	$	53,645	$	0.32	$	0.32
	Second quarter		641,722		362,180		53,395		0.32		0.32
	Third quarter		636,665		364,296		41,657		0.25		0.25
	Fourth quarter		651,853		346,728		31,522		0.20		0.19
	Each quarter in fiscal 2013 and 2012 contained 13 weeks, except for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, which contained 14 weeks.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	15.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
	On February 27, 2014, we announced that our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share on our common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 17, 2014. Although it is our Company’s intention to continue to pay a quarterly cash dividend in the future, any decision to pay future cash dividends will be made by the Board of Directors and will depend on future earnings, financial condition and other factors.

Business_Organization_Policy

Business Organization (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Fiscal Year	'
	Fiscal Year
	Our fiscal years end on the Saturday closest to January 31 and are designated by the calendar year in which the fiscal year commences.  The periods presented in these consolidated financial statements are the fiscal years ended February 1, 2014 (“fiscal 2013” or “current period”), February 2, 2013 (“fiscal 2012” or “prior period”) and January 28, 2012 (“fiscal 2011”).  Fiscal 2012 contained 53 weeks while fiscal 2013 and 2011 each contained 52 weeks.
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	Our brands, Chico’s, Soma Intimates, WH|BM, and Boston Proper, have been identified as separate operating segments and aggregated into one reportable segment due to the similarities of the economic and operating characteristics of the brands.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in banks, short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and payments due from banks for third-party credit card and debit transactions for approximately 3 to 5 days of sales.
Marketable Securities	'
	Marketable Securities
	Marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value, with the unrealized holding gains and losses, net of income taxes, reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income until realized.  For the purposes of computing realized and unrealized gains and losses, cost is determined on a specific identification basis.  We consider all securities available-for-sale, including those with maturity dates beyond 12 months, and therefore classify these securities within current assets on the consolidated balance sheets as they are available to support current operational liquidity needs.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Our consolidated financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and accounts receivable and payable.  The carrying values of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments.
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	We use the weighted average cost method to determine the cost of merchandise inventories.  We identify potentially excess and slow-moving inventories by evaluating inventory aging, turn rates and inventory levels in conjunction with our overall sales trend. Excess quantities of inventory are identified through evaluation of inventory aging, review of inventory turns and historical sales experience, as well as specific identification based on fashion trends. Further, inventory realization exposure is identified through analysis of gross margins and markdowns in combination with changes in current business trends. We provide lower of cost or market adjustments for such identified excess and slow-moving inventories. We estimate our expected shrinkage of inventories between physical inventory counts by using average store shrinkage experience rates, which are updated on a regular basis.  Substantially all of our inventories consist of finished goods.
	Costs associated with sourcing are generally capitalized while merchandising, distribution, and product development costs are generally expensed as incurred, and are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income as a component of cost of goods sold.  Approximately 23% of total purchases in fiscal 2013 and 21% of total purchases in 2012 were made from one supplier.
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization.  Depreciation of property and equipment is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives (generally 10 years or less) or the related lease term, plus one anticipated renewal when there is an economic cost associated with non-renewal.
	Our property and equipment is depreciated using the following estimated useful lives:
		Estimated Useful Lives
	Land improvements	15 - 35 years
	Building and building improvements	20 - 35 years
	Equipment, furniture and fixtures	2 – 20 years
	Leasehold improvements	10 years or term of lease, if shorter
	Maintenance and repairs of property and equipment are expensed as incurred, and major improvements are capitalized.  Upon retirement, sale or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and accumulated depreciation or amortization are eliminated from the accounts, and any gain or loss is charged to income.
Operating Leases	'
	Operating Leases
	We lease retail stores and a limited amount of office space, primarily in Boca Raton, Florida, under operating leases.  The majority of our lease agreements provide for tenant improvement allowances, rent escalation clauses and/or contingent rent provisions.  Tenant improvement allowances are recorded as a deferred lease credit within deferred liabilities and amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the lease.  Rent escalation clauses, “rent-free” periods, and other rental expenses are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases, including the construction period. This is generally 60 - 90 days prior to the store opening date, when we generally begin improvements in preparation for our intended use.
	Certain leases provide for contingent rents, in addition to a basic fixed rent, which are determined as a percentage of gross sales in excess of specified levels.  We record a contingent rent liability in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and the corresponding rent expense when specified levels have been achieved or when management determines that achieving the specified levels during the fiscal year is probable.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually.  We perform our annual impairment test during the fourth quarter, or more frequently should events or circumstances change that would indicate that impairment may have occurred.
	Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination.  Impairment testing for goodwill is done at a reporting unit level.  Reporting units are defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, called a component.  Using these criteria, we identified our reporting units and concluded that the goodwill related to the territorial franchise rights for the state of Minnesota should be allocated to the Chico’s reporting unit, the goodwill associated with the WH|BM acquisition should be assigned to the WH|BM reporting unit and the goodwill associated with the Boston Proper acquisition should be assigned to the Boston Proper reporting unit.
	We evaluate the appropriateness of performing a qualitative assessment, on a reporting unit level, based on current circumstances. If the results of the qualitative assessment indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, the two-step impairment test will not be performed.  If we conclude that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the two-step impairment test is performed. We may elect to skip the qualitative assessment and perform the two-step impairment test. The first step of the impairment test compares the fair value of our reporting units with their carrying amounts, including goodwill. If the carrying amount exceeds fair value, then the second step of the impairment test is performed to measure the amount of any impairment loss. Fair value is determined based on both an income approach and market approach. The income approach is based on estimated future cash flows, discounted at a rate that approximates the cost of capital of a market participant, while the market approach is based on sales and EBITDA multiples of similar companies and transactions. In the third quarter of 2013 we performed an interim goodwill impairment assessment of the Boston Proper reporting unit and recorded pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $67.3 million as further discussed in Note 6. For 2013, we performed our annual goodwill impairment assessment for our reporting units and concluded that the fair values of those reporting units were not less than their carrying amounts as of the annual assessment date.
	In 2012, we early adopted guidance that provides companies the option to test indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment by first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the intangible is less than its carrying amount. If the results of the qualitative assessment indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the intangible is less than its carrying amount, we calculate the value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets using a discounted cash flow method, based on the relief from royalty concept. We may elect to skip the qualitative assessment when appropriate based on current circumstances. In the third quarter of 2013, we performed an interim quantitative assessment of certain Boston Proper indefinite-lived intangible assets and recorded pre-tax, non-cash impairment charges of $5.2 million on the Boston Proper trade name as further discussed in Note 6. For 2013, we performed our annual qualitative assessment of our indefinite-lived intangible assets and concluded it was more likely than not that the fair value exceeded the carrying amount as of the annual assessment date.
	Intangible assets subject to amortization consist of the value of Boston Proper customer relationships, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of 10 years.
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-lived Assets	'
	Accounting for the Impairment of Long-lived Assets
	Long-lived assets, including definite-lived intangibles, are reviewed periodically for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.  If future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset are less than its carrying amount, an asset is determined to be impaired. The fair value of an asset is estimated using estimated future cash flows of the asset discounted by a rate commensurate with the risk involved with such asset while incorporating marketplace assumptions. The impairment loss recorded is the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value.  In fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011, we completed an evaluation of long-lived assets at certain underperforming stores for indicators of impairment and, as a result, recorded impairment charges of approximately $1.3 million, $1.1 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with authoritative guidance, which requires the use of the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.  Additionally, we follow a comprehensive model to recognize, measure, present, and disclose in our consolidated financial statements the estimated aggregate tax liability of uncertain tax positions that we have taken or expect to take on a tax return.  This model states that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable, based upon its technical merits.
	The tax benefit of a qualifying position is the largest amount of tax benefit that has greater than a 50% likelihood of being realized upon the ultimate settlement with a taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Our consolidated financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and accounts receivable and payable.  The carrying values of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments.
Foreign Currency	'
	Foreign Currency
	The functional currency of our foreign operations is generally the applicable local currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date, while revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates for the period. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the local functional currency are included in the consolidated statements of income.
Self-Insurance	'
	Self-Insurance
	We are self-insured for certain losses relating to workers’ compensation, medical and general liability claims.  Self-insurance claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based upon management’s estimates of the aggregate liability for uninsured claims incurred based on historical experience. While
Supplier Allowances	'
	Supplier Allowances
	From time to time, we receive allowances and/or credits from certain of our suppliers.  The aggregate amount of such allowances and credits is immaterial to our consolidated results of operations.
Shipping and Handling Costs	'
	Shipping and Handling Costs
	Shipping and handling costs to transport goods to customers, net of amounts paid to us by customers, amounted to $18.4 million, $8.3 million, and $10.5 million in fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011, respectively, and are included within SG&A in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.  Amounts paid by customers to cover shipping and handling costs are immaterial.
Advertising Costs	'
	Advertising Costs
	Costs associated with the production of advertising, such as writing, copying, printing, and other costs are expensed as incurred.  Costs associated with communicating advertising that has been produced, such as television and magazine, are expensed when the advertising event takes place.  Catalog expenses consist of the cost to create, print, and distribute catalogs.  Such costs are amortized over their expected period of future benefit, which is typically less than nine weeks. For fiscal 2013,  2012 and 2011, advertising expense was approximately $151.9 million, $145.6 million, and $110.6 million, respectively, and is included within selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	In accordance with relevant accounting guidance, unvested share-based payment awards that include non-forfeitable rights to dividends, whether paid or unpaid, are considered participating securities.  As a result, such awards are required to be included in the calculation of earnings per common share pursuant to the “two-class” method.  For us, participating securities are comprised of unvested restricted stock awards.
	Under the two-class method, net income is reduced by the amount of dividends declared in the period for common stock and participating securities. The remaining undistributed earnings are then allocated to common stock and participating securities as if all of the net income for the period had been distributed. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period including the participating securities.  Diluted EPS reflects the dilutive effect of potential common shares from securities such as stock options and performance-based stock units.
Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new disclosure guidance related to the reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). This guidance requires an entity to disclose significant items reclassified out of AOCI to net income and the effect of these reclassifications on the respective line items in net income. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. We adopted this guidance effective February 3, 2013 and its adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Marketable_Securities_Tables

Marketable Securities - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Marketable Securities [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Investments In Marketable Securities	'
		1-Feb-14
		(in thousands)
		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	Total marketable securities	$	115,889	$	118	$		5	$	116,002
		2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	Total marketable securities	$	272,283	$	242	$	26		$	272,499

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Financial Assets Valued On A Recurring Basis, Based On The Priority Of The Inputs To The Valuation Technique	'
				Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		Balance as of February 1, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs          (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs               (Level 3)
	Current Assets	(in thousands)
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market accounts	$	7,509	$	7,509	$	-	$	-
	Marketable securities:
	Municipal securities		51,519		-		51,519		-
	U.S. government securities		9,812		9,812		-		-
	U.S. government agencies		9,020		-		9,020		-
	Corporate bonds		45,651		-		45,651		-
	Non Current Assets
	Deferred compensation plan		6,299		6,299		-		-
	Total	$	129,810	$	23,620	$	106,190	$	-
				Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		Balance as of February 2, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs          (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs               (Level 3)
	Current Assets	(in thousands)
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market accounts	$	25,366	$	25,366	$	-	$	-
	Marketable securities:
	Municipal securities		92,448		-		92,448		-
	U.S. government securities		44,714		44,714		-		-
	U.S. government agencies		28,064		-		28,064		-
	Corporate bonds		100,255		-		100,255		-
	Commercial paper		4,996		-		4,996		-
	Certificates of deposit		2,022		-		2,022		-
	Non Current Assets
	Deferred compensation plan		4,629		4,629		-		-
	Total	$	302,494	$	74,709	$	227,785	$	-

Prepaid_And_Other_Current_Asse1

Prepaid And Other Current Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Prepaid And Other Current Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Prepaid And Other Current Assets	'
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
	Prepaid expenses	$	39,974	$	38,960
	Accounts receivable		6,341		8,438
	Income tax receivable		3,990		1,719
	Other current assets		393		12,669
	Total prepaid and other current assets	$	50,698	$	61,786

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
	Goodwill:
	Total Goodwill	$	171,427	$	238,693
	Indefinite-Lived Intangibles:
	WH|BM trade name	$	34,000	$	34,000
	Minnesota territorial franchise rights		4,930		4,930
	Boston Proper trade name		46,000		51,200
	Total indefinite-lived intangibles	$	84,930	$	90,130
	Definite-Lived Intangibles:
	Boston Proper customer relationships	$	43,580	$	43,580
	Accumulated amortization expense recorded		-10,314		-5,956
	Total definite-lived intangibles		33,266		37,624
	Total other intangible assets, net	$	118,196	$	127,754

Other_Current_Liabilities_Tabl

Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Other Current Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Other Current Liabilities	'
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
	Allowance for estimated customer returns, gift cards and  store	$	56,034	$	54,355
	credits outstanding
	Accrued payroll, benefits, bonuses and severance costs		32,355		60,646
	Current portion of deferred rent and lease credits		27,166		23,951
	Other		26,518		34,072
	Total other current and deferred liabilities	$	142,073	$	173,024

Deferred_Liabilities_Tables

Deferred Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Deferred Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Deferred Liabilities	'
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
	Deferred rent	$	45,897	$	44,222
	Deferred lease credits		106,808		98,589
	Other deferred liabilities		13,335		13,514
	Total deferred liabilities		166,040		156,325
	Less current portion of deferred rent and lease credits		-27,166		-23,951
	Total non-current deferred liabilities	$	138,874	$	132,374

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Minimum Future Rental Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases	'
	FISCAL YEAR ENDING:
	(in thousands)
	31-Jan-15	$	180,173
	30-Jan-16		172,683
	28-Jan-17		154,181
	27-Jan-18		121,382
	2-Feb-19		92,782
	Thereafter		295,252
	Total minimum lease payments	$	1,016,453

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Schedule Of Performance-Based Stock Units	'
		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Unvested, beginning of period	657,316		$	15.01
	Granted	756,050			16.59
	Vested	-267,829			15.01
	Canceled	-659,602			16.82
	Unvested, end of period	485,935			15.01
Summary Of Stock Option Activity	'
		Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
								(in thousands)
	Outstanding, beginning of period	3,851,830		$	15.91
	Granted	-			-
	Exercised	-780,656			12.56
	Canceled or expired	-428,905			23.70
	Outstanding, end of period	2,642,269		$	15.63	5.01	$	9,174
	Vested and expected to vest at	2,627,964		$	15.65	5.00	$	9,111
	February 1, 2014
	Exercisable at February 1, 2014	2,243,041		$	16.04	4.63	$	7,861
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
	Weighted average fair value of grants		$	6.49
	Expected volatility			66%
	Expected term (years)			4.5 years
	Risk-free interest rate			1.8%
	Expected dividend yield			1.5%
Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Summary Of Restricted Stock Activity	'
		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Unvested, beginning of period	3,066,264		$	13.27
	Granted	2,228,050			16.99
	Vested	-1,045,674			13.70
	Canceled	-365,506			15.00
	Unvested, end of period	3,883,134			15.13
Performance-Based Awards [Member]	'
Summary Of Restricted Stock Activity	'
		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Unvested, beginning of period	34,444		$	13.69
	Granted	-			-
	Vested	-17,222			13.69
	Canceled	-			-
	Unvested, end of period	17,222			13.69

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Income Tax Provision	'
		Fiscal 2013			Fiscal 2012		Fiscal 2011
		(in thousands)
	Current:
	Federal	$	58,000		$	95,410	$	52,245
	Foreign		12			-		-
	State		7,557			17,001		11,366
	Deferred:
	Federal		8,479			-2,585		17,991
	State		1,752			-1,626		1,498
	Total income tax provision	$	75,800		$	108,200	$	83,100
Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
		Fiscal 2013		Fiscal 2012		Fiscal 2011
	Federal income tax rate	35.0%		35.0%		35.0%
	State income tax, net of federal tax benefit	3.0		3.5		3.8
	Goodwill Impairment	18.0		-		-
	Enhanced Charitable Contribution	-1.8		-0.7		-1.1
	Other items, net	-0.7		-0.3		-0.6
	Total	53.5%		37.5%		37.1%
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities	'
		1-Feb-14			2-Feb-13
		(in thousands)
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accrued liabilities and allowances	$	10,694		$	20,103
	Accrued straight-line rent		18,124			17,533
	Stock-based compensation		18,388			17,822
	Other		4,197			4,540
	Total deferred tax assets		51,403			59,998
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Other		-1,148			-
	Prepaid expenses		-5,759			-5,360
	Property related		-45,452			-40,719
	Other intangible assets		-51,291			-53,894
	Total deferred tax liabilities		-103,650			-99,973
	Net deferred tax liability	$	-52,247		$	-39,975
Schedule Of Uncertain Tax Positions Reconciliation	'
		Fiscal 2013			Fiscal 2012		Fiscal 2011
		(in thousands)
	Balance at beginning of year	$	4,715		$	3,677	$	3,628
	Additions for tax positions of prior years		12			506		167
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years		-			-		-81
	Additions for tax positions for the current year		461			694		442
	Settlements with tax authorities		-1,114			-63		-306
	Reductions due to lapse of applicable statutes of		-118			-99		-173
	limitation
	Balance at end of year	$	3,956		$	4,715	$	3,677

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share	'
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
		(dollars in thousands)
	Numerator
	Net income	$	65,883	$	180,219	$	140,874
	Net income and dividends declared allocated		-1,746		-3,309		-1,834
	to unvested restricted stock
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	64,137	$	176,910	$	139,040
	Denominator
	Weighted average common shares		155,047,529		162,988,767		169,152,870
	outstanding – basic
	Dilutive effect of stock options and PSUs		947,332		1,130,313		1,097,574
	outstanding
	Weighted average common and common		155,994,861		164,119,080		170,250,444
	equivalent shares outstanding – diluted
	Net income per common share:
	Basic	$	0.41	$	1.09	$	0.82
	Diluted	$	0.41	$	1.08	$	0.82

Business_Organization_And_Summ

Business Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies - (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Amortization expense	$4.40	'	'
Asset Impairment Charges	1.3	1	2.1
Expected amortization expense 2013	4.4	'	'
Expected amortization expense 2014	4.4	'	'
Expected amortization expense 2015	4.4	'	'
Expected amortization expense 2016	4.4	'	'
Shipping and handling amounts received from customers	18.4	8.3	10.5
Tax benefit qualifying position threshold of likelihood of being realized	50.00%	'	'
Advertising expense	$151.90	$145.60	$110.60
Percentage of cost of goods sold	23.00%	21.00%	'
Finite-lived intangible assets amortization period, years	'10 years	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Estimate useful life,years	'10 years	'	'
Land Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Estimate useful life,years	'15 years	'	'
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Estimate useful life,years	'10 years	'	'
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Estimate useful life,years	'20 years	'	'
Equipment, furniture and fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Estimate useful life,years	'20 years	'	'
Equipment, furniture and fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Estimate useful life,years	'2 years	'	'

Business_Organization_And_Summ1

Business Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Estimate Useful lives Of Property And Equiment) - (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'10 years
Land Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'15 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'10 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'20 years

Marketable_Securities_Narrativ

Marketable Securities - (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Marketable Securities [Abstract]	'
Marketable Securities, Current	$65.90
Marketable Securities, Noncurrent	$50.10

Marketable_Securities_Summary_

Marketable Securities - (Summary Of Investments In Marketable Securities) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Marketable Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Marketable securities, Amortized Cost	$115,889	$272,283
Marketable securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	118	242
Marketable securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	5	26
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	116,002	272,499
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	116,002	272,499
Total marketable securities, Estimated Fair Value	$116,002	$272,499

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Securities with maturity dates less than one year	$65,900,000
Securities with maturity dates over one year and less than two years	50,100,000
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	72,466,000
Boston Proper [Member]	'
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	67,300,000
Boston Proper trade name [Member]	'
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	$5,200,000

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ

Fair Value Measurements (Financial Assets Valued On A Recurring Or Non-Recurring Basis, Based On The Priority Of The Inputs To The Valuation Technique) (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	$116,002	$272,499
Deferred compensation plan	6,299	4,629
Total	129,810	302,494
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred compensation plan	6,299	4,629
Total	23,620	74,709
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Total	106,190	227,785
Money Market Accounts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash equivalents	7,509	25,366
Money Market Accounts [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash equivalents	7,509	25,366
Municipal Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	51,519	92,448
Municipal Securities [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	51,519	92,448
U.S. Government Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	9,812	44,714
U.S. Government Securities [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	9,812	44,714
U.S. Government Agencies [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	9,020	28,064
U.S. Government Agencies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	9,020	28,064
Commercial Paper [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	'	4,996
Commercial Paper [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	'	4,996
Certificates Of Deposit [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	'	2,022
Certificates Of Deposit [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	'	2,022
Corporate Bonds [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	45,651	100,255
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	$45,651	$100,255

Prepaid_And_Other_Current_Asse2

Prepaid And Other Current Assets (Schedule Of Prepaid And Other Current Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid And Other Current Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Prepaid Expense, Current	$39,974	$38,960
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	6,341	8,438
Income Taxes Receivable	3,990	1,719
Other Assets, Current	393	12,669
Total prepaid and other current assets	$50,698	$61,786

Property_And_Equipment_Net_Det

Property And Equipment, Net - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Total property and equipment	$1,333,236,000	$1,227,240,000	'
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-702,186,000	-619,120,000	'
Property and equipment, net	631,050,000	608,120,000	'
Depreciation expense	113,800,000	103,900,000	97,800,000
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	545,526,000	495,018,000	'
Land and Land Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	49,413,000	45,214,000	'
Building and Building Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	126,858,000	125,606,000	'
Equipment, furniture and fixtures [Member]	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	$611,439,000	$561,402,000	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Sep. 19, 2011	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
			Boston Proper [Member]	Boston Proper [Member]	Boston Proper trade name [Member]	Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Cash consideration paid	'	'	$214,000,000	'	'	'
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	'	'	'	67,300,000	'	'
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	'	'	'	'	5,200,000	'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets	84,930,000	90,130,000	'	'	46,000,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	33,266,000	37,624,000	'	'	'	'
Amortization expense	4,400,000	'	'	'	'	4,400,000
Goodwill	171,427,000	238,693,000	'	74,600,000	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization	$33,266,000	$37,624,000	'	'	'	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Goodwill	$171,427	$238,693
WH|BM trademark	34,000	34,000
Minnesota territorial franchise rights	4,930	4,930
Boston Proper tradename	46,000	51,200
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Total	84,930	90,130
Boston Proper customer relationships	43,580	43,580
Accumulated amortization expense recorded	-10,314	-5,956
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total	33,266	37,624
Total Other intangible assets, net	$118,196	$127,754

Other_Current_Liabilities_Sche

Other Current Liabilities (Schedule Of Other Current Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Current Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for estimated customer returns, gift cards and store credits outstanding	$56,034	$54,355
Accrued payroll, benefits, bonuses and severance costs	32,355	60,646
Deferred rent and lease credits	27,166	23,951
Other	26,518	34,072
Total other current liabilities	$142,073	$173,024

Deferred_Liabilities_Schedule_

Deferred Liabilities (Schedule Of Deferred Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred rent	$45,897	$44,222
Deferred lease credits	106,808	98,589
Other deferred liabilities	13,335	13,514
Total deferred liabilities	166,040	156,325
Less current portion	-27,166	-23,951
Total deferred liabilities	$138,874	$132,374

Commitments_And_Contingencies_1

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jul. 27, 2011
	item
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Operating lease total rent expense	$230	$206	$184.50	'
Common area maintenance expenses on leases	37.2	31.6	27.5	'
Other rental charges	32.8	27.5	25.8	'
Contingent rental expense	9.1	12.1	10.6	'
Line of credit facility amount available	'	'	'	70
Credit facility swing advances, maximum	5	'	'	'
Letters of credit available under facility, maximum	40	'	'	'
Credit facility maximum commitments	125	'	'	'
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio credit facility	3.25	'	'	'
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio undercredit facility	1.2	'	'	'
Significant purchase commitment subject to cancellation, amount committed	$433.50	$392.30	'	'

Commitments_And_Contingencies_2

Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Minimum Future Rental Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases) (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
31-Jan-15	$180,173
30-Jan-16	172,683
28-Jan-17	154,181
27-Jan-18	121,382
2-Feb-19	92,782
Thereafter	295,252
Total minimum lease payments	$1,016,453

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Apr. 30, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Omnibus Stock And Incentive Plan [Member]

Omnibus Stock And Incentive Plan [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Performance-Based Awards [Member]

Performance-Based Awards [Member]

Performance-Based Awards [Member]

Employee Stock Purchase Plan member [Member]

Performance-Based Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Compensation expense related to stock-based awards

$27,145,000

$26,453,000

$15,198,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Tax benefit associated with stock-based compensation

10,400,000

10,100,000

5,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock-based awards, vesting period

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected term (years)

'10 years

'

'4 years 6 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Nonqualified stock options outstanding, number of shares

2,642,269

3,851,830

'

'

2,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total fair value of performance-based stock units that vested during the period

'

'

'

'

'

17,600,000

13,300,000

5,300,000

4,500,000

'

'

'

'

Performance-based restricted stock, shares earned

'

'

'

7,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock shares for future issuance

'

'

'

3,500,000

9,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total intrinsic value of options exercised

4,300,000

20,800,000

5,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total unrecognized compensation expense related to performance-based stock units

400,000

'

'

'

'

33,200,000

'

'

1,300,000

'

'

'

'

Cash received from option exercises and purchases under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

9,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,600,000

'

Tax benefit realized for the tax deduction from option exercises of stock option awards

1,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

weighted average period, years

'4 months 24 days

'

'

'

'

'2 years 4 months 24 days

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'1 month 6 days

Total fair value of shares of restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock

'

'

'

'

'

17,600,000

13,300,000

5,300,000

4,500,000

'

'

'

'

Weighted average grant date dair value

'

'

$6.49

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock granted

$16.59

'

'

'

'

$16.99

'

'

$16.99

$15.40

$12.65

'

'

Percentage of the value of stock immediately prior to the beginning of each offering period

85.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares purchased under the ESPP

187,000

132,000

72,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share repurchase program authorized amount

300,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Repurchased And Held During Period, shares

13,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Repurchased During Period, Value

251,646,000

111,521,000

183,290,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total stock repurchased and held during period, value

245,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining balance of share repurchase program

55,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount

300,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cancelled share repurchase program

300,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount

$55,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

StockBased_Compensation_Summar

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Restricted Stock And PSU Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unvested, beginning of period, Number of Shares	657,316
Granted, Number of Shares	756,050
Vested, Number of Shares	-267,829
Canceled, Number of Shares	-659,602
Unvested, end of period, Number of Shares	485,935
Unvested, beginning of period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$15.01
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$16.59
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$15.01
Canceled, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$16.82
Unvested, end of period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$15.01
Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unvested, beginning of period, Number of Shares	3,066,264
Granted, Number of Shares	2,228,050
Vested, Number of Shares	-1,045,674
Canceled, Number of Shares	-365,506
Unvested, end of period, Number of Shares	3,883,134
Unvested, beginning of period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$13.27
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$16.99
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$13.70
Canceled, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$15
Unvested, end of period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$15.13
Performance Based Award Activity [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unvested, beginning of period, Number of Shares	34,444
Vested, Number of Shares	-17,222
Unvested, end of period, Number of Shares	17,222
Unvested, beginning of period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$13.69
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$13.69
Unvested, end of period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$13.69

StockBased_Compensation_Weight

Stock-Based Compensation (Weighted Average Assumptions Relating To The Valuation Of Stock Options) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Jan. 28, 2012
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'
Weighted average fair value of grants	'	$6.49
Expected volatility	'	66.00%
Expected term (years)	'10 years	'4 years 6 months
Risk-free interest rate	'	1.80%
Expected dividend yield	'	1.50%

StockBased_Compensation_Summar1

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Outstanding, beginning of period, Number of Shares	3,851,830
Exercised, Number of Shares	-780,656
Canceled or expired, Number of Shares	-428,905
Outstanding, end of period, Number of Shares	2,642,269
Exercisable at February 1, 2014, Number of Shares	2,243,041
Outstanding, beginning of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$15.91
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.56
Canceled or expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$23.70
Outstanding, end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$15.63
Exercisable at February 1, 2014, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$16.04
Outstanding, end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, years	'5 years 4 days
Vested and expected to vest at February 1, 2014, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, years	'5 years
Exercisable at February 1, 2014, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, years	'4 years 7 months 17 days
Outstanding, end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$9,174
Vested and expected to vest at February 1, 2014, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	9,111
Exercisable at February 1, 2014, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$7,861
Vested and expected to vest at February 1, 2014, Number of Shares	2,627,964
Vested and expected to vest at February 1, 2014, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$15.65

Retirement_Plans_Details

Retirement Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	6.00%	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	50.00%	'	'
Percentage of employee contributions	100.00%	'	'
Costs under the Plan	$3.50	$3.20	$2.80
Deferred Salary [Member]	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	80.00%	'	'
Deferred Bonus [Member]	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	100.00%	'	'

Income_Taxes_Narratives_Detail

Income Taxes (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$2.60	$3.10	$2.40
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	0.4	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	2.3	2.4	2.1
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign	($0.60)	$0	$0

Income_Taxes_Schedule_Of_Incom

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Tax Provision) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'
Current, Federal	$58,000	$95,410	$52,245
Current, Foreign	12	'	'
Current, State	7,557	17,001	11,366
Deferred, Federal	8,479	-2,585	17,991
Deferred, State	1,752	-1,626	1,498
Income tax provision	$75,800	$108,200	$83,100

Income_Taxes_Schedule_Of_Effec

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Reconciliation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income tax, net of federal tax benefit	3.00%	3.50%	3.80%
Goodwill Impairment	18.00%	'	'
Enhanced Charitable Contribution	-1.80%	-0.70%	-1.10%
Other items, net	-0.70%	-0.30%	-0.60%
Total	53.50%	37.50%	37.10%

Income_Taxes_Schedule_Of_Defer

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued liabilities and allowances	$10,694	$20,103
Accrued straight-line rent	18,124	17,533
Stock-based compensation	18,388	17,822
Other, net	4,197	4,540
Deferred tax assets, Total	51,403	59,998
Other, net	-1,148	'
Prepaid expenses	-5,759	-5,360
Property related, net	-45,452	-40,719
Other intangible assets	-51,291	-53,894
Total deferred tax liabilities	-103,650	-99,973
Net deferred tax liability	($52,247)	($39,975)

Income_Taxes_Schedule_Of_Uncer

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Uncertain Tax Positions Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$4,715	$3,677	$3,628
Additions for tax positions of prior years	12	506	167
Additions for tax positions for the current year	461	694	442
Settlements with tax authorities	-1,114	-63	-306
Reductions due to lapse of applicable statutes of limitation	-118	-99	-173
Balance at end of year	$3,956	$4,715	$3,677

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	922,532	1,391,228	3,823,166

Earnings_Per_Share_Schedule_Of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	($348)	($28,479)	$43,588	$51,122	$31,522	$41,657	$53,395	$53,645	$65,883	$180,219	$140,874
Net income (loss) and dividends declared allocated to unvested restricted stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,746	-3,309	-1,834
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$64,137	$176,910	$139,040
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	155,048	162,989	169,153
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding-diluted	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	155,995	164,119	170,250
Net income (loss) per common share: Basic	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0.41	$1.09	$0.82
Net income per common share: Diluted	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0.41	$1.08	$0.82

Quarterly_Results_Of_Operation1

Quarterly Results Of Operations (Schedule Of Quarterly Results Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Quarterly Results Of Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Sales	$610,233	$655,579	$649,503	$670,722	$651,853	$636,665	$641,722	$650,817	$2,586,037	$2,581,057	$2,196,360
Gross Margin	309,635	364,010	356,142	386,844	346,728	364,296	362,180	378,596	'	'	'
Net Income	($348)	($28,479)	$43,588	$51,122	$31,522	$41,657	$53,395	$53,645	$65,883	$180,219	$140,874
Net Income Per Common Share - Basic	$0	($0.18)	$0.27	$0.31	$0.20	$0.25	$0.32	$0.32	'	'	'
Net Income Per Common and Common Equivalent Share - Diluted	$0	($0.18)	$0.27	$0.31	$0.19	$0.25	$0.32	$0.32	'	'	'

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 27, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Quarterly dividend per share	$0.08